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The students represented a variety of schools and said even those who will continue to start at 8 a.m. will be affected by the change. The students are upset they

had no say in the decision. But, they are most concerned about their fellow classmates who are athletes and those who have to stay after school for extracurricular activities.

“Chicago is not the safest city in the world, so this is dangerous,” said Nicholas Timms, a CPS student entering his junior year. “The $9.2 million they say they will save by doing this is less than one-fourhundredth of the entire budget. So, I don’t think this change is necessary if it can be detrimental to a lot of lives.”

Katilyn Turner, who’s a three-sport athlete and lives in South Shore, said it takes her an hour to get to her school. She said she is not looking forward to traveling late at night after games and practice and might have to cut out one or two sports. She said CPS officials are always bragging about having well-rounded students, but she is afraid this new move will make it hard for her to keep up her grades.

“How am I going to maintain a great GPA of 4.1 if I don’t have enough time to do my homework, study and sleep?” she asked. “If we have a game at another school, we may not get back to our school until 7:30 or 8 p.m. and that was last year.

This year, I’m afraid to think about what time I will get home. So, we’re talking about 14 and 15-year-olds like me out late (Continued on page 7)

BEFORE HER DEATH, Sandra Bland enjoyed time with her mother, Geneva Reed-Veal.

a wrongful death lawsuit accusing Texas Trooper Brian Encinia of “acting recklessly” and Waller County jail officials of failing to properly supervise Bland. Days after being incarcerated, Bland was found hung with a plastic bag around her neck.

After weeks of mourning and unanswered questions, Reed-Veal filed the civil lawsuit, one week after the Naperville woman was laid to rest following a packed funeral in Lisle.

The lawsuit was filed in the United States Court for the Southern District of Texas.

In addition to Encinia and Waller County, the 46-page complaint names jail screeners Elsa Magnus and Oscar Prudente, as well as the Texas Department of Public Safety as defendants.

In the suit, the defendants face 18 allegations, ranging from assault and battery to liability in the death of Bland, who was found unconscious in her cell July 13, (Continued on page 3)

Sandra Bland’s family files lawsuit Fearing for their safety and a potential lack of sleep, dozens of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students protested in Daley Plaza Wednesday afternoon on August 5

demanding CPS officials reverse a controversial decision in which 82 schools will start at 9 a.m. and go until 4:30 p.m.—an hour later than last year.

Mother acknowledges daughter may have committed suicide

By Erick Johnson and Elaine Hegwood Bowen At her daughter’s funeral in Lisle more than a week ago, Sandra Bland’s mother, Geneva Reed-Veal disputed claims that her daughter committed suicide in jail, days after an angry Texas state trooper arrested her.

But on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Reed-Veal acknowledged that possibility as she fired off

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NEWS

North Lawndale residents march for peace Latest shootings renew calls to stop gun-violence

By Erick Johnson At first glance, it looked like a parade or carnival. There were cheerleaders, bands, even a famous NBA basketball superstar.

But nearly 300 residents and community leaders in North Lawndale marched down Roosevelt Road on Saturday was to call attention to a string of shootings that have rocked their neighborhood in recent months.

Many of the protestors were teenagers who joined parents and community leaders in a big demonstration that occasionally stopped traffic and turned heads as they were escorted by a fleet of Chicago police vehicles.

The march was part of a threehour peace walk and rally, entitled “Long Walk to Freedom: Making Peace Starts with Me.” The event was sponsored by hip hop mogul Russell Simmons’ RushCard organization, which teamed up with the Chicago International Peace Movement (CIYPM) and FM Supreme, another peace organization.

With temperatures hovering near 90 degrees, protestors began the march with a rally outside George’s Music Room, 3915 West Roosevelt Road. Then, protestors marched down Roosevelt Road, where they held banners, placards and shouted as the thumping sounds of drumbeats filled the air.

One of the marchers, Pastor Phil Jackson of Lawndale Community Church, said parents should get more involved in their children’s lives.

CHICAGO BULLS PLAYER Joakim Noah shows his support during a peace rally in North Lawndale on Saturday.

“If we can find out what’s going on in the lives of these youth today, it would be the new norm, “said Jackson, who helps mentor about 135 youths in his community programs.

This year, some 1,456 shootings have occurred in Chicago. This summer, many of those gunshots were fired in neighborhoods located on the city’s South and West sides.

About 222 people have died this year and 1,234 have been injured by gunfire.

In North Lawndale, a 15-year-old was shot and killed in June while watching two girls fight. That same

month, a 23-year-old man was shot when several men walked in a restaurant and opened fire. In July, a 12-year-old was hospitalized after he was shot while riding a scooter in the neighborhood.

One protestor on Saturday, Sheila Wilson, an assistant principal at Holy Family Elementary School, said residents need to be proactive in fighting crime in the community.

“I just think that we need to get a better handle on it,” Wilson said.

From Roosevelt Road, the marchers turned left onto Homan Avenue and entered a parking lot at

a strip shopping center. Here, Jessica Disu, the lead organizer of the march, led a rally that alluded to recent police killings of Black civilians across the nation. Disu led the crowds in chanting “No Justice No Peace,” an anthem that was used by protestors who expressed their anger over the killing of Michael Brown by a white police officer in Ferguson, MO nearly one year ago.

At Saturday’s protest, Disu urged the crowd to examine themselves before they try to change others.

“We know that marching isn’t going to change anything unless we

change ourselves,” Disu said.

As Disu spoke, Chicago Bulls player Joakim Noah emerged from a Black SUV. Screams erupted as he was introduced.

After the rally, the protestors headed north on Homan before they turned east on Arthington and headed to Holy Family Ministries.

Here, 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr. urged the marchers to not give up in fighting against crime.

“We have to be vigilant and we have to be visible,” said Scott, whose district includes North Lawndale.

Shootings down in some Chicago neighborhoods Alternative strategies help reverse July’s reputation as one of the most violent month for Englewood, other communities

By Glenn Reedus Based on recent statistics, it appears that anti-violence strategies employed by intervention specialists from the Target Area Development Corp.’s 7:11 H.I.T. initiative may have help reverse July’s reputation as the city’s most violent month for some neighborhoods.

Target Area’s Executive Director Autry Phillips explained that 150 workers were deployed in the Englewood neighborhood and an identical number were dispatched to work in the West Humboldt Park/East Garfield community to intercede between would-be shooters and their intended targets.

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THE 7:11 H.I.T. campaign that was launched in the first weekend in July was instrumental in helping Englewood finish the Fourth of July weekend without any shootings.

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Phillips said that heading into the last week of July, the campaign was on target to reduce monthly shootings and homicides by 20 percent, while lowering the number of weekend shooting and homicides by 40 percent. The goal for reducing shootings and homicides involving children younger than 12 and elders 50 years and older was 50 percent.

“Of course our totals are preliminary at this point, but absent a major shooting spree that ends the month we believe our initial goals will be reached. I think it is a tremendous testament to the 300 men and women who agreed to repeatedly step between individuals with guns-sometimes two individuals and talk them out of shooting one another. I simply can’t give our intervention specialists enough credit for their resolve and commitment to this initiative.

“These are individuals that too

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many in our society didn’t seem to believe could make a meaningful contribution. They have proven those people wrong,” Phillips said.

He noted that the 7:11 H.I.T. campaign that was launched in the first weekend in July was instrumental in helping Englewood finish the Fourth weekend with no shootings, compared to six shootings the same weekend the previous year. The initiative was funded through an anonymous $400,000 grant for the month.

While the West Humboldt/East Garfield Park neighborhood did register shootings, those too were down from July 2014.

Specifically the totals were: July 17-19, 2015 and July 1820, 2014 in District 7 is as follows: • District 7 had an increase in shootings from two in 2014 to three in 2015, or 50 percent (Continued on page 16) www.chicagocrusader.com

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NEWS

Honda settles suit for $25 Million

By Nicole James Scott North Dallas Gazette After a probe by the Department of Justice (DOJ), American Honda Finance will pay $24 million to African-American, Hispanic and Asian and Pacific Islanders who were overcharged higher interest rates on car loans. An additional $1 million will be paid to fund a consumer financial program.

According to the DOJ and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, minority borrowers with similar credentials as white applicants were charged higher rates dating back to at least 2011. On an average, African-Americans paid $250 more, Hispanics $200 more and Asians $150 more. Honda Motors denies any wrong doing and firmly stands by its lending practices, claiming their compliance to the $25 million settlement is merely to avoid any lengthy litigation. They went on to add their cooperation with the DOJ is an indication of their commitment to be a part of the solution as opposed to any acknowledgement of guilt.

We spoke with Honda’s Manager of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Marcos Frommer to get a

better understanding of Honda’s position on the allegations of discrimination and the settlement. We asked Frommer the following questions: •Does Honda Motors agree with the conclusion of the Justice Department’s findings? If yes, why? If no, why?

•Does Honda Motors feel that $25 million was a fair amount?

•Have any employees been reprimanded as a result of the Justice Department’s findings?

•Are you concerned this settlement will impact Honda Motors’ sales among the the 3 groups that were found to have been victims of lending discrimination?

•How does Honda Motors intend to go about compensating those who were injured by its discriminatory lending practices?

•Honda Motors released the following statement: “We firmly believe that our lending practices have been fair and transparent.” If this is indeed correct, how do you account for the Justice Department’s findings that on average AfricanAmericans paid $250 more than White borrowers, Hispanics $200 more and Asians and Pacific Islanders $150 more?

(Continued from page 1) three days after Encinia pulled her over for failing to signal before she changed lanes in Prairie View, Texas.

“We are asking for bold, decisive action. The fact that it hasn’t happened yet is a frustrating thing,” said the family’s attorney, Cannon Lambert during a news conference Tuesday in Houston. “The family’s motivation is that they don’t want to see this sort of thing happen again to another family.”

At the news conference, Reed-Veal, who was surrounded by three of her daughters, said “I am still confident in the fact that she knew enough about Jesus that she would not take herself out. Anything is possible. I wasn’t there.”

Those comments were in stark contrast to statements Reed-Veal made at her daughter’s funeral, where she expressed her disbeliefs in Bland’s alleged suicide. At the service, ReedVeal also shared her frustrations with her search for answers to her daughter’s death.

“I still don’t know what happened to my baby, and this is a hard spot to be in,” she told some 400 mourners.

“I want everybody to know that Sandy knew what her purpose was.

This isn’t a racial issue; it is a spiritual issue. “We can’t call it a travesty or a tragedy. We have to call it a testimony.”

At the funeral, Reed-Veal recalled that around the Fourth of July holi-

day, she and Bland traveled to Memphis together after what she admits had been years of a strained relationship between the two. “Our relationship was getting back together, and we had an opportunity to talk and apologize to one another,” she said. “I am ready to go back to Texas and stop all injustices against Blacks in the South.”

During her daughter’s homegoing service, Reed-Veal grew more agitated, as she talked about the media accounts. “There are some things in the news that are true and some of them are outright lies. I’m the momma, and that baby didn’t take herself out.”

As she spoke to mourners, ReedVeal admonished them to not believe everything that they read, while adding that misdeeds against Encinia aren’t welcomed either. “Don’t make him and his family collateral damage for what he did,” she added. “This is a spiritual war, and people are dying because they don’t know the Master. I know what I put in her. If Christians would take over like the folks who are coming out of the closet, this kind of mess wouldn’t be going on.”

Before Encinia placed her behind bars July 10, Bland was arrested and wrestled to the ground following a heated argument that began when Bland initially refused the trooper’s request to put out her cigarette. Before the confrontation, Encinia threatened to taser Bland, telling her that he “will light you up” if she did not get out of the car. When the confronta-

•Does Honda Motors conduct its own internal investigations to assess whether or not its agents are engaging in discriminatory lending?

Unfortunately, he declined to answer. He instead diverted to Honda’s generic official statement.

“Honda affirmatively asserts that it has treated all of its customers without regard to race or national origin, and that its business practices have promoted and achieved fairness across all customer groups.

Furthermore, Honda has not been informed that the United States contend Honda or any of its employees engaged in any intentional discrimination or disparate treatment of minorities.”

Honda is not the first automobile company to have been found guilty of discriminatory lending. In 2013, Ally Financial coughed up $98 million in a settlement, the highest penalty paid thus far for charging 235,000 minority borrowers more than whites. Likewise, they denied any wrong doing and stand by their lending practices.

