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Black Studies Conference at Olive-Harvey comes to an end

By J. Coyden Palmer For 30 years Prof. Armstead Allen and the staff of the African American Studies Department at Olive-Harvey College on the South Side have brought some of the brightest minds in Black academia together to discuss issues relevant to the community. Well known Black scholars like Cornell West, Henry Louis Gates and the creator of the Kwanzaa holiday, Dr. Maulana Karenga have attended the conference in the past, which generally takes place in April. But the school’s president Dr. Valerie R. Roberson brought the conference to a screeching halt in a letter to Allen back in November that was anonymously sent to the Crusader’s office last week. In her letter to Allen, dated Nov. 9 2007, Roberson wrote that she decided “to take a different direction” from the one suggested by Allen and his staff and that Roberson herself would “direct a conference that is very different from the way that past conferences have been structured.”

Roberson went on to write that she was uncomfortable about “using any institutional dollars” to support the conference as it had been run in the past because of

her accountability on how public funds were being used. She continued by writing that she would be planning a conference that could be used as a model for future

events and that this conference should not be considered as a transition from past African American Studies Conferences.

“Please view this conference as a com-

pletely different one from past African American Studies Conferences in content, speakers and focus,” Roberson wrote.

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PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH signs H.R. 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2007, during a ceremony Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The Second Chance Act aims to reduce prison populations and corrections costs by reducing the recidivism rate. The bill provides Federal funding to develop programs dealing with job training, substance abuse, and family stability, as well as for employers who hire former prisoners. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

James Bevel sentenced to 15 years for incest A jury convicted a major civil rights leader of incest last week after concluding that he had sex with his teenage daughter 15 years ago. The Rev. James L. Bevel, 71, a strategist to Martin Luther King Jr. and who also helped organize Minister Louis Farrakhan’s Million Man March, received a 15-year sentence for his crimes.

Bevel’s daughter testified that she was repeatedly molested by Bevel beginning when she was just 6-years-old, culminating in an act of sexual intercourse in 1993 or 1994 that formed the basis of the incest charge. According to Aaralyn Mills, 29, her father is an unrepentant pedophile, who had sex with her at the age of 14. He also forced her to watch him perform intimate acts upon her own mother.

Though she could not be reached for comment by the Crusader, she told the Washington Post, “The real objective would have been for my father to just apol-

ogize and to work on this with us as a family,” she said, “In life, you pretty much have a right to do what you want to do. But there are consequences to doing some things.”

The civil rights leader’s public defender argued the jury should disregard evidence that Bevel led an unconventional, communal lifestyle in which he taught that it was the parents’ duty to “sexually orient” their children. After the verdict was read, and

following a prayer by a group of Black ministers, he was immediately taken into police custody. The minister, who was once married to legendary activist Diane Nash, could not be reached for comment.

Rumors of Bevel’s sexual practices have circulated in the civil rights community for years but it wasn’t until an explosive confrontation by some of his adult children in 1995 that possible legal ramifications became known. According to those familiar (Continued on page 16)

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Millions of Offenders to Get 'Second Chance' Under New Act of Congress (See story on page 3) James Bevel

NEWS

Rapper KRS-One Speaks to Crane High School Students

By La Risa Lynch Rapper KRS-One’s visit to Crane High School last week was part pep rally, part concert.

The former front man for the 1980s rap group Boogie Down Productions used both words and songs to impart life lessons to a school on the mend from the senseless murder of a student.

Crane senior, Ruben Ivy, was shot and killed in early March by a fellow student. Crane Principal Richard Smith hopes KRS-One’s appearance helps students in the healing process and sheds a positive light on a bad situation.

“I just hope they listen and receive the message,” he said.

KRS-One, whose real name is Kris Parker, was in town on tour, but decided to lend his voice in an effort to stop the violence after 23 public school children were killed. However, he said he didn’t come to the near west side school “to talk a whole lot of stuff.” He wanted to keep his message real since he knew it would only resonate with a handful of students.

“There are only about five of y’all that is really listening, and that is the five that I want to talk to,” he said, over the chatter that echoed in the school’s packed gymnasium. “I’m going to talk to the five people who want to make something of themselves, and that is not everybody.

“You have a life,” he told the students. “You may not have money, but you have a future, and in that future you can plan

your life to be whatever you want to be. Don’t let this be just a gathering here today, make this the beginning of your new life.”

To drive that message home, KRS-One played his soon to be released single, Self-Construction, an upgraded version of his 1989 single Self-Destruction.

The song’s message, KRS-One explained, laments building people up through education and economic development versus destroying the Black community through illiteracy and ignorance.

“Self creation is the key to life.

If you can create yourself, you can do and go anywhere,” said KRS-One, who didn’t want to be too preachy to the students and decided to let his music do most of the talking. “Some kids get it, but the majority, they don’t need to hear it, they need to feel it.”

Crane senior Malcolm Junious, 17, got KRS-One message. He said he is motivated to work harder now so he can provide a better life for his future children.

“I have seen a lot, and it is important to me, to my future to be better than what my past was,” said Junious, who plans to attend Chicago Concordia University.

“I got to give my kids what I didn’t have.”

Marcus Williams, 18, also a senior, hoped Crane students will be motivated by the event to move on beyond the tragedy of Ivy’s death.

“Everyday is a healing for Crane, because nobody is going to totally heal. There is always

Rapper KRS-One’s visit Crane High School going to be scars here and there,” he said, noting that picking up books instead of guns is part of that healing process.

During the event, KRS-One yielded the mic to students to show off their rhyming skills.

Chemistry teacher Cody Thompson got in on the act and brought the students to their feet with thunderous applauds.

Thompson rapped about students rising above the labels society places on them and ended the song with “We Love Crane.”

“I believe all kids are good,” said Thompson, a Columbus, Ohio native, who was one half of a conscious rap duo before landing his first teaching job at Crane.

“I believe a lot of kids are lost, but all have it in them to find the way and be good,” he said, adding that KRS-One was calling for some uplifting raps. “He was asking for what I had and I gave it.”

KRS-One admitted that he was a little upstaged by the teacher’s message, but he delighted in the

fact that everyone caught the spirit of the event.

“The spirit that was displayed here, you can’t say that our schools are failing … and teachers are apathetic if this type of situation goes down,” said KRSOne, who offered to continue to work with Crane. “If we keep promoting that the school is bad, no one is doing nothing, then that is what we are going to get.

Hopefully this cracks the situation.”

Ministers turn to prayer, fasting to push sensible gun laws

By La Risa Lynch A coalition of city-wide ministers are using a different approach to pressure downstate lawmakers and the governor to pass commonsense gun legislation — prayer and fasting.

Their effort came in the wake of the shooting death of another Chicago Public Schools student.

Marcus Greer, 17, was the 24th Chicago Public Schools student to be killed this school year. Greer, a student at Community Christian Academy, an alternative high school on the West Side, was shot last Tuesday (April 15) about 9:30 p.m. in an apartment building in the 400 block of South Lotus.

According to police, there was no clear motive for the shooting and no suspects are in custody.

Area Five Detectives are investigating.

The ministers, flanked by Chicago Police and CPS Chief Arne Duncan, announced their city-wide three-day prayer and 2

fasting effort last Wednesday at a news conference outside of Fellowship Baptist Church, 45th Place and Princeton Ave. The event will take place Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“We know that prayer works,” said Bishop Larry Trotter, of Sweet Holy Spirit Church. “We need to pray for protection … (and) pray that legislators have a change of heart as it relates to gun violence.

This will raise the consciousness that this is a serious issue.”

Rev. Ira Acree, pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church, located on the West Side, urged Gov. Rod Blagojevich also to raise that level of consciousness among downstate legislators who defeated one of several pieces of gun reform legislation. A bill limiting gun purchases to one per month fell seven votes short of passing in the Illinois House.

Gun violence has replaced youths’ futures with funerals, Acree said, noting that today

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marks the one-year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting where 32 students and professors were slain.

“Youth of Chicago have been the biggest victims of this pandemic, and unless the legislature responds today by limiting the number of guns to one purchase monthly, the genocide will continue and it will escalate,” Acree said. “Summer has not yet begun, but we have already been victimized by these senseless killings.”

Rev. Walter Turner, of New Spiritual Light Missionary Baptist Church, knows the impact of gun violence. His niece, Mersaides McCauley, was gunned down two weeks ago outside a north side church.

Turner noted that there are five gun bills stalled in the House and those legislators must have sympathy for the heavy hearts of parents mourning the loss of their loved one. One bill, he explained, bans large capacity ammunition clips.

“Those legislators downstate feel that what goes on in Chicago isn’t important to them. But we got to let them know just like it happens here it could happen downstate at any moment,” Turner said.

Duncan commended the pastors’ involvement to push sensible gun laws. He said that there is no reason for anyone to buy 10, 50 or 80 guns a month because they could be sold on the black market and “end up in neighborhoods just like this.”

“I don’t know if we have to shame legislators into doing the right thing (but) pastors are good at raising their moral voice,” he said.

Duncan contends the pastors’ involvement would help loosen the paralyzing grip the National Rife Association (NRA) has on downstate legislators to the point “where they can’t do anything.”

“Jim Crow had a grip on the south 40 years ago, the same grip,” Duncan said. “It was changed by young folks and pas-

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tors stepping up. This is about social justice (and) pastors have a voice, a vision and a moral imperative that is phenomenal.”

While churches are lending their collective moral voice to change gun laws, they are also opening their doors to host after-school and recreational activities. The ministers are calling on willing churches to do the same.

“During the hours of 3 to 7, children are seven times more likely to become victims of violent acts,” Rev. Roosevelt Watkins, of Bethlehem Star M.B. Church said. He added that the city experienced seven shootings on Tuesday, two of them fatal.

The ministers also want a state and city partnership to bring truant officers back into the schools.

Watkins noted that 80 percent of the children who were killed were truant.

“If we can get students back into our schools, we realize we will lessen the violence that is taking place,” he contends.

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NEWS

Millions of Offenders to Get 'Second Chance' Under New Act of Congress

By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) – U. S. Rep. Danny K. Davis (DIll.) stood behind President George Bush as he sat down, pen in hand, in front of the open folder. Among the string of witnesses beside Davis were Black Caucus members Reps. Bobby Scott (Va.), Stephanie Tubbs Jones (Ohio) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (Mich.).

It was a rare, but happily unified non-partisan gathering to sign what had once appeared to be a mission-impossible for Davis. It was five years ago when he first conceived, introduced and began fighting for the Second Chance Act to deter the recidivism rate that is so disparate among Black inmates. For five years straight, the legislation failed to make it through Congress.

Finally, mainly due to a Democratic Congress, the refusal of Davis and his Senate co-patron Joseph Biden (Del.) to give up, and some strong bi-partisan coalescing, the Second Chance Act, last week, was being signed by Republican President Bush.

Davis is exuberant about the possible impact.

“It’s a comprehensive approach to looking at what it takes to get a person back into normal life.

Even more than the programs that are going to actually be funded, it is an opportunity to help Americans to change their mindsets and to help put corrections and rehabilitation as a central part of our criminal justice system,” Davis said in an interview after the signing that took

place inside the Old Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House. “There is no point in talking corrections until we do things to correct. The concept calls for beginning before a person gets out. What we need to do is the moment a person enters prison, we need to be trying to figure out what is it that we can do to keep that person from ever coming back. So, you’ve got to find out what got them there. So, whatever that was, you’ve got to work on it right then. And then you work on it consistently with the hope that you’re going to be able to prevent it from causing them to return.”

Among the programs the bill will provide, Bush pointed to treatment programs for alcoholics and drug addicts. He drew warm chuckles and applause from the audience when he referred to himself, saying, “I quit drinking - and it wasn't because of a government program. It required a little more powerful force than a government program in my case.”

He added, “Our government has a responsibility to help prisoners to return as contributing members of their community.

But this does not mean that the government has all the answers.

Some of the most important work to help ex-convicts is done outside of Washington, D.C., in faith-based communities and community-based groups. It's done on streets and small town community centers. It's done in churches and synagogues and temples and mosques,” he said.

“They help addicts and users break the chains of addiction.

They help former prisoners find a ride to work and a meal to eat

C O N G R E S S M A N D A N N Y D A V I S , a u t h o r of t h e S e c o n d C h a n c e A c t si g n e d i n t o l a w b y President Bush earlier this week, is joined at the White House by other supporters of the bill. and place to stay. These men and 26 percent are re-sentenced to ing it easier for them to reintegrate into society. It includes: women are answering the call to prison for a new crime.

Congress is in the process of al• Educational, literacy, vocalove their neighbors as they'd like to be loved themselves. And in locating funds for the programs; tional programs inside correcthe process, they're helping pris- so the cost of putting the bill into tional facilities as well as job oners replace anger and suffering affect is still unknown, legislators placement services to facilitate reentry into the community. and despair with faith and hope say.

“Virginia is in the process of • Substance abuse treatment and love.”

Davis’ bi-partisan team of spending $100 million a year and services, including outpaHouse representatives and sena- every year for the foreseeable fu- tient as well as residential services tors also included Republicans ture,” for incarcerated inmates, and recovery programs.

• Coordinated supervision and Sen. Sam Brownback (Kans.), says Scott. “The idea that we former Rep. Rob Portman were going to spend a $100 mil- comprehensive services for of(Ohio), and Rep. Chris Cannon lion dollars a year for the foresee- fenders upon release from prison, able future and tens of millions jail, or a juvenile facility, includ(Utah).

