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Former cop seeks justice for slain son

By Wendell Hutson A grieving father looking for answers said he intends to file suit against the Chicago police for the death of his son Philip Coleman.

Percy Coleman, a former police chief for south suburban Robbins and Ford Heights, made his intentions known at a Tuesday news conference at New Creation Binding and Loosing Ministries, 12900 S. Halsted St., which is led by Rev. Jolinda Wade, mother of Miami Heat basketball star Dwyane Wade.

“I will not stop until I get justice for my son. I am in the process of getting into this legally,” explained Percy Coleman. “Philip was not an animal or a criminal, but a human being who was having a mental breakdown.”

The retired law enforcement officer added that he has not eaten or slept since his son’s death on Dec. 13, when he went into cardiac arrest after being tasered three times by police, Percy said. The Cook County medical examiner’s office has yet to release autopsy results.

According to Percy, on the day of his son’s arrest he subdued him to keep police, who had their guns pointed at Philip, from shooting him.

“I told them (Chicago police) that my son was having an emotional breakdown

and could they please take him to the hospital,” recalled Percy. “And that’s when one of the officers said ‘we do not do hospitals, we do jail.’ Unbelievable.”

Philip, 38, was the youngest of three siblings and died while in police custody after police said he “became combative” as they escorted him to court from the Calumet

District police station on the South Side.

Melissa Stratton, a spokeswoman for Chicago police, said the “matter is under investigation by IPRA (Independent Police Review Authority).”

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder of the civil rights organization Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, also attended the news confer-

ence and said he does not trust an investigation by IPRA. “A special prosecutor should be appointed to this case just like the case involving Mayor Daley’s nephew (Richard Vanecko),” asserted Jackson. “Philip was a board member of Rainbow/PUSH and (Continued on page 2)

THE REV. JESSE JACKSON was among those who attended a Tuesday news conference in south suburban Calumet Park calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed to investigate the Dec. 13 death of Philip Coleman. Coleman was the son of Percy Coleman, former police chief for south suburban Robbins and Ford Heights. (Photo by Wendell Hutson)

Surviving woman donates kidney to ailing kin

By J. Coyden Palmer Two years ago, Yolanda Collins survived her own brush with death when her suburban Park Forest home exploded unexpectedly, while she was in an upstairs bedroom.

Everything in the home was destroyed, but Collins walked away with only bumps and bruises. Collins was rescued by two AT&T workers who happened to be in the area and used a ladder to climb into her bedroom window and pluck her from the approaching flames. Now Collins is playing the role of hero after flying to San Francis-

YOLANDA COLLINS (left) survived a brush with death when her house exploded two years ago. Now she is donating one of her kidneys to help save the life of her nephew Wardell Jefferson-Collins (center) who is the son of Denise Collins (right). (Photo courtesy of Yolanda Collins)

co this week to donate one of her kidneys to her 24 year-old nephew, Wardell Jefferson-Collins, who is suffering from End Stage Renal Disease.

Collins, who comes from a large family and has 10 siblings, said she did not hesitate to offer one of her kidneys after Jefferson-Collins’ brother and an uncle were unable to donate. She said she does not regret the decision and feels as though perhaps the reason God spared her life from her own tragedy was so she could assist others.

“My sister said I was kept alive for this purpose,” Collins said. “I don’t know what to expect. I’m a bit concerned about going under the anesthesia, but other than that I’m fine with everything.”

Jefferson-Collins began having problems a few years ago when he was a basketball coach. He said he began feeling tired all the (Continued on page 3)

NEWS

New MWRD Board has first official meeting The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has a 123 year history steeped in tradition, and another chapter has begun as a new Board of Commissioners was installed last week and held its first official meeting.

MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan, who has served on the Board since 1998, is now the Acting President since Terrence J. O’Brien retired in late November.

President McGowan will be filling in until a replacement is selected at the first Board meeting in January.

“It is an honor and privilege to lead this important body during this transitional phase until the election of the new president in January,” said President McGowan. “The former President left big shoes to fill, and I am happy to step in.”

New Commissioners Kari K. Steele and Patrick D. Thompson joined returning Commissioner Debra Shore and the six other members at the Dec. 6 regular meeting. Commissioners are elected at large and serve six year terms.

The team of nine will elect the President, Vice President and Chairman of Finance.

Commissioner Shore looks forward to continuing the work in which she has engaged in the past six years. “This agency has a vital role to play in protecting our water resources, and I am so privileged to play a part in it,” said Commissioner Shore. “My admiration and respect for my new and current colleagues continues to grow.”

Commissioner Steele worked for the MWRD earlier in her career and said that she was excited about starting her new post. “I am happy to be joining a dynamic organization that is at the forefront of environmental stewardship in the Chicago region,” Commissioner Steele said. “I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and the MWRD staff to ensure the continuity of stormwater and wastewater management services to all of our communities.”

Commissioner Thompson recognizes that the Board will have numerous decisions to make as the agency forges its path into the future. “There are many pressing issues at hand in regards to the water environment,” Commissioner Thompson said. “I’m glad to have joined the Board at this pivotal time. The decisions we make to-

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT, First District, Third Division, Judge John O. Steele gave the oath of office to newly elected Commissioner Keri K. Steele for her first six year term at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Pictured is Judge John O. Steele and Commissioner Keri K. Steele. day will have a far reaching im- Reclamation District of Greater was this last committee in which pact.”

Chicago (MWRD) Commission- she focused her community preer on November 30 after six years sentations. She particularly enCommissioner Patricia of service. joyed speaking to senior citizens Horton honored for service Commissioner Horton was on topics ranging from medicaelected to the Board of Commis- tion disposal to health and wellPatricia Horton concluded her sioners in 2006 and served as ness. She emphasized the importerm as a Metropolitan Water Chairman of three Committees: tance of proper, environmentalIndustrial Waste and Water Pol- ly-friendly disposal of unwanted lution, Information Technology, pharmaceuticals by promoting and Public Health and Welfare. It (Continued on page 7)

Former cop seeks justice . . .

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MWRD ACTING BOARD President Barbara McGowan discussed proceedings with her assistant James Dencek.

COMMISSIONERS (L-R) Patrick D. Thompson, Kari K. Steele and Debra Shore participated in the first Board meeting on Dec. 6 after being installed two days earlier.

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was very passionate about helping people. He fell ill and needed help and instead of getting help he got death.”

Not present at the news conference was Philip’s mother, who he initially attacked inside their far South Side home at the start of his breakdown, Percy said.

“I was walking through the alley when my son walked up to me crying. He hugged and kissed me and started talking fast. I could hardly understand him,” Percy said. “That’s when he fell to his knees and said, ‘anybody who hits their mom deserves to die.’

He then told me to shoot him. I knew then something was wrong.”

At the time Percy was unaware that Philip had attacked his wife, who called the police for assistance. Philip was bleeding from his mouth, Percy explained, “so he was spitting to clear his throat so he could breathe.” Chicago police said Philip had spit on officers but Percy said he told police his son was not trying to spit on them.

“Do you know that when the ambulance arrived they took the police officers who said he had spit on them before they took my wife,” Percy said. “They got to

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Philip Coleman the hospital before her and she was the one attacked.”

Divorced with no children, Philip’s funeral will take place 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 400 W. 95th St., where he was a member.

Jeffrey Coleman, Philip’s older brother, said his brother had graduated from Morgan Park High School, University of Chicago and earned a master’s degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago.

“Man, I miss him (Philip),” Jeffrey said. “I loved my brother and now I will never see him again.”

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Those seeking to replace Jackson make their case

By J. Coyden Palmer Over a dozen announced candidates for the 2nd Congressional seat vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr. last month told a group of Democratic leaders on Saturday why they should be the party’s candidate. The slating, held at South Suburban College in South Holland, brought out up and coming politicians, veteran lawmakers and those just trying to make a name for themselves.

The all-day event had several lighthearted moments, in addition to serious questions being asked by party leaders of potential candidates. Each of the 15 people slated to talk had 15 minutes to impress party bosses.

Absent from the event was Cong.

Mel Reynolds, who has indicated that he will run as an independent and Sandi Jackson, wife of the former congressman, who up until last week was being rumored as running for her husband’s old seat. Those the committee members liked at times were brought into a separate, private room for more questions. But the committee also offered very harsh words for some of those like state Senator elect Napoleon Harris and former state Rep. David Miller.

Harris, who just elected on Nov. 6 and has never served in public office, said he is running because people in his community are telling him he should run.

“My heart is for the people,” Harris said. “I will still be serving people of the 15th district. I believe I can

serve them on a federal level as well.”

But Chicago Ald. Leslie Hairston did not believe what Harris was saying and said Harris needs to stick to doing things at a job he has not even started yet. Hairston seemed particularily bugged that Harris felt he should be able to jump to the front of the line when there are other lawmakers that have put in their time and perhaps may deserve the opportunity.

“You haven’t even been sworn in yet and you’re running for another seat?” asked Hairston with a sense of indignation.

Former Rep. David Miller’s presentation turned off some members of the committee. Miller a local dentist, at times was screaming into the microphone which had to be turned down. Miller said healthcare is a right and that he would fight if elected to bring it to all members of the district. But his vocal volume and oratory skills were more suited for a sermon and committee member Ald. Carrie Austin told him so.

“Perhaps you should drop the congressional campaign and go to ministry school,” said Austin drawing laughter from the crowd, but not from Miller.

Rev. Anthony Williams, who ran as an independent and lost in November, was back again. This time he was wearing a black armband to symbolize those who have lost their lives or been a victim of violence.

Williams said if elected he will seek

STATE SENATOR Donne Trotter emerged from Saturday's slating by Democratic party leaders as the favorite to replace former Cong. Jesse Jackson Jr. But neither Trotter nor any other candidate got a majority of the vote. to bring more anti-crime resources served in Congress before, is the on- itself.

“As a lawmaker you’re either sitto the district. ly white candidate. Halvorson said Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale told the district has its own brand of ter- ting at the table or on the menu,” party bosses if elected he would rorism going on with all the violence Trotter said. “I’ve ordered great work to extend the CTA Red Line and is shocked that nobody seems to things from the menu for our community.” train to 130th street to serve far want to address that problem.

At the end, the slate approved for South Side and South Suburban State Senator Donne Trotter, arresidents. Beale is being pushed by rested last week after trying to take a an open primary as none of the canAustin, but will have a tough road gun through airport security, got didates got a majority of the vote. in the race because of his strong ties the most applause and support. Meeting Chair Frank Zuccarelli reto Jesse Jackson Jr. The two were Trotter was one of the candidates ported the closed-door voting political allies until just a couple of taken into the behind closed-door would remain private. So with no years ago. meeting. He told reporters they on- consensus candidate, and the priFormer state Rep. Robin Kelly ly asked him one question about mary less that 60 days away, politisaid she believes the district is set for the gun charge. Trotter tooted his cal analysts say voters can expect to a “renaissance in the wings.” Kelly is horn when he was stating his case. see an ugly campaign, one where one of four female candidates in the He said he has been a lawmaker a there may be five or six legitimate race. Debbie Halvorson, who has long time and his record speaks for candidates come election day.

Surviving woman donates kidney to ailing kin (Continued from page 1) time, no matter how long he would sleep. After being urged by his girlfriend to go to the doctor when

things did not get better after a few weeks, he said he was stunned when doctors told him to come back to the office immediately the day after they ran some tests because they

had found some problems.

“My initial reaction was I could not believe it,” Jefferson-Collins said. “I mean I was in my early twenties, in the prime of my life,

SO TOUCHED BY the massacre that happened in Connecticut where 20 children were mowed down and 6 women slain by a former 20-year-old student armed with automatic weapons, Saint Sabina’s Father Michael L. Pfleger Sunday held a memorial service where he asked President Barack Obama to call for a “vote of conscious” to ban assault weapons in this “undeclared war.” He also prayed for the safety of children across America. (Photo by Chinta Strausberg) The Chicago Crusader

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playing and coaching basketball, I didn’t smoke and had only had alcohol a few times. I thought they were wrong, but deep down I knew it was true because I knew my body and knew it was not acting right.”

His condition got progressively worse and back in February he was placed on dialysis full time. Jefferson-Collins is on dialysis 10 hours a day every day. His medical bills have soared but he said the challenge has made him see life differently.

“If this could happen to me this could happen to anyone,” he said.

“But what I’ve seen is the goodness of humanity. There were more than a dozen people who were willing to donate a kidney to me. Not just family, but co-workers and a lot of others. That means I was living life the right way.”

His mother, Denise Collins, said seeing her son go through this medical crisis is the most difficult thing she has had to endure. She said her son was always an energetic person, but after his illness she could see how his personality changed a bit.

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ter,” she said. “I could see Wardell getting frustrated and starting to ask a question of ‘why did this happen to me?’ I’ve had to basically take care of him for the last year. I’m hoping the surgery will go well so he can get his life back and live the way he wants.”

One of the goals Jefferson-Collins has made for himself is to return to playing basketball. He said the sport has always been a release for his energy and the thing he enjoys most in life. He finds inspiration in retired NBA players Sean Elliott and Alonzo Mourning, both of whom underwent kidney transplants during their playing careers and returned to the court.

Jefferson-Collins and his family said by going public with their challenge they hope to inspire other African-Americans to become organ donors. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [DHHS], African Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics are three times more likely than whites to suffer from end-stage renal (kidney) disease, often as the result of high blood pres(Continued on page 19) 3

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EDITORIAL A SORROWFUL CHRISTMAS FOR 26 FAMILIES It has happened again; a “loner” apparently fascinated by firearms breaks into a school in Sandy Hook, CT and guns down 26 people, most of them children! This is the second deadliest shooting in U.S. History. And to add insult to injury, all of the victims were shot multiple times! Moreover, this occurred during one of the most festive times of the year; the Christmas season!

