South Suburban Citizen 12-5-2018

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The Mayor of the Village of Robbins, Tyrone Ward (left), pictured with Rev. Jesse Jackson at the recent Robbins Day celebration. Photo Credit: Rainbow/PUSH

SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE HISTORY AND CULTURE

The Village of Robbins recently hosted Robbins Day at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., as a way to highlight and celebrate the culture and history of the Village of Robbins. Tyrone Ward, Mayor of the Village of Robbins, spoke at the event about the many notable events that have taken place in the community and how he is working to ensure that the Village continues to rise. PAGE 2

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Nationwide survey reveals more than 80 percent of African-American and Hispanic business owners of companies under 500 employees offer some form of employee benefits?

Fred Hampton Jr. and his mother Akua Njeri said the Black Panthers fought for equality for the black community and it is a fight they are still fighting today.

Forty nine years after Black Panther leader Fred Hampton Sr. was shot to death by members of the Chicago Police Department, the Citizen examines Hampton’s life and death in an upcoming feature on Dec. 12.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

UNCF CHICAGO JOINS THE GLOBAL #GIVINGTUESDAY MOVEMENT UNCF Chicago joined #GivingTuesday to encourage philanthropy through education. Benefiting historically black colleges and universities, UNCF Chicago aims to change the narrative of HBCUs across the nation by equipping minority students with the resources necessary to transition into college and ultimately the workforce. With the recent release of UNCF’s new publication, HBCUs Make America Strong: The Positive Economic Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the value can be seen in how HBCUs perform in annual job creation and economic development: 134,000 jobs nationwide and almost $15 billion in total national economic impact. In Chicago alone, UNCF Chicago awarded 784 scholarships to IL students. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving which takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) “The foundation of UNCF was built on the act of giving,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF. “UNCF’s participation in Giving Tuesday shows our steadfast commitment to educating our students and providing resources to our HBCUs; ultimately having a great impact on the nation. And, of course, securing a better world for the next generation starts with a quality education.”

South Suburban Community Gathers To Celebrate History And Culture Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Village of Robbins recently hosted Robbins Day at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters, 930 E. 50th St., as a way to highlight and celebrate the culture and history of the Village of Robbins. Tyrone Ward, Mayor of the Village of Robbins, spoke at the event about the many notable events that have taken place in the community and how he is working to ensure that the Village continues to rise.

Mayor Ward shared a bit about the history of the Village of Robbins which was predominately farmland until about 1910 when Henry and Eugene Robbins opened the first of several subdivisions in the area and marketed them to working class African Americans, according to the Encyclopedia of Chicago.

“Most of the settlers were black working class people who were willing to exchange and even sacrifice the urban lifestyle for an opportunity to own land and build a home

of their own. You see Robbins was rising even then,” said Ward.

The Mayor also brought attention to the role that the Village of Robbins played in the Underground Railroad.

“We were the first incorporated black municipality in the United States and an integral part of the underground railroad.

There are still remnants of it that exist today and we remain steadfast, working to keep these historical reminders intact and with us every single day,” said Ward.

Another significant piece of history that Ward reminded event-goers of was the creation of the Robbins Airport which became a hub for black aviation.

“Even then, Robbins was rising with the help of Bessie Colman, Cornelius Coffey, and Johnny Robbinson who created and built the first black-owned airport in Robbins, Illinois,” said Ward.

While the Village of Robbins does have a rich history, there are many exciting events and opportunities that are still taking place in the south suburban community.

“Robbins has become famous for hosting one of the largest back to school festivals and parades in the Chicagoland area. Second only to the Bud Bilikin Parade. Robbins is small in stature, but big at heart,” said Ward.

Many African American communities in the south suburbs are currently facing challenges, including the Village of Robbins. However, Mayor Ward said he has a plan. He is currently coordinating meetings with the Illinois Governor-elect, J.B. Pritzker, and members of the local banking industry to ensure that his community is not overlooked when it comes to investments and to make sure all of the residents’ needs are being met.

“For over 100 years, we have been doing this. Robbins will continue to rise and Robbins will continue to soar. Robbins will continue to hover around as a great community, as a family community, and as a leader in this generation today and beyond. May God bless America and as I always say, may God bless the Village of Robbins. Robbins will rise,” said Ward.

HEALTH

AETHLON MEDICAL’S CANCER THERAPY RECEIVES “BREAKTHROUGH DEVICE” DESIGNATION Aethlon Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEMD), a therapeutic technology company focused on unmet needs in global health, recently announced that it has received a “Breakthrough Device” designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to support the advancement of the Aethlon Hemopurifier® for the treatment of cancer. The Aethlon Hemopurifier is a first-in-class technology designed for the rapid depletion of cancer-promoting exosomes and life-threatening viruses.