According to the bill, H. R. of dollars each year to run each of ing housing and mental and 1593, there are 7 million people those prisons, anything that you physical health care in order to currently incarcerated in local can do is a great opportunity for facilitate re-entry into the comjails and prisons in the U. S. The people to come together, not on- munity. This includes veteranBureau of Criminal Justice Statis- ly to reduce crime but to save specific services for eligible veterans. tics of the Department of Justice money and to save lives.”

The bill, H. R. 1593, will take • Family development services, estimates that 67.5 percent of inmates are rearrested for a felony affect on Oct. 8, exactly 180 days including encourage offenders to or serious misdemeanor within after its signing last week. It out- develop safe, healthy, and responthree years of release from incar- lines dozens of opportunities for sible family relationships and ceration. Of that 67.5 percent, inmates to get help to stem the parent-child relationships; and by 47 percent are reconvicted, and tide of re-incarceration by mak(Continued on page 16)

Black Studies Conference at Olive-Harvey comes to an end (Continued from page 1) “This new conference is planned to generate its costs and its primary goal will be to generate broad student interest and participation.”

Allen said he was disappointed with Roberson’s decision and instead of having a usual full conference over three days, this year just went with a one-day brunch and forum that featured speakers, in addition to a question and answer session. The event was held on April 12th and didn’t draw the crowd the conference had in the past and didn’t get much media attention, despite one of the featured speakers being Adam Green, son of Little Rock 9 member Ernest Green.

Allen said Roberson brought to his attention concerns about the The Chicago Crusader

low number of city college student and faculty presenters but said he doesn’t believe there will ever be a definitive answer given as to why the conference was stopped.

“As many of you are aware, for the first time in 30 years there will not be a Black Studies Conference at Olive-Harvey,” said Prof. Allen, in a written statement to the community that has supported him. “The college leadership has envisioned for a different kind of conference that will not necessarily be designed to achieve the objectives that were born from the spirit of the Black studies mission or the substantive engagement of the conference.

For those and other reasons, the climate is not conducive to hold a traditional Black Studies conference.”

The Crusade r attempted to contact Dr. Roberson for comments to this story but was told she was in meetings and was instead referred to someone in the college’s marketing department.

Even those who have supported the conference in the past say it hasn’t been the same in recent years as leadership has gotten older. Allen himself said he will probably be retiring within the next three years and has been looking for newer, younger people to step in and move the conference forward. Jeremiah Washington, who lives in the Roseland community and works as an accountant, said he would often attend a few of the sessions in the past to hear the thoughts and philosophies of Black academia. He believes the event wasn’t

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well advertised to the public and had the City Colleges done more to promote the conference, it may not have ended the way it did.

“You could ask people if they were going to the conference and they would be like ‘what conference?’ When I told them what took place at the conference they would be interested and ask why they hadn’t been told about this before,” Washington said. “I think it was basically just a lack of marketing because the event itself was an enjoyable one.”

Current Olive-Harvey students the Crusader spoke with earlier this week didn’t seem to mind the conference’s demise. Many said they didn’t attend the brunch forum and hadn’t attended any of the previous conferences. Those

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who did attend said they did so because it was a requirement or extra credit for a class. Many felt the speakers often spoke in academic tones that were way over their heads and couldn’t relate to the students.

As for this year’s breakfast forum, one of the hot topics discussed was the media’s influence and the political implications of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright on Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Allen said he had to make it one of the topics of the forum because it’s what everyone is talking about.

“It’s the story that seems to never end and it’s also historic seeing that Obama is African American,” he said. “It just makes sense that we would have it as a main focus of our forum.”

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

TERROR IN THE SCHOOLS Apparently, based on recent events, America’s schools are under siege. In the past week alone, at least four schools in the Chicagoland area have had to close their doors because of terrorism threats. These include St. Xavier University, DuSable High School, Malcolm X College and South Suburban College. These threats are taken seriously in light of what has happened previously at Columbine, Northern Illinois University and Virginia Tech. Students lost their lives in these institutions due to “disgruntled, loner or outsider assassins.”

No doubt, parents all over America are watching these incidents with great concern. Once upon a time, the major threat to safety on college campuses was beer parties and loose living by freewheeling youth unleashed for the first time on their own. The story has changed drastically in the past few years. What should be a safe haven, the halls of academia, have become another battleground in the “War on Terror.” This is an especially insidious turn of events, especially for Black Americans, because education is one of the chief passageways to accomplishment. If the notion of education becomes permanently bundled with death threats, it wouldn’t take a rocket scientist to conclude that many young people, with their parents’ encouragement, would forego education. Certainly, those with the wherewithal might turn to home schooling, but this option would not work for those with less experienced and less educated parents. So, considering this, America could be on the verge of a very real crisis.

All of this is occurring while the value of the American dollar is shrinking before our very eyes. Many economists, in fact, are admitting that we are approaching, if not already in, a recession. And to exacerbate the situation, the United States, where gasoline prices are reaching astronomical heights, is having to go hat in hand to other countries, like Russia and Nigeria, for instance, for oil. Indeed, the oil crisis alone threatens to ignite another type of cold war.

The crisis on American campuses is occurring with the foregoing backdrop. The crumbling economy coupled with an attack on schools can have the deleterious effect of moving more people into poverty. This does not bode well for America. It is as though there are invisible hands seeking to push the United States into a Third World status.

One thing is certain – Americans have only had minimal experience with attacks at home. Pearl Harbor, the Murrah building, and the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center are just a few that come to mind. If the current spate of incidents in the schools continues, however, Americans will no longer look at the daily terrorist attacks in other countries with apathy and detachment.

Perhaps this is a wake-up call for America; perhaps this is what can get us to come together in order to help correct the social ills that have been part of the American social fabric for far too long. A luta continua…

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I am PROUD OF THAT? Dear Editor: As a 78 year old American of African descent, I feel compelled to respond to all this “much ado about nothing” when it comes to the statement that Michelle Obama made about the fact that this is the first time in her adult life that she has been proud to be an American.

The country needs to hear this from the Black perspective.

Long before I was born, my grandfather Joseph Burleson, owned a considerable amount of land in oil rich Texas. Because during that era, Blacks could not vote, nor could they contest anything in the courts of the United States, my grandfather’s land was STOLEN by his White neighbor. My grandfather, who was literate and better educated than my grandmother, drove to town. Seeing my grandfather leave, the covetous neighbor asked my grandmother to show him the deed to the property. He snatched it. She could not insist that he give it back, nor could she have reported this THEFT to the sheriff because of the fact that Blacks had no rights in the 1800’s.

The prevailing law at that time was

he who held the deed owned the land. Do you think that is something that I am PROUD OF? Right now I should be living off the oil and gas royalties.

In 1934 when my dad drove us to Texas to meet his family, when he stopped to purchase gasoline, his daughters and wife were not allowed to use the washroom. As a man it was easier for him to relieve himself in the bushes, but not for the females.

We were, however, reduced to having to go in the bushes, also.

Do you think I am PROUD OF THAT? In 1938 when my oldest sister went to enroll in Hyde Park High School, she was told by the counselor that she did not want to take college preparatory courses, she wanted to study domestic science.

Do you think I’m PROUD OF THAT? Of course, when Beatrice Lillian Hurley-Burleson went to school the next day, that was the last time anyone thought that the Burleson girls wanted to study domestic science.

When in 1943 my parents attempted to buy the 2 flat at 5338 South Kenwood, where we had lived since 1933, in Hyde Park, Chicago, IL we were told that we could not buy it because there was a restrictive covenant that said that the property was never to be sold to “Negroes.” Do you think I am

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PROUD OF THAT? In 1950 when I graduated from college, I was unable to get a job because I was considered “overqualified.” the code word for they would not hire me because of my race. All of the want ads called for Japanese Americans or Neisis ( the word given to Japanese Ameri(Continued on page 7)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist

Making Section 3 a Reality

Section 3 of the HUD Act (24CFR Part 135) was written in 1968 to ensure access to employment opportunities for low-income people. Literally, it was a response to the Watts Riot of 1965.

Later, in 1992, it was rewritten

Harry C. Alford and strengthened as a result to the Rodney King Riot. The tenants of the law state if you receive HUD funding (housing authority, city, county, state, grantee) 30 percent of the jobs created by that funding should go to people

living in public housing facilities, recipients of Section 8 rental vouchers or people living under the poverty level. Also, 10 percent of all contracts generated from such entities must be set aside for businesses hiring such employees, Section 3 companies.

If this law was enforced there would hardly be any poverty in America; unfortunately, it has not.

Back in 1998, the National Black Chamber of Commerce held a convention and had the late Deloris Sutherland of HUD make a presentation on Section 3. She informed us that only four of the thousands of entities receiving HUD funding were actually in compliance with Section 3. We decided to take this on. We joined a formal complaint (1993) in Jacksonville, Fla., in which Ms. Sutherland found this city in noncompliance. The city was fined and had to settle with the Section 3 contractor. However, a very un-American thing happened. Jacksonville remained in noncompliance and kept on blocking Section 3 residents from job training and employment.

The contractor re-entered the complaint and so, here we are, 15 years later with Jacksonville is about to be fined again and the

contractor about to be paid again. This city has a racist policy and is proud of it.

We turned things around in Indianapolis, San Francisco, Buffalo, Charleston, Peoria, New Orleans, Louisville and other cities where we have viable local chapters. Usually it was negotiated in a civil manner and sometimes, like Peoria we had to take it to the streets. 90 percent of the current Section 3 activity in this nation is done through the local efforts of the National Black Chamber of Commerce.

It is refreshing to see that in the New Orleans rebuilding all of the HUD funding activity will definitely be in compliance. One of the housing projects, BW Cooper, has started out at 62 percent of employment coming from Section 3 residents. In Louisiana and Mississippi we are going to create jobs by the thousands and drastically reduce the deep poverty that was there before. Praise the Lord!

However, there are cities like Milwaukee and Detroit who seek to perpetuate their immense poverty and control the masses through despair and hopelessness. We must rise and address that feverishly. Milwaukee receives $68 million dollars a year and doesn’t create one job with it.

Its poverty is bigger than New Orleans before Katrina. Next week, the NBCC will formally put Milwaukee on notice: “Get in compliance with Section 3 in ninety days or we will sue you on behalf of the residents of public housing and others living under the poverty level and who seek employment.” Yes, it’s time to get rough and seek to cut off the HUD funding - $20 billion nationally of which is Section 3 applicable.

Last year, I gave Congressional Testimony on the proposed Section 3 activity that will be applied to the Gulf Rebuilding. We were quite happy that HUD was on board with this initiative. While giving the testimony I noticed the keen interest demonstrated

by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke of Brooklyn (she’s a sister). She later summoned me to her office to discuss Section 3 further and promised her district will enforce it. Not only that but that she would take the subject to Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez, also from Brooklyn, for further processing.

These two democratic Congresswomen get it! Today, H.R. 3310, “The Earning and Living Opportunities Act” has been in-

troduced by Chairwoman Nydia Velazquez. What this bill does is put teeth into Section 3. It requires that all housing authorities and community developments receiving HUD funding, as a minimum, must have 20 percent of all work hours going to Section 3 residents.

These entities must report annually to the Secretary of HUD with their documentation. The Secretary of HUD must compile all reports and submit the detailed status to Congress each and every year. Those entities that do not meet the required 20 percent will be fined an equivalent of 1 percent of their HUD funding that will be used for immediate job training activity. In other words, if this were applicable today, Milwaukee would be facing a fine of $680,000 for its poverty pimping.

Let’s support H.R. 3310 as it goes through Capitol Hill. Poverty is a “scab” on the American Economy. It is time for all of us to join in and end it. Section 3 is about to become a reality at long last.

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

Slick Hillary’ does not Separate Church and State

By George E Curry NNPA Columnist In recent years, Democrats have been depicted as the party lacking in spiritual principles. This was done even while Ronald Reagan, who did not attend church regularly, was in office. The irony is that this year, when both Democratic candidates freely talk about God – they even participated in a forum in Pennsylvania Sunday on the subject – their religious beliefs get marred in political mudslinging.

Last week in this space, I showed how several of the most inflammatory sound bites of Rev. Jeremiah Wright were taken out of context (the column is posted on my Web site, www.georgecurry.com).

Even after Obama denounced some of the rhetoric of his former minister, while not denouncing the man, “Slick Hillary” continues her attempt to use Wright’s words for political gain.

“He would not have been my pastor,’’ Clinton recently told reporters. “You don’t choose your family, but you choose what church you want to attend.’’

In the brouhaha over Wright, one central point keeps getting lost – Obama credits Rev. Wright with The Chicago Crusader

leading him to Jesus Christ. The sideshow over invective language amounts to, as Jesse Jackson likes to say, majoring in the minor.

Increasingly, Black pastors are defending Wright and the prophetic tradition. Strong columns have appeared in the daily press in Dallas and Seattle. It’s encouraging that more and more White ministers are also stepping up and taking on Wright’s critics.

Dean J. Snyder is the senior minister at the Foundry United Methodist Church in Washington D.C., where the Clintons worshipped during the White House years. Snyder issued the following statement: “The Reverend Jeremiah Wright is an outstanding church leader whom I have heard speak a number of times. He has served for decades as a profound voice for justice and inclusion in our society. He has been a vocal critic of the racism, sexism and homophobia which still tarnish the American dream. To evaluate his dynamic ministry on the basis of two or three sound bites does a grave injustice to Dr. Wright, the members of his congregation, and the African-American church which has been the spiritual refuge of a people that has suffered from

George E. Curry discrimination, disadvantage, and violence.

