Chicago Crusader 9-12-2015 E-Edition

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“Crusading for 75 years, pleading the cause for Black America”

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Burns not backing down on parking issue

By J. Coyden Palmer For the second time in two months, South Side Alderman Will Burns (4th) is disregarding the city’s law by moving to rescind special permit parking to one Bronzeville block.

During a testy telephone interview with the Crusader on Sept. 9, Burns admitted before abruptly hanging up the phone that he is not aware of the law that requires over half of the residents in an affected area to file a petition with the city in order to legally rescind permit parking.

Burns, who inherited the 3400 block of South Giles in May due to ward boundaries being redrawn, is attempting to rescind special permit parking #1761 on the east side of the block on Sept. 17. This comes after Burns rescinded zone #1814 on the west side of Giles last month. The Crusader first reported this on Aug. 14.

“It is not the policy of the 4th Ward to put in permit parking,” said Burns before the Crusader read the city law to him about revoking permits of which he admitted to not being aware of before he made his decision last month and again on zone #1761.

According to the city’s municipal code: “A petition requesting revocation of part or all of the zone must be signed and dated by at least 51 percent of the residents in the zone who are holders of the city wheel tax license emblem.”

The Crusader asked Burns how he could make a ruling on something if he did not know the law. After being read the law by the Crusader, his response was the following: “That’s an interesting question—I will have to research that and get back to you beBy J. Coyden Palmer cause I don’t have an answer,” he said.

“What I know is permit parking is created via ordinances. In my conversations with The night of May 26 was the last time 5CDOT…I was told the only thing I need to year-old James Nevils III would be alive. do is call an ordinance, and so I am followFor nearly 10 minutes on the lawn of his ing the advice of the Department of Trans- cousin’s house in Auburn-Gresham, James would remain helpless as his small neck was (Continued on page 3) locked in the powerful jaws of a dog that appeared to be a pit bull or a hybrid. The metal chair and poles used in attempts to remove the animal from James’ body would not help as the dog kept its firm grip on the boy’s throat in a savage attack that would end his life.

Jah’Niyah Harry C. Alford White

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Killers in the Black community

Pit bulls are popular pets that have become a threat to many lives, but nothing is being done about it in Chicago First in a series

James is among 43 people across the United States who have lost their lives after being attacked by a pit bull or mixed pit breed. Of the victims, 18 have been children, including two-year old Jah’Niyah White, who was killed in December of 2013 after her grandfather’s dog attacked her inside his South Side Chicago home. While James was the most recent victim in the Chicago area to perish in a dog attack, there is still some debate over whether the dog in Nevils’ death was a pit bull or a crossbreed of some sort, it along with other non-fatal attacks in and around the Chicago area recently are again raising the question of should the breed be banned or restricted in some way.

But for the Black community, the issue has

become a thorny, but critical one. Historically, Blacks have been drawn to tough dogs that can be bred to fight and protect. This includes the pit bull, Rottweiler and Mastiff breeds. The majority of these pets are pit bulls, who have also been known to attack and kill people and other animals in unprovoked instances. In Chicago, most of these attacks have been against Blacks, young and old.

Legislation Already in Place “Breed-specific” legislation (BSL) is the blanket term for laws that either regulate or ban certain breeds in hopes of reducing dog attacks. There are over 700 municipalities in the United States that currently have (Continued on page 2)

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NEWS

‘I can’t make it without my mama’ Emotional funeral held for slain mother

By Chinta Strausberg Saying he had to take a two-hour leave from the church Saturday after eulogizing the funeral of 32year-old Tamara LaTonya Sword, Father Michael L. Pfleger Sunday said he still couldn’t get the screams of her children out of his head.

Pfleger was referring to Saturday’s intense three-hour funeral held at the Saint Sabina Church, where an emotional service for the daughter of activist Andrew Holmes was held. Here, Sword’s oldest daughter, Kerrie 16, attempted to get into her mother’s casket. At the gravesite, she tried to jump into the grave.

Her mother was a victim of a “senseless” gunfight that began inside of the Suite 38 Night Club in Indianapolis on August 22, 2015.

The night ended in a shootout at a nearby Phillip’s 66 gas station, according to Holmes.

Earlier at Saturday’s funeral, Kerrie began screaming at the top of her lungs, “I want my mama. I want my mama.” Her father and later her grandfather, Holmes, who is a crisis responder for the Chicago Survivors, had to hold her down

trying to comfort his grieving granddaughter.

Some of her siblings also began screaming for their mother as the off-white casket was slowly being carried down the aisle of Saint Sabina to the waiting hearse. “I can’t make it without my mama,” Kerrie screamed as she ran out of the church after her mother’s casket. She collapsed on the stairs of the church into the arms of her father. Unable to walk, Kerrie’s father held his daughter tight as she tried to break away and run to the casket.

Helplessly looking at her mother’s coffin being placed into the funeral car, Kerrie screamed out again, “Why did they shoot my mama?

Oh, I want my mama,” she kept screaming in a voice so loud she could be heard in the church parking lot. Kerrie kept saying. “Why did they shoot her?” she asked.

“Why did they have to take my mama”?

Earlier inside the church, Kerrie’s grandmother, Rudie Sword, collapsed in her seat and though several men began fanning her, she had to be taken out of the funeral services for a long period of time.

The funeral was attended by politicians and grieving mothers who lost their children to gun violence.

Holmes said facing life without

Harry C. Alford Father Michael L. Pfleger their mother and dealing with the finality of death “is a very difficult situation and that it represents the aftermath of violence. This violence is absolutely destroying families,” Holmes said.

Pfleger agreed. He drove around Saturday “trying to get the screams” of Kerrie out of his head,” but to no avail. Pfleger said he also couldn’t sleep that night because of Kerrie’s screams.

“We have to do everything we can to stop this so that no other child or family will have to go through what this child is going through,” Pfleger said Sunday. “We can do this because nobody deserves to go through this,” he said as Mzuri Moyo, a guest singer, sang, “This Little Light of Mine.”

For the five Sword children, Kerri, Joe Kidd, Jakiera Kidd, Terrell Sword and Jeremiah Sword, their grandfather, Andrew Holmes, will be the beacon of light as they go through their storm, the grieving and healing process.

A well-known survivor counselor who helps parents of murdered children, Holmes spoke at his daughter’s funeral. He thanked the mayor, Secretary of State Jesse White and others for their support and resolutions.

Holmes said his daughter’s death is a very difficult thing to cope with personally while also providing counseling and support for his traumatized grandchildren.

According to Holmes, Sword was going to a musical concert at the Suite 38 Club, but she never got inside. “While she was standing in line, a man came out and told everyone to leave because a fight had broken out in the club.

“So, my daughter went to a nearby Phillip’s 66 gas station and unfortu-

nately so did the others including the ones who were fighting inside of the club,” Holmes told the Crusader late Sunday night.

“The ones who started the fight began shooting and their targets began shooting back. The only one hit was my daughter. Clearly, she was at the wrong place at the wrong time,” Holmes said referring to the gunfight that took his daughter’s life. He said a total of 45 bullets were fired during the gunfight.

Holmes said detectives have secured three videotapes of the shooting incident—one from the inside of the club and two outside. When asked if he had viewed the tapes, Holmes said, “Yes. I saw my daughter when she was hit, when she fell, when she got back up and when she got into the car.”

Holmes said it was difficult to view the images of his daughter being fatally shot. According to Holmes, there is a $16,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of his daughter’s killers.

For the Sword children, Holmes has set up a contribution trust fund in his daughter’s name (Tamara LaTonya Sword). The memorial account number with Chase Bank is: #3007993032. Holmes said the funds are to pay for the education of his daughter’s five children.

Pit bulls are popular pets that have become a threat to many lives (Continued from page 1) some sort of BSL law on the books.

Major metropolises in the United States that currently outright ban pit bulls include Miami’s Dade County, Denver, the District of Columbia, Prince George’s County in Maryland and several suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. Locally, Addison, in DuPage County, bans pit bulls, while North Chicago in Lake County has an ordinance that restricts the breed and requires owners to have insurance, be walked on a leash and register their dog with the city.

Torrance Abrams is a former alderman in North Chicago. He was serving at the time that the city passed its ordinance. He said the

ordinance has had a positive effect and was needed in part because of an influx of Chicago residents who were bringing pit bulls and other dangerous dogs into the community and not being responsible for them.

“We had a great concern with pit bulls because of a substantial increase in the amount of sightings of them and the fact many of them were loose in our area,” Abrams explained. “While we didn’t have any attacks, we were really scared. We tried to stay ahead of it because our neighboring city Waukegan did have some pit bull incidents. We adopted legislation that limited pit bulls coming into the city and if you did have them, you had to go

JOSEPH FINLEY LOST his foot after being attacked by pit bulls at Rainbow Beach.

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through a licensing process and have insurance for them.”

Debating BSL Effectiveness There is no evidence that breedspecific laws—which are costly and difficult to enforce—make communities safer for people or companion animals. For example, Prince George’s County, MD, spends more than $250,000 annually to enforce its ban on pit bulls.

In North Chicago, Abrams said households are limited to two pit bulls and each dog cost $500 to license. But he admitted enforcing the law became a challenge for local law enforcement and animal control agents due to a shortage of officers and police concentrating on preventing serious crime over ordinance enforcement.

Following a thorough study of human fatalities resulting from dog bites, the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the past has decided not to support BSL. The CDC cited, among other problems, the inaccuracy of dog bite data and the difficulty in identifying dog breeds (especially true of mixed-breed dogs). The CDC also noted the likelihood that as certain breeds are regulated, those who exploit dogs by making them aggressive will replace them with other, unregulated breeds.

However data on dog attacks in the United States and Canada compiled by Merritt Clifton, edi-

MARILYN GRIMES WAS left seriously injured by a pit bulls in her South Side neighborhood. tor of Animals 24-7, shows while pit bulls only comprise seven percent of the total dog population in the two countries, the breed has been responsible for 3,397 attacks on people since 1982, far outpacing any other breed. Rottweilers finished a distant second at 535 during the same 32-year period.

Even more alarming, according to Clifton, in 2013 and 2014, pit bulls inflicted 95 percent of the fatal attacks on other dogs (30,466); 93 percent of the fatal attacks on livestock (10,583); and at least 61 percent of the fatal attacks on cats (10,065), of which 35 percent involved unidentified dogs.

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Dr. Paula Bratich, a local veterinarian and owner of a protection dog herself, said she is against an outright ban against pit bulls. She said the problem with an individual dog could range from genetics, poor training or which breeding kennel people get their animal from.

Clifton’s data also shows since former NFL player Michael Vick was convicted for fighting dogs in 2007, there has been a significant rise in pit bull attacks. Clifton believes the increase, in part, is the result of several national humane groups launching aggressive public campaigns to “rebrand” pit bulls as “loyal family dogs” in which they promoted adopting out “rehabilitated” illegal fighting pit bulls seized in criminal raids into family homes. However this could be a dangerous combination, according to Dr. Bratich.

“When you do something like that, you know nothing about the dog’s breeding history and what triggers their instinct to attack,” she said.

Abrams said one of the best things about the North Chicago ordinance is that it requires all pit bulls to be leashed when they are outside of the home and not confined to an enclosed area. The type of fencing required by owners is also spelled out in the ordinance. www.chicagocrusader.com

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NEWS

Services for mother of Reverend Jesse Jackson Funeral services for the mother of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 14 at Springfield Baptist Church, 600 E. McBee Ave. in Greenville, SC. A viewing and musical celebration to remember Helen Burns Jackson will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 13 at the same church, where Helen was a former member.

Helen died Monday, September 8 while in hospice care at Greenville Memorial Hospital, according to a Greenville County councilwoman.

She was 91. Jackson told television station WYFF in Greenville that his mother died after life support was disconnected.

On Monday, Jackson tweeted: “My loving mother Mrs. Helen

Jackson has made her transition to be with God. My family thanks you for your love and prayers.”

