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Did CTA cuts hurt African Americans more? Union leaders say Black Chicagoans feeling brunt of CTA service cuts By J. Coyden Palmer Standing inside the 95th and Dan Ryan bus terminal hub, a union representative for laid off CTA workers says recent cuts to service are making for longer waits and limited service in Black communities, who need service the most. The comments by Mike Taylor, a representative of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241, were made on Wednesday, 10 days after some 119 bus routes and seven train lines experienced cutbacks, in addition to 1,100 jobs lost. Taylor says because of the reductions, public safety issues are rising as well as the frustration level of passengers. Taylor said the CTA is taking some buses off of South Side routes and moving them to the North Side. He and others say African Americans on the South Side are dependent on CTA service just as much, if not more, than any other part of the city. He said public transportation is vital to this part of town because many people do not have a car, whereas North Side residents may own a car but choose to use public transportation. He said what the CTA is doing is discriminatory to riders on the
South Side. “What you have now is a number of buses within this 95th Street terminal that will operate out south for maybe two or three trips then it heads up north. When it gets up north, it will do other routes, but none of those buses from up north are coming back south to try to alleviate some of the pressure on our routes out here,” Taylor explained. CTA officials have said the cuts in service and jobs were necessary to fill a budget deficit. They say more money is needed from the state to help Chicago’s public transit woes. Last month a federal class action lawsuit was filed against the Sate of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Metra and the RTA charging that the mass transit funding scheme adopted in 1983 discriminates against African American and Hispanic passengers. The law firm of Futterman, Howard, Ashley, Watkins & Weltman, which filed the suit on behalf of two plaintiffs, claims the funding scheme for public transportation in the RTA region has unfairly favored Metra and its predominantly white ridership at the expense of the CTA and its pre-
dominantly minority ridership. “The disparity in cash between our riding public and the buses we service out here when compared with the North Side is
dramatic,” Taylor said. Taylor also said the CTA is not being (Continued on page 3)
‘God is With Us’ says Haitian Minister of Tourism as the rainy season approaches Delatour – Leader of the Reconstruction - Sees Hope, Outlines Needs as City Struggles for New Life
and bundles on their heads with great poise. For an American in Haiti for the first time, it’s momentarily difficult to tell what’s normal and what is due to the devastating earthquake that only occurred a
By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (NNPA) A traffic jam in the streets of Downtown Port-au-Prince makes it nearly impossible to navigate the van from block to block. People walk along the edges of the streets, seemingly defying the moving vehicles only inches away. Some sit on chairs or upside down buckets on the sidewalk, selling goods or cooking in large pots. Others - in sweltering 90degree temperatures - balance large baskets
month earlier. But, then it’s made starkly clear at the sight of a heap of rubble. What was once a (Continued on page 2)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Dorie Miller stamp to be unveiled (See page 11) Minister Patrick Delatour
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‘God is With Us’ says Haitian Minister (Continued from page 1) building is now a mountain of cinder blocks and metal. In some areas a shifting breeze brings the sudden whiff of a putrid odor, a reminder of mass graves holding thousands of bodies not far outside the city. A young woman walks topless and exposed in the streets, turning heads and exacerbating the confusion. The Haitian driver explains that mental health hospitals are among those destroyed by the earthquake; therefore many patients, like her, who were formerly confined are walking around without care or medication. He further explains that the traffic jam and nearly impossible parking is largely due to the destruction of parking decks that existed before the earthquake. On the other side of the city the day before, a basketball game between young men in the streets appeared like any major city in the U. S. But, that was only if you chose to ignore the sea of tents in the background where their families now live. Women cook in open air and people bathe with little privacy; doing the best they can to resume lives that will never be the same. Considering all that’s happened, the hustle and bustle in the Capitol City of Haiti is a good sign. It is a sign of a city, still ravaged and mangled, still reeling from the pain of massive death; yet struggling to return to life. The people of Port-au-Prince are reaching out for all the help it can get – from the U. S. and around the world. This is not only because of
the earthquake, but because the rainy season that is about to start could cause even more death and destruction. “We’re asking the international community to continue to finance all of the projects that are in the pipeline of the program of development,” says Haiti’s Minister of Tourism Patrick Delatour, a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Even his life is a dichotomy as he sits at the conference table, speaking passionately to a group of nine AfricanAmerican media representatives as President Rene Preval’s point man for reconstruction. He envisions the future of Haiti through eyes that still grieve the loss of both of his own parents, killed in the Jan. 12 earthquake. Speaking for Preval who was unable to keep an appointment with the delegation, Delatour makes it clear that money allocated for pre-earthquake development in Haiti should not be reallocated for earthquake-related needs. “He does not want to use the humanitarian needs of that disaster as an excuse to divert money that happens to be in the pipeline and redirected toward Port-auPrince,” he says. The severely underdeveloped infrastructure of Haiti, the financially poorest nation in the Americas, was already due millions of dollars in international relief for development of roads, hospitals and food. “All of those programs must continue while we are looking for fresh money [for the Earthquake relief ],’ says Delatour.
BLACK MEDIA DELEGATION on fact-finding mission stands across the road from a “tent city” community: Left to Right: Herb Boyd, Free Speech Television; Sharon Madison, producer, Madison and Company, XM/SIRIUS/WOL; Joe “the Black Eagle” Madison; host, Madison and Company; Daniel Berdiel, XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio; Omarosa Stallworth, Haiti Support P r oj e c t , C e l e b r i t y A m b a ss a d o r ; H a z e l T r i c e E d n e y , e d i t o r - i n - C h i e f , N N P A N e w s S e r v i c e ; Richard Muhammad, editor-in-chief, The Final Call Newspaper; (back row) Eddie Harris, Free Speech Television and Ron Daniels, columnist and president and CEO of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and founder of its Haiti Support Project.
And the earthquake relief need is great, he states. It amounts to at least $1 billion for demolition alone; plus $4 billion for reconstruction. Conditions observed during the African-American delegation’s tour of Port-au-Prince underscored the depth of needs outlined by Delatour. The dome of the Presidential Palace is toppled eerily forward. Churches are demolished, including the once majestic Catholic Cathedral, hospitals, health centers and schools are either wiped out or too dan-
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gerous to re-inhabit. At least 400,000 people, about a third of the population of Portau-Prince, have already left the city for other provinces. Thousands are in tents, but hundreds of thousands are still in need of shelter as the rainy season approaches. Delatour was the highest ranking among a string of presenters who briefed the delegation of working journalists during the whirlwind tour Feb. 9-12. The group included Herb Boyd and Eddie Harris, Free Speech Television; Daniel Berdiel, XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio; Joe Madison, Black Eagle, Host, Madison and Company, XM/SIRIUS/WOL; Sharon Madison, also Madison and Company; Hazel Trice Edney, Editor-in-Chief, NNPA News Service; Richard Muhammad, editor-in-chief, Fina l Call Newspaper; Omarosa Stallworth, Haiti Support Project, Celebrity Ambassador; and Ron Daniels, president and CEO of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and founder of its Haiti Support Project. Now that food, water and medical help is being provided, the most pressing need is shelter from the coming rains, Delatour says: “Fortunately, for us, God is on our side because the rainy season has not started yet.” He hopes for mass deliveries of tarps, an open but waterproof tent-like shelter which he believes is best. Though the weather is warm year-round, starting in March is a three-month rainy season during which it pours daily. Floorless
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tents and coverings without walls are a major concern of Ron Daniels, who led the delegation on the fact-finding mission to Haiti. “I am so fearful of what may happen if somehow more stable structures or temporary housing is put in place before the rainy season begins,” Daniels says. “Just the drainage and the lack of sanitation and what that water is going to mean when it starts carrying all of those contaminants and fluids will just be a disaster on top of a disaster,” he says. But, overall, Daniels who has long been an activist for Haiti, says he is amazed that the country appears to be stabilizing although the need for help is consistent and growing. But, the resilience of Haiti - with a proud history as the first Black-led republic in the world after gaining independence as part of a successful slave rebellion in 1804 - is no surprise to anyone. Daniels is hoping that empathetic African-Americans will continue to reach out enmasse. “I am not here to organize the Haitian community. The Haitian community can organize itself. My task has been for the last 15 years, bringing the AfricanAmerican and other people of African descent to the table to partner with Haitian-Americans and we take that seriously and we obviously want you to take that seriously because we want to bring the vast resources of the African-American community to the table.” The Chicago Crusader
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Democratic State Central Committee Members question efforts by Party Chairman Madigan to eliminate office of Lieutenant Governor
This week several members of the Illinois Democratic State Central Committee sent a scathing letter to Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan to express their concern about his interest in abolishing the constitutional office of Lieutenant Governor. Calling the proposal “premature,” party offi-
deciding factor in who fills the open seat for Lieutenant Governor in a vote that is expected in March. The letter made no indication of whom they would support for the position, though the coalition said they are looking for an “energetic” and highly skilled nominee who will compliment Pat Quinn’s campaign for governor. “We believe that your roles as Chairman of the Democratic Party and as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives to be separate. As party chairman, your role is the advancement of the interest of the Democratic Party of Illinois. As Speaker, you
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Rush, Howard, Jackson, Austin, Davis, Yarbrough and Polk also demand uniform, comprehensive and transparent criteria for the selection of Governor Pat Quinn’s running mate in November
demanding Madigan and other members of the Democratic State Central Committee develop uniform, comprehensive and transparent criteria for this selection of Governor Quinn’s running mate on the November ticket. In the wake of the recent embarrassment of having a controversial
candidate win and ultimately resign from the November ticket, officials said any future vetting process must be comprehensive. “We believe that, among the criteria, our party leadership should be publically advancing a vetting process that considers a candidate’s experience; public record;
electoral viability; ability to strengthen the Party’s overall ticket; and the candidate’s overall electability,” they wrote. “A candidate’s ability to raise resources as well as geographic, racial and gender balance should also be considered as the Central Committee fills this vacancy.”
THE HONORABLE DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and employees of the Clerk’s Office joined companies from across the nation in wearing something red on Friday, February 5 in support of the American Heart Association’s Wear Red Day. Wear Red Day was created to increase awareness of heart disease, the No. #1 killer of women in the Uni ted Sta te s. “Wea r Red Day in the Clerk’s Office gives our e mployees a n opportuni ty to s t a n d u p a n d d e m o n s t r a t e t h e i r c o n c e r n a n d s u pp o r t f o r t h e f i g h t a g a i n s t h e a r t d i s e a s e i n w o m e n , ” s a i d C l e r k B r o w n . W e a r R e d D a y i s a c o m po n e n t o f G o R e d F o r W o m e n , t h e American Heart Association’s national campaign to raise awareness of heart disease and encourage women to take charge of their health. In a show of support, Clerk’s Office employees wearing red showed up in large numbers throughout the Clerk’s Office’s departments, divisions and districts, and gathered for a group photo in the Daley Center to commemorate the event.
