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Shootings in city increase Residents say Chicago’s Black neighborhoods are war zones, proof in number of victims

Weis was meeting with the press claiming the shooting of six people on the previous night was an isolated incident. The person who was shot in the incident during Weis’

press conference, identified as 20-year-old Reginald Meyers, later died.

But that was just the beginning. Earlier this week a 14-year-old boy was shot at

eight o’clock in the morning as he was walking to school. On April 6, just four blocks from the Crusa der news office, (Continued on page 3)

By J. Coyden Palmer Despite Mayor Daley and Police Superintendent Jody Weis claiming statistics show crime in Chicago is down, residents in the city’s African American communities believe the mayor and superintendent are delusional. If the number of shootings and killings in the last week is any indication, the residents could be right. Last week nearly 50 people were shot in a 48-hour span. And the shooters are growing bolder by the day.

Last week as Weis was finishing up a press conference in Englewood, where six people had been shot the night before, Weis and other officers scrambled to their cars after shots rang out just four blocks from where

Dr. Height Still Hospitalized PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA and the First Family took Holy Communion on Sunday at Allen Chapel AME Church in South East Washington. The Rev. Michael Bell, pastor of the church, located in the low-income, crime-ridden neighborhood , sai d the Pr esid ent’s vi si t was a rem ind er t hat the communi ty ha d not b ee n forgotten . (Photo by Roy Lewis/NNPA)

Dr. Dorothy Height Civil Rights icon Dr. Dorothy Height remains hospitalized after experiencing shortness of breath March 18.

Christine Tony, her administrative assistant, who was with Dr. Height when she took ill, says the 98-year-old had suffered from a lung ailment for some time. “As of 11:30 a.m.

Monday, April 5, Dr. Dorothy Height, chairman emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women, remained in serious but stable condition (Continued on page 2)

Esteemed Chicago State Professor retires: Was it Duress or Budget?

By J. Coyden Palmer For 25 years, Dr. Haki Madhubuti has taught English at Chicago State University, but that will come to an end this year as Madhubuti has decided to retire, citing a bad relationship with new CSU President Dr. Wayne Watson. Madhubuti made his announcement last weekend at the annual Gwendolyn Brooks Writers Conference that he founded and CSU has been hosting for 20 years. Madhubuti is also the founder of Third World Press, one of only a hand-

ful of African American publishing companies in the nation and along with his wife, operates three charter schools in the Chicago area.

The reason why Madhubuti is leaving depends on who you ask. Madhubuti feels disrespected by Watson and believes Watson, who came to the school in October after a controversial selection process that was protested by students and faculty alike, is out to get him after he publicly challenged his selection. Madhubuti wrote a nine-page open letter to the university

community in June of 2009 questioning Watson’s ability and qualifications to do the job and said the selection process was “flawed.” He quoted a statement by 13 of the 15 member selection committee who resigned under protest after they wrote: “we feel it would be inappropriate to legitimize a less than transparent or participatory process by recommending either of the two finalists for the position of Chicago State University President,” according to the letter that was received by the Crusader.

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NEWS African American from South Carolina new DePaul basketball coach

By J. Coyden Palmer For only the second time in DePaul University history, an African American will be the head coach of the men’s basketball team. A press conference on April 6th at the Lincoln Park university introduced Oliver Purnell to the Chicago media and DePaul fans. Purnell, 57, brings 22 years of head coaching experience to Lincoln Park including the last seven seasons at Clemson University. He is the 13th head coach in DePaul basketball history.

A native of Berlin, Maryland, Purnell is excited and anxious to get started on the tough task at hand; to restore basketball glory at DePaul.

“Everything you could possibly need to build a tremendous basketball program is here,” said Purnell as his wife Vicki looked on. “This is what I’m good at: restoring programs. I live for this type of challenge.”

Indeed Purnell’s track record of turning losing programs into winning ones is impressive. In 1988,

Purnell became the head coach at Radford University. In his third season, Radford finished 22-7, a 15 game improvement from the previous year. After Radford he coached at his alma mater Old Dominion.

Again Purnell’s team at Old Dominion improved every year he coached and after three years he compiled a 57-33 record and led his team into the post season all three seasons. In 1994 he headed to Dayton where the Flyers finished 7-20 his first season but in his final season (2003) they finished with a 24-6 record and made it to the NCAA tournament.

His record at Clemson was similar to his previous stops. He slowly built the Tigers program, making it very competitive in arguably the toughest conference in the county.

Purnell believes that DePaul should stay in the Big East because it can compete. He plans on assembling a great coaching staff and will scour the country searching for the talent to bring fans back to DePaul games.

“Some people have been com-

NEW DEPAUL MEN’S basketball Coach Oliver Purnell was introduced during a press conference Tuesday at the Lincoln Park school. Purnell is only the second African American head c o a c h i n D e P a u l h i s t o r y. ( P h ot o p r o v i de d b y: D e P a u l University Athletic Department) plaining about our arena, but I personally don’t see what is wrong with it,” he said. “It’s gone through major renovations over the years and is

a top-notch facility. People didn’t seem to have a problem driving out to Rosemont when DePaul was winning. I think that will quiet all

of that talk.”

Things can’t get much worse for DePaul. Over the past two seasons they haven’t won a conference game, they lost their television contract with WGN years ago and the only talk about the team in the media is how bad they are. If Purnell can resurrect the program, it will be one of the great accomplishments in sports.

“DePaul belongs in the elite of college basketball,” Purnell said.

“DePaul belongs in the elite of the Big East. DePaul belongs as Chicago’s college basketball team.”

DePaul Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto said Purnell impressed her during their four day interview. She said not only is he a good coach, but his players graduate at a high percentage.

“We must not forget these are student-athletes and the job of any university is to educate students,” Ponsetto said. “‘’He sold us on his philosophy of education and guiding and mentoring young men in (Continued on page 3)

Esteemed Chicago State Professor retires; . . .

(Continued on page 3) Madhubuti became even more critical of the selection process when he insinuated that Watson’s selection was politically motivated. Although many agree with that assessment, sources at CSU tell the Crusader such a personal, public attack on Watson was bound to have consequences.

Madhubuti asserted that the same selection process that brought Watson to CSU was the same type of political maneuverings that has the state in such a financial mess and which in the long-run, only hurts CSU students.

“Who really represents the students of CSU? Who speaks for them? They come to us with open minds and bright eyes only to be blinded by the deals made in the night,” Madhubuti wrote. “Chicago is clout city and anybody with half a brain knows that backroom stuff happened, and to not acknowledge it is to place one in the room with cowards and small people afraid of their own shadows.

How does the University spend $75,000 in this down economy to find two candidates who live less than seventy blocks from the university? Were there other candidates who were exceptional but overlooked because they were not from Chicago or the state of Illinois?”

Madhubuti was not the only one speaking out against the process.

At the time, Interim President Dr. Frank Pogue described the selection process as “mind boggling” and “peculiar.” Hundreds of stu2

dents protested at Board of Trustee meetings and along with dozens of faculty members, asked for Gov. Quinn to step in and stop the process all together and start anew.

That did not happen and Watson’s selection was met with a chorus of boos and low morale.

As Watson began working at CSU in October, he did an assessment of all campus employees to see where he could make CSU more efficient. One of the areas he looked at was the number of courses Madhubuti was teaching, based on the salary he is being paid. Watson asked him to teach more courses as he tries to set a solvent course for CSU during his tenure.

Madhubuti through the years has only had to teach one class, even though he is a full-time professor at the South Side University. Watson wants him to teach four courses per semester like other profes-

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Dr. Wayne Watson sors of his stature. Madhubuti claims given all of his other duties of organizing conferences and other high-profile activities at the school, teaching four courses as Watson wanted would be impossible. Watson on the other hand said during these tough economic times, people in all walks of life are doing more as institutions try to save money, jobs and still provide quality service.

“Chicago State University faces enormous financial challenges that require leadership and tough decisions,” President Watson said. “All personnel changes and work load reassignments were the result of a team effort and exhaustive process; input was provided by virtually every constituency on campus.

“I have respect for the work of Haki Madhubuti and his contri-

butions to the Gwendolyn Brooks Center on campus, among other achievements, but this isn’t about him, or any individual on this campus. It’s about realigning the priorities and services of a vital institution with limited resources ... going back to the basics like spending more time in the classroom directly benefitting our students, which is the core mission of the University,” Watson said.

Watson added that change is always hard and that he is trying to make the tough decisions to give CSU a solid foundation to build upon. He said he is not naive about the uphill battle CSU is facing, but he does not see it as an impossible task either.

“Mr. Madhubuti was asked to do what we expect of every faculty member on this campus – to teach students,” Watson said. “The contract he signed maintains his full salary and retains his Director Emeritus status of the Gwendolyn

Brooks Center, but requires that he share his talents more directly with students, teaching, like all of our professors.”

As popular as Madhubuti is with students and faculty, there has not been a groundswell of people questioning his or Watson’s decision.

Most are just stunned that the disagreement by the two distinguished men has gone public.

“It seems to me that this is something that could have been easily settled between the two of them behind the scenes,” said CSU alum Erin Reeves. “I think they are setting a bad example for students with this public bickering. I can understand where both of them are coming from and I don’t see why they just couldn’t compromise and suggest either Dr. Madhubuti take a cut in pay or teach three classes. In America everything is negotiable. I think if both men really wanted to work this out they could.”

Dr. Height Still Hospitalized (Continued on page 3) in Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C.,” said a statement released from Howard University Hospital on Monday.

Tony told the NNPA News Service that doctors had begun severely limiting her visitors to close associates April 1. She said Dr. Height needed rest and added that she appreciated all of the prayers that were going forth.

In civil rights history and contributions, Dr. Height is ranked

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alongside the “big six” of the civil rights movement - A. Philip Randolph, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Whitney Young, Roy Wilkins, James Farmer, and now U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

Dr. Height was hospitalized on the same day that she was to receive the distinguished “Lifetime Achievers” Award from the National Newspaper Publishers Association at the annual NewsMaker of the Year Awards Gala during Black Press Week.

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Stewart seeks third term as CTU president

By La Risa Lynch Chicago Teachers’ Union President Marilyn Stewart hopes to secure a third term in office when members of the 47,000-strong union select the next leader May 21.

Stewart has added new faces to her four-member caucus including the first Latino to be at the top of the ticket. Taking over as vice president is Mark Ochoa, who previously served as financial secretary.

He took over the V.P. post from Ted Dallas, who was forced from the position after allegations surfaced regarding money mismanagement. Mary Orr takes over for retiring recording secretary Mary McGuire and Keith VanderMeulen takes over as financial secretary.

Stewart’s caucus may face several familiar foes including Deborah Lynch, CTU’s former president, who is vying for the position a fourth time. Stewart beat Lynch in 2004 and in 2007, a race in which Stewart got 76 percent of the union vote.

Other possible caucuses run-

Marilyn Stewart ning to lead the union may include the Caucus of Rank and File Educators (CORE) where Jackson Potter is running in the vice president post. Linda Porter is heading the Coalition for the Strong and Democratic Union, a group spearheaded by Dallas.

Candidates will be officially announced during a Wednesday night House of Delegates meeting after the Cr usader’s press deadline.

During Stewart’s tenure, she

succeeded in getting union members a five-year contract with a four percent annual pay raise during the life of the contract. But, that raise could be jeopardized by the financial state of the Chicago Public Schools system.

CPS chief Ron Huberman announced several layoffs and closure of the district’s sophomore sports program to attempt to close a $1.2 billion budget deficit.

CTU spokesperson Rosemarie Genova contends that the current leadership is in a better position to negotiate a new contract, which expires in 2012. Negotiations for the next contract begin in 2011.

“The next team of officers will be sitting across the table with Huberman and his team negotiating against us,” Genova said.

Stewart, she contends, negotiated a good contract, which, Genova added is the “envy” of all teacher union contracts. She noted when other districts in Rhode Island, Georgia and Detroit are doing “give-backs” or firing teachers, CTU members are receiving a 21.7 percent raise over

five years.