According to a study conducted in August 2014 by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Research and Statistics Group, auto loans comprise the third largest source of household debt. In fact, at the end of 2014, Americans had $886 billion in outstanding auto loans. That’s a 23 percent increase from the previous two

years.

For African-Americans who are typically more likely to incur debt, these figures are even more alarming. But more astonishing is despite the fact 10 percent more AfricanAmericans than white Americans reported negotiating their interest rate their efforts apparently had no influence on the outcome.

It appears be it discriminatory lending or other predatory financial practices, African-Americans regardless of their economic gains, continue to encounter and fall victim to systemic financial hurdles.

Consequently, one in four AfricanAmericans battle with anxiety or depression due to debt.

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tion intensified, Encinia slammed Bland’s head to ground, handcuffed her and took her to jail.

Videos of the incident sparked national outrage and suspicions that foul play was involved in Bland’s death, but a county medical examiner ruled the death a suicide based on an autopsy report.

The Texas Public Safety Department, the Waller County District Attorney’s office and the FBI are investigating the incident. Encinia has been placed on administrative duties until

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Sandra Bland the investigation is complete. He has not been charged with any wrongdoing.

In the lawsuit, Encinia is accused of assault, battery and “recklessly” using force to remove Bland from her vehicle and arresting her. The behavior caused Bland to “suffer injury and death,” according to the suit.

In addition, the suit said Bland “suffered pain, mental anguish, damages and ultimately, death.”

The suit accuses Encinia of “intentionally, willfully and wantonly” de-

priving Bland of her “rights, privileges and immunities secured by the U.S. Constitution.”

The suit also accuses the Texas Department of Public Safety for “failing to train its law enforcement officers with regard to how to conduct a proper vehicle stop.”

Bland, who indicated on her jail intake form her past struggles with suicide from a failed pregnancy, was left alone in the jail and not checked on for nearly two hours.

According to the suit, jail screeners Magnus and Prudente failed to monitor Bland and keep “her free from injury, harm or death. In addition, Magnus and Prudente are accused of failing to provide “adequate medical care and attention” to Bland when she was found injured in her cell.

The other defendant, Waller County, is accused of failing to have “an established procedure for visual, faceto-face observations of all inmates once every 60 minutes.”

The suit requests an unspecified amount of compensatory, special and punitive damages, as well as attorney fees. Reed–Veal also seeks a trial by jury.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Elaine Hegwood Bowen’s story last week on Sandra Bland’s funeral was inadvertently cut off during the production process.

The Crusader apologizes for the error.

The story can be read in its entirety on the Crusader’s website, www.chicagocrusader.com

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL MODERN LYNCHINGS IN A POLICE STATE AND ECONOMICS Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and others too numerous to name are recent victims of modern style lynchings. Police are killing Black people at an alarming rate, while citizens sit back and wonder what can be done. People tend to feel hopeless in the face of authoritative abuses of power, which is what seems to be happening, since most of the policemen involved in these situations have had their actions deemed “justified” by their superiors.

African Americans have had a very hard time in America. Though it is true that some have done very well, many have not. There have been distinct barriers to collective success erected on every front, yet somehow, these have been traversed by many. Perhaps this is why there is ire directed at the community by individuals who have been opposed to the community. The increasing numbers of murders by the police can serve as a barometer of this increase in hatred, probably fueled by the ascent to office of the first African American president - Barack Obama. Because of what’s obviously happening, a number of African Americans are becoming very angry; some are even talking about violent revolution! It is understandable that people would want to fight back, but knee-jerk violence in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds is definitely NOT the way to go!

Let’s face it - all of the guns in the Black community cannot match up to the incredible technology possessed by our government. And make no mistake; in the event of an uprising, the government would become involved, probably culminating in martial law. This scenario could escalate into a Civil War. In such a skirmish, the Black community would be at a distinct disadvantage, since the military possesses weapons that we can’t even imagine. It is said that they have devices that can see through walls, not to mention surveillance that is ubiquitous. The military possesses sound technology that it can disperse a crowd immediately due to the devastating impact of sound waves on physical bodies. Communications are not safe; just look around and see how many individuals are incriminated by what has been garnered from cell phone records.

And speaking of cell phones, they are GPS devices so that a person’s whereabouts can be easily determined. Blacks in America are outgunned and out manned. So, what can be done about this sorry state of affairs? There is one very powerful answer - strategic spending!

African Americans spend more than a trillion dollars annually.

Unfortunately, a lot of that money is spent on items that serve to enslave us though indebtedness. Black people have cell phones, iPads, laptops, expensive cars, fake hair and nails, three-wheel motorcycles and more. We seem to have a voracious appetite for the newest thing, and we spend liberally. Just think for a moment; suppose we begin spending that money strategically; suppose we withhold our money from various industries that need our support (which is most of them) and spend our money with those individuals who support our community. The late, great Webb Evans, who recently passed away at the age of 101, spent a great amount of time in his adult life encouraging Black people to “Buy Black.” What will it take for us to come to a realization that he was right; that his thinking represents a way to powerfully influence what is happening to Black people in America today? We should have learned our lesson from the Montgomery Bus Boycotts: money talks! If we want to see a change in the way that Black people are treated by the police and others, we should spend our money strategically; we should boycott those who try to harm us. Most likely, we would gain instant allies of all backgrounds in helping to overcome the current mean-spirited and deadly attacks on Black people by the police and others! A luta continua.

It would be really good if someone could explain to me, and probably tens of thousands of others how the Emanuel Administration expects to ever get the city out of debt if it keeps borrowing to pay off debt. Last week I read that the mayor begged for another half-billion dollars to cover some debt that’s being used to payoff an earlier debt.

When a city has a high bond rating it can borrow money and get low interest rates. When they have a bond rating like Chicago’s, the interest rate is about the same as a loan shark gives. One can pay and pay and pay, but seem to always owe.

The mayor keeps promising this will happen and the city will owe less or that will happen and as it turns out nothing he promises ever comes to pass. It might not be so bad except he had his little Black minions running around during the campaign season saying his opponent Chuy Garcia had no plan to get the city out of debt. Well, lookee lookee does anybody see a Rahm plan? I give Chuy a whole lot of credit for sitting over there in the county building and not saying “see see I told you so?”

In the past a lot of people said Chicago is headed down the same

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR City can’t borrow its way out of debt Dear Editor:

path that took Detroit into bankruptcy. I don’t know if that is true, but it sure seems like a possibility.

This mayor has been and continues to be a huge disappointment.

He has connived, lied and bullied his way into office and now it is painfully obvious he doesn’t know what the hell he is doing. If there is a bright side, it is that he has screwed up so much any of the rumors about him wanting to be president have been dismissed in a big way.

It seems that given the reality, nothing he is trying is working, the mayor would gladly accept the advice and suggestions from the Progressive Caucus of the city council. The caucus members recently made several suggestions to raise revenues which are definitely worth a try. The council members have a much better idea of what citizens want. Emanuel is out of the loop. Hopefully the borrowing has come to an end and the city’s financial ship will get back in shape soon.

Foods moving in would get a big yawn-at best. The fact that both of these fancy smanchy retailers are locating there is turning heads and creating headlines.

I seriously doubt that either store is looking to be terribly profitable at their 63rd Street location. It is more like a chance whose time has come. Neither of them has been known for opening shop in distressed areas, but now they are about to reverse that trend by coming to Englewood.

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COMMENTARY

Our Shameful Treatment of American Veterans Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford Let me start with a quote from my mentor, the late Dr. Arthur A. Fletcher: “If your life becomes so miserable that you want to commit suicide, just check into a VA hospital. It won’t take long.” Art told me that 15 years ago and today the status of Veterans Administration hospitals has gotten even worse. No matter how many news articles detailing the bevy of scandals, Congressional hearings and Inspector General Reports, it just keeps getting worse. Veterans are the jewels of our population. They put their lives on the line with far too many giving up their lives in defense of our great nation. There has been no great civilization that did not hold its soldiers in high esteem. The direction we are headed in will make our civilization less than great. We must address this urgent and dire situation.

World War II was the biggest threat ever faced by our nation.

Japan attacked our Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, which started a war with their Imperial Government while Germany immediately declared war against us at the same time. Thus started what would be

Harry C. Alford called America’s greatest generation – our citizens joined the military in historic and robust fashion. We implemented a military machine never before realized by any nation. In the end, 407 thousand American soldiers gave their lives to save our nation. Meanwhile, Japan lost 2.6 million military personnel and Germany spent 5.3 million military lives in its losing effort. From

that point on the United States has led the world in democracy, freedom and quality of life.

Congress rewarded our military with the G.I. Bill of Rights. This program educated our veterans in mass and provided 100 percent mortgages and medical help, which was gravely needed. The foundation of the new American middle class is the product of this genuine program. But somehow the program has gone awry. The Veterans Administration is like a sick puppy trying to serve the needs of our veterans. As the Vietnam War started to end, attention and due pressure was placed on the VA but it seems to be of little avail.

A veteran has earned the status that affords him/her assistance.

Military training establishes work ethic, devotion to nation and fellow man, completion of assigned tasks, responsibility, physical fitness and reliability. Any employer will tell you that a physically fit veteran is the best hire a company can have.

They help save our nation and deserve the best.

However, today the Veterans Administration is filled with bureaucrats so spoiled from their unions they do not give our veterans the assistance they need. They don’t

care all the while the majority of the management of the VA receives annual bonuses. For what?

The issuance of neglect and abuse of our veterans. The unions are so powerful that it is almost impossible to fire one of these bureaucrats for malfeasance and neglect. In terms of the hospitals an alarming rate of veterans lose their lives while waiting and waiting for assistance that never comes. Over one third of the patient backlog of VA hospitals have already died and no one bothers taking them off the list.

One thing we need is organized legal assistance for our veterans.

My cousin was a pioneer in this area. He performed his duty as a Marine. When he finished his term he knew he needed medical help. This was an early sign (1960s) of what would later be called PTSD. He demanded 100 percent medical disability plus damages. Everyone laughed but him. He got his niece, who is a very good attorney, to provide him legal advice. He filed an exhaustive lawsuit representing himself, which went on for years and years. In the end, James Crawford was successful. He got his 100 percent disability plus a settlement.

He then started a consultancy helping other Vets who had similar problems as a result of their service.

Yes, Vets need a legal defense fund to address the neglect they are receiving.

How many Vets are homeless – sleeping in parks or in homeless shelters? Too many of them need mental assistance but we just ignore them as they wither away.

These heroes deserve so much better. I tear up whenever I see “Wounded Warrior” ads on television. They have to appeal to the public for assistance. Where is our government? It is too ungrateful.

Let’s start a legal defense fund for our Vets.

In regards to VA hospitals, they are just too big to correct. We should put them up for sale and privatize them to hospital corporations that know what they are doing. Let’s begin this transition now!

Goodbye to the no good bureaucrats and hello to the professionals who know how to make a hospital run like a profitable corporation.

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

Voter Suppression Overshadows Voting Rights Act Celebration

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Thursday, Aug. 6, marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the 1965 Voting Rights Act into law. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the organization cofounded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will hold a Call to Action Rally at 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall.

The NAACP hopes to cap its Selma, Ala. to Washington, D.C. relay march, called America’s Journey for Justice, in the nation’s capital on Sept. 16.

Other celebratory activities are planned for different times.

Considered among the most farreaching legislation in history, the 1965 Voting Rights Act removed many of the impediments to voting created by cities, counties and states that prevented many African Americans from exercising their right to vote under the 15th Amendment to the Constitution.

Dallas County, Ala., which includes the city of Selma, was typical.

As the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, observed, in 1965, more than half of Dallas County was Black. However, of the county’s 15,000 votingage African Americans, only 156 www.chicagocrusader.co

George E. Curry were registered to vote. By contrast, two-thirds of voting-age whites were registered.

It took the savage beating of 600 protesters, including future U.S. Congressman John Lewis, by white law enforcement officials on April 7, 1965, known as “Bloody Sunday,” to stir the nation’s conscience against ballot box indignities. That provided the momentum for passage of the bill.

“Only in the wake of the Voting Rights Act did Black voter registration in the South begin to approach that of whites,” the Joint Center said in a report titled, “50 Years of The Voting Rights Act: The State of

Race in Politics.” It continued, “Five years after the passage of the Act, the racial gap in voter registration in the former Confederate states had closed to single digits. By the start of the 1970s, the black/white registration gap across the Southern states was little more than 8 percentage points.”

