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VOLUME LXIX NUMBER 45—SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010

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The Community’s help needed to capture man who murdered teen

By J. Coyden Palmer After nearly four years and with the help of several people who have stepped forward with information, Chicago Police have identified a suspect in the heinous murder of a 17-year-old teen outside a Ford City Shopping Mall movie theatre that occurred in April of 2006. With the assistance of Father Michael Pfleger, police and family members held a news conference March 3rd asking for the public’s assistance in capturing Eddie B. Fenton, who allegedly shot the teen victim in the head for no reason.

Willie Williams III was attending the opening night showing of the movie “ATL” with his childhood friends. Police say a fight that did not involve Williams broke out at some point earlier in the evening. Outside in the parking lot, Fenton allegedly approached Williams and shot him without warning.

Williams died 14 hours later of his wounds.

Pfleger said it is time to bring Fenton to justice, but more importantly time for the African American community to do away with the “no snitching” mentality that has allowed crime to flourish in Black neighborhoods across the city. He praised the police, family members and witnesses who have continued to work on the case and said it is now time for the city as a whole to do the right thing and help capture Fenton.

“Today we stand here because we are at a very pivotal point perhaps in solving this murder,” Pfleger said. “Willie’s parents, the Chicago Police Department and other parents have done their work in getting us a suspect. Now we need the community to do their work. Our first desire is to have Mr. Fenton turn himself in. I pray today that he will have the conscious and conviction to ei-

INDIRA RUTUES AND Willie Williams Jr., parents of Willie Williams III, tell the media of the pain they have endured since their son was murdered in 2006 during a news conference at St. Sabina Catholic Church on Wednesday.

Bakewell, other Black media leaders address Congress on Census ad dollars (Continued on page 3)

By Pharoh Martin NNPA National Correspondent

WASHINGTON (NNPA) - A Congressional hearing has finally addressed Black newspaper publishers’ and other ethnic media’s campaign against inadequate advertising budgets set forth by the Census Bureau that some say undermines the nation’s upcoming headcount of African-Americans. The Information Policy, Census and National Archives Subcommittee held a hearing on Capitol Hill that examined the 2010 Census’ integrated media campaign in what they deem ‘hard-to-count’ areas and assessed ethnic media’s role in preventing an undercount of minorities.

“I must tell you, there must be a lack of importance delivering the 2010 Census to all Black households throughout America, as evidenced by the Census’ initial offer to buy advertisement in only a small portion of Black newspapers with a budget of $1.3 million dollars to count 40 million people,” said Danny Bakewell, chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a federation of more than 200 Black-owned newspapers. “With a budget of $1.3 million, you don’t intend to count

NNPA CHAIRMAN Danny Bakewell Sr. tells how Census ad dollars and the Census claims to want a fair count don't match. CREDIT: Roy Lewis/NNPA Black people.”

Blacks were undercounted by two percent in 2000, which amounted to a loss of $180 million in federal funds to Black communities, according to Bakewell’s statistics.

“We need more money,” Bakewell said.

“The Black Press of America needs at least $10 million dollars to have a consistent message in 200 Black newspapers throughout America. There is no reason to

cherry pick.”

He held that only “trusted” media such

as Black-owned broadcasters and newspapers would be able to effectively deliver the Census’ message to Black communities.

“If you want to communicate with Black people than you’re going to have to communicate through us,” Bakewell said.

Subcommittee chairman Representative Lacy Clay (D-Mo.) chaired the three-panel hearing. He was flanked by congressional subcommittee members Representative Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), Representative Jason Chaffetz (R- Utah), as well as Maxine Waters (D- Calif.) and Sheila JacksonLee (D-Texas), who are not officially listed as subcommittee members but attended because of their interest.

The hearing was a major accomplishment for minority media, but especially for NNPA’s Bakewell, who pushed for the members to hold the hearing as he en(Continued on page 2)

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NEWS

Youth demand action on gun violence Want tougher gun control laws

By La Risa Lynch A day before the U.S. Supreme court prepares to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the city’s handgun ban, a national teen gun survey shows that half of all Black youths know someone impacted by gun violence.

“We teens are fed up with gun violence and are tired of seeing our peers’ futures cut short,” said Eddie Bland, 18, a member of Uhlich Children’s Advantage Network, (UCAN) which commissioned the annual Teen Gun Survey, now in its tenth year.

Youth leaders from UCAN presented the survey’s results during a press conference last Monday at the organization’s administrative offices, 3737 N. Mozart. UCAN is a north side social service agency serving at-risk youths.

The survey, conducted over a two-month period in the spring of 2009, revealed that one in four teens knows someone who has been shot and one in three teens fears being shot.

The survey also revealed one in three teens could easily access guns if they wanted to while 12 percent

“Too often young people are turning to gun violence to protect themselves,” Long said.

Gun violence is not just an urban problem, contends Chase Larkin, of south suburban Dolton, nor is it an issue of class. Larkin noted that his college-bound friend, whose father was a sheriff of Country Club Hills, was gunned down.

“How could someone like him be shot and killed? Are any of us safe?,” asked the 20-year-old South Suburban College student.

Pleas for tougher gun control have not gone unheeded by local

holes provide easy access to guns because no background checks are required, which puts guns in the hands of people on terrorist watch lists, with felonies and with mental disorders, he said.

With 500 Chicago Public School students, being victims of gun violence last year, Quigley urged his “colleagues to weigh the extraordinary influence of the extremists on the gun issue versus the fear that our students live with everyday.”

Quigley filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging Chicago’s handgun ban to

STATE SENATOR Donne E. Trotter discuss bills pending in the state legislature to license vendors and individual gun selle r s w i t h t h e S t a t e P o l i c e D e pa r t m e n t t o p r e v e n t i l l e g a l g u n sales.

MONICA SANDERS, 18, speaks at a press conference about the results of a teen gun survey that reveals one in three teens said they can get their hands on a gun if they want. stand.

Trotter said it was distressing to hear kids say they can get their hands on guns anytime they want.

“We know that we are not manufacturing guns here in the city of Chicago, so they have to come from somewhere. Where they are coming from is illegal sellers,” Trotter said.

The General Assembly is working on a bill requiring that anyone who sells handguns must be licensed by the lllinois State Police.

Also, anyone found guilty of defacing a gun’s serial numbers could face three to seven years in prison.

“Some of us are listening to what you are saying,” Trotter said.

When asked about what could be done to reduce gun violence, the teens responded that more male mentoring programs are needed.

“We want to be helped,” said Bland, who is involved in UCAN’s Project Visible Man program, a male mentoring program.

Monica Sanders, 18, a Best Practice High School student, added that programs should not overlook females who are both victims and perpetrators of gun violence.

Sanders lost a 17-year-old female friend to gun violence when a15year-old female student shot her to death.

“Our efforts to stop violence must include everyone,” Sanders said.

The findings of UCAN’s Teen Gun Survey can be found at www.ucanchicago.org.

able for his unresponsiveness, in a repeated nature. I think it's terribly disrespectful and unacceptable."

He later called the Census' actions "reprehensible”.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said that she was concerned about much of the information

Waters also shared that she believes that the money is not enough to be effective.

“The money does not appear to match the need,” she said.

Groves defended the amounts used to purchase media ads saying they were were based on statistical and historic data.

Congressman Lacy Clay

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that she was receiving about media buyers threatening Black media into giving away placements in exchange for their allotted advertising funding.

"It appears that our message of the undercount is not being respected,” she said.

“I can honestly say that the program was set up in an objective manner guided by data on what audiences needed given their historical behavior,” Groves said in response to the perceived unfairness in media buys with ethnic media outlets.

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S T A T E S E N A T O R T R O T T E R a n d C on g r e s sm a n M i k e Quigley discuss legislative efforts they are undertaking to advocate stricter gun laws. of teens say they know at least one student from their school that was killed by gun violence in the past year. More than 600 youths across the country were questioned for the survey.

UCAN youths hope the survey highlights the need for government officials to craft tougher gun laws.

But Fred Long, a UCAN youth leadership specialist, noted that gun violence is cyclical. He said many victims of gun violence become perpetrators of gun violence.

A similar situation happened with a UCAN youth member, who now sits in jail on a gun charge, he said.

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politicians. Congressman Mike Quigley (D-5) and State Senator Donne E. Trotter (D-17) both attended the conference and stated they have collaborated to restrict access to guns.

Quigley however noted that Congress has abdicated its duties on gun legislation. He said Congress has refused to renew the assault weapons ban. Congress, he added, has succumbed to the extremists and is “afraid to take action on any reasonable … gun control.”

The federal government should close gun show loopholes, which Quigley said are like the “grand canyon” of illegal purchases. Loop-

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gaged in behind the scenes warfare with those responsible for the spending.

Congressional subcommittee members grilled the Director of the Census Bureau and executives from advertising agencies in charge of the bureau's media buys for Census 2010. They included Dr. Robert Groves, Director of the United States Census Bureau, Jeff Tarakajian, executive vice president of advertising agency DRAFTFCB, Robbyn Ennis, Senior Associate Media Director for Black-owned advertising agency GlobalHue, which facilitated advertising buys for all African-American media.

Chaffetz began the hearing by scolding the Census director for failing to provide requested information to Congress.

“I am terribly disappointed in the Census on their inability and unwillingness to cooperate on giving us details that we have been asking for repeatedly," Chaffetz said. "And I hold Director Groves personally account-

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Sophomore Sports on chopping block NEWS

By J. Coyden Palmer

Due to budget constraints, the head of the Chicago Public Schools Department of Sports Administration sent a memo to high school athletic directors telling them there is a strong possibility all spring sophomore sports will be cancelled this year. The move comes as CPS tries to fill a budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion. Parents, students and coaches say the move will have a detrimental affect on the city’s students, who already compete against suburban teams without proper facilities, equipment and other shortfalls.

“Though spring sports teams can officially begin practice today, the varsity and freshman levels are the only levels of girls and boys coaches approved to begin practice at this time,” stated a memo written

by Davis on March 2nd. “The CPS system continues to carefully examine all programs before specific budgetary decisions are finalized.”

