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Employees from firms speak with CHA scholars.

Chicago Firms Discuss Career Opportunities with CHA College Scholars Chicago Housing Authority college scholars recently discussed career opportunities with 19 big name firms at “Take Flight: Staying the Course” at DLA Piper law firm.

“Take Flight: Staying the Course” is a winter check-in event designed to help CHA students in college stay connected with those who provide internship and employment opportunities. The firms spoke to the students about their careers and offered counsel in a networking session on how to achieve their dreams and stay afloat in the college world – financially and otherwise. The students were CHA scholarship winners and previous participants of CHA’s “Take Flight: College Send-Off,” which takes place every August.

Among the firms that participated were: Kellogg’s, First Eagle Bank, America Needs You (ANY), Bed Bath & Beyond, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, BMO Harris Bank, Cabrera Capital Markets, Career Builder, Chicago Bulls, CHA, JenCare Senior Medical Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy of Social Justice, Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Lyric Opera Chicago, Olenick, Peoples Gas, RSM, Rush University Medical Center and Walmart.

Last year, Kierra Russell attended “Take Flight: Staying the Course” - after some encouragement. “I wasn’t going to go; my mom made me go,” she said. “And then

Representatives provide job and career assistance to CHA scholars. at the end of the program, I was walking around, talking to different people and I went up to the BMO Harris table. They asked whether I could email them my resume, and I said I could do you one better: I have one right here.”

The next week, Russell had a job. She started as a Retail Relationship Banker on Feb. 16, 2018.

She’s a teller and a banker. She encouraged others to take advantage of the resources CHA offers, and to stay positive.

She spoke to the students about her experience.

This event is underwritten by CHA’s non-profit partner, Springboard to Success.

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Robert B. Green, 82, of Chicago recently died after a fatal crash in the Chatham neighborhood. Green was reportedly crossing the street near the 8500 block of South Cottage Grove when a car struck him. Green was the father of Julian Green, Vice President, Communications and Community Affairs with the Chicago Cubs.

Robert Green was the founder of the Chatham Village Symphony Orchestra. He was a retired printer. He and his wife, Hattie, had three sons and five grandchildren. www.chicagodefender.com

Kevin Cross Named Senior Vice President/ General Manager of NBC Sports Chicago NBC Sports Regional Networks recently promoted Kevin Cross to Senior Vice President/General Manager of NBC Sports Chicago.

Cross will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the network, which includes overseeing its vast multiplatform content portfolio, and developing new avenues of enhanced fan-focused coverage for its team partners: the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox. The announcement was made by Bill Bridgen, President, Group Leader, NBC Sports Regional Networks, to whom Cross will report.

“Kevin has demonstrated expert leadership not only in content development and execution, but also in numerous facets of our business,” said Bridgen. “His many years of management experience in the regional sports business, along with his creative mindset, will benefit both our network and our team partners for years to come.”

Previously, Cross served as Vice President of Content for NBC Sports Chicago, a newly-created position for the network that commenced in October 2017. Under Cross’ direction, NBC Sports Chicago experienced significant growth in its multiplatform content offerings. He was also instrumental in bringing numerous former Chicago professional athletes on board over the years as network analysts, including Frank Thomas, Doug Glanville, Kendall Gill, Patrick Sharp, and Lance Briggs.

A native of Chicago’s South Side, Cross received his degree in television production from Chicago’s Columbia College. Cross and his wife, Lisa, reside in Chicago’s western suburbs, along with their three sons.

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Black History Around Chicago February is an often-anticipated month for African Americans.

We love love and Valentine’s Day, but we also love to hear our story.

And while many of us believe Black History should be celebrated each and every day, February has been deemed the time to especially lift up the contributions and achievements we as a people have made— despite the many obstacles and challenges thrown our way.

Chicago, founded by Haitan American Jean Baptiste Point DuSable in 1773, celebrates Black History with many programs—in the church, school and community.

Check out some of the highlights in store for you this month. We encourage you to pick a few to attend and take a child so we can pass on the pride of our race.

ComEd’s Solar Spotlight The education program is designed to expose African American high school students to opportunities in the field of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Students will receive practical experience working with energy and solar power. The curriculum also includes live solar demonstrations.

Feb. 2 at IIT and Feb. 9 at ComEd Training Center in Bridgeport Hearing and Seeing Clearly In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and to kick off Black History Month, North Shore Baptist Church presents powerful stories, inspiration, training and a commitment to build a more just community.

Saturday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m.

Hearing in Color: Spirituals and Justice An evening of spirituals and songs that offer ideas of community and justice in the face of discrimination.

Sunday, Feb. 3 12-3 p.m. (lunch provided) Seeing Clearly: Shining a Light on Inequality and Injustice Various Workshops Both programs held at North Shore Baptist Church 5244 N. Lakewood Ave MAAFA at Trinity United Church of Christ Trinity United Church of Christ celebrates Black History month during its MAAFA Journey of Remembrance each Sunday worship service in February. During these worship services, Trinity UCC educates the congregation and visitors with the history of THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Langston Hughes Africans in Diaspora through the preached word, dance, mime, drama and music. Trinity UCC’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, will preach a sermon series highlighting the works of James Baldwin. This year’s Journey of Remembrance begins with the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to the Caribbean and travels north to Chicago and Harlem, New York, home of the Harlem Renaissance.

There will be interactive exhibits featuring the themes of each week and much more.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III shares, “MAAFA is a sacred time to commemorate and celebrate the work and courage of our ancestors.

We the people of Trinity United Church of Christ believe it is an act of child abuse not to educate our children about the rich, diverse, and powerful heritage we hold as people of African descent. It is our duty to practice a faith that is Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian. Our brand of Christian faith and teaching places Jesus at the center of our practice

and is unafraid to demystify the Eurocentric half truths told about our faith, traditions, and biblical heritage. MAAFA is about reclaiming our past and breaking the cycle of ‘post traumatic slave syndrome’ many people of color still suffer from today. Join us and witness what worship is like when we are free to be fully human.”

Trinity UCC has three worship services every Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 400 W. 95th St. For more information, visit www.trinitychicago.org.

3rd Annual Happy Birthday Langston Hughes: A Celebration in Poetry, Prose & Song Sunday, February 3 $35/$38/$45/$48 Start Black History Month by celebrating the birthday of legendary American author, activist and thinker Langston Hughes.

The evening will include readings of Hughes’ poetry and music that he wrote, inspired and/or enjoyed.

Special guests include Golden Globe Award-winning actress Rewww.chicagodefender.com

gina Taylor, the “Empress of Soul” Terisa Griffin, poet-activist Malcolm London, actress and recording artist Ta’Rhonda Jones and more. A live band will back the evening’s performers and a portion of the net proceeds will be donated to Social Works Chicago.

Tougaloo College Recruitment Event at Southland College Prep Southland College Prep Charter High School invites Chicago-area high school students and families to an on-campus recruitment event for Tougaloo College—an historically Black liberal arts college, widely recognized for its role as a catalyst in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, Tougaloo College maintains a rich tradition of excellence, relevance and influence and a legacy of distinction in higher education.

Visitors attending the event for Tougaloo College, located in Jackson, Mississippi, will meet Tougaloo President Dr. Beverly Wade Hogan and learn more about the

College’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement. They will also receive information about the college’s undergraduate degrees in 29 majors in the areas of education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences as well as graduate degrees in teaching and child development.

Bring transcripts and/or current report card, learn about Tougaloo College’s scholarship opportunities and apply to gain preliminary acceptance on the spot!

Sunday, February 10 at 4 p.m. Southland College Prep Charter High School, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL Communications from Past to Present at Bronzeville Children’s Museum Activities for the children will include balloons, crafts, music and storytelling.