“People are actually going to get a 21 percent raise in five years during an economic crisis,” Genova said. Our contract is the envy of teacher unions all across the country. We are the only people getting raises.”

Contract negotiation will be a

sticking point in the upcoming election since the Chicago Board of Education is threatening furlough days and 37 students to a class.

“The president has made it very clear that we are not going to give up anything — no concessions,” Genova said.

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(Continued from page 2) athletics in pursuit of an education. nection will help Purnell tremenWe all felt the connection and dously as youngest Irvin, Nicholas, think he’s the perfect fit for De- led Morgan Park to the city championship this year in just his second Paul.”

Purnell will have to try to reestab- season and first job as a head coach.

His older brothers Michael and lish DePaul’s ties with high schools in the area, especially the Chicago Mac Jr. coach the Irvin’s AAU team Public League. When DePaul was the Fire.

But Chicago coaches are sensitive consistently good, it was because it constantly got some of the top-tier about sending their kids to coaches players from Chicago. That began they don’t know personally even if to change as previous coaches took that person has a good reputation. a more national approach to re- Many wanted to see a local African cruiting and the results were stag- American get the job. Several Pubgering. Purnell said he knows a lic League coaches the Crusader number of AAU coaches, includ- spoke with said they are willing to ing the man who is considered the give Purnell a chance, but they are godfather of high school basketball; expecting him to extend the olive Mac Irvin Sr. the Irvin family con- branch first.

Shootings in city increase (Continued from page 1) three people, including two children, were shot. Police say the adult victim is a gang member and was targeted in the attack.

But the 5-year-old girl and 4year-old boy who were shot in the legs were innocent. The adult victim is in critical condition at Stroger Hospital while the kids were listed in good condition at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital.

As if that was not enough, Chicago Police are still looking for suspects in the slaying of a teenage boy, who was killed in the 6900 block of South Wabash and in one of the most egregious crimes in a long time. A 21-yearold male shot an 84-year-old man in the legs after the senior citizen refused to give him a dollar. Police say the victim, who is hard of hearing, was leaving a McDonald’s restaurant in the 7800 block of South Western on April 6th when the suspect approached him and asked for a dollar. When the victim waved the man off, the suspect allegedly pulled out a 9mm pistol and shot the man in the legs.

Melvin Hammonds of the 7300 block of South Claremont Avenue was arrested a few blocks away from the scene, according to police. He is facing multiple felony charges and his bond has been set at $600,000.

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Police saved other potential victims over the weekend as they shot and killed a man in the West Pullman community after the man was standing in the street firing off rounds from a shotgun.

When police arrived, they said the man fired off three more shots in the air before pointing the gun at officers, who fired and killed 50-year-old Dwight Jones.

The night before, police on the West Side shot and killed a 25year-old man after he too allegedly pointed a gun at officers. The rash of shootings has more people, especially single mothers looking to relocate.

“I can’t take it anymore, I’m leaving this city and not returning,” said Taymyra Black, who lives in Washington Heights with her two sons. “I fear everyday for their safety and no one should have to live in fear.”

Another mother, Antoinette Wrights, said Chicago was not like this when she was growing up in the 1970’s. While acknowledging that there always has and always will be crime in Chicago, she said today’s crimes are senseless.

“The people doing all these shootings are either selling or using drugs,” White believes.

“With the economy and job markets a mess, people are looking to get high and the person on the other end is selling that stuff be-

cause they can’t get a job. I think most crime is based on economics and until we can fix the city’s money problems, this stuff is going to continue.”

Like Black, Wrights said she wants to move but probably will not have the money to do so until the end of the year. However, she is committed to saving portions of her paycheck from her job as a teacher’s aide to move her family to a better area than the Roseland community where she currently resides.

One local alderman is also fed up and is blaming the police department for not using the latest technology to help the residents in her ward. Alderman Leslie Hairston (5th) said the CPD should rethink using a gunshot detection system that could increase response time. According to Hairston, a pilot program in 2007 was abandoned by the department, even though she said it is in use in several other U.S. cities.

“I don’t know why they abandoned the idea but I will be presenting a proposal at the next City Council meeting because we need to protect our citizens,” Hairston said.

A spokesperson for the CPD said the targeting systems did not test well and were not worth the $5 million price tag. Others suggest that even with the police

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presence of surveillance cameras and officers out on patrol crime continues.

In the incident last week when six people were shot, there were uniformed officers on the scene when the second volley of bullets rang out. Many say Chicago is suffering from a breakdown in the moral fabric.

“If people are bold enough to

shoot when the police are standing right there and when there are cameras watching, what chance do we as citizens have?” asked Victor Garrison, who has lived in Englewood his whole life. “These dudes aren’t afraid of the police or anyone else. They know their lives aren’t worth anything so they want to make it miserable for everyone else.”

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EDITORIAL

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AN ABOMINABLE CHILD RAPE More and more, it becomes apparent that we are our own worst enemy. Society is becoming meaner and more irrational as the days go by, and this situation is spreading like a disease run rampant. The most recent incident involves a 15-year-old girl who sold her 7-yearold stepsister to a group of six men and boys who raped her. This event occurred at a party in a hi-rise apartment building in Trenton, New Jersey.

The seven year old reportedly accompanied her 15 –year-old stepsister to the party because she was concerned about her safety and went to protect her. Apparently, at the party, the 15-year-old began selling herself sexually to a number of men and boys. At some point, she started charging them to “touch” the 7-year-old, but allegedly, the “touching” got out of hand and she was forcibly gang-raped by at least six of them, who ranged in ages 13 to 20. Authorities believe there are still others involved.

This is a tragedy beyond words. There is no doubt that the 7-year-old is scarred for life, if not physically, certainly emotionally. And what can be said of a 15-year-old who would behave in such a manner? At this tender age, she is already far gone into a land of degradation and despair. What was she thinking? Was she influenced by the lack of morality that permeates a lot of popular culture?

Was she motivated by poverty? Did she come from a home with no moral boundaries? These questions have yet to be answered, but one thing that we know for sure is that something is radically wrong when a situation like this manifests.

It is true that Black people have had a hard time in America and elsewhere. It is also true that a lot of the challenges in the community stem from Black people, for whatever reasons. If there are drugs in the community, people don’t have to take them; if there are guns, people don’t have to use them, but people do, and the impact on the Black community continues to be devastating.

If life imitates art, which imitates life, we can certainly see the perpetuation of this degradation in popular culture, where murder and mayhem are apparent at every turn. One of the best examples of this is Grand Theft Auto, an absolutely unbelievable video game wherein people get points by killing prostitutes and doing other very nefarious deeds. Those apologists who accuse critics of these games and of the misogynistic rap lyrics and violence that can be found everywhere Black radio aimed at youth and young adults is found, have been accused of being alarmists. But when you see the exponentially escalating violence, it becomes apparent that the critics are on to something. While we continue to sing “We shall overcome,” we should look at the aforementioned situation where a pre-pubescent child was cruelly and repeatedly raped, and then consider changing this refrain to “We shall oversee,” and hope that it’s not too late to make a difference in our communities. A luta continua…

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Senate Bill 685 Dear Editor, Illinois legislators are currently debating legislation that could significantly improve how nursing homes are run and regulated.

AgeOptions, the Area Agency on Aging of suburban Cook County, supports holistic, far-reaching legislation that will substantially contribute to the quality of care for all nursing home residents in the state.

Nursing home safety is in the spotlight because of incidents at a few facilities that house dangerous or violent residents. There have been cases in which these individuals, who may be younger and/or mentally ill, have harmed older residents.

But isolating this small group of people in individual wings or facilities is not the total answer. Illinois must enact nursing home legislation that improves the safety and quality of care of all residents.

In order to do this we need to: • Increase staffing in nursing homes • Provide sufficient funding for

regulatory agencies and resident advocates by supporting the Department of Public Health and the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who visit nursing homes as “eyes from outside” • Require accountability and responsibility on the part of nursing home owners and administrators to ensure quality care that results in quality facilities AgeOptions has participated in the development of Senate Bill 685, which we believe captures these points. This legislation will improve the quality of care for all nursing home residents by requiring appropriate accountability and responsibility in all facilities, including meaningful financial sanctions for violations of the law when warranted.

In addition to addressing the quality of care in nursing homes, we also recognize that many residents would not be there if there were plentiful and accessible services to help them remain in a home setting. Without sufficient state funding for communitybased services such as those provided by the Illinois Department on Aging, too often individuals remain in facilities that do not have appropriate services and care for them. Often, communitybased services cost the state less than nursing home services. As Illinois legislators continue to de-

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bate advancing the care in nursing homes, we encourage them to also recognize and fund the need for quality community-based services.

Sincerely, Jonathan Lavin President and CEO AgeOptions

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A Strategic Solution to Black Unemployment

By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist It is no secret that this recession has been especially difficult for Black Americans. The latest figures from the U.S. Department of Labor show that while unemployment among Whites is at about

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8.8 percent, that number is nearly double - 15.8 percent for Blacks, and among all Black men the rate is nearly 20 percent.

That is based upon the most commonly used unemployment

measure. But a study by the U.S. Congress’ Joint Economic Committee finds that the U6 measure – those who have given up looking for a job, or are working part time but want a full time job – the unemployment figure for Blacks is 24.9 percent – nearly one-in-four Black Americans. Along any axis of measurement, this recession has hit us with the force of an 18wheeler truck. There appears to be no mercy as we are at the bottom of every economic “ladder.”

One piece of the data shows that there might be an approach to Black unemployment that could have a significant impact over the long term: A college degree. That appears to be the “ticket” to greater quality of life and economic success. A degree can be the great equalizer.

The Joint Economic Committee report shows that “African Americans with a 4-year college degree have an unemployment rate of 8.2 percent.” While this is still higher than the five percent unemployment rate for all college graduates, it is obviously far below the nearly 16 percent unemployment rate for all Blacks. This corresponds to what financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz has recently written: “a Bachelor’s degree conveys a

greater increase in earnings for [minority] students…”

So, how do we get Black kids to go to college? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2008 about 20 percent of Blacks had a college degree and about 2.5 million Blacks were enrolled in a college or university in the fall of 2008, which is up from about 1.9 million in the fall of 2002.

Not every child – Black or White – is going to fit into a traditional college or university where the four-year degree must be followed by one or more years of graduate school to be qualified to follow a career path. That is true even for traditionally Black colleges and universities.

There is another option, one which should be more fully explored especially in light of the statistics above: Career-oriented colleges.

About two million students now attend private sector colleges and universities with Black students accounting for about 18 percent of that total or about 360,000.

These schools have changed dramatically over the past 30 years.

More than 90 percent of students at private sector institutions are now enrolled in degree programs, and 70 percent are full-time stu-

dents.

Students who choose to attend career-oriented colleges – which accounts for about eight percent of total college enrollment – do so for a variety of reasons, but one of the most common is the perception they can go directly from receiving a diploma to a job in any field from nursing, to culinary arts; and from industrial design to retail management.

Given these data, one might expect the Obama Administration to be going full-tilt in helping to improve the path to career-oriented colleges as a way to help reduce Black unemployment. That isn’t happening. In fact, the Department of Education is threatening to erect barriers in that path to do just the opposite.

Right now the Department is considering a rule known as “Gainful Employment.” The rule sounds good, but a better name would be the “Mandated Income-to-Loan Test” or the “Fewer-Choices-forStudents Act.” Whatever you call it, the rule would set an absolute ratio on how much a student must earn to how much he or she might owe in total loans. If a student’s chosen academic program fails the arbitrary ratio test, then the student loses her right to take federal

loans.

As I recently wrote to the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan: “The Gainful Employment rule would disproportionally harm low-income and minority populations by discriminating against students who must borrow the needed tuition to attend college.”

