South End Citizen 11-23-2022

THE NNA AND NHS SCORES SUCCESS WITH THE FIRST SOUTH SHORE HOUSING FAIR

More than 400 South Shore residents attended the first South Shore Housing Fair, produced by the Neighborhood Network Alliance (NNA) in part nership with the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS). The fair took place at The South Shore International Preparatory High School, located at 1955 E. 75th St.

Attendees were able to participate in a variety of seminars on homeownership, tenant’s rights, estate planning and to review the most recent study on South Shore housing data that was published by the University of Chicago in October of this year.

The Vendor’s Village featured community businesses and partners including Amalgamated Bank, Bank of America, CIC, Chicago Community Loans, Chicago Police Department, Liberty Bank, Provident Bank, the University of Chicago, and Verizon sharing their services and information with fair goers.

Highlights included a trolley tour to several historical sites and a selection of homes for purchase in the neighborhood.

“Those participating in the workshops and panels represent the full spectrum of this vibrant community’s residents,” said Anthony Simpkins, President, and CEO of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago. “I want our community orga nizations and neighborhood partners to continue the momentum and continue to make progress knowing we are here to help them in any way we can.” he added.

For more information about homeownership and tenant’s rights resources visit www.thenna.org and www.NHSChicago.org.

SIMMONS TAKES CONSTITUENT SERVICE REQUESTS IN BUDLONG WOODS

CHICAGO – With the intention to understand the concerns and needs of community members, and to proactively connect his constitu ents to state resources, State Senator Mike Simmons visited the Budlong Woods neighborhood recently knocking on doors and introducing residents to state resources and meeting those residents face-to-face.

“Meeting residents in-person, where they’re at, encourages them to voice their concerns and needs in an informal way,” said Simmons (D-Chi cago). “Engaging with the community in their neighborhoods helps to ensure they feel seen, heard, respected, and helped.”

During the day, Simmons addressed topics such as property taxes, commercial and residen tial development, recent gun violence, and small businesses. Simmons grew up in the Budlong Woods neighborhood and was able to connect with long-time residents as well as introduce himself to the new families along Farragut Avenue. He also handed out flyers with state-level resources includ ing services his district office offers.

“It was cathartic to meet with families one-onone this past weekend in Budlong Woods, which is located in Lincoln Square, the area where I grew up and where my family racially integrated the neighborhood in the early 1980s,” Simmons said. “As my team and I talked to our neighbors, many being long-time residents, I felt a sense of pride and responsibility in helping to lift up the needs of households in the area.”

If residents have questions about the next opportunity to meet him in the neighborhood, or would like information about local resources, Simmons urges them to contact his office at 773769-1717.

Faith leaders highlight importance of Affordable Connectivity Program

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Clergy members want people to be able to take advan tage of the program, which could mean families who don’t have access can get access to the internet, and those that have access to the internet, can receive a discount.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a federal program, run by the Federal Communications Commission, that enables low-income households to pay for broadband, as well as internet connected devices. Eligibility depends on income, if anyone in the house hold receives Supplemental Nutri tion Assistance Program benefits, Medicaid, WIC, Federal Housing Assistance, or Tribal Assistance Programs. Those eligible can re ceive up to a $30 a month discount on internet service, a one-time discount of up to $100 for a desktop computer, laptop or tablet, or a low cost service plan that is fully covered through the Affordable Connectivity Program.

“We must sound the alarm because we feel as though if people do not take advantage of this, they will lose it,” said the Rev. Lester Sanders, Pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church.

Church, wants people to take advantage of the program so the community will not be further behind, especially children who were left behind when schools switched to remote learning during the pandemic. He also believes the working poor should have access to this subsidy program.

“This is essential. Our children need it more now than ever before. We have the opportunity and ability to stop the bleeding,” Acree said.

Because it is a federally funded program, people who are eligible for ACP can receive the discount with any internet carrier they chose, or already use.

Comcast has partnered with the clergy to donate 200 laptops. It is the first of many initiatives they will be working on. When Comcast got an opportunity to engage communities, they were ready to be part of it.

Rev. Lester Sanders, Pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church.

Bishop Simon Gordon, of Triedstone Full Gospel Baptist Church, believes it is important for people to have access to the internet, especially seniors who might have to use the internet to pay their bills, as well as families who need help on their internet or phone bill.

“We need more of our people taking advantage of this. We need to make sure our community accesses this great opportunity,” Gordon said.

The Rev. Ira Acree, Pastor of Greater St. John Bible

“The subsidy really addresses the affordability piece. We know that access is already met, especially in most of our markets. We know now that with the Affordable Connectivity Program that the affordability piece is met, but really those are only pieces of the puzzle,” said Carl Jones, Jr., Re gional Vice President of External and Government Affairs at Comcast, adding that as things progress, and there are different needs, Comcast will figure out the right way to show up for people, whether it is with time, talent, with a focus on the right balance.

Gordon said Comcast has been leading the process to help get internet to communities and into households, because of its established relationship with the clergy and faith leaders.

For more information about ACP, visit www.afforda bleconnectivity.gov, or call 877-384-2575.

Chicago, Ill. -- City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin joined Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, members of the Black Caucus, and rep resentatives from the March of Dimes to honor one of the nation’s most historic Black Greek letter organizations, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and to thank its 100,000 members for the contributions to Chicago’s – and the nation’s – African American communities for the past 100 years.

The International President of Sigma Gamma Rho, Rash eeda S. Liberty, received a city resolution from Mayor Lightfoot and Treasurer Conyears-Ervin during Wednesday’s City Council meeting. The resolution lauded the sorority members for their roles in community and public service in Chicago and across the country, including their volunteering efforts in and 40-year partnership with the March of Dimes. It also recognized the sorority’s ongoing commitment to continuing the mission of its seven founders whose shared commitment to empowering Black communities through education was the motivation for founding the sorority at Butler University on Nov. 12, 1922.