The family will establish a scholarship in her name through the Jackson Family Foundation. Jackson said the scholarship will go to local students who want to pursue a career in the arts. In lieu of flowers, the foundation asks that donations be sent to the scholarship fund, which could be made through Springfield Baptist Church.

Helen gave birth to Jesse Jackson in 1941 during her marriage to Noah Louis Robinson, a former professional boxer, who died in 1997.

Jackson went on to become a national civil rights leader who founded the Rainbow Push Coalition, whose headquarters are locat-

ed in Hyde Park. According to its website, the organization has offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Oakland, CA. For decades Jackson has fought against poverty and change.

During a press conference Tuesday, Jackson said his mother was a pillar in the Greenville community and a leader for social equality.

“Our house was a conversation about fairness and social justice in part because mama could not vote until she was forty,” Jackson told the media. “It really was a call to service. Mama had the capacity to move beyond social blocks. She learned to love people across lines of race.”

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DuSable Museum’s new CEO paints a bright future Chicago Crusader staff report She has handled $6 billion in public and private construction projects and has managed U.S. Cellular Field and its annual $40 million budget.

Now, prominent Chicago Attorney Perri Irmer is about to bring her business savvy to the DuSable Museum of African American History, an iconic South Side institution that’s thirsty for change and new leadership.

On September 3, the museum named Irmer as its new president

and CEO. She replaces former president Carol Adams, who retired last year. Irmer begins her new job September 14.

The board of trustees selected Irmer, an attorney, architect, public policy advocate and facilities management professional who has a broad range of experience in executive management, construction and fundraising.

Those skills will be needed as Irmer seeks ways to enrich DuSable’s coffers at a time when the museum faces cuts under Governor Bruce Rauner, who slashed millions in state grants for capital improvements projects at public

Harry Alford PerriC. Irmer

Burns not backing down on parking issue (Continued from page 1) portation and the Law Department.”

While it is true he can establish an ordinance during a city council meeting, it is only after the city has received a petition filed by the residents requesting a revocation of permit parking.

Residents in the affected areas are livid that not only have they

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lost their special permit parking which took them over a year to be granted by the city, but because Burns reneged on a promise made at a community meeting back in July to meet with them, they feel disrespected.

Michelle Wall said it seems as though Burns feels former Ald. Bob Fioretti did something incorrectly by authorizing the permit parking against the recommendation of the Chicago Department of Transportation and that he has now decided to take it out on the residents.

“Instead of you coming out to see what we needed, your first reaction is to just take it away instead of talking to us? It almost feels like he forgets that he works for us and we don’t work for him,” Wall said.

Burns told the Crusader Fioretti should not have gone against the CDOT recommendation, especially when he knew he was no longer going to be the alderman.

But, Burns later admitted in the interview Fioretti did have a legal right to not follow the CDOT recommendation.

The Crusader checked city records in both cases and found no petitions have ever been filed from any residents in the affected areas asking for the permits to be revoked.

Last month, residents on the block told the Crusader they need the parking because of people parking on their block during the work week who then hop on a CTA bus to go downtown to work and the amount of traffic in the area due to the businesses on 35th Street and students from Bronzeville Military Academy parking their cars on the block when they are in class.

Wall and other residents also have complained the permit parking stops people from parking on the block to conduct illegal activities, such as drug dealing, which they say was a big problem before they had permit parking. However, Burns does not believe permit parking deters crime.

“Crime and public safety is [sic] not related to permit parking,” stated Burns. “What makes communities safer is when people participate in CAPS programs, when

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museums.

The DuSable is also under pressure to gain a new direction and stronger community support before the Obama Presidential Library is built in Washington or Jackson Park.

DuSable’s board members believe Irmer is the right person to boost DuSable’s profile, donor base and paid memberships as most museums around the nation are struggling with dwindling public funds, corporate sponsorships and attendance.

Irmer, 56, a Chicago native and lifelong resident of the Hyde ParkKenwood community, brings a wealth of qualifications including business, technical, legal and administrative experience, along with a commitment to public service and the advancement of the African American community.

“I grew up in the community and with DuSable, so I have a vested interest in the museum’s success, in maintaining its independence and preserving its philosophical mission” Irmer said.

I am deeply honored to have been granted the opportunity to lead this important institution which is both an anchor in the African American community and a significant part of Chicago’s historical and cultural fabric.”

The museum was founded by Dr. Margaret Burroughs in 1961 to preserve African American history and be a center for thought leadership.

Irmer also sees the museum playing an important role in com-

munity and economic development initiatives. She says she would like to pursue cross-pollination with leading institutions including universities, arts and theater organizations, and to connect with corporate boards, technology companies and other business leaders who seek to better support their minority client and customer base and broaden their civic engagement dialogue. Irmer expects to lead collaborative partnerships with other cultural-identity and social justice groups as well. Since 2011, she has worked in several top corporations.

they call the police, when people are paying attention to folks who are doing stuff on their street or when people call my office and I can talk to the commander and encourage them to have special attention to these issues. But, permit parking doesn’t make anyone

safer.”

When the Crusader attempted to ask Burns when he was going to make good on his promise and meet with his voting constituents on Giles about the parking situation, he hung up the phone without answering the question.

Irmer earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology in 1981, and her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Chicago Law School in 1991. To date, Irmer has handled over $6 billion in public and private construction projects and is known for her advocacy on behalf of minorityand women-owned businesses.

Ms. Irmer has received numerous awards and honors, including the IIT Alumni Award for Professional Achievement and the Chicago Defender Women of Excellence Award, both in 2007, and a 2013 Women’s Leadership Exchange Compass Award. She is widely praised for her support of community and youth services groups and her promotion of international business and educational partnerships in the City of Chicago and State of Illinois.

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EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL AMAZING BLACK ACHIEVERS There is increasing polarization going on around the world, and it is manifested in many different ways. There is a growing schism between the rich and poor; between some whites and some Blacks; between gang factions, between Christians and Muslims, and between Dominicans and Haitians, just to name a few. But one that is most appalling is the growing gap between Black people who love Black people and Black people who do not.

One of the tell-tale signs of Blacks who do not love Blacks is instant self-hatred whenever a Black person achieves something amazing. These people value light skin over dark skin, wear expensive hair weaves grown on the heads of non-Black women overseas, and some of them buy skin lighteners.

On the other hand, there is a growing appreciation for Black accomplishments among another group of Black people. This can be seen in the large numbers of African American women who have discovered the unique beauty of wearing their hair natural and in dressing in “afrocentric” clothing. They are also inclined to “buy Black” whenever possible, and to see through the propaganda that paints Black life and culture with a negative brush.

Though it’s okay for people to have differing preferences, as the Black community itself is diverse, it is a wonder that some Black people hold onto the notion that white is better when you look at the incredible accomplishments Black people have achieved all over the globe. Black people have excelled in every endeavor that has been attempted throughout the Diaspora, and this has happened in spite of extreme oppression. Black people have influenced world culture to such an extent that even in countries like Japan there are young people who are adopting Black fashion. Black music can be heard around the world. People like Oprah, Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, Denzel Washington, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, Barack Obama, Pelé, Jack Johnson, Magic Johnson, John H. Johnson, Spike Lee, and others too numerous to name have achieved heights above and beyond what the world says is possible.

One of the latest and most exciting things happening in the realm of Black achievement is the incredible tennis triumphs of the Williams sisters. Venus and Serena Williams were coached by their father, Richard Williams at a very early age, and the girls have gone on to tennis greatness. They have been vilified because the white press has not been able to appreciate their very special kind of beauty. The attacks that Serena Williams, in particular, has had to endure, seem to increase with each new win. Admittedly, reasonable people have expressed admiration for the incredible accomplishments demonstrated by Serena and her older sibling, Venus. They are both at the top of their tennis game, with Serena currently ranked at number one by some observers. Previously, Venus was also ranked at number one. They faced each other in the US Open Tennis 2015 in the Quarter Finals, and Serena won the match, advancing to the Semi-Finals. Venus and Serena Williams’ achievements are spectacular by any yardstick, but when you look at their accomplishments amidst the backdrop of Compton, California, their hometown, they are truly phenomenal! It is being said that Serena will probably go down in history as one of the best players of all time!

This type of success has been achieved in diverse fields of endeavor by many other Black people, both known and unknown. Black people who cannot see through the anti-Black hype need to take their blinders off and look at things objectively. As the great Marcus Mosiah Garvey once said, “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” A luta continua.

As the celebrities say, ‘I would like to give a shout out” to St. Anthony Hospital on the city’s West Side. The hospital had the good sense to go to court to try to stop this Riot Fest concert from coming to Douglas Park. I seriously doubt if many of the St. Anthony decision-makers live in Pilsen or North Lawndale where the park is situated. I am glad though that they stepped up and said keep that mess out of our community.

First of all this Riot Fest is just like the environmental problems that have been dumped on the Black community for ages. When something is dangerous or undesirable and no one else wants it, it gets put in our community. The concert got run out of Humboldt Park so they decide to bring it to North Lawndale.

There is no upside to this event, unless you enjoy the idea of drunk white kids with purple, green and red hair swarming around drinking too much, puking and smoking reefers out in the open. Seriously what appeal do groups like White Mystery, Eagles of Death, and Flogging Molly have to the residents of the area?

The concert got kicked out of Humboldt Park because the people left such a mess. The grounds

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thank you St. Anthony Hospital Dear Editor:

that we are with him at this time.

Can the Black community come together and offer a local tribute to Rev. Jackson to commemorate the passing of his mother?

Maybe just maybe if we lift up Rev. Jackson now we can take a bit of the sting of his loss. Whenever racism shows up Rev. Jackson is on the battlefront taking it on.

How many thousands of us have benefitted directly or indirectly

almost couldn’t be restored. I know that the new 24th Ward Alderman Michael Scott Jr. fancies himself as some sort of music/concert promoter and embraced this Riot Fest thing. That, to me, sends a strong signal, he cares a lot more about getting a check than serving the interests of the community Hope Smith

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No Black person has been more of a lightning rod for criticism or a bigger advocate for the AfricanAmerican community than the Rev. Jesse Jackson. So I was particularly saddened to learn that his mother recently passed away in South Carolina at the age of 91.

Rev. Jackson, no doubt is going through one of the toughest times in his life now.

It might not be little to no consolation to him that she lived to see him experience some achievements no other Black man in America has. I am sure those who have been part of the Rainbow/PUSH family are likely feeling the pain from the loss of Mother Helen Burns Jackson.

In my mind it would be a great idea if we all showed Rev. Jackson

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COMMENTARY

The Fantastic Rise of Uber Car Service Beyond the Rhetoric

By Harry C. Alford In my life and time I have seen many successes. I have never seen anything close to the rollout and rise of the car service known as Uber. Uber is an alternative to the taxicab industry. It is competitive in price and superior in service, quality of vehicle and professionalism with the driver.

The taxi industry is up in arms with Uber and they should be.

With a taxi you don’t really know what you are going to get. With Uber your expectations are set in place and if the service does not meet that expectation there is fast corrective action. Wherever there is Uber, the taxi’s market share is quickly shrinking.

Here is how it works. You obtain the Uber App. via www.uber.com. You download the information and put in the credit card you wish to use whenever ordering the car service. Now you are good to go. Whenever you need a car you go to your Uber App. and it will identify your location through a very efficient GPS system. You put in where you wish to go. In about 2 – 3 minutes it will alert you the

Harry C. Alford name of the driver coming; the license plate and make of the car and how many minutes it will take to pick you up. Our average waiting time in the DC area is 3 – 5 minutes. You can preselect for each trip a SUV, a sedan or an UberX type car.

The SUV is usually a GMC, Yukon or Lincoln. The sedan could be a Chrysler 300, Mercedes, Lexus, etc. The UberX is a Toyota or an equivalent. The

SUV will cost a little more than a taxi while the sedan will be a little less. The UberX will have a rate significantly less than a taxi.

The service is guaranteed. The driver must open the door for all passengers. They usually provide bottled water and mints for the ride. Their discourse is that of a butler (customer always right). If a driver is not up to expectations or if they drive you on a route that is not the most direct you can address that. After each ride you will automatically be emailed a receipt with a map of the trip.

