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Rep. Davis’ proposed changes to federal law to include bullying By La Risa Lynch Bullying has taken on a new dimensionin the digital age and high school principal Debra Crump hopes changes to a federal law on school safety will give her teeth she needs to clamp down all bullying, including over the Internet. “When you think of bullying, you only think about physical bullying,” said Crump, principal of Frederick Douglas Academy High School. “But when you look at what happens on the Internet, things that are being said and done to children, it is so important that we begin to bring legislation that catches up with the 21st Century technology.” Educators, Crump added, must have the tools to address this epidemic since bullying has morphed from mere teasing and name calling with the advent of MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. Crump may get those tools thanks to proposed changes to the federal Safe and Drug Free School and Communities Act. The changes will include language on bullying, harassment and intimidation. The law currently has no such provisions. Congressman Danny Davis (D-7) is proposing the changes, which will specifically define what bullying is. The changes also provide resources to school districts to develop programs and training to combat and appropriately respond to bullying.
Davis introduced the changes last Tuesday when Congress returned to session. The changes, Davis explained, are designed to educate students on what bully-
ing is and the consequences of their actions, while giving teachers training on how to respond to it. National headlines have been dominated
by reports of teen suicides because of relentless bullying. Massachusetts prosecutors charged six teens in connection with (Continued on page 2)
PRINCIPAL DEBRA CRUMP, of Frederick Douglas High School listens to Cong. Davis as he announces changes of a federal law to include bullying.
Community speaks out regarding National Guard By J. Coyden Palmer After two state representatives over the weekend urged Governor Pat Quinn to send the National Guard into communities suffering from crime, Mayor Daley and several religious leaders say it is a bad idea. State Representatives LaShawn Ford and John Fritchey made the suggestion during a press conference at the Thompson Center on April 25th. Ford, who represents the West Side and Fritchey, the North, say crime in Chicago is out of control and something must be done to pro-
tect citizens. “This isn’t about territorial egos or public relations, it’s about saving the lives of citizens,” Fritchey said. “Crime is rampant in Chicago, regardless if it is concentrated in a few communities. This is all one Chicago.” Ford said the Chicago Police Department is overwhelmed and needs the assistance. He said because of the city’s bleak financial picture, there are not enough officers on the street and the criminals are taking advantage of it. He described some communities as “war zones.”
“People shouldn’t have to worry about being robbed, shot, and stabbed and laying in a hospital on life support,” Ford said. “Many of my constituents are living in fear. There are children who cannot go outside to play during the day because of the fear they will be shot. This is not the way life should be.” Governor Quinn said he will not send troops in unless Daley requests them. Quinn also agreed with statements made by police Superintendent Jody Weis that guardsmen and police are trained differently and sending in troops could be coun-
terproductive. “I think it is important that we work with local law enforcement agencies from around the state to address the issue of crime,” Quinn said. This is not the first time the idea to bring in the National Guard has been made public. Former governor Rod Blagojevich made the suggestion a few years ago. Fraternal Order of Police President Mark Donahue said Chicago cops can handle the situation, but right now they do not have the proper resources. He said there has (Continued on page 3)
NEWS Congressman Bobby Rush and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood aim to increase minority, women participation in federal contracting opportunities, reduce bonding barriers U. S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (IL-01) teamed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Ray LaHood in an aggressive effort to increase access to and contracting opportunities for small, minority-owned businesses. Nearly 400 business leaders and entrepreneurs attended “Chicago Small Business Day” forum organized by the congressman and USDOT and held at Chicago Transit Authority headquarters downtown. Rep. Rush announced during the “Access to Capital: How to Contract with the Government” forum that USDOT would kick off a 10-week course to ensure small business owners are fully aware of federal bonding requirements, and how to comply, as part of the contracting process. The workshop brought a wide array of federal, state and local agencies together to answer questions from the small business community. “This is good government at work,” Rep. Rush told the standing-room only audience. “Today small and minority and women owned businesses will be able to connect with federal, state and local government agencies for a variety of contracting opportunities. Small businesses are the life blood of our economy and the number one creator of new jobs.
That is why I have worked hard in Congress to strengthen the Small Business Administration, to open up doors of opportunity, to connect entrepreneurs with economic opportunity, and, to ensure that all will have access to capital and a level playing field.” Secretary LaHood also announced a new bonding education program aimed at helping qualified small and disadvantaged businesses compete for government contracting opportunities. In collaboration with the Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will host a series of pilot education workshops to get small businesses bond ready. The start dates and city locations for the pilots are Chicago, May 27; Dallas, June 10; and Atlanta, June 24. “President Obama, Vice President Biden and I want to ensure that as the economy recovers, small businesses have every opportunity to compete successfully for contracts in the transportation and construction industries,” said Secretary LaHood. “I commend Congressman Rush for being a champion for small businesses “We think this program will go a long way to provide the type of
U. S. REP. BOBBY L. RUSH (IL-01) teamed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Ray LaHood on April 22nd in a creative effort to increase access to and contracting opportunities for small, minority-owned businesses. Nearly 400 business leaders and entrepreneurs attended “Chicago Small Business Day” program organized by the congressman and USDOT and held at Chicago Transit Authority headquarters in downtown Chicago. targeted assistance that small place. The ability to get bonded is ty-owned firms were about three businesses competing in the largely dependent on a business times higher than majoritytransportation industry need leader’s ability to access adequate owned companies. What comright now,” said OSDBU Direc- levels of working capital—access pounds this problem, further, is tor Brandon Neal. “It will really which has often proven to be that even if a minority firm can help level the playing field for problematic for minority-owned get a loan, chances are it will be smaller companies eager to com- firms. These firms often start out significantly less than a non-mipete.” with less than their non-minority nority firm,” he said. On the bonding barriers, Rep. competitors and are more likely Last year, the average loan Rush said, “The lack of bonding, to be denied loans than their amount for all high sales, minorilargely due to the lack of access to non-minority competitors. ty-owned firms was $149,000 adequate capital, has often kept “Among firms with gross recompared to about $310,000 for minority-owned firms from ven- ceipts under half a million dolmajority-owned companies. turing into the federal market- lars, loan denial rates for minori-
Rep. Davis’ proposed changes to federal law to . . . (Continued from page 1) the death of fellow student Phoebe Prince. Prince, 15, hanged herself after enduring months of relentless teasing. “Some think that it is just a prank; that it is an innocent thing that they are doing, and they really don’t understand the full impact of their behaviors,” Davis
said. The changes include cyber bullying and sexting or sending of nude pictures via cell phones. It also involves creating a false online identity to tease, harass or spread rumors about another person. The changes outline complaint procedures and how school districts should respond to complaints.
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A 2006 National Crime Prevention Council study found that four in 10 youth have been cyber bullied. According to Safeyouth.org, 30 percent of youth nationwide indicated that they were either the perpetrators, targets of bullying or both. Meryl Camin Sosa, Illinois Psychiatric Society’s executive director, does not need statistics to know the impact of bullying. Her two teen daughters have experienced it. Her youngest daughter was bullied because of her weight. Another daughter was a victim of cyber bullying in which the school refused to get involved because it occurred off campus. Only after the police were called did the school intervene, Sosa said. She noted victims of bullying rarely tell an adult, and believe parents and teachers will not intervene. “Children who are bullied experience real suffering that can interfere with their social and emotional development as well as their school performance,” Sosa said. State Representative Kimberly Lightford applauded Davis for proposing the changes, which she said would create a national stan-
dard in addressing bullying. Lightford has been key in drafting state legislations on bullying prevention and sexting. An initiative that includes gender identity and sexual orientation as part of a school anti-bullying policy is awaiting the governor’s signature. Lightford noted with over 900 school districts in the state, each one can interpret what bullying is which can give them an easy out when it comes to responding to complaints. By defining bullying and establishing laws regarding bullying requires the schools to act. She noted most schools do not implement anti-bullying programs because they see it as an “unfunded mandate.” With bullying and harassment in the federal safe schools’ code it forces school districts to develop curriculum, policies and procedures to address it, she explained. The Oak Park Police District received funding from Lightford to implement an anti-bullying program called STAND or Students Taking Action in a New Direction in several middle schools. The program, which uses role
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playing, instructs all school personnel from teachers, cafeteria workers to bus drivers on what is bullying. Oak Park Police Commander Phyliss Howard said this empowers employees to stop it when it occurs. Since the program started in 2007, Howard said there has been a 60-70 percent drop in bullying. “In the old days, parents would say, ‘Everybody has to go through that,’” Howard said. “But it is different now. People are not fighting fair.” Douglas senior Brandon Brown said his school was not immuned from cyber bullying. He said there was a FaceBook posting that spread rumors about certain students. Brown was not a target of it, but he added the comments were hurtful to where students “were ready to lash out.” He said when the principal got the police involved, the posting was removed from FaceBook. Brown ignored the posting, but he added the person who put up the site only wanted attention. “The best thing to do for that is to ignore it,” the 18-year-old said. The Chicago Crusader
NEWS Broad Coalition Calls for Capital Projects, Jobs Now City Council must lift ban on video gaming to provide needed funds Hundreds of individuals representing a broad and diverse coalition of business, labor, community and neighborhood organizations gathered at City Hall this week to urge the City Council to promote investment in Chicago communities, create badly needed jobs and help the economy recover by lifting the City’s ban of the new, state-managed video gaming system necessary to fund critical infrastructure projects. “We must act now to help working men and women across Chicago support their families and make improvements to our neighborhoods,” said Tom Villanova, President of the Chicago and Cook County Building Trades. “People are struggling today and we can’t wait any longer. We need to get people back to work.” The $31 billion state capital plan was the first major infrastructure program signed into law in a decade. The investments in roads, transit, school construction and other important projects are expected to generate 439,000 jobs over the next five years. A mix of revenue sources to fund the plan was also approved by the General Assembly with a strong bi-partisan majority. The largest single new revenue source for capital funding will come from a new, statemanaged video gaming system. In Chicago, the City Council must lift an existing ban on video gaming in order for the new system to be deployed in Chicago. “Not only will these projects help the businesses and employees who
will build them, but these improvements will lay the foundation for long-term economic growth,” explained Doug Whitley, President of Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. “But these projects and jobs are at risk without adequate revenue to fund them.” The State of Illinois’ Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability has reported that a capital bill revenue shortfall of up to $2 billion over the next decade would accrue if the City of Chicago does not authorize the deployment of the new gaming system. “For families in many Chicago communities, these investments will change lives,” said Juan Rangel, Executive Director of the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO). UNO will use state funds to help build charter schools in several Chicago neighborhoods. “Through our network of charter schools we not only educate the next generation, we help renew entire communities. We need to move forward on the revenue for these critical projects.” “Chicago is a world-class city, but just like any business, we have to reinvest in it if we want to maintain our place in a very competitive global market,” said Jerry Roper, President and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce. “The capital plan will help maintain our edge.” “Encouraging tourism and convention business in Chicago is key to our economy,” said Marc Gordon, President and CEO of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association. “Adding this entertainment option will help us keep visitors in our city.” “The construction industry has
ILL. SENATOR KWAME RAOUL accepts the sixth annual Paul Simon Courage in Public Service Award from Daniel Schwick, assistant to the president at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (left), and Dave Roth, director of advocacy and civic engagement, Lutheran Child and Family Services. The award is presented annually at Lutheran Day, organized by a coalition of Lutheran human service and advocacy organizations in Illinois. – Photo by Kristen Schmid been among the hardest hit during In addition, the new system will the Chicago City Council and could the recession,” said Anne Wilson, ban the estimated 60,000 machines be directed to close the budget shortboard member of the Women Con- that currently operate across the state fall, maintain key services or reduce struction Owners and Executives. in unregulated locations. Many of the tax burden on Chicago businesses Joining Ms. Wilson were Ed McKin- these unregulated “gray games” pro- and residents or other priorities. nie, President of the Black Contrac- vide illegal and untaxed payouts to Under the new state gaming systors United and Ed Villegas, Deputy patrons. Beginning August 1, 2010, tem, bars and restaurants with valid Director of the Hispanic American the simple possession of an unli- liquor licenses would be able to host Construction Industry Association. censed machine is punishable as a up to five machines, if approved by “The hard working men and women class 4 felony. the Illinois Gaming Board. Over who help build this great city need to “The new law sets a clear standard 50% of potential locations in the get back to work and fully funding for law enforcement and has given City of Chicago are concentrated in the capital plan is the best way to ac- them an important new tool to fight just seven wards that cover downcomplish that,” said James M. crime,” said Walter Stowe, former as- town and several northside wards Sweeney, President-Business Manag- sociate special agent in charge of the with significant entertainment and er, International Union of Operating Chicago Field office of the F.B.I. tourism districts. South and west side Engineers, Local 150. Stowe consults on regulatory and law wards have significantly fewer potenThe new state gaming system is de- enforcement issue for the Back to tial locations; two south side wards signed just like the current Illinois Work Illinois coalition. “Those ille- have less than ten potential licenses. Lottery. All terminals will be tied into gal machines can now be targeted. a central, state-managed system and Prosecutors and police officers won’t Participating members of the Back every transaction conducted will be have to guess anymore or spend valu- to Work Illinois Coalition presented monitored. Comprehensive back- able resources conducting investiga- a letter to Mayor Daley and members ground checks and licensing, similar tions to determine if illegal activity is of the Chicago City Council urging to the process governing existing casi- taking place.” them to “consider the important nos, will be applied to potential operThe centralized, state-administered benefits the investment program will ators and locations. gaming system dedicates 5% of rev- have for our communities, compaenue collected locally to the City of nies and working men and woman Chicago – an estimated $30 million across the City and act quickly to lift annually, if fully implemented. The the existing ban on the deploying of funds would be under the control of the state gaming system.” it’s like your body is constantly being stressed because you never can really relax. You can’t even sleep properly because of the constant noise and worrying about if someone is going to break into your home.” Willie Williams Jr., the father of murder victim Willie Williams III attended the press conference with Ford and Ritchey and said he supports the idea. Williams, like others, believes the police department does not have enough manpower and he said there also seems to be a lack of respect for officers after last month’s shooting that occurred as officers were on the scene of another shooting. “I just think we need to look at all available legal options,” Williams said. “The Guard is a resource we as taxpayers pay for so why should we not utilize them? We are talking about trying to save the lives of our children, nothing should be discounted.”