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cials also questioned the chairman’s political motives saying that such a decision would “profoundly alter the state’s electoral and succession processes.” Authors of the missive include Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D1CD), State Representative Constance “Connie” Howard (D1CD), Congressman Jesse L Jackson (D-2CD), Jr., Alderman Carrie Austin (D-2CD), Congressman Danny K. Davis (D7CD), State Representative Karen A. Yarbrough (D-7CD) and Committeeman James K. Polk (D-18CD). The unique coalition is a powerful voting bloc within the Democratic Party base, with each committee member representing nearly every African-American vote in the State of Illinois. Their bloc of votes could be the
of course can offer a Constitutional Amendment that would profoundly alter the State’s electoral and succession processes,” the coalition wrote. “However, advancing legislation that impacts the Democratic Party without a discussion or an endorsement from the Democratic Party leadership is premature. There should be no divergent interests between you in your role as party chairman and us in our role as party committeemen and committeewomen. Therefore, prior to your public announcement about your support of the elimination of a constitutional office, the Democratic State Central Committee should have been consulted.” In addition to questioning Chairman Madigan’s motives, the party leaders also said they are
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truthful about how the cuts are affecting the public. He said it has become a major concern. While CTA brass have been saying the past few days there has been little difference in service, Taylor said senior citizens and children are being put at risk. “What you have are people having to wait longer on bus stops in some high-crime areas,” Taylor said. “In South Side communities, public transportation is so important. People depend on the CTA to get to school, work, grocery shopping and other daily activities. I challenge any of you in the media to come to this terminal on any weekday between six in the morning and seven at night just to see how busy it is.” Riders also expressed their frustrations. They say the cuts made earlier this month are really having an affect as they took place
during the heart of winter. Rozalyn Sanchez said her wait for a 95 east bus has gotten so long, she has decided to just walk the seven blocks from the terminal to her house. “I timed it the other day and it took me 15 minutes to walk home whereas that bus now runs only once every half hour,” she said. “So if I miss the bus I have to stand here in the cold and that’s not happening. I guess the CTA is going to force me to exercise whether I like it or not,” she said with a laugh. But those who can’t walk or who have young kids with them will have to endure. Kelvin Woods, who had his two-year old daughter with him, was waiting for the #29 State bus so he could drop his daughter off at daycare before heading to school at Columbia College
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downtown. He said his commute has gotten longer and he now leaves his house 30 minutes earlier so he can make it to class on time. “It really stinks because I leave a half hour earlier and I get home a half hour later,” he explained. “That’s an hour a day less I have for my wife and kids because of this CTA mess.” A spokesperson for the CTA told the Crusader they are willing to talk concessions with the union. Catherine Hosinski said CTA Chair Terry Peterson and Executive Director Richard Rodriguez both are willing to sit down and work out solutions to transportation problems. She said union leaders initially wanted to meet and said they would get back to Peterson, but as of Wednesday, they had not done so, Hosinski said. 3
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EDITORIAL
BLACK HISTORY IS CREATED TODAY
Black History is being made on a daily basis - it is a continuum, yet, to many people, it represents the past, it represents bygone eras populated by larger than life heroic figures, both male and female. People tend to think of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Denmark Vesey, Frederick Douglass, Phyllis Wheatley, Madame C.J. Walker, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Dubois, and more recently, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., El Hajj Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X), and others. We forget, however, that we have living, breathing forgers of history living today; people who are carving out their own niches in the annals of time. Some of these heroes and sheroes are unknown, and some are household names. The truth is that each and every Black American alive today has an opportunity to make a difference, to make this a better world. The contributions don’t have to be grandiose or magnificent; they could be as simple as being considerate to others, or raising a healthy, community-conscious child, or starting a baseball team, heading up a dance ministry, capturing the beauty of the world around us through painting, poetry, or song, or it can be the simple act of just being a good neighbor. Yes, we all contribute to Black history. How will our progeny view us in years to come from a Black historical perspective? Some pundits offer the opinion that, if Black-on-Black violence does not diminish, or if the escalating march of Black men away from schools and into prisons doesn’t stop, there will be no future for the Black community. In some quarters, the community has already been written off as a has-been, with Hispanics moving to the forefront in the minority arena. With their burgeoning population, they have surpassed the African American community and, therefore, are in a position to demand the lion’s share of resources that have traditionally gone to minorities. Many Black people resent this situation, but it is moving ahead, nevertheless. At what point will the tide of Black consciousness turn toward the better? What will it take to grab ourselves up by our collars (if we don’t think we have the proverbial bootstraps) to better ourselves as a collective? Just what is holding the community back? The answer just might lie in a lack of self-esteem. There is a curious situation that exists that can keep the greater Black community forever in the mindset of nonsensical non-achievement, even while other Black people are achieving in almost every area of life. This is the crab in the barrel syndrome, also known as the Willie Lynch syndrome. It is rooted in self-hatred. Black people are always between a rock and a really hard place; darned if we do and darned if we don’t. Successful Black people are, more often than not, torn down by other Blacks at every possible turn. If this continues to be the state of affairs, future Black history will be bleak, indeed. For now, however, it will benefit us if we keep in mind the earlier assertion in this editorial, and that is we all contribute to Black history, and, therefore, we owe it to ourselves to love ourselves. Think on this and do your part! 4
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Restaurants should be proactive when it comes to Menu Labeling, Nutrient Analysis Dear Editor: Consumers are looking for more detailed information about the food they eat and the time is right for restaurants of all sizes to start providing nutrition information. As obesity rates rise and more consumers are seeking a healthier lifestyle, foodservice establishments that provide nutrition information will not only comply with pending national legislation, but will appeal to health-conscious customers. According to the National Restaurant Association, a uniform national nutrition standard will allow consumers access to detailed nutrition information that meets their needs while providing clarity, consistency and flexibility for restaurants in how that information is provided. They are urging members of Congress to co-sponsor the Labeling Education and Nutrition Act (LEAN Act) which will provide a national nutrition labeling standard for foodservice establishments with 20 or more locations.
By highlighting healthier options, restaurants can distinguish themselves by meeting the growing demand for nutrition information, establish a competitive edge over their competitors and, most importantly, provide an important service to their customers. Sincerely, Laura Walsh RD, LDN President and Founder Walsh Nutrition Group Elmhurst, Illinois
ing, young people are using numbers and a single letter to express themselves. We are losing out in the effective and articulate language game. Because of multiple choice exams, children no longer have to express themselves using sentences, paragraphs and coherent thoughts. I can see how Chris could marvel over a speaker who knows the rules of grammar and syntax. As a
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CHRIS, CHRIS, CHRIS, HERE WE GO AGAIN! Dear Editor: I understand exactly what Chris Matthews meant when he recently made the statement about not thinking about President Obama’s race as he delivered his State of the Union speech. I don’t think Chris meant any harm. He was hesitant as he tried to gather what he thought were the right words to express his feelings. Unfortunately today, with so much relaxing of standard language usage, the average American does not speak the “King’s English.” As a matter of fact, most don’t even know the King’s English,” Black or White. Now with texting and twitter-
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Economic Justice is coming to the Virgin Islands By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist The White House and Congress agree that fixing the economy is America’s top priority. Doing it right requires a new approach to public-private partnerships. As head of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, I thrive on winwin solutions that allow companies to grow in the United States
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through collaboration with government and citizens. With African-American job numbers trailing national figures, the United States’ two Caribbean territories offer lessons on responding to – and succeeding in – rough eco-
nomic times. The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), under former businessman and current Governor John deJongh, has a plan to stabilize and advance the territory. In a tourism-dependent place that has struggled with budget deficits for decades, deJongh locked in long-term multibillion dollar economic development deals with Diageo, owner of Captain Morgan, and Fortune Brands, Cruzan Rum’s owner. These agreements keep the companies – and their jobs and economic impact – in the USVI for 30 years, generate tremendous revenue for public services like construction of schools and roads, and support the USVI government’s reinvestment in its own economy. The USVI will lead the modernization of the Caribbean rum industry and improve environmental conditions. And related growth for African-Americanowned small businesses is already beginning. Meanwhile, neighboring Puerto Rico is looking backward. Rather than solve decades-old economic struggles, Puerto Rico is retaliating against the USVI. As a businessman who wants to see all minority communities prosper, I fear their smear campaign hurts both territories.
A Puerto Rican rum supplier, Destileria Serralles, currently produces Captain Morgan for Diageo under a contract expiring in 2011. Serralles would not offer competitive terms during negotiations to extend the deal, so Diageo prepared to leave Puerto Rico for a foreign location. It then approached the USVI and struck a 30-year agreement with deJongh that keeps the company on American soil. Puerto Rico’s Congressional delegate Pedro Pierluisi responded with H.R. 2122, legislation directly targeting the USVI by retroactively undoing the Diageo and Fortune Brands partnerships. And Puerto Rico’s allies are trying to incite racial politics through a nationwide Hispanic boycott of Diageo. The last message Congress should send – both to AfricanAmerican business owners I work with every day and their dedicated employees – is that it gives credence to Puerto Rico’s sour grapes and false attacks. Americans cannot afford lawmakers overturning economic development deals that keep companies like Diageo in the United States because of divisive Puerto Rican self-interests. Governor deJongh and the USVI’s partners are utilizing the
rum excise tax cover-over program, an economic development initiative established 90 years ago for Puerto Rico and extended to the USVI in 1954, that rebates excise taxes paid by rum producers back to the U.S. territories. According to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the local governments fully control this revenue, which is not considered U.S. taxpayer dollars and is intended to grow business activity. The USVI is investing a portion of the cover-over revenue in the USVI’s rum industry, so as the rum brands grow; the USVI will receive more money through the program. That’s a positive cycle, particularly for the country’s only African-American-majority state or territory. Most states would jump at opportunities like this. The report by CRS uncovered Puerto Rico’s motives. Diageo’s USVI move means that the territory receives the cover-over revenue generated by USVI production. But under a provision in the cover-over law, excise tax revenue on rum imported from foreign countries under the Caribbean Basin Initiative is rebated back to the U.S. territories. The vast majority is allocated to Puerto Rico. So as CRS states, Diageo’s decision to stay in the United States and re-
locate to the USVI is Puerto Rico’s worst case scenario. Puerto Rico needs to answer tough questions. Why are they working to blow up deals that keep a company in America? How can they in good conscience push legislation that would destroy the USVI’s economy and cost thousands of public- and private-sector jobs? And now that CRS has corrected the record, will they stop calling for federal intervention in a local matter? We are witnessing a dramatic shift nationwide in how business and government work together. The USVI’s public-private partnerships represent its best, with both sides benefiting through cooperation. But the global economy is still cutthroat, costs are lower in many foreign countries, and environmental and labor regulations are weaker. When a company wants to stay in the United States, particularly in a territory where it will generate opportunities for minorities, Congress cannot risk forcing them out. Harry Alford is the cofounder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@ nationalbcc.org