Amidst the grieving, important questions are circulating.

What was the motive? What goes on in the mind of someone who would kill innocent children? As a result, new light is being shed on the notion of treatment for mental health because surely, someone who would do something this terrible must definitely be mentally ill.

The shootings were allegedly carried out by 24-year-old Adam Lanza, who killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, and then proceeded on to the school where he killed administrators and children. All of the children were ages 6 or 7. Interestingly, the school had recently beefed up their security measures, but Lanza was able to gain access in order to do his dirty deeds.

There have been other mass shootings in the United States; Virginia Tech and Columbine were among the worst cases.

All of these shootings were by disturbed “loners.” Predictably, the call for gun control has ramped up because of these circumstances. If all guns were taken off of the streets, does that mean that heinous crimes would not take place? Surprisingly, on the same day as the Sandy Hook shootings, 22 children in China were stabbed by an assailant! This is an astounding coincidence, and in this case the weapon of choice was a knife, not a gun. The message here is that if someone is bound to commit mayhem, he or she will use whatever is at his or her disposal to wreak havoc.

With that said, why would anyone possess assault weapons?

They are clearly designed to kill people; that would be the only reason to have them, since most of these people are not hunters. Surprisingly, Adam Lanza was taught to use guns by his mother, who took her children to a shooting range on a regular basis. She owned a number of guns, some which were allegedly used by Adam during his rampage. Why was she so fascinated with guns? What was she preparing for? In recent years, especially since President Barack Obama’s election to office, it has been said that the purchase of guns has ramped up. Some see this as preparation for an inevitable(?) revolution in America. Whether or not this is the case, more attention should be given to those who purchase and hoard assault weapons.

The Christmas season is one where the focus is on love and giving. That’s why it is so unbelievably sad that Adam Lanza chose this time of year to snuff out the lives of 26 people whose families, no doubt, will have a very somber Christmas holiday. With this said, the following are the names and ages of the victims in the Sandy Hook massacre: Charlotte Bacon, 6; Daniel Barden, 7; Rachel Davino, 29; Olivia Engel, 6; Josephine Gay, 7; Ana Marquez-Greene, 6; Dylan Hockley, 6; Dawn Hochsprung, 47; Madeleine Hsu, 6; Catherine Hubbard, 6; Chase Kowalski, 7; Jesse Lewis, 6; James Mattioli, 6; Grace McDonnell, 7; Anne Marie Murphy, 52; Emilie Parker, 6; Jack Pinto, 6; Noah Pozner, 6; Caroline Previdi, 6; Jessica Rekos, 6; Avielle Richman, 6; Lauren Rousseau, 30; Mary Sherlach, 56; Victoria Soto, 27; Benjamin Wheeler, 6; Allison Wyatt, 6. Our condolences go out to their families, and may the victims Rest In Peace.

It truly did my heart good last week to see a bunch of Black preachers taking up for La Shawn Ford. I know Ford was the cause of the day, but those preachers sort of stuck their necks out based on the fact Ford has been indicted for bank fraud-some pretty heady stuff.

Ford really gives us all a lesson in how to live your life. Many others would get indicted and walk around with $50 bills taped to their clothes and nobody would come near them. Ford had supporters from nearly every walk of life coming to have his back as soon as they heard news of the indictment. That says they believe more in Ford than the Feds.

He has been super helpful in his district with the regular online postings of job openings, the fact he built a business in the district, and that he doesn’t take the legislative job for granted and actually shows up nearly all of the time. He also has put in the time in that district – even before he got elected to anything.

So many are willing to back Ford because his career has been non-controversial, actually boring from what I know of him. We have a Catholic school grad who coached and taught at CPS schools being charged with an outlandish plot and crime. This is not the Ford we know– the guy

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s all back La Shawn Ford Dear Editor:

who got elected and went to the ethics office to find out how to stay on the straight-and-narrow.

I know there is always the possibility that Ford has a sneaky, nefarious side he is able to hide-possible but highly unlikely. He could be considered a Boy Scout among politicians.

We have to believe that these charges are an attempt to drive an effective legislator out of office.

But why is the question.

I have no doubt Ford will prevail, but it is disgusting that a good man has to go through this mess.

Mercedes Ball

affected other states and municipalities it is moot to speculate on the impact on Chicago. The simple reality is there is no city that accurately compares to Chicago in terms of our population, ethnic makeup, and segregation.

The argument that if thugs know their next potential victim might “be packing,” then they will be less-inclined to attack that person. It is logical but questionable at best. The reality is those thugs will probably prey on the unsuspecting elderly victims.

On the other side of that argu(Continued on page 16)

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Will conceal carry make a difference?

Dear Editor: Well it looks like some time around the middle of the summer we will see folks walking around Chicago looking like they live in the Old West. I believe the state legislators are trying to get their act together now and re-write the conceal carry law since an appellate court ruled the existing one void.

I also am willing to bet that from the time you read this until the new law goes into effect this summer, the debate about the benefits and liabilities of the law won’t cool down. This is one of those subjects in my opinion where the best things are opinions, no right or wrong.

When the researchers talk about how conceal carry gun laws have

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

“Lincoln” – A Great Piece of History!

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist My family went to the movies to see the much advertised and critically acclaimed new film by Steven Spielberg entitled “Lincoln.” The plot centered on one particular phase of the President’s legacy. That was the abolition of slavery and how he got it done. All of us were taught the Emancipation Proclamation was the vehicle that abolished slavery in America. That just is not true and Spielberg brilliantly showed us the real story.

That’s right it was not the Emancipation Proclamation.

Wikipedia: “The Emancipation Proclamation is a military order issued to the Army and Navy of the United States by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. It was based on the president’s constitutional authority as commander in chief of the armed forces; it was not a law passed by Congress.

It proclaimed all slaves in Confederate territory to be forever free; that is, it ordered the Army to treat as free men the slaves in ten states that were still in rebellion, thus applying to 3.1 million of the 4 million slaves in the U.S.”

Harry C. Alford Lincoln knew that this was flimsy and would probably fall apart at the end of the war. The Confederacy certainly would use this as a condition of surrender (to keep slavery) and the American people were so weary of the war which terribly affected every household with death and misery.

This was simply an Executive Order implemented under the War Powers Act. It didn’t even apply to non-Confederate states and

the Confederate states paid no attention to it at all. What he needed was an amendment to the Constitution. Thus, he had his Republican Party sponsor the bill which would become the Thirteenth Amendment. This amendment would outlaw slavery within the United States forever.

Even though the abolition of slavery was part of the main platform of the new Republican Party it wasn’t going to be easy at all.

An amendment to the Constitution must have two-thirds of the House votes to pass and go onto the President’s desk. The Republicans had a majority but were not even close to a two thirds majority. In addition, the Democratic Party was very much against the thought of slavery abolition. They certainly were going to dig in and try to defeat the amendment. The GOP needed 22 Democratic votes to pass the bill and so the plot thickens. Time was “ticking” as the amendment needed to be passed before the end of the war. Congress would be in no mood to stir up things again with a new initiative against slavery.

Lincoln and various GOP House leaders had to come up with a political scheme to rid America of slavery. Spielberg did

more than clearly show how ugly politics can be. Lincoln, the Congressmen, Cabinet officials, General Grant, lobbyists, press, etc. were all involved in this ebb and flow struggle. Patronage jobs, earmarks, bribery, etc. were some of the “ammunition” that was used in the persuasion of certain Democrats. “Honest Abe” was not totally honest in this struggle to make his dream a reality – the abolition of slavery. But he got the job done.

Most interesting was the role of a Black female who appeared with First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln just about all the time.

When I returned home I researched this. This sister was not a slave or employee like a domestic. She was actually a very good friend of the First Lady and an entrepreneur and fashion designer. In fact, Elizabeth Keckley bought her own and her son’s freedom in St. Louis and moved to Washington, DC. Her dresses were in high demand among the ladies of the Washington elite.

Being a confidant of the First Lady made her well respected. Later, she would own boarding houses in Philadelphia and DC. She actually owned one across the street from the Willard Hotel and two

blocks from the White House.

She was also a philanthropist for Wilberforce University.

Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee was Thaddeus Stevens. He was a pure abolitionist and played his part in the victory. It was apparent that he had a relationship with a sister. I researched her and found Lydia Hamilton Smith, a widow and supposedly the housekeeper for the Congressman. Actually, it was well known that she was his common law wife for over 20 years.

She ran his business affairs when he was in session. When Stevens died he left her $5,000 which was a handsome sum back then. She bought his home and office and invested the rest in other things and became a prosperous entrepreneur in her own right.

Spielberg also noted that Blacks were on the battlefield in great numbers (unlike his denial in Band of Brothers movie). In fact, over 200,000 Blacks served admirably. Go see this movie! You are going to love it.

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

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Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

One Week, Two Sides of Obama

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Over the span of one week, two different sides of President Obama emerged in different yet unforgettable terms. This first was political, involving Susan Rice’s decision to withdraw her name as a candidate for Secretary of State.

The second was deeply personal in the wake of mass murders in a Newtown, Conn. elementary school.

In a column explaining her decision to withdraw her name, Rice said: “ …As it became clear that my potential nomination would spark an enduring partisan battle, I concluded that it would be wrong to allow this debate to continue distracting from urgent national priorities — creating jobs, growing our economy, addressing our deficit, reforming our immigration system and protecting our national security.”

That was the public perception: A loyal UN Ambassador declining to fight for a promotion so that an embattled president could avoid a showdown with Republican hypocrites in the Senate.

Just as Rice withdrew her name to give Obama a way out, I believe that if the president had insisted, Rice would have kept her The Chicago Crusader

name in the ring and ultimately would have been confirmed by the Senate to succeed Hillary Clinton as the next Secretary of State. But evidently Obama would rather switch than fight, to paraphrase an old cigarette commercial.

According to the Washington Post, “When asked if Obama had tried to dissuade her, [Rice] said that he ‘understood that this was the right decision, and that I made it for the right reasons.’”

In his statement accepting Rice’s decision, Obama said, “While I deeply regret the unfair and misleading attacks on Susan Rice in recent weeks, her decision demonstrates the strength of her character and an admirable commitment to rise above the politics of the moment to put our national interests first…”

Obama didn’t demonstrate any strength of character when he abandoned Rice. And this is one of the troubling things about Obama: He frequently caves in to Republican extremists, even when he has public opinion on his side.

When Obama first defended Rice, we all thought he had finally discovered some political backbone.

He said at a news conference, “If Senator McCain and Senator Graham and others want to go after somebody they should go after me.

For them to go after the UN am-

George E. Curry bassador who had nothing to do with Benghazi…to besmirch her reputation is outrageous.”

Game on. Or so we thought.

Had Obama chosen to fight, it would have set the tone for his second term. Instead, he retreated behind the comfort and safety of Susan Rice’s loyalty rather than standing up to conservative bullies.

Republicans not only have Rice as a political trophy, but if Senator John Kerry is the eventual nominee as expected, they will get a chance to replace him with Republican Scott Brown in Massachusetts.

This is not the first case of political timidity by Democrats. Republi-

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cans nominate – and fight for – for extreme ideologues to serve on the Supreme Court. Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and John Roberts are but three examples. But weakkneed Democrats are afraid to fight for liberal justices and instead settle for centrist nominees who will be “accepted” by Republicans. The end result is a more conservative Supreme Court because Republicans nominate far-right conservatives and Democrats don’t have the guts to offer a liberal counter-balance. This was true of both Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.

While President Obama refused to fight for a Susan Rice nomination to be Secretary of State, he demonstrated in Newtown, Conn. that he is at his best when serving as Comforter-in-Chief to a bereaved nation.

The president visited the city two days after the massacre of 20 young children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School. According to authorities, Adam P. Lanza, a 20-year-old gunman, inflicted the carnage before killing himself.

“I can only hope it helps for you to know that you’re not alone in your grief; that our world too has been torn apart; that all across this land of ours, we have wept with you, we’ve pulled our children tight,” President Obama said. “And you must know that whatever meaSaturday, December 22, 2012

sure of comfort we can provide, we will provide; whatever portion of sadness that we can share with you to ease this heavy load, we will gladly bear it.”

Obama noted that he has attended similar services in three other cities.

“Since I’ve been president, this is the fourth time we have come together to comfort a grieving community torn apart by a mass shooting. The fourth time we’ve hugged survivors. The fourth time we’ve consoled the families of victims,” he said. “And in between, there have been an endless series of deadly shootings across the country, almost daily reports of victims, many of them children, in small towns and big cities all across America – victims whose – much of the time, their only fault was being in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

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

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Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

GET READY FOR KWANZAA 2012 (Dr. Conrad Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front (NBUF), located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org)

Dr. Conrad Worrill

In the wake of the rising African Centered Movement in America, it is important that every segment of the African Community in

America begin preparing for the Kwanzaa Season. It is estimated that more than 30 million Africans in America participate in some sort of Kwanzaa activity or event.

In order for this occurrence to continue, parents, teachers, principles, ministers, business people, and community activists must begin preparation immediately.

The first question, that obviously should be asked in preparation for the 2012 Kwanzaa Season is: “What is Kwanzaa and why is it so important for African people in America to celebrate?”