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(Continued from page 1) been an increase in the number of retirements and because of the city’s budget crisis, there has been a slowdown in hiring. He also said citizens would not want the Guard brought in because it would be like living in a police state, which is un-American. “With the Guard coming in, it’s making a statement that your constitutional rights will be diminished,” Donahue said. Mayor Daley said bringing in troops is not a long-term solution. He stuck with what he has been saying for years, that Chicago needs tighter gun control laws and parents need to be more responsible for their children. Daley said in addition to logistical problems with bringing in armed troops with automatic weapons, the issue of crime in Chicago will not go away in one weekend. “You can’t just put something temporary in there,” Daley said.
“There is no quick band aid. People have to get involved in their community, family by family and block by block. The community must be as upset as anybody else. One crime is one too many in any community.” But some of those who live in communities where violence is rampant say they want the Guard. Norma Range lives in Englewood and said at this point she is willing to see a new strategy. She said most people only hear about the shootings on the news in Englewood, but she said there are robberies, fights, drug dealing and use done in the open all the time. She said quality of life crimes like loitering, public drunkenness, graffiti, and illegal dumping are not given a priority because there is so much other stuff taking place. “Anyone who lives here will tell you how brutal it can be,” Range said. “Because of all this crime,
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EDITORIAL SAVE US FROM OURSELVES? Recently, after a spate of shootings and killings in the Black community in Chicago, two state legislators have introduced legislation that would have the National Guard patrolling city streets in order to offset the escalating violence. Rep. LaShawn Ford and Rep. John Fritchey think it would be a good idea and a way to quell crime, and have asked Gov. Pat Quinn to call out the troops. Mayor Richard Daley and top cop Jody Weis, to their credit, are cool to the idea, and Gov. Quinn will allegedly defer to them. Some ideas sound good, but when you start analyzing them piece by piece, you often come up with a different story. This is certainly one of those ideas that should be shelved, permanently. For one thing, it is making an announcement to the world that African Americans are so inept that they need military help to keep from killing one another. This is pathetic, and is reason enough to run away from this strategy. Aside from this, another more potent reason, if this can be said, is the nature of the military itself. In essence, what they are asking for is the military occupation of the Black community. This cannot have good consequences. Though the Black community has often had a problematic relationship with the police, that situation could pale in comparison to the situation that would arise when soldiers take over. When they come into a community, they are not going to be nicey dicey observers of human feelings - they are there to do a job, whatever it takes. They are there to cut down the violence, and since they are outsiders, everyone is fair game for them. Reps. Ford and Fritchey no doubt mean well, after all, desperate situations call for desperate measures, but the best thinking does not always occur in desperation. It is naive of the legislators to expect that the National Guard's occupation of the Black community will save the community; if anything, a greater number of people could be placed in jeopardy from abuse meted out by the military occupiers. They would most likely inhibit the freedom of movement in and around the community, something that would be necessary if they are going to get a handle on crime, a goal that has eluded the police. And more importantly, this situation could pave the way for martial law. It is truly unfortunate that the Black community has sunk to such a level that long-standing enemies of the community do not have to lift a finger against the community - we're doing it to ourselves. The problem of violence is historical and systemic, just like most of the others in the beleaguered Black community, but there are those who are stepping up to the plate with promising strategies. We must be vigilant; we must pay attention to what is going on, and we must take back the streets so that our children can grow and have productive lives. Groups like the Black Star Project, 100 Black Men, and others are beginning to see the light. We should give them our support and jump on their bandwagons. A luta continua... 4
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An Open Letter from the Chicago South Side NAACP To: Governor Quinn and the Illinois State Legislators Re: The Necessity to Adopt the 1% Illinois State Income Tax Increment Dear Gov. Quinn and State Legislators: The Chicago South Side NAACP supports and urges the Illinois State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign legislation now increasing the State Income Tax by 1% earmarked for public education. In urging action now, we are mindful that substantial opposition exists to any tax increase. Some taxpayers oppose any tax increase. The following reasons exist: 1) too much dishonesty by public officials; 2) too much waste; and 3) many public officials place personal interests above the public interest. Unfortunately, because of too much dishonesty, waste and disregard of the public's interests in the past and an economic meltdown presently, public revenues have decreased while, concomitantly, needs for public services have increased. In addition to the need for more funds for public education, a need also exists for
more funds for public safety, transportation, health care, and human resources. We also urge that action be taken to provide more funds for these critical public services soon. However, action to fund the public schools must be taken now. Soon will be too late. We do recommend that some cuts be made in the state budget by the governor now. Further, a waiver by you of an increment in your salaries at this time can also help. However, it is our view that sufficient cuts cannot be made now to avoid the need for a 1% tax increment. A 1% state income tax increment will not balance the budget without more. Also, all public schools' financial needs will not be solved. However, an increment earmarked for public education should be sufficient to enable public school students who are most in need of education to receive the educational foundation so vitally needed now to enable them to succeed later. Remember that education is the key to success. In the words of the late George Washington Carver, "Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom." You hold the key to Public Education. The Chicago South Side NAACP urges you to keep the public school doors open!
Massachusett, New York and now the country Dear Editor: An April 17th New York Times article titled “New York Offers Costly Lessons on Insurance” reported the failure of New York’s
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Immigration, Drugs and Race By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist The term Immigration is very broad and misunderstood. Recently, it is being applied to Mexicans crossing the formal US/Mexico border to settle or to temporarily work in the United States. This is quite a bit different than Europeans coming to the New
Harry C. Alford World to settle and begin a new life. It is quite different than Asians coming to meet the work demand in a new and vibrant nation. Also, it pales in difference to
Africans, South Americans and Caribbeans coming to start a new life. We must look at the historical perspective when it comes to Mexicans (let’s not use the term Hispanic). The states of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas were a part of the sovereignty of Mexico until we, the United States, violently stole this gigantic piece of real estate from the nation. In two acts, Texas Revolution (1836) and the Mexican-American War (1848) we made, without provocation, one of the biggest land grabs in the history of the world. There are more than a few Mexican Americans who can take their heritage back to the 1500’s. Yet, our press and common opinion want to think of them collectively as “immigrants.” A lot of the movement from one side of the border to the other is simply family interaction. But our press and political dogma spews something quite different. After stealing Texas via rebelling US settlers (immigrants), our nation quickly annexed it into our Republic. We then encouraged mass migration to populate and fortify the state. After the Mexican-American War, we propped
up the California Gold Rush in 1849 to stimulate mass migration into our newly stolen lands. So it is with great irony that we condemn Mexicans crossing over into land that was once theirs and where many of their relatives settled into centuries ago. This is more than about immigration. Most Mexican immigrants, legal or illegal, are hard working, family oriented persons. Their mission is to make a living through the “sweat of their brows”. It is the Judeo-Christian Work Ethic at its best. Yet, we want to paint an ugly picture as though they are criminal and immoral. Now, let’s get to the real problem. What is happening in Arizona is the fact that many of the borders crossing pathways of the Southwestern US have been effectively sealed. For some reason the federal government has put up fences along the Mexican border everywhere but in Arizona. Thus, the flow of the migration is coming up through Arizona like the water flow of the Mississippi River. Federal policy makers know this but try to act “brain dead” on the matter and will not address strengthening the Arizona/Mexico border with fencing as they have
done in California, New Mexico and Texas. With the folks seeking work crossing over comes the myriad of drug traffickers. The violence and pain is coming from the drug traffickers and the ignorant and/or racist pundants seem to mix them into one big bag with the immigrants seeking a better life. The state legislature and Governor of Arizona have just passed a very unfortunate law that will fan the flames of racism and bigotry. However, I understand why this is happening. They are frustrated. Crime in Arizona caused by border crossings is skyrocketing. Ranchers are being shot for apparently no reason other than inspecting their lands. Murders in Arizona cities is at an all time high and this is caused by warring drug gangs. Phoenix has become the World Capital for Kidnapping. Imagine an American city with that distinction! The citizens of Arizona are frightened and demand action from government. The border is the responsibility of the federal government but it has been derelict of its precious duty. Thus, the state government of Arizona, in its frustration, has decided to do something even if it may
be wrong. It will wake up the federal government and induce some kind of responsible action. The big problem here is not immigration but the lack of government policing drug trafficking. The lack of policing drug activity or the cooperation of it is what’s wrong here. In no way can you tell me that drugs can come into this nation like falling rain without government cooperation. Our justice authorities are the best in the world and they act incompetent when it comes to reducing the amount of drug importation into this nation. There is an immense amount of money, hundreds of billions of dollars annually, and corruption is well settled in. So, the “thought police” want you to think that all the crime erupting in Arizona is because of impoverish immigrants flowing into the nation with the thought of committing crime as opposed to looking for work or uniting with their families. Those with racial animus are too quickly to buy this. Don’t you buy it. Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO, of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.