You can challenge that as not being the most direct route and they will evaluate your claim.

Their computer will decide who is correct. If you are correct you are immediately given a credit for the difference and an apology.

Also, you are asked to rate your driver (1 star – 5 star). His average rating for past rides will be given to you when you order.

Any driver receiving low scores will be dismissed from Uber contracting.

The drivers are Independent Contractors, most being private chauffeurs. They can choose their own hours. Many will keep their chauffeur business and work for

Uber to fill the lulls in their volume. Uber offers auto financing for its drivers and a very affordable insurance policy. In some cities such as New York City, Uber drivers are guaranteed $5,000 per month in revenue.

The fine service is consistent throughout the nation. I was in a taxi line at the downtown Sheraton in Chicago and was told it will be a 30 minute wait for a taxi. So I stepped out of line and walked to the curb and ordered an Uber SUV. It took 3 minutes!

In Los Angeles they come in 5 minutes on the average.

In London, the taxis went on a citywide strike. Shortly into the strike Uber invaded London with a fleet of Uber cars and things haven’t been the same since. Through customer demand LAX airport has authorized Uber free reign of its passengers. Yes, it is the rage of the world. People love Uber for the price and service.

According to the Wall Street Journal: “Uber Technologies Inc.’s whopping valuation of $18.2 billion is a bet by some of the world’s top investors that the car-hailing smartphone app can grow by expanding world-wide

and branching into new arenas, like logistics….Investors see much potential in some of these companies. At $18.2 billion, Uber is worth about the same as Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. and Avis Budget Group Inc. combined.”

Taxi unions are trying to stop Uber but how can they? It is a legitimate business with a successful track record. Thus, they are suing the company saying that their drivers are in fact employees not Independent Contractors.

There is the hustle! They want to unionize them and shake them down for dues. That isn’t going to happen because they truly are Independent Contractors by the definition that I know (and I know).

There is room for more. Another new entry into this car service is Lyft. They too are taking off with rocketing sales. This is good for the business people of the world who demand reliable and consistent service. Taxis are quickly becoming “Dinosaurs.”

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

Demonizing ‘Black Lives Matter’

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Led by Fox News, conservatives are trying to discredit the #Black Lives Matter Movement by claiming incorrectly that it is a Black hate group that encourages the killing of police officers.

On the Aug. 31 edition of Fox & Friends, Elizabeth Hasselbeck asked, “Why has the Black Lives Movement – Black Lives Matter Movement – not been classified yet as a hate group? I mean, how much more has to go in this direction before someone actually labels it as such?”

Conservative pundit Katie Pavlich, without a thread of evidence, told Fox’s Megyn Kelly on Sept. 2 that Black Lives Matter is “a movement that promotes the execution of police officers.”

At a news conference on Aug. 30, the Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman acknowledged that no motive had been established for the previous day’s fatal shooting of Deputy Sheriff Darren H. Goforth outside of Houston. But that did not prevent him from linking the brutal cop murder to the grassroots group dedicated to curtailing violence.

He said, “This rhetoric has gotten out of control.” So much so, he said, “to the point where calculated, cold-blooded assassination of police officers happen.” Hickwww.chicagocrusader.co

George E. Curry man added, “We’ve heard Black lives matter, all lives matter. Well, cops’ lives matter, too. So, how about we drop the qualifier and just say lives matter?”

Of course, there is not a scintilla of evidence that the Black Lives Matter Movement has at any point remotely supported the killing of law enforcement officers. Rather, they have highlighted the troubling number of unarmed African Americans killed by police officers. And for that, they should be commended, not condemned.

After studying FBI data, USA-

Today found, “Nearly two times a week in the United States, a white police officer killed a Black person during a seven-year period ending in 2012…The reports show that 18% of the Blacks killed during those seven years were under age 21, compared to 8.7% of whites.”

Despite the highly-publicized killing of police officers in Texas and Illinois, the number of law enforcement officers killed over the first eight months of 2015 is 16 percent lower than it was over a similar period in 2014, according to FBI figures compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

So far, 26 officers have been killed this year by firearms, down from 31 over a similar period last year. More officers – 38 – died this year in traffic-related incidents than by gunfire and another 21 died from other causes.

Felony killings of law enforcement officers decreased by 50 percent from 1992 to 2013, from 10,000 to 5,000 annually.

In an attempt to shift the emphasis from the unjustified police killing of unarmed African Americans, conservatives are raising the issue of so-called Black-on-Black crime – as if that’s an issue that truly concerns them.

Fox reporter Doug McKelway said on Sept. 1, “The often heard mantra that ‘Black Lives Matter,’ some say, falls flat when you con-

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sider just how many Blacks are killing other Blacks. That remains the majority of homicides across the country.”

Larry Elder, a Black conservative, made the same point, the same day on the same network: “This is about people whining and bitching and moaning about nonsense.

If they really want to talk about Black Lives Matter, the fact is that last year 6,000 Black people murdered other Black people. Where are they on that? And the number one preventable cause of death for young Black men is homicide at the hands of other Black men.”

If Elder and McKelway wanted to be accurate, they would have pointed out that just as most Blacks kill other Blacks, most Whites kill other Whites. Yet, there is no mention of White-on-White crime.

According to 2013 figures compiled by the FBI, of the 3,005 White homicide victims, 2,509 – 83 percent – were killed by Whites. Of the 2,491 Black homicides that year, 2,245 – 90 percent – were committed by Black assailants.

It’s not just a matter of Blacks killing other Blacks and Whites killing other Whites – most homicides are committed by people who know their victim. The assailant is usually an acquaintance, spouse, or other family member.

In its annual report on Black homicides, issued in January, the

Washington-based Violence Policy Center found that in cases where the relationship between the killer and victim was known, 70 percent of the victims were killed by someone they knew; only 30 percent were killed by strangers.

Furthermore, 52 percent of the homicides involved an argument between the victim and the offender.

In an editorial, the New York Times accused “the Republican Party and its acolytes in the news media” of trying to demonize the Black Lives Matter Movement.

It said, “They [Black Lives Matter] are not asserting that black lives are more precious than white lives.

They are underlining an indisputable fact – that the lives of Black citizens in this country historically have not mattered, and have been discounted and devalued.”

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

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

Dr. Conrad Worrill

The movement to implement an appropriate African Centered Curriculum in predominately African in America inner city schools is critical to the on–going struggle for the liberation of African people in this country. We must continue to demand that the truth be taught as the school year begins.

This movement has now become popularly known as the African Centered Education Movement. Simply stated, it focuses on teaching the truth concerning the contributions of African people to the development of civilization in all subjects. During this new school year we must heighten the dialogue concerning the importance of this movement, particularly as it relates to the future of our children.

Throughout the country, Africans in America have become more sensitive to challenging the racist and white supremacist basis of the African public school curriculum.

Through the National Black United Front (NBUF) and its world African Centered Education Plan, more Africans in America are beginning to see the need for massive curriculum change in the public schools of this country

and the youth must take leadership in this project.

There is not a day that goes by that someone does not call my office seeking information and help on how to start the process of changing the curriculum in their school. Parents are becoming more and more dissatisfied with what their children are being taught. They are also beginning to realize how much isn’t taught.

It is clear that the public school system is the place where African American children receive a significant portion of their view of the world and the history of the world. And, it also is a place where large numbers of African in America youth are miseducated under the system of white supremacy through the ideas and interpretation of history that is presented to them.

Let’s turn to Carter G. Woodson’s great book, The Mis-Education of the Negro to get some further insights into this problem. Woodson observes “the so– called modern education, with all its defects, however, does others so much more good than it does the Negro, because it has been worked out in conformity

to the needs of those who have enslaved and oppressed weaker people.”

For example, Woodson says, “The philosophy and ethics resulting from our educational system have justified slavery, peonage, segregation and lynching.

The oppressor has the right to exploit, to handicap, and to kill the oppressed.”

Continuing on Woodson explains that, “No systematic effort toward change had been possible for, taught the same economics, history, philosophy, literature and religion which have established the present code of morals, the Negro’s mind has been brought under control of his oppressor.”

Concluding on this point Woodson states, “The problem of holding the Negro down, therefore, is easily solved. When you control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his actions.”

Therefore, it is inspiring to see so many of our people waking up all over America and seeking the truth concerning the real contributions of African people to the world. Through study groups, conferences, Black talk radio, information network exchanges, African Americans are coming in-

to a new African consciousness that seeks to reclaim the African mind and spirit.

Through the Portland Model Baseline Essays, the work of the Kemetic Institute, the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations (ASCAC), and other writings and curriculum materials, Africans are becoming much more aware of the following points that must be incorporated into the curriculum.

1. Africa is the home of early man.

2. Africa is the cradle of modern man.

3. Africa is the cradle of civilization.

4. Africa once held a position as world teacher including the teacher for the western world.

5. There was and there still is a continental wide unity in Africa and in the African communities around the world.

6. The first time Africans left the continent was not on slave ships.

7. Africa and African people all over the world have been under siege for nearly 2000 years and only recently by European slavery and colonization.

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‘Angry Black’ Gunmen

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist Alison Parker, a rookie news reporter at WDJB, the Roanoke, Va. CBS affiliate, had turned 24 just days before she was murdered on August 26. Her work partner, cameraman Adam Ward, was about to move to Charlotte, N.C. because his fiancé, a producer at WDJB, had a new job.

Both Parker and Ward were described in superlative terms by their bosses, she as a “star” who lit up the screen and had a limitless future, he as a capable and thorough cameraman, dedicated to his jobs. By now, most have still photographs or footage of them being murdered on camera as Parker was interviewing Vicki Gardner, who led the local chamber of commerce. She was shot in the back, and has survived.

These on-air murders are about as grisly as they come, and there can be no explanation, except insanity, to account for them. What was wrong with Bryce Williams, whose real name was Vester Flanagan? Why did he stalk and then kill two of his former colleagues?

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He’d sued his former employer for racial discrimination and had his claim rebuffed. Still, he maintained a sense of outrage because he felt he was treated unfairly.

You probably have never heard of Lonnie Gilchrist, a Wharton MBA, who was dismissed, he said, because of racism. He walked into the Merrill Lynch office in Boston and shot his boss, George Cook, saying, “No billionaire is going to ruin my life.”

He worked on commission, and according to many, was treated more like an office boy than a professional.

Charles Ogletree, now a Harvard Law professor, defended him in 1988-89, along with two other attorneys. Gilchrist pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, and his lawyers used “racial rage” as one of the reasons that Gilchrist killed Cook. The jury took five days and nearly 30 hours, and deadlocked before reaching a conclusion. The case might have been a slam-dunk, but the jury obviously found at least some merit in the racial rage defense.

Nobody deserves to be massacred at any stage of their life. The folks at Mother Emanuel AME Church

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Dr. Julianne Malveaux had their lives cut short. The little children at Sandy Hook Elementary School, in Newton, Conn. had full lives ahead of them. Anyone who picks up a gun and decides to fire at a group of people publicly has clearly taken leave of their senses.

Yet, there’s a difference in the way crazed people are discussed in the media. Vester Flanagan was immediately described as angry and crazed, a judgment the media did not rush to when Dylann Roof, the shooter at Mother Emmanuel in Charleston and Adam Lanza, the

shooter at Sandy Hook, embarked on insane massacre activity.

Can race be a factor? What happens when mental illness collides with racial rage?

The man who shot Alison Parker and Adam Ward either experienced or perceived racial slights. The station manager Jeff Marks said Flanagan was “a man with a lot of anger.”

If even a fraction of the slights Flanagan said he’d experienced were true, he had a right to be angry. Watermelon jokes? Monkey slurs? In the 21st century? Come on people.

Some of us can turn the slur around or ignore it. white folks might find this funny and some African Americans might find themselves profoundly offended.

Those who already feel beleaguered might feel so offended that they’d respond angrily enough to be labeled “hostile” by a human resource manager.

