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Cab drivers passing Blacks by Study says discrimination in Chicago has many Blacks using ride services that travel to underserved neighborhoods

By Erick Johnson Six months ago, Ashley Greenwood hailed a taxi cab driver on Michigan Avenue to take her to the Oakland neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side.

He stopped, but what he said to Greenwood upset her.

“He was Arab and got on the phone and told the dispatcher where I was going.

Then, he got off the phone and said ‘We don’t go there’ and drove off,” Greenwood recalled.

To Greenwood, a Black resident in Hyde Park, the incident was nothing new. Two months ago while at Northwestern Medical Center in Streeterville, Greenwood said she waited for two hours before a cab stopped to pick her up.

For years, finding a cab has been a known problem for thousands of Blacks trying to get to Chicago’s underserved neighbor(Continued on page 2)

A NEW STUDY by Brilliant Corners, a national research group, says Blacks believe that cab drivers deliberately discriminate by refusing to pick them up.

County sales tax to be highest in nation Board votes to raise tax to 10.25 percent after heated debate

By J. Coyden Palmer By a 9-7 vote on Wednesday, the Cook County Board passed a resolution to raise the sales tax by one percent, a move that will give Chicago the highest sales tax in the country at 10.25 percent next year. The measure must still go before the state legislature for final approval.

The controversial sales tax vote, which

took place at the Cook County boardroom during a special meeting, comes as the county seek ways to pay into their pension fund and pay down on the $251 million in debt.

Those in favor of the tax say the county provides critical services in the medical, judicial, infrastructure and public service areas that need to be funded. Those against it say the tax would hurt the poorest people the most and drive businesses out of the county because consumers will buy their products elsewhere.

Commissioners on both sides of the issue took plenty of time to make their case. One of the main opponents to the tax was Commissioner Richard Boykin (1st), who has only been on the board for seven months. During his impassioned speech, Boykin said he believes the county can become more efficient to save money and there is no need to

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go to the taxpayers. He said one way the county can save money is by using less hardcopy on documents and moving into the digital document age in more facets of county government.

“The basic problem that we have is individuals being taxed out and squeezed by obligations and fees,” Boykin said. “At the end of the day this is not just about economics; it’s about social justice and fairness.

No one can argue with the fact that the sales tax hits poor people harder than anyone else. That is because poor people have to spend a larger portion of their income just to get by.”

But Commissioner Deborah Sims (5th District) said her constituents are willing to make the sacrifice in order to keep services they need in place. She argued that while the (Continued on page 7)

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NEWS

Obama wants Criminal Justice Reform

By J. Coyden Palmer Draconian federal drug sentences seen as overkill have affected the African American community for nearly two decades, say many advocates for changing federal sentence guidelines. Now President Barack Obama believes the time has come to fix a broken part of the U.S. justice system.

On November 10, 2015, two people from Chicago – Joseph Burgos and Romain Dukes; and one from Gary – Walter R. Dennie will walk free. Each would have served unduly harsh time for convictions that today would have lesser sentences.

They are among the 46 people, whose sentences were recently commuted by Obama.

Speaking in the city of brotherly love on Tuesday, Obama reiterated his call for change.

“Low-level drug dealers, for example, owe a debt to society, but not a life sentence or 20-year prison term,” said Obama from Philadelphia on July 14 during a speech at the annual NAACP convention.”

Obama is concerned with the

U.S. prison population, which has quadrupled since 1980. That is about the same time federal sentences for drug crimes got tougher and mandatory sentences were introduced. Since that time there have been several stories of African Americans given harsh sentences for crimes in which no one was injured or when they were first-time offenders.

One of the most high-profile cases involved Kemba Smith, a Hampton University student who got involved with a drug dealer her freshman year on campus and was eventually sentenced to over 20 years in a federal prison although she had never touched or sold any drugs. Kemba’s story was first reported by Crusader columnist George Curry in the now defunct Emerge Magazine. Her sentence was commuted to time served by President Bill Clinton in 2000 after she served six and a half years. Now married and living in Virginia, Smith-Pradia is an advocate for those wrongfully incarcerated and those whose sentence does not fit their crime.

Tuesday, July 14, Smith-Pradia

IN A VIDEO from the White House, President Obama signs documents to commute the sentences of 46 men and women for non-violent federal drug charges. wrote on her blog at commuted. Of the 46 who had their gone back to prison!” wrote an emokembasmith.com that while pleased time reduced, only five were tional Smith-Pradia. “The overall with Obama’s actions, she believes women. objective of this overhaul of the nathey should have taken place back in “All of the women whose sentences tion’s criminal justice system with 2010 and she thinks more women were commuted by Clinton, Bush the early release of federal inmates is should have had their sentences and Obama, none of them have (Continued on page 16)

Study says Cab drivers passing Blacks by (Continued from page 1) hoods, particularly those on the city’s South Side.

But a new study released on July 9 by a national research group says a solid majority of Blacks and half of whites believe that cab drivers deliberately discriminate against Black passengers by driving past them for white and more affluent-looking customer.s The study said more Blacks than whites believe that it’s difficult to get cabs to drive to Black neighborhoods and that minorities must dress well for cabs to pick them up.

It’s a problem that’s fueling the success of Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies that have embarked on massive recruiting campaigns for drivers to pick up fed up Black customers.

The study was conducted by Brilliant Corners, a Washington, D.C.based research group that also performed extensive research polls during President Barack Obama’s campaign for the White House in 2008 and 2012.

As part of the survey, over 800 people were questioned during telephone interviews over 12 days between January and February this year.

Of the participants in the study, 605 were Black and 203 were white.

The survey was sponsored by Uber, but in street conversations with numerous Blacks on Michigan Avenue and Bronzeville, many people who spoke to the Crusader agreed with 2

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what the study concluded that 66 percent of Blacks in Chicago believe taxi cabs “deliberately” refuse to pick up Blacks and a majority of white Chicagoans agree.

In the study, Blacks and whites were asked to rate real-life scenarios with taxis on a scale from zero to 10.

When it came to taxis, the Black participants gave higher scores than whites on all the situations.

About 52 percnt of Blacks gave scores between 8-10 when asked if taxis refused to pick up passengers in poor neighborhoods. Some 48 percent of Blacks gave the same scores when asked how likely it is for cab drivers to drive by Blacks hailing for a A GREEN CHECKER taxi was spotted on a residential street in Bronzeville. taxi.

When asked if it was hard for a very short supply. According to hood cleaning high-end retail stores.

Black man to get a taxi, 41 percent of 2014 figures by the Chicago’s DeBaker said he walks to work five Blacks also gave scores between 8-10. partment of Business Affairs and days a week after growing tired of And some 40 percent of Blacks sur- Consumer Protection, there are cab drivers passing him. He lives veyed gave the same scores when nearly 7,000 licensed taxicabs on near the Wrigley building so his trip asked if it was hard to find a taxi will- the street and 12,667 taxi drivers. is about a mile each way. Although ing to go into their neighborhoods.

Despite those numbers, very few he dresses in Black jeans, a polo shirt On the same questions, whites that travel or operate in the Black neigh- and a baseball cap, Baker said he bewere surveyed gave an average of 5 borhoods, according to several ob- lieves cab drivers are racist towards points. servations by a Crusader reporter, Black passengers.

“The cab industry has a discrimina- who spent two hours looking for “I believe it’s 100 percent in my tion problem,” said Cornell Belcher. taxis in Bronzeville on Wednesday, opinion,” he said.

The Brilliant Corners research July 5. Only two taxis were spotted.

“I’m just fed up with the cab dristudy also concluded that affluent One was a Checker taxi that was vers.” whites are more likely to use taxis parked in a residential neighborBlacks in New York face the same than Blacks, who are content with hood. The other was a Norshore problem. After a Black father failed using public transportation, such as Cab parked across from the Harold to get a cab for himself and his buses and trains. Many Blacks sur- Washington Cultural Center on young daughter in Harlem, he used veyed said they used taxis less than 47th and King Drive. his white wife to hail a cab and it whites to get to their destinations.

“It’s terrible,” said Andre Baker, came in less than two minutes, acStill, taxis traveling to Chicago’s 46, who has worked for nine years cording to an article in the Huffinlarge Black neighborhoods are in in the city’s Gold Coast neighbor- gton Post.

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In a separate incident in New York, a cab driver refused to take an undercover television reporter to Brooklyn.

“Sometimes, if you don’t fit the perfect profile, they will pass you,” said Lynn Bradley, a Hyde Park resident, who said years ago a cab driver kept driving when she hailed a taxi dressed in casual dark clothes.

Bradley said cab drivers do not believe Blacks are safe customers and have a perception that Blacks are not good tippers.

She went on to say some of her friends would soon become Uber drivers, a San Francisco-based service that’s gaining popularity with Blacks who are fed up with cab drivers who discriminate.

One Black couple from New York walking on Michigan Avenue said they stopped using taxis years ago and now use Uber, which has ordinary drivers using their cars to ferry passengers to areas where cab drivers refused to go, which includes Chicago’s South and West Sides–– areas that have seen a dramatic rise in the number of rides provided by Uber.

On the South Side, Uber officials say some two million rides are given a month. On the West Side, ridership has doubled in the past six months.

The demands have led Chicago Alderman Emma Mitts (37th) to lead a massive job fair seeking 10,000 drivers for positions that can pay $500$1,200 a week after expenses. www.chicagocrusader.com

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NEWS

Bronzeville gallery draws criticism for exhibit Father of Michael Brown wants exhibit of his son taken down The father of slain teenager Michael Brown is protesting a controversial new exhibit at a South Side art gallery.

Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville has drawn criticism since it opened the exhibit Friday, July 10. Called “Confronting Truths: Wake Up!” the exhibit features a life-size mannequin of Michael Brown’s body face down in an area marked off with yellow crime tape. A video of Eartha Kitt singing “Angelitos” plays as Black youth are shown in the video playing in the street.

The images were created by artist Ti-Rock Moore, a white woman from New Orleans. Moore said the images are intended to confront racism in America through art, according to the gallery.

Since it opened, the exhibit has attracted a number of visitors to the gallery. The exhibit runs through Au-

gust 10, the day after the one-year anniversary of Brown’s death.

Gallery Guichard is located at 436 E. 47th St. Organizers say the exhibit is art designed to shame “white privilege.”

Brown’s mother, Lesley McSpadden, visited the gallery during Friday’s opening. But Brown’s father, Michael Brown Sr., did not. Brown wants the exhibit to be taken down.

“I would really really like them to take it down. I think it’s really disturbing and disgusting,” said Brown Sr. in a tearful interview with Fox 2 St. Louis.

Gallery curator and co-owner Andre Guichard, 48, said he has received death threats and racist phone calls about the Brown replica.

Brown died nearly one year ago after he was shot multiple times by a white police officer in Ferguson, MO. The shooting sparked weeks of social unrest in Ferguson and in cities throughout the nation.