And while the statement is vague, many believe the cuts will take place for sure by the end of the month. For the last six weeks sophomore coaches have been on edge as they heard rumors there would be programs, but the coaches would not be paid. Davis’

memo has done little to ease their fears or those of administrators.

Frank Griseto is the athletic director at Jones College Prep. Like others he was saddened with the news and said it will put his girl’s softball team in a precarious position.

“We have about 15 sophomore girls excited about the upcoming season and then came this news,” said Griseto, who also serves as the boy’s varsity basketball coach.

“Our softball program has made great strides in the past few years and the key to doing that is having excellent lower level programs before the kids move up to varsity. If we have to cancel the sophomore team, it will hurt the development of the athletes.”

In addition to softball, other spring sports include track and field, baseball, girl’s soccer and boy’s tennis. Others who would be affected if spring sports are cancelled would be officials and umpires. The cancellation of an entire season would dramatically reduce the number of officials needed for spring sports. Cynthia Irvin is the coordinator for girl’s softball. She said some umpires have already been assigned to games but she does not anticipate many problems with assigning others. She and others see the biggest challenge as what to do with sopho-

more players who do not quite have the skills to play at the varsity level and will not be eligible to play on freshman teams. She is pondering only having varsity softball teams.

Davis said there is a possibility that freshman and sophomore teams could merge together to form a junior varsity team. CPS officials say there are 55 sophomore baseball teams. Baseball experts say CPS officials must be careful with moving players up to the varsity level too soon because there is a risk of injury. That same concern is why sophomores would not be able to play on freshman teams.

Parents and community activists are concerned that cutting sports programs could lead to more violence in the streets as teens would have less positive outlets to release pent-up energy. Harold Pollack, a professor at the University of Chicago’s Social Service Administration said little has been shown effective in reducing youth violence, but one thing that has is a sports component. That’s why the U of C launched a program in 15 Chicago schools called Becoming a Man (BAM)—Sports Edition in November of 2009. The program’s sport component involves youth participating in olympic sports like archery, boxing, judo, team hand-

ball, wrestling and weight lifting.

Pollack said providing a constructive, positive, physical model is important to reducing stress in youth and teaching them how to work together to solve problems.

CPS spokesperson Monique Bond said everything is up in the air right now as this is unchartered territory. She said some changes will have to be made but the final

decision on what those changes will be has not been finalized.

“We just don’t know yet,” she said. “The message that we have to get out is that there’s going to be some shared responsibility here.

This isn’t something we want to do; it’s something we have to do.

We simply don’t have the funding unless we see a dramatic influx of cash.”

COMCAST CUTS THE ribbon to a recently renovated facility at 721 East 112th Street in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.

Comcast, which has been at the location for over a decade, worked with Raffin Construction, to renovate the facility, which houses the technical operations and warehouse divisions and a customer payment center. Joining in the celebration are (l to r) Michael Parker, Comcast VP Operations; LeAnn Talbot, SVP Comcast Greater Chicago Region; Alderman Anthony Beale (9th Ward); Steve Thomas, Comcast VP City of Chicago; Illinois State Representative Connie Howard (34th); Illinois State Senator Donne Trotter (17th); and Dolores Simon, VP of Business Development for the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

The Community’s help needed to capture man who murdered teen (Continued from page 1) ther call the police or us here at St. Sabina and turn himself in. But if he does not do that, we know that people know where he is. We need the community to break the silence and tell us where he is so we can apprehend him. We want to bring peace to this family.”

As an extra incentive, Pfleger said

Willie Williams III a $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Fenton by St. Sabina Church. Fenton, 26, has a tattoo of the Grim Reaper holding a smoking revolver on his right forearm, and the words “Bar” and “None” tattooed on the back of his hands. He is 6’3” and weighs 190 lbs. with a medium brown complexion. He is a convicted felon and a known member of the Black The Chicago Crusader

P Stone street gang.

Police say as long as Fenton is on the streets the public is in danger because he is prone to kill again.

They warn that anyone helping and/or hanging around Fenton are also putting themselves at risk because he has a violent temper. In addition, anyone helping him escape justice could also face charges.

“Frankly I’m just sick and tired of this code of silence,” Pfleger said.

“We hear and understand about fear of retaliation because it is real, but guess what, there is fear everyday. We need to just man up and overcome that fear.”

Police Superintendent Jody Weis praised the community for their assistance thus far and said they just need to make one more step to see this case come to an end. He said this case, while tragic, is an example of how the community can help itself become stronger.

“This has been a great case of collaboration,” Weis said. “The evidence grew cold so we turned it over to our Cold Case Squad and they began pursuing witnesses and people came forward. Thanks to some great detective work and the cooperation of the community, we are standing here today looking for the person who took a young man from us far too early.” Detective Saul Del Rivero said he and his

partner have been working on this case for the past 18 months. He said within the past few weeks, they got a lot of good leads and information and believe Fenton is possibly still in the Chicago area.

When asked what the motive behind the slaying of Williams was, he said that is the most disturbing aspect of the case.

Eddie B. Fenton “There is no motive that we know of. It was truly a senseless act, which is what makes this suspect, Eddie Fenton, so dangerous,” Del Rivero said.

The victim’s parents held a photo of their son at the news conference.

His mother, Indira Rutues, fought through her tears to tell the media what a nightmare the last four years have been for her. She explained that losing her son is the

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hardest thing she’s ever had to endure. There are still times when she is walking through the grocery store and will instinctively reach for one of her son’s favorite snacks then realize he is gone.

“My son was a good son. Only the Lord knows why this could have happened to him. Please give us closure,” she said.

Willie’s father echoed his mother’s sentiment. The father and son were very close. In a time when Black men often have a strained, if any relationship with their fathers, the Williams men were inseparable.

“This is a dangerous individual and what he’s done to me and Indira’s son he can do to someone else,” Willie Williams Jr. said. “If you would have known Willie, you would have known a great kid. He made you laugh. He was an excellent athlete. I’ve had a lot of sleepless nights. I want the public to know that this is not very easy. You do not want to be in our shoes because this is so painful.”

Fenton is from the area of 69th Street between Western and California in the Marquette Park community, police said. That is the place he usually hangs out, but they say he could be anywhere in the country right now. Fenton was last arrested in Chicago in Novem-

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ber of 2009, but at that time he was not a suspect in the Williams murder case. Police say Fenton is the only suspect although there were other people involved in the fight.

Willie Williams III was only 17 at the time of his murder. He was a senior at Robeson High School and was a member of the Jesse White Tumbling Team. An athlete all of his life, the younger Williams would often accompany his dad to athletic contests his father would work as an official.

Pfleger said the Black community must make a choice when it comes to neighborhood safety.

Right now he sees the problem not much different than what is taking place in Afghanistan, where criminals are hiding amongst the people and the community is too scared to give them up. But if Chicago neighborhoods truly want peace, then people have to take a stand and do what is right.

“When the community makes it clear that you will not hide here after committing a crime, the shooting and the violence will stop.”

Pfleger said.

If you know the whereabouts of Eddie B. Fenton, please call 911 or the CPD Cold Case Unit at 312746-9690.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL COMMON SENSE AND SCHOOL REFORM For many years now, people in America have been giving lip service about desiring better quality public schools. No Child Left Behind, a product of the Bush administration, was the latest in a national attempt to shore up the public schools and improve education. The jury is still out, but preliminary observations hint that it just did not work! In fact, because of the emphasis on standardized testing, a lot of students got “pushed out” of schools in order to keep them from pulling down the achievement average of troubled schools. Another alleged consequence was that schools were motivated to cheat, i.e., some would teach to the tests, or use tests that were not difficult in order to make it appear that the schools were doing better than they were doing.

Now comes the next incarnation of a less than adequate approach - school turnarounds, wherein entire school staffs, principals and all, are fired. In light of the fact that there are a myriad of factors impacting troubled schools, this tactic is like throwing out the proverbial baby with the bathwater. Some good teachers and principals are bound to be caught in the mayhem. In addition to the turnarounds, there are pundits who call for a longer school day, in spite of the fact that the dropout rate, especially among minorities, is higher than three Mt. Everests! What is the logic behind extending the school day in order to retain students that don’t want to be there in the first place? This makes less sense than a copper penny.

Astute observers could have seen the current public schools crisis coming a long time ago. The formula for America’s failing schools is simple - low paid teachers who became scapegoats; a dumbed down popular culture; inadequate school funding; inadequate financial resources in impoverished communities where people are motivated toward the “quick money fix” of drug dealing, and the consequent lack of interest in schools by youth who compare the often pedantic approach in many classrooms with the quick pace of video games and music videos. In other words, the problem is systemic and it is historical. Unless there are several very fundamental changes in the way that America values public education and funds public education, the new turnaround is just another runaround. It will not have the intended impact.

Because of the inanity of some so-called school reform attempts juxtaposed to the notion of school vouchers, which always seem to be waiting in the wings, along with the “charter school” movement, one wonders whether or not there is a deliberate attempt to undermine public education. You just can’t blame all teachers for low achieving schools when they are mostly located in communities torn apart by poverty. It is ludicrous to think this is a viable conclusion. As long as Johnny and Johnetta can make more money slinging drugs on the corner than their teachers, it will be very difficult to keep them in schools, especially if the employment that awaits them at graduation is in minimum wage fast food establishments or department stores.

One final note: school reform will not take place without a major push coming from parents. They are the keys to positive change, and unless they get involved, there will be no progress in this arena, period. We need some common sense in school reform, and we need it now!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We don’t need more taxes; we need more taxpayers with jobs!

Dear Editor: On March 10, 2010, Governor Quinn will be making his annual budget address. Governor Quinn has made it clear that he believes the only way out of the state’s financial mess is to raise our taxes.

Americans for Prosperity strongly disagrees!

Americans for Prosperity believes Governor Quinn has failed to recognize that the taxpayers of Illinois will not accept tax increases as a solution to the state’s systemic spending and borrowing problems that have brought the state to near bankruptcy.

Archaic tax increases and/or draconian cuts in the budget are short-term, band-aid approaches that will not fix our long-term fiscal perils.

If Governor Quinn is to lead our state back into prosperity, his administration must have the courage to force the General Assembly to adopt public policies that reform how the state does business on several fundamental levels.