In 1966, the Black Power explosion shook up America. The call for Black Power was a major shift away from the Civil Rights Movement, during that era. A movement that had successfully dismantled the system of racial segregation (by law) in the southern region of the United States.

However, among the masses of Black people in America, there was a deeper meaning to the idea of freedom, justice and equality that had not been advocated by the Civil Rights Movement. The call for Black Power by Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Kwame Ture (a.k.a. Stokely Carmichael),

and others, gave a new impetus for the Black Liberation Movement in America.

When the smoke cleared from the Watts Rebellion in 1965, an organization emerged in the Los Angeles, California area, called US. Its leader was Dr. Maulana Karenga. After intense study of African cultural traditions, Dr. Karenga and the US Organization established the only nationally celebrated, indigenous, non-heroic Black Holiday in the United States and they called it Kwanzaa.

The concept of Kwanzaa was established for Africans in America and was derived from the African custom of celebrating the harvest season.

In Dr. Karenga’s own words he says, “The origin of Kwanzaa on the African continent are in the agricultural celebrations called the ‘first fruits’ celebrations and to a lesser degree the full or general harvest celebration. It is from these first fruit celebrations that Kwanzaa gets its name which comes from the Swahili phrase Matunda Ya Kwanza.”

Further, “...Matunda means fruits and ya Kwanza means first.

(The extra “a” at the end of Kwanzaa has become convention

as a result of a particular history).”

Kwanzaa is officially celebrated December 26th to January 1st and each day a value of the Nguzo Saba (seven principles of blackness) is celebrated. The Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles) are: Umoja~ Unity To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

Kujichagulia ~ Self Determination To define ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves, instead of being defined, named, created for, and spoken for by others.

Ujima ~ Collective Work and Responsibility To build and maintain our community together, to make our sisters and brothers’ problems our problems, and to solve them together.

Ujamaa ~ Cooperative Economics To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.

Nia ~ Purpose To make as our collective voca-

tion the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Kuumba ~ Creativity To do always as much as we can, in the way we can in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it.

Imani ~ Faith To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

With the assistance of current Malcolm X President Anthony E. Munroe, the Kwanzaa Celebration Committee, over the past several years, has sponsored Kwanzaa Celebrations and activities during the seven day observance. These celebrations have drawn thousands of people and added to the growing Kwanzaa Movement in the Chicago area.

Kwanzaa is a step in helping African people in America fulfill the need and desire to be a united people, with a common set of experiences that lead us toward a common set of goals and objectives for freedom, independence and liberation.

Where Is Your Passion?

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist I was in a cab just the other day when the driver chided me for not knowing football. He was a big Redskins (I call them the Deadskins because they need to change their name) fan, and was obsessed with RGIII. I must confess that I did not know who RGIII was until he informed me and told me that I was culturally deficient because I lived in Washington, DC and did not follow football.

I observed his passion as I would poke and probe at a sociological phenomenon. The brother was intense, focused, and annoyed at the fact that somebody, anybody, was not caught up in the football drama. At some point I became silent, to see how long the rant would last. And it lasted through the whole twenty minutes of my ride, through stalled traffic and long lights. The man was on a mission.

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of everyday life. Maybe it’s sports, reading, or music. Still, I wonder if we could ever garner these passions for our children, for their needs, for ways that education

fy. Nearly $200 billion of Black wealth has been compromised by foreclosures, yet too many are silent about promises unfulfilled.

Shootings in Oregon and Connecticut are heartbreaking manifestations of the violence that pervades in our nation. Anybody with an attitude and a gun can shoot into a crowd and cause major damage.

Why have a couple of fools targeted an elementary school in Connecticut leaving dozens dead? Why does the National Rifle Association work so hard to maintain the right to bear arms? Why aren’t more legislators working to limit this so-called right?

Why do we continue to leave our population vulnerable to nuts with guns? I’d love to see some passion channeled to this issue?

Why are we okay with these massacres?

I’m not so angry as the football (baseball, basketball) aficionados, but I am concerned that so much passion is channeled in one direction but not in others. The passion for sports is so rabid that I’ve listened to preachers pray for victory for their teams from their

can build a path to the future.

I’d be overjoyed if a taxi driver

told me that he was so excited about education that he could not move. I’d be thrilled if one of them questioned me about education as intensely as he did about football. I could imagine the questions. Why are test scores so low? Why are children not going to college? Why are so many young Black men (and women, but men pose a special set of issues) alienated from the system?

What can we do to provide job opportunities for them?

What if someone had passion for our eating habits? Nearly half of the Black population is obese because pork, grease, and artificial snacks are staples of some diets. Why don’t we make healthy living a priority and be as passionate about that as we are about football?

Why can’t each one teach one about ways to be healthy?

What about housing? As African Americans are being put out of their homes, there have been feeble attempts to modify loans.

Those who are working on this have insufficient resources, and just a fraction of those who quali-

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pulpits, never mind that those on the opposing team are God’s children too. Can a preacher or two not only throw down on education but also provide vehicles for parishioners to get involved in educating our children?

Passion and intensity are important elements of our lives. Without passion we fade into the periphery, ground down by the minutia of everyday life. Get kids to school, go to work, come home for dinner, and relax. If that isn’t your pattern, you’ve got one, and the only thing that pulls you out of pattern is passion.

There is nothing wrong with a passion for football. Can we channel some of that passion, and thought, that can transform our world by generating safety, education and job opportunities.

That’s the kind of passion that could rock our world!

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C. based economist and writer. She is President Emerita of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C. The Chicago Crusader

THE CHATTERBOX

By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is published as political satire, street gossip and humor, and therefore should not be considered as fact but rather as matter of opinion. None of the items therein are collected by the news gathering staff of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Items forwarded to The Chatterbox are kept confidential unless otherwise requested by the author in writing. For submissions please forward to: AChicagoCrusader@aol.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted.

Thank you for reading!

new pair of ballerina slippers to appear to be innocent as he cuts the legs from under your chair.

To Donald Trump – A new wig and a psychological exam at Ima’s expense because it is obvious he is too cheap to get one himself.

To Lovie Smith - a winning To Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle – a new blue suit and a pair of new brogans. As a matter of fact we recommend that Macy’s give her a

new makeover if possible.

To Senator Donne Trotter – an alarm that goes off when he enters public buildings, airports, etc. to remind him that he has a gun in his possession.

To Governor Pat Quinn – enough nerve to come out of the

closet about his chocolate sweetheart ‘cause we don’t really care.

Condolences to her for putting up with someone that is obviously cheap and not so fond of folks of color. Does he need glasses or what. He must believe that what is done in the dark stays in the dark. Uh-oh that’s what’s done in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas!!!

Lovie Smith GIFTS FOR EVERYONE It has become a tradition that Ima give Christmas gifts to many of our town’s and country’s most popular personalities, and Ima will not disappoint you, keep reading to have a laugh or two.

Bears team before management gives him the boot.

To President Barack Obama – a cooperative Congress so the country can move forward with all deliberate speed for progress.

To Mayor Rahm Emanuel – A

To Senator John McCain – a retirement party or some busy work so he can amuse himself.

Rahm Emanuel

John McCain

New MWRD Board . . .

(Continued from page 2) community drop-off events and to educate the public about the educating citizens at events and importance of conservation and community centers. promoted the use of rain barrels Commissioner Horton worked and permeable paved surfaces as a means of capturing stormwater.

She was an advocate for additional federal funding for needed upgrades to the MWRD’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, which will reduce combined sewage overflows.

Commissioner Horton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management from North Park University and a Liberal Arts degree in Applied Science from Truman College. She is vice president of the Madison Western Chamber of Commerce in Chicago and is executive director of the West Side Women’s Business Center.

She looks forward to spending more time with her family now that her official duties with the Patricia Horton MWRD have come to an end.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR UNICEF Soft Toy Charity Drive: The UNICEF Soft Toy Charity Drive is ONGOING through Saturday, December 29th at IKEA, Bolingbrook- 750 E. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440. For every soft toy purchased during the event IKEA will donate $1.29 (€1) to UNICEF. Projects funded by the Soft Toy Campaign help make schools more childfriendly including: Providing educational supplies; Training teachers in child friendly teaching techniques; Improving access to education for minority children; and Building better water and bathroom facilities in schools. For more information:@IKEABolingbrook, http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/bolingbrook; call 630-972-9170.

A METICULOUS BEAUTY AT THE PEGGY NOTEBAERT NATURE MUSEUM: Come see a new flat show from internationally known artist Jennifer Angus. Jennifer Angus channeled her inner entomologist for her latest art endeavor. Angus selected insects from environmentally sustainable insect farms to create the collection “A Meticulous Beauty.”

On display at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum the show is ONGOING through May 26, 2013. The collection prompts guests to appreciate the beauty of the wallpaper-like pattern of bugs from afar, and to consider the individual pattern and beauty of insects up close. Ultimately, Angus, along with the Nature Museum and its temporary exhibit Backyard Monsters, strives to showcase the often overlooked beauty of insects.

This will inspire guests to discover more about these incredible creatures and to consider how our own life- styles may impact creatures great and small. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is located at 2430 North Cannon Drive, just off Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton in Lincoln Park. The show is Free with admission.

armadillos and Holstein cows, 1st- 2nd graders will examine the homes, holes, and hideaways of some of the most unique creatures this side of the globe. Meanwhile, 3rd- 4th graders will step into the shoes of a field researcher by tracking and analyzing the signs and signals animals leave behind. Full-day camp for 1st- 4th graders runs from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and costs $310/week ($265/week for zoo members). For kids ages 4-5, choose between a morning and afternoon session at $155/week ($130/week for zoo members). All campers will receive a Spring Break Camp longsleeved t-shirt. Please note the programs offered each session will be identical, so campers can only attend one week of Spring Break Camp. Healthy snacks will be provided to all campers, but those in full-day sessions should bring their own lunches. For a full list of registration times and dates as well as a detailed description of each age-specific camp experience, please visit www.lpzoo.org or call 312-742-2056.

From military strength to administrative and diplomatic skills, maharajas were expected to adhere to a strict code of behaviors.

Besides being wise and benevolent, the king was expected to be an excellent warrior and accomplished hunter. Visitors will discover swords and rifles encrusted

with gemstones, as well as heavily decorated armor. Through their participation in elaborate public spectacles, maharajas signified their public authority and roles.

Throughout the exhibition visitors will encounter dazzling ceremonial regalia—for example, a silver howdah, which the mahara-

TREK THE AMERICAS WITH LINCOLN PARK ZOO: The leaves may be falling across Chicago, but Lincoln Park Zoo has spring on the brain. Spring Break, that is. The zoo is pleased to announce its firstever weeklong Spring Break Camp, and early registration is just around the corner. Open registration is ONGOING on the zoo’s website.

Campers ages four through 4th grade can embark on The Great American Trek on either March 25-29 or April 1-5.Each camp group will explore the zoo and discover topics like animal diversity, environmental conservation and the many ways Lincoln Park Zoo cares for both animals at the zoo and in the wild through highenergy activities specifically tailored to their ages. While 4-5 year olds get up close to critters like

MAHARAJA: THE SPLENDOR OF INDIA’S ROYAL COURTS: Discover the dazzling world of India’s legendary rulers in The Field Museum’s latest exhibition, Maharaja: The Splendor of India’s Royal Courts, ONGOING through February 3, 2013.

The exhibition, organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, presents over 200 rare artifacts including elaborate jewelry, ornate weaponry, royal costumes, and stunning artworks.

From the pomp and circumstance of a royal procession to the inner sanctum of a courtly palace, Maharaja explores the world of India’s rulers from the 1700s to the 1940s taking visitors through an era of great political change.

The Field Museum is the final venue on this exhibition’s world tour. Key artworks in Maharaja include exquisitely detailed paintings of royal processions, regalia worn by kings and queens, ceremonial daggers, swords and matchlock guns, hand-crafted instruments and boardgames, and prized photographs by Man Ray and Cecil Beaton. One extraordinary highlight is the Patiala necklace by Cartier which originally contained 2,930 diamonds (including the yellow 234.69-carat DeBeers diamond).

The word maharaja¸ or “great king” recalls a turbaned and bejeweled ruler with absolute authority and immense wealth. But this image fails to do justice to the maharaja’s complex role in the cultural and political history of India. The exhibition re-examines the world of the maharajas and their extraordinarily rich culture. The exhibition will introduce visitors to the concept of royal duty in India.

*** Because the coverage for valuables is so limited on homeowner’s policies, it’s wise to schedule special coverage for special items.

(Think of it as part of the gift.)

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ja used atop a giant elephant during grand processions. Also included in this display is historic footage of “dressing” the royal elephant, and an ankus (an instrument to control the elephant) made of gold and bejeweled with colorless sapphires. Rare paint(Continued on page 16)

STATE SENATOR JACQUELINE Y. COLLINS (D-16th) received the Legislator of the Year Award from AARP at a luncheon held during the Governor’s Conference on Aging recently.

AARP’s Manager of Outreach and Advocacy, Nancy Nelson, cited Sen. Collins’ leadership on such efforts as nursing home reform, homestead exemptions and assisting low-income seniors with utility bills. (L-R) John Holton, Director, Illinois Department on Aging, Sen. Jacqueline Collins, and David Vinkler (AARP).

Extended Coverage If you’re planning to give an extra-special holiday gift, take the precaution of insuring it properly.

You’ll probably want a special endorsement —a “floater”— that covers the jewelry or fur everywhere and even from what insurers call “mysterious loss.” *** For jewelry or furs, you’ll need a detailed appraisal of value. A jewelry appraisal will list the carat weight and dimensions of any gemstones, their cut, color and quality, and describe the setting they are in.