Will Obama Fight for a Liberal on the Supreme Court? The coming resignation of Justice John Paul Stevens from the Supreme Court sets up a new fight for his successor and a question that I –and others – have is will President Obama appoint someone as liberal as Stevens has become. An indication of where the President might be coming from is the comment that he made when the Citizens United case was decided last year. Then, he said it was a victory for powerful interests like banks, oil companies and etc. that, “marshal their power every day in Washington to drown out the voices of everyday Americans.” He repeated this sentiment at his State of the Union address and after the recent announcement by Justice Stevens that he would resign, saying Stevens’ replacement would be “someone who knows that in a democracy, powerful interests must not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens.” This theme assumes that the President will appoint someone who is clearly allied with the politics of the people rather than powerful
interests. But the pressures on the President are inexorable. The most important is the system of appointment which represented the sentiments of the white majority that are right-of-center. Conservative politics would not be as powerful without their support since most whites vote Republican. Justice Stevens, a Republican appointed by a Republican president, said that the Court had moved beyond him in becoming more conservative. So, when the advice by pundits and Republicans is for the President to pick a “centrist” or a “moderate” they mean someone within the ideological orbit of the dominant white majority. I point to the dominant white majority as the arena where this decision will be made because Blacks and other peoples of color are largely excluded from the legislative debate and the decision power that determines who will sit on a court that ostensibly represents all Americans. Blacks are largely missing in the Senate which confirms the Justices and the public debate routinely excludes their opinions. The last time I was interviewed on CSPAN I said that Justice
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Ron Walters Clarence Thomas was a product of the Conservative movement and an embarrassment to the African American community and I have not been invited back since. Another pressure is to what extent the coming debate over Stevens’ replacement will effect the fall elections. I agree that the nominee will signal how much of a political problem Obama can take because I can hear his colleagues who are up for election cautioning him not to make it harder with a choice that would inflame their voting constituents. With the Tea Party phenomenon having emboldened the Republicans to begin thinking they will
take back the House and Senate, Democrats are already running scared. The contradiction however, is that the White House has to think about putting a vote on the Supreme Court that will protect the Health Care package just passed and signed into law, part of which may surely be challenged and some of it may reach the Supreme Court. I think that the Black community should support Eric Holder. Now I know that some view this as a silly suggestion and that Obama can’t make such an unsophisticated political choice. However, my mood is bolder and my political intelligence tells me that we didn’t make strides in American politics through sophistication alone. At this moment, my sense of Black politics says that we have to use our leverage to engage the essential debate on the character of the next Supreme Court nominee that takes place outside of our community and doesn’t take our views into consideration. Thus, our support for Holder becomes a vehicle for intervening in that decision to bring some balance to a right-of-center debate and to represent the interests of the people that Obama says must be reSaturday, May 1, 2010
flected on the Supreme Court. In other words, we have to help make him put as progressive a person on the Court as possible. Intervention is very important because the absence of Stevens will ironically weaken the liberal or progressive stance on the Court because a junior person will not have the status to negotiate a vote away from the conservative bloc to create a winning majority for progressive causes. Since we live at a time when Conservative activists are tolerated and liberal activists are not, it will require a genuine mobilization on the Left to make sure that a liberal is nominate to the Court because “centrists” and “moderates” are untrustworthy in the current context. Also, since the current cast of prospects emerged from the last nomination fight, if not Holder this time, maybe next. Dr. Ron Walters is a Political Analysts and Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland College Park. His latest book is: Democratic Destiny and the District of Columbia (Rowman and Littlefield Press, 2010) 5
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A BOOK TO READ: SHOULD AMERICA PAY? (Dr. Conrad Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front (NBUF) located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org))
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(NNPA) - “We African-American Women seldom do just what we want to do, but always what we have to do. I am grateful to have been in a time and place where I could be a part of what was needed.” This is the quote inscribed on Dr. Dorothy Height’s Congressional Gold Medal, just one of the many dozens of awards Dr. Height received over her extraordinary life, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The brilliant Dr. Height was a lantern and role model for millions of women and a long haul social change agent blessed with uncommon commitment and talent. Her fingerprints are quietly embedded in many of the transforming events of the last seven decades as Blacks, women, and children pushed open and walked through previously closed doors of opportunity. To me she was a dearest friend, mentor, and role model, and the Children’s Defense Fund was blessed to have her serve on our board for over 30 years. When she passed away on April 20 at age 98, we all lost a treasure, a wise counselor, and a rock we could always lean against for support in tough times. Even as a young girl her speaking skills stood out. She attended New York University in part with a $1,000 scholarship from a national oratorical contest sponsored by the Elks (after being turned away by Barnard, which had already reached its quota of two Negro students for the year). On November 7, 1937, which Dr. Height remembers as the day that changed her life, she was the 25-year-old assistant director of the Harlem YWCA and had been chosen to escort First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to a National Coun-
“dead wrong” and we should begin reviewing the history of the Reparations Movement by reading and re-reading Dr. Raymond Winbush’s book on this subject. A few years ago a new book on the African in America Reparations Movement was released. The title of the book, edited by Dr. Raymond A. Winbush, the Director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University is Should America Pay? In February 2001, Dr. Winbush, who was formerly the Director of Fisk University’s Race Relations Institute, sponsored a two-day conference on slavery and reparations that brought together leading researchers, politicians, historians, and activists from throughout the country to
dialogue on the issue of Reparations for African people in America. The conference was so successful that Dr. Winbush suggested that several of the presenters be included in a book he was proposing, which would entail several articles addressing the broad spectrum of the reparations debate in this country. Dr. Winbush has emerged as one of the leading scholar/activists in this country, and throughout the world, and has used his considerable skills as a researcher and writer to become the editor of this newly released book, Should America Pay? What makes this book, perhaps one of the most significant and comprehensive books published on the issue of reparations for African people in America is that it thoroughly covers the broad spectrum of this movement in six sections with more than twenty articles that address: Part I – History and Reparations, Part II – Reparations and the Law, Part III – Voices For and Against Reparations, Part IV – Reparations and Grassroots Organizing, Part V – Reparations and Intervention, and Part VI – Historical Documents. The worldwide African Reparations Movement has become unified around the fact that the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, Slavery, and Colonialism were Crimes Against Humanity. This unity impacted the United Nations World Conference Against Racism that was held in Durban, South Africa in August and September 2001, to officially declare in the conference outcome that the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and Slavery was a Crime Against Humanity. The momentum gained by African people who participated in the United Nations World Conference Against Racism, particularly the Durban 400, organized by the December 12th Movement and the National Black United Front, led to “The Call” for the Millions For Reparations Mass Rally held in Washington, D. C. on August 17, 2002. More than fifty thousand African people from thirty-eight states and sixty-six cities participated in this all day rally, whose theme was “THEY OWE US.” Against this backdrop, Should
America Pay? has now been published by Amistad: An Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers. In the introduction chapter Dr. Winbush writes, “As this book goes to press the reparations movement, historically considered a fringe issue in the American Black nationalist community, is now firmly established among various constituencies in the United States as well as in African communities around the world. Its ascendancy as an important social movement— I would argue the most important since Civil Rights— is confirmed by the amount of print space and air time the media devote to it.” Winbush continues by observing, “Though the movement is picking up speed, compensatory measures for Africans have been elusive because of the entrenchment of white supremacy in world politics that provided legal sanction for this crime against humanity.” Perhaps the most significant aspect of, Should America Pay? is the framework Dr. Winbush develops in his introductory chapter for understanding the rise of the Reparations Movement. Dr. Winbush explains, “A convergence of four groups provides a conceptual framework for understanding the current discussion of reparations: 1) grassroots organizers, 2) legislators, 3) attorneys, and 4) academics. A similar convergence of cooperation occurred during the late 1940s and resulted in what we now call the Civil Rights Movement.” In this context, Dr. Winbush makes the analogy that, “Reparations have a similar history. Grassroots organizations such as the December 12th Movement (D12), National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N`COBRA), and the National Black United Front (NBUF) worked closely with legislators in the mid-1980s. John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) for example, and collaborated with the Reparations Coordinating Committee (RCC), consisting of attorneys such as Willie Gary, Randall Robinson, and Johnnie Cochran and academics such as Manning Marble and Ron Walters.” Dr. Winbush writes, “These groups conversed long and hard with each other, and as you will see, these discussions were often
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Henry Louis Gates recently wrote an Op-Ed article that appeared in the New York Times on April 23, 2010, essentially attempting to re-conceptualize the reparations issue by implying that history is too complicated to bring about a “just and lasting agreement on the divisive issue of slavery reparations.” In my view, Professor Gates is
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heated and difficult. What united them, however, was a goal of pressing for reparations on a global level for African people.” I encourage those of you who are interested in learning more about the Reparations Movement to purchase this book. In my judgment, Should America Pay? will be the definitive textbook on the Reparations Movement with contributing chapters from Molefi Asanté, John Conyers Jr., Deadria C. Farmer-Paellmann, Wade Nobles, Adjoa A. Aiyetoro, Roger Wareham, and others. And yes, I even have two chapters in this most outstanding contribution to the continued rise of the Reparations Movement in America.
cil of Negro Women (NCNW) meeting, and there she met NCNW’s founder and president, the legendary Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. Mrs. Bethune was immediately impressed with Dr. Height. She became Dr. Height’s close friend and mentor, and in 1957, two years after Mrs. Bethune’s death, Dr. Height became NCNW’s president—a po-
Marian Wright Edelman sition she held until 1998, when she became Chair and President Emerita. During the Civil Rights Movement, while so many women were playing vital roles that weren’t featured in the spotlight, Dr. Height was always up front with a seat at the table. She was often the only woman in the room with Dr. King and the rest of the “Big Six” group of male leaders as they planned many of the Civil Rights Movement’s key strategies, and she was sitting on the stage—she should have been a speaker—at the historic March on Washington. She led the NCNW membership as active participants in the movement and reminded us that women were its backbone—unseen but strong. One of the cornerstones of NCNW’s civil rights strategies was Wednesdays in Mississippi, which brought together White and Black northern women to travel to Mississippi to develop relationships with Black and White southern women, educate themselves and each other, and create bridges of understanding between the North and South and across racial and class lines. Later, NCNW developed a range of model national pro(Continued on page 16)
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THE CHATTERBOX By Ima Gontellit Disclaimer: The following column is a gossip column. We ask that items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documented facts gathered by the newsgathering personnel of this publication. All sources submitting items to THE CHATTERBOX are confidential.
SOBER DECISIONS Will somebody tell West Side politician Rep. LaShawn Ford that many people think he was sipping that port wine when he
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stood up there with that John Fritchey boy and a crime victim’s father and said the U.S. military need to run up in the ‘hood and go Abu Ghraib on some behinds. People cannot figure out how Ford wound up with Fritchey who must have had some sort of Morrocan flashback when he came up with his nutty idea. It wasn’t no surprise that them three was standing up there alone to announce their nutty idea. Some think maybe the Republican big mouth lured Ford to the news conference with a keg of rum like the old slave traders used to do to African kings before they sold us out. Why would a skinny Black man like Ford want soldiers running down his block with M16 rifles and hand grenades as they chase some 15-year-old knucklehead with his pants hanging down and no belt? Where does Ford live where he thinks its okay to get special forces to frisk little kids before they go in the day care center? Ima want all this shooting and carryin’ on to stop but she ain’t gone strap no dynamite to her low hanging udders and run into the Dollar sto’ and blow it up—just ‘cause some Negro in there snatched her purse. That’s like Ford blowing up one of them rental properties he owns
just because the tenant on the first floor got roaches. Thank goodness somebody talked Danny Davis into staying in Congress because word was he was putting that Ford boy in place to take over his spot. Can you imagine what that Negro would do if he had federal power—-he’d probably order the welfare department to put arsenic in all the government cheese. Rep. Ford please make sober decisions. Do not get us all killed. Everybody know if you want to stop all shooting in the ’hood on weekends is to start back handing out all them big blocks of government cheese, offer lots of free red koolaid, and legalize weed between the hours of 6 PM Friday to 10 PM Sunday night and we believe won’t nobody be able to walk, let ‘lone shoot in no driveby.
n’t jump on him and black his eye BEFORE taking him to the poleece. Now folks in the ’hood were so confused by the preacher/politician’s comments about the man’s family fearing for they life in the wake of that shooting namely because they wonder how come Meeks didn’t do no praying with either of the families. They say this is the real reason why you cannot be no preacher and no politician at the same time—one
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You know that knucklehead who shot through that car window and killed that little baby is not only a fool but he was also dumb. Of all the people to turn yourself into—you pick Senator James “Potbelly” Meeks. That shooter better be glad Meeks did-
damage to the House of Hope leader, they do say there’s enough people in that district who feel they have been double crossed and crossed out by Meeks. Many say you just cannot trust JM on no level—his only loyalty is not to de Lawd but to them dead presidents. P.S. His enemies, and one trick, have been meeting off and on near 111th Street.
