Chatham 8-1-2018

Citizen Week of Aug. 1, 2018

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It was recently announced that JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third bank together will be investing $6.5 million to support small businesses on Chicago’s south and west sides. The generous contributions will launch the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund. Photo Credit: Provided by LISC Chicago

$6.5 MILLION INVESTMENT ESTABLISHES ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR FUND IN CHICAGO It was recently announced that JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third bank together will be investing $6.5 million to support small businesses on Chicago’s south and west sides.

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Business: New book provides insight on how to unlock the career of your dreams — Page 4 Calendar: 100 high school students to be selected for all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime — Page 8 |

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF CACFP FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recently announced the availability of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for fiscal year 2019. CACFP is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by ISBE as part of a suite of programs to provide children and families access to healthy meals.

“The Child and Adult Care Food Program ensures children in day care and after-school programs who may not otherwise have regular access to healthy food are getting the proper nutrition they need to fuel their developing bodies and brains,” said State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith, Ph.D. “More than one in 10 people in Illinois, a third of them children, are food insecure. Physical health and nutrition affect our ability to learn, focus, and grow.

ISBE is proud to administer nutrition programs that help ensure all children have what they need to thrive.”

HEALTH

DENTAL MISSION OF MERCY BRINGS SMILES TO THOSE IN NEED The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation opened its doors to a giant, two-day free dental clinic at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield recently, with the goal of treating underserved patients in dire need of dental care. At the Mission of Mercy, or “MOM,” more than 600 children and adults each received around $1,000 worth of free dental treatment on day one of this charitable event.

During the two-day free clinic, more than 1,000 volunteers from Illinois provided basic dental care to patients in need. The team of volunteers included dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, dental students, pharmacists, and a large group of other volunteers.

Both adults and children received care.

Learn more about the Mission of Mercy on the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation’s website at http://www.isdsfoundation.org/.

$6.5 Million Investment Establishes Entrepreneurs of Color Fund in Chicago Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

It was recently announced that JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third bank together will be investing $6.5 million to support small businesses on Chicago’s south and west sides. The generous contributions will launch the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund and with the help of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Chicago entrepreneurs of color will have an easier time accessing capital to grow their businesses.

Currently, LISC Chicago operates as a lender for small businesses in the community but until now, they have still been limited by the typical constraints of business lending like having to place higher interest rates on loan applicants with lower credit scores, a lack of collateral, and without an approved co-signer. Now, with the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund available, LISC will be able to be more flexible and provide better lending options to their clients.

“In a lot of our neighborhoods where there has been significant disinvestment there is also a lack of accessibility to homeownership opportunities or even access to jobs where you could build some wealth and buy some housing and if you don’t have that, you can’t access the credit and in which case you can’t build your small business,” said Meghan Harte, executive director of LISC Chicago.

For quite sometime, LISC has been working to close what they see as an obvious gap in opportunity and are now several steps closer with the help of JPMorgan Chase and Fifth Third Bank.

JPMorgan Chase also saw the gap in business opportunities and started their first Entrepreneurs of Color Fund in Detroit in 2015. By Dec. of 2017, the Fund in Detroit had tripled in size and since it’s launch, the Detroit Fund has lent or approved $5.32 million to 52 minority small businesses.

Similar funds were also created in San Francisco and South Bronx earlier this year, according to a press release about the

Entrepreneurs of Color Fund.

According to Harte, there are three ways that the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund will impact on Chicago’s south and west side communities. First, it will grow locally owned businesses which will in-turn build wealth in the community and the Fund will stabilize small businesses that want to expand or improve their businesses but haven’t been able to access the capital until now. Second, it will create many more jobs in the neighborhood. Third, it shows potential investors that these communities are vibrant, have purchasing power, and can sustain businesses which will attract more investment in the community.

