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Austin area to get special funding The Austin Chicago Ave. Cultural Corridor is now a special service area By IGOR STUDENKOV Contributing Reporter

Residents and business owners near the intersection of Chicago and Cicero avenues will see thousands of dollars pouring into that area within the next few months. On Dec. 14, the City Council voted to establish Special Service Area 72. A special tax will be levied against all the properties within it, generating funding for public improvements. As with all SSAs, a board of commissioners appointed by the mayor will decide how the funds are spent and a non-profit organization – in this case, the Westside Health Authority – will manage it. While many details would still need to be ironed out, the focus will be on sprucing up properties, improving public safety and supporting local entrepreneurs. SSA 72, also known as the Austin Chicago Avenue Cultural Corridor, includes the portion of Chicago Avenue between Central and Kilpatrick avenues, and the section of Cicero Avenue between Rice and Ohio streets. There are now 54 SSAs in Chicago, but until Dec.12 none had been in Austin. In order to create an SSA, a nonprofit usually has to step forward to file the initial paperwork. WHA took that on and it See AUSTIN SSA on page 4

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EMPOWERMENT SERVED FRESH: Patty Ringo prepares a quick lunch at Chicago Kitchen on Dec. 16. Ringo’s catering enterprise, Katr2U, was named business of the month for December by the Leaders Network.

Success takes a neighborhood

Patty Ringo started her own catering company from volunteering with her local church By MICHAEL ROMAIN Editor

This is part of an ongoing series analyzing how the state’s financial crisis has affected West Side residents. As the state slogs through another holiday season crippled by Springfield’s financial woes, which have forced most social service organizations across Illinois to make deep budget cuts, one Austin entrepreneur wit-

nesses the effects of that political inertia regularly. “One time, someone called and told me her food stamps were late because they were doing something at the government offices,” said Patty Ringo, 51, the co-director of the culinary ministry at Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller Ave. in Austin, and the founder of a catering enterprise called Katr2U. “She said that she didn’t have any food in

the house. I can tell you, that’s a big problem in the community because a lot of times people aren’t employed, some don’t have skills or can’t afford to go back to school so they’re lacking,” said Ringo in a recent interview. “Other’s are dealing with homelessness. So it becomes a challenge overall, but [the answer] starts with us.” Ringo said that she’s a testament of how,

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Angela Parker, 24, on conquering fear

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In preparation for this week’s cover story, I spoke with Angela Parker about her experience with Patty Ringo and Greater St. John Bible Church’s culinary ministry. She also spoke about how the West Side congregation has confronted the city’s violence.

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I grew up in Greater St. John Bible Church in Austin. My mom moved me to that church when I was a year old. I’ve been in Austin my whole life.

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Many of our members have been affected by gun violence in the city. We’ve had shootings a block away from our church. When people are on their way to the church, they can see murder scenes. One time, a member was walking some ladies home from church at night and he got shot. Fortunately, he survived. He lives right across the street from the church.

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I’ve even experienced walking to Bible study or rehearsal in fear, hoping I won’t get shot. We have anti-violence marches, where our whole congregation marches down the street. One of our members started a

mentoring program that tries to encourage kids to do the right things. The fear is definitely real, but it makes my heart lighter to know that we can come together and do something about this. We don’t have to wait on the police chief or the mayor. It’s all about coming together to comfort our own, as well as people we know in the neighborhood.

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AUSTIN SSA

A map of the newly created Special Service Area 72.