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*** Furs are fully described: the type, the origin, the color, and any treatment the furs have had.

Artworks, silver, even valuable guns will be described. But for modern cameras, computers and electronics, a detailed sales receipt is usually adequate.

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BUSINESS

New CRL Report: Predatory lending practices persist

By Charlene Crowell In the first report of its kind, the Center for Responsible Lending has examined consumer lending markets across-the-board and found that despite recent regulatory reforms – predatory lending continues to undermine American households trying to rebuild their finances after the recession.

Charlene Crowell

ly to need to rely on student loans and to become saddled with large amounts of debt upon graduation,” stated the report. “In 2008, 16 percent of African-American graduating seniors owed $40,000 or more in student loans, compared with 10 percent of whites, eight percent of Hispanics and five percent of Asian-Americans.”

households and communities of color.

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation chair Sheila Bair authored State of Lending’s

foreword, noting that predatory lending harms the entire U.S. economy. She warns, “If abusive lending practices are not reformed, we again will all pay dearly.”

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

Additional findings showed that: • “Spillover” costs of foreclosures have wiped out nearly $2 trillion in family wealth; • Auto loan interest-rate markups cost consumers nearly $26 billion each year; and • Borrowers in lower credit tiers pay up to 68% higher monthly payments on private student loans than on safer federal loans.

The State of Lending is the first of a three-phased and in-depth view of U.S. households’ income, spending, debt, and wealth. It also outlines predatory practices in mortgage lending, credit cards, student loans, and auto loans that undercut the benefits of these products. Incorporating major CRL findings in recent years with pertinent research from sources such as the Federal Reserve Board, the Pew Research Center and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau together provide a broad database for findings.

The State of Lending in America and its Impact on U.S. Households (State of Lending, http://rspnsb.li/stateoflending) paints a picture of working families struggling to manage debt while coping with stagnant incomes and a substantial decrease in wealth. In fact, the housing crisis has produced the largest documented wealth gap ever between white households and families of color.

From 2000-2010, AfricanAmerican family wealth dropped 53 percent, and Hispanic families lost 66 percent. By comparison, average white household wealth dropped only 16 percent. The foreclosure crisis and resulting economic downturn have turned back the clock on previous wealth gains, especially in communities of color.

The report states, “There is significant evidence that AfricanAmerican and Latino borrowers and their neighborhoods were disproportionately targeted by subprime lenders. Borrowers of color were about 30 percent more likely to receive higher-rate subprime loans than similarly situated white borrowers. Borrowers in non-white neighborhoods were more likely to receive higher-cost loans with risky features such as prepayment penalties.”

CRL’s student loan findings echoed these same lending ills.

“Low-income students and students of color are even more like-

The next two State of Lending reports will be released in early 2013. The next release will cover payday loans and other financial products that trap people in longterm debt while portraying themselves as short-term solutions.

The third and final release in the series will examine abusive practices in debt collection and servicing, and conclude with a chapter documenting how lending abuses often target the same households and have a cumulative—and particularly disastrous—impact on low-income

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Despite remaining lending challenges, the report shows that consumers are better off today because of stronger protections on mortgages and credit cards.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which incorporated a number of previous state initiatives to curb abusive mortgage practices, has ended many of the worst practices of the subprime era.

And, contrary to industry predictions, the cost of borrowing on credit cards has not increased since the CARD Act passed; transparency has greatly increased and the use of hidden fees has gone down.

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EDUCATION

IMSA joins forces with CPS to nurture math and science skills The grand opening of Illinois Math and Science Academy’s (IMSA) new Chicago Field Office located at Beasley Academic Center featured comments from several state legislators including state senators Donne Trotter and Mattie Hunter, state representatives Ken Dunkin, Illinois State Representative Elgie Sims, and IMSA President Dr. Glenn W. “Max” McGee. Dignitaries and student participants will see, touch and explore concepts of the three common states of matter (solids, liquids and gases). This will move the students to a deeper understanding of the states and how different matter can move between them.

Through its recently relocated Chicago Field Office, IMSA joins forces with Chicago Public Schools to deliver professional development in mathematics and science instruction that focuses on inquiry and discovery; provide after school, weekend and summer mathematics

and science programs for students; and address local needs by building and sustaining relationships with the local Chicago community and coordinating mathematics and science programs with local organizations.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program, and it serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry. IMSA also advances education through research, groundbreaking ventures and strategic partnerships. (www.imsa.edu)

BEASLEY PRINCIPAL KIM BRASFIELD takes a moment from the recent grand opening events for a group photo in the school library with guest speakers, teachers, and students. IMSA has joined forces with CPS to deliver professional development in mathematics and science.

BEASLEY ACADEMIC CENTER students explore the three common states of matter as they participate in demonstrations for onlookers during the grand opening event for the IMSA Chicago Field Office in Beasley.

SEN. DONNE TROTTER and Rep. Elgie Sims are introduced to IMSA students Michelle Kinama and George Harris, a Beasley alumnus as IMSA President Dr. Max McGee and Beasley Principal Kim Brasfield listen.

AT A RECENT PROGRAM for the grand opening of IMSA's Chicago Field Office at Beasley Academic Center, IMSA admissions counselor Quinton Backstrom (left) has a chance to talk about IMSA's programs with State Rep. Ken Dunkin (right).

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SEN. MATTIE HUNTER (center), Rep. Dunkin (left) and Rep. Elect Christian Mitchell observe Beasley students during a science experiment on the three common states of matter.

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COMMUNITY

Marquette Bank sends over 80 holiday care packages Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, recently completed its 6th annual Adopt-a-Soldier Program, where care packages are sent to troops stationed overseas during the holiday season. Throughout September and October, Marquette Bank collected donations from customers, employees and neighbors to be included in the care packages. More than 80 care packages were assembled and shipped to overseas Illinois soldiers, whose names were submitted by customers, neighbors and bank employees.

“Although a lot of troops have been able to go home, many are still serving in dangerous locations, and this may be the first Christmas they will spend without their family and friends,” Georgeanne Krueger, Assistant Vice President, said. “We want them to know that we appreciate their sacrifice to serve our country.”

Packages were prepared by Marquette Bank employees and included snacks, personal hygiene products, DVDs, games, calling cards and other items not readily available in combat zones. Items were collected at all

MARQUETTE BANK EMPLOYEE, Terry Keating, helps pack over 80 holiday care packages that were sent to Illinois soldiers stationed overseas as part of Marquette Bank’s 6th annual Adopt-a-Soldier Program.

MARQUETTE BANK EMPLOYEES (left to right) Nicole Miuccio, Denice Carroll and Nicole Mecherle prepare care packages for U.S. troops stationed overseas as part of Marquette Bank’s Adopt-a-Soldier Program.

23 Marquette Bank locations.

Marquette Bank sent out a special thanks to the following individuals and organizations: • Tinley Park resident Nancy Hall for donating crocheted holiday wreaths • Local students and staff for making holiday cards, including Orland Park students from Mrs. Urbon, Mrs. Berchos and Mrs. Kneips’ class-

SANTA CLAUS PAID an early visit to a group of youth during the Common Ground Foundation’s Christmas celebration, held Saturday, December 15, at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Each child received an iPad for Christmas from the non-profit organization founded by Hip Hop artist, actor, author and philanthropist, Common. For more information, visit www.commongroundfoundation.org.

From Chicagoland Ethnic and Religious Communities

es at Centennial School, preschoolers and kindergarteners from Sandbox School and Boy Scout Troop 725 in Mokena • Parkview bible study group for donating homemade cookies, candy, socks and cards.

The annual Marquette Bank Adopt-a-Soldier Program is an em-

ployee-driven effort that is part of Marquette Bank’s Neighborhood Commitment, where each quarter the bank focuses on a different area of need – shelter, hunger, education and health/wellness. For more information about Marquette Bank and its Neighborhood commitment, please call 1-888-254-9500 or visit www.emarquettebank.com/neighborhood.

FOX NEWS CHICAGO recently featured live on air the sponsors of a “Breaking into the Entertainment Business” workshop held at the Kroc Community Center. Shown are (l-r) filmmaker Tim Greene, news anchor Corey McPherrin, young acting brothers Lordes and Mesiyah OduroKwarten; and news anchor Kori Chambers.

Annual display of Christmas trees and Religious displays shown in Pappas’ office Almost 90 Christmas trees and religious displays reflecting Chicagoland’s ethnic diversity are being shown during this holiday season in the office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas.

“Holiday Trees from Around the World,” an annual tradition in Pappas’ office, can be seen by the public in Room 112 of the Cook County Building, 118 N. Clark St., ChicaThe Chicago Crusader

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Three-foot-high Christmas trees decorated by sponsoring groups and individuals to reflect specific cultural traditions are on counters and tables through the Treasurer’s Office, along with displays from the African American, Hindu, Jewish and Moslem traditions.

The trees may have not only ornaments and tinsel, but also animals,

flowers, fruit, balls, candles, plates, boats, stars, flags and other items.

Trees and displays representing the following countries, groups and ethnic communities will be on display through January 4, 2013: African American, Albania, Argentina, Assyrian, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Barbie Doll, Belarus, Belgium,

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Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Canada-Quebec, Carpatho-Rusyn, China, Colombia, Cornwall, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala.

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Northern, Italy, Japan, Korea, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Native American, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Ukraine, United States, Vietnam, Wales.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor Award-Winning Composer Mark Isham Collaborates With Award-Winning Songwriter And Executive Producer Alicia Keys To Score The Inevitable Defeat Of Mister And Pete Film Premieres during Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah — January 17-27, 2013 (Award-Winning Composer Mark Isham (Crash, A River Runs Through It) teams up with Award-Winning Songwriter/Executive Producer Alicia Keys (“Girl on Fire”) to score Director George Tillman Jr.’s new drama The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete, which will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah during the week of January 17-27, 2013. Isham previously worked with Tillman when he scored Tillman’s film Men of Honor in 2000. Inevitable tells the story of two inner-city youths who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities. The Jennifer Hudson drama stars Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Jeffrey Wright and Anthony Mackie. Alicia Keys executive produces the film. Mark Isham has previously worked with Sundance Film Festival Founder Robert Redford, receiving an Oscar nomination for the score he created for A River Runs Through It. Isham also worked with Redford on scores for Quiz Show, Lions for Lambs, and The Conspirator. This marks Isham’s first time attending Sundance for a film he scored.

Jordin Sparks Mark Isham’s recent work includes scoring the ABC hit series Once Upon a Time, now in its second season. He is also scoring the upcoming Warner Bros.’ Jackie Robinson biopic 42 starring Harrison Ford, which will be released April 12, 2013. In addition to working with Tillman for the second time, Isham has collaborated multiple times with other film directors including Gary Fleeter (the CW’s new series Beauty and the Beast, as well as Kiss the Girls, Don’t Say a Word and Express) and Frank Darabondt (The Majestic, The Mist), just to name a few.

Isham is signed on with Darabondt to score six episodes of LA Noir for TNT due out in 2014. Other recent credits for Mark Isham include Lionsgate’s Warrior, Warner Bros.’

Alicia Keys Dolphin Tale, and Warner Bros.’

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO - STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Steppenwolf brings Broadway premiere to Chicago

JOHN ORTIZ (left) and Jimmy Smits in rehearsal for Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of The Motherf**ker with the Hat. Performances of Steppenwolf energized and bound by a profusion ginning at 11 a.m. on the day of each performance (1 p.m. for SunTheatre Company’s highly antici- of profanity.” day performances). Rush Tickets: The cast of The Motherf**ker pated production of The Mothhalf-price rush tickets are available with the Hat features Sandra Delgaerf**ker with the Hat by Stephen one hour before each show. Student do as Veronica, Sandra Marquez as Adly Guirgis start soon. Ensemble Discounts: a limited number of $15 Victoria, Gary Perez as Cousin member Anna D. Shapiro directs student tickets are available online Julio, John Ortiz as Jackie and Jimfollowing the Tony Award-nomiusing promo code “HAT15.” Limit my Smits as Ralph D. The producnated Broadway premiere, with an 2 tickets per student; must present a tion team includes: Todd Rosenthal all-star ensemble cast featuring Sanvalid student ID for each ticket. For (scenic design), Linda Roethke dra Delgado, Sandra Marquez, additional student discounts, visit (costume design), Donald Holder Gary Perez, John Ortiz and Jimmy steppenwolf.org/students.

Group (lighting design), Rob Milburn and Smits and members of the original Michael Bodeen (sound design) Tickets: all groups of 10 or more redesign team.

The Motherf**ker with the Hat and Terence Blanchard (original ceive a discounted rate for any perbegins previews December 28, music). Additional credits include: formance throughout the season.

2012, and runs through March 3, Erica Daniels (casting), Matt Haw- For additional information, visit 2013, in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs kins (fight choreographer), Cecilie steppenwolf.org/groups.

Theatre (1650 N. Halsted St.), O’Reilly (voice coach) Kim Osgood Free post-show discussions are ofTickets ($20 – $86) are on sale now. (stage manager) and Christine D. fered after every performance in the Freeburg (assistant stage manager).

This play contains adult language.

Subscription Season. Steppenwolf Tickets to The Motherf**ker with Things are looking up for recoveris located near all forms of public the Hat ($20 – $86) are currently ing alcoholic Jackie and his girltransportation and is wheelchair acon sale through Audience Services friend Veronica—until Jackie spots cessible.