Governor Quinn must work toward developing long-term, freemarket strategies that encourage small business growth; stop fund-

ing new base spending with onetime revenues; stop catering to the special interest groups who fear fundamental reforms that repair our broken budgetary, pension and Medicaid systems; and streamline state government by consolidating duplicative programs and policies.

This is not rocket science! The tools, intellect, and mechanisms are available. The missing pieces seem to be leadership and political will.

The numbers don’t lie. We’re one of the least business friendly states in the nation and we have a high rate of unemployment both of which are major contributors to lost revenues.

We don’t need more taxes; we need more taxpayers with jobs!

and people would have to pay a meter in order to have church services. Church people now in many places in Chicago are coming out of a funeral service, prayer meeting, business meetings and other church programs and finding parking tickets on their cars because they didn’t pay the meter in front of the church. They have to pay a $50.00 fine.

The pastors are not allowed to

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

The Trouble With Our Public Schools

By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist

One of America’s biggest challenges is providing an adequate educate for our children. A solid education was a given when I was growing up and why isn’t it a simple thing now? It appears that we complicated a simple process to the point of making public edu-

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cation more of a “cash cow” than a vehicle to ensure our freedom and economic standing in this competitive world. Our corporate leaders consider it a very serious crisis and rightly so. Let’s look at some of the obvious rea-

sons.

The grades Kindergarten through Sixth Grade are the most important years. This is where the mold is set. You drill, drill and drill into the heads of our little angels the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic.

In the early years, this was known as the “3 R’s”. If a child can master these three areas they will be ready to journey into other areas such as science, history, health, etc. The 3 R’s allow you to comprehend the more sophisticated subjects and gives you the rationale to reason and perform logic on other tasks. That’s all we need to do during K – 6 grades.

Bad behavior will not be tolerated. These children must learn immediately to respect authority.

Fighting for whatever reason is automatic suspension requiring a parental visit and a pledge to never do it again. Do it again; you will never return to that particular school. Talking back to a teacher is also a very bad thing and should be treated accordingly. Manners and respect for your elders should be paramount in order to maintain a learning environment. Dress codes must be in place.

Why are we providing free

breakfasts at schools? This is a family matter and the government, if it wants to get involved, should deal directly with the family not a public school. Stop feeding these students free breakfast. School is for education only.

Students should pay for their lunch or bag it. There should be no federal program dipping into the time for education. The same goes for daycare. Schools are for education not babysitting. There should be no daycare activities on the grounds of a public school.

Let’s concentrate on education only!

Perhaps the worst thing to happen to inner city schools was the “Busing” programs. This was an attack on our communities.

Why would we wake up our children in the wee hours to put them on a bus and take them to a school where they weren’t wanted? It disrupted local community pride and alienated potentially great students. It gave them a feeling of inferiority. To answer my question, it was the bus manufacturers and unions, who wanted the driver jobs. They saw big bucks in this and therefore ordered the NAACP to push for it.

This was perhaps the most damaging thing done to our commu-

nities from an educational standpoint. Central High, Crispus Attucks High, Booker T. Washington High, etc. soon disappeared and community pride and spirit went away.

The procurement process of many school districts involves serious money. With that comes much corruption. The books, learning tools and equipment are many times decided via kick backs, etc. instead of what is best for the student. There should be major cleansing at all inner city school systems – they are all corrupt. Also, there should be intern and training programs demanded of corporations who do business with a particular school. They should recruit new applicants or train the very students they are making money from. This creates a visible future for the students and inspires them to study hard and perform well.

Teenage pregnancy is a big distracter. If a student becomes pregnant she and the soon to be father must be removed from school and home schooled during the pregnancy. No student should be walking through the halls of a school pregnant. Many of the public schools actually have on campus daycare centers

for the children of the students.

This is not school business and should not exist at all. Teen pregnancy should be discouraged not encouraged.

When my family moved to Washington, DC we decided not to go the route of public schools.

We were lucky to get our twins into one of the best private schools in the nation. Funny, the teachers there were not certified like public school teachers are required and most did not have degrees beyond the bachelor level, in addition they received about one half of the pay. However, they loved the kids; discipline was a must; the classrooms were small (12 students or less) and the students were always taught that the sky was the limit for each and every one of them.

Bureaucracy, busing, corruption, federal intervention, lack of discipline, unions, low standards during K – 6 and poor social morals have destroyed our public school systems. Let’s rebuild them now.

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

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

Email: halford@nationalbcc.org

Tavis Goes into Battle of Wits with Sharpton Unarmed

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist If Tavis Smiley were doing the commentary on the Tom Joyner Morning Show, he might begin by saying, “As Big Mama would say, he created a new behind in his opponent.” But Tavis is not providing disinterested commentary on this feud, primarily because it was Rev. Al Sharpton who created a new butt in Tavis when the verbose talk show host tried to take on The Greater Debater.

It was a Tavis commentary on February 23 that ignited the fireworks between Sharpton and Smiley. He accused Black leaders – Al Sharpton, Ben Jealous, Marc Morial, Dorothy Height, Professor Charles Ogletree and Valerie Jarrett – of singing the song that President Obama does not need to focus on a Black agenda.

“I must have missed that choir rehearsal, J., because I don’t know the words to this new hymn,” Tavis proclaimed. “The president doesn’t need a Black agenda, they sing. He’s not the president of Black America, he’s the president of all America and he need not focus specifically on the unique challenges Black America is fac-

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ing, they sing.”

Sharpton said not only was Tavis off key, he cited the wrong lyrics.

“First of all, we never said that,” an enraged Sharpton told Smiley.

“And second of all, the New York Times never said we said that.”

Sharpton said he placed a call to Tavis and did not get a return call.

And when Tavis unexpectedly called Sharpton’s syndicated radio show, the civil rights leader issued a scorching point-by-point rebuttal.

Tavis kept saying how much he loved Sharpton and no matter what Sharpton does, he can’t diminish Tavis’ love for him. Sharpton basically said, “What’s love got to do with it?” and proceeded to dismantle Tavis’ feeble defense.

Tavis Smiley essentially showed up for a battle of wits unarmed.

For the record, I’ve never been a Tavis fan. I think he is a poor interviewer who has more style than substance. No journalist worth his or her salt makes the question in an interview longer than the answer. But Tavis is not a journalist. Never has been one. And it shows. Until now, I’ve never mentioned Tavis’ name in print. But now that he has publicly questioned the integrity of civil rights leaders he formerly courted, it’s

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time to place some additional things on the record.

When I was editor of Emerge magazine, I got a call from Deborah Tang, his producer and one of my longtime friends. “Tavis wants to be on the cover of Emerge,” she said. I thought Deborah was joking and replied, “People in hell want ice water.” She continued, “George, I’m serious. Can we go to lunch to talk about it?”

Realizing that she wasn’t joking, I asked, “Has Tavis ever read Emerge? If he had, he would already know that he’ll never be on the cover of Emerge.” Tang persisted until I told her that I could

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afford my own lunch and there was no need to waste time discussing the prospect of Tavis being on the cover of Emerge.

I chalked the exchange up to Tavis’ oversized ego and didn’t think about it again until more than five years later when two producers on Tavis’ radio show independently asked me if I knew I was on Tavis’ secret hit list. I replied that I didn’t know that Tavis kept such a list. Each producer told me in separate conversations that they had suggested using me to discuss stories on his radio show and were later taken aside by other staffers and informed that I would never be on his show because I had done something in the past to offend Tavis (I was actually on time once when Karen Bates was the guest host).

When told that I had offended Tavis, I searched my memory but came up with a blank. Tavis and I were always cordial when we met in public. We were neither friends nor enemies. At least, I didn’t consider him an enemy. I was never a fan of his in any sense of the word.

I was never invited to any of his dog-and-pony shows and never wanted to participate in them.

One of the producers told me

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that I was on Tavis’ enemies list because I didn’t put him on the cover of Emerge. All I could do at the time was laugh and shake my head. What an egomaniac, I thought.

The nation got a glimpse of Tavis being a legend in his own mind during the presidential election. In 2008, he asked candidate Barack Obama to participate in one of his town hall selfpromotions in Louisiana, a state that he had already carried two weeks earlier. Hillary Clinton, seeking to win over more Black voters, accepted Tavis’ invitation. Obama, trailing Clinton in Texas, declined to attend but offered to send his wife, Michelle.

Tavis rejected the offer as well as a second plea from Obama that Michelle participate. Consequently, many of Tavis’ previous followers on Tom Joyner turned against him, prompting him to quit the show.

Tavis likes to pretend public opinion turned against him because he had the gall to stand up to Barack Obama. No, people were more disappointed that he was eager to lie down for Hillary Clinton. And he still lies down (Continued on page 6) 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Maurice A. Clayton

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

REPARATIONS, HOLOCAUST, AND GENOCIDE (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))

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

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

According to most dictionaries holocaust means any widespread destruction. As the African Holocaust researcher Michael Scott explains— “No African was waiting as a slave to be traded to the Europeans. In all regions of Africa, from which Africans were transported, the African was involved in a brutal war declared by the European aggressor, interested in ex6

Things turn around Young female drivers have been exhibiting more erratic behavior regarding their driving in recent times. Whereas driving without a care about one’s future or the future of someone else has historically been attributed to the male population, it is noted that the females of the population seem to have adopted negative actions while driving throughout the city and country. Speeding is one of the changes in their driving.

They are lane shifting, changing from lane to lane in dangerous ways while on large highways and have been coming in contact with other drivers while in high-speed areas.

Then we have the problem of cyclists who are peddling very close to traffic while lane changing with the bikes almost on the verge of getting involved with cars, trucks, buses and huge trucks. One of the things we have seen is that police officers haven’t curbed these cyclists. The north side of Chicago has the largest number of these flagrant cyclists. The possibility of any of these cyclists succumbing to death as a result of inappropriate actions while cycling is enormous.

Southsiders have the ability to gather in the bike lanes and look for cars that are beside them. I have looked on both sides of town. I’ve seen cyclists pedal between large trucks and CTA buses without any care of their personal safety. I have had the job of investigating a young girl who struck a parked car, fell to the ground and had the right rear tires of a passing vehicle to run over her leg.

Now the northside has more cyclists on the roadways. I have observed several of them swerve out into open traffic and nearly be

ploiting the human and natural resources of the richest continent on the earth.”