FDA’s Breakthrough Device program was established under the 21st Century Cures Act to facilitate more rapid patient access to breakthrough technologies with the potential to address life threatening disease conditions for which no approved or cleared treatment alternatives exist.

LAW & POLITICS

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AWARDS $56 MILLION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker recently announced awards of over $56 million in grant funding awarded last month through the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to enhance state, local, and tribal law enforcement safety and wellness. OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance and National Institute of Justice awarded grants to law enforcement departments, local jurisdictions, and training, technical assistance and research organizations throughout the United States.

The funds will be used to provide services designed to protect officers and improve overall public safety. Whitaker announced the grants during remarks to the Joint Terrorism Task Force in New York City.

More than $29.8 million will reimburse jurisdictions for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers; $12 million will support law enforcement safety and wellness programs, research and services; and $12.2 million will support the implementation of law enforcement agencies’ bodyworn camera programs.

Congresswoman Kelly Talks About Gun Reform And Shows Support For Medical Professionals

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently held a press conference alongside several highly regarded doctors to demand congressional action when it comes to gun violence across the nation. The press conference was held in Washington D.C. and included comments from Dr. Niva Lubin-Johnson who is a physician at Mercy Hospital in Chicago.

“We are all here today for one simple reason. We are sick and tired of watching our fellow Americans, our friends, our neighbors, our kids, and our colleagues, needlessly dying from gun violence. Period. That’s it. This is about saving lives, pure and simple,” said Kelly.

Kelly went on to talk about how, from her viewpoint, too many members of Congress are beholden to the financial support they receive from the National Rifle Association (NRA) and not to the lives of their constituents. She also talked about the Conceal Carry Reciprocity Act that recently passed through the House and is awaiting a Senate vote.

“This Republican-controlled Congress has done nothing for the last eight years to prevent

Congresswoman Robin Kelly, along with several prominent doctors, recently held a press conference to once again call for gun reform and show support for the medical professionals that are responsible for saving the lives of those who are injured by gun violence. Photo Credit: Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly/Kiera Hubbert-Harris

gun violence. Instead, they tried to make it worse. They rammed through the NRA’s baby, conceal carry reciprocity, despite evidence that the policy is dangerous and the strong objection of law enforcement organizations,” said Kelly.

The Conceal Cary Reciprocity Act would allow any person with a concealed carry permit in their home state to carry their concealed weapon in any other state that permits the

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concealed carry of a firearm.

The Act also specifies that certain retired and off-duty law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms will not be restricted by the federal prohibition of possessing and discharging a firearm in a school zone, according to Congress.gov.

Aside from the politics of gun reform, Kelly used this press conference as an opportunity to shed light on the tough jobs that

doctors must do every day as caregivers of gunshot victims.

“The people who see the daily reality of this gun violence and the people who fight vigilantly to stop the bleeding, reduce the damage, and save lives are our nation’s doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals,” said Kelly. “They have seen things that would make most of us sick.

They have been covered in blood desperately trying to save the life of a young person who was at the wrong place at the wrong time.”

In October, the American College of Physicians published a paper on firearm injuries and death. In response to that publication, the NRA tweeted that, “someone should tell self-important anti-gun doctors to stay in their lane.”

During the press conference, Dr. Niva Lubin-Johnson, president of the National Medical Association and a physician at Mercy Hospital in Chicago, made it clear that she believes gun reform is her lane.

“From a servant leader to you, the NRA, stay out of our lanes while we continue to save the lives of those that are far too often taken away or severely injured much, much too early,” said Lubin-Johnson.

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NEWS

Congresswoman Karen Bass Elected Next Chair of the CBC Congresswoman Karen Bass (DCA-37) was recently elected chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 116th Congress.

She’ll be the 26th chair of the CBC, and the eighth woman to hold the position.

“From her days in the California General Assembly where she became the first African-American woman in U.S. history to lead a state legislative body, to her work in Congress to address both domestic and international issues affecting people of African descent, Congresswoman Bass has demonstrated tried and true leadership,” said outgoing CBC Chair Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA02). “I commend Congresswoman Bass on becoming the new chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

There’s much work to be done next Congress to ensure equality and justice for African Americans and other marginalized communities, and I am confident Congresswoman Bass will continue to provide strong leadership in this regard.”

Also elected were: Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), 1st Vice Chair; Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14), 2nd Vice Chair; Congressman Hank Johnson (D-GA04), Secretary;Congressman A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-04), Whip; and Congressman-elect Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Parliamentarian.

The new CBC executive committee will assume office on the first day of the 116th Congress.

The Congressional Black Caucus was established in 1971 and has a historic 48 members for the 115th Congress, including one Republican member and two senators. Congressman Cedric L. Richmond (DLA-02) is the chair of the caucus.

Cunningham measure clears the way for Chicago Ridge redevelopment An initiative that will help spur redevelopment of a key piece of industrial property in Chicago Ridge will become law after state legislators voted recently to override the governor’s veto of the plan.

