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VOLUME LXXV NUMBER 12—SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015

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Advertising tax bad for Black community For three quarters of a century, The Chicago Crusader has been a viable source of information to the Black community. It has also been among scores of small Black businesses in Illinois that have weathered difficult times including the recent economic recession.

But Governor Bruce Rauner and a growing number of bipartisan lawmakers want to impose a 6.25 percent tax on advertisements in newspapers, television, radio and the internet. If it passes, Illinois will be the only state in the country to impose such a tax.

The Chicago Crusader joins numerous small newspapers and businesses in opposing this proposed sales tax because of its devastating effect on businesses, employees and most important, the Black community.

Rauner wants the revenue to plug the state’s $4 billion deficit. He’s willing to create his own headlines even if it means hurting a business that reports news that he doesn’t want anyone to read.

Media outlets in Illinois and across the nation are still suffering from an advertising industry that has been declining since 2000. Even large, prominent news organizations such as The Chicago Tribune and The New York Times have suffered mass layoffs after losing millions of dollars in advertising year after year.

But the proposed tax would do further damage to these important institutions.

However in the Black community, the effects will be far worse. Advertising is a big source of revenue for any media, but for the Black Press, advertising has historically been difficult to obtain. With the little advertising revenue available to the Black Press and other small media businesses, Rauner’s proposal would drive away our most loyal advertisers who have helped keep our enterprises running for decades.

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Petition demands progress at Pilgrim Baptist Church

By J. Coyden Palmer The continuing saga over the fate of the historic Pilgrim Baptist Church could be headed to a point of critical mass.

The remaining structure in Bronzeville has become an eyesore and hundreds of people in the community want the building either razed or rebuilt. Committee members from the GAP Community organization met with Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd) last week and presented her with a petition signed by over 400 area residents seeking a resolution to the matter.

In the petition, the residents are asking the Pilgrim leadership to address the safety concerns they have with the ravaged building. Concerns come as the historic church plans to hold a musical extravaganza at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 to honor the late Thomas A. Dorsey, who is considered the “Father of Gospel Music.”

Pilgrim Baptist Church, 3000 S. Indiana Ave., was burned to the ground after a fire ripped through the building in January 2006. In the last ten years, efforts to restore the church have dragged on as neighborhood residents grow impatient.

Concerned homeowners have expressed the church is having a negative impact on property values in the area. They also complain that the landscaping is not being maintained and there are also safety concerns and quality of life issues.

Residents are also complaining that the braces used to hold up the remaining walls are blocking the sidewalk on the east side of Indiana Avenue. GAP would like to see the braces moved to the inside of the structure to free up the sidewalk. The organization is also calling on Pilgrim leaders to put a roof on the remaining structure.

GAP believes there has been no tangible rebuilding movement by Pilgrim. GAP President Leonard McGee said it is important for the community to understand that GAP is not demanding anything, but seeking a resolution to a long-standing problem.

“We don’t want to dictate to them what to do,” said McGee. “All we want are our sidewalks back, the building boarded up, the buttresses put on the inside and a roof on top.”

A certified letter is being sent to the leadership of Pilgrim by Dowell with the purpose of meeting to find out what are the short- and long-term plans with the church.

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NEWS

Coalition sues suburbs to curb crime Accuses Riverdale, Lyons and Lincolnwood of being soft on regulating gun sales

By Chinta Strausberg Tired of seeing the results of gun sales that allegedly affect Chicago’s Black community, Father Michael L. Pfleger and several community organizations Tuesday filed a lawsuit against

to discourage straw buyers from perpetuating illegal gun sales from stores in their jurisdictions.

He said, “Overwhelmingly and disproportionately, these illegal guns flow into Chicago’s African American communities destroying lives and neighborhoods. It is our belief that the inaction of these suburban municipalities violates the civil rights of the people of Chicago.”

TIRED OF SEEING the results of gun sales that negatively affect Chicago’s African American community, Father Michael L. Pfleger and several community organizations filed a lawsuit against those towns on Tuesday, July 7 in Cook County Circuit Court in hopes of getting the Villages of Riverdale, Lyons and Lincolnwood to improve their licensing and regulating their gun shops. (All photos by Chinta Strausberg) tol Range for years, Lyon and Lin- 20 percent of the gun sales from shoot people, people do.” They colnwood. “You have failed to en- Chuck’s Gun Shop & Pistol said the problem with gun vioforce best practices on your own Range are allegedly involved in lence is the “mindsets” of the so perhaps this lawsuit will now crimes in Chicago. However, dur- shooters and not guns.

Montgomery and Myers called force your hand. It’s time to shut ing the WVON Bob Shaw talk off the faucet of gun flow in show last Sunday, July 5, Attor- for the decriminalization of drugs neys Lewis Myers and James D. as the answer to stem the rise in viREVEREND ROBIN HOOD asked, “Where are the guns America,” said Pfleger.

According to Chicago Police Su- Montgomery denied that charge. olence; anything else they said will coming from?” perintendent Garry McCarthy, Both agreed that “guns don’t not work.

Father Pfleger said he joined the towns in Cook County Circuit Court, hoping to persuade the lawsuit because he was fed up Villages of Riverdale, Lyons and with seeing victims die on the Lincolnwood to improve their li- streets while shops like Chuck’s censing and regulation of their Gun Shop & Pistol Range profit from gun sales. Meanwhile, gun shops.

The lawsuit alleges the villages’ Pfleger said villages like Riverdale, methods of licensing and regulat- Lyons and Lincolnwood “close ing gun shops in Riverdale, Lyons their eyes” to the problem while and Linolnwood have increased their shops remain on their tax the level of violence afflicting rolls.

“The violence in America and African Americans and other minorities in violation of Section 5 Chicago is a civil rights issue,” Pfleger told reporters. “Our famiof the Illinois Civil Rights Act. Pfleger and other activists be- lies and our children have a right lieve the villages need to get to safety, a right to live, a right to tougher on regulating gun shops. walk to school, play in the park He expressed these concerns at a and sit on the porch and not be press conference that was held at afraid.”

Pfleger said the profileration of 77 West Washington, just twodays after another bloody 4th of illegal guns are part of the vio- ATTORNEY TOM GEOGHEGAN SAID these villages “have failed to take the necessary and July weekend where a 7 year-old lence that’s destroying Black most effective steps to discourage straw purchasing or illegal diversion of guns from stores in boy was fatally shot along with neighborhoods. their jurisdictions.”

“We must stop the easy access to two nephews of Senator Mattie Hunter. A total of 10 people were guns. We must stop the bad gun dealers who allow guns to flow killed and 55 others wounded. some $100 million in revenue.

Included in the coalition were from their stores to create carnage (Continued from page 1) be exact. Black media outlets are a And according to the Illinois primary source of employment Pfleger, attorney Michael Per- on our streets.”

Pfleger said Illinois fails to regusoon, Tom Geoghegan, lead attorFor a state that prides itself in Press Association, an advertising for people of color. A sales tax ney for the Coalition for Safe late gun dealerships. He said the supporting minority businesses, tax could cost the state’s advertis- would make it difficult for these Chicago Communities, and Rev- state places the task in the hands this new sales tax would be coun- ing industry 900,000 jobs. Many firms to keep productive employerend Robin Hood. Also involved of local municipalities, which he terproductive to such goals and of those losses would be from ees on their payrolls, since adverBlack media outlets since those tising dollars would shrink. are mothers who lost their chil- believes is not working. “River- ideals. dren to gun violence. They are dale, Lyons and Lincolnwood History has shown that such a firms are usually the last to reap Annette Nance-Holt, mother of have failed to require the safety sales tax would not work. Florida advertising from the declining adWith minority business still Blair Holt, Pam Bosley, whose measures needed which is why repealed a similar tax it enacted in vertising budgets from major cor- struggling in Illinois and the son,Terrell, was murdered as he guns from their stores are recov- 1987 after the Sunshine State lost porations, retail stores and organi- state’s financial crisis, Rauner stood in the parking lot of his ered in large numbers from some 50,000 jobs and $2.5 billion zations. should learn from Florida’s disasAccording to the U.S. Labor trous experiment. The sales tax is church, Alicia Idleburg, whose Chicago crime scenes.” Pfleger of advertising revenue. Florida alchild Dariel Idleburg, was killed said. so saw a 12 percent drop in adver- Department, for the first time simply a colossal risk that Black Pfleger sent a message to tising purchases, many of which since 2009, the Black unemploy- firms cannot afford to absorb. It’s in her Riverdale home.

Geoghegan said these villages Riverdale, where he has marched went to neighboring states. Over- ment rate in June was back down time to move forward, not backhave failed to take effective steps against Chuck’s Gun Shop & Pis- all, the tax in Florida cost the state to the single digits- 9.6 percent to wards.

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NEWS

Burns meets with residents over permit parking asked several questions. The big concern is whether residents would get a refund on city stickers that they purchased. Residents also wanted to know why was there a rush to make the change and will street parking in the area be considered again.

Burns said he believes special permit parking, especially in neighborhoods is not fair to taxpayers. He said the idea started on the North Side years ago and has spread throughout the city.

He said special permit parking only isolates communities and causes more problems in neighborhoods.

“The thing I see that happens after a block gets special permit parking is people on the neighboring block see an influx of cars looking for parking spaces and it also creates a ‘why are they so special attitude?’ We want to make communities welcoming places for people to come and visit their family and the local businesses,” Burns explained. “The public streets are for all of us that pay taxes. Back when Toni Preckwinkle was alderman and all of those

By J. Coyden Palmer Alderman Will Burns (4th Ward) told a group of South Side residents Monday night he is not in favor of permit parking anywhere within the ward. Burns appeared as a special guest at the GAP Community meeting in Bronzeville to explain why he rescinded permit parking along 35th Street and Giles. Thanks to

“He [Fioretti] knew the wards were changing and he should have tabled this situation so the new alderman could take a look at it.”

— Alderman Will Burns former Alderman Bob Fioretti (2nd Ward), the permit was approved and residents were allowed to park on the street. But that changed after Burns became alderman and Chicago’s ward boundaries were redrawn.

A handful of concerned Bronzeville residents came out to voice their frustration over the change.

Burns empathized with them and

Alderman Will Burns who followed her in the fourth ward, there has not been special permit parking issued since 1991.”

Burns was not upset with the residents who were complaining about his decision. Instead he blames Fioretti for making the decision as a lame duck alderman and not giving him the courtesy of telling him what he had done before he left office in May. “He [Fioretti] knew the wards

were changing and he should have tabled this situation so the new alderman could take a look at it,” Burns said. “To approve a 24-hour permit parking only for a small block seems over the top to me.”

Burns also said he heard from other residents on the block in question who did not want the permit parking. He said some of those residents chose to remain anonymous.

Residents in favor of permit parking said they need it because Bronzeville Military Academy is across the street from their homes and people doing business at the school take up a lot of parking spaces because the school has a small lot. Residents are also worried about people parking on their street during White Sox games. In addition, residents fear regular everyday business people working near the busy stretch of 35th street are taking the parking spots. They also complained about the city’s online application process.

Burns said there are a few areas in the ward that do have permit

parking and have had them for years. He explained those places are new to the 4th Ward boundaries though and he has no plans at this time to rescind their permits.

“I don’t think permit parking is very neighborly and it makes us seem like snobs,” said one resident who lives on the block in question but did not want their name printed. “Bronzeville is getting the reputation of uppity folk and I don’t like that. I think when you do things like put speed bumps on your block, make it a cul-desac or have permit parking it gives you this air of exclusiveness that only angers others who live around you.”

Burns did agree to meet with all of the residents of Giles in the coming weeks and to revisit their applications. He said for now the order to rescind will stand but the issue will be revisited in late summer or early fall.

“I’m sorry you all were put in this position where you are caught in the middle,” Burns said. “But this is something I need to look at further.”

Mixed-use housing development opens in Bronzeville Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro and Acting Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. on Wednesday, July 8 opened the second completed phase of Park Boulevard, which now totals 475 mixed income housing units. This development is part of the continuing revitalization of the Bronzeville commu-

nity at the former Stateway Gardens public housing site.

The project represents the latest milestone in Emanuel’s efforts to promote the development of affordable housing near critical resources including transit, retail, and job opportunities. This portion of the second phase has 108 total mixed-income units of which 37 are market rate, 34 affordable and 37 public housing units,

bringing the total to 475 units at Park Boulevard.

“Park Boulevard is another new chapter in the economic comeback story being written here in Bronzeville by the residents and community partners of Bronzeville,” said Emanuel. “With this ribbon cutting, we are opening the front doors of homes for hardworking Chicago families, but also opening up new opportunities and

Restore it now or tear it down the church show proof they have a general contractor, updated architectural plans and a timetable to do the work. Most would like to see the church remain as a historical landmark, but they also believe the time has come for action to take place.

“No one is advocating tearing Pilgrim down, but the church burned down. We’re saying it is a hazard, and we have a concern with that. It’s been ten years,” said GAP member Gaylon McGee. “I think we’re at the point right now that in the coming two weeks, we will have some definitive action in terms of what is going to happen with Pilgrim.”

