Chicago Crusader 11-12-2016

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Trump victory met with protests As the White House race ends, a new one begins

By Sharon Fountain Before most people woke up to learn the outcome of their vote in the 2016 Presidential Election, plans were already underway to begin a new fight in protest of the election results.

The day after the election Hillary Clinton gave her public concession speech in the morning from New York to Donald J. Trump. At times she appeared to be holding back tears as she remarked on the pain of the defeat. In the same speech she asked everyone, especially her supporters to accept the election results and to be openminded, as Trump becomes the next President of the United States. Her speech was followed by Donald’s victory speech from his New York headquarters.

Although Donald Trump’s campaign was riddled with racist, sexist, and disparaging remarks and gestures towards numerous groups, his victory speech called for unity as one nation under his leadership. Trump said, “It’s time. I pledge to every citizen of our land that I will be president for all Americans, and this is so important to me…. It’s a movement comprised of Americans from all races, religions, backgrounds and beliefs who want and expect our government to serve the people, and serve the people it will.”

The NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks issued the following statement regarding the results of the 2016 presidential election and noted Trump’s pledge: “Even as we extend our congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump, the NAACP, as America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, must bluntly note that the 2016 campaign has regularized racism, standardized anti-Semitism, de-exceptionalized xenophobia and mainstreamed misogyny. Voter suppression, as the courts have declared, has too become rampant and routine.

“From the day that General George Washington accepted the people’s charge to become their first commander-in-chief, to the day that we elected Barack Obama as our country’s first African-American presi-

PROTESTERS NUMBERING CLOSE to 5,000 gathered in front of Trump International Hotel and Tower. dent, America has come together to ensure a peaceful transition of power. This most recent presidential election must meet this distinctly American standard. PresidentElect Trump’s victory speech avoided a divisive tone and thus invoked this standard.”

Likewise the African American Mayors Association issued statements reminding president-elect Donald Trump of his campaign promise to make new investments in infrastructure. He said that would be one of his top priorities. The statement said,

“Now that the election is over, we must turn our attention to working together to address the most important issues in America – job creation, criminal justice reform, healthcare, a quality education for every child and national security. Importantly, improving our nation’s transportation and infrastructure is equally critical, and it will be a top priority of the African American Mayors Association to work with the new administration to bring American infrastructure into the 21st century.”

Despite the remarks by Trump in his vic-

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tory speech and calls for solidarity, plans were being made throughout the day all over the United States in every major city to protest the results of the election.

Trump’s victory over Democrat and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who won 228 electoral votes to Trump’s 279, did not make him more popular. Hillary won the popular vote, making her the preferred candidate of the people.

In particular, plans in Chicago were underway to have no less than 800 protesters to converge on Trump Tower in downtown Chicago to express disapproval of a Trump Presidency in the early evening. The idea was to resist the outcome because Trump’s campaign had been particularly filled with blatant and hateful statements and views towards so many groups.

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Trump’s win overshadows local elections

By Glenn Reedus The shocking win that placed reality TV star Donald Trump in the White House come January overshadowed news that Illinois has a new U.S. senator, as well as the unfolding story of a disqualified attorney prevailing in a judge’s race.

The contest between former New York Senator and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stretched into early Wednesday morning before Trump was declared the winner. Trump’s extremely unorthodox campaign style in which he denigrated the handicapped, Mexicans, Mexican-Americans, women, and Black folk had him pegged as a long shot by pundits, political analysts and the news media.

However, that approach resonated with legions of white voters, who, in turn, led the first-time candidate to victory.

The fact Iraqi war veteran Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-8) upended incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk was one of the area’s most highly-contested races got short shrift, locally and nationally. Kirk won President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat in 2010 and was elected to his own full term.

Alvin Boutte, Jr., a long-time political operative, said with the exception of the 1st, 2nd and 7th congressional district races, state voting reflected the national picture.

Illinois had the same pendulum swing as the nation. American and Illinois voters came out to vote against the establishment all the way down the ballot. Even Susana Mendoza winning Comptroller wasn’t so much about substance, as a vote against the state-wide establishment.

I expect her to be a major driver for voter turnout for years to come.”

The Chicago area’s contingent of Black U.S. representatives emerged from their campaigns unscathed.

Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-1) has been in Congress since 1993, and historically has beat opponents by an 85 percent margin. This election saw him besting Republican August Deuer with 90 percent of the vote.

Rush, a South Side Democrat, is proving to be the Teflon candidate.

He was roundly criticized even by some in the party for what was considered excessive absences from his Congressional seat. He attributed that to the fact he was caring for his ailing wife. As pastor of Beloved Community Christian Church, he also has been under federal investigation over allegedly using federal grants to pay his wife, Carolyn, and giving other grant dollars to his church. The U.S. Army veteran has weathered all allegations.

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-7), like Rush, is a former City of Chicago alderman. He has served in Con2

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gress continually since 1996. In Tuesday’s election, he also steamrolled his Republican opponent, Jeffrey Leef.

With 20 years seniority, Davis is a member of the House’s Ways and Means Committee. The committee writes U.S. tax laws and is a much sought-after appointment by members of Congress.

One of Congress’ newest members, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-2) also coasted to a win Tuesday drumming her Republican opponent, John Morrow, by a 79 percent margin. Kelly represents the district once held by Jesse Jackson, Jr. and comprised of much of the city’s South Side and South Suburbs.

Patrick Brutus, an opponent of Rush in the 2014 election, said he foresaw a Trump victory because of the size of the crowds at the candidate’s rallies and the overwhelmingly positive response he was receiving adding, “In my opinion, the country, media and pundits failed to factor this component in while evaluating his campaign, which in turn, further energized his campaign as they were seen as insignificant, labeled as ‘deplorables’ and marginalized as only ‘white uneducated’ voters from rural or suburban districts. This was a huge miscalculation and the final polling (Election Day returns) tells us the final verdict.

“Unfortunately, the Hillary for America campaign and the DNC did not execute the best strategies necessary to ensure victory.”

The last time voters decided to eliminate a county office was 44 years ago. It was 1972 when the Cook County coroner’s office was folded into the office of the medical examiner. On Tuesday, voters backed the referendum to marry the Cook County Recorder of Deeds office and Cook County Clerk’s office. Exactly 63 percent of voters checking in on the issue said the recorder’s duties should be moved to the county clerk.

Former West Suburban state representative Karen Yarbrough is currently the Recorder of Deeds and former Chicago mayor David Orr is the Cook County Clerk, The Recorder’s office will remain open until 2020.

That is when the ballot issue takes ef-

fect.

Yarbrough, who ran unopposed, will continue to serve as Recorder.

Since she emerged as the winner in a hotly-contested primary against incumbent Anita Alvarez, Kim Foxx’s victory in Tuesday Cook County State’s Attorney’s race came as no surprise.

Foxx, a first-time candidate with a history of county government administrative experience, walloped her Republican opponent Christopher Pfannkuche.

With a 79 percent margin, Foxx’s compelling biography of growing up in Cabrini Green housing project with a single, teenage mother, propelled her to victory in the primary, and by the general election, she was familiar to a host of voters.

Foxx said the outcome of the presidential race “was not one I was expecting. I feel that many people, myself included, feel deeply wounded because the rhetoric of the Republi-

chuckled.

She attributed the huge turnout of more than one million voters to the fact “people here—even though we were not a battleground state— knew what was at stake, and they were fired up.”

Jim Allen, communications director for the Chicago Board of Elections, said all absentee and provisional ballots are counted; the total percentage could be as high as 70 percent. There are 1,570,529 registered voters in Chicago. Approximately 500,000 fewer votes were cast in the 2012 presidential election.

Ameshia Cross, manager of government affairs for Noble Charter Schools opined.

“There were no big surprises locally. In Chicago, after the Laquan McDonald shooting and the questions circling a cover-up, the path was paved for Kim Foxx to be Cook County State’s Attorney, and everyone knew Susana Mendoza would

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can candidate during the campaign.” She noted his repeated mentions of Chicago’s current violence was something Trump harped on and Chicagoans resented the only mentions about the city were associated with violence.

She added she is hopeful that the candidate “will conduct himself differently as president.” Despite her overwhelming victory against Alvarez, Foxx reiterated a campaign theme that she didn’t take anything for granted. “One surprise I didn’t want was to not be elected,” Foxx

take the Comptroller seat.”

Cross, the former policy analyst for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle added, “At the federal level, however, Donald Trump becoming president via a sea of misogynistic commentary, racist rhetoric and ‘othering’ multiple groups of people the results of this election were resounding.

“Trump spoke to the dark underbelly of this nation and uncovered its wounds. Hillary Clinton simply did not resonate, losing the majority of swing states that Obama won in

2008. The Obama coalition did not support her or come out in large numbers. It’s a devastating blow to American democracy to have someone who holds the ideas that Trump does leading the country and representing us in a global society. But this election has taught me something... our country is a long way from being united. Those rifts exist across parties. Our separation as a people drove Trump to victory and it will drive us into despair.”

Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown, who, like Rush, faced several skirmishes in the past year, emerged victorious Tuesday. Brown initially received the endorsement from the Cook County Democratic Party, however it was later withdrawn. Brown took her campaign to the people and defeated the party’s nominee Alderman Michele Harris and Democrat Jacob Meister.

Her next victory came with the withdrawal of a controversial resolution by Cook County Commissioner Peter N. Silvestri (9th) that sought to have the Clerk of the Circuit Court position changed from an elected position to appointed.

What undoubtedly will prove to be one of the most bizarre election stories involves a woman winning an elected as judge, although her law license is suspended and making her ineligible to serve.

Rhonda Crawford, a law clerk, remained on Tuesday’s ballot despite having her law license suspended by state bar officials because Crawford posed as judge in traffic court and apparently ruled on some cases in a Dolton courtroom.

Crawford’s defense was she was “shadowing” Circuit Judge Valerie Turner. It was Turner’s robe Crawford wore on the bench. Even though the state supreme court ruled that if elected Crawford could not serve, her name remained on the ballot for the 1st Sub-circuit post.

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Tim Black shares highlights to African-American political involvement

By Glenn Reedus Two decades before Americans began to recognize December 7 as Pearl Harbor Day it was Timuel Black’s birthday. None of the descriptions used to define Black do justice to his near 98 years on this planet. Over the decades Black, a World War II U.S. Army veteran, has been described as a socialist, historian, political activist, professor, author, and social worker, among other titles.

Black will use his unique perspective to deliver a speech titled “Roles and Impact of African Americans in Chicago Politics,” at the Chicago Urban League’s IMPACT Leadership Development Program. IMPACT Leadership Development prepares mid-career African-American professionals in holding higher leadership positions in their careers.

There is no more authoritative voice than Black’s to inform this year’s fellows and audience about the obstacles to achievement in Black Chicago. He is viewed as one of the key influencers in getting the late Mayor Harold Washington to successfully run making him the city’s first African-American mayor, and because of his work in Chicago’s civil rights and labor communities, he was tapped

by A. Phillip Randolph to coordinate the Illinois delegation for the historic 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Justice.

This was the march that introduced the world to the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black, however had met Dr,. King several years earlier when Black flew to Birmingham, Ala., after watching a television show that featured Dr. King speaking. It was 1956 when Dr. King accepted Black’s invitation to speak at the University of Chicago. The turnout was so large the venue was changed to a larger facility on campus. Black said “even the Rockefeller Chapel proved to be too small.”

Black told the Crusader like so many others he was surprised at the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential race. He then spoke of the early years of Black political influence in Chicago. He noted that the forced confinement of Black people to what was described as the Black Belt forged opportunities to elect Black politicians such as Oscar DePriest, the city’s first African-American alderman and Congressman William L. Dawson.

That confinement, according to Black, spurred the development of what Black described as “parallel institutions.” He noted that being contained in an area bounded by 26th Street to the Rock Island Railroad tracks (currently the Dan Ryan Expressway) www.chicagocrusader.com

to 39th Street to the west side of Cottage Grove Avenue, fueled the desire for Blacks to operate successful insurance companies, banks, religious institutions, and social and cultural outlets. He added there was a strong unity among the people in the Black Belt and that culminated in Black candidates being elected to a variety of local governmental offices.

He explained DePriest migrated from Florence, Ala. shortly before the first great migration at the end of WWI. In running for office he was able to appeal to people who were leaving the South for three primary reasons, according to Black. They were escaping from the violence fostered by the Ku Klux Klan and similar organizations, as well as being able to find work here, and provide their children with better educational opportunities, according to Black.