“Dr. Wright, a member of an integrated denomination, has been an agent of racial reconciliation while proclaiming perceptions and truths uncomfortable for some white people to hear. Those of us who are white Americans would do well to listen carefully to Dr. Wright rather than to use a few of his quotes to polarize. This is a critical time in America’s history as we seek to repent of our racism. No matter which candidate prevail, let us use this time to listen again to one another and not to distort one another’s truth.”

On the other side, the Internet is

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carrying stories that a former pastor of the Clintons has been convicted of first-degree sexual abuse for touching a 7-year-old girl in the wrong place. Actually, the minister in question, Rev. William Procanick, 54, is a former pastor of Resurrection Assembly of God Church in Clinton, N.Y. Thus, the confusion over his being “a former Clinton pastor.” Hillary is a Methodist and not a member of the Assembly of God denomination.

Inasmuch as Slick Hillary could pick her pastor, but not her relatives, what does her pastor say?

The New York Sun contacted Rev. Edward Matthews, the former pastor of First United Methodist Church in Little Rock who served as the Clintons’ pastor in Arkansas during the last two years of his governorship. Hillary still maintains a membership there although she has not lived in Arkansas in 16 years.

“We preachers get pretty irresponsible,” he said, referring to Wright’s most quoted sound bites. “...If we had it so say over again we probably wouldn’t say it the same way.” Even so, he said in the interview, Wight’s sermon in which he said “God Damn America” was “a totally different animal when you look at its full context.”

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He added, “I’ve come pretty close to saying in some sermons, I guess, what Jeremiah Wright did.”

Matthews noted that his anti-war sermons during the Vietnam era and those of Wright today share the common theme “that America’s going to have to get its act together, you know, that if we’re going to be a leaders, we can’t just say, ‘America right or wrong.”

Rev. Matthews said he heard Rev. Wright deliver a sermon in Arkansas during Black History Month.

“If you are very close-minded, you would have gotten up and walked out of that. But I appreciated what he was saying.’’ Rev. Matthews said.

“I wouldn’t have said it that way. I wouldn’t have been so animated.’’

He noted that he favors same-sex marriages and opposes the death penalty – positions that Clinton, oppose.”

He said, “She’s disagreed with me on several things, but she remained a member of the church.”

George E. Curry, former editor-inchief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach.

He can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com.

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COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

By Maurice A. Clayton

CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY Constitution under attack AND REPARATIONS ( D r . C o nr a d W o r r i l l i s t h e National Chairman of the Nat i o n a l B l a c k U n i t e d F r o nt ( N B U F ) l o c a t e d a t 1 8 0 9 E a st 71st Str eet, Chicago, Illinois, 6 0 6 4 9 , 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 0 9 0 0 , Fa x # 7 7 3 - 4 9 3 - 9 8 1 9 , E - m a i l : n b u fchic@sbcglo bal.net, Web site: nbufront.org) Four years ago on Tuesday, August 24, 2004, as Chairman of the National Black United Front, I participated in a historic press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., spon-

Dr. Conrad Worrill sored by Pan African Roots and its Co-Director, Bob Brown.

Given our continued efforts to build the Reparations Movement, I decided to revisit this press conference.

The subject of the press conference was “Slavery and the Slave Trade Were and Are Crimes Against Humanity.” Those of us who work deeply in the Pan African Movement worldwide are keenly aware of the monumental contributions Brother Bob Brown has made as an organizer and researcher for over forty years “in the student, human rights, Black Power, National Liberation, Pan African, and Peace Movements.”

Once again, through his research, Brother Bob has opened up new territory and possibilities for the varying strategies and tactics in the African Reparations Movement throughout the world.

As co-director of Pan African 6

Roots, Brother Bob stated, as he made his presentation in the press conference, that Pan African Roots “convened this encounter with history and the future in order to directly, militantly and uncompromisingly challenge and correct at least two myths.”

Myth 1: “The malicious myth that man-stealing, woman-stealing, child-stealing, and kidnapping; that piracy and privateering; that slavery and the slave-trade, especially the TransAtlantic Slave Trade; that colonialism, segregation and apartheid; that slave-like conditions and practices; that racism and racial discrimination; white supremacy; was and is acceptable; and that there is nothing we could or can do about it.”

Myth 2: “The malicious myth time and the elements have destroyed all records, all evidence, all proof of who committed and or aided and abetted in the commission of these crimes; and of who was and continues to be wrongfully and unjustly enriched by and through their participation in these crimes; in this unprecedented theft of lives, of land, and of labor.”

Unraveling these two myths continues to be the challenge of the Reparations Movement as we strive to enhance legal strategies, legislative strategies, and mass mobilization strategies. The research of Bob Brown over the last several years will aid the Reparations Movement in unraveling these myths.

In this regard, Brother Bob revealed that Pan African Roots was requesting from the United States Government, through the Freedom of Information Act, “access to and / or copies of any and all records, including e-mails, electronic records, and computergenerated records, created and / or obtained by, or under the control of the United States Government that relate to, and / or contain information about, its role operations, and activities in facilitating and / or combating piracy and privateering, slavery, and the slave trade, especially the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, which are and were a crime against humanity.”

At the United Nations World Conference Against Racism that was held in Durban, South Africa

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from August 31 to September 7, 2001, we participated in the Durban 400, a delegation made up of Africans in America activists and organizations that worked with African Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) and African Governments that helped shape a significant outcome of the conference in declaring through the Final Declaration and Programme of Action the following: “acknowledge(s) that slavery and the slave-trade, including the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, were appalling tragedies in the history of humanity not only because of their abhorrent barbarism but also in terms of their magnitude, organized nature and especially their negation of the essence of the victims… acknowledge(s) that slavery and the slave-trade are a crime against humanity and should have always been so, especially the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and are among the major sources and manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance… and invite(s) the international community members to honour the memory of the victims of these tragedies.”

The Reparations Movement celebrated the victory of this language being included in the Durban Declaration, particularly since the United States, and its western allies, fought so hard against its inclusion in the final document. You may recall that the United States was so upset they called a press conference and announced their withdrawal from the conference.

Little did we know at that time, what Brother Bob’s research is now revealing, that slaver and the slave trade, as far back as 1831, had been declared crimes against humanity. William Lloyd Garrison was the first person to declare slavery a crime against humanity in his inaugural edition of his Liberator Newspaper. On November 12, 1849, the Vermont Legislature passed a joint resolution declaring slavery and the slave trade a crime against humanity.

And the irony of all this, as revealed by Bob Brown’s research, is that in 1860, the “Republican Party National Platform resolved that slavery and the slave trade were crimes against humanity.”

This may be the shortest article I will ever write. The topic is so serious that this nation is under attack from within by the very persons we have elected at the highest levels of government. This current U. S. President George W. Bush and both of his administrations have sought out the most coveted document in the world we live in today regardless of anywhere in the world.

Currently, we are all under the gravest cloud ever and it is an attack upon every American regardless of age.

It has been reported to the popu-

to our bodies. I would say that there is such a system that is being used already but it is voluntary by those who are released on their ankle bracelets. Then there is the situation regarding state driver’s licenses injected imbedded with a tracer.

Then there is the fact of the war that was started that has been rooted in a lie put out by the president of the United States with 4,010 and counting. When we put this all together we can expect a revolution from the people. This president has promised to hold back federal highway funds if the

Maurice A. Clayton lation that by the year 2009 we all will be tagged by inserting tracers into our bodies in violation of the U.S. constitution. I will say to you that I don’t think they could get this violation done. They couldn’t convene federal courts to produce the warrants that would be necessary to produce the 460,000,000 warrants for every American even if it was legal or illegal. There is no president to cause this nation to even think that people will line up to get the nation to line up to let the government inject a tracer in-

governors of the states of America do not comply.

Each of you now knows what is in store for these attacks upon our most basic tenant within the U. S. constitution. Now you can’t say that you don’t know that you were told.

Is it strange that lawmakers haven’t stood up against this administration. God will bless America, but you help YOURSELVES. Make sure your representatives look into these violations of our CONSTITUTION.

We were honored to stand with Bob Brown in this historic press conference along with Fahima Seck, Kalonji Olusegun, Dr. Mary Rhodes Hoover, Dr. Raymond Winbush, Lee Robinson, Rasheida Weaver, Kwaku Leaks, Banbose Shango, and a host of other supporters from throughout the country.

As Bob stated, “We are confident that the records requested by and through this FOIA Request

will prove, once and for all, that piracy, slavery and the slave trade, including the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, are and were illegal and prohibited, are and were recognized as a crime against humanity…”

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We must thank Bob for his dedication, commitment, and creativity in helping to move the Reparations Movement to another level with his research.

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the the Arab-owned beauty shop.

7. They are too busy hiding from their baby’s mama who might be at the community meeting and demand on sight all that back child support.

8. They honestly believe every single politician is there for their best interest and therefore they have no problem with anything they do and say on their political behalf though it may impact upon their direct economic and social status.

9. The Flavor of Love is on TV and Harold’s Chicken got a fourpiece special on sale.

10.The oppressor ain’t gave them permission to think for themselves, do for themselves and those chains around their minds feels so damn good.

GIVE ME THE REASON You know I was enjoying a piece of souse and thanking ‘bout why thangs are the way they be in the Windy City as it relates to the colored peoples and I figure there’s got to be ten reasons why Black folk in the town don’t get off their behinds, organize and change their lives for the better.

1. They are a little too tired from getting high and getting drunk to register to vote, join a Black organization devoted to social change or go to a church with a preacher that knows the Bible and knows the white man.

2. They are laid up in the bed with someone and it feels too good to get up and do something other than exchange body fluids with a person they ain’t gone marry.

3. They believe “Great God gone come from the sky, take away everything and make everybody feel high” and therefore are good for burial purposes only.

4. They were at a white-owned mall or clothing store getting ready for their next bougie event at a white-owned hotel where bougies stand around looking important, giving each other awards and drinking white Zifandel and Moet while listening to Ramsey Lewis.

5. They ain’t took a bath and so they don’t want to go to no community meeting and be offensive.

6. They are too busy arguing with their baby’s daddy for a $5 fun fare card so they can go to the Korean-owned beauty supply and take their hair made in India to The Chicago Crusader

DROP SQUAD Will somebody please go have a sit down with billionaire founder of Nigga TV (also known as BET). Bob Johnson can’t stop dissing Barack Obama. This time he has said Obama wouldnt be the presidential candidate if he were white. He then went on to say that that crazy Geraldine Ferraro only got pimped slapped for her crazy anti-Black comments about Obama was because she is white. I think Johnson is crazy because he is stripped. He got a Black face and a white heart. He’s the first human zebra. It must be a sad thing to live like a zebra, not knowing if you’re a white man in a Black man’s body or a Black man with a white man’s mind.

Now, if you happen to tighten Ole Bob up—don’t say Ima incited no violence. I like zebras and so do lions.

CAREFUL, CAREFUL Ima hears some folk who are rocking the boat about the Cloudy Times sneaking a microphone in Judge Pincham’s funeral

may accidentially overturn a boat that needs to stay afloat. Stop evoking Pincham’s name before you make some folk mad.

NO PROMISES One thang Ima like about Barack Obama’s presidential campaign is that he ain’t made no promises to nobody—especially Black folk. So its no wonder why his campaign has raised $300,000,000 dollars and has only spent $150,000 with Blackowned newspapers. I bet his folk aint never bought a rib tip from a Black restaurant either. It would be interesting for an economist to go into every town where the Obama or Clinton campaign has been and analyze how those dollars were spent and with WHOM they were spent. The Great American Liar can't be trusted on anything no way--so you expect her campaign to jerk Black enterprise around. But you’d expect more from the Great American Hope—but then again, at least he’s being robotically consistent.

He aint talking about empowering none of yahll. Personally, I just want to see a sister and two Black kids in the White House— and if their daddy gets them there…Hip Hip Hooray.

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME It’s so sad that a person who got wired up to trick on one of the liberators in the town is now hiding up under the closet now that a spot light has been turned on.

Folk ain’t fooled by the rhetoric or the silence and sooner or later, the South Shore spy who loves

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everyone and only wants to make change in that particular community will be outed and asked for accountability. Once you start snitching for those “Alphabet Boys” you always got to snitch for them. If you know who Ima talkin’ about I’d be sure to only talk to this person when they are completely naked.

ABC’s Okay, if that went over your head and I know you can’t find Gator Bradley’s phone number to interpret it for you: The term “Alphabet Boys” is code language for the FBI, CIA, DEA, IRS, NSA, ATF, etc. You G-E-T it now?

IMA SURVIVIAL TIP #2 Food is fixing to get scarce so Ima need to share some down home advice for some of yahll. If you ever run up on a chicken here’s what you do: First catch the chicken; second kill the chicken by either cutting off its head or wringing its neck; third hold the chicken upside down, reach in the mouth and cut into its juglar vein and drain out all that blood; fourth carefully pluck the feathers so as not to tear up the skin; fifth dress the chicken by removing its anus, head (if you didn’t cut it off ), intestines and all other internal organs; sixth cut off the feet (save ‘em for a pot of soup if you want); and, seventh wash that bad boy real good and cut ‘em up, season ‘em up, fry ‘em up and then you can---eat ‘em up.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) cans at that time). Do you think that was something that I should have been PROUD OF? I understood that America was trying to make up for the interring of innocent and patriotic Americans who were our enemy by association.

