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Obama and Clinton to interface with Black Press this week By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Still in the heat of battle, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama this week interfaced with the Black Press of America in separate receptions celebrating the 181st anniversary
journalists of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. Clinton met Wednesday in a reception with NNPA members to field questions on issues specifically pertinent to Black America. Obama, this year’s recipient of the NNPA’s Newsmaker of the Year Award, received the award for the second time at a pre-gala reception on Thursday. “The NNPA not only represents our pioneers in the Black press, its members report with great courage, truth and insight today,” says Obama spokeswoman Candice
Sen. Barack Obama of the Black Press. The two politicians, engaged in what will likely go down as the highest profiled presidential primary in history, will separately rub shoulders with member publishers and
Sen. Hillary Clinton
Tolliver. “Senator Obama is deeply honored to participate in the annual Black Press Week on Capitol Hill.”
Clinton praised the Black Press of America as it celebrates 181 years of existence. (Continued on page 2)
PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE, a mentoring and job training initiative designed to support the fight against joblessness and unemployment among African American men is sponsored by Seagram’s Gin and The Chicago Urban League in Chicago. The program launched on January 28. Pictured from left to right are President and CEO of Chicago Urban League, Cheryle Jackson; outstanding graduate John E. Henley, III who was awarded a $2,500 fellowship and a career-focused wardrobe; Bill Cherrie Vice President, Multicultural Marketing, Pernod Ricard USA; the Chicago’s celebrated Tate Brothers, Larenz and his brothers Larron and Lahmard and (standing in rear) Quentin Mumphrey.
Fire damages Leak & Sons Funeral Home By J. Coyden Palmer An early morning fire at Leak & Sons Funeral Home on the South Side caused minimal property damage but several bodies stored in a back room were burned. Firefighters were called just after 6 a.m. on Mar. 11 to the 7800 block of south Cottage Grove where they found a rear room in the building in flames, according to spokesperson Larry Langford. The fire was extinguished quickly and investigation into what started the blaze has begun. Leak & Sons has been in business for over 75 years. It is one of the oldest and most respected businesses in the Chatham community. The business has strong ties with the community and took a leading role in the E2 tragedy 5 years ago when 21 people lost their lives during a stampede at a nightclub. Many of those victims didn’t have insurance to cover burials so Leak and
other Black-owned businesses stepped in to help out families. Donna Leak confirmed that some bodies were damaged due to the fire; however, she said they were still open for business. On the day of the fire there were five services that were supposed to take place at the funeral home. Two of those funerals were moved to nearby churches while the other three were scheduled to take place later in the day, according to Leak. “We regret what has happened as a result of the fire but are thankful no one was injured,” she said. “We are making other arrangements for a couple of the services but plan to move forward with our other services set for today and later this week.” A woman whose brother-in-law’s body was damaged in the early morning blaze said that as a result of this mishap the family would be unable to have the casket open during the funeral service. The woman
didn’t want to give her name but said her family was emotionally troubled by the news of the damage to her brother-in-law’s body. “I mean death in itself can be a traumatic situation and now just to have this on top of it, it’s just surreal,” the woman said.
“You can’t blame anybody for what happened. It’s just such a strange situation and feeling. We were going to have him dressed in one of his favorite suits for the wake, but now that won’t matter because we will have to keep the casket closed.” (Continued on page 7)
I NSIDE THIS ISSUE
Latiker defends political ambitions (See story on page 2)
Where are the children in President Bush’s Budget? (See Commentary on page 6)
NEWS
Latiker defends political ambitions Days after being publicly ridiculed as an ex-felon, Dr. Sharon Latiker is speaking out against what she called biased treatment in the media. The civil rights activist said she was unfairly targeted by the Chicago Sun-Times and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and did not run for state office because of political pressure from the governor. Latiker, 45, received a full governor’s pardon in 1999 by Gov. George Ryan and six years later her records were expunged by Gov. Rod Blagojevich allowing her to obtain state employment and later run for public office against 75-year-old House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie (D-25). The educator worked in the Department of Health Care and Family Services from May 2003 until December 2005, when she left to pursue politics. “I have never spoken to the governor about any political ambitions,” Latiker told The Crusad er. “I ran against Currie because she has done a poor job at representing the 25th District. She is the invisible woman when it comes to providing jobs, health care, school improvements and a reduction in crime. You never see her and you can’t find her. “I ran because there was a void, plain and simple,” she said.
“Currie has been unresponsive to the needs of people beyond the borders of Hyde Park. Once again, Mr. Madigan is way offbase.” Latiker came under fire last week when an article in The SunTimes suggested that in exchange for an impingement of her criminal record which involved a $17,000 theft of public funds, she would help the governor launch a political attack on Currie, who is a staunch ally of Speaker Madigan who is one of his biggest critics. The criminal history of another South Side educator, Dr. Chandra Gill, was also held to public scrutiny against the backdrop of news that her school wrongly received a $1 million grant intended for Pilgrim Baptist Church. Gill, supported by Rev. Jesse Jackson and a number of leaders, was falsely accused of attacking a police officer during a melee at the University of Illinois at Champaign. Following the article Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-7) held a press conference to defend the governor’s actions and speak to the merits of giving non-violent, first-time offenders a clean slate. He was joined by State Senator Rickey Hendon, State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, and political activist Eddie Read. “This is an attempt to distort not only the governor’s efforts to help firsttime non-violent offenders, but
thwart any attempt for people with a criminal blemish to obtain gainful employment in society,” Davis explained. “Why were these Black women the only ones named in that story,” said Read, “Out of more than 60 impingements, The SunTimes chose to highlight two sisters who have been working out here to empower young people and educate the community atlarge. If anything is political, it is the planting of that story. There ain’t nothing wrong with them having their records expunged.” Latiker, who is goddaughter to Commissioner William Beavers, ran twice against Currie and received broad support from an array of ministers, business leaders and politicians, including Cong. Bobby L. Rush (D-1). “When I was running against Currie I couldn’t get The Sun-Times to cover me at all. But God has a way of working things out and waking people up. What they meant for harm, will ultimately turn into good.” Commented media personality Mark Allen, “What is the purpose for the expungement and clemency process if a person can’t devote themselves to the type of positive personal, professional and civic engagements that are so much a part of their requirements?”
Obama and Clinton to . . . (Continued from page 1) She called the institution a “mainspring source in American journalism.” She adds in a statement, “Representing more than 200 African-American newspapers, the National Newspaper Publishers Association continues to amplify the issues that matter the most to the African-American community and communities across our country. The role of the Black Press is equally as important today as it was in 1827 with the creation of the first African-American newspaper. Issues facing our country now, as those faced years prior, are not only Black or White issues but issues that impact each of us and will have a lasting significance today and for future generations.” The NNPA Foundation, sponsor of the event, is nonpartisan and can make no endorsements. Though both candidates have consistently made the grade of “A” on NAACP Civil Rights report cards, 2
NNPA Foundation Chairwoman Dorothy Leavell, publisher of the Chicago and Gary Crusader newspapers, stresses that it remains crucial to interface with both candidates on issues that are weekly espoused in Black newspapers pertaining to the state of affairs of AfricanAmericans across the country. “From the founding of the first Black newspaper, the Freedom’s Journal in 1827, and its fight against the dehumanization of slavery, the role of the Black Press is as urgent today as we prepare for an active and aggressive role in the Democratic process of selecting our next president,” Leavell concludes. Other Black Press Week honorees are House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), who received NNPA’s “Lifetime Achievement” award as the reputed “dean” of the Congressional Black Caucus; and talk radio mogul Tom Joyner, president of Reach Media, who received the organization’s “NorthStar Community Service” award. U. S.
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Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.) served as master of ceremonies. Among previous winners of the top Newsmaker Award are Jesse Jackson Sr., Colin Powell, Minister Louis Farrakhan, Dick Gregory, Maxine Waters, C. DeLores Tucker, and Mayor Ray Nagin. Obama was also honored with the award in 2005. The first Black newspaper, “Freedom’s Journal” was published by John B. Russwurm and Samuel E. Cornish on March 16, 1827 in New York City. Its inaugural editorial declared, ‘’We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.’‘ Clinton agrees that Black Press Week is not just a commemoration of important issues but a celebration. She describes: “This week is Black Press Week and a celebration of the accomplishment, milestones and groundbreaking achievement made in the media by AfricanAmerican journalists and members of the Association across our country.’‘
S T A T E R E P . M A R L O W C O L V I N d i s c u s s e s t h e i m pa c t o f predatory lending on minority neighborhoods as Mayor Daley st a n d s a t h i s s i d e d u r i n g a p r e ss c on f e r e n c e l a st w e e k . T h e mayor detailed several state and federal legislative initiatives he plans to push here in the Illinois General Assembly and in Washington D.C. to provide more relief for those facing foreclosures. Joining the Mayor was several state and local politic i a n s , i n c l u d in g A l de r m e n F r e dd r e n n a L yl e ( 6 ) , L a t a s h a T h o m a s ( 1 7 ) , E m m a Mi t t s ( 3 7 ) , P a t D o w e l l (3 ) a n d s t a t e Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-16).
