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GOODBYE TO JOHN STROGER A Man Who Cared About The Poor By J. Coyden Palmer They came dressed in a variety of ways, some walked, some drove others took the bus, all said it was the least they could do for a man who meant so much to the African American community. Thousands came out for the funeral services of former Cook County Board President John Stroger at St. Felicita’s Church Jan. 23rd. The former leader of the third largest county in the United States died on Jan.
17th at the age of 78 from complications of a stroke he suffered nearly two years ago. Stroger will go down as the most powerful and influential Black politician in the history of the county and his work was shown in the people he touched who came out on a snowy, cold Chicago winter day. “I just felt I had to be here,” said Francine Wilcox, 22. “He gave me my first job when I was only 16 during a summer program the county sponsored. Many politicians wouldn’t give the time of day to a
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young person like me who wasn’t eligible to vote at the time. But Mr. Stroger was different. He was a people person and he never forgot where he came from and did all he could to help young African Americans.” Wilcox was just one of many common people to attend the service along with the respective dignitaries representing, local county and federal government. Even those he disagreed with respected the man they just called John. “He could disagree without being disagreeable—John Stroger was somebody you liked whether you agreed with him or disagreed with him," said County Commissioner Forrest Claypool before entering (Continued on page 3)
M I C H E LL E OB A M A S T U M P S f or h e r h u s b a n d i n t h e c h a p e l o f B e n e d i c t College.
15 years old Yasmine Acree is missing! She was last seen Tuesday January 15, 2008 at her home in the Austin neighborhood. She is a freshman in high school and the Salutatorian of her eight grade graduating class, May elementary class of 2007. Today her mother will hold a press conference at the 15 district police station to ask
the community’s help in finding her daughter. Local ministers from Pastors United for Change and the Leaders Network will accompany her. The Ministers will also announce a reward. The youth is also a cousin of local ac(Continued on page 2)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE To support Barack Obama is to be on the right side of history (see story on page 3)
Former Mayor Eugene Sawyer dies (see story on page 14)
Michelle Obama stumps for her husband Six days before primary—Columbia, South Carolina
By Valencia Mohammed AFRO Staff Writer
“If you give us your support on Jan. 26, Obama will emerge as a president who will
COLUMBIA, S.C. – On the eve of the celebration of the Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Michelle Obama told hundreds here that her husband, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, would live up to the civil rights leader’s legacy if elected president.
live what Dr. Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders sacrificed for justice (Continued on page 2)
“There is no other candidate who can boast of representing King’s sacrifice but my husband…”
NEWS Youth Voices Against Violence Campaign kicks off in Roseland Young people designed pledge drive to focus on promoting nonviolence in Roseland and throughout Chicago and Illinois
To be respectful to myself, to my peers, and to my elders To have a positive impact on my friends To be a positive role model to everyone To avoid violence in any way possible To choose my friends wisely To think before I act To avoid gangs and getting into trouble To get involved with Youth Voices Against Violence The goal of Youth Voices Against Violence is to challenge young people to create a safe environment for themselves and those they love. “Through Our Eyes,” they state, “we can perceive peace and harmony in our schools and community.” Youth Voices Against Violence members are from Fenger High School, Julian High School, and local Roseland elementary schools. “We’re tired of losing our classmates, our family members and our friends,” says Youth Voices Against Violence member Damien Tyler, 18. “We want to express our concerns with many levels of government, businesses, and community leaders with the intent to secure more support for youth programs.” Member Taquita Johnson 14, points out that the group wants “to show
the community that many of us are working together in positive programs in our neighborhoods that are helping to end this crisis.” Other Youth Voices Against Violence activities include a DVD about how violence affects their lives and a You Tube production that can be viewed at http://youtube.com/watch?v=4F vidtCCw2U <http://youtube.com/watch?v=4FvidtCCw2U> . Another activity that is in the works is a statewide petition drive directed at state legislators. The DVD and You Tube productions include these sobering statistics from the U. S. Center for Disease Control: • In the U.S. youth homicide rates are more than 10 times that of other industrialized nations. • In the U.S. young people ages 10-14 are murdered on an average of 15 per day. • More young people in the U.S. have died from gun violence than the total number of young men and women fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq since those two wars began in 2003. Youth Voices Against Violence invites young people from Roseland and throughout Chicago and Illinois to take the pledge. To find out how you can take the pledge or become involved in other Youth Voices Against Violence activities visit their website at
(Continued from page 1) and equality for all,” she told the who can boast of representing crowd gathered in the chapel at King’s sacrifice but my husband. predominately-Black Benedict I know, because I live in his dream everyday to make things College. “There is no other candidate better for all Americans.”
Barack Obama is the true candidate of change, she said. “We just didn’t start talking about becoming change agents for this campaign,” she told the crowd. “We have been change
“Not one more life to lose” …Young people from Youth Voices Against Violence— Through Our Eyes launched a Pledge Drive during a community luncheon on Martin Luther King’s Day, January 21, 2008 at First Corinthian Church, 11359 S. State St. in Chicago. The youth, members of the Greater Roseland Community Committee, an affiliate of Chicago Area Project, began working together in the summer of 2007 to develop activities that will help stem the violence that is taking the lives of their peers in Roseland and beyond. The motto of the group is “Not One More Life To Lose.” Plans are underway to expand the Youth Voices Against Violence Pledge Drive throughout Chicago and Illinois. Those who attended the luncheon signed the pledge and then stood, raised their hands and took it. The pledge states: I, _________________, pledge to be a non-violent person and to use my influence to promote non-violence in my home, my school, my community, and the world.
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Y O U T H V O I C E S A G A I NS T V I O L E N C E m e m b e r s a r e p i c t u r e d w i t h G w e n B a x t e r , E x e c u t i v e D i r e c t or of t h e G r e a t e r Rose la nd Community Com mittee (GRCC) (left) and Pastor R o b e r t L . H ou s e S r . a n d C o- P a s t o r G l i n e se E . H o u se f r o m New Life Baptist Church of Chicago during the Youth Voices Against Vi olence Pled ge Dri ve kick-off luncheon on Martin L u t h e r K i n g ’ s D a y , Ja n u a r y 21 , 2 0 08 a t F i r s t C o r i n t h i a n Church, 11359 S. State St. in Chicago. Youth Voices Against V i o l e n c e , sp o n so r e d b y t h e G r e a t e r R o s e l a n d C o m m u n i t y Committee (GRCC) and Chicago Area Project, is a youth-directed program that develops activities that will help stem the violence that is taking the lives of young people and adults in their community. www.youthvoicesagainstviolence. olence.com or call Gwen Baxter, com, Executive Director of the Greater http://www.youthvoicesagainstvi Roseland Community Commit-
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(Continued from page 1) tivist Rev Ira Acree of the Leaders Network.” It appears that Yasmin was kidnapped, the house definitely has a forced entry” Acree stated. When: Friday January 18, 2007 at 10:00am
Where: 15 district police station, 5701 W. Madison. What: Family of missing teen and ministers hold press conference. For more info call Rev Marshall Hatch 773-909-5051 or Rev Ira Acree 773-339 8590.
agents all of our lives. We don’t want our children to inherit the mess we are in now.” Obama, a graduate of Princeton and Harvard universities, spoke of her humble beginnings, and how despite the meager salary of her family, she was able to attend two of the best colleges in the world. The Harvard law graduate spoke of her experience traveling from city to city campaigning. She said she is campaigning not only for her husband, but for other Americans. “I’m campaigning on behalf of millions of people, like myself, who really want change,” she said. “Do you know what drives me and Obama? It’s our children and all the children in America and around the world who deserve better than what we offer today.” The mother of two girls reflected several times on the need to improve the economy, social change, health care, education, social security is driven by the future needs of her children, and those not born.
“We are the embodiment of sacrifice,” she said. “No other candidate can say this.” “Through my travels, I found out that no matter where I was or who the people were, regular Americans, Black and White, are struggling. We must put America back on its feet. This current form of politics is sucking the life out of wholesome Americans.” The public should stop asking the question of whether her husband can win the Democratic nomination or the White House, she said. “We can win this race if you vote for him to change the direction in which this country is going,” she said. Josh Stroman, student government president at Benedict College, was impressed by Obama’s speech. “She delivers the message of hope so plain and clear,” he said. “You can feel the Obama family living what they speak about. They make you want to work and strive for change. Their sacrifices make you want to do more to help others.”
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MICHELLE OBAMA WITH crowd of young women after speech. 2
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NEWS
To support Barack Obama is to be on the right side of history To support Barack Obama is to be on the right side of history. The Roman statesman, Cicero, once stated, “To not know one’s history is to forever remain a child.” The potential of Barack Obama becoming the next President of the United States is a uniquely historical moment. The winds of change are blowing. This wind of change, my fellow citizens, is an opportunity for this nation to move forward in a positive direction. America and its liberties is at a crossroad. Today we are faced with enormous challenges in this great nation of ours. Mother Liberty beckons us to respond in this, still new, millennium. We as citizens must pick up the mantle of responsibility and move the agenda forward. Senator Barack Obama is the symbol but, we the people, must be the wings beneath his sail. This nation must move from a dangerous crossroad. It’s an interesting thing about a crossroad. It can lead one into many directions. So the question today becomes which direction is this great nation moving in. Citizenship is precious, and it bothers me when so many Americans do not understand the importance and the power of their citizenship. I am aware of the fact that many citizens are sick and tired of the two-party system, both Democrat and Republican. Both parties have been leading us down the cross roads
of stagnation and redundancy. Someone once wrote, “We are either makers of history or history will make us.” I cry out to you today, my fellow citizens, we have an opportunity to make history with the election of Senator Barack Obama. Some are trying to use the issue of race. But this is not about the color of skin, but as Dr. King would say, “The content of character.” This is a God moment, and if one has any spiritual awareness, the hand of God is moving. For God will have His way in the whirlwinds and in the storms, and the clouds are the dust of His feet. The winds of change is in the air, so thick that you can cut it with a knife. People, the average citizen is struggling to hold on. But I encourage all today, that change is on the way. It is up to you and I to educate our neighbors to the best of our ability and to emphasis the importance of this upcoming presidential election. This upcoming presidential election is bigger than Obama himself. It will determine the destiny and shaping of a nation and a world. The status quo is nervous, as well as the civil rights industrial complex, and I do not blame them for being nervous. For they have been eating at the trough of greed for a mighty long time. Let me say from my heart, that we all need each other, particularly in these desperate times. The old
guard is passing away, and a new vanguard is waiting in the wings. A drum beat of liberty is beating aloud. Can’t you hear it? Can’t you hear the drum beat? I hear the drum beat. I hear the echoes from the past singing “My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing.” We cannot afford to let the
opportunity to have a defining moment in history in the presence of a Barack Obama and we laid down on the job. Let us send a message to the living, the unborn, and the dead, that we acted upon the winds of change that we stood in a moment in time and place in history and we gave support to a unique moment in the
Senator Barack Obama drum beats weaken, for future form of Senator Barack Obama. generations will ask the question It’s a wonderful thing when we that in the year 2008 we had an have a moment in history to be
the best that all of humanity can be. To the average citizen, I say, let this be your defining moment and let us be on the right side of history. This upcoming presidential race is bigger than Barack by himself. But he needs our help. Those of you who read my few frail words, let us pray for him. Those of you who can send resources, send resources. Those of you who can bring provisions, food, water, for campaign workers, help. For when we help Barack, we help ourselves, and we help our nation. There’s a beautiful song entitled “A better way written by a young man by the name of Ben Harper. My comments end with the words from his song, “I am a living sunset, lightening in my bones, push me to the edge but my will is stone. Fools will be fools and wise will be wise but I will look this world straight in the eyes. What good is a man who won’t take a stand? What good is a cynic with no better plan? Reality is sharp. It cuts at me like a knife. Everyone I know is in the fight of their life. Take your face out of your hands and clear your eyes, you have a right to dream and don’t be denied. I believe in a better way.” Sincerely, Rev. Anthony W. Williams President of the National Clergy and Laity Network