Further, Brother Scott reveals, “These Africans who became prisoners of war were placed in detention camps and then transported to the Americas to be enslaved by the benefactors of their captors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is the case in the current CIA involvement in cocaine distribution in Los Angeles in which the profits were used to finance the CIA backed Contra army in Nicaragua. This involvement of the CIA caused a proliferation of the distribution and sale of crack cocaine across the African Communities of America, causing serious devastation to our communities. The United States Government is trying to downplay the CIA’s involvement in this incident by saying that this is an isolated situation and in fact this is not true.

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As a result of the African Holocaust and the genocide against African People in America, we must step up the demand for Reparations as the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA) is advocating.

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

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

Maurice Clayton struck by vehicular traffic in an effort to acquire more distance and doing so without fear of being hurt or injured.

Mothers and fathers you must take care while loading your children into and out of vehicles if you are doing it on the street side.

Now remember the correct side to perform this act is the curbside.

What happens when cyclists are on the road when passengers exit on the street side can sometimes be not so nice. Individuals tossed into the air, bicycles flung off into oncoming traffic, bumps, bruises and the like. Caution must never be tossed to the wind. Traffic rules were established for a reason—to keep the public safe.

Remember the driver is the responsible party and will be placed at fault in situations where vehicle collides with pedestrians/cyclists. One more thing, I’m seeing more and more drivers not using the seat belts and child restraint seats. All one needs to do is to see what happens if/when a child is ejected from a car that is involved in a front-end collision.

Please, take care of the family and it will more than likely take care of you in your older years. God bless all of you.

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(Continued from page 5) for the Clintons, even calling Bill the nation’s first Black president.

Tavis’ testy exchange with Al

Sharpton is merely exposing a side of him that others of us had already experienced. It’s a pitty that he chose to be so petty.

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

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How you gonna do your girl like that? Will she turn up in a high profile-well paid spot in DUH

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.

SOURCES SAY Now that the General’s Daughter ain’t interested in moving back to town to help Pat Quinn win nothing, we hear the Bald Eagle wants Paul Simon’s daughter to be his running mate in November and that he ain’t hardly feelin’ no 7th Ward Alderman Sandi Jackson who dey say been secretly trying to get her name out

CULTURE CLASH Call it a wrap for the Harold Washington Cultural Center on 47th Street that is nearly $2 million behind on its mortgage payments. We hear with the mayoral elections fast-approaching DUH Mayor ain’t having no surprises and so he done ordered his city to take control of the facility once run by The Mad Hatter—no, not Johnny Depp, former Councilwoman Dorothy Tillman. Somebody leaked some planning documents on the streets and everybody got a copy except the man that own that barbershop on 39th Street. Looks like the Center is gone be a new outpost for one of the City Colleges of Chicago—which has been look-

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Dorothy Tillman ing for an extended presence in Bronzeville, which is gonna be Vanillaville in 10 more years.

And, since something or somebody burned down the Center’s companion building across the street—maybe now they will have enough parking to go see them boring and overpriced shows they have up in there.

-ImaSCAPEGOAT That’s the word being used behind the back of outgoing White House social secretary Desiree Rogers. They say Obammy is go-

said he ought to settle with being appointed as director of some non-descript state agency where he can manage 12 people and keep his bug eyes open for his master, Mike Madigan, while pretending like he for de people.

We also hear that serial candidate Bill “Doc” Walls is weighing his options—he plans to submit his name to be lieutenant governor and as an independent candidate for governor and to appear on the next season of American Idol.

One way or another—Doc Walls will work again.

-ImaLOCAL OBAMA BASH

Desiree Rogers Mayor’s administration? Or will she become the next president of the Chicago Urban League? Both Mr. and Mrs. President owe that gal an apology for doin’ her lak dat. ‘Least you can do is stick up for yo’ friends.

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Sandi Jackson there—without much success thanks to the snitch jacket dey done put on her mean-spirited hubby. Dem same folk also sayin’ that West Side disappointment Art Turner don’t stand a ho’s chance in heaven of getting in—

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No it’s not a lock down party coming to the United Center to celebrate the White House’s first Black family—it is Tavis Smiley’s traveling Angry Ass Negro Road Show which is headed to the Windy City on March 20.

We hear a number of Black leaders will gather on government property at Chicago State University to bad mouth President Obama’s policies as it relates to African-Americans. We hear each person that buys a ticket will get a pair of nut crackers autographed (Contiued on page 16)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MANAGI NG THE WOLFR E S OU R C E S F O R L UP U S PATIENTS: Join the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter (LFAI) at a casual Educational Coffee featuring a presentation on resources for lupus patients. “Managing the Wolf: Resources for Lupus Patients” will be presented by Sonya Loynachan, MPA, Health Promotion Manager at the LFAI, on Saturday, March 6, 9 am-11am; the presentation begins at 9:30 am. The FREE Educational Coffee will take place at Dominick’s, 1340 S. Canal Street in Chicago. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and tissue damage to virtually every organ system in the body. 65,000 Illinois residents struggle with lupus every day; 90 percent of them are women. Unfortunately, most Americans know little or nothing about lupus or its telltale symptoms. Space is limited - Please Register – contact 1-800-2-LUPUS-2 or sonya@lupusil.org

W A L L OW I N F U N A T B R OO K F I E L D Z O O ’ S N A TIONAL PIG DAY CEL EBRATION: Pig lovers of all ages will be in porcine heaven during Brookfield Zoo’s spigtacular National Pig Day celebration on Saturday, March 6. Hoof it over to Children’s Zoo at 1pm for the best porkformance in town by the zoo’s domestic pigs, Harley, Georgia, and Penelope. Then sing a rousing rendition of “Happy Pig Day” to the popular hogs as they are presented with bouquets of carrots. Immediately following, zoogoers of all ages can join in a parade led by the everpopular pink Pigmobile and Toot & Puddle characters from Nick Jr.® television. The parade concludes at the entrance to Hamill Family Play Zoo, where youngsters will squeal with delight over the fun pig-themed activities they can join in throughout the day, including a scent game, mud play, “Pin the Tail on the Pig,” “Pig Tac Toe,” and storytelling. In addition, at 2 pm, The Dreamtree Shakers Duo from the Old Town School of Folk Music will perform children’s music in the Play Zoo. Children can remember their swinederful day at Brookfield Zoo with a keepsake National Pig Day photo taken courtesy of Bright Start, a 529 college savings program administered by the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Admission to Children’s Zoo and Hamill Family Play Zoo is free on March 6. First conceived in 1972 by two sisters, Ellen Stanley of Texas and Mary Lynne Rave of North Carolina, National Pig Day began as a way to honor and give thanks to pigs 8

and has grown to become a national celebration of pigs’ best qualities and attributes. Regular zoo admission is $13.50 for adults and $9.50 for children ages 3-11 and seniors 65 and older. Children 2 and younger are free. Parking is $9. For further information, visit www.CZS.org or call 708-688-8000.

HOME OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP: On Saturday, March 6, from 9 am to 12 pm, there will be a Home Ownership Workshop.

The first step in NACA’s “Ten Steps To Home Ownership” is to sign up for a free NACA workshop. At the four-hour workshop you will learn the details about the NACA program and the home buying or refinancing process.

NACA provides at least two free workshops a month for each office, and they provide detailed information for a participant to become NACA Qualified or mortgage-ready. The next workshop will be held at the Mount Zion Apostolic Church at 2101 Dempster Street on Saturday, March 6, in Evanston. For more information, please call 773-723-6222 or visit www.naca.com/workshop/workshopIntro.jsp

CAF DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY BUS TOUR: The next Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) bus tour is scheduled for Sunday, Mar ch 7 at 10 am.

This compelling bus tour and slide presentation is based upon Erik Larson’s bestselling novel that chronicles the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and the emergence of America’s first mass murderer. The Chicago Architecture Foundation is located at 224 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604-2500. For more information, contact Susan Ross, 312-922-3432 x254; sross@architecture.org

Avenue, and is titled Making the House You Have the Home You W a nt A nd h o w t o p a y f o r i t .

This seminar focuses on room remodeling, kitchen and bath renovations, attics, pattern drawings and more! Architect Julia Liska will answer the audience’s renovation questions. Audrey Mathis from the City of Chicago’s Department of Community Development will discuss how TaxSmart Rehab loans can help make a planned project a reality.

COCKTAILS AND CLAY AT HYDE PARK ART CENTER: On Friday, March 12, 8pm-midnight, think night on the town meets playing in the mud. Every 2nd Friday of the month join in a late night clay-making, dancepartying, gallery-hopping good time at the Hyde Park Art Center. They’ve got 45 minute clay sessions back in their studios, a live DJ and drink specials mixed

by Chant all night. Donations are suggested. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773-3245520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

C O O K C O U N T Y T R E A S U R E R M a r i a P a pp a s pr e s e n t s a n award of excellence to Robert Abbott Sengstacke (right), for m o r e t h a n h a l f a c e n t u r y a f i n e p h o t o j o ur n a l i s t f o r T h e C h i c a g o D e f e n d e r n e w s pa p e r . S e n g s t a c k e ’ s f a m i l y w a s t h e founders of the Chicago Defender. This May wi ll mark the Chicago Defenders’ 105th anniversary. The awards presentat i o n t o o k pl a c e d u r i n g P a p pa s ’ a n n u a l c e l e b r a t i o n o f B l a c k History Month, where an installation of art work by Shirley Hud son wa s put on di spla y through the end of Febr ua ry .

Pappas regularly hangs the work of various artists in her off i c e . P a p pa s h o n o r e d o t h e r d i g n i t a r i e s f o r c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o their heritage and community. Also pictured is Father George Clements (center).

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don’t cut back on coverage limits.

Expect big changes in health insurance coverage. Some will come from Congress, but companies that offer health insurance to their employees are looking for savings as premium costs rise.

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*** Some firms that still pay most of the cost of insuring their employees are cutting back on subsidies for dependents. If a spouse works, check to see whose plan is most beneficial. It may pay to buy a separate policy for a youngster.

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It’s hard to navigate the healthinsurance maze. We will help you at Community Insurance Center, 526 East 87th Street, your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962.