James Meeks is gone cross out the other. In the meantime, there is a young hot shot in Roseland who is eyeballing the state senator’s spot. Though many say it’s a very long shot that this boy will actually do
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People at a certain South Side full gospel church are getting tired of the ongoing feud between the pastor and the minister of music. They say that this lovers’ quarrel is spilling over into the church and folk are threatening to split the place in two— with one group going with their well-liked, middle age and married pastor and the other running off to start a new church with the 30-something openly homosexual minister of music. It’s a shame too since this church is known for its great choir singing rather than its good preaching. -Ima(Continued on page 16)
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SECOND ANNUAL ARTHUR STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP WALK: The Chicago State University Foundation hosts the Second Annual Arthur Stephens Scholarship Walk on Saturday, May 1, 8 am - Noon, in the Cordell Reed Student Union Quadrangle of Chicago State University, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. For registration information call 773-9953999, or visit http://www.csu.edu/foundation/ VOICE OF TRIUMPH: The Office of Alumni Affairs and the CTC/CSU Alumni Association present the “Voice of Triumph” Youth Gospel Explosion Saturday, May 1, 5 pm - 8 pm at Chicago State University, Douglas Hall, Breakey Theater 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. Space is limited. For more information or to register: Call 773-9952050 or visit http://www.csu.edu/foundation/alumni/alumnievents.htm 4TH ANNUAL PARTY FOR THE PLANET AT BROOKFIELD ZOO: Celebrate Earth Day at Brookfield Zoo’s 4th annual Party for the Planet on Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2. The event will connect people with wildlife and nature and is sure to have everyone thinking “green.” Fun environmentally friendly activities for the entire family, including live Earththemed musical performances, crafts and games, a tree-planting ceremony, and bird watching, will take place from 10 am to 4 pm. In addition, the complete schedule is posted on the zoo’s Web site, www.CZS.org. General admission to Brookfield Zoo is $13.50 for adults and $9.50 for children 3-11 and seniors 65 and older. Children 2 and under are free. Parking is $9. Brookfield Zoo’s Party for the Planet is sponsored in part by American Airlines, JULIE, Inc., Fisher-Price®, and ChicaGO Green. Celebrating its 75th year, the Chicago Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, inspires conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. Open every day of the year, Brookfield Zoo is located off First Avenue between the Stevenson (I-55) and Eisenhower (I-290) expressways and is also accessible via the TriState Tollway (I-294), Metra commuter line, CTA, and PACE bus service.
at the Westin River North Hotel, 320 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654. Supporters of Perspectives Charter Schools, including donors, family members, faculty, and students will be on hand. Perspectives Charter Schools is one of the original group of schools that were chartered in 1997. “College for Certain” is more than just the theme of the event - nearly 100 percent of the seniors graduating from Perspectives three high schools, Calumet High School, Calumet High School of Technology, and Rodney D. Joslin Campus are heading to college in the fall. Perspectives operates five schools serving students in grades six through 12 on Chicago’s near south side. They report that more than 92 percent of their graduates enroll in college, and that after three years of tracking, 76 percent are still enrolled. At the benefit, the cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 pm; dinner and remarks are at 6:30 pm; followed by a live auction and raffle of a 328i series 2010 BMW, provided by Perillo BMW. Tickets may be purchased online at http://perspectivescs.- org/donate_link2. For information on Perspectives Charter Schools go to www.perspectivescs.org or call 312-6042200. HYDE PARK ART CENTER'S SPRING GALA: Looking for a way to support art in your community? Start by attending the Art Center’s Spring Gala honoring Bruce and Martha Clinton on Friday, May 7th, 7 pm at the Hyde Park Art Center. Cocktails and the silent auction begin at 7pm, with a tasting course by participating Chicago chefs beginning at 8pm. For ticket information please contact Christina Jensen at 773-3245520, extension 1021 or email cjensen@hydeparkart.org. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue, Chicago. For more information call 773-324-5520 or visit www.hydeparkart.org.
PERSPECTIVES CHARTER SCHOOLS CELEBRATE 13 YEARS OF MAKING AN IMPACT: Success of “College For Certain” is cause for celebration at a Benefit Dinner and Auction for Perspectives Charter Schools to be held on Thursday, May 6,
ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION: The Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) and The Latino Resource Center present the Annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration on Friday, May 7, 6 pm - 9 pm. Taquiza by Los Comales of Melrose Park will be featured from 6 pm -7:30 pm at Chicago State University, Cordell Reed Student Union Rotunda, 9501 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60628. The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago will be featured from 7:30 pm -9 pm at Chicago State University, Douglas HallBreakey Theatre. For more information call 773-995-2526.
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SCIENCE ON THE GO! Science On the Go! ongoing, helps K-8 educators become more comfortable teaching science through inquiry, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning. For 20 years, the Peggy Note-
baert Nature Museum's experienced education staff has been working side-by-side with teachers in workshops and in classrooms throughout Chicago. Science on the Go! features hands-on, inquiry based science,
curriculum binder and materials, standards-based lessons, and much more! Located at 2430 North Cannon Drive in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is (Continued on page 16)
COOK COUNTY TREASURER Maria Pappas presents an award of excellence in her downtown Chicago office to the Rev. Kenneth Wesbrooks, founder and CEO of A Work of Faith Ministries, Inc., (WFM, Inc.) for serving the community. He organized several churches in the Rogers Park and Evanston area to help local families. The mission is to reduce illiteracy, unemployment, youth gang activity, drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. It provides retreats at the 174 acres Youth Haven ranch for at risk youth and their families. His wife Michelle organizes the literacy program and development for WFM, Inc. The Ministries has received awards from Operation Push and Good News North of Howard. From left: Michelle Love Wesbrooks, the Rev. Kenneth Wesbrooks, Alonnie White, Treasurer Pappas, Precious Love, Quinten Abrams, Ayanna Love, Ashley Love and Thomas Sanders.
Extended Coverage Before you go away on a family vacation – take time to protect the home you’re leaving. Ideally – it should look like you never left.
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*** Stop newspaper and mail deliveries. Use timers on inside and outside lights—radios, too—to make your home seem occupied. Do advise your security company of your plans, and the local police. But don't 'tweet" that you're travelling. *** Lock all windows and doors, including those in your garage and basement. Put away tools and ladders that could help a thief.
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*** Unplug sensitive appliances such as computers, televisions and microwave ovens. Adjust your thermostat: no lower than 55 in winter, no higher than 85 in summer. Turn off the water supply to toilets and washing machines. *** Ask a trusted neighbor to check on the house now and then, and take in any packages that arrive. In winter, ask someone to shovel snow, if needed. In summer, arrange to have grass cut. Blacks Must control their own coMMunity
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Chicago Urban League urges unified community action to improve education and economic opportunities “State of Urban Chicago” address links quality education to economic empowerment Urban League unveils education policy recommendations The Chicago Urban League issued a call to action for strategic solutions to the crisis in school funding and the lack of economic opportunities for African Americans and other underserved groups at its first annual spring summit. Under the theme Education Equals Economic Empowerment, the Urban League convened economic, education and business leaders and concerned citizens to discuss how, working together, the city and region can advocate for a quality education for all children, return more people to the workforce, and secure more business opportunities for minority owned companies. The
harsh reality brings us here today to participate in dialogue and find tangible solutions to alleviate the suffering, and improve the fortunes of everyone in this great city.” With is education funding lawsuit progressing, Brewer unveiled the Chicago Urban League’s new education policy recommendations. The publication, Opportunity Compact: Education 2010: A New Blueprint for Communities and Schools, urges that the state’s public education funding structure be targeted to support the following four priorities: • Increasing Expectations for Students • Ensuring High Need Schools Have High Quality Teachers and Learning • Family Engagement In Learning • Ensuring Quality Early Child-
HERMAN BREWER, ACTING president and CEO, Chicago Urban League, delivers the “State of Urban Chicago” address at the Chicago Urban League’s 2010 Spring Summit. Risk Management Services, Inc.; Mhoon, social media and techDr. Elsie Harper-Anderson, nology expert; Dr. Randal PinCEO, Regional Economic Policy kett, CEO, BCT Partners and Research, LLC; Ted Parrish, prin- winner of NBC’s The Apprencipal, The Henssler Financial tice; Cheryl Freeman-Smith, diGroup; Adrienne Pitts, partner, rector, workforce diversity and Sidley Austin LLP; Sheila Talton, development, Chicago Urban vice president, globalization strat- League; Joe Watson, CEO, Withegy, Cisco; and Emmett T. out Excuses and Strategic Hire Vaughn, director, Diverse Busi- and author of Where The Jobs Are Now. ness Empowerment, Exelon. Speakers for the breakout sesA final wrap-up and solutions sion on the economic and job panel was moderated by FOX outlook for 2010 included: Chicago anchor Robin Robinson Sharon Epperson, CNBC senior and featured presenters from all energy correspondent and perbreakout sessions. sonal finance correspondent; Jun
(L-R) ROBIN ROBINSON, anchor, FOX Chicago, Sharon Epperson, senior correspondent, CNBC, Herman Brewer, acting president and CEO, Chicago Urban League, Lisa T. Scruggs, partner, Jenner & Block, and Shelia Talton, vice president, globalization strategy, Cisco summit was held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago and presented by National City, now a part of PNC. “The near collapse of our financial system has been devastating, but the impact on communities of color has been catastrophic,” said Herman Brewer, acting president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League, while delivering the annual “State of Urban Chicago” address. “Some communities may never recover if we don’t act now. Some neighborhoods on the South and West sides of Chicago have become modern day tragedies born out of the disappearance of education and economic opportunity. This
hood Education Following the “State of Urban Chicago” address, a CEO roundtable convened to discuss strengthening the link between a quality education and economic empowerment. The panel featured Mellody Hobson, president, Ariel Investments; Dr. Wayne Watson, president, Chicago State University; Dr. Barbara Eason-Watkins, Chief Education Officer, Chicago Public Schools; Valarie KingBailey, CEO, OnShore Technology Group, and Terry Mazany, president and CEO, The Chicago Community Trust. The panel was moderated by media personality Diann Burns, the new host of the Chicago Urban League’s
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nextTV business and lifestyle series. Following the luncheon concurrent breakout sessions were held to address challenges in school funding, barriers to minority participation in the professional services sector and the job outlook for 2010 and beyond. Contributors include: Mazany; Ralph Martire, Executive Director, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability; Sylvia Puente, executive director, Latino Policy Forum; and Lisa T. Scruggs, partner, Jenner & Block, LLC. Presenters for the breakout session on diversity in the professional services sector were: Shirley Evans-Wofford, CEO, Lambent
HERMAN BREWER, ACTING president and CEO, Chicago Urban League, and Joe Gregoire, Chicago Urban League board member and regional president, Illinois Banking, PNC Financial Services, at the Chicago Urban League’s 2010 Spring Summit. Saturday, May 1, 2010
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EDUCATION Reaching Black boys symposium, to advance Black boys’ achievement Educators, advocates and community leaders convene to talk solutions for Black Boys in Chicago More than 200 educators, policymakers and community leaders gathered at National-Louis University, to discuss promising practices for raising the achievement of Black boys. The “Reaching Black Boysâ€? symposium was inspired by the findings in the June 2009 issue of Catalyst Chicago. Nearly one in four Black male students was suspended at least once last year, a rate that is twice as high as the district average. This finding is part of an upward trend that has resulted in a near doubling of the number of suspended students over the past five years, according to Catalyst Chicago. The Golden Apple Foundation, MAGIC of Woodlawn, National-Louis University, Urban Prep Academies for Young Men and Catalyst Chicago discussed what leaders can and need to do to improve educational outcomes of Black boys and change the community’s view of the issue. Keynote speaker Dr. Pedro Noguera, a New York University professor who is a national authority on minority males and the achievement gap, said that no one really knows why the school system is failing young Black and Latino men. “The way we socialize boys might be implicated in this,â€? Noguera said. “The women’s movement was very clear that what we have to fight against is the narrowness of gender roles‌
(but) there has been no corresponding movement among men.â€? Noguera also called attention to factors like the chronically high unemployment rates among African-American young men and the growth of the U.S. prison system. Black male students lag behind their peers academically in every grade, have the highest dropout rate of any racial or ethnic group (54 percent), and fewer than half of those who graduate go on to college. For the young men, these numbers are a tragedy, and for society it is a crisis. Three teenagers were also present at the symposium. Faki Mohn, an 18-year-old senior at Hales Franciscan High School and member of MAGIC of Woodlawn, said students need to see the connection between school and adult life more clearly. “Some of them may not want to go to college‌ (but after dropping out) they can’t even get the job they want,â€? Mohn said. Panelists suggested that making changes, incorporating rituals and values in schools, the use of restorative justice discipline methods like peer juries, and parent education would help address the challenges African-American and Latino boys face. “This symposium is one additional step along many thousand miles of steps,â€? said Reverend Calvin Morris, executive director of the Community Renewal Society, which publishes Catalyst Chicago. “Challenge us to do the kinds of things you wish us to do, and after that, come do it with
KEILAN BONNER, a math teacher at King College Prep, comments during the Reaching Black Boys symposium April 20, 2010. Other panelists (from left) are Dennis Lacewell of Urban Prep Academies for Young Men, Erica Hunt of the Twenty-first Century Foundation; Rev. Otis Moss III, of Trinity United Church of Christ; Shelby Wyatt, of the Brotherhood at Kenwood Academy; and George Smith, of 100 Black Men. us.� Panelists at the symposium included: the Reverend Otis Moss III, pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ; Jefffrey Jackson, president of 100 Black men of Chicago; Dennis Lacewell, principal of Urban Prep Academy for Young Men, Englewood Campus; Shelby Wyatt, a Kenwood Academy High School counselor who helped launch the Brotherhood mentoring program at the school and wrote a guide to successful mentoring; and Keilan Bonner, a Golden Apple scholar currently teaching math at King College Prep High School.