In four of the 12 presidential elections since 1964, Black voters have turned out at higher rates that their white counterparts, according to the Joint Center. And the number of Black elected officials have increased from less than 1,000 in 1965 to more than 10,000 in 2015, including President Barack Obama.

While properly appreciating the accomplishments of the Voting Rights Act, we should not lose sight of the challenges that lie ahead.

“Since the 2010 election, 21 states have new laws making it harder to vote – ranging from photo ID requirements to early voting cutbacks to registration restrictions – and 15 states will have them in place for the first time in a presidential election in 2016. Those 15 states are: Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin,” according to the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law.

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And things are likely to get worse before the election.

The Brennan Center also noted, “As the early stages of the 2016 presidential race begin, state legislatures are already considering hundreds of laws that could determine voters’ access to the ballot. Since the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, and as of May 13, 2015, at least 113 bills that would restrict access to registration and voting have been introduced or carried over in 33 states.”

Many of these bills were introduced in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder. On June 25, 2013, the court invalidated Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, the provision determining which jurisdictions are required to pre-clear any voting changes with a federal judge or the Justice Department because of a history of racial discrimination.

To repair the court’s damage, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) and James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) took the lead in introducing a bill that would, among other things, require states and municipalities with a history of repeated voting violations to preclear any election law changes with the Justice Department or a federal judge in Washington, D.C., just as had been the case before the Supreme Court’s recent action.

Of course, Blacks must also continue to fight against regressive

changes at the state level.

Any euphoria created by the tremendous gains made since passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act should be tempered by a stark reality cited in the report by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

It noted, “Based on the most recent data, African Americans are 12.5 percent of the citizen voting age population, but they make up a smaller share of the U.S. House (10%), state legislatures (8.5%), city councils (5.7%), and the U.S. Senate (2%).”

A report by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights concluded, “While the VRA has been enormously successful in eliminating some of the most egregious forms of discrimination, the reality is that discrimination in voting remains real and immediate.”

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

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

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DR. BOBBY WRIGHT – A GREAT BLACK HERO 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

On April 6, 1982, the worldwide Black Liberation Movement lost one of its most important freedom fighters. Dr. Bobby E. Wright died on this day at Rush Presbyterian Hospital after a long illness at the age of forty-eight.

During the mid 1960s, Dr. Wright worked as a truant officer in the Chicago Public School system. Most of the Black teachers in the Chicago public schools, prior to 1970, were hired in the category called FTBS (Full Time Basil Substitute). Very few Black teachers were hired on a regularly certified basis due to the racism in the hiring practices of the Chicago Board of Education.

Dr. Wright organized and led a group called the Black Teachers caucus, which challenged this racist policy. They mobilized thousands of Black teachers to take a stand against the board’s racist hiring and promotional policies. Eventually, the Chicago Board of Education was forced to change their hiring policies because of the movement led by Dr. Wright and the Black Teachers Caucus.

Dr. Wright was a fearless champion of the causes of Black people

worldwide. He was a genuine uncompromising freedom fighter who took up the most unpopular issues, which affected Black people. As a trained clinical psychologist, receiving a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1972, he went on to become the executive director of the Garfield Park Comprehensive Mental Health Center on Chicago’s West Side.

This is the largest Black mental health facility of its kind in the nation and has now been renamed the Bobby E. Wright Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Incorporated.

Dr. Wright always used his skills and expertise to help Black people. He was a tireless worker in the cause of Black liberation and independence. Dr. Wright was a scholar, teacher, lecturer, organizer, writer, and computer expert, always giving and sharing with his community. Perhaps the most important of Dr. Wright’s written works is his article, “The Psychopathic Racial Personality,” written in the fall issue of the Black Books Bulletin in 1974.

Among his many professional, civic associations, movements, activities and memberships were

Dr. Bobby Wright the Association of Black Psychologists, National Alliance of Black School Educators, Communiversity, National Black United Front (NBUF), Temple of the African Community of Chicago (TACC) and the Political Action Conference of Illinois. Dr. Wright also served on the Science and Technology commission of the Sixth Pan African Conference in Tanzania in 1974.

The spirit and memory of Dr.

Bobby E. Wright lives on. Although he did not physically participate in the successful election of Chicago’s first Black mayor, he helped lay the foundation for his historic event through his many political activities.

If Bobby were here today, he would be helping us in rebuilding unity in the Black Movement to address the major challenges facing African people in this country and worldwide. He would be urging all the streams of our movement to unite.

And here in Chicago, he would be encouraging the Black community to come together to resist the continued imposition of outside forces impacting the Black community and he would urge us to stop the fratricide we commit against each other that plagues our communities.

On a special note, Bobby would be helping to save our independent Black institutions like the DuSable Museum and others that need our support.

As Bobby always said, “A Luta continua Lasima Tushinde Mblishaka – The struggle will continue and we shall conquer without a doubt.”

I Am Sandra Bland

By Julianne Malveaux Had I ever met Sandra Bland, I am sure I would have liked her.

She is described as an advocate for justice who had embraced her purpose to fight racism. She is described as a sister who knew her rights. She was well educated, assertive, and a resource for her people. She was dragged out of her car for a traffic lane signal because police officer Brian Encinia chose to abuse his power and violate her rights. Because he could.

Three days later, Sandra Bland was dead. The police call her death a suicide. Her family is disputing the autopsy. Brian Encinia is responsible for what happened, since there was no reason to arrest Sandra Bland and put her in jail.

Sandra Bland was an “uppity” Black woman who would not kowtow to Mr. Encinia. Perhaps he preferred a woman who said “yes, sir,” who humbly accepted her ticket. Certainly, while it was not against the law to take a smoke, he preferred that Sandra put her cigarette out. Why? Because he needed to order a woman around who asserted her 6

rights. Because she knew what her rights were.

Sandra Bland, the Prairie View A&M University graduate was stopped in Waller County, Texas for failing to signal a lane change.

She was ordered to put out her cigarette, and she refused to. She was told to get out of her car, and she had the nerve to assert her rights and to ask why. Mr. Encinia was clearly exceedingly and outrageously out of order.

His voice escalated to unnecessary shouting as he ordered her out of her car. He physically grabbed her, threw her on the ground, and shoved his knee in her back so sharply that evidence of bruising was visible in her autopsy three days later. He arrested her with the false charge of assault because she did not acquiesce to his brutality.

Sandra Bland’s You Tube posts show her as a strong, assertive Black woman who is keenly aware of racial disparities, and committed to social and economic justice. Former police officer Harry Houck, commenting on this case on CNN, has described her as “arrogant” because she would not put out her cigarette.

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux Houck did not know Sandra Bland, so how did he surmise that she was arrogant? Isn’t that how some whites describe Black people when we fail to grovel in the face of their power?

What did Mr. Encinia see when arresting Sandra Bland? Did he, like Houck, see a woman who

was not intimidated, a woman who, though not rude, was not “humble?” Did she scowl when she was stopped? Probably. Was she unfriendly or ungracious?

Possibly. Was she deferential? Not at all. But there is no law that says that someone who gets a ticket is supposed to be grateful. Most folks who get a ticket are annoyed, and have a bit of an attitude. She did not bow and scrape, or say “yes massa,” so now she is dead, and Encinia is at least partly responsible for her death.

African American women are often stereotyped as angry Sapphires with chips on their shoulders and a penchant for confrontation. A Black woman doesn’t have to raise her voice or swivel her neck to be considered angry. All she has to do is to express herself, or fail to smile. Perhaps the officer would have preferred a deferential and obedient Sandra Bland. It didn’t happen.

So he retaliated.

I know Sandra Bland, because she is every woman. She does not conform to the majority culture’s stereotype of what a woman should be. We, Black women, rarely conform. As the late Dr.

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Dorothy Irene Height, President of the National Council of Negro Women, once said, “Black women don’t do what we want to do, we do what we have to do.” Forty-six percent of African American families are female-headed. We do the work. Black unemployment is higher than white unemployment, and Black wages are lower.

We do the work. We work harder for less pay than other women. In the words of Fannie Lou Hamer, we are “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Sandra Bland accepted her calling to fight for justice. Her posts show a woman who would not yield to racism.

She is not dead because she failed to signal when she changed lanes.

She is dead because she knew her rights.

Every woman who is an activist is Sandra Bland, the Christian, the organizer, the advocate for justice.

She is dead because she dared talk back to a brutal officer. Sandra Bland is every assertive Black woman. I am Sandra Bland.

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

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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!

she almost identically mimicked her mom in the way she died. Face down in a bathtub!! The sad part about it is that her role models didn’t give her much to work with and Ima don’t believe that the family did not know that she was being

Jr. One of the Koch Brothers, Charles Koch, likened his political activism to that of the civil rights movement. Last week they convened a summit of wealthy donors, some 450 conservatives in a resort in California. They even invited some journalists, who had to swear not to divulge who those 450 donors were.

-ImaANDREA ZOPP WHERE ARE YOU??

Bobbi Kristina abused by that lost boy she called her “husband.” While her aunt by marriage, Pat Houston was pro- minent in Whitney’s and Bobbi Kristina’s lives and funerals, it seems such a pity she could not help either in life. Now Bobby Brown’s sister interrupted Pat speaking at the child’s funeral, but there seemed to be a ring of truth when she said that Pat was a phony. Now Ima don’t know Pat, but she came off in a televised interview as playing for the camera to me. So Ima says do you try to help someone when they are alive or do you try to say something that

David Koch As far as Ima can tell there were no Democratic candidates for President there, but there were several Republicans such as the Governor of Wisconsin Scott Walker, Jeb Bush, Ted Cruz and Senator Marco Rubio.

Noticeably absent was Donald Trump, who called the presidential candidates who attended “puppets.”

-ImaBEFORE OR AFTER??

Bobbi Kristina was laid to rest on Monday in New Jersey next to her mom, Whitney Houston. While the child wanted to follow in her mother’s footsteps in entertainment, her dreams did not come to pass but www.chicagocrusader.com

Charles Koch Pat Houston may have some kind of influence with a televised audience. Surely she knows that it won’t help her or the deceased with the almighty, or does she??? Mmmmm.

-ImaARE WE REALLY TO BELIEVE . . . that the Koch Brothers give a damn about poor people? Ima been reading that they are making inroads into the Black community.

They participated in the recent Southern Christian Leadership Conference and they placed a pitiful few ads in some nine or so Black newspapers. But what really got Ima is that they invoked the name of Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and Dr. Martin Luther King,

last week and came up with a 4 or 5 line blurb afterwards. All I can say, while she has raised a considerable amount of cash she needs to get more involved and have more to say that can get her supporters on the case so that it doesn’t look like she’s a stalking horse.

A Hard Lesson To Learn

Charles Ramsey this way if Charles Ramsey had been selected our Police Chief back then.

Well you can never go home again, but we sure as hell can go forward and kick out an ineffective police super. Will Mayor Emanuel die with this man? If so, he may receive a real kick in the “you know what” that would make him wish he could disappear. He’s good enough to head up the President’s crime initiative, so someone from Chicago took notice of Mr. Ramsey’s dedication and hard work. What’s wrong with the Mare??

Andrea Zopp

Ima heard that Andrea Zopp, the Democratic candidate vying for the Senatorial seat of Senator Mark Kirk, seems to be left out of the debate with Tammy Duckworth and Kirk going at it. Zopp seemed to insert herself on a panel that included Congresswoman Maxine Waters

WHAT IF???

I can’t help but think what if Charles Ramsey, the Police Chief of Philadelphia, had been selected when his name was on the short list some years back for Police Superintendent of Chicago? Chicago often nicknamed the city of broad shoulders and a melting pot of ethnics, has too often shown that their shoulders ain’t broad enough or it melts every other ethnic but Blacks.

The Chiraq debate continues, but truth be told, this city is out of control when it comes to violence. I keep just wondering would it be

send me ‘enuff money to tie one on and I can give ‘dem some real ideas, the kind of ideas that come to you after you done drank a fifth of corn likker and had some chittlins’ and listen to Killer and his friends tell lies. See how that fits in with what dey was probably doing at that summit.

He said, “I wish good luck to all of the Republican candidates that traveled to California to beg for money etc. from the Koch Brothers.” This ought to be interesting. I can tell you that if the Koch Brothers want to make a real investment in our future

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The Crusader contacted CPS and asked will they adjust the start times of sports. A spokesperson said all games are still scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. and that principals are encouraged to let student athletes out of their last two classes of the day on game days.

Currently, fall sports—like football and volleyball—are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. For decades, sporting events were played much earlier with 3:15 being the general start time. In addition to an earlier start, teams within the same conference were generally within a 10 to 15minute ride from one another.