Marion Jones was batoned; the punishment didn’t fit the crime By Mel Reeves “Why do we add this on to her at a time when other athletes seem to be getting a bye,” asked Marion Jones cousin George Hulce, after U.S. District Judge Kenneth Karas sentenced Jones to six months in prison. I couldn’t figure out why I too thought that Marion Jones sentence seemed harsh, after all she did cheat and she didn’t just cheat a little and she also helped a lover in check scam and then I remembered seeing this poor woman on TV crying and I realized that she is indeed penitent, you don’t see that much these days. “It is with a great amount of shame that I stand before you and tell you that I have betrayed your trust,” she said. “Making these false statements to federal agents was an incredibly stupid thing for me to do and I am responsible fully for my actions. I have no one to blame but myself for what I have done. I have been dishonest, and you have the right to be angry with me.” Shame, responsibility for your The Chicago Crusader
Marion Jones actions, acknowledgement of what she did wrong. That’s old school. And I suspect that she wasn’t completely to blame. I suspect that she was victimized partly by making bad choices in men. Her first husband, CJ Hunter a former Olympian (shot put) was caught doping. Her former boyfriend and father of her oldest
child Olympic sprinter pleaded guilty to a check fraud scheme. Even her coaches have been corrupt. Olympic champion and former coach Steve Riddick was also caught in the fraudulent check cashing scheme. Another former coach, Charlie Francis was said to have given drugs to Ben Johnson, the former Olympic 100 meter champion, who was stripped of his win and banned after he failed a drug test. Was she still responsible for her actions of course she was, but there were mitigating circumstances? Lance Armstrong didn’t go to jail and he may have won five Tour De France’s using steroids, Pete Rose didn’t go to jail and sports betting is illegal outside of Las Vegas, Mark McGuire didn’t go to jail and he admitted to using a performance enhancer that has since been banned. It’s clear that Marion Jones made bad choices, but she is not a hardened criminal and should not have been treated as such. Jones defense attorney asked US District Judge Kenneth Karas to,
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“Look into your heart” But Karas had no heart, he couldn’t see that this woman could be his daughter, he simply saw a black woman who had done something wrong. When the lawyers made the point that Jones has a seven month old who is still nursing and a four year old that need their mother the judges’ response was, “she made the decision to have herself removed from her children.” Say what? No judge, she didn’t sentence herself, you did, and you chose to remove her from her children. She lost everything a person could lose, short of losing their life; her profession, her reputation, her money, her honor and a bit of her dignity (her public appeals made me want to say stop crying in front of these people, they don’t care about you). He accused Jones of affecting “the integrity of athletic competition.” Who is he kidding? “Integrity of athletic competition?” Where has he been? Bill Bellichek the coach of the most successful team in professional football team in recent memory was
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caught cheating on TV. Professional teams fudge their salary caps. Baseball pretends that it didn’t know that steroids were being used in the sport. Basketball referees have been caught cheating. Boxing matches are decided by the whim of judge more often that what goes on in the ring. College football is a sham. Athletes are treated like professionals but compensated as amateurs, while the schools they compete for line their pockets. So why place this woman in jail? Why make an example of her? I can’t think of any other reason beside the good old double standard that African Americans still face in this country. And I might add that her being a woman may not have helped either. Jones pleaded with the judge saying; “I ask you to be as merciful as a human being can be” He was indeed as merciful as he could be, where black humanity is concerned. Poor Marion got a taste of what it’s like if you are black and you run afoul of the law. 3
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EDITORIAL DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION Some political and social concepts have feel-good fuzzies built into their framework. Such is the case with the word “democracy.” Americans, who are quick to want to export the American brand of democracy to other parts of the world very seldom stop to ask if what they are espousing will work for the culture in question. For example, if the majority of people in a so-called democracy believe in female castration or in burning people with differing religious beliefs alive, then that “democracy” would be as malevolent as the worst dictatorship. In the former case, however, the cretinized masses take the place of the dictator. The above is to illustrate the point that democracy does not come without a price. In order for it to work in its most enlightened form, the populace must be educated. They must be informed, and they must have evolved to a level of consciousness wherein they rise above petty, mindless thinking. If anything brings this home, it is the current static around the upcoming presidential elections. For the first time in history, a Black man has an opportunity to win the Democratic nomination for president. For the first time, a Black man has captured the broad spirit of the nation wherein many hunger for change. But change is a buzzword – just what does that mean? If the average American gets their “education” from American Idol or a slew of violent movies and/or sitcoms, then any candidate can promise anything, with the spoils going to the one with the best sound bytes or tailored clothing. Someone’s skin color or hairstyle should have nothing to do with whether or not they are elected to office, but in America, these trivial matters are routinely used for decision making. On a related note, Black people should be especially wary of the buzzword thrown around about Barack Obama – “inexperienced.” For one, the current debased state of America is the legacy of “experienced” politicians. In fact, because of the obscene amount of money that must be raised in order to even get one foot in the race, the process is already tainted. Just why is so much money needed? Because the candidate with the biggest bucks has an opportunity to spread the most propaganda far and wide, and it doesn’t take a lot to hoodwink a public whose head is in the make-believe world of television, video games and mindless consumerism. The top line is this: true democracy can’t work until people are really apprised of the issues and can understand the issues. Perhaps this is why so many legislators are loathe to spend real money in underprivileged schools. They don’t really want the “underclass” to become critical thinkers because, in an uninformed state, they are like so much cattle to be prodded in certain directions. Perhaps this is the height of cynicism, but the question remains – why are so many Americans, and especially Black Americans, willing to look the other way while those they elect wildly follow their own materialist ambitions while leaving the Black community in the dust? This critical question must be addressed. True change would require a refurbishing of the kind of education available to the populace so that they are informed enough to know lies and deceit when they see them. With this said, make sure you vote, and vote for your interests. The quality of your life will depend upon it. 4
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To United States of America Presidential Candidates: Hillary Clinton John Edwards Rudy Giuliani Mike Huckabee Duncan Hunter Dennis Kucinich John McCain Barack Obama Ron Paul Mitt Romney Fred Thompson From Russell Simmons, Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Benjamin Chavis January 17, 2008 Dear Presidential Candidate: Millions of people across America and throughout the world are eager to hear and learn how you propose to provide effective leadership as the next President of the United States on the issues of overcoming poverty, addressing global warming and protecting the environment, promoting sustainable economic development, and striving to establish world
peace. We have six specific questions for you to answer. We know that you are aware we are living in a remarkable moment in human history when the vast masses of people on every continent are crying out for a higher standard and better quality of life. The rising consciousness of a growing critical mass of people at the grassroots level is being manifested in the unifying spirit of millions who are praying, demanding, seeking, struggling and working for a real, positive and redemptive change in their own lives and communities. There are millions who are making it abundantly clear that when given the opportunity to participate in the voting process, they will express their political and spiritual will as independent, young, new and conscious voters. (1.) How do you view the importance of being open to welcome and to encourage a more inclusive political dialogue with those who may be at the margins of the political establishment or with those who may be at the distant edges of the perceived rigidity of the mainstream political parties? We are in solidarity with all people without distinction as to gender, race, ethnicity, class, religion, lifestyle or orientation. We believe in the oneness of God and
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the oneness of humanity. Diversity is a blessing from the Creator. (2.) How do you view the importance of diversity in our representative, constitutional democracy? The United Nations has reported that if our government and other governments do not change their respective policies (Continued on page 6)
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BEYOND THE RHETORIC
Access the Power, Affect a Positive Change By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist I learned a very important lesson in 1971, 23 years of age, which seems to be so relevant today. I and over 200 other recent college graduates were fresh draftees
Harry C. Alford for the U.S. Army. We applied and were admitted into the Infantry Officers Candidate School. Upon completion of basic training at Ft. Jackson, SC, we would all go to Ft. Benning, GA
for 26 weeks of formal training. Upon graduation we would each receive an officer commission and become second lieutenants in the greatest army to walk this earth. Something went wrong. President Nixon began the massive pullout of Vietnam and the demand for new lieutenants extremely decreased. Thus, the powers that be decided that they would renege on our contracts. They informed us during our Ft. Jackson stint that they were cancelling the Officer Candidate School and we will have to become enlisted troops for the remainder of our tenure. It was shocking and economically devastating to each and every one of us. As we all sat down on the grass of an open field that evening discussing our hurt and outrage, something clicked in my mind. Private Hoage (hogee) informed me earlier that his mother was the personal secretary of Senator Barry Goldwater (Phoenix office). Barry Goldwater, the presidential candidate who was also a general in the U.S. Air Force National Guard and Chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services committee.
The Plan began. I approached Hoage and asked him to call his mother immediately and plead that the Army was about to ruin us unless Senator Goldwater used his power to stop them and correct the awful breech of contract. He called and his mother told him to call again in two hours after she contacted the Senator at his home. He called and came running onto the field to address us. He said, “My mother has a message from Senator Goldwater ‘Sleep well tonight – tomorrow morning I will stop them from this misdeed’. Many of our fellow troopers laughed in disbelief and chewed Hoage and me out. However, at 11:00 a.m. the next morning our battalion commander came to us and informed us that we were all going to Officers Candidate School after all. He claimed that he and the other officers worked it out with the Pentagon. One phone call and one marker pulled saved the future of over 200 young men. Today, each and every one of us have that Army commission on our resumes and it testifies proven managerial and leadership skills. It would not have happened unless there was a way to access power and then af-
fect a positive change. So here I was last week, waiting to testify before the US House of Representatives Small Business Committee about the lack or void of lending to Black businesses by the U.S. Export Import Bank. The EXIM Bank has been negligent in its outreach to minority owned businesses, particularly Black owned business. How do I get them to start paying some attention to our needs for capital access in the export/import game? I could complain and accuse but they might just ignore me or proclaim they are going to do better but nothing will happen. I thought about the Goldwater experience and how I can apply such strategy to this predicament. When my turn to testify came I let it rip! I showed my outrage and declared that no federal agency or office can go on with daily operations that exclude or show a glaring disparity against the African American population of this nation. It surprised them all when I shouted, “Congresswoman Clarke, I request that the Congressional Black Caucus get involved in this matter and if they conclude as I have that possible discrimination exists within this
taxpayer funded operation that they expunge their existence from the Federal Budget. If they can’t include us, they shouldn’t even exist.” Our sister from Brooklyn, the Honorable Yvette Clarke, agreed to take it up with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and encouraged the EXIM Bank to change their ways quickly. Within the same day, I received an email from two vice presidents of the EXIM Bank to set up a meeting and start a strategy to include African American businesses in their activity. It changed it all! The Congressional Black Caucus has matured into a leadership base of thinkers and doers with the confidence of David and the wisdom of Solomon. It wasn’t always like that, such as in the early 1990’s, but now, here in 2008, we have a bona fide and qualified team that will not be denied. The fight is on! I look forward to emulating the above whenever and wherever it is needed. MLK, the time is getting near. Harry Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Website: www.nationalbcc.org.
