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The 49th anniversary death of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. was recently recognized at an annual public memorial and included an re-enactment by Hampton’s widow of the day he was shot dead by Chicago police. Photo by Wendell Hutson

BLACK PANTHER PARTY LEADER FRED HAMPTON REMEMBERED ON HIS ANNIVERSARY DEATH

The 49th anniversary death of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. was recently recognized by more than 100 people including his son Fred Hampton Jr. and widow Akua Njeri at the West Side home where he was shot dead by Chicago police. PAGE 2

NEWS

College Students Participate in World AIDS Day Activities PAGE 3

NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Child Care Society Looks At Two-Generation Approach To Community Service

Coalition Wants End to Broadcasting Music That Encourages Violence Against Blacks PAGE 8

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL TEENS SEEKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS® After School Matters® is now excepting applications for spring 2019 programs, which will begin the week of February 12. Students can choose from more than 400 programs in the arts, communications and leadership, sports and STEM offered at various Chicago public high schools, as well as Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library and community organization locations throughout the city. Programs will also continue to be offered downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and at The Michael and Karyn Lutz Center for After School Matters in Belmont Cragin. Teens can search and apply for spring programs online at afterschoolmatters.org. This mobile-friendly application includes an interactive map to help teens search for programs, as well as, a full Spanish translation feature.

After School Matters programs offer teens an opportunity to expand their subject-matter specific skills, while also developing critical thinking skills in collaboration, problem-solving, social awareness and more. Multiple independent studies have confirmed that teens who participate in After School Matters programs have higher Freshmen On-Track rates, improved school-day attendance and higher graduation rates than their peers.

HEALTH

FIVE CASES OF HEPATITIS A RECENTLY DIAGNOSED The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of five hepatitis A cases in east-central Illinois during November. On average there are 70 cases of hepatitis A reported in Illinois each year. To date, 69 cases of hepatitis A have been confirmed statewide in 2018.

“These recent cases are a reminder that states across the country, including states bordering Illinois, have been seeing hepatitis A outbreaks,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “We encourage those at highest risk for infection, including men-who-havesex with men, homeless individuals, and those who use drugs, to get vaccinated against hepatitis A.” Hepatitis A is an infection that can damage the liver, and is passed easily from one person to another through food, water, drug use, and sex. Hepatitis A infection is a vaccine-preventable illness. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay-colored bowel movements, joint pain, and jaundice.

LAW & POLITICS

FORD PASSES HB 2367 TO EXPUNGE CANNABIS CONVICTIONS State Representative La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed through the Illinois House of Representatives House Bill 2367 that will allow expungement of cannabis convictions for criminal offenses that did not result in bodily harm or death to another person. HB 2367 allows those convicted of marijuana possession prior to the state’s 2016 decriminalization law to petition a circuit court for expungement of their criminal record.

“We would like to put people to work in Illinois and not have them worry about a conviction that probably shouldn’t have been a felony in the first place”, said Ford. “HB 2367 will allow those with a non-violent cannabis offense to now be able to obtain a good job and support their family.” Now, the bill moves to the Illinois Senate for consideration.

Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton remembered on his anniversary death Continued from page 1

BY WENDELL HUTSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The 49th anniversary death of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. was recently recognized by more than 100 people including his son Fred Hampton Jr. and widow Akua Njeri at the West Side home where he was shot dead by Chicago police.

The annual public memorial at the two-story building now owned by the Chicago Housing Authority included speakers and a re-enactment by Njeri of the day Hampton Sr. was killed. Tenants occupy the building’s second floor while the first floor, where Hampton Sr. died, is boarded up.

Hampton Jr. opened the memorial by asking participants for a moment of silence and to clench their fist and raise their arm in the air for five minutes. He ended the moment of silence by screaming out ‘Black Power.’

Njeri (formerly Deborah Johnson) was with Hampton Sr. at their home at 2337 W. Monroe St. on Dec. 4, 1969 when he was killed by police. “I remember it like it was yesterday.

The police knocked on the door (around 4:35 a.m.) and Defense Captain Mark Clark (who headed up the Black Panther’s Peoria chapter) answered the door by saying, ‘Who is it?’ The police said, ‘Tommy.” And Mark responded, ‘Tommy who?’ Then the police responded back, ‘Tommy gun.’ After that, the police kicked in the front door and started shooting.

And Mark was killed instantly,” recalled Njeri, 68. “There was no gun fight as the police would have you to believe. Mark was carrying a shot gun at the time so when he got shot, his gun went off once and that was the only shot fired from our side.”

She added that even after killing Clark, the police entered the home and came into the bedroom where Hampton and Njeri remained.