Black noted the African-American politicians in the DePriest and Dawson eras endured the double challenge of racism and delivering for their respective constituency. He explained “in those early days the Black migrants proportionately outvoted their European counterparts.

“Blacks voted heavily. Blacks voted very heavily....that was part of the political culture.

“They had the numbers to not only elect local politicians, they would also be able to threaten and demand from the mayor and the governor things that they

needed.

“We had a theme - ‘we put you in we can take you out’-and that went beyond the aldermanic level.

Because of that concentration, the wealth of the Black Belt was cumulative. There were businesses that Blacks owned, including banks, insurance companies and others. We had another saying ‘don’t spend your money where you can’t work’.”

He clarified the population density in the Black Belt with an estimate that the neighboring white Hyde Park/Kenwood community had a population of approximately 27,000, while in the same amount of space in the Black Belt, the population was about 80,000.

The power base eroded as Black soldiers returned from the war, including Black, and demanded that housing be made available to them outside of the Black Belt.

He noted that ultimately the remaining housing and the highrise projects built in the 1960s became home for less-skilled, and poorly educated African Americans. The lack of education and skills resulted in technology replacing many jobs people had left the South to take.

A DuSable High School graduate and classmate of Nat King Cole and Johnson Publishing Company founder, John H. Johnson, Black noted his presentation at IMPACT was keeping in line with his mission these days, I am trying to help people in your gen-

MAYOR HAROLD WASHINGTON and Tim Black were friends and worked closely together resulting in Harold’s election as Chicago’s first Black Mayor eration and the ones behind you that the struggle goes on and the secret to success is unity and political activity.”

IMPACT is in its third year and has worked with approximately 170 professionals. All “fellows” are African American leaders who have been recognized for their accomplishments. The Urban League offered, “the Chicago Urban League strives to move the needle toward racial parity in leadership positions by developing and supporting emerging African American leaders.

“Each year, IMPACT selects a cohort of around 30 African American professionals between the ages of

30-45 years old who hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and have at least seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience.

Moreover, successful candidates have a strong, demonstrated record of civic leadership.”

IMPACT fellows are required to submit letters of recommendation, as well as participate in a formal interview. Those who are selected are considered to have exceptional personal and professional accomplishments, leadership potential and a commitment to civic engagement.

Here is a link to the most recent class of fellows www.the chicagourbanleague.org.

Trump victory met with protests (Continued from page 2) dreds of people walking down a normally busy Lake Shore Drive toting signs and chanting. As they headed towards Upper Wacker Drive, a growing crowd near the Trump Tower joined them. The protesters quickly reached several thousands in number. Some carried signs, some chanted, but all wanted to send a clear message to the president-elect.

The protesters were not pleased with the outcome “I couldn’t believe it when I woke up this morning. I was outraged. Clearly there is something wrong with our electoral system. But what’s worse—what does this say about the hate in the United States?” one woman said, “so we want to come together to change that and make sure we keep going forward,” said a male protester.

It should be no surprise that groups representing immigrants, Muslims, women, LGBTQ people, the poor, disabled and working people, as well as civil right activists, were all present.

PROTESTERS CARRY SIGNS expressing their disapproval of Trump’s win.

As the evening marked the end the streets in Los Angeles and Hundreds of activists across the nation from the east coast to the of the day it signaled the begin- marched down the 101 Freeway, west coast planned demonstra- ning of nonacceptance by protes- they burned an effigy of Trump a tions, marches, to show their op- tors not only in Chicago, but short distance from City Hall.

Washington, D.C., was no difposition to the president-elect New York, Washington, D.C., Donald Trump. They took to the Boston, Philadelphia, St. Paul, ferent with hundreds of women streets in every major city in the Minn., Los Angeles, Portland, and men protesting.

If you thought it was a one day United States spilling into the Ore., and several other cities.

Downtown Seattle had approxi- thing, Black Lives Matter has streets to effect the most disrupscheduled a protest for Friday, tion of busy business districts or mately 2,000 protesters.

Not only did protesters flood Nov. 11, 2016. the nearest Trump Hotel.

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VETERAN’S DAY AND RIGHTEOUS WARS The following information about Veterans Day comes from Wikipedia: Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans, that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. The United States previously observed Armistice Day. The U.S. holiday was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. The foregoing explains Veterans’ Day’s origins. It is certain that we are grateful for the service of our warriors whose ultimate goal is to keep us safe from our external enemies. For example, those who were against the Confederate states were grateful for the success of the Union Army, and Americans are certainly grateful for the Allies’ victories during World War II. Things seem to have changed, however, when the United States started participating in wars started for suspicious reasons.

One of the first wars of this type was the Viet Nam war, which drew quite a bit of opposition in the United States. Another war of dubious origins was the first Gulf War, wherein people broadly believed that the war was fought for Middle Eastern oil. The second Gulf War was also questionable. The other wars since then, Afghanistan, and the wars with drone strikes killing people overseas every day are building up a wall of distrust and disrespect for the United States. These are not popular wars; they are not being fought to “protect Americans.” There are ulterior motives connected with them, or at least, this is what a lot of people believe. Many foreign civilians are getting caught up in the crossfire and killed, and news comes from abroad that our soldiers are behaving badly.

All of this paints a different picture of what it means to be a soldier, and by extension, how veterans will be perceived. If soldiers are marching off to war for imperialistic and/or capitalistic motives, it does not translate into warm fuzzy feelings back home. And the sad fact of the matter is that many of our young citizens join the armed services for the purpose of serving their country, and when they do not understand their country’s motives, they may sacrifice life and limb for questionable reasons.

Many African Americans sign up for the military because of the educational and career opportunities that are often available as a result. This is understandable; yet it is no secret that Black people have served in every war since this country’s inception and though this is the case, opportunities for advancement have often been withheld. During World Wars I and II Blacks served overseas and came back home to face Jim Crow and deprivation. Viet Nam war veterans have ended up homeless and forgotten. Today, Blacks who serve in our various skirmishes around the globe stand to come back to the states and be killed by the police. Moreover, there is a war going on here at home. The Donald Trump candidacy has brought the crazies out of the woodwork, and this does not bode well for the future of our country. Bigotry, and unbridled hatred have assumed a level of legitimacy reminiscent of that which could be expected during slavery days. Our veterans are subjected to this chaos.

Ultimately, we understand the need to honor those who have chosen to fight for America, but we must be sure that the fights are RIGHTEOUS ones. It has been considered noble from time immemorial for brave soldiers to protect the rest of us. But when the service is connected with wars of aggression and imperialism, it is questionable as to how much honor our veterans will be due when they return. Hopefully, the day will come when there is no more need to celebrate a Veteran’s Day, because we will have moved beyond a culture of war. But until that time comes, if ever, we gladly salute those veterans among us who have served this country honorably for the right reasons. A luta continua.

After the Cubs won the World Series last week some sports pundits said Chicagoans will have something to talk about until next spring training. The way tongues are still wagging about the championship, that guy might be right. I think we all know that not every Chicago baseball fan is a Cubs fan. I was surprised though to see how divided Chicagoans are about supporting the White Sox or Cubs. I would have never guessed that so many people who are Sox fans said in no way could they cheer on the Cubs.

An even bigger surprise was to hear how many Black people called the Cubs a white person’s team.

They mentioned the fact that the Sox had a Black player before the Cubs. For a lot of them, the fact that the first game someone took them to was a White Sox game seemed to cement a connection with that team forever. I have no idea if the Yankees and Mets or the Dodgers and Angels have such division in New York and Los Angeles respectively, but it seems weird for Chicago to take such sides.

There didn’t seem to be a lot of people who just like the game of baseball who were offering opinions. Folks want you on one side or

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not everyone is praising the Cubs Dear Editor:

the other. This was the first time I have seen people being accused of not caring because they chose to celebrate for a day or two vs march or demonstrate over some cause. Sure, there have been some society changing moments that occurred within baseball, but society has not changed because of it.

The other mind-boggling fact about the Cubs is the city claimed 5 million people showed up for the parade to celebrate the victory. I am one of those who is very skeptical of that number. I am skeptical because of the claims the mayor was making before the parade/celebration took that “this will be one for all times.”

It says to me that City Hall had a number in mind before one person set foot in Grant Park.

Regardless of that, the number of people attending the celebration was a huge one. It makes one wonder with so many people dissing the Cubs why hundreds of thousands or maybe a couple of million took off work to show up. Many of the people griping about the Cubs I guess are really closet fans who didn’t want to be associated at every juncture.

Of course this season would not have been so great if Cleveland had come out as the World Series champions. I think what everybody needs to keep in mind is that baseball is a game, it is a respite. It is not, and has never been intended to address social ills or, be something beneficial to just one part of a city.

I am one of those who is very, very

happy to root for the Cubs and celebrate their history-making season.

Rooting for them or against them doesn’t change the quality of my life, and I doubt if it is doing anything one way or the other for the detractors.

Sammie Talbot

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Our Return to Cuba Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford What a difference sixteen years can make! When the National Black Chamber of Commerce first visited Cuba, in 2000, it was a very awkward process. First we had to fill out a lengthy application and submit it to our Treasury Department. After three months, they would send a bunch of questions and that would take another three months before the process was completed. There were few hotels where you could stay. Our travel agent would subcontract his services to a Cuban government approved agency. You could tell that both the United States and the Cuba governments were at all times watching us for separate reasons.

The only planes you could travel with were charters. That will be the last time we go through that.

Beginning December 7, 2016 (announced after we set our trip) U.S. airlines can now book flights to nine Cuban cities, including Cayo Largo, Cienfuegos, Matanzas, Santiago de Cuba and, yes, Havana, the capital and vibrant city.

Reliable and reasonable airlines such as American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines will all offer flights to Cuba. Soon you will be able to fly direct to Cuba from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago, Philadelphia

and Minneapolis – St. Paul.

This is going to revolutionize a plane trip to Cuba. Right now, you must go through Miami and the outbound process is controlled by Cuban officials. It is indeed Third World. It takes 3 – 4 hours to get on board the plane and take off. Returning is much faster but still at least 2 hours. They rip you off with “overweight baggage.” When you challenge the fee, you will get the cost down by at least 50%. Stand your ground! It is a non-receipt hustle right in a major U.S. airport.

Getting around Havana is easy.

There are cabs (classics or modern taxis). If you are going as a group, tour buses can be arranged. The tour buses are expensive. The individual cabs have no meters. You can go to one destination for, let’s say, $8 but returning back to the same place may cost $5 from a different cab.

The medical delivery system in Cuba is one of the best in the world.

They have cured sickle cell anemia and recently have found a cure for lung cancer. The service is free for Cuban citizens. Everyone looks quite healthy as compared to United States citizens. I predict that soon they will offer medical services to U.S. citizens at very affordable rates like Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

The life spans of Blacks are significantly longer in Cuba compared to the United States.

Now here is the very significant

Harry C. Alford big change. Cuba is open for business! When we went there in 2000 there was no way we could trade with the Cubans on a commercial basis. That is all gone now and we can partner, joint venture and contract with Cuba businesses. One of the biggest acts of entrepreneurship in Cuba is temporary housing.

People are now allowed to convert their homes or property into hostels (licensed by the Cuban government). In fact you can shop for temporary housing on Airbnb.com. The price difference is immense. We rented an “official residence” (bedroom, private bath and joint living room and kitchen) for

$39 per night. It was excellent and homey as compared to a busy hotel that could cost anywhere from $600 - $1,500 per night. Many of us broke up in small groups and participated in this savings as well as hung out around our temporary “neighborhood.” Most set ups like this offer free home cooked breakfasts for the guests. Walking down the street is safe and big fun speaking to the residents.

The government closely watches the landlord as they personally come and tax them for the guest rentals once a week. Over all it is a good source of fresh income for the home owners and a new steady tax base for the government. At the end of the trip we hugged and said farewell to our new friends. Havana hotels were like any city in America – check in and check out on the required dates.

Temperatures were a little warmer than Miami. Landscapes were typically Caribbean and the streets were kept tidy. There were no signs of slums and dangerous neighborhoods. The Cuban people are happy replete with pleasant smiles.