My cousin’s barbershop was bombed in Mississippi in the 50’s because he was encouraging Black people to register to vote. His wife who had earned a Masters Degree from Northwestern University lost her position as the principal of the local school because of the voter registration activities. Is that something I should be PROUD OF? Now we get to Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the pastor of the Obama family. Rev. Wright like so many religious zealots overstates many things, that many of his members do not agree with. To suggest that Senator Obama should leave the church of his choice is not only a double standard, but it is absurd.

Would any of the talking heads who are so alarmed by Rev. Wright’s thoughts and speeches suggest that Catholics should abandon their faith or denounce and reject the Pope because so many priests have molested children. These children were exploited and taken advantage of and they had no choice to even know they could resist, reject and denounce. To me the situations are parallel, except for the fact that the priests behavior is a physical violation of the innocence of children who are marred for life; and the priests behavior is a crime. Rev.

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Wright’s speeches are just words, that one can listen to or not, the members have a choice. Should Governor Romney denounce and reject the Mormon Church because some of their members practice polygamy?

As Senator Obama has previously stated, we have entered the silly season.

Barack Obama is an adult, and most importantly, he is an exceptionally intelligent adult. Like most of us adults, fortunately, we do not accept all we hear or see. If we did, the world would be more amoral, debased and perverted than the world of today is.

I see all these “so called” ponderings an attempt to marginalize the candidacy of Senator Barack Obama. I cannot truly call this racism because some ignorant Blacks have also spoken disparagingly about him.

I accept this as the darker side of mankind who because of their own inadequacies, they project their deficiencies on others. Barack Obama is a very rare individual, the likes of whom the world seldom sees. Like most geniuses, they are often misunderstood.

They are objects of envy and jealousy. They are suspect because they soar above the average man who does not have the intellectual ability to understand the greatness of special people. They are also targets to be pulled down to the level of the mediocre who cannot stand to see an individual with deep convictions and high standards.

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HISTORIC BRONZEVILLE TOUR: Explore the history, traditions and people of Chicago neighborhoods in a new way this spring with Chicago Neighborhood Tours. Local guides lead half-day excursions of the city’s diverse neighborhoods and communities including Garfield Park; Greektown, Little Italy & Chinatown; Historic Bronzeville; and Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park & Wicker Park. On Saturday, April 19, join a tour of Historic Bronzeville.Visit one of the country’s most influential African- American communities of the 20th century to explore its history and modern-day renaissance. Travel through Bronzeville’s tree-adorned streets before a guided tour of the DuSable Museum of African American History. Following a tour and discussion at Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center, visit Gallery Guichard, one of the neighborhood’s newest galleries, and the Bronzeville Visitors Center. To make reservations for Chicago Neighborhood Tours, call 312-742-1190 or visit www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com.

Tours depart by motorcoach from the Chicago Cultural Center, 77 E. Randolph Street at Michigan Avenue, at 10 am (check-in at 9:30 am) and return either at 2 pm or 2:30 pm.

CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION (CAF) TOUR: On Sunday, April 20, from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, join the CAF Farnsworth House Plus by Bus tour. This tour traces the Chicago career of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe including a selection of his most important buildings and an extended visit to Farnsworth House. The tour includes lunch at the Homestead B &B in Plano, IL. Reservations are required: contact www.ticketmaster.com.

The cost: $70; $65 seniors/students; $58 CAF members. For detailed information visit www.architecture.org or call 312-9223432.

SPRING INTO THE GREEN SCENE: The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, alongside Ben Franklin himself, are hosting Money Smart Week, April 2026, teaching Chicagoans how to keep better track of their “benjamins.” The classes educate consumers on money management issues and create awareness on how to become financially fit.

During the week long event, more than 350 free sessions, seminars and activities will be offered – from learning how to budget, tips to smartly save and ways to use credit wisely.

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be carried out by more than 200 local community groups, businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations. The classes will be offered in a variety of languages and in various venues throughout the Chicagoland area. Visit www.moneysmartweek.org to find a calendar of classes closest to your home or business, tailored to specific needs.

TERRY SAVAGE PRESENTS FI N A N C I A L A N D R E T I R E ME N T P LA N N IN G F OR EVERYONE: The Chicago Public Library and the Financial Planning Association of Illinois (FPA) welcomes Terry Savage, the popular award-winning financial journalist on Monday, April 21 at 12 pm, at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium (Lower Level). Ms. Savage will present a program highlighting what everyone should know about financial and retirement planning. After her presentation, planners from the FPA will provide one-on-one financial planning sessions. Ms. Savage is a nationally syndicated Chicago Sun-Times personal finance columnist and a regular commentator on CNN, CNBC, PBS and NBC covering investment and financial market issues.

SPANISH COALITION FOR JOBS FUNDRAISER: Spanish Coalition for Jobs, Inc. (SCJ) will celebrate 36 years of education training and employment success at their annual dinner and silent auction fundraiser, where they will unveil a big secret about the future of the organization on Tuesday, April 22. The, 6 pm reception and silent auction begin at 6 pm; dinner and program at 7:15 pm, at the Hilton Chicago, Grand Ballroom, 720 S. Michigan Avenue. Chairman, President and CEO of Exelon Corporation John Rowe will receive SCJ’s 2008 Corporate Leadership Award, and will give the keynote address. Silent auction items include sports boxes for Chicago Cubs, White-sox and Bears and the big-ticket raffle item is a 2008 Honda Accord EX-L. Tickets start at $300. To purchase tickets call 773-2470707 x235 or visit www.scjusa.org. Dress is business attire.

ADAM CLAY AND CHARLES BLACKSTONE AT HPAC: The Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC) hosts series A, a monthly reading series dedicated to showcasing experimental writing, curated by William Allegrezza. This month’s featured writers are Adam Clay and Charles Blackstone on Tuesday, April 22, 7 pm – 8 pm. The event is Free. The

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Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information, please call 773- 324-5520 or visit http://www.hydeparkart.org.

FREE COUPLES FERTILITY MASSAGE WORKSHOPS: Pulling Down The Moon (PDTM), Pioneer Holistic Fertility Center & Fertility Centers of Illinois, Leading Infertility Treatment Center will host a free discussion and demonstration of simple fertility

enhancing massage techniques on Thursday, April 24, 7 pm - 8:30 pm at PDTM – 900 N. Kingsbury Suite RW 6-A in Chicago. The demonstration is open and FREE to everyone, however an RSVP is requested. To register: call 312-321-0004 or sign-up online at www.fcionline.com. Click on Patient Education and Support Programs.

S UB J E C T : F R E E E Y E E X AMS AND GLASSES AT CPS: CPS is once again offering free

eye exams and free eyeglasses to students. Exams will be held on Friday, April 25, at the Jefferson School Building/Vision Clinic located at 1522 West Fillmore Avenue. They are accepting the first 5000 students only. Lunch and transportation will be provided by CPS as well. Please see the health centers or school counselors for authorization forms, or contact Cornelius F. Byther, Vision and Hearing Coordinator, at 773-534-7302 or via email at cfbyther@cps.k12.il.us .

PAPPAS WELCOME LANE TECH INTERNS TO HER OFFICE — Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas welcomes Lane Tech High School students who participated in an internship in her office. The students, preparing for careers in finance in the Chicago public school, worked 40 hours during the spring vacation and became eligible for six-week summer internship in Pappas’ office. The Treasurer’s Office collects property taxes and distributes the revenue to some 1,600 units of government across Cook County. From left: Anthony Ramirez, Marlene Rodriguesz, Treasurer Pappas, Livier Castrejon, Celica Shand and Estefania Reyna.

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HEALTH

The Payne Family of Crete is stepping up to save babies as the march for babies gives families hope March for Babies, (formerly known as WalkAmerica) the walk to save babies, is taking place on Sunday, April 27th, 2008 at Midlothian Meadows in Midlothian, Illinois. There are six March for Babies sites in the Chicagoland area: Grant Park (Chicago), Naperville River Walk (Naperville), Pottawatomie Park (St. Charles), Sunset Woods Park (Highland Park), Busse Woods (Elk Grove Village), and Midlothian Meadows (Midlothian).

The walk begins at 9:00 a.m. at each location. March for Babies supports the March of Dimes fight to save babies from prema-

ture birth – the leading killer of newborns – and other serious threats to infant health.

The March of Dimes is proud to announce the Payne Family as this year’s March for Babies Ambassadors for the South Suburban March for Babies site. The Paynes have three children, Kalyn, 19, Courtney, 10 and Corbitt, age 4, who was born 6 weeks premature. Corbitt weighed 5 lbs 11 oz at birth and was 18.5 inches long.

“Even though he was a nice size for a preemie born 6 weeks early, he was transferred to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) shortly after birth because he had an electrolyte (potassium and calcium) imbalance and needed a feeding tube to eat,” said Rhonda Payne, “By day two it was discov-

ered that he had a thyroid problem (hypothyroidism) and he would need medication for it.”

Corbitt remained in the NICU for three weeks. Now Corbitt is 4-years-old, very active, loves books and is very eager to learn.

“His physical strength is so much stronger than where he was just nine months ago,” added Payne.

With Illinois’ support in March for Babies, the March of Dimes conducts top-level research into causes and preventions of premature birth and birth defects. The March of Dimes also brings information and emotional support to families who have had a premature baby that was treated in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). More than half a million babies are born too soon every year. Many die. More than

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The March of Dimes Names the Paynes of Crete the 2008 South Suburban Ambassador Family for the Midlothian Walk Site.

120,000 babies are born with serious birth defects that can mean a lifetime of disability.

March for Babies began in 1970 and is the March of Dimes largest national fundraiser. To date March for Babies has raised more than $1.7 billion, and takes place in 1,100 communities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Now in its 38th year, March for Babies is expected to draw 1 million walkers. Overall, more than 7 million men, women and children will participate as sponsors, volunteers and walkers this year.

For more information about March for Babies, or to join the event at Midlothian Meadows on Sunday April 27th, 2008, visit March for Babies.org or call 1800-244-WALK.

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ACT-SO competition to be held at Malcolm X College Chicago Westside Branch NAACP will conduct the AfroAcademic Cultural Technological Scientific and Technological Olympics (ACT-SO) Local Competition at Malcolm X College on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM or until the conclusion of the last event. ACT-SO was created by the late Chicago Journalist, Vernon Jarrett and is a major project of the National Asso-

ciation for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

The local competition was open to all Chicago African-American students in grades 9 through 12.

Students applied to contend in categories such as: Sciences, Humanities, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Business. These areas of interest allow the youth to demonstrate to the world the varied ways in which they will affect tomorrow’s

society.

The Gold Medal Winners from Chicago are eligible to compete with the winners from other branches from throughout the country at the National Competition in Orlando, Florida July 30 to August 3, of 2008.

Additional information about the ACT-SO Program can be obtained by contacting the NAACP Office at (773) 261-5890.

MRS. VERA DAVIS, Chair of the NAACP Chicago Westside B r a n c h B o a r d p r e s e n t s t h e G o l d M e d a l t o E r i k C l a r k , g ol d medalist in both Drawing and Painting.

SOME OF THE Chicago Westside ACT-S0 students take a break outside hotel in Dearborn, Michigan at the 2007 Competition. 1st row Terrence George (kneeling-left), winner of National Gold Medal in Biology/Microbiology and Patrick Ingram (right); 2nd row (left to right) Michelle Mbekeani, Gold Medal at the National Level in Oratory; Aerial Robinson, Kelsey Riley, Joy Jones, Erik Clark; 3rd row Walter H. Washington, Local ACT-SO Chairperson, Karen Gibbs, Steve Page, Emerson Buie and Carolyn Hankins-Page.

CPS Recruits “Teachers for a day” for May 6 event

K E L S E Y R I L E Y , w i n n e r i n t h e C h e m i s t r y / Bi o c h e m i s t r y , wears her gold medal presented by Mrs. Vera Davis, Chair of the NAACP Chicago Westside Branch Board.

Experience gives visitors a Day-in-the-Life look at CPS teachers

The Chicago Public Schools is recruiting 1,000 Chicago-area business and community members to participate in the second annual Teacher for a Day event, held in all Chicago public elementary and high schools throughout the city on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 6.

Teacher for a Day, a joint project of the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union, gives business and community members a better understanding of the work of CPS teachers by providing them a first-hand look into a classroom.

“Teachers have an undeniable and powerful impact on our students’ lives,” said Arne Duncan, CEO of Chicago Public Schools.

“Teacher for a Day gives those who work outside the classroom a close-up look at the studentteacher relationship, and it also gives our teachers the visibility and recognition they deserve.”

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Last year, when TFAD was a pilot program, 60 Chicago-area business and community members participated. This year, CPS aims to expand TFAD by connecting three visiting teachers with each Chicago public school.

The deadline for applying is April 18. Applications can be found online at www.cps.k12.il.us/community.

Unlike “Principal for a Day”— an annual CPS event that focuses on the entire school and encourages donor relationships between corporate visitors and host schools—Teacher for a Day is about exposing participants to the hard work that teachers do in their classrooms, and it also lays the foundation for a personal relationship between the guest teacher and the classroom visited.