New taxes levied from page 1 got help from the Austin Chamber of Commerce. On Oct. 28, the Chicago Finance Committee held a public hearing, giving all of the property owners that would be affected by the SSA a chance to provide their input about the process. At the time, Percy Giles, WHA’s Affordable Care Act director, told the aldermen that the designation would help support local businesses ty owners will first see the special tax on their and property owners, provide the corridor with 2016 property tax bills. Unless it’s renewed, it will expire in tax year 2026. The levy is capped a unique identity and address safety issues. at 1.75 percent of the area’s Equalized AssessMorris Reed, WHA’s CEO, said that when his organization started working toward get- ment Value, or $186,074 for the first year. However, the levy can be set lower, which, acting the SSA in place, he wasn’t sure it would cording to the documents submitted to the city, actually get very far. is precisely what will happen the first year. The “When we first began this effort, there was doubt whether people would support 2016 tax levy rate will be 1.22 percent, or $129,772. According to the preliminary budget, $31,260 the idea of an SSA,” he said. “Nonetheless, of that will go toward helping businesses atWHA wanted to offer people an opportunity tract customers, $26,790 will go toward imto change ‘what is’ into ‘what could be.’ And proving public way aesthetics, $16,500 will go the people accepted the challenge.” Reed said that he ultimately sees the SSA toward business development and $21,500 will go toward improving public safety. The rest as the way to empower the community. will go to cover the costs of running the SSA, “The SSA offers property owners and businesses the opportunity to make change with about $7,800 allocated to cover managehappen,” he said. “It also gives them a big- ment costs and $25,922 to cover personnel costs. The details of how that money is spent will ger voice in terms of economic development be decided by a board of five commissioners within the City of Chicago.” chosen from among the corridor’s property Now thatFHS_2015_JournalAd_Oct_R4.pdf the SSA has been approved, proper1 10/14/15 9:58 AM

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owners. According to the Chicago Office of Inspector General website, the candidates are usually nominated by local aldermen — in this case, Ald. Emma Mitts (37th) and Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) — and the organization that filed the SSA application. It will be up to the mayor to decide whether to actually appoint them and they would need to be confirmed by the City Council. The first time around, three of them will be appointed to three-year terms and two will be appointed to two-year terms. Once their terms end, the terms will be two years across the board. In addition to deciding how the money is spent, the commission will decide what the levy will be. If they are not happy with how WHA manages the SSA, they will be able to recommend that the City Council give the contract to someone else. It will be a few months before the commission is formed and the plans are finalized. But

Reed said that he had some priorities in mind. “The funds will be used to make the area more consumer friendly, safe and clean, and to promote Chicago Avenue as a gateway to the commerce and culture within Austin,” he said. “Specifically, most funds will be spent working with property owners to improve physical condition [of their properties] in order to attract more retail and entrepreneurship opportunities for residents.” Reed said that the tax revenue will start to come in around mid-2017 and that he expects the plans to be finalized before then. For now, he’s happy that the SSA actually became a reality. “[I feel] excited and inspired,” Reed said. “We look forward to working with the Austin Chamber of Commerce, [Austin African American Business Networking Association] and the City of Chicago to create something special in Austin along Chicago Avenue.” CONTACT: igorst3@hotmail.com

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FBI issues $25K reward for ‘Midday Bandit’ By Tim Inklebarger Staff Reporter

The Chicago FBI has issued a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected of robbing a dozen banks in the Chicago area since 2014. The man pictured in multiple photos released by the FBI robbed the U.S. Bank on 6020 Roosevelt Rd. at 4 p.m. on Aug. 3, 2015. About six months later he would attempt to rob the US Bank at 6700 W. North Ave. The FBI released a series of photos of the man they’ve dubbed the “Midday Bandit”, who has robbed 12 banks in the Chicago area since June 2014 and unsuccessfully attempted to rob four more. He is described as 5-foot 9-inches to 5-foot 11-inches, weighing 160 to 175 pounds, in his late 30s and last seen wearing a black Blackhawks hat, glasses, a camouflage T-shirt, dark shorts and carrying a red towel on his shoulder. The Chicago FBI released the list of bank robberies they suspect have been committed by the “Midday Bandit:” ■ TCF Bank 8801 S. Ridgeland, Oak Lawn 10:21 a.m. 6/10/2014. ■ TCF Bank. 1952 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora 11:38 a.m. 7/9/2014. ■ TCF Bank. 6107 S. Archer Ave, Chicago 9:37 a.m. 8/18/2014. ■ TCF Bank. 2301 N. Harlem, Chicago 12:50 p.m. 9/22/2014. ■ Plaza Bank. 3555 N. Harlem, Chicago 3:30 p.m. 11/13/2014. ■ Hoyne Savings Bank. 7001 W. Grand, Chicago 11/14/2014. ■ TCF Bank. 2301 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago 1:47 p.m. 7/17/2015. ■ US Bank. 6020 W. Roosevelt, Oak Park 4 p.m. 8/3/2015. ■ Wintrust Bank. 3050 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago 3:11 p.m. 8/19/2015. ■ BMO Harris. 5960 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago 11:37 a.m. 02/06/2016. ■ MB Financial. 9701 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn 4:15 p.m. 03/31/2016. ■ Chase Bank 2 N. Lasalle, Chicago 4:47 p.m. 08/12/2016. The “Midday Bandit” also is believed responsible for these attempted robberies: ■ TCF Bank. 507 E. Woodlawn, LaGrange Park 10:42 a.m., 7/16/2014. ■ First Midwest Bank. 7181 W Irving Park, Chicago 9:22 a.m., 8/28/2014. ■ US Bank, 6700 W. North Avenue, Chicago 9:46 a.m., 2/6/2016. ■ South Central Bank. 1959 W. Grand Ave, Chicago 1 p.m., 7/21/2016.