ORGANIZERS OF THE “Confronting Truths” exhibit at the Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville says its art is meant to shame “white privilege,” but Michael Brown’s father, Michael Brown Sr. calls it “disgusting” and wants the exhibit taken down.

Senator Mattie Hunter to file complaint after incident

By Chinta Strausberg Senator Mattie Hunter (Democrat-3rd) recently said she is calling for an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior of two white policemen who arrested one Black man attending the funeral and impounding the car of his white female friend.

After attending the funeral of her nephews, Willie Lee Hunter, 31, and his brother, John Lee Hunter, 25, at the Gatling’s Chapel, Hunter held the repast at Mr. G’s Supper Club on 87th and Justine Streets. That is where the trouble began.

Hunter said they had to leave the club by 6 p.m. but at 5:55 p.m., she said the police “had grabbed some of the people in one car who had come from Missouri and had them spread eagle on the car. I went outside to see what was wrong. The car was parked in Mr. G.’s parking lot.

“A white girl and two Black men were sitting in the car. The white girl owned the car. Some of them worked at the same company my nephews worked at. They came to the funeral to pay their respects to their co-workers,” Hunter said.

When she asked one officer what was going on, she said in essence he told her to go away and that he was working on this.

“The white girl was crying saying they had done nothing wrong.”

Hunter said after the police ran a background check on the passengers, they allegedly found a warrant for Maurice Johnson, 24, whom they arrested. They also impounded Alyson Hodler’s car.

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was going on, she too was brushed off by this white sergeant,” recalled Hunter. She said the policemen were from the 22nd police district.

When the white sergeant told Hunter he was asked to patrol this area, Hunter said, “Yes, because I am the one who contacted City Hall and requested attention for the wake, burial and the funeral and the repast. I made the request.

If there was going to be any trouble, I wanted to make sure there was security.

Hunter plans to file an official complaint with the Internal Police Review Authority (IPRA).

“The state law says they were supposed to write a ticket for the marijuana,” Hunter said.

Hunter said she wants to know the specific details of the charges and the allegations that say “narcotics” were found in the car. “I was there when they searched that car,” she said. “I saw no narcotics taken out of that vehicle.”

“This is some of the reasons why these young men don’t trust the police because they don’t tell the truth and do anything to cover themselves,” Hunter said. “The police need to release this girl’s car, waive the impounding fee, drop the charges against Johnson and apologize for their conduct. I will be making an official complaint in the morning.”

Chicago police said they will investigate when the complaint is filed.

Senator Mattie Hunter trieve her 2011 Chevy Impala, and was forced to miss two days of work. “I can’t get to work without my car,” she said. “I feel so distressed over this.”

Hunter watched police as they searched the passenger side of Hodler’s car. When they came across the Hunter brothers’ obituary, Mattie said, “One of them started chuckling.” She said the officer told Hodler and her friend to get their belongings out of the car and to give them her car keys.

A female cop drove away with Hodler’s car. The sergeant claims he found drugs in the car, a charge Hodler flatly denies. She did say that Johnson had a small amount of marijuana on his person, but no drugs were in her car.

When Hunter again asked what was going on, she said the sergeant “put his finger in my face and said, “You are the one who passed this law and all we are doing is implementing the law.” Hunter added, “He was clearly out-of-control.”

“I don’t appreciate that officer putting his finger in my face. He was talking as if he were pissed off in implementing the law, but the law says you are to write a ticket not arrest someone for having marijuana,” she said. Hunter said she later found out that the warrant for Johnson was for an old traffic violation he thought had been cleared up. He is out on bond.

“When a Black female sergeant came to the scene and asked what

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL THE DOUBLE JEOPARDY HIDDEN IN THE COSBY DEBACLE Everyone, by now, is aware of the heartbreaking revelations surrounding Bill Cosby and the accusations from dozens of women that he raped and drugged them. When the allegations really hit the general public as a result of standup comedian Hannibal Buress, most people were ready to blow them off. After all, Bill Cosby was the model dad because of his role as Cliff Huxtable on the iconic 70s sitcom, “The Huxtables.” He spouted wisdom with humor, and his television family was one of the first depictions of an intact, non-poverty stricken Black family. Cliff was a doctor, his wife was a lawyer, and they had several well-behaved children.

During that time, one of the main criticisms of the show was that it was a common belief that Black families of that ilk did not exist, and this did not just come from white folks. Many Blacks held that opinion as well. In subsequent years, it became apparent that families of that type do, indeed, exist in the Black community.

This revelation was one of Bill Cosby and has television family’s greatest legacies in America. Bill Cosby and “The Huxtables” became the embodiment of the functioning Black family. There were no teen pregnancies on his show, no rapes, no anything that would smack of major dysfunction. This is why the allegations of druggings and rapes generated so much controversy. The crux of the issue is that the majority of people refused to believe any of the women were telling the truth. There were a frenzy of attacks on the women, and Black people, in particular, would not believe, could not believe, that Mr. Cosby was capable of such dastardly deeds. What this shows is that there is a distinct gender bias when it comes to situations involving females. We are at the foundation a misogynist culture. At first glance, it could be construed that the bias was a pro-Black bias because of the years of maltreatment that Black men have had to endure in America, and that the majority of accusers are non-Black. But it became pretty clear that even white women were on the “bash the females” bandwagon.

There is an underlying opinion in America, and, perhaps around the world, that no woman can ever be victimized by rape unless she is actually murdered in the process. People contend that “they must have wanted it” because they wore clothes that were a tad too tight. Or, she knew better than to visit a male celebrity at 2 a.m.

The fact of the matter is that a person should be able to do those things without being victimized by rape! It is as though any man can rape with impunity if he so desires to do so if the woman is even a little outside of how society says she should behave.

Rape is a crime. It is an act of violence. It has nothing to do with how a woman dresses. It has everything to do with control. Might is right; the cult of power is its manifestation and anyone who is considered weak is fair game for predators. Some of them wear three-piece suits and sit on prestigious boards. Others not so well situated still take advantage of those who are perceived to be weaker than themselves. In America, although the tide seems to be turning and women are gaining power in almost every arena, there is still an underlying disdain for females. The flack surrounding the Cosby debacle has brought this seemingly latent misogyny to the forefront.

Fortunately, some of the women are feeling vindicated since it has come to light that Cosby, in an earlier court document, actually admitted that he had purchased Quaaludes for the purpose of drugging women with whom he wanted to have sex. Although this is the case, there are still those who refuse to back off of their attacks on the women who finally found the courage to come forth with their stories.

This is a sad situation no matter how you look at it. Bill Cosby’s career is careening toward the toilet, and who knows how his wife and others in his immediate family are coping. It is no doubt very stressful for them. But the real victims are those women who were victimized TWICE— once allegedly by Mr. Cosby, and again by a disdainful, disbelieving public! A luta continua.

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I DO NOT INT TEND TO DIGNIFY THOSE ALLEGAT TIONS WITH ANY COMMENT! BY THE WAY, WANNA HAV VE A DRINK?

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Have we found the answer?

Dear Editor: I know a lot of people are superstitious and don’t like to talk about certain things going well for fear of reversing that trend. So I have to wonder if that is the case with the Target Area Development Corp.’s 7:11 H.I.T initiative this month.

The non-profit organization came on the scene last month with a plan to put 300, 150 each in Englewood and West Humboldt/West Garfield Park to serve as interveners. They get between two or more people who have a beef with one another with the intention of preventing them from shooting one another.

What is surprising is the strategy seems to be working, especially in Englewood. In the last two weekends, there have been no shootings or homicides in that neighborhood. We all know it has long been considered one of the most violent and dangerous areas in the city. I don’t know how long it has been since the community has gone successive weekends without anyone being shot.

We know the Chicago Police Department increased its patrols over the Fourth of July weekend, and that there was a group of mothers who were out delivering anti-violence messages in the community, as well as the Target workers. But it was the Target workers who were showing up all

around the clock with their lime green T-shirts and caps and stepping between people with guns asking them not to shoot each other. The Target organization seems to have its head down and committed to continuing what it started. There have been no “look at me” news conferences or politicians putting ribbons around their necks. They just keep doing, it seems, what they apparently signed up to do - slow the violence.

When I mentioned this to one of the workers, he told me he is not interested in credit. He said when his shift is over and if he knows he saved a life that is a better feeling than any press conference could give him.

the father even more because in their words he refused to cooperate.

Brown never had an opportunity to grieve before these two white men who have done zero to make the Black community safer are kicking a man who is already down. Never did McCarthy mention the cops were investigating Amari’s murder. He just kept talking about how the elder Brown wasn’t talking to the cops. Would you if he came at you like that just (Continued on page 16)

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Yes, he deserves to grieve Dear Editor: Social media, especially Facebook, was loaded with comments about Antonio Brown in connection with the shooting death of his seven-year-old son Amari. Almost immediately after the shooting, the second-most-worthlessman-in-Chicago, Police Superintendent McCarthy started blabbing about Amari would still be alive if his dad wasn’t “a highranking gang member.” Then McCarthy was joined by the firstmost-worthless-man-in Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasting

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COMMENTARY

Black Home Ownership is heading South (with a bullet) Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford Without argument the sub-prime mortgage crisis was the most devastating economic attack against Black America in history. We saw it coming but did nothing about it.

Mainstream banks such as Wells Fargo showed no shame in fleecing Black communities. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (two government sponsored enterprises) strayed way off their charters and soaked up severe amounts of risk. It began to crumble in 2008 and within two years Black America lost more than 35% of its collective net worth.

The saddest thing is that this fiscal slide has yet to stop for us.

The Dodd-Frank Act which was supposed to stop the “bleeding” has made things worse. Credit requirements and mountains of paperwork are prohibiting much of the Black population from capital access. Mortgages in our communities are still becoming less and less. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - HUD, seems to have no focus on this matter. It is sidetracked with looking at housing discrimination.

After six years of being under the administration of a Black president, we are worse than ever before.

Harry C. Alford According to The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University’s annual “State of the Nation’s Housing”: “Overall, home ownership, the cornerstone of the American Dream, is down to 63 percent, a far cry from the 69 percent registered in 2004. Those figures, however, are much worse for minorities, especially Blacks. The homeownership rate for minorities continues to lag: It peaked at 51.3 percent in 2004, and has now fallen

to 47.2 percent. Of all minority groups, African Americans have the lowest rate of homeownership, just 43.8 percent.”

It is getting worse! The key to American homeownership were our two Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. After World War II and the beginning of the mortgage component within the GI Bill of Rights, our nation went into a housing boom and created a viable middle class with home equity being the biggest part of a family’s net worth. This gave Americans a big advantage over people in other nations who had no GSE programs.

