South End Citizen 06-10-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of June 10, 2020

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A rendering of the Salud Center, which will be at the site of the former YMCA location at 3039 E. 91st St. Photo courtesy of POAH

CLARETIAN ASSOCIATES AND POAH PARTNER FOR NEW YMCA FACILITY The former site of the South Chicago YMCA, located at 3039 E. 91st St., will be turned into a community center and a 110-unit affordable senior housing building. PAGE 2

Still concerned about COVID-19, U.S. Consumers Will Want More From Convenience Stores

Study: Pandemic has increased socially responsible behaviors

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION NATIONAL SURVEY: SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF PARENTS NOT PLANNING TO SEND CHILDREN TO BRICK AND MORTAR SCHOOLS DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS A new national survey finds up to one in five students who were attending a brick and mortar traditional school in March of this year are unlikely to return this fall. This means approximately 10 million K-12 students will be displaced from classrooms and in need of online learning options.

The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, surveyed 2,000 parents of children enrolled in brick and mortar schools in grades K-11 who are facing difficult decisions regarding the safety, continuity and effectiveness of their children’s education this fall.

The survey sampled 2,000 parents of children in brick and mortar schools grades K-11 and was conducted May 11-17, 2020 by Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of the National Coalition for Public School Options. The survey has a margin of error of ±2.50%.

HEALTH

HICO HEALTH LAUNCHES COVID-19 RESPONSE PLAN FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS Hico Health, a Black-owned, woman-owned telehealth company focusing on type 2 diabetes in African-American communities, has launched a nationwide campaign to reduce diabetes related risk factors contributing to COVID-19 deaths.

The program dubbed “Adopt-A-Church, Empower Ourselves” matches donors looking to make an impact during this pandemic and churches who want to create a health program using the healthcare technology of Hico Health. By adopting a church, donors will empower churches and their members with health literacy education, nutritional instruction and healthy-habit adoption. For further information or to Adopt A Church, visit; www.hico.healthcare/covid19

LAW & POLITICS

GOV. PRITZKER ANNOUNCES THREE APPOINTMENTS TO ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY LICENSING BOARD Governor JB Pritzker recently announced three appointments to the Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board including Joseph Duffy, Donald Wilkerson and Jeremy Margolis. Duffy was previously appointed to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board in 2015. He currently practices law at Loeb and Loeb.

Previously, he worked at Stetler, Duffy and Rotert, and Schiff, Hardin, and Waite. Among his many accomplishments, he was also named “Illinois Super Lawyer” in Criminal Defense: White Collar and Business Litigation by Thomson Reuters (2005-2020).

He earned his Bachelor of Arts from DePaul University and Juris Doctorate from The John Marshall Law School.

Wilkerson was appointed United States Magistrate Judge in the Southern District of Illinois in January of 2005 and retired in 2019. The East St. Louis native was the first African American judge appointed to that bench. Wilkerson began his legal career with Thompson-Mitchell, later working at Stolar Partnership law firm. Among other notable accomplishments, Wilkerson joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in St. Louis as Assistant United States Attorney until his appointment to the bench. He received his Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University, Master of Education from Southern Illinois University and Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law. Margolis was previously appointed to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board in 2015. He practices law at Loeb and Loeb. Prior to entering private practice, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney in Chicago for 11 years and co-founded Chicago’s multiagency Joint Terrorist Task Force and served as Director of the Illinois State Police for 4 years. Among his other accomplishments, he is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents in Chicago and holds a membership in other distinguished organizations. Margolis earned his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Illinois and Juris Doctorate from Northwestern University. The appointments are pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.

Preservation of Affordable Housing has partnered with Claretian Associates to acquire a 101-unit senior housing building, which was operated by the former YMCA site at 3039 E. 91st St. Photo courtesy of POAH

Claretian Associates and POAH partner for new YMCA facility Continued from page 1

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The former site of the South Chicago YMCA, located at 3039 E. 91st St., will be turned into a community center and a 110-unit affordable senior housing building.

When the site closed in November 2017, community leaders were concerned about what that would mean for the South Chicago neighborhood. There was a hope the 91-year old building could be preserved and revitalized. That’s where Preservation of Affordable Housing and Claretian Associates came in.

Bill Eager is the senior vice-president of Preservation of Affordable Housing, Midwest Region. He said the nonprofit affordable housing developer, which has an office in Chicago, often tries to connect with organizations in the community where it does work.

