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CTU endorses Kwame Raoul for Illinois attorney general

CHICAGO- The Chicago Teachers Union endorsed Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul recently in his campaign to serve as Illinois’ next attorney general, in a gathering that included current and retired teachers and allies. “Senator Raoul has been a rock-solid advocate of an elected representative school board for the City of Chicago and for collective bargaining rights for workers, and he has consistently raised concerns about school closings as an attack on the viability of disenfranchised neighborhoods and the basic rights of students and parents,” said CTU Vice President Jesse Sharkey. “We can count on Kwame to put the people’s business and the people’s needs front and center as attorney general, something we simply could not expect from some of the other candidates vying for this office. We’re proud to support him.” Raoul has served as state senator of Chicago’s 13th District on the city’s South Side for the last 13 years. “Kwame has consistently demonstrated his belief in workers’ rights and voting rights,” said Hubbard High School teacher Ben Coyle, who chairs the Union’s legislative committee. “He is committed to protecting both the families who depend on public education and the union educators, clinicians and paraprofessionals who are the backbone of our school communities,” Coyle said.

HEALTH

New book tackles healing, spirituality with cultural lens

LOS ANGELES — Dr. Jorge Partida grew up with his Mexican healer grandmother and has dedicated his clinical and professional life studying and researching healing traditions across the world. In his latest book release, “The Promise of the Fifth Sun” (published by Balboa Press), he honors ancestral teachings regarding healing and wellness while integrating Western psychology and medicine. “We are all looking for a model of health care that is empowering and strength based. Today’s health care system desperately needs to revisit our current disease and pathology based approach to health care,” Partida stresses. “The Promise of the Fifth Sun” explores the myths and the healing secrets found within ancient stories of creation and native cosmology. The ancient Toltec healing traditions contain powerful messages of healing and personal empowerment. These messages guide people to tap into ancestral wisdom and healing energies retain in the physical, mental and spiritual body. “The Promise of the Fifth Sun” By Dr. Jorge Partida Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 280 pages | ISBN 9781504386197 Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 280 pages | ISBN 9781504386180 E-Book | 280 pages | ISBN 9781504386494 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

LAW & POLITICS

Preckwinkle testified at public health hearing on legalizing cannabis

CHICAGO – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle testified at the Senate and House public health hearing on legalizing adult-use cannabis recently. It was the fourth hearing convened by State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), who are sponsoring this legislation. Committee members also heard from medical professionals, including Dr. David Nathan, the president and founder of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation; Dr. Leslie Mendoza-Temple, former chairwoman of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board; and others. Andy Duran, director of LEAD, a Chicago-area substance abuse prevention organization, will testified as well.

The Black Star Project Honors Phillip Jackson Continued from Page 1 By Christopher Shuttlesworth

The Black Star Project recently honored Phillip Jackson, founder and chairman of The Black Star Project Board, during a Pre-Black History Month State of Black America: Promising Practices and Solutions at Apostolic Church of God, located on 6320 S. Dorchester. Special speakers included Dr. Byron Brazier, George Wright, director of community at Citi Development; Ghian Forman of Greater Southwest Development Corporation; Dr. Safisha Madhubuti of Bettey Shabazz Charter School and others. In honor of Phillip Jackson’s contribution to Chicago, George Wright, director of community relations at CitiBank, spoke on economic development in local neighborhoods like Englewood. Wright said growing up on 63rd Street, taught him that if you wanted to survive, you had to imagine and think about something more than what was there because there wasn’t many positive images. “You had to become a [consistent] reader growing up in Englewood,” he said. “If you become a [consistent] reader, you will always be a life-long learner. So, I read to get my mind out of Englewood. I knew it had to be something greater.” Jackson said Black people in America have a gross national income of about $1.3 trillion but only $26 billion of the $1.3 trillion is re-circulated in the Black community.