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MARIA HIGH SCHOOL Hosting Mother-Daughter Mass and Brunch—The Maria High School Parents Club looks forward to hosting the annual Mother-Daughter Mass and Brunch 8GI@C )/$D8P ) D8P -$0 on Sunday, May 2. The Parents Club invites students, staff and alumnae of Maria High School to attend with their mothers/daughters and significant female figures. The event begins at 10 a.m. with Mass in the school chapel, followed by brunch in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $10 Ifj\dfek#k @C per person and may be purchased in the main office by Wednesday, April 28. Senior Arianna @$-, LJ *' Jg\Z`Xc NKKN 9\e\Ôk G\i]fidXeZ\ fe D\ii`ccm`cc\# @E Wright, of Chatham, with her mother, Angela Winburn-Wright, at the May 2009 MotherN\[e\j[Xp# DXp , Xk .1'' g%d% jkXigcXqXk_\Xki\%Zfd :Xcc ..*$,'0$(((( \ok% - ]fi dfi\ `e]fidXk`fe% Daughter Mass and Brunch at Maria High School. For additional information, contact Faith L. K`Zb\kj1 9fo F]]`Z\ › /''$.+,$*''' › %Zfd Walls at (773) 925-8686, ext. 105, or e-mail at FLWalls@mariahighschool.org. 10
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BMOA joins PUSH-Excel to send Chicago-Area students to visit Historically Black Colleges The Black McDonald’s Operators of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (BMOA), in partnership with Operation PUSH’s RainbowPUSH Coalition, PUSH for Excellence and other sponsors, recently helped send more than 100 Chicago-area high school students on a rare spring break bus tour of 16
Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs]. The 12th annual “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Bus Tour” enabled the students to experience firsthand the legacy, heritage and educational opportunity found at these important institutions. The visits, which included interaction with
current college students and campus recruitment counselors, featured some of the nation’s premiere African American institutions of higher learning, among them: Tuskegee University, Fisk Universi-
ty, Morehouse College, Spelman College, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Talladega College, Tennessee State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Claflin College, South Caroli-
na State University, Howard University, Morgan State University, Bennett College, Winston-Salem State University, Florida A&M University and Clark Atlanta University.
CHICAGO WHITE SOX To Again Host City’s Black Greeks — The Chicago White Sox are all set to host the 3rd annual “African American Greek Night” on Friday, May 7th at U.S. Cellular Field. Greek Night 2010 promises to be one to remember as the White Sox will play host to the Toronto Blue Jays. Amid to the excitement of the game will be the Sox’s special tribute to the heritage of black Greek-letter organizations. The night’s festivities will consist of a Greek preparty with unlimited food, unlimited drinks, a chance to win prizes and the first 500 attendees will receive free themed t-shirts. The Chicago White Sox are looking to make this event even more special this year with a spirited inter-alumni competition, awarding the top ticket-seller the right to throw out the game’s first pitch, and other prizes. For more information, including how to purchase group or individual tickets and compete in the ticket sales competition, please visit www.whitesox.com, or simply download and fax back the attached flyer. Additional information can also be obtained by contacting Flowers Communications Group at 312-228-8800.
Sailing classes now offered for the first timet through the Chicago Park District The Chicago Park District is now offering a new class: competitively priced sailing lessons at the Judd Goldman Sailing Center at Burnham Harbor, 1362 S. Lynn White Dr., for youth ages 10-18 and for adults 18 and older. Programs can now be viewed online now at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Registration is in session at most parks. The summer session runs June 12 – Aug. 22. “We are excited to provide the public with an opportunity to take sailing classes at an affordable cost compared to a private club,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Timothy J. Mitchell. Students will learn the basics of sailing on small keelboats and dinghies. Adult students will complete 15 hours of sailing that
will be broken down into six lessons. Instructors are U.S. Sailing certified. The classes are offered through a partnership with the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation. If parents are interested in lessons for their children, they will have an opportunity to sign them up for two or four-week youth sessions this summer. Additionally, lessons are offered for families, people with disabilities and people who are interested in racing. The Chicago Park District offers programs for all ages from children and teens to adults and seniors. In addition to afterschool programs, fitness and recreational opportunities, such as club sports, camps and individual classes, are offered. For more information, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312-742-PLAY.
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The NEW Four-One-One By Raymond Ward THE LEGENDARY LIZA MINNELLI PERFORMS AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE JUNE 6 Four-time Tony Award winner, two-time Golden Globe winner and recipient of an Academy Award, an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award, the incomparable Liza Minnelli will perform in “Liza Minnelli and Friends” at The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Star Productions, Minnelli will sing sensational American standards in a glamorous and intimate concert. The show will feature some of the greatest songs of all time performed in their purest, most intimate form with Minnelli and her quartet. She will be accompanied by Billy Stritch. This one-night-only performance showcases Minnelli at her best, singing these classic American standards as only Liza Minnelli she can. Liza Minnelli was born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles, California to the actress/singer Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, the film director responsible for such classics as “Meet Me in St. Louis” and “An American in Paris.” She began her career at a very early age, appearing with her mother in the movie “In the Good Old Summertime” in 1949. By the time she was 19, she had landed the lead role in the Broadway musical “Flora, the Red Menace,” a performance that won her first Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. In 1972, having won acclaim for several film performance, her movie career peaked when she played Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.” The film won eight Oscars, including Best Actress for Minnelli. The role also earned her a Golden Globe and a British Film Academy Award. Minnelli also starred in the first concert ever filmed live for television in 1972. The special, “Liza with a Z,” produced a Top 20 album and won the Emmy for Outstanding Single Program. Minnelli went on to appear opposite Robert DeNiro in the film musical “New York, New York,” directed by Martin Scorsese, in 1977. In 1981, she co-starred with Dudley Moore in the movie “Arthur,” going on to make the sequel “Arthur 2” in 1988. Minnelli added a second Golden Globe to her already impressive list of awards in 1985 with her performance in “A Time to Live,” a made-for-TV movie. In 2008, Minnelli returned to Broadway with “Liza’s at the Palace...” which went on to win the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event. She recreated the show at the MGM Grand where her performance was filmed for a public television special and a DVD. The show’s cast recording was nominated for a Grammy Award. Minnelli continues her extraordinary music career with ongoing concert tours in the U.S. and Europe, as well as recording a new album. Tickets the Chicago Theatre performance on June 6th can be purchased through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets range from $52 to $122. For more information visit thechicagotheatre.com. 12
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I Bring What I Love
Youssou N’Dour Youssou N’Dour I Bring What I Love is a gorgeously photographed, music-infused cinematic portrait of world-famous Senegalese pop sensation Youssou N’Dour. Best known in the West for his collaborations with Bono and Peter Gabriel, N’Dour is one of the most beloved musicians in pop music; his legendary career has spanned decades. In 2004, responding to negative perceptions about his Muslim faith, N’Dour recorded Egypt, a deeply spiritual album dedicated to a more tolerant view of Islam. In a critical and career-defining moment, the album was awarded the 2005 Grammy® for Best World Music Album. While Western audiences embraced N’Dour’s brave musical message, it encountered a serious religious backlash in his native country of Senegal, where N’Dour is considered a national hero. Local critics and the media accused him of insulting Islam, arguing that pop and religious music shouldn’t be mixed. I say if the two just have to be mixed, then N’Dour brings a sincerity and pulsating vibe that can’t be ignored. Combining unprecedented images of Senegal’s most sacred musical rituals, vibrant concert performances filmed around the world, and intimate access to N’Dour and his family, I Bring What I Love chronicles the difficult path this remarkable artist must take. It is a stirring journey of faith, redemption and the power of music to overcome tolerance. Scenes in I Bring What I Love show N’Dour at his best; he seems to captivate audiences whenever and wherever he toured. People seemed to cling on to every word and enjoy every movement, as if they were wait-
ing for N’Dour to just tell them their next move. Youssou N’Dour’s I Bring What I Love is a film by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, which has been described as “a musical journey about the power of one voice to inspire millions.” Throughout the film, you witness N’Dour’s power to bring his band mates together, as everyone strived to put on their best to go wherever N’Dour led them. In Senegal, N’Dour’s fans play tribute to him by dancing and singing along as he gets fired up while performing. Such electricity going through the crowd, as
they all seem to stand in solidarity with the positive messages of unity and love that N’Dour metes out. He does all this in a sort of “Nina Simone” vain—the conscious activist who just happens to sing well, loud and gets the crowd involved. Contemporary American artist Alicia Keys says about N’Dour, “His transcendent voice feels like a spiritual experience. If you close your eyes and listen, you can hear the history of humanity, the hope of many and the beauty of the place where it was born.” In deed, N’Dour makes many (Continued on page 16)
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BOOKWORM SEZ “Powder Necklace” by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond c.2010, Washington Square Press $15.00 / $19.99 Canada 280 pages, plus Reader’s Club Guide “You’re grounded!” If you’re like most adults today, you heard that about once a month when you were a teenager. You were grounded more times than a broken-down airplane: grounded for missing curfew (10 o’clock; nine on a school night), for not keeping your room clean (it was your room, right?), and grounded for not being respectful to your elders (no comment). You can laugh about it now, though. Your parents’ rules made you into a pretty good person and you knew they meant well. But in the new novel “Powder Necklace” by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, a young girl’s mother makes some decisions that don’t seem quite right. Lila Adjei should’ve known better. For most of the 13-year-old’s life, her Ghana-born mother claimed that boys would “spoil” Lila, and that she should avoid them. No problem; boys really
didn’t impress Lila much anyhow. Still, it surprised her when Mum flew into a rage upon learning that Lila had been inviting a friend-boy over to do homework. It surprised Lila even more when, after being told that she would stay at Auntie’s house to give her mother “a break”, she realized her Mum was driving toward the airport. Alone and horrified, Lila was put on a plane bound for Ghana. As a native Londoner, Lila had only the barest idea what faced her in Ghana. She spoke some Twi, but no other Ghanaian languages. She’d be staying with her mother’s sister, but Lila barely knew the woman. And what about school? The answer came all too quickly: Lila was sent to Dadaba Girl’s Secondary School where she no longer had her own bedroom, but slept instead in a dorm. Everybody called her a broni, a black white girl. And those steamy showers she once enjoyed? They were a thing of the past: baths were taken outdoors from a bucket she had to carry herself. And that was if water was available. If it wasn’t, she did what the other girls did, and
Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) Announces Auditions for “The Wedding Singer” The Southland Area Theatre Ensemble (SLATE) at Governors State University announced auditions for this summer’s musical production of “The Wedding Singer.” Auditions will take place Sunday, May 16, starting at noon, and Tuesday, May 18, starting at 5 p.m., in Sherman Recital Hall, at Governors State University. Persons wishing to audition should visit the SLATE website at www.slatetheatre.org to download the audition form and view character descriptions and casting requirements. Those auditioning should prepare a one minute vocal selection that best demonstrates their vocal range from either a pop-rock musical such as “The Wedding Singer,” “Footloose,” “Tommy,” “Rent,” or a 1980s pop, rock, or power ballad. They should bring
sheet music – singing a cappella will not be permitted – and comfortable clothes and shoes for a dance audition. Auditions are by appointment only. Interested persons can make appointments by calling the audition hotline at (708) 235-2824. They also need to visit the SLATE website to fill out an audition and conflict sheet to turn in when they arrive for auditions. Auditions will last at least two hours to allow for completion of both the vocal and dance segments. Callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, May 23, and are by invitation only. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Illinois. For more information about SLATE, visit www.slatetheatre.org.
powdered her neck to look like she’d bathed. As the weeks passed, Lila prayed that her mother would bring her home but when she was finally fetched back to London, it wasn’t for long. Mum always said God knew what was good for everyone, but how could such turmoil be anything good? For a debut novel, “Powder Necklace” isn’t bad. Author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond does a fine job at giving voice to a pampered teenager who not-so-happily endures the whims of adults that only want “what’s best for her”. Basically, Lila is a likeable and believable character. What’s not believable is the multi-city, multi-continent journey that 13-year-old Lila makes in the course of just a few short months. I enjoyed her Londonto-Ghana-and-back sojourn (as well as what happened in between), but the NYC-to-Disney whirlwind storyline was pretty far-fetched. It didn’t ruin this otherwise solid novel, but it came close. If you can ignore that wordy bit of first-time-writer-itis, you’ll find a budding new author to watch. Overall, despite some flaws, “Powder Necklace” is relatively well-grounded.