“This one was particularly important because there was all that nonresidential space, recreation center and community spaces and all that stuff that was closed by the YMCA,” he said. “So, for us, getting together with Claretian presented an opportunity to kind of invest the whole property, then it becomes much more than just a housing deal.”

Eager said the partnership between POAH and Claretian meant the space

would be activated and revitalized adding it would create a huge opportunity to do a much more impactful community project.

“We had some similar ideas about mission, we both believe in affordable housing. It’s just a great opportunity and it came together very quickly,” he said.

Eager said when he found out the former YMCA site was for sale, he decided to call Angela Hurlock, executive director of Claretian Associates.

Claretian Associates has developed more than 140 affordable housing units for low-income families and seniors throughout South Chicago since it was founded in 1991.

Hurlock said Claretian Associates was interested in buying the YMCA building when they found out it was for sale. And, the YMCA was interested in a local entity purchasing the property. There was also an organization, Citizens to Bring Back the YMCA, brought forth by Alliance of the Southeast. “This is the only one that they’re [POAH] is joint owning because we are here in South Chicago,” she said.

Hurlock said the benefit Claretians sees with the partnership with POAH is that it will allow the residence to remain affordable. And, Claretians knows the history of the community and its needs.

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“We know our residents, we’ve been here for almost 30 years now. Not only serving on the housing front, but serving on the social needs front. A lot of the what we do is around the social determinants of health, which include housing and wealth building,” she said.

“Being able to put that together with a built system of property management.

I think that’s what made such a great opportunity to work together.”

The Salud Center will offer financial literacy and coaching services, housing counseling, workforce development training, as well as an innovation lab.

It will also have a sensory gym for young children with developmental disabilities.

Hurlock said renovations are set to start Summer 2020, with an anticipation of construction being completed in 2021, adding it’s an amazing opportunity for Claretian and an amazing opportunity for South Chicago. It’s been a great show of how national organizations need partnerships with local people who are on the ground, she added.

“Yes, they have the girth to come in and do the job. But they understand without the understanding of the uniqueness of a community, it won’t go as well as when they have a partner that is working at the grassroots being able to provide for the families they want to serve.”

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NEWS

Still concerned about COVID -19, U.S. Consumers Will Want More From Convenience Stores Across the U.S. retail landscape, the convenience channel has been the offline channel to watch over the past year. With the country in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, the convenience channel is poised to be even more dominant as stay-at-home restrictions are lifted.

Last November, Nielsen forecasted that the U.S. convenience channel would grow faster than all other offline channels over the next five years.

When we look at the importance of proximity to our homes and the desire among many to avoid large crowds, convenience stores have the ability to write their own future.

To do so, they need to embrace the opportunity to expand beyond categories traditionally expected from the channel.

Baking staples, for example, aren’t common on the shelves at most C-stores, but sales of the category have been on an upward trend across the U.S. since the week of March 14, 2020, as consumers settled into restricted living conditions.

The same can be said for household cleaners and fresh meats. As consumers begin to evolve into their new normal, convenience stores can put themselves into the consideration set for these new need states.

Consumers also don’t typically think of C-stores as a good source for things like dish soap, eggs and butter. These staples, however, are generating stronger sales as consumers spend more time at home.

And many categories associated with health and safety are scarce on the shelves of many retailers. In the case of consumer stock-up items like toilet paper, disinfectants and cleaning products, drug and food stores have capitalized on demand, while C-stores haven’t.

However, recent trends in C-store data does show a lesser decline in year-over-year sales

With the country in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, the convenience channel is poised to be even more dominant as stay-at-home restrictions are lifted.

trends, indicating that the channel is seeing some benefit from eased restrictions and consumers receiving their stimulus checks.

The global pandemic has sparked an unprecedented spike in shopping for consumer packaged goods (CPG). At the onset of the pandemic, the shopping trended toward shelf-stable items and sanitizers. As consumers became comfortable in restricted living, supply chain strains evolved to personal care and hair care categories. Importantly, C-stores aren’t known for the in-demand categories that have tracked massive growth over the past several months, yet they could be. Sales of a few categories, however, are selling better at C-stores than they are in aggregate across the entire CPG landscape.