Saturday, February 2 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 9301 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617 Admissions $5.00 per person (Members Free) For more information, call 773721-9301 or visit www.bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com First Blacks Chicago Chamber Music Concert Hear the ground-breaking world premiere of music honoring the legacies of three black Chicago trailblazers: Chicago’s Haitian founder, Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable; Chicago’s first Black mayor, Harold Washington; and the first Black president, Barack Obama!

The program includes the epic world premiere performances of music commissioned by Crossing Borders Music for the event.

Sunday, February 10th, 2019, 2PM Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 Admission: Free and Open to the Public UJAAMA Black Entrepreneur Marketplace Support small Black business; vendor items for sale include: t-shirts, jewelry, hats, books, eye wear, artwork and more.

February 13 Kennedy King College (W-Building Atrium) 6343 S. Halstead 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Cover Story Black History Month: Two Centuries of Black History and the Black Press

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The relationship between journalism and the struggle for African-American equality is like many other courtships—it is full of ebbs and flows, fluctuations that often mirror larger societal changes, according to an article by journalist Tony Pecinovsky on the Black Press’ fight for justice.

“Exploring this relationship, in all its nuance and complexity, is especially important today as we try to discern and understand contemporary reality, a reality the Trump Administration increasingly attempts to obscure and mystify with its reliance on “alternative facts…’ ‘…facts’ that oftentimes lack quantifiable, tangible evidence,” Pecinovsky said.

In that context, he said Fred Carroll’s book, “Race News: Black Journalists and the Fight for Racial Justice in the Twentieth Century,” is a welcome addition to the understanding of both journalistic and African-American history.

Some historians have rightly begun to see the struggle for African-American equality through the lens of the “long Civil Rights revolution.”

“Thankfully, Carroll also sees the role of ‘race news’ through the lens of a long struggle and notes that early twentieth century commercial publishers proudly traced their lineage back to Black journalism’s beginnings… to its very first newspaper, Freedom’s Journal, which was founded in 1827,” Pecinovsky said.

He also noted that the “Black news industry was owned, produced, and consumed primarily independent of white oversight,” thereby enabling Black journalists to “package their mission of ending racial discrimination and securing citizenship rights within a profit-oriented, objective presentation of current events designed to cater to the many interests of the largest possible Black readership.”

The Black Press remains as viable as ever.

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“Freedom’s Journal” mural outside the offices of NNPA member publisher, the Dallas Weekly, a newspaper that reports on events in the African-American community in Dallas, Texas. the community,” Kisha A. Brown, the founder and CEO of Justis Connection, told NNPA Newswire.

Justis Connection is an organization committed to connecting top legal talent of color to local communities, and Brown said the Black Press plays a large role in telling the stories of those communities.

She said African Americans need to honor that.

“We rally to support athletes and artists who are ‘wronged’ by the system but what we fail to honor is the voice of the Black Press that has been capturing our stories for centuries,” Brown said.

“Long before Black Twitter and online blogs … and so the Black Press is not only an essential voice, but it is also a historical and cultural archaeological goldmine that we must preserve.”

One of the oldest Black-owned business industries in America, The Black Press began more than

191 years ago.

On March 16, 1827, the first edition of “Freedom’s Journal” was published, thrusting African-Americans into the bustling publishing business. At the time, Blacks in America weren’t even considered citizens, most were slaves and forbidden to read or write.

However, John Russwurm and Reverend Samuel Cornish rose up bravely, declaring that, “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.”

The Black Press became one of the only means of communication between Black people.

Without the Black Press, genuine stories of African-Americans would go untold, Robert W. Bogle, the publisher of the “The Philadelphia Tribune,” said during a recent NNPA conference.

Bogle said that only Black people can tell their stories accurately.

“We are as relevant today as we were when the ‘Freedom’s Journal’ www.chicagodefender.com

said they wanted to tell our story in our words,” said Bogle.

NNPA, the Black Press of America, represents more than 215 African-American owned newspapers and media companies around the country with a combined weekly subscribership of more than 22 million.

When celebrating the 190th anniversary of the Black Press in 2017, NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., said that March 16, 2017 is a sacred historical day in the long, multi-dimensional freedom struggle of African people in America and throughout the world, because of the courage of Russwurm and Cornish who dared first to publish the “Freedom’s Journal.”

Chavis said that the Black Press in America has been on the frontlines of social change in the United States for [more than 190] years.

“Today, more than ever, the Black Press remains the trusted and au-

dacious voice of Black America,” said Chavis.

“Today, the NNPA continues this irrepressible tradition of publishing truth to power. Our freedom fighting publishers are all united as we reaffirm the vital importance and relevance of the Black Press now and into the future.”

And, as African Americans and others observe Black History Month, Brown said she’d like to see the Black Press continue to capture current events that aren’t borne from reports done by other media outlets.

“Tell the story of the Black entrepreneur. There are so many people who are reconnecting with the spirit of our ancestors to get our own bootstraps to pull ourselves up with,” Brown said.

“Black entrepreneurs are daring to defy the business norms in an effort to explore financial freedom and chart new territory that we can call our own.”

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Black History ABC-7 Celebrates Black History Month with News, Programming and Vignettes ABC-7 is Chicago Proud to celebrate Black History Month with special news reports, programming and vignettes throughout February. Special presentations of HEART & SOUL, an ABC-7 series that taps into the essence of Chicago’s African American community, will air twice, Saturday, February 23 at 6:00 pm and Saturday, March 2 at 4:30 pm. This edition of HEART & SOUL is hosted by ABC7’s Hosea Sanders and Cheryl Burton, with contributions from Terrell Brown, Evelyn Holmes, Leah Hope, Will Jones, and Val Warner. HEART & SOUL is a winner of three Chicago Emmy Awards.

ABC-7 EYEWITNESS News and Windy City LIVE will also feature special Black History Month stories. Windy City LIVE, hosted

by Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini, airs weekdays at 1 PM on ABC-7.

Monday, February 18 Windy City LIVE will take a look at ComEd’s Solar Spotlight program.

They pair engineers and mentors with students in Chicago’s African American community not only to teach them about solar energy but to also help expose them to careers in STEM. Tuesday, February 19 Windy City LIVE profiles Helene Gayle, the first female CEO of Chicago Community Trust, who is working to address economic inequality in the city.

In this special Black History Month edition, HEART & SOUL introduces us to 100 year-old historian, author and activist, Timuel Black and his amazing life.

It also features Lieutenant Quention Curtis, an EMT, who started the Black Fire Brigade, a community organization that provides free EMT classes to teach teens how to save lives and to get them started on a career path as firefighters. His new “home base” in Ashburn offers a safe haven for students.

Then, HEART & SOUL gives us a flavor of classically-trained chef and restaurant executive, Rochelle Trotter. Rochelle is the widow of Charles Trotter, who elevated Chicago fine dining with his Michelin-starred restaurant. Rochelle shares how The Charles and Rochelle Trotter Endowment has helped aspiring chefs to enter culinary school, and talks about the THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Ray Hightower talks openly about wanting to his improve his life when his mother died. After enrolling in Greater West Town Community Development Project, he accomplished his goal. ABC-7 Heart and Soul features the project this month.

Hosea Sanders and Cheryl Burton new exhibit at the Harold Washington Public Library, A Taste of Charlie Trotter.

HEART & SOUL showcases

Hyde Park’s Sir and Madame Boutique. Launched by married couple Autumn and Brian Merritt in 2007, their clothing and luxury lifestyle www.chicagodefender.com

boutique has been a big success.

The Merritt’s talk about how they support their community through Kicks 4 the City, which facilitates the charity’s shoe drive. The couple also cleans and refurbishes the donated shoes.

HEART & SOUL takes a tour of what’s happening at the Greater West Town Community Development Project. This inspirational organization offers free vocational training and job placement. We hear from alumni whose lives have been forever changed by the program, as well as their dedicated instructors who helped inspire them.