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BUSINESS Consumer lending reform efforts gain allies, support for enactment By Charlene Crowell NNPA Financial Writer (NNPA) - As many 2010 state legislative sessions begin to wind down, efforts at the federal level are gathering momentum on a key abusive financial practice that costs borrowers millions of dollars each year: payday lending. Just a few days ago, U.S. Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) introduced the Payday Lending Limitation Act of 2010. In a news release, Sen. Hagan remarked, “Too many hardworking individuals have fallen victim to payday lending. Payday lenders prey upon folks who find themselves in need of a quick loan. By reining in payday lenders, we will protect consumers from racking up endless, long-term debt that can ultimately cause a family to declare bankruptcy.” Co-sponsored by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Charles Schumer (D-NY), the bill represents the latest effort to unify regulation of short-term, small dollars loans across the country by offering key provisions. To protect borrowers out of
long-term, high-cost debt, they would be limited to six, two-week loans (or no more than 90 days of indebtedness) in a 12-month period. This provision is modeled after a rule by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) which states that giving these loans to borrowers for stretches longer than 90 days is harmful for the consumer and risky for the lender. Also in recent days, the White House Council of Economic Advisors held a conference call on the importance of economic reforms for communities of color, hard-hit by the recession. According to Cecelia Rouse, a member of the advisory group, President Obama’s goal is to address a wide range of practices from payday lenders to check cashers and other unregulated lenders. In response, the payday industry is fighting hard to prevent strong rules that limit abusive lending. In an April 21 report published by USA Today, Steven Schlein, a spokesperson for the Community Financial Services Association was quoted as saying, “We don’t think we should be reg-
Charlene Crowell ulated by the federal government. Generally our battles have been in the states. This is a federal threat and we take it seriously.” Two days earlier, Terri Guzman, Executive Director of the Consumer Rights Coalition, another industry supported group, guest blogged in the Washington-insider publication, The Hill. In part, Ms. Guzman wrote, “The best way to truly protect consumers is
to let them make their own financial choices among a wide variety of options. Let’s focus on fixing Wall Street and the problems that led to this country’s financial crisis, without punishing those of us on Main Street.” Guzman is right on one point: Wall Street does need reform. But wouldn’t it be better to address what is wrong on Main Street and Wall Street at the same time? Don’t the decisions emanating from the world’s most dominant financial district affect communities too? The genesis for foreclosures that today plague much of America today began with Wall Street. It is a false choice to suggest an ‘either-or ‘approach is what America needs. In 2010, we have the opportunity to reset the playing field and address a range of lending ills that together have caused a deep and widespread recession. People in financial distress often have several problems, not just one. People trapped in payday debt deserve the same protections as those that receive other types of costly loans. Commenting on the new legislation, Mike Calhoun, President of
the Center for Responsible Lending said, “This bill would stop unscrupulous lenders from charging 400 percent interest on loans, especially during these hard economic times.” Continuing he added, “Sen. Hagan fought for these protections when she was in the North Carolina senate and is now bringing this common sense approach to the federal level.” In recent years, common sense has been absent in many lending decisions. Had more sensible lending standards been more widespread, it is doubtful that a global financial crisis would have surfaced and the phrase, “too big to fail” would never have been coined. With consumer-focused reform building support from Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol Hill, perhaps 2010 will be the year that fair lending and transparent financial practices reach all Americans. Charlene Crowell is the Center for Responsible Lending’s Communications Manager for State Policy and Outreach. She can be reached at Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org
Minority Business Funders Seek Small Business Clients for Green Growth Opportunities Smart businessmen seek relationships with reliable funding sources to grow their business faster. Savvy funders want experienced small business clients with dynamic growth strategies and good reputations. The high BTU blend of healthy, strategic growth and innovative, reputable funders is the focus of the Green Energy Business Opportunities Conference [GEBOC] panel entitled “Business, Finance & Investment” to be held May 13 from 2pm to 3:30pm at the Baltimore Convention Center. Strong finance leaders with active portfolios of funds will share insight, advise and assessments. Attentive small business entrepreneurs can come away with a roadmap of criteria and finance models. Leading the dialogue is one of the brightest lights of Maryland’s minority business developers, Stanley Tucker, CEO of Meridian Management Group Inc [MMG]. Moderating the panel, Tucker will set the tone as a nationally recognized innovator in small and minority business finance and develop-
ment. In his hands, MMG funds more than 500 loans in excess of $87 million to small and minority owned businesses. In addition, he has more than 30 years of diversified business experience blending lending and venture capital investing to develop disadvantaged small businesses. Tucker also serves on the Board of Harbor Bank of Maryland. Carolyn Green, Josiah Lindsay and Nancy Pfund are presenting panelists drawing from an array of expertise in debt, equity and alternative financing. This is a group intelligent entrepreneurs should get to know. “The objective of the Financing and Investment Workshop is to provide clear understanding of the requirements and qualifications established for debt and equity financing in the green economy” said Stanley Tucker, moderator of the panel. “In addition, we will lay the roadmap on where the financial resources are and how to gain access to those resources,” Tucker went on to say. EnerGreen Capital Management is a private equity firm focusing on late venture and growth stage companies in-
volved in the energy and environmental industries. Panelist Carolyn Green co-founded and serves as a Managing Partner of EnerGreen. With 30 years of experience leading Ultramar Diamond Shamrock, Southern California Gas, the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, Green also chairs the American Association of Blacks in Energy [AABE] and serves in leadership positions with the Executive Leadership Council’s Energy Sector Working Group and the US EPA’s Clean Air Advisory Council. Josiah Lindsay serves as a Vice President in the energy team at Fortress Investment Group with over $1 billion in assets. His panel presentation will reflect his professional insight and experience from senior management positions at GE Energy Financial Services and the Debt Product Groups concentrating in project equity in the U.S. power and midstream sectors. Nancy Pfund brings Managing Partner expertise at DBL Investors to the discussion. The DBL investment fund focuses on delivering strong financial
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returns together with positive social, environmental and economic impact. Pfund currently sponsors or sit on the board of directors of several companies, including Tesla Motors, Pandora, BrightSource Energy, SolarCity and eMeter. With a board role at the California Clean Energy Fund [CalCEF] and an advisory board role at the University of California Davis Center for Energy Efficienty, Ms. Pfund brings a wealth of insight to the panel dialogue. The GEBOC initiative is attracting a broad spectrum of national and regional organizations to help organize experts and industry leaders to share insight, business prospects and financing leads. Major energy and construction industry representatives; small, veteran, women and minority business owners; and financiers, bankers and investors will gather at the forum led by the President’s Round Table. To access the latest agenda click this link: http://www.businessforgreen.c om/schedule.html. Among other nationally recognized speakers are Congressman Elijah Cummings; Dou-
glas Nazarian, Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission; Raymond Skinner, Secretary of Maryland’s Department of Housing & Community Development; Alvin Collins, Secretary of the Maryland Department of General Services; Luwanda Jenkins, Maryland Secretary of the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs; James Degraffenreidt formerly with Washington Gas; Malcolm Woolf, Director of the Maryland Energy Administration; James Rzepkowski of Constellation Energy; Eric Seleznow of the Maryland Governor Workforce and Investment Board [GWIB]; Donna Harper of Honeywell; Katherine Magruder of the Maryland Clean Energy Center; Dr. Robert Wallace of BITH Energy; and Selim Karabulut of ICF among others. To register or for an updated agenda, panel topics, and list of speakers, go to www.businessforgreen.com. For the latest news on the Opening Plenary Session click this link: http://www.capitalwirepr.com/pr_description.php ?id=16696544-25a8-2719e114-4bc3ac76684f The Chicago Crusader
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Getting The Word Out: How to Market Your Ministry A Welcomed Addition to Church Marketing Bunnie Jackson-Ransom has put her unique combination of public relations and marketing knowledge, professional abilities and thirty-five years of experience into a new book entitled “Getting The Word Out: How to Market Your Ministry.” The book was created to give insights into the many potential ways to spread the gospel of deliverance and evangelism in the 21st century. This is a virtual guide showing how marketing principles can be applied to the affairs of the church. The one-hundred plus page book was published through The Interdenominational Theological Center (The ITC). “I brought the manuscript to Dr. Michael Battle when he was president of The ITC because I wanted his professional opinion about the value of the book to the church market. I needed an impartial and objective opinion from someone with his credentials to validate the subject matter as well as my approach toward the presentation of the tool and techniques about which I was writing. When he said he liked the book – and suggested that ITC publish it – I was very much encouraged and excited,” said Jackson-Ransom. Getting the Word Out: How to Market Your Ministry is a handson, step-by-step instructional publication that provides practical advice on communicating within the structure of the church. It is also a tool for evangelism that offers upto-date techniques to help “get the word out” to the broader community and enhance the image of the church and its ministries in order to grow church membership. The book has been endorsed by some of this region’s most prolific and respected theologians and pastors including Dr. Teresa Hairston founder and publisher of Gospel Today; Bishop Andy C. Lewter of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship (Amityville, NY); Presiding Bishop William DeVeaux of the Sixth District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; Dr. Michael Battle, former president of The ITC and the new U. S. Representative to the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Reverend Marvin A. Moss, senior pastor, Cascade United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA); Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff, senior pastor, Brentwood Baptist Church (Houston, TX) and Reverend Benjamin F. Morrow Jr., pastor at Jeffries Cross Baptist Church (Burlington, NC) and Reverend Dr. Walter L. Kimbrough (Atlanta, GA). These individuals have made some significant and noteworthy statements about the value of the book and what it might add to the libraries of The Chicago Crusader
been available 44 years ago when I first became a pastor. The “Tools and Tactics” presented here are extremely valuable to the process of building a church in the 21st century. I trust that Ms. Jackson-Ransom will make herself available on the speaking circuit bringing this kind of hand-on information directly to our pastors and church leaders,” says the Reverend Dr. Joe Samuel Ratliff, senior pastor, Brentwood Baptist Church (Houston, TX). “I am highly pleased to recommend this new book — Getting the Word Out: How to Market Your Ministry OR Communication Tools and Tactics You Need for Evangelism. It is information much needed and should be in the libraries of pastors and church leaders everywhere. This is a clear demonstration of how marketing principles can be applied to enhance the work of churches. Readers will discover insights into the possibilities of spreading the gospel,” says Presiding Bishop William P. DeVeaux, Sixth Episcopal District, African Methodist Episcopal Church. “Reaching the masses is the goal of every person in ministry; it’s the
today’s church leadership. Here is what others are saying about the book: “Ms. Jackson-Ransom’s years of success, representing clients and managing the reputations and activities of individuals and organizations in the public and private sector, have produced a savvy handbook that appropriates that same professional media and marketing know-how to pastors and lay leaders. Clear and concise, the instruction should empower readers to better understand the requisite approach, timing and professional response that today’s competitiveness requires to effectively represent ministry through media. It is truly ‘First Class!’,” said Dr. Michael Battle. Ambassador Battle is currently the U. S. Representative to the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and the former President of The Interdenominational Theological Center (Atlanta, GA). “Bunnie Jackson-Ransom has provided a masterpiece for the local church in the discovery and implementation of a marketing ministry. Getting the Word Out: How to Market Your Ministry, is a critical
core of the Great Commission given to every Christian. Whether you’re a pastor, musical artist or public relations specialist, this book will provide insightful information as well as practical tips that will help you! Dig into this resource and keep it within reach as you seek to build your ministry or help someone with his or her God-endeavor,” says Dr. Teresa Hairston, founder and publisher, Gospel Today Magazine. “In a time when the church finds itself battling corporate giants for the attention of people, this book is like an oasis in the midst of a desert. I am delighted to recommend and encourage pastors, ministers, church leaders and the laity to make this book apart of your library. The task of marketing ministry has become increasingly difficult in a digital culture where immediacy is a priority. This book helps the reader navigate the land mines that cause many ministries to falter. I hope that this is only the first in a series of books from Sister Jackson-Ransom” says Bishop Andy C. Lewter, D. Min., Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, (Amityville, NY).