The measure, sponsored by State Senator Bill Cunningham, prohibits land owners from disconnecting their property from a municipality if the land is contained within a tax increment financing district.

The current owner of the long-abandoned Yellow Freight trucking yard on Harlem Avenue wants to disconnect from the city’s TIF district, but a developer looking to rehabilitate the 90-acre property wants to utilize the benefits of the TIF district.

“This bill will stop the current owner of the property from scuttling the Chicago Ridge economic redevelopment plan for the property and the entire Harlem Avenue corridor,” Cunningham said.

Democrats and Republicans in the Senate voted recently to override the governor’s veto. The House voted to override the veto on Nov. 14.

“From her days in the California General Assembly where she became the first African-American woman in U.S. history to lead a state legislative body, to her work in Congress to address both domestic and international issues affecting people of African descent, Congresswoman Bass has demonstrated tried and true leadership,” said outgoing CBC Chair Cedric L. Richmond (D-LA-02).

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New Data: Illinois College Students Facing Mounting Affordability Crisis Young Invincibles and Lumina Foundation recently released a new series of fact sheets highlighting the financial challenges facing Illinois college students as they struggle to afford a college education. By taking a hard, objective look at the affordability of Illinois universities and how the deck is stacked against students - especially non-traditional students these fact sheets shed further light on the mounting obstacles facing Illinois’ students as they pursue their degrees.

Among the most troubling findings: l Out of the 690,000 college students in Illinois, 100,000 students

experience housing insecurity - and no Illinois institution is affordable. l Only 3% of Illinois institutions are affordable for student parents l Only 8% of Illinois institutions are affordable for returning students l Only 8% of Illinois institutions are affordable for student workers The fact sheets also identify the universities which are the most - and least - affordable for Illinois students.

For instance: l Median Net Cost of a School in Illinois: $27,708 per year l Most Affordable Four-Year Public School: Chicago State University -

$11,293 per year l Least Affordable Four-Year Public School: Northern Illinois University $19,782 per year l Most Affordable Four-Year Private Non-Profit School: Saint Augustine College - $6,889 per year l Least Affordable Four-Year Private Non-Profit School: School of the Art Institute of Chicago - $43,494 per year Note that all prices are average net prices, meaning it’s the price students pay after grant aid is applied.

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Land of Lincoln: college is beyond the reach of too many young people,” said Erin Steva, Midwest Director for Young Invincibles. “The skyrocketing cost of college, the increasing need for a college degree to find a job that pays well, and decreasing financial aid has put Illinois’ young people behind the eight ball and policymakers need to step up. We know that a college degree is still the best path toward financial security but too many students, especially non-traditional students, are being left behind as college becomes even more unaffordable.”

These fact sheets were created in

collaboration by Young Invincibles and Lumina Foundation. Lumina Foundation’s affordability benchmark, known as The Rule of 10, states that students should pay no more for college than 10% of their discretionary income for 10 years, and the earnings from working 10 hours a week while in school. Using the U.S. Census, the groups applied median incomes of different groups of students to test all of Illinois’ institutions’ net prices (cost of attendance minus grant aid, drawn from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems) on the Rule of 10 to determine if they are affordable.

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BUSINESS BRIEFLY

Paychex to Acquire Oasis Outsourcing Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, benefits, human resources, and insurance services, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Oasis Outsourcing Acquisition Corporation ("Oasis"), the nation's largest privately owned professional employer organization (PEO) and an industry leader in providing human resources outsourcing services. The acquisition will significantly advance Paychex's leadership position in HR outsourcing, leveraging the scope of the company's technology platform and providing new clients access to Paychex's innovative products and technology-enabled services. Paychex will now serve more than 1.4 million worksite employees (WSEs) through its HR outsourcing services.

PNC Bank To Roll Out Digital Business Lending Platform With OnDeck In 2019 PNC Bank, National Association, recently announced that in 2019 it plans to begin offering fully digital business lines of credit, up to $100,000, in an expansion of its online lending to customers and prospects in the United States.

PNC's new digital product brings together one of the nation's largest banks and OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK), the leader in online lending to boost small business.

PNC will utilize OnDeck's Platform-as-a-Service (ODX) solution to simplify and accelerate the conventional lending originations processes for PNC Bank's small and medium-sized business customers.

PNC will combine its extensive product and credit expertise with ODX's online origination technology and professional services to create PNC Small Business Lending, a fully digital, online business credit origination solution.

New Nationwide survey reveals more than 80 percent of both African-American and Hispanic business owners of companies under 500 employees indicate they offer some form of employee benefits As unemployment rates remain low across the country, strong employee benefits packages are a key driver of both recruitment and retention. Diverse business owners — specifically those owned by Hispanics and African Americans — appear to be leading the way, as they are the most likely to offer benefits that can increase employee satisfaction.

