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Residents speak against police abuse

The West Side hearing was held ahead of potential policerelated legislation the City Council is cooking up By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

The message from the residents who spoke at the City of Chicago’s only official police accountability hearing held on the West Side was nearly unanimous. Speaker after speaker said that they wanted more civilian control over whatever body handled police oversight. They wanted the police to treat all Chicagoans with respect and for the police department to confront racism within its ranks. And they warned the aldermen in attendance that if there is no progress on police reform they will look to vote other candidates into office. The Aug. 16 meeting, held at Westinghouse College Prep, 3223 W Franklin Blvd, was one of the five neighborhood hearings held by the City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and the Committee on Budget and Government Operations. Originally, the joint committee only planned to hold two hearings in July, but that decision was criticized by activists and the Council’s Chicago Progressive Caucus. Those groups argued that most residents who worked wouldn’t be able to attend the meetings since they were scheduled during the day. The West Side hearing was hosted by Aldermen Jason Erving (28th) and Emma See POLICE ABUSE on page 12

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A young West Side resident receives a free haircut during Greater St. John Bible Church’s annual Austin Community Fest on Aug. 13. The fest, held on the grounds of Ella Flagg Young School, featured vendors, pony rides, food, music and $20,000 in college scholarships to area young people.

Church serves up free haircuts and college money Greater St. John Bible Church’s annual community fest featured thousands of dollars in scholarships By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

Janaya Sanders, 18, said a psychology class she took one summer changed her life. The course made her realize the importance of mental health and just how unaware most people are when it comes seeking out treatment. “It’s not something that people really pay attention to,” said the Marshal High School graduate who recently enrolled at the Univer-

sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to pursue her dreams of becoming either a practicing psychiatrist or a psychiatry professor. When the West Side native starts classes this week, she’ll have a little less to worry about thanks to the largesse of Greater St. John Bible Church in Austin. This year, the church gave out over $20,000 in scholarship money to 25 college students at its annual Austin Community Fest, held Aug. 13 on the grounds of Ella Flagg Young

School, 1434 N. Parkside. The scholarships were just one aspect of the event, which also featured free haircuts carnival-style games, horse rides and music, among other highlights. The event’s organizers said that around 1,000 people showed up to partake in the festivities. “Some of the kids who came had never ridden on a pony,” said Rev. Ira Acree, Greater

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DARNELL CARR “I had fun playing basketball with my friends. I went to the beach a couple of times and rode my bike. We did not go on a trip or anything like that. It’s time to go back to school now, so I guess my summer is over.”

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TOGETHERNESS: In addition to free haircuts, the Aug. 13 Austin Community Fest also featured numerous musical guests, free food and lots of fun. Rev. Ira Acree, Greater St. John’s pastor (below top left, pictured with radio personality Sonya Blakey) touted the power of education in bettering the neighborhood. Courtesy Ira Acree

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Nurturing the good from page 1 St. John’s pastor and the event’s founder, who added that it typically costs upwards of $30,000 to stage the fest. “It’s important that we invest in the education of our youth,” Acree said. “Promoting and investing in education is the most proactive and efficient approach in combating gun violence and bettering our neighborhoods.” Dean Tate, a church elder who headed up the event’s planning team, said that the fest’s price tag is a minor cost considering the event’s outcomes. “This whole festival is two-fold,” Tate said. “We wanted to come together to do something great in the community and to bring people together. We wanted to show people that, instead of gun violence and gangs, there is good that comes out of the hood.” Sanders embodies that good. The aspiring psychologist maintained a 4.0 GPA while in high school REV. IRA ACREE and was salutatorian of Greater St. John her graduating class. She’s the second person in her family to go to college. “I was excited to find out that I’d won,” she said. “I think it’s a good thing and even though I don’t attend the church, I was glad they still gave me something and that they’re helping kids all throughout the community attend school — whether they go to the church or not.” Marquan Morris, an 18-year-old graduate of Legal Prep Charter High School, said he already knows where his scholarship money is going. “I just got my list of books so that will cover most of the books I need,” said Morris, who graduated from high school with a 3.3 GPA and has enrolled at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. One criteria for getting the scholarship money was an original essay. Morris wrote his on where he sees himself a decade from now. “I plan on being an elementary school teacher so I can help fix the achievement gap in the city,” he said. “As blacks, we always struggle with a lack of resources in the school system. I wanted to focus on the foundational education, which is why I picked elementary education. I want to help fix problems before they even start.” CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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Austin Weekly News, August 24, 2016