Next, the show looks at a bookstore that triples as a bar and restaurant, Bibliophile. And it catches up with its sommelier, Derrick Westbrook, who was recently named one of Wine Enthusiast’s Top 40 Under 40 Taste Makers.

Beginning February 1st, and throughout Black History Month, ABC-7 will air a series of vignettes featuring the Black McDonald’s Operators Association celebrating the Du Sable Museum, the oldest Black history museum in the country; Free Lunch Academy, a Chicago-based youth outreach program that utilizes art, culture and entertainment to help young people; and, the Operation Push and the Push Excel program for its commitment to inspiring students to pursue higher education.

ABC-7 will air WOMEN ON THE MOVE (WOTM) on Sunday, February 10 from 1-2 pm. This special features the stories of women who come from different backgrounds and generations, thriving in their respective fields. WOTM provides women a positive reflection of themselves in the media and offers inspiration to women around the world.

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Politics

“Justice. Decency. Equality. Freedom. Democracy. These aren’t just words. They’re the values we as Americans cherish. And they’re all on the line now,” Harris said in the video, teasing her official kickoff in her birthplace of Oakland.

Kamala Harris Announces Campaign for Presidency

By Stacy M. Brown ris said in the video, teasing her NNPA Newswire Correspondent official kickoff in her birthplace of Oakland. @StacyBrownMedia “The future of our country depends on you and millions of othThat Democratic California ers lifting our voices to fight for Sen. Kamala Harris announced our American values,” said Harris, her candidacy for president on Dr. the first African-American woman, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no co- and the third woman overall, to incidence. announce her candidacy for the For her supporters and those 2020 election. who know her well, Harris has Sen. Elizabeth Warren long been a fighter for freedom, (D-Mass.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillijustice and equality and she’s of- brand (D-NY) have also announced ten invoked the spirit of Dr. King that they will run. in talking about America’s needs Harris said she’s running to “lift today. those voices, to bring our voices “I think we all know when Dr. together.”

Martin Luther King Jr. talked about “On Dr. Martin Luther King the Dream, it wasn’t about being Jr. Day, the National Newspaper asleep,” Harris said during the Publishers Association (NNPA) sarecent Congressional Black Caulutes the outstanding courage and cus Foundation Annual Legislative leadership of Sen. Kamala HarConference. “It was about being ris as she upholds and embodies awake.” the spirit and courage of Rev. Dr. On a day to honor King, and in Martin Luther King Jr. by announca brief video from her campaign ing her candidacy for President that was released on social me- of the United States,” said NNPA dia Monday morning at the same president and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. time that she appeared on ABC’s Chavis, Jr. “Good Morning America,” Harris NNPA Chair, and the editor and called on her supporters to join publisher of the Crusader newspawith her to “claim our future.” pers in Chicago and Gary, Indiana, “Justice. Decency. Equality. Dorothy R. Leavell, also applauded Freedom. Democracy. These ar- Harris’ announcement. “I am exciten’t just words. They’re the values ed that Kamala Harris has entered we as Americans cherish. And the presidential race for 2020 and they’re all on the line now,” Har- look forward to her mounting a vig6 January 30 - February 5, 2019

orous campaign,” Leavell said.

“She is imminently qualified, having come through the ranks of politics in the Bay area and has served admirably in the United States Senate these last two years. Just last March (2018), under the leadership of Amelia Ward, who serves as Chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation and is the publisher of the San Francisco Sun Reporter, Harris was honored as our ‘Newsmaker of the Year,’” Leavell said.

She continued: “She has a close relationship with the Black Press and respects its commitment as an institution of the Black community. She is energetic, smart and works hard to be prepared for the duties she undertakes. We are certain that she will be a formidable candidate and wish her the best in the campaign.”

“It is quite appropriate that on the day that the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a fresh and vibrant new face announces her run for the Presidency,” said Rosetta Miller Perry, Publisher of the Tennessee Tribune Newspaper.

“California Senator Kamala Harris is everything the current holder of the office isn’t,” Perry continued. “She is honest, a champion of equality and opportuwww.chicagodefender.com

nity, and someone who will stand up and fight against the forces of hatred and bigotry. Her candidacy is a breath of fresh air in an environment spoiled by the toxic and incompetent individual whose administration is running the country.”

According to CNN, Harris’ campaign will be headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland – giving aides an East Coast hub in a racially diverse city that has struggled with wide income disparities – and Oakland, where Harris was born to immigrant parents who came to the US to advance their academic careers.

Harris chose to announce on Monday to honor the legacies of two of her heroes.

Forty-seven years ago this week, Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to ever run for president, launched her campaign. And Dr. King has been a role model for Harris throughout her life as a result of what she views as his “aspirational fight for progress.”

Harris chose yellow and red for her campaign logo in a nod to Chisholm’s bid for president with its red and yellow campaign buttons, CNN reported.

Her signs will carry her campaign theme “Kamala Harris for the people,” the words that she spoke each time she rose in the

courtroom as a prosecutor.

Meanwhile, Amelia Ward the NNPA Foundation Chair, who also counts as a personal friend of Harris, said her fellow Bay Area resident is a great choice to put the country back on solid footing.

“Senator Kamala Harris has long been a Champion for the people of the San Francisco Bay Area and the state of California.

The Sun-Reporter has supported her since her successful run for San Francisco District Attorney in 2003, and also her campaigns for California Attorney General and U.S. Senator,” Ward said.

“As a junior Senator, Harris hit the ground running in Washington D.C. becoming an instant force and outspoken critic of President Trump and his regime. The NNPA – the Black Press of America – honored her last March when the organization’s Foundation awarded her our prestigious Newsmaker of the Year award,” she said.

Ward continued: “Now is the time for a national leader like Senator Harris to come forward to help save our country. I believe that now as a candidate for President of the United States, she has the opportunity to connect with Americans across this country and emerge as the people’s choice to put our country back on track.”

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Community Daley College Opens New Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center

By Deborah Bayliss Colleges into an education that will Defender Contributing Writer pay dividends for our students and our City for generations to come.”

The facility includes: a manuA new Manufacturing Techfacturing high bay space, CNC manology and Engineering Center chining equipment, classrooms, (MTEC) opened at Richard J. Daley engineering and manufacturing College. labs, computer labs and adminisThe 57,000-square foot facility trative space. reportedly is equipped to prepare A new pedestrian bridge constudents for careers in engineering nects MTEC to the existing Daley and advanced manufacturing, inCollege building. dustries that are expected to bring “Engineering and advanced more than 50,000 jobs to the region over the next ten years, ac- manufacturing employers are cording to a City of Chicago news more inclined to locate and grow here in Chicago if we can guaranrelease. tee them a strong talent pipeline,” “The Manufacturing TechnoloCity Colleges Chancellor Juan Salgy and Engineering Center will be gado said. “Daley College’s MTEC the paradigm for students working will help ensure that people from towards a relevant education that across Chicago’s communities opens doors to not just get a job, are ready to compete for and land but find a career,” Chicago Mayor increasingly skilled positions in Rahm Emanuel said. “From investthese lucrative fields and help us ing in modern facilities across our create a more inclusive Chicago campuses, to aligning our curricueconomy.” lums with the skills students need, Daley College, City Colleges’ together we have transformed City Center of Excellence for Engineer-

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges Chancellor Juan Salgado open the new center at Daley College. ing and Advanced Manufacturing, will continue offering programs in Welding, CNC Machining, Quality Assurance and Factory Automation.

MTEC enables Daley College student to pursue careers in Mechatronics, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Operations Management and Industrial Maintenance.

With support from the Dart Foundation, PepsiCo, the Haas Foundation, the Association for Manufacturing Technology, Zeiss and FANUC, Daley College will also further expand the college’s Engineering and Manufacturing program.