We visited a very large Cuba Trade Exhibition. It was magnificent. It was their fourth annual event with acres and acres of pavilions. There were more than 4,500 exhibits with corporations from around the world. Capitalism was certainly alive! We look forward to attending next year. All we must do is buy a plane ticket (typical fair to the

Caribbean, carry our visa and book an “official residence” through Airbnb.com or other online site and off we go to Cuba! It is simple now. Go online, who needs a travel agent.You must, however, fall into 1 of 12 categories of traveler as per U.S. State Department.

Our crew of 43 had no dietary illness and no major complaints. We are setting up a facebook.com page for our new committee of NBCC travelers. Colombia and Costa Rica are appearing through our “sites” with a repeat to Cuba being a certainty. There is one caveat. Money exchange is 1:1 but a 13.8% fee is assessed. No American credit cards are allowed by our government – no matter what anyone says to you.

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

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New York AG and CFPB join forces to fight illegal national debt collection scheme

By Charlene Crowell A new federal lawsuit alleges that since at least 2009, two major players in the debt collection industry have illegally operated, harassed, threatened and deceived millions of consumers across the country – often for debts that were either inflated or not even owed. The scheme based in Buffalo, New York, also netted tens of millions of dollars in revenue each year.

The case seeks to shut down the illegal scheme, secure compensation for victims and assess civil penalties against the companies and its partners.

On November 2, New York’s Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and Richard Cordray, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filed charges against the scheme’s two principals, Douglas MacKinnon and Mark Gray. “[W]e are taking action against the ringleaders of this operation,” noted Director Cordray, “so they can no longer prey upon vulnerable consumers.”

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Schneiderman said. “These collection shops inflated debts, threatened victims and deceived them out of millions. This suit sends the message that debt collectors that employ abusive tactics will be held accountable.”

In recent years, debt collection abuses have emerged as a growing consumer finance issue for communities of color. Both research and investigative news have found that consumers of color, along with low and middle-income communities are frequently targets of collection lawsuits that today represent a stillgrowing $13 billion industry.

According to the lawsuit, MacKinnon and Gray operate a network of at least 60 fly-by-night collection shops to collect on large debt portfolios purchased by three interrelated firms: Northern Resolution Group, Enhanced Acquisitions and Delray Capital, all based in Buffalo, New York. MacKinnon and Gray created, operated and oversaw the illegal operation.

Among the actions cited as illegal violations included: • Falsely threatening legal action; • Impersonating law enforcement officials, government agencies and

court officers; and • Inflating consumer debts and misrepresentations of amounts consumers owed.

These kinds of actions violate both the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Enacted in 1978, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects consumers from abusive or deceptive fraud in debt collection practices. It applies only to the collection of debt incurred by a consumer primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. Two of its most important provisions are that a debt collector cannot phone a consumer’s residence before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m.; nor attempt to contact a consumer at their place of employment.

Similarly, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act specifically bans unfair and deceptive acts or practices in the consumer financial marketplace in a variety of lending areas that include mortgages, student loans, debt collection and others.

Last year, CFPB returned $360 million to consumers wronged by

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Charlene Crowell unlawful debt collection practices and collected over $79 million in fines. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission separately received approximately 900,000 consumer complaints on debt collection.

In recent comments to the CFPB, the Center for Responsible Lending advised, “CRL strongly

supports the concept that a debt collector must possess a reasonable basis for making a claim that an individual owes a debt . . . . The burden rightfully should be on debt collectors to establish that they have the legal right to collect the debts and are collecting from the right people, for the right amount of money.”

For Lisa Stifler, CRL’s deputy director of state policy, the joint action taken by New York’s Attorney General and CFPB is representative of what should happen more often to better protect all consumers.

“Consumers need the protection of both state officials and CFPB to rid the marketplace of bad actors and illegal debt collection practices.

It’s an encouraging sign that one of our most populous states is working in concert with CFPB to end financial abuse. It’s an example worth emulating by other states.”

Charlene Crowell is the communications deputy director with the Center for Responsible Lending.

She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

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THE AMERICAN DYNAMIC AND NATIONALISM Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), located at 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773268-7500, Fax: 773-268-3835.

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

fight for self-determination and dignity, it is important that we remind ourselves of the nature of the American dynamic. Essentially, and at the foundation of the American-European dynamic, is the fact that it is made up of many nations who migrated to this country and continued to fight for and develop their national interests, inside this country. At the same time they maintained their economic, political, cultural, linguistic, and social relationships with their country of origin.

We can witness this phenomenon on a daily basis by just taking a quick glance at the national/ethnic group practices and beliefs of the Jews, Poles, Irish, Italians, Germans, Swedes, Greeks, French, Slovakians, Czechs, etc., and how they have consolidated their political and economic power in America. They have all done this through their nationalistic unity on the fundamental life giving and life sustaining issues that affect their interests.

In other words, they have maintained a strong sense of where they came from, who they are, and where Dr. Conrad Worrill they are going. This formula has In order for the African Commu- been at the heart of their historical nity in America to continue our efforts to acquire power in America.

We can observe this same trend among the Chinese, Koreans, Filipinos, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Palestinians who are the new national/ethnic groups of America. In fact, the Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and other Spanishspeaking national/ethnic groups are following this same pattern. They are fighting for nationalism in America, without calling it that.

When African people in America talk about nationalism, we are often charged with being racists or antiwhite. However, the historical record demonstrates clearly that nationalism has been the primary method by which every national/ethnic group has achieved and maintains power.

Harold Cruse describes this dilemma of the African Community in America, in his most profound analysis of our movement, in his book “The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual.” Cruse framed the American dynamic in this manner when he said, “On the face of it, this dilemma rests on the fact that America, which idealizes the rights of the individual above everything else, in reality, a nation dominated by the social powers of groups,

classes, in-groups and cliques both ethnic and religious.”

He goes further to explain, “The individual in America has few rights that are not backed up by the political, economic and social power of one group or another.” Therefore, Cruse states, “…the individual [Black person] has, proportionately, very few rights indeed because his ethnic group (whether or not he actually identifies with it) has very little political, economic or social power (beyond moral grounds) to wield.”

In our efforts to acquire Black Power, we should remind ourselves that the Black Nationalist Tradition has always been opposed to integration, assimilation, and accommodation as a solution to the problems of people of African ancestry in America. In this regard, the Black Nationalist Tradition has rejected the strategies and tactics of appealing to the morality of white people and their white supremacy system.

Black Nationalists have been historically clear that people in power do not teach powerless people how to get power. And they certainly do not give power away, even though, when challenged, they may make

some concessions.

It is so clear that every national/ethnic group understands their political, economic, and cultural interest. It is so natural for them to function in a nationalistic manner in their struggle to acquire and maintain power. The African Community in America has not fully conceptualized and reached a consensus on our nationalistic agenda. Many of us function as if we are scared of really acting out what we really know, for fear of being called racist. We need to stop denying our own reality.

Being called racist because we believe in, and will fight for, the interests of our race with undying loyalty should become the most honorable badge of courage in our community.

We should get off of this defensive “trip” when we fight for the interests of our race and some other national/ethnic group calls us racist. We should know by now, this is a tactic to sway us away from the path of acquiring power.

Let’s continue our movement “to assert our own identity, define our own purpose, to make and enforce decisions and to move into our own national interest.” It is called nationalism!

RACE, GENDER AND HEALING

By Julianne Malveaux Just a few days before the corrosive 2016 election, it occurs to me that no matter what the outcome, our social fabric has been shredded by the ugliness of this campaign. Sure, there have been ugly campaigns before, but this one has revealed the extent to which racism and sexism are acceptable features of life in these United States. Women, including Hillary Clinton, have been routinely disparaged, not only in politics, but also in their roles as television talking heads and anchors. While I’m not weeping for Megyn Kelley (she’s a big girl, and she can take care of herself), her on-air collision with Newt Gingrich was classic, with a jowly male bully loudly talking over a television host and accusing her of being “obsessed” with sex. And the disparagement of women flowed down the ticket – in Illinois, Senator Mark Kirk had the nerve to disparage challenger Tammy Duckworth because of her Thai heritage. Her dad traces his family’s military service back to the eighteenth century, while her Mom is from Thailand.

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was unaware that her family had come all the way from Thailand to fight for the US. Shame on Kirk for demonstrating his ignorance by criticizing the military service of a woman who lost both her legs in the Iraq war.

All’s fair, they say, in love and war, and many see politics as a special kind of war. And certainly, those women who play the politics game have to have thick skins and broad shoulders because men are not likely to treat women with kid gloves because of their gender.

However, gendered criticism (she lacks stamina, look at that face) is woven into the fabric of our nation’s racist patriarchy, and the “other” (women, people of color) is often put down using gendered or racialized code words. In some cases, as with Tammy Duckworth, people don’t even bother to use code words.

The backlash from eight years of the Obama Presidency means that plenty of racists have come out to play. I thought we’d seen the last of David Duke, the reported KKK member who is again running for the Senate from Louisiana. Instead, he seems to have slithered from under some rock, just in time to endorse Donald Trump, throw shade on Evan McMullin

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux (the Utah native and former CIA operative who is running a longshot campaign for President), and attack Jewish people. Most listeners recoiled from Duke’s hateful words, and the Trump campaign quickly distanced itself from the Duke endorsement. Shocking, though, that this level of racist hate is so openly articulated. And Mr. Trump’s racial rhetoric suggests that the Duke endorsement, if unwelcome, was at least somewhat consistent with that which Mr. Trump has been preaching.

The use of terms like “law and order” or “stop and frisk” ignores

the issues the Black Lives Matter Movement has raised, not the least of which is the police killings of young Black people. And the Black Lives Matter Movement has been routinely disparaged during this 2016 campaign. The disparagement of the Black Lives Matter Movement really disparages all Black people and reminds us that, despite progress, race still matters.

If racism and sexism are woven into the fabric of our nation, how do we pull those threads out without ruining the fabric? Or has the fabric already been so fully shredded that we have the opportunity to “start over.” Actually, there will be no starting over. Our economic structure and the credo of predatory capitalism depend on the ability of capitalists to extract surplus value from the work of those that are “other.” Capitalists maximize profits by minimizing expenses. Thus enslavement, though an inhumane institution, was also an efficient one for those who were able to use free labor. We’ve come a long way from enslavement, but the exploitation of

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workers continues, which is why the “Fight for $15,” which will disproportionately benefit women and people of color, is so important.

This 2016 election has put many of our national wounds, and much of our fractured history, on display. Is there healing after all of this divisiveness? Washington gridlock isn’t likely to stop just because the election is over.

Still, there must be leaders who are willing to talk solutions.

When does our nation finally confront race and talk about reparatory justice? When do we, culturally, talk about sexism and the pay gap that remains, despite women’s progress? Or will we continue to limp along, wounds exposed, the fabric so frayed that it can’t be stitched back together?

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com.

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TELL ME IT AI’NT SO!!!

Lawdy I tied one on last night and I thought I heard that Ol’ Crazy Donald Trump was the President-elect!! I asked Killer if he heard the same thang and he said he did!! I am looking for one person that can tell me it was just a bad dream that Hillary Clinton is going to move in the

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? Hillary Clinton’s strategists forgot their number one basic rule CHECK OUT YOUR BASE FIRST. Now these candidates dese days hire all of these young white computer experts that don’t know heads or tails about politics and folks. Dey show nuff don’t know anything about Black folks. Ima tried to hint and tell dem that just lik them racists and uneducated whites aka Blue Collar Workers, many Blacks felt the same way about the Obama Administration — NEGLECTED. Blacks felt that surely during his last administration there

White House on January 20, 2017.

Well my head has cleared a little bit, the white lightnin’ is wearing off and low and behold I heard it on television that Donald Trump won the election. Then it came back to me.

Yu see Killer and I was watching the election returns on CNN and Donald Trump started out in the lead and I wasn’t worried, the returns were just beginning to come in and then I saw that Trump was leading and still I wasn’t worried cause Hillary was still in play, but when I saw how Trump was leading in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio then I began to worry.

When Ohio and North Carolina was declared for Trump I knew we were in trouble. When Hillary was leading in Pennsylvania and they did not declare her the winner there I thought things would change if I had a little more white lightnin’ to wake up in time to hear dem broadcasters fussing that Hillary would not make her conceding speech Tuesday night.

I woke up long enough to hear Trump talking something I could not understand, something about unity and then I heard him call out the names of his two Black surrogates Dr. Ben Carson and Omarosa. What a nightmare!!