On June 27, the Crusader learned that the church leadership held a meeting with its members at the Chicago Inn Lake Shore Drive. Several sources told the Crusader the subject of the meeting was the future of the

(Continued from page 1) church. Trustee Cynthia Jones, who ran the meeting, has stopped speaking with the Crusader after the publication ran a series of articles highlighting the controversy and questioning what has happened to millions of dollars in donations that have poured in since 2006. Jones has refused to publicly answer any questions about financing or how much money was raised and how much is still in Pilgrim’s coffers.

GAP member Danny Bishop believes the time to treat Pilgrim with “kid gloves” has come and gone. He said the church has not been upfront and truthful with the community.

“We’re kicking the can down the road. We don’t want to hurt their feelings or say certain things. But, I think the time has come for us to suggest to Pilgrim that you either repair or remove that structure because it is a danger,” Bish-

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op said. “By being selective in our verbiage, it has not promoted good will on their part. Pilgrim has no intention of doing anything…our job is to put pressure on them.”

Isaac Whitman, a member of Pilgrim who has filed several lawsuits against the church seeking information about the current finances, also spoke at the GAP meeting. He agreed with Bishop that the community must ask Pilgrim leadership hard questions and demand action on the matter.

“My thoughts are that the meeting was called just to appease some members and give them false hope that they are doing something. They are not doing anything, and I’m going to shoot off a letter to the IRS because I believe the church leaders have been embezzling funds.”

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new possibilities for the neighborhood.”

That development has spurred a community renaissance along with the arrival of retail businesses such as Jimmy Johns and Starbucks. Also, the presence of a wide range of transportation options such as Metra, CTA and a transportation orientated development that benefits three different commuter train stops along 35th St. “The point of Plan Forward is to move beyond the bricks and mortar and concentrate on neighborhoods – as well as developments,” Acting CEO Jones said.

“Park Boulevard embodies that philosophy of ‘strong, vibrant’ communities.” Stateway Gardens originally consisted of eight highrise buildings. All were demolished, ushering in a new era for the neighborhood with the construction of Park Boulevard and revitalization of the community on both sides of State Street.

“Park Boulevard represents more than just new homes — it’s also a source of new hope and new promise for the Bronzeville community. With passion and purpose, Chicago’s leaders are doing incredible work to enhance neighborhoods and help residents build better lives for themselves and their children. HUD looks forward to continuing to support all the visionary efforts occurring in this great city to ensure that opportunity is within reach of every community today, tomor-

row, and for generations to come.” said Castro.

Park Boulevard and other CHA redevelopment sites are part of Emanuel’s five year housing plan, which will invest $1.3 billion in spending to create, improve, and preserve more than 41,000 units of housing by 2019. Since 2012, City of Chicago affordable housing initiatives have provided approximately $1.1 billion in public funds toward the creation and rehabilitation of more than 27,000 units of affordable housing.

“This new phase of development at Park Boulevard will complement Bronzeville’s vibrant community,” said Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd Ward). “I anticipate additional modern, market-rate and affordable housing options and retail opportunities to come to the 3rd Ward as a result of this development.”

Through the Five Year Housing Plan, Emanuel has committed to promoting fair housing initiatives. In addition to creating vibrant communities at the redeveloped sites, CHA has a commitment to families wishing to move to Opportunity Areas, neighborhoods where the poverty rate is less than 20 percent and there is less than 5 percent of subsidized housing, both within the City of Chicago, as well as with other public housing agencies regionally.

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EDITORIAL THE SCIENCE OF FORGIVENESS Lately, in the wake of egregious attacks on the Black community, a number of Black people have come under verbal attack or scorn because they have publicly talked about forgiving those who have wronged them. Let it be said at the outset that it is understandable that people would want revenge as a result of abuse. This is generally the way the world works. “Forgivers” have been called brainwashed, or afraid of white supremacy, and more. They have become vilified almost as much as those who perpetrated the abuse on them, however, it must be said that forgiveness does not mean inaction or that we should not seek justice.

Actually, if you think about it, the more emotion that surrounds a situation, the less logical people will be. For example, the latest outrage was generated by the attack on the Charleston 9 by an avowed white supremacist. Some Blacks have come under fire because they have not demonstrated enough anger, especially during the funeral services for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, one of the victims. Let’s look at this situation in another way; African Americans are killing each other in some cities to such an extent that it is becoming a crisis.

Very seldom do you hear an outcry about this; people are reluctant to snitch, and in essence, Black oppressors of beleaguered Black communities often go free to commit mayhem without consequences. The emotion that surrounds Black-on-Black murder does not appear to be as intense as when there is white-on-Black abuse.

Most likely, this has something to do with the power dynamic between Blacks and whites. White supremacy appears to be a given

by Blacks, which is why some people say “that white people’s ice is colder than Black people’s ice,” etc.

When emotions enter the equation, all reason, as pointed out before, goes out of the proverbial window. This is probably why Blacks in Ferguson who rioted were castigated, and then Blacks who did not riot as expected, like those in Charleston, NC, were also castigated. It just doesn’t make sense; when white people are involved, you’re darned if you do and darned if you don’t.

Actually, there is a quasi-scientific reason for opting on the side of forgiveness of our enemies. If we look around the world, violent retaliation does not do anything but generate more violence. Nothing is ever permanently solved by it. We should not take our cues from white people who are oppressive; they are not viable role models. We do ourselves a distinct disservice when opting to imitate their behavior. White supremacist organizations are not beneficial to anyone, not even themselves. If we look at the notion of non-nonviolent models of protest, however, a number of successful outcomes have historically been demonstrated. Dr. Martin Luther King was able to mobilize a whole nation of reasonable people and ultimately the community experienced positive changes. The Black community gained allies as a result. No longer are people forced to drink out of separate water fountains, and discrimination is technically outlawed. Mahatma Gandhi also caused great changes when he applied the strategy of non-violence against the British in South Africa. Now, some people will point to the seeming temporary nature of these victories; but what permanent victories have we seen with violent aggression? What we see is continual warfare; violence begetting violence.

New research is revealing an unexpected benefit that comes with forgiveness - it is becoming more apparent that it has more benefits for the victim than for those in need of forgiveness. It has healing properties. People who carry a lot of hatred around in them are the ones who eventually become ill. This may seem illogical, but it has been proven true that releasing the burden of hatred has therapeutic properties.

Finally, we must reach an understanding that oppressors of any ilk, Black, white, or other, are sick. They are human generators of societal disease. What forgiveness does is send healing balm out into the world, which can ultimately end in EVOLUTION, and not revolution. We can change the world with love. The catch is, however, that we have to become evolved enough to see this. A luta continua.

We just saw a true case of media bias at the fundamental level last week with coverage of The Chosen Few event in Jackson Park.

Like as in most, if not all of the previous 24 years, the world’s largest house music party, went off without any major incidents.

Any problem situations were quickly diffused by some of the house heads present, not the cops.

We know there were thousands of people in the park at the same time for the same reason. We were enjoying ourselves and that special brand of music like we do every year. We were there to reconnect with some friends we only seem to see on the 4th of July weekend. It doesn’t get better than music, food and friends, does it?

I don’t know why the event didn’t result in positive major coverage in both of the mainstream papers. At best it was covered as an afterthought. That speaks to the need to have more Black reporters at those papers, as well as it seems to be an inherent bias against Black folks doing the right thing and staying out of trouble, even when we gather in the thousands.

Personally, it shows a real bias against Black people in and around Chicago. Had 12 Black people got into a fistfight in Jackson Park, believe me it would

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Media bias 101 Dear Editor:

have made page one of both papers. ANY negative incident occurring in our community undoubtedly would have gotten more coverage than The Chosen Few. I sure hope that some of my friends who attended will be writing the two daily newspapers about their lack of coverage.

I was not surprised about the lack of coverage. Over the last several years the Trib and Sun Times have made it very clear that if Black people are doing something positive or extraordinary, they are not interested. I don’t know how media bias can be any clearer.

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to the father.

His statements were just as bad regarding Dante Servin, the cop who shot and killed Rekiya Boyd.

Even though Servin admitted in court he was trying to hit someone in the crowd where the 21year-old Miss Boyd was standing, McCarthy maintained the officer should not have been charged. I have heard of cops sticking together but that was ridiculous.

McCarthy held a news conference to tell the world he will be (Continued on page 16)

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Maybe no one wants the job Dear Editor: All across social media sites and in the barbershops and beauty shops, Black people are complaining about the police superintendent Garry McCarthy. He keeps committing gaffe after gaffe, yet gets to keep his job.

He proved again he shouldn’t be around last week when 7-year-old Amari Brown was fatally shot. It was super insensitive and just wrong for McCarthy to blame the boy’s father for that death.

The father was the intended victim, but the son was struck with the bullet. McCarthy nor the rest of the CPD doesn’t know who pulled the trigger, but the superintendent is quick to assign blame

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COMMENTARY

Donald Trump is the DNC’s Worse Nightmare Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford It is no coincidence that two of the top three Republican candidates right now are non-politicians. The American people are becoming frustrated in the typical career politician. Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson are blazing a trail in most states and they haven’t even gotten into full gear. The Democratic National Committee isn’t that worried about Dr. Carson. They believe they have the Black vote wrapped up no matter who they put in front of us. What is scary to them is the fact that Donald Trump keeps rising in the polls no matter what he says or who he offends. The Donald is telling it like it is and keeping it real. He has his own money and is not beholden to anyone.

When he says something insulting the push back doesn’t even phase him. He double downs on his point and most of the time he is convincing. Personally, I like him as a leader and someone who depends on his own skills and holds himself accountable. That is no typical politician looking for blame and excuses all the way to the polls.

Harry C. Alford The DNC can’t figure him out and they are trying in earnest to throw some kind of scandal on him. They think they can turn the Hispanic vote against him.

Oh yes, they are all calling him a racist for saying our Mexican border is immoral and filled with rapists. They say how could he speak against Hispanics in this matter?

Yet, he does not lie. According

to the very democratic leaning Huffington Post: “As the number of Central American women and girls crossing into the U.S. continues to spike, so is the staggering amount of sexual violence waged against these migrants who are in search of a better life.

According to a stunning Fusion investigation, 80 percent of women and girls crossing into the U.S. by way of Mexico are raped during their journey. That’s up from a previous estimate of 60 percent according to an Amnesty International report.”

“This year alone, immigration authorities expect more than 70,000 unaccompanied minors to come through the United States unlawfully, the majority of whom are from Central American countries of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. The number of unaccompanied Central American girls caught at the Southwest border has rapidly outpaced the number of boys, according to a July Pew Research study.”

“Through May, the number of unaccompanied girls younger than 18 caught at the US-Mexico border increased by 77 percent…

Rape can be perpetrated by anyone along the way, including

guides, fellow migrants, bandits or government officials, according to Fusion…The assaults are so common that many women and girls take contraceptives beforehand as preventative measures.”

The above is quite credible and the proof is real. However, the DNC is acting like Mr. Trump is a bold face racist liar. One of the “pit bull media outlets” being set upon him is Univision the Hispanic television station. Univision has dropped the annual Ms. USA Pageant, which is owned by Trump in protest to his statements on the rape that is going on south of our border. The funny thing, it is Univision that owns the Fusion outlet that broke the story and has documented it.

This is all about the Hispanic vote. I believe it is going to backfire on the DNC. No one approves of rape and sexual abuse.

They are trying to ignore it as if it will go away. Trump is exposing it and making it the big issue it should be.

Another pit bull for the DNC is Macy’s department stores. They have pulled their Trump shirt and tie collection. Mr. Trump laughs saying it made him little money and besides the product was be-

ing made in China with cheap labor and that was bothering him.

They are trying to “kill” Donald Trump but instead he is getting stronger. He is the only person in the vast field of candidates who makes and accounts for his own money. The others sit around and become wealthy through their inheritance, cronyism, and conniving ways. Hillary Clinton is the best example of this. The “Shady Lady” has built over a billion dollar nest egg selling us out and skirting around the rules. Donald Trump’s wealth is straight up. He knows how to make an honest dollar and create jobs. That is what the nation is looking for and the reason he is getting stronger the more they mention his name.

In Donald Trump we have a successful business person who can survive all the scrutiny and that is so puzzling to the DNC. I don’t know how this election is going to end but don’t count Trump out until he is indeed out.

That may not happen.

Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Confederate Traitors Don’t Deserve to be Honored

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Can you imagine waving a flag that honors Benedict Arnold, a name synonymous with treason?

How about traveling to work and back on Aldrich Ames Boulevard, a tribute to the CIA mole who secretly worked for the Russians?

Should we erect a statute of Robert Hanssen, the FBI computer and wiretapping expert who spent most of his career spying for the Soviet Union and Russia, in the hallway of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.?

Do you favor naming public schools attended mostly by Jews after Fritz Kuhn to honor the German who lived in the U.S. and was in charge of the famous U.S. Nazi group, the German-American Bund?

If you are repulsed by the thought of honoring those traitors, you should be equally indignant at the thought of erecting statues and naming streets and schools after Confederate traitors.

Make no mistake about it: Those who declared war on the Union were traitors, defined as “a person who is not loyal to his or her own country, friends, etc.”