GLBT Communities Also Face 'Enormous Challenges' With HIV/AIDS By H. Alexander Robinson NNPA Special Commentary Like the rest of Black America, Black gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender (GLBT) communities face many challenges; the most urgent of these is the continuing enormous challenge of the AIDS epidemic. The primary barrier is homophobia and an unwillingness to talk openly and honestly about sex. Until we can tell the truth about our sex lives, we will continue to have statistics showing half of the HIV-infected Black men who have sex with men do not know their status. In addition, we face the enormous challenges faced by other parts of Black communities and institutions: poverty and under employment, drug and alcohol abuse, poor access to health care and an epidemic of homelessness particularly among Black gay youth. Our AIDS messages have to compete for time and attention. Black people have made the most progress in the treatment of AIDS. Like our non-Black counterparts, access to treatment has meant fewer deaths and improved quality of life for those who are in care. However, more
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H. Alexander Robinson Black men and women are living with HIV and AIDS than any other group. HIV is prevalent among Black women at rates that far outpace their non-Black sisters. Moreover, statistically Black people living with HIV progress to full-blown AIDS and die sooner than our white and Latino brothers and sisters. African-Americans have made the least progress in sexual attitudes and behaviors. Here we continue to see misinformation and prejudice offered up as fact. Sex is still taboo and homosexuality is still in the closet. There is a mistaken notion that HIV is reserved to certain subpopulations, to homosexual men, their part-
ners and drug users. This is largely because of the reality that HIV continues to disproportionately affect Black gay and bisexual men. We have made a great deal of political progress in some parts of the country, but we still have major barriers in many Southern states. Activism must play a role in combating HIV. However, the activism needed to address HIV and AIDS in Black communities is broader than what was needed in non-black communities. For example, the fact that so many African-Americans still lack access to primary health care and mental health services means we show up not only with HIV infection but with other serious health conditions which have gone undetected and untreated. This requires more than an AIDS clinic—we need comprehensive community health centers. A Democratic Congress certainly offers an opportunity for progress and change. The Democrat’s political ideology supports the kind of policies that could make a difference for our community. The Congress and the administration have done a great deal of damage to our efforts to address
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AIDS, poverty and to educate our youth. It will take much more than a change of political leadership in the White House or in Congress for our community to have adequate access to quality health care, opportunities for higher education and protection in our workplaces, homes, and neighborhoods. The focus of the National Black Justice Coalition’s AIDS advocacy is on raising awareness of the impact of the epidemic, and the need for greater activism from Black civil rights, social justice, and healthcare advocates. In addition, I personally have a commitment to developing more comprehensive, holistic HIV prevention strategies that address Black gay and same-gender-loving men. HIV activism for Black communities must include gay activism, social justice activism and finishing the job of securing justice, equality and civil rights for all Americans. In working with African-American organizations and community leaders, our discussions about HIV/AIDS are often the portal to real conversations about the impact that homophobia has on the lives of Black homosexuals. However, we risk stigmatiz-
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ing Black same-gender-loving men if we only discuss our lives in terms of the impact of HIV/AIDS. At this point in the epidemic, HIV/AIDS and the condition of Black same-gender loving community are inseparable so the conversations must happen simultaneously. Our job is to make sure that we don’t stop there and that we also discuss the need for respect for our families, protection in the workplace and reclaiming our rightful place as leaders in African American community. More people living with HIV need to come out. We cannot afford to continue to fall behind. We must use AIDS as a wake-up call to push for universal access to (Continued on page 16)
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COMMENTARY
Worrill’s World
Critical Commentary
By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill
By Maurice A. Clayton
IN HONOR OF BABA JAKE
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( 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) Since the transition of our beloved Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers, Jr. several significant events have taken place to keep his contributions and his memory alive. The first occurred on November 18, 2004, when upon the recom-
Dr. Conrad Worrill mendation of Northeastern Illinois University President, Salme Harju Steinberg, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to rename the Center for Inner City Studies, in honor of our great intellectual warrior, the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies. The community came together on January 18, 2005 to publicly acknowledge this renaming project at a community tribute and ribbon cutting ceremony. The second event took place on December 2, 2005 at the Carruthers Center, located at 700 East Oakwood Boulevard, when a monument created by Master Artist, Professor Ausbra Ford was unveiled. This beautiful monument entitled, “Maa Kherew,” which means “True of Voice” was created in honor of Dr. Carruthers. It is a four sided structure that stands over 10 feet tall with a pyramid at its crown. Each side reflects those ideas and concepts that Baba Jake promoted and lived by. The unveiling ceremony was hosted by the Kemetic Institute and the Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies. Members of the Dr. Carruthers’ family were in attendance at this historic event along with some 250 members of the community. It was an occasion that was truly reflective of the man, his ideas, and his 6
works. The third and fourth events compliment each other and occur in February around Dr. Carruthers’ birthday. The Chicago Council on Black Studies hosts a lecture in commemoration of Baba Jake’s birthday each year on his birthday, February 15th. This year the lecture will take place on a Friday, February, 2008 in the Kemetic Institute Suite at the Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies, 700 East Oakwood Boulevard from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The keynote speaker for this event will be Mrs. Ifé Carruthers. On Saturday, February 16th from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. the Kemetic Institute will host its Third Annual Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers Conference at CCICS in the Kemetic Institute Suite. The theme for this year’s conference is “Intellectual Warfare: Building on the Tradition.” Presentations will be made by such scholars as Dr. Anderson Thompson of CCICS, Dr. Mario Beatty from Chicago State University, Larry F. Crowe from the HistoryMakers, and others who are continuing the work and ideas of Dr. Carruthers. Admission to both events is free and lunch will be available for purchase at the conference on Saturday. The weekend of events culminates on Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a special annual
gravesite ritual at Oak Woods Cemetery in remembrance and celebration of the life of Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers, Jr. It was on Sunday, January 4, 2004 at 9:55 a.m. the African World Community lost one of its greatest scholars, educator, activist, and “Deep Thinker,” Dr. Jacob Hudson Carruthers, Jr. In memory of, in honor of, and in tribute to Baba Jake, I encourage all those who loved and appreciated his outstanding contributions to the African world to read or reread his classic work, Intellectual Warfare. We are still challenged today to create an educational climate that inspires African youth in America to understand that the purpose of education is to develop the skills and historical understanding of the past as it relates to the present and future in preparation for working for self and the liberation of African people. Our challenge of the twentyfirst-century is to defeat the one hundred year tradition established by white educational leaders who created curriculums for Africans in America designed to prepare them to work for white folks. We should all read or reread Dr. Carruthers’ profound book, Intellectual Warfare, especially as African American History Month approaches. African American History Month is a (Continued on page 16)
The process one of the first things you should look at if you want the promotional examines throughout the ranks to bring the cream of the crop to the top. For
Maurice A. Clayton far too long it has been nothing but a game of the “haves” and the “have-nots”. Those who are in the glow of the political powerful, who go on to anoint whomever they want, to be able to have a powerful hand inside the police department for their personal benefit for self and friends. That’s how Alfonse Capone able to outwit the local and county law enforcement agencies. In years past quality candidates for promotions throughout the ranks have been overlooked. It was understood that there was a constant juggle to alter the finalists to assure those who were in the bed of the powerful would end up in front of the line of those to be promoted so that they
can slide quickly into the system in the most powerful units like IAD (Internal Affairs Division), VICE, Investigational Division as a white shirt, etc., etc., etc. The morale within the patrol division is low because of the lack of a true ability to get promoted upward. Often times it is the alderpersons who have commanders relieved and their pick is expected to replace those districts. In past years it was the “Top Cop” who would get the word from the fifth floor of city hall as to who gets jacked up or out. Remember that the “Top Cop” is the one who has to move aside the mayor’s wishes and it is the mayor who would have to get the heat regardless or the heat if necessary…but don’t forget it will be you who will suffer the slings and arrows of the social climate when it comes to crime in Chicago and the well being of the citizens of this world class city and those who traverse to and from it. On the streets of Chicago lives among criminals who recruit and train our children to do their dirty work and dispense with any slip of the rules of the game of crime. Children are fearful of their leaders who resort to strict retribution called “Beat Down”. No law enforcement agency attempting to separate our children from the gang leaders. Illinois Chapter 35 was created to protect (Continued on page 9)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) on how to protect, nurture and respect the sacred balance and equilibrium of the environment, the catastrophic consequences of global warming will become a certain destructive inevitability for future generations. (3.) How will you use the office of President of the United States to work with the United Nations and other bodies to respond to the issue of global warming and to protect, nurture and respect the environment? The latest statistical 2007 report from the U.S. Census Bureau on Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States documents the persistence of poverty, income disparities and inadequate health insurance coverage for millions of people. They are suffering from the consequences of the lack of effective
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governmental leadership on the issue of poverty. (4.) Specifically, what is your plan of action to eliminate poverty in America? The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election is one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Calls for a real change in leadership, direction, public policy and governmental action are growing daily. The election results from the Iowa Caucuses and the New Hampshire Primary reveal the core of concern not only for the need for change domestically, but there is also a growing transformation in the conscience of Americans concerning the issues of war and peace. The war in Iraq should be brought to an end as soon as possible. (5.) What do you intend to do to end the war in Iraq? Most recently, some have unad-
visedly attempted to interject the race card into the Presidential campaign. There are many in the political sphere from time to time that make a reference to the dream and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the important characteristics today about the growing awareness and participation of the “hip-hop generation” of young voters is their transcendent state of mind on the issue of race. In fact, Dr. King believed in “the beloved community” where all human beings are treated equally with mutual respect, justice and love. (6.) As President of the United States, how will you exemplify leadership domestically and internationally toward the fulfillment of “the beloved community”? We would like to receive your timely responses to our open let-
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THE CHATTERBOX By Ima Gontellit Dis claimer: Th e follow ing column i s a g o s si p c o l u m n . W e a sk t h a t items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as s uch and not as documented facts gathered by the newsgathering personnel of this publication. All sources submitting i t e m s t o T H E C H A T T E R B O X ar e confidential.
State’s Attorney.” In the meantime, that little Brookins boy walked around looking bugged eyed trying to get in pictures with prominent Negroes who lying ‘bout their support. He even patted Ima on the head as he stepped over my IV tubing and walked out the door. Well he got my vote.
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Ima sends her condolences to two political giants in Illinois politics, John H. Stroger, Jr., and Eugene Sawyer. Both men fought for what they believed in and took the heat for stuff the community didn’t believe in. GET LOST Tony Peracia and Forest Claypool need to go somewhere and set down and shut up. Both of these white boys have been doing all they can to destroy the legacy of John Stroger and derail the leadership of his midget son, Todd. Now that this political giant has gone home, here they come giving quotes to the media like they loved the very ground Stroger walked on. Didn’t Claypool insinuate that John Stroger was ‘faking’ his illness at one point? And Claypool talked until he was KKK-purple about the man’s so-called patronage hiring system, etc. Yeah, yeah. Blah. Blah. Oh shut up—-you two losers. Its okay when white folk hire their nephews and give their sons county and city contracts, but soon as Black folk get a little juice you want to run in the hallway and denounce somebody. Peracia and Claypool are two sore losers who need to go somewhere and set down! TEN EMPTY SEATS
Ima wasn’t surprised to see that every piece of the facility where Marse Daley held a secret Martin Luther King banquet was taken up by every boot-licking, cowtowing, brown-nosing, spineless Negro preacher in the town. Say when they run out of chairs, these old jack legs got to laying all on the floor—-some even had tin cups in their hands. Two or three of them tried to sing a hip hop version of “Dixie.” Given ole boss Daley got the worse record as a public servant this side of Georgia, Ima can’t understand for the life of me, how come these preachers won’t stand up for people, and stand up for issues, rather than scrape and bow at the plantation door? Daley and them don’t even serve bacon no more—they jus fry up a few chickens and them Negroes will be there. If Dr. King was around he’d slap every one of them down with a nonviolent two by four. Here this great man done died fighting against evil policies, and his brethren done all but sold out everything King did for a chance to be invited to a dinner or stand with Ole Boss at a stupid ribbon cutting. Ima hear that next year Daley serving chitlings and grape Kool Aid. Why was Ima there? I like chitlings and grape kool aid—plus where Daley be, the money and jobs be. Ima be too old to work, but she ain’t too old to pocket a few hundred thousand minority setaside money. I’m old not stupid.
of his pants. It will be Coleman’s job to tell Jackson how dire economic situations are for Black folk who live near the League. Given he, himself, is in a dire economic situation, he accepted the job for a whopping $22.17 a week—plus breakfast at Hard Times. SLOW DOWN Folk say the reason a South Side business man done took to talking fast, is because he’s on his way to the Big House and he practicing how to stay alive. You know when you soft, like he is, you got to eat fast, shower fast, talk fast, and pray real fast—otherwise you be caught in a compromising position. Ima hears it won’t be the wire taps that did him in—it’ll be his habit of lying to a federal grand jury—that, and the fact that his significant other told more than she should’ve in Springfield. STILL BLACK? You know Ima was wondering how long it was gonna take Bill Clinton to pull that white sheet over his head and scream out YEE HAW while on the campaign trial for his wife. The former president ain’t pulling no shorts when it comes to Barack Obama. He done talked about the boy so bad, I was sure some of that Black was finally going to come out of Obama and he was
It was very telling that in the packed ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel where Operation PUSH held its MLK scholarship breakfast that there was only one empty table in the entire room and it belonged to Ald. Howard Brookins—the man who would be Cook County State’s Attorney. Nearly 2,000 people put on their Monday’s best and got all teary eyed about helping needy Black chillens go to school. After I got my colostomy bag unstuck from the elevator doors, I hobbled into the ballroom looking for a place to set down. There was only table in the room, No. 119 and it was glowing. Said it belong to Ald. Brookins. No one sat there so Ima didn’t either. Don’t know what was wrong with it—-but it must have been haunted by the ghost of “Not a Snowball’s Chance In Hell of Being Elected
In yet another really smart move, media darling Cheryle Jackson , head of the Chicago Urban League, is about to name former child star and security guard Gary Coleman as vice president of dire economic situations. The feisty TV actor, who is fond of slapping folk in the face, was last seen on E-bay trying to sell a pair
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gonna step to Bill and beat him down like a two dollar trick cheating a five dollar hoe. Instead, Obama went on Good Morning America and suggested he was going to have to go “directly” at the former president— whom Black folk said was Black, despite him letting Rwanda happen. Now that Billy done put on his white, we’re hoping Obama finally removes that gray and don some black for a while. PREDICTION: Hilary will become the first female president in U.S. history after once again Black votes are stolen, miscounted and disregarded. Obama will go into the convention as number two, join Edwards in a ‘unity thang’ and throw his support to Hilary and claim he wants take America back for the Democrats. Black folk will be mad; some will go into complete political apathy; Negro youth under 25 won’t even vote; and Republican white folk (and Roland Martin) will be cracking up—only because you really thought they had ‘changed’ didn’t you. PREDICITION Britney Spears will hook up with Bishop Don Juan who will drop James Brown’s white nonwidow quicker than Cub outfielder in the 7th inning stretch with two months left on his contract. Britney may be out of control and might’ve had a case of public lice once or twice, but she’s