So now guess what the Obama Administration is trying to do? They want to kill Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Instead of policing the programs and allowing them to grow back to their former greatness of allowing home mortgages throughout our nation, they want to put a “bullet” through their heads. This is very serious and it is going through the courts.

It is so serious that the National Black Chamber of Commerce is jumping into the fray. We have filed an Amicus Brief in the federal court of appeals. Here is an overview that we formally submitted: “Amicus curiae the National

Black Chamber of Commerce (“NBCC”) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of AfricanAmerican communities through entrepreneurship. Incorporated in 1993, the NBCC represents nearly 100,000 African-American owned businesses and advocates on behalf of the 2.1 million Black-owned businesses in the United States. The NBCC has more than 190 affiliated chapters located throughout the nation, as well as international affiliates in, among others, the Bahamas, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana and Jamaica.”

“Because the NBCC is dedicated to creating economically-thriving African-American communities, it is extremely concerned about the prospect that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) will effectively eliminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The NBCC believes that without those corporations providing for affordable credit, African-Americans will be disproportionately unable to obtain conventional mortgages. Thus, if the FHFA is allowed to complete its attempted liquidation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, affordable credit may well dissipate for minorities (who already have a very difficult time obtaining loans). The NBCC

therefore asks this Court to consider these interests in the course of its deliberations on this case.”

The above is our Statement of Interest portion of the Amicus Brief which is 18 pages long. We must make all of Black America aware of this. Does the Congressional Black Caucus have a concern? What about all of those Civil Rights organizations that have been around since the beginning of the 20th Century? What is their position on home ownership? How about the National Black Caucus of State Legislators? I don’t find the outrage anywhere.

If the federal government has its way, the future of mortgages will be up in the air. Our subdivisions will turn to blankets of rentals and their values will sink much further than they have already done. That’s why we are fighting this. Our financial future is on the line and it could have a negative impact on the quality of life for our children, grandchildren and their children.

We have no choice but to fight.

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

The Confederacy’s ‘Heritage’ of Slavery

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist The disclosure that Dylann Roof, the admitted killer of nine unarmed African Americans attending Bible study at Emanuel A.M.E. Church June 17 in Charleston, S.C., was photographed dozens of times holstering the rebel flag, which ignited a long overdue discussion on what that flag represents and prompted the removal of the flag from the state Capitol grounds in Columbia, S.C. after more than 50 years.

An examination of the documents of the states that seceded from the Union, beginning with South Carolina, as well as the statements and documents surrounding those traitorous acts made clear the rebels were primarily worried about one thing – their ability to maintain and expand the institution of slavery.

But Americans, including many Blacks, casually toss about the term “slavery” without comprehending the extent of its cruelty. Below are excerpts from the website history.com that will serve as a reminder: Slavery in America began when the first African slaves were brought to the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia, in 1619, to aid in the production of such lucrative crops as tobacco. Slavery was practiced www.chicagocrusader.co

George E. Curry throughout the American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries, and African-American slaves helped build the economic foundations of the new nation. The invention of the cotton gin in 1793 solidified the central importance of slavery to the South's economy. By the mid-19th century, America's westward expansion, along with a growing abolition movement in the North, would provoke a great debate over slavery that would tear the nation apart in the bloody American Civil War (1861-65).

Though it is impossible to give accurate figures, some historians have estimated that 6 to 7 million slaves were

imported to the New World during the 18th century alone, depriving the African continent of some of its healthiest and ablest men and women.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, Black slaves worked mainly on the tobacco, rice and indigo plantations of the southern coast. After the American Revolution (1775-83), many colonists (particularly in the North, where slavery was relatively unimportant to the economy) began to link the oppression of Black slaves to their own oppression by the British, and to call for slavery's abolition.

Slavery did not dominate the economy of the North like it did the South. Over a 30-year period from 1774 until 1804, each northern state abolished slavery.

Though the U.S. Congress outlawed the African slave trade in 1808, the domestic trade flourished, and the slave population in the U.S. nearly tripled over the next 50 years.

By 1860 it had reached nearly 4 million, with more than half living in the cotton-producing states of the South.

Slave owners sought to make their slaves completely dependent on them, and a system of restrictive codes governed life among slaves. They were prohibited from learning to read and write, and their behavior and movement was restricted. Many masters took sexual liberties with slave

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women, and rewarded obedient slave behavior with favors, while rebellious slaves were brutally punished.

Even against tremendous odds and at a distinct disadvantage, enslaved Africans rebelled every way possible, including taking up arms.

The most famous rebellions involved Gabriel Prosser in Richmond, Va.; Denmark Vesey in Charleston, S.C. and the most famous was one led by Nat Turner in 1831. Turner's group, which grew to approximately 75 men, went from farm to farm in Southampton County, Va., killing more than 50 white slaveholders over two days.

When they were captured, the men were immediately killed by white slave owners who had formed militias. Turner eluded capture for two months. When caught, he was quickly tried and hung.

Free Blacks and other antislavery northerners had begun helping fugitive slaves escape from southern plantations to the North via a loose network of safe houses as early as the 1780s. This practice, known as the Underground Railroad, gained real momentum in the 1830s and although estimates vary widely, it may have helped anywhere from 40,000 to 100,000 slaves reach freedom.

The South would reach the breaking point …when Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected as president. Within three months, seven

southern states had seceded to form the Confederate States of America; four more would follow after the Civil War (1861-65) began. Though Lincoln's antislavery views were well established, the central Union war aim at first was not to abolish slavery, but to preserve the United States as a nation. Abolition became a war aim only later, due to military necessity, growing anti-slavery sentiment in the North and the self-emancipation of many African Americans who fled enslavement as Union troops swept through the South. Five days after the bloody Union victory at Antietam in September 1862, Lincoln issued a preliminary emancipation proclamation, and on January 1, 1863, he made it official that “slaves within any State, or designated part of a State…in rebellion,…shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”

George E. Curry, former editorin-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-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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RECLAIMING OUR YOUTH 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, Website: www.neiu.edu/ccics, Twitter: @CCICS_Chicago

Dr. Conrad Worrill

The impact of African people being captured in the slave trade and introduced into the western hemisphere as property and commodity are at the root of the breakdown of the African family.

Our ancestors were extremely creative in finding ways to develop families despite the chattel slave system established in this country.

After chattel slavery was abolished, the African family continued to be creative in developing family life.

However, the more we began to emulate our former slave masters, the worse the internal social conditions of the African-American became. Today these conditions are at an all-time low. We have thousands of African-American children today who have had virtually no positive family input into their development. This has resulted in what we are witnessing with so many of our youth— total lack of positive family oriented input.

In this regard, Useni Eugene Perkins the renowned poet, playwright and social practitioner wrote, “Harvesting New Genera-

tions: The Positive Development of Black Youth,” which was published by Third World Press and is a book we should all read.

“Harvesting New Generations” addresses the issue of our youth in historical, theoretical and practical context. In this book, Brother Perkins thoroughly deals with the challenge of reclaiming our youth through positive African centered program development.

Brother Perkins, or Useni as he is called by most who know him, brings a wealth of experience, research and study to “Harvesting New Generations” that is reflected throughout the book. Useni is the editor of “Black Child Journal” and his book, “Home Is A Dirty Street,” was cited by Lerone Bennet, Jr., as “one of the most important books on the sociology of the streets since publication of Black Metropolis.”

Brother Perkins was the former executive director of the Better Boys Foundation Family Center in Chicago and is currently a social service consultant. Useni combines his professional expertise and experience as a trained

social worker and community organizer with that of a creative artist and writer.

“Harvesting New Generations” gives the African-American Community a beginning prescription for addressing the problems of our youth. Brother Perkins points out that “The rites of passage was perhaps the most important stage in an African boy’s life, for it not only indoctrinated him with the spiritual and cultural manifestations of his people’s traditions, but was the catalyst that consummated his manhood. African girls participated in a similar type of training during their puberty, which prepared them for womanhood. Womanhood carried with it great importance in African societies and each society helped to prepare a girl for this important role.”

Brother Perkins observes that “In contemporary Black America, the only ceremony that approximates the African youth’s rites of passage may be the coronation which introduces young men and women to Black middle class. However, this is primarily

an elitist affair that focuses on social status rather than social development.”

Reclaiming our youth involves re-establishing and creating a rites of passage concept for African in American youth that becomes the basis for all youth program development. A few Africans in America began this process by establishing SIMBA (for boys) and FULANI (for girls) rites of passage youth programs. Some of these examples are cited in “Harvesting New Generations.”

Again, Brother Perkins emphasizes that “the family and its extended relationships played an important role in rearing of African youths. The African youth was the center of family life and his socialization became the shared responsibility of all family members.” I strongly suggest that you purchase “Harvesting New Generations” and spread the word about this powerful book as we continue to seek ways to reclaim our youth.

We must “Harvest New Generations” if our race is to survive and develop.

TEAR DOWN THE WALLS OF ECONOMIC RACISM

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist After lengthy hours of debate, the citizens of South Carolina joined their Senate in voting to remove their state flag – a version of the Confederate flag – from state house grounds. Twenty-four hours after Governor Nikki Haley signs the legislation, the flag was removed. Many South Carolinians are hailing flag removal as a “new day” for their state, as well as a tribute to Clementa Pinckney, one of the massacred Emanuel Nine.

Revulsion from the slaughter at Emanuel AME church has sparked conversation all over the country about the confederate flag. An Iowan who sold ice to Wal-Mart with a confederate logo (go figure), was told he had to change his logo or sell his ice elsewhere. The U.S. House of Representatives has banned display of the Confederate flag on sites maintained by the National Park Service. Mississippi Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker say the Mississippi flag should be redesigned to remove the Confederate symbol.

At the same time, support for the Confederate flag continues.

More than half of those polled by CNN say the flag represents Southern heritage, not racism.

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Most Mississippi legislators oppose changing the flag, and sales of the Confederate flag have soared in some states. In Georgia, the Ku Klux Klan has sued to be included in the Adopt-A-Highway program and display their symbol; in Missouri, the Klan won a similar lawsuit.

Removing the flag from public places and putting it in museums is a victory for those who reject this symbol of racial subjugation.

Still every economic statistic screams racial subjugation. President Obama had it right (if belatedly) when he said that employers are more willing to employ James than Jamal. Last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that Black unemployment rate was 9.5 percent, more than twice the 4.6 percent rate that whites experienced. Some economists will say that African Americans are less educated than whites, explaining part of the unemployment rate gap. Others will cite other factors, such as occupation and location. Race still plays a role in unemployment rate differentials.

White men and white high school dropouts have about the same unemployment rate as Black high school graduates, and highly educated Blacks always have high-

Dr. Julianne Malveaux er unemployment rates than less well educated whites. While education pays off for Blacks, as those with better educations are paid more than those with less education, whites get a greater return on education than Blacks do. If we want to remove vestiges of racial subjugation, we ought to pay attention to unemployment rate differentials and work as hard to eradicate them as we did to take down that Confederate flag in South Carolina. How? President Obama could sign an executive

order directing the Department of Labor, and other federal departments, to target money and programs to the inner city or, more specifically, to African Americans.