Daley wants more foreclosure relief for families By La Risa Lynch Mayor Daley is pushing a pack of state and federal legislative initiatives to help homeowners and renters ensnared by the home mortgage crisis find relief. The number of foreclosure filings in the city jumped 40 percent in 2006 from 10,339 to 14,250 in 2007. The housing picture, Daley contends, will not get better any time soon. “If we don’t continue to address this challenge we run the risk of whole streets … (being) at risk,” Daley said, during a recent press conference at Fuller Park Field House to announce the initiatives. Foreclosures, Daley added “threatens the economic future of these homeowners and the tax base of the city.” The legislative initiatives at the state level will create a $1 million Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Fund, which will be bankrolled by a $500 licensing fee increase for mortgage corporations. The initiatives will also include greater protection for renters who become victims of eviction when landlords default on their mortgages. Kathleen Clark, executive director for the Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing, called renters
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the unintended victims of mortgage foreclosure. The initiatives would provide greater protections for renters who are “caught in the limbo of the foreclosure” process. Many renters face evictions when the landlord defaults on a mortgage loan and are often given a few days to vacate the apartment. If passed, the law would, at least, give renters 120 days to move, Clark noted. Also, the initiatives will give the city greater ease in acquiring abandoned and vacant properties. It will also expedite the appointment of a receiver to oversee distressed multi-unit condo buildings. Daley explained condo owners lose value in their homes when other owners default on their loans or if the unit was obtained fraudulently and left vacant. On the federal side, Daley supports U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s bill that would allow bankruptcy judges to modify mortgage loans. Also, Daley wants increased funding for the federal Community Development Block Grants to help deal with foreclosure’s impact on city neighborhoods. Daley contends that city, state and federal government should work together to lessen the blow (Continued on page 3) The Chicago Crusader
NEWS
Family of man killed by off-duty suburban cop wants justice By J. Coyden Palmer The family of Cornell Marcus McKinney held a press conference last week outside the offices of the Independent Police Review Authority before filing a formal complaint against a suburban police officer who shot and killed McKinney on Feb. 17th outside his home in the 6100 block of south Langley. McKinney, who was recently married to the officer’s ex-wife and the father of the couple’s three-month old twins, became involved in a confrontation with the officer after a dispute on how he was disciplining the officer’s daughter who lives with McKinney and the ex-wife. Family members claim McKinney was shot over a dozen times, unlike what was reported in the media that he was only shot four times. They say McKinney was a family man, accounting professional, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, talented musician, natural athlete, faithful Christian and community volunteer. However, they wouldn’t answer some questions when asked by The Crusader about his relationship with the ex-husband, now identified as Officer Christopher Lloyd of the Robbins Police Department. Rev. Dwight Gunn, of Heritage International Christian Church is serving as the McKinney family spokesperson. He said he is concerned about some “irregularities” that have come up with the investigation into the case. “We don’t believe the investigation has been as thorough as necessary based on information that we have received from the state’s attorney’s office and the Chicago Police Department,” Gunn said. “Information has been coming to us very slow. The officer was released within a 12 hour time frame and we believe it was prematurely classified as a self-defense case.” Gunn went on to say the family is grieving because of the tragic loss. He also said during the confrontation over 19 shots were fired at McKinney and believes that perhaps more than one weapon was used. He also doesn’t believe that everyone who witnessed the situation was questioned by investigators. “There are indications that a phone call was made from the step-daughter to her father about a discipline action that took place. Some of the comments that were made suggest the shooter came over after having made a negative statement towards Mr. McKinney, like ‘these kids won’t have a father today,’” Gunn said. “Those very brash statements tell us this hasn’t been really looked into.” The Chicago Crusader
The family is concerned that because Lloyd works in Robbins the case isn’t getting the media attention that would take place had a Chicago officer been involved. They said if new Superintendent Jody Weis is serious about regaining the trust of the public, this case is a perfect way to start. “We do believe that had it been a Chicago cop there would have been another piece to this. We’ve met with the new superintendent and he seems serious about his quest to regain the public trust,” Gunn said. The family spent all day at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office the day after the shooting, seeking answers. They said they have never been given an official autopsy report and were told only that McKinney had been shot several times. Calls made to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office by The Crusader seeking comments weren’t returned before press time. Oddly enough McKinney’s wife has not been attending any of the protest rallies. Family members say she and the daughter of Lloyd witnessed the incident but have not come clean on what really took place that fateful Sunday night. There was a published report that McKinney too had a gun during the confrontation. But family members wouldn’t say if that was the case or not. However, they do find it strange that if McKinney was behaving in the manner that has been suggested that their first call wasn’t to 911 instead of Lloyd. Lloyd’s boss in Robbins, Chief Johnny Holmes, didn’t return a phone call seeking comment from The Crusader. It is not known if the officer has faced any disciplinary action as the investigation continues. In November of 2006 a man was shot and killed by a Robbins police officer at an apartment complex in the south suburb. The man had been shot by the same officer two years prior and family members of the victim said the shooting was the result of an ongoing personal dispute between the two men. That case was investigated by the Illinois State Police Public Integrity unit. But because Lloyd was off-duty at the time of the shooting and it occurred in Chicago, state police aren’t investigating this matter, according to Illinois State Police spokesperson Master Sgt. Luis Gutierrez. He told The Crusader this matter is only being investigated by Chicago police. There will be a prayer vigil held for McKinney, outside the residence where he was killed on Sunday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m.
CORNELL MARCUS MCKINNEY (seen here with his son and daughter) was shot and killed by an off-duty suburban police officer outside his home in the 6100 block of south Langley on Feb. 17. Family members are displeased with the initial investigation that concluded Robbins Officer Christopher Lloyd was justified in using lethal force. (Photo courtesy of McKinney Family)
SIU Alumni Association looking for Distinguished Alumni The SIU Alumni Association at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks nominations for the SIU Distinguished Alumni Award. Time is of the essence. March 28 is the deadline date for nominating that Saluki who has risen above the rest to be noted as the best. Alumni are honored for distinguished service in their chosen
field or profession. Notable achievements include accomplishments in professional organizations or winning prestigious awards or competitions. Consideration is also given to alumni who have demonstrated an exemplary history of service to SIUC, which has benefited the University and enhanced educational opportunities for current students.
Nominations for the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award are to be sent to the SIU Alumni Association office, located on the second floor of Colyer Hall , Carbondale, Illinois 62901. For more information or to obtain a nomination form, contact Kathy Dillard at the Alumni Association at 618/453-2408, or by email at kathyd@siu.edu.
Daley wants more foreclosure relief . . . (Continued from page 2) the mortgage crisis has on hard working families. “A lot of people and families in the next year will be out on the streets and that is the real crisis,” Daley said, adding that foreclosures impact working families, especially those in low-income neighborhoods where they struggle to make ends meet. The gentrifying Third Ward has also been impacted by the mortgage crisis. Ald. Pat Dowell noted her office has more than 230 addresses that are in foreclosure. “There is a need to be more aggressive to try to stem this problem in Chicago, especially in the Third Ward,” she said.
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State Rep. Marlow Colvin (D33) contends the mayor’s support on these legislative initiatives would “give us the necessary tools to combat what we see in the mortgage foreclosure crisis.” Predatory lending practices put many homeowners in “abusive mortgages they cannot afford” in the hopes of obtaining the American Dream, said Colvin. He is sponsoring several of the initiatives with state Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-16). “Many end up defaulting on those loans or abandoning their homes,” Colvin said, adding that predatory lending’s victims extend beyond the homeowner.
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“Neighbors lose hard earned equity in their homes (because of it.)“ Veronica Barney, 63, a 40-year Fuller Park resident, worries about the scattered boarded up buildings in her neighborhood, and its effects on property values. She called the buildings “eyesores” in a very nice community. She hopes the mayor’s initiative will keep her neighborhood from deteriorating because of drugs and squatters. “That is what we are concerned about, and we don’t want to see that happen,” Barney said. “I want to see this community prosper.” 3
EDITORIAL MINDSIGHT Everyone has heard about hindsight, the ability to see clearly once an event or thing has passed. There is another, less common term, mindsight, that describes the tendency for people to see what they want to see, or to hold viewpoints internally that may, or may not, reflect what is happening in the real world. This notion of mindsight can be an enemy or a friend, just like anything else in the human arsenal of concepts. For the perpetually negative, it can be a bane to their existence, since every negative idea can become self-fulfilling prophecy. This is because what they see is, indeed, what they get. The trick is to recognize the difference between reality and a personal version of reality. In fact, because of this notion of mindsight, we literally create the world since we act on our perceptions, and this is true in the Black community. Unfortunately, the notion of the superiority of white skin fuels a lot of decision making in the Black community. There are people that won’t even marry those who are of a darker hue. Some Black sororities and fraternities have been known to court only those with lighter skin tones. This is because, in their mindsight, the lighter skin translates into “better.” The notion of mindsight can also play out in other ways. For example, many people have had the experience of living next door or down the street from neighbors that didn’t become “visible” until something special happened to bring them into the realm of their personal mental sphere. The neighbor was there all the time, but was not noticed because of the occluded mindsight of the individual perceiver. Mindsight can also be the culprit in bigotry. There is the story of the Black millionaire who, while waiting to retrieve his luggage in an airport, was asked by a white man to carry his bags. The white man apparently viewed the gentleman through the mindsight of pre-conceived notions, which included the idea that all Blacks are servants. Mindsight is also behind the 90 pound anorexic who sees herself as “fat.” The positive side of mindsight can be the catalyst for achievement. People are blinded by their fears, but are bolstered by those things they love. If Black people can move beyond the ancient American mindsight of Black inferiority and worthlessness to see the greatness that is evident all around, Black on Black crime would diminish and Black on Black love would increase. If those Blacks who are wreaking havoc in the community with criminal and antisocial behavior could see behind the images in their own heads, the Black communities all over the world would have better outcomes. 4
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Animals deserve better lifestyle Dear Editor: It’s gut-wrenching to imagine the terror, pain, and helplessness of the 50 animals who burned to death at the Zoo to You petting zoo earlier this week. Locked in cages and unable to escape, all they could do was watch the flames approach. This tragedy illustrates the vulnerability of animals used to make a profit and the risks of viewing animals as inventory instead of individuals with preferences and emotions like fear and joy. Animals in petting zoos, many of who are naturally shy and afraid of humans, suffer when they are constantly harassed by strangers. They are often roughly handled by excited children and can be targets for abuse from cruel people looking for an easy victim. The survivors at this petting zoo deserve a safe home at a sanctuary where they can live out their lives in peace. Sincerely, Jennifer O’Connor
Animals in Entertainment Campaign Writer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 501 Front St. Norfolk, VA 23510
tions write to the United American progress Association. Sincerely, Dr. Webb Evans, President United American Progress Association
Conditions In 2008 Dear Editor: This is why we cannot wait. We must get it straight. This is what is happening to Blacks in America in 2008. Blacks are sick with AIDS, cancer and other diseases more than others. Blacks are being killed more than others. Blacks are unemployed more than others. Blacks are dying faster than others. Blacks are being raped more than others. Blacks are homeless more than others. Blacks are in DCFS homes more than others. Blacks are losing their homes more than others. Black children are in jail for life more than others. Now you can see why we cannot wait. We must change these conditions in 2008. Blacks are getting less justice in changing theses condi-
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Politics, Drugs and Race By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist Power and greed go together like hand and glove. People who become rich do not stay rich unless they establish a foundation of power. Those who gain power solidify that power through the lust for wealth. There have been a few common folk come to the White
Harry C. Alford House but none have ever left without being wealthy and powerful. It goes together because “He, who has the gold, makes the rules.” As the world evolved into one
big theater, many nations, empires and super tribes began to convert their power that was gained through military prowess into a political format via vehicles of exploitation. A violent nation or empire would control its conquered subjects via front governments and psychological techniques. The British were the first to find that by infecting a large population with drug addiction you can control their very being. How else could a nation the size of the British Isles control a mighty China? The Brits imported opium into the populace of this extremely large geography and, thus, maintained control of its economy. Politics using drugs to control a targeted population turned out to be very effective. After World War II, the United States found itself in a very awesome position. It had just led a victorious fight against two military powers and became the “leader of the world”. This was power beyond belief and what was a nation less than 200 years old to do? Our political apparatus found a vehicle. It created the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, to assist our new found military might and influence throughout the world. This later got mixed up in internal matters.
As Black America decided to fight for equal rights and full citizenship, the power structure saw this as a serious threat to a nation controlled by those who saw White Supremacy as a state of security and a means to maintain power (money). It is no coincidence that shortly after the CIA was formed drugs were imported into the streets of Black communities. This activity created a power of its own. Through friends like the Mafia, as illustrated in the movie “The Godfather”, the political apparatus pointed drugs to Black communities and any community bordering them. It was the same format that the Brits used on China. The Geo Politic using the ills and profits of drugs towards a distinct class of people that they desired to manipulate. Oh, don’t be naïve. This is real! This sick reality has manifested itself into something quite overwhelming. There are two distinct divisions used in this social political apparatus here in the United States. There is the Military Industrial Complex and the Prison Industrial Complex. The Geo Politic uses the Military Industrial Complex to import massive quantities of drugs without fear of exposure or retribution. This complex reaps much profit
for the individuals involved and also ensures that war, the mechanism for revenue, will continue here and there throughout the world. It was brilliantly documented in the recent film, American Gangster, that the biggest purveyor of drug importation during the 1960’s and 1970’s (Vietnam War) was the CIA and the American military itself. Wherever there is conflict involving the CIA and the military there appears to be vast drug importation. A better example is Afghanistan. When the Taliban controlled this nation opium farming was completely wiped out. Not a gram of opium, i.e. heroin, was exported from this nation. Today, after we invaded the nation and ran the Taliban out, this nation now exports over 80 percent of the world opium supply. It becomes quite clear doesn’t it? Who is getting the big profits? Let me say this: Most of the big bucks are being laundered on Wall Street. The other apparatus is the ever growing Prison Industrial Complex. The sick practice of importing drugs into Black communities and then arresting and prosecuting its population has become seriously big – in profits and damage. Today, half of all im-
prisoned people (nearly 1.5 million people –mostly Black) are there for involvement in nonviolent drug activity. The Geo Politic brings it in through military and intelligence agencies and then punishes those who were targeted for its use and damage. This judicial system that slants punishment towards Blacks; sets up slave labor through prison industries; cripples the economy of these targeted communities; lessens their liberties through criminal records and job opportunity reduction is one big control mechanism using Politics, Drugs and Race as its modus operandi. How do we fight it? It can be simple if we can leverage what political clout we have. Legalize drugs!! That would take the profit and vast revenue out of it. That would also bring transparency into the game. The Netherlands have legalized drugs and, to the surprise of all, this nation has a drug addiction rate that is 60% less than that of the United States and no one is in prison. Let’s legalize drugs and upset this wicked game. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Website: www.nationalbcc.org.