As countries, cities and regions transition from restricted living to a new normal, consumption and lifestyle changes will hinge on how long it will take markets to move to that state. The longer consumers stay in quarantined living situations, the harder it will be for their living and purchasing behaviors to snap back to how they were before the pandemic.

Said differently, if a market is unable to move beyond the current reality for an extended period of 12 months or more, the more likely the consumers will be to maintain the behaviors they adopted under restricted living conditions.

In the U.S., businesses in many states have re-opened in limited or partial capacities, allowing consumers and businesses to take

initial steps toward post-lockdown life.

Generally speaking, the states that are re-opening some businesses and public areas are located away from the hotspots closer to the East and West Coasts.

Even with the start of spring and the partial re-openings of many U.S. states, a recent Nielsen survey of consumers from 70 countries found that 71% of Americans expect the spread and intensity of the local impact of the virus to increase.

More than half believe the impact of COVID-19 will last four to six months, while 28% of Americans believe it will last longer than six months.

With that sentiment, there’s little doubt that many U.S. consumers will continue practicing social distancing and shopping at smaller stores that are closer to their homes.

In light of economic uncertainty and consumer concerns about the novel coronavirus, consumers will continue shopping closer to home for a more diverse assortment of products and categories.

In the short term, convenience stores have the opportunity to meet the everyday CPG needs of consumers as they navigate their markets’ path to the new normal. Importantly, however, C-stores will have to develop marketing programs that highlight their connections to their communities and inform consumers about expanded assortments for everyday fill-in needs.

In the longer term, traditional CPG retailers will need to demonstrate safety and hygiene in addition to product and category arrays that align with consumers’ evolving needs.

For additional insight, go here: https:// www.nielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/ sites/3/2020/05/Prepare-for-Impact-Convenience-Shopper.pdf Source: Nielsen.com

‘Churched’ explores religion, with comedy

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Crystal Barnes is a filmmaker who creates faith-based content with an edge, comedy, with a more critical lens. She always wanted to make a faith-based comedy. After seeing ‘The Office,” she was inspired to use that single camera, documentary-styled model.

What she came up with is “Churched,” a faith-based comedy that centers on the lives of the pastor of Walk This Way Church and on the people who attend his church. It is part of Barnes’ Ark Productions.

In the first episode, Pastor Axel Stevens is working on his introduction to the church and dealing with his role as lead pastor for the first time.

Barnes said she started writing, with Melissa Ostander, using input from a friend who is a minister.

She said it took about six to eight months to write the 10 episodes, which are being aired for free on Facebook and YouTube. The episodes, which were self-funded, range from three to six minutes.

Barnes added that the goal is to produce a second season with longer episodes, about 22 minutes, the average length of a comedy series that would happen on television or on an episodic platform.

Barnes worked at a church office for about a year and a half. She said the people aren’t based on anyone they know, they just took archetypes of people and combined people.

“I just wanted to put normal people in here that showed our flaws,” she said.

“We were trying to figure out who is needed in a church office,” Ostander said. “If you’re going to have a really small start-up church, what kind of people do you have to have on board.”

There is the lead pastor, a white man who is married to a Black woman. Then, there is the family pastor who has 12 kids who are named for the twelve apostles, and who wants to be an actor more than a pastor. Then, there is Gladys, an older woman who has a mysterious, murky past, and the worship team leader, who really plays more rock and jazz and blues music. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Ostander said she and Barnes have been in church collectively for 50 years or more. She said in that time, they’ve witnessed a lot.

Ostander said she hopes people enjoy the show. “First and foremost, I hope they are entertained, and they laugh. I feel like our ministry is really about preaching to people who are not Christian. People who may not have or want a relationship with God, but to show Christians are flawed people, we’re very goofy, sometimes we front and we think that we’re perfect, but the reality is, we’re not,” she said.

Ostander said she hopes people will see a different viewpoint because the lead writer, Barnes, is an African-American woman.

Barnes said it is her hope that the characters in the show are relatable and that people will want to watch future episodes. She said they are looking for financial partners so they can create longer episodes and get them on more profitable platforms.

Barnes said it is still a challenge for women and minorities to be directors and filmmakers.

“I know how challenging it is to get something like this done, but it can get done,” she said. “It’s still a challenge day-to-day, we’re still trying to do it.”

For more information on “Churched” and Ark Productions, visit https://arkproductionschicago. com/home/churched/.