resource for every congregation to be read and utilized. Ms. JacksonRansom is an entrepreneur and a practioner. My ministry was enriched by her knowledge, professionalism and commitment,” said the Reverend Dr. Walter L. Kimbrough, former Senior Pastor, Cascade United Methodist Church and Pastor-in-Residence, Cliftondale United Methodist Church. “Ms. Jackson-Ransom has masterfully captured the essence of marketing your ministry. Getting the Word Out is not just another “for your information resource,” but it is relevant and practical. She takes a corporate tool and transforms it into a kingdom building discipline that is sure to enhance any ministry and its image. As the former communications director for Cascade United Methodist Church, she has demonstrated that she is qualified to lead others as they win souls for Christ. This is a must have for all churches desiring to move their ministry to the next level,” says the Reverend Marvin A. Moss, senior pastor, Cascade United Methodist Church (Atlanta, GA). “I for one wish this book had
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THE CHATTERBOX (Cont’d from page 7) HE GOT TRICKS If you ever watched a television show called Batman you know he had his hands full with all them villians chasing after him and carrying on. The one bad guy who seemed to nearly get the best of Batman was always the Riddler. He was just full of too many tricks. Now “The Riddler” who happens to lead the Democratic Party in Illinois has once again did a hokus pokus on people by getting Scott Lee Cohen, a pawn broker who supposedly slapped his wife and got busy with a prostitute to declare he is going to run for the office of governor. Now, I know our public drinking water is about 10 percent pee, but you think there’s some LSD in it too? Who is going to vote for that man to be the governor after he quit the race as Lt. Governor after spending $2 million to win it.
Nobody. So what’s the deal. The Riddler is mad with the Bald Eagle—and so is every other tricky Democrat in the town. They say Pat Quinn is not listening to the beat of their drums and he can’t even dance. Now they want to undermine him and lay some land mines so Lisa Madigan can wind up as the chief of state in some bizarre, stranger-than-life, turn of events. It could happen, too. Keep an eye out for who will emerge as Cohen’s running mate. This is going to be too, funny.
through his behind during bid whist games. -ImaCREDIT ISSUES Ima hope all them people in the Chicago area flocking to Al Sharpton’s national organization and getting them big titles are good with the I.R.S.—-because they should know
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ing the butter process wearing preacher shortly after he finished his duties tricking for the FBI. We would hate to see some really good people from the Windy City get tarnished messing around with Sharpton, whose only agenda is to “stop Jesse Jackson.”
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There’s a certain restaurant that a lot of people like to go to that sells heaping mounds of chitlins. Well apparently and according to an old timer whose mama used to make that stuff by the pounds, THAT BLACK AINT PEPPER FLAKES and that ain’t no special seasoning that’s givin’ them that extra musky taste. So you may want to add some extra hot sauce to your order.
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THE: STATE OF’ INDIANA TO THE DEFENDANTS: You are notified that you have been sued by the person(s} identified as “Plaintiff ” in the Court stated above. The nature of the suit against you is stated in the Complaint. A copy of which can be obtained from the Lake County Clerk, 2293 N. Main Street, Crown Point, Indiana. This summons by publication is specifically directed to the following named ‘Defendants: Dorian Long ‘and Morgan Real Estate Group, LLC. In addition to the above-named Defendants being served by this summons” there may be other defendants who have an interest in this lawsuit. If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiffs arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer. You must either personally or by your attorney file your written answer to the COMPLAINT with the Clerk on or before ___________, 2010, which is within thirty (30) days commencing the day after the 3rd Notice of Suit, and if you fail to do so, a judgment will be entered against you for what the Plaintiff has demanded. Attorney for Plaintiffs:
grams focused on Black women’s and families’ needs including employment, child care, housing, hunger, health care, and youth development. Dr. Height began the NCNW’s wonderful Black Family Reunion Celebrations twentyfive years ago, emphasizing the traditional values and strengths of Black families at a time when too many people focused on the Black family’s “breakdown.” Dr. Height always understood how African Americans’ needs connect to a larger global mission as well. She participated in conferences and leadership training sessions and on official delegations around the world, and from the White House to the United Nations, her expertise on civil rights, women’s rights, and human rights was always in demand. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia’s and Africa’s first woman president, is just one of the many people who has said she owes a debt to Dr. Height’s leadership. Through it all, Dr. Height’s intellect and strength remained as sharp as her signature sense of style. A musical based on her life was named “If This Hat Could Talk,” and anyone who knew Dr. Height and her trademark gorgeous hats understands just how that title was cho16
sen. When Dr. Height was awarded her Congressional Gold Medal, then-Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton began her tribute by saying she had known Dr. Height for more than thirty years, since they first began working together on the Children’s Defense Fund’s board—and “just as in those long ago days, today once again, Dr Height is the best dressed woman in the entire room.” I personally and CDF were always profoundly inspired by and grateful for her extraordinary example of leadership and service. In 1990, Dr. Height co-convened with Dr. John Hope Franklin and the Children's Defense Fund a quiet but landmark meeting of 22 Black leaders in 1990 at the beautiful Rockefeller Foundation conference center in Bellagio, Italy that launched the Black Community Crusade for Children (BCCC) committed to Leave No Child Behind™. We committed to weave and reweave the rich fabric of family and community that historically have been the cornerstones of the healthy development of Black children; to tap into and strengthen the strong Black community tradition of self-help; to rebuild the bridges between the Black middle class and poor; to asSaturday, May 1, 2010
sist and galvanize current Black leadership around specific goals for children; and to identify, train, nurture, link and empower a new generation of effective Black servant-leaders under the age of 30. Since that 1990 meeting, over 10,000 Black college-age and high school youths have been trained at CDF-Haley Farm near Knoxville, Tennessee; community service models like the summer CDF Freedom Schools® program, a reading enrichment and child empowerment program which has served over 80,000 children between the ages of 5-15, have been established at sites across the country; and CDF-Haley Farm has become the center for spiritual renewal and leadership development and the incubator of new com-
munity models like the Harlem Children’s Zone for the 21st century children's movement. The BethuneHeight house at Haley Farm is named in Dr. Height’s honor. We all needed Dr. Height’s example of steadfastly doing what she had to do. Now we must do what we have to do to save all of our children. Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children's Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. For more information go to www.childrensdefense.org.
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DATE: 4/9/10 _______________________________ MICHAEL A. BROWN CLERK OF LAKE COUNTY COURTS ________________________________ By: Shannon Leitzinger ________________________________ Deputy Clerk
Douglas R. Kvachkoff Indiana Atty. No. 5575-56 325 N. Main Street Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: (21.9) 662-2977
4/17, 4/24, 5/1 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES
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PETITIONER ) ) ) ) RAYMOND ALLEN, SR. ) (Whereabouts Unknown) ) ) and ) ) THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF RAYMOND ALLEN, JR. ) Whereabouts Unknown ) ) RESPONDENTS ) ) IN THE MATTER OF: ) RAYMOND ALLEN, JR., D.O.B. 09/04/92 ) File No. 153-64 ) Child Under Eighteen (18) Years of Age ) vs.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Motion for Service by Publication and the Petition seeking to terminate forever the parental rights of the Respondents, Raymond Allen, Sr. and the Unknown Father of Raymond Allen, Jr., a copy of which Petition and all subsequent orders pertaining to this matter may be obtained at the office of the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Montgomery County, Tennessee at Clarksville, that diligent efforts have been made by the Petitioner in this matter to locate the whereabouts of the Respondents, Raymond Allen, Sr. and the Unknown Father of Raymond Allen, Jr., demonstrated by an affidavit of diligent search attached to the Motion for Service by Publication, but that said efforts have been unsuccessful and therefore, ordinary methods of service of process cannot be served upon him. NOTICE TO RAYMOND ALLEN SR. AND THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF RAYMOND ALLEN, JR. The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services in Montgomery County, Tennessee, has filed a petition against you seeking to terminate forever your parental rights to Raymond Allen, Jr., DOB 09/04/92. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Juvenile Court of Montgomery County, Tennessee on June 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., to personally answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and for Full Guardianship, or serve upon Kathryn M. Clark, Assistant General Counsel, Department of Children’s Services, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 401, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040 an answer to said petition within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice which will be on ________________. Failing to answer the petition or appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to Rule 39(c)(3) of the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure and the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure will result in a loss of your right to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights to the above mentioned child. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Montgomery County Juvenile Court Clerk’s office in Montgomery County, Tennessee. Entered the 1st day of April, 2010. CRAIG HARGROW, MAGISTRATE APPROVED FOR ENTRY BY: Kathryn M. Clark, BPR# 027995 Assistant General Counsel Department of Children’s Services 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 401 Clarksville, Tennessee 37040 (931) 503-3270 5/1,5/8,5/15,5/22
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE INC., ASSIGNEE OF M O R T G A G E ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACCU RATE MORTGAGE EXPRESS; P l a i n t i f f , v s . MILDRED O. WALTON; DARRYL W A L T O N ; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 46903 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 12, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-15-116-010. Commonly known as 5741 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I267513 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , v . CARL E. DANIEL, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 037702 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 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 5530 S. PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-205-020 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 14-09-31014. 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.: 14-09-31014 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 037702 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised The Chicago Crusader 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. I262344
the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-09-31014. 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.: 14-09-31014 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 037702 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. I262344 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, v . DWYANE ANDERSON A/K/A DWYANE E. ANDERSON, et al Defendant 09 CH 28167 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 3, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 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 6532 S. RHODES AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-218-033-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family unit. The judgment amount was $296,084.76. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020 . Please refer to file number 09-2222-12055. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 09-2222-12055 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 09 CH 28167 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. I266045
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 14-06-7832. 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.: 14-06-7832 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 06 CH 013436 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. I264733
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MAIDEN LANE ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2 0 0 8 1 P l a i n t i f f , v . ROBERT L. SMITH, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 30511 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 7526 SOUTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-29-402-028-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick 3 unit with detached 2 car 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 PA0817582. 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.: PA0817582 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 30511 I264703
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANKUNITED, FSB P l a i n t i f f , v . JAMES F. DEFFEBAUGH A/K/A JAMES DEFFEBAUGH, et al D e f e n d a n t 06 CH 013436 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 30, 2006, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 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 7619 S. SEELEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-306-007 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. B Upon payment in fullcofontrol the lacks Must 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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL INC. MSAC 2007-HE3; Plaintiff, v s . REGINALD WEATHERLY AKA REGINALD V. WEATHERLY JR.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF REGINALD WEATHERLY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 28454 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 1/7/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 2, 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. 20-25-113-013. Commonly known as 7251 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 4 9 . The improvement on the property consists of a 2 unit residence with 1.5 car 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 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 8 1 7 8 1 7 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I264250
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: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, Suite 200, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 . THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street, Suite 200 DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case # 09 CH 09175 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. I262343
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, LP P l a i n t i f f , v . MARC K. MOORE, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 034885 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 30, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7448 S. INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-120-029 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 14-09-25172. 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.: 14-09-25172 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 034885 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. I263772
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-4 P l a i n t i f f , v . ANTHONY JONES A/K/A ANTHONY M. JONES, EXCALIBUR II, LLC, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, CITY OF CHICAGO, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, W&M TRADING CORPORATION, ELITE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., ALPINE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, L L C D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 09175 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 May 25, 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 1309 E. 75TH ST., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-401-047-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $72,661.24. Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK bidders are admonished to check the court COUNTY, ILLINOIS file to verify all information. If this property COUNTY DEPARTMENT is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the CHANCERY DIVISION unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL mortgagee shall pay the assessments and C O R P O R A T I O N ; the legal fees required by The P l a i n t i f f , Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS v s . 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE JESSIE RAY; TAX ACQUISITIONS, INC, MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU 06 COTD HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN 2591; CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST CO., POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER TRUSTEE DOC. ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF #90517566; GREAT AMERICA REAL POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE ESTATE; DOC. # WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE 90517567; EMMANUEL TALMADGE; LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's UNKNOWN OWNERS attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; MIHLAR, LLC , 111 East Main Street, D e f e n d a n t s , Suite 200, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 07 CH 29202 422-1719 . THE JUDICIAL SALES NOTICE OF SALE CORPORATION One South Wacker Saturday, MayPUBLIC 1, 2010 NOTICE is hereby given that Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The entered in the above entitled cause on Judicial Sales Corporation at March 25, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of Corporation will on Wednesday, May 26, pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Street, Suite 200 DECATUR, IL 62523 Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 for cash, the following described property: Case # 09 CH 09175 NOTE: Pursuant to Commonly known as 5942 South May the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you Street, Chicago, IL. are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to P.I.N. 20-17-400-040. collect a debt and any information obtained The property consists of vacant land. will be used for that purpose. Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will I262343 be required to bid at the sale. The balance