“For other financial institutions, look at what Chase is doing for entrepreneurs of color and see what you can do to add to that because it’s a great investment. We know that these businesses are good and safe bets and we are going to prove that through Entrepreneurs of Color and we challenge other financial institutions to take a look and do the same thing,” said Harte.

LAW & POLITICS

DUCKWORTH, MURRAY AND 20 COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO END THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S PRACTICE OF DETAINING AND SHACKLING PREGNANT WOMEN U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and 20 of their colleagues introduced the Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act this week to protect the health and well-being of pregnant and young women in custody by establishing new standards of care and transparency and prohibiting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from shackling pregnant women in its custody.

“The Trump Administration’s practice of shackling and detaining pregnant women must stop immediately,” said Duckworth. “This policy puts mothers and their infants at risk while also denying these women the essential maternal care they deserve.

I’m proud to join Senator Murray and 20 colleagues in introducing this legislation that will set new standards for the treatment of pregnant and young women in detention.”

In May, the Illinois legislature passed a similar bill to keep pregnant women out of jail while awaiting trial for nonviolent offenses.

Americans have already begun to observe Obama Day on August 4th, the former president’s birthday. On President Obama’s birthday, the city of Detroit is planning a special 3-day weekend celebration. Chicago and Atlanta are among other cities that will also participate in Obama Day festivities. Church groups, civic leaders, and community leaders will join in on this day of optimism.

Obama Day Is Coming Americans have already begun to observe Obama Day on Aug. 4, the former president’s birthday. Every year more and more Americans will join in harmony and togetherness as they put political preferences aside to honor our nation’s first black presidency.

All Americans share a universal desire for their

children to be successful.

Obama Day founder, James E. Ford, is dedicated to helping the youth of this nation become successful and dignified, just as President Obama demonstrated success and dignity as a role model.

Obama Day is an opportunity for us to direct our youth towards successful goals. Ford believes that If we embrace the

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legacy of a successful person, our chances of being successful increase greatly.

Michelle and Barack Obama lived their dream; now their accomplishments can inspire others to live theirs. Not every youth will want to be President, but every youth will want to be successful. As we celebrate Obama Day every year, we will be planting seeds of greatness.

President Obama celebrates his 57th birthday this August 4th. The city of Detroit is planning a special 3-day weekend celebration during that time. Chicago and Atlanta are among other cities that will also participate in Obama Day festivities. Church groups, civic leaders, and community leaders will join in on this day of optimism.

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NEWS Opportunity Investment Fund Approved

Alderman Tells Small Business Owners To Take Advantage Of Education Programs

A $30 million housing fund will enhance affordability in high-cost neighborhoods through a new developer incentive program introduced

by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and approved recently by City Council.

The Opportunity Investment Fund will provide low-cost loans to purchasers of multifamily buildings in targeted areas in exchange for the buyer’s commitment to make at least 20 percent of the units affordable for at least 15 years.

“When the public sector, private sector and non-profits work together we can create stronger communities and make affordable choices available for all Chicagoans,” said Mayor Emanuel.

The program will preserve an estimated 300 affordable units in the target areas, which have less than 20 percent of residents living below the poverty level.

The affordable units could be leased to tenants making up to 50 percent of the area median income, which ranges from $29,600 for one person to $42,300 for a family of four.

The program will be administered by the non-profit Community

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Investment Corporation, with funding provided by the City’s Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund, MB Financial Bank, and other public and private sources.

The program’s structure was developed with the cooperation of CIBC Bank USA, BMO Harris Bank, Byline Bank and TCF Bank.

“By providing developers with low cost equity, the Opportunity Investment Fund will quickly and efficiently create affordable units in strong markets,” CIC President John G. Markowski said.

The initiative will work cooperatively with the CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher Program, which provides rental subsidies to tenants that reside in privately owned buildings.