“I was nine months pregnant and one of the officers shouted, ‘he’s in here with his girl and she’s pregnant.’ They took me out of the room in handcuffs and into the kitchen, and then I heard several shots fired from the bedroom,” said Njeri. “I then heard a cop say, ‘he’s good and dead now.’ And that was how my husband violently died at age 21. Those ‘pigs’ stood over him and shot him. That’s why I say he was assassinated by the police.”

Njeri was not injured during the shooting but was charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault, two felony charges that were later dismissed in court.

Chicago police officials dispute Njeri’s account of what happened the morning of Dec. 4, 1969, and insist both men died in a gun battle with police.

Every year, since his death, Njeri has celebrated his life with a public memorial service at the home she shared with him.

It was 25 days after his death that his son, Hampton Jr. (born Alfred Johnson), was born and today, he is the founder and chairman of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee and the Black Panther Party Cubs organizations.

Hampton Jr. founded the PCC during the 1990s while serving time in an Illinois prison for arson. He insisted the PCC is not a prison activist organization, but a revolutionary organization.

“We want to know how can we help serve our people and how can we help make their lives better. That’s what the PCC and BPPC is all about,” said Hampton Jr., 48. “The Black Panther Party is still needed today. That’s why I started the BPPC.” In October 1966, Bobby Seale and Huey Newton formed the Black Panther Party in Oakland, Calif. Initially Seale and Newton said they started the group to protect local communities from police brutality and racism, but it later became a revolutionary group, which sponsored free medical clinics and breakfast

programs for needy children. Black Panther Party alumni include U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL), who did not attend the memorial.

Hampton Sr. founded the Chicago chapter of the Black Panther Party in November 1968.

He was born Aug. 30, 1948, in Chicago and grew up in west suburban Maywood and graduated from Proviso East High School in 1966.

One goal Hampton Jr. said he is aiming for is to save the childhood home of his father at 804 S. 17th St. in west suburban Maywood.

The home is in foreclosure and according to Hampton Jr. about $80,000 is needed to keep the two-story, brick apartment building from being sold.

“We’ve raised about $11,000 to this date and I am confident we will get enough help to save the building and turn it into a Black Panther Party Museum,” contends Hampton Jr. “People from all walks of life have stopped by the house to donate what they could to help. One woman caught the bus from the South Side to drop off a $20 donation.”

Two online websites, gofundme.com/officialsavethehamptonhouse, and savethehamptonhouse.org/contribute, have been set up to collect donations.

Hampton’s parents, Iberia and Francis, bought the two-story apartment building in 1958. And in 2016, the home was passed on to Hampton’s brother, William Hampton, after their mother passed away, and then to Hampton Jr. when his uncle died in February.

“This is another challenge for the Black Panther Party but like every challenge we have faced during our time, we will prevail,” said Hampton Jr. Reflecting back on his life, Njeri added that Hampton Sr. had a good sense of humor but “could not dance.” She described the community activist as a “brilliant man who dedicated his life to helping ‘our’ people. He was my role model, my hero and my best friend,” she said.

IBHE approves a fiscal year 2020 budget, includes 16.6 percent increase in funding for higher education The Illinois Board of Higher Education has approved a fiscal year 2020 budget that would include $314 million new dollars, or a 16.6 percent increase in funding, for higher education operations in Illinois. “This next fiscal year is beyond critical for the future of higher education in our state,” said Tom Cross, chairman, IBHE. “The board believes that a $2.208 billion budget request will mean reinvestment in higher education, and a commitment to ending the pattern of outmigration of Illinois students.” The board action was taken Tues, Dec. 4.

“For the public universities, we feel that a ten percent increase, or $110 million in additional revenue, is reasonable and will allow those institutions to start to heal after 16 years of budgets below the benchmark of fiscal year 2002,” explained Cross. “Universities still haven’t come close to recovering

from the worst blow, which was the stopgap budget of fiscal 2016.”

In the budget request, IBHE is asking for additional money for grant programs.

IBHE Executive Director Dr. Al Bowman said, “If Illinois wants more of its high school graduates to attend Illinois colleges and universities, an important incentive is the availability of grants. This budget request will go a long way toward keeping more students here.”

The new or increased grant lines include: • Monetary Award Program (MAP) $100 million • AIM HIGH $20 million • Veterans and National Guard $26 million • Assistance for Nonpublic Institutions $25 million “It’s important to note that even with a

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16.6 percent increase, next year’s budget would still be lower than the $2.417 billion amount approved by lawmakers for fiscal year 2002,” said Cross.