The engineering and advanced manufacturing programs offered at Daley College are stackable, and provide students with the

opportunity to begin a career or transfer into a bachelor’s degree program. Transfer partners include Southern Illinois University (SIU) and Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).

“Daley College is on the forefront of job training in manufacturing technology and engineering, and students will flock to the south west side to pursue career training at MTEC,” Alderman Derrick G. Curtis, (18th Ward) said. “The future is now shining even brighter for the students entering City Colleges of Chicago, who can be proud of the education they earn and confident that they are learning the skills they need to get good jobs in growing fields.”

MTEC was designed with input from faculty and industry partners and key industrial equipment man-

ufacturers, including: S&C Electric, Dearborn Tool, Donson Machine, All Cell Technologies, Dudek and Bock, National Coalition of Certification Centers, Fanuc integrator APT, Freedman Seating, WaterSaver Faucet and many others.

The Public Building Commission (PBC) oversaw construction.

In 2011, Emanuel launched the effort with City Colleges and industry partners to create Centers of Excellence and align each of the system’s seven comprehensive community colleges with relevant and growing industries.

The Centers of Excellence are designed with insight from City industry partners and four-year colleges and universities to ensure that each curriculum prepares students for the workforce in high-demand fields.

UIC to Offer Medical Treatment to Residents Transitioning from Correctional System

By Deborah Bayliss cago joined with the Illinois and Defender Contributing Writer Cook County departments of corrections to establish a community health center in an already existFormerly incarnated individuals ing clinic, UI Health’s Mile Square now have a place to go for medical Health Center in Chicago’s Humtreatment as they transition out of boldt Park neighborhood, located the correctional system. at 3240 W. Division St. Previously, those individuals The initiative--led by the UIC were transported to emergency College of Nursing-- seeks to rerooms in Chicago for primary care. orient those living in a transition Leaders of this new program say center and those recently released using emergency rooms was an from custody to the health care inefficient use of health care ser- system in an effort to reduce the vices, as it is more common for poor health outcomes experithose formerly incarcerated to enced by this demographic. need help managing chronic con“This program is about reachditions rather than help with acute ing an at-risk, overlooked popuconditions or emergency health lation with options for getting the care situations. high-quality care they need,” Cor“Corrections centers are re- bridge added. quired to provide for an offender’s Formerly incarcerated indihealth care needs while he or she viduals have high rates of certain is in custody, from colds and flu to chronic conditions, such as asthmore complex chronic and acute ma, diabetes and hypertension, for conditions,” said Susan Corbridge, example, and these conditions can associate dean of practice and often include substance abuse community partnerships at the and mental illness, according to UIC College of Nursing. “But that the College of Nursing. access ends when the individual is Those involved with the proreleased, while the need for medication, counseling, health literacy gram say introducing former ofeducation and disease manage- fenders to affordable and comprehensive primary care services ment never goes away.” during their transition back to The University of Illinois at ChiTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

community life can help ensure transitioning individuals are empowered to get care.

Corbridge, who is spearheading the program on behalf of the college, says that while medical needs persist, former offenders, who may have adapted to the presence of in-house medical care and may have difficulty navigating health insurance enrollment and accessing care, are likely to prioritize other needs above their health.

In many cases, formerly incarcerated individuals are members of marginalized communities, which are known to lack access to care and health education. As a result, studies have shown that former inmates have higher rates of emergency room visits and hospitalizations, which are just “very expensive, ineffective Band-Aids to most chronic conditions,” Corbridge said.

Former offenders who are involved with the program from the Illinois Department of Corrections reside in one of two adult transition centers located in Cook County. Within one week of their move from secure custody to a transition center, former inmates are scheduled for appointments at UI Health’s Mile Square Health www.chicagodefender.com

Center.

During appointments, nurse practitioners provide comprehensive assessments to begin addressing the individuals’ physical and mental medical needs.

“Our goal is to ensure there is no gap in care, and that patients have a place they can go to find providers who can meet them where they are at, partner with them to make decisions and, ultimately, ensure they have support and access to the tools they need to meet their health goals,” Corbridge said.

The Humboldt Park clinic is one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers in Chicago practicing an integrated health model by offering mental health services alongside primary care, something Elizabeth Raleigh, director of business development, clinical operations and community relations at the UIC College of Nursing, says is important for many individuals who have been incarcerated.

Raleigh works with Corbridge and the clinic to run the navigation program for former offenders.

“It was important that we establish this program in a way that meets the needs of these specif-

ic patients and helps them take advantage of the clinic as their medical home,” said Raleigh. “As we navigate this group of patients to medical care, we need to be vigilant about understanding their background, including their primary language, and what type of care is going to be most beneficial.”

Students from the College of Nursing engage with individuals who are detained in Cook County through health education and wellness programs at the jail, and clinic staff engage with recently released individuals at the West Town Strength and Wellness Center, which is run by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

To date, the clinic has worked with more than 65 individuals formerly detained in Illinois and Cook County jails. More than one-third of those patients have returned to the clinic for additional care or health maintenance.

This work is part of a larger effort by the UIC College of Nursing to address health disparities that exist alongside the criminal justice system. Additional initiatives include health care quality improvement projects throughout state corrections centers.

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CP Around Town

By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

Email: cpalmer@chicagodefender.com

Trumpet Awards Honors Head of Urban Prep Academies Congratulations to U.S. Congressman on her appointment by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the Oversight and Reform Committee. Congresswoman Kelly also sits on the exCongresswoman clusive Energy and US Robin Kelly, 2nd District Commerce committee.

The 2019 Trumpet Awards held in Atlanta, Georgia, honored Chicago’s own Tim King, CEO and President of Urban Prep Academies. King received the “Education Excellence Award.”

Other honorees included Tip “T.I.” Harris, Robert Townsend, MC Lyte, JD McCreary, Robert “Darkchild” Jenkins and Dapper Dan. Louis Cameron Gossett Jr. is an American actor best known for his Academy Award winning role as Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 film “An Officer and a Gentleman,” and his role as Fiddler in the 1977 ABC television miniseries “Roots.” The veteran actor was one of the attendees at the star-studded awards show.

Tim King, Urban Prep Academies, and Xernona Clayton, Founder, President and CEO Trumpet Awards Foundation.

Happy 75th Birthday Belvon Walker as she celebrates at Riva on Navy Pier with husband Cleve Walker.

Photo Credit: Elyse Kennard

Michelle Adair; Jeanette Williams; Belvon Walker; William Beavers; E.J. Davis; Anita Ponder; Clarice Phillips Bryant Philips; Carolyn Palmer Sitting: Pamela Blackmon; Barbara Bates; Carolyn Curry; Roy Curry. Photo Credit: Elyse Kennard

Actor Lou Gossett and Tyrone Stoudemire, Vice-President of Global Diversity, Hyatt Hotels, at the Trumpet Awards.

Condolences A l b e r t a Townsend, 90 years young, raised eight children in Altgeld Gardens (Block 6) and moved to Hazel Crest in 1983.

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Supporters of Stephanie Coleman are: Shirley Calahan; Judge Reyes; Pastor Shirley Coleman; Committeman Stephanie D. Coleman, Candidate for the 16th Ward Alderman; 34th Ward Alderman Carrie Austin; Kimberly DuBuclet; Carl West; Cassandra Matz, Trustee, Olympia Fields; Angie Watkins. www.chicagodefender.com

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Sip and Savor Opens in Historic Building in Bronzeville

By Marshelle R. Sanders of multiple essential tax incentives, Defender Contributing Writer including federal historic tax credits, low-income housing tax credits, tax-increment financing and a Hot coffee drinks offer a great loan from the CHA. way to warm up on Winter days.