Loretto Hospital ranked among best in state for quality A new five-star survey gives hospital three stars, which puts it in company of University of Chicago and Northwestern Memorial By MICHAEL ROMAIN Staff Reporter

According to new hospital quality ratings, Loretto Hospital is among the best hospitals in the state. The hospital received 3 out of 5 stars in a recent Hospital Quality Star Rating conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS rated more than 3,600 hospitals in America on a five-star scale, with one star representing the lowest quality rating and five the highest. The hospitals rated were evaluated based on “64 out of 100 mea-

sures (CMS) uses to report hospital performance on its Hospital Compare website,” according to a statement released by Loretto. Those measures include death and infection rates, readmissions and patient experience. Loretto was one of only four safety-net hospitals in the area that received three stars. Other hospitals in Chicago that received three stars include Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the University of Chicago hospitals. “Three stars is good….especially considering how well we compared to some of the most premier hospital,” Loretto Hospital chief medical officer and CEO Dr. Sonia Mehta said in the statement. “And when I look at how proactive Loretto Hospital has been in our approach to administering quality of care to our patients by integrating more specialty services and evidence-based healthcare practices through the coordination of care, I think our strategy is working,” she said “Our patients and the Austin community is starting to take notice of all the improvements we are putting in place.” DR. SONIA MEHTA CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com Loretto Hospital CEO

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LETTERS

n July 29, 2016, just one day after an 18-year-old unarmed American man was shot in the back by a Chicago policeman and on a day when at least one person was killed and seven others were shot in Chicago by criminals on the street, Khizr Khan, a Muslim-American lawyer, rocked the nation at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Mr. Khan gave his speech while thousands of American flags were waving in the Wells Fargo Center. These waving flags symbolize America’s promise of freedom, liberty, and human rights for all Americans. When Mr. Khan raised his well-worn and wellstudied pocket copy of the United States Constitution, it was as if he was raising a religious symbol like a crucifix against the evils of racism and hate that continue to be faced by far too many Americans. That historic moment at the convention was yet another reminder to our nation that we must live up to the words of our Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all people are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain

We are stronger together in part, “Nor shall any state unalienable Rights, that among deprive any person of life, these are Life, Liberty, and the liberty, or property, without due pursuit of Happiness.” process of law; nor deny to any America didn’t know at the person within its jurisdiction time of Khan’s speech that the equal protection of the just the day before, on July 28, laws”. an unarmed American named The high-speed chase on July Paul O’Neal lost his life in a 28, 2016, which ended with the series of events that started death of an unarmed American, with stealing a car. If found was a violation of Paul O’Neal’s guilty by a judge or jury of one’s LA SHAWN FORD constitutionally endowed rights, peers of the crimes that were State rep. (8th) his human rights, and was a real committed, O’Neal should have violation of all that is hoped for been punished by time in prison by all humanity. and not punished by a death sentence at the The release of the video reliving the hands of law enforcement officers. death of Mr. O’Neal showed a high-speed During his speech, Mr. Khan and his wife chase and bullets flying through the South were not only standing for their son Army Shore community — a total disrespect to Captain Humayun Khan who was killed the entire community. The City of Chicago in Iraq 12 years ago while fighting and owes that community and the whole city an sacrificing his life for his fellow soldiers apology for the trauma it has caused to all as a member of the U.S. Army. The stillgrieving Khans were also standing for equal of us. Chicago is fortunate that the flying bullets protection under law as stated in the 14th and reckless police behavior didn’t end Amendment and standing for the rights of much more tragically. Other bystanders Paul O’Neal and many others with their or even police in the line of fire could unalienable right to life as Americans. have been killed. The police chase after Section 1 of the 14th Amendment states,