Eleven Southern states broke from the Union for the same reason. www.chicagocrusader.co

George E. Curry Writing in his book, “The Creation of Confederate Nationalism: Ideology and Identity in the Civil War South,” Drew Gilpin Faust observed, “leaders of the secession movement across the South cited slavery as the most compelling reason for southern independence.”

Alexander Stephens, in what became known as the Cornerstone Speech, said on March 21, 1861 in Savannah, Ga., “The new constitution has put at rest, forever, all the agitating questions relating to our peculiar institution – African slavery as it exists amongst us – the proper status of the negro in our form of civilization. This was the

immediate cause of the late rupture and present revolution.”

He explained, “[The Confederate] its corner-stone rests upon the great truth, that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery – subordination to the superior race – is his natural and normal condition. This, our new government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and moral truth.”

These historical facts notwithstanding, a majority of Americans – 57 percent – view the Confederate flag as a symbol of Southern pride rather than racism, according to a recent CNN poll.

It gets more interesting when the numbers are broken down by race.

Of whites polled, only 25 percent view the Confederate flag as a symbol of racism. However, 72 percent of Blacks associate the flag with racism.

It is time to bring down the Confederate flag of hate, but we should not stop there. We should remove the monuments and tributes to the Civil War traitors from public buildings and streets. If Robert J. Bentley, the Republican governor of Alabama, can voluntarily remove four Confederate flags from the Capitol grounds in Montgomery and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

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can recommend that a statue of Kentucky-born Jefferson Davis be removed from the state Capitol, it is time to remove the tributes to Confederate leaders from the U.S. Capitol.

Visitors to the Capitol are greeted by towering statues of 11 former Confederate leaders, including Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Vice President Alexander H. Stephens and Gen. Robert E. Lee. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights icon, said it’s time for the statues to be removed.

He told the Associated Press, “Young children, school children, walk by these statues, and those of us who serve in the Congress, we have to get our own house in order… We have to have a cleansing in this place.”

There is still cleansing to be done at the state level.

Despite the removal of the Confederate flags from the Capitol grounds in Alabama, for example, the state annually celebrates Confederate Memorial Day, Jefferson Davis’ birthday, and honors Robert E. Lee on the same day it observes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

A large statue of Jefferson Davis on the Capitol grounds overlooks Dexter Avenue, where Dr. King pastored his first church. The Confederate Monument is still on the

grounds and a star still marks the spot where Jefferson Davis took the oath as president of the Confederate states.

Mississippi also combines the birthdays of Dr. King and Robert E. Lee, observes Confederate Memorial Day on the last Monday of April and combines national observance of Memorial Day with Jefferson Davis’ birthday as a state holiday.

In addition to Alabama and Mississippi, Confederate Memorial Day is also observed as a state holiday in Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Let the cleansing begin. Like Maj. General William T. Sherman, let’s march through Dixie and the rest of the nation until we rid the United States of tributes to traitors.

George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine, is editorin-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and BlackPressUSA.com.

He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Website, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge and his George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook. See previous columns at http://www.georgecurry.com/columns.

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COMMENTARY

EXAMINING THE AMERICAN DYNAMIC AND NATIONALISM Dr. Conrad Worrill, Director/Professor, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS) located at 700 East Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, Illinois, 60653, 773268-7500, Fax: 773-268-3835.

E-mail: c-worrill@neiu.edu, Web site: www.neiu.edu/ccics, Twitter: @CCICS_Chicago

Dr. Conrad Worrill In order for the African Community in America to continue our fight for self-determination and dignity, it is important that

we remind ourselves of the nature of the American dynamic. Essentially, and at the foundation of the American-European dynamic, is the fact that it is made up of many nations who migrated to this country and continued to fight for and develop their national interests, inside this country. At the same time they maintained their economic, political, cultural, linguistic, and social relationships with their country of origin.

We can witness this phenomenon on a daily basis by just taking a quick glance at the national/ethnic group practices and beliefs of the Jews, Poles, Irish, Italians, Germans, Swedes, Greeks, French, Slovakians, Czechs, etc., and how they have consolidated their political and economic power in America.

They have all done this through their nationalistic unity on the fundamental life giving and life sustaining issues that affect their interests.

In other words, they have maintained a strong sense of where they came from, who they are, and where they are going. This formula has been at the heart of their historical efforts to acquire power in America. We can observe this same trend among the Chinese, Koreans, Filipinos, Viet-

namese, Lebanese, Jordanians, and Palestinians who are the new national/ethnic groups of America. In fact, the Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and other Spanish-speaking national/ethnic groups are following this same pattern.

They are fighting for nationalism in America, without calling it that.

When African people in America talk about nationalism, we are often charged with being racists or anti-white. However, the historical record demonstrates clearly that nationalism has been the primary method by which every national/ethnic group has achieved and maintains power.

Harold Cruse describes this dilemma of the African Community in America, in his most profound analysis of our movement, in his book “The Crisis of the Negro Intellectual.” Cruse framed the American dynamic in this manner when he said, “On the face of it, this dilemma rests on the fact that America, which idealizes the rights of the individual above everything else, in reality, a nation dominated by the social powers of groups, classes, ingroups and cliques both ethnic and religious.”

He goes further to explain, “The individual in America has few rights that are not backed up by the political, economic and social power of one group or another.” Therefore, Cruse states, “… the individual [Black person] has, proportionately, very few rights indeed because his ethnic group (whether or not he actually identifies with it) has very little political, economic or social power (beyond moral grounds) to wield.”

In our efforts to acquire Black Power, we should remind ourselves that the Black Nationalist Tradition has always been opposed to integration, assimilation, and accommodation as a solution to the problems of people of African ancestry in America. In this regard, the Black Nationalist Tradition has rejected the strategies and tactics of appealing to the morality of white people and their white supremacy system.

Black Nationalists have been historically clear that people in power do not teach powerless people how to get power. And they certainly do not give power away, even though, when challenged, they may make some concessions.

It is so clear that every national/ethnic group understands their political, economic, and cultural interest. It is so natural for them to function in a nationalistic manner in their struggle to acquire and maintain power. The African Community in America has not fully conceptualized and reached a consensus on our nationalistic agenda. Many of us function as if we are scared of really acting out what we really know, for fear of being called racist. We need to stop denying our own reality.

Being called racist because we believe in, and will fight for, the interests of our race with undying loyalty should become the most honorable badge of courage in our community. We should get off of this defensive “trip” when we fight for the interests of our race and some other national/ethnic group calls us racist. We should know by now, this is a tactic to sway us away from the path of acquiring power.

Let’s continue our movement “to assert our own identity, define our own purpose, to make and enforce decisions and to move into our own national interest.” It is called nationalism!

CHURCH FIRES REALLY FIRE ME UP

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist It’s possible lightning may have caused one of the fires. Another may be the result of faulty electricity. Still, in the past couple of weeks, there were fires at churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Ohio and Tennessee. At least two have been ruled arson by local fire departments. Several are still being investigated. Is it a coincidence that churches are burning in the days since the massacre at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina?

President Obama spoke to the historical importance of Black churches when he eulogized Rev. Clementa Pinckney. The church, he said, “is and always has been the center of African American life.”

He went on to describe Black churches as “hush harbors” for enslaved people, “praise houses where their free descendants could gather and shout hallelujah, rest stops for the weary along the Underground Railroad, bunkers for the foot soldiers of the Civil Rights movement.” To set fire to a Black church, to kill people in a Black 6

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church, to bomb a church strikes at the very heart of our community.

These acts of terrorism are meant to intimidate, to send a message.

That these recent fires have happened in the wake of protests against the vile Confederate flag, suggests that these fires may be pushback from the protests, a continuation of work of the man who murdered nine people in Emanuel AME church. Whoever is burning churches, though, forgets that it is not 1815, but 2015. The intimidation tactics that worked during slavery won’t work now.

These church burnings fire me up. They ought to fire us all up.

The burnings ought to spark a resistance to racism unlike any we have seen in the past. These church fires ought to infuse us with the passion of Bree Newsome, the African American woman who climbed up a pole and snatched the Confederate flag from a pole outside the South Carolina statehouse.

She didn’t wait for Governor Nikki Haley to take the Confederate flag down; she was too fired up to wait.

After all, Haley’s post-massacre announcement that the flag will no longer fly on statehouse grounds is symbolic until the South Carolina

Dr. Julianne Malveaux legislature votes to take the flag down. Meanwhile, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, not needing legislative approval, ordered four Confederate flags to be taken down from the state’s capitol grounds.

A South Carolina woman, Edith S. Childs, came up with a slogan when candidate Obama visited Greenwood, South Carolina (population of about 23,000) for an event that drew a scant 20 people.

To energize the small crowd, Childs walked through the crowd attempting to fire them up. The call and response phrase, “fired up, ready to go” not only galvanized the small gathering, but became a central chant of Obama’s 2008 campaign. Used everywhere from civil rights gatherings to country clubs, “fired up” captured the energy of the first Obama campaign.

Indeed, organizations used the “fired up” slogan to get people out to vote, to work on issues other than the Obama campaign, to symbolize the energy needed for change.

In the wake of these church burnings, the righteous need to be fired up and ready to go in dismantling the racism that has plagued our nation since its founding. We need to collectively debunk the myth that the Confederate flag is about history and heritage – it is simply about white supremacy. We need to go to school boards, especially in the South, to demand curriculum revisions when young people are forcefed inaccurate history about the Civil War. We need to put those employers “on blast” when they can’t “find” any African Americans to hire. We ought to encourage the

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Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to ensure that those who get federal contracts comply with the law— that those who get federal contracts do affirmative action hiring.

The Mother Emanuel massacre demonstrates that racism is alive and well in these United States. We experience it everywhere we turn, from our national statues (fewer than 10 Black women are commemorated in public statues) to persistent housing segregation. Too many of us have accepted this racism, or feel powerless to fight it.

Thus, it persists.

It was gratifying to see the multiracial crowds that mobilized in solidarity with the Mother Emanuel Nine. It would be interesting to see how many of those mobilized are willing to be involved in antiracist work. All of us need to be “fired up, ready to go” to persistently and consistently dismantle the racism that is woven into the very fabric of our national consciousness. President Obama, are you in?

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. She can be reached at www.juliannemalveaux.com www.chicagocrusader.com

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

WHAT A FOURTH OF JULY Chicago has been known to be a world class city and has set many records, but Ima betcha Mayor Emanuel could have done without the record shootings and killings that took place over the 4th of July holiday. Da Mare was all choked up when he spoke about the 7-year-old and the high school student whose lives were snuffed out by some idiot trying to shoot someone else. But what was horrible was the finger pointing that Superintendent Garry McCarthy engaged in by saying some very unbecoming things about the 7-year-old victim’s father. What evidence did the Super have to make the allegations that shocked many Chicago citizens? But more than that, why

IT AIN’T OVER YET!!!

Just when Ima and Bill Cosby thought the scandal was about to die down... up pops another piece in the puzzle. Jill Scott jumped off of the Cos’s bandwagon after it was revealed that Bill admitted to buying Quaaludes to sedate women he wanted to have sex with. There’s a few more, I think maybe Whoopie and Raven Simone are trying to hang in there, but it don’t look good. He’s being eliminated from boards, statutes are being removed from educational institutions and such. Oh well, there goes the positive portrayal of a Black man and a Black

rock has Rev. Corey Brooks crawled, and now that the N’Digo Scholarship event is over, where bees the Raunerites. Perhaps on vacation at an island resort? Maybe having a make-over with the money they got from the Gubner’s campaign or in the case of Rev. Brooks, maybe he’s still counting the money out for the paving and flower boxes and mysterious little white houses that now has been done on the lot where the motel once stood.

Now all of the money it took to put asphalt down will be for naught when they get ready to dig a foundation for the state-ofthe-art youth center that he bees raising money for right?? They say the Rev. was last seen lying out at a resort in the Dominican Republic. Say it ain’t so Rev., where were you when all of the shootings took place over the 4th of July holiday? By the way, have

their money been put on hold from the state during the budget crisis? Just wondering… mmmmm -ImaFAME DON’T LOVE US ALL!!!

Ima was glad to hear that Attorney Warren Ballentine won’t have to spend no time behind bars for his participation in a mortgage scheme. But let’s face it he was small potatoes in comparison to the executives that robbed us all blind masquerading as bank executives? But Ima gotta remind Brother Ballentine that he was riding high and calling all of us stupid for a while, ‘til they cut him down at the knees. Folks gotta remember that when dey are riding hig!! I betcha he went home

Warren Ballentine and cried lak a baby when it was over. But how bout putting the real thieves in jail? But NOOOOOOO who’s going to continue to rob us, if dey the bankers and real estate crooks are

Bill Cosby family. Ima can’t stand much more, so let’s hope this will soon be over. Of course the women that have accused the Cos of this conduct got to be paid, then maybe it will be over. As the saying goes money talks, bs walks…

-ImaWHERE’S THE RAUNERITES? Folks are wondering under what

Garry McCarthy does the Mayor keep him on when his leadership has not brought about any major reductions in this crime-ridden city?

And most folks are worried about the title of Spike Lee’s movie, Chiraq while we are losing generations of our young people!!!