Lonnie Gilchrist was also labeled an “angry” man. One of his bosses said he got so angry at criticism that he reacted with such an outburst that “we were very frightened.”

How much stereotyping goes into labeling some Black men as fright-

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ening? Do they have to be taller?

Larger? Or, simply Blacker? Descriptions of Flanagan as an angry Black man need to be contextualized. Some describe him as an arrogant man with a chip on his shoulder. Some of those terms are subjective.

How many African Americans have been described as “angry” when they simply attempt to hold their own in a mostly white space?

One coworker said Flanagan was angry because he responded crisply when she described him as “too quiet.” I guess if he laughed aloud he may have been considered “too boisterous.”

Even as we mourn Alison Parker and Adam Ward, we have to ask why their murderer snapped.

We have to ask why there are so many “angry Black men.” They don’t all scream, they don’t all shout, they don’t all shoot; most let their corrosive anger swallow them from inside. Many of those outwardly functioning Black men die a decade earlier than their white counterparts because of the anger they’ve internalized.

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Danny Davis have anything to do with his decision? Like telling him he wouldn’t support him for the office, or did supporters of Andrea Zopp tell him to get lost?

Then, did disabled Vets tell him that Tammy Duckworth had their vote sewed up and did the candidates already announced before he decided that he should consider the race dry up funds? In other political news Amaya Enyia

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!

DON’T YOU JUST HATE IT … when there is a family fight and you have to take sides? That’s what Ima felt when Serena and Venus Williams had to play each other in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. But one thing for

Venus Williams sure you won’t hear folks talking about the tennis match like dey did after the Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao Fight. They both played to win, but there could only be one winner. Ima can’t get out of her head the look on Serena’s face of being protected in the arms of her big sister when they embraced. Super Grace is the term I give to Venus, whose smile and embrace was so genuine in pride of her sister’s triumph. But I just hate it when there is a family fight and you got to take sides. It’s too hard to choose.

-ImaBOYKIN DROPS OUT!!

Serena Williams

Folks are talking on the west and south sides about whether there was ever a chance that Richard Boykin was going to be a candidate for United States Senator. He announced this week he will NOT run. Did Congressman

-Ima-

Napoleon Harris announced that she will run for the 7th Congressional District seat (Cong. Davis’ seat). Last week Cong. Rush was drawing candidates for his seat and then there is still I guess Napoleon Harris who says he’s running for the U.S. Senator’s seat. Ima is having a hard time keeping score.

We talk later!!!

(Continued from page 6) ferred, wrote Langston Hughes?

Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Does it fester like a sore and then run. Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or, does it explode?

Lonnie Gilchrist exploded. Flangan exploded. We can call them www.chicagocrusader.com

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

YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!

Ima done lived through numbers, policy and now lottery, but in all the years I’se been playing ain’t nobody tol’ me I can’t get my winnings after I win. But that’s just what the Illinois Lottery is

Last week a Cluck that was responsible for issuing marriage licenses in Kentucky went to jail rather than issue same sex couples

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Gubner Rauner

Kim Davis a license. She was released this week and was greeted by those who support her position including Mike Huckabee who is running for President. It’s unclear if she will resume her stance not to issue the licenses or whether she will relent to the courts, but Ima been intending to talk about

have become the basis upon which we can judge the white supremacy public school curriculums content in textbooks and other learning materials.

In other words, these points have become the basis of determining whether the truth is being taught in the public schools of this country.

The Truth will set us all free!

deranged, disturbed, or simply angry. Yet, we do ourselves a disservice if we fail to examine race as one source of their explosion.

-Ima-

-Ima-

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something that may draw the ire of those who support dis transgender thing. You know what Bruce Jenner er Caitlyn Jenner did. Now I’m for everybody being who dey wants to be, but Ima, while not zackly a beauty queen feel that Caitlyn is more on my side then the beauty queen many keep saying. Now I ma’s eyesight ain’t too good I admit, but an over 6 foot, and big feet at that, hands like catcher’s mitts, ugly legs in a golf skirt ain’t cute, let along beautiful to Ima. Just saying . . .

EVERYBODY AIN’T FOR IT

De Defender’s political whatever stepped out and forgot there might be a non-opinion clause in his contract or non-contract that

all over the world today.

9. African people have resisted domination on the continent and all over the world.

10. Even under slavery, colonization, segregation, apartheid, African people have made monumental contributions to arts, science and politics.

These ten points, and others,

What Maze probably thought would be his lengthy explanation without question drew the ire of some politicos in the know that took issue with his analysis. It seems that a lot of folks was unhappy because in the middle of this political mess some young kids were caught in the cross fire of having or not having by Dunkin’s no-show. He tried a noble explanation by asking the union what’s in it for Black folks?

Some folks felt the question should have been who is going to be hurt most by not overriding the Gubner’s veto. While it is readily admitted that his vote would not have won the day, that there were other legislators that did not vote to override the veto that were not Black, dey felt that at least it was worth being present to vote. Good try Maze!!!

telling folks who win BIG dese days. Some kind of way dis don’t seem right. If dey can take your money to play, dey ought to be able to pay you. Nowhere else in dis world can dey take in, but cannot pay out. Gubner Rauner better watch where he sit if ’n he don’t hurrup and sign a budget, somebody might not take too kindly to dis mess. Now you talking about my investment money.

Yu know yu got to play to win.

Maze Jackson meant he didn’t have a dog in the fight between Ken Dunkin and Mike Madigan. But being true to his personality Maze Jackson stepped out or did he step in it?

Madigan lost in his override attempt last week regarding the Gubner’s union busting tactic.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR BLACK AGE OF COMICS XVIII: The exhibit, “Heroes & Villains, An iconic contrasting of characters,” which features professional artists who have participated in the historic Black Age of Comics movement spearheaded by Turtel Onli, opens Friday, September 11, and includes a convention with a panel discussion and vendors on Saturday, September 12, Noon until 5 p.m., at the South Side Community Art Center, 3831 S. Michigan Avenue.

Featured artists include Turtel Onli, Tim Jackson, Joe Robinson Currie, Ashley Woods, Yaounde Olu, King Kwon, Dr. A. Ellis, Strictly Underground, and many other notables.

The exhibit runs through November 8, 2015. For more information, call 773-373-1026 or 773-726-1610.

COAL POWER BREAFAST: The next COAL (Coalition of African American Leaders) Power Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, September 12. It will begin at 8:30 a.m.; the Program begins at 9:30 a.m. The topic: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERIES: The Obama Presidential Library Project. The event will take place at BJ’s Market - 8734 S. Stony Island Avenue, Chicago. For more information, please call 773374-4700.

SOL STREET FESTIVAL: The Revival Arts Collective (RAC) presents SOL Street Festival on Saturday, September 12 to celebrate and uplift the common artistic genius by bringing the Woodlawn community together. The Revival Arts Collective (RAC) is a network of citizen activists committed to using arts and culture as a catalyst for community redevelopment in the city of Chicago. The SOL Street Festival will host several visual and performing artists drawn from the inspiration of legendary Woodlawn residents - Sam Greenlee, Oscar Brown Jr. and Lorraine Hansberry. The event will be held in a prototype creative place – the soon to be home of Voices Park – a tribute to Chicago’s over 15,000 murder victims. SOL Street Festival, a part of the Woodlawn Rising weekend, will initiate the start of the Woodlawn Residents Arts Council. SOL Street Festival will include music, performances, art activities, and food for the entire family. The event takes place from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 62nd & Cottage Grove. More information can be found at http://solstreetfest.tumblr.com/.

SHEDD AQUARIUM OFFERS FREE ADMISSION TO SENIORS DURING MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION: Shedd Aquarium will offer a month-long celebration for the senior community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in September. The Senior Days at Shedd program will present the best 8

of the aquarium to seniors 65 and older, including groups and individuals. The goal of the program is to connect, engage, and inspire seniors with the wondrous life that calls our oceans, lakes, rivers and streams home—within one of Chicago’s top rated cultural institutions. Seniors will be given a complimentary Shedd Group Pass Plus, giving them access to all exhibits plus a ticket to Shedd’s aquatic show. Guests will explore Waters of the World, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, the Abbott Oceanarium, Amphibians and Stingray Touch. Special lunch pricing will be available to participants. Shedd recognizes the value of connecting the senior community with one of the most diverse animal collections at any aquarium in the world. Guests will have the opportunity to observe unique animal care experiences during their visit, meet Shedd’s professional animal care staff, explore exhibits and view the multi-species aquatic show. The offer is valid up to the first 1,500 seniors to receive tickets. Individual tickets must be obtained in person, no online reservations or call-ahead reservations will be accepted. Groups of 15 or more seniors can take advantage of the free admission and special offerings by calling the Group Reservation number at 312-692-3333. The Shedd Aquarium is located at 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605. Visit www.sheddaquarium.org/seniors for more information.

IESA’S ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING: Sign up for the IESA’s (Illinois Electronic Security Association) annual Summer Outing that will take place on Friday, September 18 in Silks 2200, which is a private suite at Arlington Park Racecourse.

Newly appointed State Fire Marshal Matt Perez will be the keynote speaker. The IESA meeting will begin at 2 p.m., followed by State Fire Marshal Matt Perez sharing his vision of a safer Illinois with licensed alarm contractors. A buffet and cash bar will be opened once the races begin at 2:45 p.m. Attendance at the IESA Summer Outing will be just $50. The cost to the IESA for each attendee is $65 and “we’ve never looked at this event as a money maker, but instead a nice gathering of alarm professionals,” a spokesperson said. Call Kevin Lehan at 773-632-3140 if you’d like to support the IESA and its members.

SECRETARY OF STATE and State Librarian Jesse White hosted a Little Free Library Build Day at the Illinois State Library recently. Twelve groups from across Illinois built Little Free Libraries to take back to their communities. A Little Free Library is a structure that contains books, in which a person picks a book and returns it once they are finished reading it, or replaces it with another book. For more information about the Little Free Library® movement go to: http://littlefreelibrary.org. For more information about the State Library’s “Little Library” program, contact Taran Ley at (217) 785-5615. ative Musicians (AACM), a stillflourishing organization of Chicago musicians whose interdisciplinary explorations expanded the boundaries of jazz. Alongside visual arts collectives such as the African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists (AfriCOBRA), the AACM was part of a deep engagement with Black cultural nationalism both in Chicago

and around the world during and after the civil rights era. Combining historical materials with contemporary responses, The Freedom Principle illuminates the continued relevance of that engagement today. The exhibition, which takes its title from a 1984 book by Chicago jazz critic John Litweiler, showcases the multifaceted world of the Black avant-

garde in Chicago during the 1960s alongside a selection of contemporary artists’ interpretations of this heritage.

A listening station and an online microsite accompany the exhibition, as does a fully illustrated catalogue. The Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60611. For more information, call 312-280-2660.

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THE FREEDOM PRINCIPLE: EXPERIMENTS IN ART AND MUSIC, 1965 TO NOW AT THE MCA: This exhibit links the vibrant legacy of the 1960s African American avant-garde to current art and culture, and is ONGOING at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) through November 22, 2015. It is occasioned in part by the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Association for the Advancement of Cre-

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Pfleger and I & O store owner spar over Black hiring Owner says dark-skinned man is African American

By Chinta Strausberg Once again, Father Michael L. Pfleger Friday night sparred with the owner of the I & O store located at 79th and Loomis over his refusal to hire African Americans.

Pfleger, who was on his way back from his weekly peace march, stopped in the store to see if the owner had hired any African Americans.

With City Treasurer Kurt Summers by his side, Pfleger said, “We’ve been going around to every store and telling them they need to hire African Americans from the neighborhood in their stores. But the owner said he has hired a Black person. The alleged employee was a very dark-skinned man who couldn’t speak English. “You had one working here before and he was doing cleanup.”

The owner told Pfleger he couldn’t tell him whom to hire. Pfleger said, “We’ll sit in here and stop people from coming in. You got to respect the neighborhood. One of the ways to respect them is to hire them.”