a car theft and the ensuing gunfire were violations of Chicago’s police policy, and the superintendent took action without delay. In hindsight, Mr. O’Neal would be alive today and Chicago would not be embarrassed nationally and internationally if the City of Chicago’s police department had, for once and for all, previously sent the message that even officers in the Chicago Police Department are bound by the rules of law and order and that police misconduct will not be tolerated. Mohandas K. Gandhi once said, “I believe in the essential unity of all people and for that matter of all lives. Therefore, I believe that if one person gains spiritually, the whole world gains, and if one person falls, the whole world falls to that extent.” It is in the spirit of Gandhi, realizing that we all lose when one person falls, that we must work to end all killings in our city. We must work together to end killings by the police and killings by those misguided souls who walk our streets. We must work together and stand with Mr. and Mrs. Khan for equal protection under law, because it is only then that we are Stronger Together.

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To take back this city, first take back its households

s I write this column on Monday, Aug. 22 at 6:40 a.m., the headlines from this past weekend’s violence are sickening and embarrassing. Four people killed and dozens — yes, that is with an “s” — injured. According to the Chicago Tribune, during an intense 14-hour timeframe of violence from Saturday into Sunday, one person was shot in the city every 33 minutes. The majority of those shot were black people most likely shot by other black people, but the carnage, like the cancer that it is, is spreading. The neighborhoods where the violence is happening are the usual places: Englewood, Roseland, Avalon, and on the West Side, East Garfield, North Lawndale, Humboldt Park and Austin (where an 8-year-old attending a vigil for a murdered 15-year-old was shot and wounded). The north side is having its share, with violence occurring in Rogers Park, Ravenswood, and Edgewater. If anybody had stood up and proclaimed that the city of Chicago during Barack Obama’s presidency would become the child murder/shooting victim capital of this nation, black folks would have gone ballistic. We would have declared that murders like that of Yummy Sandifer back in 1994 was an anomaly. “Shorties” aren’t supposed to be on the list of people shot and killed and those who are, are usually caught in the crossfire of stupidity by a moron shooting at an idiot. This city — nope, let’s specify a more precise location — the black community has been home to the majority of the worst killings of young children by gun violence in this nation. We aren’t a Sandy Hook School where one person goes on a rampage and murders many. Rather, we have many murderers walking the streets, armed and willing to shoot based on their perceived “disrespect level,” i.e. feeling insulted while

ignoring how the carnage they create is disrespectful at the same time. Our elected officials are silent, even as they contribute to the harshness of people trying to live in this city. All one has to do is look at the taxes being imposed on the citizenry and wonder how people can live when for every dollar they spend, 10 cents goes for taxes to pay for services that are hard to see happening. City, county and state workers are making salaries comparable or even better than private industry. Their pension plans aren’t like those of the average working stiff. While the majority of us may not have enough in our 401K to even retire, we get to hear the union leader profess that her members aren’t willing to contribute 7 percent of their salaries to their own retirement because that’s tantamount to a cut in pay. The sound bite is all we hear and sadly it becomes what we know. If those whose job it is to educate us are struggling, what does that mean/say for the rest of us? As a society, whether we see it or not, we have contributed to the creation of the “norm,” where all problems are solved by the barrel of a gun. We are now seeing more and more criminals whose birthdates are in the 21st century. When we have a 15-yearold alleged to have been in possession of a stolen car and subsequently shot by a state trooper, what does that say about our society in general? Who are his parents and what have they not done to raise a respectable individual? As our options for dealing with the younger and younger criminal element becomes obvious, perhaps the anonymity that is automatically granted to them should dissipate as they willingly chose adult criminal activity over youthful indiscretions? Let’s start taking back our city by first taking back our households — by any means necessary.