“TFAD is not for people who already are deeply involved in our schools, or for teachers and former teachers,” said Rufus Williams, President of the Chica-

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go Board of Education. “We want to engage those who are unfamiliar with our schools, to show them the amazing things that our educators are doing every day.”

A TFAD participant should be an employee or member of an established organization or business, an individual with the capacity to continue contact with their assigned classroom and provide assistance to the classroom during the year, and able to provide at least two references with the TFAD application. All applications will be screened and may not be accepted.

During the TFAD visit, a guest teacher could co-teach a lesson prepared by the classroom teacher, observe a class, assist a class by working with groups of students on a specific project, host lunchroom duty, and/or eat lunch with the students.

The TFAD day starts when the school bell rings in the morning.

Elementary school TFADs end their day with an informal lunch at the school that they visit. The lunch gives the guests, and their host teachers, an opportunity to talk about the day’s experience and how the experience influenced the visitors’ impression of what it means to be a CPS teacher.

High school TFADs, to the extent possible, will be matched, by career expertise, to classrooms with a corresponding focus. For instance, chemists likely will be connected with chemistry teachers, and bankers with math or economics teachers. High School TFADs will end their day around noon with an informal lunch.

Guest teachers will receive TFAD packets, which include tips and suggested activities to help them prepare for their visits.

Guests also are advised to send the school a brief bio about themselves and their professional experiences.

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Teacher for a Day—proposed

by Chicago Teachers Union president Marilyn Stewart—is not meant to be a one-time visit, but a way for guests to stay connected with their classroom or teacher.

TFADs can help their classroom teacher find a guest speaker, plan field trips to museums, zoos and other places, volunteer or connect the classroom with volunteers, make a monetary donation for a specific need of the classroom, or donate equipment or supplies or other specific in-kind needs.

Questions about TFAD can be directed to the Teacher for a Day hotline, 773.553.4020, which is managed by CPS External Partnerships Office.

The Chicago Public Schools is the nation’s third-largest school system. It includes more than 600 schools and serves about 409,000 students.

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Senior Lifestyle opens affordable housing community on Chicago’s South Side Mayor Daley, city officials, community leaders and development team mark grand opening of Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham celebrated its opening on April 1 with Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, city officials and community leaders joining development partners Senior Lifestyle Corporation and The Beloved Community.

The 76,000-suare-foot property, at 1050 W. 79th St., comprises 25 studios and 60 one-bedrooms designed for seniors age 62 and older. Eighty of the 85 apartments are designated for those earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Rents, well below market rates, range from $396 to $750, including utilities, housekeeping, assigned parking, free laundry facilities and scheduled transportation.

Only one apartment remained available on opening day, “Our success in the Auburn Gresham community underscores the demand for affordable seniors housing, the strength of our development team and the vitality of our public-private partnership,” said John Cobb, president and chief executive officer of Senior Lifestyle Corporation.

One of the nation’s largest owners and operators of seniors housing, Senior Lifestyle created the residences in joint venture with The Beloved Community, a nonprofit community development partner of Auburn Park/Gresham’s St. Sabina Church.

The Chicago Department of Senior Services is adding an adjoining Satellite Senior Center, the second such facility complementing a Senior Suites community. Operated by the city’s Department of Senior Services, the center will offer fitness and com-

puter classes, Internet access, health screenings, library and meeting space, and communityoriented events for neighborhood seniors.

“The Satellite Senior Center brings a welcome addition to the area, with facilities and programs to foster the continued growth and wellness of neighborhood seniors,” said Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins, who secured more than $140,000 in state funding for the development of the center.

Financing for the $15.4 million Senior Suites of Auburn Gresham development included $3.6 million in HOME funds from the City of Chicago Department of Housing. Senior Lifestyle Corporation raised $9.6 million in private equity, while Harris Bank wrote a $1.4 million mortgage loan. The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund provided an additional $750,00 in mortgage funds, and IHDA supplied more than $1 million in low-income housing tax credits.

“Today’s grand opening acknowledges a successful partnership among city, state and community to provide critical affordable housing for many of our communities’ seniors,” said DeShana Fortney, executive director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. “The Illinois Housing Development is investing resources to support the Governor’s ongoing commitment to bring more affordable housing throughout the State of Illinois for low and moderate-income seniors.”

The Auburn Gresham development marks the 17th Senior Suites community in the greater Chicago area. Senior Suites apartments feature full kitchens, individually controlled heating and

SHARING IN A prestigious moment in the Auburn Park/Gresham area at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Auburn Gresham Senior Suites on west 79th street are Deshana Forney, executive director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority; Joyce Gallagher, commissioner of Chicago Department of Senior Services; Jonathan Swain, executive director of The Beloved Community; Alderman Latasha Thomas (17th) and Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. air conditioning, and easy-access cabinetry and appliances. Amenities include elegant dining room, social lounges, library and patio, as well as Senior Lifestyle’s awardwinning fitness and Dining WellnessÔ programs.

About Senior Lifestyle Corporation Chicago-based Senior Lifestyle Corporation, founded in 1985, is a leader in the development, operation and ownership of seniors housing and the implementation of innovative programs that help seniors enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives. With a portfolio of more than 70 communities, Senior Lifestyle offers independent

living for every economic level, from luxury to mix-market to affordable. Daily services and activities are tailored to the needs and preferences of each community’s residents. For residents who require additional care, many communities also offer assisted living and skilled nursing care. Long recognized among the industry’s top companies by the American Seniors Housing Association, Senior Lifestyle was included as the 13th largest owner of seniors’ communities on National Real Estate Investor’s list of the top 50 companies in 2007. Additional information is at www.seniorlifestyle.com.

About The Beloved Communi-

ty The Beloved Community was born from a long and proven history of activism and community development in Chicago’s Auburn Park/Gresham neighborhood.

Founded in 2004 by Rev. Dr. Michael L. Pfleger, The Beloved Community is devoted to making strategic financial and programmatic investments within the Auburn Park/Gresham community that will perpetuate its long-term growth and stability. A community development partner of St. Sabina, The Beloved Community is an independent, 501©3 non-profit organization.

Additional information is at www.belovedcommunitychicago. org.

Clerk Brown Serves as Celebrity Reader to support Early Childhood reading and education The Centers for New Horizon’s Ida B. Wells Early Learning Center, 3641 South Rhodes, received a visit from Cook County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court, the honorable Dorothy Brown on April 14 as part of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Week if the Young Child.

A supporter of early childhood reading and education, Clerk Brown spent a half hour reading to children ages 2-5 to help bring attention to the observance of Week of the Young Child, April 13-19. Nationally observed, the week is designed to help focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childThe Chicago Crusader

CLERK OF THE Circuit Court of Cook County, Dorothy Brown participates in the observance of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Week of the Young Child at Centers for New Horizon’s Ida B. Wells Early Learning Center.

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hood programs, such as those at the sites of the Centers for New Horizons that work to meet the needs of young children. “ I am very excited to have the opportunity to read to children here at the Ida B. Wells Early Learning Center and to participate in the national observance of Week of the Young Child,” said Clerk Brown. “As a parent I know first hand the importance of reading to your child during their early education years (birth3-years-old). Reading to children provides the foundation for a their success in school later in life and is one of the most important activities that can be done with children to promote literacy and language development.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Anne Blair

Street Kings

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION and the NEW ORLEANS FUNK SOUL EXPLOSION, TERENCE BLANCHARD, PEABO BRYSON, MINT CONDITION, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, GRANDMASTER FLASH, GILL SCOTT-HERON, IRMA THOMAS and the PROFESSIONALS, IRVIN MAYFIELD and the NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, LYFE JENNINGS, KERMIT RUFFIN’S TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG, LEDISI, CHRISETTE MICHELLE, NICHOLAS PAYTON QUINTET, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND’S GOSPEL REVIVAL, REBIRTH BRASS BAND, CHRISTIAN SCOTT, SOLANGE, MARVA WRIGHT TO PERFORM IN THE SUPERLOUNGES

Nation’s Largest Annual Celebration of Black Music and Culture The Ultimate Party Weekend July 4, 5, 6 New York, NY (April 10, 2008)–The talent roster for the 2008 Essence Music Festival heats up with the addition of Grammy-award winning, pop princess Rihanna, R&B diva Keyshia Cole, neo-soul artist Musiq and hip-hop legend LL Cool J as headliners, it was announced today by Essence Communications Inc. These artists join previously announced artists Kanye West, Mary J. Blige, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, Morris Day and The Time and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.

“The addition of musical phenomenon Rihanna is especially exciting because for the 2008 Essence Music Festival we’re giving Festivalgoers what they’ve been asking for—fresh, new talent who have never performed for us before,” said Michelle Ebanks, president, Essence Communications Inc. “Yet, we’re also satisfying our loyal audience members by bringing back Festival favorites, like the soulful Keyshia Cole and Musiq, as well hip-hop legend, LL Cool J.” The Essence Music Festival Superlounges will feature: Big Sam’s Funky Nation and the New Orleans Funk Soul Explosion; Terence Blanchard; Peabo Bryson; Mint Condition; Raheem Devaughn; Grandmaster Flash; Gill Scott-Heron; Lyfe Jennings; Kermit Ruffin’s Tribute to Louis Armstrong; Ledisi; Irma Thomas and the Professionals; Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra; Chrisette Michelle; Nicholas Payton Quintet; Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Gospel Revival; Rebirth Brass Band; Christian Scott; Solange; and Marva Wright.

Rihanna’s hit single, “Umbrella,” was one of the most popular songs of 2007 winning millions of fans with its catchy hook and earning her a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. The Barbados native known for her original and edgy trend-setting style will perform hits like “Umbrella,” and “Please Don’t Stop the Music” for the first time at the Louisiana Superdome.

R&B, soul-singing sensation Keyshia Cole returns to New Orleans for the 2008 Essence Music Festival, once again, wowing the audience at the Louisiana Superdome with her latest hits, “Love” and “I Remember.” Neo-soul artist Musiq also returns with recent hits “Buddy” and “Teachme”. Hip-hop’s “greatest of all time” and leading ladies man, LL Cool J, will also return to the Essence Music Festival with classic crowd pleasers like “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Head Sprung” and “Paradise.”

Tickets for the evening concerts are on sale immediately at ticketmaster.com or (800) 488-5252. To find performance dates for your favorite artists, hotel accommodations, ticket prices and weekly promotions log on to www.essence.com.

Known as the “party with a purpose,” the Essence Music Festival is the nation’s largest annual gathering of African-American musical talent; featuring an unprecedented three days of cultural celebrations and empowerment seminars and three nights of performances by some of today’s greatest African-American artists.

The Essence Music Festival started in 1995 as a one-time event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of ESSENCE magazine. Now the Festival has been heralded as one of the country’s “Top 10 Leading Brand Events” in 2007 by Advertising Age; highlighted prominently among well-known consumer events such as NASCAR and Spring Break. The Essence Music Festival has featured a host of legendary performers over the years, including Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin, Beyoncè, Chaka Khan, Chris Brown, Destiny’s Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys 12

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WE ARE OFTEN delighted at the various and sometimes, curious names of films. Most titles tell us what the film is about. Titles like S TRE ET K ING S, PRO M NIGHT and one I look forward to reviewing—88 MINUTES. One of my favorite actors, AL PACINO, promises a worthwhile performance in whatever role he agrees to play. Pacino involved in 88 MINUTES promises to be breathtaking for at least 88 minutes.

We see what is going on in our streets daily. We can only assume that STREET KINGS helps us understand who rules the streets. Tom Ludlow (KEANU REEVES), a veteran LAPD vice detective is determined to find the killer of his former partner Detective Terrence Washington (Terry Crews). Fiercely ambitious Captain Wander (FOREST WHITAKER) observes Ludlow’s pursuit of tough cases like the one where thugs kidnapped a couple of teenage girls. Before backup arrived Ludlow scatters guns so it looks as if he met with resistance and had no other choice but to spray bullets everywhere.

Wander protects Ludlow because he believes he can ride Ludlow’s solving high profile cases into the chief’s office.

But their days may be numbered.

Internal Affairs Officer played by HUGH LAURIE is trying to bring the unit down. Ludlow’s partner, the strict by-the-book Washingon had been giving information to LAPD about Ludlow’s misbehavior, so when Washington is gunned

F O R E S T W H I T A K E R st a r s i n S T R E E T K I N G S a s C a p t a i n Wander a nervous leader trying to keep an eye on a pair of underlings one who is TOM LUDLOW (Keanu Reeves) a LAPD vice detective who has made a vow to do whatever it takes to fi nd t he ki llers of hi s form er pa rtner , Dete ctive Ter ranc e Washington (Terry Crews). Having no problem bending the law to ge t the job d one , Ludlow is assisted by a rook ie rob bery-homicide detective (Chris Evans). Wander is determined to keep a watchful eye over the pair so they don’t come under suspicion from an internal affairs investigator (Hugh Laurie). down suspicion falls on Ludlow.

After that things get pretty complicated. STREET KINGS turns ugly and realistic.

PROM NIGHT One of the films audiences love is the slasher film. Remember CARRIE? The gal who had too much going on in her life prom night she

Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Mary J. Blige, The O’Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams, to name a few.

The 2008 Essence Music Festival is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC and produced by Rehage Entertainment. Essence Festivals LLC is a division of Essence Communications Inc. (ECI).