“If Black dollars were more re-circulated in Black American communities, Black dollars would produce Black companies, help hire Black employees, support Black families and rebuild Black communities,” Jackson said. “Instead our $1.3 trillion income makes other people rich including Whites, Arabs, Koreans, Pakistanis, Indians, Latinos, Chinese, Polish, even Blacks from the Caribbean and Africa.” He continued to say if the 10,000 Chicago Faith organizations were willing to help raise consciousness and improve the re-circulation of Black dollars from 2 percent to four percent, many of the problems in Black communities would be solved by Black people with no help from Washington D.C. state housing, city halls, foundations or corporations. “Join with The Black Star Project in the “Circulate Black Dollars in Black Communities,” and receive a “Black dollar stamp,” Jackson said. “Then stamp all of your money with this stamp and use your dollars as you normally would and make a conscious effort to spend your Black “stamped” dollars with Black people for at least one year.” Jackson said this simple plan would be legal according to Title 18, Section 333 of the United States Code and Title 18, Section 475 of the United States Code. For more information, email blackstar1000@ ameritech.net or visit www.blackstarproject.org.

William Josephson Discusses the Electoral College and Preparing for the 2020 Presidential Election By: Katherine Newman

The International House at the University of Chicago recently hosted William Josephson as a guest speaker who gave a talk about what can be done to prepare for the 2020 presidential election. Josephson used the time to talk about his thoughts on the current voting system and the electoral college in the United States. Josephson is a distinguished attorney and public servant who earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago. He was awarded the University of Chicago Alumni Association’s Public Service Citation in 2007 and has recently been a Shriver Fellow at the University’s Institute of Politics. Throughout the country, many people are pointing to the electoral college as the reason for President Trump claiming the win after a close race in the 2016 presidential election. On election night, Trump received the majority of votes from the electoral college, but days later, it was confirmed that his opponent, Hillary Clinton, had actually won the popular vote, according to the Federal Elections Commission. Since then, media and citizens have been circling around the idea of how to change the voting

system. Josephson however, acknowledges the reality. “The important thing to remember about the electoral college is that we are stuck with it,” he said. There is no “practical” or “political reason” to think that either house of Congress would ever make an effort to change it, he added. “The bottom line is, why should we add another layer of complexity to something that is already so incredibly complex?” One option specifically that has been brought up by several news outlets as an option is the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC), an agreement among a number of states to award all their Electoral College votes to the winner of the national popular vote. States enter the compact by passing enabling legislation through their state legislatures. The Constitution gives states the authority to select and govern their electors. The Compact is triggered when states equaling at least 270 Electoral College votes enact the legislation. Currently, 10 states and the District of Columbia—representing 165 electoral votes—have passed the NPVIC: California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, according to Project Vote.

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Alderman Harris Unveils Retail Thrive Zone Small Business Grants

Eighth Ward Alderman Michelle Harris, along with her city council colleague 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, kicked-off the New Year in 2018 by sponsoring a recent successful public neighborhood business and economic development meeting at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on 79th & Jeffrey. This event was attended by local small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking information and assistance from the City of Chicago’s Retail Thrive Zone (RTZ) and Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Initiative programs. “I’m an elected official who is firmly committed to encouraging new business development in our south side neighborhoods. The Retail Thrive Zone (RTZ) and the specialized Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) Initiatives, which offer grants of up to $250,000 to eligible applicants within the zones, will help fund new businesses, renovate existing establishments, and help local business owners provide community jobs. This will hopefully lead to a resurgence of new neighborhood businesses, giving our areas a welcome economic boost,” Said Alderman Harris. This new City-sponsored three-year RTZ program is aimed at providing business grants to strengthen the economic vitality of eight neighborhood commercial corridors on Chicago’s South, Southwest and West Sides. This meeting specifically focused on the ‘South Shore Retail Thrive Zone’, located on the East 79th Street business corridor which runs through the 7th and 8th Wards from Cregier to Exchange Avenue.