The March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in mom and baby health, recognized the sorority for its decades of being a valuable partner and most recently for its support of its major campaign aimed at reducing the preterm birthrate. Sigma Gamma Rho’s contributions include the following:

Raised $2 million to support Prematurity Awareness

Created approximately 5,000 personal care kits for Project Cradle Care benefitting hospital neonatal intensive care units and expectant moms

Supported military families by providing nearly 1,500 one sies and 1,000 bibs

Recruited hundreds of community supporters to participate in public events

Among its active sorority members in public service are U.S. Representative Robin Kelly and City Treasurer Conyears-Ervin. Following the presentation, more than 75 sorority members attended a luncheon in their honor hosted by Treasurer Con years-Ervin, a member of the sorority’s Theta Chi Sigma chapter for 26 years.

“By prioritizing education in our underserved communities, we can help people climb the economic ladder which starts by enhancing financial knowledge and putting them on the path to a more prosperous future. That’s why I made “building wealth today for tomorrow” the mission of the Treasurer’s office. I’m proud that we’re helping Chicagoans learn how to find affordable housing, invest in the stock market, and grow small businesses. Thanks to a solid financial education, we’re building a better life today, and a better future for more people,” said Conyears-Ervin.

City Treasurer, City Leaders, and the March of Dimes Honor Sigma Gamma Rho for 100 Years of Public and Community Service and Commitment to Empowering Communities by Education

“We must sound the alarm because we feel as though if people do not take advantage of this, they will lose it,” said the

City Colleges of Chicago to Host Kwanzaa Celebration at Malcolm X College, Free and Open to the Public

CHICAGO — Malcolm X College has a strong history of celebrating Kwanzaa and for more than 16 years. This year the celebration will begin at 10 a.m. and last until 6 p.m. on Tues day, Dec. 27. A procession and drum call will be held at noon to begin the program. Event goers will enjoy live performances and shopping all courte sy of local artisans. The public is also sure to enjoy performances by, Najwa Dance Corps and Joan Collasco.

This event celebrating Kwanzaa is free and open to the public and will be held on the first floor of Malcolm X College, located at 1900 W Jackson Street in Chicago. Free garage parking is available in Malcolm X College’s parking garage which can be accessed from Jackson Street.

Kwanza is an annual celebration of

African-American culture that is held Monday-Sunday, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. It was created by Maulana Karenga and is rooted in the African Harvest festi val traditions from various countries. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966 and celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. These seven principles comprise Kawaida, a Swahili word meaning “common”.

Each of the seven days of Kwan zaa is dedicated to one of the princi ples, as follows:

Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, communi ty, nation, and race.

Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves.

Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): To build and maintain

our community together and make our brothers’ and sisters’ problems our problems and to solve them together.

Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together.

Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Kuumba (Creativity): To do al ways as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it.

Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righ teousness and victory of our struggle.

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The Cook County Board of Commissioners unani mously passed a resolution championed by Commissioner Donna Miller of the 6th District aimed at affirming Cook County’s commitment to furthering the principles of the federal Justice40 Initiative and seeking all available resources to do so. The resolution unanimously passed out of committee prior to passage by the full Board. Justice40 is a whole-of-government effort to ensure that federal agencies work with states and localities to deliver at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communi ties. The resolution directs Cook County to advance health equity and climate justice in alignment with Justice40 by applying for federal grants made available by recently passed federal legislation.

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Milwaukee, Wis. – After two years of canceled events because of COVID-19, homecomings are back in-person at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country. To keep students and alumni healthy as they celebrate, the “Stay Well HBCU Campus Tour,” hosted by the “We Can Do This” campaign, which recently released the “On Point” TV spot as seen on CNN, will visit campuses in multiple states.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things on and across HBCU campuses since 2020,” said Kenneth Washington, who serves as the sports marketing coordinator for the tour. “Most HBCU campus es’ response to the pandemic and vaccinations have been second to none, and as a result, HBCU cam puses, events and gatherings are starting to become a norm again. The ‘Stay Well HBCU Campus Tour’ aims to amplify those efforts across campuses and HBCU com munities we touch.”

Each tour stop will include a vaccination drive, interactive experiences, and fun rallies. Every stop will distribute HBCU prize packs, branded tailgate games and on-site information to inform the community of the benefits of the

COVID-19 Vaccine. Vaccinations remain the most effective measure in preventing serious COVID-19 cases, as they decrease the risk of hospitalization and reducing the emergence of variants.

The “Stay Well HBCU Tour” will stop at several HBCU home coming events this fall, including: SWAC Championship in Jack son, Miss. on Dec. 3

Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Ga. on Dec. 17

The tour’s official brand partners, in addition to the HB CUs, include Twitter, AT&T and Champion sportswear. For more information, visit staywellcommu nityhealthfairs.org. You can also stay updated via Facebook and Instagram.

The “Stay Well Health Fair and Vaccine” events are designed to bring health-related resources to Black communities across the country. The “We Can Do This” campaign is partnering with local health agencies and communi ty-based organizations in select cities to continue educating Black communities and make vaccine resources more accessible. For more information, visit staywell communityhealthfairs.org. Stay up-to-date by visiting Facebook and Instagram.

“By empowering the Cook County government to seek all available federal resources to follow the Justice40 Initiative, we can work to address the pressing issues of health equity and climate justice facing our communi ties,” said Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller. “I am proud that the Board approved my resolution today, sending a strong message that fighting climate change and improving environmental justice are priorities, and that all work done in this space must be done in an equitable way. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to pursue climate resilient infrastructure development here in the Southland.”