But a little over 10 years ago, CPS sports administrators changed the conferences to provide better competition. Now, all CPS sports have rotating conferences every year where the top teams from the previous season stay in a conference while the bottom team moves down with less competitive teams. This leads to a geographical nightmare that many coaches have complained about for years.

For example, this fall in girls’ volleyball, Kennedy High School, 6325 West 56th Street, is in the same conference as Lane Tech, 2501 West Addison on the North Side. The schools are separated by 18.5 miles, and it is at least an hour bus ride during rush-hour traffic. Kennedy is also in the same conference as Von Steuben, which is even further at 20 miles.

But, the schools with the furthest distances are Gwendolyn Brooks, 111th and King Drive and Chicago Agriculture Science, 3857 W. 111th. Both schools will have a round-trip commute of nearly 50

miles.

However, a later start day is being pushed across the country by many health experts who say starting later in the day will give students more production because they will have more time to sleep.

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) says teens need about 9.2 hours of sleep per night and a study showed American teens were getting an average of about seven hours a night by the end of high school. The NSF continues to sound the warning.

“The consequences of sleep deprivation during the teenage years are particularly serious. Teens spend a great portion of each day in school; however, they are unable to maximize the learning opportunities afforded by the education system since sleep deprivation impairs their ability to be alert, pay attention, solve problems…and lower overall performance in everything from academics to athletics,” according to the NSF. Last year, research by the University of Minnesota funded by the Centers for Disease Control seemed to confirm that theory.

They studied 9,000 high school students attending eight schools in three states.

“Eight hours of sleep seems to be the tipping point for making healthy choices,” says Kyla Wahlstrom, who has studied the issues for nearly 20 years and was the lead researcher. “With the later start time, you have doubled the amount of kids getting eight hours or more of sleep and making healthy choices as a result.

The reduction of teen car crashes may be the most important finding of all, as the well-being of teens and the safety of the general public are interrelated.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

LITCHFIELD JAZZ FESTIVAL TRIBUTE TO THOMAS CHAPIN: Join the Litchfield Jazz Festival’s tribute to Thomas Chapin, Friday and Saturday, August 7 & 8, at the Goshen Fairgrounds, in Goshen, Conn. for a musical concert featuring Chapin’s music and a sneak peak of a new jazz film about him. On Friday evening August 7, the Litchfield Jazz Orchestra will salute Thomas Chapin as part of the festival’s gala opening to its 20th Anniversary season.

The LJO will play Chapin’s original arrangements, a concept proposed by bassist Mario Pavone, trombonist Peter McEachern and trumpeter Dave Ballou who is adapting and will be conducting Thomas’ scores. Chapin performed many times in the early years of the Litchfield festival. On Saturday, at 4:45 p.m., the festival will show a sneak peek of a new film about Chapin.

The first 55 minutes of a two-hour film-in-the making, Thomas Chap in, “Night Bird Song,” will be p resented by Stephanie J. Castillo, an Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Thomas’ sister-inlaw. The completed version film will be released in early 2016 and will explore his life and celebrate his indelible contributions to the world of jazz through the memories and stories of those who knew him and believe the world should know him.

For more information about the Litchfield Jazz Festival’s tribute, go to http://litchfieldjazzfest.com/festival/ljf-lineup-on/day1/litchfieldjazz-orchestra. The Thomas Chapin Film Project’s 7-minute trailer can be viewed at www.thomaschapinfilm.com.

60TH ANNUAL GINZA HOLIDAY FESTIVAL: On Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, a large Japanese festival featuring stage performances, master crafts persons from Japan, merchandise, Japanese cultural displays and food will take place. Yoko Noge and Japanesque will play on Saturday night. The festival will take place at 435 W. Menomonee Street, Chicago, IL 60614. Times: Friday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Cost: $7 adults/$6 students & senior citizens; special 3-day pass $15. (Saturday after 7 p.m. $12 for Yoko Noge concert). For more information visit http://www.cityofchicago.org/content/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/nghdfest28.html.

JAZZY MONDAYS: The Great Black Music Project presents at the Center “The Play & Sing Series” Monday, August 10, 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) featuring Tecora Rogers and Theodis Rodgers. It will be hosted

by WVON’s Cliff Kelley at the 8

Carruthers Center For Inner City Studies, 700 E. Oakwood Blvd. (one block south of 39th Street, one block west of Cottage Grove). The cost: $10. Call (312) 808-0005 for reservations. Food and soft drinks will be sold. For more information, visit www.thegreatblackmusicproject.org; or www.facebook.com/gbmproject WORLD PREMIERE OF COMING HOME: Erasing the Distance continues its 10th anniversary year with “Coming Home,” which explores mental health in the African American community. It will take place for three nights only, August 11, 12 & 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. “COMING HOME,” is directed by ETD Company Member Ron E. Rains. Uniting new stories with staples from past productions, “Coming Home” features 5 AfricanAmerican stories of homelessness, addiction, self-injury, depression and other mental health challenges— and the actions the storytellers take to find peace in their lives. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at door, $10 students/seniors/groups. To purchase tickets, visit http://cominghome2015. brownpapertickets.com/. For more information, email event@erasingthedistance.org.

NATURE MUSEUM OFFERS EXTENDED HOURS AND FREE ADMISSION ON AUGUST 13: Find Out What Bumps In The Night! Celebrate an evening of nature, science and all things summer at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum on Thursday, August 13, 5 - 7 p.m.The Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is throwing a party for the best time of the year: Chicago’s summer! This will be the final “Summer Thursday” of the season at the urban gateway to nature and science. Although the Museum will be open all day, the evening’s festivities will be from 5 - 7 p.m. and event admission is free for Illinois residents. The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is located at 2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago. During the final Thursday event, themed “Creatures of the Night,” guests can interact with bats and discover more about the lives of other nocturnal creatures with special guests from The Flying Fox Conservation Fund.

Other activities for the whole family include bird walks with the Chicago Ornithological Society’s Geoffrey Williamson, critter connections with your favorite snakes and turtles, and live music. Suggested donation is encouraged. All exhibits are open late for guests to enjoy, including access to the Judy Istock Butterfly Haven and three temporary exhibits: “The Secrets of Bees,”

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MEMBERS OF THE ADA 25 Steering Committee meet with Mayor Emanuel who hosted a breakfast to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

(Photo Credit: Brooke Collins) “BUGS: Outside the Box,” and “A Delicate Majesty: The Insect Art of Alix Lukas.”

REBECCA MAKKAI MUSIC FOR WARTIME READING AND SIGNING AT WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST: Join Women and Children First Bookstore on Thursday, August 13,

7:30 p.m. for the Chicago launch of this witty and intelligent story collection from one of their favorite local authors. A reality show producer manipulates two contestants into falling in love, while her own relationship falls apart. In an unnamed country, a composer records the folk songs of two women from a village on the brink of destruction. Rang-

ing from comedy to tragedy to the surreal, from the world of academia to war zones, these fifteen stories ask the question of what it means to be an artist in a brutal and sometimes ugly world. Women and Children First Bookstore is located at 5233 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL. Visit www.womenandchildrenfirst.- com for more information.

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Do student loan borrowers need more regulatory protection?

By Charlene Crowell If you are a college student, a recent college graduate or even a college dropout, student loan debt is not only likely, but also probable. Among Black families, more than half – 52 percent – borrow for college costs, according to the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL).

Additionally, paying off college loans can take years, if not decades. If students fail to complete their program or secure a good paying job, they may find themselves at greater risk of defaulting on their loans. Today more than 8 million student borrowers have fallen into default on more than $110 billion in student loans.

So it is critically important that families sending their children to college, as well as current and former students gain insights into their legal rights and the pitfalls that can arise when repaying student loans.

When entering into a student loan, borrowers and co-signers should clearly understand all of the loan terms. This includes understanding when payment on the loan will begin, how interest

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is assessed, and what types of repayment options are available.

Student borrowers in distress should also understand their legal rights. For example, there are restrictions on when and how debt collectors may contact a borrower.

Borrowers who have paid their student loans as required may also have earned a tax benefit. This tax break could be particularly valuable to private student loan borrowers who incurred debt at higher interest rates than that offered by the federal government. However, borrowers rely on correct and timely information and forms from their servicer to be able to claim their deduction.

Scams are also popping up online to take advantage of student loan borrowers. Fraudulent companies peddle bogus student loan debt relief services. Others lure consumers in, charging them money for advice and services they could otherwise receive for free, like filling out federal student aid forms.

If you think these kinds of issues do not really amount to much – think again. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently levied fines and restitu-

Charlene Crowell tion to a student loan servicer and a company providing financial aid advice for their violations that together affected more than 200,000 students.

On July 22, the CFPB ordered Discover Bank and its affiliates to return $16 million to more than 100,000 borrowers and an additional penalty of $2.5 million.

Discover overstated the minimum amounts due on billing statements and denied consumers information they needed to obtain federal tax benefits. According to the CFPB, the company al-

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so engaged in illegal debt collection tactics.

“Discover created student debt stress for borrowers by inflating their bills and misleading them about important benefits,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray.

“Illegal servicing and debt collection practices add insult to injury for borrowers struggling to pay back their loans.”

“The servicing and debt collection practices detailed in the Discover consent order demonstrate the harms that borrowers can face in the student loan market,” added Maura Dundon, a CRL senior policy counsel. “The CFPB is appropriately investigating student loan servicers, but a larger, more comprehensive effort is urgently needed. The CFPB should develop new rules to protect all borrowers and address the abuses rampant in the broader student loan market.”

In response to the CFPB’s request for public comments on student loan servicing, CRL’s comments stated, “Origination is just the beginning of the lending process. Successful repayment depends in great part on the servicer, who controls every aspect of repayment, and serves as the gate-

way to any relief or assistance to which the borrower might be entitled.”

A second enforcement action occurred July 23, just one day later. Student Financial Aid Services, Inc. purportedly helps students and their families navigate the financial aid process and get the most aid for which they qualify by assisting them in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as FAFSA. Its violations occurred when the corporation billed annual subscription charges without consumers’ knowledge or consent.

“Our enforcement action will put money back in the pockets of consumers who were misled while seeking to access federal student aid,” observed CFPB’s Cordray.

For consumer advocates, more work remains. As these actions show, student borrowers need to be vigilant when applying for student aid, choosing how much to borrow and repaying their debt.

Regulators such as the CFPB should continue to help students by instituting needed reforms to this market.

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EDUCATION

86th Bud Billiken Parade kicks off Saturday This year’s theme, “Education, That’s an Order” A salute to Col. Eugene F. Scott

By Chinta Strausberg The colorful and high-energy 86th annual Bud Billiken parade will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8 from Oakwood Blvd., with 100 floats, 100 marching units consisting of dancers, drill teams, and majorettes, where youth will strut their stuff and politicians connect with their constituents.

The parade’s theme for this year is “Education, That’s an Order: A Salute to Eugene F. Scott,” and it is billed as a family affair where parents bring their barbecue grills, tables and tents for an all-day parade and picnic. For the participants, it is a chance to get their messages (signs) out to more than 3 million people.

Scott, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, who since 2003 has been the president and chairman of the Bud Billiken Parade, said he came up with this year’s theme to make it clear that “It’s time for youth to get their education because they are not going anywhere without it,” but it is also a day that reminds parents back-to-school is right around the

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However, Saturday’s parade will be Scott’s last in his current capacity.

He’s retiring, but Scott will remain as a consultant to the parade paving the way for Marc Sengstacke, the son of the late Chicago Defender publisher and president of the Charities, Fred Sengstacke, to take over the parade.

The Bud Billiken back-to-school parade is the largest in the country and the second largest parade in the nation. Col. Scott said more than 1.2 million people normally line the parade route, which kicks off at Oakwood Blvd., and winds down Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to Ellsworth Drive at 51st Street. Scott said another 3 million watch the parade on TV. Scott, who learned the newspaper industry under the late owner, John H. Sengstacke, said when he was the general manger and then later the publisher of the Chicago Defender newspaper, the employees put on the parade.

“Although this organization (Defender Charities) was founded in 1949 by Robert Abbott, who began the Defender on May 5, 1905, it never actuated itself because we were all working at the Defender.” The parade began in 1929. Scott separated the parade from the newspaper in 2003. He resigned from the paper in

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U.S. ARMY COLONEL Eugene F. Scott (center) is joined by the royal Bud Billiken Parade court and Mistress of Ceremonies Karen Jordan, ABC7 Chicago News Anchor and Marc Sengstacke. The court from (l-r) Jayla White, Caitlyn Smith, Alexis Franklin, Noadiyah Jones, Queen; Terrence Bradley, King; Joseph Aloan, Maurice Densmore and Jeremiah Hudson Davis..