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West Side music center livens up Columbus Park The Chicago West Community Center regularly showcases musical legends

By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

Chicago West Community Music Center continues to honor the legacy of African Americans musical legends by hosting concerts featuring local stars of today. CWCMC has showcased its on-going series, “A Tribute to The Legends (The Story Continues),” for the past two summers. In the past,the showcase illumined the careers of Nancy Wilson, Ashford & Simpson, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Nat King Cole and many more. Each summer CWCMC features five concerts beginning in May and concluding in September. CWCMC is a nonprofit organization that aims to develop personal and educational growth within West Side youth by educating and training them in the arts. The organization’s goal is to make sustainable improvements to numerous problems facing the community. CWCMC Managing Director Darlene Sandifer said the free concerts have been well received. She explained the concerts, currently held at Columbus Park Refectory, give residents access to live music and culture within their own neighborhoods.

“It allows us to have concerts within our community that are within walking distance for people so they don’t have to travel to Ravinia or the other locations,” said Sandifer. CWCMC will introduced Deonte Baker, an aspiring young singer, in a performance on August 19. Baker was in CWCMC’s high school program and has since interned with the nonprofit for the past four years. He works with the organization as a vocal coach to high school students. “We’re introducing a young man who was a sophomore in high school and he’s been with our program in an after-school setting, where he has learned a lot about music,” said Sandifer. “He’s been working with the executive director [Howard Sandifer] on his vocal skills.” Sandifer said next month’s performance, “Paris Noir: African Americans in the City of Lights,” will take place on Friday, Sept. 23. The performance will mark the end of CWCMC’s three years of funding with The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation. She said that CWCMC will apply for additional funding in September through The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, but noted CWCMC has several sponsors and financial contributors. Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Execu-

“It allows us to have concerts within our community that are within walking distance for people so they don’t have to travel to Ravinia or the other locations,” DARLENE SANDIFER

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tive Assistant Amy Domagalski told Austin Weekly News that the Foundation gave CWCMC three years of funding totaling $30,500 through its arts and culture grants division. Domagalski was unable to comment specifically on CWCMC, but instead gave a statement of support to all organizations receiving funding. “We are proud of the work of all of the arts and culture organizations that we support throughout the city,” said Domagalski in an email statement. Domagalski said the foundation evaluates potential benefactors based on the quality of the organization’s artistic programming, the strength of its financial management and evidence of good planning and the strength of the board and staff leadership,

among other factors. CWMCW has a long standing partnership with the Chicago Park District as an Arts Partner in Residence at Garfield Park dating back to 2006. According to Chicago Park District Assistant Press Secretary Irene Tostado, CWMCW was one of 120 applicants selected out of 200 vying to take part in the 2016 season of Nights Out in the Park event series. She said CWMCW was awarded $5,000 to present two concert series of which “A Tribute to The Legends” was one. As an Arts Partner in Residence, CWMCW provides free year-round public programming to the neighborhood in exchange for free use of park space. CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com

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Congressman Danny K. Davis’s annual back-to-school parade It’s that time again for Congressman Danny K. Davis’s annual back-to-school parade, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27. Participants will line up on the corner of Bloomingdale Ave. and Central Ave. at 9 a.m. The parade will kick off at 10 a.m.

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Mariano’s seeking West Side vendors to fill shelves

The store is taking applications from minorityand women-owned businesses looking to sell their goods By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

Mariano’s grocery store chain is looking for products sold by minorities and women to stock the shelves of their roughly 40 stores throughout Illinois. “We are serving customers who have different likes and dislikes, and we want our vendors to be a reflection of our customers,” said Mariano’s head Bob Mariano in a recent interview. “We want local [vendors] to get the opportunity to present their products and for our customers to decide if they like those products.” For the past several years, Mariano has worked with Trinal Inc., a Chicago-based company that helps its corporate clients become more diverse, so that it can identify minority- and women-owned vendors from across the city and suburbs.