There are many things that our Education Secretary needs to further discuss with the people and explore all the options. His mind seems to be totally made up on things that have not been fully tested or proven. We must engage him.

Without access to Title IV financial aid, the Department of Education will effectively eliminate the ability to gain a college degree for young Black men and women which as the Joint Economic Committee data show, is the only proven route out of high unemployment for that most vulnerable segment of the American population. For this reason, I hope the Department will abandon this proposed rule.

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

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

A Time to Break Silence

By Ron Walters NNPA Columnist Some will notice that the title of this missive comes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech, “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence,” when he challenged the war then being waged in the name of global anti-Communism that conflicted with fighting the evils of racism, militarism and materialism at home.

These evils still rage today.

Racism still presides over the attitudes and actions of many who shoot unarmed Blacks before bringing them to justice, or spit on Black congressmen, calling them the N… word. Militarism is still regarded as the ultimate tool by which we regain our revenge and global standing in Afghanistan, and materialism causes many of us not to care about those less fortunate who are growing by the minute in the wake of an economic disaster.

Dr. King spoke out because having won the Nobel Prize for Peace, he considered how that should shape his attitude toward achieving peace, not only at home but abroad as well. His first task was to redefine the

work of “civil rights” out of the narrow frame of reference that made his friends and allies in struggle think that “peace” was outside of their parameter and castigated him, and others thought that it excluded him not only from participating in international affairs, but in even understanding the issues involved.

King, on the other hand, was fighting for a definition of “civil rights” that encompassed human rights and the enrichment of the human condition around the world. We need to think about that today.

In other words, many people in this country considered civil rights as a problem of Black people, but he was attempting to move it into the moral center of the country. That is important because, as Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. has often said, today many consider the Civil Rights movement that is fighting oppression to be on the “Left.” But the issues it raises about fixing home foreclosures, unemployment, poverty, and fairly distributing national resources places it in the moral center.

What I think we could not anticipate was that the growth of

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post-war affluence that built the American middle class would also strengthen a self-centered materialism that would resist the expansion of human rights to other people. Thus, the fight to extend health care to 30 million more people should be a moral calling that should excite rather than annoy us; it raises the contradiction of Tea Partiers and others opposing health care for Americans, moving pass the moral question to the political view that it expands the size of government.

Why are moral institutions not challenging this?

Today in Iraq and Afghanistan we are regarded by many as the

“strange liberators” that Dr. King saw in Vietnam. The civilian casualties of firefights and raids – unintended or not – leave behind a carnage that is not the face of benevolent liberators. Lately, perhaps too late, the Obama administration has sought to blunt the casualties of counter-insurgency warfare to employ tools of economic and social development. If we do not, at some point, reach a stage where the task of human reconstruction outweighs the military campaign, we are creating the next generation of combatants against the United States.

Let me add my voice to those who have concluded that the comparison between President Obama and Dr. King is the wrong one, and that Obama is not the fulfillment of Dr. King’s dream. I would concede that he is one of the shining elements of that fulfillment, but that Dr. King’s dream was focused not on individuals but on the well-being of Black people, the nation and the oppressed around the world.

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therefore, different responsibilities. He went on to say that there were times when the use of violence for a righteous (such as 9/11) cause was justifiable and an action that furthered the human condition. I believe that too. But I also believe that the use of American military power in pursuit of a war in Afghanistan when the force that wounded the US on September 11, 2001 is global is something of a fallacious exercise in the extended use of resources that could go to human needs and must be questioned.

If America is 35th in health care and in the lower fifth of education globally and failing economically, we are also failing to get on what Dr. King called “the right side of the world revolution.” So, the fierce urgency of now is to adopt his view of “the radical revolution of values” to make it happen.

Dr. Ron Walters is a Politic a l A n a l y s t s a n d P r o f e s so r Emeritus at the University of Mary land Colle ge Park. His l a t e s t b o o k i s : T h e P r ic e o f Racial Re conciliation (University of Michigan Press).

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Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Maurice A. Clayton

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

REMEMBERING PATRICE LUMUMBA (Dr. Conrad Worrill, Nationa l C h a ir m a n E m e r i t u s o f t h e N a t i o n a l B l a c k Un i t e d F r o n t ( N B U F) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a s t 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, F a x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a il : n b u f c h i c @ sb c g l o b a l . n e t , W e b site: nbufront.org)) We should remember to lift the spirit of some of our great ancestors who made significant contributions to the African Liberation Movement. July 2nd was the 85th birthday of one of these great heroes, Patrice Lumumba.

The meaning of the life and

Dr. Conrad Worrill work of our beloved brother, Patrice Lumumba was rooted in his determination to fight against the forces of the European world in the most turbulent period of the history of the Congo. We should commemorate the birthday of this late, great African leader, who stood against all the forces in the European world and the African world who were steadfast in their efforts to stop the real Independence Movement of the people of the Congo. It is important for us to understand, today, that those who stand and fight against the evil of the European world take on a serious task and challenge. Herein lies the legacy of Patrice Lumumba.

Patrice Lumumba was born July 2, 1925 in Katako Kombe, a 6

small village in a remote area of the African continent, then referred to as the Congo. Born to a family of five and educated by missionaries, he was able to caste off the domination of European influences on his life and relate to the interests of the masses of Congolese people. At an early age, he recognized the need to develop the kind of skills necessary to become an active participant in the African Liberation struggle. In his efforts to develop his skills, Patrice had a variety of work experiences that included his being employed in a hospital and a post office, which gave him greater insights into the overall oppression of the Congolese people. The more contact Patrice had with the European world, the more he developed the kind of political consciousness that made him one of the most important leaders in the African Independence Movement.

As a result of his participation as the secretary in the Liberal Party of the Congo and his efforts to talk with the Belgian officials, Lumumba was able to see that independence and freedom for his people would not come through the efforts of the Liberal Party or negotiations with the Europeans.

His outspokenness and determination to find a vehicle to free the Congolese people led to his being sentenced to two years in prison.

Although his prison sentence was cut short, upon his release, the Belgian colonialists, along with their African servants, attempted to isolate Patrice from the growing independence movement of the masses of the people.

In October 1958, Patrice helped form the National Congolese Movement, which was to become the forerunner in the liberation struggle. In December of 1958, Patrice was invited to a conference of African nations hosted by Kwame Nkrumah in Accra, Ghana. It was through this conference that Patrice began to establish contact with the leaders of the Liberation Movements in other African countries. From this point forward, the Liberation Movement in the Congo escalated to the point that the Belgian government decided to grant the

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Congolese people their so-called freedom on June 30, 1960.

At the Independence Day Ceremony on June 30th, while his African movement friends were thanking the Belgians for granting them their independence, it is said that Lumumba became enraged. He grabbed the microphone and told his people that the colonization of the Congo was nothing other than the domination of the European world over the African world. He went on to point out that the humiliating system of slavery, which was imposed upon the African people of the Congo by European forces was done because they were African. This statement by Patrice Lumumba caused the white world and their African servants to conspire in the next year to find a way to get rid of this most courageous spokesman for the interest of the Congolese people.

Patrice Lumumba was assassinated on January 17, 1961 at the hands of African mercenaries working in the interests of the Europeans through the United States and the CIA. This fact was recently revealed in Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney’s International Relations Hearings.

Before his death, Lumumba wrote a letter to his wife that signified the essence of his involvement in the struggle to free his people. Patrice wrote, in part: “I want my children, who I leave behind and perhaps will never see again, to be told that the future of the Congo is beautiful and that their country expects them, as it expects every Congolese, to fulfill the sacred task of rebuilding on our independence, our sovereignty, for without justice there is no dignity and without independence there are no free men…Do not weep for me, my companion, I know that my country, now suffering so much, will be able to defend its independence and freedom.”

In conclusion, we can say that the external enemies, (or the enemies from without), and internal enemies (or the enemies from within), led to the demise and death of Patrice Lumumba. But, fortunately, his legacy lives on.

HEAVENLY OCCUPANTS Have you noticed or were you told that your children have been seen walking in the streets instead of on the sidewalk with other children? This type of hazardous playing with or around your child while enroute to school in all types of weather, shows the probability of causing grave danger to your income. The medical expense would be unbelievable against you. Your children will be in control of your income and cause you to have to pay for their actions and folly. It would be your responsibility to call them in.

At the same time you might realize that you too have also acquired bad habits. Remember when you are about to load up the family car for a shopping trip and the first thing you do is to load up the car from the street side and at the same time you open your side and fail to check the children. The devil is at the rear of the vehicle waiting for that errant driver, hoping that you or your children are harmed or killed. You are at all times closer to heaven or hell and will surely be at heaven’s door trying to explain why you and your children would be standing at heavens

Maurice Clayton door prior to your life expectancy.

It would be an untimely situation, especially when you are not expected. Yet the devil seems to be laughing at his abode. The Angels at the Pearly Gates would have sought after their lives.

Those expecting to have a position within and a plate at the table, see this as hope.

Be forever vigilant about you and your children. Remember you are the guardian of the place at the place at the feast. The son has already paid for your place at the feast. Do guide your children and never load your children from the street side.

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Renaissance 2010 return of the Willis Wagon Dear Editor: During the years of School Superintendent Ben Willis in the ’60s, schools in the Black community were overcrowded, lacked textbooks, had leaking roofs, broken water fountains, broken toilets, little or no supplies and numerous other problems. There were empty classrooms in the white community with ample supplies. Ben Willis chose not to use these schools for Black children but give them mobile units, which were called Willis Wagons.

Black parents protested, attended Chicago Board of Education meetings at 228 North LaSalle, and sometimes were locked out.

Led boycotts to fight for school improvements. The Black aldermen said nothing to support

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quality education, nor did the one Black school board member.

We see this silence today. The education of Black children is not a priority in the city of Chicago.

Chicago has some of the best schools in the country for select students, Northside Prep, Walter Payton, Whitney Young and Edison.

The Chicago Board of Education knows how to provide quality education, but not to low-income students. In 1995 when Paul Vallas was making plans for Northside Prep, there were no plans for the improvement of Wendell Phillips, DuSable nor Dunbar High. There is no reason for schools on the Southside and Westside to fail. This failure is due to poor planning and mismanagement of funds.

Ben Willis was not interested in the education of Black students, Renaissance 2010 the plan by the Chicago Board of Education is the same old Ben Willis.

Marynette Giles Chicago, Illinois The Chicago Crusader

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.

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day’s work for a full day’s pay. At any rate, you can bet Dr. Conrad Worrill, Leon Finney and the BLUE Paper are behind it all—or

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what he allegedly did and didn’t do while serving as president of Kennedy King. In the meantime, the mad professor has told the entire world he done quit his job and that Watson can kiss where the sun don’t shine—but university sources say its Haki that will be putting Vaseline on his own lips. They got a bizarre contract and that will allow them to sue him for all the dashikis in his closet. Maybe that’s why after the news of this scandal broke he ran out of town like he was being chased by the police. Who will win, Wayne “Mighty Midget”

Dr. Wayne Watson, the former City Colleges of Chicago chancellor, can’t catch a break if they let one run loose in his bedroom.

After being roundly denounced by the majority of Chicago State University students after he was named the school’s president, he now finds himself in a pee pee match with Haki Madhubuti (which sounds like Mad About It). What Ima can’t figure out is what they beefing over? Is it because Haki wrote the world’s longest ‘diss’ letter on Watson and sent it all over the world like he was competing for a Pulitzer Prize, or is it because Watson wants the balding writer and sometimes professor to do a full

so we’re told. Didn’t the BLUE Paper recently hit Haki so hard his mouth was bleeding by the time he got to the end of the page? Will Watson retaliate on all this bad publicity by shutting down the doors of the writing center the angry, Negro poet founded in honor of his mentor Gwendolyn Brooks?

We hear they have been actively helping provide cover for Watson, who people claim runs his shops like the Gestapo. All kinds of emails are circulating about

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lose if this isn’t squashed real soon—the students and the taxpayers who got to pay the salaries of both of these people.