2004.

Included on the founding committee of the Chicago Defender newspaper was Lucius Harper, according to Scott. “Harper and Ab-

bott came up with the Bud Billiken mascot, a fictional Chinese character that was a protector of children.

The Chicago Defender newspaper became a daily in 1956 after the paper moved from 3455 S. Indiana to 2400 S. Michigan Avenue. Scott’s military training came in handy in running the Chicago Defender newspaper.

In the U.S. Army for 28-years, Scott began in a ROTC program based in Englewood and later went to Florida A&M for their senior ROTC program. After graduating as a second lieutenant, he went into the Army a month later and stayed in the service for 28-years.

Scott is on the board of directors for the Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville—an institution he, retired city official Chuck Bowen, former Illinois Senator Carol Moseley Braun and others began. It is located in the historic Eighth Regiment Armory building, 3519 S. Giles, that was built in 1915 to house the all-Black 9th Infantry Battalion who fought in the Poncho Villa Campaign at the Mexican border. Later it housed all Black officers and soldiers from Illinois.

“I think we should have more military schools because it gives decorum, order and discipline – things we need so bad to help us navigate through this complex world and society. You cannot make it without this discipline and our kids are sort of undisciplined,” Scott said. “I know it’s a harsh sell with the military, but it’s going to take that type of order and discipline to get us there.”

It is his love of children, including the Bud Billiken King and Queen

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and Royal Court contest that were recently crowned in a coronation ceremony at the DuSable Museum. The contestants wrote essays, and their GPA was used to select the winners.

“This is a great group,” said Scott.

“They know what they want to do in life.”

Besides the parade since 2004, Scott has helped more than 300 students graduate from college “and we paid out $1.5 million in scholarships funds all from the parade. We fund them for four-years giving them $5,000 a year per student, and we’ve been doing this since 2004,” Col. Scott said. He said this is done with the help of corporate sponsors.

“We also help students with critical financial” problems like not having enough money to complete their school registration. “We have a tremendous need in our community for financial aid and assistance,” he said thanking his corporate sponsors including Walgreens.

One student enrolled at Hampton studying pharmacy and worked at Walgreens. After she graduated, she became a manager for Walgreens.

“That is what we are trying to do with the students and the sponsors. That is why we do it,” Scott said. “It’s all about relationships.”

“The profits from the parade goes back into the community including our Sustainable Futures program where we taught them how to grow gardens in Englewood and eat right,” he said.

“We also have a yes ma’am Basic training program where we help the youth get their drivers license, state ID cards and teach them civics…,” said Scott. www.chicagocrusader.com

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IBCC announces special guest Harry Lennix at convention The Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce is well known for its hard work to help build and support the thousands of Black owned businesses throughout the state of Illinois and other regions within the Midwest. This year, its convention will be held August 12 & 13 at the Par-a-dice Hotel in East Peoria, IL.

The theme for this year’s event is The Renaissance of Black Business. There will be an array of dynamic workshops, panels, and networking events. The famed actor Harry Lennix “will be in attendance as a special guest of the convention. His prolific film and television career includes recent roles in “Man of Steel” and NBC’s

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drama, “The Blacklist.” He has also had leading roles in “Ray,” and “The Matrix: Reloaded.” There will be a major Energy Panel that will include some of the State of Illinois’ biggest corporations like Ameren, Nicor, and ComEd. There will also be a CEO Roundtable followed by The Chamber’s first ever Black Media Panel

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(The Strengthening of Black Media) with ABC 7-Chicago Charles Thomas as the moderator.

The Annual Awards Gala is also scheduled for Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. At this event, TV-Journalist Charles Thomas will be awarded “The Black Media Award.” The public

is invited to register and be a part of one of the biggest Black business networking events hosted in downstate Illinois. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800547-0711.

Be sure to use referencing code 0812BCC to expedite your registration.

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ENTERTAINMENT

By Raymond Ward CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: September 26th and 27th marks the dates for the 9th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival. More than 35 bands will appear on 14 stages throughout Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, including: Regina Carter & Xavier Davis; The Maggie Brown Group; Henry Threadgill & David Virelles; Bethany Pickens Trio; Corey Wilkes Quartet; Pharez Whitted Group; Ari Brown Quintet; Kenwood Jazz Band; and Mary Stallings & Bruce Barth.

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

‘Feast’ joins Albany Park Theater and the Goodman This summer, Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) returns to Goodman Theatre with a revival of their 2010 hit play “Feast,” which tells stories of food cultures in Chicago—heirloom recipes, entrepreneurship, migration and her-

beloved creations,” said APTP Artistic Director and Co-Founder David Feiner. “A joyous new dance and rhythmic performance captures the vitality of world food markets while a sacred food recipe transformed into a beautiful new song both cele-

brates and represents the transformation of oppression and loss into strength and power. We have designed the show to create a community atmosphere and sense of celebration—and we hope our au(Continued on page 13)

Regina Carter Alongside live musical performances by critically acclaimed local, national and international jazz talents, the festival also features an outdoor dance floor, artisan vendors, film and discussion programs, and a community-wide oral histories project where festival goers can share their experiences with jazz.

This FREE two day festival also features the finest in local jazz with national and international jazz artists, diverse performance venues, outdoor dance floor; food and beverage vendors and picnic areas.

On Saturday, September 26th, there will be two outdoor stages at the Midway Plaisance; two indoor stages at the Logan Art Center;

Maidenwena Alba (Meena) in “Feast.”

Smart Museum; Little Black Pearl; Kenwood Academy Auditorium; Hyde Park Bank; International House; Oriental Institute; Frank Lloyd Wright Robie House; Rockefeller Chapel; Hyde Park Union Church.

On Sunday, September 27th there will be two outdoor stages at the Midway Plaisance.

Co-produced with the Hyde Park Jazz Society, this popular two-day festival grows more ambitious each year, earning its recognition as a major jazz presenter and essential cultural event in Chicago. With the active support and commitment of local businesses, cultural and academic institutions, over 300 community volunteers, and over 20,000 enthusiastic audience members, the Hyde Park Jazz Festival provides a unique setting for diverse interests, new projects and heralded favorites to come together.

The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is made possible through the support of the University of Chicago’s Office of Civic Engagement.

It’s 2 days...over 18 hours... on 14 stages and for a complete schedule you may visit www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org.

itage—and the pleasure of good food, lovingly prepared. Newly staged in-the-round to add to a celebratory communal atmosphere, “Feast” is devised by the company’s 25-member “prodigiously gifted youth theater ensemble” (Chicago Sun-Times) in collaboration with a team of adult theater artists; the teenagers conducted more than two dozen interviews to create a new 90minute piece that explores food’s role in nourishing individuals and communities. APTP is a multi-ethnic, ensemble-based youth theater dedicated to producing original work inspired by the life experiences of communities whose stories might otherwise go untold—including urban teens, immigrants and working-class Americans.

“Feast,” which runs through August 16 in the Owen Theater, will be presented in English with Spanish supertitles.

“We’re thrilled that the Goodman has given Albany Park Theater Project this opportunity to explore new dimensions of one of our most

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Maidenwena Alba and Chelsee Nava in a scene from “Feast.” www.chicagocrusader.com

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Likeable, Long Legs and Love Give Mya Longevity

By J. Coyden Palmer It’s been 17 years since Mya first came on the scene with her debut song “It’s All About Me.” Since that time she has won a Grammy, a Screen Actors Guild Award and sold over 7 million albums worldwide. These days the 35-year-old Washington D.C. native performs in smaller venues, while still working on her passion, which is music, through her own independent label Planet 9.

Last weekend she performed during the grand opening at Seven Dance Club and Lounge, 3201 N. Halsted in front of a few hundred fans. Afterwards she sat down with the Crusader to talk about how she has been able to maintain her career, how the music industry has changed, the effects of social media, her future and present social issues in the Black community that disturb her.

While many artists have come and gone since 1998 when Mya debuted, she has been able to achieve longevity. This has come in part to her ability to network with those in the industry and her resilient personality. But she said the main force has been her love for people and music.

“When you love what you do it becomes second nature and it’s no longer a job,” she said, while relaxing in the private VIP area at

(Continued from page 12) diences feel as though they’re gathering around a big table to break bread together.” To gather inspiration and stories, APTP company members cooked and sampled cuisines from around the globe. APTP Board President Samir Mayekar taught the company to cook home-style delicacies from Rajasthan and shared his favorite family recipes. To further explore the cuisine of India, APTP spent an evening in the kitchen of Paprika Restaurant, where Chef Shah Kabir taught ensemble member Alyanna Parajado to make lamb biryani, pappadams, beef samosas, coconut chicken and more. In “Feast,” Parajado—who was born in the Philippines —crafts a portrait of a woman from Kerala, in southern India. From there, APTP journeyed into the kitchens of Mexican immigrants in the Little Village neighborhood and discovered a women’s collective at Universidad Popular and their “Feria del Mole.” This celebration of Mexico’s national dish and one of the most complex sauces in the world has become a catalyst for www.chicagocrusader.com

Seven and wearing stockings with rhinestones to accentuate her famous dancing legs covered by a Felix the Cat skirt. “You do it just like you did in high school. But the relationships are important.

When you meet people and you exchange energy, you utilize those relationships whether you are signed to a label or not. Promoters, deejays, dancers, journalists, it’s the entire community arena of entertainment that helps you sustain a career. It’s a huge accomplishment to still be going.”

Also assisting her to persevere is her ability to adapt. Mya said the music industry has seen so many changes in the generation that she has been performing. The biggest changes have come in technology on how music is created.

“When I first started recording my album, I can’t believe I’m using that term, I was recording to something called tape reels, where they would have to slice things together. So you would have to practice before you went into the studio so you would know what you are doing. It wasn’t about making up songs in the studio because that was a lot of time, money and engineering fees,” Mya explained. “Then we went to DAT machines and CD’s. So my first album came out on cassette tape and CD. You could also purchase single CD’s in the record stores.”

Mya has fond memories when

empowerment and entrepreneurship, preserving inherited traditions and creating new ones. The women who created the Mole Festival are also represented in “Feast.” The creative team includes Scott C. Neale (set design), Izumi Inaba (costume design), Lee Keenan (lighting design) and Mikhail Fiksel (composer and sound design). Monica M. Brown is the stage manager. Ensemble member Ely Espino, who is performing her fifth and final production before beginning her freshman year at Earlham College, said “I am excited to perform for the last time with APTP at the Goodman— which has become our second home—and especially happy to perform “Feast,” the show that made me fall in love with the company. I’m grateful for the family I’ve created at APTP, the courage and confidence I have built, and the knowledge of social issues I will take with me to a new place.”

The Goodman Theatre is located at 170 N. Dearborn St. For ticket and performance information, call 312.443.3800.

SINGER, ACTRESS, PRODUCER and former Dancing with the Stars competitor Mya performed in Chicago Aug. 1 at the Seven Dance Club and Lounge on the city’s North Side. Mya spoke with the Crusader regarding her now 17-year career, social activism, her love of Black history and how the music industry has changed. she thinks about seeing people lined up for hours outside a music store waiting for her to appear during a promotional tour. She thinks that is something music is missing in 2015 as it has become more of a corporate business than ever before.

“One of the first things I wanted to do, when I was 12 years old, I wanted to work in a record store. The mom and pop stores had a special vibe to them, like George’s Music Room on the West Side of Chicago. George and Regina had a meet and greet when my very first single came out; and the love that was shown in the hood…I sat there and shook every hand,” she recalled as her thoughts drifted momentarily. “It was within the community and everyone came. I miss that.

Now you can only go to Best Buy and Target. It’s not as personal.”

The same changes that have shuttered record stores across the nation also forced Mya to change her business operations. She said the record companies are not selling as much music as they used to and are vulnerable to computer hackers, which is why she eventually started her own label after an

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incident in which some of her music was accidentally leaked.

“I have an independent label, Project 9 and for the last seven years I have produced, funded, hustled and put out seven projects,” said Mya, with an exhausting expression on her face. “The leak has led me to this path but I’m very happy to be making music and I’ve learned a lot on this journey. When I’m in the studio now it’s like when I first heard a song on the radio or when I heard my father sing in church when I was four years old. Music is therapy for me and has saved my life while giving me perspective.