About Essence Communications Inc.: Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the leading media and communications company dedicated to African-American women. With a multi-platform presence in publishing, live events, and online, the Essence brand is “Where Black Women Come First”. The company’s flagship publication, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women; generating brand extensions such as the Essence Music Festival, Women Who Are Shaping the World Leadership Summit,Window on Our Women (WOW I & II) and Smart Beauty I, II & III consumer insights, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, and ventures in digital media (mobile, television and VOD) via Essence Studios. For 37 years, ESSENCE magazine, which has a readership of 8.2 million, has been the leading source of cutting-edge information relating to every area of African-American women’s lives.

Additional information about ECI and ESSENCE is available at essence.com.

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didn’t know what to do with herself and made a wreck of the whole evening. Well, there’s PROM NIGHT. If you like hearing the music that goes along with the quick moves or the quick movements then this is the one for you. You watch as the character prepares to turn the corner and the dark movement steps in time with the tune.

The killer is always a rather strange looking fellow. So far, it’s guys who seem to go off more than girls or rather women. Don’t forget CARRIE. Obviously we love killing. IT’s just that we love the possibility of someone being destroyed while we, or someone we know scream loud and continuous.

It’s a real “turn on.” IF YOU were to do your paper at college on “reactions to slasher films by general audiences.” You’d probably get a top grade, if you could carefully explain how audiences, male and female react to slasher films.

One of the main exciting parts of the film is blood. Everywhere and the killer usually drags the girl (the half dead corpse) across the room, grass, or somewhere depressing, writing horror films takes a special talent.

When you think of the creations of STEPHEN KING, HITCHOCK, and the narration of STERLING you realize how extraordinary the talent is.

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The Smash Hit comes to Waukegan at The Genesee Theatre MAY 6 and 7 at 7:30 P.M. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! WAUKEGAN, I L—STOMP marches into Waukegan at the Genesee Theatre! From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past thirteen years, having performed in over 350 cities in 36 countries worldwide. STOMP will perform Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets, priced from $31 to $51, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Genesee Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 312559-1212. Groups of 20 or more can call 847-406-3155 to receive a special discount.

STOMP continues its phenomenal run with the ongoing sellout Off-Broadway production at New York’s Orpheum Theatre, a North American tour, and two productions overseas - a permanent London company and a European tour. A brand-new production in Las Vegas from STOMP’s creators, STOMP OUT LOUD, features a cast double the size of the original production and is now playing at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside a new $28 million theater specifically created for the production.

STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out en-

gagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London’s Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays. The young performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says cocreator/director Luke Cresswell.

Stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra; Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion. STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – trashcans, tea chests, plastic bags, plungers, boots, and hubcaps – to fill the stage with compelling and infectious rhythms.

of the 2007-2008 Broadway and More! Season.

About Jam Theatricals

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times.

The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show!

Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.

STOMP is proudly presented

by Jam Theatricals (www.jamtheatricals.com) as the final show

STOMP

Jam Theatricals is a Chicagobased entertainment company that presents and produces Broadway engagements throughout North America. Founded in 1997

by Arny Granat, Jerry Mickelson and Steve Traxler, Jam Theatricals manages subscription seasons in more than 30 cities. Jam has presented notable national touring productions including CATS, The Producers, STOMP, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Miss Saigon and Riverdance. Jam Theatricals is the recipient of three Tony Awards® for producing The History Boys (Best Play- 2006), Monty Python’s Spamalot (Best Musical- 2005), and Glengarry Glen Ross (Best Revival of a Play2005) on Broadway. Additional Broadway credits include the following Tony®-nominated productions: Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune, The Retreat from Moscow, The Wedding Singer, and Talk Radio starring Liev Schreiber.

This season on Broadway, Jam is producing August: Osage County, Rock ‘N’ Roll, The Seafarer, The Homecoming, November, and Sunday in the Park with George as well as the upcoming Country Girl, starring Morgan Freeman.

Please visit www.jamtheatricals.com for more information.

JUST 2 B NOSEY! Word is out that because of your comments about Tavis Smiley he is leaving the Tom Joyner Morning Show at the end of June. Rumor had it that because Tavis is not a fan of Senator Barack Obama, and because he says negative things about the Senator and his run for the Presidency, Tom’s listeners, YOU, have been reaming him a new behind entry. It really started when Senator Obama declined Tavis’ invitation to a summit he held a few months back. The Senator offered to send his very competent wife, Michelle, in his stead.

Tavis turned the offer down, offended that Senator Obama would not leave the campaign trail to attend his event. Hillary Clinton accepted the invitation but she was the front runner at the time and could afford to leave the trail. Most people think that Tavis’ ego took a hit. Since that time he has been challenging Senator Obama every step in the

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campaign trail. I personally have no problem with Tavis’ challenging remarks because it does give a different perspective and makes people think. It also challenges your commitment to your candidate; however, I would hope that Tavis and any other Black American leader would think back to when their opinions weren’t so noted. Tom Joyner released a statement saying that Tavis is not jealous of Senator Obama and that Tavis was hurt that people would even think that. Tom would like his listeners to show Tavis some love. Tavis released a statement saying that he is leaving the show to “clear some things off my plate so that I can devote my time and attention to some exciting and empowering projects that The Smiley Group, Inc. and other divisions of my company have underway this summer, this fall and beyond.”

Tavis is a wonderful and intelligent man who has a powerful

voice. He is a devoted man who loves his community. Now if we could just get rid of the crab barrel…

Toni Braxton has had to cancel her Las Vegas show at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino due to illness. Earlier this month she was hospitalized for chest pains and now the doctors are saying she needs some more tests and lots of rest. Toni has suffered from pericarditis which is a viral inflammation of the heart in the past. She is scheduled to return to the stage on May 6th.

Al Green is back on the scene with a new album called “Lay It Down.” Why do we still call it an album when anyone under the age of 35 probably has never seen an album? Anyway, Al Green is scheduling a summer tour to promote the album/CD and will becoming to the Charter One Pavilion (I’m not sure which venue it

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is. They change the names of these things and I don’t have a clue where they are) on July 12th.

The album/CD hits the stores on May 27th. Oh and don’t worry, it is an R&B album/CD. Did you know that South Central Community Services, Inc. has a Wellness Center at 8543 S. Cottage Grove? They give the

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best massages and spa treatments you will find anywhere and the best part is the money you pay is tax deductible because everything goes back to the not for profit agency, South Central Community Services. I headed there right now to get my spa thang on.

Gotta run!

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor

Ahmad Jamal headlines at Symphony Center April 18 NEA Jazz Master and Chicagoarea favorite Ahmad Jamal will appear in a double-bill concert with Jeff Lindberg’s Chicago Jazz Orchestra Friday, April 18 at 7:30 pm in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center. Jamal’s last appearance in Chicago was at a sold-out concert at the University of Chicago’s Mandel Hall in 2006, the first jazz concert ever sponsored by that august institution.

Ahmad Jamal formed his very first trio in 1950 and was engaged to play shortly thereafter at the old Pershing Hotel Lounge with sidemen Richard Davis, bassist (former student of the legendary musician “Captain” Walter Dyett at Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable High School on Chicago’s South Side), and guitarist Wilbur Wynne, also of Chicago. Bassist Israel Crosby and guitarist Ray Crawford who was later replaced by percussionist Vernell Fournier, completed the Ahmad Jamal Trio and the group enjoyed a long Chicago run at the Pershing Lounge as well as the Kitty Kat and the Top Hat Clubs, and Hyde Park’s famous Sutherland Hotel Lounge (where Duke

Ahmad Jamal Ellington and all of the major Black artists of the day performed). Later the trio “hit the road” together.

The present Ahmad Jamal Trio is comprised of James Cammack on bass and Idris Muhammad on drums who, with Jamal, consistently deliver knockout performances as they tour the major clubs of the United States and large European jazz festivals.

Ahmad Jamal is a native of

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has been playing the piano since age three. At the age of seven he began studying with Madame Mary Cardwell Dawson who taught him until he reached his teen years. Madame Dawson was one of the early members and supporters of NANM, Inc. (National Association of Negro Musicians) and the Pittsburgh Branch is named for her.

Jamal’s recording career began in 1951 with his 1948 composition Ahmad’s Blues which was used in the stage play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” And of course, all should recall Poinciana from the soundtrack of the movie “The Bridges of Madison County.” In 1994, Jamal received the National Endowment of the Art’s American Jazz Masters award and was also named a Duke Ellington Fellow at Yale University.

Ahmad Jamal, a living legend in jazz, has appeared in Chicago numerous times since the 1950s but only once at Symphony Center and that was some four years ago in the SBC Jazz at Symphony Center series. Surely Chicagoans

will not have to wait another four years for his return to Symphony Center.

Following intermission, the Ahmad Jamal Trio will serve as the rhythm section for the Chicago Jazz Orchestra (CJO) as they explore arrangements of Jamal’s greatest works. Under the direction of founder and artistic director Jeff Lindberg, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra has wowed audi-

ences since its founding in 1978 as Jazz Members Big Band. This performance will mark CJOs’s long-awaited Symphony Center debut, one not to be missed.

NU School of Music hosts Segovia Classical Guitar Series Pianist Jeffrey Siegel performs final ‘Keyboard Conversations’ concert The Northwestern University School of Music will host master classes and several Segovia Classical Guitar Series artists during the Spring 2008 concert season which continues through May 7.

All programs are open to the public and will take place on the Evanston campus at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive; Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place; or Regenstein Recital Hall, 60 Arts Circle Drive, as noted below.

The 2007-08 Segovia Classical Guitar Series continues with a performance by Raphaella Smits at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 26, in Lutkin Hall. The Belgian guitarist is an enthusiastic proponent of the eight-string guitar and also has developed a passion for early instruments. Her program will feature works by Bach, Coste, Sor and Mertz. Tickets are $19 for the general public; $16 for senior citizens and Northwestern faculty and staff; and $8 for students.

Pianist Jeffrey Siegel will perform the final concert in his 2007-08 Keyboard Conversations Series during “Austria-Hungary — Captivating Continen tals,” at 7:30 pm Friday, May 2, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. His “concert with commentary” will feature Strauss waltzes, Liszt rhapsodies and works by Dvorak 14

Jeffrey Siegel and Bartok. Tickets are $23 for the general public; $21 for senior citizens and Northwestern faculty and staff; and $16 for students.

The Segovia Classical Guitar Series will conclude at 7:30 pm Sunday, May 4, in Lutkin Hall, with a concert by the Waller and Maxwell Guitar Duo and Friends, “Music from the Salons of Vienna and Paris.” Guitarists Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell, duo-pianists Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem and flutists Richard and Emily Graef will perform opera arrangements and chamber works typically heard in 19th century European salons. The program features works by Beethoven, Rossini, Carulli, Giuliani, Berlioz and Bizet performed on original in-

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struments by Panormo, Godfroy, Vissonaire, and Broadwood.

Tickets are $19 for the general public; $16 for senior citizens and Northwestern faculty and staff; and $8 for students.

Philippe Cuper, principal clarinetist with the Paris Opera Orchestra, will visit Northwestern University May 6 and 7. A member of the Versailles Conservatoire faculty, Cuper has appeared at festivals throughout the world with the Czech Philharmonic and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra. He will present a clarinet master class at 5:00 pm Tuesday, May 6, in Regenstein Recital Hall which will be made available on the Internet via live streaming video. It also will be streamed live on the Web via Internet 2, for those institutions that have access. Admission to the master class is free. Cuper will perform a recital in Lutkin Hall at 7:30 pm Wednesday, May 7. Tickets for the recital are $9 for the general public; $7 for senior citizens and Northwestern faculty and staff; and $5 for students.

For more information or tickets, call the Pick-Staiger Concert Office at 847-491-5441 or visit the Pick-Staiger Web site at www.pickstaiger.org. To order tickets by phone, call the PickStaiger Ticket Office at (847) 467-4000.

Chicago Jazz Orchestra with guest Quincy Jones

Music of the Baroque announces 2008-09 season Händel’s ‘Hercules’ and Bach’s ‘B Minor Mass’ scheduled

Music of the Baroque (MOB) has announced its 2008–09 concert season which opens September 21, 2008 and runs through May 18, 2009 with seventeen performances of seven concert programs scheduled.

In addition to performances of Handel’s Hercules and J. S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor, the season includes music by four composers reaching major anniversaries in 2009—Handel, Haydn, Purcell, and Mendelssohn—as well as an

all-Mozart program.

Music of the Baroque will continue its regular concerts at the 1500seat Harris Theater in Millennium Park. Six of the season’s seven concert programs will be presented at both the Harris and at First United Methodist Church in Evanston.

Holiday performances will be offered at additional Chicago and suburban church venues.

For more details about MOB’s 2008-09 season, visit www.baroque.org or call 312-551-1414.

Chicago Opera Theater announces ‘The People’s Opera’

Opera fans to vote with their dollars to select an upcoming opera Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will revolutionize the public’s participation in the arts when it presents “The People’s Opera” for 6 weeks beginning April 15 and continuing through June 15.

By voting for one of three operas, opera fans and art patrons will have the opportunity to get involved at the deep end of the decision making, while making a significant contribution to COT’s operating funds. Each vote costs a dollar and the win-

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ning opera will be presented in 2010.

COT Board Trustee Sheldon Patinkin said, “Arts companies are continually looking for unique ways to raise money each year. Chicago Opera Theater is one of the most unique arts companies in the country, so it makes sense for a company like ours to launch this revolutionary campaign.”