a rich white woman out of control who might have had a case of public lice—and nothing can set her right ‘cept a big, Negro man who can rare back and slap the taste out yo’ mouth before you open it up one time. Ima will be the first to wish the happy couple many good solid years. ROLL OUT? Is there any truth to the rumor that TV personality/news commentator/know-it-all Roland Martin, who is also the host of the worst talk show in WVON history, is on his way out? Sources say no, because if she tries to fire him he’ll sue the boxers off his boss. Contrary to popular view, Ms. Spann seems to enjoy Martin’s belligerent, self-serving rants that serve as news commentary. To each is own. But sources in H Town claim he is this/close to closing a deal with a satellite radio network that will feature a similar show also under his overstated name. Given every chance he gets to promote himself, his show on CNN, how many nieces and nephews he got, what he ate for breakfast, how many nose hairs he had this morning, is it any surprised that Roland would use WVON as yet another stepping stone to media mega-stardom? After all he pimped the name of the Defender to the point he even had right-minded folk claiming he had turned the (Continued on page 16)
SHE AINT DUMB No, she ain’t stupid either. Why would she give up over $10 million, free money in alimony payments, because you pretended to married a man who is said to like transvestites and gets paid to be a cartoon jackass? WHAT U TALKIN’ BOUT
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR REAL ESTATE LITERACY TOUR: Saving 1000 Homes, Changing 1000 Lives: The Real Estate Literacy Tour presented by Curtis R. Monday, host of WVON’s (1690-AM) “Dollars & Sense” and The Real Pro Team will take place on Saturday, January 26, from 11 am to 2 pm at Olive-Harvey College, 10001 S. Woodlawn. For more information, please contact Jason Maymon at 773-573-5900. NO MORE DRAMA: Embracing Your Future Association, Inc. will host the first of three “No More Drama, When Girls Become Women” conferences on Saturday, January 26 from 10 am – 1:30 pm (registration begins 9:30 am) at South Suburban College, 15800 South State Street in South Holland, Illinois. The conferences will feature workshops for girls in grades 9th – 12th on goal setting, self-esteem development, anger management and handling peer pressure, and workshops for parents on relating to their daughters and helping them with their transition into womanhood. The event is free and open to the general public. To register, or for more information on Embracing Your Future, visit www.embracingyourfuture.org or call 708-335-3646. Refreshments will be served and space is limited. THE ART OF MAPPING THE HEART: On Saturday, January 26, 11 am, Ruth Watson, from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, will speak on the Art of Mapping the Heart. Watson is a New Zealand/Australian artist and a prizewinning scholar in historical geography. For more than fifteen years, her art has focused on how maps construct our ideas of the globe. In an illustrated talk, she will discuss how she has used salt, images of her tongue, and other unconventional media to create works of art based on the cordiform, a heart-shaped projection of the globe developed in the sixteenth century. The Newberry Library is located at 60 West Walton Street in Chicago. For more information call 312-255-3700 or visit www.newberry.org. Admission is free. No reservation is required. ADVENTURES IN TRAVEL EXPO: The world’s largest active and adventure travel show – the Adventures in Travel Expo (ATE) – will take Chicago by storm the weekend of January 27 & 28. Gathering hundreds of captivating destinations from exotic India to beautiful Cayman and exciting activities: a huge scuba pool, kayak demonstrations, an aerial 8
zip line like those you see above a jungle canopy, a rope adventure course, cultural performers and much more, ATE is THE place to kick off the winter blahs and step into the vacation of a lifetime. It’s all happening Saturday, January 26, 10:30 am to 6 pm and Sunday, January 27, 11 am to 4 pm at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. Tickets are $15 per day for adults; children 16 years of age and under may attend for free. For more information, visit www.adventureexpo.com or call 203-878-2577 ext. 100. SONGS OF LOVE AND LIGHT: On Sunday, January 27, from 3 pm - 4:30 pm, the Hyde Park Art Center hosts the AACM Concert Series “Songs of Love and Light.” All are invited to come enjoy this month’s featured musicians: Sound Spectrum, with Mwata on woodwinds, Harrison Bankhead on cello, Junius Paul on bass, and Dushun Mosley on drums. There is a suggested donation of $10 for AACM. The Hyde Park Art Center is located at 5020 S. Cornell Avenue in Chicago. For more information call 773- 3245520 or visit http://www.hydeparkart.org. DONATE THE GIFT OF LIFE: To maintain an adequate blood supply, Heartland Blood Centers, a not-for-profit medical organization serving 33 hospitals in a 12-county region in Illinois and Indiana, urges all area residents to donate the gift of life. In an effort to help blood centers with collections, January is declared National Blood Donor Month. January trends as a time when blood centers face potential shortages due to factors like inclement weather, illness, and the busy holiday season that keep donors from giving. Heartland Blood Centers remind our donors that it is important to continue giving on a regular basis (preferably every eight weeks) to ensure blood products are always available for patients in need. You will have an opportunity to donate blood in Hammond, Indiana, on Sunday, January 27 from 8 am to 1 pm at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help, 7132 Arizona Avenue. To schedule an appointment, please call the Taylor’s at 219-838-0690. To be a blood donor, individuals must be at least 17 years old or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health. Donors who have traveled outside the United States within the past 12 months should contact Heartland at 1-800-7TO-
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GIVE to determine eligibility. For additional information please visit www.heartlandbc.org. BORROWER OUTREACH DAYS: Having trouble paying your mortgage? Want to learn how you can avoid foreclosure? Then come to the City of Chicago’s Borrower Outreach Days and meet with lenders and credit counselors to learn how to get your finances back on track and keep your home. The City of Chicago’s Borrower Outreach Days event is being held Wednesday, January 30, at the Tuley Park Field House, 501 E 90th Place. Visitors to the Borrower Outreach Days will be able to take advantage of loan workout sessions with counselors and lenders, access to free legal assistance, various workshops and information about the City’s financial literacy programs to learn how to explain the resources available to help residents avoid foreclosure. Co-sponsored by the Office of City Treasurer Stephanie Neely, Borrower Outreach Days will be conducted at Chicago Park District facilities in and around communities that have been hardest hit by foreclosures. The event is Free. For more information about Borrower Outreach Days, call 311 or to register for Borrower Outreach Days call Christie Rivera at the Department of Housing at 312-7448514.
S P E N C E R L E A K , JR . v i c e - p r e s i d e n t o f A . R . L e a k a n d S o n s F u n e r a l H o m e s ( f a r r i g h t ) p r e s e n t s a $2 0 0 , 0 0 0 c h e c k t o F r a n c e s W r i g h t , e x e c u t i v e di r e c t or o f B l a c k o n B l a c k L ov e . The donation, which represents a portion of the proceeds from his recent party, will go towards helping Black on Black Love in its mission to reduce crime and violence through programs that promote se lf-love, self- respect, and self-discipline. The program, which has been inexistence for over 20 years, has a host of programs devoted to helping community residents become more productive. These thrusts include the Godfather Male Mentoring Program, men mentoring high school and elementary school boys and My Sister’s Keeper program helping women recently released from prison to transiti on back into so c i e t y . Lo o k i n g o n i s M i l t on M o se s o f C o m m u n i t y Insurance Center, treasurer of Black on Black Love’s board of directors. Mr. Leak’s father, Spencer Leak, Sr., is chairman of Black on Black Love’s board of directors.
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Safest place to sit in a car is the middle of the back seat. It has the largest “crush zone,” the area around which the car collapses in collision. *** Passengers sitting there were 86 percent more likely to survive than those in the front and 25 percent more likely to survive than those in other rear seats.
*** But passengers MUST wear seat belts – for their own protection and that of front-seat riders. Even if those in the front wear belts, unbelted rear passengers can become deadly human projectiles.
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Safety comes first in autos. The smartest plus is adequate insurance coverage. Talk to the folks at Community Insurance Center, 526 East 87th Street, your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962. For more information about the services we provide, call (773) 651-6200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.
*** Buckling up for two? Pregnant woman can protect themselves best - and the baby as well - by buckling the seatbelt snugly under the abdomen. Be sure to wear the shoulder harness too. *** Emergency-room statistics also confirm the importance of seat belts. Unbelted accident victims ha e a 68 percent lower chance of survival than protected ones, and cost more to treat.
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COMMENTARY African history scholar inaugurates distinguished professorship with lecture Paul Tiyambe Zeleza, professor and head of African-American studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will deliver the inaugural lecture of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Zeleza, a leading authority on modern African social and economic history, will present “In Search of the Diaspora: A Personal and Intellectual Odyssey” at 2 p.m. in Illinois Room B, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St. Zeleza will trace his personal and professional voyage from
Malawi in Southern Africa to the United States and how it has impacted his research. His talk will include material from his award-winning book, “A Modern Economic History of Africa,” which examines the development of African economies in the 19th century, and his current book project “African and Its Diasporas: Dispersals and Linkages,” which explores a global history of the dispersal of African peoples around the world. Dwight A. McBride, dean of
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Paul Tiyambe Zeleza the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will formally bestow on Zeleza the title of distinguished professor, given to exceptional faculty for their contributions to the college and UIC community. Zeleza is the author of more than 20 books and numerous ar-
(Continued from page 6) our children and can be a strong tool to help our children. The law department of the Chicago Police Department sends down very serious points of law but the officers on the street usually don’t ever get a chance to intake what has been researched. I predict that in the near future the police department will be sued by some slick lawyer will prance into a courtroom and become the advocate of children’s rights by Illinois Chapter 35 and win a class action suit. The city will loose millions before it’s all over. If the department begins a vigilant attack against leaders of organized leaders of our street gangsta on every level of the upper echelon of these social misfits who think they are brilliant and overpowering on the public scene. Anytime gang leaders who are in the company of our children, especially those who are not involved in criminal activity are within the proximity of the violation of the law by the criminality of the gang member(s) who fit the violation of laws within the Illinois Chapter 35. The 1st Deputy Superintendent(s) must be persons of such a quality of officer who present programs of actions that should be presented to the “Top Cop” for review who should transfer it to the Department of Research and Development…which I say has sat idle for decades and staffed by the powerful and political. The state of Illinois has on its law book the ammunition to cripple the street gangs by removing the children from them and reduce crime by 50% but the Gang Crimes Unit should be able to compile a list of the leaders of all the street gangs leaders and go after them with the laws in both hands. The detective division should do the investigation work regarding cold cases that are still on the books. The responsibility of preparing to take these cases to court and prosecution.
It will be an adventure regardless. God bless you and we pray that you will set the stage for police departments across the country. God bless America.
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ticles, essays and reviews published in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America. His scholarship focuses on 19th- and 20th-century African economic, labor, gender, intellectual and social and diaspora histories. Last year Zeleza was elected president of the African Studies Association for the 2008-09 term. He recently published “The Study of Africa. Volume 1: Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Encounters,” and “The Study of Africa. Volume 2: Global and Transnational Engagements,” which examine the development of African studies in social science and humanities disciplines and in different world regions. Prior to joining UIC last year, Zeleza held appointments at Pennsylvania State University and the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign. He also has taught at Trent University, Kenyatta University, the University of the West Indies and the University of Malawi. He earned a doctorate from Dalhousie University. Distinguished professors are selected annually from nominations submitted by the college faculty and receive a one-time research account to support their studies. With more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is UIC’s largest. It comprises 21 departments and programs offering more than 60 undergraduate major fields of specialization, 40 minors, nearly 70 graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels (Continued on page 16)
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EDUCATION Chicagoland Teachers to Benefit from BP Grant and Scholarship Program A+ for Energy Program to Honor Innovative Educators Pre-K to high school educators in the seven-county Chicagoland area will be awarded $750,000 in grants and scholarships through the 2008 A+ for Energy program, which recognizes innovative energy education programs in the classroom. In addition to receiving cash grants of $5,000 or $10,000 to implement their programs, teachers will be awarded a full scholarship to attend a threeday Energy Educator Training Conference as well as a Science of Energy kit and other classroom materials valued at $500. BP, a global energy provider, sponsors this unique program designed to empower teachers with resources and tools to implement creative projects that excite and educate students about energy and energy conservation. The Chicagoland A+ for Energy program is pleased to continue its partnership with the Chicago Urban League, Museum of Science and Industry, Network of Hispanic Administrators in Education, Quad County Urban League and ABC 7 Chicago/WLS-TV. The A+ for Energy program is available to any PreK to high school classroom teacher in an accredited or licensed public or private school within Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties in Illinois. Winners are recognized for developing creative and student-focused classroom, afterschool, extra-curricular, or summer programs. While these programs must be centered on energy or energy conservation, they can move beyond science to incorporate reading, mathematics, history, geography, the arts and more. 2008 A+ for Energy winners will join the ranks of 94 Chicago area teachers that were awarded grants and scholarships in 2007. Last year’s winners are encouraged to apply for a Sustainability grant if they are interested in enhancing their current A+ for Energy project in 2008. A+ for Energy has enjoyed unprecedented success since beginning in California in 2004, having grown to 9 locations across North America and impacting more than 411,000 students and
13,470 teachers. “It’s encouraging to know that the program is meeting its key objective, which is to impact students in a very personal way by getting them to understand that energy is a vital part of everyday life,” said Irene Brown, BP America’s National Director of the A+ for Energy program. “We want to help students make the connection from the classroom to the real world. Partnering with teachers is essential to making this happen.” “We are excited to recognize teachers who spark creativity in their students,” said Doris Salomón Chagin, Community Affairs Director for the Chicagoland area. “The more we educate children about various energy options and energy conservation, the more they see their potential to make changes in the world around them. We know it will help prepare them to become responsible stewards of the environment.” Applications for the 2008 program have been mailed to all eligible schools. Interested teachers can also find out more about the program by visiting the A+ for Energy website at www.aplusforenergy.org. In addition to the online application, teachers will find valuable resources at the site, including a grant writing tutorial and links to interactive energy education tools and downloadable materials for classrooms. Applications must be postmarked or submitted online by March 7, 2008. Winners will be notified in mid-May 2008. The A+ for Energy program is administered in conjunction with three national organizations with expertise in developing energy education curriculum aligned to national and state standards: the National Energy Education Development Project (NEED), Activities Integrating Math & Science (AIMS), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
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Pkwy., Palos Hills. The event is free and open to the public. Political Science faculty members Deron Schreck, associate professor; Kevin Navratil, instructor; and Merri Fefles, assistant professor, will lead (Continued on page 16)
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COMMUNITY Bank of America Charitable Foundation Honors Chicago Community Leaders with $450,000 through 2007 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative™ Awards Erie Neighborhood House and Chinese American Service League Each Receive $200,000 in Unrestricted Grants The Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced the recipients of the fourth annual Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI) awards in Chicago. These awards recognize and re-
ward individuals and organizations that are making a difference in the Chicago community. With the announcement of this year’s award recipients, Bank of America has committed $1.8 million to date through the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative in Chicago. “This year’s NEI award recipi-
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who have demonstrated a comm i t m e n t t o c o m m u n i t y se r v i c e a n d l e a d e r s h i p f r o m t h e Chicago area includ e: Left to right: Ed ga r Pad illa, Chi cago M i l i t a r y A c a d e m y; C h r i s t i n e G o d oy , N i c h ol a s S e n n High School; Tanisha Humphrey , Whitney M. Young High S c h o o l a n d R i c h a r d G u s s, H a r l a n C o m m u n i t y A c a d e m y . (Photos by Peter J. Schulz.)