POLICE ABUSE Reform ahead? from page 10 Mitts (37th). Several other aldermen were in attendance, including Ald. Michael Scott (24th). The City Council is currently working to create an ordinance that would abolish the Independent Police Review Authority (IPRA) and replace it with a new, unspecified investigative agency. The council is also looking to establish a new public safety inspector general to investigate police practices, review misconduct cases and audit patterns of police activity and complaints within the Chicago Police Department. The aldermen said they’re looking to draft legislation by their September meeting so that it can be approved before Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduces his budget proposal in October. The aldermen also noted that, further down the road, they would be looking to create a community oversight board. They didn’t give any details about this body, but said community meetings to discuss specifics would be held later this month. The concern immediately on the minds of most residents and community activists in attendance at last Tuesday’s hearing was CPD’s lack of community oversight. Renell Perry, a vice-president with the West Side Branch NAACP, said that IPRA was a failure as an independent body and la-

The company finds and screens vendors in addition to organizing expos where prospective vendors can pitch their products to Mariano’s executives. According to Alicia GarciaAbner, president of Trinal Inc., the majority of vendors that attend these expos wind up getting their products on the shelves. “They can contact us (anytime) and we will provide them with the forms and documents they will need to complete, and we’ll forward it to the appropriate [party],” she said, adding that her company helped Mariano’s develop the program. The company’s website has an online form vendors can use to apply at http://www.trinalinc.com/marianos-vendor-registrationform/. It takes a few weeks before potential vendors are notified of their status. There have been three expos held each year since 2013 and at least 46 out of the 51 vendors featured at each one have been selected by Mariano’s to have their products sold by the grocery store, company executives said. At this year’s expo, held Aug. 3 at De LaSalle Institute on the South Side, most of the vendors were from the South Side and south suburbs. A few, however, were from the West Side. Fallon Johnson runs Annie Bell Fragrances, an Austin-based company that makes scented candles, soaps, body butters and oils. The company has been around since

2010. She said that the company grew out of her own passions. Johnson even named the company after her grandmother. “I like candles a lot of myself,” Johnson said. “I started making them for myself, and everyone wanted me to start making them for them. The business kind of took off from there.” The local businesswoman said a friend told her about the opportunity to apply to be a vendor with Mariano’s. “I was in the right place in the right time,” Johnson said. Renee’s Raw Chocolate, originally of Glen Ellyn, recently moved to the West Side’s Kinzie Industrial Corridor. Founder and coowner Renee Faur, who noted that she started the company eight years ago, said she was motivated to create the business because she wanted to find out a way to become more healthy and energized. She started experimenting with a raw food diet, eventually becoming a certified chef. She decided to try making chocolate using non-processed, all-natural ingredients in order to benefit her children. “I created chocolate they could eat every day and that could be good for their body,” said Faur. “The company opened for business in 2010. But about two years later, it folded.” The closure of her business, Faur said, encouraged her to do things differently and

mented that, under the status quo, it doesn’t investigate most police complaints. “Only 30 percent of (complaints), three in 10, end up with IPRA,” she said. “The other 70 percent go to Internal Affairs, which is police policing each other.” Perry said that, as far as her organization is concerned, any police reform would have to fundamentally change the current status quo. “We’re not trying to monitor the process, we’re not trying to audit the process; we’re trying to reform the process, and the definition of ‘reform’ is change,” she said. Remel Terry, who is also a vice-president with the West Side Branch NAACP, argued that true reform of CPD would require changes to their employment contracts, particularly the stipulations that allows an officer the right to withhold testimony for 24 hours and to see all evidence against him or her before an officer has to testify. Both are rights, Terry noted, to which civilians aren’t privy. “I think we need to understand this … contract is hindering any true progress,” Terry said. “It should not uphold any criminal behavior. If someone is lying about what occurred, they have to be held accountable.” Rebecca Raines, the West Side NAACP Criminal Justice chair, said that the organization sent out a letter in June asking to be part of the police reform process only to be met with silence from the mayor’s office — even though U.S. Justice Department officials, IPRA members and some aldermen were willing to meet with them. Beatrice Jackson, the vice president of Ac-