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square in the primary and usually after the primary the party gets behind the winners. But NOOOOO, not in this case and believe me they are going to pay for it. Now dey are trying to make her office an appointed one, not elected, as well as they are trying to eliminate the Recorder of Deeds office now held by Karen Yarbrough.

Now all of a sudden this office ain’t needed. Madigan won the tiff with the Gubner for State Comptroller.

Mendoza, who was said to be backed

by Madigan won handily over Munger who was being carried around as if they were a queen maker by one of our local Black newspaper publishers. What they failed to realize is that Munger wasn’t no Judy Barr Topinka and that their little Black History awardees aka Topinka were takers, not workers or givers. Even that mixer at Parkway Ballroom last week didn’t help, but maybe Mr. Higginbottom took something off of that delinquent rent they owe.

-ImaLOCAL POLITRICKS The Democratic party is in a shambles nationally and wait a minute they ain’t much better locally. The dirty things dey did to Dorothy Brown ain’t been satisfied yet. Did yu notice that the sample ballot did not list her race at all. She beat them fair and

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term he still didn’t do nothing for us.

So his legacy be damn!!! I am sorry that she did not win and Black folks had been the margin and could have pulled out Pennsylvania, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan and some other states but they did get any energy from the Clinton camp. Now what we did wrong and the white uneducated Blue Collar workers did right was to go to the polls and VOTE for their candidate, no matter how crazy he was. I guess they thought that he might just be crazy enough to bring about change. NOBODY thought he would even be in the race in the first place. Ima will write more about this later so keep tuned!!!

would be something for them. He failed our Black colleges, our institutions, dey ignored the Black Press, they raised and spent hundreds of millions of dollars and spent it with everybody but the Black newspapers.

They showed so much disdain for the Black newspapers that they only had half-page black and white ads. They didn’t even deserve to be printed in color. Obama started that in 2008.

He was selective in the conventions he attended. He went to the NAACP and the Urban League conventions.

He invited his special Negroes to the White House who didn’t ask for anything except something for themselves like a TV show and stuff lik that. Nobody wanted to show up our first “Black” President so we didn’t say much about it. Except Valerie Jarrett knew and she didn’t give a d… . So most Black folks thought his hands were tied his first term, and was looking forward to him being re-elected his second term and Blacks voted for him each time more than 90%. What Hillary’s folk didn’t understand those votes would not automatically transfer to her. What she obviously refused to understand was that his “legacy” being preserved didn’t mean much to folks whose unemployment was still high, and his Obama Care was needed more than ever when we didn’t get much of anything he thought was his legacy. Obama Care was a necessity and needed to treat the ulcers, heart attacks, diabetes and high blood pressure and other illnesses associated with poverty we suffered. Then the second

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Dear Ima: Child we livin in ovah last days.

That butthole Trump done won the election and I iz mad as hell. I just wanna take my cane and hit every fool that voted for that bastard in they face. We now got a dam fool in the white house and a stripper fo a 1st lady who gonna be running round nekkid all the time. my pressure then gone so high iz dizzy and before I do anything else today im gonna go get me some black candles and incense and blessed oil and im gonna bind hiz ass in the name of jesus. what is we gonna do with that bastard runnin thangs. I told them folks complanin bout Barack and his wife that they was gonna wish he could be the president for 8 mo years. Child fo give me for cussin, but I just wanna beat up somebodys ass.

I gotta get me a taste to calm my nerves befo I do hurt somebody bad specially them no count lazy negroes who didn’t even get up and go vote. martin Luther King is turnin ovah in his grave and I hope he send witches to ride Trump ever night. yo friend Earlean.

“Escape from Nigeria: A Memoir of Faith, Love and War” at Park Forest Library

By Taryn Galbreath Starvation, diseases, and genocidal massacres claimed the lives of millions during the Nigerian-Biafran War. Yet one young mother, with six small children, survived through a series of miracles, to reunite in the U.S. with a husband who for more than three years did not know if his family was alive or dead.

“It was like a dream, but then it was true. When Nigeria brought the war to Biafra, they were bombing us everyday. My husband had been studying in the U.S. when the war broke out, severing all outside communication,” Mrs. Angelina Ihejirika, 89-year-old mother of veteran Chicago Sun-Times reporter Maudlyne Ihejirika, says in an interview 50 years later.

“Every morning I would first of all get the children, and put them in the bunker that I dug, then go in search of food. I didn’t know how long we were going to live.”

Mrs. Ihejirika’s harrowing tale of surviving the brutal war that claimed the lives of at least two million Biafrans — a war ranked fifth on the list of the worst crimes against humanity of the 20th century — is recounted in her daughter’s recently published first book, “Escape From Nigeria: A Memoir of Faith, Love and War.”

MAUDLYNE IHEJIRIKA GIVES a talk on her book, “Escape From Nigeria: A Memoir of Faith, Love and War,” as her mother Angelina Ihejirika looks on, Nov. 26 at the University of Chicago Divinity School in Hyde Park. Photo Credit: Terren Wein After more than two years into amidst a raging war, and smuggle that war, an Irish missionary nun them to the U.S. on the very last set off a chain of miracles by help- missionary flight out of Biafra. ing Angelina smuggle a letter They arrived as refugees on June through two European countries, 9, 1969.

Mother and daughter will share back into Sierra Leone where she believed her husband, Christo- their story at 3 p.m. Nov. 13, in a pher, was studying, only to find Book Talk sponsored by the Park he’d accepted a scholarship to Forest Public Library, 400 LakeNorthwestern University in the wood Blvd, in Park Forest. Hosted by NBC5-Chicago’s Pam OlivU.S. The letter would journey er, the event is free and open to halfway around the world, until it the public. Refreshments will be found Christopher in Evanston, served. For more information, call IL, where five American couples the library at 708-748-3731. The would band together in a Her- book is available at voiceofaculean effort to locate the family woman.info

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JULIEN DUBUQUE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: The 6th Annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival (JDIFF), awarding over $60,000 in cash and prizes and priding itself in the filmmaker experience from submission, to acceptance, to attending and beyond will take place April 20 to 23, 2017.

The upcoming deadline for submissions is Monday, November 14, 2016. Filmmakers enjoy networking opportunities, sanctuary in the VIP filmmaker lounge and introductions to media partners that will give their films the attention they deserve. The fest screens more than 75 films - each film receiving no less than two screenings – in categories including docs, shorts, features, and kids/family. Recently named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World,” JDIFF draws upon the rich artistic history of the American Midwest. Selected filmmakers compete for cash prizes ranging from $2,500 USD to $10,000 awarded at the fest’s red carpet event, and the top three nominees of each category will receive complimentary travel and accommodations to the event. Awards include Best Documentary and Narrative Feature, Best Children’s/Family Film, and Best Short. JDIFF’s final jury is comprised of directors, cinematographers, film critics, and other working professionals who truly know great filmmaking. Official Selections at the festival will enjoy exceptional public exposure. For more information, contact Withoutabox.com, 507 Westlake Avenue N., Seattle, WA, 98109, United States.

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD AND HOLIDAYS OF LIGHT: A holiday favorite also returns to MSI this November, Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light. This opens Thursday, November 17, 2016 and continues through January 8, 2017. Guests can celebrate festive traditions from around the globe with a forest of beautifully adorned trees, each one decorated by local volunteers from cultural organizations and Chicago’s diverse communities. Looking for the perfect family photo op? The trees encircle a miraculous floor-to-dome Grand Tree wrapped in 30,000 twinkling lights. Guests can also catch “snow” as it falls every 30 minutes inside the Museum’s Rotunda. New this year, and in conjunction with MSI’s Brick by Brick exhibit, guests can create their own holiday trinket to remember their visit—a LEGO® ornament! Santa Claus will also be stopping by MSI’s Holiday Lane to meet with families, snap photos and ask children what they’d like for Christmas. Both ornament making and Santa visits will be held on select weekend dates throughout the exhibit’s run. Also in Holiday Lane, guests can explore celebrations of light 8

or enlightenment, such as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, in our beautiful Holidays of Light digital display. Cultural performances including Japanese drumming and Irish dancing will also be held on select dates at the Museum’s Main Auditorium inside the West Pavilion.

MSI is located at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. For more information, contact Isabel Morales, 773- 9476003, isabel.morales@msichicago.org.

LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OFTRUMPETER’S FIRST PROFESSIONAL GIG: In an unprecedented collaboration, the Louis Armstrong House Museum in New York City and the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans have partnered on the exhibit: Satchmo: His Life in New Orleans to tell the story of Louis Armstrong’s complex relationship with his hometown. The exhibit will coincide with the 100th anniversary of his first professional gig at Henry Ponce’s in New Orleans in 1915. The 100th anniversary of this historic engagement will be celebrated in this exhibit in New Orleans at the Old U.S. Mint and will remain on exhibit through January 2017. The exhibit will showcase over 70 different artifacts, including Armstrong’s first cornet from the Colored Waif’s Home, which will sit side-byside with the last Selmer trumpet he brought for his final visit home in 1968. Most of the materials on display are from the research collections of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, with the great majority never having been previously exhibited in New Orleans. Armstrong’s great love of New Orleans cooking, and especially red beans and rice, will also feature prominently. For more information, go to LouisArmstrongHouse.org.

LINCOLN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM PRESENTS ‘RARE AND RARELY SEEN’ ITEMS FROM ITS VAST COLLECTION:A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the depth of the library’s collection by highlighting items that rarely get a turn in the spotlight, from a document signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to a pair of shoes from a Nazi concentration camp. “Rare and Rarely Seen” is ONGOING until January 29, 2017. Among the items on display in “Rare and Rarely Seen” are: Wooden shoes worn by a prisoner at the Dachau concentration camp; A commission naming a federal marshal, signed by President George Washington and Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson; A Howitzer shell representing Illinois that was fired during President Kennedy’s funeral; A dress worn by Marilyn Monroe; and a letter from Robert E. Lee to Ulysses S. Grant expressing concern that he might be indicted for trea-

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THIS CTA TRAIN has been decorated with images of the New Zealand All Blacks – the world’s most iconic rugby team – and adidas. The All Blacks were in town to play against Ireland the weekend following the Chicago Cubs becoming World Champions. The All Blacks enjoyed the sights and sounds of Chicago during that weekend, as well as handed out match tickets and gift bags to lucky fans. son. It includes Grant’s handwritten recommendation that Lee not be prosecuted. The exhibit also includes two interactive features. One was inspired by the section on politics and will let visitors vote on their favorite item in the exhibit. Another asks visitors to write about rare, precious items from their own lives; their answers will be posted for everyone to see. “Rare and Rarely Seen” will be presented in the museum’s Illinois Gallery. The exhibit is free with regular admission to the museum. The

museum is open seven days a week. The library portion of the ALPLM is open free of charge Monday through Friday for research. For details, visit www.PresidentLincoln.illinois. gov.

CREATING A NEW PROMISE – THE GREAT MIGRATION: Join the Great Migration Centennial Commission and the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission in the year-long, city-wide celebrationof the Great Migration Centennial

(1916-2016). The largest and single most important movement of people to ever occur in North America, 7 million African Americans left the rural south for the urban north between 1916 and 1970 where they transformed the landscape and the culture.

Everyone is welcome to participate.

Visit the 2016 Great Migration Centennial Celebration Facebook page, send email to greatmigrationcentennial@gmail.com, or call 773-536-9775 for more information.

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Spotlight: Pennie’s Tea Local tea artisan selected as a supplier for Englewood Whole Foods Local artisan tea brand Pennie’s Tea was among the local vendors selected by the new Englewood Whole Foods. The Englewood store made news not only for its location in a predominately Black neighborhood, where fresh grocery store chains are scarce, but also for the fact that it selected 35 local products and suppliers.

Local tea artisan LaShonda Crockett, founder of Pennie’s Tea, is grateful for the opportunity with Whole Foods and excited that the store will propel her tasty loose teas into the spotlight and generate new customers. “It is over-themoon exciting to see my brand and products, that I have so much heart for, finally make it to the shelves in a major retailer like Whole Foods,” says LaShonda.

“It’s so surreal to see my picture on the store banners. All I keep thinking is, ‘Wow, I did this!’”

Pennie’s Tea offers five flavors at the Englewood Whole Foods store – Ginger Peach Blast, Island Berry, Tropical Bliss, English Breakfast and Strawberry Kisses.