Summers said, “The point is that they come here to your store and buy things from you,” he said agreeing the best way to respect them is to give them a job.

The owner was furious because someone “put me on Facebook.

They have no right to put me on Facebook.” Pfleger told him, “This is a public business in our neighborhood…. I have people who come in here every week and check. If you do not have any African Americans working here….”

The owner interrupted him and pointed to the dark-skinned man claiming he is a Black man but one who couldn’t speak English.” However, the owner strongly objected to any pictures being taken of his new “Black” employee.

Asked later if he believed the storeowner’s claim that he hired a Black man, Father Pfleger said, “I don’t believe he was. “When he said he doesn’t speak English, it makes me totally doubt it. My anger was he said we can’t tell him who to hire, but my point is we can stop people form going into the store.

“I’ve sent people up there three days a week and one time they’ve seen an African American working.

We will target him. He’s mad about people not coming there and on

FATHER PFLEGER EXPLAINS to John Rogers (left) as an unidentified marcher (center) listens about his efforts to get the I & O store owner to hire African Americans from the community. Because of pressure from Pfleger, several weeks ago he hired a Black man to clean up his garbage for 20-minutes several mornings of the week. Pfleger wants him to hire a Black from the community in a more meaningful job including behind the counter. The store owner told Pfleger he can’t tell him who to hire and that he is outraged at people talking about him on Facebook saying that is illegal. John Rogers, who is the Chairman and CEO of Ariel Investments, came to march with Father Pfleger on his weekly peace walk. (Photo by Chinta Strausberg) Facebook talking about him.

That’s what we want. He said he

has to feed his family. Well, the people in this neighborhood have to

feed their family, too,” Pfleger told this reporter.

CDA announces RFPs for Midway’s entire concession program The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) recently issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a single-entity to lease, develop, manage and operate concessions at Midway International Airport, including food and beverage, news/convenience, automated vending, specialty retail and duty-free concessions.

“Midway continues to be one of the fastest growing airports in the nation, with record-breaking passenger traffic in recent years and increased service to more domestic and international destinations,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “We’re improving the customer’s experience from the moment they leave their door to the moment they board

their plane, while helping to grow Midway’s competitive edge and creating more than 1,700 jobs for residents.”

The RFP covers all current concessions space totaling more than 51,300-square-feet and an additional 18,000-square-feet of future expansion concessions space. Under the project, concessions areas, stores and restaurants will be renovated and shopping, dining, lounge facilities, spa services, and medical services will be added. The new concession areas will feature the best of Chicago through iconic brands and concepts while providing opportunities for local businesses and residents.

The Midway Concessions RFP is the first step of the largest investment plan for Midway International Airport in nearly a decade. The overall Midway modernization program, valued at roughly $248 million, will include an expansion of the concession facilities, the terminal parking garage, and security checkpoints.

The project was announced by Mayor Emanuel on August 6, 2015.

“This RFP is designed to bring the best and most innovative services and amenities to travelers, and the overall project will significantly enhance the customer experience at Midway,” CDA Commissioner Ginger S. Evans said.

The concessions RFP has been

Ginger S. Evans

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structured following a single-entity model, whereby an entity manages, leases and develops 100 percent of the concessions program and no single entity or sub-lessee may have more than 60 percent of a concessions category.

The RFP terms require a $10 million minimum initial capital investment in CDA required projects, sublease of at least 40 percent of the program, and achieve 37 percent Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (ACDBE) participation. The term of the new single entity agreement is 15 years.

The Midway RFP is available online at www.flychicago.com/midwayconcessionsrfp/ The RFP announcement was publicized through newspaper advertisements, Web alert to over 6,000 subscribers, and a listing on the CDA’s website Flychicago.com, in the Business with CDA section. The CDA also recently hosted two concessions networking events specifically for Midway concessions on August 12, 2015 and August 27, 2015, so that single-entity respondents and independent businesses could meet and discuss concession business opportunities.

A Pre-Proposal Conference is scheduled for September 17, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

A Concessions Connection networking event will take place immediately afterward, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., also located at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place.

Registration is required to attend both events. Potential concessionaires can register online here, beginning September 10, 2015.

The RFP released this week notifies potential respondents that they have until December 18, 2015 to submit responses. After a thorough and extensive vetting pro- cess of proposals, the CDA anticipates to submit the contract awarding for Chicago City Council approval in the first half of 2016.

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EDUCATION

Black fathers kick off school year

By Erick Johnson Chicago Public Schools kicked off its new school year Tuesday, September 8 as community leaders and Black fathers help celebrate the first day of school with high hopes despite the district’s uncertain future.

At John J. Pershing Elementary Humanities Magnet School on the South side, about 150 Black fathers and men took their children to school, an event that’s becoming an annual tradition for the Black Star 1000 Project. The national organization helps Black fathers become more involved in their child’s education.

The organization’s founder, Phillip Jackson believes children would perform better in school if their fathers are more involved in their lives.

“Research shows that when fathers are involved, children do better in academics and have fewer social problems. All of the negative behavior decreases while the positive behavior increases,” Jackson said.

As part of the new school year, CPS announced the addition of seven schools to the Safe Passage program. The program includes

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hundreds of watchful eyes in green fluorescent vests. They patrol routes to allow students to safely walk through tough neighborhoods on their way to school.

Four of those schools are on Chicago’s South Side. They include George Washington Carver Military Academy, Asa Phillip Randolph Elementary, CICS Lloyd Bond and CICS Larry Hawkins.

The other schools are Aldridge Elementary, George Washington Carver Primary School and Phoenix Military Academy High School.

CPS officials said more than 2,500 students will benefit from the program, which includes 75,000 students at 140 schools that have designated routes staffed by 1,300 safety workers.

“We all share in a responsibility of ensuring that our children are able to arrive at school each and every day ready to learn,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “Safe passage is about more than just building a route to school; it is about building a route to college, career and beyond, so that once our kids get to school, they receive the world-class education they deserve.”

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BLACK FATHERS GREET students as they arrived on the first day of school on Tuesday, September 8.

Emanuel helped launch a new Daniel R. Cameron Elementary ing concerns for students safety as gunfire and violence continue to school year for nearly 400,000 stu- School on the North Side. dents while CPS faces an uncertain The CTA joined in on the cele- plague neighborhoods.

The program has been criticized future with budget cuts and finan- bration by offering free bus rides for for past incidents, but fewer crimes cial woes. Thousands of teachers in students and their parents. have occurred on or near most Safe the district are working without Perhaps the biggest sign that Passage routes last year, drawing contract, which expired last June. school was back in session was the praise from parents and teachers.

On the first day of school, as presence of 1,300 safety workers in But CPS Chief Safety and Security Emanuel traveled across the city to neighborhoods across Chicago, inOfficer Jadine Chou said incidents celebrate and welcome back stu- cluding the South Side. The numon routes last spring still concerns dents at Enrico Tonti Elementary ber of Safe passage workers has her.

School on the South Side and swelled over the years to meet grow-

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COMMUNITY

26th Annual African Fest closes with performance by Jeffrey Osborne Tens of thousands visit Washington Park for the annual event R&B artist Jeffrey Osborne closed out the 26th Annual African Festival of the Arts celebration in Washington Park on Labor Day. Despite threats of thunderstorms, the skies remained clear and the crowds streamed in for the closing concert. Preceding Osborne’s headline performance was local Jazz favorite Joan Collaso. Osborne and Collaso were just two of the wellknown names that performed at the Festival this year, including Terisa Griffin, Taylor Moore, Sax Preacher and Carl Brown. But the four day event was jammed packed with varied acts including blues, reggae, world music, gospel performances, tap and Jamaican and Belizean dance.

The African Festival is one of the largest Diaspora festivals of its kind in the U.S. featuring arts, culture, food, fashion, and enter-

tainment. Individuals and families from across the country to this simulated African Village.

Staples of the event include the Drum & African Folk Village; Children and Family Pavilion; Green Village, Wellness Village; Author & Book Pavilion; and Fine Art Pavilion. World-renowned artist like Woodrow Nash were part of the Festival and vendors from the African Continent were

present selling their wares.

“This event is all about providing a place where we can celebrate the linkages between Africa and the U.S, in an environment that is safe and welcoming for families.” says festival founder Patrick Woodtor (wood-tor). This year, U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis (7th) served as Grand BaBa and joined a host of area politicians on stage at the event’s clos-

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About African International House KEYBOARDIST LARRY HANKS, Jazz Vocalist Joan Collaso (opening act for Jeffrey Osborne), performer Jeffrey Osborne and Patrick Woodtor, President/Founder and Executive Producer of the African Festival of the Arts. (Photo by SnapAtYouPhotograpy)

PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE festival is Grand BaBa Congressman Danny Davis, Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown and Patrick Woodtor. (Photo by SnapAtYouPhotograpy)

ing ceremony including Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Clerk of the Circuit Court Dorothy Brown.

Sponsors for the event included the University of Chicago, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Comcast, Urban Partners, American Family Insurance, Cupcake Wines, PNC Bank, nuNAAT, Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, and the AC Green Show.

Media sponsors include: NBC 5 Chicago, WVON Radio, The Talk of Chicago, The Chicago Defender, Bronzecomm, The Chicago Crusader Newspaper, The Citizen Newspapers, 106

The mission of Africa International House (AIH) is to serve as a center that exposes and educates

all people to the individual works and collective contributions of African cultures. Our mission is addressed through our flagship program, the African Festival of the Arts, and through other activities that promote Africanbased culture.

PATRICK WOODTOR WITH the Grand YeYe Veranda Dickens, Chair of the Board of Seaway Bank. (Photo by SnapAtYouPhotograpy)

JOSEPH HERRINGTON, THE Chair of the Board for African International House making remarks at the 2015 Festival of the THE GRAND BABA, Congressman Danny Davis, is surrounded by attendees of the festival which includes city, county and state Arts Gala. (Photo by Blu Tint Photograofficials, as well as African Festival of the Arts officials. (Photo by Jackie Harvey) phy™) www.chicagocrusader.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE BOOKWORM SEZ “Black Man in a White Coat”

by Damon Tweedy, M.D. c.2015, Picador $26.00 / $29.99 Canada 295 pages Lately, you haven’t been feeling like yourself.

You’ve always been a bounce-outof-bed kind of person, but not anymore: you’re achy now, tired, and you can’t think straight. Did you pick up a bug of some kind or – as you’ll learn in the new book “Black Man in a White Coat” by Damon Tweedy, M.D. – does the color of your skin have something to do with it?

Damon Tweedy knew he was a rarity.

In 1996, the year he entered medical school at Duke University, just

seven percent of all medical students in the U.S. were Black. That minority-within-a-minority, he says, led to unintended racism in the classroom.

Working at the hospital, he also saw racism’s effects: many of Tweedy’s patients were Black, and the state of their health opened his eyes. He’d grown up in a solidly middle-class neighborhood with two parents who demanded education. Those were things that most of Tweedy’s Black patients never had, and that mattered.

As he worked his way from student to intern to resident, Tweedy gained experience and tried several branches of medicine before deciding on psychiatry as a specialty. But long before that, he worked in Labor and Delivery and learned that “more than 70 percent of Black children are born to unmarried women,” a rate that’s more than twice that of white babies. He saw the affects of poverty while volunteering at a “safety-net clinic” in rural North Carolina. There, he found that “poor Blacks were four times as likely as the general population to receive care” at such facilities.

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By Raymond Ward is on vacation this week.

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By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

The War Room is a powerful faith-based film that exceeded box office expectations Guest Review by Pastor Olivia Johnson “War Room” is a phenomenal depiction of the depth of God’s love through the undeterred faith of a believer, and the grace, mercy and help

home, Ms. Clara asks about the quality of Elizabeth’s relationship with Christ. Admitting that she committed little time to God (other than attending church), Elizabeth was challenged to spend more time with Jesus in prayer.

resorted to the war room after losing his job (exposed for stealing $19,000 in pharmaceuticals).

Grace and mercy were extended to her husband, as his boss decided not to prosecute him, but he did hold him accountable for repaying the

DANIELLE AND HER father, Tony, prepare for her Double Dutch competition.