Street and lot parking are (1650 N. Halsted St.), 312-335another man’s hat in their apartavailable.

Assistive listening devices 1650 and steppenwolf.org.

20 for ment and embarks on a sublimely and large-print programs are avail$20: twenty $20 tickets are availincompetent quest for vengeance. able for every performance. able through Audience Services beFast-paced and uproarious, Mother is a gleefully foul-mouthed look at modern love and other addictions.

“I think what Stephen is up to in the play is that he is creating people who may seem different from the ones sitting next to us in the theater is interested in our readers’ ideas, thoughts and but who become, over the course of the play, deeply human, deeply faopinions, whether you’re in Chicago, Northwest miliar and deeply sympathetic. And the play is funny! And surprising,” Indiana or any part of the U.S. we encourage you to comments Artistic Director Martha send a letter to the editor at crusaderil@aol.com.

Lavey. “The language is musical and poetic and deeply passionate.

Please limit your letters to 200 words.

Stephen has created characters whose mode of expression is both

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ENTERTAINMENT THE BOOKWORM SEZ

“The Truth About Men”

by Ian K. Smith, M.D. c.2012, St. Martin’s Press $24.99 / $28.99 Canada 187 pages It’s been a year full of empty calendar slots.

You did lots of things with friends and family, that’s true.

But you can’t remember the last time you had a date with a man you wanted to see again. All the ones you met this year were boring, babies, or only interested in one thing.

Maybe you’re sending the wrong signals. Maybe you missed something important in Dating 101. Or perhaps you need more information, which you might find in “The Truth About Men”

by Ian K. Smith, M.D. Your friends all assure you that you’re beautiful. You know you’re smart and you’ve got it going on.

So why haven’t you met a decent

his home is his cave and he likes it that way. Always keep yourself up (or at least show effort) and forget about implants and plastic surgery. Don’t try to change him, don’t bring up past relationships, and remember that “[d]ignity trumps bad behavior all the time…”

Oh, how I waffled on this book.

“The Truth About Men” does, indeed, hold plenty of truth.

There are pages and pages here that are common-sense and it’ll be obvious to anybody that much of what author Ian K. Smith says is for real.

For the most part, his advice is solid – sometimes.

Then there are the things that I thought were preposterous, decidedly one-sided, and almost insulting: tips on physical appearance and what happens if you slip, advice on compromise, and entire passages that largely contradict other points made.

Yes, that’s confusing but it does not mean this is an awful book; there’s goodness in here but it requires more than just a grain of salt. If you’re willing to read it thoughtfully, then you may find it helpful.

man yet? Why are your weekend nights spent watching old movies and wishing?

Ian K. Smith says that he was attending a seminar with three hundred women when those questions came up and he wanted to tell the women “the real reasons” why men are the way they are. This book is the result.

Men, he says, don’t want to feel like they’re being hooked. They want to work (but not too much) to win you over. Making yourself too available is no good for a man. Moving too quickly with “boyfriend/girlfriend” labels or the L-word isn’t good, either.

A man, Smith says, is willing to wait a date or two to be intimate, but give him some hope. Men love women who take charge in the bedroom, but they don’t want “Freak of the Week” and, to ensure that there are no surprises, there are certain conversations you need before you get that far anyway.

Likewise, it’s no surprise that men aren’t mind-readers. Stop beating around the bush, say what you mean, and don’t say things you don’t mean.

Give him a break on holidays.

Gather your courage and tell the truth, even if you think it might hurt his feelings. Understand that

If not, then “The Truth About Men” will just leave you empty.

18th Annual Kwanzaa observance program at Malcolm X College “Inter-Generational Conversations: one generation plants the tree.

The next generation receives the shade.”

Malcolm X College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, and the Bolozi Wazee/Shule Ya Watoto (Council of Elders) are hosting the 18th Annual Kwanzaa Observance Program, Wednesday, December 26, 2012 – Tuesday, January 1, 2013, the largest known seven-day celebration of Kwanzaa in the country, publicly held in an institution of higher learning. The event will include performing artists, cultural activities, and vendors. Attracting nearly 2,000 participants last year, the event remains free and open to the public from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day of the festival

Expressions.

The College has again collaborated with the Bolozi Wazee/Shule Ya Watoto, a Council of Enstooled Elders that serves as a link between the past and present and which serve as guardians of the culture, tradition, and history of the African people. The goal of this collaboration is to increase and expand community participation in the practice and understanding of the Kwanzaa ceremony and celebration.

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Guests can visit the African Marketplace to purchase traditional clothing, food and more located in the college’s lobby.

The Kwanzaa Ceremony begins at Noon every day and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, starting with 1) the Kwanzaa Ritual, 2) explanation of the Kwanzaa Symbols and Principles, and ending with 3) the Cultural Edu-tainment and

The City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), District 508, is the largest community college system in Illinois and one of the largest in the nation, with 5,800 faculty and staff serving 120,000 students at seven campuses and six satellite sites city-wide. The City Colleges of Chicago is in the midst of a Reinvention, launched

by Chancellor Cheryl Hyman, which is a collaborative effort to review and revise CCC programs and practices to ensure students leave CCC college-ready, careerready and prepared to pursue their life’s goals.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

St. Mark UM Church Chancel Choir presents 74th annual Messiah

THE ST. MARK CHANCEL CHOIR, orchestra and soloists (seated first row from l. to r.) Henry Pleas, tenor; Jonita Lattimore, soprano; Gwendolyn Brown, contralto; and Arthur D. Griffin, Jr., bass-baritone. At the organ console (with back to audience) is Maestro Charles G. Kendrick (INSET PHOTO). Photos/Lynne Lee. The Chancel Choir of St. Mark Brown, contralto; Henry Pleas, The church was then located at tor in September, 1963, after St. United Methodist Church, 8441 tenor; and Arthur D. Griffin, Jr., 5001 South Wabash Avenue with Mark relocated to Chicago’s South St. Lawrence Ave., present- bass in a stellar performance of The Rev. Samuel Sweeney as pas- Chatham community. ed its 74th annual performance Handel’s monumental oratorio tor. St. Mark’s first “Messiah” perAt the conclusion of Sunday’s of George Frederic Händel’s that was greeted with a standing formances were accompanied by performance, Derrick Prince, the Ira Frazier String Ensemble, Co-Chairperson of the 2012 “Messiah” Sunday, December 16. ovation by the audience.

Conducting from the organ The St. Mark United Met- an orchestra comprised solely of “Messiah” Committee paid tribconsole, Maestro Charles G. hodist Church’s annual presenta- Black classically-trained instru- ute to Mr. Kendrick, the longest Kendrick, St. Mark’s organist/- tions of “Messiah” began in 1938 mental musicians who were de- serving member of the entire St. music director for 49 years, led under the direction of then or- nied membership in other major Mark staff and the longest-servthe fifty-five member Chancel ganist/music director Professor professional orchestras of the day. ing music director in the church’s Choir, orchestra and soloists, Jonita Walter E. Gossette, Mr. Kend- Charles Kendrick assumed the history. Mr. Prince then presentLattimore, soprano; Gwendolyn rick’s very first organ instructor. position of organist/music direc- ed a monetary gift representing 50 years of service with additional zeroes added to the “number 50” to Maestro Kendrick from Ravinia Festival, America’s oldest outdoor music festival established in 1904, shared a recipe for a Festival of his adoring St. Mark Chancel Fruit tart which I, in turn, pass along for your holiday enjoyment. Merry Christmas! Season’s Greetings to Choir and announced that monthly festivities are being all! planned leading up to Maestro Kendrick’s 50th anniversary cele-

Ravinia Festival shares holiday recipe

Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced December 14 that

bration in September, 2013.

Mrs. Dolores Kendrick, the Maestro’s wife of 59 years, was introduced by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jon McCoy as were the couple’s daughter, Mrs. Terri McCain of Memphis, TN and their granddaughter Mia McCain of Nashville, TN. Dr. M. Kathryn Malone and Ms. Betty Lewis, General Chairperson and CoChair respectively, were saluted

by Mr. Prince for their outstanding leadership of the 74th annual presentation of “Messiah.”

Charles Garner Kendrick studied organ with Professor Gossette and subsequently with Dr. Edwatd Eigenschenk and earned his Bachelor of Music and Master of Fine Arts degrees from the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago. As director of five of the church’s nine choirs in addition to his duties as St. Mark’s music director and organist, Mr. Kendrick has received critical acclaim nationally as a recital organist. He has concertized on major organs throughout the United States including those of Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago and the historic Riverside Church in New York City. Mr. Kendrick is a member of the American Guild of Organists, and a past-officer of the Chicago Chapter.

Michael Black will become the company’s new chorus master beginning with the 2013-14 season.

Black will assume the post in August of 2013.

Michael Black served successfully as Lyric Opera’s interim chorus master during the 2011-12 season, preparing the Lyric Opera Chorus for productions of “The Tales of Hoffmann,” “Lucia di Lammermoor,” “Boris Godunov,” “The Magic Flute,” “Aida,” and “Show Boat.”

The “World of Music” published a sneak peek of Ravinia Festival’s 2013 season in November. The complete lineup including the remaining concerts of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency will be announced in March. Tickets for all Ravinia events will go on sale to the public in April however some concert tickets can be purchased online now including Ravinia’s Grass Pass, a 10-punch lawn pass for only $70 through December 31, making the cost of each lawn admission to classical concerts only $7. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ravinia.org 14

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Martin Wright served as chorus master from August until midNovember, when he resigned for health reasons. In last week’s issue, the World of Music reported that Ian Robertson, chorus director of San Francisco Opera, has been engaged as Lyric’s guest chorus master from December 11 through February 23, 2013.

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

A celebration 105 years in the making: Chicagoan Eva Boswell celebrated her birthday with family and friends

By J. Coyden Palmer A South Side woman who recently turned 105 was celebrated for her love of life at the church she has been a member of for over 85 years.

Eva Boswell, mother of the “Godfather” of Chicago basketball Mac Irvin who passed away last December, celebrated with her son James Gregory Irvin and dozens of grandchildren and great grandchildren at West Point Baptist Church. Boswell’s party after a recent Sunday’s church service gave her the opportunity to enjoy some of her birthday cake while fellowshipping with those who love her the most.

“Sister Boswell is living history, full of life, full of love and full of knowledge,” said Pastor L. Bernard Jakes.

Boswell joined West Point in Sept.

1926 under Rev. James H. Brown.

The mother of four children, three of whom have passed on, Boswell

still lives in the same home in the Park Manor community with her caretaker and other family members. Still able to stand and walk with some assistance, Boswell’s mind is sharp as a tack. Family members joked about her phone calls to them giving her opinion on anything going on in the world.

“My grandmother still calls to see how I’m doing and ask me why I haven’t been over to visit,” said granddaughter Cynthia Irvin. “If I haven’t been over there in a while with my two sons, I’ll be sure to be getting a phone call from her asking me what the problem is,” she said laughing.

Boswell has seen a lot of history in her 105 years. She said she would have never imagined as a child growing up that she would one day live to see a Black President of the United States. She credits her longevity to living a clean healthy life, having good family and a

strong sense of faith in God. Boswell still even tries to cook and will still make a dish every now and then with the help of her caretaker.

Boswell said having so many come out to celebrate her birthday with her made her feel truly special.

She offered words of advice for others looking to live a long life; with the key being how a person conducts themselves.

“You have to be willing to give love and accepting of that love in return,” Boswell said. “It starts with loving the Lord and all of his creatures in the world.”

EVA BOSWELL WAS all smiles as she celebrated her 105th birthday at West Point Baptist Church.

THE FAMILY OF EVA BOSWELL celebrated her 105th birthday recently after the morning service at West Point Baptist Church.

EVA BOSWELL AND her great grandson Christopher Carter.

WEST POINT BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor LaShaun Jakes poses with his longest serving member, Eva Boswell, who joined the church in 1926.

EVA BOSWELL is pictured with her great grandson Justin and her son James Gregory Irvin. (Photos by A.J. Housequake Deloney ) The Chicago Crusader

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) ment is more guns simply means more shootings.

Personally, no one really knows how this whole thing will play out. We can suspect there will be a number of accidental shootings by newly minted gun owners, as well as some “earning” self-inflicted wounds.

But the most important issue is mandating training for those purchasing a gun, regardless of whether they have previously owned a dozen or this is the first one. Training can help ensure that the amount of reckless behavior will be reduced.

Training could be a cottage industry, as there are dozens of retired law enforcement officers who get certified and offer lessons.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC TRUST 2007-HE2 MORTGAGE P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE2; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ERIC TCHAPTCHET A/K/A ERIC TCHAPCHAT; CITY OF CHICAGO; NELSON DAVID BLOCHER; THE ESTATE OF JOHNNY LOWE, NATAKI RHODES REP R E S E N T A T I V E ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ERIC TCHAPTCHET IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 09 CH 40610 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-26-310-013-0000.

Commonly known as 7647 South Drexel Saturday, December 22, Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 W08-0195.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-26-310-013-0000.

Commonly known as 7647 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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.

NoINrefunds.