tion Now, a Near West Side civic engagement group, described the status quo in stark terms before arguing for more community involvement among citizens when it comes to cases of police abuse. “We’re here today because too many of our people were victims of violence at the hands of the police. It seems that every time a cop shoots a black person, it’s called justifiable homicide, no matter what the circumstances. That’s not right,” she said. “There is going to have to be more than having these town hall meetings,” Jackson said. “We should be at the table in all instances to review actions of bad cops when they commit brutality against our neighbors.” Eric Russell, the president of Tree of Life Justice League of Illinois, angrily recalled the shooting of West Garfield Park resident Bettie Jones, who was fatally shot by an officer after answering the door of her apartment building. Russell said he wanted officers, as well as Emanuel, to be held accountable for the shooting, which also took the life of 19-year-old Quintonio LeGrier. Both were unarmed. “Many of us our neighbors of Bettie Jones.” Russell cried out. “The reason why we’re outraged in the black community is the very realization that, but for the grace of God Bettie Jones could of been any of our mothers!” Resident Pamela Hunt told the aldermen in attendance that any talk about giving police officers de-escalation training doesn’t address what she considers to be the real reason behind the police shootings — racism. “De-escalation … I don’t see what it’s going

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Fallon Johnson, right, owner of Annie Bell Fragrances in Austin, shows off her products during an Aug. 3 Mariano’s vendors expo on the South Side. to “run my business smarter than that.” She relocated to Kinzie Corridor so she could take advantage of the resources provided by the Industrial Council of Northwest Chicago’s business incubator. Mariano’s doesn’t have any stores on the West Side, but it works with the North Lawndale Employment Network, an organization that helps local residents develop job skills. Mariano’s stores also carry honey-based products created by Sweet Beginnings, NLEN’s honey production arm. The chain has also hired the non-profit’s clients. CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

to do when (the cause is) hatred of the community,” she said. “We need a system of hiring that deters racist officers from getting hired on the force.” Hunt also blasted Emanuel’s handling of the Laquan McDonald police shooting tape release, arguing that it enabled recklessness among police officers. “If the chief executive of a major city participated in the cover-up of the police crime, why wouldn’t [the cops] feel emboldened? Unless he addresses his own criminal behavior, he has no moral authority to lecture anyone about crime,” she said. Jerry Parker said he lived in Pilsen before moving to East Garfield Park. While he originally didn’t believe what he heard about police behavior on the West Side, he was quickly convinced otherwise. “I noticed some hard differences between how police act toward people in Pilsen and how they act toward people in the East Garfield Park,” Parker said. “They don’t care [about the people here].” “There’s still a lot of upset community members and we need to make sure we’re hearing voices and implement suggestions they are making,” said Ald. Scott. “We need those voices to make sure we understand what the community wants and needs.” “If we want to dismantle the systematic racism, we need to dismantle the system,” said Keith Kelley, the president of the Garfield Park Advisory Council. “Time will tell whether the (aldermen) are actually listening or just hearing.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

Austin Weekly News, August 24, 2016

ACTION: Jerence Rambo, a 17-year-old aspiring filmmaker, saw his film “Colors” debut at the University of Chicago earlier this month.

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Jerence Rambo, 17, will be starting his final year at Wells Community Academy High School as a screenwriter. After attending a six-week film-making course through After School Matters, the Austin resident was one of three students whose scripts were chosen to be turned into five-minute short films. Loosely based on AustinTalks, the film chronicles a young female journalist living on the West Side and her attempts to prove to her parents that reporting can be a fulltime career. The film, titled “Colors,” will premiered Aug. 17 at The Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago. Jerence said he always wanted to be a filmmaker, pointing to famed screenwriters Max Landis and Simon Kinberg as inspiration. An avid comic book fan and all-around movie buff, Jerence said while having lunch with a teacher he was introduced to Dane Haiken, program director at Full Spectrum Features, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase diversity in media arts by working with minority and women filmmakers. After speaking with Haiken, Jerence applied to the program, was accepted and started attending classes in July. After School Matters partnered with Full Spectrum Features to teach a select group of 11 students the principles of story development, writing and directing. “As someone who watches movie interviews in my free time, being able to see the ins and outs of movie making has been a great experience,” Jerence said. Students were first tasked with research-