Alderman Howard B Brookins Jr. represents the Chicago’s 21st Ward and recently hosted a Small Businesses Networking event at Aubrey’s Garden, 9315 S. Ashland Ave., adjacent to Brookins Funeral Home in the Brainerd neighborhood. The networking event was held in partnership with Goldman Sachs and their 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program provides business education and helps participants develop their own individualized business growth plan. The program also helps small business owners build a strong network of peers and advisers.

During the program business owners are able to learn practical skills to grow their business like how to negotiate, good marketing techniques, and employee management. Participants also receive a personal business advisor and expert advice from Goldman Sachs professionals.

Currently, the program is being offered at no cost to participants but there are a certain set of qualifications that must be met for acceptance into the program. Business owners wanting to participate in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses must generate at least $150,000 in annual revenue, be established for two or more years, employ at least 4 full-time or 8 part-time or 1099 employees and be located within 2-hour radius of Harold Washington College where the program is hosted.

“Too often in the community we are not networking and talking to the person next to us who could have the information and the key to our success and because we are not talking about it or imparting that information to others, it gets lost and our community suffers as a result of it. I’m asking, if you can benefit by this please take advantage. If you know somebody that could benefit from this, tell them to take advantage,” said Brookins.

The Alderman was passionate and encouraging as he spoke about the importance of community members becoming entrepreneurs in their own neighborhoods.

“I tell everyone that asks me about how we can grow our community that we will grow the community when the people

Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. recently hosted a Small Businesses Networking event at Aubrey’s Garden, 9315 S. Ashland Ave., adjacent to Brookins Funeral Home in the Brainerd neighborhood. The networking event was held in partnership with Goldman Sachs and their 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Photo Credit: Provided by Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr.

within the community step up and decide to be entrepreneurs.

If you drive by and you see a vacant hot dog stand and it’s been there for 20 years, don’t get mad when someone from out of the community comes and takes advantage of that opportunity,” said Brookins.

Alumni from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program participated in a panel discussion to share the new success that their businesses saw as a result of the program. They all spoke about the help they received in creating a growth plan, the engaging environment and valuable conversations they had with their peers and business advisors, and the continuing support of the business network that they became a part of as a Goldman Sachs alumni.

“If you see an opportunity and you go out and take advantage of that, it will help our community and it will grow our community.

That is what we are trying to do by hosting this,” said Brookins.

Surgeons and their teams call on Rauner to sign SB 2419 Surgeons and their surgical teams from across the state are calling on Governor Rauner to sign SB 2419, which will insure national certification is maintained when surgical first assistants and surgical technologists renew their licensure with the State of Illinois.

“Surgical first assistants act as the right hand man to a surgeon, in a role historically filled by another physician or resident. As more complex surgeries began being performed at community hospitals and the number of hours overtime hours a resident worked became more restricted, the demand for highly trained surgical assistants exploded,” explained Illinois Surgical Assistant Association James Presley.

Many surgical assistants, like Pressley, are veterans who received their initial training as surgical assistants while working as medics in the military.

Surgical assistants and technologists have been regulated through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation since 2003. In order to obtain a state license, an individual has to have graduated from an approved medical education program and be certified by a

national accrediting body in surgical assisting or surgical technology, which requires them to complete so many hours in surgery, complete an approved medical education program and pass a national exam.

“However there was a glitch in the law, in that the original intent was that surgical assistants and technologists have to be certified to obtain their initial license AND to maintain that certification in order to renew the license, however the renewals process was set by administrative rule and maintaining that certification is not currently required by the State, which could put patient safety at tremendous risk,” said State Representative Dan Burke (D-Chicago), who sponsored the original legislation to regulate the professions and is the house sponsor of SB 2419.

“To not require a profession, that has such intricate patient contact and requires such complex skills, to stay abreast of their field, is bad public policy. Surgical robotics has evolved exponentially over the past 15 years and I rely on surgical assistants to perform my most complicated cases,” said Dr. Francisco Garcini, who performs robotic gynecologic procedures at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

“Without proper sterilization techniques in the operating room, patient infections can easily occur can quickly escalate. Surgical technologists prepare the operating room (including the sterile field) along with the surgical instrumentation and supplies, as well as pass instrumentation and prepare and manage surgical equipment during surgery,” explained Chris Topel, Director of the Surgical Technology Program at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield.