Also, on Saturday Shawn MiIf you’re ever looking for a spot to chelle’s Old Fashioned Homego for a first date, small meetings made Ice Cream at 56 E. 47th or just a place to chill with family Street (The Corner of 47th & Waand friends, consider Sip & Savor. bash) had their grand opening a Sip & Savor offers fair-trade coffew moments after Sip and Savor. fee, exotic tea, decadent pastries, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, Alderblended drinks, and lite bites. It is man Pat Dowell, Trez Pugh, and also a cultural focal point of the community advisors and supportneighborhood and the newest loers witnessed and attended both cation offers a history lesson. grand openings.

Trez V. Pugh, III, Founder & The Rosenwald Court ApartCEO of Sip and Savor, Inc., held his ments has a long history with the grand opening Saturday, Jan. 26, creator of the building, American 2019, of his third location, locatbusinessman and philanthropist ed at the Rosenwald Court ApartJulius Rosenwald.

After moderate ments on the corner of 47th and success in the clothing business Michigan Ave at 78 E. 47th Street. in Chicago (1885–95), Julius RosThey are open Monday through enwald bought a one-fourth interFriday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday est in Sears, Roebuck, and Co., and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. which became the world’s largest What is exciting about this new mail-order house and chain of relocation is that it’s in one of the tail stores. most historic buildings in ChicaBeing concerned with the welgo history. The Rosenwald Court fare of U.S. Blacks, in 1917 he Apartments was once the home established the Julius Rosenwald of Nat “King” Cole, Gwendolyn Brooks, Quincy Jones, Joe Louis, Fund, the chief purpose of which and other legends in Chicago’s Af- was the improvement of education for Blacks. Augmented by local rican-American community. taxes and private gifts, the fund On Oct. 4, 2016, plans for the paid for the construction of more rehabilitation and reopening of the than 5,000 schools in 15 southern Rosenwald Court Apartment com- states. In Chicago, he established plex were unveiled. The lead de- the Museum of Science and Inveloper, Landwhite Development dustry (1929), worked with Booker LLC, had completed an ambitious T. Washington, the founder of Tus$132 million restoration of the his- kegee Institute, on education, contoric complex providing 235 one- tributed heavily to the University of and two-bedroom units for senior Chicago, and founded dental infirand family housing, with a restored maries in the public schools. His landscape in the inner court and brother-in-law and vice president refurbished retail spaces lining of Sears Roebuck & Co. Max Adler Wabash and 47th streets. The also established the Adler Planeproject utilized an intricate layering tarium, founded in 1930.

This third Sip and Savor opened with recognition to the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund, which generates revenue from downtown developments to finance commercial and cultural projects in Chicago neighborhoods lacking private investment .

Alderman Pat Dowell who attended the grand opening added, “I’m excited about this new opening. I’ve been talking to Trez for the last 3 to 4 years trying to assure him to come into the Rosenwald building and I’m glad to see that he’s here; this is the kind of development for business that the community deserves and it’s another great way for people to have coffee and meet people.”

Trez V. Pugh, III, founder and CEO of Sip and Savor, Inc. was part of the inaugural class of 2017 that received money from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.

He was approved from among more than 800 applicants.

Pugh stated that this opportunity has been enlightening to him and the same integrity and standards that the other Sip and Savors hold at the other sites will remain at this location.

“They all pretty much will be the same; they all have this crisp, clean, classy, consistent, customer service, point of view,” Pugh said. “The thing that’s going to be a little bit different about this place is the history involved in this building. You’re going to have the history of the people that stayed here in the neighborhood that used to live here 30, 40 years ago. I didn’t know a lot about this building at first, I came from the North Side then I moved to the South Side.

After I started speaking to peo-

Alderman Pat Dowell, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Trez Pugh open Sip and Savor at Rosenwald Court. Photo Credit: James Dillard Jr. ple learning more about what this building meant back in the day, I have people come up to me almost in tears and tell me ‘I used to live in this place, I raised my kids here and everything’, that’s what makes a big difference.”

Pugh, who mentors “at risk” kids and is passionate about doing his part in creating jobs, offers a hub for teens and adults through his Sip and Savor locations.

Pugh has declared that anyone who comes into the Rosenwald location can expect a very classy

and elegant space; they can expect excellent customer service done in a respectful way and in return we expect them to respect the business.”

For more information on the coffee house, go to www.sipandsavorchicago.com If you have a project that will help build a stronger commercial corridor in your neighborhood, Apply for the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund today. https://neighborhoodopportunityfund.com/apply/

Starbucks Employees Give Back in Community More than 2500 Starbucks partners participated in their annual week of service to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The partners came together to honor King’s commitment to unity. In Chicago workers helped paint and clean at Corliss High School in Chicago.

Starbucks employees volunteered in more than 200 service projects across the country alongside dozens of community organizers.

“Giving back to the communities where we serve and using our scale for good has long stood as a pillar of Starbucks heritage,” said Virginia Tenpenny, VP Global Social Impact, Starbucks Coffee Company.

Starbucks team members with community partners at Corliss High School in Chicago.

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Kenny Johnson Opens The Bureau Bar and Restaurant in the Heart of University Village

By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Kenny Johnson, owner of The Bureau Bar (South Loop), The Velvet Lounge and his latest addition, The Bureau Bar and Restaurant, held his grand opening this month at 724 W Maxwell St. The evening consisted of giving the public an opportunity to explore the comfortable social atmosphere, sample the food on the menu and try the signature cocktails.

This new development of the Bureau brand is advanced with a wide-range of menu options, drinks, and sections for different occasions. “We were heavy on the food that evening because we wanted people to taste the food.

We are pushing the restaurant, bar and nightclub aspect of the place, not just one secluded area,” Johnson told the Defender. “We are all 3 of those in one place. We want people to come and get a drink, watch a game, have a meal but also stay for the party. We’re trying to redefine the dinner party concept because there’s no other place like this where you can do all three at one time.”

At this site, there is a giant stage where there will be live entertainment, an extended bar area, the main dining area and a lounge area with couches and sofas where people can eat and have a drink as well. A DJ booth is between the lounge area and the main dining room.

Johnson stated, “We open at 5 p.m. but during the day we can do breakfast, luncheons, private and special events as well, so space can be reserved before 5 p.m. for special events. We’ve got three main areas, the bar, the main dining area and the stage for entertainment, so there could be multiple things going on at one time, and it won’t interrupt each other.

We are also about to start brunch the first week of February on Friday and Saturdays.”

The Bureau Bar and Restaurant is open to the public every Tuesday through Sunday from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am (Saturday nights 5:00 pm until 3:00 am). The new site takes the chic, speakeasy vibe of its first location and adds a creative menu that provides “Soul Food with a twist.”

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Taylor’s Tacos

Kenny Johnson on Tuesday through Saturday, Afro Fusion Thursday and many more pleasures throughout the week.

Johnson acquired this thought for The Bureau Bar and Restaurant by implementing his plan to grow the brand in a new way. “People liked it, (The Bureau Bar) and liked the feel of it the coziness of it, the couches, the leather on the bar, bookcases, so we bought some of those similar elements over to the new location. Now we can have multiple events going on; we have a kitchen to serve food, and we have live entertainment, so this is just Bureau Bar on steroids. People like the brand, so we wanted to expand it more.”

Johnson said he was familiar with the area and decided to expand. “I use to have a little business over there called The Little Gym so I knew of the spaces that were over there and the people who run the facilities. They knew what I did over in South Loop with the other lounge, and the place had been vacant for a while. We kept looking at it and trying to figure out what else we were going to do with the Bureau Bar Brand, and it was a good opportunity to take.”

After Johnson’s thorough pitch, with no hesitation, the facility owners were on board and were very happy to include an African-Amer-

ican business.