According to Nationwide’s fourth annual survey of U.S. business owners with 1-499 employees, 85 percent of African-American business owners and 81 percent of Hispanic business owners say they offer some form of an employee benefits package — well exceeding the broader business owner market (64 percent).

“We treat our employees like family,” said Natasha Pongonis, a native Argentinean who is coowner of Nativa, a Nationwideinsured independent multicultural marketing communications agency based in Columbus. “That’s why these survey results weren’t that

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Life insurance is offered by 38 percent of African-American business owners, 38 percent of Hispanic business owners and 22 percent of total business owners, according to a new nationwide survey.

surprising to me. They reinforce the fact that diverse business owners are diligent not only in job creation, but also in job security.”

Across every benefit category included in Nationwide’s survey, more African-American and Hispanic business owners indicate they provide more benefits to their employees than the general population of business owners: • Medical insurance: Offered by 62 percent of African-American business owners, 52 percent of Hispanic business owners and 41 percent of total business owners • Dental insurance: Offered by 48 percent of African-American business owners, 43 percent of Hispanic business owners and 25 percent of total business owners • Paid time off: Offered by 45 percent of African-American business owners, 40 percent of Hispanic business owners and 33 percent of total business owners • Workers’ compensation: Offered by 40 percent of AfricanAmerican business owners, 43 percent of Hispanic business owners and 33 percent of total business owners • Life insurance: Offered by 38 percent of African-American business owners, 38 percent of Hispanic business owners and 22 percent of total business owners • Retirement benefits: Offered by 37 percent of African-American business owners, 37 percent of Hispanic business owners and 27 percent of total business owners • Vision insurance: Offered by 34 percent of African-American business owners, 34 percent of Hispanic business owners and 20

percent of total business owners • Short-term disability: Offered by 23 percent of African-American business owners, 24 percent of Hispanic business owners and 17 percent of total business owners • Long-term disability: Offered by 20 percent of African-American business owners, 19 percent of Hispanic business owners and 14 percent of total business owners • Domestic partner benefits: Offered by 13 percent of AfricanAmerican business owners, 17 percent of Hispanic business owners and 8 percent of total business owners • Pet insurance: Offered by 4 percent of African-American owners, 7 percent of Hispanic business owners and 2 percent of total business owners “Employee benefits help business owners take care of their most important asset: their employees,” said Syed Rizvi, Nationwide’s chief specialty insurance officer. “And when it comes to caring for their employees, diverse business owners appear to be among the most generous. From retirement plans to workers’ compensation and even pet insurance, they are more likely to invest in their employees’ futures and personal well-being.”

The reasons for this form of employee generosity may vary, but one potential factor may be that the majority of African-American (64 percent) and Hispanic (55 percent) business owners surveyed believe it’s their responsibility to help their employees save for retirement, and about half said they feel their employees are on track to retire.

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NEWS NAACP Legal Defense Fund to Supreme Court: Rule on Police Obligation to Administer Aid

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE CORRESPONDENT @StacyBrownMedia

The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the question of whether police officers are constitutionally obligated to help a person injured during arrest.

Officials said the question arises from the case of Jason White, a decorated veteran who was killed by two Columbus, Ohio, police officers in 2013 during a mental health crisis triggered by his service in Iraq.

Both officers were trained as first responders, but after shooting White multiple times, neither tried to help him.

Instead they stood over him and waited 15 minutes for an ambulance as White bled to death, LDF officials said.

“This petition is about fundamental civil rights and basic human decency,” said LDF Assistant Counsel Daniel Harawa.

“As the case of Jason White tragically illustrates, whether or not police officers administer care to those in their custody can be a matter of life and death. We believe that at a minimum, officers have a constitutional responsibility to provide aid to those injured during arrest when they are trained as first responders and it is safe to do so,” Harawa said.

The Supreme Court has previously held that the Fourteenth Amendment requires police to provide

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medical care to persons in their custody.

But it has not defined what that care should consist of.

On that issue, courts of appeals have disagreed: The Eighth and Tenth Circuits have held that there are occasions where the Fourteenth Amendment requires officers to personally provide care to an arrestee.

But the Sixth and Ninth Circuits have held that officers satisfy their constitutional obligations simply by calling for an ambulance.

Each year, over 10 million people are arrested, 55,000 people are injured or killed during arrest, and one-third to half of all police use-of-force incidents involve disabled persons, according to the LDF. “[We] therefore urge the Court to clarify this vital question and define police officers’ constitutional obligations to provide medical assistance to people in their custody,” Harawa said.

Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People With Insulin Affordability The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is 12.7% compared to 7.4% of whites.

Not only does the African American community face the dilemma of an increased diabetes diagnoses, they also face numerous health care challenges when trying to manage diabetes such as cost for treatments, medications, limited supplies and access to primary care to maintain a quality of life.

Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in diabetes care, understands these gaps and burdens of costs in the African American community.

They understand that there are gaps in health care for communities of color and working to help close it by reducing the cost of insulin and making sure that everyone will have equal access to

their medicines.

For this reason, Eli Lilly has launched Lilly Diabetes Solution Center and Helpline in the African American community to ensure people receive comprehensive treatment for diabetes. To spread the word on this effort, Lilly will launch this announcement with full page ads in African American newspapers across the country.

Beginning this week, the National Newspapers Publishers Association representing Black newspapers will be running advertising in selected markets announcing the solutions center as an opportunity for African Americans to receive affordable diabetes medication. This is especially great news for African Americans who are disproportionately affected by diabetes and its effects. This collaboration with the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center will help decrease the complications of diabetes by making sure that access to affordable insulin is available to improve the quality of life in the African American community

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FASHION

Exhibition surveys more than 70 years of the House of Dior's enduring legacy The Denver Art Museum (DAM) will be home to the U.S. presentation of Dior: From Paris to the World, an exhibition surveying more than 70 years of the House of Dior's enduring legacy and its global influence. A selection of more than 200 haute couture dresses, as well as accessories, photographs, original sketches, runway videos and other archival material, will trace the history of the iconic haute couture fashion house.

Dior: From Paris to the World also will profile its founder, Christian Dior, and subsequent artistic directors, including Yves-Saint Laurent (1958–1960), Marc Bohan (1961–1989), Gianfranco Ferré (1989–1996), John Galliano (1997–2011), Raf Simons (2012–2015) and Maria Grazia Chiuri (2016– present), who have carried Dior's vision into the 21st century.

Dior: From Paris to the World also will highlight North and South American patrons' vital role in helping establish the House of Dior's global presence. Organized by the DAM and curated by Florence Müller, the DAM's Avenir Foundation Curator of Textile Art and Fashion, the exhibition is on view now to March 3, 2019, and designed

by Shohei Shigematsu, OMA Partner and Director of the global firm's New York office.

The more than 70-year Dior retrospective will offer a new vision on the fashion house's legacy following the 2017 to 2018 Paris exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

"Dior: From Paris to the World will give our visitors insight into the House of Dior's creative process and inspirations that contributed to its unparalleled impact on the fashion world, which continues to reverberate today," said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. "This exhibition will encourage audiences to think differently about the boundaries of fashion as art, and advance the museum's commitment to taking viewers behind the scenes to reveal Dior's imaginative and innovative endeavors."

Christian Dior generated a revolution in Paris and around the globe after World War II in 1947 with his New Look collection.

Dior, the art gallerist who became a celebrated couturier, completely shed the masculine silhouette that had been established during the war, expressing modern femininity with his debut collection.

Dior's sophisticated designs, featuring soft shoulders, accentuated busts and nipped waists, drew on his inspirations of art, antiques, fashion illustration and his passion for gardening. The result was elegant feminine contours that brought a breath of fresh air to the fashion world through luxurious swaths of fabrics, revolutionary design and lavish embroidery. This marked the beginning of an epic movement in fashion history that would eventually lead to Dior successfully becoming the first worldwide couture house.

The museum will mount this major

Gianfranco Ferré, Robe Hellébore, Dior Collection Haute Couture, Spring 1995. Photo ©Paolo Roversi/Art + Commerce.

exhibition with loans from the esteemed Dior Héritage Collection, many of which have rarely been seen outside of Europe, with additional loans from major institutions. The chronological presentation, showcasing pivotal themes in the House of Dior's global history, will focus on how Christian Dior cemented his fashion house's reputation within a decade and established the house on five continents— Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Dior: From Paris to the World also will highlight how his successors adeptly incorporated their own design aesthetic.

"Artistic interpretation has always been a key factor to the House of Dior's success in creating a global legacy for the French haute couture house," said curator Müller. "Each one of the artistic directors has accomplished this during their tenure and through their visions. Visitors will witness this through thematic exhibition sections, and will also begin to understand how the Americas

contributed to the success of the house over a seven decade period."

North and South American patrons were essential to establishing the House of Dior's international prestige, especially after World War II when designers in Paris were looking to reestablish the city as the epicenter of creativity and design. Dior accomplished this by founding locations in countries such as the U.S., Mexico, Venezuela and Chile. Locations central to building its reputation in the U.S. included New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago, following Christian Dior's invitation to tour the country after being presented the esteemed Neiman Marcus award. Americans welcomed avant-garde fashion and culture during this time period, taking an interest in Dior's extravagant designs. Notable clients at the time included famed actresses Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth and Elizabeth Taylor.