“However once they pass their initial certifying exam, technology continues to change and it is important that surgical technologists continue to learn throughout their careers. The continuing education that ongoing certification requires will insure this, otherwise, without it, the State is just attesting to the fact that they paid for their renewal, with no enhanced knowledge.”

“Surgical skill is of great importance with assistance in surgical cases, as unforeseen complications can develop quickly. I have had many difficult procedures that likely wouldn’t have ended as well if it had not been for the skill of my surgical assistant. We urge the Governor to sign SB 2419,” said Dr. Tracy

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Vera, an OB/GYN who uses surgical assistants on a variety of cases at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, including cesareans, and gynecologic surgeries such as laparoscopies and hysterectomies.

“The general public can’t pick their surgical assistants and they should be certified regularly as are other medical specialties. They are a key component of the medical care team,” added Dr. Rebecca Kuo-Ryan, an orthopedic spine surgeon who practices at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital and Morris Hospital.

“People only come in contact with Surgical Assistants when they or their loved ones are unconscious during surgery,” said chief sponsor of SB 2419, Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-Crystal Lake), “We need to insure that the whole surgical team is up to speed on the latest technological advances.”

About ISAA The Illinois Surgical Assistant Association (ISAA) was formed in 1998 for surgical assistants to have a voice at the state government level. However, since that time, ISAA has grown to become a source for surgical assistants looking for additional educational and networking opportunities.

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BUSINESS

Ellene V. Miles Hired As Senior VP Intersectional Marketing Sony Pictures Entertainment has brought on marketing vet Ellene V. Miles to join the Motion Picture Group’s marketing team in the newly carved out position of SVP Intersectional Marketing. The announcement was made

by Andre Caraco, co-president of domestic marketing.

Miles, who will report to Caraco, will work across all of the group’s marketing operations to

establish holistic multicultural and inclusionbased strategies for all films.

In a memo sent out to employees recently, Caraco said Miles’ role will involve “broad, 360-degree diversity-based marketing strategies that will inform all facets of our film campaigns including publicity, creative, digital, media, research, and promotions.”

Intersectionality is a term that acknowledges

the nuances of identifying classifications like class, race, sexuality, gender, age, etc, as not mutually exclusive yet interwoven to create unique experiences.

In the email, Caraco said that “the role will connect and align these operations in this space to ensure our campaigns achieve maximum exposure to the widest possible audiences.”

Previously, Miles served as director of

Iron Mountain and Google Cloud Partner to Unlock the Potential of Information to Drive Business Growth Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM)®, a global leader in storage and information management services, recently announced a partnership with Google Cloud to develop new AI-powered SaaS solutions on GCP to help organizations analyze their vast physical and digital information and data repositories, to unlock insights, improve decision making and create new revenue streams. Iron Mountain expects to deliver these new subscription services built on GCP this September.

In addition, Iron Mountain has selected Google Cloud as its preferred cloud provider for artificial intelligence and machine learning, providing Iron Mountain with highly reliable and secure services.

With the exponential growth of data across industries, many businesses continue to struggle to classify, access, and understand the full value of their data. By not knowing what they have, organizations are missing the opportunity to utilize that data to uncover new revenue opportunities and cost savings.

“As the trusted guardian of information for 95 percent of the FORTUNE 1000, we know firsthand the challenges of understanding and acting on data insights,” said William Meaney, president & CEO, Iron Mountain. “Whether it’s a global insurance company or an oil and gas conglomerate, our customers depend on us to help make their physical and digital information useful and accessible while keeping it safe. This partnership with Google Cloud brings two industryleading players together to deliver a new category of solutions for organizations looking to utilize their data’s value, while closely managing their security and privacy.”