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ents show the kind of leadership and dedication that Bank of America believes is essential to the health and vitality of our community,” said John Brennan, Illinois State President, Bank of America. “Through this program, our goal is to inspire change at the local level. By supporting these organizations and individuals who create opportunities in our community everyday, we are making Chicago a better place to live.” The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative honors awardees in three categories: Neighborhood Builders™ – local non-profit organizations working to promote vibrant communities; Local Heroes™ – community leaders who contribute significantly to the health of their neighborhoods; and Student Leaders™ – exemplary high school students with an interest in improving their neighborhoods. Chicago’s 2007 NEI award recipients are as follows: 2007 Neighborhood Builders are: Chinese American Service League (CASL), the largest and most comprehensive social service agency in the Midwest. CASL is dedicated to serving the needs of recently immigrated and
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low-income Chinese Americans, reaching out to over 17,000 clients a year, strengthening their physical, economic, and mental health through a variety of pro-
Erie Neighborhood House (ENH), which supports and strengthens low-income Latino families in the Chicago area, thus promoting a just and inclusive so-
LO C A L H E R O E S R E C O G N I Z E D b y B a n k o f A m e r i c a ’ s Ne ighborhood Excellence Ini tiative who have shown strong dedication to improving their communities through commun i t y se r v i c e i n c l u d e : ( l - r ) C a t h y F i c k e r T e r r i l l , L i sa N i g r o , M i c h a e l H ow a r d, T o n ya M i l k i e , F a t h e r C h a r l e s W . D a h m , O.P. (Photos by Peter J. Schulz.) grams and services. CASL will use its grant to (1) increase professional staff development, and (2) to revamp salary levels so that they are comparable to the nonprofit environment.
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ciety. ENH offers academic and skill-building programs and provides access to critical resources and advocates for collaborative action within the community. (Continued on page 19)
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The NEW Four-One-One
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By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor
NATIONAL TREASURE BOOK OF SECRETS
80th Academy Awards® Nominations Announced Beverly Hills, CA — Nominations for the 80th Annual Academy Awards were announced today (Tuesday, January 22) by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis and Oscar® winner Kathy Bates. Ganis and Bates, who won an Academy Award® for her lead performance in “Misery” (1990), announced the nominees in 10 of the 24 categories at a 5:30 a.m. live news conference attended by over 400 international media representatives. Lists of nominations in all categories then were distributed to news media in attendance and via the Internet on the official Academy Awards Web site — www.oscar.com. Academy members selected the nominees in their respective branches, with the exception of the Animated Feature Film and Foreign Language Film categories, in which nominations were selected by vote of multi-branch screening committees. All voting members are eligible to select the Best Picture nominees. Ballots were mailed to the 5,829 voting members in late December and were returned directly to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the international accounting firm, for tabulation. Official screenings of all pictures with one or more nominations will begin this weekend for members at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Screenings also will be held at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood and in London, New York and the Bay Area. The Academy’s entire active membership is now eligible to select the winners in all categories, although in five of them — Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short Subject, and Foreign Language Film — members can vote only after attesting they have seen all of the nominated films in those categories. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2007 will be presented on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. PT. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 200 countries worldwide. Photos, bios and production notes provided by the distribution companies are available on http://www.oscars.org/press/presskit/nomannounce.html.
Nominations for the 80th Academy Awards Performance by an actor in a leading role George Clooney in “Michael Clayton” (Warner Bros.) Daniel Day-Lewis in “There Will Be Blood” (Paramount Vantage and Miramax) Johnny Depp in “Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” (DreamWorks and Warner Bros., Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount) Tommy Lee Jones in “In the Valley of Elah” (Warner Independent) Viggo Mortensen in “Eastern Promises” (Focus Features) Performance by an actor in a supporting role Casey Affleck in “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (Warner Bros.) Javier Bardem in “No Country for Old Men” (Miramax and Paramount Vantage) Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Charlie Wilson’s War” (Universal) Hal Holbrook in “Into the Wild” (Paramount Vantage and River Road Entertainment) Tom Wilkinson in “Michael Clayton” (Warner Bros.) Performance by an actress in a leading role Cate Blanchett in “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” (Universal) Julie Christie in “Away from Her” (Lionsgate) Marion Cotillard in “La Vie en Rose” (Picturehouse) Laura Linney in “The Savages” (Fox Searchlight) Ellen Page in “Juno” (Fox Searchlight) Performance by an actress in a supporting role Cate Blanchett in “I’m Not There” (The Weinstein Company) Ruby Dee in “American Gangster” (Universal) Saoirse Ronan in “Atonement” (Focus Features) Amy Ryan in “Gone Baby Gone” (Miramax) Tilda Swinton in “Michael Clayton” (Warner Bros.) 12
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By Anne Blair
NATIONAL TREASURE begins literally and figurative with a bang, at the Ford’s theatre the night President Abraham Lincoln was shot. Who shot him? Is part of the mystery we begin to explore? Benjamin Franklin Gates (NICHOLAS CAGE) is considered an expert regarding several mysteries. One in particular has been about the Knights of Templar Treasure. Since he was 8 years old, Ben has searched for clues that might lead he or member of his family, his father (JON VOGHT) to The Lost City of Gold a treasure considered too great for a government to own. Yet, the treasure has significant relationship to the Declaration of Independence and many of the clues have only been shared with Presidents of the U.S. There are others (HARVEY KEITEL, ED HARRIS and DIANE KRUGEL who have searched for years with the same goal in mind, to find the treasure, and have run into a blank wall determine to trick Gates in working to uncover where the clues lead to. In the White House, under the President desk; Taking a scene from James Bond, Gates wears his tuxedo under a wet suit as he takes a boat to the entrance of a party for the President His objective is to kidnap the president and hold him long enough for him to get an answer about a clue that can only be answered by the President. From Washington, to Paris and back to Washington to open heavily guarded books in the Library of Congress that contain secret codes leading to additional chess. If only you enjoy mysteries NATIONAL TREASURE keeps you guessing and looking with Ben Gates. One of the most intriguing scenes is when the entire group of treasure hunters relies the latest clues lead to Mount Rushmore where the heads of the Founding Fathers have been carved. The brave hunters find entrances on the mountain to a very unusual cave leading to a more that unusual floor balanced as a puzzle by geneses, to keep hunter s from the gold NATIONAL TREASURE is entertainment and enjoyable.
NI COLA S CAG E, He len Mirre n and Diane Kruger in Walt DisneIn this sequel, treasure hunter Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage) stumbles upon a worldwide conspiracy concerning Abraham Lincoln's assassination, after he finds the 18 pages that have been missing from John Wilkes Booth's diary. film FIRST SUNDAY who came was just one thing no one knew up with a scheme to rob a church where the money was. Every one considered one of the lowest assumed the deacon had double crime imaginable and on a Sun- dealing while the choir began to day. ICE CUBE created a series sweat. They had to get the air of jokes that made the congrega- conditioners working giving tion and the two that were the enough to keep the rooms cool bobbers hilarious. KAT WILL- enough. In the meantime he has enough IAMS bought his barbers to keep air to open the windows tight as the audience ready for special gothe blind and deaf janitor came in ing to keep the church going. to let everyone get a chance to see The simple fact that the robber ( C ontinued on page 13) had everything ready to go, there
“The first laugh-out-loud comedy of the new year!” James Thomas, “First Look”/KDNL-TV (ABC)
SCREEN GEMS PRESENTS A CUBE VISION/STORY COMPANY/FIRM FILMS PRODUCTION A FILM BY DAVID E. TALBERT “FIRST SUNDAY” LORETTA DEVINE MICHAEL BEACH KEITH DAVID REGINA HALL MALINDA WILLIAMS MUSICBY STANLEY CLARKE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS STACY KOLKER CRAMER NEIL MACHLIS RONALD MUHAMMAD JULIE YORN PRODUCED BY DAVID E. TALBERT DAVID MCILVAIN TIM STORY ICE CUBE MATT ALVAREZ WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY DAVID E. TALBERT
FIRST SUNDAY ICE CUBE and TRACY MORGAN are two guys in the
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ENTERTAINMENT “THIS FAR BY FAITH” RETURNS TO THE eta MAINSTAGE FEBRUARY 7 Art Exhibit by Joyan Tang in the eta Gallery eta Creative Arts Foundation continues a “season of classics” with a reprise of the award-winning musical romp “This Far by Faith.” Written by Marylene Whitehead, the show opens Thursday, February 7 through March 30, 2008. Show times are 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 and 7 pm Sundays at eta Square, 7558 S. South Chicago Avenue. General admission is $30 with reduced rates for groups, seniors and students. “2 for 1” nights sponsored by ComEd, an Exelon Company are Thursdays at 8 and Sundays at 7 p.m. For information and tickets, call eta at 773-7523955 or visit www.etacreativearts.org. Originally produced at eta during the 1996-97 Season, the show returned by popular demand as the “Pick of the 97-98 Season,” with another reprise in 2000. This Far by
Faith is the recipient of four Black Theater Alliance Awards, including Best Play and Best Original Song. The story of a progressive minister’s conflicts with the congregation he pastors and morality struggles with his prodigal blues-singing son, it is once again directed by Runako Jahi. Says Jahi, “This marks my fourth mounting of this production. Underneath the music, humor and pathos, it simply says with maturity, we all grow and strengthen.” Cast is Donald Barnes (Pastor Benson), Shirley Walls (Bessie), Martrice Edge (Viola), Joshua Mitchell (Buddy Blue), Dawn Pryor (Cayenne), Naomi Kinslow (Imani), Jesse Dean Stanford (Drunk), Andrew Malone (Dipson), Tiffany Armstrong (Havalot), Will Davis (Deacon Hindrance) and alternating in the role of Victor Brandon Lewis and Donavan
PHOTOGRAPHED HERE ARE (l to r): Will Davis, Tiffany Armstrong and Andrew Malone. Smith. The music score is by the late of the Best Director of 1995 award at Northeastern Illinois University composer and arranger Rufus Hill. from the Black Theatre Alliance for where she recently celebrated 25 Runako Jahi (director) is an Crystal Rhodes’ play, Stoops. In years as founder/advisor of the award-winning director, playwright 1986, Jahi wrote the Emmy-nomi- highly acclaimed NEIU Black Herand actor. He is the recipient of nu- nated NBC special, Martin Luther itage Gospel Choir. Her plays inmerous awards, including two 2006 King Suite. Other credits include a clude J-Day, A House Divided, The Black Excellence Awards as Best Di- musical biography about the life of Forbidden Place, Born Rich, her rector and Best Set Design for Dr. Margaret Burroughs entitled one-woman dramatic narrative and Samm-Art Williams’ Home: The What Shall I Tell My Children? and Why Don’t You Tell Us Who We Musical. In 2005, he received the a work-in-progress, Miss Ruby’s Are, a youth drama. Black Excellence Award for Best Di- Blues. Most recently, Jahi coached Also opening Thursday, February rector for Woman From the Town Academy Award-winning actress 7 through March 30, 2008 in the and the Lorraine Hansberry Award Jennifer Hudson to the coveted role eta Gallery is an art exhibit by Joyan for Drama from Afrique Magazine. of Effie in the award-winning film Tang. A painter with an eye for In 2004 he received the Merit version of the hit musical, Dream- beautiful flowers, Tang has won nuAward from the Black Theater Al- girls. merous awards including the 57th liance Awards and the award for Marylene Whitehead (Author/- Street Art Fair’s “Best of Show NewBest Director of a Musical for Mari Lyricist) is an instructor and coun- comer Award 2005.” A free public Evans’ Eyes. He is also the recipient selor in the Project Success Program reception will be held from 6-8 pm.
THE POWER OF faith and family commitment drive this delightful musical about a minister, his job and his R&B artist son. Pictured (l to r) are: Naomi Kinslow, Joshua Mitchell and Dawn Pryor.
ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE (Continued from page 12) him. ICE CUBE has been per- guys feel that money taken from fecting his talent as a filmmaker the church will benefit the neighwho will be pulling off the need borhood. That’s another reason to plan films in the future based why we have a problem trying to on activities that take place on a bring people like my grandmothparticular weekday FRIDAY and er to church in the van. The now SUNDAY. wheelchair falls out of the back of He probably will take a serious the van and we don’t have any look at Sunday. Whatever, ICE way to raise any money. CUBE and TRACY MORGAN We were faced with the idea of (30 Rock) plays friends forced in- filming in a real church rather to coming up with a desperate than building a set for the cast. plan. But why steal from a We had the use of a real church church? Well you know, my and the use of the church made character, feels the church has the atmosphere solemn. We sucked all the money out of his needed to talk to Director David grandmother. She has given the Talbert who was responsible for church more than she spend at editing the copy of the film. As the hospital and she kept track of well as having some of the actors all of the money the church re- in church which is a special place ceived. So it’s important to think for them all regardless of the of what the church may owe. place. It was good for them. The idea is to be caught up with ICE CUBE believes there is a the best when the church is about very special spiritual theme in the to move. The idea is that the film. The Chicago Crusader
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Schubertiade Chicago 2008 MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
An all-day festival of Franz Schubert’s music on February 2nd, 2008 presented by the PianoForte Foundation It has long been a tradition throughout Europe to celebrate the genius of Franz Schubert on the anniversary of his birth, January 31, 1797. The PiFoundation has anoForte brought this tradition to Chicago for the past 3 years, and each year has received an enthusiastic response from the artists and audience alike. This year’s event, on February 2nd, promises a marathon day of music making from a variety of chamber ensembles and soloists in the intimate PianoForte studio. Also returning this year is the “Schubert Café” in an adjacent studio which will feature Viennese coffee and pastries furnished once again by Julius Meinl! Guests are invited to attend a performance, take a break
to visit the café or one of the many galleries in the Fine Arts Building, and then come back to the salon between performances for more live music. Inspired by Schubert’s own famed musical soireés, PianoForte seeks to create the same intimate space where musicians and music lovers alike can relax and savor the company of their peers. The size and acoustics of the PianoForte studio are suited to just such an event. Musicians from the CSO and other professionals have been attracted by this casual musicmaking atmosphere, which encourages inspired performances of string quartets, piano trios, duets, four-hand piano, solo piano, and Lieder. Among others, this year’s line-up will in-
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THE PIANOFORTE FOUNDATION is proud to present its 4th annual Schubertiade Chicago, a FREE all-day festival celebrating the music of Franz Schubert. On February 2nd the music will begin at 12:00pm and will run until about 9:00pm. The PianoForte studio in the historic Fine Arts Bui lding is the perfect e nvi ronment to recrea te the atmosphe re of Schub ert’s legendary music soireés, where artists and music lovers from all corners can come together. clude: Kuang Hao Huang & Julia Bentley, Irene Faliks & Maya Brodotskaya, Richard Sladek, James Winsor Martin, Steven Zigurdson, Anne Marie Lewis & Ken Smith, Fox Fehling & Press Release January 10, 2008 PianoForte presents Schubertiade Chicago 2008 Howard Levy, Soo Lee, Kara Kane & Chris Thompson, Laura Fenster & Rebecca Schorch, Stuart Leitch, Eugenia Cheng, Alexander Djordjevic, and PianoForte’s own Susan Heiserman & Thomas Zoells. WFMT 98.7 FM has agreed to produce a radio program using live recordings from the Schubertiade Chicago 2008. Such a program will be compiled
after the festival and is slated to include interviews of performers and organizers. We are delighted about this collaboration, which will help distribute this wonderful event to a wider audience and will fuel our plans to broaden the scope of the festival in years to come. Since its 2004 debut, PianoForte Chicago, and now the PianoForte Foundation, have been contributing to the rich musical life of Chicago with a variety of salon concerts in their beautiful Fazioli piano showroom. In addition to weekly Friday broadcasts at 12:15 on WFMT, the PianoForte Foundation presents three different concert series on Saturdays at 3 pm, encompassing
solo piano, chamber music, and a very popular jazz series. PianoForte is located on the eighth floor of the historic Fine Arts Building, just blocks from Symphony Center, the Art Institute, and Millennium Park. The beautiful salon setting, a first-class piano, and amazing talents have all contributed to the success of the PianoForte concert series. This is a unique opportunity for music lovers in Chicago. We would like to thank our sponsors, which to-date are: the Austrian Consulate General, the Austrian Trade Commission, The Julius Meinl Group, Josef Manner & Co, Blue Plate/Rhapsody Restaurant, and Hilton Hotels/The Drake.
GOODBYE TO JOHN STROGER (Continued from page 1) the church. “He was a gentleman. I think we are going to miss him. That type of civility in politics is missing too often.” Stroger was born May 19, 1929 to Ella and John Stroger, Sr. in Helena, Arkansas. He attended an all black elementary school and high school at Eliza Miller High School, earning his diploma in 1949. Stroger attended Xavier University in New Orleans earning a B.S. degree in business administration. He came to Chicago and immediately took an interest in politics and the Democratic Party. After earning a law degree from DePaul University, Stroger was elected as the 8th Ward Committeeman. He was elected to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1970 and during his tenure
headed every major committee before he was elected President of the Board in 1994 making him the first African American to do so. During his time as president, Stroger was able to see a lifelong dream fulfilled, the completion of the new county hospital that has been named in his honor. Healthcare for the destitute was his top priority and main reason for getting into politics said his son Todd, who now serves as the board president. The issue was close to the elder Stroger’s heart because during the days of Jim Crow laws in the south, he lost a brother while in route to the local Black hospital when hospital that wouldn’t treat him turned them away. Mayor Daley, who was a longtime ally of Stroger’s called him a
“groundbreaker” in Chicago politics that will be truly missed. His voice wavering at times with emotion, Daley said Stroger could be defiant and often laughed when others didn’t like what he was doing or how he did it. He said Stroger was one of the most decent people you will ever meet in the world of politics. “John could dig-in with the best of them on an issue, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t willing to compromise to get a deal done,” Daley said. “Not only did he care about the people in his community, or those who were poor, he cared about all of Chicago and all of Cook County.” After the 2-½ hour funeral, a long procession of cars escorted by Cook County Sheriff ’s Police and various municipal agencies, proceeded down 87th Street
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though the Avalon Park community Stroger lived in until his death. Many residents along the route bowed the heads; men removed their hats in honor of a man many of them knew personally. Some overcome with emotion, told reporters stories of how they came to know Stroger and fear what his loss will mean to the community. “He always looked out for the common man and I’m not sure if his son or others really understand that,” said Andrew Smith, a local bar owner. “This man hired a lot of African Americans to political jobs they would have never gotten. In my view he is the godfather of Black politics in Chicago.” State Rep. Marlow Colvin (DChicago) is one of Stroger’s disciples. He began working for Stroger in the 8th Ward before he
went on to get a degree from Chicago State University. He has seen Stroger’s personal touch with the people first-hand. “We’d be at a baseball game, and someone would come up and say, ‘Mr. President, I want to thank you for what you did for my son. You helped get him into law school,’” Colvin recalled. “Or, ‘You got my son at Merrill Lynch his first bond deal.’ When they'd leave, he’d say, ‘I don't know that lady from Adam, but sometimes you help people because you have the capacity to do so.’” In addition to his wife of nearly 50 years Yonnie, Stroger is survived by his son; Todd, daughter; Yonnie Lynn and two grandchildren. Stroger was buried at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. The Chicago Crusader
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Energy, passion, electric, grabbing, jaw dropping artistry Aaron Sledge is the guy that goes on before the last act leaving people saying “He’s the one that should’ve closed out the show!” According to those who know him well he was born into a life of greatness as the son of Richard and Peggy Sledge. Aaron had music in his D.N.A. right from the start. As a young boy Aaron was raised in the Washington Heights community in the vicinity of 92nd and Vincennes on the city’s south side. Aaron says, “Music has always been in my life!” The Prayer Band General Assembly Church was where you would find young Aaron on Sundays. The youngster would fill his days learning and playing as a student at his neighborhood school, Mahalia Jackson Elementary. As he entered Percy L. Julian High School as a freshman, Aaron worked very hard securing two part-time jobs first as a parking attendant with GEO Parking followed by a stint as a bagger at a local Jewel’s Foods Store. Sledge continued to work while in high school as he finished and completed his designated curriculum to obtain his diploma. This talented trendsetter is a proven writer, singer, arranger, performer, and producer as seen through one of his endeavors as the minister of music for at the House of Peace Church where Reverend and Senator James T. Meeks is the pastor. Aaron’s vision has been to unveil a new face in the music industry. While
Aaron Sledge preparing to release his first solo project, he desires to open doors for other artists who just need an opportunity. Aaron has appeared on The Jay Leno Show with artists such as Nelly, Avant, Akon, and Jazzy Pha. He’s worked with Smokie Norful on the Celebration of Gospel and appeared on Yolanda Adams’ “Day by Day” DVD recording. As a songwriter, Aaron has been
featured on Mario’s multi-platinum “Turning Point” album for the single titled, “Here I Go Again”. He has worked and gleaned from such great writers and producers as Warryn Campbell, Harold Lilly, Ramsey Lewis, Nephew, Tyrese, Michelle Williams, Eric Dawkins, and Making the Band 4 just to name a few. Nothing makes a better lead or solo singer than being a strong
background singer, and if you follow Aaron’s career you will find him in every genre of music today by having worked with the likes of Christine Aguilera, Smokie Norful, Yolanda Adams, Kevin Vasser, and Bridgett Campbell whose music run the gambit. Aaron believes that his music is a breath of fresh air, and others would agree using terms like “refreshing” and “easy listening” to describe what they’ve heard. “Hold On”, the soon to be released (February 12) single is proof of that. The smooth melodious sound accompanied by the lyrics that remind you to simply hold on encourage one during times of reflection. The sign of true musicianship is that of one who can create not a new sound, but a culture of music that is non-exclusive and yet consistent with the times. Aaron is at the forefront of making sure it does just that. The music of Aaron Sledge has a unique and definitive purpose, and though it entails much it can be summed up in just a short brief statement. The mission of the music is to RESCUE and RECOVER those who are lost, those who have been wounded, and those who feel that they have exhausted every avenue in changing their lives. “The sound of the music could be referred to as oxygen music giving life or giving breathe to a new genre of music giving hope. Three years after he graduated
from Percy L. Julian, Aaron went through a stage of homelessness. It was through this stage of his life that he truly found the courage to hold on and the strength to lift his head up as he set out to build a great music empire, which has now enabled him to become not only a great songwriter, arranger and producer accruing numerous amounts of accolades worldwide including awards for platinum selling records, but also an artist on the Sky High Entertainment which is releasing his debut release titled “Da Light” scheduled to hit stores February 12th. When Aaron has time to leisure, he plays basketball, watches movies, and enjoys creating more great music. “Da Light” is very uplifting and speaks out to those who need a message of hope and empowerment. The great chemistry between this release and purpose is that the music delivers the positive message with the kinds of beats and melodic form that can be heard anywhere. Aaron’s mission is to rescue and recover those who have been lost and ridiculed by cynics who say there is no hope for Generation X and this project is the project to make a difference.
ter said her father loved Chicago and the people he served as alderman and mayor. She said he was stung by the heap of criticisms that came from the Black community, who often called him a “sellout” or “Uncle Tom.” “Since he came here from Alabama he was in the 6th Ward and Park Manor,” said daughter Sharon McGill. “He loved that community. I want people to remember my father for being a kind man who loved the city and its residents and not just for him being the replacement to Mayor Washington.” Although he was primarily supported by white aldermen like Dick Mell and others who fought against Washington, Sawyer turned out not to be the politician they thought he was. He wasn’t controllable as they thought he might be. Sawyer, during his brief time in office, managed to get passed many of the programs Washington had unsuccessfully tried to get
through, including a comprehensive gay rights ordinance. Friends and family say many took his quiet demeanor the wrong way. They say because he was non-confrontational didn’t mean he didn’t have a thought on a particular issue or wouldn’t stand up for what he believed in. Sawyer often joked with reporters after they started calling him “Mayor Mumbles.” He told them he still managed to get things done without being as boisterous and flamboyant as many of his mayoral predecessors. Sawyer’s death came just days after another longtime political icon’s death. Former Cook County Board President John Stroger, who was a fraternity brother of Sawyer’s and who was alderman of the 8th Ward adjacent to Sawyer, also died after complications from a stroke he suffered nearly two years ago. The irony in the two deaths had many longtime Chatham residents shaking their heads in amazements.
Aaron believes that once any person has experienced “Da Light”, they will feel empowered, motivated, and fulfilled enough to know that there is hope for all and that they have the power to make a difference.