The Irony of HIV/AIDS: Preventable Yet Spreading In By Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) NNPA Special Commentary HIV/AIDS was quickly stereotyped as a “gay disease” 25 years ago because most of the victims were homosexuals. Today, African Americans, who account for 12 percent of the U.S. population, are 50 percent of HIV cases. Black teens (aged 13-19), who account for 16 percent of the population, are 69 percent of new HIV cases. Black women are 66 percent, while Latina women, at 16 percent, have the same HIV rate as White women. Do these figures make HIV/AIDS a Black disease? Of course not. Stereotypes hurt more than people’s feelings. They breed myths and dangerous prejudice that spread the virus. Why has HIV/AIDS settled in our community? Why are we faced with an epidemic that we know we have to prevent? The myths and stereotypes that surround HIV/AIDS have fed the virus. Perhaps the most harmful stereotype is the “gay disease” myth. Although transmission
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among Black men, for example, most often occurs through sex with men, only half as many Black men as Whites get HIV through sex with men. Both drug use and heterosexual contact are major modes of transmission among African American men, as well. The District of Columbia’s rate escalated artificially because of a unique congressional ban on needle exchange programs, which exchange dirty for clean needles. I was able to remove the prohibition only recently when a new Democratic majority took control of Congress. Although drug addiction accounts significantly for higher African American rates, HIV is largely spread through sexual contact. AIDS has become a Black epidemic because we have allowed it to thrive in the shadows, with too little open discussion and leadership to conquer it. For this reason, I devoted last year to breaking through the silence with a series of four town meetings in D.C. entitled, “A Series of Frank Conversations by Us with Us: A Self Examination on the D.C. HIV/AIDS Epidemic”.
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) We began with our clergy, natural leaders whom many look to for guidance. Because HIV has unique effects by age and sex, three separate town meetings followed, devoted to the population groups most seriously effected a “For Men–Between-Men” town meeting, a “Sex in the City” town meeting for women and a “Holla Back” forum for teens. These were no holds barred, but civil discussions, led by wellknown popular figures, such as
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nationally syndicated radio personality, Russ Parr, who led the men’s town meeting. However, the audience, not the moderators, dominated the discussions and hit all the hot button issues – multiple partners, risky and unsafe sex, denial about sexually transmitted diseases, homophobia, superstition, the “downlow”, the need for stronger, trusting relationships, the decline of marriage and its effects on children - all came out the shadows at the four town meetings. Most important, each meeting featured two important takeaway messages: 1) Prevention by engaging in safe sex and knowing your partner, and: 2) Get tested, for every resident, in keeping with the District’s pioneer campaign for universal testing. Experts report that people who get tested most often seek treatment that can control the disease, and avoid spreading it. Congressional Black Caucus members have twice been tested in a D.C. health service van we brought to the Capitol grounds to set an example for African-Americans. As yet AIDS cannot be cured,
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but it can be prevented. However, because 25 percent of Americans with the virus do not know they are infected, they are unwittingly spreading AIDS in our community. HIV has gone mainstream among African Americans and can no longer be marginalized. HIV/AIDS is a human tragedy we can turn around. The virus that has taken hold in Black America can be prevented and sent packing. But it will take far more vigorous and visible leadership from African American public officials and other leaders and more candor, courage and care for one another by us all.
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COMMENTARY Where are the children in Critical Commentary President Bush’s Budget? By Maurice A. Clayton By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist When President George W. Bush released his $3.1 trillion Fiscal Year 2009 Federal Budget on February 4, it was a clear statement that he has far less regard for our nation’s children than for the richest most powerful Americans and far more interest in waging war than in waging peace. Permanent tax cuts for the richest Americans and increased war spending are the anchors of this White House budget. The Federal Budget is not just a spending plan, it reflects our nation’s deepest priorities. Even a cursory analysis of President Bush’s spending proposal reveals a failure in many areas to construct a budget that protects the well-being of children in low- to middleincome families. Today 12.8 million children live in poverty, an increase of 1.2 million children since the President took office. If adopted by Congress, the Administration’s budget threatens to increase the number of children in America who are poor, uninsured, and lack access to quality early childhood and education programs. President Bush’s plan would cut the budget for Medicaid, the frontline program that makes health care accessible to the nation’s poorest children. And while the President did propose a larger but still woefully small five-year increase in the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) than he did last year, it is still not enough even to cover all currently enrolled children, much less make program improvements or enroll any of the more than 9.4 million uninsured children in America—whose numbers have increased by over one million in the past two years. President Bush proposes to eliminate the Emergency Medical Services for Children program, which supports the nation’s nearly 60 independent children’s teaching hospitals as well as the Children’s Graduate Medical Education program, which trains 4,700 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition to tens of billions of dollars in cuts to vital programs, the President’s budget also calls for increased restrictions on state ef-
Marian Wright Edelman forts to cover uninsured children. Last summer, without congressional approval, the Bush Administration changed the SCHIP and Medicaid rules for providing health coverage to children with family incomes that exceed 250 percent of the federal poverty level ($53,000 for a family of four). This was a backdoor effort to circumvent the congressional legislative process and reduce federal support for children’s health coverage. In his current budget proposal, Mr. Bush seeks to extend these harmful new rules to more children and prohibit states from providing health coverage to uninsured children in families with incomes that exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level ($42,400 a year for a family of four) unless certain unrealistic conditions are met. Among these conditions is a requirement that states assure specific levels of employer-sponsored health coverage—something that state officials have no authority to regulate. States would also be required to impose a 12-month waiting period before enrolling a child in SCHIP, without any exceptions— even parental loss of employment or death. These changes would affect at least 26 states that already cover children above 200 percent of the poverty level. The Bush budget assaults vital nutrition programs for children. This is the fourth year in a row President Bush has proposed changes that would eliminate Food Stamps for more than 300,000 people in low-income families with children, according to the Food Research and Action Center. His budget plan does not include enough funding to meet
the expected needs of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). For the third year in a row, the President proposes to eliminate funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program that would halt the distribution in an average month of nutritious food packages to more than 473,000 low-income mothers, children under age six, and seniors. The President’s budget would cut funding for other basic needs such as the Section 8 housing voucher program, a rent subsidy for low-income families. The funding reductions contained in his plan would result in at least 100,000 fewer such households receiving assistance, according to estimates from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. The President’s proposed addition of $149 million for Head Start will not meet projected increased costs, let alone provide funding for the hundreds of thousands of children who are eligible for Head Start but are not in the program. And his raise for Pell Grants will not keep pace with the skyrocketing costs of a college education. It is astonishing that Mr. Bush is asking Congress to eliminate 47 programs in the U.S. Department of Education that would disproportionately affect low-income, minority and at-risk children including, for example, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants that benefit college students from America’s poorest families. Taken as a whole, President Bush’s budget plan is a profound rejection of our nation’s most vulnerable children. When he requests $675 billion for overall military spending in fiscal year 2009, an 11 percent increase over this year, but can’t ensure that children from low-income families have basic nutrition, health care and quality education, it’s time for President Bush to rethink his budget priorities.
Perilous Times Regardless God has sent us more messages than need be but those who are few and those who are able to see the signs of the times yet are not the time. I dare not say that I have felt openly of a feeling that could be more fighting than what might be more frightful than has
Maurice A. Clayton presented itself and duly so. The difference is that we are not a god or but is said to be in the likes of God Almighty has said from his mouth about our image to the power and can demonstrate the power of life and death as to our will as is it to be in our minds and actions and will. Slightly in the line and power of the Almighty, yet still the message is in the air and in the will of us all who are move as the angels do and most are committed to his
Marian Wright Edelman is President of the Children’s Defense Fund and its Action Council whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
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will of our wills. Of the power of those who are in the earthly ability to walk the line in one direction, up or down and the ability to move in around all of us an individually. It will be the children that will suffer along with the adults who are ultimately in charge of this rock and all that walk upon it one by one or the powers of Rome, along with the new Romes or the new Jerusalems and as is said to be a new Heaven and a new Earth at the end times and now is but the time to pass and prayers are now being said by the righteous are vigilant to what time is worthy of we humans and the children are running wild in the streets and the earthly powers that be stand idly by with none but protestations inside and out with no actions to redirect the children to better ways, but how can that be when the adults refuse to speak from their positions of powers given since the beginning. There is reason to hope and it is written and we should forget that from the mouths of babes will come the answer for us all and that they will lead the way. It appears! We do have a saving grace within the children. As is done in time as is written. God has placed his blessings in the bosom and hearts of her peoples. God Bless America
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By Ima Gontellit D iscla imer: The fo llo wing co lumn is a gossip column. We ask t h a t i t e m s c o n ta i n e d h e r e i n b e judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documente d f a c t s g a t h e r e d b y th e n e w s gathering personnel of this publicatio n. All sourc es submitting i t e m s t o T H E C H A T T ER B O X are confidential.
You know how when a nut comes up to you on the street and wants to go off on you for not opening your purse right in front of him to search for a quarter and then you turn around and say, “must be something in the water,” well apparently you are right—and given what’s happened lately in the world, Ima has to say the nation’s water supply is loaded not only with Ibuprofen, designer drugs and other undrinkable crap, but also a good healthy dose of crack. Let’s take a look” -ImaTHE SUPER FREAK The Illinois governor must be breathing a sign of relief now that everyone’s attention is focused on the New York Super Freak Governor Spitzer, who was busted by the feds for participating in a prostitution ring. You see while our governor is busy denying he is “elected official A” in the Tony Rezko scandal, it appears the HNIC of the Big Apple has been getting busy. What makes it so bad, not only is Spitzer a Clinton super delegate; not only is he mug-ugly; not only is he absolutely stupid for thinking he could bust his moves without anyone ever finding out; it is shocking, or maybe so sad that he himself built his career on breaking up prostitution rings. And you can bet as folks get to digging all in this man’s business, you’ll find out this ain’t the first time he got down with a hoe. And whose to say he ain’t been bringing them in the governor’s mansion? And yah’ll thought Rick James was the original Super Freak? Ima hate to tell you, but this is how rich white folks act when they think no one is looking. They like to swing, have group parties, Mandingo sessions (where Black bucks get with their white wives); and do all kinds of freaky madness. Then they pull up their drawers and turn their nose at you. If you look at the white folk on TV you will notice how they doing their best to explain why The Chicago Crusader
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Spitzer done what he done—as if they are shocked. They are just shocked this crazy baldhead got caught. Too bad for his wife— who looks quite uptight, confused and angry much like….Hillary Clinton did when her man got caught getting his knob polished in the oval office. Who needs soap operas when all you got to do is watch them state houses.
episode of Amos N Andy. This is called that’s what you get. You see this is that Tom Negro who was so insensitive to the families of those boys killed in the car accident. Now Thomas Houston’s butt is under indictment (along with two white boys also suspiciously named Thomas) and may wind up in jail. “Bout time Rudy done something other than comb his sideburns.