“We’re delighted to partner with Iron Mountain to develop and bring new insight capabilities to market particularly given their deep domain expertise and customer portfolio,” said Tariq Shaukat, President, Partner and Industry Platforms at Google Cloud.

“Customers in data-intensive industries like energy, financial services, healthcare and many others can create significant

business value from the union of data with machine learning and content analytics.”

The new solution, delivered as a subscription service to lower the cost of ownership, will enable organizations to: l Quickly Know What You Have — Iron Mountain’s innovative content analytics platform, interoperability with its Iron Cloud™ secure data storage services, and expertise in data analytics and metadata classification; l Enhance Intelligence — Google Cloud Platform’s advanced machine learning and leading edge artificial intelligence capabilities; and l Drive Value — Apply neural networks and deep learning to deliver high impact outcomes such as revenue creation, cost reduction, risk avoidance — across a wide range of vertical market segments.

Iron Mountain and Google Cloud will collaborate to enable business growth, compliance and digital transformation initiatives, providing customers with the peace of mind that an organization’s high-value data remains secure, protected and available. Customers can benefit from the seamless integration of policy-driven data management, workflow management and data analytics in a more automated and costeffective way. This partnership reinforces Iron Mountain’s strategy for meeting the digital transformation needs of its customers through the development of innovative information management solutions and strategic partnerships with market-leading providers of cloud and technology solutions.

“We’ve heard from many companies about the challenges of trying to manage data and utilize information for insights,” said Holly Muscolino, research vice president, Content Technologies and Document Workflow, IDC. “They have too much of it to analyze, and when they try to, it’s highly complex and resource-intensive to do on their own.

The combined expertise, technology and customer relationships that Iron Mountain and Google Cloud bring to the table is well positioned to unlock this potential.”

publicity and programming at the DuVernay Agency and was publicity director at Atlantabased entertainment and lifestyle marketing agency Liquid Soul Media. Most recently, Miles held a VP spot in Terry Hines and Associates’ targeted marketing division, the MRKT, and was the principal and founder of EV Miles Media, working on films like Superfly and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.

“MOST COMPANIES ARE MORE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM TASKS VERSUS DEVELOPING THE KINDS OF STAFF THAT THINK OUTSIDE OF THE MUNDANE BOX.” MELERICK MITCHELL, AUTHOR

Melerick Mitchell

New book provides insight on how to unlock the career of your dreams

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elerick Mitchell, the well-renowned and sought after corporate speaker and coach, and CEO of Drive Influence, has penned a book that serves to help readers build a personal career path aligned with their unique passions and purpose in life.

The book, entitled Hacking your Career, will be available on Amazon Books later this Fall. Within the pages of this easy read, anyone will be able to create their own personalized strategies to help them achieve their greatest work/life balance. It offers his easy step by step rules to analyze and overcome any hindrance that stands in the way to achieving the fulfilling careers that we seek.

“The career ladder model we have been taught over the years has not only changed but is now obsolete,” says Melerick Mitchell. “The truth is that most companies are more interested in developing employees to perform tasks versus developing the kinds of staff that think outside of the mundane box. And it’s the creative thinkers who not only master their job assignments

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quickest but increase their company’s worth and revolutionize their own careers in the process.”

As a corporate trainer and talent development architect, Melerick is uniquely qualified to boil down the concepts used at the highest levels in the corporate world and make them applicable to any person in the room. He offers a unique blend of executive coach experience and global team building.

Based on years of study, in-depth interviews, and multiple tracks observations Hacking your Career was developed with the premise and purpose to share in the power and the obligation to love what we do and do what we love. There is an equation to career success and Hacking your Career unlocks the formula the reader and provides practical insight and strategy to fasttrack a beautiful balance between life and work.

A video clip/speaking trailer of Melerick Mitchell is available at Speaking trailer.mp4. For more information about the author, visit his website at www.melerickmitchell.com

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NEWS

How Many Americans are Finding Affordable Housing With the cost of housing continuing to rise faster than wages, it’s no wonder that many Americans nationwide are struggling to make ends meet. Luckily, solutions already exist to address the affordable housing shortage, say experts.