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ing their local neighborhoods to find story inspiration. Next, they were taught the basics of script writing and separated into three groups to critique one another’s work. It was during this process that Jerence discovered AustinTalks and was inspired to create a story using the six-year old news site as a reference. “The first time around, it took me about five hours to write out the whole story. I just needed to get it out of my head,” Jerence said. His family couldn’t be prouder. “We have always been a supportive family unit and are extremely excited about everything he has accomplished,” Jerence’s older sister, Dia Rambo, said. “When he’s older and a famous director he’s going to look back on this and say, ‘That’s when it all started.’” Like all programs at After School Matters, students ages 14 and up must apply online and go through an interview process to participate. “The goal is to provide teens with activities outside of school, to give them a rewarding summer with monetary value,” said Jabriel Martin, an assistant at After School Matters, noting the students in this program were paid $420. “It was my first summer job, and it was doing something I love, so it was perfect,” Jerence said. Few get the opportunity to write a screenplay let alone get first-hand knowledge on how to direct a film. Another thing Jerence will also get to experience that most writers do not: seeing his work in a theater. “It was important to me that these students got the chance to see their film on the big screen, that’s why we chose The Logan Center,” Haiken said. Jerence said he’s most excited about seeing how his friends and family react to his film. “I’ve waited for this moment for 16 years, and it’s finally happening. I couldn’t be more excited.” CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

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The fest featured local acts in addition to headliners like Kelly Price and Slick Rick By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

The fifth annual Chicago West Side Music Festival shined despite the rain, bringing music lovers and families together for a day of fun and classic tunes. The Chicago West Side Music Festival is a free outdoor music event for all ages produced by the West Side Cultural Commission and presented by primary sponsor BMO Harris Bank. The West Side Cultural Commission is a volunteer based non-profit organization whose mission is to bring culture and education outlets to the west side of Chicago. The Chicago West Side Music Festival stage was headlined by MC Lyte, Slick Rick The Ruler, Kelly Price and featured special guests Do Or Die. Local artists Mark Hood, K-Love the Poet and Krystal Metcalfe performed as opening acts. Westside Cultural Foundation Executive Director Natashee Scott explained the WSMF has grown every year because of its sensational acts and strong word of mouth throughout the greater west side of Chicago. She anticipated a large crowd would make their way through the festival throughout the day. “We want to bring culture to the West Side of Chicago. We want attract positive attention to the west side,” said Scott. “Last year was our biggest crowd; we were at about 10,000 people.” The WSMF worked closely with 24th Ward Ald. Michael Scott, Jr. who presented the “End of Summer Celebration” at the Douglas Park Fieldhouse earlier in the afternoon. The event included a school supply giveaway and activities for kids and seniors. Ald. Scott was present throughout the festival and participated in games in which prizes included tickets to the Chicago Football Classic. He said he expected a great turnout of visitors to the WSMF. Scott said iHeartMedia secured the talent, and marketed, the event, the goal of which was to create a family friendly atmosphere. The alderman said event organizers intentionally selected R&B Soul and old-school Hip-Hop artists to perform. Mark Hood, a Chicago native and season nine contestant on “The Voice,” was one of the openers for Kelly Price. Hood, who performed his own renditions of classic R&B songs, including Blackstreet’s “No Diggity”, was proud to showcase his talents at the WSMF. “I’m so happy to be here. Ever since ‘The Voice,’ God has opened so many doors for me to travel, but it means the most to me to be able to travel home and perform for the people who got me on the show and helped me