National Nurses United Endorses Senator Daniel Biss For Governor of Illinois

National Nurses United (NNU), the nation’s largest and fastest growing union of registered nurses with more than with 150,000 RNs across the country, including 6,500 in Illinois, recently announced its endorsement of Senator Daniel Biss for Governor. Biss is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for March 20, 2018. “Nurses are proud to endorse Daniel Biss because he shares nurses’ values of caring, compassion and community,” said Martese Chism, RN, a member of the board of directors of National Nurses Organizing Committee, NNU’s Illinois affiliate. “Under Governor Rauner, our communities are in jeopardy. Daniel Biss shares our vision for an Illinois where every resident receives quality healthcare through a single payer/Medicare for all healthcare system. He rejects the notion that cuts to social services are necessary or inevitable and is committed to raising the progressive revenue that we require to fully fund and expand the services that our communities need.” National Nurses United cited Biss’ support and co-sponsorship for SB 1970 which would create a LaSalle Street Tax on the nearly $900 trillion of financial transactions that occur yearly at the Chicago Mercantile and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). While working families pay sales tax for their purchases, LaSalle Street traders pay no sales tax on trades.

Simeon Booker Memorialized at Washington National Cathedral

A memorial service for trailblazing civil rights journalist Simeon Booker was held recently at the Washington National Cathedral. Booker, a journalistic icon, died Dec. 10 at the age of 99. Booker’s more than half-century of civil rights reporting, most notably the brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi, helped propel the civil rights struggle onto the front pages of newspapers across the country which had long ignored the oppression of Black Americans. Previously, he had been the first full-time black reporter at the Washington Post. Donations may be made to the Simeon Booker Scholarship at Youngstown State University. All gifts designated for this minority scholarship are matched by the Youngstown State U Foundation.

Englewood Task Force Plans Health Initiative By Christopher Shuttlesworth

The Englewood QLP Health and Wellness Task Force, which envisions Englewood as a progressive model for health and wellness, recently held a meeting at the Ogden Park Field House to discuss creative ways its organization could collaborate with health clinics on their developing Health Navigators curriculum. The Englewood QLP Health and Wellness Task Force consist of community residents, committed to improving the holistic health of residents through intergenerational programs and resources. One community health representative, Alicia Williams, manager of community outreach and engagement at Howard Brown Health, said the health clinic is hoping to receive more community support in its diabetes program. “We are going to be training people within the community to do a peer-intervention for those who have uncontrolled diabetes,” Williams said. “Through an interactive program, folks will commit to a certain amount of sessions and go through different ways to stay healthy.” Howard Brown Health was founded in 1974 and is now one of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) organizations, according to howardbrown.org. With an annual budget of over $59 million, the agency serves more than 27,000 adults and youth each year in its diverse health and social service delivery system focused around seven major programmatic divisions: primary medical care, behavioral health, research, HIV/STI prevention, youth services, elder services, and community initiatives.

“People do not need insurance and we won’t turn them away,” Williams said. “We’re based on a self-reported income, so if you don’t make any money, then we won’t charge you.” She continued to say that Howard Brown Health plans to use health models that will not only help people think about different ways to live with diabetes, but also to get individuals to think about diabetes, as a whole, differently, fostering life-changes. “People can be referred to us and they don’t have to be a patient of Howard Brown Health to receive primary care,” Williams said. “Howard Brown also conducts walkins services all day. So far, we have 15 to 30 people waiting for us to open the doors in the morning.” Williams highlighted that Howard Brown Health also provides on-going therapy, in addition to psychiatry, but residents do have to establish primary care patient status for this type of therapy treatment at the clinic. For more information, visit http://www. englewoodportal.org/index.html or https://

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Management Consultant Spills Her Secrets in a new Book BOSTON, MA--For nearly a decade, management consultant Christie Lindor has taken countless meetings and coffee dates with mentees as she advises them on how to quickly climb the ladder and achieve their career goals in the notoriously unapproachable consulting industry. She’s proud to announce the launch of The MECE Muse: 100+ selected practices, unwritten rules, and habits of great consultants (SDP Publishing, January 2018), the first book that touches on the emotional intelligence required for success in management consulting--not just its technical aspects. “I decided to write this book after spending countless hours mentoring early career consultants,” says Lindor. “As a first-generation Haitian-American and college graduate, I entered the consulting world without many of the tools and resources my peers had--and quickly realized being smart and ambitious wasn’t enough to climb the ladder. I hope to act as the mentor I wish I had to aspiring or early career consultants who don’t necessarily have connections or an Ivy League background but who are smart,