For more information about the services we provide, call (773) 6516200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.

*** H C B A S P R I N G S E MI N A R SERI ES: 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.

The next seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm at the Sulzer Branch Library, 4455 N. Lincoln

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If you must choose among policy options, from your employer or on your own, be sure to consider more than premiums alone.

Out-of-pocket costs vary according to your own health issues.

What will your co-pays be for doctor visits (maybe out-of-network) or drugs?

Call Community Insurance Center, Inc. to see how much your savings could be – in the first year alone when you switch to the AARP Auto Insurance Program from the Hartford.

*** If you’re laid off, you may sign up for coverage under COBRA, but other options may be more advantageous. One lower-cost option is a high-deductible policy, if you can afford out-of-pocket costs. Whatever you choose,

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ComEd offers eligible customers 50 percent credit on outstanding bills Helping Hand offers $1 million to help customers avoid service suspension due to financial hardship

Responding to unemployment rates of more than 20 percent in parts of the Chicago metropolitan area, ComEd recently launched its Helping Hand program, a monthlong effort that will pay half the balances for customers facing a recent or pending service suspension

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park in front of the church where he is pastoring without paying the meter in front of the church.

Many people say they will protest as long as the Montgomery bus boycott lasted if Mayor Daley does not change it.

Dr. Webb Evans President United American Progress Association

due to a financial hardship.

Through March 31, up to $1 million will be made available from ComEd’s customer assistance funds. Eligible residential customers who pay 50 percent of their outstanding balance can receive a credit from ComEd for the remaining 50 percent. To be eligible, customers must have received a disconnection notice within the last 120 days and have experienced a financial or medical hardship. “The Helping Hand program is just that – a one-time opportunity for customers most affected by the economic downturn. This will help those facing special hardships keep the power on and regain the ability to successfully manage their electricity bills,� said Anne Pramaggiore, ComEd president and chief operating officer.

The Helping Hand program reflects ComEd’s ongoing commitment to assist customers who face short- and long-term financial challenges. Last year, ComEd distributed approximately $15.5 million in assistance through its CARE programs to more than 75,000 customers. These programs included Residential Special Hardship Grants and Fresh Start Electric Space Heat Credits. This year, ComEd will distribute more

CUSTOMERS CAN SIGN up for ComEd Helping Hand by calling 888-806-2273, or by attending one of three upcoming community assistance fairs on March 9 at the Hopkins Park, March 10 in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, and March 13 in Ford Heights. (Photo credit: ComEd) people who need it most,� Light- ComEd customer of record, a curthan $10 million in new funds.

ComEd was also a primary sup- ford said. “The incentives for good rent ComEd bill (within 30 days) porter of statewide assistance legis- payment behavior offered through and payment (check, credit card or lation signed into law last year that PIPP will improve the quality of debit card). created a Percentage of Income life for many families throughout In addition, ComEd and other Payment Plan (PIPP). Introduced the state and provide long-term local assistance organizations will

by State Senator Kimberly Light- value to Illinois.� have representatives on-site to Customers can sign up for process applications and answer ford and State Representative Marlow Colvin, PIPP will help low-in- ComEd Helping Hand by calling questions about other payment come customers by limiting how 888-806-CARE (2273) and ask options and assistance programs. much they can be charged and will about the special sign-up assistance Those wishing to sign up by create manageable monthly pay- fairs. phone can call 888-806-CARE The assistance fairs are open to (2273). They will need to provide ment plans. “At a time when so many individ- anyone interested in attending and a ComEd account number, identiuals are struggling to cope with those who do must identify a hard- fy their hardship, and provide a dire economic circumstances, ship and bring a disconnection no- method of payment (check, credit PIPP will provide relief for the tice, proof of identification for the card or debit card).

@aNf P\[[RPaRQ dVaU N 5RY]V[T 5N[Q During these difficult economic times, we all need to stay connected.

If you’re a residential customer facing disconnection, ComEd wants to help.

This March, ComEd’s Helping Hand program allows qualifying residential customers to pay only half of their outstanding balance.

ComEd will pay the rest.

For terms and conditions on Helping Hand and other ComEd CARE assistance programs, please visit ComEd.com or call 1-888-806-2273.

Funds are limited. Restrictions apply.

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CHICAGO’S “BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE” TURN-OUT FOR THE DUSABLE MUSEUM’S “2010 NIGHT OF 100 STARS”

It was indeed a “star-filled” night when the DuSable Museum of African American History presented its annual “A Night Of 100 Stars Gala” on Saturday, February 20, 2010. More than 600 of Chicago’s “best-dressed movers and shakers” were on hand for a lavish evening of exquisite food and drink, award-winning entertainment, and the presentation of the 2010 “Night Of 100 Stars Awards.”

The “2010 Night of 100 Stars Awards,” portion of the evening was hosted by Cheryl Burton of ABC7-Chicago TV who did an excellent job of helping Dr. Carol Adams, President and CEO of the Museum present the awards which honor Chicagoans (current or former) who have made outstanding contributions to society, the city and to the world through their careers and civic engagement.

The awards were presented to……………. * “Superstar”- Sherri Shepherd: Emmy Award-winning cohost of ABC-TV’s “The View,” actress, author and Executive Producer & star of “Sherri” on the Lifetime Cable Network. * “Meteor” – James Reynolds, Jr.: Chairman & CEO of Loop Capital Markets

* “Rising Star”- Damani Bolden, Senior, Lindblom Math & Science Academy; Student Member, Chicago Board of Education.

(The selection of Mr. Bolden marked the FIRST time in the history of the awards that a student had been honored) A special “Outstanding Service Award” was presented to Winston & Strawn LLP for their pro-Bono assistance and contributions to the DuSable Museum.

Serving as Gala Chairmen were: Attorney and Mrs. James Montgomery, and Mr. and Mrs.Tim Rand. Honorary Chairmen were: The Honorable Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, and The Honorable Richard M. Daley, Mayor of the City of Chicago.

Sponsors of the“2010 Night Of 100 Stars” Gala included: Abbott Labs, AT&T, Bank of America, Baxter International Inc., Coleman Development, ComEd, Dominick’s, Duane Morris LLP, Illinois Tool Works, Loop Capital, Northern Trust, RR Donnelley, Sara Lee, State Farm and United Airlines, the official airline of the DuSable Museum. SPECIAL SUPPORT was provided by Grey Goose Vodka and Midway Airport Concessions, with ABC7 Chicago serving as the MEDIA SPONSOR.

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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

COP OUT Tracy Morgan darn near has his leading role, along with Bruce Willis, in the newly released Cop Out. The pair is teamed up in a buddy-cop movie that likens itself to Beverly Hills Cop, Lethal Weapon, and others that pit good and bad cops against the bad guys.

In one hysterical scene, Morgan, who plays Paul, interrogates a suspect, but he tries to wear the criminal down by reciting lines from legendary old cop movies, i.e., “King Kong ain’t got nothing on me” from Hurricane, “They call me Mr. Tibbs” from In the Heat of the Night, and “What we have here is a failure to communicate” from Cool Hand Luke.

Tracy is at the top of his game in this movie.

At some point in the movie, Willis, who plays Jimmy, has to pay for his daughter’s wedding. In a pinch, he decides to sell a vintage baseball card, but in the process the pawn shop is robbed, and the two botch what had been a longtime stakeout of the store

by other police officers. Afterward, they are suspended for a month without pay, but Jimmy needs that card back and decides to visit the thug who robbed the shop.

After cutting a deal with the thug to get the card back, Paul and Jimmy have to hunt down a stolen Mercedes. Therein lies the problem and the beginning of one wild ride after another, with the two cops risking life and limb.

In between the crime fighting, Paul has a problem keeping his attention on his work, as he believes his wife is cheating on him. He plants a camera in a stuffed animal in the couple’s bedroom, only to be temporarily heartbroken, when the camera reveals just what’s been going on while Paul has been working.

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at least see one or two old pals.

You were hoping, too, that someone had insisted on name tags to help jog memories and match names with the aging faces of the kids you lost track of: classmates, lab buddies, locker neighbors, friends who faded away days after school ended.

T R A C Y M O R G A N I S d r e s s e d a s a c e l l p h o n e w h i l e u n d e r c o v e r i n C o p O ut . I n t h i s s c e n e Morgan and his partner Bruce Willis take a break from crimefighting. ed for their efforts, even though they went against their captain’s orders and were working when

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By Dolen Perkins-Valdez You weren’t even sure why you were there.

Who needs class reunions, anyhow? Would any of your friends attend? You were hoping, as you slid into the old gym, that you’d

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Paul and Jimmy finally secure the Mercedes and the card, but not with the results that Jimmy would have liked. However, in the end the two are reward-

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Throughout your life, friendships come and go like seasons.

Sometimes, you’ll barely notice.

But in the new book “Wench” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez, four women forge a summer friendship that they need to last lifetimes.

Set a ways back and surrounded by woods, Tawawa House was grand. Three stories high and sixty-four miles from Cincinnati, it sparkled white and featured twelve small cabins surrounding a quiet lake. Though Northerners weren’t happy about it, it was the perfect place for a Southern gentleman to bring his mistress, particularly if she was also his slave.

It felt to Lizzie like the trip from Tennessee to Ohio took forever, maybe because she was always chained, which Drayle said was necessary. She believed him and why not? He was her man, father of her children, and though he owned her, she loved him. Yes, her situation was crystal clear – Drayle’s wife never let her forget it – but Lizzie wasn’t going anywhere.

At Tawawa House, Lizzie knew she would re-kindle friendships with Reenie and Sweet. Their men always brought them, too, along with at least one other slave to care for the horses and other (Continued on page 15)

they should have been suspended—typical good cop/bad cop fare.

Jimmy does live to attend his daughter’s wedding, with Paul there protecting his partner’s interests. Cop Out is a good first ef-

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fort for this unlikely pair. While Willis has played in many action films, it’s been reported that Morgan was delighted to be cast as a cop. Morgan and Willis will have audience members waiting for the next installment.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor

Northfield Community Church to rededicate pipe organ in memory of George M. Williams Beloved musician served as church’s music director and organist for nearly 42 years

Northfield Community Church (UCC), 400 Wagner Road in Northfield, will rededicate its 1973 Schlicker tracker organ on Sunday, March 14 in memory of George M. Williams, longtime Music Director/Organist of the church, who died last year. The organ was built to Mr. Williams’ specifications shortly after he became Music Director.