-ImaPAID IN FULL

Art Turner supporters will be grinning and voting for Pat

WEST SIDE PRIDE Oh boy. That new alderman that took over Ike Carruthers job is getting ready to be fighting with all of those West Side preachers led by Ira Acree. We hear they have been plotting and planning to hold her feet to the fire because they aren’t happy with the services they received from the former council member—and because their candidate, Dr. Marshall Hatch, who is also a preacher, was skipped over

by DUH Mayor for the job. We hear all of their church folk are making up some signs right now.

-Ima-

Dr. Wayne Watson

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Quinn when they learn he will soon announce how he graciously accepted a high-paying state job in the Bald Eagle’s administration. Will this be enough to shut up Mark Allen and the Urban Translator? Only time will tell.

Is there a serial killer and kidnapper of little Black girls on the South Side. There seems to be a lot of cases of them going missing and the police not knowing nothing about it. Chicago Police like to tell folk that these children just up and run off from home with a knapsack on they back. Their mamas and daddys say that’s a big damn lie and the police are lazy and don’t care when Black chil-

-Ima-

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Art Turner

Haki Madhubuti Watson or Haki “I Knew Gwendolyn Brooks Dammit” Madhubuti? We do know who will

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C R EA T I VE CH I CA G O E XPO: On Saturday, April 10, artists and art organizations in all disciplines — music, dance, theater, media, fashion, literary — are invited to Chicago’s 7th annual gathering of resources, services and expertise specifically for people in the arts, the Creative Chicago Expo. The Expo brings the best of Chicago’s cultural community together under one roof. Discover over 120 vendors and services, 25 workshops and panel discussions on topics specifically for individuals, arts organizations and small art businesses. Back by popular demand — Consult-a-thon. All of this takes place on Saturday April 10, from 10 am - 4 pm, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, Chicago IL. Admission is free. There’s a lot to do — bring a friend! For more information, please call 312-744-6630.

UNIQUE, INTERACTIVE FINE ART AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM: On Sunday, Apr il 11, take advantage of a rare opportunity to experience fine art in a relaxed, outdoor setting! “Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum” introduces 14 monumental, abstract, tree root sculptures from acclaimed artist, Steve Tobin, to the Chicagoland area.

Visitors are encouraged to walk under and through, touch, or lay beneath these fine sculptures to redefine how they look at trees and nature. All ages, Conifer Collection Area, continues now through January 31, 2011, 7 am to sunset. On Sunday, April 11, at 2 pm, watch molten iron at 2,800 degrees turn into stylized representations of nature. The “Public Viewing of Patterns and Nature Iron Pour” allows visitors to see how sculptures start as sand molds and with the addition of some with piping hot iron, turn into beautiful, tabletop decorative pieces. Suitable for all ages; Arbor Court.

ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER ANNOUNCES APRIL EVENTS: On Sunday, April 11, at 4 pm, join the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center for a community program of remembrance to mark the 65th anniversary of Liberation and Return to Life. The program includes participation by members of the Holocaust Remembrance Committee’s Generation to Generation program, which pairs a young leader with a Holocaust survivor; and musical selections performed by Oak Park Temple’s Mameloshn Yiddish Singing Group. Doors open at 3:30 pm. Free admission. Space is limited - reservations highly recommended. For more informa8

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tion visit www.ilholocaust museum.org. For reservations call 847967-4889, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center Museum Hall, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie.

CELEBRATE LORDS OF NATURE DURING “PREDATOR WEEK” AT THE PEGGY NOTEB AERT NATURE MUSEUM: On Wednesday, April 14, the anniversary of the first cougar to appear in Chicago in over 100 years, the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum will host a screening of the acclaimed documentary Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators, which examines the roles predators play in restoring and maintaining ecosystems and biodiversity. The Lords of Nature screening event on April 14 begins with a wine and cheese reception with the filmmakers at 5:30 pm, and is scheduled to run until 8 pm. After the screening, moderator Steve Wise, director of the Natural Resources Program at the Center for Neighborhood Technology, will lead a lively panel that will feature the filmmakers along with experts and professors from the partner institutions. Admission is free, but space is limited and reservations are required. Please RSVP to Kara at kleffler@naturemuseum.org. For more information on Predator Week, visit www.naturemuseum.org.

ELECTRICIDAD: The Theatre School at DePaul University’s Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics presents ELECTRICIDAD, by Luis Alfaro and directed by Lisa Portes. This searing retelling of a Greek classic opens Friday, April 16, and runs through Sunday, April 25, 2010 at DePaul’s historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.

Previews are on April 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm. Luis Alfaro transforms Sophocles’ ELEKTRA into a passionate, powerful tale of the revenge cycle in gang culture.

Electricidad mourns the murder of her father, an East L.A. gang king-pin, and vows revenge. In her determination, she pulls her brother, Orestes - a young man who managed to leave “the life” back to commit the most tragic of crimes. At once violent and vibrant, ELECTRICIDAD taps into the beauty, color and ruthlessness of this abandoned desert barrio. Tickets are $15. Subscriptions and group rates (6 or more people) are available at 312-922-0999. Seniors (over 60), DePaul employees and alumni, and college students receive a discount (with ID). Pre-

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views are FREE for any college student (with ID). Tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 312-922-1999. An Opening Night Party will be held after the performance on April 16. For more information visit http://theatre-school.de-paul.edu or call 773-325-7819.

INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL: The International Quilt Festival/Chicago takes place Friday, April 16 through Sunday, April 18, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, Illinois. This spring edition Festival attracts almost 20,000 quilt artists, lovers, and collectors. Featuring more than 700 quilts, textiles, and wearable art on display; 60+ classes, lectures, and special events; and shopping in nearly 500 booths for quilts, fabrics, books, notions, crafts, patterns, machines, and sewing supplies.

Admission is $10 general, $8 seniors 65+ and students. Children 10 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. $10 Preview Night Pass includes one free additional day. $25 Full show pass includes Preview Night. You do not need to buy admission tickets if you are taking classes. For more information, call 713-781-6864,

fax 713-781-8182; email shows@quilts.com or access www.quilts.-

com.

THE GREEN FAMILY Festival, organized by the Green Parents Network and hosted by the Irish/American Heritage Center, will be on April 17-18, 2010. The Green Family Festival will be an Earth Day celebration for families to share natural, healthy ways to raise children and positively impact their communities and the planet. Commissioner Frank Avila, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, will moderate the Asian Carp Update Panel, which will include Bill Bolen of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Edward Staudacher of the MWRD, Mike Weimer, Assistant Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and many other dignitaries.

Commissioner Avila noted that the Irish/American Heritage Center is located at 4626 N. Knox Ave. in Chicago.

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Some of the newest cars on the road may be even smarter than their drivers. One new safety feature can spot danger ahead~ alert the driver and even take steps to avoid collisions. *** Another useful option offers rear- and side-view cameras that expand visibility. They can show a video, either on the dash or in a "window" on the rearview mirror, of what's really there in the driver’s blind spot. *** Another option warns you if there is a car in the lane next to you, especially if you've activated your turn signal in that direction.

*** Some new luxury models include a lane departure warning that tells the driver with lights or sound if he or she is drifting out of lane. Another feature can pick up signs of fatigue in the driver's steering habits and send out an alert. *** These safety improvements are not inexpensive. Some come only on luxury cars; others can be pricey options. ***

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Congressional Committee warned about Racial Disparities in Federal Foreclosure Program

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer Before Congress adjourned for its current recess, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform convened a hearing on the still-unfolding foreclosure crisis. Convened by Chairman and veteran New York Congressman Edolphus Towns, the March 25 forum sought to examine current foreclosure prevention efforts and what needs to change in the government’s response.

Considering that this committee, the main investigative one for the House, is armed with authority to investigate any federal program and/or any issue with federal policy implications, Chairman Towns opened the door to a discussion that could not be timelier for the nation.

According to the Mortgage Brokers Association at the end of 2009, there were 2.4 million loans in foreclosure with another 2.6 million 90 days or more past due. In addition to those disturbing numbers, the often-quoted Bureau of Labor statistics figure that posts national unemployment at 9.7 percent does not take into account the number of for-

mer full-time workers who are now in part-time positions; others so discouraged that they have given up actively seeking employment; or the 6.3 million unemployed people without work for six months or more.

As unsettling as all of these figures are, John Taylor, the head of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) used a portion of his testimony to speak to the racial divide that permeates even federal efforts to encourage loan servicing companies to modify distressed home loans.

“Given that minority communities were targeted by abusive lenders,” said Taylor, “it would seem that federally-supported modification programs should go to extra lengths to ensure equitable access to modifications for all applicants they qualify.”

Armed with findings from a new NCRC survey distributed to 76 organizations in 45 cities, Taylor told the committee how the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP), administered by the Department of Treasury, was falling far short of reaching distressed homeowners, despite its intention to spur sustainable loan modifications. In the first year of the program, HAMP of-

Charlene Crowell fered struggling homeowners nearly 1.35 million trial modifications; but only 12.5 percent or 170,207 have been converted into permanent modifications.

Most importantly, loan servicers were found to foreclose upon delinquent African-American borrowers more quickly than White or Hispanic borrowers. Among African-American homeowners surveyed, 75 percent found themselves in a foreclosure process after being delinquent on their mortgages for only four months

or less. By comparison, 75 percent of white borrowers were in foreclosure after being delinquent for as long as seven months.

Troubled Black homeowners had less than a one in four chance of receiving a HAMP home loan modification, while whites received modifications at nearly 50 percent.

Job loss or reduction in work hours were the two reasons that 76.5 percent of the survey respondents had mortgage problems. According to Julia Gordon, senior counsel for the Center for Responsible Lending, who also testified, the latest HAMP data report shows that 57 percent of those seeking a HAMP modification have experienced a loss of income.

She urged policymakers to add capacity to HAMP so that it can assist those unemployed homeowners who cannot demonstrate the nine months of unemployment benefits necessary to qualify for a HAMP modification, yet who would ultimately be successful long-term homeowners.

The average age of NCRC respondents was over 50. So at a time when many older workers historically would be pre-occupied with retirement plans and a different phase of life, far fewer of

today’s older workers have that option. With upside down mortgages – owing more than the home is worth and less opportunity for loan modifications, many who thought they had earned a right to retire will feel fortunate just to continue working in tarnished ‘golden years’.

In his closing remarks to the congressional committee, Taylor underscored the urgent need to act decisively.

“The nation is currently experiencing the worst recession since the Great Depression. Dire economic times require bold leadership from the public and private sectors,” said Taylor. “Future crises must be averted by Congress enacting financial regulatory reform that includes Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) modernization, a comprehensive anti-predatory lending law and a strong and independent Consumer Finance Protection Agency (CFPA).

Charlene Crowell is the Cent e r f o r R e s p o n s i b l e L e n d i ng ’ s Communications Manager for State Policy and Outreach. She c a n b e r e a c he d a t C ha r l e n e .c r o w el l @ re s p on s i b l e l en di n g . or g

Wells Fargo successfully launches national African American media tour Multi-City Events Kick Off During Black Press Week in Washington D.C., and Feature Actor, Author and Philanthropist Hill Harper Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) successfully kicked-off a multi-city African American media tour, hosting a special luncheon for local Black media in the Washington, D.C. area, and sponsoring a rare, well-received visit by acclaimed actor, author and philanthropist Hill Harper, of “CSI: New York” TV fame with youngsters attending The Fishing School.