willing to work hard and are genuinely good people focused on solving client problems.” Lindor is one of the first African American women to write a book on the management consulting industry. She wrote her book for aspiring or new consultants in the first five years of their career who currently don’t have mentors or sponsors to share an informed perspective with them. Aside from her own perspectives, Lindor connected with more than 50 consulting partners and leaders representing 27 consulting firms, including thought leadership from 80% of the top 10 consulting firms worldwide. Along with her work as a consultant, speaker, author, and blogger at www. christielindor.com, Lindor has developed a podcast, The MECE Muse: Unplugged. The podcast is a weekly variety show featuring interviews, career advice and storytelling. For more information about The MECE Muse or to purchase The MECE Muse: 100+ selected practices, unwritten rules, and habits of great consultants, visit www.christielindor.com.

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Buddig to Expand It’s Presence in Illinois CHICAGO – Carl Buddig & Co. announced recently that they will be expanding their operations within Illinois with the purchase of the former Butterball facility in Montgomery. The facility has been vacant since prior operations ceased in July 2017. Buddig will utilize the 280,000 sq ft facility to grow its manufacturing footprint for lunch meats and specialty meats production. The project will create 250 jobs within the first two years of operations and then ramp up to 350 jobs by year five. Buddig employs over 1,200 people within Illinois. Their most recent purchase of Rupari Food Services kept 200 jobs in Illinois. “With our customers’ demand for great-tasting Buddig products, it was vital that we increase our manufacturing facilities,” said Bob Buddig, CEO of Carl Buddig and Company. “The Montgomery facility is our fourth manufacturing facility in Illinois, and we look forward to starting production there this Spring.”

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National Minority Business Council signs cooperative agreement with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, West Indies NEW YORK, NY - The National Minority Business Council Inc. and the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce recently signed an agreement of cooperation with the vision of supporting and expanding economic cooperation between the United States of America and Jamaica. Guided by the goal of establishing closer contacts between companies, organizations and educational institutions, the two organizations will promote and strengthen expansion of trade, economic ties and contacts between the business communities. The United States of America and Jamaica have a long history of business-trade and people exchange. The NMBC and JCC agree to exchange information about relevant international fairs, exhibitions and other business focused events to be held in the United States and Jamaica and will encourage the attendance of their respective enterprises and entities in the events of their interest.

According to John F. Robinson, president and chief executive officer of the NMBC, “This agreement of cooperation between the JCC and the NMBC will expand global business opportunities for Jamaican based companies as well as American based minority business enterprises brought about

through joint ventures as well as mutual trade agreements between member companies. The NMBC has had a long relationship of cooperation with the Jamaican business community going back to the mid-1980s when the NMBC did its first trade mission of 50 NMBC members to Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies which resulted in both short term and long term business relations with Jamaican based enterprises. The NMBC is excited about this renewed business relationship with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce and its membership.”

Loyston Smith, NMBC’s Vice President for business development and technology will manage this new relationship with the JCC on behalf of the NMBC, Inc. The goal of this new cooperative agreement is to have trade mission of NMBC members to Jamaica and a trade mission of JCC members to the United States within 2018. Any company wishing to take advantage of this cooperative agreement between the NMBC and the JCC, should contact the NMBC at info@nmbc.org, or call the office at 347-289-7620 or contact Loyston Smith at loyston.smith@nmbc.org, or call him at 917226-0331. The National Minority Business Council, Inc. is a New York based, 46 year old global business membership organization of small, minority, women and veteran owned businesses providing services in the areas of procurement, education and training, advocacy, global business trading and women business development growth services and programs.

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XFINITY OPENS UP SALES STORE IN HIYDE PARK

Former Chicago Bulls star Horace Grant poses with xfinity employees Briana, Ultramodern interior beckons new customers to relax while shopping at the in marketing and Angela Charleston BMR. Xfinity opened a new store in Hyde new Xfinity store located in Hyde Park. Park highlighting the sales of their new mobile phones.