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The Chicago FBI has issued a $25,000 reward for information leading to this man, who is suspected of robbing a dozen Chicagoland banks since 2014. Austin and 32 other Chicago neighborhoods are being offered the chance to buy vacant lots for just a $1 each. From now until Jan. 31, the Chicago Department of Planning and Development is accepting applications at www.LargeLots. org from those who own property on the same block, have paid their property tax bills and have no other outstanding debts to the city. Lots must be vacant and city-owned with residential zoning; they will be sold “as is” using a quit-claim deed. The lots can be resold, but only after five years, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. At a press conference earlier this month, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the 33 neighborhoods were chosen because they all have “an over-abundance of empty lots that were driving down property values.” More than 4,000 lots are for sale as part of the city’s “large lots” program, and more than 550 lots have been sold since its inception, the Chicago Tribune reported, noting there are more than 20,000 vacant lots in all. “This program’s success is driven by people who are committed to strengthening their communities block by block, and this expansion will create opportunities to strengthen neighborhoods throughout the entire city of Chicago,” the mayor said in a press release. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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“I want to leave a lasting legacy for my grandchildren. That’s vital to me. I want to make sure that they know that they have access to the finest things in life and that they’re not limited based on where they live.”

PATTY RINGO from page 1 despite the dearth of public and private resources in areas like the West Side, citizens have it within themselves to surmount society’s obstacles — if only they work together. Ringo said she’s achieved many of her own personal milestones with the critical backing of her church. “Back in the day, we didn’t leave it up to anyone else,” Ringo said. “We did for ourselves. We helped each other and we have to have that same mentality in order for us to make it to the next level.” Ringo’s first cooking job was in a nursing home facility. She was 13 years old. The entrepreneur said the idea of working for herself came from divine inspiration and was cultivated at Greater St. John. “The church puts on seminars and workshops in home ownership, economic empowerment and other areas that are important to sustaining our community,” she said. “So, those definitely motivated and enlightened me. There’s a kaleidoscope of ideas and experiences that you can have, but exposure is the key.” In addition to information-gathering, Ringo said her church provided her with the platform to launch her own enterprise. After joining the church in 2003, she began volunteering with its culinary ministry and working as a cook in the afterschool program. In 2005, she was asked to run the ministry. “In 2006, the Lord spoke to me and gave me Katr2u,” Ringo recalled. “At the time, the ministry was blossoming and I was helping young people who had come asking me to cook, because they liked my food. That spiraled into me working with the mothers and single women of the church. I started encouraging them to acquire their educa-

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CATERING INSPIRATION: Patty Ringo and Takeisha Lowrey, left, take a break from cooking on Dec. 16. Ringo’s culinary skills have benefited numerous community members like Lowrey and Austin resident Angela Parker tion and we started creating this wonderful experience and next thing you know I was running the ministry full-time.” Ringo said she and the five people who help operate the culinary ministry have served their soulful southern cuisine to prominent local activists, aldermen, governors and just about everyone in between. “The church works collaboratively with our missionary ministries, our young adult ministry and our outreach ministry to provide Thanksgiving meals and feed the homeless,” Ringo said. “We also go out to various nonprofits like Ronald McDonald House and intuitions like that to cook for families who are staying at the house. We also work with the Chicago Food Depository and sometimes