“They were honestly very African American friendly,” Johnson The wings said. “You know many places in the city don’t want us (African-Americans) there or are not comfortable with us there, but from the get-go it was clear that I wasn’t going to camouflage (the target audience)… they knew from the get-go this is who the target market is, and it was respected.”

Kenny Johnson has been experimenting in marketing, promotions, and events since he was 19 and a student at the University of Virginia. He is now 48 years old and advises anyone who is going into business and entrepreneurship to stick to your guns.

Salmon Patty Burger with Cocktail “All the things I was doing then has been leading me up to what I’m doing now. It does not come overnight; you spend much money, you lose much money, make much money, but it’s a lot of work and people don’t realize that you have to stick to it and stay focused on what you’re trying to do because then you can get there. Have a good team of people around you who can help you build a successful business. “ For more information, events and reservations for The Bureau Bar + Restaurant, go to www.bureaubaruic.com.

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Commentary MLK-Themed Study Reveals States with the Most Racial Progress

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia With recent celebrations on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and 58 percent of Americans saying increased diversity makes the United States a better place (while only 9 percent say it makes the U.S. worse), the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2019’s States with the Most Racial Progress.

New Mexico, West Virginia, Hawaii, Kentucky and Texas – in that order – were the states listed as being the most racially integrated, while Wyoming, Texas, New Mexico, Georgia and Mississippi—in that order – were listed as states with the most racial progress.

The District of Columbia has the lowest gap in homeownership rates between Whites and Blacks, at 13.41 percent while Connecticut has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 8.25 percent, according to the report released on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Hawaii enjoys the lowest gap in median annual household incomes between Whites and Blacks, at 7.74 percent, and has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1979, with a change of 33.19 percent.

“The racial wealth gap between Blacks and Whites in the U.S. is due to structural racism, which have advantaged average White families and historically restricted wealth building opportunities among Blacks.” Caryn Bell Meanwhile, South Dakota has the lowest gap in unemployment rates between Whites and Blacks, at 0.85 percent and North Dakota has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 12.94 percent.

Hawaii has the lowest gap in poverty rates between Whites and Blacks, at 0.87 percent and Mississippi has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 24.80 percent, according to the report.

New Mexico has the lowest gap in the share of adults 25 years and over with at least a bachelor’s degree between Whites and Blacks, at 0.83 percent, and has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970, with a change of 5.71 percent.

To measure America’s progress in harmonizing racial groups, WalletHub researchers measured the gaps between Blacks and Whites across 22 key indicators of equality and integration in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The data set ranges from median annual income to standardized-test scores to voter turnout.

In light of the high-profile police-brutality incidents that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement and the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the report only examines the differences between Blacks and Whites.

In overall rankings of the most racially integrated states, the District of Columbia finished last while Wisconsin, Maine, Iowa and Minnesota were among the worst five.

The survey also listed those with the highest voter turnout gap in the 2016 presidential election: D.C., Connecticut, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Washington state – and the states with the lowest voter turnout gap: Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, Nevada, Colorado and Texas.

Hawaii, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and Maryland had the lowest poverty rate, while North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Maine had the highest poverty

rate.

The report authors wrote that in 1963, King introduced the world to his dream of a colorblind society — one that focuses on character, not on complexion. However, they said, segregation and discrimination continue to persist.

The authors also noted that views on systemic racism differ sharply across racial lines. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, 92 percent of Blacks said that “Whites benefit a great deal or a fair amount from advantages that Blacks do not have.”

In contrast, only 46 percent of Whites agreed with that statement.

“The racial wealth gap between Blacks and Whites in the U.S. is due to structural racism, which have advantaged average white families and historically restricted wealth building opportunities among Blacks,” said Caryn Bell, a WalletHub expert and assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at the Uni-

versity of Maryland.

“Some of these policies were ‘color-blind’ but at times inadvertently — and many times specifically — restricted Blacks from these opportunities,” Bell said.

“Because wealth building is generational, the policies and programs of the past that advantaged Whites and restricted Blacks have effects today and are the root causes of the huge racial wealth gap we see today,” she said.

The key to addressing racial inequality is acknowledging the existence of race-based inequities, said Mamadi Corra, a professor in the sociology department at East Carolina University.

“But acknowledging the existence of racial inequality also requires following up with actions aimed at mitigating it,” Corra said.

“It follows that states that have been more successful are those that acknowledge the existence of racial inequality, and also follow this acknowledgement with actions to address inequality.

And, I think it begins with education. Without directly naming any states, some have actively reduced support for public education, while others have increased or, at the least, maintained support,” he said.

To view the full report, visit wallethub.com

Foundational Friendship: Keeping Gunshot Victim’s Memory Alive

By Christine V. Goggins Special to the Defender Blair Holt Peace Alliance c/o Blair Holt Memorial Foundation was founded in 2009. Blair Holt was murdered on a CTA bus on May 10, 2007. He suffered a fatal gunshot wound while shielding his classmate and friend from gun fire. Blair is a hero and in 2009, his family and friends came together to honor his memory by founding an organization in his name. Blair Holt Memorial Foundation’s mission and goal is to eradicate gun violence all together through programs and common sense gun legislation.

Blair Holt and I became friends in the summer of 2002 when I lived across the street from his grandparents’ (the Nances’) grocery store. I remember always seeing pictures of Blair in his grandparents’ store—his big curls and THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

bright smile in his football uniform.

The day that I saw him in person I was amazed that his smile was even bigger, even with a mouth full of braces. Blair was so animated and I had no idea at that time that we would become lifelong friends.

I only saw him a few times that summer in the store but each time he was helping his grandparents and being silly behind the counter.

I didn’t know his name but he had become a familiar face.

I remember the next time I heard about Blair. One day during the summer before 7th grade, I received a phone call from a classmate. She said, “Christine! There’s a really cute boy at our school and I think you’ll like him, he looks like Lil Fizz!” She didn’t say the young man’s name and I didn’t ask; I just laughed at the idea of the unknown young man because I didn’t like Lil Fizz, my crush was J-Boog!

Now imagine my surprise when

I get to school and see Mr. Curly Top from the Nances’ store! I walked up to him and said, “I know you!” He shushed me and ran off beet red in the face and I still didn’t know his name! We did not have any classes together that year, but I eventually learned his name because we had close friends in common. We became friends; we hung out outside of school mainly on the weekends, going to skating parties, hanging out at River Oaks Mall, pigging out at the food court, listening to the latest albums at FYE, or catching the latest movies. We shared so many laughs and had so much fun together.

The summers were the best. The Bud Billiken Parade was the main event. We had themed outfits and matching shoes—you couldn’t tell us we weren’t fly.

I remember when Blair and I agreed that we would be friends forever. It’s the corniest thing in www.chicagodefender.com

the world but a moment I’ll never forget. Blair and my boyfriend at the time were slap boxing on the school bus on the way to a field trip in 8th grade. The slaps were playful and followed by laughs but then they started to get harder and the next thing I know Blair and my boyfriend were fighting. I was in such an awkward position; my boyfriend and one of my best friends had just fought and I had to figure out how to tell each of them that it changed nothing for me.

They both got in trouble—in school suspension, I believe. I saw my boyfriend first and he was pissed but I let him know, “Blair is still my friend.” I didn’t even give him the option of making me choose between them. Blair and I happened to pass one another in the hallway and I stopped him. I said, “Blair, are we still good?” He stopped as if surprised and said, “Uh yeah.” I was shocked that he was so sure, thinking that he was just telling me

that not to hurt my feelings so I had to make it official. I said, “Pinky swear we’ll be friends forever.” I extended my pinky and he extended his and said, “Pinky swear.”

Blair and I were still the best of friends when he left this earth.

Blair was killed the day after my 17th birthday, less than a month before his 17th birthday. I called him the day before he was killed to see if he was coming to my birthday dinner at Portillo’s. He didn’t answer so I left him a voicemail.