Black Leaders in the White House: What Happened, What Next? By Ron Walters NNPA Columnist Recently, Dorothy Height of the National Congress of Negro Women, Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network, Ben Jealous of the NAACP, and Marc Morial of the National Urban League, wrote President Barack Obama asking for a meeting about the state of Black employment and with the ensuing invitation, all but Height went to the White House in a snow storm for a one hour meeting. The clearest version of what happened was stated by Marc Morial: “We worked very hard to share with him ideas around the need for targeted relief – and that means urban communities, to areas of high employment” so, as Ben Jealous said, the focus of the talk was more on place than race. The consensus feeling was that President Obama “got it” but that he was also focused on passing a jobs bill he thought would address some of the issues. Sharpton explained the purpose of the meeting as “getting a commitment from the administration to make sure that all of these things were factored in,” as they
went to meet with Republicans and Democrats about the jobs legislation. He admitted that the President “was not going to engage in any race-based programs” but felt that some of the “structural inequalities” could be corrected. This reminded me of his comment to April Ryan, White House Reporter for the American Urban Radio Network that, by law, he couldn’t pass laws “that say I’m just helping black folks.” I don’t believe that is true, or he couldn’t pass laws for Gays or Native Americans, or write Executive Orders for Asians and Pacific Islanders. So, Sharpton reported they “didn’t ask for a race-based program, but wanted to make sure that everyone was involved” in the debate over jobs. But what does that mean in legislative terms? First, I think that the president does have a responsibility to say to the Congress that he wants special coverage in the jobs bill for communities that have been hit the hardest. Presidents have done this for years. But second, I think he could do much more. In January of 1998, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. played a major role in inducing Bill Clinton to propose a “New Markets
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Initiative,” aimed at underserved areas, feeling that his Race Initiative lacked this vital dimension. Clinton did two things. He first made a poverty tour throughout the country to places like Hazard, KY, the Mississippi Delta, E. St. Louis, Watts (LA), Pine Ridge Reservation, and South Phoenix, AZ. He then drew up legislation and succeeded in getting Dennis Hastert, Republican Speaker of the House to support it. The “New Markets Initiative” finally passed on December 14, 2000 and it consisted of: a $15 million Tax Credit for companies investing in low and moderate income
areas; $180 Million for a Venture Capital fund to provide seed money for companies to invest in underserved areas; strengthened and expanded Empowerment Zones; identified 40 Renewal Communities for revitalization -HUD would design the packages of assistance; and the expansion of a Low-Income Housing tax credit. This modest program should be adopted and vastly expanded. Second, Clinton had a series of meetings with business leaders to use the $180 billion in Venture capital funds to start new businesses in the underserved areas. Understanding that the government could only go so far, he wanted to incentivize private firms to invest in these areas. But the Bush administration neglected the program and changed the incentives of businesses with massive tax cuts that led investment to much larger projects overseas. Right now, the metro area anchored by Detroit has the highest unemployment rate in the country at 15.4 percent, according to the Department of Labor. But the City, which had an official unemployment rate of 31 percent in December 2009, has an actual rate of 50 percent as analyzed by Saturday, February 20, 2010
the Detroit News. So, this 82 percent Black City, where one out of two people are unemployed, should be targeted. Why could Obama, for example, not lean on the Congress to pass legislation where communities at 20 percent (or 200 percent) of the official national poverty rate (10%) or more should receive a proportionate share of the $18 billion package? The current Senate job bill is too anemic to do much about employment and measures proposed by the Congressional Black Caucus such as money for summer jobs, affordable housing and public service jobs where minorities are represented are not included. So, Civil Rights leaders are right to try to get the attention of the President and the Congress, but we may all have to get involved to get this done right. Dr. Ron Walters is a political analysts, author and syndicated columnist, and Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland College Park. His latest book is: The Price of Racial Reconciliation (University of Michigan Press) 5
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Critical Commentary By Maurice A. Clayton
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ANCESTORS AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH (Dr. Conrad Worrill, Nationa l C h a ir m a n E m e r i t u s o f t h e N a t i o n a l B l a c k Un i t e d F r o n t ( N B U F) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a s t 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, F a x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a il : n b u f c h i c @ sb c g l o b a l . n e t , W e b site: nbufront.org)) We should always remember some of our great ancestors. One such ancestor is Lu Palmer. On Sunday, September 12, 2004, Lu Palmer made his transition to eternity. Lu Palmer was an unquestioned leader, and dedicated soldier in the struggle for Black Liberation and indepen-
Dr. Conrod Worrill dence. His spirit will remain among us forever. As I began to think about the tremendous contributions Brother Lu made, over the years, I found myself traveling down memory lane. I knew Lu for thirty-two years and worked closely with him on innumerable projects. During this period we became very good friends and I considered him as one of my fathers in the movement. Lutrelle Fleming Palmer, Jr. was born on March 28, 1922 in Newport News, Virginia. To understand something about Lu Palmer, you have to understand the tremendous influence his family had on him, particularly his father. Brother Lu was named after his father who was an outstand6
ing Black educator and institution builder. Lu Palmer, Sr. graduated from Wilberforce University in 1911 and received a second degree from the University of Michigan in 1912. In reading an April 1923 edition of the Alpha Phi Alpha journal, The Sphinx, I ran across a biographical sketch of Lu’s father. In discussing his role as an educator and Principal of the Huntington High School in Newport News, The Sphinx commented that “A big element in the success that has attended Brother Palmer’s efforts is his rare faculty of securing the united support of his community.” Over the years, Brother Lu Palmer, Jr. secured that same kind of support in Chicago and other places around the country for his dedicated work in the Black Liberation Movement. In this regard, the old adage, “Like father, like son” applies. After his graduation from high school Lu attended and graduated from Virginia Union University. Upon completing of his B.A. degree, Lu entered Syracuse University and finished his M.A. degree in journalism. Lu didn’t stop there. He attended the University of Iowa in pursuit of a Ph.D. in communications. Lu finished all of the necessary requirements for this degree except for the writing of his dissertation. Lu told me years ago that he had done extensive research in preparation to write his dissertation, but unfortunately his notes were lost on a train. After that mishap, Lu just kind of gave up on the idea. From the early 1950s, Lu worked in a variety of positions as a journalist, communicator, writer, and educator. The name Lu Palmer is synonymous with the quest of Black people’s efforts in Chicago and around the country in our fight for self determination and independence. For over fifty-three years Lu worked in the field of communications as a journalist, as the Director of the News Bureau, as an editor at Fisk University, as a reporter at the Tri-State Defender, as senior writer at the Chicago Defender, a reporter in the Peace Corps, a reporter at The Chicago American, and as a columnist at
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the Chicago Daily News. It was the racism and white supremacy of the Chicago Daily News that caused Lu to resign his lucrative position in 1972 and start his own newspaper called the Black X-Press. Although the life of this newspaper was shortlived, the idea and example that Lu set by taking this bold step was indicative of his character as a true freedom fighter. Like his father, Lu fought for the dignity, freedom, self determination, and independence of Black people most of his life. Through “Lu’s Notebook,” a radio program that aired on most Black radio stations for some ten years, he articulated many of the key issues that impacted on the heartbeat of the Black Community in Chicago and the United States. You might remember it was Lu who said, “It’s enough to make a Negro turn Black.” Also, for many years Lu served as the host of the popular WVON night time radio show, “On Target.” Through Lu’s Notebook and forums, he was instrumental in mobilizing and organizing Black people to take action around our own self interests. Perhaps his greatest organizing venture was the establishment of his organization, Chicago Black United Communities (CBUC), which more than any other organization laid the foundation for the election of Chicago’s first Black Mayor, Harold Washington. If you recall, it was Lu Palmer and CBUC that convened the Citywide Political Conference at Malcolm X College on August 15, 1981, “To examine, to explain, to explore old and new strategies that will enable us to chart new paths toward full political representation and full political empowerment — in Black precincts, in Black wards, in Black congressional districts, in Black state legislative districts, in City Hall and throughout this country.” It was Lu Palmer that declared at this conference, and subsequently popularized the slogan that became a reality, “We Shall See In `83.”
Scott Cohen: Came out of the woodwork His face was pasted all over the Black Community
I drove all over the place to see what was going on and there he stood, smiling like a Cheshire cat uncaged, except that the cage that surrounded him was composed of voting booths instead of some material strong enough to restrain him. He stood there with hesitant eyes and hands with fingers that eased backward and forward in a methodical motion. The next day everything came to light and the political fallout set off another political stinging bee with pols looking at each other and the electorate saying who was that guy. Then the news media got to the bottom of knowing more about the man, who had by all accounts earned the right to represent the Democratic Party as the party’s candidate for Lieutenant Governor in the November general election. Now by the second day following the press’ dissection of the whole mess, while also identifying all the parties involved, the public saw the past of this newcomer spring out before us like a tiger in the jungle. Cook County Democratic big wigs, who realized that they had been had by a group of due south Democrats, scrambled quickly to get the word out that this was not going to be a general election fiasco for them come this fall. And this little charade that may have been supported by some from the southern end of this fine state. Chicago is referred to as “S@*! Chicago.” Well all I can say is that Chicago Democrats can hold their own and usually keep those yahoos at bay, at least until after the elections. But somehow this time it just wasn’t looking at the real deal, but you can bet your last political dollar the Chicago politicians will be circling the wagons to put out this and did or so it seems. Because on Tuesday (February 9) the out of nowhere candidate resigned his position as candidate for the Democratic Party’s choice of Lt. Gov. And with this situ-
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Maurice Clayton ation having brought light to this relatively nonperforming position Speaker of House Michael Madigan has begun a push to eliminate it altogether. Now mind you the thought that creeps into your mind is that that would leave the next in line to take over as governor in the case he/she is removed from office, the Attorney General who in this case happens to be the Speaker’s own daughter. She, who seemingly has the ability to shuffle around problems regarding Blacks, who have been victims of all kinds of scams small and great reaching into the millions of dollars. As we take a look at this entire clump of dried mustard we just might see some bag guys who stole the homes of a large number of people. Many of those were members of the Black community, who were put in situations to the point that they might have been in jeopardy of losing their homes. It seems as if Scott Cohen may have been trying to position himself to grab a piece of the political mess that was surrounding the chuck wagons and where the Indians were about to set fire to the Democratic apparatus of Illinois. Now don’t forget that we had a guy up here called “Da Boss.” He died and left his son Richard Daley in position to assume his role. A son who is barely hanging on to his dear political life and others say that his son Michael will not be able to step into his dead grandfather’s shoes due to some strange goings on in his background.
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THE CHATTERBOX By Ima Gontellit D iscla imer: T he fo llo wing co lumn is a gossip column. We ask t h a t i t e m s c o n ta i n e d h e r e i n b e judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documente d f a c t s g a t h e r e d b y th e n e w s gathering personnel of this publicatio n. All sourc es submitting i t e m s t o T H E C H A T T ER B O X are confidential.
ate what type of criminal charges he will adhere too? Somebody killed The King of Pop and somebody is getting away with mur-
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white women. And he will emerge this week to face critics but what he will say won’t be much. He says what happened is between him and de wife. And de wife says that he’ll be sorry the dey he was born when she finishes with him. But the money is good and so she’ll hang around to torture him like he stole something. -Ima-
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Ima can confirm that is indeed Tiger Woods in that Mississippi sex clinic. We hear his treatment
MOVIN’ ON UP There is a certain well-liked but low-key South Side state official who is eyeing a federal seat in two years. This person told another person who told some more people who wound up telling Ima that the prospects look very good because the target will either retire, be jailed or be doublecrossed by the Democratic Party itself. Stay tuned.
every two weeks—not every two or three months. Some of them are so behind on their rent, ‘bout to lose they car and can’t afford as much fried chicken as they used to. On a positive note, Ima like the voice of the Negro’s new website, apparently De Boss used the payroll dollars to get it fixed.