help distribute food during the church’s annual community festival.” Earlier this month, Ringo’s catering company was recognized by the Leaders Network — a faith-based social justice organization that is co-chaired by Greater St. John’s pastor, Rev. Ira Acree — as a business of the month. The honor, said Ringo, is just another example of the community uplifting its own — a philosophy she lives by. “It makes me proud to be part of St. John, part of Austin and part of the lives of people we’ve helped,” Ringo said. Angela Parker, a lifelong member of Greater St. John and a culinary ministry volunteer, wants to follow in Ringo’s footsteps. When Parker was applying for a sea-

sonal cooking position at a resort in Alaska, she leaned on her mentor for a reference. “I was able to tell them exactly what she is capable of doing in terms of food service management and she secured that job,” Ringo said. “If we can do that for just one person in the community, we can truly make a difference.” Parker, 24, said that Ringo has been encouraging her to start a catering company of her own. That homegrown advice and mentorship, Parker said, has been reinforced by her church’s monetary support. She said she received around $2,000 in scholarship money to go college. After earning her associate’s degree in business administration, she attended culinary school. “[Patti Ringo] has been encouraging me to go out and start my own business and that’s definitely something I’ve been working on,” Parker said. “I want to purchase a food truck soon, but in the meantime I’ve been catering different events and cooking for people who come asking for food — small things like that.” For Ringo, it’s all part of virtuous cycle of mutual support that she wants to be her legacy. “I want to leave a lasting legacy for my grandchildren,” she said. “That’s vital to me. I want to make sure that they know that they have access to the finest things in life and that they’re not limited based on where they live.” CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

Antiviolence theater headed to W. Garfield Park Playwright Larryann Aaron’s productions focus on finding solutions

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A Chicago playwright wants to use the arts to address the growing violence in the West Side community where she was raised. Growing up in Garfield Park, Larryann Aaron saw firsthand how violence ravaged her neighborhood. Aaron is planning a string of theatrical productions throughout the West Side starting in the spring, with a focus on positive solutions to violence. The “West Side Theater Arts Tour” is slated to run from March to August. Aaron has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for the productions, and she’s reached out to the Chicago Park District for possible locations for some of the shows. “The tour is meant to be an outlet for people to have positive activities that they can

engage in,” said Aaron, who began writing and producing plays four years ago. Her first play “Angry Sistah” addresses the stereotypes associated with how black women deal with their anger in relationships and society. She was inspired to write it after networking with black women on a Facebook group. She’s also written plays about gun violence and how black men are displaced from their families and community. The theater tour will tackle some of those issues as well, Aaron said. Her shows are largely self-funded, sometimes at a financial lost, leading Aaron to try GoFundMe this time. “Sometimes we put on these plays and don’t make a dime, but we’re not doing this for the money,” said her sister, Pearlie Aaron, who helps with marketing and producing. Garfield Park nonprofit Fathers Who Care is co-sponsoring the theater tour, part of a

“Arts Against Violence” initiate the organization has launched. Aaron said she wants to recruit talent from the community to perform on the tour, which will happen regardless of whether she reaches her $30,000 GoFundMe goal. “It might be on a smaller scale, but it’s a go regardless,” she said. “I’m 100 percent confident that the tour will be a success and do everything that it’s supposed to do.” Pearlie Aaron adds that they’re not looking to make a buck but a difference. The sisters are part of a large family, with 12 children in all. Pearlie said they routinely recruit their siblings to help out with their shows. The two sisters work well together, both noted, with Aaron more of the artistic introvert and Pearlie the organizing extrovert. “We’re kind of a tag team, so whatever needs to get done we typically do it togeth-

er,” Pearlie Aaron said. Her sister is hopeful next spring’s tour will lead to another of her goals: creating a cultural arts center on the West Side. “We feel really passionate about trying to bring some culture back to the West Side of Chicago,” Pearlie Aaron said. “A lot of the black authors and plays typically take their venues further south, but we’ve been trying to keep our venues out west.” Aaron said her shows are free to the public. And while she wants to entertain her audience, she also wants to leave them with a message. “What I have to offer is just words of encouragement through my writing that God has put upon me to utilize,” she said. “I’m just passionate about my people and seeing them in a better condition.” CONTACT: austintalks.org@gmail.com

Austin Weekly News, December 21, 2016

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I ain’t afraid to say Merry Christmas!