In these closing months of his presidency, he has used executive orders for other purposes. Why not use one to ensure that Jamal gets treated the same way as Johnny?

In addition to Jamal and Johnny, how about Tamika and Theresa?

Though the unemployment rate gap is smaller between Black and white women, there are gaps in pay and working conditions. Because more than 40 percent of Black families are female-headed, low pay for Black women means different working conditions for Black families.

Similar differences are measured in the poverty rate, where more than a quarter of Black families live in poverty, compared to fewer than 10 percent of white ones. Average pay for African American family is about $31,000, compared to about $52,000 for white families. Congress has been hostile to any poverty-prevention programs, fighting to reduce food stamp programs, pushing back on Obama-backed legislation to increase the minimum wage. In the midst of legislative hostility, could

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President Obama do anything to lower poverty and especially the gap in the poverty rate? Certainly appointing a Presidential Commission to propose legislation on poverty prevention would be a first, if only symbolic.

The wealth gap is staggering.

African Americans have a scant 2.5 percent of our nation’s wealth. The median wealth for white families is $120,000 in wealth, compared to $7,000 for Black families. The wealth gap is partly a function of the inability for African Americans to attain wealth, certainly during slavery and the Black Codes era, and beyond. There were exceptions, of course, but the gaping wealth gap affects the quality of life for African Americans. What to do? The President might consider the Institute of the Black World’s proposal for a John Hope Franklin Commission for Reparatory Justice to explore the possibility of, among other things, reparations.

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By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'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!

HOW DOES THE NAACP RATE???

Is it Roslyn Brock or who that attracts the President to the NAACP’s annual convention?

Maybe because it has no ink to spread??? The President has been to at least three of their conventions, while he has not been to one of the Black Press’ conventions during his presidency? Or maybe it’s because he knows that he has the Black Press between a rock and a hard place. It is difficult to criticize their first halfBlack President. But that just might be coming to a close. He is entering the last phase as a Lame Duck and what does the Black

Not only was Zopp not invited to events, the Democratic National Committee totally ignored her run for the United States Senate and endorsed another candidate.

-ImaEQUAL OPPORTUNITY DISCRIMINATOR Andrea Zopp found out it’s not only Willie Wilson that is being passed by when invitations are being extended for appearances. www.chicagocrusader.com

-ImaART IS COLORBLIND

Suge Knight

Andrea Zopp How about that?? If that was not enough Dick Durbin was pushed into a corner and he endorsed Tammy Duckworth reluctantly.

All the while somebody wants Zopp ’cause it is reported that she has raised about $700,000. And that ain’t hay!!!

-ImaSPEAKING OF . . .

Candidates. What was that Willie Wilson said about the Iraq deal? It seems that he mumbled something about a far away country and having the right to make nuclear weapons or something like that. True to his faith Ima

Roslyn Brock Press have to lose? Not a damn thing. He has certainly left the door open for all of the insults he has gotten from everyone else, so I am sure it won’t phase him to hear it from the Fourth Estate. We’ll see if the Fourth Estate has any balls left??? Even Ima is wondering???

and it took the Detective to come to a difference conclusion that he revealed recently and six days later Suge was almost killed in a shooting in a West Hollywood night-

Willie Wilson heard he said it was a “Godsend, which will send a message of peace throughout the world.” Way to go Willie, way to go . . .

-ImaLA POLICE FINGERED Word was circulating this week that the former LAPD Detective Russell Poole has changed his story that Suge Knight was behind the murder of Tupac Shakur. That was the story he told in 2002 and it is said to have almost cost the life of Suge Knight again. Knight was almost killed in 1996 himself

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club.

By now Knight must be telling the Detective, help the bear, ‘cause his help almost takes him out of here!

Lawd, can you satisfy these folks!! The Michael Brown exhibit has stirred up folks it seems on 47th Street. Some folks say they need to close it down, while others feel it shows the hatred in this country that has cost the life of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and so many other places where our yunguns have lost their lives at the hands of folks sworn to protect and serve. It seems that some folks just don’t like it ‘cause it was created by a white woman and others remind us that art bees colorblind!!!

County sales tax to be highest (Continued from page 1) poor may indeed suffer the most under a tax increase, without it important medical and social services the poor also need could no longer exist.

“If the people who are going to suffer this the hardest are willing to make this sacrifice. They will accept things will get better. I would like to see everyone support this,” Sims said. “We’ve all tried to do what is right. We didn’t do this, economics did this to us.”

Craig Horwitz, whose family owns H. Horwitz Company, a jewelry store located in Water Tower Place, told commissioners he is not in favor of a sales tax increase because it will only drive customers to other counties like Lake and Will and neighboring states Indiana and Wisconsin. Using a water faucet as a prop, Horwitz said the county has to stop coming to consumers like they are a water faucet that pumps out money.

“Please say no to the public becoming a money faucet every time government needs more money,” said Horwitz, while holding up the faucet for all to see. “Whenever there is a need for more money you just come to us. If this resolution is passed, it would make our county the highest sales tax in the United States. This is not how you rebound from a three-year recession. This is how you divert business to other counties and states.”

The Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) vehemently opposes any sales tax as well. They say their members are already dealing with Chicago banning plastic bags, which has increased supply costs, an increase in the minimum wage and a possible property tax hike by the city being talked about. They are most concerned about their

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COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER Richard Boykin (1st) speaks out against raisin the county sales tax by one percent during a specially called meeting on July 15 in Chicago. (Photo

by J. Coyden Palmer) members in the McPier District, a front row seat as to the effects of where the sales tax would be 11.25 the sales tax and how it affects our percent due to the extra one per- customers. Our customers literally cent tax in that area. Several mem- count pennies at our register to try bers of the IRA told county com- and stay within their means. I regumissioners they have had to layoff larly hear complaints about the workers in the past because of the sales tax.”

Of the African American comsales tax and fear they would have to do it again if the increase is missioners, Boykin was the only one who voted against the tax inpassed.

Dino Andrews is the owner of crease. Sims, along with Stanley Felony Franks, which is a restau- Moore (4th District), Jerry Butler rant that exclusively hires ex-felons (3rd District) and Robert Steele in Oak Park. Andrews said about a (2nd District) voted yes. Commisthird of his customers come from sioner Liz Gorman (17th District) places where the median income is was attending her last board meetmore than $150,000 a year. The ing as she is moving on to other oprest of his customers come from portunities, voted present on the impoverished areas like Austin and issue.

Belmont/Craig on the city’s West Cook County Board President Side.

“Any increase to our already em- Toni Preckwinkle has not presentbarrassingly high sales tax rate is ed the board with a budget yet. going to hurt small businesses, Boykin and others said the board which are the staple of our econo- voted on a measure that may not my,” Andrews said. “It’s going to even be necessary. Commissioner disproportionately affect under- John Fritchey (12th District) also served areas and constituents who found Wednesday’s vote to be unlive in those areas, in addition to necessary, seeing that they have unstifling economic growth. As a til October to notify the state of business owner who regularly their intentions to raise the sales works his own cash register, I have tax.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

THE MIRACLE MARINA ON THE LITTLE CALUMET RIVER “FREEDOM FEST:” The Miracle Marina Freedom Fest will be held Saturday, July 18, from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Miracle Marina on the Little Calumet River at 13421 S. Vernon Avenue. And how slowly did the news of so-called African American emancipation move? Freedom was also not free to the millions of humans who labored on under the lash even years after Liberty had signed her name to our papers...and so we remember the joy and anguish of Juneteenth. For the rare Black merchant mariners of the day, who enjoyed special status as employees and entrepreneurs in an industry, The Miracle Marina makes special pains to celebrate at their Fest - they especially recognize that they knew freedom as a subtle flavor burnt at the edges by the subjugation of their land-bound kin and kind. And for those who left their plows in the field and headed “upsouth” in legions a hundred and more years later in America’s Great Migration - Black folks blazing north for freedom and economic opportunity in the years Reconstruction spawned Jim Crow for them freedom was also not free.

They paid with everything dear as they settled in the ‘blackbelts’ around the country, segregated as easy prey.

Here in the Age of the New Jim Crow, we remain ignited to the cause of freedom, which remains vulnerable even after centuries. There will be: an Underground Railroad; Journey to Freedom Tour; Spoken Word honoring Harriet Tubman; FREE Food & Prizes; Music and Dancing; Hiking and Boat Tours; Horseback Riding and Games. No outside food/beverages will be allowed. To RSVP visit https://www.eventbrite. com/ e/freedom-fest-tickets-1-759560-1919.

FREE SUMMER WORKOUTS IN MILLENNIUM PARK: Jumpstart 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 45minute 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) 7421168, or connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

LINCOLN PARK ZOO HOSTS FIRST ADULTS NIGHT OUT OF THE SUMMER: Dine, drink and roar - kick off the start of summer with an exclusive night at Lincoln Park Zoo! Back by popular demand, the Adults Night Out series has extended to three nights this year.

The remaining upcoming dates are July 24 and August 21, 6:30 - 10 p.m. at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL. Attendees will enjoy a rare glimpse at the zoo after-hours with specialty animal enrichment and feedings as well as an opportunity to chat one-on-one with zoo experts. Experience the zoo’s flora and fauna without distraction and enjoy a unique chance to see the animals’ nighttime rituals. Free rides on the AT&T Endangered Species Carousel will also be available throughout the event. Cocktail and cuisine are both available for purchase throughout the evening. Top off the night with a stroll around the zoo’s

SAVE THE DATE - 29TH ANNUAL ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMAN’S CONFERENCE: The Women’s Business Development Center will present its 29th Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Chicago’s McCormick Place-West, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The conference, themed Fueling Growth.

Driving Change is designed to accelerate the growth of women businesses through powerful workshops and a dynamic trade show, connecting women entrepreneurs with prospective corporate and government clients.

One of the highlights includes the WBDC Opening Night Reception on September 1, honoring the 29th annual Award Winners in a relaxed business setting the night before the conference. Tickets range from $200 to $500, with opening night reception tickets available separately. Attendee registration is now open; ex-

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Nature Boardwalk for an evening view of Chicago’s iconic skyline.

Tickets are $15 online ($12 for zoo members), and $18 at the gate ($15 for zoo members). Attendees must be at least 18 years of age to attend. For more information or to register, visit www.lpzoo.org/events/calendar.

ACTOR-COMEDIAN TRACY MORGAN, fiancée Megan Wollover and daughter Maven Morgan, 2, take flight on Dumbo The Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom theme park. The family celebrated Maven Morgan’s second birthday at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Chloe Rice, photographer) hibitor and sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information or to register online, please visit www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477 ext. 240. Connect with the WBDC anytime on Twitter @ WBDC and on Facebook at Facebook. com/WBDC.Chicago.