Mr. Williams was also a longtime friend, arts advocate, and active member of the Music Institute of Chicago’s (MIC) Board of Trustees,

George M. Williams

who touched so many lives through his musical gifts. In 2007, the MIC established the George M. Williams Endowed Scholarship Fund in his honor.

Endowed by members of the Northfield Community Church and friends of Mr.Williams to honor his forty years of music-making in the community, the Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to present or prospective students of classical organ at the MIC who show both talent and a proven need for funds to meet their music studies.

George M. Williams received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Roosevelt University’s Chica-

go College of Performing Arts, where he won the coveted Oliver Ditson Award in Organ and was inducted into Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Honorary Music Fraternity. He was a member of the North Shore Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and past dean of the chapter; the Chicago Music Association, Br. No. 1, NANM, Inc.; a former member of the Faculty at Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University and Harold Washington College, City Colleges of Chicago; and classical music critic with his wife Barbara Wright-Pryor for The Chicago Crusader.

Katie Minion, age 17, an organ

student of James Russell Brown at MIC and the first recipient of the George M. Williams Scholarship, will perform a mini recital performing J. S. Bach’s Toccata in F Major, BWV 540 and Marcel Dupré’s Prelude and Fugue in G minor, Op. 7, No. 3 during the 10:30 AM worship service. The public is invited to attend. A reception will follow the service. For more information, call the church office at 847-446-3070.

The Chicago Sinfonietta receives new funding to support its “Project Inclusion” Initiative The Chicago Community Trust commits $75,000 to support artists of color mentoring program The Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation’s most diverse symphony orchestra, announced two recent institutional developments. The Orchestra has received a $75,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust to enhance “Project Inclusion,” a mentoring program for artists of color that focuses on cultivating the next generation of musical talent by providing young musicians with professional development opportunities, coaching with senior members of the Sinfonietta, and job placement assistance.

We’re very proud of our “Project Inclusion” programs and we

are grateful for this opportunity to augment our efforts,” said Chicago Sinfonietta Executive Director Jim Hirsch. “The Chicago Community Trust grant will ensure that we continue to not only reach out to young musicians but also to foster the growing diversity among the music community.”

The grant from The Chicago Community Trust will support the “Project Inclusion Orchestra Fellows” and the “Project Inclusion Ensemble Fellows,” the two different musician categories that make up the program as a whole.

The “Project Inclusion Orchestra Fellows” provides young musicians with an apprenticeship position where they rehearse and perform with the Sinfonietta and receive one-on-one mentoring

Paul Freeman with a senior member of the or- small ensembles to perform free chestra. The “Project Inclusion monthly performances in ChicaEnsemble Fellows” allows for go schools, park districts and other community venues, providing young musicians with valuable performance experience and coaching from Sinfonietta Personnel Manager and Principal Violist Renée Baker. “Project Inclusion” is also supported by Lead Sponsor, Aon Cornerstone Innovative Solutions; Hewitt Associates, the original sponsor of “Project Inclusion;” and the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust.

The Chicago Sinfonietta, now

in its 23rd season, has a proud history of having enriched the cultural, educational, and social quality of life in Chicago, while gaining significant recognition on the national and international stage. Performing at Chicago’s Symphony Center and Lund Auditorium of Dominican University, the Sinfonietta presents a full season of symphonic concerts as well as a Chamber Series. The Chicago Sinfonietta is the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet.

Under the guidance of founding Music Director Paul Freeman, the orchestra performs at the highest artistic level and has achieved an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs.

Chicago Sinfonietta musicians truly represent the city’s rich cultural landscape and continue to fulfill the orchestra’s mission of Musical Excellence through Diversity™. A 2007 survey of major orchestras revealed that the Chicago Sinfonietta is the most diverse professional orchestra in the United States. Through this distinction the Chicago Sinfonietta serves as a national model for inclusiveness in classical music.

For more information, visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org

The Muti Era begins at CSO “THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO,” the final production in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2009-2010 season, opened Sunday, February 28 at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. The Peter Hall production of Mozart’s well-loved opera buffa is headlined by a perfectly matched cast of principals (from l. to r.) German soprano Anne Schwanewilms (Countess Almaviva); soprano Danielle de Niese (Susanna); Ryan Center alum baritone Kyle Ketelsen (Figaro); and Polish baritone Mariusz Kwiecien (Count Almaviva). “Figaro” also stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato (Cherubino); Italian bass Andrea Silvestrelli (Bartolo); tenor Keith Jameson (Don Basilio); Ryan Center alums soprano Lauren Curnow (Marcellina), and tenor David Portillo (Don Curzio). Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric’s Music Director, replaces the previously announced British conductor Edward Gardner in the orchestra pit. “Figaro” alternates with final performances of Berlioz’s “Damnation of Faust” through March 27. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Tickets are $33-$207. Call the Box Office, 312332-2244, or go to www.lyricopera.org/Photo by Dan Rest.

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Three years after being announced as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Music Director-Designate, Maestro Riccardo Muti will begin his first season as CSO Music Director with a month-long celebration demonstrating his artistic vision and showcasing his plans for the CSO through free concerts, open rehearsals, community events and subscription programs that highlight the artistic excellence of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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and Chorus. Muti and CSO Association President Deborah F. Rutter announced the programming for Maestro Muti’s inaugural season Thursday, February 25.

A free “Concert for Chicago” performing works by Verdi, Liszt and Respighi in the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park Sunday, September 16 will launch the Muti’s tenure as CSO music director.

The first CSO subscription

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Music is in the air With spring just around the corner the gospel music industry is set to release some truly dynamic sounds into the air. First to come out will be Marvin Sapp this month when he meets fans on March 16th at the Harold Wash-

tainment Group.

Born into poverty in 1911, Mahalia Jackson’s throaty, fervent, rich and distinctive New Orleanstinged contralto took her from Louisiana’s Plymouth Rock Baptist Church choir (performing from

and, at his request, prior to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s epochal “I Have a Dream” speech during the 1963 civil rights March on Washington, D.C. Rocking crowds from the Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall and across Europe, she became a force in radio and TV, then mostly off-limits to African-Americans.

Flooding her bluesy songs with soul and spirit, Mahalia always honored a pledge to never perform secular music. She recorded 35 albums and a dozen of her 45 rpm records sold over 1 million copies, going gold (platinum by today’s standards). Presented a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972, Jackson’s powerful, force-ofnature voice was a clear influence on R&B and rock – including such icons as Little Richard – and she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.

Hailing from the legendary group Commissioned to the hit single Never Could Have Made It to The Best In Me Marvin Sapp hits the ground running again when his new release Here I Am floods stores on March 16th.

Marvin Sapp Gracing the Chicago gospel scene the same day at the Harold Washington Cultural Center fans will be able to enjoy a mini-performance, purchase CDs and have them autographed by the artist. The highly anticipated project embodies the heart and soul of Marvin Sapp with songs that will refresh and fortify the spirit.

The first single, “The Best In Me” is currently #1 at Gospel radio and, according to Billboard, has already matched the 2008 peak of his seminal “Never Would Have Made It.” “The Best In Me” also recently achieved the largest position jump

(#78 - #14 Hot R&B/Hot Songs Chart) in 18 years by a gospel track, as well as the largest jump in four years among all genres.

HERE I AM, the follow-up to Sapp’s 2007 breakout project Thirsty, was recorded live in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a shining example of the gift of music that resides in Marvin Sapp. The CD was produced by Aaron Lindsey with vocal direction by Myron Butler and Sapp’s robust tenor as the main attraction. The 12-track disc features such standouts as “Here I Am;” “He Has His Hands On You,” and “Fresh Wind.”

Sapp says “the title track speaks to me as an individual and the things I've endured over the last three years. I'm still standing, even under the waves of pressure and difficulties - from sickness in my wife's life to the more general challenges of my own life.”

“He Has His Hands On You” is a beautifully comforting song offering a reminder that whatever challenges people may face, it is all part of God's master plan. “Many times people feel like giving up because

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The Muti Era begins at CSO (Continued from page 14) concerts led by Maestro Muti will pair Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique” with its companion piece “Lélio” featuring Gérard Depardieu as narrator.

Muti’s inaugural residency will celebrate “México 2010,” with performances of Carlos Chávez’s “Sinfonía india,” the world premiere of Bernard Rands’ “Danza Petrificada,” and an open rehearsal with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago in the Pilsen neighborhood led by Muti.

CSO’s Symphony Ball October 2 (formerly the Opening Night Gala) will feature the return to Symphony Center after a 20-year absence of Anne-Sophie Mutter as soloist in Beethoven’s Violin Concerto with Muti and the CSO. Muti will lead concert performances of Verdi’s “Otello” in Chicago and on tour in Carnegie Hall.

The CSO will perform four commissioned works by former Mead Co-Composers-in-Residence Osvaldo Golijov and Mark-Anthony Turnage (20062010); Bernard Rands, and EsaPekka Salonen.

The CSO and Muti will perform subscription concerts of Luigi Cherubini’s rarely programmed “Requiem in C Minor” in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth.

Anna Clyne’s «rewind« and Mason Bates’ “The B-Sides” will be performed by the CSO and led

ington Cultural Center. Then just after Easter a 2-disc collector’s set featuring the music of Mahalia Jackson will hit the street.

With a voice that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said “comes along once in a millennium,” the legend that is Mahalia Jackson is celebrated in A Gospel Calling: Mahalia Jackson Sings, gracing DVD April 13 from Infinity Enter-

age four) to an international reputation as gospel’s first lady and “the greatest voice of the century.”

Decades after her 1972 death, Mahalia remains the world’s most influential gospel singer, who performed for royalty, heads of state and presidents. Infusing gospel with a sensuality and note-bending freedom never before seen, she sang at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration;

(Continued from page 12) work. But that summer of 1852, when Lizzie met Mawu, well, things sure did change.

Lizzie had never met anybody like Mawu, with her halo of red hair and freckles. She was a sassy one, and Lizzie wanted to be friends with Mawu very much.