For example, more than 22 million people in the U.S. now live in manufactured housing -- homes built to a federal standard in factories and placed on a homeowner’s land or on rented lots in manufactured home communities, according to the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI).

In many parts of the country, homes like these are the least expensive kind of housing available without a government subsidy. The cost to buy a manufactured home averages about $70,600, compared with $286,000 for a single-family site-built home, not including land costs. In response to growing market demand, almost 93,000 new manufactured homes were built in the U.S. in 2017, an approximate 15 percent increase over 2016, according to MHI, but this is still not nearly enough to meet the nation’s affordable housing needs, according to experts. Advocates say that zoning restrictions and other rules and regulations in many areas are preventing manufactured housing from closing the gap -- as certain jurisdictions only allow manufactured housing in locations far from town centers and other jurisdictions have considered banning them altogether. “Part of this bias may be based on the negative stereotype of earlier generations of manufactured housing, however, today, our homes are built with quality construction materials to meet rigorous federal

At a time when there is a great need for high-quality, affordable housing, today’s manufactured homes are an effective solution for many American families and communities.

standards for safety, installation and construction,” says Richard Jennison, president and CEO of MHI. What’s more, today’s manufactured housing includes features that today’s homebuyers want, such as luxury bathrooms, vaulted ceilings and state-of-the-art kitchens with energy-efficient appliances.

Often situated in communities with swimming pools, playgrounds and clubhouses, they can be a very attractive option for families and retirees seeking affordability. To learn more visit, manufacturedhousing.org. “At a time when there is a great need for high-quality, affordable housing, today’s manufactured homes are an effective solution for many American families and communities,” says Jennison.

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CITIZEN On The Move

THE TRUNK EVENT

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The Better Love Yourself mis-

sion is to assist college bound young women and men by supplying them with pearls of knowledge and Better Love Yourself necessities.

Better Love Yourself mentors address issues including positive self esteem, health, and mental wellness geared to form a positive resolve in the lives of determined young women and Stephanie Wilson - Coleman warns parents of the pitfalls awaiting them and their children in men. their first year college.

The organization presented its 12th Annual Trunk Event at the DuSable Museum.

More than 125 trunks were given to college bound students through out the country.

MC’s for the event were: Bionce'’ Foxx’ and Ramonski Luv WVAZ-FM radio.

The BLY event is also presented in St. Louis, Cleveland, and Alderman Michelle Harris (8) Terisa Griffin-Kendall Parents listen attentively as Ms. Coleman warns of the Monroe LA founder of Better Love Yourself and M. Elayne Granger instant credit cards, the dreaded student loans and AT&T Director Corp External Affairs with one of the trunks for students.on display.

College bound students get and earful about the rules of sex according to Terisa

discipline their kids needsaway from home.

Terisa Griffin, gives a hallelujah speech on sex.

100 YEARS AND STILL COUNTING

The DuSable stage is filled with trunks with articles from tooth paste to comforters.

Ald. Michelle Harris (8) Sharon Byrd Ann Rivers celebrate Laura Nickerson 100th birthday. Ms Nickerson also received a proclamation from the City denoting the day.

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CALENDAR Aug. 5 Antique Tool Show & Sale

Provision Lab will present Action:Love Monee, taking place at the Village of Monee and the neighboring Fireman’s Park on August 4th, 2018.

Provision Lab Presents Action: Love Monee Provision Lab will present Action:Love Monee, taking place at the Village of Monee and the neighboring Fireman’s Park on Aug. 4, 2018. This event features community service projects, share and care events, a free concert, and a free cookout.