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BUSINESS

T-Mobile Launches ‘ Connecting Heroes’ Free 5G for First Responder Agencies is Here

Study: The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Led to a Surge of Socially Responsible Behaviors COVID-19 has had a radically positive impact on socially responsible behaviors, according to a special release of the Conscious Consumer Spending Index (#CCSIndex).

After a three-year slide, consumers have been spurred to significant increases in a range of “do good’ behaviors such as reducing consumption, donating to charity and buying products and services from socially responsible companies.

This rebound of goodness comes at a time when approximately one quarter of Americans are reporting a decline in household income, their overall wellbeing or both. In total, 1,006 Americans were surveyed for the latest Index.

Conducted annually, each fall since 2013, the #CCSIndex is an ongoing benchmarking study. Good.Must.Grow., a socially responsible marketing consultancy, administers the Index to gauge momentum for conscious consumerism and charitable giving.

Researchers fielded this mid-year check point to gauge what impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on social responsibility.

Overall, the impact is positive. The #CCSIndex jumped 15 percent to 46 on a 100-point scale. This was the highest score since 2017, and

a dramatic reversal from a record low performance of 39 last November. The Index score is calculated by evaluating the importance consumers place on purchasing from socially responsible companies, actions taken to support such products and services, and future intent to increase the amount they spend with responsible organizations. Based on the design of the Index’s algorithm, even a one-point change in overall score indicates meaningful movement of consumer sentiment.

“This pandemic has had an extensive and negative impact on our collective wellbeing, but it has also served as a catalyst for community and consciousness,” said Heath Shackleford, founder of Good.

Must.Grow. “We have been forced to come together in new ways. We’ve benefited from fresh perspectives and resetting of priorities. And I think we are taking seriously our individual roles as change makers to lead with purpose and reward companies and causes who do the same.”

Other key findings from the Index include: l Those who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have cared for an immediate family member with the virus, were far more likely to report

improved wellbeing, charitable giving, supporting socially responsible companies and backing local businesses, than those with no direct exposure. l Nearly half of Americans (47%) believe companies will be more socially responsible as a result of the pandemic. l More than three-quarters of Americans say that how a company treats employees and customers during the pandemic will be an important factor when determining whether to support them following the pandemic. Overall, matters of trust outranked a company’s purpose and social impact as priorities for consumers postpandemic. l Just under half of Americans will be working harder on their personal health (43%) and building their savings accounts (41%) as a result of the pandemic.

Interestingly, when asked which companies were NOT being socially responsible during the pandemic, the same two brands led the way. The top five were: 1. Amazon 2. Walmart 3. Tesla 4. Hobby Lobby 5. Tyson Foods

Naughty or Nice – Which Companies Are Behaving Well During the Pandemic?

When asked which companies were doing a good job of being socially responsible during the pandemic, the most likely responses (unaided) were: 1. Walmart 2. Amazon 3. Target 4. Kroger 5. Costco

About the Study This study was conducted in partnership with Supportive Research Solutions. Sampling was provided by Dynata. Data was collected May 9 -16, 2020.

In total, 1,006 Americans were surveyed (margin of error is +/- 3%). For more information on the Conscious Consumer Spending Index, please visit www.goodmustgrow.com/ ccsindex

“I believe there are many positives here,” said Shackleford. “The data we collect have been trending the wrong direction for several years, and it seems there is renewed momentum for consumers to more consistently support organizations that are mission-driven and committed to positive social impact. It will be important to sustain this energy as we continue to navigate the pandemic and prepare for a new normal.”

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In a recent video, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert launched Connecting Heroes, the Un-carrier’s 10-year commitment to provide free service and 5G access to first responder agencies, including all public and non-profit state and local fire, police and EMS departments, saving them up to $7 billion. Interested agencies can sign up at www.t-mobile.com/connectingheroes.

Plus, the Un-carrier continues to build out its industry-leading 5G network at a furious pace.

T-Mobile’s 5G network is now 8 times bigger than AT&T’s and 28 THOUSAND times bigger than Verizon’s, according to a press release.

As a ‘thank you’ to everyone who’s shifted the way they work and live during this pandemic, the Un-carrier is giving Sprint and T-Mobile postpaid customers a new iPhone SE or up to half off a flagship superphone from another top brand. Customers just trade in their existing eligible device, and they’ll owe nothing but the sales tax on an iPhone SE — a powerful new smartphone in a popular design — or get up to $500 off another new superphone.