Maybe, nobody wants to be the police chief here . . . yeah, that must be it … nobody wants to be police superintendent in Chiraq!!! www.chicagocrusader.com

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THE “SOUNDS OF HISTORY” AT THE DUSABLE MUSEUM: On Wednesday, July 15, from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., the 2015 “Sounds of History” at the DuSable Museum will present a Tribute to Carmen McCrae, Phyllis Hyman & Sarah Vaughn. Julia Huff & The Company Band will be featured. The DuSable Museum of African American History is located at 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637. Admission is Free, but there are Reserve Tables on the patio that are available for purchase. For more information, call 773-947-0600.

MATERIALS SCIENCE AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY: Materials are all around us, but we rarely think of the science behind them. Everything that is man-made—from kitchen tin foil to the aluminum shell of the International Space Station—came about through advances in materials science.

Today, scientists and engineers are pushing the limits of what materials are capable of and creating new, innovative materials with the potential to change our lives. In this temporary exhibit, which is ONGOING at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) through January 2016, you’ll learn the science behind familiar materials, like plastics and metals, explore where materials science is headed next and discover how breakthroughs in materials science have shaped our world. You’ll see how materials undergo destructive tests that push them to their limits, create different carbon structures like diamond and graphene, identify the best elements for designing magnets and compare historic materials to the ones we use today. And for the first time at MSI, an Atomic Probe Field Ion Microscope will be on display. This tool allowed scientists to image materials at an atomic level and opened up a whole new world of understanding and innovation. Dive into Materials Science and explore the materials that shape our past, present and future. See the astounding impacts materials have on the way we live today, and discover the cutting-edge research that could be the next revolutionary breakthrough. The Museum of Science and Industry is located at 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60637. For more information, call 773-684-1414.

BUNKY ECHO-HAWK EXHIBIT AT THE FIELD MUSEUM: In this exhibit, which is ONGOING through October 25, 2015, Contemporary artist Bunky EchoHawk‘s live painting events, colorful skateboard decks, and his design partnership with Nike all debunk stereotypes about Native Americans today.

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ing If Yoda Were an Indian–EchoHawk uses humor to shed light on current issues facing Native American communities. Now, see what happens when this artist, activist, and traditional Pawnee singer draws inspiration from historic Field Museum collections, from a richly painted ceremonial dress to traditional spoons carved from bison horn. Experience EchoHawk’s large-scale paintings, and see how an artist can fight as a modern-day warrior– striving for constructive change and keeping his Native culture alive and flourishing. The Field Museum of Natural History is located at 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. For more information, call 312-922-9410.

FREE SUMMER WORKOUTS IN MILLENNIUM PARK: Jump start your weekend with the Summer Workouts in Millennium Park on Saturdays, through September 5, beginning at 7 a.m. Guests are invited to stretch, kick and dance the summer away each Saturday as instructors take them through Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba® classes accompanied by live music and drumming. All workouts are FREE and take place on the Great Lawn. Throughout the summer, the 45-minute classes are taught by different instructors, offering variety and excitement. The following workouts will be held through August 1: Tai Chi • 7 a.m., led by Master Zhang of the Chinese Gong Fu Institute; Yoga • 8 a.m., led

by Alie McManus; Pilates • 9 a.m., led by the Park Family Wellness Chicago Park District; and Zumba® • 10 a.m., featuring DANCEYTUDE with Meagan Ponce. Live music during yoga and Pilates is provided

by DJ Simmons and Drumming during Zumba® is by Crozier Percussion Collective. Millennium Park is located on Michigan Avenue, bordered by Randolph Street to the north, Columbus Drive to the east and Monroe Street to the south. The Park is open 6 a.m. -11 p.m. daily. Convenient parking is located in the Millennium Park Garage (entrance on Columbus at Monroe or Randolph) and Grant Park North. For the latest news and events, visit millenniumpark.org, call 312-742-1168, or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

AMPHIBIANS AT THE SHEDD: Get ready for a toad-ally ribbitting experience! Shedd’s new special exhibit, Amphibians, hops into the aquarium.

Learn more about these amazing animals – including more than 40 species of salamanders, frogs and rarely seen caecilians – and their amazing diversity, unique adaptations and the serious challenges they face.

Amphibians, sponsored by Walgreens, will immerse guests in the changing lives of these amazing animals – transforming from metamor-

phosis and beyond in today’s world.

Get social with Shedd’s Amphibians experts during a special Twitter chat and Google Hangout. Follow along on Shedd’s social media channels to get all of your burning amphibian themed questions answered by the exhibit experts! This exhibit is ONGOING. Admission is included with the purchase of a Total Experience Pass or CityPASS. The Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. For more information, please call 312-939-2438 or visit Shedd’s website.

FREE AT FIRST-THE AUDACIOUS JOURNEY OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CREATIVE MUSICIANS: This exhibit salutes AACM at 50 at The DuSable Museum of African American History. It is curated and designed by three dynamic, visionary women: co-created by jazz advocate Janis Lane Ewart and Dr. Carol Adams, retired CEO of DuSable Museum, and designed by muralist/ fine artist Dorian Sylvain.

Free At First: The Audacious Journey of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) is a dynamic, expansive display of the creative output and profound impact of the Chicago-born and bred music collective, one of the nation’s most enduring. The exhibit is ONGOING at The DuSable Museum located at 740 E. 56th Place through September 6, 2015. Internationally renowned for

ACTORS ANGELA BASSETT (right) and Courtney B. Vance (left) strike a pose with Goofy along with their twins Slater (front left) and Bronwyn (front right) at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The family visited the theme park while on vacation at Walt Disney World Resort. (Chloe Rice, photographer). unparalleled contributions to modern music, the AACM is marking its 50th anniversary with a year-long series of concerts, discussions, and other programs. Founded in Chicago in 1965 in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, it took its cue from the Movement to define itself.

The exhibition’s title is derived from the AACM’s audacity to compose, perform, publish, own, and institutionalize their own music and to prepare future exponents of their genre-bending, experimental form through the free AACM School of Music.

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SCOTUS Ruling Preserves Key Fair Housing Tool 5-4 Decision approves use of ‘disparate impact’

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist A long-awaited decision by the United States Supreme Court led to a June 25 ruling that preserves the usage of “disparate impact,” an important legal principle sometimes known as the discriminatory effects standard. The majority opinion held that housing discrimination under the nation’s 1968 Fair Housing Act (FHA) occurs by effect — as well as by intent.

Writing the decision, Justice Anthony Kennedy concluded, “[S]ince the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968 and against the backdrop of disparate impact liability in nearly every jurisdiction, many cities have become more diverse....The Court acknowledges the Fair Housing Act’s continued role in moving the Nation toward a more integrated society.”

Joining Justice Kennedy to form a 5-4 majority were Justices Stephen G. Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan, and Sonia Sotomayor.

Although in 2013 the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) codi-

fied the use of disparate impact through its rule-making process, the case of Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc., had its oral arguments on January 21. The decision was awaited by consumer advocates and mortgage industry professionals alike.

Among civil rights and housing advocates, the decision was as widely applauded as the number of amicus or “friend of the court” briefs that were filed. The lengthy list of briefs came from diverse organizations including AARP, Hope Enterprise Corporation, Howard University School of Law Housing Clinic, Judicial Watch, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, National Black Law Students Association, the National Fair Housing Alliance and the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL).

“When Americans are denied equal opportunity to housing, they are denied access to good jobs, quality education, safe streets, transit, and a clean and healthy environment, all of which are critical to leading healthy and prosperous lives,” said Wade Henderson, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

Charlene Crowell “We have observed, documented, and reported on disparate impact in mortgage lending, auto lending, student lending, and a suite of other financial services,” said Mike Calhoun, CRL president. “We have witnessed what happens when a single community cannot access such credit – and we know that these consequences are indicative of deeper, more systemic, more troubling realities in lending practices.”

Calhoun’s claims are strongly substantiated by the recently released “2015 State of the Nation’s Housing” from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. In part the report states, “And de-

spite the [housing] rebound in much of the nation, a number of minority and low-income neighborhoods remain severely distressed.”

The report’s data points further illustrate the disproportionate problems faced by consumers of color: As of 2014, the homeownership rate for minorities remains 25.5 percentage points lower than that of whites; More than 40 percent of Latino and Black households with mortgages report paying interest rates above 5 percent, compared to less than a third of white and Asian/other minority households; • Housing wealth represents a much larger share of the net worth of the typical Black or Hispanic homeowner – 58 percent, than of the typical white homeowner – 37 percent; and • Negative equity - borrowers owing more than their homes are actually worth - is highly concentrated in minority and low- income neighborhoods.

Beyond this report and the Supreme Court’s decision, in late May, joint action by the Department of Justice and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau brought a $9 million settlement against Provident Funding Associates, a private mortgage lender, found to have discriminated agai-

nst 14,000 Black and Latino borrows. Terms of the settlement include the appointment of an independent administrator who will contact affected consumers and distribute restitution payments.

The leaders of two federal agencies – charged with enforcing the Fair Housing Act – added their voices and influence to the continuing fight for fair housing.

“Bolstered by this important ruling, the Department of Justice will continue to vigorously enforce the Fair Housing Act with every tool at its disposal – including challenges based on unfair and unacceptable discriminatory effects,” said Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

“The Supreme Court has made it clear that HUD can continue to use this critical tool to eliminate the unfair barriers that have deferred and derailed too many dreams,” said HUD Secretary Julian Castro. “Working with our partners on the ground, we will continue to do all we can to build a housing market that treats all Americans with basic dignity and respect.”

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

Black owned business and the need for Racism Insurance Can you buy Insurance to cover racism and discrimination? You buy insurance to cover losses that are caused by perils. If you own a house or commercial real estate, you want insurance to cover the peril of fire.

People who live on the West Coast want coverage for the peril of earthquake. Residents on the East Coast worry about wind from hurricanes and in the Plains of the Midwest, tornado is the peril that causes you to lose sleep at night.

It is not unusual for people to want insurance to cover the perils that can cause devastating financial loss. That’s why it should not shock you to learn that the first insurance coverage for Black people in America insured the perils of racism and discrimination and it was provided by a Black insurance company.

It was Philadelphia, 1787. The Quakers who ran the city saw slavery for what it was, an abomination, a practice clearly at odds with their Christian beliefs and doctrine.

Black men and women in Philadelphia were free and as free men and women, they could find employment, purchase property and own businesses. By the end of the 18th century, Philadelphia was a city of hope to African Americans and home to a small but growing Black www.chicagocrusader.com

middle class.

However, Philadelphia was not utopia. Racism and discrimination were sad facts of life for Blacks in the city. Although free, Black Philadelphians were at the mercy of the ruling class who could terminate employment at a whim, confiscate property on a pretense or ruin Black owned businesses when they proved too competitive for their white counterparts.

In 1787, the most prominent among free Blacks in Philadelphia came together to form a mutual aid organization, the Free African Society of Philadelphia. Members were required to pay one schilling per month for one year into a fund established by the organization and after meeting that requirement, a member who fell on hard times could then receive more than 3 shillings each week.

“After one year’s subscription from the date hereof, then to hand forth to the needy of this Society, if any should require, the sum of three shillings and nine pence per week of the said money: provided, this necessity is not brought on them by their own imprudence.”

Source: 1st Article of Incorporation, Free African Society of Philadelphia.

Many believed the Free African Society fund was modeled after the

Presbyterian Minister Fund, America’s first life insurance company, created more than 50 years earlier to provide aid and relief to widows and families of Presbyterian Ministers who died in the service of the church. But the rules for receiving aid from the Presbyterian Ministers Fund, as well as other mutual aid societies of the time were very detailed and limited in scope. That was not the case for the Free African Society.

As you can see in the first article of the organization’s constitution, members of the society could seek aid only by becoming in need due to events unrelated to any imprudence on their part.

Consider this, a Black person in 1787 who could afford to pay in one schilling per month for one year was a person of financial means. To receive aid from the fund, you had to be a member in good standing in the Society who suffered an economic reversal of fortune. For Black people of any means, the primary causes of economic loss in Philadelphia 1787 were racism and discrimination.

Fast forward more than 225 years, are the perils of racism and discrimination still significant causes of financial loss for Black People? Is there a need for a new Free African Society?

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Matthew Cooper Sadly, the Free African Society does not exist any longer, nor do any of the Black Life Insurance companies that once served as the only source of life insurance for Black people in America. At one time, there were more than 20 Black owned and operated Life insurance companies in America. Today there are none operating as Life Insurance Companies. North Carolina Mutual, Atlanta Life, Supreme Life are just a few of the companies who provided a critical service to our community when other companies would not sell to

us. They were not perfect and in many cases not very competitive when Large Wall street companies ended discriminatory underwriting practices. However, they like the Free African Society served as a hedge against racism and discrimination.

If we don’t do something quick, Black owned banks will go the same way as the Black life insurance companies. Seaway and Illinois Service Federal are the only institutions holding on. Black Life Insurance Companies, Black Banks, Black Insurance Brokers, Black owned Newspapers and Black owned businesses in general are the only real insurance against racism and discrimination.