Bowman told the board that there is a clear connection between tuition increases and the woefully inadequate budgets for higher education. “Revenues for public universities used to come primarily from the state budget, at 72 percent of the total in fiscal 2002. That meant that only 28 percent came from tuition and fees. That ratio has flipped, so that students are largely responsible for almost 65 percent of university revenue.”

The board is also requesting $664 million in Capital Renewal funding to pay for imperative deferred maintenance. That is in addition to $1.5 billion that is necessary for regular capital projects.

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NEWS College Students Participate in World AIDS Day Activities

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Chicago Child Care Society recently expanded it’s services to the south suburbs and will soon begin to implement a new two-generation approach to its services that will serve families as a whole.

Chicago Child Care Society Looks At Two-Generation Approach To Community Service

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

As the Chicago Child Care Society (CCCS) prepares to celebrate their 170th year of operation, the organization has been focusing on a new approach to providing services to the people of Chicago. The organization will soon adopt a two-generation approach that will look at the needs of children in the city, their families, and work to create economic security that can be passed from one generation to the next.

“As we embark upon our 170th anniversary next year, we went into strategic planning and really thought about what it would take for us as an organization to further demonstrate our commitment to the human potential that exists within the family and the children of the families that we serve. We decided to take a two-generation approach, which we are piloting in Englewood, to put the entire family on a path to economic security,” said Dara Munson, CEO of the Chicago Child Care Society.

The Chicago Child Care Society is a nonprofit organization that provides children, youth, and families the tools to reach their full potential. The organization is based in Hyde Park and provides community-based education and human services in Chicago’s south, southwest and south suburban areas, according to the Chicago Child Care Society website.

“Right now, the majority of the families that we serve are from low-income communities so that creates a plethora of challenges and barriers in their day to day lives and while we knew that we are doing a great job of providing early education there is more to be done,” said Munson. “This idea is really about providing services to parents and children together and holding ourselves accountable for outcomes achieved on the part of the parent or caregiver in the same way that we currently do for the children that we serve.”

Chicago Child Care Society has chosen to explore the two-generation

approach because they have found that by providing support for the whole family and helping them to create a more stable pathway it increases the child's chances of graduating high school and going on to college, according to Munson.

“Increasing a family’s income during early childhood can have a lasting effect on their life,” said Munson. “When you think about providing not just financial security but also a reduction of stress for our families, it is easy to see not only the moral reason to do this but also the economic reason to do it knowing that this work can have a long-term effect on the children that we serve and their ability to become active and contributing members of society.”

Although there is not a finalized timeline for when this programming will launch across each CCCS Center, Munson said that she anticipates being able to set a launch schedule in less than a year.

For more information on services visit cccsociety.org.

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The office of Student Life and Leadership at South Suburban College recently hosted an information workshop and free HIV and AIDS testing on campus in honor of World AIDS Day. Students were invited to learn about preventing and treating the sexually transmitted disease and encouraged to be tested.

“What South Suburban College did was offer free HIV testing and an informational workshop. During that workshop we were able to give lots of information regarding HIV and AIDS and how to protect yourselves and really just a breakdown of what HIV is,” said Danielle Whitted, manager of student programming in the office of Student Life and Leadership at South Suburban College.

World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 and was the first ever global health day. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for South Suburban College people across the world to recently hosted free testing unite in the fight against and information workshops HIV, to show support for on campus in honor of World people living with HIV, AIDS Day and AIDS awareand to remember those ness which is often representwho have died from an ed by a red ribbon.

AIDS-related illness, according to the World AIDS Day website.

There were about 20 people who participated in the informational workshop at South Suburban College and many more people that participated in the free testing, according to Whitted.

“Our purpose for this was to bring awareness and we also wanted to participate as a community in the fight against HIV and AIDS. On top of that, we wanted to encourage everyone to know their status and to show support to the people that are living with HIV,” said Whitted.

There are an estimated 36.7 million people living with the virus globally and since being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, according to the World AIDS Day Website.

During the workshop at South Suburban College, students were able to learn about HIV, AIDS, and how to prevent and treat the virus.

“The information that was given went even deeper into explaining that HIV is not a death sentence. Even if your status is HIV positive, it’s not the end of the world. The students were given information about the medicine and we reminded them that even if they are positive, they are not alone and basically that life is not over,” said Whitted.

More than anything, the college wanted to bring awareness to the resources for prevention and to show support for those within their community that are living with the virus.

“We just wanted to bring awareness to the community.

We are a community college and we have a large population of young students. Some people hear HIV and automatically think death. We wanted to be able to share some information that people don’t always know and I actually learned some stuff that I didn’t know,” said Whitted.