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Hillary Clinton has a lot of nerve suggesting Barack Obama should be her vice president. How does a loser get to pick who is going to be her running mate when she is losing? Further, doesn’t this smack of that white entitlement syndrome. They don’t care how far behind they are —you (a Negro) will always be behind them? She ought to seek McCain’s number two spot, since everyone knows she’s a closet Republican. She grew up as one. What made her change her mind? Given she is still bragging about being a “Goldwater Girl” should this cause people to really pause and take a good look at just who this woman is? A lady got fired for calling the New York senator a “monster,” but Ima wonder what they gone do to me for calling her an ugly, diabolical (deleted because its all cuss words from here on out…) -ImaSTOP THE VIOLENCE The police need to step up its getting these guns off the streets. Ima turned in her shotgun, .22 and .44 about three years ago and got some Nikes, a Wal-Mart card and a Christmas basket with two cornish hens and some white bread inside. Seems like other folks just aint getting it because these babies keep killing babies and its got to stop. If it don’t stop Ima gone pull out one of her 9mm and see if somebody don’t listen then! -ImaTHERE GOES TOM Ima knows her friend Nosey in the Gary Crusader got it all covered, but folk in these parts are saying “nan-nan-na nan-na” at the ousted Gary police chief. The first time Ima saw him she thought he had fell out of an
outs with his adoring fans. They claim he done loaded up on Viagra and all he does now is chase the women of his village. They say he barely comes to trustee meetings and hasn’t kept one promise he made during his reelection bid. Even moved a woman up in his house and has been seen driving a sports car and blaring rap music. The mayor is about 65 and his girlfriend is 35—or so they say. Of course if you use that Neutragena that does take a few years off anybody. -Ima-
They say the Arabs done learned how to make butter cookies. We hear all those rich, fattening snacks made by “Lady Di” that you get in packs of three at the local J&J’s, Baba’s, and other roach-infested Arab fast food restaurants in the ‘hood, are being replaced by a knock off brand made by Arabs. You think these smelly merchants are going to let a African American get some money off of them? No way, they come into your community to take everything you got. Now they have learned how to duplicate Lady Di’s recipes and will no longer carry her products. Now if you’re eating in these places in the first place, you probably don’t care one way or another—because you are ignorant and need your butt whupped. Black folks are the only race that let every other race feed them—and don’t even think about it. Bet you can’t open up no chitlin joint in a white neighborhood, or a butterbean and cornbread restaurant in China Town or no Collard Greens and fried gizzards joint in Winnetka. Yet, every nationality in the world knows to come to the South or West Sides to sell you fried chicken, gyros, steak sandwiches and greasy fried rice. Oh the horror! -ImaCHASIN’ TOO MUCH TAIL
SWEETNESS TAKING OVER The fellows with the sugar in their socks have taken over Clear Channel. Behind their backs, the employees call them the “gay mafia.” They claim everybody is scared of these guys who switch and twitch and like using their weak muscles to push people around. We hear a couple of guys who still have testosterone in their genes are starting to fight back. -ImaSHE’S A MAN On the other team a group of lesbians are exerting their influence in the presidential races and have moved up into a top strategic position in at least one major camp. One who is closeted has started re-appearing on TV giving her brand of election analysis, while another is trying to secure a lawyer to make sure her finances are straight before she bears her face in public. One of the switchhitters has been accused of sexually harassing a female intern— who was not into that lifestyle and took offense at this woman trying to feel her up in her downtown office. -ImaTHE FUGITIVE
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Fire damages Leak & Sons . . . (Continued from page 1) The early morning fire caused nearby Hirsch High School, who major traffic problems during the were trying to get to their 8 a.m. morning rush around 79th and classes. A spokesperson for the Cottage Grove, a major thor- school said most of the students oughfare. Both the CTA’s 79th walk to the school because they and Cottage Grove bus routes live in the area, but those who had to be reconfigured as fire were tardy would be excused. trucks blocked the intersection. Leak & Sons also own a chapel The traffic congestion did cause a in south suburban Country Club few problems for the students at Hills.
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find Chandra Gill? She isn’t exactly in hiding. If you listen to WVON you might just catch her doing her weekly hip hop show. What’s sad about the state now talking about taking back their million dollar mistake to her great aunt’s private school, is that now folk are digging all up in her business looking at what other dollars she done got from her political connections. We hear they even fixing to start messing with Carol Adams when she gets back from South Africa—wondering why her agency of human services made grants to Gill’s agency if they hadn’t seen no school. Get ready for PUSH, the Urban League and all the rest to get mad and start protesting over this one. We are also sure Aaron Patterson is gonna be hopping mad in his prison cell for messin’ with his home-boy, Chandra. -ImaPAID PREACHERS A group of preachers who are paid to do a lot of talking are getting ready to be bum rushed by some grassroots rabble rousers who say they have been keeping tabs on them. Apparently these guys are upset that these preachers are always on TV talking about school violence or something going on with the city, county or state budget, but rarely do they ever say anything prolific about the conditions of Black folk in the town—unless they are paid. We hear a list is circulating in Roseland with the names of 25 preachers who are supposed on some kind of city, county or state payroll—under the guise of “faith-based” grants. Ima aint seen the flyer but she hear most of the words are spelled right. -ImaWHO CARES We hear Patti LaBelle will sing at the upcoming nuptials of Rev. Leonard Barr and Sabrina JoyKing. I know you all are just dying for an invitation to what will surely be the wedding of the year! -ImaSAY WHAT? This brother who washes windows on parked cars in K Town says James Brown ain’t dead. He claims he saw the Godfather of Soul at a local tavern about two weeks ago. Said Brown was acting kind of stiff, though. 7
NEWBERRY RECENT ACQUISITIONS: This exhibition opens today, Saturday, March 15 and continues through May 3. The creation of a great research library, like the fabrication of a fine mosaic, is dependent upon the precious gems that go into it. Since 2003, numerous items have come to the Newberry Library’s collection, and several will be on public display during the exhibition. This is the first year that the Library has held a Recent Acquisitions exhibition since the 1990s and marks what will become an annual event. Every year the Newberry adds to its holdings, with the pieces on display during this exhibition spanning 800 years – the earliest items being from the thirteenth century, and most recent from the twenty-first century. It includes precious materials such as medieval liturgical manuscripts, printed books of the Renaissance, colonial Americana, and contemporary calligraphic pieces. The Newberry Library is located at 60 W. Walton Street in Chicago. For more information, contact Amy Jo Austin, Public Relations, 312-255-3729; 773636-0827 (cell), or send email to prstaff@newberry.org. You can also visit www.newberry.org. NBC5/TELEMUNDO HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EXPO: Come Learn About Cervical Cancer Prevention and Mother/Daughter Communication. Join motivational speaker, author, and cervical cancer survivor, Mary Marcdante, at the NBC5/Telemundo Healthy Lifestyle Expo, March 15 – 16 at Navy Pier (Festival Hall A, 600 East Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611). Ms. Marcdante will be speaking about “The 10 Most Important Things to Talk About With Your Mother (and Anyone Else You Love!)” at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Come stop by The HPV Test booth to enter to win a spa gift certificate, purchase Mary Marcdante’s book “My Mother, My Friend”, pick up some goodies, and learn about cervical cancer prevention! For more information about cervical cancer prevention, please visit www.theHPVtest.com.For more information about Mary Marcdante, please visit her website at www.marymarcdante.com. SPRING PALETTE ART SHOW: The Westmont Historical Society will present its third annual “Spring Palette” Art Show on Sunday, March 16. The show will be held at the Gregg House Museum on 117 S. Linden Avenue from 11 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. The spring season comes alive with fresh new colors as several local artists display their 8
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work. Laura Deiter Alvear is the featured guest artist who has captured the beauty of our natural world in her beautiful watercolor paintings. She will be on hand to discuss the methods and materials used in her works of art that feature flowers, birds and landscapes. Other community artists will be displaying a variety of subject matter using oils, pastels and watercolors. Several art students currently enrolled in classes at the Westmont Park District will also display paintings. If you are interested in displaying your artwork, please contact the Gregg House Museum curator at 630969-8080. For more information, check our website at www.wpd4fun.org . CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN PRESENTS “GARDENING LIVE!” DURING CHICAGOLAND FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW: Experts from the Chicago Botanic Garden will once again present gardening demonstrations and seminars during the Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois through Sunday, March 16. The “Gardening Live!” stage features daily 20minute demonstrations by Garden horticulturists and educators between 10:30 am and 4 pm. “Gardening Live!” also features live on-air talk and news broadcasts from WGN radio personalities. Nearly every day at 1:30 pm, a horticulturist or scientist presents an hour-long seminar in the seminar room. Master gardeners and Garden staff answer visitor’s garden questions at the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Plant Information Booth. Book sales and membership sales will also be available in a garden setting of Whitespire Birch, Sea Green Juniper, Twilite Baptisia, Caspian Blue Baptisia, Primrose and Autumn Ferns. A special group tour of the Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show and the Chicago Botanic Garden can be arranged by calling 847- 835-6949 or emailing tours@chicagobotanic.org. EMMY AWARD-WINNING TELEVISION PERSONALITY LINDA DANO TO DISCUSS HER STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION: Emmy Award-winning actress, talk show host, designer and author Linda Dano will be in Chicago on Wednesday, March 19, to host a free seminar on depression (major depressive disorder) and discuss her personal struggle with the illness. During the event, Ms. Dano will be joined by Dr. David Holmes, a psychiatrist in private practice, to teach people with depression and their loved ones about the illness.
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Participants will learn how to recognize the symptoms of depression, understand what can trigger the illness and map out a wellness plan. Additionally, participants
will learn about Support Partners – an exciting program that offers step-by-step instruction on how to build partnerships between people living with depression and
those who want to help them to encourage recovery. The event will be held from 6 pm - 7:30 pm at W Chicago City Center, 172 (Continued on page 13)
CHICAGO IS HOME to one of the nation’s top McDonald’s restaurant managers. Silvia Banks recently received the Ray Kroc Award, an annual performance-based award that recognizes the top performing McDonald’s restaurant managers in the country. Named after McDona ld ’s corporate founder Ray Kroc, the award was established in 1999 to honor hardworking restaurant managers – those who make Ray Kroc’s vision of excellence come to life in restaurants and for customers each day. Congratulations Sylvia! (Photo courtesy of Korshak)
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Graduated Driver’s Licensing, a system that limits when and with whom teenagers can drive, has helped cut fatal accidents on the road, a Johns Hopkins study found.
*** Under the GDL system, new drivers get a probationary license with restrictions that phase out over several months. *** Generally, they limit night driving and the number of unrelated teenagers who can be in the car. A teenager can drive his or her sister to school, for instance, but not a batch of friends.
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Start with lessons in safety. Then be sure you have the auto insurance you need. See us at Community Insurance Center, 526 East 87th Street, your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962. For more information about the services we provide, call (773) 651-6200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.
*** Many states insist on a three – month waiting period between issuing a learner’s permit and an intermediate license, as well as 30 hours of supervised driving before the road test. *** In States with GDL programs, the rate of 16 – year olds involved in fatal accidents was 20 percent lower than in states without them. Even more vital, say health and insurance exports, is the influence of parents setting limits on children behind the wheel.