Asked by Ms. Clara what was the $19,000 he owed the company for God provides to others through othmost important thing in her life that the stolen products. ers’ actions.

The movie is about an elderly needed improvement, Elizabeth Her husband later further exwoman who served God much of her replied: her marriage. Ms. Clara of- tended grace and mercy to his boss’ life, and who learned to rely upon her fered to teach her how to fight for her partner who wanted desperately for faith and personal relationship with marriage in prayer. She showed her the boss to prosecute. Their paths Christ to handle the matters of her life and made a commitment to God to help other families do the same.

After losing her husband at a young age, after 14 years of a rocky marriage, Ms. Clara, played by Karen Abercrombie, dedicated her life to the Lord and committed to mentoring other marriages, one by one, teaching wives spiritual warfare; how to properly fight “for” their marriages rather than fight “within” their marriages; how to fight for what’s important; and not to give up on what truly matters in life – family!

The African-American family she decides to help is one that has very TONY DISCOVERS HIS wife’s “war room” that she uses for busy lives and careers that limit their prayer and meditation. time together. This causes their faith, the most important room in her crossed while in traffic, and Tony marriage and child to suffer. The home, her prayer room, which she re- stopped to change a flat for him, adolescent daughter feels neglected, ferred to as her “war room.” though he could have kept driving. the wife’s heart aches for her husDuring her weekly mentoring sesA true test of Elizabeth ’s faith and band’s attention and respect, and her sions, Ms. Clara taught Elizabeth prayer came just when her husband husband, Tony, played by T.C. how to pray, how to believe, how to was being tempted to cheat while Stallings, is more interested in his suc- develop a prayer life, and how to re- on an out-of-town trip. This scene cess as a pharmaceutical salesman and main steadfast in her faith, while God revealed how the power of prayer the admiration he receives from other worked out her marital problems. can interrupt satan’s plans to dewomen.

Following her example, Elizabeth stroy.

Upon meeting Elizabeth Jordan, a created a prayer room, her daughter Upon conclusion, Tony made a Realtor, played by Priscilla Evans followed her lead and ultimately her commitment to Christ; the daughShirer whom she hired to sell her husband, for whom she was praying, (Continued on page 16) Blacks Must control their own coMMunity

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ENTERTAINMENT

THE PERFECT GUY

By Bonnie DeShong The thriller, THE PERFECT GUY, starring Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut, and Michael Ealy opens in theaters on Friday, September 11.

If you have seen the trailers you know that this is an intense movie. I had a chance to sit down with Sanaa while she was in town doing press for the film.

Bonnie: Everyone butchers your first name, how do you pronounce it correctly?

Sanaa: It’s Sanaa.

Bonnie: Sanaa like Sinatra?

Sanaa: Like Sinatra without the – tra. Sana. It’s actually an Arabic name. It’s Swahili that is derived from Arabic. My mother’s name is Eleanor but she was given the African name Sanaa. When I was born she gave it to me.

Sanaa: (Phone rings) Oh my God, let me turn this off, that’s my mother, that’s so funny, oh my God. Bonnie: Let’s jump right in. At this time I haven’t seen the film, but I’ve seen the trailer. It’s scary.

Sanaa: Yeah. It’s scary because it could happen. It’s scary because it’s not like one of those kinds of hacker movies that you couldn’t imagine happening. It’s scary because different degrees of this I’ve experienced.

I’ve had girlfriends experience it. I’m sure there are guys who have experienced it from the other side. I mean obviously not to the degree that it goes on in this movie but yeah, it’s definitely an edge of your seat thrill ride.

Bonnie: And I think you’re right. I think every person at one time or another has had that little bit of a stalker in his or her life from someone that made you feel so uncomfortable, but this is to the ninth degree. Would you give us a little synopsis of the film?

Sanaa: Yes. I play Lea Vaughn.

She is a lobbyist and you know a career woman and yet she wants a family and she wants to get married.

She’s with Morris Chestnut who plays Dave in the movie and he loves her but he’s not ready. Her clock is

ticking so they break it off and she meets Carter played by Michael Ealy and they have an amazing, amazing chemistry. He seemingly is the perfect guy and they go on this whirlwind romance and then one day she sees a side of him that basically makes her realize that she doesn’t really know him and the relationship takes a turn and you’ll have to see it to see what happens next (laughs).

Bonnie: Well, I can honestly say I’m going to be looking under my bed for a long, long time. What brought you to this role? We’ve seen you do so many different diverse things but why did you say, “I have to do this one?”

Sanaa: It’s kind of a dream role for a woman or just for anyone because you get to play the whole arch of the character. There are so many colors.

You have the romance; you have the tension, and the suspense. It’s a tour de force and these roles are kind of few and far between and I’m just so thrilled to be able to have the chance. I mean it’s kind of like a no brainer. I didn’t have to think, oh, do I want to do this? It was like I’m jumping at the chance to do this.

Bonnie: Working with Morris Chestnut, you know mister double dipped in chocolate, fine all the way.

Sanaa: Yes, yes, yes!

Bonnie: In dealing with him and his character, how was that chemistry and working with him on this film?

Sanaa: Well I love Morris. We have known each other since the first “Best Man” and then obviously we did the second one together. But one of the things that’s so funny about that is we realized we never really did a scene one-on-one together because in the Best Man it was always the ensemble. I don’t think there’s one scene where we have; I don’t even think any dialogue with each other so it was really a treat for me because I’m such a fan of his to do it. And then there was also that familiarity so it’s kind of great. He’s such a good actor, very supportive, strong guy and really down to earth

from him because I could just see it in his eyes. I’m like I’m not going over there (laughs), I don’t want to look into those eyes today, but he was great. Both he and Morris, you know it’s kind of rare in Hollywood to find really just normal, I mean they’re such big stars but they’re just really kind of normal and down to earth and really about the work and about being a team and let’s do this together, I got your back, what do you need? I was very lucky with them.

Bonnie: Is there something that you would like to express about “The Perfect Guy” that you really haven’t had a chance to?

Sanaa: Well, people haven’t seen it yet but there is a twist in the movie that I think people think they know this story because we’ve seen so many thrillers you know there are familiar themes obviously in the ACTRESS SANAA LATHAN (right) with Chicago Crusader movie but there is a twist that I don’t Film Critic Bonnie DeShong, who interviewed her about star- think that people have ever seen that ring in “The Perfect Guy.” (Continued on page 19) so I felt really lucky that he decided to join us.

Bonnie: He seems like somebody that you can trust, that you can give anything to and he’ll take it and he’ll protect it.

Sanaa: Yeah, it’s true. And I think that’s what is interesting too because that quality is what Leah sees and that’s why she wants to go to the next level with him because she feels safe with him and she feels like he would be a great man for her.

Bonnie: Now Michael, this is kind of a different role for him totally.

Sanaa: Yeah.

Bonnie: So working with him in this type of role what was that like?

Sanaa: It was great. I hadn’t worked with Michael; I didn’t really even know Michael that well. He had worked with a lot of my peers obviously so I mean I said hi. I don’t know that we had ever had a conversation really before this came up but I have been a fan of his, as well and he’s just such a committed actor and I really respect that. There were days on the set that I had to stay away

THE BOOKWORM SEZ Hypertension is “50 percent more common in Black people than in whites…” Homicide is the leading cause of death for Black male teens, which can lead to survivor guilt.

AIDS, once a death sentence, is treatable today – although “Black people… are more than eight times as likely as whites to be diagnosed with HIV.” Overall, “Being Black can be bad for your health” but there are windows of good news…

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(Continued from page 12) wonder if it’s about health or if it’s a memoir. It’s both, actually, but that scarcely matters when a book is this good.

With a calm voice that belies the urgency he so apparently feels about the subject, author Damon Tweedy, M.D. explains why African Americans need to pay better attention to their health and the care they get. How the system fails Black patients is of particular interest to him (he, in fact, relates an anecdote of his own as illustration),

and he offers opinions on the Affordable Care Act. In between this obviously useful info, Tweedy also shares with readers his long and personal path to becoming a doctor and how he grew with each step.

This is one of those books you wish wouldn’t have to end. It’s interesting, gently humorous, and – more importantly – it may save lives. And if those aren’t good enough reasons to want “Black Man in a White Coat,” then read it just for the health of it.

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ARTS & CULTURE

WORLD OF MUSIC Great Britain’s first all-Black

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

Barbara Wright-Pryor IN MEMORIAM -

Irving Bunton, prominent musician/educator Irving Bunton, musician extraordinaire and revered music educator and church musician, died Tuesday, September 8 in the University of Chicago Hospital after an extended illness. At his side when death came were his devoted wife, Ragina, and family members.

The name, Irving Bunton, is leg-

undergraduate degree in piano performance from Northwestern University and his graduate degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. He completed a post-graduate doctoral residence at Northwestern University in Evanston.

In 1963, Duke Ellington selected Irving Bunton as choral director for his musical revue “My People” that was presented in the Arie Crown Theater of McCormick Place to celebrate the centennial of the issuance of The Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln.

Irving Bunton was director of the award-winning Englewood High School A Cappella Choir, renowned for its consistent superior ratings in competitions, and served as principal conductor of the Chicago All-City High School Chorus for seven years during which it performed in major venues locally, nationally and internationally.

In 1965, Mr. Bunton was appointed Supervisor of Music for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) District 19, and subsequently City-Wide Supervisor, Consultant, and finally City-Wide Vocal Coordinator for the Bureau of Music.

Mr. Bunton was an outstanding pianist and conductor who served as director of music for many of Chicago’s churches, including Greater Bethesda Baptist Church, the Congregational Church of Park Manor, Morgan Park Presbyterian Church and The University Church in Hyde Park.

Irving Bunton end locally and nationally in educational, musical and religious arenas. His artistic talent and spiritual and social development were strongly influenced by his immediate family and the church. He began piano lessons with the renowned Elmur A. Simpson which led to extensive solo and choral accompanying experiences under Alethea Baham, founder and leader of The Chicago Council of Choirs, and Professor James T. Campbell, eminent musician/- choir director of Hartzell Memorial United Methodist Church.

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He retired from the Chicago Public School System in 1991 and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia where he was appointed Minister of Music at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1993. In 2000, he and his wife returned to Chicago and joined the Chicago Music Association, Branch No. 1 of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. (NANM-since 1919).

Mr. Bunton held memberships in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia music fraternity; Music Educators National Conference; and the Black Music Caucus and NANM, Inc. in which he was a Life Member.

Survivors in addition to his wife Ragina (nee Gayden) are five adult children: Irving, Jr.; David (Beritt); Nzingha Nommo; Paul; and Joy Alyce.

Arrangements were incomplete at Chicago Crusader press time.

For more information, contact Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd. 773-721-8900.

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orchestra to make its premiere

Chicago radio host Sergio Mims of WHPK-FM is in London, England to attend the September 13 premiere in Queen Elizabeth Hall of Chine ke!, the United Kingdom’s first professional classical orchestra made up entirely of Black musicians.

The orchestra is the brainchild of leading double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku whose goal is to celebrate the creative energy of musicians of color and inspire new generations of instrumentalists. Africa Utopia is hosting the historic launch of Chineke! which means “the spirit of creation” in the Igbo language.

Born in London to a Nigerian father and Irish mother, Nwanoku has been mulling over these issues for years, from her vantage point as a founder member of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, a popular media commentator and broadcaster, and a professor at the Royal Academy of Music. Her recent programs for BBC Radio, “In Search of the Black Mozart” about the 18th-century violin virtuoso and composer the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, sparked wide interest in historical musicians of color.

A major example to follow was the Sphinx Organization, set up by violin-

Sergio Mims and Chi-chi Nwanoku ist Aaron Dworkin to help young black and Latino musicians in the U.S. But the ultimate inspiration struck Nwanoku at the performance last year by the Kinshasa Symphony Orchestra at the Southbank Centre.