CHATHAM INITIATIVE

LR Ald Roderick Sawyer (6) Ald Michelle Harris (8) Police Commander William Bradley Melanie Anewishki COO Featherfist and Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The mayor outlined new policing, economic etc. for the Chatham community.

Ald Roderick Sawyer (6) Melinda Kelly executife director of Michelle Harris (8) poses with the Chatham Business Association and Larry Huggins, Riteway newly appointed Senator Elgie Sims Construction at community initiative hosted by Mayor Emanuel. 17 District. He replaces Donne Trotter who resigned his position.

IN OTHER NEWS AROUND TOWN

Pictured (Left to Right) ABCTV’s Ken Bedford, and News Anchor Cheryl Burton, with the now retired Jerry Taft. Taft served 34 years with the station.

Radio personality Matt McGill, Judge Deborah Seaton, Atty Theodore London Judge Marian Perkins and Attiy William Laws kick off Black History Month with the hanging of Dr. Martin Luther King art work in London’s office.

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Consider alternatives to opioids to manage pain after surgery (BPT) - If you’re having surgery, you can expect to be sore and uncomfortable for a few days, whether you’re recovering at home or in the hospital. But it’s best to limit opioids or avoid them altogether, opting for alternatives to manage pain and discomfort, recommends the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Unfortunately, many patients leave the hospital following surgery with a prescription for 30 or more highly addictive opioid pills (e.g., Vicodin, hydrocodone and oxycodone), and about 6 percent are still using them three months or longer after the procedure. “Nobody needs a prescription for 30 or 50 opioids, and even those who are in major pain should only take them for a day or two,” said ASA President James D. Grant, M.D., M.B.A., FASA. “There are effective alternatives. Many people don’t need opioids at all or at least should drastically reduce the amount they take.” Addiction can start after taking only a few opioids. More than 2 million Americans abuse these medications, which can create a feeling of euphoria and make the body believe the drug is necessary for survival. Since 2000, opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have increased 200 percent. Don’t take that chance. During Physician Anesthesiologists Week (Jan. 28 to Feb. 3), ASA offers advice for coping with pain and discomfort as you recover from surgery. * Ask about alternatives - Only take opioids when you are in extreme pain. Medications such as ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help with pain and soreness. While it’s never a good idea to rely on any type of pain pills for too long, these medications are not addictive and are far less risky than opioids. * Manage your expectations - Everyone feels pain differently, but soreness and discomfort after surgery are normal and will improve

within a day or two. These sensations are less severe than pain, which is usually sharp or intense. You usually don’t treat muscle soreness after a hard workout with an opioid, so if you are sore, and not in severe pain, try ibuprofen or naproxen. * Be an active participant in your own care - While you are in recovery, the nurse will ask you if you are in pain and if so, how much. Be descriptive in explaining how you feel. If you are in major pain, ask that the opioid prescription be written for a small amount, and only take them for a day or two, three at most. Unused pills can fall into the wrong hands. In fact, more than half of people who misuse prescription painkillers get them from a friend or relative. Your pain will improve significantly within a few days whether or not you take opioids. * Be aware of other downsides to opioids - Opioids cause severe constipation and often don’t manage pain as well as people expect. Additionally, they can cause hyperalgesia, or an increased sensitivity to pain. “The opioid crisis is huge and affects everyone, rich and poor, male and female. It’s got to stop, and reducing opioid use during recovery after surgery is a big part of the solution,” said Dr. Grant. “Those who are in continued severe pain after surgery should ask a physician anesthesiologist or other pain specialist about alternative strategies

to manage pain, including exercise, nerve blocks and non-opioid medications.” ASA is committed to ending opioid abuse and has launched several initiatives to combat the epidemic. For more information, review ASA’s National Pain Strategy. To learn more about the critical role physician anesthesiologists play before, during and after surgery, visit asahq.org/ WhenSecondsCount.