“When we’re at our most vulnerable, first responders are there for us … and they are under more pressure today than ever before.

Connecting Heroes is one way we’re saying ‘thank you’ in this critical time,” said Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile. “People who save lives shouldn’t have to choose between lifesaving equipment and wireless service. And with Connecting Heroes, they won’t have to. We’re not limiting this program to a few months or a year … first responders can get free service including 5G access, for a full decade. THIS is the kind of impact the new T-Mobile can have in the world.

THIS is the kind of difference we can make.”

For more information on this offer, visit t-mobile.com or sprint.com.

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert recently launched Connecting Heroes.

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Highlights From The Unrest

Organizations,CommunityLeadersandResidence From The South side and West side of the City Organized Events To LendHands WithEffortsTo Feed TheCommunity,RebuildandRestore Businesses. PhotosbyL.M.Warbington

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NEWS

Go Ahead, Make His Day Dad-approved gifts for Father’s Day Family Features - An entire day dedicated to dear ol’ dad may not be enough to show the depths of your appreciation, but a hug, a heartfelt thanks and some quality time (even from afar) are great places to start.

When it comes to giving gifts for Father’s Day, practical and purposeful gifts are high on most dads’ lists. Think about his favorite things to eat and the ways he spends his coveted down time. A gift that celebrates the things that matter most to him is sure to earn dad’s gratitude.

Find more ideas to make it a Father’s Day to remember at eLivingtoday.com.

Special Steaks to Celebrate Dad Father’s Day gifting can be pretty simple: Many dads want a delicious steak. Give him a collection of tender cuts with the Filet for Father’s Day package from Omaha Steaks, which includes four 7-ounce Butcher’s Cut Filet Mignons, eight 6-ounce brisket burgers, four 3-ounce gourmet jumbo franks, four 2.88-ounce potatoes au gratin, four 4-ounce individual New York cheesecakes and a 3.1-ounce jar of signature seasoning. Find more meal ideas for dad at omahasteaks.com.

A Sharp Gift for Dad A knife is only as good as the sharpness of its blade. This Father’s Day, get dad a helpful tool to keep his knives wicked sharp. Made from high-quality materials, the Wicked Edge GO knife sharpener is easy to use for both new and veteran knife sharpeners and can accommodate a wide variety of knives. With guided angle control, dad can get professional-level results every time. Learn more at wickededgeusa.com.

Gear to Go Fishing Even the most avid fishermen can typically use more gear. Replenish the tackle box with fresh supplies like a new rod so he can use it to go fishing and reel in a real catch. If he’s an extra-avid sportsman, be sure to also check out the wide variety of tech-enabled locators that give him a little nudge to boost his chances for a successful day.

A Ladder for Dad’s Jobs As a 3-in-1 ladder that easily converts to stepladder, extension and leaning configurations, the Little Giant King Kombo gives you the perfect tool for nearly any job. A rotating wall pad lets you safely

When it comes to giving gifts for Father’s Day, practical and purposeful gifts are high on most dads’ lists.

lean your ladder on inside and outside corners, walls and 2-by-4-inch studs. Made from lightweight, non-conductive fiberglass, you can safely work around electricity, and the IAA 375-pound weight rating makes the ladder sturdy enough for the job. Find more information at amazon.com.

Supplies He’ll Automatically Enjoy If tinkering in the garage is dad’s favorite pastime, give him an excuse to spend even

more time with a project that proves he’s passing the hours productively. A collection of car detailing supplies lets him buff and shine his ride to perfection. Be sure to include products that let him spruce things up inside and out, and throw in an extra touch like a personalized travel mug that will keep on giving well after Father’s Day has passed.

SOURCE: Omaha Steaks, Wicked Edge, Little Giant Ladder

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NEWS

United Turns Old Uniforms Into Masks for Employees United Airlines recently delivered 7,500 face coverings to front line employees at San Francisco International Airport and the airline’s San Francisco Maintenance Base that were made from 12,284 pounds of uniforms United upcycled.

United worked with upcycling partner, Looptworks, to produce masks that would supplement the supply of face coverings that the airline already provides all employees and customers.

United recently rolled out new Carhartt Company Gear for its 28,000 Technical Operations, Ramp Service and Catering Operations employees and originally planned to turn the surplus of older garments into carpet padding and insulation fiber.