Visitors also will be able to delight in seeing

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the exquisite technique of the Dior atelier in a dramatic visual display presenting a glimpse into this secret world, including sketches, toiles, dress patterns and the intricate process of embroidery. The atelier represents the heart of the house where seamstresses work with Dior's creative directors to collaboratively bring couture to life as art, with the goal of making women more beautiful and therefore happier—which was Christian Dior's ultimate dream as a couturier.

Internationally renowned architect Shohei Shigematsu, also known for his work designing the critically acclaimed 2015 Manus x Machina: Fashion in the Age of Technology exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will oversee the exhibition design, building off of the bold architecture of the Frederic C. Hamilton Building to showcase the House of Dior's innovative haute couture.

The DAM's presentation of Dior: From Paris to the World will be on view in the Anschutz and Martin and McCormick galleries on level two of the Hamilton Building. Individual tickets are now available by visiting the museum's website at www.

DenverArtMuseum.org. Group ticket sales are available for reservations of 10 or more.

To book a group, please email groupsales@ denverartmuseum.org or call 720-913-0088.

Exclusive VIP hotel packages also are available for those traveling to Denver, which feature skip-the-line tickets. The DAM and VISIT DENVER, the city of Denver's convention and visitors bureau, have created www.DiorinDenver.com to offer 12 exclusive hotel packages, which include: l Grand Hyatt Denver l Halcyon – a Hotel in Cherry Creek l Hotel Teatro l Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center l Kimpton Hotel Born Denver l Le Méridien Denver Downtown l Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel l the ART, a hotel l The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop l The Ramble Hotel l The Ritz-Carlton, Denver l The Westin Denver Downtown EXHIBITION SPONSORS Dior: From Paris to the World is organized by the Denver Art Museum. It is generously presented by Joy and Chris Dinsdale. Additional funding is provided by Bridget and John Grier, Swarovski, Denver Agency, Nancy Lake Benson, John Brooks Incorporated, the Fine Arts Foundation, the donors to the Annual Fund Leadership Campaign, the Textile and Fashion Circle and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Special thanks to the Avenir Foundation for its support of the department of textile art and fashion. Promotional support is provided by 5280 Magazine, CBS4, Comcast Spotlight and The Denver Post.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Park District Neighbored Ice Rinks Now Open The Chicago Park District has announced that the Chicago Blackhawks ice rinks at parks citywide are open for the season, weather permitting. Skate rentals are available at all rinks. Patrons may also bring their own and enjoy amazing views of Chicago’s skyline and city parks while skating.

“Skating is just one more fun and exciting way to enjoy your neighborhood parks this winter,” said Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly. “From learning how to shoot a puck or twirl gracefully while on skates, neighborhood ice rinks provide visitors of all ages with access to quality programming and memorable experiences close to home.”

Child ice skater trainers and sled assisted skates are available to allow people of all abilities to skate together. These specialty sleds for both children and adults are designed with a foot guard, ABS bucket seat, foot rest and pusher handle.

Maggie Daley Park’s popular ribbon, which is twice the length of a normal ice rink, is open.

Open skate and family skate opportunities are available throughout the season at all of the rink locations. Come learn to skate or participate in popular programs like Stick & Puck, Pond Hockey and Rat Hockey. Participants start by learning the basics of balance, forward stride, starting and stopping, and backward skating.

Admission is free to all five neighborhood ice rinks. Skating rental is $7 for all ages.

Locations include: · McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Rd., 312747-6527 · Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance North, 312-745-2470 · Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St., 312747-6564 · Warren Park, 6601 N. Western Ave., 773262-6314 · Wentworth Park, 5625 S. Mobile Ave., 312747-6993 Please be advised that Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., and Rowan Park, 11546 S. Avenue L, are not opening at this time. Check the Chicago Park District website for updates.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS HOCKEY CLINICS The Chicago Blackhawks offer kids, ages 5 to 12 years old, the opportunity to participate in free learn-to-play ice hockey clinics. Use of skates and professional equipment will be provided at no cost to the participating skaters.

Participants will also receive a free Chicago Blackhawks jersey. Skating experience is not required, but participants should plan on arriving 20 to 30 minutes prior to the scheduled lesson. Spots are limited; interested individuals should register online at https://www.nhl.com/ blackhawks/community/cpd-clinics. · Warren Park- December 8, January 16 & 23 · McKinley Park- December 15 · Midway Plaisance Park- January 19 · Mt. Greenwood Park- January 26 & 30 · Riis Park- February 2 · Wentworth Park- February 6 SILVER SKATE COMPETITIONS Competitive skaters are invited to participate

The World in 2019

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in seven local speed skating competitions and a citywide championship. Silver Skates is open to children and adults. Distance to skate is determined by the age of each participant.

Distances range from 100 meters to 10,000 meters. Participants must register on site an hour prior to the meet. Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 20 participants from each age group and gender. Helmets and skates are available free of charge at all meets.