Pennie’s Tea curates the finest teas with the freshest ingredients for robust and exotic tastes while maximizing antioxidants and other health benefits. Each blend of Pennie’s Tea is hand-crafted. Pennie’s Tea promotes healthy choices for an abundant life so tea drinkers can spend time on things that make them happy and healthy.

LaShonda Crockett LaShonda is a Chicago native with a Master of Health Adminis-

tration degree. She is also a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified

Massage Therapist, and a Certified Colon Therapist.

A few years ago, LaShonda was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). She tried several overthe-counter products that did not alleviate her symptoms. This prompted LaShonda to use her professional expertise to blend detox teas that would help with her IBS. Her tea blend was so successful that soon she had repeat requests from a small customer base of friends and family.

LaShonda decided to launch her signature product, the Wellness Tea. After the success of the Wellness Tea, LaShonda went to school to learn more about teas, blending techniques, and how to use wholesome ingredients. LaShonda became a Tea Master and began custom blending teas. Shortly after, Pennie’s Tea was born.

LaShonda has a passion for flavorful, healthy teas, as well as a desire to be socially responsible and of service to the community – one sip at a time. The partnership between Pennie’s Tea and Whole Foods is an ideal match.

“Today we are doing much more than opening the doors to a new Whole Foods. We are opening doors to a new future for the Englewood community,” Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said at the opening ceremonies. “This store is also putting products from dozens of local suppliers on its shelves, helping turn small businesses into

big businesses and creating even more economic opportunities that reach across Chicago.”

The 18,000-square-foot Englewood store located at 63rd and Halsted streets is the 27th Whole Foods store in the Chicagoland area.The Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation confirmed that a Whole Foods Demonstration Kitchen would be opening across the street.

One Englewood resident said: "I feel great because I am a Whole Foods shopper. I'm into health. I think it's a wonderful thing.”

Another resident said: "I never in a million years thought Whole Foods – of all places – would be in Englewood. This is a shot of pride in the arm for our community."

The Rev. James Dukes, pastor of Liberation Christian Center, spoke best for the community in his invocation: “We thank God for not business as usual, but something extraordinary that eyes have not seen.”

When you visit the new Englewood Whole Foods, pick up a pack of delicious and robust loose teas from Pennie’s Tea, which offers an even greater selection of teas online at penniestea.com. Let Pennie’s Tea soothe and rejuvenate your tastes and inner spirit by Living Life with Every Sip. For more information, contact Denise Collins at Lynn Norment Media, 312-427-3121.

RTA to host 19th Annual Transportation Vendor Symposium and Business Exchange The RTA, in collaboration with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra, Pace, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois Tollway, is proud to host the 19th Annual Transportation Symposium and Business Exchange. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at the Chicago Cultural Center, Sidney R. Yates Gallery, 78 East Washington Street in Chicago from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for businesses interested in working with local transportation agencies. There is no cost to attend the event.

“Transit agencies in this region spend billions of dollars annually on goods and services needed to help keep our transportation system moving,” says RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden. “We are

fortunate to work with a variety of businesses every year and see this symposium and business exchange as an opportunity to grow our network of vendors.”

The event is specifically aimed at transit-related businesses including construction companies, professional service firms, manufacturers, architects/engineers and suppliers.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), VeteranOwned Small Business (VOSB) and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) are strongly encouraged to attend to obtain valuable information regarding the best way to seek transit agency contracts.

“I know firsthand how helpful this event is,” says George Kinnison,

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president, and founder of Trinity Technology Services and scheduled event speaker. “I first attended the event 17 years ago and learned a great deal about the processes in place for MBE and DBE certified companies to become vendors in the transit and transportation sectors. Since then, I founded Trinity and, as a DBE, we now provide low voltage bus systems, such as GPS and communications systems, to CTA buses.

The information I gained at this event helped make this work possible.” Advance registration for the event is strongly encouraged. For more information, visit the RTA website at rtachicago.org or visit the symposium and business exchange website at http://illinoistransportationsymposium.com.

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GRAMMY Selects Local Music Educator as One of 25 Semifinalists for National Award Dr. Roosevelt Griffin III, Harvey School District 152 Band Director and Instructor was recently announced by the GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy as one of the 25 Semifinalists for the “2017 Music Educator Award.”

The finalists will be announced in December 2016.

Each year, one recipient is selected from 10 finalists and recognized for their remarkable impact on students’ lives. The fourth annual honoree will be flown to the host city of the GRAMMY Awards to be recognized during GRAMMY Week 2017. The recipient will also attend the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony and a range of

GRAMMY Foundation events.

The “Music Educator Award” recognizes current music school educators (kindergarten through college, public, and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in schools.

Dr. Roosevelt Griffin is the only Illinois semifinalist for this distinctive award. In May 2016, Dr. Griffin was one of 290 Quarterfinalists for the “2017 Music Award.”

In 2001, Dr. Griffin earned a bachelor of music degree from Northern Illinois University, mas-

Dr. Roosevelt Griffin III

THE 2013 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Jazz Band with the Band Director Roosevelt Griffin III. The GRAMMY Foundation recently nominated Griffin as a semifinalist for the 2017 Music Educator Award. ter’s degree in school leadership from states were announced as semifinal- round with its founder, The RecordConcordia University in 2011, Doc- ists for the “2017 Music Educator ing Academy, to bring national attorate in Organizational Leadership Award.” Initial nominations were tention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and from Argosy University and current- submitted from all 50 states.

Recipient, Finalists, and Semifinal- arts education and the urgency of ly holds the status of Scholar at Northwestern University. Dr. Grif- ists will receive cash honorariums, preserving our rich cultural heritage. fin was born and raised in Harvey, with generous support and resources The Recording Academy is an orIL where he received his elementary provided by the GRAMMY Founeducation at Harvey School District dation’s Education Champions: ganization of musicians, songwriters, 152. He attended Riley Elementary Converse, Disney Performing Arts, producers, engineers, and recording and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle Ford Motor Company Fund, and professionals dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of School. He graduated from Thorn- Journeys.

The GRAMMY Foundation was life for music and its makers. Interridge High School in Dolton, IL. Harvey Public Schools District 152 established in 1988 to cultivate the nationally known for the GRAMhas eight public schools ranging from understanding, appreciation, and MY Awards—the preeminent peerpre-kindergarten through eighth advancement of the contribution of recognized award for musical grade. The School District is located recorded music to American culture. excellence and the most credible in Harvey, Illinois and is about 20 The Foundation accomplishes this brand in music—The Recording miles south of downtown Chicago, mission through programs and ac- Academy is responsible for groundtivities that engage the music indus- breaking professional development, Illinois.

According to GRAMMY Founda- try and cultural community as well cultural enrichment, advocacy, edution officials, a total of 25 music as the general public. The Founda- cation, and human services proteachers from 25 cities across 16 tion works in partnership year- grams.

Mount Carmel celebrates completion of $3.5 million renovation Mount Carmel celebrated the completion of a $3.5 million renovation to its third floor and infrastructure this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

This phase of the renovation is part of a $15 million capital campaign to improve the main school building, originally constructed in 1924.

Members of the Mount Carmel community joined the Caravan for a blessing of the third floor by former Mount Carmel President and Principal, Fr. David Dillon (O. Carm. ’57), a classroom demonstration with teacher Antonio Mota’s 2001 Spanish class, and a luncheon.

President Ned Hughes (Class of ’70) spoke to the guests and explained the impact these renovations have on Mount Carmel students, “The opportunity to expand learning is truly endless now at Mount Carmel and you have enabled us and every future student of this school to maximize his learning potential.”

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gut of the third floor, installation of TV screens and a projector in each classroom, writable walls, moveable furniture, and new electrical, HVAC, and water infrastructure throughout the building. Students will begin using the classrooms next week.

Campus renovations began in 2014 with the renovated exterior and installation of energy efficient windows and coverings. It continued in 2015 with the removal and replacement of the boiler system, improved wireless Internet capabilities and construction of a model classroom which was used to test-drive technology in preparation for future classroom renovations.

Mount Carmel will continue to renovate the remaining classrooms over the next two years, equipping each with integrated technology, writable walls, and moveable furniture. Also planned is a new fine arts center, design and build lab, art studios, and a center for learning and technology.

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SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LEADERS celebrate the completion of Mount Carmel’s 3rd floor renovation with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pictured in one of the new classrooms (left to right): Senior Class President Dominic Antonietti (Beverly, Chicago) holding the ribbon, Principal John Stimler, President Ned Hughes ‘70, former Mount Carmel President and Principal Fr. David Dillon, O.Carm. ‘57, Chair of Mount Carmel Board of Directors Tom Gibbs ‘64, Campaign Co-Chair Marty Hughes ‘66, Vice President for Institutional Advancement David Lenti, Senior Class Vice President of Communications Jaylen Anderson (Bronzeville, Chicago) holding the ribbon. with the launch of the school’s “bring and devices to work collaboratively to technology and skills they will find at your own device” program, which al- solve problems together and share ideas the university level and in the working lows students to use their own laptops with one another, employing the same world.

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Saint Sabina’s 100th anniversary sold out at 1,000 Yolanda Adams rocked the house

By Chinta Strausberg More than 1,000 people packed the Hyatt Regency Hotel on October 29 celebrating The Faith Community of Saint Sabina’s 100th anniversary—“A century of Discipleship: From Storefront to the World”—a church that sits on “Holy Ground.”

Senior Pastor Father Michael L. Pfleger and Rev. (Pastor) Thulani D. Magwaza were so proud of the

Yolanda Adams turnout. “We sold out at 1,000,” Pfleger boasted very pleased at the number of people who showed their support.

The evening was peppered with welcoming words from Father Pfleger and Windy City Live cohost Val Warner, but it was the entertainment that shaped the atmosphere and had the audience clapping and literally dancing in the aisles.

Saint Sabina’s children’s Selah Choir, directed by Sam Williams, received a standing ovation, but it was the keynoter, gospel legend and anointed singer Yolanda Adams, that mesmerized the audi-

ence.

Singing a medley of songs, Adams took her audience into the soul of gospel music at times rapping in a spiritual way while teaching them about life’s lessons like how to stay away from foolishness on controversial social media threads.

She would take four words like “the blood of Jesus” and send the crowd into a frenzy repeating them over and over again, or when she would say, “I know what prayer can do...” as she rapped about life’s challenges, its temptations and how we fall but get back up again.

When Adams sings, she puts her whole soul and body into each lyric as if the Holy Ghost was upon her. At one point, Adams voice reached a harmonic crescendo causing Father Pfleger to grab his head in sheer joy.

In Pfleger’s anniversary book, Archbishop Blasé J. Cupich, who visited Saint Sabina on March 6, 2016, wrote, “Your history is indeed a proud one in the Archdiocese as noted in your gala’s theme.

‘From Storefront to the World: a century of Discipleship.’ From the first celebration of mass in 1916 in a storefront church on Racine Avenue, Saint Sabina has developed into a parish known around the world as a place where people can experience what the gospel is all about; a place of prayer and worship where parishioners champion justice and transform lives.

“Your history embraces the heritage of the founding members of Irish descent, as well as the present members of predominantly African American heritage and many other ethnicities, all of whom have enriched the Auburn-

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STELLAR AWARD WINNING gospel artist Yolanda Adams shares a testimony before entertaining the audience with a medley of songs, one after another at the 100th anniversary gala for Saint Sabina church. The event also included a silent auction, a performance by the Saint Sabina’s children’s Selah Choir and a historical ceremony to commemorate the milestone.

Gresham neighborhood with vi- Ground where souls have trem- Auburn Gresham community and brant faith, education and service. bled and wept and healing and forcing area stores to hire blacks, “The gift of Catholic faith that miracles have been made mani- but one miracle will never be foryou share is precious and I assure fest,” Pfleger wrote. “But most of gotten.