The company changed course last month to align with the latest guidance from the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) to wear face masks in public when social distancing is not possible.

“This was an opportunity to do something extra for our employees to keep them safe while also staying true to our commitment to be one of the most sustainable airlines

United Airlines delivered 7,500 face coverings to front line employees that were made from 12,284 pounds of uniforms United upcycled.

in the world,” said Janet Lamkin, United Airlines SVP and president, California. “Recycling these unused uniforms into masks is a natural extension of our broader effort

to overhaul our cleaning, social distancing and mitigation measures to ensure we’re doing everything possible to keep our employees and our customers safe.”

United recently launched United CleanPlus, which brings together one of the most trusted brands in surface disinfection - Clorox - and the country’s top medical experts

- Cleveland Clinic - to inform and guide United’s new cleaning, safety and social distancing protocols that includes touchless kiosks in select locations for baggage check-in, sneeze guards, mandatory face coverings for crew and customers, and empowering customers by contacting them 24 hours in advance and giving them the opportunity to choose a different flight – for free -when it looks like more than 70% of the seats will be filled.

Through partnering with Portland, Oregon-based Looptworks, United was able to supply employees with more sustainable, eco-friendly masks that are washable and reusable, recycled from uniforms, made in limited editions, and in the process save materials from landfills.

In April, United became the first major U.S.-based airline to require flight attendants to wear a face mask while on duty, and beginning in May, expanded that mandate to include all employees and customers on board. This includes front-line workers like pilots, customer service agents and ramp workers when on board an aircraft, along with any other United employees traveling using their flight benefits.

5 Tips to Enhance Your Wedding Decor Family Features - Wedding days are meant to be filled with love and celebration, and what better way to ring in the new stage of life as newlyweds than with a well-decorated venue to match the joyous occasion.

Whether a couple is on a tight budget or picky when it comes to theme ideas, these decorating tips can help add more flair for the big day.

Use a natural venue. Many couples choose wedding venues that require immense amounts of decorations, but a venue with organic scenery or a beautiful view can help alleviate the stress. Consider having the ceremony near a garden or beach with enough natural surroundings to keep guests in awe.

Make the cake a centerpiece. Wedding cakes are almost guaranteed to be filled with flavor, but they can also serve as a decorative centerpiece for the reception. Choosing a cake topped with flowers, highlighting bright colors and placing it in a prominent spot at the reception can grab guests’ attention while also keeping them eager for a bite.

Choose table accessories that pop. Leave guests in amazement as they make their way to their seats for the reception with beautifully decorated tables. Table accessories can be

anything ranging from patterned table runners to flowers in full-bloom placed in simple, elegant vases. If you are not having a formal sit-down reception, try using paper lanterns or hanging flowers from the ceiling to create an eye-catching atmosphere to remember.

Add classic lighting. At times, finding the right lighting to match the mood of a wedding venue can be tricky. In this case, less may actually be more. Try opting for a classic candlelit ceremony or reception to create a more romantic setting. This can save both money and countless hours spent attempting to configure elaborate light fixtures, and also provide a timeless feel.

Place engagement photos around the venue. With any wedding, you want the day to feel personal and intimate for the couple and guests alike. Consider decorating the venue with engagement photos of the soon-to-be spouses as they popped the question. This can allow the newlyweds to reminisce while guests view those cherished moments and revel in the occasion.

For more tips to prepare for life’s special moments like marital bliss, visit elivingtoday. com.

SOURCE: Family Features

Whether a couple is on a tight budget or picky when it comes to theme ideas, these decorating tips can help add more flair for the big day. Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ice Cube to Black Press of America: ‘You’re All We’ve Got’ Hip-Hop Legend Talks New Movie, Black Life in Exclusive Interview

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Thirty years ago, Ice Cube debuted his seminal “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted” album, which many at the time said was the apex of hip hop’s existence.

Today, Cube is not only one of the world’s biggest music stars, but he’s also at the top of Hollywood’s A-list.

In an exclusive livestream interview with the Black Press of America, the legend said he takes nothing for granted.

“I’m not going to take a day off,” stated Cube, whose real name is O’Shea Jackson. “It’s good that people enjoy the work that I do, and I’m going to keep it coming,” he stated.