The information that was shared at South Suburban College on World AIDS Day can still be accessed through the office of Student Life and Leadership on campus.

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF WILLIAM “BILL” GARTH HAPPY 81ST BIRTHDAY WE SALUTE YOU!

December 14,1937

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Walter Clark Former Chairman of the Board for the CTA Has Died Walter Clark has died at the age of 90, on November 15, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital.

“It is with deep regret that we inform you of the passing of our beloved husband, father, and family member, Walter Clark.” His passing was announced by his family recently. The funeral services were held on Saturday December 1, 2018. : Walter Clark was born June 5, 1928 in Athens, Georgia to John Q. Sr. and Beulah Clark (Hill). Clark was reared in Carbondale, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting in 1951 and a MBA in accounting from DePaul University in 1958.

In 1971 he was conferred an Advanced Management

Program (AMP) degree from Harvard University School of Business.

Clark married Juanita Dillard in 1957 and became residents of Chatham community; where they had two children; son, Hilton Pierre, and daughter, Jaunine Charis.

One of the highlights of Clark’s storied and accomplished career was his election in 1986 as Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority. He accept-

ed the position following a 30-year tenure with First Federal Savings & Loan/ Citicorp, He succeeded the retiring, chairperson, Michael A. Cardilli.

The highly successful banking executive has been cited as, “Embodying the image of the self-made man,” by the History Makers. A Chicago based organization dedicated to recording African American oral histories.

Clark’s innovative and pioneering practices ushered in the first Mortgage-Back Pass, through certificate of sale by a savings and loan at $75 million. In conjunction with Salomon Brothers, investment bankers, Clark issued the City of Chicago, mortgage revenue bonds which were the first of its kind in country.

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low and moderate-income families purchase of homes underwritten by First Federal.

This groundbreaking banker’s impact on America’s savings and loan industry has been heralded as giving it, “A spirited nudge—a shove if you will,” according to a 1977 Chicago Sun-Times story.

It details his tenure as executive vice president, chief financial officer, of the then 11th largest savings & loan association, First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. He was also characterized as being, “A step or two ahead,” in his career overall while ranking as the highest-level African American S&L official in the nation at that time.

That distinction earn him the confidence of 12 chief financial officers of the nation’s largest savings and loans institutions under the banner of the US Savings & Loan Peer Group; an organization that coordinates the industry’s best practices. They appointed Clark to a fouryear term as the chairperson of the Peer Group.

His career portfolio included other appointments with major financial and corporate institutions. At Bear Stearns, he served as vice president in public finance and asset management. In 1989, he participated in the successful effort to secure $150 million bond financing for Comiskey Park, the former home of the Chicago White Sox. In 1979, he was tabbed, by President Jimmy Carter, to Chair the Federal Home Loan Bank Board, in Washington, D.C. He did not accept the position due to family commitments.

Among Clark’s most notable civic involvements was his appointment as Finance Chairman, of the Harold

Washington for Mayor Campaign. There he employed a highly successful tactic of relying on small donations from grass root donors, rather than large bundled campaign contributions. It resulted in the campaign garnering, in part, necessary funds to elect Chicago’s first African American Mayor.

In 1980, Mayor M. Daley recruited him serve as charter member of the School Finance Authority, for the Chicago Board of Education during a financial crisis at the Board.

Additional involvement in civic and philanthropic activities by Clark included chair of the Mayor’s Link-Development Committee, for the City of Chicago.

He Served on the Board of Directors for the College of Business Administration, for the University of Illinois at Champaign and Chicago.

He chaired the Investment Committee of the venerable Union League Club of Chicago among numerous other civic engagements.

Clark’s organizational memberships also included Alpha Phi Alpha, the nation’s oldest Greek-letter college fraternity, founded in 1906; and the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, known as the Boulé, the oldest African American non-college Greek-letter fraternity. The Boulé was founded in 1904.

His daughter Jaunine Charis Clark; his brother, John Q. Clark, Jr.; and his parents, John Q. Sr. and Beulah Clark, preceded Walter Clark in death. He is survived by his wife Juanita E. Clark, son, Hilton P. Clark; nephews Jeffrey Clark, Craig Lambert; nieces Bettyna Lambert Virgous, Randi Wilson, and Leslie Wilson.

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NEWS South Suburban College Cuts Ribbon on SSC Circle South Suburban College hosted a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for a new state-of the-art facility called SSC Circle recently.

SSC Circle is a student assistance center that will serve as a “one-stopshop” for students with questions about the registration, financial aid and payment processes, and will be a new “front door” for first-time students, said Robin Rihacek, executive director of enrollment & retention services.