BUNKY ECHO-HAWK EXHIBIT AT THE FIELD MUSEUM: In this exhibit, which is ONGOING through October 25,

Contemporary artist Bunky EchoHawk‘s live painting events, colorful skateboard decks, and his design partnership with Nike all debunk stereotypes about Native Americans today. And by merging Native American images with pop culture references–such as the Star Wars-inspired painting If Yoda Were an Indian–Echo-Hawk uses humor to shed light on current issues facing Native American communities. Now, see what happens when this artist, activist, and tra-

ditional Pawnee singer draws inspiration from historic Field Museum collections, from a richly painted ceremonial dress to traditional spoons carved from bison horn. Experience Echo-Hawk’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.

INSURANCE CENTER

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Federal lawmakers to CFPB: Adopt a strong payday lending rule Online payday lenders fined $52 million in related enforcement

By Charlene Crowell The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will bring $32 million in relief to consumers who were caught in a maze of charges and fees designed to trap them in payday loans they never authorized. The enforcement action announced July 7, affects two lenders based in Kansas City, Missouri who operated as many as 16 different businesses involved in online lending.

Due to their violations of federal laws, FTC also imposed an additional $22 million fine against the lenders and banned them from all consumer lending.

Every day online and storefront payday lenders trap borrowers in long-term cycles of debt. Their triple-digit interest rates and access to borrowers’ bank accounts or cartitles place these borrowers in financial jeopardy. FTC’s actions and others undertaken by federal and state regulators reveal rampant abuses in the short-term, small-dollar lending market.

Federal lawmakers are rightly con-

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cerned. Over 100 Members of Congress representing 35 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands recently urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to enact a strong rule to curb abusive practices by payday lenders and other high-cost predatory loans like car-title and certain installment loans.

In separate letters, 33 U.S. Senators and 68 House Members urged the same action: strong regulation and enforcement of abusive and predatory consumer lending.

Their calls for CFPB rulemaking comes as the Bureau finalizes its proposed rule, first announced in late March. At that time, a letter signed by 500 consumer advocates from all 50 states waged an unprecedented push for reining in abusive small-dollar and high-cost loans engaged the White House and Capitol Hill.

Now after listening to an onslaught of diverse and strong voices, federal lawmakers are adding their own voices and influence to the continuing fight for fairness.

“Predatory lenders should not be able to continue unfair, deceptive, and abusive acts or practices that are designed to trap borrowers in a cycle

Charlene Crowell of debt,” wrote 33 Senators. “This is a business model rooted in preying on individuals and families that have no ability to repay, and the CFPB has a critical opportunity to protect consumers by issuing strong rules.”

In the House of Representatives, Members of Congress with constituencies as varied as their broad geographic expanses similarly called for CFPB to adopt strong regula-

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tion.

“While there is a need for affordable credit, unfair, deceptive and abusive payday and car title lending practices often pull consumers into a cycle of debt,” wrote the Members.

“We support the Bureau’s efforts to close the door to unaffordable loans by addressing failure to underwrite for affordable payments, repeatedly rolling over or refinancing loans, accessing the consumer’s account for repayment, and performing costly withdrawals.”

As consumer advocates stress the importance of the ability-to-repay a loan as a cornerstone of both responsible lending and effective regulation, a new poll jointly commissioned by Americans for Financial Reform and the Center for Responsible Lending, asked likely 2016 voters their opinions on consumer lending and regulation, Wall Street influences and actions taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Respondents showed strong and bipartisan support for regulation of financial services and products. By more than a ten-to-one margin, they favored a rule requiring small-dollar lenders to verify a customer’s ability to repay before a loan can be issued.

Other poll results showed: • Nearly three-quarters – 73 percent – said they favor the central provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; • Respondents continue to view the financial industry as under-regulated; and • They also believed that regulations and enforcement will ensure financial institutions act fairly and responsibly.

“We are thankful for lawmakers and regulators standing up against these predatory loan practices which drain billions of dollars a year from low-income families,” said Diane Standaert, director of state policy with the Center for Responsible Lending. “As CFPB moves towards issuing its proposed rules, we urge it to use its full authority to stop the dangerous debt trap of these loans, and eliminating loopholes.”

According to policy experts, CFPB could act on the pending regulation sometime this fall.

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

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Girls in the Game interview UnitedHealthcare executives Sixteen high school students from across Chicago visited the UnitedHealthcare offices in the Loop to participate in a leader-toleader interview with UnitedHealthcare employees on Wednesday, July 8. The teens were members of Girls in the Game’s Summer Squad program, which teaches teen girls how to be leaders for younger girls in their communities while also giving them opportunities to think about their futures through these professional interview panels, as well as college visits.

Girls in the Game provides and promotes sports and fitness opportunities, nutrition and health education, and leadership development to enhance the overall

UNITEDHEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES WITH 16 high school girls from the Girls in the Game program.

STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED in the Girls in the Game event at the UnitedHealthcare office is photographed in the company’s reception area. health and well-being of girls. For in the Game empowers more than the past 20 years, Girls in the 3,500 girls to make healthier Game has emerged as a leading choices and develop the configirls’ health and fitness organiza- dence and leadership skills they tion in Chicago. Every year, Girls need to succeed on and off the

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field. All sports and fitness programming includes hands-on workshops on nutrition, health and leadership.

At the UnitedHealthcare offices, the teens shared statistics about the state of girls’ health in Chicago as well as their access to sports.

The girls received bios of each panelist in advance and then crafted questions based on those bios. Questions about educational backgrounds, work/life balance and how to develop their leadership skills were all discussed. The UnitedHealthcare panelists had the opportunity to then ask the teens about their future plans and career interests.

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COMMUNITY

National Bar Association president to address Chicago Bar Prominent St. Louis Attorney Pamela Meanes will give the keynote address at the 46th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon of the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (CLCCRUL), on Thursday, July 30. The event will be held at the Palmer House Hilton from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meanes, a partner with Thompson Coburn and president of the National Bar Association, will address the need for training, transparency and accountability for police departments throughout the county.

CLCCRUL’s Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon serves as a yearly forum for Board Members and more than 300 of the City’s top attorneys and civic leaders to recognize the work of the organization and its partners, discuss the region’s most pressing civil rights issues, and raise much-needed

funds for the CLCCRUL’s evolving civil rights and community development agenda.

Retired Judge Morton Denlow will be honored at the event with the Edwin A. Rothschild Award for Lifetime Achievement in Civil Rights. Judge Denlow served as Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois for 16 years. DLA Piper will receive CLCCRUL’s 2015 Pro Bono Award for its work with CLCCRUL’s Voting Rights Project and The Law Project. “We are honored to be recognized by the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee and proud to support the work of the Voting Rights Project and The Law Project,” said DLA Partner Michael Sheehan. The Outstanding Young Lawyer of 2015 award will be presented to Trevor Clarke of the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Justice Entrepreneurs Project. “It

Pamela Meanes is a special honor for me to receive this award because I believe strongly in justice and equal opportunity for all. It is important

for attorneys to give back to their communities, using their skills to help people in need,” said Mr. Clarke.

For more information on the luncheon, call (312) 630-9744 or visit www.clccrul.org.

The mission of Chicago Lawyers’ Committee is to promote and protect civil rights by bringing the strength and the prestige of the private bar to bear on the problems of poverty and discrimination. Founded in 1969, the Committee champions equal justice and community development for underrepresented people by partnering with volunteer lawyers to provide litigation and transactional representation. Each year, our volunteer attorneys provide over 18,000 hours of donated professional legal services, with a value of more than $8.5 million to challenge discrimination and other violations of civil rights in both public and private sectors.

For more information on the Chicago Lawyers’ Committee, visit www.clccrul.org

Greater Chicago Food Depository leads Cook County’s free summer meals effort Multiple programs respond to thousands of children facing hunger this summer In Cook County, nearly 255,000 children – 1 in 5 – is at risk of hunger. During the school year, children have access to free and reduced-price meals at school. But in the summer, many children no longer receive those meals. There are free programs available to fill that gap, but only 14 percent of eligible

school. We want to make sure families know the resources available to them and feed as many children as possible.”

The Food Depository operates several summer programs to distribute meals to hungry children.

One of these programs is the Lunch Bus, which was launched in 2010. Now in its sixth year, the Lunch Bus travels to 21 daily sites on three routes throughout Chicago and the south suburbs, distrib-

IN CHICAGO AND its suburbs, children will benefit from the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s free summer meals program. A Lunch Bus intern distributes a nutritious meal to a young girl in south suburban Lansing, Ill. children utilize these summer meals.

This summer, the Greater Chicago Food Depository expects to distribute 400,000 meals to children at more than 250 meal sites, including the Lunch Bus program.

“For many children, the summer is filled with the uncertainty of hunger,” said Kate Maehr, Food Depository executive director and CEO. “However, there are summer programs that can help fill the gap when children are out of www.chicagocrusader.com

uting more than 4,500 nutritious lunches each week. The Food Depository also sponsors more than 250 other summer meal sites throughout Cook County, providing children with nutritious meals.

Several tools are available this summer to help connect families with free summer meals in their community. To find free summer meal sites:

About the Greater Chicago Food Depository The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonprofit food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community.

The Food Depository, founded in 1979, makes a daily impact across Cook County with a network of 650 pantries, soup kitchens, shel-

to search by address • Text FOODIL to 877877 on your mobile phone • Envia ALIMENTOSIL a 877877 comidas de verano gratis • Call 1-800-359-2163 • Download the “Range” mobile app for Apple, Google and Windows devices For more information about the Free Summer Meals program, visit summerfeedingillinois.org.

ters, mobile programs, children’s programs, older adult programs and innovative responses that address the root causes of hunger.

Last year, the Food Depository distributed 67 million pounds of shelf-stable food, fresh produce, dairy products and meat, the equivalent of 154,000 meals every day. For more information, visit chicagosfoodbank.org or call 773247-FOOD.

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By Raymond Ward

Shakespeare in the Parks brings Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits Chicago’s favorite summer tradition, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks brings Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, free for all, to audiences in 18 Chicago neighborhood parks throughout the city. Shakespeare’s memorable characters come to life in a unique and surprising mash-up of scenes from his most celebrated plays—from“Romeo and Juliet” and “Macbeth” to “The Taming of the Shrew” and “As You Like It.” In its fourth year, Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks inaugurates cultural programming in a newly created Chicago Park

District park—Steelworkers Park, a former industrial site now reclaimed as public green space in the Calumet region. The transformation of this 10th Ward site has been hailed by environmentalist, community groups and urban planners alike.

“Bringing Shakespeare to neighborhood parks highlights arts and culture in communities across the city,” said Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Mike Kelly. “Shakespeare has survived the test of time, managing to remain relevant and meaningful to a variety of audiences. Having such an amazing caliber of talent in our parks is what Night Out in the Parks is all about.”