Having received prayer from Fayou that our entire Archdiocesan all it is where God’s word has been

YOLANDA ADAMS RECEIVES an appreciation kiss from Father Michael L. Pfleger at the 100th Anniversary Gala celebration for Saint Sabina Church held recently at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. family is grateful for your hun- proclaimed and faith has come in ther Pfleger, Perteet walked on dred years of faithful witness to the hearing of His Word…. It is his own to the altar right into the Gospel of Jesus Christ…” indeed a place where one can Pfleger’s open arms. That is just wrote Cupich. come and stand still and know one of many miracles that have Father Pfleger wrote about Saint ‘God is.’” happened at 1210 W. 78th Sabina’s rich history and how Saint Sabina is also a church Place—a church Father Pfleger “many a saint has walked upon where many people have been says sits on “Holy Ground.” this Holy Ground and come to healed especially from cancer with “As we move forward in our know the Lord ‘in the breaking of some members experiencing the re- journey toward Heaven, may we the bread.’ turn of cancer four different times. continue to walk by faith and not “The tradition that began Saint It is a place where Ondelee Per- by sight. May we continue to beSabina in a small storefront has teet, a teenager who in 2009 was hold and fall in love with the continued and the cup, indeed, shot at a party leaving him a Christ who lives in us. May we runneth over. Saint Sabina is to- paraplegic, defied his doctor’s continue to be consumed by the day a shining light on a hilltop…a predictions that he would never fire of the Holy Ghost and may light of faith, education and ser- walk, like recently when he hon- we always be anchored in His vice—not just to those who enter ored 12 former gang leaders who Word.” its doors, but to the church itself are all working full-time jobs, or By video, Mayor Rahm Emanand to the world.”

Pfleger’s brokering a peace treaty uel congratulated Saint Sabina “Our sanctuary has been a Holy among six rival gangs in the for its 100th anniversary.

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Doctor Strange is a strange take on fantasy that promotes the greatness of mind over matter

By Raymond Ward JAZZ & GOSPEL: The Quest: Live at APC is the latest recorded chapter in composer/pianist Enoch Smith Jr.’s ongoing search to find a seamless synthesis of jazz and gospel and a balance between the spiritual and technical aspects of his creativity.

Smith’s 4th album as a leader and first live date will be released this weekend on the Misfitme Music label.

“It’s my belief that jazz would not exist in the form it does today if not for Black gospel music and its contributions,” Smith wrote in a Woodshed column titled “Bringing the Gospel to Jazz: A Misfit’s Theme” that appeared in the September 2016 issue of Down Beat magazine.

The Rochester, New York-born, Allentown, New Jersey-based musician—with his acclaimed series of gospel-immersed jazz albums (2010’s Church Boy, 2011’s Misfits, 2015’s Misfits II:Pop, and now The Quest: Live at APC)—is at the forefront of bringing jazz and gospel even closer together.

The Quest is drawn from two Jazz Vespers concerts recorded in March and April 2016 at the Allentown Presbyterian Church, where Smith has worked full time as Director of Music and Worship for the last four years.

Enoch Smith, Jr.. was raised in Rochester, New York in the Church of God by Faith, a Pentecostal denomination, where he began singing at age 3 in the children’s choir. He later played drums for services, then got a chance to substitute for the regular pianist, making his way through trial and error. “Growing up and playing mostly in church, you get a whole different side of what music is all about,”he says. “For me, it was always more of a spiritual connection than a connection of the head.”

Although he had originally intended on becoming a lawyer and had done several internships at Rochester law firms while still in high school, Smith decided to interview for admission at Berklee College of Music at the suggestion of his high school choir director. He was accepted on the spot. “It was amazing and intimidating and exciting all at the same time,” he says of his classes at Berklee. “I definitely saw that I didn’t fit into the mold. I felt like a misfit.”

“The transition from playing primarily by ear and then learning theory opened my mind to different approaches, devices, and things that I could use musically to expand or make my playing more interesting,” he adds. “That was the plus side. I think the down side of it is when you get so focused on technique and technical things, it can pull you away from the more spiritual side of life and what brought me to the instrument and things that were naturally expressed. I’m working my way back to where I can play with the same feeling that I (Continued on page 13) 12

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Disney and Marvel Studios came together to work some magic over a weekend in Chicago that was just as magical due to the unseasonably warm temperatures. “Doctor Strange” was poised to rake in more than $85 million on its first weekend of domestic release, and the film is worth every penny that moviegoers may have paid to sit in a theater and be mesmerized for about two hours.

The film covers much ground, as it is set in New York; we then travel to London and Hong Kong, not to mention Nepal where the famed neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange must first travel in the hopes of restoring life back into his magical hands after he is seriously hurt in a tragic auto accident filled with as many special effects as are seen in the rest of the movie.

In Nepal, he meets The Ancient One, a character played by a clean head shaven Tilda Swinton.

In this realm, Dr. Strange, played

by Benedict Cumberbatch, is forced to “check his ego at the door” and submit to the fact that his spirit will actually will his fingers back to a productive state— allowing him to maybe not perform earth-shattering surgeries again, but to at least heal himself and his mind, so that he feels worthy again. He quickly learns that the Ancient One and her enclave, which includes Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mordo, is at the front lines of a battle against unseen dark forces—led by a character named Kaecilius played by Mads Mikkelsen—bent on destroying reality. Before long, Dr. Strange is forced to choose between his life of fortune and status or leave it all behind to defend the world as the most powerful sorcerer in existence.

But his new status as a defender of the world doesn’t come easy.

He is taken through one magical sequence after another of him

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J.

BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH RULES the supernatural world in Doctor Strange.

Two local residents saw “Doctor learning to use his mind to create the scenarios in which he needs to Strange” over the weekend and find himself. For example, the gave it rave reviews. “I normally Ancient One “whisks” him off to don’t go to the movies any more the edge of a cliff up in the moun- because I wind up going to sleep tains and leaves him to his own on them,” said Peter Gomillion. devices to make it back to Nepal, “But Doctor Strange held my atbefore he freezes to death. He tention throughout with healthy proves that he has been a good doses of action, character develstudent when he finally is able to opment and witty dialogue. I alpractice sorcery to get back to so liked the diversity in the cast Nepal for further instruction. Let across ethnicities and genders.”

Venus Brady goes to see Marvel me explain here that sorcery is a form of magic that uses rituals, movies regularly to see the acsymbols, physical gestures, etc., to tion, but “Doctor Strange” was elicit supernatural forces, with different for her. “Normally I go many cultures believing that it to see Marvel movies just for the has spiritual, religious and medic- fights and mayhem, so I was iminal importance.

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CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton and Benedict Wong are a supernatural force to be reckoned with in Disney and Marvel’s Doctor Strange.

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ComEd celebrates 25th Anniversary of EAARA As ComEd, one of America’s largest energy companies, pursues innovation, it does so knowing the more inclusive and diverse ComEd is the more successful they will be in the pursuit of excellence.

Twenty-five years ago a small group of Black leaders at ComEd started the Exelon African American Resource Alliance (EAARA) to support the recruitment, retention and professional development of African Americans. Although they

the founders of this employee-driven organization during its elegant 25th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 22 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

“Honoring Our Legacy, Celebrating Our Present and Powering Our Future” was a theme that was well-defined in the remarks, speeches and spirit of the evening.

Listeners became aware of the dedication and commitment the founders and others made to reach

support of ComEd. With an emphasis on African Americans, the group assists members by creating organized opportunities for them to engage with all levels of African Americans at ComEd, who become a network of resourceful partners to them. The annual events hosted by the employeedriven organization include the Diane M. Lewis Golf Outing and Scholarship Luncheon, as well as a mentoring program.

The EAARA recently honored the founding members of the first chapter at its 25th Anniversary Gala held at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. Pictured from L-R: Kevin Brookins SVP, Strategy & Administration; EAARA Chicago Sponsor Wayne Morgan – Received award on behalf of Harold Hill (Founder); John T. Hooker – Founder; William Harris – Founder; Shani Cole – Received award on behalf of Jerome Cole (Founder); Natasha Salas – Received award on behalf of Diane M. Lewis (Founder); Charles Walls – Founder; and Sandor Williams – EAARA President. met with resistance, today, there this quarter century milestone.

WVON Radio Personality Matt are 36 chapters supporting emThe Welcome was presented by McGill was the emcee for the lavish ployees throughout the Exelon the current president of EAARA Illi- affair which included on the proCorporationand giving Exelon a nois, Sandor Williams. Williams, gram remarks by the Executive competitive and strategic advan- like his predecessors, will have the Sponsor, Kevin Brookins, ComEd tage. very important task of continuing SVP, Strategy Administration; a EAARA recently gave awards to the mission of EAARA with the Founder Recognition Video and

(Continued from page 12) pressed to see that “Doctor Strange” was more than that,” Brady said. “I actually got to thinking about spirituality while enjoying the fights

and mayhem.” She talked about other aspects of the film. “It is a well-written, perfectly timed original story that sets us up for plenty of Doctor Strange to come.”

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Smith continues working full time at Allentown Presbyterian Church, where his duties include playing piano, composing original music, directing music programs for children of all ages, and creating Power Point presentations for services. He has recorded as a sideman with bassist Mimi Jones, saxophonist Stantawn Kendrick, drummer Reggie Quinerly and saxophonist / singer Camille Thurman among others, and since the summer of 2016 has been touring as an organist with fast-rising blues-and-soul singer/saxophonist Vanessa Collier. www.chicagocrusader.coM

Included in the action to which Brady refers are more than just sword fights. Large buildings bend and twist in the background; characters seem to walk up the exteriors of buildings and, of course, jump across buildings into the abyss and survive. “Doctor Strange” is visually stunning and the action holds your interest—even if it is all just magic.

“Doctor Strange” is based on the comic book by Stan Lee; a storyline with which I am not much familiar. However, the movie is fantastic, with supporting cast members that include Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer, Benedict Wong as Wong, and a brief appearance by Benjamin Bratt.

“Doctor Strange” is in movie theaters everywhere.

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COMED PRESIDENT AND CEO Anne Pramaggiore with members of the Musical Arts Institute of Chicago. dinner before the introduction of were presented to two recipients; the keynote speaker.

Kevin Brookins and Cordell Reed.

Anne Pramaggiore, president & Both were engineers who started CEO of ComEd introduced the their careers with ComEd and keynote speaker, Arin Reeves, pres- worked their way through the ranks ident of Nextions. Reeves is an ex- to become senior vice presidents. pert in leadership and inclusion in Both these men were also active in workplaces who praised the ac- the pursuit of diversity at ComEd. complishments of ComEd and the Membership Awards were given to EAARA in the area of inclusion two very exceptional individuals: and diversity. The relevance and Leroy Barnes for a life dedicated to impact of employee programs like service that includes being the chairEAARA on the productivity and man of the Membership Commitinnovation of a company’s growth tee of EAARA and his ability to mowas powerfully made by Reeves tivate others to become active during her keynote. memebers; the second recipient, As everyone’s attention was shift- Myron T. McCullough, is a passioned to the purpose for the event, in- ate and active member of EAARA, troductions were made one by one who was elected vice president of the

The 25th Anniversary EAARA ice sculpture on display. of extraordinary people who accomplished remarkable things in the pursuit of diversity and inclusion.

The eight founders were honored with an elegant blue swirl glass award in recognition for their contribution to diversity and inclusion in establishing the first EAARA chapter at ComEd. These exceptional individuals were Jerome Cole, William “Bill” Harris, Harold Hill, Tonie Holbert-Nelson, John Hooker, Diane Lewis, and Charles “Chuck” Walls.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

organization in 2010 and who developed a successful mentoring program for young men on the West Side of Chicago.

EAARA also recognized several community partners; Project Syncere, Kappa Leadership Institute Chicago and Millennium Solar Electric.

The sponsors were Loop Capital, Jack Thayer, Anne Pramaggiore, Kevin Brookins, Chuck Walls, Infrastructure Engineering Incorporated, William “Bill” Von Hoenne, Isaac Akridge, and Melissa Washington.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking We are One is the title to a classic recorded by Frankie Beverly and Maze. The phrase ‘we are one’ is also the precise expression of mankind.

Simply put, we are God’s children that consist of sisters and brothers from every nation. The late former chairperson of Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Rev. Willie Chaplin Barrow would often say, “We are more connected than we are disconnected.” To be honest, this didn’t resonate until years later.

Since then I have seen these words manifest time and time again as the power of this truth has made an indelible impression in my life.

This truth was further examined when my co-worker, Jen, shared how research indicates that human beings are all one color. Melanin is what causes dark or light skins and differentiates various races. She concluded that because we are from one source, that we are technically all the same.

Archaeologists have hundreds of re-

ports that the oldest human remains can be traced to Africa. Not only are we from one source, but also from one country that many report as Ethiopia. Perhaps that is why in the end the scripture states that we All go back to the dust. “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.”