erry Christmas! Those two words I hear less and less during the Christmas season. While many folks profess to being Christian and a lot of folks are out shopping and spending money for Christmas presents, the greeting that was once so common to hear from Thanksgiving through the 25th of December is now a mere shell of itself. One of the reasons for it losing its luster is that America has become so multi-everything that political correctness has become the norm. We are so wired as to how we speak, talk, eat and everything in-between that we hesitate to extend a greeting that was, until the last 30 or so years, very much the norm. How do we, or can we ever, get back to the season where the store clerks and the music reflected the “reason for the season?” The birth of baby Jesus is the reason. No mat-

ter how much folks try to change it, other religious holidays are not the motive that makes folks go into shopping frenzy until Dec. 24th around 8 p.m. at the latest. Yes, I like Frosty, but I also like Santa. Christmas is one of the few holidays where the majority of businesses not related to the entertainment industry. Thankfully as of yet, no marketer has managed to come up with a “5 p.m. Christmas Day Sale” to try and lure shoppers into their stores. But I may be speaking too soon as someone out there may be dreaming up a way to get more shopping dollars into their coffers — employees wanting to celebrate the holiday be damned! I love the camaraderie of the season where the majority of Americans began with a common tradition and sprinkled it with various racial and cultural idiosyncrasies. Years ago when my daughter was a baby, I took ceramic classes so she could have a black Santa with his reindeer and

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Clarius Partners Can Do Better I’m writing in response to an article, “North Lawndale Industrial campus moving forward,” which ran in the Dec. 7 issue of Austin Weekly News. Clarius Partners has just gotten zoning approval to construct a $42.5 million, mixed-use commercial and industrial development on the corner of Roosevelt and Kostner, the former site of the Proposed North Lawndale Obama Presidential Library. There will be 3 industrial buildings and one commercial building with a combined 60,850 square feet, built over three phases. According to a Power Point presentation Clarius presented to the Community Development Commission back in August, the public benefits the development will provide include 380 permanent jobs; 380 construction jobs; participation from minority-owned and women-owned contractors; an expanded tax base; city residency requirements for construction workers and LEED certification. The appraised value of the land is $2,550,000. The city’s offsets and assistance will amount to a maximum of $1,528,954, or approximately 4 percent of total project costs. The combination of offsets and assistance will bring the land acquisition costs down to as low as $1,041,026 for the developer. The city will provide a $650,000 escrow towards environmental cleanup and $878,954 towards a jobs/wage escrow to be provided as an incentive for eventual employers to hire locally, create jobs and pay $15 per hour. Eventual employers would get a 50 percent rebate for every job that is filled locally; 25 percent for every job created, and 25 percent for every job that pays $15 per hour. These incentives would not go to Clarius, but to the tenants who eventually lease the space. There is no guarantee the tenants will take the incentives, although Ald. Scott is quoted as saying that the eventual tenants may cooperate, given that they will need his office for some things. The first phase of the construction will be industrial and will be done speculatively, meaning Clarius will build it without knowing who will eventually occupy it. The second phase will also be industrial and will be builtto-suit. The third phase will be commercial. There is no doubt in my mind that Ald. Scott has the best of intentions for this development and will do everything in his power to make this deal work in the best interests of the community. While the Alderman will press for the 380 jobs for local residents, quotes from the article suggested that he is flexible and that “some jobs are better than no jobs.” It remains to be seen whether Clarius shares his commitment to community. I do know that Clarius can do better by the community and still make a handsome profit. The deal between the city and Clarius provides for PUBLIC benefit; however, there is very little apparent leverage to ensure that local community residents will benefit directly. Clarius, on the other hand, stands to get mil-

lions of dollars in tax breaks because the location is in a low-income community that has withstood dis-investment for decades. Think about it. This development will be about $42.5 million; Clarius will get a 12year tax break through the Class 6(b) Property Tax Incentive, a program that offers a 12-year reduction in real estate assessments from the standard Cook County industrial rate of 25 percent. Qualifying properties are assessed at 10 percent for the first 10 years, 15 percent for the 11th year and 20 percent for the 12th year. This translates into a 60 percent discount on property taxes for the

first 10 years; a 40 percent discount the 11th year and a 20 percent discount in year 12. That’s a huge savings that will go to Clarius’s bottom line (tens of millions of dollars over the next 12 years, just for the 6(b) program incentives alone). This site qualifies for a number of other federal and local (and probably state) incentives as well. On top of that, the tax breaks kick in upon the building being 50 percent leased, not upon the jobs being created. As it stands, the redevelopment agreement provides incentives to hire local residents, but there are no sticks in the event that they don’t follow through.