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The Wildlife comes to Chicago’s youth this summer “A camping they will go, a camping they will go…” right here in the old urban jungle herself— Chicago—at the Lincoln Park Zoo. Children from ages 4-15 can participate in age appropriate activities throughout the summer that will enrich their lives and the lives of future generations as they learn about conservation and wildlife. “Lincoln Park Zoo’s conservation camps are unique opportunities for urban children to build a deep connection with nature,” said Steven Solomon, education program manager at Lincoln Park Zoo. “All of the programs take campers behind-the-scenes at the zoo, and are designed to inspire and foster children’s creativity. The programs are all age-appropriate.” Most of the camps for young kids have already sold out, but there are still a few truly unique programs for pre-teens and teenagers available. The Care for the World camp, designed for preteens aged 10 to
and learn how water quality, good and bad, impacts local wildlife. This two-week program takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 7 to 18, July 21 to August 1, or Aug 4 to 15. Cost is $565 per child or $450 for zoo members. Lincoln Park Zoo teams up with The Anti-Cruelty Society for a unique program called Animal Explorers Camp designed for ages 10 to 14 years old. Together, two of Chicago’s best animal welfare organizations will introduce campers to the animal world – both domestic and exotic. Campers will discover the differences and commonalities between domestic dogs at the shelter and wild dogs at the zoo. They will be introduced to a zoo conservation program in Africa to control disease and protect wild animals, like lions, by vaccinating domestic dogs. “Whether it’s playing with the dogs and cats at the shelter, or observing a training session between zoo keepers and seals, the remark-
F O LI A G E I S A L S O a n i m p o r t a n t p a r t of a n i m a l l i fe a t t h e zoo. Here students investigate what lurks among the leaves at Lincoln Park Zoo. 12 years old, will delve into the able world of animal behavior is world of animal conservation and brought to life during this camp science. Kids will learn what experience,” said Solomon. This Species Survival Plans are and how four-day camp takes place from 10 they work. They will get an insid- a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 18 to 22 ers look at chimpanzee behavioral or August 25 to 29. Cost is $300 research, and learn about conser- per child, or $240 for zoo memvation endeavors underway in bers. Tanzania to save these apes from If your teenager dreams of travelextinction. Students will learn ing to far away places to help save first-hand how the zoo cares for gorillas, elephants and other amazwildlife. ing creatures, but isn’t exactly sure According to Solomon, campers what career path to choose in orare given exclusive opportunities der to achieve those dreams – the to meet with keepers and vets. Conservation Careers camp is a “They can also participate in the best bet. This program is designed care of our animals by creating for 13 to 15 year olds and teams unique behavioral enrichment up with the Jane Goodall Institute items by hand, and then observe to take kids on an African journey the animals to see how they react of exploration and imagination. and interact with the items the “Campers will get an insiders students created.” scoop first-hand from zoo scienConservation starts here at home tists about what it is like to study so campers will discover how to wild animals in the wilds of monitor water quality in Chicago Africa,” explained Solomon. 10
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CHILDREN ENJOY FEEDING the goats during a session at the zoo’s petting zoo. “Whether it is disease prevention zania, there are many career paths place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June and research for endangered wild to choose from and we’ll intro- 16 to 20 or June 23 to 27. Cost is dogs, or behavioral research of duce them to students.” $300 per teen or $225 for zoo chimpanzees in the forests of TanThis one-of-kind program takes members. To sign up for any of the conservation camp programs, please contact Lincoln Park Zoo’s education department at 312-742-2056 or visit www.lpzoo.org/education/camps. Becoming a member of the notfor-profit Lincoln Park Zoo comes with many unique benefits. Household membership is only $70 a year and includes four free parking passes, free subscription to Lincoln Park Zoo magazine, invitations to exclusive events and tours, discounts for education programs and events, and free or discounted admission to more than 100 zoos nationwide. Zoologist level member is just $110 per year and offers all of the above benefits, plus free parking every day of the year. To join the Lincoln Park Zoo community, please call 312-742-2322 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lincoln Park Zoo, a historic Chicago landmark founded in 1868, is dedicated to connecting people with nature by providing a free, family-oriented wildlife experience. A leader in conservation science, both globally and locally, the zoo exemplifies the highestquality animal care and educational outreach. The not-for-profit zoo, managed by The Lincoln Park Zoological Society, is a member-supported organization and one of the nation’s only free, privately managed zoos. For general YOUNG CAMPERS EXPLORE the wonders of the day in the zoo information, call 312-7422000 or visit www.lpzoo.org. life of an animal. (Photos courtesy of Lincoln Park Zoo) BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY
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Over 250 women attended “Ladies Night” at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago To commemorate American Heart Month, Advocate Trinity Hospital hosted “Ladies Night,” a community event held at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, 10909 S. Cottage Grove, on Feb. 28. With heart disease being the nation’s leading cause of death for females, women of all generations dressed in red attire and gathered together for an evening to show their support for heart disease awareness. The theme for “Ladies Night” was “Go Red!” The community event included dinner, raffle prizes and vital information regarding women’s health. Many of the women enjoyed “mini manicures” as well as aroma therapy and relaxing music while being pampered with chair massages. Women account for 51 percent of the total heart disease deaths, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Jackie Rouse, manager of community health promotion at Advocate Trinity Hospital, said heart disease is prevalent among women in the community, especially among African-American women. “We need to arm our women with information and educate them on how to fight heart disease,” Rouse said. “Members of Salem Baptist Church are associates and volunteers of Advocate Trinity Hospital and the congregation is continually and actively engaged in the community.”
Mrs. Jamell Meeks, director of women’s ministry and wife of the Reverend Senator James T. Meeks of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, delivered the invocation and encouraged women to fight against heart disease. “We want to meet women before they have developed heart disease and information is the key to bring awareness,” Meeks said. “This is a wonderful vehicle to give women an opportunity to learn more about their hearts.” Dr. William Johnson, a physician specializing in internal medicine at Advocate Trinity Hospital, addressed the concern of women and heart disease and Dr. Alan Jackson, a cardiologist at Advocate Trinity Hospital, lectured on how women can reduce their risk
A GROUP OF women wearing red during “Ladies Night” showed their support for women and heart disease.
TO COMMEMORATE AMERICAN Heart Month, Advocate Trinity Hospital hosted “Ladies Night” at Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, 10909 S. Cottage Grove, on Feb. 28.
M R S . J A M E L L M E E K S , d ir e c t o r o f w o m e n ’ s m in i s t r y a n d w i fe of t h e R e v e r e n d S e n at o r J ame s T . M eek s o f S a l e m B a p t is t C h u r c h o f C h ic a g o , d e l iv e r e d t h e in v ocation at “Ladies Night.” of heart disease. Women had the opportunity to ask the physicians questions regarding heart disease. “Ladies Night” community
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DR. ALAN JACKSON, a cardiologist at Advocate Trinity H o sp i t a l a n d on e of t h e ph y s i c i a n s le ctu re d on women and heart disease. events are held twice a year to address the health issues affecting women through awareness and prevention.
MANY OF THE women enjoyed mini manicures as well as aroma therapy and relaxing music while being pampered with chair massages.
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By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor Neither Otis Redding nor any of the members of the Stax house band had any idea that they were about to make soul music history when they entered the recording studio on July 9, 1965. The big-voiced soul singer from Macon, Georgia was on the brink of breaking big when he recorded his third, full-length album in one amazing adrenalinecharged twenty-four hour period. Rhino gives “Respect” to an album most soul music aficionados call one of the greatest of all time with an expanded and re-mastered Collector’s Edition of OTIS BLUE: OTIS REDDING SINGS SOUL. The two-disc set will be available in stores and at www.rhino.com April 22 for a suggested price of $24.98.
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COLLEGE ROAD TRIP Along with the gal of the moment, looking at well built college men and buildings that house them Parents are probably being told how great COLLEGE ROAD TRIP is because RAVENSYMONE is in the film with MARTIN LAWRENCE, who plays her overly protective father. The trip includes a gaggle of giggly girlfriends and their parents. Lets look at what Disney has given us, a company that always offers ‘family’ entertainment and in a recent interview Lawrence admitted that since his own family is of the pre-teen variety his choice of films he stars in will continue to be PG. College Road Trip is less than we usually get. Raven-Symone (Melanie) a well, seasoned actress who is part producer of College Road Trip. Consider her experience in all media since she began with Bill Cosby at age 3. Now she wants to produce. That’s the way to go, like her “big sisters” Oprah and Tyra who use their talents to rival each other. The tycoons understand how important styling is in the public eye. Disney owns the part of the
M E L A N I E ( R A V E N - S Y MO N É ) i s a h i g h s c h o o l s t ud e n t i n Disney’s College Road Trip who can’t wait to go away to coll e g e a n d g e t a w a y f r o m h e r ov e r p r ot e c t i v e fa t h e r ( M a r t i n La wren ce), who ha ppe ns t o b e the town chie f of poli ce . Hoping to visit several different schools to pick the one she wants to get to, Melanie has a big wrench thrown into her traveling plans when dear ol’ dad insists on escorti ng her across the country. public every actor would like to Little Raven brought her talentstar in. Review the power of Dis- ed self to the stage sat on the lap ney. Consider where Disney of “big daddy” Cosby, and as they goes, and how powerful the pres- say...the rest is...a way to be rich ence the scripts although they and powerful. may not rival the works of SpielCollege Road Trip is Ravenberg. Symone and Martin Lawrence as But oh, when you look back at live action cartoon characters. As the footprints in the sand you can you watch the Osmond persona count each of the toes since 1935. (Continued on page 13)
Otis Redding The first disc features a re-mastered version of the original album in mono expanded with previously unreleased alternate mixes of “Respect,” “Ole Man Trouble,” and “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” as well as re-mastered tracks from Redding’s explosive live album Live At The Whisky A Go Go. The second disc contains a re-mastered version of the original album in stereo expanded with a version of “Respect” recorded in 1967, plus five songs recorded live in Europe the same year featuring Redding backed onstage by Booker T. & The MG’s and horn players Wayne Jackson, Joe Arnold, and Andrew Love. At the time OTIS BLUE was recorded, the inimitable singer was enjoying the phenomenal success of his highest charting single to date, “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” a song he wrote with Chicago R&B great Jerry Butler. The sessions for OTIS BLUE represented a quantum leap for both Redding and the Stax house band of Booker T. & The MG’s, Isaac Hayes, and the Mar-Key horns (the latter at this point consisting of Wayne Jackson, Andrew Love, and Floyd Newman, with Bowlegs Miller guesting on second trumpet). Whereas on many of Redding’s earlier recordings he sounded tentative — feeling his way through a song — on Otis Blue he roars like a locomotive. The 11-song album features three original tunes, including his then recent hit “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” “Ole Man Trouble,” and “Respect.” In addition to his originals, Redding also recorded a trio of Sam Cooke songs as a tribute to the recently slain singer, who had been a seminal influence on him. Rounding out the album is a strutting version of Solomon Burke’s “Down In The Valley” (whom Otis had recently toured with), B.B. King’s “Rock Me Baby,” label mate William Bell’s quintessential southern soul ballad, “You Don’t Miss Your Water” and left field covers of the Temptations’ “My Girl” and The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction.” 12
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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE (Continued from page 12) slips in. There are special young actors that keep the film filled with faces young moviegoers can appreciate. There is Brenda Song from the Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Lucas Grabeel from the High School Musical the guy who wears those hot pink hats. Raven-Symone enjoys being “daddy’s little girl” off to places of higher learning. She of course, plays the role of the goody-twoshoes, a long ago characterization of a first year college applicant.