There has been a void in my life since May 10, 2007. I miss Blair so much and when he died, I made a promise to him that I would devote my life to keeping his memory alive. This is why I embarked on a journey with his family and our friends to start the Blair Holt Memorial Foundation.

Christine Goggins is a member of the Blair Holt Memorial Foundation.

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12 Voices On the Front Porch: At the Drop of a Hat

By Shanita Baraka Akintonde bly outfit, however, would be my bonnet, usually white, also frilly, 12 Voices and one that came with a piece of elastic string that draped down A sister can wear a hat. She both its sides and formed a loop creates #FACEGOALS under a fe- underneath that met in the middle dora; does it of my chin. I. Hated. That. String.

DELICIOUS It was always TOO tight and with a Derpinched the bottom of my face. It by; and was so close-fitting that my mouth channels formed a large “O” from the shock CUTENESS I felt whenever my mother lay the while rockrubber to rest, which she did-- REing a cloche.

PEATEDLY. I wanted to BEG her Big hats. to leave that bonnet off my head Little hats. and to stop adjusting the string Floppy hats. once she placed it on me. But I Felt hats. Shanita Baraka knew better than to argue with Akintonde Wool Hats.

Mary Catherine. So I just grinned Sun hats. and wore it. But toward the end Sporty hats. Church hats. Amaz- of the LONG Easter service, I just ing-OMG-Where-Did-She-Get- sat there and pretended to pass That? Hats. Even cowboy hats. out from all that preaching. My From simple to elaborately wo- antics weren’t entirely fake. By the ven, from fascinators to fantastic time the sun had fallen, it was hard feathered fantasies, give a sister a to believe I was the same person hat, stand back, and watch. It will from that morning. My bonnet’s be Worn. The. Heck. Out. The Feb- body would be draped down my ruary 2019 issue of Essence Mag- back as it hung on for dear life, its azine has a photo piece on Black string stretched to capacity. My women and hats. It is entitled, curls would be a wreck too; hair “Showstopping Hats.” The maga- wisps everywhere. The bobby pins zine is partially used as a platform that had so valiantly held my curls for Black models to showcase together had a change of heart. some of the latest trends in crani- They had decided instead to burst out of bondage and make a run for um craftsmanship. it. One pin had escaped and landHats of the Past ed on the floor of the church pew “A deeply rooted tradition in in front of me. Another carefully the African American community, poked its head out from the top of wearing flamboyant hats to church my handbag. has both spiritual and cultural sigCrown Jewels nificance. The centuries old cusDespite my earlier hat-wearing tom continues to flourish throughout the Southern U.S. and in strong wobbles, as I grew older, I began Black Northern communities, in- to adore wearing them. I can trace cluding Chicago. The dress hats, my affinity directly to my maternal which are beautifully fabricated great-grandmother, Great Grand, and extravagantly decorated, have who always sported a “church evolved into an art form and an hat” to service every Sunday when important cultural symbol.” The I accompanied her as a pre-teen.

Fascinating History Behind Black I remember her favorite one, a Women’s Church Hat Cultural Tra- bright turquoise-colored number dition by Nicole Kidder, August 14, with lots of feathers. It looked like 2015 (https://bglh-marketplace. a peacock had met, married and com/2015/08/3-historical-rea- mated with an Ostrich and her hat sons-why-black-women-wear-ela- was one of their offspring. Despite its slightly overbearing appearborate-church-hats/) As a little girl, my hat-wearing ance, Great Grand held her head a duties occurred once a year---Eas- little bit higher everytime she wore ter Sunday. On that day, my moth- it. As she sat tall and regal in her er, Mary Catherine, would dress front pew, it looked like she wantme in a frilly dress with matching ed to be sure to catch God’s eye.

HAT-etiquette frilly gloves that covered hands that held a frilly handbag. The outfit One of my favorite books is would be topped off by frilly bobby “Crowns,” a tribute to ADULT socks stuffed inside of Black pat- Black women and their church ent leather shoes with frills on top. hats that was written by Michael Freshly-pressed hair adorned my Cunningham and Craig Marberhead with –you guessed it--frilly ry. In writing it, the authors found curls! I looked like a walking bowl that there are several “unwritten of Frappe’, a frothy punch com- rules” for wearing church hats in prised of sherbet ice-cream and the Black community. The rules 7-up. are clear, specific, and direct. I call The main attraction to my bub- them The Six Rules for Hat-Wear12 January 30 - February 5, 2019

The book Crowns celebrates Black women and hats. ing Approval: RULE #1: A worn hat should not be wider than the wearer’s shoulders RULE #2: A topper should never be darker than the color of shoes worn RULE #3: One should never borrow or TOUCH someone else’s hat RULE #4: The exception to Rule #3 is when a treasured piece is passed down to a daughter, granddaughter or daughter-in-law.

RULE#5: The hat always serves as the focal point, but it must not compete in any way with the outfit worn, which it should also match.

This also applies to accompanying jewelry or accessories, such as pocketbooks and gloves. These items should complement the assemble, not overpower it.

RULE 6: When in doubt, toss the hat out. The penalties for breaking one or more of these rules is not even worth the trouble!

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el Awards (CJA), a scholarship luncheon that benefits its youth group, Top Teens of America, Inc. This year’s occasion was held last weekend at the Doubletree Hotel in Alsip. Despite the frigid weather, more than 150 attendees slushed through the sleet and snow that honored nine (9) “Illuminating Treasures.” This year’s winners were selected based on their contributions to making the communities in which they live and serve “brighter and better.” CJA awards were presented to two of the Chicago Defender’s very own—me and fellow writer Carolyn G. Palmer, as well as seven other honorees: Courtney R. Avery, Herman L. Davis, Judge Toya T. Harvey, Dr. Donna Simpson Leak, Caprice O’Bryant-Guitterez and Arlinda McDearmon (see CP Around Town in January 23 issue).

Given that the insignia for TLOD organization is a crown, it was only befitting that the LPCC chapter presented each award winner with their own “crown,” a beautiful, bejeweled headpiece gently ensconced in a glass case. “We wanted to remind honorees and participants of the pride and dignity that adorned pâte pieces sym-

bolize for members of the Black community,“ said CJA Chair Lady Elaine Chisholm. I was extremely humbled when the elaborate token was placed into my hands.

I plan to continue to channel Great Grand and wear hats, not only on Sunday but other days as well. In doing so, I will remember that “cocked caps” represent the Black community’s ability to triumph over hardships; rise above challenges. In the words of Michelle Obama, “When they go low, we go high.” I might add, “and when doing so, set your shoulders back, head up and march with plenty of “hattitude. ” Shanita Baraka Akintonde is an award-winning author, podcaster, professional speaker, professor, wife, and mother propelled by love.

Her second book, Leading from the Heart, was released in September 2018 and her third book, Hear Me ROARR is set for release in Spring 2019. Add yourself to her event calendar and book signing distribution list. Email her at sakintonde@ colum.edu. You can also reach her on Linked In at Professor Shanita Akintonde, www.linkedin.com/in/ shanitaakintonde/ THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Community Calendar

Anita Wilson 1/31 2019 Mayoral Candidate Forum on Education Sponsored By: Illinois for Educational Equity Malcolm X College Auditorium 1900 W. Jackson 5:30-8:30pm Register via Eventbrite 2/1 State Employment Resource Fair James R. Thompson State of Illinois Building Atrium 100 W. Randolph 9am-1pm

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2/2 Women’s Mayoral Forum Sponsored By: Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Chicago Temple 77 W. Washington Register at: Tinyurl.com/CWTAMayoralForum

2/9 The Art and Influence of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs 1960-1980 DuSable Museum 740 E. 56th Place Free Admission, register at www.dusablemuseum.org

2/9 and 2/10 3RD ANNUAL BLACK BEAUTY FESTIVAL A Weekend Festival featuring Black Businesses, Beauty, and Wellness Black Beauty Festival is presented in partnership with Black Owned Chicago and Black Women’s Expo.