The community needs a comprehensive community benefits agreement that will provide incentives for local hiring and other community benefits, while holding Clarius accountable in the event they don’t perform. This agreement should be negotiated with a coalition of community groups, who will also be held accountable to follow through on their commitments. We don’t need any more situations in which North Lawndale has added new jobs that are not held by any local residents.

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BIG WEEK Enjoy some free holiday fun Congressman Danny K. Davis (7th) and Sankofa, Inc., extend to you season’s greetings and cordially invite you to a holiday dinner party on Thursday, Dec. 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Columbus Park Field House, 500 S. Central Ave., Chicago. Admission, entertainment and holiday good cheer is all FREE. For more info, call (773) 626-8481.

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Chicago officer seeks to increase minority hiring Sgt. Daniel Allen says that the best police reform for minorities is becoming one

By LEE EDWARDS Contributing Reporter

Chicago Police Department Sergeant Daniel Allen, an 11th District CAPS officer, is making the case for minorities to apply to become police officers all over the West Side of Chicago. Over his 23-year career, Allen, who has served on tactical, undercover and narcotics units, said the community has changed, specifically when it comes to how residents relate to the police. The Douglas Park native said recent incidents involving police nationwide have given law enforcement “a black eye with the community.” Those incidents, which he believe are isolated and don’t reflect the wider law enforcement community, seemingly negate the many positive aspects about the police, he said. “There was more cohesiveness between the community and the police, as opposed to now, when there’s a lot more division for various reasons,” Allen explained. “There’s more distrust of the police and distrust of the community now than it’s ever been in the past. “If people of all nationalities, especially minorities — African Americans, Hispanics — join the police department,” Allen argued, those groups can address their communities’ concerns directly. The sergeant’s thoughts echo the sentiments of Chicago Police Department Super-

intendent Eddie Johnson, who told CBS 2 Chicago recently, that “the more new blood we get in, the more we can effect change.” “With [Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s] office and the superintendent’s office, we recognize the fact that African Americans have not been registering for the police exam as much as they have in the past several years for several reasons,” said Allen. “We are making the push to let the minority community know this is a great job.” In 2013, African American police officers represented just 24.7 percent of the total 47.1 percent of minorities working for the Chicago Police Department, according to a 2015 report by Governing Magazine. Chicago’s African American representation on the police force lagged far behind other large cities like Atlanta (57.9 percent), Baltimore (40.3 percent), Detroit (62.6 percent), and New Orleans (58.2 percent). Allen acknowledged that there are certain dangers of living in the same community you serve, adding that he himself has always worked near his home. But the longtime cop also said that officers who live within the community where they work also display their commitment to their neighborhood. The Manley Career Academy HS alum described seeing an officer who looks like him on patrol within his community as “great”. “One of the things is if you’re from the neighborhood you tend to have a better un-

derstanding and are more empathetic to people that have issues,” stated Allen. He said that he knows that many Caucasian officers who work in black communities can also be caring and empathetic, but there’s an added degree of sincerity when the beat a cop is working is where he was raised and grew up. “It feels really good to see African Americans patrolling the neighborhood because you know you’re going to get that sincerity from them,” he said. “You should expect that.” West Side resident Sharee Brown said at a recent CAPS event that it’s “very important” to have officers who look like neighbors serve the community. “When you see police officers who don’t look like the people within this area, you feel like they can’t really relate to what’s going on in this area,” she said. “You don’t look like me, you don’t live in this area, so you don’t know what’s going on.” Individuals interested in becoming police officers are required to have 60 college credit hours in any major in order to be a viable candidate, according to Allen. He added that the age range to be an officer is between 21 and 40 years old; however, 18 year olds can go through the process as well, but they will have to wait to be hired. Chicago Police Department applications will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2017 with an exam to follow on April 1 or April 2 at Mc-