The property will OF NOTCOOK be THE CIRCUIT COURT open COUNTY, for ILLINOISinspection COUNTY ForDEPARTMENT information call the- Sales CHANCERY Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The WirbickiBANK Law DIVISION MARQUETTE Group, P l33 aWest i Monroe n t Street, i f Chicago, f , Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455 W08-0195. v .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL CEDERRAL PETTIES SALES A/K/A C CEDERRALL O R P O R A T O N PETTIES, I UNKNOWN Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 OWNERS AND NON-RECORD I491668 CLAIMANTS Defendants

44069 THE CIRCUITCH COURT OF COOK IN 11 6533 S. UNIVERSITY AVE. Chicago, IL ILLINOIS COUNTY, 60637 DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS S U C C E S S O R - I N FDIC, AS INTEREST TO THE FOR RECEIVER Plaintiff, SHOREBANK, s . v NORWOOD, PEGGY ERIC AND ROSCOE-NORTHERN, OWNERS AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, NON-RECORD D e f e n d a n t s , CH 30963 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 29, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6935 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-21-313-012-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a commercial building/mixed residential property the property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Rob Fabiani, (708) 344-2483 Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

For information call Ms. Jillian S. Cole at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa, 330 North Wabash, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3699.

(312) 828-9600.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I491663 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE IN TRUST FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE C E R T I F I C A T E HOLDERS MORTGAGE ASSET S E C U R I T I Z A T I O N TRANSACTIONS, INC., FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-FF7; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

RUFUS B. WRIGHT, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RUFUS B. WRIGHT, JR. IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 48753 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 28, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-30-423-024-0000.

Commonly known as 7718 South Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W09-3908.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I491507

2012

P l a i n t i f f , FOR. THE REGISTERED agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, v AS TRUSTEE s HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2013, at HAROLD FLORENCE AKA HAROLD BACKED SECURITIES I JR.; TRUST the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One FLORENCE, 2007-HE4 S. ASSET-BACKED South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, ADAMINA FLORENCE AKA CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE4 CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public ADAMINA FLORENCE AKA P l a S.i FLORENCE; n t i f KIMBARK f , auction to the highest bidder, as set forth ADAMMA v . below, the following described real estate: M A N O R ELAINE MONROE, UNKNOWN Commonly known as 7707 S. MAY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; OWNERS AND STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property UNKNOWN HEIRS NON-RECORD AND C L A OF I HAROLD M A NFLORENCE, T S Index No. 20-29-417-002-0000. The real LEGATEES e n d aUNKNOWN n t s estate is improved with a single family IF D e f ANY; 11 37324 residence. The judgment amount was OWNERS ANDCH NON RECORD 7707OF S. SALE MAY STREET 60620 $168,699.73. Sale terms: 25% down of the NOTICE PUBLICChicago, NOTICEILIS CLAIMANTS; Defendants, highest bid by certified funds at the close HEREBY GIVEN CH that pursuant 44598 to a 10 of the auction; The balance, including the Judgment Foreclosure and Salegiven entered PUBLICofNOTICE is hereby that Judicial sale fee for Abandoned in pursuant the abovetocause on May of7, Foreclosure 2012, an a Judgment Residential Property Municipality Relief agent of The Sales Corporation, entered in Judicial the above entitled cause on Fund, which is calculated on residential willOctober at 10:30 AM January 16, 2013, at 16, on 2012, Intercounty Judicial real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 theSales The Corporation Judicial Sales One will Corporation, on Friday, January or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the South Wacker - 11 24tha.m.Floor, 18, 2013, at theDrive hour of in their purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified CHICAGO, IL, West 60606, sell Street, at public office at 120 Madison Suite funds/or wire transfer, is due within auction the highest bidder, set highest forth 718A,toChicago, Illinois, sell as to the twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be below, thefor following real described estate: bidder cash, described the following paid by the mortgagee acquiring the Commonly p r o known p e ras t 6533 y : S. residential real estate pursuant to its credit UNIVERSITY AVE.,20-23-212-069-1003.

Chicago, IL 60637 P.I.N. bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, Property Index known No. 20-23-118-009.

The Commonly as 6413 SOUTH judgment creditor, or other lienor real estate is improved with aUNIT two story3N, KIMBARK AVENUE acquiring the residential real estate whose multi family. The judgment amount was CHICAGO, IL 60637. rights in and to the residential real estate $125,139.95.

Sale terms: 25% down of the The mortgaged real estate is improved arose prior to the sale. The subject highest certified fundsresidence. at the close with bid a by condominium The property is subject to general real estate of the auction; of Thethe balance, including the a purchaser unit other than taxes, special assessments, or special Judicial saleshallfee forassessments Abandoned mortgagee pay the and taxes levied against said real estate and is Residential Municipality Relief the legal Property fees required by subdivisions offered for sale without any representation Fund, calculated on residential (g)(1)which and is (g)(4) of Section 9 of the as to quality or quantity of title and without realCondominium estate at the rate of $1Act for each $1,000 Property Sale terms: recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" or fraction thereof amount paid by the 25% down byof the certified funds, balance condition. The sale is further subject to purchaser nothours, to exceed $300, infunds. certifiedNo within 24 by certified confirmation by the court. Upon payment in funds/or is NOT due be within refunds.wire The transfer, property will open full of the amount bid, the purchaser will twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee in shall bethe for inspection.

Upon payment full of receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle paid by the acquiring the a amount bid, mortgagee the purchaser will receive the purchaser to a deed to the real estate residential realofestate to entitle its creditthe Certificate Sale pursuant which will after confirmation of the sale. The property bidpurchaser at the sale or byto any mortgagee, to a Deed the premises after will NOT be open for inspection and judgment creditor,of or the other lienor confirmation sale. plaintiff makes no representation as to the acquiring the residential estate whose at For information: Visitrealour website condition of the property. Prospective rights in and to the residential real estate 3 http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Between bidders are admonished to check the court arose prior5 p.m. to the The subject p.m. and only.sale.

Pierce & Associates, file to verify all information. If this property property is subject to general realDearborn estate Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the taxes, special assessments, or special Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a taxes levied against said realtoestate is (312) 476-5500.

Refer File and Number mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and offered 1 0for sale 2 without 4 By: 2 any 2 representation 0 . _______________________________________________ the legal fees required by The as INTERCOUNTY to quality or quantity JUDICIAL of title and without SALES Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS recourse to P Plaintiff in IS"Representative) C O R O Rand A(Publisher T I"AS O N 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condition. sale is (312) further subject to Selling The Officer, 444-1122 condominium unit which is part of a confirmation I490815 by the court. Upon payment in common interest community, the purchaser full of the amount bid, the purchaser will of the unit at the foreclosure sale other IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle than a mortgagee shall pay the ILLINOIS theCOUNTY, purchaser to a deed to the real estate assessments required by The COUNTY after confirmation of DEPARTMENT the sale. The property Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS DIVISION willCHANCERY NOT be open for inspection and 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE JPMORGAN BANK, as NATIONAL plaintiff makes noCHASE representation to the MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU I A T Prospective I O N A S Sof OtheC property. condition HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN a admonished i n t toicheck f the f court , P l are bidders POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER . If this property filevto verify allsinformation.

OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY UNKNOWN is aCHARLES condominiumE.unit,OYIBO; the purchaser of the IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, AND sale, other LEGATEES unitHEIRS at the foreclosure than a WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE IF and ANY; OF CHARLES mortgagee, shall payE.the OYIBO, assessments ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE theUNKNOWN legal fees required OWNERS

by The LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's AND NON RECORD Condominium Property CLAIMANTS; Act, 765 ILCS attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & e (g)(4). n d Ifathisnproperty t s is, a D e f and 605/9(g)(1) LASALLE ASSOCIATES, 120 N. 09 condominium unitCH which is part 15604 of a STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL NOTICE is hereby given that PUBLIC common interest community, the purchaser 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file to the a Judgment of sale Foreclosure of pursuant the unit at foreclosure other number 11IL01137-1. THE JUDICIAL the above shall entitledpay cause entered than a in mortgagee theon SALES CORPORATION One South Intercounty Judicial October 16, 2012, assessments required by The Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL will on Sales Corporation Condominium Property Act,Friday, 765 January ILCS 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also a.m. THE in their 18, 2013, at the 605/18.5(g-1).

IF hour YOUof 11 ARE visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at Madison Street, Suite office at 120 West MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of Chicago, Illinois, to the highest 718A,THE HAVE RIGHT TOsellREMAIN IN pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & bidder for cash, POSSESSION FORthe 30following DAYS described AFTER ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, e r ORDER t y : OF p r oOF p AN ENTRY SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 20-22-414-018.

P.I.N. POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE 239-3432 Attorney File No.: 11IL01137-1 known as 6951 SOUTH KING Commonly WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Attorney Code. 46689 Case # 11 CH CHICAGO,FORECLOSURE IL 60637.

DRIVE,MORTGAGE ILLINOIS 37324 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt mortgaged real contact estate isPlaintiff's improved The For LAW. information, Collection Practices Act, you are advised single A. family residence.

If the with aKimberly attorney: Padjen, GOMBERG, that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a real estate isPC, a unit of a subject mortgaged SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, 208 debt collector attempting to collect a debt interest Street, community, the purchaser common South LaSalle Suite 1410, By: ____________________ obtained will be used and any information than (312) a mortgagee shall of the unit ILother CHICAGO, 60604, 332-6194. that purpose. Representati for (Publisher the toassessments required pay refer Please file number 44681.

THEby I484818 (g-1) CORPORATION of Section 18.5 of subsection JUDICIAL SALES Onethe Property terms: Condominium South Wacker Drive, 24th Act. Floor, Sale Chicago, down by certified funds, IL 25% 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE Youbalance can IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 24 hours,

by Sales certified funds. No within also visit The Judicial Corporation ILLINOIS COUNTY, will NOTreport be open refunds. The property at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status of DEPARTMENT COUNTY Upon payment in full of the for inspection.sales. pending GOMBERG, CHANCERY DIVISION bid, the purchaser will receive a amount SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA of Sale whichSuite will entitle Certificate South LaSalle Street, 1410the P l a i n t i f f , to a60604 Deed to(312) the premises after purchaser IL CHICAGO, 332-6194 v s . of the sale. confirmation Attorney File No.: 44681 Attorney Code.

WOJIECH LESINSKI; UNKNOWN For information: 90334 Case # 11 Visit CH our 44069website NOTE: at OWNERS AND NON Between 3 http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Pursuant to the FairBy: Debt Collection _____________________________________________ RECORD CLAIMANTS; 5 p.m.you only.are Pierce & Associates, p.m. andAct, Practices advised that D e f e n d a n t s , (Publisher Representative) Attorneys, 1 North Plaintiff's Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be Dearborn a debt 12 CH 08727 Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel.No. Street, collector attempting to collect a debt and PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that 476-5500.

Referwilltobe File Number any(312) information obtained used for pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure 9 7 purpose.

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0 9 0 8 that entered in the above entitled cause on JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY I491075 October 10, 2012, Intercounty Judicial C O R P O R A T I O N Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, January 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in I490793 their office at 120 West Madison Street,

Illinois, continuously for more than one year to the first date of publication of the notice, appended, that it is of general circulation throughout said County and State, that it is a newspaper as defined in "An Act to revise t law in relation to notices," as amended, Illino HOUSES FOR SALE Compiled Statutes (715 ILCS 5/1 & 5/5), an IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK that the notice appendedCERTIFICATE was published in t COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY said Chicago Crusader on the following dat DIVISION MARQUETTE BANK P l a i n t i f f , v .

CEDERRAL PETTIES A/K/A CEDERRALL PETTIES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 44069 6533 S. UNIVERSITY 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 May 7, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6533 S. UNIVERSITY AVE., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-118-009. The real estate is improved with a two story multi family. The judgment amount was $125,139.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194.

Please refer to file number 44681. 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.

GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No.: 44681 Attorney Code.

90334 Case # 11 CH 44069 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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December 22, 2012 December 29, 2012 January 05, 2013

CASE No. 11 CH 4 Chicago Crusader

does hereby certify

CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATIO

Chicago Crusader CASE No. 11 CH 44069 that said Chicago C In witness thereof, the undersigned newspaper has that cau has Chicago Crusader this certificate to be signed and its corporat the City of Chicago, CERTIFICATE OFIllinois.

PUBLICATIO seal affixed at Chicago, continuously does hereby certify thatIllinois, it is the publisher o to the first date of pu January 05,12 2013 No. CH 30963appended, that it is CASE Chicago Crusader throughout said Cou newspaper as defin Crusader Chicago that said Chicago Crusader is a secular law in relation to no newspaper that has been published WEEK Compiled Statutes hereby certify that it is the of( does the City of Chicago, County of publisher Cook, State that the notice appe Illinois, continuously for more than one yea said Chicago Crusa Crusader Chicago to the first date of publication of the notice,

appended, that it is of general circulation December 22, said Chicago Crusader a secular that throughout said County andisState, that2012 it is December 29, 2012 been WEEKL newspaper newspaperthat as has defined inpublished "An Act to revise January 05, 2013 of Chicago, County of amended, Cook, State the lawCity in relation to notices," as Illi Illinois, continuously for more than one year Compiled Statutes (715 ILCS 5/1 & 5/5), a tothat the the firstnotice date of publication of published the notice,in appended was appended, that it is of general circulation said Chicago Crusader on the following da throughout said County and State, that it is a newspaper as defined in "An Act to revise t December 22, 2012 law in relation to notices," as amended, Illino December 29, 2012 In witness thereof, th Compiled Statutes (715this ILCS 5/1 & 5/5), an certificate to be January 05, 2013 that the notice appendedseal wasaffixed published in t at Chica said Chicago Crusader on the following dat January 05, 2013 December 22, 2012 December 29, 2012 January 05, 2013 In witness thereof, the undersigned has ca CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATIO this certificate to be signed and its corpora seal affixed at Chicago, Illinois.