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GIVING HER ALL: National recording artist Kelly Price takes the stage at the Aug. 20 West Side Muisc Festival. get to where I am today, so it’s overwhelming to be here,” said Hood. “It’s important for us to showcase the talent we have in our community,” said Scott. “We have this audience that’s largely here to see our headliners, so this is an opportunity for our local talent to showcase their talents as well.” North Lawndale resident Reola Johnson brought her daughter, Reyana Johnson, to attend the local music festival. Johnson said elected officials presenting events like the WSMF shows the community they care about their constituents. “I think it’s a very positive thing they’re doing in the community; it brings people together from different backgrounds, different economic statuses and it’s a way to give back to the community,” said Johnson. CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.12 CH 41957 5555 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY Chicago, IL 60644 JENNIFER PARKER A/K/A JENNIFER C PARKER Defendants NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 22, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5555 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16120-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special tax-

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es 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 2192. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 2192 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 41957 TJSC#: 36-8131 I698108

444 N. LEAMINGTON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 444 N. LEAMINGTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-09224-017. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien

arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 1413-14389. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7

day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-14389 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 015428 TJSC#: 36-7864 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I698632

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANDREW WASHINGTON, LEOLA WASHINGTON A/K/A LEOLA B. WASHINGTON, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 13 CH 015428

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARI CHILLIS A/K/A MARI M CHILLIS, MARIO CHILLIS, HERBERT CHILLIS A/K/A HERBERT M CHILLIS, POSSIBLE HEIR, RORY CHILLIS, ROBERT CHILLIS A/K/A ROBERT L CHILLIS, SHIRLEY CHILLIS A/K/A SHIRLEY A CHILLIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY CHILLIS; IF ANY, DOROTHY A CHILLIS A/K/A DOROTHY ANN CHILLIS, GILES CHILLIS, JAMIL CHILLIS A/ K/A RAMEL R CHILLIS, JULIE E FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 46242 3452 WEST HIRSCH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest

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bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3452 WEST HIRSCH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-213-0270000. The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with a one car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE

RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1302322. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1302322 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 46242 TJSC#: 36-9320 I700339

(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.attypierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1215911. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1215911 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 36974 TJSC#: 36-8945 I699901

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sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5518 W. Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16-117-0390000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $93,836.36. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same

identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 01847 TJSC#: 36-6414 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. I700420

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.JESSE HAYNES, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SUSIE HAYNES, IF ANY, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF SUSIE HAYNES, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, RAYMOND BOLDEN, PAULETTE BOLDEN, CLYDE BOLDEN Defendants 12 CH 36974 5025 WEST ADAMS STREET CHICAGO, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 5, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on Septem-

ber 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5025 WEST ADAMS STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-16207-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a 3 unit home with a detached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR

quiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/ 9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 1413-32153. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-32153 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 001119 TJSC#: 36-8226 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. I700047

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.JAMES BENTLEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 01847 5518 W. Congress Pkwy Chicago, IL 60644 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 20, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.JOSE RIOS A/K/A JOSE E. RIOS, JOSE ARREOLA, DONACIANA CERVANTES, LUCILLE CERVANTES, ELIZABETH CERVANTES, LUIS A. CERVANTES, EDUARDO RIOS, JR., CRISTIAN RIOS, MARCO A. RIOS, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALTAGRACIA RIOS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALTAGRACIA RIOS (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 001119 1526 N. KEELER AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1526 N. KEELER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-205-017. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee ac-

Austin Weekly News, August 24, 2016

Obstetrics

You’re a natural. You’re doing the one thing you were absolutely designed to do. It’s no wonder so many women are

choosing natural childbirth for themselves. After taking nine months to make your baby, wouldn’t it be great if everything were the way you wanted it on that special day? At West Suburban, we think it’s natural to want things your way, to make your own choices about the birth experience you want. Experienced midwives and capable physicians genuinely respect your right to give birth in any way that makes you comfortable. On your terms, and in your time. So come to where women have it their way and have the birth experience you choose. westsuburbanmc.com

Choose for yourself.