“One thing I noticed at that concert,” she said, “was the incredulity on the faces of the philanthropists and politicians in the audience, looking at a stage filled primarily with Black peo-

ple.” It was with the idea of changing this response that the Chineke! Foundation and Orchestra was born.

Nwanoku found immediate support around the classical music industry for the idea, with plenty of offers of rehearsal space, collaboration and concerts; and, though having never fundraised before, she sourced £100,000 towards the costs. Choosing the right name took a while, but one night, says Nwanoku, “I literally sat bolt upright in bed. Chineke!

The name chose the project.” The word itself is an exclamation roughly equivalent to “Wonderful!” in English, she explained.

The concert will be conducted by Wayne Marshall, who is also an accomplished classical organist, and includes Black British composer Philip Herbert’s “Elegy: In Memoriam – Stephen Lawrence;” Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s: Ballade for orchestra, Op.33; Johannes Brahms’ Variations on a theme by Haydn (St. Anthony); and Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Symphony No.7.

The Chineke! Foundation is committed to breaking down the barriers which exclude many people from participating in and listening to classical music.

St. Charles Singers to open new season with ‘Mostly Mozart’ The St. Charles Singers, a professional chamber choir conducted by Jeffrey Hunt, will open its 32nd concert season September 11 with the tenth installment of its Mozart Journey, a multi-year initiative to perform the complete sacred choral music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The St. Charles Singers, with the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra, will present “Mozart Journey X: This Is Our Joy” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 11 at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 215 Thomas More Drive, Elgin, Ill.; and at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13 at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, Ill. Music professor Jonathan Saylor of Wheaton College will give a preconcert talk one hour before each performance.

The September 11 concert will be the first ever held in Elgin. The choir, accompanied by the Metropolis Chamber Orchestra, will offer Elgin choral music lovers a Mozart Journey concert in 2015, 2016, and 2017, thanks to a three-year, $5,000 annual grant from the Florence B. and Cornelia A. Palmer Foundation.

The foundation supports the visual and performing arts in Elgin.

The program will include Mozart’s Miserere in A minor, K. 85, for choir and organ; Psalm 51; Te Deum in C major, K. 141; and “Trinity” Mass in C major, K. 167 for choir and orchestra.

Also on the program are English Renaissance composer Thomas Tomkins “My Shepherd Is the Living Lord” for choir and organ; a setting of the canticle “Nunc Dimittis” (“Now you dismiss”) for choir and organ by English composer Philip Moore,who guest conducted the St. Charles Singers in 2014; and Stacey V. Gibbs’ arrangement of the Negro spiritual “Sit Down Servant” for unaccompanied choir.

St. Charles Singers will introduce

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its new Klop positiv organ at the concerts. Built in the Netherlands in 2015 and costing more than $40,000, it was recently acquired through a memorial gift from two of the choir’s long-time supporters.

The portable pipe organ is ideal for choral concerts because of its compact size, bright clear sound, and the warm tone of its all-wood pipes, Hunt says. “It has a gentle tone that carries its own amid the choir and other instruments. It will be an integral voice in the music making.

Tickets are $35; $30 (seniors 65 and older), and $10 (students). Call 630-513-5272 or visit stcharlessingers.com.

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

A Moment to Super Size Your Thinking His Word “The Lord is my Shepherd—I shall not want” (Psalm 23).

Recently, I made a visit to Fellowship Baptist Church to host the Rev. Dr. Clay Evans Scholarship Fund. Each year, they give away thousands of dollars to college students across the country. During the service, Rev. Evans gave words of wisdom to the recipients by reminding them to trust in the Lord.

He jokingly said, “You can’t trust in your legs, because they might give out on you. This morning I started to brush my teeth and they all fell out on the right side of my mouth.” His words were humorous but true. We should never put confidence in this body or in people during this life. If so, failures are inevitable and disappointments are sure to come.

Remember, the only thing constant is change. Seasons change, the economy change and people

By Effie Rolfe The Most Dependable Arm is at the end of your own wrist.

Too often we put our trust in people, jobs, careers as well as various other things that seem secure.

However, in this life you will eventually find that the most dependable hand is at the end of your own wrist and yes, sometimes, it will let you down. Therefore, you cannot depend on anyone but yourself with the knowing that God is in control. The scripture clearly reminds us “Don’t put your confidence in powerful people; there is no help for you there.”

(Psalm 146:3) When you connect to the heavenly wifi—you have unlimited access to God’s best for your life.

However, when you lack this connection—you are limited. We must understand at all times that God is your source. Trust when

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change. A popular song reminds us that everything must change— nothing stays the same. Too often, we trust in things when nothing is eternal, lasting and true but God. Nothing or no one in this life can give you a 100 percent guarantee. I cannot remember the countless times that I have changed my mind, within a split second of being certain that I was going to do the opposite. So if you change your mind after making yourself a promise, no doubt, others will more than likely do the same…it’s called life.

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not to your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) Jesus never fails. I’m reminded of a hymn that Rev. Evans’ sister, Dr. Lou Della Evans Reid and the Traditional Choir sang. “My Hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but whol-

ly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand.” When you trust in your own strength, failure is sure to come quickly and often.

I pray that the message that Rev. Evans shared becomes increasingly clear more and more each day.

God knows what’s best regarding everything concerning you. Your future is God’s history. He knows what is best. As you trust Him with your life, you will find that there is no life without Christ.

Who is your power source…? ©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.

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The Miracle on 111th Street Holy Name of Mary Parish prepares to celebrates 75 years of serving Chicago’s Far South Side There’s more than brick and mortar supporting the foundation of Holy Name of Mary (HNM) parish. Faith is the pillar of this close-knit Black Catholic community that has left an indelible mark on Chicago’s Morgan Park community for 75 years.

Holy Name of Mary was the second parish established for Black Catholics by the Archdiocese of Chicago. The first was St. Monica, built in 1892 under the leadership of Fr. Augustus Tolton. From the former school that educated generations of families for over 60 years to its Oblate Sisters of Providence (OSP) Diner that currently feeds anyone who wants a hot meal on Wednesday afternoons, HNM is woven into Morgan Park’s rich history.

To understand the parish’s place in the community today, one has to reflect on how the parish came to be.

In the late 1930’s, Vincennes Avenue, a main thoroughfare in Morgan Park, served as a dividing line between Black and White residents. All of the Catholic churches in the community were west of Vincennes and

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Black Catholics were not welcome in the majority of them. They could attend St. Anselm or St. Elizabeth, but both parishes required Morgan Park residents to travel a great distance by street car to worship there. The Black Catholics of Morgan Park began to dream of having their own church.

A group of sixteen African-American women joined together and formed a chapter of the National Catholic Interracial Federation (NICF), formerly called the Federated Colored Catholics. The group sought to bring unity to Black Catholics in Morgan Park and it also served as a catalyst for the formation of a parish where Black Catholics could worship free of racial discrimination.

NICF members, Mrs. Grace Spillman, Mrs. Ethel Badger, Mrs. Louise Sutherlin, Mrs. Mildred Bostick, Mrs. Regina Benjamin, Mrs. Georgia Hervey, Mrs. Admira Fitzgerald, Mrs. Pearl Harrison, Mrs. Josephine Poche, Mrs. Anderson Hesse, Mrs. Noela Green, Mrs. Mary Lewis,

Mrs. Mae Rock, Mrs. Lulu Curl, Mrs. Purnell Collins, and Mrs. Electa Steward, are regarded today as the original founders of Holy Name of Mary.

After a few years, the group left NICF and became an independent organization, the Saint Martin DePorres Guild. They began discussions of building a church and implemented a plan to raise money needed. In 1940, Father John Ryan heard about the Guild’s mission and joined the group’s efforts. Ryan served as a liaison for the group with Cardinal Mundelein, the leader of the Archdiocese of Chicago at the time. Ryan presented a proposal for a Black parish in Morgan Park to the Cardinal.

In September, 1940, the new Archbishop of Chicago, Samuel Stritch, established the parish, named it Holy Name of Mary, and appointed Father Ryan as pastor.

The dream and the hard work of the Guild became a reality.

HNM had humble beginnings. It had no church, no school and no

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Fr. Thomas Jackson rectory. The first Mass was celebrated in the auditorium of Shoop Elementary School. A few weeks later, a tent was purchased and Mass was held there until the school/church building was completed in January, 1942. Mass was then held in the school basement. Today the building is home to the Boys and Girls Club of Morgan Park.

In 1941, the Oblate Sisters of Providence (OSP) arrived at HNM to teach in the school. The Oblate Sisters of Providence were the first permanent order of Roman Catholic religious sisters of African descent in the United States and the world.

The sisters served at HNM for over 60 years and were an important part of the church and school’s culture.

A convent was built for the Sisters and dedicated by Cardinal Stritch on April 15, 1951. The building is now called the OSP Ministry Center and is used for parish meetings. A brick hall, built by the men of the parish, was dedicated on August 22,

1954. It is the former kindergarten building and is now called the OSP Community Center. It is used to feed those in need each Wednesday and for other parish functions.

For nearly thirty years HNM parish remained without a separate church building. Finally, on October 15, 1970, construction began on the $225,000 church structure on the corner of 112th and Loomis Streets.

The dedication of the new church was celebrated on April 22, 1972.

HNM has been led by faithful shepherds of God. Fr. Ryan served as pastor from 1940-1949. Over the next 66 years the following priests served as pastor: Fr. John C. Owczarek (1949-57); Fr. James W. Keating (1959-67); Fr. Anthony J. Vader (1968-97); Fr. James Flynn (19952012). They were assisted by many wonderful and talented Associate Pastors. With the retirement of Fr. Flynn, Fr. Thomas Jackson, OP became pastor in 2012. Fr. Tom is a member of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans). He is the first religious order priest and the first African-American to serve as pastor of HNM. On September 12, 2015, HNM will celebrate its 75th Anniversary with a luncheon at the Oak Lawn Hilton Hotel’s Grand Ballroom from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $75.

A Mass of Celebration will be held Sunday, September 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the church, located on the corner of 112th and Loomis Streets. Holy Name of Mary invites all former students, parishioners and friends to join the festivities. For more information call 773-238-6800 or email bulletinhnm@gmail.com.

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commitment to pay it forward and find someone she could now help. The lesson: if each one reaches one, the Gospel of Jesus Christ’s love would spread rapidly across

MS. CLARA PRAYS with Elizabeth after discussing the same of her home. band’s love by making Christ the nations and would strengthen families and ultithe center of her life.

Thereafter, Elizabeth made a mately everyone’s needs

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Con’d from page 4) from his work over the decades? Yet, we seem to forget to say thank you in a big way. I think that time has arrived - maybe some full page newspaper ads in our Black papers, a WVON radio show in his honor, and a rally in Washington Park. The time has arrived to help Rev. Jackson understand in his moment of need he is not alone, and we have not forgotten all he has done for us.

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I enjoyed the few scenes that were unpredictable. Overall, it was a great film of faith, fortitude, compassion and love.

It was refreshing to note that for the first time in any of their several movies, the Kendrick brothers, who wrote and directed The “War Room,” used African-American actors as the primary cast, rather than just serving in supporting roles.

As of September 7, the “War Room” had broken box office records for its second weekend in release.

Pastor Olivia Johnson is founder and Pastor of Generational Blessings Family Worship Center, located in Chicago Heights , IL. She can be reached at www.generationalblessings.org or at 708-9351951.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, -v.GLORIA M. GUY, JOHNNY JOHNSON Defendants 14 CH 9291 9855 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 7, 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 9855 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-11121-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the

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property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1404060.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1404060 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 9291 TJSC#: 3512951 I668902

Public Notice Network Kluever File Number SPSF.1937 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL, INC. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PAUL BREWSTER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 15 CH 1270 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on July 6, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 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: P.I.N. 20-36-421-003-0000.

Commonly known as 8509 South Oglesby Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.

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

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

(312) 236-0077.

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for cash, as set forth mortgaged estate:

Avenue aka 7230 South Harvard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-28-208-036-0000.

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.