Park: Wentworth Park Date: Wed., January 2, 2019 Registration: 4 p.m.; races begin at 5 p.m.

Park: Mt. Greenwood Park Date: Thurs., January 3, 2019 Registration: 4 p.m.; races begin at 5 p.m.

Park: Midway Plaisance Park Date: Wed., January 9, 2019 Registration: 5 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m.

Park: McKinley Park Date: Thurs., January 10, 2019 Registration: 5 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m.

Park: McFetridge Sports Center Date: Tue., January 15, 2019 Registration: 5 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m.

Park: Riis Park Date: Wed., January 16, 2019 Registration: 5 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m.

Park: Warren Park Date: Thurs., January 17, 2019 Registration: 5 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m.

Citywide Championship Park: McFetridge Sports Center Date: Tue., January 19, 2019 Registration: 9 a.m.; races begin at 10 a.m.

MAGGIE DALEY SKATING RIBBON Maggie Daley Park skating ribbon offers skaters a view of the city’s breathtaking skyline and a fun outdoor experience. Admission to the Skating Ribbon is free. Skate rental is available for those who do not own skates, Monday through Thursday (excluding holiday periods) for $13. Rental is available on weekends and holiday periods for $15.

“Fast Passes” return this year for $40 for one person. These include free admission to the ribbon, skate and locker rental and the ability to skip the line; only available 72 hours in advance. There will also be a $90 “Fast Pass” for two skaters. This option includes skates for two, lockers for two, two cups of hot chocolate, and fast passes. These passes must be purchased onsite during Skating Ribbon hours and are available in limited quantities during peak hours.

Events returning to the skate ribbon include the annual Ugly Sweater Skate on December 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Skate with Santa, taking place December 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come enjoy a skate with Santa, play games and take photos in the field house.

For Zamboni hours, holiday hours, visit https://maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/ skating-ribbon.

For more information about the Chicago Park District and its ice rinks please visit https:// www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/ ice-rinks.

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The World in 2019, the annual publication from The Economist, predicts that 2019 will be jittery, citing more populists in power from Brazil to Italy, a trade war under way between America and China and growing public wariness of technology and giant tech companies.

The World in 2019 is on newsstands now and can be found on https:// worldin2019.economist.com and within The Economist app.

Daniel Franklin, editor of The World in 2019, said of the publication: "You will find a feast of forecasts in these pages.

On the political front, the Trump Show moves into Series Two, now facing a Democratic-controlled House of Representatives; beyond America, countries with more than a third of the world's population will hold nation-wide elections in 2019--among them India, Indonesia, Nigeria and the whole of the European Union."

Franklin continued: "As for the economy, by midyear America will be in its longest-ever expansion, but a trade war, rising interest rates and waning stimulus from tax cuts could spell trouble ahead. In short, the world in 2019 looks wobbly."

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Citizen On The Move

Donna Miller Takes Oath of Office Photo by CREDD

Newly elected Cook County Board Member (6th District) Donna Miller address her supporters after taking oath of office.

Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Cobbs swears in 6th District Cook County Board Member Donna Miller while Miller Husband former 29th District Illinois Rep. David E. Miller and their sons looked on.

Marvia Pruitt, Treasurer Sauk Village, Adam Shorter II, Trustee Village of Matteson, Lori WIlcox, Bloomtownship, Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Cobb, Senator Toi Hutchinson,Donna Miller, 6th Dist. Cook County Board, Vivian E. Covington, Mayor University Park, Frank M. Zuccarelli, ThorntonTownship President, Cassandra Matz, Olympia Fields Trustee, and Unidentified supporter.

Left to right: Marva Pruitt, Treasure Sauk Vilalge, A Donna supporter alone with Lori Wilcox. The elected officasl were enjoying the festivities at the swearing in celebration of Donna Miller held recently at Priarie State College.

Pictured left to right are State and County elected officials; Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Donna Miller and Rep. Justin Slaughter.

Unidentified Village Representative, Cassandra Matz, Olympia Fields, Sen. Toi Hutchinson, Adam Shorter III, Village of Matteson and Early Walker, President of W&W Towing.

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New Ways to Help Protect Your Home and Family StatePoint - When it comes to your home, there is unfortunately no shortage of things that can go wrong and no shortage of culprits, from wicked weather to electrical fires.

High winds, plumbing and appliance issues, hail, leaky roofs, frozen pipes and break-ins -- these are some of the most frequent causes of property damage, according to Travelers, which analyzed eight years of its homeowners insurance claims.

But experts say that there are steps you can take to help protect your home and family from situations beyond your control, particularly when it comes to some of the most common issues.

“Beyond investing in an insurance policy, integrated smart home technology can go a long way toward helping you protect your home,” says Pat Gee, senior vice president of Personal Insurance Claim at Travelers. “Some of the most common situations we see might be prevented or mitigated with the use of smart home technology.”