MAGIC AS PUBLISHER, mmmmmm The rumor spread like wildfire this week that Magic was talking with Linda Johnson about purchasing Johnson Publishing
Michael Jackson der. We guess his image was so badly destroyed (much like most Black men) that people don’t know what to do about it at all. They say he spent years trying to ‘look white’ but in the end it was a Black doctor that allegedly killed him. -Ima-
If a person’s death is ruled a homicide, how does the alleged killer get a chance to not only stay out of jail but also get to negoti-
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Some people at W.V.O.N. want its owner Melody Spann-Cooper to be reminded that payday is
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Magic
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Company (Ebony and Jet), but Ima’s spies ain’t got the word yet, so we’ll have to wait and see. Word is Magic is ‘sposed to be a savvy businessman but is not known for his book smarts so he might buy the magazines to improve his image in the literate world. He, he, he! -ImaMADIGAN IS STILL MADIGAN
Madigan might as well given the Congressmen, et al the finger this week when they raised questions about the Lieutenant Governor’s post. Ima and most of us urban translators knew he was prejudiced, but his colors really showed when he has all but ignored that Art Turner was the next highest vote getter in that race and quiet as it’s kept ought to be the one on the ballot for Lt. Governor after they pushed Scott Cohen out with tears spilling over to Lake Michigan by his relatives and ex-girlfriends, prostitutes and all. If there was ever a mean spirited and cockeyed racist it is Michael Madigan. So far he has gotten rid of a Governor and now he wants to get rid of the Lieutenant Governor’s spot too.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. ANNOUNCES A STATE OF EMERGENCY!!! The Chicago Alumnae Chapter (CAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host State of Emergency: Changing the Destiny of Men of Color. The second in a series of three town hall meetings is being held on Saturday, February 20th from 2pm-4pm at Sinai Community Institute, 2653 West Ogden Avenue in Chicago. An expert group of panelists will address the plight of men of color and the criminal justice system. The town hall meeting is free and open to the public. Spearheaded by CAC’s E.M.B.O.D.I (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Committee, co-chairs, Dana London, Ashley Allen and Reggee McClinton Jackson, have assembled a panel to examine the over-representation of men of color in the criminal justice system. Panelists will include Congressman Danny Davis, Presiding Juvenile Court Judge Curtis Heaston and Malcolm X College president, Gingho Brooks. The impact of life in the criminal justice system is critical to the educational and economic future of men of color. Exploring the effects and understanding the expungement process are key to finding solutions to some of the problems facing men of color. FREE FITNESS SEMINAR: Join Fertility Centers of Illinois & Pulling Down The Moon for a FREE “Fitness for Fertility” Seminar on Monday, February 22, 7pm - 8:30pm at PDTM, 900 N. Kingsbury, Suite RW 6-A, Chicago, IL 60610. What’s the best exercise when you’re trying to conceive? Does exercise impact the chances of conception? How often, how hard and when should you workout during an ART cycle? These common questions cause uncommon amounts of anxiety when we’re trying to conceive. Exercise relieves stress, helps control our weight and generally improves our self-esteem. This workshop will help you develop an exercise strategy that will keep you happy, healthy and strong as you prepare for eventual pregnancy. The demonstration is open and FREE to everyone, however an RSVP is requested. To register, call 312-321-0004 or sign-up online at www.fcionline-.com. Click on the Events & Announcements tab. BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT UIC: The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Black History Month program commemorates the historical accomplishments and contributions of Africans and African Americans. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Tickets are sold from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday - Fri8
day, at the first floor service center, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street, and the first floor information center, Student Center West, 828 S. Wolcott Avenue. Cash, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Upcoming events include: Monday, February 22, 5:30pm, An Evening with Dr. Gloria Jackson Bacon. UIC College of Medicine alumna reflects on 50 years of change and progression at UIC, Room 302, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street; Tuesday, February 23, Post-Racial Society Panel Discussion at 4pm in Room 605, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street; Thursday, February 25, Poetry Slam with Poet Black Ice. Literary presentations by slam poet Black Ice, featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Slam, and members of Mojo’s Pen, UIC’s black literary guild. The event begins at 7pm in Room 302, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street; and Friday, February 26, 20th Annual Blues Cabaret with Shemekia Copeland, 7 pm, UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road. The cost is $10 UIC students, $25 others, and includes a soul food buffet. For more information, call 312-4135070. NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY: Children’s Memorial Hospital and IHOP restaurants nationwide will celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 23, from 7am to 10pm. IHOP will be offering a free short stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes to each guest and in return, diners will be asked to leave a little something behind for Children’s Miracle Network. For more information about this wonderful charity event, please call Ann Kelsey at 619-2957600, or send email to annkelsey@willscom.com HCBA ANNOUNCES SPRING SEMINAR SERIES SCHEDULE: With the new year comes new opportunities for owners of Historic Chicago Bungalows and others interested in home improvements to learn about rehab, preservation and energy efficiency. The Spring Historic Chicago Bungalow Association Seminar Series will cover topics ranging from remodeling and green initiatives to landscaping and masonry, and will provide a monthly guide for home projects, both indoors and out. An upcoming seminar will be held on Thursday, February 25, 6:30pm -7:45pm, at the West Belmont Branch Library (3104 N. Narragansett Avenue). The topic: Going Green to Save Green: Making your home more energy efficient; what to do, how to do it, and how to pay for it. Sharon Madigan from ComEd, a representative from the Chicagoland Natural Gas Savings Program, and a Harris Bank represen-
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tative will discuss home equity loans, mortgage refinancing and home improvement loans. Adrian Cerda from HCBA will discuss special incentives for bungalow owners and Jay Wrobel from MEEA will discuss the very generous ARRA incentives available for the same measures to give Bungalow Association members an added financial boost. TWO-DAY ELMHURST EPIPHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH RESALE EVENT: ELMHURST: One of the Chicago area’s largest semi-annual children’s clothing resale events–featuring thousands of gently used, high-quality infant through pre-teen spring and summer clothing items–takes place Friday, February 26, and Saturday, February 27, at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 314 W. Vallette (the corner of Spring and Vallette) in Elmhurst. On opening night of the 2010 Children’s Clothing Resale–6pm-9 pm, Friday, February 26–a wide selection and variety of children’s spring and summer coats, jackets, shoes and more goes on sale at a fraction of the original retail price. Stringent quality control assures every item is in readyto-wear condition. The sale continues from 8am--11am, Saturday, February 27, with select remaining items available at 1/2 price. All
sales are final. Proceeds from the event–which is open to adults only–will benefit the ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation. Matching funds may be
provided by the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans association. For more information, please visit http://Resale.EpiphanyElmhurst.org.
STATE’S ATTORNEY ANITA ALVAREZ announces 2010 Anti Drug Poster Contest – Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to participate in the contest by designing drawings and artwork that present positive messages and advice on how young people can say no to illegal drugs. Entries must be submitted by March 31, 2010. For more information call the State’s Attorney’s Community Unit at 312-603-9714 or visit http://statesattorney.org/index2/poster-contest_2009.html. In photo State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez congratulates poster contest winner Reynaldo Rodriguez, a 7th grade student, for his winning entry which is featured in the State’s Attorney’s 2010 Anti-Drug Calendar.
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BUSINESS Credit card Reforms begin February 22: Know your rights and responsibilities By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer This month, a number of significant credit card reforms originally passed by Congress in 2009 will take effect. Although some provisions of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act were phased in last year, the bulk of the provisions will be fully implemented on February 22. But before anyone decides to start swiping cards anew in these changing times, it is important for all consumers to fully understand the new law. Although the worst pricing abuses have been addressed, cardholder delinquencies or other actions that violate card agreements will still allow many
penalty fees to continue. For example, credit card issuers can no longer arbitrarily raise interest rates on existing balances. However, any cardholder that is 60 days or more delinquent will be subject to interest rate increases on existing balances. Additionally, if a customer’s rate is raised because of a delinquency, he or she must then pay on time for the six consecutive months immediately after the delinquency before the lender must revert to the previous and lower rate. Some issuers also continue to use hair-trigger penalty rates for new balances that can be caused by being late by just one day. As long as issuers only change the price on new balances, their actions will be legal. Similarly for consumers using
City announces more free Foreclosure Prevention Fairs Six Borrower Outreach Days planned for 2010 The City of Chicago announced two upcoming foreclosure prevention fairs with plans to hold four more later this year. The free fairs, known as Borrower Outreach Days, are designed to offer information about foreclosure prevention and present residents with options to modify their loans and keep their homes. The first Borrower Outreach Days event of 2010 will be Saturday, February 27, at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Prep, 4445 S. Drexel Blvd. from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We want to get the message out that homeowners have options and that they need not live in fear of losing their homes,” First Deputy Commissioner Ellen Sahli said. “There are free services and many resources available to people. These foreclosure outreach sessions offer a unique opportunity to talk with your lender face-to-face and see what can be done to help you stay in your home.” Borrower Outreach Days offer working families who are at risk of foreclosure a direct connection with lending institutions and HUD-certified counseling agencies to see if they can avoid foreclosure. The events offer participants loan work-out sessions with counselors and lenders, access to free legal assistance, various workshops and information about the City’s financial literacy programs. Since 2007, the City has hosted 19 similar events and helped more than 4,500 homeowners. On May 2, the City will sponsor a second Borrower Outreach Day The Chicago Crusader
event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JLM Abundant Life Community Center, 2622 W. Jackson Blvd. Four more Borrower Outreach Days are planned for 2010 and will be announced at a later date. Borrower Outreach Days are part of the City's ongoing foreclosure prevention efforts. Since 2003, the City has worked to combat foreclosures through the Home Ownership Preservation Initiative (HOPI). Under HOPI, anyone having trouble paying their mortgage can find a financial counselor simply by dialing 311, the city’s non-emergency number. The counseling agencies in turn work with area lenders to work out payment schedules that avert foreclosure. This year, the City’s foreclosure prevention efforts will benefit from federal resources made possible by the American Investment and Recovery Act. The City has received $22.4 million in CDBGR Funds for 2010, part of the federal stimulus bill, for foreclosure prevention, foreclosure counseling and for the conversion of vacant foreclosed condominiums into affordable rental units.
Charlene Crowell low-limit credit cards designed for people with difficulty getting credit, the fee assessed to open these accounts is now limited to no more than 25 percent of the initial credit limit. However, if a consumer exceeds that amount, over-the-limit fees as well as late charges can be assessed. Outside of this 25 percent cutoff and some limits on penalty fees, the reforms do little to stop new fees. Dodging Reform, a re-
search report by the Center for Responsible Lending, highlighted some abuses that still remain such as customers being charged fees for zero balances or inactive accounts, or purchases in foreign currencies. The new reforms also include notable timelines. Late fee charges can only now be assessed after an issuer has provided 21 days from the statement mailing date. After the expiration of the 21 day window, late fees are allowed. A 45 day written notification of changes in terms must be issued before the affected date. Some examples of major changes affected by this 45-day requirement are: interest rates on future payments, changing from a fixed rate to a variable rate, or changes to penalty fees. Consumers still retain the right to accept or reject issuer changes. However, if the announced changes are rejected, the consumer will effectively close that account with a responsibility to pay off the balance within five years. Another CARD Act reform is that issuers must now use the current month’s balance to calculate interest charges. In the past, issuers sometimes used a practice known as ‘double-cycle billing’
that calculated interest charged on a customer’s previous monthly balance. All account payments above the minimum required will now be applied to the balance with the highest interest rate. Until now, the industry practice of applying payments to the lowest interest rate balance had the effect of maximizing profit and minimizing consumer efforts to pay off accounts. Cardholders must now explicitly agree in advance to incur charges for over-limit fees. In other words, the cardholder has affirmatively said they will accept the over-limit fee for exceeding their account limits. The bottom line on credit cards is that consumers must be mindful of the full extent of terms and usage. Fine print on card changes may be tedious; but not taking the time to review and understand announced changes will hurt consumers – not the issuers. Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s Communications Manager for State Policy and Outreach. You can reach her at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.