The citywide tour is made possible by a renewed civic, cultural and corporate partnership between Chicago Shakespeare Theater, the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District, Boeing and BMO Harris Bank. Since the inception of the Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks program, nearly 50,000 Chicagoans have taken advantage of free performances in their communities.

Visit ChicagoShakes.com for locations and dates.

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MCA presents ‘The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now’ “The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now” links the vibrant legacy of the 1960s African-American avant-garde to current art and culture. It is occasioned in part by the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Association for

with Black cultural nationalism, both in Chicago and around the world during and after the civil rights era. Combining historical materials with contemporary responses, “The Freedom Principle” illuminates the continued relevance of that engagement today.

this heritage. It includes works of music and art from, among others, AACM-founder, pianist, and painter Muhal Richard Abrams; Art Ensemble of Chicago bandleader Roscoe Mitchell; and AfriCOBRA cofounders Jeff Donaldson, Jae and Wadsworth Jarrell, Barbara Jones-

JAMAL CYRUS – The Dowling Street Martyr Brigade – Towards a Walk in the Sun. Courtesy of the artist and Inman Gallery, Houston (Photo by Rick Wells) the Advancement of Creative MuThe exhibition, which takes its Hogu, and Gerald Williams. sicians (AACM), a still-flourish- title from a 1984 book by ChicaArchival materials—brochures, ing organization of Chicago musi- go jazz critic John Litweiler and banners, photographs, posters, cians whose interdisciplinary ex- runs through November 22 at the sheet music, record covers—proplorations expanded the bound- Museum of Contemporary Art vide a rich context for the exhibiaries of jazz. Alongside visual arts Chicago, showcases the multifac- tion. Recent works by artists such collectives such as the African eted world of the Black avant- as Terry Adkins, Nick Cave, Renée Commune of Bad Relevant garde in Chicago during the Green, Rashid Johnson, Lili ReyArtists (AfriCOBRA), the AACM 1960s, alongside a selection of con- naud-Dewar, Cauleen Smith, and was part of a deep engagement temporary artists’ interpretations of Stan Douglas present an ongoing intergenerational conversation about experimentation, improvisation, collective action, and the search for freedom. Working together across multiple platforms, Catherine Sullivan, George Lewis, Charles Gaines, and Sean Griffin are collaborating on an opera, to be presented on the MCA Stage, and on a related installation within the exhibition.

A listening station and an online microsite accompany the exhibition, as does a fully illustrated catalogue that includes essays by exhibition curators Naomi Beckwith and Dieter Roelstraete, as well as by leading musicians, composers, WADSWORTH JARRELL – New Orleans–style group photo in artists and scholars. painter Wadsworth Jarrell’s backyard, c. 1968. (Courtesy of George (Continued on page 16) Lewis) Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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Ship and Shore Blues Festival pays tribute to blues icons BB King, Koko Taylor on August 8 New Buffalo’s popular Ship and Shore Festival, formerly canceled, has been revived and its heart is now pumping red-hot blues. Harbor Arts, a non-profit arts service organization, has transformed the event into a blues festival at scenic Lions Beachfront Park on August 8, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the gate.

The Ship and Shore Blues Festival is designed to feed blues lovers’ appetites for great music and outstanding food, wine and beer. At the

ognized as one of the biggest festivals in Harbor Country, and a New Buffalo standout summer destination for music lovers and their families.

The reinvented festival continues the family tradition with plenty of entertainment for everyone, including interactive activities for children.

“This event has been a crowd pleaser for three decades,” said Ship and Shore Blues Festival, Artistic Director John Moultrie. His locally based firm is producing the festival for Harbor Arts. “I remember attending Ship and Shore with my family when we first moved to New Buffalo 25 years ago, and I really enPrecious Jewel Taylor keep the family fun here in our community.”

Moultrie, who also produces Harbor Country’s popular iRock Jazz Festival in New Buffalo in the summer and fall, anticipates that bringing blues to the park will attract thousands of new and returning visitors to downtown New Buffalo and throughout Harbor Country. For the inaugural event, blues lovers will be treated to five performances at the pavilion, located at 101 Marquette Drive.

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BB King venue: live performances from internationally known musicians. On the menu: popular local cuisine, wineries, and craft breweries.

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joyed it. So when the local business association announced that the 2014 Ship and Shore season was its last, I was delighted that Harbor Arts in Three Oaks stepped up to

• Tribute to B. B. King: Renowned blues guitarists Liz Mandeville and Donna Herula join vocalist Shirley King in a tribute to her father, the late blues legend B. B. King. The artists have integrated the tribute into their Chicago Women in the Blues show, a high-energy, fourhour blues revue. A mini-festival in itself, the show regularly features other top female blues artists, including HolleThee Maxwell, a legendary vocalist with Ike Turner and

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Jimmy Smith; Tracee Adams, Ramblin’ Rose and others.

• Tribute to Koko Taylor: Precious Jewel Taylor, a member of one of the royal families of blues, performs the festival’s tribute to her aunt, the late Queen of Blues Koko Taylor. Precious has performed in theatrical productions and concert halls throughout the world, including the Vatican at the Pope’s request, and has shared the stage with some of the top names in R&B. • Hank Mowery raced onto the blues scene in the mid 90s with his band, The Hawktones. Mowery honed his skills jamming nightly with the local and national blues acts that played The Rhythm Kitchen Café in Grand Rapids, where he was the general manager. In 1996, Mowery took his harmonica on the road, playing with a variety of blues artists and later, leaped onto the international scene, where he is causing a buzz around the roots community.

• The Chicago Rhythm and Blues Kings have been blasting out their own soul-steeped brand of R&B and blues on a nightly basis for more

than 20 years. Tenor saxman Terry Ogolini and trumpeter Don Tenuto still comprise one of the city’s most dangerous horn sections, teamed with bassist Bob Halaj, guitarist David Mick and drummer Willie Hayes. The legendary Gene “Daddy G” Barge is the band’s featured vocalist and saxophonist.

In addition to delivering some of the nation’s best blues performances, the Ship and Shore Blues Festival will offer other diversions for the young—and the young at heart: From Game Truck Chicago, a truly interactive experience comes to the Ship and Shore Blues Festival! Attendees seven years old and older can party in a state-of the-art mobile game theater featuring four flat screen TVs, dozens of video games and the latest consoles.

The Curious Kids’ Discovery Zone Tent is a special area for young festival attendees that features a wide range of activities, including storytelling, face painting, music and presentations.

Drive and Ride Experience Ford Test Drive The nearby intersection of Whittaker and Red Arrow Highway will be all about wheels: Music and automotive enthusiasts will be able to test drive 2015 Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids and crossovers, sponsored by Three Oaks Ford.

Harley-Davidson® JUMPSTART™ Rider Experience If two-wheelers are their preference, there’s the Harley-Davidson® JUMPSTART™ Rider Experience. It combines a HarleyDavidson motorcycle and a specially designed, stationary support stand. (No previous motorcycle experience necessary).

For more information, visit shipandshorebluesfestival.com.

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By Barbara Wright-Pryor characters. Joining the principals were baritone Stephen Salters, soprano Lauren Michelle (U. S. representative in the 2015 Cardiff competition) and contralto Gwendolyn Brown (Lyric Opera Chorus and Ryan Center alum). Josephine Lee, conductor and executive/artistic director of The Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) and the first Robert Shaw Conducting Fellow by Chorus America, assembled a special choir, Vocality, composed of CCC members and alumni and other vocalists for the performance. Lee and McFerrin shared conducting duties at Ravinia’s 2003 gala before working together on his Grammy-nominated albumVOCAbuLarieS. Bobby McFerrin has a long history with Porgy and Bess and his father, operatic baritone Robert McFerrin, the first Black male to sing at the

eta Creative Arts co-founder Abena Joan P. Brown, dies at 87 Artist-Institution BuilderCultural Activist-Warrior

SPORTIN’ LIFE (Stephen Salters, at left) and Porgy (Brian Stokes Mitchell) belt out Gershwin’s “A Woman is a Sometime Thing” as Bess (Nicole Cabell) looks on with disdain.

Grand Yeye Abena Joan P. Brown, co-founder of eta Creative Arts Foundation made her transition on Sunday, July 12 following a short illness. Recognized internationally as a major force in theater and organizational and artistic development, Brown served as president and producer of eta from its inception in 1971 until her retirement on March 1, 2011, a period of 40 years.

Brown built eta into a major presence in Black theatre. During her tenure she steered eta to the purchase and renovation of a 15,000square-foot facility which houses a 200-seat theater, a gallery/community space, classrooms and studios.

She later spearheaded the acquisition of an entire city block from 75th to 76th Streets, along South Chicago Avenue for future expansion. Her goal from the onset was to create a venue where the stories of African American people could be told for generations to come.

A native Chicagoan, Brown began dancing at age three and was deeply involved in the arts throughout her lifetime. She gained widespread experience as an actress, company manager, stage manager, director and producer, as well as an internationally acclaimed arts administrator and fundraiser. During the early developmental and nurturing stages of eta, Ms. Brown worked as the Director of Program Services, responsible for the overall operations of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, a multi-faceted agency. In 1982, she left the YWCA to devote full time to eta Creative Arts Foundation as its CEO, building it into Chicago’s first and only Afri-centric professional performance and training cultural arts center.

Celebrated for her business acumen and insights on various aspects of the arts, she was a participant in the First Black Theatre Summit convened by playwright August Wilson in 1999 and published on BTNs’ Black Theatre’s Unprecedented Times on the topic of “Audience and Institutional Development.” A rare individual, Brown distinguished herself as a masterful businesswoman, as well as an artist with more than 200 professional theater productions to her credit.

Abena Joan P. Brown received a Bachelor’s Degree from Roosevelt University and a Master’s Degree in Community Organization and Management from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration. In January, 1993, Brown received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters De-

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Bobby McFerrin returns to Ravinia to conduct ‘Porgy and Bess’ Chicago’s rainy weather could not dampen the spirits of the denizens of ‘Catfish Row’ Conductor/vocalist Bobby McFerrin returned to the Ravinia Festival after an absence of 12 years to conduct The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), soloists and chorus in a rousing concert version of the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Wednesday, July 8 much to the delight of adult and student members of Chicago Music Association and a huge audience seated in the Pavilion and sprawled on the spacious lawns of the historic music festival, despite the pesky rain that refused to go away.

McFerrin programmed an evening of favorite selections from the opera by the Gershwins George (music) and Ira (lyrics) depicting the daily life of the inhabitants of “Catfish Row,” a fictitious community located on the South Carolina coast. The handpicked all-star cast featured soprano Nicole Cabell (2005 Cardiff Singer of the World and Lyric Opera Ryan Center alum) and veteran Broadway vocalist Brian Stokes Mitchell representing the title-role

Bobby McFerrin Metropolitan Opera (Amonasro in Aida), dubbed the voice for Sidney Poitier who appeared as Porgy in Otto Preminger’s still-controversial 1959 film adaptation.