14-035798 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I668262

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY F/K/A SEAWAY NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ADELAIDE M. POPE A/K/A ADELAIDE M A R I E CARMOLA, ALEXANDER C. POPE A/K/A ALEXANDER CLAYTON POPE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 15 CH 100 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, October 5, 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 117 West 114th Street, Chicago, IL 60628.

P.I.N. 25-21-228-007-0000, 25-21-228-008-0000, 25-21-228-009-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: 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.

For information call Ms. Laurie A. Silvestri at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Laurie A. Silvestri, Three First National Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 558-4250.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I668259 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MB FINANCIAL BANK NA; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

FRANKLIN BROWN; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 18749 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, October 5, 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 336-342 W. Marquette Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-21-214-026-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a eight unit apartment building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Jim Paul at (815) 469-3800. 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. Brandon R. Freud at Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 263-3890.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I668258

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

KENNETH K. LAWSON; TERRY LAWSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s , 15 CH 462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 5, 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 7236 South Harvard 7230 South Harvard Avenue, C IL 60621. www.chicagocrusader.com P 20-28-208-036-0000.

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The property will NOT be for inspection Sales Department at Attorney, Manley Deas One East Wacker Drive, (614) 220-5611.

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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT A U T H O R I T Y ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

L.J. TAYLOR, III; D e f e n d a n t s , 15 CH 3345 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, October 7, 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 141 West 103rd Place, Chicago, IL 60628.

P.I.N. 25-16-204-010-0000.

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.

15-004674 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I668279 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, AS S U C C E S S O R - I N INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, AS RECEIVER FOR S H O R E B A N K ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

DONNA M. PILOT; HARRIS N.A. AND U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 42972 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, October 5, 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 7405 S. Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-28-120-002-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Eric Janssen at (312) 228-4700.

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. Zachary J. Sehy at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3713.

(312) 527-4000.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I668233

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P.MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WF1 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIE BREWSTER, JR. Defendants 14 CH 005336 8549 S. MAY 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 August 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 8549 S. MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-417-016. 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 14-13-30325. 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. 14-13-30325 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 005336 TJSC#: 35-12628 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-22 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PHILLIP MANTLE A/K/A PHILLIP G. MANTLE A/K/A PHILLIP GEORGE MANTLE, IF ANY, LEON MANTLE, ROYEL MANTLE, LORNA MANTLE, ANNIE MANTLE, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, PHILLIP MANTLE A/K/A PHILLIP G. MANTLE A/K/A PHILLIP GEORGE MANTLE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17319 7748 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 24, 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 7748 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-322-031-0000. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, two unit apartment; two car attached 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

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

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1405197. 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. PA1405197 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 17319 TJSC#: 35-12110 I667670

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LOUISE CALLOWAY-BROWN A/K/A LOUIS C. BROWN, ANTHONY BROWN A/K/A ANTHONY L. BROWN, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, VILLAGE OF DOLTON Defendants 10 CH 016330 34 E. 122ND STREET CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 24, 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 34 E. 122ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-27-122-022. 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 fore-

closure 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 14-10-11686. 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. 14-10-11686 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 10 CH 016330 TJSC#: 35-12312 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2003-6, HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.RANDOLPH MORAN Defendants 13 CH 002867 9132 S. MARSHFIELD 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 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 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 9132 S. MARSHFIELD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-06-408-031. 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a

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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 14-13-27030.

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. 14-13-27030 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 13 CH 002867 TJSC#: 35-12164 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 JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC F/K/A WM SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.GEORGINA SWINGTON A/K/A GEORGINA E SWINGTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 13 CH 5337 245 WEST 111TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 7, 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 245 WEST 111TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-21-205-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a 2 story home 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

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

Visit our website at service.attypierce.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 PA1223829. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1223829 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 5337 TJSC#: 35-12947 I668894

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003-NC6, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-NC6 Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD EARL ANDREWS, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 14 CH 017782 7837 S. HOYNE 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 July 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 8, 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 7837 S. HOYNE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-316-013. The real estate is improved with a duplex.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-13756. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-13756 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 14 CH 017782 TJSC#: 35-10374 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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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC P l a i n t i f f , v .

BEVERLY HILL A/K/A BEVERLY F HILL, NOMBACH COMPANY, INC., CITIBANK, N.A., DISCOVER BANK D e f e n d a n t s 15 CH 1194 6933 SOUTH MAY STREET CHICAGO, IL 60621 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 7, 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 6933 SOUTH MAY STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-20-417-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1410916. 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. PA1410916 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 1194 TJSC#: 35-9846 I666731

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

North Community Bank, Successor by merger with Edens Bank, P l a i n t i f f , v s .

8034-40 S. Ashland, LLC, Michelle F. Spejcher, Andrew Spejcher, National Bank of Commerce, the City of Chicago, Legacy Designs, Inc., Unknown Owners, and Non-Record Claimants, D e f e n d a n t s .

10 CH 33256; Sheriff's No. 150351-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on October 16, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Permanent Index No.: 20-31-215-028-0000.Address: 8034-40 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620.Improvements: Commercial property.Sale shall be under the following terms: Not less than ten percent (10%) due by certified funds at the time of the sale and the balance due to be paid within twenty-four (24) hours of the sale, plus interest at the statutory rate from the date of sale to the date of payment. The subject property is subject to any prior first mortgages, 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attorney.If the subject property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after January 1, 2007, purchasers other than the mortgagee will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the subject property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages.Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Travis Eliason, Quarles & Brady, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 300 N. LaSalle, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60654, Tel. No. (312) 715-5000.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I668456

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.LEODIS ROE JR., LATOYA L. FLOWERS, DOROTHY WILLIAMS Defendants 15 CH 003788 8131 S. PERRY 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 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 13, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8131 S. PERRY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-33-222-015. 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

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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 14-15-03175. 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. 14-15-03175 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 003788 TJSC#: 35-9403 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 ONEWEST BANK N.A. (D/B/A FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A DIVISION OF ONEWEST BANK N.A.) Plaintiff, -v.MAXINE ANDERSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 15 CH 002691 9359 S. HALSTED 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 July 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 15, 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 9359 S. HALSTED STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-04-316019. 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 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-01274. 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. 14-15-01274 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002691 TJSC#: 35-10507 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 NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA SHEPHERD A/K/A BARBARA J SHEPHERD A/K/A BARBARA JEAN SHEPHERD A/K/A BARBARA JEAN PERKINS SHEPHERD, EDWARD SHEPHERD, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. Defendants 13 CH 11082 8137 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD 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 July 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 8137 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31116-065-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo

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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 PA1304169. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1304169 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 11082 TJSC#: 35-10473 I668680

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.OLALEKAN AJIMOTOKAN, LATEEF AJIMOTOKAN, HEIR, BOLANIE AJIMOTOKAN A/K/A BOLANIE AJIMOTKAN, HEIR, MARQUIS QUINN, HEIR, SADARI QUINN A/K/A SADARA QUINN, HEIR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, BOLANIE AJIMOTOKAN, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR Defendants 13 CH 12000 9666 SOUTH BRENNAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 15, 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 9666 SOUTH BRENNAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-12-229039-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown, brick, two story, single family home; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1307184. 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. PA1307184 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 12000 TJSC#: 35-10361 I668661 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WF1 Plaintiff, -v.JACK J. WASHINGTON A/K/A JACK J. WASHINGTON-NOLITUBBY Defendants 14 CH 010591 7318 S. VERNON STREET 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 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 7318 S. VERNON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-216022. 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 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-08251.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-08251 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010591 TJSC#: 35-11590 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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SPORTS

Bears’ new changes could yield same awful results

By J. Coyden Palmer It will be a season of change in Lake Forest as the Chicago Bears kick off their 2015 season this Sunday in a game against hated rivals Green Bay. But not all change is good; at least not in the present time. There is little reason to be optimistic this season as the Bears are a franchise with simply too many holes to plug, which has fan morale at an all-time low. While the Bears got rid of several staples from last year’s team, which finished 5-11, along with Coach Mark Trestman, the people to fill the voids leave low expectations and new coach John Fox, a respected man, will not have much to work with in his first year. Add to that injuries to starting wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and Kevin White, who was the Bears firstround pick in April and this season could be just downright miserable. Here are a few keys to look

Coach Mark Trestman

Matt Forte for.

John Fox - He has a history of turning teams around, but this could be his toughest challenge yet. The good thing is Fox will be respected in the locker room and comes with a pretty good NFL coaching resume. Fans should have a clear understanding of where he is coming from during post-game press conferences and the players understand they will be disciplined for bad behavior.

Fox’s biggest challenge though will be getting his players to buy into his philosophy, especially as the losses start to pile up this season. Keeping the players on task and seeing the big picture, which is probably two more seasons away, will show his skills more than anything else.

The 3-4 Defense - The defense as a whole will be something to watch or not watch based on their performance. The Bears switch

from a 4-3 means there will be much to learn on this side of the ball. The Bears signed Ray McDonald and expected him to be a staple on defense. But McDonald, who has a history that includes sexual assault allegations and an arrest for domestic violence, was promptly cut from the team. Jared Allen, Willie Young and Lamarr Houston will all be interesting to watch playing in a style they are not used to. And the Bears secondary, which was not very good last year, doesn’t look much better in 2015. Cornerback Tim Jennings was cut during pre-season, meaning second year player Kyle Fuller will take on the role of defending the other team’s top receiver.

Matt Forte - He might be the only reason to watch Bears games this year. The most durable and consistent running back the Bears have had since Neal Anderson, Forte continues to shine even though he is considered old for

Marquess Wilson

ing most of the points this season. He has shown the ability to navigate the tough conditions at Soldier Field. This year he again will be called on; a lot!

Jay Cutler - The name itself brings out a torrid of emotions in Bears fans. The only thing consistent about Cutler is he is inconsistent. Get ready for another maddening Cutler experience as one game he will throw for three touchdowns and 300 yards and the next two weeks he will throw three interceptions per game.

And regardless if he wins or loses, has a good game or bad one,

Robbie Gould an NFL running back entering his eighth season. Last year he led the team in receptions, which shows how backwards the 2014 season was. Forte himself has admitted, he doesn’t want to go through that again and is looking forward to being used more effectively in a new offense.

Marquess Wilson - It is time to put up or shut up for the thirdyear receiver out of Washington State. With injuries to Jeffery and White to start the season and the departure of Brandon Marshall, the opportunity is there for Wilson to have a breakout season.

We’ve heard about his potential, but now it is time for his potential to turn into meaningful contributions.

Robbie Gould - The best placekicker in franchise history is healthy this year and that is a good thing because the Bears offense probably won’t generate many scoring drives. That means Gould’s right leg could be provid-

Jay Cutler know he will have the same sulking, dumb look on the sidelines that enrages Chicagoans. The Bears tried to trade Cutler in the offseason, who is one of the highest paid players in the NFL (thanks to Jerry Angelo), but no team in the league wanted him.

That speaks for itself.

Crusader prediction 4-12 last in NFC North.

THE PERFECT GUY (Continued from page 13 )

happens with Leah’s journey, which I’m really excited about. And it’s really about empowering and taking control of your life and it’s not about other people saving you. It’s about you saving yourself and controlling your destiny, which I love.

Bonnie: So The Perfect Guy is done and it’s about to open. What’s next?

Sanaa: I just finished a movie in London, which was so great to shoot in London called, “Now You See Me 2.” It was a huge franchise movie that made a lot of money with Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Kane, Morgan Freeman, and great casts. I had a blast working with Mark Ruf-

falo, I love him as an actor. I’ve been a big fan. So that would be out next year and then I’m developing Fly Girl, which is you know a book that kind of came out in the 80s, it was a big hit.

Bonnie: Omar Tyree?

Sanaa: Yeah, Omar Tyree. So we’re in the process of developing that.

Bonnie: Last but not least as we go to the theaters to see The Perfect Guy what mindset should we be in?

Sanaa: Just be open, get your popcorn, and get your raisinettes (laughs) and just get ready to ride, just get ready to ride. I mean I don’t know, just be open. I’m just excited for people to see it.

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