of the purchase price required by 12:00
v s . JESSIE RAY; TAX ACQUISITIONS, INC, 06 COTD 2591; CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST CO., DOC. TRUSTEE #90517566; GREAT AMERICA REAL ESTATE; DOC. # 90517567; EMMANUEL TALMADGE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 07 CH 29202 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 5942 South May Street, Chicago, IL. 20-17-400-040. P.I.N. The property consists of vacant land. Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will be required to bid at the sale. The balance of the purchase price required by 12:00 the following day. p.m. The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n . Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e . For information call City of Chicago and Corporation Counsel/Collection Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 742-0007. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I263224 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N . A . P l a i n t i f f , v . SANDRA WALKER, RODNEY E. WELLS, G.P. O'CONNOR, AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 42334 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7404 SOUTH DORCHESTER AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-226-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $181,823.98. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Kara Findlay, FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, call 630-453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. Please refer to file number C09100101. 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. FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 Attorney File No.: C09100101 ARDC# 6275591 Attorney Code. 26122 Case # 09 CH 42334 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. I264997
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12:30 p.m. on June 8, 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: C/K/A 5952 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. TAX ID NO. 2 0 - 1 7 - 4 0 3 - 0 4 1 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $175,195.84. 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, 2121 Waukegan Road, Floor 3, Bannockburn IL 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I262896
below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5747 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-221-016-0000 The real estate is improved with a two-story, brown brick house with detached, two-car 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 PA0900928. 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.: PA0900928 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 2950 I262579
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, L L C P l a i n t i f f , v . DWIGHT WALKER, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 915 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 2, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 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 7405 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-231-002-0000 The real estate is improved with a single-family, two-story house; 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 the legal fees required by 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 PA0830461. 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.: PA0830461 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 915 I261672 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2007-HE7, M O R T G A G E PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE7 P l a i n t i f f , s . v DESMOND ROBINSON; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DESMOND ROBINSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 3879 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 6/24/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-15-404-010. Commonly known as 6027 South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The improvement on the property consists of a brick two flat 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 0 0 6 4 2 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I264188
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH BANK ONE, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v . JUANITA M. BLOCKSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 31736 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 7, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 1, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5812 SOUTH LA SALLE STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-218-043-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $130,373.16. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Kara Findlay, FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, call 630-453-6713 24 hours prior to sale. Please refer to file number C09070008. 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. FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 Attorney File No.: C09070008 ARDC# 6275591 Attorney Code. 26122 Case # 09 CH 31736 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. I264705
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2006-HE5 TRUST, P l a i n t i f f V . ROBERT A. TAYLOR A/K/A ROBERT TAYLOR; PARK NATIONAL BANK; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 36056 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-011489 (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 January 5, 2010, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 8, 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: C/K/A 5952 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. TAX ID NO. 2 0 - 1 7 - 4 0 3 - 0 4 1 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $175,195.84. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, Saturday, 1, business 2010 balance by 12:30 p.m.May the next 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, 2121 Waukegan Road, Floor 3, Bannockburn IL 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I262896
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK FSB P l a i n t i f f , v . ROBERT SARNA, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 34577 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 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 5732 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-220-030-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick two story house with 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 PA0926661. 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.: PA0926661 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 34577 I262604
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v . WALLS, et al EDWARD D e f e n d a n t CH 30261 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 10, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7754 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-418-044-0000 The real estate is improved with a brick single family with detached 1.5 car 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 are property. Prospective bidders 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 PA0925163. 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.: PA0925163 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 30261 I262229
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v . DEADRA D. ASHFORD, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 33383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 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 7143 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-103-010-0000 The real estate is improved with a three story single family home with a two car detached 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 PA0924190. 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.: PA0924190 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 33383 I262228
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f V . UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA J. CAMERON, DECEASED; SHERRY CAMERON A/K/A SHERRY ADAMS; CARMEN CAMERON; ZEDRICK CAMERON A/K/A ZEDRICK CAMERON; HASSELTINE CAMERON A/K/A TINA HASSELTINE; PIERRE CAMERON; NATHAN R. BROWN A/K/A NATHAN R. BROWN, JR.; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 26595 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-023754 (It is advised that interested parties consult IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK with their COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY own attorneys before bidding at mortgage DEPARTMENT CHANCERY foreclosure sales.) DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that P l a i n t i f f , pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure v . entered on March 11, 2010, Kallen Realty CHARLOTTE E. STOKES, et al Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at D e f e n d a n t 12:30 p.m. on June 14, 2010, at 205 W. 09 CH 2950 Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a bidder for cash, as set forth below, the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered following described real property: in the above cause on March 10, 2010, an Commonly known as 7046 South Eberhart agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637 will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 2010, at the Permanent Index No.: 20-22-420-036 The Judicial Sales Corporation, One The mortgaged real estate is improved South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor with a dwelling. The property will NOT be CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public open for inspection. auction to the highest bidder, as set forth The judgment amount was $60,244.11. below, the following described real estate: Sale terms: 10% of successful bid Commonly known as 5747 SOUTH immediately at conclusion of auction, SANGAMON STREET, CHICAGO, IL balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business 60621 Property Index No. day, both by cashier's checks; and no 20-17-221-016-0000 The real estate is refunds. The sale shall be subject to improved with a two-story, brown brick general real estate taxes, special taxes, house with detached, two-car garage. Sale special assessments, special taxes levied, terms: 25% down of the highest bid by and superior liens, if any. The property is certified funds at the close of the auction;. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK offered "as is," with no express or implied The balance, in certified funds, is due COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY warranties and without any representation within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject DEPARTMENT CHANCERY as to the quality of title or recourse to property is subject to general real estate DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are taxes, special assessments, or special P l a i n t i f f , admonished to review the court file to verify taxes levied against said real estate and is v their . own all information. offered for sale without any representation Blacks Must control coMMunity DEADRA D. ASHFORD, et al For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and as to quality or quantity of title and without D e f e n d a n t Shapiro, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" 09 CH 33383 Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 498-9990, condition. The sale is further subject to NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays confirmation by the court. Upon payment in HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a o n l y . full of the amount bid, the purchaser will Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered I260255 receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle in the above cause on March 5, 2010, an the purchaser to a deed to the real estate agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation after confirmation of the sale The property will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2010, at the will NOT be open for inspection and The Judicial Sales Corporation, One plaintiff makes no representation as to the South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor condition of the property. Prospective CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public bidders are admonished to check the court auction to the highest bidder, as set forth file to verify all information. If this property below, the following described real estate: is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the Commonly known as 7143 SOUTH unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 mortgagee shall pay the assessments and Property Index No. 20-27-103-010-0000 the legal fees required by The
The judgment amount was $60,244.11. 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 Prospective bidders are Plaintiff. admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Shapiro, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays n l y . o I260255
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . PAUL CHUNG; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAUL CHUNG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 24664 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/17/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 19, 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. 20-25-115-017-0000. Commonly known as 1758 EAST 72ND PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60649. 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 0 0 4 3 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I261051 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I FARGO BANK, N.A., WELLS 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 AMORTIZING CORPORATION, RESIDENTIAL COLLATERAL TRUST, PASS-THROUGH MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-BC9, f P l a i n t i f . V JAMISON; VERONICA TONY JAMISON; CITIFINANCIAL, INC. F/K/A FINANCE, INC., ASSOCIATES D e f e n d a n t s CH 41731 08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-12362 (It is advised that interested parties consult their with own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on 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 . I234650
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HEALTH Advocate Trinity Hospital Receives National Recognition for Environmental Leadership In observance of Earth Day, Advocate Trinity Hospital was recognized by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association today as one of ten hospitals nationwide for its reduction of energy consumption. ASHE’s Energy Efficiency Commitment (E2C) encourages hospitals across the country to reduce their energy consumption by 10 percent or more in
savings of hundreds of thousands kBTU’s of energy which is equivalent to the amount of electricity required to light thousands of homes. This energy savings has resulted in greenhouse gas reductions equivalent to the emissions of thousands of cars. Not only were their efforts good for the environment. They were good for the bottom-line as they saved millions in energy costs in 2009 compared to their baseline
Green Council, which has representatives from all Advocate sites, to encourage and enhance eco-friendly practices at all sites of care. “Chairing the Green Committee has been such a rewarding experience,” says Lamar Davis, Trinity’s director of facilities and chair of the Green Committee. “We feel we are bringing a new level of awareness to
our patients, employees and community and truly impacting the way we all view and treat the environment. We have been working very hard and could not be more proud of receiving this award, especially on a national level.” The efforts of the Green initiative at Trinity have paid off dividends. In addition to making major gains
in overall energy conservation, several recycling programs have been initiated, including a cell phone recycling program as well as a “Drop N Shop” office supply recycling program. A green roof has also been in place since 2009. There is currently the development of a computer-based “green” training for employees.
FEBELON MEDINA, Andrea Pocius and LaMar Davis, members of Trinity’s Green Team, celebrated Earth Day by distributing encouraging associates to become more eco-friendly. support of the goals of EPA’s EN- years. As part of the Advocate Health ERGY STAR Challenge. ASHE is a personal membership group of Care system, Trinity Hospital is takthe American Hospital Association. ing part of an overall initiative to The group’s mission is to optimize adopt environmentally sustainable the healthcare physical environ- practices. As part of this, Trinity Hospital formed a Green Commitment. Trinity, along with the other 9 tee in 2009. The committee reguhospitals honored, combined for a larly works with the Advocate
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) health insurance program, upon which ObamaCare is modelled. The state-run healthcare saw an increase in premiums that are double the national average. “…an expensive lesson in unplanned consequences. Premiums for individual and small group policies have risen so high that state officials and patients’ advocates say that New York’s extensive insurance safety net … is falling apart. The problem stems in part from … its stringent requirements [on] insurance companies…” And just like the Massachusetts’ experiment on healthcare, it’s go-
ing bankrupt. A complicated issue, it is. But as New York and Massachusetts have proven, government take-over will only exasperate the problem. Remember the names of the elected officials who were eager to expand government, hijack yet another private sector of America, hand the unpaid debt to our children and grandchildren, and force socialized medicine on Americans when the majority opposed it. Remember them when you go to the polls this November. Kathy Valente Lansing, IL 60438
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ture Museum offers a variety of daily events including animal feedings, butterfly releases, and more. Programs are FREE with Museum admission unless otherwise noted and are subject to change. Please check the visitor guide on the day of your visit for the most up-to-date schedule. Register for any of the family, adult and children’s programs online at naturemuseum.org unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 773 755-5111, Ext. 5 or e-mailscienceonthego@naturemuseum.org.
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