“This facility has been a goal of ours for almost eight years,” said Rihacek. “It is so rewarding to see it come together because of donations as a part of our 90th Anniversary.

SSC Circle is going to a great benefit to our students.”

The SSC Foundation launched the 90 for 90 Capital Campaign in 2017 in hopes of finally making SSC Circle a reality on campus. The campaign sought donations from college employees, alumni, board members and community partners throughout the college’s 90th Anniversary year with a goal to raise $90,000, which the college matched.

All donors are recognized on a

donor display in front of SSC Circle, located on the 2nd floor of the Main Campus in South Holland.

“SSC Circle is a great example of how much we can accomplish when we all work as a team to make a difference,” said Frank M. Zuccarelli, chairman of the SSC Board of Trustees. “I would like to thank all of our donors who made this project possible so that SSC can continue to grow and provide the best possible services for our students.”

In addition to capital projects, the SSC Foundation provides students of all ages, backgrounds and academic pursuits with critical scholarship assistance. The Foundation once again awarded over $100,000 in scholarship funds for Academic Year 2019 and has now surpassed $2 million in total scholarships since 1989.

The Foundation is currently seeking tax deductible donations for its annual Scholarship Donor Drive through the end of the year. Contact the SSC Foundation Office at (708) 225-5846, email foundation@ssc.edu or visit www.ssc.edu/foundation to learn more or to donate.

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ENTERTAINMENT Coalition Wants End to Broadcasting Music That Encourages Violence Against Blacks

BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE CORRESPONDENT @StacyBrownMedia

Organizations and movements representing African Americans in general, and Black Women in particular, said they’ve continued to unite in defense of Black youth whom they said are being inundated with misogynistic messages from Urban Radio stations that target the Black community.

While recognizing sexual misconduct as deviant behavior is at the forefront of mass media, sexual misconduct and violence against Black women is being promoted and normalized on radio stations that target African American audiences, several groups said in a news release.

As this music remains in heavy rotation on radio stations that target Black youth they continue to be financed with commercial advertising support from major corporations like McDonalds, Subway Restaurants, State Farm Insurance, JC Penney, Adidas and others, according to the organizations, which include the National Congress of Black Women; The National Black Leadership Alliance; Dr. Jacquelyn Jordan, who represents Black Nurses; Dr. Calvin O. Butts, Chair of the Social Action Committee Progressive National Baptist Convention; and Dr, Evelyn Jenkins, NCBW Prince George’s County, MD. The coalition also includes, Sapphire

Dr. E. Faye Williams National Congress of Black Women

Harris, Chair of People With Disabilities; Marcia Harris, of Educate2Empower; Lakisha Davis- Small, the founder of Stop Stealing Our Souls; Kwabena Rasuli Chair, of the Clear The Airwaves Project; and Johnnie Scott-Rice, the Chair of the Board of United Black Fund and DC Chapter of NCBW. “We are asking these corporations to remove their commercials as long as these stations continue to play music that demeans, denigrates and promotes violence against women, with Black women as the primary target,” the coalition said in a news release.

Others in the coalition also include Dr. Lezil Baskerville, president and CEO of NAFEO; The Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund; The Central Brooklyn Leadership Council, NYC; Gloria Ravenell, Vice Chair National Congress of Black Women, Metro DC Chapter.

Also, Jay Winter Nightwolf, host of The American Indians Truths, WPFW-FM, Washington DC; Philip Jackson, Chair, The Black Star Project, Chicago; and Sadiki Kambon, of the Nubian Leadership Circle.

“These stations program a consistent playlist laced with demeaning and degrading lyrics while constantly using the ‘N’ word in order to make it clear that they are only referring to Black women,” said Bob Law, the national radio personality and Chair of the National Black Leadership Alliance.

The coalition points out that lyrics calling women bitches and ho’s, celebrating gang rape, sexual assault, and even kidnapping women are common in songs being sung by prominent rap artists.

They cite lyric by Kanye West and Lil’ Pump from the song, “I Love It,” which includes the words, “Your such a F—ing Ho, I Like that Ho … give me so mo…, you trifling B—th.”

Also cited are lyrics from 21 Savage and Blocc Boy JB from their song, “Rover 2.0,” referring to using a Range Rover for drive-by shootings, “If a N— dis the Blocc (referring to himself) he gon come up missing, if you want to find his body you got to go fishin.”

The song continues: “Coupe got the missing roof, your Ho’ came up missing to,poof I just stole your boo, now ooh she gon eat the whole crew.”