The launch also included Wells Fargo sponsorship of the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) highly-anticipated “Power of the Black Press” forum and luncheon marking national Black Press Week, and the National Association of BlackOwned Broadcasters’ 26th annual Communication Awards dinner. Among the luminaries feted at the NNPA luncheon were NNPA Chairman Danny Bakewell of The L o s A n g e l e s S e n t i n e l, NNPA Chairperson of the NNPA Foundation Dorothy Leavell of The Chicago Crusader, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., Dr. Julianne Mal-veaux, Dr. Ron Daniels and Marc Morial of the The Chicago Crusader

DISCUSSING THE IMPORTANCE of financial planning for individuals and families, actor, author and philanthropist Hill Harper addresses African American journalists and publishers at the Washington, D.C. luncheon announcing Wells Fargo’s 2010 national African American media tour. (Photo by Mark Finkenstaedt/Courtesy Flowers Communications Group)

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National Urban League.

As part of Wells Fargo’s national media tour, a series of similar luncheon events will be hosted in key markets across the country, wherein Wells Fargo will share with key Black media outlets and representatives its record on diversity, and ongoing commitment to long term economic development in the African American community. The invitation-only events are scheduled for March 2010 through 2011, with specific dates and markets to be announced.

As Wells Fargo and Wachovia Corporation transition to one company under the Wells Fargo brand, the company continues to make substantial investments in education, community development and economic initiatives in the African American communities where it does business. In 2009 alone, Wells Fargo contributed $12 million to nonprofit organizations in the mid-Atlantic region, which encompasses Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Approximately $2.6 million of that amount was earmarked for programs specifically serving the African American mid-Atlantic community.

In 2009, Wells Fargo donated $202 million to 18,000 nonprofits nationwide supporting education, community development, human services, the arts and the

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environment. This sum included more than $26 million to organizations specifically servicing the African American community.

Harper additionally served as a special guest speaker at the Washington, D.C. media luncheon, and discussed the importance of financial literacy and planning, and motivating young people and adults to use financial education programs to help them achieve their goals.

Joined by local Wells Fargo executives, the noted actor and author detailed how banking tools such as those from Wells Fargo can assist with wealth-building, money management, investing and small business growth.

Harper is perhaps best known for his role as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes on CBS-TV’s “CSI: NY” police drama. He has also appeared in a number of other films and TV programs, and has written three motivational books. His Manifest Your Destiny (www.manifestyourdestiny.org) Web site is dedicated to highlighting topics such as financial empowerment for African Americans.

Harper also previously participated in the United Negro College Fund’s Empower Me tour sponsored by Wells Fargo.

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Local Teens showcase visual, performing and culinary arts at the legendary Chicago Theatre More than 330 students showcase diverse talents at After School Matters Citywide Showcase After several weeks of intense preparation, more than 330 Chicago teens displayed their distinguished talents and illustrated Chicago’s diverse cultures on the Legendary Chicago Theatre stage during the fifth annual After School Matters Citywide Showcase on March 24.

Students honored the heritage of numerous ethnic groups through an extraordinary presentation of culinary, performing and visual arts, the skills for which were developed during their participation in the After School Matters program this semester. Nationally recognized for

an drumming demonstration from the Korean American Resources & Cultural Center, a performance by Curie High School’s Gospel Choir, a hip hop dance from apprentices at gallery37 Center for the Arts, Melange Movement from Prosser High School, a marching band demonstration by Queen Ngizana’s Brigade, a routine by Austin Polytechnical High School’s dance program, and a musical performance by Foster Park Artist Development.

“Participating in the Showcase is a big opportunity for us to share the skills that we learned in After School Matters,” said Jennifer Nghiem, a 17-year-old senior at Lane Tech High School.

“It is very exciting to perform in

QUEEN NGIZANA’S BRIGADE performs a marching band demonstration at the legendary Chicago Theatre during the fifth-annual After School Matters Citywide Showcase.

TEENS FROM THE gallery37 Chicago Opera Theater program sing at the Legendary Chicago Theatre during the fifth-annual After School Matters Citywide Showcase. offering hands-on programming that exposes teens to rewarding careers and helps them develop marketable job skills, After School Matters is one of the nation’s largest providers of afterschool programs for high school students.

“The Citywide Showcase is a wonderful opportunity for teens from across Chicago to share their talents and the results of their hard work,” said After School Matters Executive Director David Sinski. “In our 450 spring programs at more than 160 program locations all over the city, brighter futures are being shaped as these young people discover and develop skills that will carry them into adulthood.”

Embracing a range of global influences, the showcase featured a traditional Flamenco Dance from Kelly High School, a Kore10

el and attain excellence.”

After School Matters is one of the only programs of its size and scale in the country that provides out-of-school-time activities spec- ifically for teens in the fields of arts, sports, science, technology and communications. According to the Chapin Hall Center for Children, teens that participate in After School Matters for four or more semesters are nearly two-and-a-half times more likely to graduate than students who did not participate. After School Matters helps Chicago teens shape their future by creating positive relationships between teens and adults through hands-on experiential learning, in safe and structured environments.

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After School Matters is a nonprofit organization that offers Chicago teens innovative out-ofschool activities through its science37, sports37, tech37, words37 and nationally-recognized gallery 37 programs. Programs are provided through a network of public and private partnerships that include the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and community organizations across the city. Hands-on, project-based programs introduce teens to rewarding careers and help them develop marketable job skills.

front of such a great audience.”

Although all eyes were on the stage, students behind the scenes were also stunning the crowd with their talents. After School Matters culinary arts programs at Hegewish Community Committee, Careers Through Culinary Arts, and gallery37 Center for the Arts assisted with the preparation and service of hors d’oeuvres and desserts for guests to enjoy. In addition, an on-site gallery featured the teens’ artwork in various mediums, highlighting painting, photography and soft sculpture. All artwork on display was made available for purchase.

“It is a great honor to perform in the Citywide Showcase,” said 18-year-old Marisol Saucedo, a senior at Kelly High School.

“This is a reflection of our dedication to perform at a higher lev-

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“If you like to talk, You Probably are a good writer” Poet Hope Anita Smith tells Open Book Youth Open Book kids perform excerpts from Keeping the Night Watch and Mother Poems Armstrong Elementary School takes home First Place Performance Trophy; Williams Prep M.S. takes Second Place; and White Career Academy receives Third Place “If you like to talk, you probably area a good writer,” was one of the messages that young people got to hear from Poet and Author Hope Anita Smith during an Open Book Program Author Event on March 20, 2010 at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Van Buren St. in Chicago. More than 200 African American inner city students, 9-14, and their teachers attended the event sponsored by the Institute for Positive Living’s Open Book Program. Smith also exclaimed, “This was the most incredible experience—to see my words come to life by the students!”

The Open Book Author Event featured performances based on Smith’s critically acclaimed books Keeping the Night Watch and Mother Poems. The performances were given by Open Book participants from Louis Armstrong Elementary, Copernicus Elementary, John Gregory Elementary, Henderson Elementary, Mayo Elementary, Walter Reed Elementary, William Penn Elemen-

tary, University of Chicago Charter-Donoghue, White Career Academy, and Williams Prep Academy Middle School.

Keeping the Night Watch is a book of poems about C.J., a 13year-old boy who struggles to understand why his father walked out on the family. Father is back now, though C.J. is not as quick to forgive as the other members of his family. Through powerful poems, Hope Anita Smith chronicles the nuanced emotions of a family that is slowly learning to heal and put the pieces back together. In Mother Poems, a

young girl thinks of her mom as a superhero, a doctor, her North Star. She feels loved in her mother’s arms and capable of conquering the world. But when her beloved role model unexpectedly dies, she cannot even cry; sadness is too overwhelming. As she struggles with grief, she must learn how to carry on while keeping the memory of her mother very much alive inside her heart.

A panel of judges that included the author graded the performances on creativity, teamwork, enunciation, and whether the performers were having fun. The

M E M BE R S O F T H E a u d i e n c e g i v e o u t a c h e e r d ur i n g a n O p e n B o o k P r o g r a m A ut h o r E v e n t w i t h p o e t a n d a u t h o r Hope Anita Smith on March 20, 2010 at Malcolm X College, 1900 West Van Buren St. in Chicago. More than 200 African American inner city students, 9-14, and their teachers attended the event sponsore d by the Institute for Positive Living’s Open Book Program. The Open Book Author Event featured p e r f or m a n c e s b a s e d on S m i t h ’ s c r i t i c a l l y a c c l a i m e d b o o k s , Keeping the Night Watch and Mother Poems.

Open Book participants from born St., and Third Place went to Armstrong Elementary School, White Career Academy, 1136 W. 5345 W. Congress Parkway, took 122nd St. Other awards included home the First Place Trophy. first, second and third place Their performance, inspired by medals, which went to HenderKeeping the Night Watch, fea- son Elementary (1st), Williams tured statistics about the dangers (2nd), and Gregory (3rd).

There was also a Q & A session of growing up in a home without a father in it. The statistics in- during the event. Questions askcluded: 85% of youths in prison ed by Open Book participants ingrew up in fatherless home; 90% cluded “Do you like to read?,” CRITI CALLY ACCLAIMED POET and author Hope Anita of all homeless and runaway chil- What is your inspiration for writSmith answers questions. The Open Book Author Event featured dren are from fatherless homes; ing?,” and “What is your favorite style of writing?” Hope Anita performances based on Smith’s critically acclaimed books, and children from fatherless homes are five times more likely Smith’s answers included: Keeping the Night Watch and Mother Poems. Questions included to commit suicide. Second place I take books with me wherever I “Do you like to read?” What is your inspiration for writing?” and went to Williams Prep Academy go. I love to read!

“What is your favorite style of writing?”

My characters come and tell me Middle School, 2710 S. Deartheir stories and I put them down on paper. Let your characters inspire your story.

My favorite style of writing is poetry. You can tell a whole story in a small amount of space. Poetry will help all your other writing.

Practice poetry.

The Open Book Program focuses on stimulating interest in reading quality, culturally relevant children’s literature through a variety of activities including literary circles, drama, and Internet experiences. During each program segment, participants do an in-depth study of one or two books. Authors and author/illustrators have included Sandra Belton, Ashley Bryan, Debbi Chocolate, Sharon Flake, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Nikki Grimes, Catherine Ingram, M. LaVora Perry, Harriette Gillem Robinet, CharOPEN BOOK PARTICIPANTS from Armstrong Elementary School, 5345 W. Congress Parkway, give a cheer as they accept les R. Smith, Jr., Glennette Tilley their First Place Trophy from poet and author Hope Anita Smith. Armstrong’s performance, inspired by “Keeping the Night Turner, Darwin MacBeth WalWatch,” featured statistics about the dangers of growing up in a home without a father in it. The statistics included: 85% of ton, Walter Dean Myers, and youths in prison grew up in fatherless home; 90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes; and children Camille Yarbrough. from fatherless homes are five times more likely to commit suicide.

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By Raymond Ward WORK IT GIRL!: “Ru embodies the true idea that you can create your own success on your own terms and remain completely authentic to who you really are. You better work!” ...Vanessa Williams RuPaul Andre Charles skyrocketed to international fame with the release of the album Supermodel of the World, which was followed by roles in several feature films, hosting a TV talk show and a syndicated

RuPaul Andre Charles radio show, many high-profile endorsement deals (including a beauty contract with M-A-C cosmetics), blockbuster success with The RuPaul Doll, sold-out nightclub appearances worldwide, a bestselling autobiography, and fund-raising millions of dollars for people living with HIV/AIDS. Ru Paul is currently the producer and host of the globally popular TV show RuPaul’s Drag Race.......and now he’s the author of a new health and fitness book entitled “Workin’ It: RuPaul’s Guide To Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Style” (Harper Collins Publishing, $19.95).

Now, this is no book dealing with how to become a female impersonator. In fact it’s filled with life-affirming and positive information such as: live your life with no restrictions; very little is off-limits, but draw the line at being unkind; and, don’t take life too seriously.

It’s also filled with “normal” tips on health, fashion, diet, skin care and every day living.

According to Ru, “To truly create your best life ever, you must begin the work from the inside out. You must liberate yourself and clear away the old mental habits that block you from moving forward. Style is a celebratory expression of your life force.You must approach it with a sense of joie de vivre. Open yourself to all possibilities! And remember to love yourself, because if you can’t love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else? Can I get an amen in here?