Gee points out that with a smart water sensor, for example, you could

Experts say that there are steps you can take to help protect your home and family from situations beyond your control.

be alerted at the first sign of excess water where it doesn’t belong and take care of it before it’s too late, or, with a smart motion sensor, you’ll

know about unusual activity on your property in real time.

Travelers thinks that smart home technology is a game changer when

it comes to protecting homes and property, so it has teamed up with Amazon to offer integrated smart home solutions at a discount to the

insurer’s eligible customers. Customers can choose between a Smart Kit, Smart Kit Plus and Smart Kit Premier, which include an Amazon Echo Dot, security cameras, water sensors, motion detectors and a smart home hub to centrally control these devices from one app.

Travelers is also offering discounted kit installation, providing free Amazon Echo Dot devices to eligible customers, and has introduced new Alexa skills to help answer billing questions and provide property maintenance and home safety advice to all consumers, with more skills planned for the future.

To learn more, visit the insurance industry’s first digital storefront at Amazon.com/Travelers.

“Traditional smoke alarms and home security systems are helpful, but there are new, proactive ways to monitor your home, including devices that are easier to use and more affordable than ever,” says Gee. “There has never been a better time to explore smart home solutions that can enhance your home’s security and help provide peace of mind.”

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SSCCLinks Fundraiser Highlights

Pictured are members of the SSCCLink Fundraiser Committee( photo by Cleve )

Valerie Simpson performing at the Links Fundraiser event held recently.

Links Participants gettin in the groove with taking a photo of Valerie Simpson during her performance.

Ron Cheeks and Friends support the South Suburban Links. (photo by CREDD)

Carolyn Palmer and Links Fundraiser guests pose for a photo in between festivities.

Pictured to the left are: Link Pamela Floyd, James Floyd, Link Michelle Willis and Jonathon Jackson enjoy event.

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REAL ESTATE AC11-28-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- VERA D. ALEXANDER, MICHAEL S. ALEXANDER, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C. Defendants 17 CH 16770 3 W. 138TH ST. RIVERDALE, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2019, 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 3 W. 138TH ST., RIVERDALE, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-33-411-0210000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 1417-17484. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-17484 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 16770 TJSC#: 38-8032 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. I3104510 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- EDDIE WILSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATRICIA WILSON, DONNA SMITH, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PATRICIA WILSON (DECEASED) Defendants 2018 CH 03200 12629 S ADA STREET CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM

on January 8, 2019, 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 12629 S ADA STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-29326-052-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 1418-02297. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-02297 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 03200 TJSC#: 38-7993 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.

I3104537 ____________________________ AC 12-5-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. SHARICE DUPART Defendants, 18 CH 4495 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-29-306-027-0000.

Commonly known as 12312 SOUTH RACINE AVENUE, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department

at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 18-009480 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3105449 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE OF NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2017-3 Plaintiff, -v.KATHERINE WILLIAMS A/K/A KATHERINE HATCHETT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSEPH C. HATCHETT, DIANE POPE, CYRUS HATCHETT, JOSEPH HATCHETT, JR., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JOHN LYDON, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOSEPH C. HATCHETT (DECEASED) Defendants 2018 CH 05434 13260 SOUTH RIVERDALE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2019, 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 13260 SOUTH RIVERDALE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-34-113-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 1417-17989. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-17989 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 05434 TJSC#: 38-7421 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.

I3105659 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA,

N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- DARLENE M. HARRIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 011694 12504 S. HONORE STREET CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2019, 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 12504 S. HONORE STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-30-412-066. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 7949876 Please refer to file number 1416-10685. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-10685 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 011694 TJSC#: 38-8381 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.

I3105738 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LENDINGHOME MARKETPLACE, LLC. Plaintiff, -v.L.S.T. CONTRACTING INC, VILLAGE OF CALUMET PARK, CITY

OF CHICAGO Defendants 18 CH 7442 12532 SOUTH PAULINA STREET Calumet Park, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 17, 2019, 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 12532 SOUTH PAULINA STREET, Calumet Park, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-30-423-016-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $84,348.29. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 18-0990. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 18-0990 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 18 CH 7442 TJSC#: 389246 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. I3106215 ____________________________ SW 12-5-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.SAMUEL TEFERA AKA SAMUEL JARA TEFERA AKA SAMUEL J. TEFERA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., REAL TIME RESOLUTIONS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 6945 15213 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE Harvey, IL 60426 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 2, 2019, 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 15213 SOUTH MARSHFIELD AVENUE, Harvey, IL 60426 Property Index No. 29-18-215-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $188,745.69. 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 5/151507(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) 4536960 For bidding instructions, visit w w w. A n s e l m o L i n d b e r g . c o m .

Please refer to file number F18050157. 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) 4536960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18050157 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 6945 TJSC#: 38-9183 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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