Another song by 21 Savage says “Got my glock cocked to spray your block down, we not

really with that Rah Rah Sh—t, I don’t give a F— who I hit” The “urban” radio stations that play this kind of music also refuse to play music that does not demean and degrade Black women, thereby censoring artists like “Arrested Development” and “Dead Prez,” as well as Grammy Award winning artists like Gerald Austin and Melba Moore, the coalition said in a statement.

Further, the coalition noted that New York radio personality and spoken word artist Imhotep Gary Byrd, whose song “The Crown,” was rejected by Black music radio stations in America for being “too Black and too positive.”

However, the song which features Byrd and Stevie Wonder, was a well-received hit in Europe.

“Black women are human beings and have had our fill of being treated as though we are something less.” Said Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq., the national president of The National Congress of Black Women.

Williams said Black women play too great a role in improving their community to accept the demeaning way in which they are often treated by their own sons and daughters.

The coalition said it intends to target those corporations that currently receive significant support from Black consumer dollars, who continue to support these radio stations and will urge Black women to reduce their spending with these companies.

Comcast Announces Agreements with Two New African American Majority Owned Independent Networks Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) recently announced it has selected two new African American majority-owned independent networks to be broadly distributed on Comcast Cable systems beginning in January 2019. After a thorough evaluation of dozens of proposals, Comcast selected AFRO and CLEO TV, both of which will provide quality entertainment that highlights and features TV and movie content about African American and black communities.

“The offerings from both AFRO and CLEO TV serve as an excellent complement to the growing catalog of programming choices we offer about global black communities,” said Keesha Boyd, Executive Director, Multicultural Products at Comcast Cable. “We remain committed to delivering a wide array of programming by partnering with independent networks, such as the two we’re announcing today, to better serve our increasingly diverse customer base.”

AFRO, a channel from Afrotainment, is a 24-hour polycultural black network mainly broadcasting top-rated Nollywood and black movies, dramas, sitcoms, music, talk, and late night comedy shows.

“We are excited to bring AFRO’s live content and growing on demand catalog of more than 300 hours of original programming to millions of Xfinity customers. Comcast’s selection of AFRO, which is a recognition of the rich diversity in black content and culture, solidifies our position as a leader in polycultural black home entertainment in North America,” said Yves Bollanga, Founder and CEO of Afrotainment.

CLEO TV is a lifestyle and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color. Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, CLEO TV will offer quality content that defies negative and cultural stereotypes of today’s modern women. The network promises a unique and diverse offering of short-form and long-form content including travel, home design,

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) recently announced it has selected two new African American majority owned independent networks to be broadly distributed on Comcast Cable systems beginning in January 2019.

cooking, talk shows, movies, docu-series, sitcoms and much more.

“We’re at a pivotal moment in history where women are making a huge impact in our society and culture, especially women of color,” said Michelle Rice, TV One’s General Manager. “CLEO TV will offer a diverse mix of lifestyle and entertainment content through the unique lens of Millennial and young Gen-X women of color, an audience segment that is currently underserved. CLEO TV will leverage the comprehensive media platform of our parent company Urban One, Inc. which includes digital, television and radio divisions that will each play an integral role in bringing this new network to the marketplace. We are grateful to Comcast for the tremendous opportunity to elevate new voices in our industry.”

To narrow down the proposals received, the main criteria Comcast considered were: the content of the network; whether the network is fully financed; whether the network’s ownership and/or management group(s) are well established, have relevant experience, and are substantially owned by African Americans; www.thechicagocitizen.com

whether the network is already launched and has existing or potential multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) distribution; price; and whether the network and its potential carriage provide value to Comcast and its customers.

AFRO and CLEO TV will join over 100 diverse networks available across Xfinity platforms, which offered over 14,000 hours of diverse on demand and online programming in 2017. In 2011, as part of Comcast’s commitments made in connection with the NBCUniversal transaction, Comcast agreed to launch 10 new independently owned and operated networks by 2019, including eight that are minority-owned or -operated. Six minority-owned networks have already launched, including BabyFirst Americas (2012), El Rey (2013), Kids Central (2017), and Primo TV (2017) which are primarily Hispanic American owned and operated; and ASPiRE (2012) and REVOLT (2013) which are majority African American owned. AFRO and CLEO TV will be the next two networks to launch as part of this commitment.

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101 YEAR OLD VILLAGE OF ROBBINS WAS JUST ONE MONTH IN EXISTENCE WHEN BERNICE WEBB WAS BORN 101 YEARS AGO

OVER 100 AREA ELECTED OFFICIALS, CLERGY AND RESIDENTS TO GATHERED TO HONOR 101 YEAR OLD LIFELONG ROBBINS RESIDENT WITH 101 YEAR OLD KEY TO THE CITY

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Tyrone Ward- Mayor of the Village of Robbins- was joined by Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin, Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims, Elected Robbins Elected officials and Cook County residents in honoring 101 year old Bernice Webb with the key to the Village of Robbins, Illinois. The event was held at the Robbins Community Center on today.