Community Service Projects will be completed from 9 a.m. to noon. l Assist Senior Citizens with different home maintenance in Golf Vista Senior Living l Update and paint the Historical creamery l Important renovations for the school district

Installing 3 micro pantries throughout community. l

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Share and Care event noon to 3 p.m. l Provide Job Assistance: Example: Resume Building l Provide Health and Medical screenings l Food truck and giveaway l Blood drive l Book and clothing exchange Free Concert and Cookout 5 to 7 p.m. l Variety of youth bands l Highly talented new and upcoming band

FREE Cookout of hamburgers and hotdogs

This Action: Love [Monee] event seeks to connect communities, organizations and volunteers to impact underserved areas of southeastern Will County. The event helps organizations and individuals foster a culture of service by creating opportunities to give back.

Through the sacrificial efforts of local churches and business, professional, government and social service communities Provision Lab hopes to create an impact together. Learn more at www.provisionlab.org/love

100 high school students to be selected for allexpenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime Applications are being accepted now through Oct. 31, 2018, for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-theclassroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across the United States jump-start their life goals and pursue their dreams.

Disney Dreamers Academy turns the entire magical setting of Walt Disney World into a vibrant classroom. Students participate in a series of sessions and workshops designed to help them imagine bright futures, make exciting discoveries and learn how to put their goals into action. Disney Dreamers engage in a wide variety of experiences at Walt Disney World while working side by side with celebrities, community and industry leaders and Disney cast members.

For more than a decade, Disney Dreamers Academy has inspired young people from across the country by fueling their dreams and showing them a world of possibilities as they prepare for the future.

Each year, students participate in handson, immersive career seminars in a wide range of disciplines found at Walt Disney World. Participants learn how to improve

their communication skills, what it means to be a leader and networking strategies, among other skills. They are also inspired by celebrity speakers and other special guests who share their stories and provide insights on how to achieve their life goals.

The second decade of Disney Dreamers Academy is focused on challenging young people to relentlessly pursue their dreams through the “Be 100” campaign.

This promotional push is inspired by the powerful impact Disney Dreamers Academy has made on graduates, who have gone on to become doctors, nurses, engineers, pilots, journalists and more. Some have started their own public relations firms, while others have worked with national political leaders.

Applicants must answer essay questions about their personal journeys and dreams for the future. Students are selected based on a combination of attributes, including strong character, positive attitude and determination to achieve their dreams.

A parent or guardian accompanies each student on the trip.

This four-day, all-expenses-paid experience at Walt Disney World will continue to help change the lives of young people in 2019. For more information or to apply, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com.

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EVENT DETAILS: What: Antique Tool Show & Sale When: August 5th from 9am to 1pm Who: Garfield Farm Museum Cost: $6 adult/$2 children under 12.

Where: GPS only: 3N016 Garfield Road Campton Hills, IL 60175 Members of the Early American Industries Association (EAIA) and the Mid-West Tools Collectors Association (M-WTCA) will be holding their annual Antique Tool Show and Sale at the Garfield Farm Museum on Sunday, August 5th from 9am – 1pm. This is the only joint show by these two organizations in the mid-west open to the public. Typically, over 30 different collectors will have their tools on display and for sale.

Garfield Farm Museum established this annual show to help educate the public with the realities of America’s founding. Hand tools were what built and shaped America. In the 1840s as factories arose, handcrafted items became massed produced but not in the way mass production is envisioned today. The hand tools that individual craftsmen used simply transitioned to the early factories.

Waterpower might have made it possible for a number of lathes to be powered at once but hand tools were used to make any turnings. Blacksmiths were becoming old school in the mid-19th century, as the profession of mechanic became the high tech of its day. Mechanics for the steam age to manufacture as well as maintain locomotives and lake and ocean going steamers needed even more specialized hand tools to produce the precision needed.

Tool and die makers became the top hand tool workers of the 19th and early 20th century.

Their inventiveness and skills would create the power tools that society depends upon today.

Appropriately, some of the most avid collectors one can meet at the Antique Tool Show are retired highly skilled tool and die makers. Many are the last generation to use hand tools and the first to use computerized machines to make the complex machines of mass production today.