The recently passed Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created multiple federal funding sources for counties to apply directly to the EPA, HHS and other agencies for grants for projects related to furthering Justice40-related initiatives. Commissioner Miller’s resolution directs the County to adhere to procurement policies that regulate equitable participation of minority and women business enterprises in the execution of grant-related projects and requires a quarterly report from the Budget Director on grants received.

To build an equitable climate-resilient future for Cook County, reparative climate resilient infrastructure in vestments are necessary to close the infrastructure gap that has resulted from past policies, and to enable communities that have been subject to disinvestment, underinvestment, and marginalization to fully participate in and benefit from such development.

The foundation for this approach was laid in the Cook County Policy Roadmap, which has guided policy and investment priorities for the county budget, the Equity Fund, CARES Act funding, and American Rescue Plan Funding (ARPA) through its several pillars. The Sustainable Communities Pillar seeks to support healthy, resilient communities that thrive economically, socially, and environmentally and helps inform funding proposals for the Equity Fund and ARPA including by working and investing in environmental justice and sustainability by supporting projects spanning from community solar to comprehensive transit planning. The Smart Communities Pillar seeks to provide an innovative infrastructure that will change how we live, work, and connect through investments in transportation and water infrastructure, in addition to increasing access to electric vehicle charging stations throughout Cook County, focusing on where there are currently large gaps in service areas, primarily in the south and west suburbs, and investing in digital equity.

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aims to keep college students healthy this homecoming season

Pop-up tour will equip HBCU students and alumni with important information and access to COVID-19 vaccines.

COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PASSES COMMISSIONER DONNA MILLER’S JUSTICE40

Resolution directs Cook County to seek available federal grants to furthering environmental justice and climate equity in Cook County

This the season to save.

Eight tips to stretch your money this holiday shopping season.

Consumer purchasing power is more diverse than ever, with Black consumers as central drivers of seasonal spending. As you prepare your holiday shopping list – and your budget – remember, a little bit of planning can go a long way toward achieving a financially he althy holiday season.

With the holiday shopping season upon us, here are eight essential money-saving tips:

1Build a holiday budget – and stick to it.

There’s so much pressure during the holiday season to buy and it’s easy to spend more money than you planned. Download a budget worksheet (one is available free at Chase.com), which can help you create and manage your bud get to help you feel more in control and spend less than you earn. This is a useful tool to reference throughout the year and you can make adjustments as things change, like salary and bills.

2Open a dedicated savings account. You might consider opening a holiday-spe cific savings account to put money aside each week. Saving for later will help make a dif ference when it’s time to buy gifts for your loved ones.

3Explore your credit card offers. Many credit cards have special offers based on your previous purchases that can help save money on holiday gifts, while others give special cash back deals for online purchases. Take ad vantage of those discounts and be flexible. If you can’t find a good deal on the gift you originally planned to buy, see if any of the special offers you qualify for might appeal to someone on your list.

4Use credit responsibly. Credit cards are handy financial tools, as long as they’re used responsibly. Make sure you pay the balance each month by the due date to avoid interest charges or pay at least the minimum payment to avoid late fees. Resist the temptation to spend more than you can pay in any given month.

5Take advantage of digital tools. Digital banking and budgeting apps are useful and offer customers a great way to take control of their finances, allowing for a one-stop shop to see a holistic view of your current financial situation. From within the Chase Mobile app, customers can use a variety of

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., PRNewswire -- Study. com, one of the most transfor mational companies in edtech, announced the 2022 Working Scholars® graduating class. With over half of the graduates identifying as first-generation college students, this year’s graduation times with the Na tional First-Generation College Celebration.

The Working Scholars pro gram offers working adults the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree debt-free, at no-cost. With $20m saved collectively in tuition, the 2022 graduating class marks over 150 graduates since the program’s inception, underlining the importance of in creasing opportunities and access for first-generation and underrepresented students in higher education. A recent Working Scholars graduate survey indi cates that increased confidence and expanded career opportunities have been a significant impact of the

program.

“Working Scholars has helped me tremendously. The program allowed me to bal ance work, school, and family life, all while avoiding finan cial hardship,” said Emeline Hernandez, a first-generation college student and member of the 2022 Working Scholars graduating class. “My business degree has given me the confi dence to pursue career inter ests and advancement beyond what I thought was possible.”

Students in the Working Scholars program complete college credit-recommended courses on Study.com and then transfer the credits to complete their degree from Thomas Edison State University (TESU), a four-year accred ited state university. Working Scholars students are supported with academic advisors, degree mapping, transfer assistance, and counseling from the program’s success coaches. The non-profit currently serves six

tools to help meet their goals while monitoring their spending and saving trends.

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Take advantage of

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counts. Retailers have already started holiday sales and, of course, all of the popular discount days – Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday – present opportunities to save. You can also use money-saving apps like RetailMeNot, Honey and Rakuten to get cash-back deals and discounts auto matically when you shop online.

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Cut back on other expenses. The holiday season is a good time to cut back on impulse shopping or frivolous spending. Cutting out those unnecessary expenditures will allow you to account for the season’s natural surge in discretionary spending.

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Sign up for credit monitoring. The holiday season is a particularly vulnerable time for credit card fraud. Millions of people fall victim to fraudulent activity every year, and scams are more frequent than ever. Make sure you monitor your credit score and identity with confidence and sign up to receive alerts from Chase’s Credit Journey.