He continues, “all the colors of the rainbow are there for you to use, but keep in mind that there are fixed ways the human senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) will interpret information (but those margins can be nudged with a quick and clever hand and a well-rounded knowledge of history). You must learn the rules before you throw them out, and then by all means throw them out. The future belongs to those who have learned from the past.”

“If Ru says it AND it’s in print, it must be true!” ....Debbie Harry AN ICON: This year, 2010, marks the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. In celebration of this historic occasion, Richard Stengel, Managing Editor of Time Magazine has published and released, “Mandela’s Way,” a collection of fifteen lessons, Stengel learned from the iconic leader while co-writing Mandela’s memoir. The book exhibits just how profound, brillliant and complex the Nobel Prize winner is. The lessons range from political to social to ethical.

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too is a nice film that brought back the four couples and a few extra surprises as they gathered for their annual retreat in the Bahamas. I was thrilled to see Cicely Tyson and Louis Gossett Jr. playing an older married couple who was invited to sit with the four couples one night along the beach to purge and watch the fireworks.

The formula for this movie was exactly the same as the first installment, Why Did I Get Married. Janet Jackson is a stand out in her performance as the therapist Patricia, and it’s easy to see that her scenes may have been emotionally enhanced with the news of her brother’s death. Her acting was more heart wrenching and involved than in the first movie, as she and her husband, Gavin, played by Malik Yoba, pretended to be the only couple whose marriage was tightly together. But the end provided twists and revelations about their shattered, secret relationship.

Tasha Smith plays Angela, whose hubby, Marcus, played by Michael Jai White, is the recipient of her misery, disrespect and constant upbraiding. I suppose since Perry doesn’t appear in this movie as Madea, he must have the brazen, over-the-top Black woman to fill Madea’s shoes.

Frankly, I’m getting bored with Angela’s cussing, drinking, and perpetual lambasting of her husband, whom she believes is cheating on her.

Jill Scott plays Sheila, and her new hubby, Troy, is played by Lammon Rucker. These newlyweds also have a new baby, as well as a new town, as they have recently relocated to Atlanta from Colorado, where Troy at least was gainfully employed. His inability to find work and provide for his family is the source of much frustration and arguments between him and Sheila.

Finally, Tyler Perry plays Terry and his wife is Sharon Leal who plays Dianne. Since the last movie, these two also have had a child, but for some strange reason Terry believes that Dianne is cheating on him, albeit he’s not as brazen about it as Angela is regarding Marcus.

Richard T. Jones comes along to cause friction, as his character Mike was once married to Sheila, but he had paid into the timeshare and makes everyone aware of this fact, while he intrudes up-

VETERAN ACTORS LOUIS Gossett Jr. and Cicely Tyson appear in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too as a couple who is visiting the Bahamas to spread the ashes of a dear dec e a se d fr i e n d . G os se t t a n d T y so n p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e y ou n g e r couples’ meeting on the beach and give stirring testimonies to marital longevity and a bit of social commentary on Black life. on the other four couples.

The movie is a departure from the Tyler Perry Madea movies, and I love these movies with real

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“Tupac Shakur: The Life and Times of an American Icon”

By Tayannah Lee McQuillar and Fred L. Johnson III, PhD c.2010, Da Capo Press $15.95 / $20.00 Canada 276 pages, includes index

By Terri Schlichenmeyer, Chicago Crusader contributor Have you ever wondered why music is important to you?

Scientists have all sorts of explanations, but you probably can’t live without your iPod because the tunes you love speak to you. Those songs move you, body and soul, and the singers say words only you wish you could say.

But despite the fame and fortune, the lives of those singers aren’t as great as you think they are – or were, as in the case of one rapper. In the new book “Tupac Shakur: The Life and Times of an American Icon” by Tayannah Lee McQuillar and Fred L. Johnson III, PhD, you’ll read about him.

Afeni Shakur was an activist.

Born before the Civil Rights Movement, she joined the Black Panthers as an adult and quickly became a leader within the

three years, he was a star.

But though Tupac’s career was on the rise, his life was out of control. Because of the lyrics, his songs were banned and vilified.

He began hanging out with people who were into drugs and guns. He was shot, spent time in jail, and was shot again.

And in the end, Tupac’s music couldn’t save him.

group. She conceived her first child while on bail for conspiracy charges (for which she was subsequently found not guilty).

She named the child Lesane but later re-named him Tupac, after a revolutionary Incan emperor.

Though he was almost always homeless, had little to eat or wear, and though many of the adults surrounding him were in trouble or in jail, Tupac Shakur grew up to be “a sensitive soul.”

He attended Baltimore School for the Arts, acted in plays, and wrote poetry. He was well-versed in Shakespeare. His best friend was a white boy named John.

And then, to protect Tupac and his younger sister from violence in New York, Afeni sent them to California to live with a friend who turned out to be an angry alcoholic. Because he knew little about sports and a lot about literature, Tupac was preyed upon by rougher boys near his new home.

Trying to fit in, Tupac briefly dealt drugs. He couldn’t play basketball, but he was “stunning on the microphone,” which gained the attention of a white woman who took him under her wing. She nurtured Tupac’s talents and guided him, and within

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Ostensibly a book about the life of a musician, “Tupac Shakur” is merely half that. The other half of the book is a reiteration of history and 1960s culture, tedious biographies, and plenty of repetition in scattershot chapters. True, authors Tayannah Lee McQuillar and Fred L. Johnson III include a thorough examination of the infamous feud between rappers, but though it was well-done, it wasn’t enough. The “extras” simply overshadowed the good in this book. I would have been happier if “Tupac Shakur” had stuck with the story of Tupac Shakur.

If you’re looking for a definitive biography on the musician, this book isn’t quite what you want. It’s okay, but overall, “Tupac Shakur” just doesn’t wrap it up enough.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor

Chicago Music Association sponsors young artists in concert Chicago Music Association (CMA), Branch No. 1 of NANM, Inc. will present collegiate and young adult artists in its final concert of the 2009-2010 season Sunday, April 11 at 5:00 pm at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Shore Drive.

Artists on this year’s concert are flutist Melissa Alexander; Bobby Bonslater, trumpet; Sudanese vocal/rababa artist John Garang Dau; jazz pianist Angelo Hart; soprano Jasmine Muhammad;

Bobby Bonslater

ly appreciated.

Paid parking at $1.00 per hour is available in the Cultural Center’s parking lots. For further information call Chicago Music Association at 773-721-3210 or email Chgomusicassn@aol.com

John Garang Dau

Angelo Hart

Jasmine Muhammad

Brian-Alwyn Newland, tenor; and Omari Prince, pianist. Music Schools represented by the performers are Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University; the University of Illinois; and Vandercook College of Music.

CMA has presented these concerts annually for the past ten years as a means of providing performance opportunities for young pre-professionals and emerging artists. All performers on the concerts have reached a

level of artistic excellence that easily affords them the opportunity to appear in a variety of venues.

Chicago Music Association was established March 12, 1919, in order to provide performance opportunities for Black performers, music educators and composers who were, by tradition, excluded from performing on major concert stages and in opera houses throughout the nation.

Membership is open to all who support the objectives of CMA

and NANM. Chicago Music Association is in residence at South Shore Cultural Center (SSCC), 7059 South Shore Drive, where it partners with the Advisory Council, Gary Ossewaarde, President, and the Chicago Park District, Andrea C. Adams, South Shore Cultural Center Director.

All CMA concerts are held in SSCC’s beautifully-refurbished Paul Robeson Theater. Admission is free however, donations to CMA’s current expenses are great-

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Alondra de la Parra makes conducting debut with the Chicago Sinfonietta Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra made her sensational debut with the Chicago Sinfonietta in concerts Sunday, March 28 in River Forest and Monday, March 29 at Symphony Center conducting works by Astor Piazzolla, Arturo Marquez, and Ludwig van Beethoven, scoring an immediate success with the orchestra and audience alike. Ms. de la Parra has gained widespread attention for her vibrant performances, making her one of the most compelling conductors of her generation. Operatic tenor/now baritone and conductor of note Placido Domingo rated de la Parra “an extraordinary conductor,“ and even music critics, who can be rougher and tougher than orchestra artistic directors, concede that she is “uncommonly gifted.”

Program fare consisted of Argen-

tinian composer Piazzolla’s jazzand tango-infused Tangazo; Mexican composer Marquez’s fourmovement work Espejos en la Arena (Mirrors in the Sand) featuring virtuoso cellist Tony Rymer; and

Leslie B. Dunner Beethoven’s revered Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92; three orchestral works so similar in nature

due to their celebrational sense, rhythmic vitality and spirited dance elements that de la Parra selected them for her Sinfonietta conducting debut, earning her no less than five curtain calls.

Ms. de la Parra was the first woman from Mexico to conduct in New York City and holds the title of Cultural Ambassador for Mexican Tourism. In 2004 at the age of 23, she founded the New Yorkbased Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas (POA) whose mission is to promote the work of young soloists and composers of the American continent. Since its founding, POA has engaged in international tours, produced recordings, established an Arts and Education program and initiated a Young Composers´ Competition.

The Chicago Sinfonietta is currently auditioning conductors in order to fill the post of Music Di-

Michael Morgan rector/Conductor when Founding Music Director Maestro Paul Freeman retires at the end of the current season. In addition to de la Parra, standouts among those who have already made their conducting stints during the audition period with the Chicago Sinfonietta are Michael Morgan, Music Director and Conductor of the Oakland

East Bay Symphony and formerly Assistant Conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, no stranger to the Chicago music scene; and Leslie B. Dunner, formerly with the Detroit Symphony from 1987 to 1999, first as resident, then associate, and finally as assistant conductor, who was named Music Director of the Joffrey Ballet in 2003 and conducted the Chicago Sinfonietta, the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet, to great critical acclaim for six seasons until 2009.

The final concerts of the 20092010 season May 16 and 17 will see guest conductor John McLaughlin Williams and Maestro Paul Freeman sharing the conducting duties in a program of works by Mozart, Brahms, Michael Abels and Kodàly with special guest artists, The Harlem Quartet. For more information or tickets, visit chicagosinfonietta.org.

Chicago Opera Theater opens season with ‘Moses in Egypt’

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’Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents the opening production of the 2010 Spring Festival Season – Gioachino Rossini’s “Moses in Egypt” (Mosè in Egitto) on April 17, 21, 23 and 25 at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park, 250 E. Randolph Drive..

“Moses in Egypt” was performed in Chicago only once - in 1863 during Abraham Lincoln’s presidency,” said General Director Brian Dickie. “Moses in

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Egypt” is one of Rossini’s many serious but underperformed operas. The story concentrates on Moses freeing the Hebrews from Egypt. The opera ends with the famous parting of the Red Sea, as well as the beautiful and famous “Prayer: From thy starry throne (Dal tuo stellato soglio.)”

In 2008, Chicago Opera Theater launched The People’s Opera, the first fundraising initiative of its kind, in which the

public voted, dollar by dollar, to choose one of the operas in the 2010 season. “Moses in Egypt” was named The People’s Opera and the campaign raised more than $40,000 for Chicago Opera Theater.

Chicago Opera Theater’s 2010 Spring Festival Season runs April 17 through May 16 at the Harris Theater. Season subscriptions for the 2010 Spring Festival Season range from $90-$345 and in-

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clude “Moses in Egypt,” Cavalli’s “Jason”(Giasone) and Jake Heggie’s “Three Decembers.” Single tickets are also on sale and range in price from $30-$120. A 50% discounted student rate also is available in most sections. Tickets may be purchased at ChicagoOperaTheater.org or by calling 312-704-8414.

Tickets may also be purchased at HarrisTheaterChicago.org or call 312-334-7777.