CASE No. 09 CH 48753 January 05, 2013 Chicago Crusader In witness thereof, the undersigned has cau this to bethat signed its corporat doescertificate hereby certify it is and the publisher of seal affixed at Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago Crusader January 05, 2013

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that said Chicago Crusader is a secular newspaper that has been published WEEKL City of Chicago, County of Cook, State CERTIFICATE OFthePUBLICATION Illinois, continuously for more than one year By: _______________________________________________ Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, toISthe OF COOK OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT NOTICE toCOURT the first date of publication ofselltothe notice, (Publisher Representative) highest GIVEN bidder for the following COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY HEREBY that cash, pursuant a CASE No. 09 CH 40610 described DEPARTMENT -appended, CHANCERY DIVISION Judgment ofof Foreclosure and Saleproperty: entered that it is general circulation P.I.N. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, in the above cause on20-16-301-008-0000.

October 30, 2012, an Commonly known as 5927 SOUTH throughout said County and State, that it is a AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET willUNION at 10:30AVENUE, AM on February 1, 2013, at Chicago Crusader newspaper as defined in "An Act to The mortgaged real estate is improved BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One revise t a single Drive family - residence.

If the 2007-HE4 ASSET-BACKED South Wacker 24th Floor, law in relationCHICAGO, towith notices," amended, Illino subject mortgaged realas estate unit of a CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE4 IL, 60606, sell atis apublic does hereby certify itt isi the ofthe(715 common interest community, purchaser P l a that i n Compiled f f publisher , Statutes auction to highest bidder, asthe set forth& 5/5), an ILCS 5/1 of the other described than a mortgagee shall v . below, theunit following real estate: pay theknown assessments ELAINE MONROE, UNKNOWN as was 7707 required S. MAY by that the noticeCommonly appended published in t IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK subsection (g-1) ofILSection of the OWNERS AND NON-RECORD STREET, Chicago, 60620 18.5 Property COUNTY, ILLINOIS Chicago Crusader CERTIFICATE Condominium Property terms: Crusader on Act. theSale following dat C L A I Msaid A N Chicago T S Index No. 20-29-417-002-0000.

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CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO IN HOME THE CIRCUIT OF COOK BAC LOANS COURT SERVICING, LP COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY FKA COUNTRYWIDE DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY HOME LOANS SERVICING LP DIVISION U.S. P l BANK a i NATIONAL n t i fASSOCIATION, f , FOR v AS TRUSTEE s . THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET HAROLD FLORENCE AKA HAROLD BACKED SECURITIES I JR.; TRUST FLORENCE, 2007-HE4 S. ASSET-BACKED ADAMINA FLORENCE AKA CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE4 ADAMINA FLORENCE AKA P l a i n t i f f , ADAMMA S. FLORENCE; KIMBARK .O -R MA v N ELAINE MONROE, UNKNOWN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; OWNERS AND UNKNOWN HEIRS NON-RECORD AND C L A OFI HAROLD M A NFLORENCE, T S LEGATEES e n d aUNKNOWN n t s IF D e fANY; 11 37324 OWNERS ANDCH NON RECORD 7707 S. MAY STREET Chicago, IL 60620 CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 44598 Blacks Must control their CH own coMMunity PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 16, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 18, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-23-212-069-1003.

Commonly known as 6413 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE UNIT 3N, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a

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25%is down by certified funds, family balance D e f e n d a n t s estate improved with a single within 24The hours, by certified funds.wasNo 11 CH 37324 residence. judgment amount refunds. The property will down NOT be open 7707 S. MAY STREET Chicago, IL 60620 $168,699.73.

Sale terms: 25% of the for inspection.

Uponfunds payment in full of the highest bid by certified at the close NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS amount bid,The the balance, purchaserincluding will receive of the auction; the a HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Certificate entitle the saleof Sale fee which for will Abandoned Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Judicial purchaserProperty to a DeedMunicipality to the premises after Relief in the above cause on October 30, 2012, an Residential confirmation of the residential sale.

Fund, which is calculated on agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, For information: Visit our website will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2013, at real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 at http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Between thereof of the amount paid by the 3 the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One or fraction p.m. andnot 5 p.m. only. Pierce purchaser to exceed $300, &in Associates, certified South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, Plaintiff's Attorneys, funds/or wire transfer, 1 isNorth due Dearborn within CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall Tel.No. be auction to the highest bidder, as set forth (312) Refer acquiring to File Number paid by 476-5500. the mortgagee the below, the following described real estate: 1 2 real 0 estate 2 5pursuant 2 to 0 its credit . residential Commonly known as 7707 S. MAY SALES at the sale or byJUDICIAL any mortgagee, STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property bidINTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N judgment creditor, or other lienor Index No. 20-29-417-002-0000. The real Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 estate is improved with a single family acquiring the residential real estate whose I490506 in and to the residential real estate residence. The judgment amount was rights $168,699.73. Sale terms: 25% down of the arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject general real estate highest bid by certified funds at the close The toChicago Crusader of the auction; The balance, including the taxes, special assessments, or special Judicial sale fee for Abandoned taxes levied against said real estate and is Residential Property Municipality Relief offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the condition. The sale is further subject to purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified confirmation by the court. Upon payment in funds/or wire transfer, is due within full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be the purchaser to a deed to the real estate paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit after confirmation of the sale. The property bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, will NOT be open for inspection and judgment creditor, or other lienor plaintiff makes no representation as to the By: _______________________________________________ acquiring the residential real estate whose condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court rights in and to the residential real estate (Publisher Representative) arose prior to the sale. The subject file to verify all information. If this property property is subject to general real estate is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the

that said Chicago Crusader is a secular December 22, 2012 CASE No. 10 CH 4 newspaper that has been published WEEKLY December 29, 2012 in CERTIFICATE the City of Chicago, County of Cook, State January 05, 2013 of Chicago Crusader Illinois, continuously for more than one year prior CASE No. 11 CH to the first date of publication of the notice, does hereby certify appended, that it is of general circulation Chicago Crusader throughout said County and State, that it is a Chicago Crusader newspaper as defined in "An Act to revise the does hereby certify law in relation to notices," as amended, Illinois that said Chicago C witness thereof, the undersigned has cau Compiled Statutes (715InILCS 5/1 & 5/5), and newspaper that has Chicago certificate to in bethe signed and itsCrusader corporat that the notice appendedthis was published the City of Chicago, affixed at Chicago, Illinois. said Chicago Crusader seal on the following dates: Illinois, continuously that said Chicago to the first date ofha pu newspaper that January 05, 2013 December 22, 2012 appended, it is the City ofthat Chicago December 29, 2012 throughout said Cou Illinois, continuous January 05, 2013 newspaper defin to the first as date of p law in relation to appended, that not it is Compiled Statutes throughout said Co( that the noticeasappe newspaper defi said Crusa lawChicago in relation to n

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

KEVIN CLOUD AKA KEVIN D CLOUD, 6531-33 SOUTH WOODLWAN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 29752 6531-33 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE UNIT 3S 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 October 9, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 11, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 6531-33 SOUTH WOODLAWN AVENUE UNIT 3S, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-211-056-1011, 20-23-211-056-1006. The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1116034. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1116034 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 11 CH 29752 I490999

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, I N C . ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DEMETRIUS MCCOY AKA DEMETRIUS L. MCCOY; CARITA MCCOY AKA CARITA D. MCCOY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 18157 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 10, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, 12/15, 12/22,Chicago, 12,29 Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described The Chicago 20-23-400-012-0000.

Crusaderproperty: P.I.N. Commonly known as 1236 EAST 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

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

LEGAL NOTICE

Legal Notice of Warranty Deed

To whom it may concern, you have 30 days to contest this Notice.

9006 S. Colfax Chicago, IL 60617

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, I N C . ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DEMETRIUS MCCOY AKA DEMETRIUS L. MCCOY; CARITA MCCOY AKA CARITA D. MCCOY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 18157 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 10, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-23-400-012-0000.

Commonly known as 1236 EAST 69TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I490476 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 .

JASON POWELL A/K/A JASON M. POWELL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JASON POWELL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 41661 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 10, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-20-423-012-0000.

Commonly known as 6939 SOUTH GREEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 0 1 0 3 0 6 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I490458

DELORES JONES A/K/A DELORES J. JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; W&M TRADING CORPORATION; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 38675 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-25-114-012-0000.

Commonly known as 7233 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I490431

the following day. p.m.

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the a l e . s For information call City of Chicago Counsel/Collection and Corporation Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 742-0007.

(312) JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I490259

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , v s .

EDWIN FAGGINS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 10 M1 402385 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 13, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 14, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 7646 S. Evans, Il. Chicago, 20-27-414-034-0000.

P.I.N. The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I490274

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PHILLIP M. GASTON, DONNA J. GASTON, GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, N/K/A CONSECO FINANCE SERVICING CORP., DOC. # 97344001, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N R E C O R D CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 09 CH 48033 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 14, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 14, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, COUNTY, ILLINOIS Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder COUNTY DEPARTMENT for cash, the following described property: CHANCERY DIVISION Commonly known as 5649 S. Sangamon BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Street, Chicago, Il. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO P.I.N. 20-17-213-016.

BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP The property consists of vacant land.

F / K / A Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS be required to bid at the sale. The balance SERVICING, LP of the purchase price required by 12:00 P l a i n t i f f , p.m. the following day. v s .

The property will NOT be open for DELORES JONES A/K/A DELORES J. i n s p e c t i o n .

JONES; UNKNOWN Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the OWNERS AND NON RECORD purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale CLAIMANTS; W&M TRADING which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed CORPORATION; to the premises after confirmation of the D e f e n d a n t s , s a l e .

09 CH 38675 For information call City of Chicago PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Corporation Counsel/Collection and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North entered in the above entitled cause on LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 October 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial (312) 742-0007.

Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES January 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in C O R P O R A T I O N B lacks M ust c ontrol t heir o wn c oMMunity their office at 120 West Madison Street, Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the I490259 highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-25-114-012-0000.

Commonly known as 7233 SOUTH EAST END AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open

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

BETTY DANIELS A/K/A BETTY J CITY OF CHICAGO, DANIELS, RECOVERY PORTFOLIO L.L.C., UNKNOWN ASSOCIATES, HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BETTY IF ANY, UNKNOWN DANIELS, AND NON-RECORD OWNERS L A I M A N T S C D e f e n d a n t s CH 13008 09 7031 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE IL 60621 CHICAGO, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 16, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7031 SOUTH WENTWORTH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL Property Index No. 60621 20-21-423-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a frame tan 2 unit with a detached 1 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Residential Property Abandoned Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, 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 required by The 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 AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0906135. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0906135 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 13008 I490081

INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK P l a i n t i f f , v .

CYNTHIA LOCKHART, CAPITAL PORTFOLIO 1, LLC, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 29270 6911 S. KING DR. A/K/A 6911 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. 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 July 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6911 S. KING DR. A/K/A 6911 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-414-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $204,415.07.

Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied 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 a l e . s The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the are property. Prospective bidders admonished to check the court file to verify information. all 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 If this ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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 required by The assessments Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 0 5 / 1 8 .

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6 IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OF POSSESSION, IN ORDER WITH SECTION ACCORDANCE OF THE ILLINOIS 15-1701(C) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: SCOTT, BEYERS & HEAVNER, MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

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

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 BANK NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

KENYA SADLER; CARL SADLER JR AKA CARL SADLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 21194 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 1, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will COUNTY, ILLINOIS on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at the hour COUNTY DEPARTMENT of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West CHANCERY DIVISION Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN bidder for cash, as set forth below, the INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE following described mortgaged real estate: FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE P.I.N. 20-23-115-006-0000 CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR Commonly known as 6519 South Ingleside WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 P l a i n t i f f , The mortgaged real estate is improved v . with a single family residence.

If the CYNTHIA LOCKHART, CAPITAL subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a PORTFOLIO 1, LLC, JPMORGAN common interest community, the purchaser CHASE BANK, NATIONAL of the unit other than a mortgagee shall A S S O C I A T I O N pay the assessments required by D e f e n d a n t s subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the 11 CH 29270 Condominium Property Act. 6911 S. KING DR. A/K/A 6911 S. Sale terms:22, 10%2012 down by certified funds, Saturday, December MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. Chicago, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

IL 60637 No refunds. The property will NOT be NOTICE OF SALE open for inspection PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at that pursuant to a Judgment of Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, cause on July 24, 2012, an agent of The Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 983-0770. For Bidding instructions call AM on January 14, 2013, at the The (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale.

Judicial Sales Corporation, One South F 1 2 0 5 0 1 7 3 Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES 60606, sell at public auction to the highest C O R P O R A T I O N bidder, as set forth below, the following Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 described real estate: I487832 Commonly known as 6911 S. KING DR. A/K/A 6911 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR., Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-414-003-0000.

bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-23-115-006-0000 Commonly known as 6519 South Ingleside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

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

F 1 2 0 5 0 1 7 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I487832

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

BRANDON SAVAGE, RICHELLE SAVAGE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N .

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D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 009456 6024 S. RHODES AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6024 S. RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-403-024. 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 auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, 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 14-12-07793. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-12-07793 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 12 CH 009456 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 BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

DANIEL BRYANT D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 49149 7250 SOUTH MORGAN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7250 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-211-042-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1033923. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1033923 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 10 CH 49149 I488324

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT O U R T C FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF O I S I L L I N DIVISION EASTERN HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of Renaissance Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 0 0 7 3 , 2 P L A I N T I F F S .