(Genesis 3:19 NIV) “We are all one” was even closer revealed when Iyanla Vanzant shared a quote about her Native American grandmother. During her show on OWN, the life coach stated that her grandmother often said—there is only one man—All Men—there is only one woman—All Women and there is only one child that is All Children. Whatever I do at any given time—will and should always have a direct effect on you or someone else. Why? Because we are all con-

Effie Rolfe nected. It’s almost akin to Sir Isaac Newton’s theory that “for every action there is an equal and opposite re-

tial election has caused some strange and rather frightening actions to surface in our country. If allowed, some of these actions could cause a set back of 400 years in our country. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stated, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” Since we are one people—from one God—on one earth, you would think it would not be so difficult. Now more than ever, let’s pray for harmony, blessing and God’s grace to live on earth as brothers and sisters spreading God’s love continuously.

Do you see the connection….?

action.” Regardless of whether you know it or not—our actions have an inevitable inextricable effect on our sisters and brothers of the world.

What we do whether among ourselves or to each other has an immediate intrinsic effect on others whether we know it or not. This is also applicable regardless if the other party knows it or not. I believe it’s because we are spiritual beings emanating from one source therefore we are all connected.

Be it plant life or from various ethnic background creeds and colors. The actions that you or I make will in some form or fashion affect everyone else. This is simil- ar to the ‘butterfly effect.’ This is the theory that when a small butterfly flutters its wings in Australia the movement can ultimately cause a hurricane in the United States. Everything and everyone is connected and affected by the other.

In conclusion, this recent Presiden-

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The Crusader Gospel Corner Congratulations to the new Pastor James R. Bryson, Jr. of the historical First Church of Deliverance, 4315 S. Wabash in Chicago. After several months of a national search, Bryson was elected on Sunday, October 30th and his first official Sunday as Pastor Elect was last Sunday. By the way, the church has the longest running uninterrupted broadcast church on radio since 1934. They were also the first gospel group to travel to Europe as choir in 1966 and 1967. They recorded the Stellar Award winning classic “He’s Been So Good.” *** Friends, family and church members

Pastor James R. Bryson, Jr. recently gathered to honor Darius Brooks, Senior Pastor of Grace Central Church, 10212 Kitchner Street in

Westchester, IL for eight years in ministry. Brooks is best known for his incredible song-writing, vocal and musical abilities. During his extensive career, Brooks has received a Grammy and Stellar Award for longtime collaborations with the world renowned Thompson Community Singers. Affectionately known as the Tommies, the popular community choir provided the contemporary gospel songbook with classics that people sing everywhere, including timeless treasures such as Safe in His Arms, In My Name, Lord I Believe, Over and Over, Rest for the Weary, Crown of Life, Cleansed by the Blood, The Holy Ghost were some of

the favorites penned by Brooks, who has also written for Shirley Caesar and Tramaine Hawkins. *** Congratulations to one of the most community-oriented businesses in the Chicago area preparing for its annual “Celebration of Giving” Benefit Gala.

Calahan Funeral Home, the esteemed family-owned mortuary establishment located in the Englewood community, created the Calahan Foundation in 2009 to support youth preparing to attend college and to provide them with contemporary role models. As a 501©3 non-profit orga-

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Council’s Black Caucus steps up in a big way Dear Editor: The thing I have noticed regarding the City Council Black Caucus is it is unpredictable. On many issues where you think a lot or all of the 17 Black aldermen would step up and have a say, all we get is crickets. Then, they do something like last week’s move when they took the city’s department of aviation to task over what’s happening at O’Hare regarding concessions and charges of wage theft.

At least one union, and several employees of private companies at the airport, but especially United, said workers are getting the difference between minimum and the tips those employees receive. It is the law that they are to be made whole.

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Rod Sawyer finally acted like the leader of the caucus as they sent a scathing letter to the department.

He blasted negotiations between the department and United over a deal that could conceivably give the airline control over several areas besides the facilities related to aviation.

The letter was very clear that the caucus does not want United having any control over retail operations, including duty-free shops, and newsstands or food. Right now, the city has control of those things and a few more. The city shouldn’t be in that business, but like Sawyer is saying, neither should United.

I think Sawyer was right on point when he told the head of the aviation department that if United wasn’t treating its current employees right, it makes absolutely no sense to add to the airline’s roster of workers. Sawyer said he could not support expanding United’s contract.

Hopefully, he was speaking on behalf of the entire caucus. I have to admit it is a strange issue the caucus

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nization, the Calahan Foundation raises funds that are used to underwrite its charitable giving programs.

Headlining this year’s “Celebration of Giving” Benefit Gala will be R&B vocalist and soul singer-songwriter Avery Sunshine also on the show will be neo-soul artist Eric Roberson and Chicago-based artist BJ the Chicago Kid. The gala and performance will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at the UIC Forum located at 725 West Roosevelt Road in Chicago.

The evening will begin with a Gala reception from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The (Continued from page 19)

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is coming out on. The alderman didn’t say how many workers are ultimately affected.

Hopefully, the United-O’Hare issue is the first of many the Black Caucus will begin to get more vocal about and involved with. We really need them to start coming up with more strategies for some kind of economic development in their wards. They don’t know how stupid they look week after week standing around grinning at some North Side alderman’s new multimillion dollar development, and they are happy with a new Harold’s Chicken opening in one of their wards.

We also desperately need them to step out of their comfort zones and find some suitable recommendations to deal with the city, school and CPD budget crisis. They have been too docile and too reliant on the mayor who obviously cares little about the wards the caucus members represent.

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LOLITA EVANS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES A. EVANS JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JAMES A. EVANS JR. (DECEASED) D e f e n d a n t s 15 CH 015959 7135 S. INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7135 S. INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-103-007. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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EMANUEL WILKES JR., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 000174 7629 S. KINGSTON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7629 S. KINGSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-310-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-23881. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-23881 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 000174 TJSC#: 36-11207 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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FAY BURGESS, SUZETTE BURGESS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 44761 8947 SOUTH BENNETT AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8947 SOUTH BENNETT AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-124-016-0000.

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

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

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15 CH 17427 7038 S. ABERDEEN STREET Chicago, IL 60621 CHARLES SHEPHERD, D e f e n d a n t s 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, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7038 S. ABERDEEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-425-019-0000 Vol. 430. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $44,545.83. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2820. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650

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40342 Case Number: 15 CH 17427 TJSC#: 36-11504 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.

I707205 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-6 P l a i n t i f f , v .

DIANE GUERRA, LIONEL GUERRA, CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s 15 CH 17808 8329 S. BURNHAM AVE. Chicago, IL 6 0 6 1 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8329 S. BURNHAM AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-400-012-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $127,601.08. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2831. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG

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For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-00295. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-00295 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000764 TJSC#: 36-11486 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

VERA WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERNON WASHINGTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, THELMA WASHINGTON, VERNON WASHINGTON, KIRKLAND WASHINGTON, ANTONETTE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK WASHINGTON, VERNON WATTS, COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY JASON JOHNSON, GERALD DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE REPRESENTATIVE FOR VERNON ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A WASHINGTON (DECEASED) CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND D e f e n d a n t s EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE 16 CH 000764 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 7716 S. VERNON AVENUE CHICAGO, P l a i n t i f f , IL 60619 v .

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS CLOTEE GREENE, ASSOCIATES HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a FINANCE, INC. Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered D e f e n d a n t s in the above cause on September 13, 2016, 15 CH 11859 an agent for The Judicial Sales 2252 E. 92ND PLACE Chicago, IL 60617 Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS December 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Corporation, One South Wacker Drive Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at in the above cause on February 10, 2016, public auction to the highest bidder, as set an agent for The Judicial Sales forth below, the following described real Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on estate: Commonly known as 7716 S. December 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Corporation, One South Wacker Drive Property Index No. 20-27-416-026-0000.

24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at The real estate is improved with a public auction to the highest bidder, as set residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the forth below, the following described real highest bid by certified funds at the close estate: Commonly known as 2252 E. 92ND of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales PLACE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index Corporation. No third party checks will be No. 25-01-413-030-0000 Vol. 280. The accepted. The balance, including the real estate is improved with a single family Judicial sale fee for Abandoned residence. The judgment amount was Residential Property Municipality Relief $176,815.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the Fund, which is calculated on residential highest bid by certified funds at the close real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the Corporation. No third party checks will be purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified accepted. The balance, including the funds/or wire transfer, is due within Judicial sale fee for Abandoned twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be Residential Property Municipality Relief paid by the mortgagee acquiring the Fund, which is calculated on residential residential real estate pursuant to its credit real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the judgment creditor, or other lienor purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified acquiring the residential real estate whose funds/or wire transfer, is due within rights in and to the residential real estate twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be arose prior to the sale. The subject paid by the mortgagee acquiring the property is subject to general real estate residential real estate pursuant to its credit taxes, special assessments, or special bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, taxes levied against said real estate and is judgment creditor, or other lienor offered for sale without any representation acquiring the residential real estate whose as to quality or quantity of title and without rights in and to the residential real estate recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" arose prior to the sale. The subject condition. The sale is further subject to property is subject to general real estate confirmation by the court. Upon payment in taxes, special assessments, or special full of the amount bid, the purchaser will taxes levied against said real estate and is receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle offered for sale without any representation the purchaser to a deed to the real estate as to quality or quantity of title and without after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior condition. The sale is further subject to to that of the United States, the United confirmation by the court. Upon payment in States shall have one year from the date of full of the amount bid, the purchaser will sale within which to redeem, except that receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle with respect to a lien arising under the the purchaser to a deed to the real estate internal revenue laws the period shall be after confirmation of the sale. The property 120 days or the period allowable for will NOT be open for inspection and redemption under State law, whichever is plaintiff makes no representation as to the longer, and in any case in which, under the condition of the property. Prospective provisions of section 505 of the Housing bidders are admonished to check the court Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. file to verify all information. If this property 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the of title 38 of the United States Code, the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a right to redeem does not arise, there shall mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and be no right of redemption. The property will the legal fees required by The NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS makes no representation as to the 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condition of the property. Prospective condominium unit which is part of a bidders are admonished to check the court common interest community, the purchaser file to verify all information. If this property of the unit at the foreclosure sale other is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the than a mortgagee shall pay the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a assessments required by The mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS the legal fees required by The 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN condominium unit which is part of a POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER common interest community, the purchaser ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF of the unit at the foreclosure sale other POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE than a mortgagee shall pay the WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE assessments required by The ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS LAW. You will need a photo identification 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE issued by a government agency (driver's MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU license, passport, etc.) in order to gain HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN entry into our building and the foreclosure POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER sale room in Cook County and the same ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF identification for sales held at other county POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE venues where The Judicial Sales WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: LAW. You will need a photo identification JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & issued by a government agency (driver's ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe license, passport, etc.) in order to gain Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, entry into our building and the foreclosure (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number sale room in Cook County and the same 15-2208. THE JUDICIAL SALES identification for sales held at other county One South Wacker where The Judicial Sales D 60606-4650 C conducts foreclosure sales.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE Y N A P C O M P l a i n t i f f , . v TARGET ENGRAM, RACHEL BANK NATIONAL D e f e n d a n t s 001798 CH 16 8822 S. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO, 60619 IL NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8822 S. WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-106-032-0000.

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19257. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL E-Mail: 794-5300 (630) 60527 pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19257 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 001798 TJSC#: 36-11490

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE FOR TRUMAN 2012 SC2 TITLE TRUST P l a i n t i f f , v .

CEDRIC I. BAILEY A/K/A CEDRIC BAILEY, EUNICE BAILEY, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., PALISADES COLLECTION, L.L.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 010904 10531 S. KING DRIVE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10531 S. KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-15-214-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-10271. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-10271 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010904 TJSC#: 36-11488 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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I706968 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v .

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

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CARTHRIC TYLER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DELORIS ARNOLD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CARTHRIC TYLER (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 005500 9357 S. CLYDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9357 S. CLYDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-419-049-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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

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

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL TRUSTEE FOR CWMBS ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR QUEEN'S 2 0 0 4 R 1 PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST P l a i n t i f f , P l a i n t i f f , v . v .