When Ravinia began hosting the CSO in its summer residency in 1936, George Gershwin performed with them at Ravinia for the first and only time. Gershwin’s music has been a Ravinia staple ever since, and this year, the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess was selected as Ravinia’s One Score, One Chicago presentation.

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Abena Joan P. Brown gree from Chicago State University.

Along with the installment of the title, “Grand Yeye of Chicago’s African Community” by the African Festival of the Arts in 1994-95, Ms. Brown has over the years, been the recipient of over 60 other prestigious honors and awards, attesting to the value that the community places on the work of eta Creative Arts Foundation.

Among her many honors are the Award of Merit from the Black Theater Alliance, The Paul Robeson Award from the Chicago African American Arts Alliance, the Governor’s Award in the Arts, the Midwest African American Theatre Alliance’s Hazel Joan Bryant Award; the League of Black Women’s Black Rose Award; Muntu Dance Theatre’s Alyo Award; the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago’s Outstanding Achievement Award in the Arts; Sculpture Chicago’s Full Circle Project Award; co-recipient of the Edward J. Sparling Alumni Award from Roosevelt University; the Lorraine Hansberry Award for dramaAfrique Magazine; the Lifetime Achievement Award from Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Committee and the Arts Entrepreneurship Award from Columbia College. In 1991, she was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame of Chicago. In 2000, Ms. Brown was inducted into the Literary Hall of Fame at the Gwendolyn Brooks Center at Chicago State University. Ms. Brown has also been recognized nationally as part of the “History Makers” archival project.

In 2004, Ms. Brown was profiled in the Chicago Sun-Times as one of 100 most powerful women in the City for her work in the category of non-profit leadership. Earlier, Chicago Magazine cited her as one of the “50 Brightest Stars in Chicago Theatre,” Today’s Chicago Woman cited Brown as one of “100 Women Shaping Chicago’s Future” and Dollars and Sense Magazine named her as one of “America’s Top Business and Professional Women.”

N’Digo Magapaper also recognized Ms. Brown’s achievements with a cover story. Reference to Brown can be found in five categories of “Who’s Who” as well as in “2,000 Women of Achievement” published in Cambridge, England.

Ms. Brown has presented papers on various aspects of the arts across the country and internationally. She has been the focus of a number of local and national articles citing her work within the context of the organizational and artistic development of eta Creative Arts Foundation.

Brown served as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs; and is a former member of the Woman’s Board of the Chicago Urban League; and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. She also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors for Muntu Dance Theatre; and as a member of the Shorebank Neighborhood Institute Board of Directors and the Illinois Arts Alliance Foundation.

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking Basically, human nature is superficial. We fail to go beyond or go past the surface to closely examine the matter. Chances are if we did, business deals, marriages and a ton of relationships would be better off and more lasting. It’s important to know that seeing is more than what meets the eye.

The bible clearly states that man looks on the outward appearance but God looks at the heart. But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”1 Samuel 16:7.

Speaking of the heart, let’s take a quick glance at what’s really happening inside our body. Did you know that the heart pumps blood approximately 280 miles an hour?

That is faster than a NASCAR

By Effie Rolfe Stop looking at what you see—it’s not the whole story. I’ve often heard people share experiences of what was seen only for someone else to say—that’s not what you saw. As I’ve matured, I now understand, there is so much more to the picture than what the eyes can see. Actually, what you see is merely a fraction of what really exists. As we grow to recognize the most powerful domain is the invisible world— which is the realm of the spirit, then you will begin to see life as it really is. This is not to frighten you but to help you to go deeper because what you see is literally just the ‘tip of the iceberg.’ What you can’t see beneath the water is a mountain of ice that can destroy the Titanic and a few more ships combined.

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(National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) driver, which only averages 191 miles an hour.

While both travel at amazing speeds, the racecar is more believable because you can see it.

Whereas the heart is diligently working at a faster speed pumping gallons of blood throughout the body, working undercover and cannot be seen. This phenomenon is beyond words. This is a perfect example of how the body is beautifully and wonderfully made by the only true and living God. As we continue to go deeper and see beyond the surface, remember that you are more spiritual than you are human. This may sound a bit farfetched but when you realize that you are a spiritual being living in a natural body, you can view life with clearer vision.

While we look not at the things,

which are seen, but at things which are not seen: for the things which are seen, are temporal, but the things which are not seen, are eternal. 2 Corinthian 4:18 Observation through the human lens will only demonstrate what is seen or evident in the physical realm—no more and no less. Thank God for opening the eyes of our understanding so we can clearly see what really matters most, as well as what is most important.

What do you really see…? ©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 From the moment he first shared his music, writing his debut album “Life Music” as a college student, Jonathan McReynolds has burst onto the scene as one of the freshest voices in music today, building a rising tide of acclaim from fans of all ages and peers across genres, from Gospel to Christian, R&B/Soul

Jonathan McReynolds artists and more. Hailed for his inspiring messages, his far-reaching talents and musicianship as a young singer-songwriter and compelling live performer, McReynolds will release his sophomore album “Life Music: Stage Two,” on Friday, Sept.

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Featuring the singles “Gotta Have You,” and “Pressure,” McReynolds has crafted an unforgettable sound that shatters expectations at every www.chicagocrusader.com

turn on his highly-anticipated new album, melding acoustic, gospel, pop sounds and more with powerful lyrics, and collaborating with producers and artists that include India.Arie, Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly, Warryn Campbell, PJ Morton, Derek Minor, DJ Camper and Israel Houghton. The lead single “Gotta Have You” continues to garner wide attention, with airplay across Gospel, Urban, Urban AC and Rhythmic radio stations.

Jonathan McReynolds says, “I wrote my first album as a college student. This second album, as a college teacher. My life has changed – different pressures, more revelation, more musical ideas. The one thing that hasn’t: my approach to songwriting.

Still aiming to be transparent and genuine. Message first.”

Since his first release “Life Music,” which featured the singles “No Gray,” “I Love You,” and “Lovin’ Me,” the Dove and Stellar Awardnominated artist shows no signs of slowing down, hitting stages around the world as a sought-after performer, with past appearances that have included being showcased as a BET Music Matters artist, performing at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, BET Celebration of Gospel, the Stellar Awards, and the Essence Festival, where he returned to perform at the 2015 Essence Festival’s For the Love of R&B Superlounge. In addition to this year’s Essence Festival during the July 4th weekend in New Orleans, fans can catch McReynolds performing all over the country this summer including Washington, DC; Tampa, Baltimore, Mobile, AL; Boston, New York, and overseas in Berlin and Oslo, Norway.

Blood Drive at Holy Name of Mary In honor of its 75th anniversary, Holy Name of Mary Church is holding a blood drive on Saturday, July 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at 11159 S. Loomis St. in Chicago.

All participating donors will receive a Free T-shirt and a light brunch will be served. The church is located at. To participate visit donateblood.lifesource.org and use

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code 817A to schedule an appointment today or call 877-543-3768.

Did you know one blood donation can support up to three lives.

Although 37 percent of the general population is eligible to donate blood, only 10 percent of the population actually donates blood. Of those blood donations, less than one percent is from African-Americans.

Bringing awareness to these numbers is especially important when comparing them to the prevalence of blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia, which has a higher incidence within the African-American population. Holy Name of Mary Church hopes the community will come out and support its blood drive, which it feels is for a great cause.

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Obama wants Criminal Justice Reform (Cont’d from page 2) to reduce the enormous costs of overcrowded prisons and address drug sentences handed down under old guidelines that U.S. officials now viewed as too harsh. Maybe one day, politicians on the hill can come to a consensus that there should be sensible drug policy and resources should be appropriated to identify and address the systematic problems in underserved communities that cause people to go to prison in the first place.”

In 2010, President Obama signed the Fair Sentencing Act in an attempt to curb the harsh punishments being handed

down. Smith-Pradia and other advocates believe these long sentences only do more to destabilize families and communities, thus adding to even more criminal behavior.

On April 23, 2014, former Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole announced the Department of Justice’s initiative to encourage qualified federal inmates to petition to have their sentences commuted, or reduced, by the President of the United States. Under the new initiative, the Department will prioritize clemency applications from inmates who meet all of the following factors:

Bobby McFerrin returns to Ravinia to conduct ‘Porgy and Bess’ (Continued from page 14) One Score is Ravinia’s program to get the entire community talking about a single masterwork, so this selection is timely following the Lyric Opera’s acclaimed full production of the classic last season. Ravinia published an online resource guide and introduced the work to thousands of students through its REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs in Cook and Lake County classrooms and in performances at Navy Pier. Christine Taylor is the director of Ravinia’s educa-

tion programs.

For information on the Ravinia 2015 Summer Season, visit ravinia.org online.

Most Pavilion tickets to all CSO concerts are only $25.

Lawn tickets for most classical concerts including CSO are only $10. Children and students through college are admitted free to all classical performances (excluding movie nights). Visit ravinia.org for the entire 2015 season offerings. Tickets may also be purchased online, or by calling 847-266-5100.

• They are currently serving a federal sentence in prison and, by operation of law, likely would have received a substantially lower sentence if convicted of the same offense(s) today; • They are non-violent, low-level offenders without significant ties to large scale criminal organizations, gangs or cartels; • They have served at least 10 years of their prison sentence; • They do not have a significant criminal history; • They have demonstrated good conduct in prison; and • They have no history of violence prior to or during their current term of imprisonment.

Since that announcement, over 30,000 applied to have their sentences commuted, according to the DOJ and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Since Congress enacted mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes, the federal prison population has multiplied, from just 24,000 in the 1980s to more than 214,000, according to Families against Mandatory Minimums.

“These unduly harsh sentences are one of the reasons the President is committed to using all the tools at his disposal to remedy unfairness in our criminal justice

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR hours after your son was shot to death?

The local television station dug up some Facebook video of Mr. Brown talking about his marijuana sales and folks tried to tie that into the shooting.

As usual the television station was irresponsible in its

(Continued from page 4) reporting and tried to tie the shooting into the videos. It made no sense because the videos were done long before the shooting and the cops never mentioned the two were linked.

Believe me, if it had been a white family in a similar circumstance the cops would

TEAR DOWN THE WALLS (Cont’d from page 6) to end the institutional racism that results in higher unemployment rates, lower incomes, and less wealth for

African Americans.

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

have been taking up collections, the television station would have been justifying why the father had been selling weed, as well as put the video in its proper time context.

Even under the worst condition – the death of one’s child – makes it pretty obvious we can’t expect white folks to demonstrate decency and understanding. May Amari rest in Heaven.