Matthew Cooper, President, Community Insurance Center a division of Inner-City Underwriting Agency Inc., www.CommunityInsCenter.com.

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EDUCATION

College scholarships awarded to 60 students Neighborhood bank celebrates 49th annual Scholarship Program Marquette Bank, a locallyowned neighborhood bank, continued its 49-year tradition of awarding scholarships to local graduating seniors. In honor of Marquette Bank’s 70th Anniversary, the Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program awarded the largest number of scholarships to date and presented 60 students from Chicagoland schools with individual scholarships of $2,500 for a total amount of $150,000.

Since 1967, almost $2.9 million has been awarded to over 1,500 high school seniors from Chicagoland neighborhoods. Students are selected based on financial need, scholastic achievement and a record of volunteer service in their respective communities.

The scholarship can be used for any post-secondary education program, including: four-year universities, community colleges and vocational training schools.

“The students receiving these

THE MARQUETTE BANK Education Foundation awarded 60 scholarships of $2,500 to local graduating high school seniors.

Since 1967, nearly $2.9 million in scholarships has been awarded to over 1,500 students from Chicagoland neighborhoods. scholarships have exceeded the Marquette Bank said.

For a complete listing of the Foundation Scholarship Program The scholarships were funded 2015 Marquette Bank Education is part of the Marquette Neighvolunteer service requirements set by their individual high schools by the Marquette Bank Educa- Foundation Scholarship recipi- borhood Commitment, where showing their commitment to tion Foundation (MBEF) and ents with their high school and each quarter the bank focuses on a service and to making a differ- were awarded to students recom- prospective college, visit our web- different area of need, including: ence. Marquette Bank is proud to mended by their guidance coun- site at www.chicagocrusader.com. shelter, hunger, education and help them as they continue on to selors and principals.

The Marquette Bank Education health/wellness. further their education,” George Moncada, President and CEO of

Mandela grandson to keynote Literacy Chicago event Funds raised support adult literacy programs in Chicago Zondwa Mandela, grandson of the South African President and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, will keynote Literacy Chicago’s The Well Read Affair 2015 on Friday, August 21, at the Union League Club at 65 West Jackson Blvd.

Mandela will discuss the importance of efforts to provide all citizens with opportunities to pursue education and achieve basic literacy, while also highlighting how doing so brings greater prosperity to communities across the globe.

The 30-year-old serves as the managing director/chief executive officer of South African based Aurora Empowerment Systems, which invests in emerging markets within Africa. Mandela, who has a background in marketing management and economics, is a proponent of literacy and education programs in his native South Africa.

This annual benefit brings together donors, volunteers, friends and community members in support of Literacy Chicago, Chicago’s oldest literacy organization providing tuition free classes and/or one-on-one tutoring in Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED) preparation and English 10

Zondwa Mandela as a Second Language (ESL). Past speakers for the Well Read Affair have included Linda Yu of ABC 7 Chicago, attorney and best selling author Scott Turow and journalist Nancy Giles.

“Literacy Chicago is extremely proud to have Zondwa Mandela join us for our annual fundraiser,” said Shirley Evans-Wofford, chair of the Literacy Chicago Board of Directors. “His message is in line with what our organization has been doing since its founding, assuring the basic literacy skills are accessible to all citizens.”

For more information on sponsorships or to attend the event contact Rich Dominguez, executive director at 312-870-1100 or email: rdominguez@literacychicago.org. Tickets begin at $150.

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Juried Community Art Exhibition at Moraine Valley Moraine Valley Community College is hosting a juried exhibition of artwork by community artists in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The exhibit runs through Friday, July 31.

The exhibition features original work from across all areas of study, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, metal, and mixed media.

Submissions were judged on May 31 by Jefferson Godard, a curator, gallery director, artist, and adjunct professor at Columbia College in Chicago. From 90 submissions, awards were given to the top three pieces of artwork along with two honorable mentions at a reception on June 6.

First place was presented to Kathleen M. Farrell, of Tinley Park, for “Grandma’s Treasures,” second place to Denise Burklow, of Manteno, for “Your Favorite Pair of Jeans,” and third place to Julie Dekker, of Tinley Park, for “I Dream of Eggplants.” Honorable mentions were presented to Vianne Korhorn, of LaGrange Park, and Carole Wilson, of Palos Heights.

The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery provides students of Moraine Valley and the surrounding community the opportunity to view locally and nationally recog-

nized artists. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Summer hours for viewing are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as during most Fine and Performing Arts Center performances.

For more information, visit moraine-

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valley.edu/fpac.

For news media inquiries, call Jessica Crotty, College and Community Relations coordinator, at (708) 974-5281 or e-mail her at crotty@morainevalley.edu. www.chicagocrusader.com

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COMMUNITY

Mayor Emanuel visits youth participating in OSC City’s Largest Youth Jobs Program Provides 24,000 Job and Internship Opportunities to Keep Youth Safe This Summer Mayor Rahm Emanuel visited youth working on a viaduct transformation project as part of their participation in the 2015 One Summer Chicago Plus (OSC+) program which provides 24,000 youth job and internship opportunities, keeping them safe as they build invaluable career skills and training. Since

and social skill building.

To date, nearly 75,000 youth have gained valuable job training and work experience through One Summer Chicago.

In order to reach youth who are most at risk of involvement in violence, OSC+ participants are drawn from high schools located in high crime areas. A comprehensive, peerreviewed study published in Science Magazine in 2014 showed that this unique program significantly reduced violence and juvenile delinquency for at least 16 months after

THIS SUMMER 3,000 Chicago youth in the One Summer Chicago Plus program will earn a paycheck, as well as learn skills they need to secure a bright and successful future. taking office, Mayor Emanuel has the program ended.

Last year, the City employed significantly expanded the summer job program, a key violence preven- 1,000 youth through its OSC+ protion effort. The 24,000 jobs offered gram. This year, the program exthis summer are the most in the pro- panded to serve 2,000 youth in gram’s history, up from 22,500 jobs 2015 and will serve 3,000 youth in last year and up from 14,000 when 2016. A $6 million investment by the City this year, coupled with an he took office.

One Summer Chicago provides investment of $10 million by Inner youth ages 16-24 from every area of City Youth Empowerment, LLC, the city an opportunity to complete will allow OSC+ to expand to serve six or more weeks of work or career thousands of additional youths over programming, contributing their the next two years.

The 2015 One Summer Chicago skills and talents to Chicago’s vibrant communities. As part of the program marks the first year that One Summer Chicago program, groups of youth will be working on Mayor Emanuel created OSC+, a large-scale infrastructure projects, special program to connect youth at which will allow youth and residents a higher risk for violence with a 25- an opportunity to celebrate the hour per week summer job, a men- completion of a project that will tor, cognitive behavioral therapy have an immediate benefit for a

WHILE VISITING YOUTH working on a viaduct who are participating in the One Summer Chicago Plus program, Mayor Emanuel said, “One Summer Chicago Plus provides young adults with better opportunities today so they can have a brighter future.” (Photos by Brooke Collins) neighborhood. Roughly 1,000 • 16th Street – 11th, 25th and City Treasurer, Chicago Departyouth will be working alongside city 28th wards ment of Transportation, Chicago agencies to overhaul and improve • Kinzie – 27th, 28th, 29th and Park District, Chicago Public viaducts across the city this summer, 37th wards Schools, Chicago Housing Authoriallowing Chicago to both renew it• Ravenswood – 32nd, 40th, ty, After School Matters, Forest Preself and to build a better future for 47th, 49th and 50th wards serves of Cook County, Brookfield our youth and their families.

Zoo, Chicago Public Libraries, City OSC+ participants will support DFSS leads One Summer Chica- Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Cook community improvements by go and One Summer Chicago Plus Workforce Partnership, and Maypainting viaducts along seven rail in partnership with participating or’s Office of People with Disabililines this summer, tying in with the agencies including: Office of the ties.

Mayor’s larger plan to upgrade 80 viaducts in neighborhoods across the city to make necessary infrastructure improvements. Since the plan was announced in April, Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) and CDOT have identified 60 additional viaducts that require fresh coats of paint.

OSC+ participants will be working to improve viaducts located in the following corridors over the summer months: • 75th St. – 17th ward • Stewart – 6th and 20th wards • Cottage Grove – 6th, 8th, 9th, THE VIADUCT LOCATED at 1600 S. Loomis Street is one of several viaduct locations scheduled for improvements over the 20th and 21st wards • South Chicago – 6th, 7th, 8th summer months. This is the first time youth are helping to and 20th wards make infrastructure improvements.

Veggie, vegetarian, gluten-free at the Taste At the Taste of Chicago Humana Healthier Choices program adds vegetarian options Recognizing the evolution of changing dietary preferences, the rise in vegetarianism and trend toward healthy eating, health and well-being, Humana Inc. added vegetarian options to its signature Humana Healthier Choices program at Taste of Chicago 2015 for the first time in the program’s eight year history. To accommodate various dietary restrictions, the program is also promoting six gluten-free items from the restaurant Dia De www.chicagocrusader.com

Los Tamales.

The 35th Annual Taste of Chicago is July 8–12 in Grant Park.

Hours are 11 a.m.–9 p.m. from Wednesday to Friday, and 10 a.m.– 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on the FREE admission into the festival, call (312) 744-3316 or visit tasteofchicago.us.

This year’s healthy food listing features 55 healthy food options – 42 of which are vegetarian – from 24 Chicago restaurants, representing the program’s largest list ever and appealing more broadly to the foodie crowd.

American adults are eating better, making better use of available nutri-

tion information and consuming fewer calories coming from fat and saturated fat, according to a 2014

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report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By evaluating the calories, saturated fat, sodium and ingredients of festival foods, Humana Healthier Choices allow Taste-goers to indulge without stressing over their waistlines.

“By expanding Humana Healthier Choices to include vegetarian options and promoting gluten-free alternatives, we’re looking to help a greater population of Taste-goers pursue a healthy eating experience that inspires lifelong well-being,” said Charles Dow, Humana’s Regional President of Senior Products in the Great Lakes. “I encourage everyone to try these delicious,

healthy foods and immerse themselves in Humana’s rewards program for a fun, active experience at the Taste of Chicago.”

The Humana Healthier Choices will be identified by a green apple on the menu boards at participating restaurant booths. The Humana Healthier Choices list of items will be handed out at the Humana tent, located on Columbus Drive between Jackson Boulevard and Buckingham Fountain, and can be downloaded at the Taste of Chicago website and via Facebook.com/TheTasteOfChicao.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Raymond Ward SHE’S REAL!: One of the most popular women on television, Loni Love, will bring her hilarious form of humor to The IMPROV, July 17 through July 19.

Miss Loni, is the co-host of the FOX-TV daytime talk show “The Real,” and has proved herself to be one of the most in-demand standups in the country.

She brings her audiences into hysterics with her witty satire and hilarious stand-up. In addition to also being a regular on “Chelsea Lately,” Loni is also a regular Guest DJ on “The Ellen Show.”

Loni stands alongside MC Lyte and Angelique on the highly popular syndicated radio show “Café Mocha,” and has welcomed guests such as First Lady Michelle Obama. Loni can also be seen on shows such as “Premium Blend,” “The Tonight Show,” “VH1’s I Love The 70’s/80’s/90’s,” and “Comics Unleashed.”

Named Campus Activities Magazine’s “Hot Comic” in 2009 and one of Variety’s “Top Ten Comics to Watch,” Loni has starred in her own Comedy Central special and is the author of the best-selling book “Love Him Loni Love or Leave Him–But Don’t Get Stuck With the Tab.” Loni’s first love is performing for live audiences and puts it simply, “I love to make people laugh!”

Show times for Loni Love at The IMPROV are: Friday, July 17 at 8 PM and 10:15 PM; Saturday, July 18 at 7 PM and 9:15 PM; and Sunday, July 19 at 7 PM. For reservations or more information call 847240-2001 or visit www.improv.com.

The IMPROV is located at 5 Woodfield Road in Schaumburg, Illinois (inside the Woodfield Mall). There is a two drink minimum and you must be 18 years of age or older...and save the date - Damon Wayans comes to The IMPROV, July 23 through July 26.

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Latest play at Goodman is made so much better with E. Faye Butler E. Faye Butler stars as Cassandra, the Caribbean, West Indian, New Orleans-inspired cleaning woman in the next to the last play in the Goodman Theatre’s 90th season, “Vanya and Sonia and

self why was it that the cleaning woman always has to be Black?

But I got over that as Cassandra’s character—who is prone to premonitions and spell-casting— wasn’t afraid to practice Voodoo

trapped in mundane lives at their family’s cottage, caring for their ailing parents. Meanwhile, their self-involved sister Masha (Mary Beth Fisher), a glamorous movie star, has traveled the world in

SONIA (JANET ULRICH BROOKS), Masha (Mary Beth Fisher) and Vanya (Ross Lehman) have a reckoning moment. (Photos by Liz Lauren) Masha and Spike.” Cassandra is, to keep the house that she cleans decadent style. After Cassandra of course, sassy—what Black and its inhabitants in one piece. warns Vanya and Sonia of imcleaning woman or maid isn’t?