Stimulus funds totaling $1.8 million have also been pledged to fund additional counseling agencies and legal service providers to help more homeowners, homebuyers and renters mediate the impacts of foreclosure. Homeowners with questions about foreclosure prevention, or the programs and services available to them are encouraged to call 311 or to register for Borrower Outreach Days call the Department of Community Development at 312-744-3653
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3rd Annual New Schools EXPO offers families opportunities Parents, Students Call for More Quality School Options during Rally at EXPO Nearly 4,500 parents and students attended the 3rd Annual NEW SCHOOLS EXPO, sponsored by Parents for School Choice and the Chicago Public Schools, recently at Soldier Field to learn about and apply to the city’s new public charter, contract and performance schools. “The tremendous interest in the EXPO demonstrates there is a strong need for more quality options in Chicago,” said Kim DavisAmbrose, a parent of a junior at one of the new high schools and a member of Parents for School Choice. “We must all get involved to ensure that we are preparing our children for future success.” At noon, community and faithbased leaders joined parents and students in a rally to call for the creation of more quality public school options in the city’s underserved communities. Speakers at the rally included: Governor Patrick Quinn; Mayor Richard M. Daley; Ron
Huberman, CEO, Chicago Public Schools; Tim King, CEO, Urban Prep Academies; parents and students. “Education is the number one concern in our community today, and we can no longer afford to be content with the status quo when the future of our children, the future of our nation, is at stake,” said Rev. Calvin Bridges of Chicago Praise Ministries and a member of Parents for School Choice. “Instead of fighting to keep schools open that fail our children, we need to fight to open more schools that will serve our children.” Organized by the Chicago Public Schools and Parents for School Choice, the New Schools EXPO is a showcase of more than 85 campuses of new Chicago public schools as well as pre-existing charter schools. Many of these schools offer innovative approaches to learning that could include: a longer school day, longer school year, smaller classes, special themes and access to technology, internships or other resources. As a result of the city’s new school
CHICAGO PARENTS AND students learned about a nd appli ed to the city’s newe st publi c schools, including charter schools, at the 3rd Annual New Schools EXPO on Saturday, January 30th at Soldier Field. effort, Chicago now has its first all boys’ public prep school, its first public high school for the arts, its
21st Ward Alderman celebrates Kappa Leadership Institute On Sunday, February 28, 2010, Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. will be welcoming the Kappa Leaguers to the History Conscious 21st Ward of Chicago, where they will host an event which promotes youth displaying their many talents from music, drama, art and an oratorical excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther
Alderman Howard B. Brookins King, Jr., and President Barack Obama. This auspicious event will take place at Trinity All Nations Church located at 9600 South Vincennes Avenue, where the Reverend Larry Roberts is the senior pastor. It starts at 3:00 pm and Cliff Kelley of WVON Talk Radio will be their guest Master of Ceremonies. The event is free 10
and open to the public; however donations are welcome and appreciated as monies donated will be used for college scholarships. Donations are tax deductible. Alderman Brookins will pay tribute to The Kappa Leadership Institute – Chicago, a non-profit program funded by the Edward G. Irvin Foundation. The program empowers young men from various diversified backgrounds to achieve their highest academic potential to become successful in the areas of Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Business, Law and more. Programs of this nature are essential in assisting young men from disadvantaged and/or under-represented communities. It gives them a sense of security and develops a positive image of young people in our society. So many of our young men have turned to gangs, drugs or have chosen to drop out of high school, but the mentors of Kappa Leaguers have illustrated a message that educational achievement is accessible when you have a mind to go the extra mile. Anyone interested in attending the event or who would like more information regarding Kappa League, should contact Rodney Gore, Executive Director of The Kappa Leadership Institute at:
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1507 E. 53rd St., #450 Chicago, IL 60615; Email: info@kappaleaguechicago.org; (312) 2755722.
first public health science high school and its first public expeditionary learning schools. Charter high schools outperform the district non-selective schools by 11.3% on the PSAE and they have a 9% higher graduation rate than comparison schools. Moreover, a student who attends a new school supported by The Renaissance Schools Fund will receive on average five more years of instruction in core subject areas than the CPS minimum. Guests to the EXPO had the
chance to “one-stop-shop” by starting applications and meeting with new school leaders at a single, central location. They were also able to attend workshops on a variety of topics, including: how to choose a new school, parent involvement, special education, and school safety. The Chicago Department of Health was on hand to offer free H1N1 flu shots. For more information, call 1-8887-MYCHOICE or go online to www.parentsforschool-choice.org.
W A L G R E E N S H I V / A I D S a r t a n d e s s a y c o n t e s t g r a n d - p r i z e r e c i pi e n t s ( l e f t t o r i g h t ) E b o n i Hudson, Shaquille Roberts and Amber Jones were highly praise d by Rev. Willie T. Barrow, board member of the Rainbow Push Coalition and civil rights leader, for their contributions to HIV/AIDS education and prevention, during Rainbow Push’s broadcast on Saturday, February 6, at its headquarters on Chicago’s south side. Rev. Barrow reminded the ladies she pioneered the HIV/AIDS awareness movement for African-Americans, after her son, Keith Barrow, lost h i s b a t t l e t o A I D S i n 1 9 8 3 . W a l g r e e n s D i st r i c t P h a r m a c y S u p e r v i so r C o n n i e J e n k i n s a n d Wayman Freelon, store manager, were also in attendance.
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Fifth Third Bank honors Black History Month Fifth Third Bank and renowned Chicago artist André Guichard celebrated Black History Month with an unveiling of an original painting by the artist at the Bank’s Hyde Park Financial Center on February 3. The event was part of Fifth Third Bank’s month-long salute to local African American leaders making a difference in the Chicago community. The recently acquired artwork, entitled Ratta-tat-tat, depicts an African- American jazz musician and will be on permanent display at the banking center. The painting, which was inspired by Guichard’s grandfather, is one part of a 250piece collection. More than 20 individuals, including members of Fifth Third Bank’s African American North Star Employee Resource Group and executives from the local business community, attended the unveiling event.
“Fifth Third Bank’s celebration of Black History Month is an inspiration to companies and corporations across Chicago,” said Guichard. “My goal has always been to bring awareness to and elevate appreciation of African American art, and it’s wonderful to have the Bank’s tremendous support in this mission.” Guichard is an artist-curator and co-owner of Gallery Guichard, which is located in Chicago’s historical Bronzeville neighborhood. The gallery opened in 2005 and serves to expose the community to the art of the African Diaspora. A selftaught artist with more than 19 years of experience, Guichard’s paintings can be found in more than 1,000 collections throughout the nation. Previously, he worked with young, aspiring artists at the Chicago Public School art program, Gallery 37. Guichard has received
M A R I N O O R L A N D I a n d B r i a n P l a n t e r , c o - c h a i r o f F i f t h T h i r d Ba n k ’ s A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n North Star Employee Resource Group; Andre Guichard, Artist/Co-Owner of Gallery Guichard. numerous awards and recognition for his work, including the opportunity to create an original orna-
ment for the White House Christmas tree. About Fifth Third Bank Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $113 billion in assets, operates 16 affiliates with 1,309 full-service Banking Centers, including 103 Bank Mart® locations open seven days a week inside select grocery stores and 2,358 ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina. Fifth Third operates four
main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, and Investment Advisors. Fifth Third also has a 49% interest in Fifth Third Processing Solutions, LLC. Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of December 31, 2009, has $187 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $25 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Fifth Third's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® National Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB."
ANDRE GUICHARD, artist/co-owner of Gallery Guichard, and Marino Orlandi, co-chair of Fifth Third Bank’s African American North Star Employee Resource Group, unveil the artwork on display at the Hyde Park Banking Center.
MATTHEW CLARK, manager of Fifth Third’s Hyde Park financial center; Nicole Johnson S c a l e s , F i f t h T h i r d B a n k ’ s v i c e p r e s i d e n t o f C o m m un i t y D e v e l o p m e n t ; A n d r e G u i c h a r d , Artist/Co-Owner of Gallery Guichard, and his wife, Frances Guichard; Marino Orlandi, Calvin Toone, Business Banking, and Brian Planter.
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THE CHICAGO POST OFFICE, in conjunction with American Legion Dorie Miller Post #915, will dedicate a new stamp saluting the first African American hero of World War II on Saturday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m. at the General Richard L. Jones Armory at 5200 S. Cottage Grove Avenue. Miller (1919-1943) became an inspiration to generations of Americans for his actions at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Serving aboard the battleship West Virginia as a mess attendant — the only job rating open to Blacks at the time — Miller helped rescue scores of shipmates wounded or trapped in wreckage. He was later ordered to the bridge to help move the ship’s mortally wounded captain. Never trained in its operation, he manned an unattended 50-caliber machine gun to fire on Japanese aircraft until ordered to abandon the bridge as fires raged out of control. He was later awarded the Navy Cross. In addition to Miller, the Distinguished Sailors stamps immortalize three other sailors who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th Century: William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burk and John McCloy.
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The NEW Four-One-One By Raymond Ward SHE'S BACK! There have been many imitators, but only bestselling author Jackie Collins can tell you what really goes on in the fastest lane of all. From Beverly Hills bedrooms to a raunchy prowl along the streets of Hollywood, from glittering rock parties and concerts to stretch limos and the mansions of power brokers, Jackie Collins chronicles the real truth from the inside looking out. Now, she’s back with a new novel, "Poor Little Bitch Girl" (St. Martin's Press; $26.99). Three twenty-something women, one hot rich guy, two mega movie stars and a devastating murder. "Poor L ittle Bitch Girl" has it all. Denver Jones is a hotshot twenty-something attorney working in Los Angeles. Carolyn Henderson is a personal assistant to a powerful and very married senator in Washington with whom she is havJackie Collins ing an affair. And Annabelle Maestro...the daughter of two movie stars...has carved out a career for herself in New York as the madam of choice for discerning famous men. The three of them went to high school together in Beverly Hills, and although Denver and Carolyn have kept in touch, Annabelle is out on her own with her cocaine-addicted boyfriend Frankie (WHEW!) Then there is Bobby Santangelo Stanislopolous, The Kennedyesque son of Lucky Santangelo and deceased Greek shipping billionaire Dimitri Stanislopolous. Bobby owns Mood, the hottest club in New York. Back in the day, he went to high school with Denver, Carolyn and Annabelle. And he connected with all three of them. Plus, Frankie is his best friend. When Annabelle's beautiful movie star mother is found shot to death in the bedroom of her Beverly Hills mansion, the five of them find themselves thrown together...and secrets from the past have a way of coming back to haunt everyone. "Poor Little Bitch Girl" is a new, sexy and explosive novel from perennial best-seller Jackie Collins. A FUNKY BLACK GOOD TIME: If you're a fan of those 1970's style blaxploitation films like, "Shaft" "SuperFly," "The Mack" and "Dol emite," then "Black Dynamite" is a movie you're going to LOVE! Michael Jai White stars in this hilarious spoof about a Afro-wearing ex-CIA agent who comes armed with nunchucks, a .44 Magnum and a taste for the ladies. Black Dynamite is NOW available on DVD for your home viewing pleasure. Michael Jai White
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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ
Black History Month Films Within Our Gates is the final film in the Black History Film Series that has been playing during the month of February at ICE Theaters at 210 W. 87th St. in Chicago. The movie screens on Feb. 25 and begins at 7 p.m. Admission is only $5. Recognized as the oldest known surviving film by an AfricaAmerican director, “Within Our Gates� is a silent race film that dramatically depicts the racial situation in America during the violent years of Jim Crow, the Ku Klux Klan, the Great Migration and the emergence of the “New Negro.� The story focuses on an African-American woman who goes North in an effort to help a minister in the Deep South raise money to keep a school open for Black children. Her romance with a Black doctor eventually leads to revelations about her family’s past that expose the racial skeletons in America’s closet, most famously through the film’s depiction of the injustice of
A S H A R E C R O P P E R B R I NG S h i s c h i l d r e n t o R e v . J a c o b s ' Piney Woods School. found in an archive in Spain, and lynching. Within Our Gates is directed by the titles had been rewritten in the legendary Oscar Micheaux Spanish. When translated back to and was released in 1920. Ac- English, plot points may have cording to All Movie Guide’s been lost. The scenes of the Bruce Calvert, the only surviving lynch-mob beating one man to print of Within Our Gates was (Continued on page 13)
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By Michelle Alexander c.2010, The New Press $27.95 290 pages, includes notes Bang. Click. Those are the sounds you’d hear. The first, a judge’s gavel coming down, sealing your fate for life. The second, the sound of handcuffs going around your wrists, leading to a chain around your waist. That’s what you’d hear if you were convicted of a felony. Maybe you’d be guilty. Maybe you’d be innocent. For sure, you’d be scared. In cities all over the country, African Americans – particularly men – face unbalanced rates of incarceration when compared to prison time served by whites. In the book “The New Jim Crow,” author Michelle Alexander likens this travesty to slavery and more. In 48 of the 50 United States, if you are convicted of a drug felony, you lose your right to vote. Discrimination of felons is legal, so getting or keeping a job may be nearly impossible. Good luck finding an apartment because you automatically become ineligible for public housing and food stamps. Because you’ll be
and accept differences. Noncomplacency, solidarity, and being vocal in opposition to this old-new way of discrimination can definitely make change. Using heart-wrenching stories and hard, solid facts, author, advocate and litigator Michelle Alexander makes an excellent argument. Her war on the War on Drugs is compelling and her call for a large overhaul of police departments, laws, and court systems makes total sense. No doubt, this book will make readers impassioned and hungry for action. The problem – and Alexander admits this in her introduction – is that this book is not for general audiences. The material in here is deeply steeped in legalese and statistics and though you will find those case studies, most of the book is pretty dry for the lay-person. I think, if you’re interested in social justice and want to make a difference, this book is definitely worth trying. Beware, though, that it’s not a relaxing Sunday read, by any means. While “The New Jim Crow” is a bang-up book, for most casual readers, it just won’t click.