SEMI PRO Sometimes one has to re-review a film. This seems especially true when reviewing a Will Ferrell presentation. Ferrell is like ‘chocolate’ you have a taste for it. It works or it doesn’t. Ferrell is all over the place. He has acquired a special place in the film community. Everyone seems to enjoy his antics. SEMI PRO is all about pro basketball. Played by brilliant players and comics.
Will Ferrell (Jackie Moon) had a musical hit. A sort of sexy, lyrical, bawdy, tune that makes you dance. Only Moon wants to use his money from the hit tune to buy the basketball team he has watched rival the NBA. Supporting actors Woody Harrelson and Andre Benjamin are ready to back Moon as a maverick ABA basketball league. The story is set in 1976 so many of the high tech moves you’re so familiar with, when Jordan and Pippin make them today are not in Semi Pro. Additionally, Moon uses all his money from his one hit wonder ‘Love me Sexy’ to achieve his dream and help him to purchase a franchise named, the Flint Moon Tropics, one of the worse teams in the league. There are hilarious times when winning or losing means wrestling a bear or a wrestler. To balance the situation or develop the innovations like the three-point shot and/or the slam dunk contest. Its hilarious all the way up until the ABA announces it plans to merge with the NBA and must win to make it happen.
IN 1976, JACKIE MOON (Will Ferrell) is a washed-up one-hit wonder who uses his brief moment of fame and fortune to buy a professional basketball team. He purchases the Flint Michigan Tropics, elevates himself to their top player and quickly transforms the team into the worst franchise in the fledgling ABA league. The Tropics are on the verge of being disbanded when the ABA folds into the NBA, so Jackie must rally his fellow players to actually win a game before they’re forced to call it quits. Semi-Pro is a movie which leaves asking why?
Henry l. English to receive 2008 Milton Davis Magic Award at eta’s Spring Board Benefit Sunday, April 13 S h e l l ey A . D av i s an d R o de r ic k S a w ye r B e n e fi t C o- C h a i r s
Henry L. English, President and CEO of the Black United Fund of Illinois will be the Milton Davis Magic Award honoree when the Board of Directors of eta Creative Arts Foundation hosts its annual Spring Board Benefit, “Participate in the Magic XXV” Sunday, April 13 from 4-8 p.m. at eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Avenue. Each year the award is given to an individual who embodies the true magic of the theatre and the spirit of Milton Davis. The afternoon soiree will feature a delicious buffet catered by Melon Express, wine compliments of The Northern Trust Company, door prizes, and live entertainment by eta artists. All benefit tickets come with three (3) raffle tickets for valuable prizes including coach class tickets for two to anywhere United Airlines flies in the 48 contiguous states, cash prizes ($500 and $250), and 38 subscriptions to eta’s 20082009 Mainstage season. Co-founder, president and CEO of the Black United Fund of Illinois, Inc., (BUFI), an organization that promotes Black philanthropy, Henry English is committed to economic empowerment of the African American community. With over 26 years of experience in diversified management in health care, education, and fund development fields, this community activist is co-chair of the committee overseeing the transformation of South Shore High School into a school of small schools. He was also instrumental in The Coalition to Save the South Shore
$55.00, with proceeds going toward eta’s operating expenses. The Milton Davis Magic Award is named in honor of eta’s first and long-term board chairman Milton Davis. For tickets and information, call 773-752-3955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org. A b o u t e t a C r e a t iv e A r t s F o u n da t io n
Henry L. English Country Club, which helped to transform the facility into the South Shore Cultural Center. Benefit co-chairs are Shelley A. Davis and attorney-at-law Roderick Sawyer. The tax-deductible contribution is only
eta Creative Arts Foundation, Inc. was incorporated in April, 1971 as a non-profit tax exempt organization to provide professional training and work in the performing and technical arts for youth and adults. In the past 37 years, eta has become widely recognized as Chicago’s leading performing and cultural arts complex in the African American community as well as the only African American owned and managed facility of its kind in the city. eta has a commitment to the production of new works and the development of the individual artist.
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SURE PROBLEMS: Having trouble paying your mortgage? Want to learn how you can avoid foreclosure? Then come to the City of Chicago’s Borrower Outreach Days and meet with lenders and credit counselors to learn how to get your finances back on track and keep your home. The City of Chicago’s Borrower Outreach Days event is being held on Thursday, March 20th at Fuller Park (331 W 45th St.) from 3 pm to 8 pm. Visitors to the Borrower Outreach Days will
be able to take advantage of loan work-out sessions with counselors and lenders, access to free legal assistance, various workshops and information about the City’s financial literacy programs to learn how to explain the resources available to help residents avoid foreclosure. For more information about Borrower Outreach Days, call 311 or to register for Borrower Outreach Days call Christie Rivera at the Department of Housing at 312-744-8514.
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John Eliot Gardiner makes long-awaited CSO debut By George M. Williams Sir John Eliot Gardiner, one of the world’s most renowned conductors, finally made his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Thursday, March 6. The program, Chamber Symphony for Strings in C Minor, Opus 110a by Shostakovich, Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Opus 58 by Beethoven and the Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Opus 97 (Rhenish) by Schumann, was conducted expressively, with great attention to nuance and detail by Gardiner whose specialty is music of earlier periods. His discography consists of
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over 250 recordings, many with the Monteverdi Choir of which he is founder and artistic director. Many of these recordings have received international rewards. The Chamber Symphony of Shostakovich is an autobiographical one that was originally a string quartet. The version that Gardiner chose to conduct was that of Russian conductor Rudolf Barshai who arranged it for string orchestra with the approval of the composer. The challenging properties of the music were skillfully negotiated by the talented CSO strings. Whether passages were reflective, vigorous, or intense, the musicians were equal to the
Chicago Opera Theater’s 2008 Spring Season draws near Tickets to all three new productions of Chicago Opera Theater’s (COT) 2008 Spring Season are now on sale. Chicago Opera Theater performs at The Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Dr. The season opens on April 30th with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, again reuniting the critically lauded pair of conductor Jane Glover and director Diane Paulus. Next is the Midwest premiere of John Adams’ A Flowering Tree with Adams conducting the first two performances. Closing the 2008 Spring Season is Orlando, a Handel masterpiece led by the early music legend Raymond Leppard. Don Giovanni marks the completion of Mozart/da Ponte operas from the team of Jane Glover and Diane Paulus after their acclaimed COT productions of Così fan tutte (2002) and Le nozze di Figaro (2005). Making his American debut as Don Giovanni is Iain Paterson, one of Europe’s leading young bass-baritones. The cast also includes Matt Boehler (Leporel-
PianoForte’s PIANO PLUS with the Metropolis Quartet and George Radosavljevic Friday, March 14, at 7:00 pm three of the Metropolis Quartet members will join pianist George Radosavljevic for a program of chamber music for oboe, violin, cello, and piano in PianoForte’s PIANO PLUS concert series. A Metropolis Quartet performance is an experience not soon to be forgotten. The musicians bring to the stage musical energy, an obvious love of what they do, and a 14
lo), Michael Colvin (Don Ottavio), Rhoslyn Jones (Donna Anna), Kevin Langan (Commendatore), Isabel Leonard (Zerlina), Krisztina Szabó (Donna Elvira), and Benjamin Wager (Masetto).
with Esa-Pekka Salonen. A Flowering Tree will be the centerpiece of Chicago Opera Theater’s citywide festival of all things Indian: India Blooms in Chicago. The festival includes dance, lectures, poetry readings, neighborhood tours and film. The production is directed by Nicola Raab, who staged 2007’s Béatrice et Bénédict, and choreographed by Renato Zanella, the former director of the Vienna State Opera Ballet. The design team comprises production designer George Souglides, lighting designer Aaron Black, and sound designer Mark Grey. The cast is led by soprano Natasha Jouhl as Kumudha and tenor Noah Stewart as the Prince. Baritone Sanford Sylvan, who sings the role of the
Jane Glover John Adams conducts the first two performances of his new opera A Flowering Tree and Joana Carneiro conducts the last three. Carneiro is the Assistant Conductor at the Los Angeles Philharmonic working closely
true affection for each other. Metropolis members joining pianist Radosavljevic are Deb Stevenson, oboe; Thomas Yang, violin; and Steven Houser, cello in a program that includes works by Beethoven, J. S. Bach, Debussy and Martinu. PianoForte’s studio is located in the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 825. Best parking is available at the Grant Park South Garage, Van Buren exit side. Tickets are $15/$10 students. Call 312-2910291. ********
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Diane Paulus Storyteller, originated the role of Chou En-Lai in John Adams’ Nixon In China. The cast also includes twenty-four choristers and nine dancers. The final production of COT’s 2008 Spring Season is Handel’s Orlando, bringing to(Continued on page 16)
task. Gardiner obviously relished the opportunity to lead such a fine group of players. In the “Rhenish” Symphony Gardiner took the approach of conducting it as a work continuing in the tradition of Mozart and Beethoven rather than as a look backward from the late nineteenth century. The expansive work was only marred by some inexplicable “bloopers” in the CSO horn section. Hopefully these mistakes had been addressed and corrected for the two subsequent performances scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The piano concerto suffered only because the soloist, Robert Levin, who has made a name for himself by “completing” the Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor (performed by the CSO Orchestra and Chorus last May) revealed himself to be an egotistical soloist using Beethoven’s masterpiece to show off his piano technique. He pounded the piano mercilessly, chose to play his own cadenzas rather than those of Beethoven which are far superior to anything Levin composed, and, in general, made a spectacle of himself with antics similar to those of Oscar Levant several decades ago. Even Oscar Levant’s pianism far exceeds that of Levin for while
Levant did suffer from mental illness which accounted for some of his “weird” behavior, it did not affect the musical integrity of the work he was performing. Levin’s interpretation of Beethoven’s intent was diametrically opposed to that of Maestro Gardiner, and about as accurate as his concept of how Mozart would have completed his Requiem Mass had he lived long enough to do so. Levin’s behavior drew unwarranted and belated applause after the first movement from audience members who were apparently unaware of concert etiquette. At one point in the “Rondo:Vivace” final movement, he had the audacity to cue the orchestra’s entrance at the conclusion of a piano episode, a complete violation of stage etiquette when there is a conductor on the podium. Mr. Levin, Oscar Levant is dead! Sir John Eliot Gardiner’s return to lead the CSO is eagerly awaited, but we’ve seen and heard enough of Robert Levin and his “Levantics” (Also contributing to this article was Barbara Wright-Pryor.)
British mezzo Catherine Wyn-Rogers in concert at Chicago Cultural Center The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs will present British mezzo-soprano Catherine Wyn-Rogers in a Vocal Journeys recital Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 pm in Preston Bradley Hall of the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Admission is free; limited seating is available. Catherine Wyn-Rogers, currently appearing at Lyric Opera of Chicago in Tchaikovsky’s opera Eugene Onegin this March, has been seen on the world’s leading opera and recital stages, including the Royal Opera House and with the London Symphony, Vienna Philharmonic and Netherlands Radio Orchestras. Hailed by The Times as “the best mezzo in Britain” with a “burnished tone matched by wonderful control, immaculate diction and a searing truthfulness,” Ms. Wyn-Rogers returns to Chicago for the first time since her debut at the Lyric in Tippett’s The Midsummer Marriage. The performance program includes settings of Rueckert poems by Robert and Clara Schumann and Gustav Mahler (sung in German), as well as songs by Joseph Horovitz, Edward Elgar, Ivor
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Gurney, Rebecca Clarke, Havelock Nelson and Lee Hoiby (sung in English). Ms. Wyn-Robers will be accompanied by pianist Craig
Catherine Wyn-Rogers Terry. The Chicago Cultural Center’s Vocal Journeys concert series highlights today’s top vocalists from the classical tradition, including opera, art song, folk song, vocal ensembles and more. For more information, call 312744-6630 or visit www.ChicagoCulturalCenter.org.