Siblings Vanya (Ross Lehman) pending doom, Masha arrives And I didn’t want to like Butler and Sonia (Janet Ulrich Brooks) in this role, as I kept asking my- have spent their adult years (Continued on page 16)

Damon Wayans A FRIENDLY REMINDER: Don’t forget the DuSable Museum of African American History pays tribute to jazz legends, Carmen McCrae, Phyllis Hyman and Sarah Vaughn on July 15 at “The Sounds of History” Jazz Concert Series. Headlining the event will be Julia Huff and The Company Band. Admission is FREE and all you need to do is bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and friends and family to enjoy an evening under the stars while listening to some of the best music in town. For more information call 773Phyllis Hyman 947-0600.

CASSANDRA (E. FAYE BUTLER) summons the other side, as Nina (Rebecca Muller) and Vanya (Ross Lehman) look on.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Air And Water Show – August 15 & 16 The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights headline along with a wide variety of military and civilian demonstration teams The 57th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, presented by Shell and the City of Chicago, will return August 15 and 16 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. daily. Strong in tradition and one of the largest free admission events of its kind, the show headliners include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been astounding audiences since 1946 with their gravity defying flying, commanding presence and supersonic maneuvers in their F/A-18 Hornets. The brave men and women of the U.S. Army Parachute

THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT Helicopter Air/Sea Rescue teams performs a search and rescue demonstration every year in the Air and Water Show.

Team Golden Knights and the U.S. speeds exceeding 120 mph, making of the United States. The sevenNavy Leap Frogs will inspire specta- a perfect landing. plane team will wow crowds in their tors as they jump out of an aircraft NEW for 2015, the Breitling Jet L-39 C Albatros jets that can reach 12,500 feet above the earth’s surface, Team will perform in Chicago for speeds of up to 565 mph. The team racing to North Avenue Beach at the first time during their debut tour is widely recognized for their precision and seamless coordination displayed throughout high-speed aerobatic performances, the Francebased team brings their unmatched flying to North America for the first time.

The popular lakefront event features a wide variety of military and civilian aerial demonstration teams with daredevil pilots performing their stunts in the skies above Chicago. Returning acts confirmed for 2015 include: AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Aerostars, Bill Stein Airshows, Chicago Fire Department Helicopter Air/Sea Rescue, Dave Dacy in the Super Stearman Model 70, Firebirds Delta Team, Matt Chapman Airshows, P-51 Mustang, Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, Team AeroDynamix (12-plane THE U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS will soar over the Chicago skyline again this year along with many other air and water performances to entertain audiences.

team), U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.A.F. F-16, U.S.N. F-18, Warbird Heritage Museum Foundation: A-4 Skyhawk Jet Tac Demo and show announcer and “Voice of the Air and Water Show,” Herb Hunter.

The Chicago Air and Water Show is free to the public and made possible by presenting sponsor Shell Oil Products U.S. and the following sponsors: ABC 7 Chicago, American Airlines, Aquafina, The Boeing Company, Bud Light, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, Communications Direct, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, LaGROU Distribution System, Martin’s Pastry Shoppe, Metra, M*M Graphics, Oracle, Pepsi, Texas on Tour and WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM. Watch and listen with WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM as they broadcast the show live both days and also provide live streaming video coverage at cbschicago.com/airshow. Watch THE ABC 7 CHICAGO AIR AND WATER SHOW special highlighting all the thrills and breathtaking action of one of Chicago’s favorite summer events. Hosted by ABC 7 Eyewitness News Meteorologists Jerry Taft and Tracy Butler, this half-hour special will air Sunday, August 16, at 11 p.m. with an encore presentation on Sunday, August 23, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information about the 57th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show, visit chicago airandwatershow.us. To plan your trip to Chicago for the show, visit choosechicago.com. For updates, like us on Facebook (Chicago Air and Water Show) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @Chicago DCASE (#ChiAirandWater).

AMONG THE AIR SHOW acts returning this year are the Aerostars. The show is free to the public and made possible by presenting sponsor Shell Oil Products U.S. www.chicagocrusader.com

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ARTS & CULTURE

WORLD OF MUSIC Kids come build a Lego city

By Barbara Wright-Pryor Frank Johnson, and Frederick Jerome Work.

William Grant Still Music is located at 809 W. Riordan Road, Suite 100, Box 109, Flagstaff AZ 860010810. For more information call 928-526-9355 or email discovermusic@williamgrantstill.com.

(Contibuting: Dominique-René de Lerma) ******** The Queen of Soul comes to The Ravinia Festival “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin is thanking the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Public Safety for rescuing her after her luxury tour bus broke down early Monday morning July 5 about 12 miles from Chicago as she was traveling for her July 11 sold-out concert at Ravinia.

Franklin and her entourage were en route from Sioux City, IA where more than 30,000 fans had attended her sold-out concert, when her bus driver discovered the transmission was leaking. He stopped several times for transmission fluid but was unable to have repairs done because of the holiday weekend.

The bus stopped on the highway around 1:20 a.m. Monday. Calls were made to several limousine and car services but all were closed or had no vehicles because of the late hour and the holiday weekend.

Within eight minutes, the Illinois Department of Public Safety arrived and towed the bus off the highway.

The State Police then escorted Franklin and her entourage to their hotels. “God was right on time,”

Barbara Wright-Pryor Word has come through Africlassical.com that William Grant Still Music, the music publishing firm from which compositions of the William Grant Still (18951978) known as the Dean of American Composers can be obtained, has initiated a new series.

William Grant Still Music, the prime source and more often only source for the music of this major composer (1895-1978), has initiated a new series, “Done found my lost sheep,” which, it might be guessed, is directed to the publication of music from the past — either in reissue or in first edition. Such a project has not been previously contemplated.

The Arizona-based firm operated by the late composer’s daughter, Judith Ann Still, has long made available not only printed music, but audio and video recordings in various format, books, well as specialty products and materials directed for the young, providing extensive documentation on its namesake, but has recently become the source for works by others from Black music history — the Chevalier de SaintGeorges, as an example.

The new series promises to provide new repertoire of older music for the student, teacher, scholar, and professional. A directory of currently available materials is located at williamgrantstill.com.

The new series is initiated with the ballad for soprano and piano, “Henry,” previously available only in the first edition of 1812. With a vocal range well within the treble clef and piano accompaniment readily within the ability of most keyboardists, the song lends itself readily for student or professional recital.

Now in production is the second title within the series, a version of the same song, which was featured in the City of London’s festivities for the 200th anniversary of the abolishment of slavery. The future of the series is projected to include works of France’s Saint-Georges, Cuba’s Joseph White y Lafitte, and England’s Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, along with works by Black Americans such as Will Marion Cook, 14

It is Free! – Saturday, July 18

By Nancy Berman, guest columnist Build a masterpiece on the Mies van der Rohe IIT Campus. Pintsized architects and their helpers are invited to build a city, house or whatever using their talents with lots of LEGOS. The date is Saturday, July 18, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. - noon and from 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. at S. R. Crown Hall, 3360 South State Street, Chicago – on the Illinois Institute of Technology Campus (IIT).

The event is sponsored by the Mies van der Rohe society and is FREE but a parent or adult MUST accompany children under 17; and RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. The young guests can create LEGO buildings that will be displayed throughout Crown Hall.

The intent is to build edifices with some of the thousands of colored and unusual pieces that make up the huge LEGO Collection owned by the Mies Society.

Many of the LEGO creations are usually quite amazing and the ‘builders’ usually spend long periods of time concentrating on

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their projects. The participants only need to bring their imaginations.

The LEGOS were donated to Mies Society in the 1980s by the LEGO Corporation. The number of LEGOS to be used at this July 18, 2015 event will fill 20 bins.

Considered “one of the world’s most influential and inspiring structures,” Crown Hall has recently been reconfigured by the new IIT Dean of Architecture, Wiel Arets, but of course main-

tains its landmark status. The Mies van der Rohe Society has a mandate to preserve the legacies of this prestigious architect whose works are well represented in Chicagoland as well as throughout the world.

Children come from all over Chicagoland. There is complimentary parking at IIT Lots D1, D2, D5 and B5. For further information, go to rsvpevents@it.edu or call 312-567-5030 or 312-2668729.

Collaboraction returns to Loyola Park Beach July 11 Collaboraction, the Chicagobased theater company dedicated to increasing the peace in Chicago, announces its last “Let Hope Rise” event with the Chicago Park District, Saturday, July 11 at noon.

This final event will be staged at a new outdoor lakefront location the Windform Sculpture at Prinz Beach Park, just a few blocks south of the Loyola Park field house, at Pratt Avenue and Lake Michigan.

Starting last January, Collaboraction traveled every second Saturday to one of three hub locations on Chicago’s South, West and North side with its “Let Hope Rise” live performance series, an outgrowth of the company’s ongoing “Crime Scene” project.

This final “Let Hope Rise” will be a “Best Of” featuring the return of many favorite past guest artists as

Aretha Franklin Franklin said, noting how quickly help arrived. She was grateful that she made it safely to her hotel in plenty of time for her Ravinia concert. “Hallelujah!” Franklin exclaimed.

At Chicago Crusader press time only lawn seating was available for the concert that begins at 8:30 p.m.

Lawn tickets are $43 in advance and are increased by $5 on the day of the show. Call the Box Office at 847266-5100 or go to ravinia.org.

IIT’s 2014 Lego City

Collaboraction’s Crime Scene

Example Setters well as Collaboraction’s signature 3D geodesic Dance Dome.

“Let Hope Rise” kicks off at noon with a free meal sponsored by Connie’s Pizza coupled with a community dance off inside the geodesic dome with DJ Shon Roka.

At 1 p.m., Collaboraction Artistic Director Anthony Moseley will host a fast-paced, interactive variety show dedicated to increasing the peace, art, love, hope and fun in Chicago.

Featured performers include: Sandra Delgado, multi-talented actor, singer, writer, director and producer; Dominizuelan, aka Chicago’s socially-conscious comedy duo Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo; Jenny Lynn, singer and songwriter; Sammy Rangel, founder of Formers Anonymous, dedicated to helping people break patterns of crime and addiction; David Robertson, inspirational speaker and storyteller;

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Mac Strongg, an MC rooted in hip hop and Gospel music; and Sir Taylor and this youth poetry group, the Example Setters.

A sneak peak of Juan Villa’s world premiere play “Don Chipote,” featuring cast members Angelica Roque, Karen Rodriguez, Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo.

Collaboraction’s Crime Scene Ensemble Collaboraction’s Teen Ensemble The show ends with a town hall discussion, allowing community residents to share stories and ideas to cultivate sustainable peace throughout Chicago.

Collaboraction’s “Let Hope Rise” series is presented with the Chicago Park District with the support of Mayor Rahm Emanuel to help advance the goals of the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Cultural Plan. www.chicagocrusader.com

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking can be sincerely wrong, meaning they have every intention of doing right but don’t have a clue of the truth. How do I know, because it took me nearly 40 years to discover my idiosyncrasies and irritating habits that followed me the majority of my life? Even now, I continue to see bad habits and tiny nuisances that have grown into a strong hold and desperately needs to be removed. As a work in progress, when each person strives to do better—the benefits ripples.

Just as the chain is only as strong as it’s weakness link, so is the family, the home, the community, the church, the school and the nation.

As the song goes—don’t judge a man unless you have walked in his shoes. Scripture reminds us: Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye (Matthew 7:3 English Standard Version)? Growth and maturation has taught me not to speak ill or

By Effie Rolfe Lord Help Us—we all have issues—absolutely no one is exempt. I speak from experience.

Just a few days ago, I found myself discussing a situation that didn’t go too smoothly and ended in an argument. The conversation began discussing a person’s lacks of integrity, as well as the annoying trait of selfishness.

However, the more we talked about that person, the more I realized the seemingly unending issues of my own—although somewhat different—yet, just as equally annoying. The names may change—but the people remain the same.

If people knew better they would do better—there are so many folk who have no idea of how offensive certain actions are and how they directly or indirectly affect one’s character, reputation, family or friends. People

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condescending of anyone, anytime, anywhere—ever. Now, I wish I could say I stayed true to avoiding useless chatter, but at least, I recognize it’s not the best use of my time. Why? It is by the grace of God that I’m not in the same predicament or even worst than you. Grace and mercy is the reason that I’m not doing, going, being or having the same symptoms and problems as any other troubled soul.

Everyone has their own journey and with the vicissitudes of life— we must learn to carry our own cross. While your cross is different—the load is appropriate according to our spiritual make up and what we can handle. God doesn’t give you any more than you can bear. This is why we can’t judge someone without being in their shoes. Given the same circumstances and experiences, you could very well go the same route.

When it all boils down, the truth

of the matter is—I can’t talk about anyone. Neither can you.

I can see clearly now that God’s mercy is vital for everyday survival. Just as we stand in need of His fountains of mercy, as much as possible, we should forever be mindful of our need to extend mercy to others without respect of persons or restraint. Go ahead, now is a great time to use the golden rule and bless someone with a dose of mercy—you will find yourself being inevitably blessed as well.

Who have you shown mercy to today…? ©Effie Rolfe is an Author of “Supersize Your Thinking,” Media Personality and Motivational Speaker.