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DCP’s Pastoral and Community Breakfast “The Call for Action” Developing Communities Project a faith-based organizing groups serving the Greater Roseland area held its first Annual Pastoral and Community Leaders Breakfast to acquaint regional clergy and organizational leaders to DCP’s strong history in community organizing and faith-based strategies. Dr. Rev. Calvin Morris, President of the Community Renewal Society, a faith-based organization fighting racism and poverty through journalism and direct action in Chicago since 1882, served as DCP’s keynote speaker.

Since 1986, DCP has provided a host of social and economic empowerment programming to the Greater Roseland community.

Most people simply know of DCP’s being founded by its former community organizer and now President of the United States Barack Obama. However, what leaders need to know most is that ensuring quality of life improvements requires public action and continual engagements with policy makers and government agencies. DCP used this breakfast to encourage leaders to reengage and to use DCP as a way to engage their members and nearby community. DCP victories have largely been achieved through community exchanges with neighbors, faith-based partnering, and yes, governmental action.

Dr. Rev. Isaac L. Floyd This year alone, DCP has been engaged in a host of issues that not only impacted Greater Roseland, but impacted the entire city of Chicago. The Derrion Albert case, a teenage student at Fenger High School, involved the student who was beaten by neighborhood thugs, while walking home from after school activities. This case became an international story and prompted action from every responsible agency and leader in the city. DCP and our faith-based leaders led public safety forums

Dr. Rev. Calvin Morris and actions calling for the immediate arrest of the offenders, while supporting the call for a more calm culture at Fenger High School and safe passage for students departing from Altgeld Gardens.

Dr. Rev. Morris reminded the leaders to not grow weary in well doing and that in due season progress has and shall be made.

During the breakfast, two major announcements were made from both DCP directors and Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.’s office.

One announcement was that the CTA Red line Extension Project has been added to the Chicago

Rev. Alvin Love Gwen Rice.

DCP is now preparing action for two major actions calling for na-

Pastor Smokie Norful to host free concert Featuring performances

by Gospel’s Brightest Stars at Apostolic Church of God on April 15 Free health fair at the church beginning at 5 p.m.; Includes free health screenings, nutrition information and more Pastor Smokie Norful will headline a free performance from some of Chicago’s most sought-after Gospel artists at Apostolic Church of God, 6320 South Dorchester, on Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m.

These artists, including Dexter Walker and Zion Movement, Shirley Bell, Gospel According to Chicago, and the Apostolic Church Choir, will lift their voices to raise awareness about stroke, the No. 3 killer of Americans and one that affects African Americans more than any other group. This concert is free and no tickets are required.

The performance is part of the American Stroke Association’s Power to End Stroke Gospel Tour.

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Smokie Norful nominated Gospel singer and head of the Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Bolingbrook, Ill.—will perform during the event. Prior to this free concert, the American Stroke Association will sponsor a

health fair at the church beginning at 5 p.m., with free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and HIV, nutrition information and more. www.americanheart.org/ChicagoGospelTour

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D E V E L O P I NG C O M M U NI T I E S P R O J E C T ( D C P ) P r e s i de n t D r . R e v . I s a a c L . F l o y d; J e n n i e B e n t on , U S B a n k Community Liaison, and Andrea Reed, President of Roseland C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e a t t h e f i r s t A n n ua l P a s t o r a l a n d Community Leaders Breakfast. The purpose of the Breakfast w a s t o r e m i n d c i v i c l e a de r s t o w or k w i t h D C P on a h o s t of c o m m u n i t y m a t t e r s i n v o l v i n g pu b l i c s a f e t y , e x t e n d i n g t h e CTA Red Line, green initiatives, youth development and vocational options for Far Southside students/adults. The next assembly will take place on May 1st as part of "National Day of Prayer." DCP is a Greater Roseland area faith-based organizi n g g r o u p f o un d e d b y f o r m e r c o m m un i t y o r g a n i z e r a n d President Barack Obama in 1986.

Metropolitan Agencies for Plan- tional prayer and universal love, ning (CMAP) Long-range Plan peace and justice. On Saturday, for 2010. In addition, Congress- May 1st, National Day of Prayer, man Jackson’s staff announced DCP faith partners will lead the that the Congressman has placed regional call for prayer. Later this the Red Line Extension as his summer, by August 28th, DCP number one priority (among his expects to have developed a work10 most important capital pro- ing group to organize a “Hands jects). Since 2004, DCP has led Across Chicago” Day event to recthe campaign to extend the CTA ognize significant Black History Red Line from 95th to 130th moments and to call for peace Stony Island. “It is the hope of across Chicagoland. Persons inDCP that these announcements terested in participating in activiwill add value to the effort to have ties sponsored by DCP should the Red Line project included in contact the organization at (773) the FY2011 Presidential Budget,” 928-2500 or email jpjones@dcpsaid DCP executive director chicago.org.

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dren go missing. Some folk say the police are so mad at their police chief that they letting a lot of crimes go unsolved so DUH Mayor will be forced to fire him from his $300,000 job.

Seems they don’t like being told they need to lay off the dunkin doughnuts and stop shooting unarmed black males in the back.

-I ma N O W WE K N O W W H Y HE ” S HA P PY Ron Huberman got it made in the shade. He rises through the police ranks to become DUH Mayor’s number one po-

THE CHATTERBOX (Continued from page 7) litical hit man and now King Richard plan and he leads the public they have had more than schools. After shutting 20 years to put it into acdown schools, saying the tion. Now your neighschool teachers ain’t “sug- borhood will be stuck ar honey ice tea,” and re- with a bunch of crazy, moving sports and arts underperforming, PRIfrom the program, he de- VATELY owned charter cided to give him self a schools that don’t have to big fat raise. It doesn’t comply to federal or state matter that the schools laws on segregation and are running out of mon- stuff. All the good charey—that’s why he shut all ter/private schools will those programs down. take on the students from How else would he re- affluent families and ward himself for doing there wont be nothing DUH Mayor’s bidding. you can say about this Just like they got rid of being unfair because schools are all them projects, you can these rest assured there is a P.R.I.V.A.T.E. Now how plan to get rid of all these come Senator James public schools. They Meeks isn’t threatening don’t need no King Al- to run for mayor on this fred Plan, they got the issue like he did with his fake out move against Governor Rod Black-ohwhatever? The reasons is books through the dramat- because his church supic productions that each posedly in line to open school has prepared.” For up about 20 of them litinformation on the Stu- tle private campuses and dent/Author event or the its to his economic adOpen Book Program, con- vantage to do all he can tact Marrice Coverson at as a politician to help kill 773-924-9802. Informa- public education. Could tion about Open Book in- this be one of the reasons cluding examples of stu- he is no longer referred dent work can be obtained to as the next in line to on the World Wide Web at lead Operation PUSH? www.openbookprogram .org.

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(Cont’d from page 11) “Author interaction is a key ingredient in the success of the Open Book Program,” states founder Marrice Coverson, president of the Institute for Positive Living and executive director of Open Book. “The talk-show format gives students the opportunity to interact with one another and to experience the

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-I ma S HE G O N E Well you won’t have Cheryl “Top Model” Jackson to kick around no more. She has quietly sunk back into the private sector where she can continue to rake in a huge salary and get various awards for having a job. Folk still not convinced she wasn’t the stalking horse in the U.S. Senate race—put in there to purposely block another more credible Negro from running for it.

Ima thinks she got played just a little bit—but in the end she remains the biggest winner. Her profile was elevated, a nondescript corporation is paying her $300,000 and she still gets to wear designer clothes and be referred to as a civil rights leader. She is the only Blago insider and confidant to move up in the world. All the rest have hit rock bottom and have resorted to begging old friends for jobs, contracts and hook ups.

Wells Fargo successfully launches national . . . ences and customers nationwide very seriously,” said Michelle Thornhill, senior vice president and African American segment manager at Wells Fargo.

“One of our paramount objectives is to tell our story, and to satisfy customers’ financial needs. It is our firm belief as a company that in this tumultuous economy, we can best help people succeed by being a presence where they live, work and do business, and by making it known that we have the tools, products and resources to help get them there.”

Wells Fargo outlined for journalists in attendance its position as the number one lender to small businesses.

In 2008, the company met its 12-year goal to lend $1 billion to African American small businesses – two full years ahead of target. The company further extended that goal, seeking to lend an additional $1 billion by 2018, totaling a cumulative $2 billion in lending to African American business owners.

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(Continued from page 9) Wells Fargo is rapidly in- companies employ more creasing its presence with its than 13,600 team members 2008 merger with Wachovia in the area.

Wells Fargo has received Corporation. Currently, there are 408 Wachovia- several honors in recognition branded banking stores in of its commitment to diverthe mid-Atlantic region. sity and corporate responsiThese stores will convert to bility. The company was the Wells Fargo brand in named the world’s 14th 2011. Together, the two most admired company by PUBLIC NOTICE

DECLARATION OF ASSIGNEES UPDATE OF PATENT NUMBER 1680

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT Russian Ustyanich®© DO SEVERALLY CERTIFY AND DECLARE THAT I BRING UP THIS LAND PATENT IN MY NAME, A SOVEREIGN NEUTRAL FREEMAN ON THE LAND Illinois Republic THE CHARACTER OF SAID PROPERTY SO SOUGHT TO BE PATENTED, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AND REFERENCED UNDER PATENT NUMBER 1680 LISTED ABOVE IS: LOT 77 (EXCEPT THAT PART THEREOF TAKEN FOR OGDEN AVENUE) IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 2 OF ASSESSORʼS DIVISION IN THE EAST ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly Known As: 614 NORTH OGDEN AVENUE CHICAGO ILLINOIS. IF THIS LAND PATENT IS NOT CHALLENGED, WITHIN 60 DAYS IT THEN BECOMES MY PROPERTY.

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Fortune magazine (2009), one of the top 50 companies for diversity by Diversity Inc magazine (2002-2009) and one of the 100 “Best Corporate Citizens” by CRO (Corporate Responsibility Officer) magazine (2009).

Wachovia has been listed on Diversity Inc magazine’s “Top 50” list every year since 2003, and was named four times as one of the “25 Great Places for Black Women to Work” by Essence magazine.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MASTR ADJUSTABLE MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-HF2 IN A SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION PURSUANT TO POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JULY 1, 2007 P l a i n t i f f , v .

JOSE S. BARRIOS, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 001830 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in rein the above cause on January 22, 2010, an lation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation the conduct or transaction of Business in the will at 10:30 AM on April 26, 2010, at the State," as amended, that a certification as filed by The Judicial Sales Corporation, One the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor County. File No. D10121458 on the 7th day of CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public A pril, 20 10. Under the Assumed Name of It's auction to the highest bidder, as set forth Our Season with the business located at PO Box below, the following described real 284, LaGrange, IL 60525. The true name(s) and estate:Commonly known as 241 W. 58TH residence address of the owner(s) is: Ma rquiso STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Ma rvell Rob ins on, 30 5 Bluf f A ve. #2E La Index No. 20-16-217-021 The real estate is Grang e, IL 60 525, Ginger N . Rob ins on, 305 Bluff Ave. #2E LaGrange, IL 60525. improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified 4110,4117,4/24 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK offered for sale without any representation COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY as to quality or quantity of title and without DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP condition. The sale is further subject to FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS confirmation by the court. If the sale is set SERVICING LP aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the P l a i n t i f f , sale shall be entitled only to a return of the v . deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no TRINA ALLISON, et al further recourse against the Mortgagor, D e f e n d a n t the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's 09 CH 027074 CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITYattorney. Upon payment in full of the NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS amount bid, the purchaser will receive a HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered purchaser to a deed to the real estate after in the above cause on February 24, 2010, confirmation of the sale The property will an agent of The Judicial Sales NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 27, makes no representation as to the 2010, at the The Judicial Sales condition of the property. Prospective Corporation, One South Wacker Drive bidders are admonished to check the court 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at file to verify all information. If this property public auction to the highest bidder, as set is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the forth below, the following described real unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a estate: Commonly known as 506 W. 61ST mortgagee shall pay the assessments and PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property the legal fees required by The Index No. 20-16-316-030 The real estate is Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS improved with a residence. Sale terms: 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE 25% down of the highest bid by certified MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU funds at the close of the auction;. The HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

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

ALLISON, et al TRINA D e f e n d a n t CH 027074 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 24, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 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 506 W. 61ST PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-316-030 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 14-09-16387. 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.: 14-09-16387 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 027074 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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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 14-09-00523. 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.: 14-09-00523 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 001830 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.