Former Mayor Eugene Sawyer dies By J. Coyden Palmer
After suffering from numerous health problems caused by a series of strokes, former Mayor Eugene Sawyer died in a suburban hospital Jan.19. Sawyer, who replaced the city’s first African American mayor Harold Washington after his unexpected death in 1987, was 71. After losing to Mayor Daley in the 1989 election, Sawyer left politics and kept a low-profile as he went into private business. “Eugene was not the kind to go out and seek the limelight,” his brother said. “He was very quiet but very intelligent and astute at getting things done.” John Sawyer, Sawyer’s brother and family spokesman, said the former mayor had been in poor health since December, following surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital for a perforated esophagus. He suffered a series of strokes over the past month while receiving care at a hospice facility The Chicago Crusader
in Hinsdale and fell into cardiac arrest while at the center, John Sawyer said. He was taken to Hinsdale Hospital, where he died. Sawyer’s reign as mayor took place during a turbulent time in Chicago politics. Washington had just been reelected and many in the African American community felt his second term held lots of promise as he had begun to make progress with the City Council that often wouldn’t vote for his proposals. Many felt it was blatant racism on the council’s part. Washington died in November of 1987 from a heart attack and Sawyer, who was alderman of the 6th Ward, was voted by the council 29-19 to serve out the remainder of his term. But many African Americans felt he was being used as a political puppet by the same adversaries who made Washington’s job difficult. Instead, a number of African Americans supported Ald. Tim Evans (2nd) who had served as
Eugene Sawyer Washington’s floor leader. But in the end, nearly a dozen Black aldermen combined with others in the council selected Sawyer as their leader. Despite their disagreements, Evans said the two maintained a friendship. “Gene and I were friends before Washington’s death and we remained friends afterwards despite our political disagreements,” Evans said. Despite his infamy in Chicago political history, Sawyer’s daugh-
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THE CHATTERBOX (Cont’d from page 7) paper around—when in fact, all he did was put a big picture on the front page and then put himself on page two. After running around the town like he was some kind of Walter Winchell of the ghetto, Roland hooked up with the publisher of the Blue paper and Ms. Spann, despite the fact that he was being protested almost every day
by community leaders. Then Roland run up in Meeks church and got cover there. Then he run up under folk in state government and got some credibility there. Ran up in all the Negro establishment joints and got cover there—-and now he’s run up in WVON where he can heckle every last one of them from his silver microphone—under the guise of
being an independent thinker. How is a Negro who used to run with Pat Buchanan and Thomas Sowell be considered an independent thinker. Last time Ima looked those two fools were playing for the wrong team—-a team that Rolly Roll seemed all too happy to be affiliated with. Well, Ima just hope that whatever deal Martin gets it comes with head-shrink-
ing potion. You ever seen that boy’s noggin? Head so big Ima surprised his neck aint snapped from the weight. Aint got no forehead, he got an eight head. VERSE WHAT? Ima was standing in the lobby of a senior center when she happened upon two local preachers who were visiting their mem-
bers in the lunchroom. One called the other a word that rhymed with “other-trucker” and then that one turned around and called the first preacher a “donkey’s hollowed out place.” Well, the female human parent copulator then told the sturdy and domesticated animal inlet that he would thrash him within a very small degree
of his period of existence. Said he would plummet his devoid of light posterior. That’s when Ima opened up her bible and tried to see if she could find any of those words between Genesis and Revelation. Do you know that sh*t wasn’t in there. Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year.
In the first chapter, Dr. Carruthers instructs us by pointing out, “Thus, those who have been waging the long war to liberate African history and culture have been fighting the following two battles: (1) an international war against the European intellectuals and (2) a civil war against the colonized African spokespersons who are trained by Europeans to undermine African independence. The war is truly, as Anderson Thompson says, a battle for the African mind, or as Asa Hilliard and the First World Alliance put it, a battle to free the African mind.” Those who believe in the just cause of the long war to liberate African history and culture must read and reread and study Dr. Carruthers’ most insightful observations, wisdom, and his
“Deep Well” of understanding that is shared in Intellectual Warfare.
Worrill’s World (Continued from page 6) very important, continuing known throughout the effort, for us, as African country for providing a people in America to edu- theoretical and practical cate and reeducate our- understanding of the imselves about our history pact of the political, ecoand its relationship to the nomic, social, and cultural important ideas that shape forces on people who live how we see the world. in the inner cities throughFor over thirty-five-years, out the world. Of course, Dr. Carruthers played a one of the largest groups to leading role as a scholar live in the inner cities is and intellectual activist in African people. the development of the Therefore, a great deal of African Centered Educa- Dr. Carruthers writings tion Movement. and lectures concentrated Dr. Carruthers was a on the white supremacy intenured professor in the tellectual assault on African College of Education’s In- people and the world. ner City Studies Education Dr. Carruthers has been undergraduate and gradu- magnificent in exposing ate programs at Northeast- the European intellectual ern Illinois University in tyranny and its impact on Chicago, Illinois and re- the education of African tired as Professor Emeritus. people. Along with Dr. Anderson It was through his associThompson, Dr. Carruthers ation with the late, great helped shape both the un- Senegalese scholar, Dr. dergraduate and graduate Cheikh Anta Diop and the curricula that have become late, great scholar / teacher,
Dr. John Henrik Clarke that helped propel the genius of Dr. Carruthers insight into the “Deep Well” of the African Worldview. As the founding President of the Association for the Study of Classical African Civilizations (ASCAC), Dr. Carruthers helped shape an organizational format for African Centered scholars, teachers, students, and the overall African Community to have a collective vehicle in which to pursue the building of the African Centered Education Movement. His leadership, in this regard, has been monumental and inspiring to hundreds of scholars, teachers, and students throughout the African World Community. In this connection, Dr. Carruthers book, Intellectual Warfare, prepares us to function in the twenty-
first-century with a sharper understanding of our challenges as an African people. The book is organized into five sections. Part I: The Nature of the War; Part II: Defenders of Western Civilization; Part III: Intellectual Civil War; Part IV: The Champions of African Centered Thought; and Part V: Toward the Restoration of African Civilizations. In the preface of Intellectual Warfare, Dr. Carruthers explains, “These essays reflect the thought of the ‘Chicago group’ and the ‘African Community of Chicago.’ I was simply a vehicle through whom ideas flowed. Even the mistakes are our mistakes rather than mine alone. The conceptualization of our work as Intellectual Warfare emerged out of the actual battles in which we were engaged.”
Moraine Valley faculty members to present open discussion on . . . (Cont’d from page 6) the panel discussion. They will address some of the inter-
esting historical components of this year’s primaries such as the first viable woman and
African history scholar . . . (Continued from page 6) and more than 1,000 courses. The college features programs in the humanities, social sci-
ences and natural sciences. For more information about UIC, please visit
GLBT Communities . . .
(Continued from page 6) health care, openness about vocates. We encourage our sexuality, and acceptance of supporters to organize their same-gender-loving men local communities and to and women. become involved and enBecome a member of gaged. NBJC, support your local No one will care more AIDS care and prevention about us than we care for programs and encourage ourselves. Let’s organize, your family and friends to organize, organize to save do so as well. As a commu- our own lives. nity, our survival depends H. Alexander Robinson is upon our willingness to be- CEO of the National Black come vocal and visible ad- Justice Coalition (NBJC). 16
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African-American candidates, and will discuss the candidates and their platforms. Audience questions mostly will direct the discussion. The Illinois primaries
are scheduled for February 5. For more information about the panel discussion, call Fefles, the Global Education coordinator, at (708) 974-5393.
HELP WANTED
POLICE OFFICER Matteson, IL
The Village of Matteson will conduct testing on February 8-9, 2008, in order to establish a Police Officer Eligibility Register. An Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or a Bachelor’s degree in any area of concentration is REQUIRED FOR HIRE. Application packets available at: Matteson Village Hall, 4900 Village Commons, Matteson, IL, Mon-Fri, 8AM4:30PM, or: Matteson Police Dept., 20500 So. Cicero Ave., Matteson, IL, daily from 4:30PM-8PM, or at www.vil.matteson.il.us. Packet includes application and testing info. Study Guide avail. for $5 and is strongly recommended, but not mandatory. Applications must be returned to Matteson Village Hall by 4:30PM, Friday, February 1, 2008. EOE.
As fondly remember Baba Jake, let us read and reread his writings. Make plans to attend the weekend of events in his honor beginning Friday, February 15th with the commemoration lecture, the conference on Saturday, February 16th both at CCICS, and the gravesite ritual on Sunday, February 17th at Oak Woods Cemetery. Let us follow his teachings and discuss his ideas. And most important of all, let us follow his wise instruction and continue the great work that Baba Jake was engaged in during his lifetime. Res em hotep, Baba Jake! Awake in peace, Baba Jake!
LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ALLEN
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IN THE ALLEN SUPERIOR COURT FAMILY RELATIONS DIVISION FORT WAYNE, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 02D07-0706-JC-167
IN THE MATTER OF Sapphire Grampton CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES
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SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
Notice is hereby given to Marques McGhee, the above-named child’s father, and Alleged Unknown Father, whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Allen County Office of the Department of Child Services has filed it’s Verified Petition Alleging Child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with Indiana Code 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled for May 15, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. with the Court. At said hearing the court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the minor child, namely, Sapphire Grampton, is a child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Upon entry of said adjudication, a dispositional hearing will be held which is a proceeding wherein the Court will consider: 1. Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children. 2. The necessity, nature, and extent of the participation by the parent, guardian, or custodian in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children. 3. The financial responsibility of the parent, guardian, or custodian for any services provided for the parent, guardian, or custodian of the children. Notice is further given that the right of each person to whom this notice is given to be present at said hearing(s) concerning Marques McGhee’s child is waived by that person’s failure to appear after lawful notice. Notice is further given that the attorney representing the Office of the Department of Child Services of Allen County, Indiana, is Sherry Hartzler, 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Suite 100, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806. Said person to whom this notice is directed must respond by appearing in person or by attorney within ten (10) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event such person fails to do so, an adjudication on said petition and a dispositional decree may be entered against said person. Date this 17th day of January, 2008.