Yet fine craftsmanship has not disappeared as thousands of hobbyists that enjoy working with wood, avidly seek out antique tools. Such tools that might be made of higher quality materials than what can be found on the market today or are no longer made but are still needed to reproduce certain designs or affects in furniture. The Antique Tool Show is thus an opportunity to talk with such experienced individuals who might have worked with the type of tool one purchases.

The public is invited to bring a tool they cannot identify as many of the collectors will know the answer. Opportunities at the show to become a member of the organizations will give access to their regional and national meetings.

Tours of the 1846 teamster inn and tavern begin at 11 a.m. and continue after the show until 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

Admission for adults is $6 and $2 for children 12 years and under. Garfield Farm Museum is a historically intact former prairie farmstead and teamster inn being restored by volunteers as a 1840s working farm. The museum is located 5 miles west of Geneva, IL off ILL Rt. 38 on Garfield Road. For more information call (630)584-8485. E-mail info@garfieldfarm.org or visit our website at www.garfieldfarm.org

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REAL ESTATE AC7-18-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.- CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1970, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 55749, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 18 CH 01150 8559 S. DANTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8559 S. DANTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35410-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $128,219.85. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 Please refer to file number 2120-14544. 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) 4221 7 5 4 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-14544 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 18 CH 01150 TJSC#: 384278 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. I3088417 ____________________________ AC 7-25-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- BRIAN K. FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 2018 CH 00097 7942 S. KINGSTON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 7, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7942 S. KINGSTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31102-024-0000. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 1417-18240. 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. 14-17-18240 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 00097 TJSC#: 38-4813 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.

I3092891 ___________________________ SW7-25-2018

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL THOMAS, PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR THE USE OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Defendants 2017 CH 6096 7931 SOUTH CLYDE AVENUE Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 20, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7931 SOUTH CLYDE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36202-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 flat multi-family residence with 2-4 units. The judgment amount was $159,502.77.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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: WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA, 180 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 782-9676 FAX 312-782-4201 Please refer to file number WWR#10143438. 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. WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA 180 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 782-9676 Fax #: (312) 782-4201 E-Mail: ChicagoREDG@weltman.com Attorney File No. WWR#10143438 Attorney Code. 31495 Case Number: 2017 CH 6096 TJSC#: 385822 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. ____________________________ AC 8-1-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURI-

TIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BC4 Plaintiff, -v.- CATHY G. WILLIAMS, CAREY L. WILLIAMS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 16436 7735 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 10, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7735 S. RIDGELAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25319-012-0000. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 1417-17025. 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. 14-17-17025 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 16436TJSC#: 38-5025 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.

I3093127 ____________________________ SW 8-1-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- RUSSELL BUCKNER, GERALD NORDGREN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR NATHANIEL ASHLEY, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NATHANIEL ASHLEY, IF ANY Defendants 12 CH 19292 8046 SOUTH PEORIA STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF

SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 12, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8046 SOUTH PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32213-030-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments with a two 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 9682. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 9682 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 12 CH 19292 TJSC#: 38-5067 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.- LEON V. WILSON A/K/A LEON WILSON, CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 03324 10139 S. ABERDEEN STREET Chicago, IL 60643 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 10, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 23, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10139 S. ABERDEEN STREET, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Index No. 25-08418-056-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $160,598.20. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any repre-

sentation 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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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. COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 18 CH 03324 TJSC#: 38-5936 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. ____________________________

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CONGRATULATIONS! CHEVROLET AND NNPA OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE

OUR 2018 DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED FELLOWS! The wait is over! Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) are proud to announce our six Fellows selected for Discover the Unexpected (DTU) 2018 - a life-changing journalism fellowship.

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Chosen from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide, our DTU 2018 Fellows each receive a $10,000 scholarship, $5,000 stipend and a journalism adventure in the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.

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