Regal Reenie was suspicious and Sweet was too preoccupied by the baby in her belly to be concerned with a smart-talking wench like Mawu.

But Mawu knew a few things.

She reminded the women that Ohio was a free state, and that there was a vacation resort for Black folk just through the woods. It was only a walk away…

I didn’t like “Wench” at first: the initial set-up of the plot and the introduction of the characters felt boggy and moved too fast for comfort. There were enough

hints of promise, though, so I stuck around.

I was glad I did.

Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez tells a heartbreakingly unsettling tale of secrets, lies, and power, and the friendships of women who nurture a bond because circumstances have forced it.

Perkins-Valdez’s storytelling has great timing, which serves to keep her readers guessing right to the end of the last page. Despite its somberness, I highly recommend this book.

If you read “Wench,” make yourself stick through the first few pages and you’ll be rewarded with a fine story you won’t forget.

As it turns out, this is a novel with class.

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by Muti in celebration of Bates’ and Clyne’s first season as CSO Mead Composers-in-Residence.

Residencies by Yo-Yo Ma and Evgeny Kissin are included in both the CSO subscription and “Symphony Center Presents” series, and January 30, 2011, cellist Ma, pianist Emanuel Ax and clarinetist Anthony McGill, three members of the quartet (with pianist Gabriela Montero) that performed on the steps of the Capitol for the inauguration ceremony of President Barack Obama, will perform the Brahms Trio in A minor for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 114.

“Symphony Center Presents” will celebrate Muti’s inaugural

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season with appearances by today’s leading orchestras and soloists from around the world, an all-star chamber series and wide-ranging performances by preeminent jazz and world music artists.

The 2010/11 season programming will reflect Riccardo Muti’s scope of involvement and impact on all aspects of the CSO’s concerts, “Symphony Center Presents” and The Institute for Learning, Access and Training which encompasses the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and other educational initiatives and community engagement programs.

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THE CHATTERBOX (Cont’d from page 7) by the Country Preacher.

Folk wonder if Rev. Sharpton will show up after he pimp slapped Smiley on his national radio show a few

Tavis Smiley days back because Tavis called out his shrinking, irresponsible and shady behind on his own national radio show. If nothing else, this program ought to make for good entertainment. Angry Ass Negroes should register in advance because the good seats will be taken up by the Soldiers for Stroger.

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DARKTOWN STRUTTERS BALL Ima been told that the mouthy Kappa midget, otherwise known as Mark “Me, Me, Me” Allen got quite the surprise last week when he showed up to

plot know that egotistical, Negro airheads are so hungry to be seen and saluted for having a job that they will actually pay for the privilege of being listed in that book and will also shell out big bucks to be publicly honored because of it. That’s like a prostitute paying herself to (censored ’cause it was a bunch of nasty talk). These honorees can then go home and look at themselves inside a yearbook and brag to all dey friends how popular and famous they be. Unfortunately the fame only last one year—and so they gotta do it all over again on the next. To each its own, is what we say.

Well apparently, somebody got the bright idea to “honor” Mark Allen, except they forgot to tell this broke publisher and some times activist and all the time big mouth, that he had to pay to be listed in the book and he had to pay for his awards dinner. He also had to be paid to be “interviewed” by a fake reporter who is doing it for “archival” purposes. Folk tell Ima that when Allen showed up grinning and skinning, smelling like something like Crown Royale and Old Spice, that his name wasn’t on the list.

The lady at the front table didn’t know who he was and didn’t care either and said so. All she wanted was that admittance ticket, which he did not have and could not afford. Not to be out done and never one to be embarrassed about anything, we hear Allen went on a tirade about not being let in—-whereby an organizer of the Who’s Who event confronted him and

said the only way he would get inside THAT dinner was if he had a ticket. Fortunately for Allen, somebody took pity on him and coughed up the $75 bucks.

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Ms. Jankins’ grandson is at it again. This time the poleece came and took him because he was accused of breaking in Ms. Williams’ house and stealing her 42inch television. But de good Lawd be good all de time and Ms. Jankins’ prayers went answered. We hear her grandson went before a good judge. See Ms. Williams’ people didn’t really have no evidence that Ms. Jankins’ grandson broke in dey house and so it looked like they just sicc’d the poleece on this po’ chile for no good reason.

Once de judge found out wasn’t no probable cause to arrest Ms. Jankins’ child, his honor banged his gavel and declared “You is aquitted!” Now, err’body know Ms. Jankins’ grandson ain’t gon pass the fourth grade.

So he stood there looking dumbfounded lak he always do. The judge said it one more time for his benefit…“You is acquitted!”

Whereby Ms. Jankins’ grandson said, “why, thank you, You Honor—does dat

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Mark Allen honor himself at the fake, awards ceremony called Who’s Who of Black Chicago. The annual gala done up to honor a list of notable darkies who have supposedly accomplished something we all should be happy about, is hosted by some marketing group coming out of Motown.

mean I can keep de TV?”

Once inside Allen was then seen woofing down his chicken dinner and pumping hands like he was President Obammy. He was also being closely followed around by the Urban Translator, who supposedly broke it down to Mark in Ebonics style: “being broke ain’t no joke.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, UNDER THE SECURITIZATION SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2005 STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

THOMAS MURPHY; FEDERAL ASSET M A N A G E M E N T CONSULTANTS, LTD; 5901 SOUTH P R A I R I E CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO; COMMUNITY INIATIVES INC. AKA CII, A S RECEIVER; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 2303 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 29, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13 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. 20-15-304-001-0000 New Number Assigned: 20-15-304-038-1001.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Commonly known as 5901 South Prairie COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY Avenue, #1W, Chicago, IL 60637.

DEPARTMENT CHANCERY The mortgaged real estate is improved DIVISION COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, with a condominium residence.

The I N C . , purchaser of the unit other than a P l a i n t i f f , mortgagee shall pay the assessments and v . the legal fees required by subdivisions FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, et al (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the D e f e n d a n t Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 06 CH 25028 10% down by certified funds, balance, by BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS certified funds, within 24 hours. No HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a refunds. The property will NOT be open Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered for inspection in the above cause on January 27, 2010, an For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation (ARDC #6255876)/Barbara J. Dutton will at 10:30 AM on March 30, 2010, at the (ARDC #6188016) at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Judicial Sales Corporation, One DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423.

CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public (815) 806-8200. auction to the highest bidder, as set forth INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES below, the following described real estate: C O R P O R A T I O N Commonly known as 6218-20 S. MARTIN Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I246840 LUTHER KING DRIVE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-317-054-1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009 AND 1011 The real estate is improved with a

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, I N C . , P l a i n t i f f , v .

FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, et al D e f e n d a n t 06 CH 25028 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 27, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 30, 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 6218-20 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-317-054-1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009 AND 1011 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. The judgment amount was $123,949.13. 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 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: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020 . Please refer to file number 09-4400-24. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 09-4400-24 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 06 CH 25028 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 that purpose. for I251837

at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-15-304-001-0000 New Number 20-15-304-038-1001.

Assigned: Commonly known as 5901 South Prairie Avenue, #1W, 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 Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open inspection for 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.

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

HAYWARD W. SUGGS AKA HAYWARD SUGGS, JR. AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA SUGGS AKA VIRGINIA M. SUGGS; HAYWARD W. SUGGS AKA HAYWARD SUGGS, JR. INDIVIDUALLY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VIRGINIA SUGGS AKA VIRGINIA M. SUGGS; PHYLLIS H O P G O O D ; PHARREL LEWIS AKA PHARREL M. LEWIS; MELVENA STRONG AKA MELVENA E. STRONG; WAYMAN SUGGS, REGINALD SUGGS, JR.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NORNECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 9622 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 29, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 31, 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. 20-27-202-015-0000.

Commonly known as 7151 South Eberhart, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 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.

F 0 8 0 1 0 6 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I246873 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LEROY GIPSON; LANDMARK RESIDENCES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LEROY GIPSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 12563 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 1/4/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 6, 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. 20-15-401-031-1003.

Commonly known as 6043 SOUTH MARTIN LUTHER KING DRIVE UNIT 201, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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

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The Chicago Crusader

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2005 ASSET- BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WHQ4 P l a i n t i f f , v .

FYLYNNE CRAWFORD, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 009602 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 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 7032 EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-321-030 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 14-09-06676. 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.: 14-09-06676 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 009602 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE AS FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, 2006-1 Plaintiff, v s .

ANGELIQUE ANDREWS CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 09 CH 13609 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 21, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 6, 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. 20-21-307-027-0000.

Commonly known as 6836 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

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 Kara Findlay at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road,Chicago Naperville, Crusader Illinois 60563-1890.

The (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. w 0 9 0 3 0 1 3 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I249860

cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-21-307-027-0000.

Commonly known as 6836 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

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 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 1 3 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I249860 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC P l a i n t i f f , v .

REGINALD CLEMONS, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 013878 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 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 253 W. 60TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-408-003 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 14-08-09328. 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.: 14-08-09328 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 013878 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6918 S. PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-415-025 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 14-09-20210. 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.: 14-09-20210 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 029093 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 14-09-16699. 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.: 14-09-16699 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 024999 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N .

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BARBARA WILLIAMS, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 024999 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 30, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 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 7232 S. SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-211-031 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY further recourse against the Mortgagor, DEPARTMENT CHANCERY the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB attorney. Upon payment in full of the P l a i n t i f f , amount bid, the purchaser will receive a v .