By Clerk of Allen County, Therese Brown
Allen County Office Department of Child Services 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Suite 100 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806 260-458-6100 1/26, 2/2, 2/9
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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS REALTY CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.TAVARES A. KING A/K/A TAVARES KING, et al Defendants 07 CH 21801 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 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 346 W. 58TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-209-007 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. judgment amount was The $214,047.13. 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 the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. If 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 Plaintiff’s 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-F266. 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I73446 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ORIN C. TAYLOR, et al Defendant 07 CH 15222 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 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 403 WEST 60TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-312-017-0000, Property Index No. 20-16-312-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $137,453.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure
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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 Plaintiff’s attorney: KIMBERLY J. WEISSMAN , 633 SKOKIE BOULEVARD, SUITE 400, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062, (847) 4800880 . 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I73296 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.-STEVE MOORE, et al Defendant 07 CH 16657 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 29, 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 6942 SOUTH KIMBARK AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-410-036-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $275,228.72. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: KIMBERLY J. WEISSMAN, 633 SKOKIE BOULEVARD, SUITE 400, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062, (847) 4800880. 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I73292 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LANCE WILSON, et al Defendant 06 CH 26246 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 7, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 352 WEST 58TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-209-005-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $108,906.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auc-
tion; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC , 39 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, STE. 400, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 541-9710 . 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I73098 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE LENDING, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MARSHALL DAVIS, et al Defendant 07 CH 13503 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 12, 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 7806 SOUTH WINCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-30-428-021 The real estate is improved with a brown brick 3 flat home with detached 3 car garage. The judgment amount was $325,702.26. 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, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0707237. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I72718 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC.; ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-R7 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2005 WITHOUT RECOURSE; Plaintiff, vs. WAYNE C. SCOTT; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF
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WATER MANAGEMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 06 CH 9943 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 11, 2006, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 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 7515 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60619. P.I.N. 20-27-400-006. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kathy Hudy at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Thompson, Rosenthal & Watts, LLP, 1001 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540. (630) 369-3535. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I72652 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT SERIES ITF INDX 2005-AR15 Plaintiff, -v.BORIS LUKIC, et al Defendant 07 CH 21054 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5916 SOUTH KING DRIVE 3S, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-305-034-1007 The real estate is improved with a brick condo with no garage. The judgment amount was $217,109.57. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. For information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0711456. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I72414 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 2006-6 Plaintiff, -v.SLAVICA DRINIC, et al Defendant 07 CH 20966 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 13, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 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 5910 S. KING DRIVE UNIT #2N, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-305-030-1002 The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $216,598.03. 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 Mortgagee’s 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 Plaintiff’s 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-E593. 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I72450 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONUS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDER OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-IM1Plaintiff, vs. AKINSOLA AKINDELE; ET AL., Defendants,07 CH 13577 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 23, 2007 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 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. 2022-401-037. Commonly known as 6750 South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST MORTGAGE.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Diane Thomas at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (877) 729-6734. W0705049 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I71394 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION TERWIN ADVISORS LLC, BY SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LOAN SERVICING, LLC, ATTORNEY IN FACT, Plaintiff V. JONATHAN KELLY; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR ACOUSTIC HOME LOANS, LLC; CITY OF CHICAGO, Defendants 06 CH 15926 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file #06-7771D(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 November 6, 2006, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 15, 2008, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth
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below, the following described real property:ALSO KNOWN AS 6631-6633 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60637 TAX ID# 2022-228-012 AND 20-22-228-103The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.The judgment amount was $236,331.70. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I71937
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.Plaintiff, -v.- EVAL CAMPBELL, et alDefendant 07 CH 18861 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 7, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 11, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8012 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619Property Index No. 20-35-108017-0000The real estate is improved with a 3 story 4 unit brown brick apartment building with no garage.The judgment amount was $353,562.64.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 saleThe 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.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0709314. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I71919
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, Plaintiff,vs. DARRYL TUCKER; TONOAH TUCKER; CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants,07 CH 6417 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 14, 2007 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 15, 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:Commonly known as 7832 South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620. P.I.N. 20-28-321-024.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 inspectionFor information call William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiff’s Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I71439
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HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC., Plaintiff,vs. ERNIE BASSIE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., soley as nominee for GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC., and PEORIA PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Defendants 07 CH 18611 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of the above Court entered in the above entitled cause on October 25, 2007, The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 a.m. on February 13, 2008 in its office at One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Suite C, Chicago, Illinois 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Permanent Index Number: 20-17-414046-1012 Commonly known as: 848 W. 61st Street # 3, Chicago, Illinois 60621 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $102,753.88 Sale terms: The bid amount shall be paid in cash immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. The purchaser of a condominium unit at a judicial foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, who takes possession of a condominium unit pursuant to a court order or a purchaser who acquires title from a mortgagee shall have the duty to pay the proportionate share, if any, of the common expenses for the unit which would have become due in the absence of any assessment acceleration during the 6 months immediately preceding institution of an action to enforce the collection of assessments, and which remain unpaid by the owner during whose possession the assessments accrued. If the outstanding assessments are paid at any time during any action to enforce the collection of assessments, the purchaser shall have no obligation to pay any assessments which accrued before he or she acquired title. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. For information contact Plaintiff’s Attorney: Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar, 111 E. Main St., Suite 200, Decatur, Illinois 62525 (217) 422-1719 ext. 23. Note: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that the Law Firm of Heavner, Scott, Beyers & Mihlar is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I73490
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF15, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF15 Plaintiff, -v.JOSHUA WILLIAMS, et al Defendant 07 CH 19037 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 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 243 W 74TH STREET UNIT 1A, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-225-026-1001 The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $190,857.41. 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, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA0709391. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE I73474
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.L.C., Plaintiff, vs. DERRICK GILMORE, ET AL Defendants,07 CH 15548 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2007 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 26, 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. 20-21-125-007. Commonly known as: 655 West 66th St., Chicago, IL 60621.The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.This pleading is a communication for the purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the validity of this debt within thirty days, it will be assumed to be valid. Finally, any information you provide will be used for the purpose of collection.Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real estate after confirmation of the sale.The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the
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arrangement and agreement of the current owner or occupant.For information: JAROS, TITTLE & O’TOOLE, LIMITED, Plaintiff’s Attorney, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 750-1000. Phone calls will be taken only between the hours of 9:00 thru 11:00 A.M. When calling, please refer to file number 07-31635.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I73936 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF ARGENT MORTGAGE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-M1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2006,WITHOUT RECOURSE, ASSIGNEE OF ARGENT MORTGAGECOMPANY, L.L.C., Plaintiff, vs. ALBERT J. MOORE, Defendants,07 CH 15727 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 27, 2007 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 28, 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. 20-21-125055.Commonly known as 6625 South Union Avenue, 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 inspectionFor 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 I73993 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-HE3Plaintiff, -v.-WILLIE STALLWORTH, et alDefendant 07 CH 17791 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 6727 S. GREEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621Property Index No. 20-20-407009The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $211,813.38.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 Mortgagee’s 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 saleThe 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 Plaintiff’s 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-C403. 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 Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I74288 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEVADA, AS OWNER Plaintiff,-v.THOMAS LAPARNE, et alDefendant 07 CH 18620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 2008, at the office of The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 5935 S. ABERDEEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621Property Index No. 20-17-402019The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $297,904.12.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 Mortgagee’s 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 saleThe 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 Plaintiff’s 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-C949. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALENOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I74321 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONHSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF ACE SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-WM1 ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff,-v.SONJA GRIFFIN, et al Defendant 07 CH 20298 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 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 6502 S. HARVARD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60621Property Index No. 20-21-208013The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $377,947.13.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 the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser
shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.If 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 saleThe 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 Plaintiff’s 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-E217. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALENOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I74421 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, POOL#40166 SERIES# 2005-EFC4 Plaintiff, -v.CURTIS L. FENTON A/K/A CURTIS FENTON, et alDefendant 07 CH 15737 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2007, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 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 6152 S. ABERDEEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60621Property Index No. 20-17-417037The real estate is improved with a single family residence.The judgment amount was $204,579.89.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 Mortgagee’s 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 saleThe 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 Plaintiff’s 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-A869. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALENOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I74450
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK; Plaintiff, vs. CHESTER WOJNICKI; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHESTER WOJNICKI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;
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Defendants,07 CH 10034 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 8/2/2007, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 11, 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. 20-20-210015. Commonly known as 6447 S. Aberdeen St., Chicago, IL 60621. The improvement on the property consists of a 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, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0705478. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I71315 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISIONDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF EQUIFIRST MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-3, Plaintiff V. RAYMOND IVESTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants 07 CH 14898 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 07-3946D(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 November 15, 2007, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 19, 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 6939 SOUTH KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637. TAX ID# 20-22319-033The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.The judgment amount was $278,877.80. Sale terms: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by noon the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information. For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I66014
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE; Plaintiff, vs. ARTISE BROOKS; Defendants,07 CH 587 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 26, 2007 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, February 11, 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:Commonly known as 5920 S. Aberdeen Street, Chicago, IL 60621. P.I.N. 20-17-401-0332.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 inspectionFor information call William E. Dutton, Jr./Barbara J. Dutton at Plaintiff’s Attorney, DUTTON & DUTTON, P.C., 10325 West Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. (815) 806-8200. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I71304
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Diabetics have help in fighting depression Access program will screen 10,000 patients A recent study revealed that a good percentage of diabetic patients would rather die 10 years sooner than maintain a healthier diet and workout regimen. The reasons for their decision were that taking a variety of prescriptions or not being able to eat their favorite foods was too great an undertaking. Consequently, according to the study, diabetics would rather eat as they pleased, forego taking insulin shots and medications, and enjoy life as they had in the past, even though their lives may be shortened. The study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also revealed that for many diabetics the discomfort of treatments was as bad as the complications that could result from non-treatment. Some experts say, however, that sentiments such as these can lead to depression. “It’s a two-way street, and the combination of having an incurable, potentially life threatening disease that decreases quality of life, and that requires so much personal, emotional and financial investment to maintain health is overwhelming,” said Dr. Hugo Alvarez, Access Community Health Network Deputy Medical Officer. “These conditions can render patients hopeless about their conditions; and at the same time these feelings can lead to less adherence with treatment, diet, medications and follow up.” Access Community Health Network and the Aetna Foundation are working together to address this issue. The Foundation has awarded ACCESS $25,000 to sponsor a
program that looks at depression in patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes. The irony of it is that with less attention to the condition, uncontrolled diabetes starts to take its toll over time, and this can compound complications, with patients losing even more hope, Dr. Alvarez said. “They feel that whatever investment they have made has been useless, and they find themselves only making half an effort.” The Aetna Foundation grant will help ACCESS develop a program that incorporates culturally-appropriate depression screening and treatment as part of primary care treatment, so that depression can be treated and patients can remain committed to controlling their diabetes and avoid long term disabilities. The aim of the program is to eliminate barriers for low-income patients, while helping to improve their mental and physical health. ACCESS health centers in the Little Village and Des Plaines areas are part of the pilot program, because of the number of diabetics receiving care at these two locations. These health centers have culturally competent staffs to serve diverse populations. “Reducing disparities in health care has always been an important issue for Aetna,” said Martin R. Castro, Vice President of External Affairs for Aetna’s Diverse Markets Strategy in Chicago, who oversaw the grant-making process. “We are pleased to fund ACCESS’ effort to support the creation of medical homes for patients and build a model bilingual, bicultural program focused on the intersection of
depression and diabetes. The American Dream is premised on a healthy community--we are pleased to do what we can to help
Access Community Health Network is comprised of 50 Joint Commission accredited community health centers throughout
sured. Visit the website at accesscommunityhealth.net. For more information about ACCESS health centers or programs
MRS. DONNA HARPER, an avid WVON radio listener responded to Dr. Payne’s call for 100 women to come to his office for a free clinical breast examination during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Despite Chicago’s first winter snow storm December 5, 2007, she came to the Department of Public Health Roseland Neighborhood Health Center, for her follow-up mammogram as scheduled. She is to be congratulated for her participation in the fight against Breast Cancer. Dr. Payne now issues the “10,000 Clinical Breast Exam Challenge.” Ten thousand women are encouraged to immediately seek examinations from their health care providers and overcome the fear of self examination. Regular exams and early detection saves lives. In photo: Rosela nd Ne ighb or hood He alth Cent er Staff (left to ri ght) Dr. O di e Pay ne III , OB/GYN; Karen Jones, Radiology Tech; Cynthia Stringfellow, R.N. and (seated) Mrs. Donna Harper. make that dream a reality.” After the program is fully implemented, all 50 ACCESS locations will benefit, with more than 10,000 patients being screened for depression.
Chicago and surrounding suburbs. It provides high quality, cost effective, safe, comprehensive primary and preventive health care to 200,000 individual patients annually, one-third of whom are unin-
in your community, please call Elaine Hegwood Bowen, Media Coordinator, at 773.257.6599; email: bowen@accesscommunityhealth.n et or call the toll free number at 1.866.88.ACCESS.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Honors Chicago Community . . . (Continued from page 11) ENH serves over 4,500 Illinois residents and sends 97% of high school students in their academic program to college. ENH will use the NEI grant to strengthen its fastest growing program, Erie After School, which serves 220 children at three after-school sites around Chicago. The funds will also help to improve staff development and extend the bilingual dimension of the program to all three sites. The Neighborhood Builder award is given to two local nonprofit organizations that have actively worked to improve their communities. Recipients receive $200,000 of “unrestricted” grant funding over the course of two years, which can be used to cover operating expenses and build program capacity. Bank of America is one of the few corporations in the U.S. that provides unrestricted grant funding to non-profit organizations on such a broad basis. In addition, the bank provides an The Chicago Crusader
innovative leadership development program for the executive director and an emerging leader from each organization to learn with other non-profit leaders across the country. 2007 Local Heroes are: Father Charles W. Dahm, O.P. who is tirelessly devoted to developing local leaders and empowering residents through his advocacy of increased housing, improved safety, cleaner streets, and a more vibrant and healthier Chicago community. Dahm will direct his NEI grant to H.O.P.E., the domestic violence program of St. Pius V Parish. Cathy Ficker Terrill, who has supported disabled children and adults in Illinois for over thirty years. She advocated for comprehensive health insurance programs for the disabled uninsured, pushed other groundbreaking laws and designed family empowerment programs to help those with disabled loved ones. Terrill
will direct her NEI grant to the Ray Graham Association, where she serves as President. Michael Howard, the quintessential volunteer in the Fuller Park community. His devotion to community revitalization and efforts in every aspect of outreach, preservation, and fundraising for the good of the community make him a hero to all those around him. Howard will direct his grant to the Fuller Park Community Development Corporation. Tonya Milkie, a distinguished educator and founder of the highly successful Noble Street Charter High School and FACETS, an educational model that prepares traditionally underachieving students for college. Milkie will direct her $5,000 to the Noble Street Charter High School. Lisa Nigro, a former police officer and passionate leader. Nigro created the Inspiration Corporation, an agency that helps those most affected by poverty and homelessness through partner-
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ships with Rotary International, the Girl Scouts, and various other programs. Nigro will direct her grant to the Inspiration Corporation. In recognition of their contributions to neighborhood vitality, each of the five Local Heroes directs a $5,000 donation to an eligible non-profit of their choice. 2007 Student Leaders are: Jessica Campos, of Cary Grove Community High School, interned at the main Chicago office of the Boys & Girls Clubs Richard Guss, a graduate of Harlan Community Academy, interned at the Vernon Johns Boys & Girls Club. Edgar Padilla, a graduate of the Chicago Military Academy, interned at the General Wood Boys & Girls Club. Christine Godoy, of Nicholas Senn High School, interned at the Daniel A. Cotter Boys & Girls Club. Tanisha Humphrey, of Whitney
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M. Young High School interned at the Logan Square Boys & Girls Club. The NEI Student Leaders are five exemplary high school students with an interest in improving their neighborhoods, and who show great leadership potential. To further their personal and educational growth, each Student Leader participated in a paid, eight-week summer internship as well as a series of leadership training and community service activities. The Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative began in 2004 to recognize, nurture and reward organizations and individuals helping to rebuild and revitalize their communities. In 2007, the Foundation will commit $20 million globally to the initiative, which operates in 44 of the bank’s major markets, bringing the total commitment under the program to nearly $70 million by the end of this year. 19
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