I254069 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS T R U S T E E P l a i n t i f f , v .

DONNA LILLYBRIDGE, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 9585 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 13, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 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 6332 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-200-025-0000 The real estate is improved with a gray brick 2 unit; no garage. 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: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0805762. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0805762 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 9585 I256644

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N U.S. BANK N.A., IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2 0 0 1 - N C 4 , P l a i n t i f f V .

PATRICIA ALLEY; REGINALD ALLEY, D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 45731 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-011412 (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 April 30, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 14, 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 7046 South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 Permanent Index No.: 20-22-421-039 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $63,131.64.

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 .

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

JANE ALLEN ASH A/K/A JANE A. ASH A/K/A JANE ASH, et al D e f e n d a n t 07 CH 025840 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7618 S. EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-307-017 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-J141. 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 18 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-07-J141 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 07 CH 025840 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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attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-J141. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-07-J141 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 07 CH 025840 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, DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK FSB P l a i n t i f f , v .

JAIRUS BRUNNER, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 037667 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 18, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 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 6123 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE UNIT 3, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-316-005 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 ORDER OF ENTRY OF AN 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 14-09-30355. 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.: 14-09-30355 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 037667 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.

I260423 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PAULA C. HINES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAULA C. HINES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 31510 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/11/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 13, 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,Saturday, the following described property: April 10, 2010 P.I.N. 20-21-319-006-0000.

Commonly known as 6919 SOUTH NORMAL BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 .

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. 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.

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PAULA C. HINES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN AND OWNERS NON RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 31510 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/11/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 13, 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. 20-21-319-006-0000.

Commonly known as 6919 SOUTH NORMAL BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 .

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL AS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, TRUSTEE s . v RAY; DUNNING RASHIDA SERVICES, ELECTRICAL MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC INC.; R E G I S T R A T I O N SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR M O N T F R E INVESTMENT AND LOAN; UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON CLAIMANTS, RECORD D e f e n d a n t s , CH 9247 08 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 27, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 13, 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 7803 South Woodlawn, Chicago, Illinois 60619.

P.I.N. 20-26-424-048.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call William E. Dutton, Jr. (ARDC #6255876)/Barbara J. Dutton (ARDC #6188016) at Plaintiff's Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423.

(815) 806-8200.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS TRUSTEE, ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR WACHOVIA MORTGAGE Plaintiff, CORPORATION, v s .

PAUL TAYLOR, MARCIA TAYLOR, D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 34588 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 25, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-22-226-003.

Commonly known as 6607 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be for inspection. open For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 .

JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I259616

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.: 14-09-30619 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 037180 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 I258787 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI 2007-WFHE2 Plaintiff, v s .

FELICIA YEARGAIN A/K/A FELICIA A. D A N I E L ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; KENNETH DANIEL A/K/A KENNETH D D A N I E L ; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 26245 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/5/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 7, 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. 20-17-211-027-0000.

Commonly known as 5606 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

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

The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I257996

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

ORA E. BRAGG, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 037180 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 13, 2010, at the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK The Judicial Sales Corporation, One ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHANCERY DEPARTMENT CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. auction to the highest bidder, as set forth P l a i n t i f f , below, the following described real v . estate:Commonly known as 5530 SOUTH GRIFFIN, et al ERIC GREEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 D e f e n d a n t Property Index No. 20-17-206-019 The real CH 23381 09 estate is improved with a single family NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a highest bid by certified funds at the close Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered of the auction;. The balance, in certified in the above cause on February 16, 2010, funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. an agent of The Judicial Sales The subject property is subject to general Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 18, real estate taxes, special assessments, or 2010, at the The Judicial Sales special taxes levied against said real Corporation, One South Wacker Drive estate and is offered for sale without any 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at representation as to quality or quantity of public auction to the highest bidder, as set 9 0 1 6 1 0 title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in forth below, the following described real IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK "AS IS" condition. The sale is further estate: Commonly known as 6640 SOUTH ILLINOIS COUNTY, subject to confirmation by the court. If the VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 COUNTY DEPARTMENT sale is set aside for any reason, the Property Index No. 20-22-224-029-0000 CHANCERY DIVISION Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only The real estate is improved with a green EASTERN SAVINGS BANK, FSB. to a return of the deposit paid. The aluminum two story single family home with P l a i n t i f f , Purchaser shall have no further recourse no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the v s . against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or highest bid by certified funds at the close GEORGE CARVER MOORE, AN the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment of the auction;. The balance, in certified INDIVIDUAL EMMANUEL in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

WARREN MOORE, AN INDIVIDUAL; receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle The subject property is subject to general MAURICE ANDREW the purchaser to a deed to the real estate real estate taxes, special assessments, or MOORE, AN INDIVIDUAL; UNITED after confirmation of the sale The property special taxes levied against said real STATES OF will NOT be open for inspection and estate and is offered for sale without any AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND plaintiff makes no representation as to the representation as to quality or quantity of N O N R E C O R D condition of the property. Prospective title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in CLAIMANTS, AND UNKNOWN bidders are admonished to check the court "AS IS" condition. The sale is further TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; file to verify all information. If this property subject to confirmation by the court. Upon D e f e n d a n t s , is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the payment in full of the amount bid, the 09 CH 27573 unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale NOTICE OF SALE mortgagee shall pay the assessments and that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the legal fees required by The the real estate after confirmation of the pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS sale The property will NOT be open for entered in the above entitled cause on 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE inspection and plaintiff makes no February 9, 2010, Intercounty Judicial MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU representation as to the condition of the Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN property. Prospective bidders are 11, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER admonished to check the court file to verify office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF all information. If this property is a 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit bidder for cash, the following described WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgaged real estate: ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE mortgagee shall pay the assessments and Commonly known as 7304 South LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's the legal fees required by The Champlain Avenue, Chicago, Illinois attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 6 0 6 1 9 .

ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE P.I.N. 20-27-220-022-0000.

FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU The improvement on the property consists RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN of a single family residence. the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the the sales department.. Please refer to file ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF time of sale, a cashier's or certified check number 14-09-30619. THE JUDICIAL POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE for 10% of the successful bid amount. The SALES CORPORATION One South WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE balance of the successful bid shall be paid Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE within 24 hours, by similar funds. The 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also LAW. For information: Visit our website at property will NOT be open for inspection. visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & at Stitt, Klein, Daday, Aretos & Giampietro, pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700.

ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 0 9 0 1 6 1 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 476-5500. Please refer to file number INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES 14-09-30619 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney PA0919210. THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 037180 CORPORATION One South Wacker Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 I259684 Collection Practices Act, you are advised (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a Judicial Sales Corporation at debt collector collect a debt www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of BLACKS MUST CONTROL Tattempting HEIR Oto WN COMMUNITY and any information obtained will be used pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES for that purpose.

One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 I258787 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0919210 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 23381 I256708

WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0919210. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0919210 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 23381 I256708

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

GENEVIVE BRYANT; NOLAN BRYANT; F I D E L I T Y NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GENEVIVE BRYANT, IF ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 22954 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/9/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 27, 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. 20-21-326-023.

Commonly known as 7020 SOUTH NORMAL BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60621.

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

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

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I253927 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 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 .

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Amid funding crisis, volleyball referees help out CPS schools

By J. Coyden Palmer For the second year in a row, a local volleyball officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association has pitched in to help several Chicago Public Schools with their growing programs by providing much needed equipment.

And given the current financial crisis CPS and other school districts are facing, the donation of volleyball nets, game carts, balls and other items could not have come at a better time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This donation is a shock,â&#x20AC;? said Rose Rouse, boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball coach and physical education teacher at Kelly High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because of the budget cuts, we only had 15 balls this year. This is fabulous. I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expecting all of this, but we really appreciate it.â&#x20AC;?

All of the items given to four high schools came from the Zebras of Northern Illinois [ZONI]. The organization consists of volleyball officials from a wide geographic area of Illinois and year after year boasts the best officials in the state. Last year ZONI raised money for the donations during a spring officialsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clinic. It was so successful and the need even greater this year, they decided to do it again. According to ZONI member Ed Vesley, over 150 people attended this yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clinic held at Glenbard East High School in suburban Lombard and a little over $3,600 was raised. CPS schools were selected based on a need of basic equipment and schools that were identified as trying to make great strides with their girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; volleyball programs.

Rouse and players at Kelly received a new volleyball net system, balls and a cart to hold them. They were most appreciative of the net system because of its expense, but most importantly because it addresses a major safety concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a severe situation with the poles that hold the net. The other day, because the hole the poles sit in wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deep enough, it had ripped up and just missed two players,â&#x20AC;? Rouse said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The net was ripped and stringy and we could have been written up by any official so we are really appreciative of the donation of a new net.â&#x20AC;?

Another school receiving gifts was Simeon Career Academy.

The south side school that is known more for its basketball and football teams, is attempting to build the boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; volleyball programs as well. Athletic Director Marque B. Riley accepted the donations from ZONI and told the Cr usad er in his office afterwards that the public is just now getting to see how much of a struggle it is for city schools to fund athletic programs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been here weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always had to beg and borrow for all of the stuff we get around here,â&#x20AC;? Riley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always trying to get the equipment you need so the kids can have the best possible experience. This was a tremendous opportunity for our volleyball programs to either upgrade or receive some equipment they do not have. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be exciting to put this stuff to use for the next few years.â&#x20AC;?

Earlier this month, CPS Direc-

FROM L TO R: Zebras of Northern Illinois member Joe Panico is joined by Kelly High School volleyball Coach Rose Rouse, Athletic Director Stanley Mietus and players Uriel Gutierrez and Eduardo Reyna after donating several items to the school to help with its volleyball programs. tor of Sports and Extracurricular thankful to ZONI and their who made donations as well. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities Calvin Davis had the members for thinking about our this type of sportsmanship off tough job in announcing that all kids. We also would like to the playing field that makes high of this springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sophomore sports thank our fellow suburban and school sports in Illinois so programs were being cut due to private school IHSA members great.â&#x20AC;? a lack of funding. The devastating decision will affect thousands of athletes this year and there are signs the cuts may extend into next year as well. Davis said a donation like this is a boost for morale, in addition to helping out the individual schools that received gifts.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;It lets our coaches and student-athletes know there are people out here who care about them in these tough times,â&#x20AC;?

Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are extremely

The Windy City Rollers, Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationally ranked womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roller derby league, begins to look toward the season championship with their fourth bout of the home season on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at 6 p.m. at UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine Ave. General admission tickets are $20 in advance and $21 at the door. This exciting game day wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint, as the Manic Attackers and The Fury will have a repeat faceoff in the first game, with the Hellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belles and the Double Crossers colliding again in the second game. On Saturday, March 27th at the UIC Pavilion in Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;site of the 2010 WFTDA Championship this coming Novemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;three of the four Windy City Rollers teams ended the night in a granny knot

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Hellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Belles fell to the The Manic Attackers 121-59, and The Fury unexpectedly mauled The Double Crossers 128-51, leaving the latter three teams at 2-1.

The April 10 game is College Night at the Windy City Rollers.

Show your college pride and get a group of 15 or more to wear your alma materâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colors! Groups of 15 or more qualify for Group Tickets, 40% off the ticket price. Get a shoutout at the game, and be eligible for special give-aways and goodies from the WCR Fan Zone.

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Tickets for the April 10th bout are available online through Ticketmaster, the UIC Pavilion box office or from any WCR skater.

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