“In true Chicago fashion, we (Continued on page 15) The Chicago Crusader

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

Spirit of the Heart: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease: A Community Call to Action Association of Black Cardiologists and African American Churches Reach Out to Educate Community about Heart Health

a call-to-action from ABC members and leaders from the Chicago community including Dr. Terry Mason, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Linda Murray, Chief Medical Officer, Cook County Department of Health and Dr. Sandra Burke of the American Heart Association.

The ABC, located in Atlanta, GA, was founded in 1974 to bring special attention to the adverse impact of cardiovascular disease on African Americans. A nonprofit

Heart Attacks, Strokes Hit African Americans Disproportionately

The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) will team up with African American churches in the Chicago area Sunday, April 20, to help educate people about heart health and provide screenings for those at risk.

On that day, 13 participating churches will host a member of the Association of Black Cardiologists to talk about heart health during their Sunday services. Salem Baptist Church of Chicago and Jesus Name Apostolic Church of Waukegan, in cooperation with Advocate Health Care and Lake Forest Hospital CareCoach, will offer health screenings to members of their congregations and members of the community. The screening events will take place at Salem Baptist Church will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and at Jesus Name Apostolic Church the screening schedule is from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Kim A. Williams “It is essential people understand that heart disease is preventable, and heart healthy practices are important for longevity,” said Kim A. Williams, MD, Chair of the Board of ABC, and Professor of Medicine, Director, Nuclear Cardiology at University of Chicago. “Regular screening for blood pressure and cholesterol levels including LDL, HDL and triglycerides is especially important because people with these conditions often don’t have any symptoms. Too many of our people are dying too young because of undiagnosed and untreated heart disease.”

Each day 110 Illinoisans lose their lives to cardiovascular disease,

Chicago Opera Theater. . .

(Continued from page 14) want to encourage everyone to vote early and often! The low cost of a vote allows everybody to get involved,” COT Director of Development Marla Krupman added General Director Brian Dickie selected three rarely-seen masterpieces for which the public may cast their vote: 1. Benjamin Britten’s ‘Paul Bunyan;” 2. Rossini’s “Mosè in Egitto”(Moses in Egypt), and 3. Mozart’s “La Finta Giardiniera” (The Phony Gardener).

“Chicago Opera Theater would be proud to present any of these masterworks in a given season,” stated Dickie. “To pass the choice along to the opera fans and fanatics to see what comes out on top will be very exciting, as well as give much needed support to Chicago Opera Theater.”

Votes are being accepted online at ChicagoOperaTheater.org and at the Harris Theater during performances of the 2008 Spring Season (April 30-June 8). In addition, an anonymous donor has offered to match contributions from the campaign up to $16,000.

Founded in 1974 by Alan Stone, Chicago Opera Theater has carved a significant place for itself in the operatic life of Chicago and has reached an audience The Chicago Crusader

Brian Dickie of hundreds of thousands through its main stage performances, outreach, education and young artist programs. Since Brian Dickie’s appointment as General Director in 1999, COT has evolved as an opera company that is young, fresh, and colorful - an image well suited to its surroundings at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park.

Chicago Opera Theater’s 2008 Spring Season opens at the Harris Theater with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” (April 30-May 11), followed by the Midwest Premiere of John Adams’ “A Flowering Tree” (May 14-25), and closes with Handel’s “Orlando” (May 28-June 8). For more information on the 2008 Spring Season, go to www.ChicagoOperaTheater .org or call 312-704-8414.

according to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Web site.

ABC believes that “children should know their grandparents” and has developed a series of materials for African Americans to educate them about healthy living, lifestyle choices and heart health.

Materials are available at their Web site www.abcardio.org.

The Sunday educational and screening events follow a community leaders forum the previous day, also hosted by ABC, featuring

organization, the ABC has an international membership of more than 600 health care professionals and is holding Spirit of the Heart on cooperation with Minority Health Month, a well-organized effort to eliminate health disparities across the country. The ABC is dedicated to eliminating the disparities related to cardiovascular disease in all people of color. For more information, call 404-2016600 or visit www.abcardio.org.

Community Mental Health Council hosts Gospel concert featuring Chicago Mass Choir The Community Mental Health Council (The Council) is hosting the Chicago Mass Choir in a gospel celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Vernon Park Church of God located at 9011 S. Stony Island Avenue, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Popular radio personality and columnist, Fiona Verde, will host the spirit-filled afternoon that is designed to uplift the entire family.

“One Mission… One Direction… to Spiritual Wellness” is the theme of the celebration that will bring together parents, children and neighbors to share the musical ministry of the highly praised Chicago Mass Choir and other gospel music artists. Dr. Carl C. Bell, President and CEO of The Council, will talk briefly to the audience about the importance of the mind, body and spirit connection as a vehicle to total wellness. An internationally acclaimed psychiatrist, researcher and educator, Dr. Bell specializes in violence prevention and is very concerned about the rising incidences of youth violence in Chicago’s African Ameri-

can neighborhoods.

“It’s important that we as a community wrap our arms around our youth and provide loving guidance for them. It does take a village to raise a child and now more than ever, the adults in our communities must share responsibility for all of our children,” says Dr. Bell. The Chicago Mass Choir is one of the most celebrated choirs in gospel music. Since their first recording in 1990, the Chicago Mass Choir has grown into one of the strongest and most exciting choirs on the gospel scene. They have been at

the top of the Billboard charts, have won numerous awards and been nominated for multiple Stellar and Grammy awards.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit The Council’s Wellness Institute. A VIP Reception will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Tickets for the reception and concert are $20. General admission tickets to the concert are $10 each.

For more information and to reserve tickets, please call 773-7344033, extension 503 or visit the website at www.market@the-councilonline.org

Chicago Mass Choir

Kent Nagano to lead Civic Orchestra in free concert April 28 Kent Nagano, music director of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, will guest conduct the Civic Orchestra of Chicago in a performance of Schubert’s Symphony No. 9 (“Great”) and Ligeti’s “Lontano” for Orchestra Monday, April 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm.

The Civic Orchestra is the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s training orchestra for pre-professional musicians, featuring some of the most talented young players from across the country. The performance is free, but tickets are required.

Nagano will also conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a program of Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique,” Wagner’s Prelude and Liebestod from “Tristan and Isolde,” and Unsuk

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Kent Nagano Chin’s “Rocaná” on Thursday, April 24; Friday, April 25; Saturday, April 26; and Tuesday, April 29.

Kent Nagano is renowned for

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musical interpretations of clarity, elegance and intelligence. He is also the music director of the Bayerische Staatsoper and previously served as the Los Angeles Opera’s first music director; artistic director and chief conductor of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin; music director of the Hallé Orchestra and associate principal guest conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra.

Born in California, Nagano has been music director of the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra since 1978.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-294-3000 or 800223 7114. They are also available on the web at www.cso.org or at the Box Office at 220 S. Michigan Ave. 15

James Bevel sentenced to 15 years . . .

(Continued from page 1) with the meeting, after the but who strongly requestfather of 16 to 19 children ed anonymity. “It is odd was credited by Farrakhan that a number of Dr. King’s for coming up with the top lieutenants have unfortheme of “atonement and tunately allowed their outreconciliation” for the standing history of gaining Washington, D.C., march social justice for our people that drew nearly 2 million to be marred by allegations Black men to the nation’s of sexual improprieties. capitol, his children acThe reference was made cused him of being a hypregarding the highly publiocrite and asked that he cized out of wedlock birth “atone for the sexual violaof Rev. Jesse Jackson’s tions against many of daughter and to numerous them throughout the stories of various trysts by years,” a source said.

King aides over the “Bevel is sick and he years—including one needs help,” said one perwhere (the late) Rev. Ralph son familiar with the case Abernathy was reportedly

chased by an outraged husband from a motel room. What is perhaps even more troubling is that despite persistent rumors of Bevel’s domestic and sexual practices, no one, including many ministers, justice activists and others, ever reported the man to child welfare authorities.

“It is tragic that as the nation re-examines King’s legacy and its true impact on America and the world in the wake of the 40th anniversary of his murder, that we are distracted by Bevel’s depravity,” the

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We have not seen a phenomena like Barack Obama in many years and many generations. Like Ghandi, like Jesus, like Einstein, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., like Mother Theresa, genetically, intellectually and spiritually, these people offer the world so much, but they are often maligned and misunderstood.

Barack Obama is a Christian in the true sense of the word. A true Christian loves his fellow man unconditionally. A true Christian wants the best and tries to bring out the best in his fellow man. A true Christian wants to unite and bring the world together in peace and harmony. This is what Senator Obama stands for; but, unfortunately, he has had to get off point to answer these false charges, innuendoes, and just plain lies.

We are in the presence of an angel unaware in Senator Barack Obama; and this country needs him, more than he needs us. He is the only person at this time in history who can restore respect for America with the

(Continued from page 7) worlds’ people. Because of his family background, the influence of his beloved mother who instilled great values in him, the influence of his absent father who vicariously inspired a son to go to Harvard as the father had done, the influence of a minister who brought him to an understanding of the value and meaning of Christianity, the influence of a brilliant Harvard educated wife who inspires him and keeps him grounded; he is the epitome of a citizen of the world. He is of the world because the world is in him; and this is what America needs to bring us out of the abyss to which we have sunk in the eyes of the world.

Like, Michelle Obama, after living in this country all of my 78 years, loving my country and not understanding why my country has not loved me, I now for the first time in my adult life feel PROUD OF MY COUNTRY because I sense a maturing, a recognition of talent and character, and not color, and a field of candi-

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(Cont’d from page 3) involving the entire family unit in comprehensive reentry services.

• The involvement of prison, jail, or juvenile facility mentors in the reentry process and enabling those mentors to remain in contact with offenders while in custody and after reentry into the community.

Davis stresses that offenders will not be forced to take advantage of any of the programs. However, they will be strongly encour16

aged.

“It’s more opportunity than mandate,” he says.

“It’s kind of like you can send a horse to the well, but you can’t make him drink. My father used to say, ‘You can send a boy to college, but you can’t make him think. So, it’s going to a matter of helping people.

You can’t mandate that they change their behavior.

But, you can help them to become normal, productive contributing members of society.”

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dates aspiring to lead this nation coming from very diverse backgrounds of gender, religious beliefs, national origin, ethnicity, age and experiences. This to me is the HOPE that America is coming into her own and will begin to CHANGE and will embrace the philosophy upon which this country was founded, where all men are created equal and are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Now I truly believe, YES WE CAN! Helen L. Burleson, Doctor of Public Administration

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK, USA; Plaintiff, vs.

JAMES RAMOS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES RAMOS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 21605

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/21/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 23, 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

LEGAL NOTICES

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE ORDER OF PUBLIICATION

In Re: Estate of: Rachel Jean Welton

Docket No: D 0004293

Date of Death: June 3, 2007

Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of January 2008, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION were issued by this Court in respect of the above decedentʼs Estate. All heirs, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against this Estate are required to file the same with the Clerk of this Court within four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, otherwise their claims are forever barred in the manner and to the extent provided by law.

This 17th day of January, 2008

Estate of: RACHEL JEAN WELTON Decedent

RUBYSTEIN JENNINGS ADMINISTRATOR

STACY CLINTON Attorney

4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION NO. 2003D52870 IN THE INTEREST OF MAYA SIMONE WILLIAMS ANDERSON A MINOR

Notice is given to you, Eric Williams (Father and respondent) that on March 18, 2008, Tamara D. Anderson (mother and petitioner) filed a petition seeking full custody of her daughter and yours the minor Maya Simone Williams Anderson. Petition is to be heard on May 2, 2008 AT 10:30 AM IN CALENDAR P, COURTROOM 1400, LOCATED AT 32 WEST RANDDOLPH, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. This court has authority in this case to grant fully custody of the minor to Tamara D. Anderson unless you appear at the hearing.

Unless you appear, you will not be entitled to further publication of notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of any amended petition or any rights or motions in connection with full custody.

Unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the petition may be granted in favor of the petitioner and mother, Tamara D. Anderson.

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property: P.I.N. 20-34-221-029.

Commonly known as 8142 S. Langley, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 0710391.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I90034 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-17 Plaintiff, -v.TOWANDA NOBLE, et al Defendants 07 CH 29301

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 SOUTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

Property Index No. 20-20-418-037-0000 The real estate is improved with a 2 story brick single family house with detached garage.

The judgment amount was $340,118.76.

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 PA0701988.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I90329 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Plaintiff, -v.MOHAMMAD FAROOQUI, et al Defendants 07 CH 25555

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 5607 S. EMERALD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-101-020 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $279,796.40.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is

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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-J033.

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.

I90496 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 2005-WL3 Plaintiff, -v.CLARENCE JACKSON, et al Defendants 07 CH 27359

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 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 5845 S. GREEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621.

Property Index No. 20-17-231-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $243,645.37.

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 “ʻAS 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-K004.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, vs.

PARIS WRIGHT; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GUARANTEED RATE, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PARIS WRIGHT, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 26309

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/21/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 23, 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: Commonly known as 7807 South Ada Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. 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 0710339.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I90041

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO HOME EQUITY TRUST 2005-1; Plaintiff, vs.

DARREN WALLACE AKA DARREN IVAN WALLACE AKA DARREN I. WALLACE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DARREN WALLACE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 30666

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/21/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 23, 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. 20-15-405-003.