There is something spiritual about it. I’m in the studio now and I’m doing music for Mya. I think people are going to feel that more now than they ever did.”

While the venues she plays in nowadays are smaller, she sees it as a unique opportunity. She said as an entertainer you must be a people person.

“I think settings that are more intimate allow you to freestyle, improvise and really connect with people,” Mya said.

She said the creation of social media sites like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook have revolutionized the public’s interaction with entertainers. While she loves being able to answer a question directly from a fan in the forum, she understands the drawbacks of the medium as well.

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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Mya poses with a fan for the Crusader camera during a meet and greet event at Seven Dance Club and Lounge at 3206 N. Halsted Saturday night. The Washington D.C. native has been able to maintain a steady career since she first came on the scene in 1998. (Photo By Torrick Hall) SATURDAY, August 8, 2015

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WORLD OF MUSIC CSO 2015/16 SYMPHONY BALL

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

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Anthony McGill named to League of American Orchestras’ board of directors The League of American Orchestras (LAO) announced August 4 that clarinetist Anthony McGill has been appointed to the board of directors of that organization. McGill is a native of Chicago’s South Side and the son of Demarre Sr. and Ira Carol McGill and an alumnus of musician/educator Barry K. Elmore’s Chicago Teen Ensemble, the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Merit School of Music among others.

A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, McGill is in great demand as a teacher, and serves on the faculty of the Juilliard School, the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Bard College Conservatory of Music and Manhattan School of Music, and has given master classes throughout the United States, Europe and South Africa.

McGill performed with cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Gabriela Montero and pianist Emanuel Ax for President Barack Obama’s 2008 Inaugural Ceremonies. He has appeared as a soloist at Carnegie Hall with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the American Orchestra, the New York String Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic.

He has served as principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic since September 2014. Prior to that, he was principal clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for ten years, having been appointed to the position when he was 24 years old.

Sunday, August 16 at 4:00 p.m.

McGill will appear as soloist performing Richard Danielpour’s new clarinet concerto, “From the Mountaintop,” with the Gateways Festival Orchestra conducted by Michael Morgan in Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theatre in Rochester, 14

New York, during the annual Gateways Music Festival. For more information, visit gatewaysmusicfestival.org.

Others appointed to the LAO Board, in addition to Anthony McGill, are Daniel Bernard Roumain, Kjristine Lund, Alan Pierson, David Roth, Matthew VanBesien and Jonathan Weedman. The seven new board members were elected by League members during the organization’s annual meeting at the end of May 2015. Each will serve a three-year term. Patricia A. Richards, chair; Steven C. Parish, vice-chair; Robert Peiser, treasurer; and Barry Sanders, secretary; were re-elected as the Board’s officers; each will serve a one-year term.

The League of American Orchestras leads, supports, and champions America’s Orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. Its diverse membership of approximately 800 orchestras across North America runs the gamut of world-renowned symphonies to community groups,

and special concert tickets on sale

Tickets for select special concerts presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) are currently on sale. These special concerts are part of Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and “Symphony Center Presents” (SCP) 2015/16 season, the 125th since the founding of The CSO by Conductor Theodore Thomas in 1891.

Performances take place at Symphony Center, 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago.

On Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 p.m. the CSO’s annual SYMPHONY BALL takes place at Symphony Center. Hosted by the Women’s Board of the CSOA, The festive gala evening opens with a pre-concert reception at Symphony Center open to all ticketholders, followed by a special CSO performance celebrating the Orchestra’s 125th Anniversary season. This year, Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti leads the CSO in a program including Campane di Ravello by John Corigliano, which received its world premiere by the CSO in 1987; Sir Edward Elgar’s In the South (Alassio) Op. 50; and Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures from an Exhibition orchestrated by Ravel.

Gala patrons will attend a post-concert dinner dance at the Palmer House Hotel where special celebratory weekend packages are available in honor of the Orchestra’s 125th Anniversary season.

Sunday, September 20 at 3:00

Riccardo Muti p.m., The National Brass Ensemble, comprised of 26 of the finest brass players in America, will perform selections conducted by CSO Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center.

National Brass Ensemble members hold principal positions in the CSO, Cleveland Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Detroit Symphony. CSO player/members are Chris Martin (principal trumpet), Michael Mulcahy (trombone), Gene Pokorny (principal tuba), and Gail Williams (former associate principal horn).

The National Brass Ensemble

performed its debut concert on June 14, 2014 at the Green Music Center in Sonoma, CA. The September 20 concert marks the ensemble’s Chicago debut at Orchestra Hall.

Tickets are on sale now. Subscriptions for all 2015/16 CSO and “Symphony Center Presents” series are also available. Single tickets for all CSO and Symphony Center Presents programs went on sale August 7, 2015. Tickets and subscriptions are available by calling the Symphony Center box office at 312-294-3000, online at cso.org, or by visiting the Symphony Center box office at 220 S. Michigan Ave. All performances take place at Symphony Center unless otherwise noted.

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Anthony McGill from summer festivals to student and youth ensembles. It is the only national organization dedicated solely to the orchestral experience.

Its conferences and events, awardwinning Symphony magazine, website and other publications inform music lovers around the world about orchestral activity and developments. Founded in 1942 and chartered by Congress in 1962, the League links a national network of thousands of instrumentalists, conductors, managers and administrators, board members, volunteers, and business partners. For more information, visit americanorchestras.org.

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Ramsey Lewis will celebrate his 80th birthday August 8 making his debut as both composer and soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by James Conlon, by performing his first piano concerto that was commissioned by Ravinia for the occasion. The internationally-renowned pianist and jazz master’s actual birthday was May 27.

Lewis, a graduate of the DePaul University School of Music, often speaks of his yearning to be a classical pianist as a young man, but he was steered away from this career path because of his race. He states that he has achieved a “renaissance as a composer,” and credits Ravinia—where he has been artistic director of jazz since 1993—for commissioning several original works that were premiered at the festival, such as “Clouds in Reverie” (part of Ravinia’s New Scenes from Childhood project) and “Watercolors” (later featured on his 2010 album “Songs from the Heart: Ramsey Plays Ramsey”); his ballet score “To

Know Her” … (originally danced by the Joffrey Ballet); and his multimedia, symphonic tone poem “Proclamation of Hope,” a tribute to Abraham Lincoln in his bicentennial year, that was broadcast nationally on PBS. Earlier this year as part of his birthday celebration, Lewis headlined the April 14 opening night of Highland Park High School’s cultural-immersion festival, “Focus on the Arts.”

Students from the high school and from Ravinia’s REACH*TEACH*PLAY and Steans Music Institute (RSMI) jazz programs (both of which he had a hand in creating, along with William A. Johnson) will pay tribute to Ramsey with new arrangements of his hits before Lewis returns to the stage with his quintet after intermission for a full jazz jam session to close the birthday celebration concert.

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For ticket availability in the Pavilion or Lawn admission, call the box office at 847-266-5100 or visit ravinia.org. www.chicagocrusader.com

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A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking with New Breed—the group that he formed 15 years ago. Houghton also speaks of the people most touched by his music and the person who influenced him along his musical journey.

No doubt, if you have attended various churches, like me, you probably had no idea that a large percentage of these praise and worship selections were penned by this outstanding writer. “I think that’s what has motivated me especially since New Breed has been together for the past 15 years. People need something that

By Effie Rolfe Chosen to do a work for the Master. Indeed—Israel Houghton has been chosen for this generation to write songs for the nations. His latest project Covered: Alive in Asia released July 24 on RCA Inspiration is one of the many efforts of his music reaching around the globe. The CD also features the amazing chart topping single “How Awesome Is Our God” which is a duet with Yolanda Adams. “Friend of God,” “In Jesus Name,” “All Around,” “Jesus At the Center” or “Moving Forward” is merely a handful of soul stirring praise and worship favorites we sing to help magnify the name of the Lord during church services. Interestingly, the humble musical giant still does not think of himself as a great songwriter. “This project just came out and I still don’t feel like an amazing songwriter,” shared Houghton. If Kirk Franklin is the “Quincy Jones” of gospel music, then Israel Houghton is the David Foster of gospel and praise and worship combined. David Foster “He’s one of my favorite producers—that’s a high compliment.” Many have praised Houghton as one of the

Effie Rolfe most prolific gospel songwriter of our times as his music is loved by nationalities across the globe. Recently, the anointed Grammy and Dove Award producer, musician and Worship Leader of Lakewood Church where Joel Osteen is pastor shared his inspiration for the latest release

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they can give voice to or what causes them to connect with God. Being able to write those types of songs—I’ve been told they have become staples for Sunday morning. I never set out to write like that but what a high honor and a very humbling thing to hear. Especially churches that have become intentional about becoming more cross-cultural…they go to these staple songs of Israel and New Breed—that means a lot to me,” said Houghton.

The modest energetic songwriter is not sure when he was tapped by God with the gift of songwriting. “I don’t think you ever really know that especially early on,” shared the Multiple Award Winner. “For me it was just one foot in front of the other every day. Sometimes there are splashes of being Asia, Africa and Latin America where people are singing your songs in other dialects and you go ‘wow’ this song obviously has some kind of effect to be able to translate across language barriers.” He continued, “Moments like that—you say ‘wow maybe this is an effective song.’ But, I don’t just sit down and write a song like ‘I’m amaz-

ing—let’s write.’ I’m always going to be a bit more self-deprecating in that way. It’s always propelling me forward—I always want to write a better song. Whatever I can do to be better at what I do— I’m always going to be motivated by that,” he said.

Additionally, the person that has impacted Houghton the most is the father of contemporary gospel music. “To this day it’s still Andraé Crouch. The things I’m doing right now are a direct link and direct result of what Andraé was doing 40 years ago,” said Houghton who continued, “I was 5 years old when I saw Andraé Crouch and he affected my life so much. I sit down and say ‘how do you sit down and write a timeless song? How do you write a song that will still be relevant and impacting?’ I don’t know if he sat out to do that but that’s certainly what poured out of him. That certainly is a gigantic inspiration to me.”

The Senior Praise and Worship Leader of Lakewood Church is also a lover of God’s people. During his travels, he loves to see various cultures and nationalities re(Continued on page 16)

The Crusader Gospel Corner After 45 weeks on Billboard Magazine’s Gospel Airplay chart, GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter and Inspired People recording artist Pastor Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago have captured the #1 slot on the survey with its rousing New Orleans Brass Band-flavored anthem “#WAR.” “Wow! We could not be more grateful,” says Jenkins who performed the song this past weekend to a standing ovation on the “Bobby Jones Gospel” television program that will air this fall on BET. “Nothing brings us more joy than hearing people sing ‘#WAR’ as their personal fight song. There is so much going on in the world and real people are fighting real battles everywhere. The stories and testimonies we hear everyday say it all and in the words of the great Andraé Crouch: To God Be The Glory.”

The song was written by Pastor Jenkins and co-produced by him and Rodney East who has collaborated with the likes of R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese and Charlie Wilson.

“We are clear that ‘#WAR’ is more than a song,” he adds. “Next month, my wife and I are excited to release a ‘#WAR’ book and curriculum so friends can gather to study, pray, and fight to win in life together. Special thanks to Tracey Artis – our radio promoter, our amazing team, radio programmers everywhere, our gospel music family, and everyone who www.chicagocrusader.com

prays for us. We love you.”

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The shepherd for the 8,000-member Fellowship Chicago church, Pastor Jenkins burst into the national spotlight when he and the Fellowship Chicago choir’s radio debut “Awesome” topped Billboard Magazine’s Hot Gospel Songs chart for 22 weeks in 2012. It won a BMI Award in 2014 for over 50,000-lifetime radio spins. The album “Best of Both Worlds” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Album sales chart, garnered 5 Stellar Awards, multiple Dove Award nominations, appearance at Jay Z’s “Made In America” festival and more. Visit www.charlesjenkins.com for more news and information.

Registration is only $100 per church (unlimited Attendees) with daily session and seminars 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; and topics to include Developing & Empowering Leaders; Pastors and Ministers; Developing Team Work; Armor Bearer; Outreach, Securing Your Church, Ushers

and Greeters; Seniors Ministry; and Hospitality Class. There will also be daily Arts and Crafts classes for children (ages 2-11), as well as 1-on-1 for Youth (ages 12-16), free Blood Pressure Checking 3 – 7 p.m. and FREE dinner 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. daily. Note: Evening Services begin at 7:30 p.m. (no charge). All sessions and services will be held at the Grace

Apostolic Faith Church located 8257 South Exchange, Chicago, IL. For more details contact the church directly via email at Service@GraceApostolicFC.org or by phone @ 773- 375-2006.