Visit chase.com/financialgoals for more money-saving tips during the holiday shopping season and all year long. Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase.

communities throughout the Bay Area and Riverside County, focusing on underserved communities with low college degree attainment.

“Every year, I’m amazed by the accomplishments of the Working Scholars graduating class,” said Dana Bryson, SVP of Social Impact at Study.com. “The unique challenges and experiences each of these grad uates faced to earn their degree is remarkable, and I am proud of every graduate who crossed the stage this week.”

The Working Scholars graduates were honored in a virtual ceremony on November 10th. Graduation speakers included Katherine Archuleta, former Direc tor of the United States Office of Personnel Manage ment, and Dr. Cynthia Baum, VP of Academic Affairs and Provost from TESU.

Study.com is a leading online education platform providing academic support for learners and educa tors. Recognized on the GSV EdTech 150 as a leading EdTech company, Study.com simplifies learning for over 30 million learners and educators a month. Study has donated $27 million across social impact programs committed to Making Education Accessible through our Pledge 1% partnerships and programs focused on increasing access and equity in education for under served learners.

Study.com’s Working Scholars® program has saved graduates $20m

the U.S. exceeds $1.7 trillion

Emeline Hernandez, member of the 2022 Working Scholars graduating class, earned a business degree through the program. PRNEWSFOTO.

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A Record-Breaking Evening for Delivering Good Celebrating Leadership and Excellence in Fashion, Finance, and Beyond

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- National nonprofit Delivering Good celebrated its annual fundraising event recently, raising a record-breaking $2.1M from sponsors and attendees including $203,000 from the auction and fund-a-need appeal. Over 500 guests were in attendance. The event was held at the historical Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City and highlight ed leadership and excellence in fashion, finance, and philanthropy with a program that focused on purpose, recognition, and entertainment!

The 2022 Evening of Delivering Good event opened with a roaring performance by The Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program, a youth marching band and dance line that was also the 2022 Grand Mar shal at the 49th NYC Village Halloween Parade just days prior. Delivering Good Board Member and Cre ative Director of HALSTON, Ken Downing, served as the host and emcee of the evening and enchanted the guests with thoughtful stories and several surprises throughout the night, including some special gifts for some guests in attendance.

Delivering Good’s Chair, and Founder and CEO of The O Alliance, Andrea Weiss, spoke to the audi ence about forming closer relationships with partners and supporters of the organization in the year ahead in order to better help those in need. Weiss was followed by the newly appointed CEO, Matthew Fasciano who noted the group’s work and influence in the larger community.

The program continued with Harry Santa-Olalla who led an appeal to fund a variety of needs for the organization including its core mission of providing new merchandise for families and individuals in need and a spirited auction that included a once-in a lifetime Dallas Cowboys gameday experience that went for $20,000 and a week’s stay at the exclusive Casa Sybil in the Dominican Republic that went for $10,000. The audience also heard directly from several clients and partners of Delivering Good who shared their emotion al stories of challenges and perseverance.

The dinner service followed and was accompa nied by yet another incredible musical performance, this one by the crossover quartet, Sons of Serendip. Awards and acceptance speeches came after

the dinner break. First up was the Innovation Award given to Tackle Tomorrow by Ted Uzelac, President of Fischer, and accepted by Charles Haley, President, and Clifford Fischer, Board Chairman. In his acceptance speech, Fischer remarked on an encounter with Andrea Weiss that led to the idea of a toy store project, which has improved student reading in respective schools from 30% at grade level to an astounding 80% at grade level or higher.

Haley followed by sharing his personal struggles with reading and thanking Delivering Good for help ing Tackle Tomorrow combat illiteracy through the donation of products for children in need.

Up next was the Vangaurd Award presented by Lew Frankfort, founder of Benvolio Group to Todd Kahn, the CEO and Brand President at Coach. In his acceptance speech, Kahn spoke about the fashion in dustry’s support of many causes with time and funding and how “Delivering Good uses our product and not just our money and influence to do good and change lives.”

The next honoree, Nicole Pullen Ross, Partner at Goldman Sachs and the NY Private Wealth Man agement Region Head, as well as Head of Sports & Entertainment Solutions, was presented with the Impact Award by John Mallory, the Co-Head of Global Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs. Ross thanked the organization for their “tireless efforts to help those during some of their most meaningful times of need” and spoke about the impact that one can make from a professional and personal standpoint.

The award presentation wrapped with the Life time Achievement Award going to Steven Sadove, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks Incorporated which was presented to him by Chris Baldwin, Managing Partner at CVC Capital Partners. Sadove gave a wonderful lookback on his many years in fashion and the vital work that Delivering Good has provided to the industry that he admires so much.

The event concluded with Ken Downing who was joined on stage by Joe Abruzzo, Delivering Good Board Member and Head of Commercial Banking at Santander. The two congratulated the honorees and made a final appeal for donations.

FOOT LOCKER KICKS OFF THE 2022 HOLIDAY SEASON WITH DEBUT OF STAR-STUDDED GLOBAL HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Global retailer Foot Locker, part of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), unveiled the debut of its global Holiday 2022 campaign - Foot Locker Holiday House Party. Featuring a house party for sneaker fans around the world, all are welcomed to an epic event where no one is left off of the guestlist. Just as importantly, the campaign highlights why Foot Locker is and continues to be the sneaker home for the holidays and year-round.

The holiday campaign footage is filmed through a mobile-first approach, using only iPhone footage captured by the party’s attendees. In the footage, they reveal a series of events from the night while showcasing their go-to Foot Locker footwear and apparel. In addition to Foot Locker’s signature employees, better known as Stripers, the campaign features var ious talent from across the world including musicians BIA, Yung Gravy, and Lunay, along with notable online personalities Ye Ali, Ralph Romeo, Orange Calderon, Tamara Dhia, and more. Through their own lens, each featured talent documents the experience and shares how they celebrate all things sneakers with the “officials” of the sneaker world at Foot Locker.