Following a long list of blockbusters like Boyz ‘N the Hood, Three Kings, and The Players Club, Cube’s new film, The High Note, debuted on Friday, May 29 on various streaming services.

The only actor to have at least five highly-successful movie franchises (Friday, Barbershop, Are We There Yet?, Ride Along, and 21 Jump Street), Cube said he’s merely taking advantage of the opportunities he’s been blessed with.

Born in predominantly Black South-Central, Los Angeles, Cube said the Black Press remains as vital today as when he was a baby in 1969.

“You [The Black Press] is all we’ve got, to be honest,” Cube stated.

“You’re our last line of defense when it comes to the truth, and when it comes to things that are of interest for our people and that’s something we must keep intact, nurture, fund, and do everything we can to keep the Black Press going.”

He continued: “You’ve been a lifeline to the community, letting the world know what’s going on. We’re underreported and underappreciated. [Public Enemy leader] Chuck D told us a long time ago to ‘Don’t believe the hype.’ You’ve got to listen to the people that love you.

So, thank God for the Black Press.”

Cube’s message also extended to millennials.

“Do your thing,” Cube said when asked what his message was for young people.

“Stay determined and creative.

Technology today is perfect for artists to be themselves and do what they feel and not conform to anyone,” he stated, noting that hip hop artist Soulja Boy

The only actor to have at least five highly-successful movie franchises (Friday, Barbershop, Are We There Yet?, Ride Along, and 21 Jump Street), Ice Cube said he’s merely taking advantage of the opportunities he’s been blessed with.

turned himself into a superstar by creating music from his home.

“You have to fall in love with the act of creating something new,” Cube continued.

“If you do something you really love and are satisfied with finishing a great project, you never know what you’ll get out of it.”

Cube’s new film, The High Note, stars

Tracee Ellis Ross and Dakota Johnson.

“It’s a great movie about the music industry. I play the manager of superstar Grace Davis. This story is of this assistant of this superstar and her journey,” Cube stated.

“Tracee Ellis Ross had a front-row seat to one of the biggest superstars in the world (her mother, Diana Ross), was going to work all the way around.”

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr, NNPA President and CEO, saluted Ice Cube for his outstanding achievements and ongoing commitment to the empowerment of Black America.

Chavis stated, “Ice Cube continues to represent the best of the genius of hip hop that transforms the world into a better place for who cry out for freedom and justice.”

NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts IN AN EXPANSION OF ITS ROONEY RULE, WHICH HAD PREVIOUSLY CALLED ON TEAMS TO INTERVIEW MINORITY CANDIDATES, THE LEAGUE SAID TEAMS MUST ALSO INTERVIEW AT LEAST ONE MINORITY CANDIDATE FOR COORDINATOR OPENINGS AND ONE EXTERNAL CANDIDATE FOR POSITIONS IN TEAMS’ FRONT OFFICES. “WHILE WE HAVE SEEN POSITIVE STRIDES IN OUR COACHING RANKS OVER THE YEARS AIDED BY THE ROONEY RULE, WE RECOGNIZE, AFTER THE LAST TWO SEASONS, THAT WE CAN AND MUST DO MORE,” COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL SAID DURING A MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL.

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

National Football League teams must now interview at least two minority candidates for head coaching positions under new resolutions that the league hopes will improve diversity among its 32 teams.

In an expansion of its Rooney Rule, which had previously called on teams to interview minority candidates, the league said teams must also interview at least one minority candidate for coordinator openings and one external candidate for positions in teams’ front offices.

“While we have seen positive strides in our coaching ranks over the years aided by the Rooney Rule, we recognize, after the last two seasons, that we can and must do more,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said during a media conference call.

“The policy changes made today are bold and demonstrate the commitment of our ownership to increase diversity in leadership positions throughout the league.”

Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations and second-incommand to Goodell, said the league is now in a better position to not only hire minorities and women, but to retain their services.

“What the chairman (Art Rooney II) and the commissioner did today and what

National Football League (NFL) Commissioner Roger Goodell delivers remarks during an event at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., launching an initiative between the Army and the NFL to work to raise awareness about traumatic brain injury.

the ownership voted on today has been a fight for decades to get mobility that has disproportionately affected people of color,” Vincent stated.

“Just the ability to get an interview, you don’t get hired unless you have an interview. The mobility resolution today was significant and historic, because it has been a fight for decades.