You can contact her at effierolfe.com or on twitter.com/effiedrolfe. Listen to her show on urbanpraiseradio.org (2015 Stellar Award Internet Station of the Year).

The Crusader Gospel Corner On Friday July 17, 2015, music icon Karen Clark Sheard makes a powerful declaration of praise and victory with the release of her highly-anticipated new album “Destined To Win,” with album pre-ordering available now. Usher-

had some tests and trials….but I kept pushing through. God gave me a word that you have to speak because your words have power. I want the album to be a driving force to move people to where they need to be.”

Exalting faith and inspiring listeners to find strength in facing adversity through God’s constant love and guidance, Karen Clark Sheard’s spectacular vocals and impassioned ministry permeate throughout the album – from tracks such as “Destined To Win,” “Already Looking Better,” the acclaimed singles “My Words Have Power” (feat. Donald Lawrence & The Co.) and the GRAMMY®-nominated “Sunday AM” – to “The Who Doesn’t Matter” (feat. Faith Evans), a stunning

Karen Clark Sheard ing in her sixth solo project and her second solo album to be released on her record label Karew Records, the 4-time GRAMMY®-winning gospel superstar’s renowned voice and captivating performance style come together before a packed audience of listeners to create a powerhouse live album experience on the 10-track album.

Recorded live in an historic night at Chicago’s House of Hope, Karen Clark Sheard delivers a bold statement of faith and spiritual encouragement on “Destined To Win,” teaming up with long-time collaborator Donald Lawrence, who produced the album along with Daniel Weatherspoon, as well as her son J. Drew Sheard II, who produced the song “My God Is Big.” Karen Clark Sheard shares, “I’ve www.chicagocrusader.com

Kierra Sheard performance of Richard Smallwood’s “The Resurrection,” and more.

Clark Sheard also adds a surprise family moment in a special performance of Andraé Crouch’s “Where Jesus Is,” reuniting The Clark Sis-

ters and daughter Kierra Sheard to join her on stage, along with

singer Kim McFarland, for a medley that is featured as three bonus

tracks on the Walmart exclusive version of “Destined To Win.”

Caring Englewood pastor dies – Rev. Gregory G. Taylor, 64 Rev. Gregory George Taylor following in the footsteps of his father, Rev. George Taylor, in 1963, began preaching and teaching at Zion City Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago. He rendered service as his father’s assistant pastor for 22 years.

Then in 1985, he was called to Pastor. For the next 30 years, Gregory was able to touch the lives of the many members at Zion City church along with the residents in the surrounding Englewood community.

Born in Chicago, IL on August 10, 1950 to the late Rev. George Lee Taylor and Thelma Joyce Taylor. He was the oldest of three children and accepted Christ as his personal Savior early in life. At age seven, he was called into the ministry at Christian Valley Missionary Baptist Church, Gary, IN. As a student at Gary’s Alain L. Locke Elementary School and Horace Mann High School, Gregory was very active in the Boy Scouts, band, and wrestling. After graduating from high school in 1968, he then pursued degrees in Biblical Studies at Oakland City College, Oakland, IN followed by his studies in Mortuary Science at Worsham Mortuary School, Chicago IL. He also eventually served as a combat engineer and military police in the U.S. Army.

In 1973, he married Lynette Mosley and from this union there were four children, Tracey, Trachell, Gregory, and Timothy. Gregory’s deep passion for helping and caring

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Rev. Gregory George Taylor for others was often demonstrated in his active participation and dedication to donating to charitable organizations.

He was called home to eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.

Rev. Gregory George Taylor is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Rev. Thelma Joyce Taylor; sisters, Debrah Taylor Greene and Diethric (William) Langford; children, Tracey Taylor, Trachell Taylor, Gregory (Mariana) Taylor, and Timothy (Tabitha) Taylor; nephews, David Greene, Joseph Greene, and Joshua Langford; five grandchildren, one great nephew, and a host of other family and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Funeral services for Rev. Gregory George Taylor were held July 6 at Carter Temple C.M.E. Church in Chicago.

PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE 75th Anniversary of the Chicago Crusader is (l-r): Robert Stark, U.S. Congressman Danny Davis, and Dorothy Terry, with her husband, Rev. Vernon Terry, who was recently honored by the Broadview Baptist Church for his Grief Ministry.

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Humana Healthier Choices Rewards Program The Humana Healthier Choices Rewards Program will provide Taste-goers with a

(Continued from page 11) host of well-being offerings.

After receiving a free Humana Healthier Choices Tag, which comes with a lanyard for a hands-free and convenient experience, participants can collect stamps by sampling any Humana Healthier Choices food item or participating in healthy activities at the Humana tent.

Once Taste-goers receive six stamps, they can drop off their badge at the Humana tent to be entered into random prize drawings, donated

by the Taste of Chicago restaurants. Prize winners will be announced July 12 starting at 8:45 p.m. CDT. On social media, Taste-goers are encouraged to join the conversation and share their Humana Healthier Choices food items on Instagram, mentioning @Humana, #TasteofChi and #HealthierChoices.

More information about the Humana Healthier Choices menu listing and contest rules are available for download at www.TasteofChicago.us.

Latest play at Goodman . . .

(Cont’d from page 12) unannounced, accompanied by her hunky young lover Spike (Jordan Brown), who sparks a friendship with the beautiful girl next door Nina (Rebecca Buller) much to Masha’s dismay. When Masha reveals plans that will upend the family, long-repressed resentments bubble over in a weekend full of wild costume parties, Voodoo dolls and surprise romance.

The sibling rivalry centers around the fact that Vanya and Sonia, although she was adopted, stayed at home and didn’t embark on any careers because they were taking care of their ailing parents. But being homebound also seems to have made them both resentful toward Masha, who pursued an acting career and was doing very well at it. She was responsible for the household expenses at the family house. So, when she comes to town, flirtatious boyfriend in tow, she has plans on selling the home. But where will that leave Vanya and Sonia, who don’t have jobs and can’t see where they would go if they have to exit their home?

After the parents died, it seemed as if Sonia went into a depression, and this is evident the first morning because she is so full of rage. It is revealed that this rage is really loneliness manifesting itself.

Cassandra decides to put a Voodoo curse on Masha that has her literally writhing in pain, not knowing why. But Cassandra also has premonitions about events or people that serve the family well when they are faced with life-changing decisions.

There is a lot of soul searching going around. Masha figures that she is just afraid of becoming an aging actress, and this is probably why she has been so arrogant and patronizing to her siblings. Vanya is upset, as well, that the world seemed to have passed him by. He exhibits his frustration in a chastisement of Spike that covers everything from the television show “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” to an explanation of how the old rotary phones worked, to the manual “licking of a postage stamp” and text messaging.

And Sonia finally might find happiness in the new guy that has come into her life. However, in the end, it is determined that it would be in the best interests of family to keep the home and for Masha to continue to support her brother and sister.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” earned unanimous acclaim in its 2013 Broadway debut; awards included the Tony Award for Best Play, the Outer Circle Critics Award for Best Play, the Drama League

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from page 4) conducting “listening tours” throughout the city, but will not give any locations in advance. Really Garry? Four years after he started the job he decided to have these tours, something that should have happened early in his tenure.

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wants the job. Not only would they be heading up a department in a city with no money for new programs or the ability to hire large numbers of cops; they would have to work for one of, if not the most egotistical mayor in the U.S. That is not a combination that people dream about regarding their next job. We need to figure out a way to get rid of both of them.

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Award for Best Production of a Play, the Drama Desk Award for Best Play, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Production and the OffBroadway Alliance Award for Best Play. Critics called it “a comic tour de force” (Village Voice), “the funniest play in town” (Bloomberg News), an “utterly refreshing…sweet, witty play with a huge pop culture appetite” (Associated Press) and “terrifically kooky” (Entertainment Weekly).

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” is a funny play.

However, I enjoyed the second act better than the first. Spike’s character is kind of an over-thetop boy toy, and some of his parts, i.e., an extended strip tease, seemed to me to be out of place. I just kept thinking that maybe this was not necessary.

Butler is great, as always, in her role as Cassandra. She is an award-winning favorite on the local theatre scene, having many credits at the Goodman, which include “Pullman Porter Blues,” “Ain’t Behavin’,” “Purlie” and “A Christmas Carol,” and many other credits throughout other performance venues.

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” runs through July 26. For more information, call the Goodman Theatre at 312-443-3800 or visit the box office at 170 N. Dearborn St. Elaine Hegwood Bowen is the author of “Old School Adventures from Englewood— South Side of Chicago.” For book information http://tinyurl.com/om4hvgo or email editor91210@yahoo.com.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , v s .

AMANUEL L. BANKSTON AKA AMANUEL BANKSTON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 7600 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-30-402-021-0000.

Commonly known as 7506 South Honore Street, Chicago, Illinois 60620.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F 1 4 0 4 0 1 7 0 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662830 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE OLD NATIONAL BANK S/B/M OF THE PRAIRIE BANK AND TRUST CO. AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AS TRUST NO. 02-143; FRANKIE T. VIRGLE AS GAL FOR IRENE M. JACKSON GRANTHAM AKA IRENE JACKSON GRANTHAM AKA IRENE M. JACKSON GRANTHAM AKA IRENE M. GRANTHAM, A DISABLED PERSON; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; OLD NATIONAL BANK SBM TO PRAIRIE BANK AND TRUST CO., AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AS TRUST NO. 02-143; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE PRAIRIE BANK AND TRUST CO., AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2002 AS TRUST NO. 02-143; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 15679 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 14, 2015 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. 25-05-415-010-0000.

Commonly known as 9323 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, Illinois 60620.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

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

MARQUERITE M. NAGL; TERRY R. NAGL; CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 19532 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8400 South Burley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

P.I.N. 21-32-204-046-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-032987 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662791 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

YVROSE JEAN BAPTISTE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YVROSE JEAN BAPTISTE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 15906 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 10, 2015 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. 20-36-117-010.

Commonly known as 8131 South Euclid Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-2287.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662788 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

JAMES D. STEWARD D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 8038 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 13, 2015 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:

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THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KESHA P. MILAM, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; JANICE BROWN; JERMAINE MURRAY.; JAYLA MILAM D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 6950 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6564 South Yale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-21-209-067-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-008980 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662780 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 .

BETTINA MARSHALL; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28042 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 9, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 10, 2015, 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. 20-36-211-006-0000.

Commonly known as 8029 SOUTH MERRILL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617.

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

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 1 3 4 4 7 .

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Chicago, IL 60617. www.chicagocrusader.com 21-31-418-041-0000. mortgaged real estate is improved a single family residence. If the

unit other than a mortgagee shall the assessments required by (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Property Act. by certified funds,

will NOT be inspection Department at Attorney, Manley Deas Wacker Drive, 220-5611.

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estate: Commonly known as 8556 South Exchange Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

P.I.N. 21-31-418-041-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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

LARA SOLIS; SANTIAGO SOLIS, JR.; I L L I N O I S DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; PAN AMERICAN BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LARA SOLIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SANTIAGO SOLIS, JR., IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 39019 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 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. 25-06-413-007-0000.

Commonly known as 9345 South Damen, Chicago, IL 60620.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W10-3000.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662795 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DINA A. GRIFFIN, EARL SMITH, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GUS D. GRIFFIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GUS D. GRIFFIN (DECEASED) Defendants 14 CH 004407 9135 S. KINGSTON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 26, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2015, at 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 9135 S. KINGSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-303-050. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all informa-

tion. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-04325.

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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-04325 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 14 CH 004407 TJSC#: 35-9677 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.

I662741 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CHRISTINE HASSELL; CITIFINANCIAL S E R V I C I N G , LLC, FKA CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 10532 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7934 South Lowe Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

P.I.N. 20-33-102-033-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-014691 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I661370

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

SHEILA L. ELKINS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 20151 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 31, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to cash, as set forth www.chicagocrusader.com b estate: C

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P.I.N. 26-07-134-068-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-026520 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I661379

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION RESURGENT CAPITAL SERVICES, LP P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ESTATE OF SAMUEL ABU MOHAMMED AKA SAMUEL ABU A. MOHAMMED AKA SAMUEL ABU ASAD MOHAMMED, IF ANY, THE CITY OF CHICAGO, A M U N I C I P A L CORPORATION, SAAMDREA MUHAMMAD, SAMUEL IBN MUHAMMAD, EMMANUEL MUHAMMAD, LEMUEL CHESTER, BALEL XZAVIAN, JOSHUA YOUNG, DANIELLE YOUNG, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SAMUEL ABU MOHAMMED, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 10740 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 15, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 27, 2015 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. 21-30-325-019-0000.

Commonly known as 7830 S. Phillips Ave., Chicago, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

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and real in said Judgment: 8848 South Parnell Chicago, Illinois 60620 25-04-112-038-0000 of a Family Home.

of the successful and h to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illino i s . c o m 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-il l i n o i s . c o m This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2008-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2008-FT1, P l a i n t i f f V .

JOSEPH AGBONIFO A/K/A JOSEPH O.E. AGBONIFO; CHERYL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 22513 Property Address: 8123 SOUTH KING DRIVE UNIT 1C CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC file # 1 0 - 0 3 4 5 1 2 (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 May 21, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 24, 2015, 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 8123 South King Drive, Unit 1C, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-34-216-041-1003 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium association's assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and ( g ) ( 4 ) .