“Foot Locker employees are iconic,” said campaign talent, Yung Gravy. “I had a blast getting to work with them on this project. I’m excited to jump into the holiday season and to do some good with the team.”

To bring the global campaign to life, Foot Locker will host a 24-hour global holiday celebration on December 16th. Kicking off in Asia, the celebration will continue over the course of 24 hours at Foot Locker stores in Seoul, Paris, New York and Los Angeles.

Foot Locker has a vast array of apparel and footwear product offer ings for kids, teens and adults that are quintessential this holiday season and beyond. Product offerings include Foot Locker’s major brands such as Nike, Jordan, adidas, PUMA, New Balance, On Running, HOKA, UGG and Timberland, private label brands LCKR and COZI, as well as local, up and coming brands that continue to be discovered within major markets across the globe through Foot Locker’s Home Grown platform.

“The Foot Locker team is excited to spread the holiday cheer this season and continue to be the premier destination for all consumers who are seeking the best in sneakers and apparel,” said Andrew Gray, Execu tive Vice President, Global Lockers and Champs Sports. “As a retailer, we are committed to delivering industry-leading products with go-to brands and exclusives that our customers love. Our trusted Foot Locker Stripers played a crucial role in our holiday campaign and we are so thankful for their involvement to bring this to life. We can’t wait for consumers to experience all of the surprises that we have in store this season.”

In tandem with the unveiling of this campaign, Foot Locker will continue to celebrate the holidays with its customers all season long with planned in-store celebrations and giveback moments at its stores globally. This includes “Secret Striper” giveback moments in Foot Locker stores across North America on Giving Tuesday.

For more information, visit www.footlocker.com.

2022 Honorees Clifford Fischer, Nicole Pullen Ross, Charles Haley, Todd Kahn, and Steve Sadove.

(PHOTO CREDIT CRAIG BARRITT FOR GETTY IMAGES)

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Honoring those who serve 24/7

With over 200,000 veterans and service men and women reentering the workforce each year, Bank of America is supporting the unique needs of our heroes as they transition to civilian life and careers.

Some steps we’re taking to support veterans and military members:

• Offering free online resources through BetterMoneyHabits.com on topics specific to them, from home buying to retirement

• Expanding the number of financial centers near military installations to address the needs of military customers

• Continuing our hiring momentum — more than 15% of our new hires are military veterans

My teammates and I here in Chicago are proud to support our military service men and women, especially as we celebrate Veterans Day. Thank you for your service.

America Chicago

Rita Sola Cook President, Bank of

LEXUS JOINS FORCES WITH ADIDAS AND ADIDAS S.E.E.D TO CREATE A CUSTOM ALL-NEW LEXUS RX

PLANO, Texas, PRNewswire -Strength in unity unlocks new possibili ties. Lexus has unveiled what’s possible when the luxury automaker, adidas, adidas S.E.E.D, Calty Design Research and 3D printing company Carbon join forces. As a result, the all-new Lexus RX 500h F SPORT is transformed into an eye-catching crossover inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” now playing only in theaters.

To help celebrate the recent launch of adidas’ “Wakanda Forever Col lection,” the team at adidas sought to bring their “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”-inspired designs into the automotive space. Created for the best athletes in the world, this performance sportswear embodies what it means to be Wakandan and explores the question, “What if Wakanda had a national athletic team?” The vehicle wrap builds on the custom identity of the fiction al African nation as envisioned by adidas, creating an automotive identity that matches the fashion collection.

The re-imagined exterior of the RX features the Wakandan-inspired print and purple colorway used throughout the adidas sportswear collection. A diamond pattern inlayed across the hood is inspired by the Black Panther’s claw necklace. Gold details, a tie to the new Black Panther’s suit, accent the exterior, with unique “F” center caps, F SPORT on the wheels and Lexus badging that are reimagined using the fictional Wakandan alphabet. The word “Vibe-Branium,” also spelled in the Wakandan alphabet, is added to the rear badging as part of its unique name: the Lexus RX 500h Vibe-Brani um AWD DIRECT4.

Beyond the customized exterior wrap, the students at adidas S.E.E.D (School for Experiential Education in Design) embraced the challenge to re imagine the all-new Lexus RX interior by using the much-anticipated sequel as its source of inspiration.

To help guide the students through the design process, Calty Design Research led the students through a series of workshops exploring automo tive design, Lexus design, creative processes, color and materials and the power of collaboration.

Carbon, an adidas partner since 2017, has revolutionized athletic footwear by providing the technology platform for the production of adidas 4D midsoles. Carbon DLS™ (Digital Light Synthesis™) technology is pioneered by 3D printing specialists aligning innovation and sustainability in collaboration with adidas to create a portfolio of athletic footwear that meet specific performance needs. In addition, Carbon’s footprint on the silver screen contributing to costumes, animatronics and other worldly environ ments make them the perfect partner to help realize the S.E.E.D student’s interior vision.

As part of Lexus’s mission to mine budding talent in the creative realm, versatile multi-hyphenated visual storyteller Cami Thomas will document the collaboration with a featurette which is set to release in mid-November on digital platforms.