Certificate of Sale that will entitle the EITHAN FERMAN, et al purchaser to a deed to the real estate after D e f e n d a n t confirmation of the sale The property will 09 CH 029093 NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS makes no representation as to the HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a condition of the property. Prospective Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered bidders are admonished to check the court in the above cause on January 5, 2010, an file to verify all information. If this property agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the will at 10:30 AM on April 7, 2010, at the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a The Judicial Sales Corporation, One mortgagee shall pay the assessments and South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor the legal fees required by The CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS auction to the highest bidder, as set forth 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE below, the following described real estate: MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Commonly known as 6918 S. PERRY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER Index No. 20-21-415-025 The real estate is ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF improved with a residence. Sale terms: POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE 25% down of the highest bid by certified WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE funds at the close of the auction;. The ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE balance, in certified funds, is due within LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's twenty-four (24) hours. The subject attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & property is subject to general real estate ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH taxes, special assessments, or special FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR taxes levied against said real estate and is RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between offered for sale without any representation the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for as to quality or quantity of title and without department.. refer to file BLACKS MUST CONTROLtheTsales HEIR OWN CPlease OMMUNITY recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" number 14-09-16699. THE JUDICIAL condition. The sale is further subject to SALES CORPORATION One South confirmation by the court. If the sale is set Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also sale shall be entitled only to a return of the visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of further recourse against the Mortgagor, pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE attorney. Upon payment in full of the ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL amount bid, the purchaser will receive a 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: Certificate of Sale that will entitle the 14-09-16699 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney purchaser to a deed to the real estate after Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 024999 confirmation of the sale The property will NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff Collection Practices Act, you are advised makes no representation as to the that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a condition of the property. Prospective debt collector attempting to collect a debt bidders are admonished to check the court and any information obtained will be used

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 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: 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 used for that purpose.

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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 The of a multi-family residence. 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 5 8 2 .

0 9 1 0 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LATASHA MCCASKEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LATASHA MCCASKEL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 27685 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 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 0 9 1 4 5 4 9 .

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N .

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REGINALD CLEMONS A/K/A REGINALD J. CLEMONS, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 014431 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 29, 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 315 W. 59TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-402-013 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK 25% down of the highest bid by certified COUNTY, ILLINOIS funds at the close of the auction;. The COUNTY DEPARTMENT balance, in certified funds, is due within CHANCERY DIVISION twenty-four (24) hours. The subject WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. property is subject to general real estate P l a i n t i f f , taxes, special assessments, or special v s . taxes levied against said real estate and is KAMERON MCGEE; UNKNOWN offered for sale without any representation HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF as to quality or quantity of title and without KAMERON MCGEE, IF ANY; recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON condition. The sale is further subject to RECORD CLAIMANTS; confirmation by the court. If the sale is set D e f e n d a n t s , aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the 09 ch 22271 sale shall be entitled only to a return of the PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure further recourse against the Mortgagor, entered in the above entitled cause on the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's 12/15/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales attorney. Upon payment in full of the Corporation will on Thursday, March 18, amount bid, the purchaser will receive a 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at Certificate of Sale that will entitle the 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, purchaser to a deed to the real estate after Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder confirmation of the sale The property will for cash, the following described property: NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff P.I.N. 20-27-214-025-0000. makes no representation as to the Commonly known as 7208 SOUTH condition of the property. Prospective EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property The improvement on the property consists is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the of a multi-family residence.

The unit at foreclosure sale, other than a successful purchaser is Saturday, entitled to March 6,the 2010 mortgagee shall pay the assessments and possession of the property only. The the legal fees required by The purchaser may only obtain possession of Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS units within the multi-unit property 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE occupied by individuals named in the order MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER certified funds. No refunds. The property ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF will NOT be open for inspection. Upon POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE payment in full of the amount bid, the WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's to the premises after confirmation of the attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & s a l e .

ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH For information: Visit our website at FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn

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 14-08-09332. 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.: 14-08-09332 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 014431 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.

I250998 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , v .

DAVID BONNER A/K/A DAVID C. BONNER, SR., et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 016484 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 30, 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 7301 S. LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-222-001 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;.

The balance, 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 14-08-11657. 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.: 14-08-11657 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 016484 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

BOZOVIC, et al VLADAN D e f e n d a n t CH 024265 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 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 6217 S. VERNON AVENUE, UNIT 3, CHICAGO, IL 60630 Property Index No. 20-15-417-027-1016 (20-15-417-025 / 026 Underlying) The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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 14-09-13055. 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.: 14-09-13055 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 024265 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.

I250212 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

NADA SHAMAH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB; MICHIGAN-60TH STREET C O N D O M I N I U M ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NADA SHAMAH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 10491 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 12/21/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 23, 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. 20-15-308-017-1007.

Commonly known as 6003 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence.

The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions 18 (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 0 4 3 8 2 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

NADA SHAMAH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB; MICHIGAN-60TH STREET C O N D O M I N I U M ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NADA SHAMAH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 10491 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 12/21/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 23, 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. 20-15-308-017-1007.

Commonly known as 6003 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 9 0 4 3 8 2 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I245564 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ROSE M. LEWIS; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE PARTNERS, INC.; LVNV FUNDING LLC, Defendants, 07 CH 25318 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 11, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 22, 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 7353 South Rhodes Chicago, IL 60619.

Avenue, 20-27-219-016.

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 for inspection open 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.

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I245451 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

KENNETHA GLOVER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KENNETHA GLOVER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 15642 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 12/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 24, 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. 20-28-216-024-0000.

Commonly known as 7332 SOUTH HARVARD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 .

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence.

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only.

The Saturday, March 6, 2010 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.

entered in the above entitled cause on 12/22/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, March 24, 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: 20-28-216-024-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 7332 SOUTH HARVARD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 0 6 2 1 .

6 The improvement on the property consists The of a multi-family residence. 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 a l e . s 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 9 4 2 .

0 9 0 9 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I245648

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

HOUSES FOR SALE

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

V TERESA HARRIS; SOUTH CENTRAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; DAN RYAN FINANCIAL CENTER; MIDLAND FUNDING NCC-2 CORPORATION; OWNERS AND UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, NON-RECORD D e f e n d a n t s CH 25450 09 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-23685 (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 8, 2010, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on April 9, 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 property: Commonly known as 6505 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-23-114-002 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $37,442.82.

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 .

I242473

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 08 CH 41731 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-12362 (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 September 2, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 2, 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 property: 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 BLACKS Mlevied, UST 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

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

AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN 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, special assessments, special taxes levied, ____________________ and superior liens,By: if any.

The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied (Publisher Representati 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 .

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , v .

ANGELINA EILAND-FRAZIER A/K/A ANGLELINA E. FRAZIER A/K/A ANGELINA T. EILAND-FRAZIER, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 032014 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 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 7036 S. UNION AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-21-322-032 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 14-09-25692. 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.: 14-09-25692 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 032014 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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does hereby certify that it is the publishe

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.

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that said Chicago Crusader is a secular newspaper that has been published WEE in the City of Chicago, County of Cook, S of Illinois, continuously for more than one year prior to the first date of publication o the notice, appended, that it is of general circulation throughout said County and S that it is a newspaper as defined in "An A revise the law in relation to notices," as amended, Illinois Compiled Statutes (715 ILCS 5/1 & 5/5), and that the notice appended was published in the said Chic Crusader on the following dates: January 23, 2010 January 30, 2010 The Chicago Crusader February 06, 2010

In witness thereof, the undersigned has caused this certificate to be signed and it corporate seal affixed at Chicago, Illinois February 06, 2010

HEALTH

Advocate Trinity Hospital hosted Go Red Event Ladies were treated to a night of pampering and education Advocate Trinity Hospital, in conjunction with Power Circle Congregation, hosted a Go Red Event to support the fight against women’s heart disease. The ladies night out took place on February 23 at the Power Circle Center.

Patrick Owens, coordinator of community relations at Trinity and one of the only men in attendance, said, “Power Circle always does such a nice job accommodating us. The reception room was set up beautifully. Red and pink balloons were everywhere!”

Participants enjoyed inspirational messages, chair massages, facials, nutritional consultations

and raffle prizes. The dinner consisted of a heart healthy menu including salad, baked chicken, stuffed mushrooms and string beans.

Dr. Claudia Johnson, a Trinity physician, spoke at the event about heart disease, specifically in minority women. Her presentation included advice on how to live heart healthy and the warning signs women should pay attention to. Jackie Rouse, community relations manager at Trinity, thought the evening went very well saying, “The event was very successful. I think the women learned quite a bit. They asked a lot of questions about risk reduction and what they could do to improve their heart health.”

ALL THE LADIES in attendance wore red to show their support for the cause.

ALL THE PARTICIPANTS were invited to receive complimentary massages.

J A C K I E R O US E , C o mmu n i t y R el a t io n s M an a g er , l au g h s with guests as she welcomes them to the event.

Music is in the air

RECIPIENTS OF THE CIRILO A. MCSWEEN - New York Life Insurance – Rainbow Push Excel Scholarship Honored —For the sixth year in a row, New York Life Insurance Company awarded scholarships to full time undergraduate students who are majoring in business, achieve academic success with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and play an active role in their communities. Scholarships are given in honor of New York Life Insurance’s first African American agent, Cirilo McSween, who became an agent in 1957. Mr. McSween, who passed away in 2008, was a member of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition’s board of directors and a renowned civil rights activist who worked closely with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The McSween Scholarship recipients for 2010 left to right are: Jeremy Holder of New York, NY, a freshman at Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC; Tashay Talon Dennie of Chicago, IL, a freshman at the University of Illinois in Chicago, IL; Breanna Lee Blaschke of Eden Prairie, MN, a freshman at the Bethel University in St. Paul, MN; Rajeedah Della Lisenby of High Point, NC, a freshman at High Point University in High Point, NC; and Kasey Burns of Chicago, IL, a sophomore at Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, FL.

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(Continued from paage 15) they don't understand the process of God. Just knowing they are part of His plan, no matter what is going on, can keep them encouraged…it reinforces the scripture that says man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.”

“Fresh Wind” is an up-out-yourseat praise jam that is as irresistible as it is righteously funky and infectious. Sapp says “Fresh Wind” speaks of how people need to experience an individual revival. “Some folks think that once they've experienced the will of God one time that's all they need. The truth is that our daily prayer ought to be for God to send a fresh wind on a consistent basis – that we may be replenished in spirit and function

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the way that He is calling us to function. This song is just some old-fashioned Pentecostal Church!”

Fans who pre-order the CD or DVD at www.verityrecords.com will gain access to a live stream of The Experience featuring Marvin Sapp.

The complete collection of Mahalia Jackson Sings includes 58 live short performances which aired on NBC in the early ’60s. It includes such hits as “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” “Throw Out the Lifeline,” “Down by the Riverside” and “When the Saints Go Marching in.”

A Gospel Calling: Mahalia Jackson Sings is presented in full screen with an aspect ratio of 4 x 3 and original sound.

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