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MCA presents ‘The Freedom Principle: “The Freedom Principle” is organized by Naomi Beckwith, Marilyn and Larry Fields, Curator, and Dieter Roelstraete, Manilow Senior Curator, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

It travels to the Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania , September 14–December 31, 2016.

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(Continued from page 12) Lead support for “The Freedom Principle: Experiments in Art and Music, 1965 to Now” is provided by Cari and Michael Sacks. Additional generous support is provided by the Pamela Alper Curatorial Fund, Dr. Anita Blanchard and Martin H. Nesbitt, Lester N. Coney and Mesirow Financial, Anne and Don Edwards,

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Denise and Gary Gardner, Vicki and Bill Hood, Jeanne and Kevin Poorman, Linda Johnson Rice, Desirée Rogers, Fry Foundation/Amina Dickerson, Nickol and Darrel Hackett, Connie and Ed Horner, Inman Gallery, and Shirley and Walter Massey.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is located at 220 E. Chicago Ave.

system,” read a White House statement. “Today, he is continuing this effort by granting clemency to 46 men and women, nearly all of whom would have already served their time and returned to society if they were convicted of the exact same crime today.”

The President also included a personal letter to each of the people he granted clemency to. The letter read in part: “I am granting your application for clemency because you have demonstrated the potential to turn your life around.

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HOUSES FOR SALE 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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HOUSES FOR SALE 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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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 .

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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Judgment of Foreclosure Kallen Realty Inc., as Selling Official will at 205 W. Suite 1020, Chicago, cash, as set forth below, the property: 8123 South King Unit 1C, Chicago, IL 60619 improved

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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, NA Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY K. WHITE A/K/A KIMBERLY KATRICE WHITE Defendants 14 CH 011583 7022 S. MORGAN 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 October 8, 2014, 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 7022 S. MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-427023. 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 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 14-14-13372.

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. 14-14-13372 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 14 CH 011583 TJSC#: 35-10048 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.

I663577

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 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,

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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 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SYTANYA HAYDEN, TAFT HAYDEN JR., TOMASINE HAYDEN, D’MARRO HAYDEN, SHARON HAYDEN, TAFT HAYDEN, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TRAVIS L. HAYDEN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, RICHARD KUHN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR TRAVIS L. HAYDEN A/K/A TRAVIS LEMEL HAYDEN (DECEASED) Defendants 14 CH 009799 2558 E. 81ST STREET 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 May 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 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 2558 E. 81ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-111-023. 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 & ASSOCI-

ATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-00820.

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. 14-13-00820 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 14 CH 009799 TJSC#: 35-8557 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.

I662413 F 1 3 1 1 0 2 3 4 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

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Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Eddie Lee Walton aka Eddie L. Walton aka Eddie Walton; Marita Walton aka Marita Lynn Farley aka Marita Walton –Farley; Dorcia Walton aka Dorcia M. Walton aka Dorcia M.Greer aka; Adriena Riely aka Adriena L. Riely; Wonda Smith; The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Richard Irvin Special Representative for the Estate of Eddie Lee Walton aka Eddie L. Walton aka Eddie Walton;Unknown Owners and Non-Record C l a i m a n t s D e f e n d a n t s , 1 4 C H 8 8 9 Sheriff's # 150263 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on August 10th, 2015, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 8848 South Parnell Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60620 P.I.N: 25-04-112-038-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid 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.

I662560

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 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and 4 ) .

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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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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) 236SALE 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, v .

CHARLENE BROOKS Defendants 14 CH 15296 5649 SOUTH PRINCETON AVENUE 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 February 20, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 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 e s t a t e : Commonly known as 5649 SOUTH PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-202-036-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 unit home with no 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, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1408229. 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. PA1408229 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 15296 TJSC#: 35-9263 I662499

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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 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.

I661545

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.

I657903

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,

Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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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Serena Williams getting richer and richer Richest tournament prize awaits as Serena reap large fortunes from winning consecutive Grand Slams

By Erick Johnson $8 million dollars and counting.

That’s how much Wimbledon winner Serena Williams has earned so far this year from just winning three tournaments. But these are not just any tournaments. They are the Grand Slams, the tournaments that yield the most prestige, but also the biggest bucks. And from the looks of it, Williams is winning all of them as she gets richer and richer.

On Saturday, July 11, she laughed all the way to the bank at the world’s oldest and prestigious tournament.

At Wimbledon, Williams earned millions more after she whipped Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 wearing an exquisite Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ladies watch. It was designed in 18 carat pink gold with 32 cut diamonds. All this could be your for just $31,300.

But Serena could afford it after an

extremely successful year that’s going down in the history books. And her achievements are also setting new records at the bank. But if she wins a lucrative bonus system tournament series that’s part of the U.S. Open, it will be the most profitable year ever for Williams’ career and perhaps biggest tennis player, man or woman.

In addition to a “Serena Slam,” how about a “Cash Slam?”

For her Wimbledon, win, Williams is no. 1 in the latest rankings by 6,500 points ahead of her closest rival, Maria Sharapova. With her 21 Grand Slam titles, Williams is used to being at the top, but her extraordinary fortune of prize money this year is perhaps the biggest in her career. And her earnings may get even bigger.

A massive cash prize may come with a spectacular climax for Williams as she comes within one tournament of capturing an epic Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open all in one calendar year. Only three women achieved this in the sports’ 138-year history. They are Maureen Connolly (1953), Margaret Court (1970) and Steffi Graf (1988).

Those women were paid hand-

SERENA WILLIAMS’ RECORD career earnings continues to grow from winning consecutive Grand Slams tournaments, including Wimbledon, which awarded her $3 million on Saturday, July 11. somely for their achievements, but itive with big corporate sponsorships Oh, as the winner of the Western and Southern Open, Williams over the years most tennis tourna- and a wider global appeal.

But tournaments with the biggest earned nearly $500,000 last year. As ments including the Grand Slams have fatten their prize money as the dough are the Grand Slams, whose the winner of last year’s Bank of the sport grew richer and more compet- prize winnings are growing by enor- West Classic, Williams picked up mous proportions. Williams picked $124,000, a drop in the bucket for up $3.1 million for winning the the athletic powerhouse.

With so much money at stake Australian Open in Sydney. While in Paris in May, Williams collected overall, Williams is scheduled to nearly $2 million dollars for her compete again this year in the U.S. Open Series. She is on the list to coaches and mentors directing the program that supports under-re- French Open win.

University of Notre Dame compete in the Bank of the West On Saturday, July 11, Williams sourced teams and organizations.

Chicago Wolfpack basketball proProgram Praises Community Classic, which begins August 9. She hoisted the Venus Rosewater trophy Said Darrin Brown, Wolfpack gram, which is a ministry of the Basketball Program Lawndale Community Church. Coach, “Play Like a Champion em- along with a $3 million prize. While is also scheduled to compete in the The University of Notre Dame’s They were honored for their years phasizes presenting sport as a form most aging players are wrapping up Western and Southern Open, which Play Like a Champion Today Charac- of selfless service to children rang- of youth ministry and challenges us their careers and watching their bud- start August 15. With her dominatter Education Through Sports pro- ing from six to eighteen years old. to view sports as a means of devel- gets, Williams ran away with the loot ing year, Williams will enter tournagram presented Minister Darrin and They describe their mission as go- oping these kids physically, mental- despite skipping all tune-up tourna- ments riding a wave of success and Debra Brown of the Chicago Wolf- ing beyond developing basketball ly, and emotionally. We are honored ments for Wimbledon and spent soaring confidence.

A bonus from the U.S. Open Sepack Basketball Program with the players to “teaching children the art by this award, and even more excit- time in her multimillion dollar manries and a win this year at the U.S. 2015 Rich O’Leary Community of giving without a monetary re- ed that this program will help our sion in Palm Beach, FL. Now, after rolling over her oppo- Open would bring Williams’ 2015 players and families.”

Sports award. This award was estab- turn.”

Play Like a Champion is designed nents, Serena is rolling in dough. Grand Slam earnings to $12 million. lished to honor the late Rich Play Like a Champion is a national O’Leary, who served the South initiative that supports schools and to provide children and adolescents But the last tournament of the year, That amount doesn’t include earnBend youth sport community for sports organizations in making the highest quality sports experi- the U.S. Open may be the biggest ings from other non-Grand Slam four decades. sports more safe, fun, and develop- ence possible. The program is com- harvest of them all if Williams wins tournaments and $13 million in Darrin and his wife, Debra, grew mentally enriching. Play Like a mitted to ensuring that all children, in New York in September. If Will- product endorsements. In March, up and live in the North Lawndale Champion looks forward to work- particularly those who are being iams becomes the first player to win she captured the Miami Open for community of Chicago. For the ing with the Wolfpack through the priced out of childhood athletic ex- the Grand Slam since 1988, the the eighth time, earning nearly $1 past ten years they have served as initiative’s Champions for Children periences, are able to participate in achievement, she would earn the million. If her success continues, youth sports. Drawing on the ex- biggest payout in tennis history, to Williams could earn more than $25 million by the end of the year, an pertise of members of the Notre the tune of $4.3 million dollars.

This year’s prize money for the amount that matches the NBA Dame coaching staff and the research of psychologists, Play Like a woman champion at the U.S. Open salary of basketball superstar Kobe Champion aims to renew youth is actually $3.3 million but for two Bryant, the league’s highest paid sports by educating coaches and consecutive years, Williams collected player.

So far, Williams has aced all other parents to nurture young athletes’ an extra $1 million bonus for winpersonal development as whole per- ning the U.S. Open series, which in- female players in career earnings, sons, along with athletic excellence. cludes several men and women’s ten- according to the latest figures by Play Like a Champion Today nis tournaments that lead up to the the Women’s Tennis Association workshops are nationally accredit- U.S. Open, which starts August 31. (WTA). Williams’ record earnings ed by the National Council for During the series last year, Williams have placed her No. 1 among past Accreditation of Coaching Educa- won two of three women’s tourna- and present female players with tion (NCACE.) Play Like a ments. They are the Bank of the $73,000,000.

The website, richest.com estimates Champion has partners in over West Classic in California and the forty-five cities across the United Western and Southern Open in Williams net worth at $145 million, States and in six countries, and Ohio. As the winner of both tourna- although Forbes lists it at $105 milAT THE PLAY Like A Champion award ceremony pictured (l-r) is has educated over 75,000 coaches ments, Williams received top bonus lion.

Play Like a Champion Founder and Director Clark Power with The and parents who in turn have im- points last year before she won the Wolfpack’s Debra Brown and Darrin Brown, and Jim Power of Old St. pacted the lives of over a million series outright with a win at the U.S. It’s a life of champagne wishes and Patrick’s Church at the University of Notre Dame on June 27, 2015.

Open Grand Slam Tournament. caviar dreams. athletes.

Play Like a Champion O’Leary Award to N. Lawndale Wolfpack

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