The custom build will feature an interior re-imagined with future-fo cused designs, textures and materials. Using the modern luxury of the latest RX as a canvas, adidas’s custom Wakanda-inspired tribal gold print covers sections of the seating surfaces and are featured prominently on the seat bolsters in particular. The same pattern is applied to the door panel inserts and in purple sections of the steering wheel. The F SPORT door sill plate is translated in the Wakandan alphabet along with “Wakanda Forever”, which is embroidered on the steering wheel. Key tactile areas such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear headrests are covered in the Carbon 3D printed energy-returning athletic shoe mid-sole material used in the adidas 4D-FWD. The front head rests include Lexus’s signature emblem and the rear center head rest houses adidas’s iconic logo. Meanwhile, surfaces around the shifter are decorated in laser-cut wood and gold trim that accents the interior to help create a uniquely Wakandan-inspired in-car environment.

To celebrate this moment, the powerhouse brands will drop a limited release T-Shirt designed by the students at adidas S.E.E.D. The exclu sive T-shirt will be available to select influencers. The front of the T-Shirt includes an African Proverb written in Wakandan (“Educate a Woman, Ed ucate a Nation”) stylized in traditional Japanese format, tategaki. The back of the T-Shirt pays homage to mineral rich Wakanda’s Vibranium that has helped shaped its future focused society through a periodic table transcribed in Wakandan. In addition, the T-Shirt’s wash tag houses emblems from the super power team, LEXUS, adidas, adidas S.E.E.D, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and Carbon.

In the hands of veteran custom car builder Gordon Ting, he helps fully realize the custom “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”-inspired Lexus RX inside and out.

Wendy Raquel Robinson to Host the Inaugural HBCU Honors Awards Show

MIAMI, PRNews wire -- The inaugural HBCU Honors award show will showcase the “Who’s Who of HBCUs,” and will celebrate the best and brightest HBCU alumni across various industries. The event will be held at the Black Archives-Historic Lyric Theater in Miami, Florida. Emmy award-winning ac tress and producer Wendy Raquel Robinson, a How ard University alumna, will host the all-star night of Black Excellence. The event will be broadcasted during Black History Month in February 2023.

As this year’s HBCU Honors host, Robinson will light up the screen no less and captivate viewers.

“I am thrilled to be a part of history as host of this in credible inaugural HBCU Award Show,” Robinson said. “I’m a proud alumna of Howard University and I am ready for the exciting night that is for us, by us, and unapologetically cele brates us and our beloved HBCU lifestyle.”

HBCU Honors will salute game-changers, inno vators, legends, and history-makers. The event will pay tribute to HBCU alumni who have made an indelible mark on the Black community and beyond. With recent

HBCU historic firsts including the inaugu ration of United States Vice-President Kamala Harris, these institutions of higher learning have been placed on the world’s center stage.

During this renais sance of heightened visibility, there is no better time than now to celebrate and elevate the legacy of HBCUs and illustrious HBCU alumni. “Our amazing HBCU honorees and trailblazers embody HBCU excellence, crushing glass ceilings, driving equity and inclusion, challenging the status quo, dis pelling stereotypes, and advancing the HBCU mission,” said HBCU Honors Awards creator and former BET Networks Senior Vice-President Michelle M. Bailey, a Spelman College alumna.

Eight esteemed HBCU alumni will be lauded during the awards ceremony who have excelled to the highest levels respectively in the areas of aero space and aviation, business, entrepreneurship, public service, media, entertainment, and academia. Visit www. hbcuhonors.com for more information.

BET ANNOUNCES NEW AIR DATE FOR “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” 2022

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- BET has announced the new air date for “Soul Train Awards” 2022, now pre miering at 8 p.m. EST Saturday, Nov. 26, on BET, BET HER, Logo, MTV2, and VH1, hosted by award-winning comedian and actor Deon Cole. J. Valentine joins previously announced Ari Lennox, Chanteě Moore, Muni Long, SiR, Tank, and BET Ampli fied stage artists Coco Jones and Q as performers. BET also announced this year’s presenters to include JB Smoove, Lucky Daye, Mark Tallman & Michelle Mitchenor (BET+ Original Series “First Wives Club”), and Queen Naija.

The “Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Special” preshow will air at 7 p.m. EST with hosts Tank covering the Main Stage, Letoya Luckett on the Correspondent Stage, and Novi Brown (“Tyler Perry’s Sistas”) in the Walmart Lounge.

Iconic 80’s funk band Morris Day & The Time will receive the ‘Legend’ award. Legendary multiplat inum-selling R&B supergroup Xscape will receive the ‘Lady of Soul’ honor.

Alex Vaughn, Durand Bernarr, Muni Long, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard are set to blend harmonies for this year’s Soul Cypher sponsored by Walmart. Renowned DJ and music producer D-Nice will take command of the turntables, all culminating to make “Soul Train Awards” 2022, the feel good party of the year.

“Soul Train Awards” 2022 pre sented by BET, will feature an exciting lineup of unforgettable performances including special moments and appear ances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. The annual event is committed to showcas ing the impact of Soul Train on music and dance from the ‘70s to today.

Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy will oversee the annual show and Exec utive Produce for BET with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials & Music Programming. Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, to serve as Executive Producer of “Soul Train Awards” 2022 along with Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon.

Emmy® Award-Winning Producer, Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson to Host the Inaugural HBCU Honors Awards Show produced by Hip Rock Star Media. PRNewsFoto.

America’s First Caribbean Museum

Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary and Launches Giving Season Campaign

PLANTATION, Fla., PRNewswire -- Island

SPACE, the first and only Caribbean heritage museum in the United States, is celebrating its second anniversa ry and the #GivingSeason with a series of opportunities for patrons to support its mission to elevate the profile of Caribbean art, history and culture throughout the diaspora.