Affectionately known as “Mother Webb”, Ms. Webb was born 101 years ago in Robbins even though the town itself was merely one month into existence. She credits her long life to laughter, honesty and integrity. “ Mother Webb has been the backdrop of our town dating back over ten decades.

Her love and commitment to Robbins has always been demonstrated by her involvement in the upward mobility of our community. She is more than deserving of this honor. For in many ways, she is Robbins!” says Mayor Ward.

Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin (38th District) announced her intentions to honor Mother Webb with a proclamation from the State of Illinois during the next General Assembly.

“Today I just want to return home to reflect on receiving this award, watch the news and get some rest.” says Ms. Webb _____________

“Mother Webb has witnessed the highs and lows of our community. But her contributions to Robbins is invaluable. I’m looking forward to additional years of life from Mother Webb.” says Representative Meyers-Martin.

"Mother Webb is the perfect symbol of excellence for our community. Her spirit of kindness is so enriching." says Commissioner Sims.

Mother Webb was honored at the start of the Village’s Annual Senior luncheon.She credits her long life in part to the good people of Robbins.

“I can remember Robbins when you could see the entire town by standing on a rock. I’ve known every Mayor personally over these past 100 years. i just simply love people and I’ve always tried to help those that are in need of assisting.” says Mother Webb.

Mother Webb jokingly added, “Today I just want to return home to reflect on receiving this award, watch the news and get some rest.”

Power Grid Ready to Serve Customers this Winter Customers can take advantage of energy efficiency offerings to save on cold weather energy costs As temperatures have dipped, ComEd has been hard at work to ensure the power grid is ready to meet the energy needs of customers in northern Illinois and Chicago all winter long.

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With those savings, the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program is one of the nation's best-performing efficiency plans. The Future Energy Jobs Act, a bipartisan bill that passed the Illinois General Assembly late in 2016, significantly expands the ComEd energy efficiency offerings to help customers save an additional more than $7 billion and reduce electricity use in Illinois by 21 percent by 2030. For more information on ways customers can save money and energy, visit ComEd.com/WaysToSave.

ComEd also offers no- and lowcost tips to help customers reduce their energy costs: Lower your manual or programmable thermostat during the winter when you leave your home and before going to sleep. You could save anywhere from 10 to 30 percent a year on heating. Or purchase a smart thermostat that can offer even more control over the climate in your home. ComEd customers can purchase a smart thermostat on ComEd's Marketplace and get an instant rebate of up to $100.

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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. 25-33-411-021-0000. 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) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-17484.

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. 14-1717484 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 16770 TJSC#: 3 8 8 0 3 2 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) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-02297.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 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.

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) 2205611. 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. 25-341 1 3 - 0 3 8 - 0 0 0 0 .

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) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-17989.

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. 14-1717989 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. 25-30412-066. 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) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-10685.

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. 14-1610685 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. 25-30423-016-0000. 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 twentyfour (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) 236-SALE 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. 29-18-215-0050000. 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 www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18050157. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.co m Attorney File No. F18050157 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 6945 TJSC#: 389183 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. __________________________ AC 12-12-2018 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KATRINA OMIKUNLE F/K/A KATRINA MICHAEL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 14285 14308 SOUTH TRACY AVENUE 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 March 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 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 14308 SOUTH TRACY AVENUE, RIVERDALE, IL 60827 Property Index No. 29-04-312-0190000. The real estate is improved with a single family brick with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262634. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales

Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262634 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 14285 TJSC#: 38-3035 I3106652 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- EVA L. MCKINNEY AKA EVA L. MC KINNEY AKA EVA MCKINNEY, CITIBANK, N.A. SMB TO CITICORP TRUST BANK, FSB Defendants 18 CH 6928 279 LUELLA AVENUE Calumet City, IL 60409 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 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 279 LUELLA AVENUE, Calumet City, IL 60409 Property Index No. 29-12-201-0120000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $99,650.79.

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 www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18050196. 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. Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.co m Attorney File No. F18050196 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 6928 TJSC#: 388189 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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afterward. Balance the benefits of reward points, zero percent APRs, or special deals, with the long-term cost of borrowing money.

For example, store credit cards give exciting discounts at the time of purchase but often charge higher APRs than a card you already have in your wallet. Take a moment to think about how you will pay after the fun of holiday spending is over, and don’t forget to review the fine print associated with making big purchases.