WESLEY AUSTIN, CITY OF CHICAGO, BEVERLY MURRELL A/K/A BEVERLY C AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL MURRELL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND CORPORATION, JULIE E. FOX, AS NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR 12 CH 33861 MAZELLA AUSTIN, DECEASED, 8551 SOUTH EXCHANGE AVENUE UNKNOWN OWNERS AND CHICAGO, IL 60617 NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a D e f e n d a n t s Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered 15 CH 14461 in the above cause on August 24, 2016, an 9243 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Chicago, IL 60619 will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2016, at NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS The Judicial Sales Corporation, One HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public in the above cause on August 24, 2016, an auction to the highest bidder, as set forth agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, below, the following described real estate: will at 10:30 AM on December 13, 2016, at Commonly known as 8551 SOUTH The Judicial Sales Corporation, One EXCHANGE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, 60617 Property Index No. CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public 21-31-419-020-0000. The real estate is auction to the highest bidder, as set forth improved with a 2 flat with no garage. Sale below, the following described real estate: terms: 25% down of the highest bid by Commonly known as 9243 SOUTH certified funds at the close of the sale WOODLAWN AVENUE, Chicago, IL payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

60619 Property Index No. No third party checks will be accepted. The 25-02-406-016-0000. The real estate is balance, including the Judicial sale fee for improved with a multi-family residence.

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Municipality Relief Fund, which is Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by calculated on residential real estate at the certified funds at the close of the sale rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser No third party checks will be accepted. The not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or balance, including the Judicial sale fee for wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) Abandoned Residential Property hours. No fee shall be paid by the Municipality Relief Fund, which is mortgagee acquiring the residential real calculated on residential real estate at the estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser other lienor acquiring the residential real not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or estate whose rights in and to the wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) residential real estate arose prior to the hours. No fee shall be paid by the sale. The subject property is subject to mortgagee acquiring the residential real general real estate taxes, special estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale assessments, or special taxes levied or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or against said real estate and is offered for other lienor acquiring the residential real sale without any representation as to estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the quality or quantity of title and without sale. The subject property is subject to recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" general real estate taxes, special condition. The sale is further subject to assessments, or special taxes levied confirmation by the court. Upon payment in against said real estate and is offered for full of the amount bid, the purchaser will sale without any representation as to receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle quality or quantity of title and without the purchaser to a deed to the real estate recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" after confirmation of the sale. The property condition. The sale is further subject to will NOT be open for inspection and confirmation by the court. Upon payment in plaintiff makes no representation as to the full of the amount bid, the purchaser will condition of the property. Prospective receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle bidders are admonished to check the court the purchaser to a deed to the real estate file to verify all information. If this property after confirmation of the sale. The property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the will NOT be open for inspection and unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a plaintiff makes no representation as to the mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and condition of the property. Prospective the legal fees required by The bidders are admonished to check the court Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS file to verify all information. If this property 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the condominium unit which is part of a unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a common interest community, the purchaser mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and of the unit at the foreclosure sale other the legal fees required by The than a mortgagee shall pay the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS assessments required by The 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS condominium unit which is part of a 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE common interest community, the purchaser MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU of the unit at the foreclosure sale other HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN than a mortgagee shall pay the POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER assessments required by The ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN LAW. You will need a photo identification POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER issued by a government agency (driver's ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF license, passport, etc.) in order to gain POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE entry into our building and the foreclosure WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE sale room in Cook County and the same ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE identification for sales held at other county LAW. You will need a photo identification venues where The Judicial Sales issued by a government agency (driver's Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. license, passport, etc.) in order to gain For information: Visit our website at entry into our building and the foreclosure service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours sale room in Cook County and the same of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, identification for sales held at other county LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North venues where The Judicial Sales Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please For information, contact The sales clerk, refer to file number 2501. THE JUDICIAL SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, SALES CORPORATION One South LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also For information call between the hours of visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of Please refer to file number 15-076553. pending sales. McCalla Raymer Pierce, THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day Attorney File No. 2501 Case Number: 12 status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO CH 33861 TJSC#: 36-11042 NOTE: KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Practices Act, you are advised that Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: collector attempting to collect a debt and ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. any information obtained will be used for 15-076553 Attorney Code. 42168 Case that purpose.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED FUNDING CORPORATION ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2 0 0 6 - H E 1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

DONOVAN GREEN A/K/A DONOVAN A. GREEN, BARBARA GREEN A/K/A BARBARA H. GREEN A/K/A BARBARA L. GREEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 043851 8542 S. BENNETT AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8542 S. BENNETT AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-321-033.

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-29042. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-29042 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 043851 TJSC#: 36-11325 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL ILLINOIS, I N C .

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LEMMAR LOVETT, VANESSA LOVETT, SOUTHEND AUTO REBUILDER'S INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ISAAC P. LOVETT A/K/A ISSAC P. LOVETT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ISAAC P. LOVETT A/K/A ISSAC P. LOVETT(DECEASED), MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, ISAAC LOVETT III, GERALD NORDGREN AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LEMMAR LOVETT(DE C E A S E D ) D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 013120 7833 S. BENNETT AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7833 S. BENNETT AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-330-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-04583. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-11-04583 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 013120 TJSC#: 36-11103 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4; Plaintiff, v s .

JOSEPH M. A. CHARLES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH M. A. CHARLES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 16 CH 5498 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 26-06-305-053-0000.

Commonly known as 9130 South Marquette Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

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 WA16-0242.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706676 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 s .

PATRICIA A. COOKS; D e f e n d a n t s , 16 CH 4390 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 5, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8154 South Anthony Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

P.I.N. 20-36-113-008-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

16-006797 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706629

known as 7950 S. MARSHFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-31-206-033-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brown & white brick 3 unit with deched 2 car garage.. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 256407. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 256407 Attorney Code.

91220 Case Number: 09 CH 45966 TJSC#: 36-12275 I706434

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC4 P l a i n t i f f , v .

BEVERLY GROVE WILLIAMS F/K/A BEVERLY D. GROVE, HARRY D. WILLIAMS, MRC RECEIVABLES CORPORATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK D e f e n d a n t s COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY 13 CH 027552 DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION 8201 S. MARQUETTE AVENUE BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A CHICAGO, IL 60617 DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS C O M P A N Y HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a P l a i n t i f f , Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered v . in the above cause on August 18, 2016, an MICHAEL R. RAY AKA MICHAEL RAY agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, D e f e n d a n t s will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 2016, at 09 CH 45966 The Judicial Sales Corporation, One 7950 S. MARSHFIELD AVE CHICAGO, South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, IL 60620 CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS auction to the highest bidder, as set forth HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a below, the following described real estate: Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Commonly known as 8201 S. in the above cause on January 27, 2016, an MARQUETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-129-001. will at 10:30 AM on December 2, 2016, at The real estate is improved with a The Judicial Sales Corporation, One residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, highest bid by certified funds at the close CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales auction to the highest bidder, as set forth Corporation. No third party checks will be below, the following described real estate: accepted. The balance, including the Commonly known as 7950 S. Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Relief No. 20-31-206-033-0000.

Blacks Must control their own coMMunity F T car g in certified close f wire transfer, is due within o to The Judicial Sales t fee shall be C will be p the mortgagee acquiring the a the r J sale fee for Abandoned at the sale or by any mortgagee, R Municipality Relief j creditor, or other lienor F a real estate a to the sale. The subject in certified p real estate f transfer, is due within t special assessments, or special t (24) hours. No fee shall be t p the mortgagee acquiring the any representation r a or by any mortgagee, to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" j lienor c further subject to a c

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at Judicial Sales Corporation, One Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, IL, 60606, sell at public as set forth known as 8201 S. AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL Index No. 21-31-129-001. estate is improved with a 25% down of the at the close to The Judicial Sales

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-32319. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-32319 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 027552 TJSC#: 36-10533 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.

I705730 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSETBACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2 0 0 6 M 2 ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

OTIS W. BOWDEN, JR., CURRENT SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY, OF OTIS W. BOWDEN, JR. UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 30519 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-31-107-016-0000.

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

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be o for inspection F call the Sales Clerk at P Wirbicki Law G Street, Chicago, I (312) 360-9455 W15-0326.

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estate: 21-31-107-016-0000.

Chicago, IL 60617. mortgaged real estate is improved a single family residence. If the

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

p p y NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W15-0326.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706276

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

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

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

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

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2016 Lakeshore Classic Corporate Luncheon & Basketball Challenge The Lakeshore Classic 2016 “Step Up for Education” is a regional family-oriented event focusing its activities on raising education awareness.

The Lakeshore Classic Basketball Challenge is one of the ways it realizes this goal. It draws on the parallels between sports participation and academic achievement to encourage the region’s youth to follow a path for success.

The Lakeshore Classic’s Corporate Luncheon has traditionally been a highlight during “Classic” time in the greater Chicagoland area.

This year’s luncheon will take place on Monday, November 21, 2016, 11:30 a.m., at The Diamond Center, 500 E. 5th Avenue in Gary.

The guest speaker is David J. Johns, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans of Washington, D.C., with Indiana SenatorElect 3rd District, Eddie D. Melton as luncheon host.

In the past speakers that have been featured at the luncheon were Bryce Drew, Valparaiso University Head Coach; Gene Keady, Retired Purdue University Head Coach; Bob Love, Retired NBA Chicago Bulls Player;

David J. Jones Gregg Popovich, NBA San Antonio Spurs Coach; Oscar Robertson, NBA All-Star and Dick Barnett, 2Time NBA World Champion; NBA Great Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman and last year; former manager of MLB Seattle Mariners, Lloyd Mc-

Clendon.

The price for individual tickets is $50 or $450 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets or for more information contact the Gary Chamber at 219-397-5870.

The Lakeshore Classic Basketball Challenge will feature a full line-up with Indiana and Illinois area high schools on November 2526, 2016, at West Side High School, 9th Avenue & Gerry Street in Gary, Ind. Also during the “Step Up for Education” festivities, all area educational institutions will be acknowledged.

Other highlights of the Classic weekend will include a college/university and business fair, vendor fair

with displays, live entertainment and more.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Tickets are available for either one or two days of events, which entitles the holder to entry to the following: College and University Recruitment Fair and Vendor Fair Holiday Hoops Classic games Local and Midwest high school basketball challenge Live youth entertainment on floor of West Side High School The schedule of games at the West Side Leadership Academy, 9th Ave. & Gerry St. in Gary: Friday November 25th 6:00 p.m. - Gary West (girls) vs.

Chicago Marshall (girls) 8:00 p.m. – East Chicago Central (boys) vs. Chicago Marshall (boys) Saturday November 26th 6:00 p.m. - Thea Bowman Academy vs. Chas. A. Tinley H.S. (Indy) 8:00 p.m. - Gary West Side vs.

Griffith High School

Eddie D. Melton Advance Tickets (2-days) – Adults - $10 and Students - $5 Tickets are available from the Gary Chamber of Commerce located at 839 Broadway, Suite S103, Gary, IN. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Direct questions to Chuck Hughes, chughes@garychamber.com,

The Crusader Gospel Corner (Contimued from page 14) program & concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and Gala After party starting at 10:30 p.m.

The benefit gala will also award the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rev. Dr. Clay Evans, founder of Chicago’s historic church Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and the Give A Hand Out to Give A Hand Up Award to Rev. Wayne L. Gordon, Founding partner of Lawndale Community Church.

A giving and caring family, Calahan family members participate in every aspect of the Calahan Foundation’s fundraising and charitable giving. As a family, they believe in giving back to the community. Husband and wife team Edward and Shirley Calahan serve on the Board of Directors along with their children Edric and Valerie.

Working together, their mission is to create ways of “Giving a Hand Out to Give a Hand Up.” Since 2011, through the Edward and Shirley Calahan Scholarship Fund, the Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to deserving low income students to assist in paying for their college expenses. Through a partnership with the Chicago Public

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Schools, The Calahan Foundation posts the scholarship opportunities at various locations and on its website.

Four scholarships are offered annually.

The Calahan Foundation’s coat and toy drive assist families living in 10 Chicago area shelters. Over the past seven years the Foundation has provided thousands of warm coats and toys to children and families in need. Donation boxes are distributed at various locations throughout the city and are collected and sorted by volunteers. The gifts are personalized for the families with age appropriate, non-violent toys provided to the children and warm, new or nearly new coats provided to all family members. Food items are also included in the gift packages.

The Calahan family is excited about the opportunity to provide a helping hand to families in need. “It is a calling to support one another by reaching back, giving back, and pulling forward,” said son Edric Calahan. “Our pledge is that no child with a work ethic and desire to succeed should fail,” he added. For benefit tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com or to make a donation and more information contact www.calahanfoundation.org or call (773) 723-3079.

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