Saturday, February 9 from 2pm-10pm | Sunday, February 10 from 1pm – 6pm 2/8 Victory Gardens Theater Cher, Nile Rodgers and Chic 2433 N. Lincoln Ave United Center For tickets or more information go 1901 W. Madison St. to: https://victorygardens.org/event/ 8pm black-beauty-festival-2019/ www.chicagodefender.com

2/6 Construction Summit JLM Center 2622 W. Jackson Blvd 10am-2pm For more information: www.cityofchicago.org/construction

2/10 Screenwriting Workshop Write your movie in a one-day intensive workshop led by award-winning writer Lovelace Lee III. Lunch and snacks included 2040 N. Elston Ave 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $99 Space is limited; RSVP at (773) 6450222 2/10 Anita Wilson City Winery 1200 W. Randolph Tickets at: citywinery.com

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This letter is to notify that on February 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at 83rd & Halsted Self Storage, Inc., located at 8316 S. Birkhoff Ave, Chicago, IL 60620, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 239 Deborah Smith 2. 128 Maggie Moore 3. 465 Cymoya Lee 4. 266 Jovonais Bouargoub

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.OSCAR L. SIMMONS AKA OSCAR SIMMONS, BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS 2004-R2, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 5938 2522 EAST 74TH STREET Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 26, 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 2522 EAST 74TH STREET, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-111-030-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $330,197.99.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number IL-002122.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 E-Mail: intake@noonanandlieberman.com Attorney File No. IL-002122 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 17 CH 5938 TJSC#: 39-431 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.

This letter is to notify that on February 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Hyde Park Self Storage, Inc., located at 5155 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 81 Carlos Adams 2. 10153 James A Lott 3. 209C Shana S. Washington 4. 10186 Bruce R. Taylor 5. 501 Alfred M. Smith 6. 201C Kathryn Summers 7. 214 Charles T. Simmons 8. 80 Helena Kumah 9. 211A Deidre Wess 10. 374 Brianne Kelly 11. V415 Keith D. Davis This letter is to notify that on February 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at South Shore Self Storage, Inc., located at 7843 S. Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. N008 Nicole Watson 2. 261 Danielle Whitfield 3. 606 Diane Taylor 4. S013 Daryl Walker 5. 615 Chelsea Brown 6. 621 Ruth Thomas 7. 218 Shirley Johnson 8. 403 Dora McGee-Land 9. 256 Jerretta Fincher 10. 411 Kristinia Tolliver 11. 350 Rodney Atkins 12. 239 Jedda Sullivan 13. 126 Shelia Holder 14. 240 Gabriella Sharpe 15. 409 Jonas Lloyd 16. 226 Barbara Hill 17. 245 Michelle Turner 18. 441 Bouvier Jackson 19. 609 Kelvin Sewell 20. 618 Ebony Byrd 21. 212 Charles Fair 22. 413 Lisa Brooks This letter is to notify that on February 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. an auction will be held at Aaron Bros. Self-Storage, Inc., located at 4034 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, to sell the following articles held within said storage units to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the state of Illinois.

1. 431 Adebauo Emanuel 2. 333 Samantha Echols-Coleman 3. 524 Joe Peers 4. 522 Yvette Boutall 5. 593 Glenda Zachaty 6. 122 Edith Quinn 7. 300 Mark Robinson 8. 556 Ronnie Holman 9. 312 Elliot Krick 10. 440 Karen Lewis

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, v.

BUSINESS UNITS, INC., an Illinois corporation; CARL L. MISTER, individually and as Independent Administrator of the Estate of Deborah C. Mister, Deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DEBORAH C. MISTER; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 18 CH 1205 Property Address: 9053 S. Dante Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale entered in the above cause on November 8, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 a.m. on February 22, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Common address: 9053 S. Dante Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619 P/N: 25-02-224-017-0000.

The real estate consists of an approximately 5,000 square-foot, three-story building situated on an approximately 4,000 square-foot parcel of land. The judgment amount was $391,195.06.

Sale terms: 10% 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 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. Prospective bidders will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the building where the judicial sale is being conducted. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert F. Rabin, Thompson Coburn LLP, 55 E. Monroe Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60603, (312) 580-2226.

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.

Robert F. Rabin THOMPSON COBURN LLP 55 East Monroe Street, 37th Floor Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 580-2226 Firm I.D. 48614

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS, INC., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, MANA SERIES 2007-AF1 Plaintiff, -v.CHARLIE PUNZALAN AKA CHARLIE PAPA PUNZALAN AKA CHARLES PUNZALAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Defendants 18 CH 9236 11600 SOUTH AVENUE J Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 5, 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 11600 SOUTH AVENUE J, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-20-115-021-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $191,222.79.

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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18030226.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F18030226 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 9236 TJSC#: 38-9093 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST HORIZON ALTERNATIVE MORTGAGE SECURITIES TRUST 2007-AA3 Plaintiff, -v.DAVID RUANO AKA DAVID L. RUANO, KAREN RUANO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 5418 9858 SOUTH AVENUE J Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 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 9858 SOUTH AVENUE J, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-08-103-041-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $139,468.64.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17040012.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17040012 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 5418 TJSC#: 39-123 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.

MEMORIES LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: Y19000309 on the January 10, 2019. Under the Assumed Name of YG SOAP with the business located at 8112 SOUTH DANTE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: GERALDINE GLASS Complete Address: 8112 SOUTH DANTE, CHICAGO, IL 60619, USA

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, “as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County, Registration Number: Y19000257 on the January 7, 2019. Under the Assumed Name of JDP TAX CONSULTANTS with the business located at 6950 S WENTWORTH, CHICAGO, IL 60621. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: JAMAINE PARISH Complete Address: 7157 S PERRY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621, USA

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Memorial Service will be held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com Hawkins Ethel Hawkins.....….. Wake will be held: Wednesday, January 30, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Taylor Funeral Home, 63 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL. Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

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Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com Buckner Carvin Buckner.......….. Wake will be held: Thursday, January 31, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ CB Taylor Funeral Home, 5350 W North Ave. Funeral will be held: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cremation.

Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th. Street, Chicago, IL 60619: (773) 488.7300 cbtaylorfuneralhome.com Crosby Joannie Crosby.......….. Wake will be held: Thursday, January 31, 2019; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. @ Antioch Baptist Church, 415 W. Englewood Funeral will be held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th.

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DAVIS Alfred Davis Jr. ….. Funeral was held: Friday, January 25, 2019; @ Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Interment. PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 NORWOOD Vicki J. Norwood. ….. Visitation was held. Thursday, January 24, 2019; 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Funeral was held. Friday, January 25, 2018; @ St. Paul MBC, 6954 S. Union St.; Interment. Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 JONES Larry Jones. ….. Funeral was held: Saturday, January 26, 2019; @ Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St.; Interment. Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 BAILEY Josette M. Bailey. ….. Funeral Service: Monday, January 28, 2019, Wake: 10:00a.m., Service: 11:00a.m.; @ Compassion Baptist Church, 2650 E. 95th St., Interment. PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 LAUDERDALE Joyce Lauderdale. ….. Wake: Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. @ Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St.; Interment: PRIVATE. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400 WHITE Lesley White. ….. Visitation: Friday, February 1, 2019, 4:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. @ Morning Star MBC, 3993 S. King Dr., Wake: Saturday, February 2, 2019, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Funeral: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. @ Morning Star MBC, 3993 S. King Dr., Interment. Monday, February 4, 2019 @ Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted To: Calahan Funeral Home, 7030 S. Halsted St., Chicago, IL (773) 723.4400

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