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Bishop Horace E. Smith, M.D. celebrates 28 years as pastor of Apostolic Faith Church - serves also as a leading Pediatrician in Chicago Award winning Gospel Artist DAMARIS CARBAUGH to perform LIVE for celebration concert Apostolic Faith Church will celebrate the 28th anniversary of Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD and First Lady Susan Davenport Smith for their service to the church and achievements in bringing the word of God to the masses. Bishop Horace E. Smith, MD became pastor of the Apostolic Faith Church (38th & Indiana - Chicago) on March 28, 1980, following the death of its former pastor the late Bishop John S. Holly. Bishop Smith focused on ministry and spiritual development of the church to the end that the congregation has increased each year, with now over 4,000 parishioners every Sunday, making it one of the largest churches in Chicago. Best known for his dual career as pastor and also director of Children’s Sickle Cell and Thalassemia program at Children’s Memorial Hospital. Despite demands on his schedule, he main-
tains his commitment to his patients and the ministry. “The most important thing is balance and realizing that you are dealing with people and their lives.” Dr. Smith believes there is a strong correlation between the ministry and medicine. But if he had to choose one profession, the choice would be clear. “Both ministry and medicine are fulfilling, each impacting people and fulfilling a great need in a person’s life. But, I am a pastor first and foremost. The Lord allows me to
do medicine.” First Lady Susan Davenport Smith travels extensively to Africa, along with Bishop Smith to view first-hand the devastation caused by the AIDS virus. Rounding out the celebration on Sunday, March 30th will be the dynamic and anointed Dr. Carolyn Showell of Baltimore, MD who will speak at the 8:00am & 11:15am services. For more information contact (773) 373-8500.
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Chicago Opera Theater’s 2008 Spring Season draws near 2008 Spring Season range from $90-$345 which includes a ticket to all three operas. Individual tickets to each show are now on sale and range from $35$120 (prices subject to change). COT also offers a 50% discounted student rate in most sections. Tickets may be purchased online at ChicagoOperaTheater.org and by phone at 312.704.8414. Tickets may also be purchased at the HarrisTheaterChicago.org.
(Continued from page 14) gether an exceptional duo: Renowned British conductor Raymond Leppard, who led the greatly acclaimed COT productions Dido and Aeneas and Il Viaggio a Reims, and young Australian director Justin Way who wowed audiences in 2006 with COT’s The Abduction from the Seraglio. Way is joined again by the design team of Andrew Hays and Kimm Kovac, along with lighting designer Aaron Black. Season Subscriptions for the
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De La Salle students participate in Shadow Stations of the Cross
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As part of the Introduction to Drama Class at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus, 22 students recently participated in the Shadow Stations of the Cross in the school’s chapel. Performing before a group of their peers, the young women in Diane Geers’ class reenacted the crucifixion of Christ through songs and readings from Scripture. Those in attendance were able to see the forms of the actors be-
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hind a curtain presenting the final steps of Christ. The event combines shadow drama and music to create a spiritually moving presentation of Christ’s last days on his journey to Calvary. An experience like no other, De La Salle offers a quality education in a co-institutional environment that transcends the classroom. Diverse perspectives, Christian values and our tradition provide students an education that lasts a lifetime. 15
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Marsh Elementary students delivered thoughtful deed to Trinity patients A caring and considerate intention from a small group of Chicago Public School students brought joy and brightened the hearts of cardiac patients at Advocate Trinity Hospital. Eight students from John L. Marsh Elementary School, 9810 S. Exchange Ave., form part of the Thoughtful Action Guild, an after-school club for students to actively engage in their school and community. Deborah Cambron, a guidance school counselor at Marsh Elementary School, created the club to fulfill the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards implemented by the Illinois State Board of
Education. One of the projects that the Thoughtful Action Guild planned was to make beaded bracelets for Valentine’s Day for the cardiac patients at Advocate Trinity Hospital. On March 5, the students met with several patients in the cardiac rehab department at Trinity and personally gave the patients their good deed. During their visit the students learned about cardiology. Trussie Goldston, a cardiac cath lab coordinator, inspired the students to learn more about their hearts. Goldston informed the students about heart attack and cardiovascular procedures to treat heart
ON MARCH 5, several students from the Thoughtful Action G u i l d , a n a ft e r - sc h oo l c l u b a t M a r s h E l e m e n t a r y S c h oo l f or s t u de n t s t o a c t i v e l y e n g a g e i n t h e ir s c h oo l a n d c om m u n it y , created and delivered beaded bracelets for cardiac patients at Advocate Trinity Hospital. Jazmin Martinez (pictured above) gives cardiac patient, John Ferreri, a bracelet. failure. Lorena Guevara, a cardiac rehab registered nurse, showed the students an EKG demonstration on a patient and explained how the process monitors cardiac patients. The students were joined by their parents along with Cambron and Linda Ostoich, a teacher from Marsh Elementary
CARDIAC PATIENT, Louise Franklin, (pictured above) said the student’s act of kindness made her feel good. “I am going to be wearing [this bracelet] everyday,” Franklin said. Monica N a t s e w a y, ( p ic t u r e d a b o v e ) 9 , w h o g a v e t h e b r a c e l e t t o Franklin said she enjoys being part of the club and doing good service for her community.
School.” It was a good opportunity for [the students] to see the impact of being thoughtful,” ambron said. The cardiac patients shared their stories about their heart conditions with the students including Louise Franklin who said the students’ act of kindness made her feel good. “I am going
to be wearing [this bracelet] everyday,” Franklin said. Monica, 9, who gave the bracelet to Franklin said she enjoys being part of the club and doing good service for her community. Elaine Bell, a cardiac rehab coordinator at Advocate Trinity Hospital said she was impressed by the mission of the Thoughtful Action Guild. “I’m grateful to have met the students. They are doing wonderful work in their community.” Providing healthcare on the Southeast Side of Chicago for over 110 years, Advocate Trinity Hospital is a 250-bed not-forprofit health care facility. Part of Advocate Health Care, Trinity offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services as well as a variety of community outreach programs. Trinity Hospital’s commitment to clinical excellence is evident by its place in the top one percent of the nation’s hospitals for patient mortality as well as its emerging advances in advanced heart attack care, which will help fulfill a compelling community need in the area which it serves. For more information on Trinity, please visit www.advocatehealth.com/trin.
City’s top doc wants men to take control of their health Commissioner Terry Mason announces annual Black Men’s Health and Fitness Expo By La Risa Lynch
THE CARING AND considerate intention from the Thoughtful Action Guild of Marsh Elementary School brought joy and brightened the hearts of cardiac patients at Advocate Trinity Hospital. Alex Angel Sanchez (pictured above) helps cardiac patient, Barbara Thomas, to put on bracelet created by the students of the guild. 16
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Health advocates want women to do something different for the men in their lives this upcoming Father’s Day weekend. Instead of dinner and a movie, women are urged to take their significant others to get their cholesterol check. That’s the premise behind Thapelo Institute, Inc.’s sixth annual Health and Fitness Experience for Black men set for Saturday, June 14 at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren. The free event is part of the Institute’s ongoing effort to inform, educate and empower the Black community on adopting a healthier lifestyle through wellness and fitness. Dr. Terry Mason, Commissioner for the city’s Public Health Department and the Institute’s cofounder, chose Father’s Day weekend for the event because it is the least observed holiday with
D R . T E R R Y M A S O N ( c e n t e r ) , C o m m i s si o n e r o f t h e c i t y ’ s Public Hea lth Depa rtment, di scusses his organiza tion’s upcoming health expo, which is geared toward Black men, with Ald. Pat Dowell (left) and state Senator Mattie Hunter. few activities geared toward men. “Women have a lot of things going on for Mother’s Day weekend, but we decided to take advantage of this hallmark holiday to offer the best gift that we could give men and the best gift that women can give their husbands, brothers, uncles, their fathers which is the gift of health,” Mason said during the event’s kickoff breakfast held last week. Blacks, especially Black men
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don’t take advantage of health fairs because of fear. Many, he added rather live in ignorance and fear than face a bad health diagnosis or they don’t see their health maintenance as important. That is from a lack of self-advocacy, Mason explained. But every disease one can think of — diabetes, hypertension, obesity, colon cancer, and prostate cancer — disproportion(Continued on page 17)
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City’s top doc wants . . . (Continued from page 16) ately affects Black men, 1,000 men for this year’s Mason added. event. “Pick your disease. We “We draw blood because got more of it and we die we get more information in more from it than anybody. terms of screening instead The numbers aren’t really of finger sticks,” he ex— in my mind — that im- plained. “We can draw one portant,” he said, noting tube of blood and check that this event is an effort cholesterol, tell men what to bring health advocates their PSA level is, which together to push a concert- tells men their risk of ed effort to promote Black prostate cancer.” men’s health and well-beAlso, from that tube of ing. blood, attendees can be Mason likened the event screened for a small protein to a one stop-shop health that is linked to kidney failfair. He and other promi- ure. All screenings will be nent Black physicians confidential and each parfound it taxing to attend ticipant will get a lab report smaller community fairs explaining every test they scattered throughout the received. city that often attracted a In addition to exercise handful of people. A cen- and cooking demonstratral event would service tions, several medical spemore people and would be cialists would be available a better use of resources, for attendees to discuss Mason added. their medical concerns. Joseph M. Harrington, “We got people that they the Assistant Commissioner would have to pay big of the city’s Public Health money to see,” Harrington department, agreed. said. “If we can have one major Harrington urged men to event that we can get the start taking control of their community to rally be- health care instead of lookhind, come together and ing for outside forces to do support, we can do a much it for them. better job (in) using re“The only person that is sources available,” said going to save us is us,” HarHarrington, also a Thapelo rington said, noting men Institute co-founder. disproportionately die However, Harrington needlessly of preventable promises that this year’s diseases. event to be the most com“It is important if we prehensive. Attendees will want to see the change in receive screenings for cho- the numbers … that (men) lesterol, diabetes and hy- take advantage of services pertension through one like this if they don’t want simple blood test. Drawing to go to a doctor,” he blood would be a less added. painful way to screen for those diseases instead of inFor vendor information, dividual finger pricks, not- contact Deloris MeBain at ed Harrington, who wants (708) 533-6558 or visit to screen between 700 and www.thapelo.org.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF ARGENT MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W4 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATES AS OF APRIL 1, 2006 Plaintiff, -v.-KATIE CLAY, et al Defendant 07 CH 25593
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 10, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 14, 2008, at the office of 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 5811 S. PRINCETON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-217-005 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $188,817.56. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeʼs attorney. 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). 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. For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-H967. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I82339 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, POOL NO. 40429 SERIES NO. 2006-KS9 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH C. HARPER A/K/A KENNETH HARPER, et al Defendant 07 CH 20956 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2008, at the office of 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 138-140 W. 3RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-213-015 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $347,259.06. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeʼs attorney. 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). 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. For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-E622. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I82510 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS FKA BANKERʼS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE AND CUSTODIAN BY: SAXON MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. FKA MERITECH MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., AS ITS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT; Plaintiff, vs. EPHRAIM WALLS AKA EPHRIAM WALLS JR.; DANTE TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS, LLC; DANTE TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EPHRAIM WALLS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; PATRICIA PERRY; Defendants, 07 CH 23429 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 1/3/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 7, 2008, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-23-406-036-1006 & 1014. Commonly known as 6802 S. Dante Ave., Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60637. The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0509475. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I81831 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC. Plaintiff, -v.CHERISE BOLLING-BROWN, et al Defendant 07 CH 22958
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HOUSES FOR SALE
NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 8, 2008, at the office of 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 7107 S. CARPENTER STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-203-049 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $76,771.21. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeʼs attorney. 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). 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. For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-F850. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I81787 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. LARISSA JOHNSON; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LARISSA JOHNSON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants,) 07 CH 25411 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 1/7/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-17-406-049. Commonly known as 843 West 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60621. The improvement on the property consists of a 2 story, brick, single family residence with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number PA0713156. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I81907
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ARIELLIYAH ISRAEL, et al Defendant 07 CH 23648 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