newly homeless, chances are that you’ll lose your kids, too. In her job as a litigator, Alexander began to pay attention to this. “I came to see,” she says, “that mass incarceration… emerged as a stunningly comprehensive and well-disguised system of racialized social control… strikingly similar to Jim Crow.” Her finger points almost directly to the War on Drugs. Research shows that all races use and sell illegal drugs at the same rate, but African Americans are arrested and convicted at much higher rates than are whites; in fact, over thirteen times more Black men have been sent to state prisons on drug charges than white men. Surely, much of the problem can be attributed to poverty and lack of resources, but Alexander also believes that racial profiling is at fault. Officials appear to be targeting African Americans when it comes to drugs and crime, and judges often seem uncomfortable with unfair sentencing laws. So what can be done? Alexander says that we don’t want “colorblindness;” rather, we need to follow the teachings of Dr. King by learning to recognize
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By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor
CMA presents annual Black Heritage Concert Chicago Music Association (CMA), Branch No. 1 of NANM (National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.) will present it annual Theodore Charles Stone Black Heritage Concert Sunday, February 21, at 4:00 PM in the Paul Robeson Theater of South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive. The concert is presented in partnership with the Advisory Council of South Shore Cultural Center, Gary Ossewaarde, President. This year’s concert will honor seven outstanding music educators whose careers impacted the lives of thousands of students who attended Chicago’s Public Schools or universities: Gloria Spencer Brown, Irving Bunton, Dr. Keith Hampton, James Sidney Hammond, William A. Johnson, Josephine Y. Poelinitz and Janet Fowler Underwood. Paying musical tributes to this year’s honorees are the Chicago
Chicago All-City High School Chorus Public Schools All-City Elementary Youth and High School Choruses, The HHW Vocal Ensemble-Alumni, Chicago Community Chorus and The Voices of Maurice Collins. The annual Black Heritage concerts were begun by Dr. Stone during his 42-year tenure (1954-
1996) as president of CMA and, by tradition, feature music by Black composers whose works are seldom heard in the classical music programming presented by most Chicago classical arts organizations. Chicago Music Association is the founding branch of the
NANM which was established in Chicago in 1919 to provide performance venues for classicallytrained musicians of color who were/are traditionally denied access to major concert stages and opera houses nationally. Today is no exception, for we find that the situation yet exists in many of our
major cultural institutions. Many outstanding musicians have been honored at these annual concerts including singers William Warfield, baritone and Etta Moten Barnett, mezzo-soprano; composers Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Howard Savage, and Lena McLin; Dr. Earl Calloway, tenor and music journalist; and the Asé Trio – Ashley Horne, violin, Elaine Mack, cello, and Stan Ford, piano. The current executive officers of Chicago Music Association are Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor, President; Dr Maurice A. Collins, First Vice President; Dr. Edna Williams, Second Vice President. Admission is free. Donations for CMA’s Music Scholarship Fund will be gratefully appreciated.
Yefim Bronfman awarded Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance at NU Internationally renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman is the 2010 recipient of the $50,000 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance. The announcement was made Thursday, February 11 by the Northwestern University Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music. The biennial award was established in 2005 to honor pianists who have achieved the highest levels of national and international recognition. Previous winners are Richard Goode (2006) and Stephen Hough (2008). Prize donor Jean Gimbel Lane is a 1952 graduate of Northwestern University who majored in art history. Mrs. Lane and her husband, Bill, live in the San Francisco Bay area. In addition to the $50,000 cash award, the Jean Gimbel Lane Prize winner spends two to three non-consecutive weeks in residency at the Bienen School of Music and engages in master classes, chamber music coaching and lectures. The prize winner also performs a public recital on the University’s Evanston campus. Bronfman’s recital will take place March 1, 2011, in PickStaiger Concert Hall. Toni-Marie Montgomery, dean of the Bienen School of Music said, “We are honored that Mr. Bronfman has accepted our invitation as the 2010 recipient of the Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance. The Northwestern family and the Chicago area community look forward with anticipation to his recital and residency activities.” Winner of a 1997 Grammy 14
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Award and the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, Bronfman appears regularly with the world’s great
orchestras and festivals. He has been both a “Perspectives” artist at Carnegie Hall in New York
and an “Artiste Etoile” at the Lucerne Festival. A devoted chamber musician, he has collaborated with cellists Yo-Yo Ma and Lynn Harrell, violinist Joshua Bell and the Emerson String Quartet. Bronfman said, “I thank the dean and the Bienen School of Music for the honor of this prize in the company of my very distinguished colleagues.” Bronfman has won widespread praise for his solo, chamber, and orchestral recordings. He received a Grammy award in 1997 for his recording of the three Bartok Piano Concertos with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Bronfman was born in the Soviet Union on April 10, 1958, and immigrated to Israel with his family in 1973. In Israel, he studied with pianist Arie Vardi, head of the Rubin Academy of Music at Tel Aviv University. In the United States, he studied at the Juilliard School, Marlboro, and the Curtis Institute with Rudolf Firkusny, Leon Fleisher and Rudolf Serkin. Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music also sponsors the Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Musical Composition, a $100,000 biennial award established in 2004. Recipients to date are John Adams and Oliver Knussen.
South Shore Opera Company of Chicago presents salute to Black History South Shore Opera Company of Chicago presents its Annual Salute to Black History Month featuring a concert of spirituals, art songs and arias by African American Composers February 27th at 5:30 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Theater at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive. Admission is free and donations will be accepted
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Kimberly Jones
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Appearing on this year’s concert are Robert Sims, baritone, Gold Medal Winner of the American Traditions Competition; soprano Kimberly E. Jones, alumna of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Ryan Opera Center; pianist/composer George E. Cooper, Founder of the Ella Sheppard School of Music; and tenor Cornelius Johnson, Music Director of South Shore Opera and faculty member at
Olive Harvey College. For more information, contact South Shore Opera’s Executive Director, Dr. Marvin Lynn at marvinlynn@southshoreopera.org or call (773) 241-6147. Dr. Lynn and artists Sims, Cooper and Johnson are members of Chicago Music Association, Br. No. 1, NANM, Inc.
of Chicago brings high quality opera and musical theater to Chicago’s South Side and Chicago, provides diverse established and emerging artists with opportunities to perform in professional productions, and teaches neighborhood youth in the musical arts. The company is an anchor arts partner of the South Shore Cultural Center and the Chicago Park District.
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History in the making as Black Methodist Denominations Meet For First Time in More Than 45 Years Unified Group to Develop African American Male Initiative The nation’s three largest Black Methodist denominations, the AME, AME Zion and CME Churches, with combined memberships of more than 5 million, will convene at a historic gathering next month in Columbia, South Carolina. The ultimate goal of the gathering is to “Address the plight of the African American male and his critical role in America’s families and communities.” Under the chairmanship of Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell, Pastor of the Grace AME Zion Church in Raleigh, NC, this strategic summit has been titled the “Great Gather-
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Bishop George W.C. Walker, Sr. ing” and will be held March 1-3 at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia. It is the first meeting of the African Methodist Episcopal (headquarters in Philadelphia, PA), African Methodist Episcopal
Zion (headquarters in Charlotte, NC) and Christian Methodist Episcopal (based in Memphis, TN) churches in more than 45 years. This unprecedented effort will
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seek to alter the troubling history of African American males by identifying and seeking unified solutions for the key issues that are devastating the African American community. According to Bishop John R. Bryant, Senior Bishop for the AME Church, the motivation for the Great Gathering was to “Send an image and model of unity. Together, all our denominations represent a people and a community with many ills and problems…but we feel strongly that we can overcome all that might separate our churches so we can all focus collectively on what we can do to make things better for our people.” Adds Bishop George W.C. Walker, Sr., Senior Bishop for the AME Zion Church, “The African American male is noticeably absent in the church. He is also absent in the home. If we can find answers to what is happening with the Black male in this country, these solutions will have a positive impact on
Black family life in this nation.” The organizers of the Great Gathering believe that a solid plan of action and the unified power of the faith, beliefs and commitment of the participants can bring significant change to the Black Community. Says Bishop William H. Graves, Senior Bishop for the CME Church, “We have the collective resources within our own denominations to address the problems in our communities…We can’t look for the government or other agencies to do this for us. We can do it ourselves.” Thus, the “Great Gathering” in Columbia, S.C., will bring together the Senior Bishops of the three Black Methodist denominations, politicians, church leaders, civic leaders, educators and others to develop initiatives to combat the problems facing the Black community, with a special focus on African American males ages 1225.
Organizers of the event expect more than 6,000 people to attend. Great Gathering activities will include worship services, seminars, panel discussions and entertainment provided by gospel sensation Hezekiah Walker. Other leadership community organizations are welcome and are invited to join the Black Methodist denominations in this initiative. Speakers include:
• U.S. President Barack H. Obama (invited) • U.S. Representative James Clyburn (D-SC) (invited) • Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President, Children’s Defense Fund • Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, author, Reducing the Male Drop Out Rate • Rev. Teresa L. Fry, Ph.D, Director of Black Church Studies, Emory University
Past President of the Interdenominational Alliance of Ministers’ Wives of Chicago and Greater Vicinity
For 30 years Mary was President of her neighborhood block club and made sure all of the neighbors really knew each other. She
worked at the voting polls for 15 years as a supervising Cook County Election Judge. Mary Powell was always active in social and civic society as well as the local and national PTA, desegregating the national conference. Her work was always in the headlines. She helped raise many of her grandchildren by actively volunteering at their school, the Jane A. Neil Elementary School, 8555 South Michigan Avenue. “I believe in being active in my children’s school. Your children do better when they know you’re there.” She taught music to each class in the entire school and played the piano for all graduations and assemblies for 25 years, long after all of her grandchildren
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In 1962 Mary Louise Powell (Barclay) and her husband of twenty-two years, Bishop Allen Royal Powell were called to the Church of the Living God Chicago Temple 78. That began 44 years of service to the citizens of Chicago. In 1980 Mary Powell joined the Interdenominational Alliance of Ministers’ Wives of Chicago and Greater Vicinity, serving as member, President, and advisor. She was also active in her church’s national ministers’ wives group.
had graduated. She directed full length plays and musicals starring the children, including Sound of Music and Mr. Scrooge, and hosted musicals with high fashions. Mary Louise Powell recently passed in Moss Point, Mississippi.
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Diversity takes center stage at 2010 NAAAHR Symposium ership and tangible solutions for achieving and maintaining workplace diversity and inclusion,” says Airies Davis, NAAAHR president, Chicago Chapter. “The Diversity Symposium is open to middle to senior level Human Resources professionals. In anticipation of an exceptional turnout, we would highly encourage that you visit www-
Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments LLC; Andres Tapia, Chief Diversity Officer, Hewitt Associates; Jim Norman, VP Diversity, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Kraft; and Dr. Shirley Davis, Director Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, SHRM.