That’s the foundation. Frankly, we would call

that the linchpin of these inequalities. With these initiatives, the enhancement of the Rooney Rule, which is a tool; it just allows us to have a broader scope of how we look at things.”

The new rules include a provision that begins in 2021, which states that teams will no longer restrict staff from interviewing with other clubs for “bona fide” coaching or front office positions. Goodell called the commitment to improving diversity throughout the league is “critical” for future success.

“While we have seen positive strides in our coaching ranks over the years aided by the Rooney Rule, we recognize, after the last two seasons, that we can and must do more,” Goodell said.

“The policy changes made today are bold and demonstrate the commitment of our ownership to increase diversity in leadership positions throughout the league.”

Clubs also will be required to “include minorities and, or, female applicants in the interview processes for senior-level front

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office positions such as club president and senior executives in communications, finance, human resources, legal, football operations, sales, marketing, sponsorship, information technology, and security positions,” according to the expanded rule.

Also, league officials stated that they would use an advisory panel to further strategies aimed at fostering an inclusive culture of opportunity both on and off the field.

Goodell also promised to improve the league’s pipeline for minority coaching and player personnel candidates with assistance from its Bill Walsh NFL Diversity Coaching Fellowship.

“This fight has been going on for a long time,” said Vincent, who could one day become the league’s first African American commissioner.

“The facts are we have a broken system, and we’re looking to implement things to change the direction in where we’re going, and it’s been south. Not a gradual south but a direct south.”

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REAL ESTATE AC 5-27-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMOSA, LLC Plaintiff, v.- LAUREN F. BOOTH A/K/A LAUREN BOOTH, PAUL E. BOOTH A/K/A PAUL BOOTH, HINSDALE BANK & TRUST COMPANY SBM TO SUBURBAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY AN ILLINOIS CORP. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 09/7/01, KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 74-2934, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 09/7/01 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 74-2934, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 14309 7950 SOUTH BRANDON 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 November 25, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7950 SOUTH BRANDON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31207-037 The real estate is improved with a tan vinyl siding, two story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special 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.

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 LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney

File No. 271013 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 14309 TJSC#: 397640 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. Case # 17 CH 14309 I3149951 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY WHITERS A/K/A KIMBERLY JOI WHITERS, GARNETT HOBBS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PRESTIGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Defendants 19 CH 04102 7834 SOUTH SAGINAW 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 October 29, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 9, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7834 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-329-0190000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with no 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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special 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.

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 LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269623 Attorney ARDC No.

61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 04102 TJSC#: 396981 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. Case # 19 CH 04102 I3150425 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- EDNA R MCCOY A/K/A EDNA ROSE MCCOY, CITIZENS BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Defendants 19 CH 08262 6347 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6347 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23104-011-0000 The real estate is improved with a two unit building with no 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 the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special 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.

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 LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 270670 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case

Number: 19 CH 08262 TJSC#: 398088 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. Case # 19 CH 08262 I3150995 ____________________________ AC 6-3-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC. QUEST TRUST 2004-X2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-X2; Plaintiff, vs. ALEX B. TAYLOR; MICHELE A. TAYLOR; SHARON W. TAYLOR; SYLVIA TAYLOR; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; LEGAL REMEDIES, CHARTERED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALEX B. TAYLOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHELE A. TAYLOR IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHARON W. TAYLOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SYLVIA TAYLOR IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 10175 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, July 8, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-24-319-0180000. Commonly known as 6934 South Constance Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649. 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. WA160460 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3151106 ____________________________ AC 6-10-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.- GUSSYE D DOWDELL A/K/A GUSSYE D DOWELL, A/K/A GUSSYE MADISON, A/K/A GUSSYE D MADISON, CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 2019 CH 00479 8306 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD 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 October 9, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 20, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8306 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-406-0420000 The real estate is improved with a orange brick, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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 LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 264417 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2019 CH 00479 TJSC#: 39-6603 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. Case # 2019 CH 00479 I3149296 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB; Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH R. JONES; DERITA J. JONES; CITY OF CHICAGO

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 2975 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, July 13, 2020 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 9640 South Avenue L, Chicago, Illinois 60617.

P.I.N. 26-05-314-037-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence (two to six apartments). 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. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173. (847) 5908700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3151373 ____________________________

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42. Used for raising 45. U.K. Prime Minister, 1945-51 49. Lady lobster 51. "You ____!"

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