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that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 10, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 8, 2008, at the office of 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 7506 SOUTH HONORE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-402-021 The real estate is improved with a brick 1 story house with a 2 car detached garage. The judgment amount was $145,430.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0713193. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I81625
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TOM CLARK, et al Defendants 07 CH 22678 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2008, at the office of 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 5611 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE 1N, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-022-0000 The real estate is improved with a 2 story red brick 4 unit condominium building with no garage. The judgment amount was $142,368.39. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0711026. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0711026 Attorney Code. 91220 I81471
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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. THE ESTATE OF CLEVELAND CROSS, SR.; DECEASED; ET AL; Defendants, 07 CH 19142 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 7, 2008, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 5127 South Lowe Ave., Chicago, IL. P.I.N. 20-09-303-014. The property consists of vacant land. Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will be required to bid at the sale. The balance of the purchase price required by 12:00 p.m. the following day. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information call City of Chicago Corporation Counsel/Building and Land Use Litigation, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 700, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 744-8872. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I81820 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs. EILEEN LITTLE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MERITAGE MORTGAGE CORP. OR ITS SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EILEEN LITTLE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 15231 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 5/14/2007, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 7, 2008, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-229-007 & 008. Commonly known as 6617 S. Champlain Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0608424. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I81796
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-2, Plaintiff V. MARLON GREEN; STERLING MORTGAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 07 CH 23961 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-6191D (It is advised that interested parties con-
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sult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 9, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on April 10, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: /K/A 6808 SOUTH ABERDEEN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. TAX ID# 20-20-409-024 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $114,294.92. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashierʼs checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I75327 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AVELO MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.AILEEN BAKER, et al Defendants 07 CH 20608 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 26, 2008, at the office of 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 6018 S PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-407-028-0000 The real estate is improved with a brick 3 story house with no garage. The judgment amount was $268,689.57. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0709840. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I80202 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RANDOLPH M. COLEMAN, et al Defendants 07 CH 958 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 1, 2008, at the office of 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 7316 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-221-030-0000 The real estate is improved with a 2 story beige brick 2 unit apartment with unat-
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tached garage.. The judgment amount was $157,257.93. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0616418. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0616418 Attorney Code. 91220 I81194
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, SERIES 2004-GEL1; Plaintiff, vs. TRACIE JACKSON; ET AL; Defendants, 07 CH 19344 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 9, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-30-408-009. Commonly known as 7829 South Muskegon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Diane Thomas at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (877) 729-6734. W0707029 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I81914 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TARRELL WINSTON, et al Defendants 07 CH 21821 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 31, 2008, at the office of 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 7624 S. UNION AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-308-022 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $288,474.91. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeʼs attorney. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the as-
sessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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. For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-F184. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-07-F184 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I81022
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-HE6 Plaintiff, -v.GREGORY W. ELLIOT, JR. A/K/A GREGORY ELLIOT, JR., et al Defendants 07 CH 20604 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 1, 2008, at the office of 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 6930 SOUTH KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-319-032 The real estate is improved with a red brick single family 2 story home with no garage. The judgment amount was $243,956.82. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0711567. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0711567 Attorney Code. 91220 I80805 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-SC1 Plaintiff, -v.SARAH J. RICHARD, et al Defendants 07 CH 18009 NOTICE OF SALE
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on March 31, 2008, at the office of 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 7427 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-29-227-011 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $39,631.24. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN , 105 W. ADAMS ST. SUITE 3000, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 . Please refer to file number 07-375. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST. SUITE 3000 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 Attorney File No.: 07-375 Attorney Code. 38245 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I80650 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST 2005-HE3 Plaintiff, -v.LETICIA ZARAGOZA A/K/A LETICIA F. ZARAGOZA, et al Defendant 07 CH 7477 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 9, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 11, 2008, at the office of 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 6938 S. KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-23-410-034 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $430,154.30. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeʼs attorney. 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). 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. For information, contact Plaintiffʼs attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-07-945. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffʼs attorney is deemed to be a
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debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I82588
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE MLMI TRUST SERIES 2007HE1 Plaintiff, -v.KEISHA ANDERSON, et al Defendant 07 CH 20613 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 15, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 2008, at the office of 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 325 WEST 59TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-402-010 The real estate is improved with a grey vinyl frame 2 unit with no garage. The judgment amount was $200,818.49. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If 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). 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. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffʼs Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0711437. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I82561 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC4, Plaintiff V. ALFREDO GASPAR, Defendant 07 CH 24598 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-5857D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 18, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on April 14, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: C/K/A 5925 SOUTH MORGAN STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621. TAX ID# 20-17404-013 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $111,862.98. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashierʼs checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 4989990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I71807
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Lack of Blacks in the World Golf Hall of Fame By George M. Williams Columnist Ron Sirak recently wrote in Golf World magazine that his ballot for this year’s inductees into the World Golf hall of Fame did not include any Blacks. He says, “Since the PGA’s Caucasians-only clause was not eliminated until 1961, more than a half century of talent was shut out of the pro game. But that doesn’t mean they have to be shut
players and fans that things were not always as they are now.” Sirak names six who ought to be in the group inducted. They are John Shippen, Ted Rhodes, Bill
Bill Spiller pen and Bunn were the only players. Everyone arrived for their assigned tee times when the Open
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Spiller, Pete Brown, Joe Louis and Althea Gibson. (Sirak does not mention Lee Elder, the first Black to play in the Master’s, but I think he should be included.) Louis and Gibson attained their fame in boxing and tennis but were avid golfers. In 1964 Althea
out of the Hall of Fame. Charlie Sifford is the only Black enshrined. There is no need to wait until Tiger Woods turns 40 for the next to be honored.” Sirak continues; “Here’s a sug-
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Joe Louis gestion for the folks who run the World Golf Hall of Fame. Follow baseball, which has made amends for its racist past by honoring stars of the Negro League, and induct a representative group of Black players who were important in efforts to integrate the game. Create a special a special exhibit at the Hall of Fame near St. Augustine, Fla., both to pay tribute to those victimized by injustice and to educate current The Chicago Crusader
Gibson became the first Black member of the LPGA. Sirak notes that John Shippen, golf ’s first Black professional, played in the second U. S. Open in 1896 and ended up tied for sixth despite an 11 on the 13th hole of the final round. It should also be noted that several of the English and Scottish professionals confronted USGA president Theodore Havemeyer and threatened to withdraw if Shippen and Oscar Bunn (a full-blooded Shinnecock Indian) were allowed to compete. Considering the times, Havemeyer’s response was one of a truly enlightened man. He informed the protesting professionals that the tournament would be played as scheduled, even if Ship-
started the next morning. Shippen played in 5 more U. S. Opens, the last being in 1913. No more Blacks played in the U. S. Open until Ted Rhodes and Bill Spiller did so in 1948. Pete Brown became the first Black to win a PGA Tour event when he won the 1964 Waco Open. He also won the 1970 Andy Williams San Diego Open Invitational in a playoff against Tony Jacklin. The term “invitational” was the way Blacks were kept out of tournaments after the Caucasians-only clause was lifted. Blacks today still have difficulty getting into “private” clubs. Bill Spiller fought that all his life. As a college degreed Black he agitated against the status quo all his life. It cost
him opportunity after opportunity. He died in 1988, a victim of mental illness and failing health. If he were still living he would rejoice in the today’s success of Tiger Woods. Golf World featured Bill Spiller on its cover a month ago and had a article One Man’s Mission, with the sub caption; “Sixty years ago, Black pro Bill spiller wanted to play on the pro tour. When the PGA said no, he set the wheel of change in motion.” Ron Sirak’s thoughts are right on point. As Ted Williams did in advocating that Blacks from the Negro Leagues should be in baseball’s Hall of Fame, perhaps an Arnold Palmer or Jack Nicklaus will do the same for the achievers on the old Black tour.
Top NCAA volleyball teams spend day teaching Eastside students Students on the Eastside of Chicago learned a few things from some of the finest women’s athletes in the NCAA over the weekend. The University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Women’s Volleyball teams spent their Saturday at St. Francis de Sales High School on the East side of Chicago hosting and teaching a volleyball clinic for area grammar school students. Over 85 students entered the gym at St. Francis de Sales High School and spent two and a half hours in an intensive volleyball clinic with the NCAA athletes. After the clinic, the Eastside students enjoyed eating lunch with the two
college teams and then viewing an exhibition game between the teams. Both teams set an excellent example for area students by playing hard, showing teamwork, school spirit and good sportsmanship. The University of Illinois won the exhibition game, but both teams showed students on the Eastside what it takes to be a college athlete. President of St. Francis de Sales High School Rick Hussmann said “This will be an event many of these students will remember forever, and many will use this as inspiration to pursue their dreams.” The university teams put on clinics and exhibition games
around the region. This year the Assistant Coach from the University of Illinois, Kevin Hambly, decided to contact Pioneer Head Volleyball Coach, Arlene Ramos, because the university team had never done a clinic on the South side of Chicago. St. Francis de Sales High School looks forward to hosting more events similar to the volleyball clinic and exhibition game for young students in upcoming years. For more information about the Pioneers or Pioneer Athletics please contact Meganne Britton (773-731-7272 ext. 239) or Deon Tolliver (773-731-7272 ext. 231).
SSC Men’s Basketball Team readies for National Tournament SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Team defeated Black Hawk College 88 – 80 behind 24 points from sophomore Larry Swann. The Bulldogs are now the Region IV Champs for the second consecutive year. A.J. Mandani made the All-Tournament Team and Larry Swann was the Tournament MVP. Head Coach John Pigatti was also selected as the Region IV Coach of the Year. The Bulldogs are currently 29 – 4 on the season and are the 4th ranked team in National Junior College Athletic Association Division II. “This year has been very special in that our six sophomores and five freshmen really came togeth-
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er as a team,” said Coach Pigatti. “Our freshmen bought into what our sophomores were doing, and our sophomores have just refused to lose in some of our games.” The Bulldogs will now advance to National Tournament at Danville Area College in Danville, IL. They play on Thursday, March 20th at 3:00 p.m. against the winner of South Mountain, AZ (#8) vs. Kirkwood, IA (#3). If they win, the Bulldogs will play on Friday the 21st at 6:30 p.m.; if they lose they play on Friday at 1:00 p.m. All of the remaining games will be broadcast on WJOB (AM 1230). “This team has a tremendous will to win and a real toughness about them,” added Pigatti.
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“They still have some goals to accomplish as we head to the National Tournament.” The 2008 Bulldogs became the first Men’s Basketball Team in SSC history to go undefeated at home with a 14 – 0 record in South Holland. Last month they also earned their 50th victory under Head Coach John Pigatti in just his second season. In 2007, Coach Pigatti led his Bulldogs to their first national tournament berth since 1987. For more information, please contact Coach Pigatti at 708596-2000 x2524. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street South Holland, IL. 19
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