Commonly known as 609 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of a 3 unit 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 0716296.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I90058 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-WCW1, Plaintiff V. COREY A. MCLENDON A/K/A COREY

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MCLENDON; 7700-7704 S. ESSEX CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, Defendants 07 CH 6741

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE - CONDOMINIUM Fisher and Shapiro file #07-2119D (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 22, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 16, 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 2449 E. 77TH STREET, UNIT #3W, CHICAGO, IL 60649. TAX ID# 2130-319-031-1009 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

The judgment amount was $217,968.81.

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.

I90567 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING Plaintiff, -v.CHAD HOUSE, et al Defendant 07 CH 26097

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 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 6609 S. EBERHART AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22-226-004 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $340,785.75.

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-J204.

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.

I90891

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

DELECE WILLIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF JERELENE HILTONEN, DECEASED ANDRENA HILTONEN; VICTOR MCDUFFY, YAMINAH HILTONEN; JERELENE HILTONEN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JERELENE HILTONEN, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 05 CH 18816

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 20, 2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 22, 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 mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6539 S. Parnell Ave., Chicago, IL 60621.

P.I.N. 20-21-120-003.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence.

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashiers or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount.

The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. James A. Larson at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, Larson & Associates, P.C., 230 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 422-0057.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I89993

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff, vs.

JULIE BARBOSA A/K/A JULIE BARBOSA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JULIE BARBOSA, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 29231

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/13/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 20, 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. 20-34-121-037.

Commonly known as 232 East 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of a one 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 07-14992.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I89945 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, L.L.C., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMPRO MORTGAGE, Plaintiff, vs.

KIMBERLY A. WHITE Defendant, 07 CH 27407

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 22, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales

Corporation will on Thursday, May 22, 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. 20-20-405-004 and 005.

Commonly known as 6713 South Sangamon Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

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 Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I90006 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY TRUST, SERIES 2005HE6, ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, Plaintiff V. JASON EVANS A/K/A JASON D. EVANS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, Defendants 06 CH 13356

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file #06-6937D (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 September 28, 2006, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 13, 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: COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1421 EAST 75TH STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619. TAX ID# 20-26-403-007 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $171,727.46.

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.

I89290

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FS1 Plaintiff, -v.MARCUS HENDRICKS, et al Defendants 07 CH 23519

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 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 7421 SOUTH EBERHART AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619.

Property Index No. 20-27-226-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $251,625.84.

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.

BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN COMMUNITY

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: FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC , 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 983-0770. Please refer to file number X0708124.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE FREEDMAN, ANSELMO, LINDBERG & RAPPE, LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 983-0770 Attorney File No.: X0708124 Attorney Code. 26122 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.

I88964 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2006 GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE3; Plaintiff, vs.

GEROME HODGE; CITY OF CHICAGO; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MILA, INC., DBA MORTGAGE INVESTMENT LENDING ASSOCIATES, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GEROME HODGE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 12107

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/14/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 16, 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. 20-27-407-016.

Commonly known as 7553 S. Evans Ave., Chicago, IL 60619.

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 0706244.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88730 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF CSFB ABS TRUST SERIES HEAT 20044; Plaintiff, vs.

WALTER L. TURNER AKA WALTER L. TURNER, JR.; 2024-34 E. 72ND PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WALTER L. TURNER, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 2752

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on

Saturday, April 19, 2008

4/3/2006, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 15, 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. 20-25-207-045-1010.

Commonly known as 2030 E. 72nd Place, #1-D, Chicago, IL 60649.

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 0601322.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88708 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, vs.

CLARENCE TOLBERT; CITY OF CHICAGO, Defendants, 07 CH 29318

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 14, 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. 20-25-121-013.

Commonly known as 1960 E. 72nd Place, 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 William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88705

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MLMI TRUST SERIES 2006-RM1 Plaintiff, vs.

TERRANCE HALE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERRANCE HALE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 15651

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 11/30/2006, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 14, 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. 21-30-117-002.

Commonly known as 2449 East 74th Place, Chicago, Illinois 60649.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence without 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 PA0608712.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88682

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, L.L.C., ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOME MORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs.

CHUCK AGUPUGO, Defendants, 07 CH 27401

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 11, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 13, 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. 20-16-301-058.

Commonly known as 648 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

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 Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88657 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WM SPECIALTY MORTGAGE, L.L.C., WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs.

MARIO S. CAREY, CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT, UNDER LIEN RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0612105175, Defendants, 07 CH 14821

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 11, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 13, 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. 20-35-414-002.

Commonly known as 8605 South Dante Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 357-1125.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88630 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF2 Plaintiff, vs.

VALORIA ALDERMAN; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VALORIA ALDERMAN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 14051

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/11/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 13, 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: Commonly known as 649 West 60th Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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 PA0606964.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88625 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

DARNELL BURTIN; BROOKSIDE HOME IMPROVEMENT INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DARNELL BURTIN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 15595

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/8/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 12, 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 describe d property: P.I.N. 20-22-319-014.

Commonly known as 6931 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. 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 0707949.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I88606 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JP MORGAN CHASE BANK F/K/A THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-7, Plaintiff V. DIEDRA JAMISON FOWLER A/K/A DIEDRA JAMISON-FOWLER A/K/A DIEDRA JAMISON; BURTON FOWLER; ARNOLD J. BLUSTEIN, CPA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 07 CH 22687

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-6056D (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 February 14, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 15, 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 724 WEST 82ND STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620. TAX ID# 20-33118-011 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $93,894.50.

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 I84885

Saturday, April 19, 2008

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-WF1 Plaintiff, -v.SHANA MATTHEWS A/K/A SHANA J. MATTHEWS, et al Defendant 07 CH 21450

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 28, 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 7619 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-411-007-0000 The real estate is improved with a grey vinyl frame single family 1 story home with detached 1 1/2 car garage.

The judgment amount was $120,757.13.

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 PA0710291.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I87699

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC 2005-FR5 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FR5 Plaintiff, -v.DINA DUNN, et al Defendants 07 CH 25281

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 24, 2008, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 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 912 W. 86TH PLACE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-429-035 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $234,493.95.

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-H368.

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-H368 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS, CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-5; Plaintiff, vs.

LIOUDMILLA LOUKATCH A/K/A LIODMILA LUKATCH; ET AL., Defendants, 07 CH 23981

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2008 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 6, 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. 20-24-401-032-1003.

Commonly known as 2049-51 East 67th Street, #2W, Chicago, IL 60649.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 27 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. 07-0524 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I86882 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF12, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF12 Plaintiff, vs.

ELYSIA TROY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN; 7926 S. DREXEL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELYSIA TROY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 07 CH 23150

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/4/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 6, 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. 20-35-101-030-1004 and 1007.

Commonly known as 7926 South Drexel Avenue, Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 PA0711525.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I86870 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION EVERHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff V. MARGARET MCINTYRE; ROSEANNA J. MCINTYRE A/K/A ROSEANNA MCINTYRE; ROSEANNA J. MCINTYRE A/K/A ROSEANNA J. MCINTYRE, AS PLENARY GUARDIAN OF MARGARET MCINTYRE, A DISABLED PERSON, Defendants 07 CH 19557

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-5287D (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 February 7, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 8, 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 357 West 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60621. TAX ID# 20-16-208-019 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $45,289.27.

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 I81901 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 2006-8, Plaintiff

V. JULIANA KAUAM; WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY; TUDIO CORREA, Defendants 07 CH 28046

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-7101D (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 January 16, 2008, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 6, 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 6838 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. TAX ID# 20-22306-033 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $184,456.59.

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) 498-

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC5 Plaintiff, -v.YVETTE PIERCE, et al Defendants 07 CH 12541

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 May 13, 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 7120 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-101-035 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $300,207.46.

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 14-07-8163.

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.

I90312 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2007-2 HOME EQUITY PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 Plaintiff, vs.

CHENE WEEMS, CURRENT SPOUSE, IF ANY, OF CHENE WEEMS, LVNV FUNDING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 07 CH 23592

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 27, 2007 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 20, 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. 20-35-200-032.

Commonly known as 7950 S. Avalon, Chicago, IL 60619.

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 Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiffʼs Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I89920

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SPORTS

Bulldogs present trophies to Board of Trustees S OU T H H OL L A N D , I L — The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Team visited the Board of Trustees at their April meeting following a 5th Place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament last month. Second-year Head Coach John Pigatti introduced his players to the BOT before presenting them with the trophy for 5th

“Our freshmen bought into what our sophomores were doing, and our sophomores just refused to lose. I am very proud of our sophomores’ accomplishments over the past two years.”

The Bulldogs’ final win in the National Tournament over the Penn Valley Scouts was number 31, making the squad’s sophomores the winningest class in col-

T H E B U LL D OG S M E N ’ S B a s k e t b a l l T e a m p r e s e n t t h e 5 t h P l a c e N a t i on a l T ou r n a m e n t Trophy and Regional Championship Trophy to SSC Chairman Zuccarelli at the April Board Meeting.

SSC CHAIRMAN ZUCCARELLI presents Larry Swann (left) with the Regional Tournament MVP and A.J. Mandani (right) with the Regional All-Tournament Awards.

Place, and the Regional Championship Trophy.

“This year has been very special in that our six sophomores and five freshmen really came together as a team,” said Coach Pigatti.

lege history. Sophomores Larry Swann, Elijah Muhammad-Cunningham, Adam Tolo, and A.J. Mandani amassed a two-year record of 57-15. During the 2008 season, the Bulldogs also

Online Challenge in Conjunction with Tiger’s Action Plan Celebrates Achievement while Offering Prizes

According to Tiger, a Fist Pump Moment can be any significant accomplishment in a person’s life that has been crucial to achieving an ultimate goal, from improving your grades to getting the lead in the school play. To share their Fist Pump Moment, children are asked, with their parents’ permission, to visit www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org and submit a video including their name, age, Fist Pump Moment, significance of that experience, and end with a fist pump. Those without video access can e-mail their Fist Pump Moment for posting.

Video and written entries will be voted on by website visitors, using a 5-star rating system, with prizes going to the top 10 submissions every month. Prizes include iPods, Tiger Woods ’08 EA Video Games, and Target gift cards. Details on video content and challenge rules are available at www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

In February, the inaugural month of the contest, the 10 toprated entries were awarded prizes, with first prize going to Laura D’Asaro, 17, from Seattle. Laura raised $13,000 selling lemonade and cookies to help build a playground in her community. Laura won an 8 GB Apple iPod Touch

became the first Men’s Basketball Team in school history to go undefeated at home with a 15 – 0 record in South Holland. Both of these historical seasons came during Coach Pigatti’s first two years with the program. Pigatti was recognized as the Regional Coach of the Year and the Illinois JUCO Coach of the Year.

SSC Chairman of the Board Frank M. Zuccarelli presented several Bulldog players with plaques commemorating their in-

dividual accolades earned during postseason play. Larry Swann and Billy Rush were selected to the All-Region First Team for District A, Elijah Muhammad Cunningham was named to the National All-Tournament Team, A.J. Mandani made the Regional All-Tournament Team, and Larry Swann was named Regional Tournament MVP.

Zuccarelli. “I was so proud to be at your final game in the National Tournament because of the way you represented SSC with class on and off the court. In my mind opinion, you are national champions.”

For more information, please contact Coach Pigatti at 708596-2000 x2524. South Suburban College is located at 15800 South State Street South Holland, IL.

Tiger Woods calls on young people to take action and join the fist pump challenge

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Before the numerous trophies and the countless fans, a young Tiger Woods beat his father on the course for the first time. Although not recorded in any record books, this important event will always stand out as Tiger’s first Fist Pump Moment.

It was moments like these that led Tiger Woods to announce the launch of his Fist Pump Challenge, an online contest designed to help young people identify and share their greatest achievements, along with Tiger’s Action Plan, a program to help children identify and achieve their goals. As part of the Challenge, Tiger has asked young people everywhere to share their very own Fist Pump Moment with the world.

“It is important for young people to celebrate their accomplishments. The Fist Pump Challenge allows kids to highlight the moments in their lives that brought them closer to reaching their goals,” Tiger said. “I believe that small steps can lead to big changes.”

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“Congratulations on an outstanding season,” said Chairman

Tiger Woods

for first place.

The second place finisher receives one EA Tiger Woods ’08 Video Game for Playstation 2 and one $25 Target Gift Card.

Places 3-6 each receive one EA Tiger Woods ’08 Video Game for Playstation 2. Places 7-10 receive one $25 Target Gift Card.

All top 10 winners receive a copy of the Start Something book written by Earl Woods.

After a child has shared a Fist Pump Moment, they, a parent or a teacher can download Tiger’s Action Plan, a step-by-step pro-

gram which will aid in setting and achieving long-term goals and using those goals to help others. The Fist Pump Challenge and Tiger’s Action Plan, which speak directly to children, are based on the guiding principals in Earl Woods book titled Start Something, and on the principals he instilled in Tiger at a young age.

“Building on my father’s legacy, I am challenging children to make a difference in the world and to reach higher and farther than they ever imagined,” Woods

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said.

As part of the Tiger’s Action Plan six-unit program, developed in conjunction with Target, participants work to complete a series of activities individually or in a group setting. The curriculum includes identifying goals, planning and completing an Action Project, exploring career opportunities, and participating in community service and volunteer efforts. Teachers and youth group leaders can obtain a readyto-go curriculum by visiting www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.

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