Ministries develop your Leadership Teams by attending this year’s Conference!

*** The Grace Apostolic Faith Church, along with their Pastor, District Elder Maurice Southern and 1st Lady Rhonda Southern would like to extend a special invitation to their 2015 Pastors and Church Leaders Conference, “Right Time Right Season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1), which will run Tuesday, August 25 through Sunday, August 30, 2015! Speakers for this year’s conference include Pastor Brian Nelson of Houston, TX; Pastor Jamal Bryant of Baltimore, MD; Pastor Carl Harris of Harvey, IL; and Bishop George Dawson of Richmond, TX. In addition, guest Gospel Artists include Chrystal Rucker, Jekalyn Carr and Alexis Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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Shootings down in some Chicago neighborhoods (Continued from page 2) • District 7 had an increase in homicides from zero to one or 100 percent When comparing 2014-2015 District 7 weekend totals of shootings, 2015 numbers are down six from the 2014 total of nine or 66 percent; when comparing 20142015 month to date totals of shootings in District 7, the district is also down 18 from 24 to 6, or 75 percent.

• Weekend totals of homicides to date in District 7 have decreased from four in 2014 to two in 2015, or 50 percent.

• Month-to-date totals of homicides in District 7 have decreased from seven in 2014 to two in 2015, or 71%.

For weekend three (July 17-19, 2015 and July 18-20, 2014) in District 11 totals were: An increase in shootings from 2 to 5, or 150 percent, and homicides remained the same in weekend 3 with a total of 1 in both 2014 and 2015.

• When comparing 2014-2015 District 11 weekend totals of shootings, 2015 numbers rose slightly from seven to nine, or 28.57%.

• When comparing 2014-2015 month to date totals of shootings in District 11, 2015 numbers also increased from 11 to 15, or an increase of 36%.

• Weekend totals of homicides to date in District 11 have increased from 1 in 2014 to 2 in 2015, or 100%.

Month to date totals of homicides in District 11 remain the same with a total of four in each year.

Phillips added that an urban honor initiative, #Pass36 was a sister campaign for 7:11 H.I.T. that aided in reducing the numbers of shootings. Individuals throughout the city pledged if they had a dispute with someone and planned to shoot that person, the intended target would be given a “pass” if the person was with a loved one or someone else who was not involved in the dispute.

The person who was given the pass hopefully would reciprocate when the circumstances were reversed.

Not only does the pass initiative reduce the number of “civilian” shootings, it also gives intervention specialists time to talk with both parties and hopefully bring about a non-violent resolution,

Phillips said.

He added participation is completely voluntary and no formal tracking of the results can be done. “We all should be encouraged by the number of men and women who took it upon themselves to record and post videos on YouTube identifying themselves as people who would give a pass.

“There should be little to no doubt these two enterprises played a role in helping reduce violence in the city this month.

From the onset, our goal was to reduce the number of shootings.

It was completely unrealistic to consider stopping every shooting. We were in the streets talking with people who we knew or heard had disputes. Unfortunately many of the circumstances where shootings took place were in homes or simply not on the streets.

“Our work, along with that of several other community organizations and the Chicago Police Department demonstrate how collaborative processes can make a difference. When we take into consideration this was the first time such an intensive, targeted initiative was implemented, we

Likeable, Long Legs and Love Give Mya Longevity (Continued from page 13) tive and a positive and you have to choose the positive, especially when it is personal and it directed towards you. It can be very entertaining as far as the things people come up with in social media,” she said. “It’s very brutal as far as bullying, comments, lies and the way people spin things. But you have to understand it is also an outlet for people to have a say or opinion whether it is good or bad.

It’s kind of like therapy talking about an issue or somebody. It’s very hurtful sometimes if you’re not prepared and don’t know yourself.”

Throughout her career Mya has had a strong social conscious. An affinity for Black history, she highlights a Black history-maker every day in February on her Twitter account. Her community endeavors include AIDS and Breast Cancer awareness, her mother is a 10-year survivor of the latter, and since 2005 she has been the executive director for The Mya Arts & Tech Foundation; a nonprofit organization that provides disadvantaged youth opportunities through arts and technology education. When she looks at humanity today and the world we live in, especially for Black Americans, she has concern.

“So many things are happening in our community that saddens 16

me,” she said, her eyes tearing up.

“I feel the pain and the frustration. It is very alarming when you think about bringing children into a society that makes you feel not valid as a human being. Why in the Black community are certain individuals treated some way? Is this going to become a police state? Are they trying to invoke a race war in order to implement new laws or strip certain rights away? It’s very alarming and I’m very worried because people can only take so much before they stop praying and stop using peaceful tactics and approaches. It’s way too many casualties.”

In the future we could see Mya in more movie or television roles.

In 2002 she co-starred in the Broadway musical “Chicago” with Queen Latifah and Richard Gere. She said her previous experiences in front of the camera taught her that she needs to really throw herself into the craft if she wants to be good.

“I’m currently in group acting classes, which is something I’ve never done before. I said, ‘let me throw myself in a situation where I can really learn, embarrass myself and fall on my face,’” she says with a laugh followed by one of the prettiest smiles in entertainment. “It’s been very helpful. You

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get to practice with other people on the spot versus having a private coach. If there is a role that becomes available and I feel passionate about it, I will go for it.”

In 2009, Mya showcased her long dancing legs on the popular TV show “Dancing with the Stars.” She finished second behind Donnie Osmond after tying with him on the judge’s scorecards but losing the popular vote from viewers. While she has been a trained dancer since she was a child, she said the experience was a lot tougher than she ever thought it would be.

“It was a great experience. I wasn’t mad at all about finishing second,” she said. “I was surprised I lasted that long. It was painful. It is a sport. It looks pretty when you see it on TV but it is brutal, especially for the females as far as the ankles go with the dancing in high heels.”

Mya’s eighth studio album, which will feature her last two EP’s “Love Elevation Suite” and “Sweet XVI” along with bonus tracks is currently being manufactured as a CD and she is back in the studio working on what will be her ninth album. All of her latest work can be found at her website myamya.com.

“I have a lot left in me and I’m going to try to do another 17 years.”

have a clear picture that alternative He added that in mid-August strategies should be a part of any when all reports are complete, Tarviolence reduction program,” get will issue a comprehensive rePhillips noted. port on 7:11 H.I.T.

A Moment to Super Size (Continued from page 15) spond to God’s Word in song. As far as who is most receptive, Houghton shared, “For years, I would have answered South Africa because we have traveled there for 21 years. But having been in the Philippines and parts of Indonesia—it’s on par with any other crowd we have been in front of. The Philippines are the loudest,” noted the songwriter.

Houghton shared that his favorite song on the CD varies, “It kinda’ depends on the mood I’m in. I did a song with Jonathan McReynolds—lately, I’ve been listening to that. But once I deliver the record and it’s out there…I will probably never hear it again…that’s kind of the way it is with all of the records.” One to never rest on his laurels and always seeking to be a blessing, of course, he is looking to the next project. He hopes it will include Stevie Wonder. “Yes, Stevie Wonder and what’s great about it is that we are still in talks about it…

I’m excited about that.”

The overall message that Houghton wants people to know

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about “Covered: Alive in Asia” is “The title track is called “Covered”—a very simple song—covered by your grace. I think I want the American church—the western church to understand that gospel music that we do… is really defined as good news music and gospel music is not relegated by the U.S. Gospel music is good news and good news is global. To see the effect of the things that we would hear in Chicago, Houston or Atlanta everyday is a rarity over there. Yet they really respond to the style of music but also the message in the music. It’s important to know that we are touching something global and not just local.”

What has God chosen you to do….? ©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).

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Please limit your letters to 200 words.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Cont’d from page 4) Everyone should realize that this location, for both stores, will be looked at harder than any other stores in the companys’ chains. It will be a case of so goes Englewood, goes the nation, In other words if things, things like few to no robberies, little to no vandalism, a minimal number of homeless people hanging out, go well then the two will likely locate their operations in other low-income neighborhoods. These additional stores will come not just in Chicago but around the nation.

I am not one of those people who believe we need upper crust white establishments to improve our community. I do believe though, that we need as many businesses as we can get contributing to the tax

base. Whole Foods and Starbucks should see themselves as that, nothing more; and certainly not a great white savior.

Who knows if this experiment of poor-meets-high end will work, but it is worth a try. In the past it has just been assumed people in poor communities would not or could not patronize such establishments. Now there will be hard core evidence and not just speculation as to whether they can work in places where most people don’t have college educations and steady jobs.

We have to guess that people who don’t live in the neighborhood will make their way to shop and/or sip fancy coffees at the Englewood spot. Good luck Starbucks. Good luck Whole Foods.

Mary Connelly

Do student loan . . .

(Cont’d from page 9) As CRL noted in its recent student loan servicing comments, “Without improvement, borrowers will not be able to access the relief to which they are entitled, and may face default or additional finance charges that they could have avoided.

They will continue to face unfair and deceptive practices that result in extra fees and interest charges, and slipshod practices that make it more difficult to manage their accounts responsibly.”

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

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SILVERLEAF FUNDING, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF WOODBRIDGE MORTGAGE INVESTMENT FUND 1, LLC; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

KUBIK INVESTMENTS, INC.; JAN KUBIK; RENATA FLORECKA; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON RECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS, OCCUPANTS AND LEASEHOLDS; Defendants, 14 CH 3469 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : Commonly known as 7017 South Stewart, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-21-420-005.

The mortgaged real estate is a commercial building.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

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LANETTER L. MOSS; THE STATE OF I L L I N O I S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 6804 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 Wednesday, September 9, 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 9205 South Lowe Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.

P.I.N. 25-04-311-056-0000.

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.

14-009469 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I665714 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE A S S O C I A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v .

LUIS MENDEZ AKA LUIS A MENDEZ VELA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 8040 9645 SOUTH AVENUE L CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 7 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 20, 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 9645 SOUTH AVENUE L, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-05-315-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 story, multi-family residence with a 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

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CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA) NA FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK; SUBURBAN FEDERAL SAVINGS; DEANDREA L. MCDONALD, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE HOOVER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; LATRONE LATHAM, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WALTER JOHNSON, DECEASED; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF WALTER JOHNSON, DECEASED D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 12127 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 25, 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 8407 South Throop Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

P.I.N. 20-32-313-003-0000.

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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HEIRS OF MARJORIE AKA MARJORIE BROWN, STATE OF ILLINOIS OF AND FAMILY PORTFOLIO ASSOCIATES, LLC; FINANCE STATE OF ILLINOIS; LOVE AKA S. LOVE AND S. JORDAN AS REPRESENTATIVE; TENANTS; OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 13887 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 18, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 24, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9029 SOUTH LUELLA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617.

P.I.N. 25-01-229-045-0000.

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 within 24 hours, by certified funds.

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 4 - 0 2 5 7 2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I664236

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required by The 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 PA1201027. 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. PA1201027 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 8040 TJSC#: 35-10534 I664389

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY INC FKA ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY CONSUMER DISCOUNT COMPANY, INC.; Plaintiff, v s .

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARJORIE BROWN AKA MARJORIE J. BROWN, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC; PERSONAL FINANCE COMPANY, STATE OF ILLINOIS; KIMBERLY LOVE AKA KIMBERLY S. LOVE AND CHRISTOPHER S. JORDAN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N CLAIMANTS; D f e n d a n t s , Blacksunit Must c ontrol t heir o wn c oMMunity which is part of a 1 CH 13887 c N OF SALE unit at the foreclosure sale other P that t a mortgagee shall pay the p a required by The May C ILCS 1 Judicial Sales 6 IF YOU ARE THE C 24, M 2 THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN

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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 PA1405849. 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. PA1405849 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 12072 TJSC#: 35-10278 I664168 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL D. HOSKINS; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNITED STATES OF A M E R I C A ; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK; SHARENE A TERRY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL DARNELL HOSKINS; ELIJAH T E R R Y - H O S K I N S A MINOR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N R E C O R D CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 5356 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 28, 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. 25-03-433-039-0000.

Commonly known as 9427 South Langley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 W14-0620.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N P l a i n t i f f , v .

DAISY MAE STUBBS D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 12072 7508 SOUTH HONORE STREET 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 November 12, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 1, 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 7508 SOUTH HONORE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-402-022-0000.