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Sgt. Daniel Allen, an 11th Dist. CAPS officer, speaks to young people at a recent CAPS event at Camelot Academy of West Garfield Park. Cormick Place, according to CPD’s website. An open house for prospective officers is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17. New officers’ starting salary is $48,078 which increases to $72,510 after 18 months on the force. To learn more about CPD’s recruitment efforts, visit www.chicagopolice.org/bethechange. CONTACT: leeme117@gmail.com

‘Tis the season to be understanding

Remind your children that we live in a country with others who will experience the next several weeks differently than they may. Our country, communities and schools are more diverse, and it is only appropriate to teach your child how to be more tolerant and inclusive in their conversations with others about the holidays. To help, share with your child different reasons to celebrate the season. Below are just four holidays that you may place in your child’s repertoire of understanding.

Hanukkah Hanukkah is a holiday that celebrates the Jewish faith. This eight-day celebration, sometimes referred to as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated during the month of December. Each night, Jewish families light a candle on what they call a menorah, which symbolizes the number of days Ancient Jews were able to keep an oil lamp burning in their holy temple once they seized it back from the Syrian army. During Hanukkah, children may play the dreidel game, where participants spin a small ob-

ject to seize money or candy. In addition to lighting the menorah and reflecting on their religious history, Jewish families eat special dinners and may also distribute money or gifts. To help your child better understand Hanukkah, have them peruse the children’s section of your local library for books about the holiday. Next have your child write down unfamiliar terms related to Hanukkah, such as dreidel and menorah, on a sheet of construction paper. Then have them draw a picture to represent each word.

Bodhi Day Bodhi Day is celebrated on Dec. 8 in various Buddhist communities throughout the world. Bodhi refers to the words “enlightenment” or “awakening,” which is exactly what to happened Prince Siddhartha Guatama, now known as the Buddha, after eight days of meditating under a tree in order

to find the reason for human suffering. To celebrate, Buddhist may bring ficus trees in their homes and decorate them with multicolored lights to symbolize the Buddha’s enlightenment. Those who celebrate Bodhi Day may also mediate for longer periods of time and share meals with family and friends. To share the significance of Bodhi Day with children, discuss the Buddha’s search for enlightenment and what may have led him to it. There is a very short and easy-to-understand explanation of this at About.com. Since the spiritual figure achieved enlightenment through meditation, lead your child in a guided meditation to demonstrate the practice of the Buddha and to teach your child a calming strategy they may use well after Bodhi Day. You can find three simple meditations for kids at the Chopra Center.

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Kwanzaa

Kwanzaa is an African-African holiday that celebrates values reflected within African cultures across the world. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Black Studies Professor Dr. Maulana Karenga in order to unify Africans-Americans during the Black Power Movement. Kwanzaa is celebrated December 26 through January 1 and draws African-Americans to focus on principles that are meant to unify and empower Africans across the globe. Unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith are reflected upon throughout the holiday, with a term being recognized each day. Unlike the previously mentioned holidays, Kwanzaa is not a religious holiday, but a social one, meant to emphasize, honor, and perpetuate the wonderful characteristics of the African culture. Similar to Hanukkah, those celebrating Kwanzaa light one of candles on the 7-branch candelabra, or kinara, and focus on a particular Kwanzaa principle. CONTACT: michael@austinweeklynews.com

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I708637 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH3, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007CH3 Plaintiff, vs. DONALD L. COOK, FELICIA MCGEE-COOK AKA FELICIA M. MCGEE-COOK AKA FELICIA M. COOK AKA FELICIA M. MCGEE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 18358 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 13, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST MIDWEST BANK; Plaintiff, vs. MYRON MITCHELL; SHEILA MITCHELL; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 2783 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 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 1216-1222 North Lockwood, Chicago, IL 60644. P.I.N. 16-04-131-021-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a multifamily residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. John Arnold with Arnold Real Estate at (630) 649-9512. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Ms. Jillian S. Cole at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3713. (312)

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL JONES; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL JONES, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 3239 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 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. 16-05-207-012-0000. Commonly known as 1517 North Parkside Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W16-0131. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708693 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. JEANETTE A. CAMARGO; FORTINO ORTIZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEANETTE A. CAMARGO, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FORTINO ORTIZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19468 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 6, 2017 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. 16-17-404-002-0000. Commonly known as 905 South Monitor Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser

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of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 3609455 W14-2832. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11782. 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. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 11782 Attorney Code. 60489 Case Number: 09 CH 47362 TJSC#: 3613341 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. I708802

I708752 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005WF1 Plaintiff, -v.VIRGINIA RAMOS, JOSE RAMOS A/K/A JOSE R RAMOS Defendants 09 CH 47362 4254 WEST CRYSTAL 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 October 11, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2017, 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 4254 WEST CRYSTAL STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-03-229-0210000. The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit detached 2 car. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A., FORMERLY KNOWN AS ONEWEST BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LARRY HENDERSON A/K/A LARRY E. HENDERSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA– DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, TOMMIE HENDERSON A/K/A TOMMY R. HENDERSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LILLIE HENDERSON A/K/A LILLIE MAE HENDERSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, RICHARD KUHN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR LILLIE HENDERSON A/K/A LILLIE MAE HENDERSON (DECEASED), KENNETH HENDERSON, WESLEY HENDERSON, VERNELL HENDERSON, CITY OF CHICAGO, BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP Defendants 15 CH 005883 1046 S. MASON 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 October 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial

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Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2017, 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 1046 S. MASON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60644 Property Index No. 16-17-405-031-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will

entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-05071. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 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. 14-15-05071 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005883 TJSC#: 36-12597 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. I708944

U.S. BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS S/B/M TO LASALLE BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FF2 Plaintiff, -v.DEMONTHENES T EVERETT A/K/ A DEMONTHENES EVERETT, LAKIRA N ROYSTER A/K/A LAKIRA ROYSTER, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 49877 1052 N LAWLER AVE 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 22, 2010, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2017, 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 1052 N LAWLER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-04-409-0230000. The real estate is improved with a single family 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

60606, at 10:30 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 16-05-223-011-0000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1325 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60651 Description of Improvements: RED, BRICK, TWO UNIT APARTMENT, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $383,491.17. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., 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. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. 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 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION JAMES B. NUTTER & COMPANY, PLAINTIFF, VS. ETTA DOBYNES; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME NT; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 00657 1325 NORTH PARKSIDE AVENUECHICAGO, IL 60651 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on September 19, 2016, Judicial Sales Corporation will on January 24, 2017, in 1 S. Wacker Dr. 24th Floor Chicago, Illinois

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FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http://ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only– Pierce & Associates, P.C., Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 10143 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this NOTICE OF SALE. I709876

Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 30, 2017, 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 1018 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Index No. 16-02-313-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $147,707.19. 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, 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) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 16 CH 03880 TJSC#: 3612913 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. I709122

funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-003404 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 16, 2017 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 4718 West Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL 60644. P.I.N. 16-15-116-031-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-032635 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

LASHAWN CARGO; LASHELLE MORROW, AKA LASHELLE CARGO; ANTHONY CARGO; LAKEESHA CARGO; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF BETTYE CARGO, DECEASED Defendants, 15 CH 12101 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 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 4332 West Iowa Street, Chicago, IL 60651. P.I.N. 16-03-418-035-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-019988 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.PABLO MEDINA, MARIA T. MEDINA Defendants 16 CH 03880 1018 N Ridgeway Ave 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 October 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. DAVID A. HANEY; OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; Defendants, 15 CH 2894 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 16, 2017 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 1230 North Harding Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651. P.I.N. 16-02-125-026-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified

I710256 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL PITTS; NORTH STAR TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CONTINENTAL COMMUNITY BANK FORMERLY MAYWOOD PROVISO STATE BANK, A CORPORATION DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND DULY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT AND EXECUTE TRUSTS WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 30TH OF JANUARY, 1997 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 10087; WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB; CITY OF CHICAGO; Defendants, 16 CH 321 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty

I710262 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BETTYE CARGO;

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Austin Weekly News, December 21, 2016

“How can you keep hope alive and help them to believe that tomorrow has the potential of being better than yesterday and that there is a brightness for them in the future that they currently don’t see?” – U.S. Rep. Danny Davis

Let us move forward and support the youth in ways that spark change. Investing in our children is an investment for our future. In memory of Javon Wilson and all others who have suffered a loss to violence