V Erika L. Orr, D E F E N D A N T ( S ) 1 1 - C V - 4 8 1 3 NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER'S SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in pursuance of a Judgment heretofore entered on April 19, 2012.

I, Gerald P. Nordgren, Special Commissioner for this Court will on January 4, 2013, 1t 4:00 p.m., immediately inside the front entrance of the building near Clark and Washington in Chicago, Illinois, located at 50 W. Washington, Chicago, Illinois, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash and all singular, the following described premises and real estate in said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Cook and State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment to wit: PERMANENT INDEX NO: 20-22-2 3 0 - 0 1 0 - 0 0 0 0 The property is commonly known as: 6629 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

Amount of Judgment $215,571.13 Anyone interested in bidding at the foreclosure sale should make their own examination of title and the estate and should also examine the court file. Nothing herein is to be construed as a substitute for the necessity of making these e x a m i n a t i o n s .

18 Property will NOT be opened for i n s p e c t i o n .

SALE TERMS: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, certified funds. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes and to special a s s e s s m e n t s .

Upon the sale being made the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed on a specified date unless the property is redeemed according to law.

For information contact Burke, Costanza & Cuppy LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 9191 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. Pursuant to section 15-1507 (c) (7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this

to wit: PERMANENT INDEX NO: 20-22-2 3 0 - 0 1 0 - 0 0 0 0 The property is commonly known as: 6629 S. Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

Amount of Judgment $215,571.13 Anyone interested in bidding at the foreclosure sale should make their own examination of title and the estate and should also examine the court file. Nothing herein is to be construed as a substitute for the necessity of making these e x a m i n a t i o n s .

Property will NOT be opened for i n s p e c t i o n .

SALE TERMS: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, certified funds. No refunds. The sale shall be subject to general taxes and to special a s s e s s m e n t s .

Upon the sale being made the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed on a specified date unless the property is redeemed according to law.

For information contact Burke, Costanza & Cuppy LLP, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 9191 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. Pursuant to section 15-1507 (c) (7) of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, no information other than the information contained in this Notice will be provided.

I485889 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE THE FOR OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS BACKED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME LOAN TRUST EQUITY ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH SERIES CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, WMC 2005-HE5; s . v CESAR ORTIZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS LEGATEES OF AND CESAR ORTIZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN AND OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 32496 10 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 10, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-16-205-036-0000.

Commonly known as 5604 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W10-1421.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I491761

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BNC MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2 Plaintiff, v s .

KATTIE BANKS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 34610 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 22, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-29-404-027-0000.

Commonly known as 7528 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

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

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DANNY D. MOORE A/K/A DANNY MOORE, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. D/B/A MANOR CARE OF MONTICELLO/OAKLAWN, CITIBANK, N .

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D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 5780 1145 WEST 61ST STREET Chicago, IL 6 0 6 2 1 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 2, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 1145 WEST 61ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-416-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $101,860.33. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 212-4028. Please refer to file number 11-1696. 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. NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 212-4028 Attorney File No.: 11-1696 Attorney Code.

38245 Case # 12 CH 5780 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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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-WF1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

MARLON CHESS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 06615 7114 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7114 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-104-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1201805. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA1201805 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 12 CH 06615 I488197

Improvements: This property consists of a Two Story Multi Family Apartment Building.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 630-983-0770 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I486178 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2 0 0 6 1 , P l a i n t i f f V .

FREDDIE RAINEY A/K/A FREDDIE M. RAINEY; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ASSIGNEE OF FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK F/KA/ LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 24400 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7232 SOUTH GREEN STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-019778 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 16, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 17, 2013 at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 7232 South Green Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-29-214-037 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $144,042.18.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney No. 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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The judgment amount was $ 112,305.36.

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

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

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

I483725 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CARMONDEL MUHAMMAD A/K/A CARMONDEL RENEAU, THEODORE A/K/A THEADORE THORNTON, MARGARET A/K/A MARGARRET THORNTON, MID-WEST AMERICA FINANCIAL CORP., A DISSOLVED I L L I N O I S CORPORATION, DOC. #00278824, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DOCS. #0808635167 & #0917326011, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 27973 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 20, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 14, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 7243 S. Stewart Avenue, Chicago, Il. P.I.N. 20-28-208-012-0000.

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

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

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

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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION CASE No. 10 CH 32496 Chicago Crusader

does hereby certify that it is the publisher of Chicago Crusader

that said Chicago Crusader is a secular newspaper that has been published WEEKLY in the City of Chicago, County of Cook, State of Illinois, continuously for more than one year prior to the first date of publication of the notice, appended, that it is of general circulation throughout said County and State, that it is a newspaper as defined in "An Act to revise the law in relation to notices," as amended, Illinois Compiled Statutes (715 ILCS 5/1 & 5/5), and that the notice appended was published in the said Chicago Crusader on the following dates: December 22, 2012 December 29, 2012 January 05, 2013

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS-STRUCTURED ASSETINVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SAIL 2 0 0 6 - B N C 1 ; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK P l a i n t i f f , ILLINOIS COUNTY, v s .

COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY GENEVIVE BRYANT; NOLAN BRYANT; D I V I S I O N F I D E L I T Y U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN COMPANY; UNKNOWN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GENEVIVE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS BRYANT, IF ANY TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE RECORD CLAIMANTS; FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL D e f e n d a n t s , MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH 08 CH 22954 CERTIFICATES WMALT SERIES 2006-2 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that T R U S T , pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure P l a i n t i f f entered in the above entitled cause on IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook V .

October 9, 2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales County, Illinois, County Department, DAVID F. TRIBUZIO, Corporation will on Monday, January 14, D e f e n d a n t s Chancery Division.

By: __________________________________________________ 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 10 CH 24247 Wells Fargo Bank, NA 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, (Publisher Representative) Property Address: 6662 SOUTH P l a i n t i f f , Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder HARTWELL AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60637 v s . for cash, the following described property: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Bernadine Hammond; James Hammond; P.I.N. 20-21-326-023.

Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-040130 Unknown Owners and Non-Record Commonly known as 7020 SOUTH (It is advised that interested parties consult C l a i m a n t s NORMAL BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, with their D e f e n d a n t s , ILLINOIS 60621. own attorneys before bidding at mortgage 12 CH 8488 The mortgaged real estate is improved foreclosure sales.) with a single family residence. If the Sheriff's # 120792 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure common interest community, the purchaser by said Court in the above entitled cause, entered on October 16, 2012, Kallen Realty of the unit other than a mortgagee shall Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at pay the assessments required by COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY Illinois, will on January 16, 2013, at 1pm in 12:30 p.m. on January 17, 2013, at 205 W. subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, condominium Property Act Sale terms: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS 25% down by certified funds, balance Illinois, sell at public auction the following bidder for cash, as set forth below, the TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE within 24 hours, by certified funds. No following described real property: described premises and real estate HOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., refunds. The property will NOT be open Commonly known as 6662 South Hartwell mentioned in said Judgment: ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST for inspection. Upon payment in full of the Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Common Address: 6920 South Indiana 2005-57CB, MORTGAGE amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Permanent Index No.: 20-22-106-052 Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60637 PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, Certificate of Sale which will entitle the The mortgaged real estate is improved P.I.N: 20-22-314-025-0000 SERIES 2005-57CB, purchaser to a Deed to the premises after with a dwelling. The property will NOT be Improvements: This property consists of a P l a i n t i f f , confirmation of the sale. open for inspection.

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For information: Visit our website at The judgment amount was $ 112,305.36.

DANNY D. MOORE A/K/A DANNY Sale shall be under the following terms: http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of MOORE, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., payment of not less than ten percent (10%) p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, successful bid immediately at conclusion SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO of the amount of the successful and Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A., highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. business day, both by cashier's checks; MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES, cashier's check or certified funds at the (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number and no refunds. The sale shall be subject INC. D/B/A MANOR CARE OF sale; and the full remaining balance to be 0 8 1 3 0 5 9 . to general real estate taxes, special taxes, MONTICELLO/OAKLAWN, CITIBANK, paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES special assessments, special taxes levied, N .

A . certified funds within twenty-four (24) C O R P O R A T I O N and superior liens, if any. The property is D e f e n d a n t s hours after the sale. offered "as is," with no express or implied Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 12 CH 5780 Sale shall be subject to general taxes, warranties and without any representation I490248 1145 WEST 61ST STREET Chicago, IL as to the quality of title or recourse to special assessments.

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Prospective bidders are The Chicago Crusader oMMunity heir MustIScontrol Premisetwill NOTo bewn opencfor inspection. lacksNOTICE 2012 NOTICE OF SALEBPUBLIC admonished to review the court file to verify HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney all information.

Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and in the above cause on September 28, 2012, 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan an agent of The Judicial Sales Naperville, IL 60566-7228 Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 630-983-0770 866-402-8661 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m.

2, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales fax 630-428-4620 and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

Corporation, One South Wacker Drive This is an attempt to collect a debt I483725 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection public auction to the highest bidder, as set Practices Act and any information obtained forth below, the following described real will be used for that purpose. estate:Commonly known as 1145 WEST I486178 61ST STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-416-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $101,860.33. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the

In witness thereof, the undersigned has caused CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION this certificate to be signed and its corporate seal affixed at Chicago, Illinois.

CASE No. 10 CH 34610 January 05, 2013 Chicago Crusader

does hereby certify that it is the publisher of Chicago Crusader

that said Chicago Crusader is a secular newspaper that has been published WEEKLY in the City of Chicago, County of Cook, State of Illinois, continuously for more than one year prior to the first date of publication of the notice, appended, that it is of general circulation throughout said County and State, that it is a newspaper as defined in "An Act to revise the law in relation to notices," as amended, Illinois Compiled Statutes (715 ILCS 5/1 & 5/5), and that the notice appended was published in the said Chicago Crusader on the following dates:

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In witness thereof, the undersigned has caused this certificate to be signed and its corporate seal affixed at Chicago, Illinois.

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COMMUNITY

James Hudson gives captivating Christmas Concert for Seniors Paul G. Stewart Apartments for years has strived to provide its residents with a great living experience through quality service and a strong sense of community. Beginning with the C.E.O. Fred Bonner, down to the newest employee, there has been a consistent expression of erasing the idea of anyone being strangers and always embracing each other as neighbors.

Recently, Paul G. Stewart further extended this concept by hosting a Family and Friends Christmas Concert in honor of their senior residents, who make up the majority of the population on their campuses. The concert featured

Surviving woman donates kidney to ailing kin (Continued from page 3) sure and other conditions that can damage the kidneys. Almost 35 percent of the more than 80,000 people on the national waiting list for a kidney transplant are African American.

Although organs are not matched according to race/ethnicity, and people of different races frequently match one another, all individuals waiting for an organ transplant will have a better chance of receiving one if there are large numbers of donors from their racial/ethnic background, according to the DHHS. This is be-

cause compatible blood types and tissue markers—critical qualities for donor/recipient matching—are more likely to be found among members of the same ethnicity. The chances of a match are also increased if the donor is a sibling or other family member. The average wait time for a kidney transplant for African Americans is six to 10 years. Jefferson-Collins realizes how blessed he is to be receiving one after only 11 months.

“I’m humbled because I know people who have been battling with this longer than me and they are still waiting, still fighting, still doing the things

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they need to do just to stay alive,” Jefferson-Collins said. “We have to start taking our health more seriously as Black Americans and we have to educate ourselves to the latest medical treatments and realize there is nothing to fear about becoming an organ donor.”

A study published in June of this year by the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, shows that AfricanAmerican patients awaiting a new organ are less likely to get one than non-Black patients. At the 275 transplant centers in the United States, African-Americans had at least a 35 percent lower chance of receiving a

live kidney donation, according to Dr. Erin Hall of the Department of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

“African-Americans had lower odds of obtaining living donor kidney transplantation at every transplant center in the country,” said Dr. Hall via telephone shortly after the study was released.

In addition, Hall said a live donor is better than a kidney from a deceased organ donor because the kidney from a live donor will begin functioning immediately in most cases. Hall said health diseases like obesity and diaSaturday, December 22, 2012

soulful gospel singer James Hudson, whose face is not only seen on television each Sunday, but also around Paul G. Stewart as a resident for many years.

Mr. Hudson gave a captivating performance with wonderful songs including classic spirituals such as “The Servants Prayer,” “Dear God” and “Give Me Jesus.”

He also took the time to honor one special resident who had reached the tender age of 93 with one of his CDs and a soul stirring rendition of “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” which was dedicated to all seniors as his “Heroes and Sheroes.”

The most memorable and yet emotional part of the evening is when Mr. Hudson sang a piece entitled “At the Midnight Cry.” James pierced the crowd’s hearts with the beginning phrase “I hear the sounds of a mighty rushing wind” and from there painted a melodious montage of the final exit from this earthly life into the heavens. As this beautiful sea of seniors wiped the remaining tears from their eyes, the once silent crowd erupted into cheers as this great performer completed his final selection.

The evening included raffles and plenty of photos with their hometown celebrity; but nothing compared to the lasting impressions of joy seen on the faces of Paul G. Stewarts, most precious assets, the seniors. betes preclude many Blacks from becoming donors as well.

Collins said she is prayerful that everything will go well with the surgery. She said doctors told her if all goes well; she should recover in four to six weeks. But she is more concerned with her nephew’s recovery.

She said her kidney will probably last 10 years so she is already lining up other family members.

“My goal is to get my nephew to his 34th birthday. The benefit of having such a large family is we have a lot more kidneys to go around,” she said with a laugh.

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