Moving Ahead to a Better Red

You are invited to an Open House on the

Red Line Extension Project CTA is proposing to extend the Red Line 5.3 miles from 95th Street to 130th Street. Based on public feedback and additional project planning and engineering work conducted over the last year, CTA has selected a Preferred Alignment, which would run along the west side of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks from I-57 south to approximately 108th Place, then would cross the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and run along the east side of the tracks until crossing the Metra Electric tracks near 119th Street and continuing south to 130th Street. The Preferred Alignment is a combination of the previously presented UPRR East and West Options. It would capture the benefits and minimize the impacts of either option and it also incorporates the feedback received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

When and Where? Tuesday, February 13, 2018 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gwendolyn Brooks College Preparatory Academy Main Gym (West Side of Building) 250 E. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 Please enter through Door 8. Parking available in rear of the building. Parking lot entrance via King Drive. This location is served by CTA Bus #111, 4, 34, 111A, 115, and 119; and Metra Electric 111th Street (Pullman) Station. Facility accessible to people with disabilities. This meeting will be conducted in an open house format. (888) YOUR-CTA (888-968-7282). Para más información en Español, llame al (312) 681-2828.

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JASON NELSON LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “FOREVER” Nashville, TN – Chart-topper Jason Nelson has launched the official music video for his latest single “Forever,” the new song from his upcoming fifth solo album, The Answer. The video clip captures Nelson’s invigorating live performance of the song, which showcases his celebrated vocal and musical gifts. “Forever” crafts a powerful message of comfort, strength, unconditional love and companionship in God’s ever-present love. Jason Nelson, “Forever” music video https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FnVFe_J2zfI “Forever,” which recently premiered on “Get Up! Mornings” with Erica Campbell, is now impacting Gospel radio and available across all digital music providers. The video was filmed in the church that Nelson grew up in and now pastors, The Tabernacle at Greater Bethlehem Temple in the greater Baltimore, MD-area. “Forever” has already garnered accolades and is generating great anticipation among fans around the world for more music coming from the Stellar Award-winner’s new album, which is slated for release later this year. Jason Nelson, “Forever” is available now: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/foreverradio-edit-single/1333385735 http://amazon.com/dp/B078X5R839

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KEEPING THE FAITH THROUGH TURBULENT TIMES OF GROWTH

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James 4:11-12 - Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. If you have a calendar item or news event that you would like to include in the Citizen’s church news section, please submit your information to

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By Dr. Derrick B. Wells, Christ Universal Temple “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) I have to admit it, I am always amused by how gym regulars tolerate us New Year’s resolution workout enthusiast. I believe their patience is soon rewarded as they see that before January is over, most of us will have felt the burn, taken sweaty selfies, broken all types of gym etiquette, abandoned the hope for a new body in the New Year, and returned to our excuses as our resolution dies a quiet death and our advanced annual payment is lost. Likewise, becoming the best version of your self is not an exercise to be entered into lightly. Even the wealthiest, most admired, and most brilliant among us cannot avoid the challenges that come when we commit ourselves to being, doing, and having that which is consistent with our divine design. Moving out of averageness requires incredible commitment. It will also require that we allow our faith to impact our thinking as we allow our thinking to reinforce our faith. The intimate dance between these two primary factors tends to color our past, influence our present, and shape our future in incredibly profound ways. Hebrews 11:1 tells us, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” Just as a car needs gas, our faith in God can be the fuel that enables us to drive through the situation, sometimes regardless of the circumstances. For it is not just what happens to us, rather what happens in us that propels us forward. As faith-thinking people, we have free will and because we know and understand that God wants the absolute best for us, we should also know that our faith in Him is what will provide the stamina that we need to overcome one more roadblock if we will just press on. Now…get back to the gym!