Finally, from #GivingTuesday on Nov. 29 through New Year’s Day, Island SPACE invites the generations of Caribbean people they represent, the companies they work for and their friends and family who love Caribbean culture to support the museum through multiple platforms including GoFundMe, Facebook and AmazonSmile, as well as Benevity for corporate giving. In addition, donations can be made directly through PayPal or Zelle to give@islandspacefl.org, or email the museum for details at museum@islandspacefl.org. For more information go to islandspacefl.org/giving.

Previous supporters have included Florida Power

& Light Company, Grace Foods, and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.

Board president Calibe Thompson said, “We’ve made great strides in promoting exceptional Caribbean arts and cultural programs.This giving season, we aim to earn the financial support of a broad community so we can do even more in ‘the place where Caribbean cultures unite.’”

Island Society for the Promotion of Artistic and Cultural Education (Island SPACE) is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to the advancement of arts, culture, history, and educational initiatives that represent the Caribbean region, in South Florida and the broader diaspora.

The public is invited to visit the museum Thurs days through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. General museum entry is $10 per adult and $5 per child. Visit islandspacefl.org to learn more.

HOPE FOR AFRICA, YOUTH VOW TO TRANSFORM THE CONTINENT

BY NICHOLAS THOMPSON

There is a renewed hope for Africa. Young African Christian leaders have pledged to play their role in transforming Africa. A resolution to this effect was adopted by the youth leaders at the end of the All Africa Youth Congress in Ghana’s capital, Accra this November. The confer ence was held at a time when economic hardships are forcing youths to flee Africa at an alarming rate at the risk of their lives. Africa has the world’s youngest population, with 70 percent of young people under 30 years old, according to data released at the conference.

With the theme, “Africa, My Home and My Future,” the conference attracted about 1,000 delegates from all parts of Africa, the Diaspora and people of Afri can descent. Sponsored by the All Africa Conference of Churches, prominent Af rican clergymen deplored Africa’s plight, and empowered the youths. Fired up, the youth leaders vowed to do their part and prayed for divine intervention on their side. Among the stirring songs, delegates sang, “God, our guide in ages past, our hope for years to come.”

“The Accra congress is bound to have an enormous impact on the conti nent, ‘’ said Min. Dr. Nicholas Okai jah-Thompson, executive director of the Chicago-based Africa Resurrection and Restoration Ministries (ARRM).

“It resulted in united ways for youth leaders to work as Christ ambassadors and be engaged effectively in developing Africa. They can work to build self-suf ficient economies in place of the systems of colonialism, slavery, and mismanage ment after political independence.

“African Christian youth leaders are emerging as agents of change to free the continent spiritually, and advance their people economically, socially and culturally.”

Stella Gasu, a delegate of ARRM, was delighted with the turnout for the congress. “It was amazing to see hun dreds of hundreds of Christians from all parts of the continent assembling for this historic congress,” she said. “Certainly, God is with us, and as we seek his face, He will make a way to free us from our

sufferings. He did it for the children of Israel by freeing them from the political and economic oppression of ancient Egypt.”

As an expression of solidarity with the Accra congress, Rev. Douglas Man dere of Kenya led in singing and prayers on Chicago ARRM’s Saturday Resurrec tion Prayer line. Rev. Dr. Kofi-Noonoo, president of the Council of Ghanaian Churches, offered a moving summary prayer. It was proposed that an annual day of prayer be observed by all African Christians worldwide on the Saturday following Africa Liberation Day, May 25.

At another event, other African Christian leaders welcomed the initiative of the youth congress. “The meeting of the African young Christian leaders in Accra is of great interest for Africa and Christianity. We are obliged to support the future leaders of the continent,’’ declared Rev. James Sheldou of Liberia and pastor of the Living Sacrifices Church, Chicago. He moved for a message of support to be sent to the youth congress.

Equally supportive of the congress was Rev. James Acquaah, pastor of the Ghanaian Presbyterian Church, Chicago. A motion by Rev. Acquaah and Min. Okaijah Thompson was adopted to form a united African christian body to work with the youth congress and the All Afri ca Conference of Churches. The group, tentatively the US-Africa Christians Organization (USAMCO), would be open to all Africans, African-Americans and Caribbeans. A meeting is planned in the next few weeks to involve other interested persons.

Inspiring songs were sung at the event by Pastor Abeola Kolowale of Nigeria; and Pastor Emmanuel Amonoo, Associate Pastor Rev. Nana Owusu-Be mpah and Evangelist Kwamena Sam, all of the First Ghana United Church, offered insightful prayers. “The time of the African people worldwide is now” was the consensus of the meeting, in support of the Accra congress..

Nicholas Thompson is executive director of Africa Resurrection and Restoration Ministries (ARRM) based in Chicago. He holds degrees in political science, journalism and theology.

New History Program Serves Up Anti-Racist Curriculum for Schools

NEW YORK, PRNewswire

-- Film director and educator Bran di Webb collaborated with veteran educator Melody Michaux, to develop the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change. The 3E Program is a U.S His tory curriculum resource that provides middle and high school educators with lesson plans, resources, assessments, and video segments and uses New York state standards as a basis. These standards fall in line with social studies requirements in many other states. Video segments used to accompany 3E Program lessons are from Webb’s award-winning documentary, Betrayal of a Nation. Film topics addressed include the American Dream, the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, the Tulsa Race Massacre, and Reparations, along

with five other topics. With a focus on Ethics, Empathy, and Empowerment, the program offers instructors an opportunity to provide their students an in-depth examination of historical events that have impacted African Americans and People of Color. These events have been lightly touched on, distorted, or omitted altogether in con ventional U.S History syllabi. The goal of the 3E Program is to build a new legacy free of racism.