• Be smart and safe. If you are shopping online, make sure the website starts with ‘https://’ to ensure it’s a credible site before making a purchase, and be sure to turn off Wi-Fi auto-connect and Bluetooth when you’re out and about this holiday season.

Connecting to public Wi-Fi is dangerous and less secure than connecting to your mobile network. In addition, think twice before sharing your logon information over the phone or clicking on random links in emails from unknown sources, such as “track your package,” “open your holiday greeting” or “free gift card.” Fraudsters often impersonate credible companies to get you to share your logon information or click links.

Now is also a great time to consider changing your account passwords and enrolling in multifactor authentication (MFA) where available. Using MFA, creating unique passwords, responding to fraud alerts and monitoring your accounts are critical steps during the holiday season.

• Start planning to pay it off now. Be sure to keep track of your spending so there are no surprises in the new year. Decide when you want to have your card paid off, and calculate the best plan of action based on your lifestyle and finances. Utilize your bank and credit card companies’ resources to create a realistic timeline that still allows for your everyday and monthly expenses.

Many financial institutions, such as USAA, offer free financial tools to help.

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PERSONAL FINANCE Millennial Men vs. Women: Different Financial Habits (StatePoint) As the saying goes, “men are from Mars, women are from Venus.”

But when it comes to how each gender approaches their finances, the two groups might as well be from different universes, according to findings from the recent PNC Investments Millennials & Investing Survey.

The survey reveals millennial men and millennial women have differing attitudes and habits in key areas, including their confidence levels, the financial products they own and their risk tolerance. More men feel confident than women that they’re saving enough for the future. And more women own basic financial accounts like checking, savings and money markets, while more men own mutual funds and individualstocks and bonds. When it comes to risk tolerance, more men embrace or tolerate risk,

while more women like to avoid risk.

“It’s critical that all millennials take actionable steps to ensure their future is not in jeopardy, including saving for retirement, participating in the markets and building an emergency fund,” says Rich Ramassini, CFP, senior vice president, Investments at PNC. “Given the findings of this survey, we encourage millennials to seek assistance from qualified financial advisors who can help make sure they’re on the path to securing a strong financial future.” __________________________________

Savvy Tips for Your Holiday Spending (StatePoint) We are in the midst of the holiday season, and if you are like many people, you’ve probably already spent more than you anticipated.

More consumers are looking to use a credit card this season to pay for gifts, and they plan to take longer to pay it off than in previous years, according to a recent NerdWallet survey. In fact, more than 39 million Americans are still carrying some of last year’s holiday balance on their cards today.

While credit card use is common during the holidays, the key is making sure you use the right card, are aware of common fraud tactics and have a plan to pay off debt quickly. Here are some helpful tips from The United Services Automobile Association (USAA): • Pick the right card. The average American has 2-3 credit cards. During the holidays, make sure you use those cards that won’t leave you with financial regret

(StatePoint) Technology is changing the face of education. Check out the newest ways teachers are modernizing their lesson plans in order to make learning easier and more fun.

1. Virtual Reality. Whether it’s a tour through an ancient Roman archaeological site or a deep-sea look at ocean creatures, VR can enhance educational experiences and create new immersive opportunities, allowing students to see the world without leaving the classroom.

2. Math Anywhere, Anytime. Technology advancements are enabling students of all learning styles to absorb mathematical concepts at their own pace without buying expensive calculators.

Check out ClassPad.net, digital scratch paper with a range of functions that’s web accessible and free for students and teachers.

3. Modernized Music. Learning music is now easier than ever with new apps and next generation digital keyboards that have such features as lighted keys to help students learn notes intuitively. One such keyboard, Casio’s LK-265, connects to iOS and Android devices via a free app, so students can learn to play their favorite songs.

Access to an endless library of music will give students constant motivation to keep at it.

4. Language Learning in the Palm of Your Hand. Today, you don’t need a stack of books or tapes to learn a new language.

A variety of apps can introduce language learners to correct pronunciations, proper grammar and vocabulary, giving students opportunities to hone their reading, writing and speaking skills at their own pace in the classroom and on-the-go.

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HOLIDAY SEASON How Much Will This Season Cost Holiday Shoppers?

(StatePoint) According to one quirky and fun annual economic indicator, the cost of holiday shopping is on the rise this year, at least according to the song “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

To purchase all the gifts mentioned in the classic holiday song, it will cost 1.2 percent more than it did in 2017, according to the PNC Christmas Price Index, the 35th annual holiday economic analysis by The PNC Financial Services Group. The 2018 price tag for all the gifts was calculated at $39,094.93, approximately $450 more than last year’s cost. For the full report, visit www.pnc.com.

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