As the U.S. continues to reflect trends of a more multicultural population, the issue of work-
Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) will hold its 2010 Diversity Symposium February 24, 2010. The daylong affair, “The Current State of Workplace Diversity: Where Do We Go from Here?”, will be held at McDonald’s Hamburger University located 2715 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, Illinois, from 7:30AM to
The 2010 NAAAHR event agenda calls for compelling
The NAAAHR is committed to helping facilitate the growth and the professional development of current and aspiring Human Resource professionals. The
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place diversity remains a relevant and timely topic for Human Resources professionals and corporations throughout the country. To address these top-of-mind issues and speak to opportunities within the workplace, The National Association of African
6:30 PM, covering critical topics related to recruiting, rewarding and retaining qualified talent at mid-to-senior levels. “The NAAAHR Chicago Chapter is honored to host this year’s diversity symposium, focused on providing thought lead-
.naaahrchicago.org and register early to secure your space.” Featured Symposium speakers include: Pat Harris, Global Chief Diversity Officer, McDonald’s Corporation; Michelle Nettles, Senior Director, Business Diversity & Partnerships, MillerCoors;
breakout sessions and panel discussions and also promises to provide outstanding educational content, a vendor exhibition featuring more than 20 of the country’s leading corporations such as Taleo, Monster, Easter Seals, ChicagoJobs, Seyfarth Shaw, &
NAAAHR recognizes that changes are happening in the workplace and these issues must be addressed as early as possible. For more information on NAAAHR or to register for the 2010 Diversity Symposium, visit www.naaahrchicago.org.
Top experts in Human Resources assess the state of diversity in corporate America
Jones Lang LaSalle, time to build a network of HR professionals, and the opportunity to earn CEU credits, among other valuable tools and resources.
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matter of fact, on some rare occasions, Chris and a few other commentators make grammatical errors, themselves. We need to return to the basics in education. I was a part of the non-oral revolution when William S. Gray, Ph.D., professor of English at the University of Chicago introduced his non-oral approach to reading. As a student at Ray Elementary School, a pilot school for U of C’s education department, we were the guinea pigs. I hated it. I loved standing and reading aloud when called upon. Gray’s program consisted of units which we read silently and then answered the multiple choice questions. Teachers were not able to evaluate if we were reading with understanding or if we had word attack skills or if we were developing critical thinking and analytical skills. Almost totally gone from English classes are the days when teachers had to take papers home and read the handwritten essays of their students. Most multiple choice tests can be quickly graded with the teacher’s answer key. It’s easier for teachers, but it deprives students. That’s why so many children are being passed along for social reasons without ever having 16
to master the basics. Let’s put our defenses down and look historically at what could have influenced Chris to say what he said. During the many years of slavery, Black people were not allowed to communicate. It was against the law for anyone to attempt to teach slaves to read or write. Indeed, slaves who showed that they were beginning to master the language were punished. Often that punishment resulted in death to the slave. Now let’s look at the rationale of that denial. In a capitalist society, where profit and greed are the byproducts, the less educated the populace is, the easier it is to exploit them. In other words reducing competition means the fewer with whom you have to share the spoils. Less education results in less ability to think. The less people can think causes them to make decisions that are not always in their best interest. If we look at a pyramid, you notice how narrow it is at the top. If we divide people into a pyramid, there will be very few who can crowd in to the top. When it comes to the middle, this provides a buffer between the top and the bottom. The closer we get to the bottom, the more room we have.
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Even the bottom becomes crowded and then we develop an underbelly. It is from this underbelly that so much anti-social behavior derives. The anger and the hostility of being pushed out cause frustration which often leads that group to organize hate groups. The less money this group has, the less they are able to afford a quality education which perpetually keeps them outside looking in. What they see when they look in are pictures of extravagances and luxuries denied them. This is an institutional practice that exists even today in the 21st Century. Inner city schools, for the most part are inferior. The physical plants are antiquated and in deteriorating condition. The resources, supplies and equipment are minimal and typically outdated. The curriculum is not enriched. There are few if any advanced placement or honors classes. Expectations for inner city children are low and they are not challenged. Teachers who are both inexperienced and often poorly educated themselves are placed in inner city schools. Let’s take a serious look at what Chris said and use this as a catalyst for overhauling, refining, and improving the quality of education in
all of our schools, especially those in the inner city which have suffered malignant neglect for centuries. Present and future circumstances demand that because of the global society, we need more educated and highly skilled people in order to compete with the rest of the world. The malignant neglect that has permeated our education system is now creating a crisis in the ability to maintain our superior financial and production capabilities to respond to and to compete with rising levels of competency in emerging societies. Our former isolationist policies no longer fit. We have been forced to recognize and join the global society. It is; therefore, important to raise our education standards.
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President Obama is just an example of what any human can achieve when given the benefit of a quality education. We must, if we are to be competitive and successful in this fast paced world, where there are countries where the children excel in language, math, science and critical thinking, use Chris’s remarks as the awakening of what we need to do in education in America. When we do this, we won’t be surprised when anyone is “articulate” because we all should be. Thank you, Chris, you have done America a favor. You have exposed the neglect and the sorry state of American education. Helen L. Burleson, Doctor of Public Administration
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estate:Commonly known as 6031 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-310-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $166,963.26. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: MARTIN & KARCAZES, LTD. , 161 North Clark Street - Suite 550, CHICAGO, IL 60601, (312) 332-4550 . 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. MARTIN & KARCAZES, LTD. 161 North Clark Street - Suite 550 CHICAGO, IL 60601 (312) 332-4550 Attorney Code. 80461 Case # 09 CH 28607 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 for that purpose. used I247076
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 . KAMERON MCGEE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MCGEE, IF ANY; KAMERON UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 ch 22271 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 12/15/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 18, 2010, 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. 20-27-214-025-0000. Commonly known as 7208 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 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 s a l e . For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 1 0 5 8 2 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I244830
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS P l a i n t i f f , v . D & J PROPERTIES II, INC., et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 28607 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 17, 2010, 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 6031 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-310-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $166,963.26. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK sale without any representation as to COUNTY, ILLINOIS quality or quantity of title and without COUNTY DEPARTMENT recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" CHANCERY DIVISION condition. The sale is further subject to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; confirmation by the court. Upon payment in P l a i n t i f f , full of the amount bid, the purchaser will v s . receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle LATASHA MCCASKEL; UNKNOWN the purchaser to a deed to the real estate HEIRS AND LEGATEES after confirmation of the sale The property OF LATASHA MCCASKEL, IF ANY; will NOT be open for inspection and UNKNOWN OWNERS plaintiff makes no representation as to the AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; condition of the property. Prospective D e f e n d a n t s , bidders are admonished to check the court 09 CH 27685 file to verify all information. If this property PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a entered in the above entitled cause on mortgagee shall pay the assessments and 12/15/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales the legal fees required by The Corporation will on Wednesday, March 17, Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN for cash, the following described property: POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER P.I.N. 20-27-230-010-0000. ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Commonly known as 7425 SOUTH POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE The improvement on the property consists ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE of a 2-family residence. The successful LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's purchaser is entitled to possession of the attorney: MARTIN & KARCAZES, LTD. , property only. The purchaser may only 161 North Clark Street - Suite 550, obtain possession of units within the CHICAGO, IL 60601, (312) 332-4550 . by individuals BLACKS MUST CONTROLmulti-unit THEIRproperty OWNoccupied COMMUNITY THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION named in the order of possession.. Sale One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, terms: 25% down by certified funds, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. You can also visit The Judicial Sales No refunds. The property will NOT be Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day open for inspection. Upon payment in full status report of pending sales. MARTIN & of the amount bid, the purchaser will KARCAZES, LTD. 161 North Clark Street receive a Certificate of Sale which will - Suite 550 CHICAGO, IL 60601 (312) entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the 332-4550 Attorney Code. 80461 Case # 09 premises after confirmation of the sale. CH 28607 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair For information: Visit our website at Debt Collection Practices Act, you are http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, to be a debt collector attempting to collect Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn a debt and any information obtained will be Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. used for that purpose. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number I247076 0 9 1 4 5 4 9 .
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12/15/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 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. 20-27-230-010-0000. Commonly known as 7425 SOUTH LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The improvement on the property consists of a 2-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 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 5 4 9 . 0 9 1 4 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I244781
MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-2 P l a i n t i f f , v . GEORGE ALPOGIANIS, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 025169 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 10, 2010, 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 6240 KING DRIVE UNIT #2-A, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-317-055-1022 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-20152. 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.: 14-09-20152 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 025169 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. I243432
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF CBA COMMERCIAL ASSETS SMALL BALANCE COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-1, ACTING BY AND THROUGH MIDLAND LOAN SERVICES, INC., IN ITS CAPACITY AS SERVICER AND SPECIAL SERVICER P l a i n t i f f , v . WILLIS D. HOLIDAY, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 13736 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 2010, 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 7657-7659 SOUTH EGGLESTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-313-020-0000 The real estate is improved with a apartment building. The judgment amount was $417,677.69. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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: DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC , 10 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 2300, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 876-1700 . 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. DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC 10 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 2300 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 876-1700 Attorney Code. 42297 Case # 09 CH 13736 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. I245078
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION UNIVERSAL MORTGAGE C O R P O R A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v . GLENDA M. JONES, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 026034 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 9, 2010, 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 7532 S. VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-400-027 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK sale shall be entitled only to a return of the COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no DEPARTMENT CHANCERY further recourse against the Mortgagor, DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS attorney. Upon payment in full of the TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH amount bid, the purchaser will receive a MORTGAGE TRUST 2006-2 Certificate of Sale that will entitle the P l a i n t i f f , purchaser to a deed to the real estate after v . confirmation of the sale The property will GEORGE ALPOGIANIS, et al NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff D e f e n d a n t makes no representation as to the 09 CH 025169 condition of the property. Prospective NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS bidders are admonished to check the court HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a file to verify all information. If this property Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the in the above cause on December 8, 2009, unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a an agent of The Judicial Sales mortgagee shall pay the assessments and Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 10, the legal fees required by The 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 605/9(g)(1) (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at February Saturday, 20,and 2010 MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU public auction to the highest bidder, as set HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN forth below, the following described real POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER estate: Commonly known as 6240 KING ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF DRIVE UNIT #2-A, CHICAGO, IL 60637 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE Property Index No. 20-15-317-055-1022 WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE The real estate is improved with a ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's highest bid by certified funds at the close attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & of the auction;. The balance, in certified ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR The subject property is subject to general RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between real estate taxes, special assessments, or the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for special taxes levied against said real the sales department.. Please refer to file estate and is offered for sale without any number 14-09-18557. THE JUDICIAL representation as to quality or quantity of SALES CORPORATION One South title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL "AS IS" condition. The sale is further
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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-18557. 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.: 14-09-18557 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 026034 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. I243191 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 2006-NC5, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-NC5 P l a i n t i f f , v . ANTONIO RICHARDSON, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 031354 08 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2010, 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 7541 S. VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-401-021 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-M104. 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.: 14-07-M104 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 031354 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. I241334
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 P l a i n t i f f , v . JEROME ROBERTSON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 010499 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2010, 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 5605 S. PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-202-017 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-06385. 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.: 14-09-06385 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 010499 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. I241391
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOAN SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS L.P. SERVICING, P l a i n t i f f , v . JOAN R. WASHINGTON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 014613 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 2010, 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 7551 S. RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-403-023 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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, 18 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 YOU ARE THE
certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-10741. 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.: 14-09-10741 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 014613 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. I241343
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY ONEWEST BANK, FSB, ASSIGNEE OF M O R T G A G E REGISTRATION ELECTRONIC INC., AS SYSTEMS, NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, FSB, P l a i n t i f f , v s . ALEX AFSHARI, CITY OF CHICAGO, OF DEPARTMENT WATER MANAGEMENT, UNDER LIEN AS RECORDED DOCUMENT NUMBER 0913804242, D e f e n d a n t s , 09 ch 29174 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 7, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-15-402-017 and 20-15-402-018. Commonly known as 6030 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, Illinios 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I241058
REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,; FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 12102 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 25, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-22-213-042 (old) 20-22-213-051-1002 (new). Commonly known as 6432 South Langley Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call Kara Findlay at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. W 0 9 0 3 0 0 4 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I241049
Commonly known as 7520 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-403-030 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $104,255.94. 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, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I234650
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA; AS UNDER TRUSTEE POOLING AND SERVICING AS OF AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 1, 2005 ASSET BACKED P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WHQ4; P l a i n t i f f , v s . LEE WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN AND NONRECORD OWNERS Defendants, CLAIMANTS; 08 CH 32809 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 10, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7515 S. Rhodes Ave., IL 60619. Chicago, 20-27-403-010. P.I.N. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. 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 William E. Dutton, Jr. (ARDC #6255876)/Barbara J. Dutton (ARDC #6188016) at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I241037
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, AMORTIZING RESIDENTIAL COLLATERAL TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-BC9, P l a i n t i f f V . TONY JAMISON; VERONICA JAMISON; CITIFINANCIAL, INC. F/K/A ASSOCIATES FINANCE, INC., D e f e n d a n t s IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 08 CH 41731 COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE COUNTY DEPARTMENT Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-12362 CHANCERY DIVISION (It is advised that interested parties consult U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, with their AS TRUSTEE own attorneys before bidding at mortgage FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET foreclosure sales.) S E C U R I T I E S PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that CORPORATION MORTGAGE LOAN pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure TRUST 2006-BC1 entered on September 2, 2009, Kallen P l a i n t i f f , Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official v s . will at 12:30 p.m. on March 2, 2010, at 205 AMY HALEY; KEVIN HALEY; 6432 S. W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, L A N G L E Y Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; bidder for cash, as set forth below, the MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC following described real property: REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,; Commonly known as 7520 South Saint FRANKLIN CREDIT Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 MANAGEMENT CORPORATION; Permanent Index No.: 20-27-403-030 UNKNOWN OWNERS AND The mortgaged real estate is improved NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS with a dwelling. The property will NOT be D e f e n d a n t s , open for inspection. 09 CH 12102 The judgment amount was $104,255.94. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid NOTICE OF SALE immediately at conclusion of auction, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business that pursuant to a Judgment of day, both by cashier's checks; and no Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above refunds. The sale shall be subject to entitled cause on September 25, 2009 general real estate taxes, special taxes, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will special taxes on Thursday, March 11,February 2010 at the hour Saturday, 20,of2010special assessments, BLACKS Mlevied, UST and superior liens, if any. The property is 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison offered "as is," with no express or implied Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell warranties and without any representation at public auction to the highest bidder for as to the quality of title or recourse to cash, as set forth below, the following Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are described mortgaged real estate: admonished to review the court file to verify P.I.N. 20-22-213-042 (old) all information. 20-22-213-051-1002 (new). For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Commonly known as 6432 South Langley Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60637. Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, The mortgaged real estate is improved between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays with a condominium residence. The o n l y . purchaser of the unit other than a I234650 mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF LSF6 MERCURY REO INVESTMENTS TRUST SERIES 2008-1 ASSIGNEE OF THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC. RECORDED AS DOC#0821312001 Plaintiff, v s . KENCH M. BORUM; JEANETTE BORUM; DORIS B. CUNNINGHAM BY VIRTUE OF A QUIT CLAIM DEED RECORDED AS DOC#0524347212 D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 24704 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 15, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-27-112-014-0000. Commonly known as: 7334 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. This information is considered reliable but is not warranted. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. This pleading is a communication for the purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the validity of this debt within thirty days, it will be assumed to be valid. Finally, any information you provide will be used for the purpose of collection. Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or o c c u p a n t . For information: JAROS, TITTLE & O'TOOLE, LIMITED, Plaintiff's Attorney, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 750-1000. Phone calls will be taken only between the hours of 9:00 thru 11:00 A.M. When calling, please refer to file number 09-34363. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I244772
entitled cause on November 24, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: 20-115-118-026-1011 (new); P.I.N. 20-15-118-008 (old); 20-15-118-009 (old). Commonly known as 5735 S. Calumet Avenue, Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved The with a condominium residence. purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Property Act. Condominium Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection open For information call Kara Findlay at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. W 0 9 0 4 0 0 1 3 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I244655 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, L L C P l a i n t i f f , v . MELANIE AVERHART, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 020767 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 14, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 16, 2010, 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 6760 S. LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-403-041 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-15073. 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.: 14-09-15073 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 020767 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. I244216
MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-6, P l a i n t i f f V . THYONNE GORDON, D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 29227 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-20120 (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 December 29, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 31, 2010, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real p r o p e r t y : Commonly known as 6430 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-20-212-032 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $263,688.95. 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, By:special ____________________ special assessments, taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The propertyRepresentati is (Publisher 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, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I241196
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA, ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY TO LASALLE BANK MERGER ASSOCIATION, AS NATIONAL TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 P l a i n t i f f , v . TONYA SLEDGE, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 17111 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 28, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 1, 2010, 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 512 W. ENGLEWOOD AVE., Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-322-027-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,054.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC , 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 . Please refer to file number 09-5706. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Stree, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No.: 09-5706 Attorney Code. Case # 09 CH 17111 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. I233842
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATIO CASE No. 08 CH 41731 Chicago Crusader
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, SERIES 2005-AR1 Plaintiff, v s . MIRJANA LALIC;CITY OF CHICAGO; 5733-35 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE CONDOMINIUM A S S O C I A T I O N ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 09 CH 20954 COUNTY, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF SALE COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN D I V I S I O N that pursuant to a Judgment of U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN entitled cause on November 24, 2009 MORTGAGE TRUST MORTGAGE Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the hour of SERIES 2007-6, 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison P l a i n t i f f Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell V . at public auction to the highest bidder for THYONNE GORDON, cash, as set forth below, the following D e f e n d a n t described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-115-118-026-1011 (new); 09 CH 29227 20-15-118-008 (old); 20-15-118-009 (old). NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Commonly known as 5735 S. Calumet Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-20120 Avenue, Unit 2E, Chicago, IL 60637. (It is advised that interested parties consult The mortgaged real estate is improved with their with a condominium residence. The own attorneys before bidding at mortgage purchaser T of HEIR the unit otherCOMMUNITY than a CONTROL OWN foreclosure sales.) mortgagee shall pay the assessments and PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the legal fees required by subdivisions pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the entered on December 29, 2009, Kallen Condominium Property Act. Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, will at 12:30 p.m. on March 31, 2010, at balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, No refunds. The property will NOT be Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to open for inspection the highest bidder for cash, as set forth For information call Kara Findlay at below, the following described real Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo p r o p e r t y : Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Commonly known as 6430 South Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60621 (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions Permanent Index No.: 20-20-212-032 call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. The mortgaged real estate is improved W 0 9 0 4 0 0 1 3 with a dwelling. The property will NOT be INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES open for inspection. C O R P O R A T I O N
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HEALTH
North Chicago VA Medical Center celebrates National Salute to Veterans Week As part of National Salute to Veterans Week, staff at the North Chicago VA Medical Center welcomed North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham as he thanked Veterans for their service during a pizza party. “The National Salute to Veterans week perfectly coincides with Valentine’s Day,” said Kenny List, North Chicago VA Medical Center Chief of Community Affairs and event coordinator. “We not only have civic and military leaders coming throughout the week, but more than 2,000 Valentine
cards and letters poured in from students all over the nation.” List, a resident of Beach Park, Ill., explained that the week was planned with many events that honored Veterans, including pizza parties for resident patients, a variety of musical concerts, a Super Bowl party, and visitors from the community. After thanking the Veterans, Rockingham handed each Veteran a Valentine card written from students at Cerro Villa Middle School in Villa Park, Calif. One
letter, written by an 8th-grade honor student at the school, seemed to capture the sentiment: Words cannot express how grateful I am to you. You have put your life on the line to protect my freedoms.
“I haven’t received a letter like this in a long time,” said World War II Navy Veteran Ed Stracek, who was tearful after reading the letter. “I suppose I’m just a little sentimental, but the way she writes tells me that she’s really thankful. She must be a very smart girl.”
W OR L D W A R I I N a v y V e t e r a n E d S t r a c e k , of D e s P l a i n e s , Ill., reads a Valenti ne lette r Feb. 9 from an 8th-grade honor student Cerro Villa Middle School in Villa Park, Calif., during the National Salute to Ve terans Week at the North Chica go VA Medical Center. (Photo by Jonathan Friedman)
NORTH CHICAGO MAYOR Leon Rockingham meets Veterans and U.S. Naval Corps School s t u d e n t s F e b . 9 a s p a r t o f t h e N a t i o n a l S a l ut e t o V e t e r a n s W e e k a t t h e N o r t h C h i c a g o V A Medical Center. (Photo by Jonathan Friedman)
List noted that the week began with a national concert for Veterans by the 1960’s vocal group “The Chi-Lites” in Chicago, but explained that members of the community have been donating cards and gifts throughout the month. “We’re always happy to welcome those who want to thank our Veterans for their service,” said List. “The Salute to Veterans Week is a great time to do that, but our doors are always open throughout the year for anyone wanting to say ‘thank you.’”
The North Chicago VA Medical Center is a comprehensive medical facility consisting of nearly 500 beds with a broad spectrum of programs and services to care for our nation’s veterans. North Chicago VAMC is part of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12, which includes Jesse Brown VA Health Care System (IL); Hines VA Hospital (IL); Milwaukee VAMC (WI); Madison VA Hospital (WI); Tomah VAMC (WI); and Iron Mountain VAMC (MI).
What's Love Got to Do With It? By Phill Wilson NNPA Columnist Millions of Americans celebrated Valentine's Day last weekend by sending each other flowers, going out to brunch or dinner, or even getting engaged. Of course, advertisers want us to believe that love is about heart-shaped boxes, diamonds, flowers, chocolate, and candlelit dinners. But true love is much more substantive than that. In fact, our addiction to the fairy tales we see in the movies not only makes it less likely that we'll experience love but also leaves us more vulnerable to heartbreak--or worse. Regardless of our race, age, gender, sexual orientation or even marital status, being sexually active in today's world--particularly for those of us who are Black--requires that we talk about difficult issues: our beliefs about monogamy; the importance of getting tested for HIV and other STDs; our sexual history and risk factors; and, for many of us, disclosThe Chicago Crusader
ing the fact that we have an STD, such as HIV. Countless numbers of us who say we are in love aren't having the difficult conversations that true love requires. Instead we are engaging in a fantasy--for example, not wanting to "ruin the mood," or pretending that people in love don't have to talk about difficult issues. But by skipping these conversations to preserve the fantasy of love, we not only leave ourselves more vulnerable to STDs and HIV but also deprive ourselves of the opportunity to experience the love that we really want. Lasting love means being committed to sharing in each other's daily life--our hopes and desires, our fears and insecurities. It is more about washing the dishes, walking the dog and taking out the trash than it is about wining and dining and making passionate love. The mundane tasks of daily living create the context within which true love can grow. When you're washing and drying
Phill Wilson the dishes, you share your hopes and dreams. You discuss worries and fears while walking the dog. Along the way, you learn about and build trust in the other person. As you begin to know each other, you begin to love each other--the true person, not the fantasy. I often say to gay people who are thinking about disclosing their sexual orientation: Our families cannot love us if they don't know us. If we want them to love us, we need to allow them to know all of who we are.
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The same principle applies to romantic relationships. If we spend our energy holding back from our partner and hiding certain facts about ourselves, we do not have true love; we have a fantasy at best. There is no way to know whether the person really loves us because we haven't given him or her the chance to really know us. No wonder we feel anxious and insecure in this type of relationship environment. But if we take the risk of letting someone know us, then that person can support us and have our back. When that happens, we find out for certain whether he or she really loves us, and we feel confident enough to interact safely with our mate.
I think this is particularly true for women. I often hear Black women say, "I can't talk to my partner about getting tested for HIV or even using a condom because he might leave me." He might, but if you cannot share your concerns with him, maybe you should not share your vagina with him either. We all deserve love--not the illusion of love, the fantasy of love or the Madison Avenue version of love, but real love. And the price of true love should not be the risk of death. That's what love's got to do with it! Phill Wilson is president and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute.
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