The judgment amount was $102,906.77.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at ww w . k a l l e n r s . c o m .

For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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F 1 3 1 1 0 2 3 4 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Champion Mortgage Company COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTP l a i n t i f f , MENT - CHANCERY DIVISION v s .

RUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Eddie Lee SERVICES LLC Walton aka Eddie L. Walton aka Eddie Plaintiff, Walton; Marita Walton aka Marita Lynn -v.Farley aka Marita Walton –Farley; DAVID BINKIEWICZ, LIBBIE Dorcia Walton aka Dorcia M. Walton aka BINKIEWICZ Dorcia M.Greer aka; Adriena Riely aka Defendants Adriena L. Riely; Wonda Smith; The 15 CH 001433 Secretary of Housing and Urban 7528 S. MORGAN STREET CHICAGO, Development; Richard Irvin Special IL 60620 Representative for the Estate of Eddie Lee NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Walton aka Eddie L. Walton aka Eddie HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Walton;Unknown Owners and Non-Record Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale enC l a i m a n t s tered in the above cause on May 4, D e f e n d a n t s , 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales 1 4 C H 8 8 9 Sheriff's # 150263 Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered 7, 2015, at The Judicial Sales by said Court in the above entitled cause, Corporation, One South Wacker Drive Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at Illinois, will on August 10th, 2015, at 1pm public auction to the highest bidder, as in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley set forth below, the following described Center, 50 West Washington Street, real estate: Commonly known as 7528 S. Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL following described premises and real 60620 Property Index No. 20-29-403estate mentioned in said Judgment: 025. The real estate is improved with a Common Address: 8848 South Parnell residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60620 highest bid by certified funds at the close P.I.N: 25-04-112-038-0000 of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Improvements: This property consists of a Corporation. No third party checks will be Single Family Home. accepted. The balance, including the Sale shall be under the following terms: Judicial sale fee for Abandoned payment of not less than ten percent (10%) Residential Property Municipality Relief of the amount of the successful and Fund, which is calculated on residential highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by at the their own coMMunity s Blacks Must control to be p or c

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real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-22692. 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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-22692 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 001433 TJSC#: 35-7326 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.

I660828 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES WORTHINGTON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DORIS LOUISE WORTHINGTON, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES, KENNETH WORTHINGTON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DORIS LOUISE WORTHINGTON (DECEASED) Defendants 14 CH 013062 7709 S. EMERALD AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60620 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, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 28, 2015, at 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 7709 S. EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-315-003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each

$1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-10202. 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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-10202 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 013062 TJSC#: 35-9199 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.

I661841 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC.; Plaintiff, v s .

TODD C. JACKSON; LESLIE JACKSON AKA LESLIE MORAN-JACKSON; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 13075 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 30, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 31, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9428 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 0 .

P.I.N. 25-04-323-034-0000 and 2 5 - 0 4 - 3 2 3 - 0 3 5 .

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 4 - 0 2 3 4 3 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I661371

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

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DOROTHY L. MOYE; DOUGLAS MCBEE; DEIDRE PRICE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 7017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 31, 2015 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. 25-12-217-047-0000.

Commonly known as 9819 South Clyde, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-1015.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I661368

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PEARLENE N. HOLT Defendants 15 CH 000502 7741 S. INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 9, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 17, 2015, at 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 7741 S. INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-315-009. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO-

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SURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-00277. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-00277 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 15 CH 000502 TJSC#: 35-6158 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PEGGY E JONES AKA PEGGY JONES, RONALD J BRYANT AKA RONALD J BRYANT SR, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 15429 7755 SOUTH MARYLAND AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 11, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2015, at 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 7755 SOUTH MARYLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26312-049-0000. The real estate is improved with a tan, brick, single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300,

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CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1404324. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (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. PA1404324 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 15429 TJSC#: 35-7288 I660894

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE5 Plaintiff, -v.ALPHONSO ARMSTEAD A/K/A ALPHONSO ARMSTEAD, JR., MICHELE ARMSTEAD A/K/A MICHELLE ARMSTEAD A/K/A MICHELE WILSON-ARMSTEAD A/K/A MICHELLE WILSONARMSTEAD A/K/A MICHELLE WILSONARMSTEAD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 15 CH 000215 6627 S. MAY STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 13, 2015, at 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 6627 S. MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-225-011. The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale

room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-21351. 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) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-21351 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 15 CH 000215 TJSC#: 35-6750 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2005-AC3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AC3 Plaintiff, -v.BRIAN EBBESEN A/K/A BRIAN R EBBESEN, WINDFALL INVESTMENTS, LLC DBA WINDFALL INVESTMENTS, LLC, ZEPHYR-2, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 14638 9341 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 4, 2015, at 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 9341 SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-321-017-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES,

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Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1407580. 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. PA1407580 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 14638 TJSC#: 35-9232 I662694

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

JIMMY L. EVANS AKA JIMMIE EVANS; THE CITY OF C H I C A G O ; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 4277 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8342 South Perry Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

P.I.N. 20-33-402-035-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-004556 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662108 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA NA AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006ASAP5, ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DEMETRICE L. PEARSON; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEMETRICE L. PEARSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 11966 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 3, 2015 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. 26-06-407-034-0000.

Commonly known as 2808 East 93rd Street, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA14-0163.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662098

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

KEVIN RUSSELL; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; STATE OF ILLINOIS; THE UNITED STATES OF A M E R I C A , OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 8239 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 3, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 648 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 25-03-214-038-0000.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

14-007343 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662094

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/OR LEGATEES OF HAZEL PERISEE, DECEASED; JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF HAZEL PERISEE, DECEASED; GEORGETTE PERISEE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 8752 Property Address: 415 WEST 61ST STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 1 4 - 0 7 2 2 8 3 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 2, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 14, 2015, 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 415 West 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Permanent Index No.: 20-16-317-015-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 71,783.72.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at ww w . k a l l e n r s . c o m .

For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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The grass is greener for Serena at Wimbledon Legend poised to win another prestigious title after hard times, challenges

By Erick Johnson She’s Black and proud, green for Wimbledon and red with passion.

Put it all together and you have the colors of the Pan-African flag or the Liberation Flag. It’s time to wave them at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Many pundits and television commentators sometime call Serena Williams a drama queen for her outbursts, defiance or timeouts during matches.

But Williams’ career has embodied the qualities of the African culture.

Time and tough situations have turned many Blacks into fighters seeking the American dream.

Now, after hard fought-matches at The Championships, Williams is once again poised to capture tennis’ greatest crown. She advanced to the semifinals after coming from behind to defeat 23rd ranked Victoria Azarenka 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Up next is 4th-ranked Maria Sharapova, a rival whom Williams has a 172 head-to head winning record.

Williams is the last remaining Black player in the tournament. Venus Williams, Madison Keys, Sloane Stephens, Donald Young, Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilifried Tsonga are all out.

Williams was on the brink of elimination in the early rounds, but true to her form, she is still standing in this

fortnight. Her title hopes grew even brighter after Wimbledon defending champion Petra Kvitova lost to Jelena Jankovic on Saturday, July 4, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. A win here would give Williams another “Serena Slam,” a feat that involves winning all four Grand Slam tournaments – U.S. Open, Australian, French, Wimbledon in a row.

Williams shares the story of many famous and ordinary Blacks who have become fighters in their own right after enduring years of inequality in neighborhoods, boardrooms, stadiums and just about everywhere in America. Fighting to win is now a part of Black culture. Success becomes a reward for defiance, grit and other hard qualities that many coaches cannot teach even in well-equipped country clubs in America’s affluent suburbs.

All week, this was evident on the hallowed grounds of The All England Lawn and Croquet Club, where Serena mustered thrilling comebacks against her opponents.

On Saturday, July 4, nearly 25 years after Black tennis legend, Arthur Ashe defeated world No. 1 tennis player Jimmy Connors in a classic Wimbledon final, on the same court, Williams disposed of top British player Heather Watson in a match that lit up Centre Court.

Watson was just one game away from ousting the five-time Wimbledon champion in the third round.

But Serena broke Watson’s serve and held her own in a thrilling 6-2, 4-6, 75 comeback that makes one wonder whether she viewed past footage of

FROM THE INNER city to Wimbledon, hard times has helped shape Serena Williams into a champion, as well as her sister Venus, who serves during the sisters’ fourth round match at The All England Tennis and Croquet Club. (Photo courtesy of The Championships, Wimbledon) Muhammad Ali unleashing his devastating hooks on his opponents.

Bring more strawberries and cream, please.

The cheers for Watson grew so loud, Williams complained to the chair umpire, then waved her index finger to the crowd and said “Don’t try me.” Black residents and athletes expressed themselves this way in neighborhoods across America, but Williams gave a piece of it to a white dominated crowd that tested her limits.

Even against her sister, Serena remained a fighter, showing little mercy against her newly turned 35-year-old

sister whose birthday was on June 17.

In the first set, Serena just needed 33 minutes–her age–to put away her aging sister, who hasn’t won this Grand Slam title since 2008. In the end, Serena dominated, 6-4, 6-3.

Once again the match drew scrutiny and doubts from critics who believe the sisters go easy when playing against one another. Translation: Serena always has a hurdle to climb or critics to convince and she does it brilliantly.

But in her post match interview after beating her sister, Serena said she brought her full game to Centre Court.

“I knew that playing someone like Venus I had to be solid,” Williams said. “I had to cut down a lot of unforced errors. I had to take a lot of chances.”

“Serena is the best in the world,” singer John Legend told a Wimbledon sportscaster after watching the sisters battled it out on Centre Court on Monday, July 6.

The ladies Wimbledon Championship final will be televised at 8 a.m. on ESPN on Saturday, July 11.

Viewers can also watch the rebroadcast of the match at 3 p.m. the same day on local station WLS-7 ABC Chicago.

Rubber Ducky Derby to benefit Special Olympics A Decade of Ducks will take to Apple Vacation. Join the conversathe Chicago River on Aug. 6 tion on Race Day using #chiduckySpecial Olympics Illinois is gearing up for the 10th Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby on August 6, 2015. Join thousands of spectators watch 60,000 rubber ducks splash into the Chicago River from the Columbus Drive Bridge and race towards the finish line. Race Day kicks off at 10 a.m. at 400 N. Michigan Avenue (The Wrigley Building) with entertainment for the entire family – including appearances by several sports mascots. Splashdown for the Duck Derby is at 1 p.m. Ducks will be sold at the event until 12:30 p.m.

The funds raised will help support year-round sports training and competition in 19 sports for nearly 22,000 Special Olympics athletes and nearly 21,000 Young Athletes (ages 2-7) throughout Illinois.

Adopt a duck for $5, a Quack Pack (6 ducks for $25), a Flock of Ducks (24 ducks for $100), and new this year, a Decade of Ducks Donor package (240 ducks for $1,000) for your chance to win one of the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby’s great prizes including a brand new 2015 Chevy Trax or an all-inclusive www.chicagocrusader.com

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This year’s Duck Ambassador is Nick Lorenz, 20, of Peotone. Last year was his first time as a member of the Darling Ducklings sales team for the Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby, but you’d never know it by his results. He sold an astounding 2,090 ducks – a record setting amount for an individual on any team. Nick has been a Special Olympics Illinois athlete for 12 years, competing in bowling, bocce, swimming, track, softball and basketball. He’s an avid Chicago sports fan – always cheering on the Bulls, Blackhawks, White Sox, Cubs and Wolves. When he’s not competing, Nick volunteers at his church, helps his uncle at a food pantry and assists at LWSRA, the special recreation association where he competes.

Nick will represent Special Olympics Illinois at the Duck Kick-Off Party, Summer Games and other events throughout the summer. He’s also featured in the adoption papers as well as on our Duck Derby website. He will still be an active member of the Darling Ducklings, trying to beat his record from last year!

Duck adoption sales teams are

forming throughout the area and they compete for bragging rights and great prizes. To form a Sales Team, download a registration form at duckrace.com/Chicago. If groups or companies would like more information about getting involved, contact Shelley Chenoweth at schenoweth@soill.org or call 630-9425619.

THE WINDY CITY Rubber Ducky Derby is gearing up for its 10th annual fundraising event raising to help support yearround sports training and competition in 19 sports for Special Olympics athletes and young athletes throughout Illinois.

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The Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby is presented by Jewel Osco.

Thank you to TD Ameritrade, Amplivox, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Durham School Services, Dunkin Donuts, Lake Shore Recycling Systems, Fox 32 Chicago, IlliniCare Health Plan, KIND, Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Chevy Dealers, Apple Vacations, Chicagoland Speedway, Coca Cola, Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, The Fashion Outlets of Chicago, Chicago Sun-Times, KISS FM, BIG 95.5, iFly, The Wrigley Building, Shoreline Sightseeing, Chicago Water Taxi, Zeller Realty Group, Veolia Environmental Services, Wendella, Kings Rosemont, Skinny Pop, Big 10 Network, Sprint, and The Village of Bridgeview for sponsoring the event.

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