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1-17-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL LLC; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � CARL L. JONES JR. AKA CARL JONES AKA CARL L. JONES AKA CARL JONES JR.; SHALONDA JONES; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 17 CH 8150 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 Thursday, February 22, 2018 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 e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 25-04-126-012-0000. Commonly known as 9043 South Lowe Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 6 0 6 2 0 . � 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 i n s p e c t i o n . � For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16120122 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3073305

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1-24-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MARGIE L. GOGGINS D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 10547 8436 SOUTH MAY STREET Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8436 SOUTH MAY STREET, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-32-408-035-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $ 9 7 , 5 7 0 . 6 6 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 1 7 - 0 8 3 0 7 7 . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 2 3 6 - S A L E � You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-083077 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 10547 TJSC#: 37-10535 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. I3069693

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DARLENE HENDERSON, AS I N D E P E N D E N T ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DALLIS L. BETHEA, JR. AKA DALLIS BETHEA, JR, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DALLIS L. BETHEA, JR. AKA DALLIS BETHEA, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF DALLIS L. BETHEA, JR. AKA DALLIS BETHEA, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF DALLIS L. BETHEA, JR. AKA DALLIS BETHEA, JR., DECEASED, DARLENE HENDERSON, REGINALD BETHEA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT D e f e n d a n t s � 17 CH 08686 1716 E. 87TH PL. CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1716 E. 87TH PL., CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-101-026-0000.� The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $ 7 3 , 2 2 7 . 3 4 . � Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE L A W . � You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2 1 2 0 - 1 3 7 4 8 . � If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's a t t o r n e y . � THE JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N � One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 2 3 6 - S A L E � You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, L L C � 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys. c o m � Attorney File No. 2120-13748 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 08686 TJSC#: 37-10879 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. I3071070

SW 1/17/2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC1 Plaintiff, v.- EARNESTINE PRICE, CITY OF CHICAGO, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ELLIS PRICE Defendants 16 CH 10091 9925 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 26, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9925 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-09-301-0100000; 25-09-301-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $105,261.00. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at

other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F16070125. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE Youcan also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F16070125 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 10091 TJSC#: 38-195 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. _______________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-17XS, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- LAUREN GOTTLIEB, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 6, 2009 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002352911, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A CERTAIN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 6, 2009 KNKOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002352911, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 7258 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7258 SOUTH CAMPBELL AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-25-213-0410000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $106,095.08. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17030207. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17030207 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 6253 TJSC#: 37-10836 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. _______________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NORMA L. HARRIS AKA NORMA HARRIS, 75TH ON THE LAKE HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, LAZELL HARRIS, JULIE E. FOX SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR NORMA L. HARRIS AKA NORMA HARRIS, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 8690 2772 EAST 75TH STREET 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 November 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2772 EAST 75TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-123-0211071. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $118,067.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of

title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17060176. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17060176 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 8690 TJSC#: 37-10825 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 _______________________ .IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, v.- WAYMAN L. FITZGERALD JR. Defendants 2017 CH 6927 10137 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE Chicago, IL 60628 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 19, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10137 S SAINT LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Index No. 25-10-412-002. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $116,478.37. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffs attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 17-03865. 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. MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 9408580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlgdefaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 17-03865 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2017 CH 6927 TJSC#: 38-250 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. ________________________ SW 1-24-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON MORTGAGE SECURITIES CORP., HOME EQUITY ASSET TRUST 2005-3, HOME EQUITY PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-3 Plaintiff, -v.EDNA JOYCE DWYER AKA EDNA DWYER Defendants 17 CH 10554 2236 EAST 93RD STREET 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 December 1, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2236 EAST 93RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-415-0140000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family

10 Chatham / CITIZEN / South End / Week of January 31, 2018 REAL ESTATE SW 1-24-2018 residence. The judgment amount was $100,028.61. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17060196. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.c om Attorney File No. F17060196 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 10554 TJSC#: 37-11040 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. _______________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION LIBERTY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.- LEE FOUNTAIN, UNKNOWN OWNERSTENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 10215 7430 SOUTH GREEN AVE Chicago, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 8, 2018, at The

Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7430 SOUTH GREEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-29-229-0300000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $72,902.47. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1720-185. 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. NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 4311455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman.com Attorney File No. 1720-185 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 2017 CH 10215 TJSC#: 3710872 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. _______________________

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