Betrayal of a Nation is an experi mental documentary that chronicles U.S History in the format of a trial and in dicts U.S agencies on charges related to the oppression of Black and Brown citizens. The film received awards from the Peo ple’s Film Festival, IndieFilm Fest, and has screened at several

festivals during 2021. After viewing the documentary, Michaux and other participants expressed a need for the film to be shown in schools as a learning resource for students. In response to the overwhelming demand to have the film’s topics integrated into school curricula, Webb and Michaux created the 3E Program.

Administrators from schools and organizations, teachers, and parents that are homeschooling, can access the subscrip tion-based program online at www.3eprogram.com. Professional development is offered to schools who wish to implement the program in their classrooms. The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change also provides virtual classes of the history curricu lum for homeschooled students, taught by 3E Program educa tors. Virtual classes begin Nov. 28th.

“Ms. Webb’s research and vision brilliantly takes students on a journey that fills many gaps in African American history,” stated Michael Oby, Professor at Clark Atlanta University.

To learn more about the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, visit www.3eprogram.com.

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A Haitian themed display in the main archive at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum | Photography by Island Syndicate

Filmmaker and Educator Brandi Webb, Co-cre ator of the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change. PRNEWSFOTO.

Educator Melody Michaux, Co-creator of the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change. PRNEWSFOTO.

REAL ESTATE

AC11-09-2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff,vs. Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Chester Randolph, Deceased; Eudenah Evans; Thomas P. Quinn, as Special Representative for Chester Randolph, Deceased; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCU PANTS Defendants, 22 CH 1367Pin 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, December 12, 2022 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 high est bidder for cash, as set forth below, the follow ing described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-12419-054-0000. Commonly known as 10047 South Hoxie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family resi dence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the pur chaser 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 Ms. Tammy Brown, Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. 22-095689 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA TION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3206415

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- DEBORAH DICKERSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEROME DICKERSON, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, MIDLAND FUND ING, LLC, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, CYNTHIA DICKERSON, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRE SENTATIVE FOR JEROME DICKERSON (DECEASED) Defendants 2021 CH 03786 8742 S WABASH 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 August 25, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a pub lic sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8742 S WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-100-039-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for 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 mort gagee, 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 sub ject 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 satis fy 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 plain tiff 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 prop erty is a condominium unit which is part of a com mon 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCOR DANCE 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 con ducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO RATION 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: plead ings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-2006450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 03786 TJSC#: 42-3340 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 # 2021 CH 03786 I3206558

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATION AL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- TIWAYNA JACK SON-WILLIAMS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGA TEES OF RICHARD E. JACKSON, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR RICHARD E. JACKSON (DECEASED) Defendants 2022 CH 00735 7745 S SAGINAW AVE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 22, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the fol lowing described real estate: Commonly known as 7745 S SAGINAW AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649

Property Index No. 21-30-323-011-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certi fied 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 calcu lated 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, judg ment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential real estate whose rights in and to the resi dential real estate arose prior to the sale. The sub ject 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 sub ject 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 assess ments 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 MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (dri ver'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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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 & ASSOCI ATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-00434 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 00735 TJSC#: 42-3238 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col lector attempting to collect a debt and any infor mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 00735 I3206640

AC11-16-2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY,

ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SANTANDER BANK, N.A. Plaintiff,-v.KEITH F. WEAVER Defendants 2022 CH 03867 9124 S CREGIER 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 September 16, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9124 S CREGIER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-301-053-0000 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 bal ance, 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 fur ther 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 confir mation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representa tion 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 condo minium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the fore closure 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 MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (dri ver'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, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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 & ASSOCI ATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-02867 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 03867 TJSC#: 42-3559 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col lector attempting to collect a debt and any infor mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 03867 I3206922

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- AFRAH B. MANDERSON A/K/A AFRAH BRENDA MANDERSON, HISTORIC CHICAGO BUNGALOW ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 35939 7749 SOUTH CRAN DON 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 February 15, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 23, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the fol lowing described real estate: Commonly known as 7749 SOUTH CRANDON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-422-015-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family home with 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 accept ed. 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 fur ther 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 confir mation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representa tion 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 condo minium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the fore closure 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 MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (dri ver'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) 3469088. 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 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2005165IL_614495 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 10 CH 35939 TJSC#: 42-2050 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col lector attempting to collect a debt and any infor mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 10 CH 35939 I3207121

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.- PARIS L SHELTON, CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, INDIANA MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSO CIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 22 CH 03304 4803 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE #2S CHICAGO, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 7, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4803 SOUTH INDI ANA AVENUE #2S, CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-109-033-1005 The real estate is improved with a condominium with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certi fied 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 calcu lated 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, judg ment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi dential real estate whose rights in and to the resi dential real estate arose prior to the sale. The sub ject 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 sub ject 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 assess ments 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 MORT GAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (dri ver'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) 3469088. 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 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2209406il_783193 Attorney ARDC No. 61256

Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 03304 TJSC#: 42-3494 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt col lector attempting to collect a debt and any infor mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 22 CH 03304 I3207685

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Notice is hereby give, pursuant to “An Act in rela tion to the use of an Assumed Business name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was regis tered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22009837 on NOVEMBER 9,222. Under the Assumed Business Name of DOMINION CONSULTING with the business located at: 1352 W. WILSON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60640. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owner(S)/partner (s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name SARAFINA ASIEDU Complete Address 1352 W. WILSON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60640, USA.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in rela tion to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was regis tered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22009848 on NOVEMBER 9,2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGO SOURCE with the Business located at 403 PAXTON AVE., CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS 60409. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owner (s) / partner (s) is; Owner/Partner Full Name TWANDA MOBLEY Complete Address 403 PAXTON AE., CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS 60409, USA.

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