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or COUNTY, ILLINOIS other lienor acquiring the residential real COUNTY DEPARTMENT estate whose rights in and to the CHANCERY DIVISION residential real estate arose prior to the CITIMORTGAGE, INC., AS sale. The subject property is subject to SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO general real estate taxes, special ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP INC. assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for P l a i n t i f f , sale without any representation as to v s . quality or quantity of title and without ROBERT SCOTT AND ERIKA SCOTT recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" D e f e n d a n t s , condition. The sale is further subject to 12 CH 27117 confirmation by the court. Upon payment in NOTICE OF SALE full of the amount bid, the purchaser will PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure the purchaser to a deed to the real estate entered in the above entitled cause on after confirmation of the sale. The property January 23, 2013, Intercounty Judicial will NOT be open for inspection and Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, plaintiff makes no representation as to the September 1, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. condition of the property. Prospective in their office at 120 West Madison Street, bidders are admonished to check the court Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the file to verify all information. If this property highest bidder for cash, the following is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the described mortgaged real estate: unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a Commonly known as 9219 South Saginaw mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS P.I.N. 26-06-312-012.

605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a The mortgaged real estate is improved condominium unit which is part of a with a single family residence. If the common interest community, the purchaser subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a of the unit at the foreclosure sale other common interest community, the purchaser than a mortgagee shall pay the of the unit other than a mortgagee shall assessments required by The pay the assessments required by Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE Condominium Property Act. MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER No refunds. The property will NOT be ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF open for inspection.

POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, LAW. You will need a photo identification Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. issued by a government agency (driver's 1 2 - 0 2 5 1 9 license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES sale room in Cook County and the same C O R P O R A T I O N identification for sales held at other county Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 venues where The Judicial Sales I665060 foreclosure sales.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.QUENTINA JENKINS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, CITIBANK, N.A., MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CHATHAM COMMONS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 14 CH 017328 8154 S. DREXEL AVENUE UNIT #2E 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 March 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 27, 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 8154 S. DREXEL AVENUE UNIT #2E, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-115023-1016. 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 14-12-07070. 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. 14-12-07070 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 017328 TJSC#: 35-10851 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 1999-C, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 1999-C Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY DELGADO A/K/A KIMBERLY PERRY-DELGADO, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SALLY S. PERRY (DECEASED), UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SALLY S. PERRY

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Defendants 10 CH 053561 10632 S. Avenue J 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 June 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 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 10632 S. Avenue J, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-17-104-028. 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 14-13-27817. 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. 14-13-27817 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 10 CH 053561 TJSC#: 35-9728 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.

I663579 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHICAGO PATROLMEN'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

RAHMAN MUHAMMAD; ANGELA FLEMING AKA ANGELA N. FLEMING; CHICAGO PATROLMEN'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N A T I O N A L ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 7465 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, September 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 cash, as set forth b estate: P

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LISA D. ROGERS-PRICE, D e f e n d a n t s , 15 CH 1286 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 24, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 31, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8928 S. MORGAN ST., CHICAGO, IL 60620.

P.I.N. 25-05-220-019.

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

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

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 4 - 0 1 7 8 0 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I665049 C C C

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to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-34-309-033-0000.

Commonly known as 8448 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619.

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

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION 7318 S. RIDGELAND LLC, AN ASSIGNEE OF EASTERN SAVINGS BANK; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

SANDRA HOWARD, AN INDIVIDUAL; CITY OF CHICAGO WATER DEPARTMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS, NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 14512 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 31, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7318 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 20-25-124-009-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a 10 unit apartment building. The property may be available for inspection by contacting Ayman Khalil at (773) 443-8870. 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

For information call Mr. Michael R. Mulcahy at Vedder, Price, P.C., 222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 609-7500.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I665038

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC Plaintiff, v .

JARITA THOMAS Defendants 12 CH 32165 7720 SOUTH VERNON 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 June 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 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 7720 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-416-028-0000.

The real estate is improved with a brown brick, two story, single family home with a detached two 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or COUNTY, ILLINOIS wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) COUNTY DEPARTMENT hours. No fee shall be paid by the CHANCERY DIVISION mortgagee acquiring the residential real BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale P l a i n t i f f , or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or v s . other lienor acquiring the residential real CHRISTINE MORRIS estate whose rights in and to the D e f e n d a n t s , residential real estate arose prior to the 14 CH 5532 sale. The subject property is subject to NOTICE OF SALE general real estate taxes, special PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN assessments, or special taxes levied that pursuant to a Judgment of against said real estate and is offered for Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above sale without any representation as to entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales quality or quantity of title and without Corporation will on Thursday, September recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" 3, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office condition. The sale is further subject to at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, confirmation by the court. Upon payment in Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to full of the amount bid, the purchaser will the highest bidder for cash, as set forth receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle below, the following described mortgaged the purchaser to a deed to the real estate real estate: after confirmation of the sale. The property Commonly known as 9011 South Dante will NOT be open for inspection and Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. plaintiff makes no representation as to the P.I.N. 25-02-224-004-0000. condition of the property. Prospective The mortgaged real estate is improved bidders are admonished to check the court with a single family residence. If the file to verify all information. If this property subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the common interest community, the purchaser unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a of the unit other than a mortgagee shall mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and pay the assessments required by the legal fees required by The subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Condominium Property Act. 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, condominium unit which is part of a balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. common interest community, the purchaser No refunds. The property will NOT be of the unit at the foreclosure sale other open for inspection than a mortgagee shall pay the For information call Sales Department at assessments required by The Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU 14-032048 NOS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER C O R P O R A T I O N ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE I665081 WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK LAW. You will need a photo identification COUNTY, ILLINOIS issued by a government agency (driver's COUNTY DEPARTMENT license, passport, etc.) in order to gain CHANCERY DIVISION entry into our building and the foreclosure CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., County and the same P l a i n t i f f , i Blacks Must control their own coMMunity v s . where The Judicial Sales L D. ROGERS-PRICE, C foreclosure sales.

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need a photo identification i agency (driver's l etc.) in order to gain e 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 PA1213160. 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. PA1213160 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 32165 TJSC#: 35-8629 I663804

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC6 Plaintiff, -v.VERNARD ROSS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 10 CH 009351 7710 S. DAMEN 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 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 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 7710 S. DAMEN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-311-024-0000.

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 14-13-29179. 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. 14-13-29179 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 10 CH 009351 TJSC#: 35-8860 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.

I663576 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB, Plaintiff, -v.JAMES D. TURNER Defendants 14 CH 05293 7559 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 June 12, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 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 7559 S. INDIANA AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-303018-0000 VOL. 267. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $199,458.16.

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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 5419710 Please refer to file number 149754. 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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 5419710 Attorney File No. 14-9754 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 14 CH 05293 TJSC#: 35-9068 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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New Advocate Medical Group opens in Pullman/Roseland New facility adds to vibrancy and services in community while closing potential gaps in healthcare access and availability Adding to the array of new businesses choosing the Pullman/Roseland community, 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale and Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives (CNI) recently welcomed the state’s largest healthcare system to the neighborhood with the opening of a new Advocate Medical Group practice.

Located in Pullman Park at 111th Street and the Bishop Ford Expressway, the 4,000 square foot Advocate Medical Group practice offers treatment for a variety of minor injuries and illnesses as well as a sports complex in a state-of-the-art facility is designed to support minimal wait times and optimal service levels for individuals seeking care.

Alderman Anthony Beale explained its importance to the community. “We actively sought out service providers that could assist in closing any potential gaps or barriers to healthcare access and availability in

our community,” said Alderman Beale. “I found that Advocate and I share a commitment to improving the lives of those in need, and the new outpatient facility will develop community health programs that will address the unique health needs for Pullman/Roseland residents.”

In addition to improving the overall access to care and health support services for Pullman/Roseland residents, key community data will guide Advocate’s efforts to deliver healthcare services to where they are most needed and where they can make the largest impact in the neighborhood.

The new $1.8 million Advocate Medical Group practice serves as a great complement to the continuing revitalization of the Pullman neighborhood which includes the location of many new manufacturing companies, the sale of rehabbed homes, the creation of a new trucking and logistics training center, the construction of a new community center that will house three full sized indoor multisport fields and the establishment of a very successful retail center with a full- service Walmart as an anchor tenant.

CNI President David Doig, developer of the site, says that the outpatient facility completes the circle. “It is appropriate that Pullman is the site of Advocate’s new medical group practice,” said Doig. “Together this community is rebuilding the housing, attracting the companies, strengthening education, retail and

transportation. The creation of this center both celebrates what we have accomplished and paves the way for the future.”

James R. Dan, MD, President of Advocate Medical Group says that they are looking forward to working closely with Alderman Beale and the Pullman/Roseland residents as they

focus on health and wellness. “We are very fortunate and pleased that we can now call Pullman home,” said Dan. “The new space allows us to bring the unique discipline of Advocate Health Care to Pullman and serve the health needs of individuals, families and the community through a holistic philosophy.”

Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Area Affiliate awards $75,000 grant The Chicagoland Area Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® has awarded a $75,000 grant to Access Community Health Network (ACCESS).

The grant will support its breast health program, which pro-actively addresses the disturbing breast cancer mortality gap among low-income, medically-underserved AfricanAmerican and Hispanic women living on the South and West sides of Chicago. These communities have some of the highest breast cancer disparities in the United States. By integrating a continuum of community-based opportunities for direct engagement with health professionals and links to screening and affordable treatment options, ACCESS’ program will empower 450 low-income women to make informed decisions about their health and overcome barriers to care.

“ACCESS is grateful to be recognized once again for its efforts around early detection of breast cancer,” said ACCESS CEO Donna Thompson. “This grant will help hundreds of low-income women throughout the city of Chicago through education and awareness about the importance of early detection.”

Susan G. Komen® is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, and the Chicagoland Area Affiliate is one of 120 Affiliates on the front lines dedicated to ending breast cancer in their communities. Komen Affiliates www.chicagocrusader.com

one of the largest networks of community health centers in the nation. ACCESS offers preventive and primary care services to more than 175,000 patients annually. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ACCESSHealth or like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ACCESSCommunityHealth.

About Susan G. Komen® and the Komen Chicagoland Area Affiliate: Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever, and in 1982, that promise became Susan G. fund innovative programs that help women and men overcome the cultural, social, educational and financial barriers to breast cancer screening and treatment.

“At the Komen Chicagoland Area Affiliate, we conducted a needs assessment of our community and discovered the need to address breast health disparities in underserved communities,” said Director of Community Programs and Partnerships, Leticia J. Kees. “We are confident that through ACCESS’ program, African-American and Hispanic women will have low-cost access to the care they need.”

About Access Community Health Network: With 35 Joint Commission-accredited community health centers located throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, ACCESS is

Komen®. The Chicagoland Area Affiliate is part of the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer.

Through events like the Komen Chicago Race for the Cure, the Chicagoland Area Affiliate has invested over $10M in community breast cancer programs in five counties. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stays in the Chicagoland Area.

The remaining 25 percent funds breast cancer research. For more information, call 773-444-0061 or visit www.komenchicago.org

Access Warren Family Health Center holds summer health fair ACCESS Warren Family Health Center invites the entire community to stop by its Summer Community Health Fair at 2409 W. Warren Blvd., Chicago, on Saturday, August 8th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Community members are invited to learn more about the resources in the community and parents to prepare their children for the upcoming school year with back-to-school physicals. Children will receive free school supplies (while quantities last) and free food and entertainment.

Adults can also receive free blood pressure and BMI screenings, as well as depression and anxiety

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screenings.

There will be dental screenings from Smile Illinois, and the American Red Cross will have a sign-up table for free smoke detectors. Also during the health fair, women will be able to get breast health information and referrals for required Pap smears and mammograms through the state of Illinois’ STAND Program.

ACCESS’ benefits specialists will be on hand to enroll new patients into Medicaid and Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Parents are advised to bring immunization records and medical cards to assist in their children’s school physicals and health insurance enrollments.

Adults are also encouraged to bring prescriptions to take advantage of medication consultations

by Walgreens pharmacists. Resource tables from ComEd, Comcast, People’s Gas, the state of Illinois Police Youth Mentoring Program and the North Lawndale Employment Network are among many others available to provide helpful information to participants.

For more information about the ACCESS Warren Family Health Center Summer Community Health Fair, and eligibility requirements for the dental screenings and school physicals, call 312.733.4475.

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