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City News ComEd Program To Provide Real-World STEM Education Fifty economically disadvantaged high school freshmen from throughout Chicagoland have begun a five-month seminar that will introduce them to the fundamentals of energy, smart city technologies, and sustainability and help put them on the path toward science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers.

Sponsored by ComEd and the HFS Chicago Scholars, the program includes five workshops and an immersive project-based experience with professional engineer mentors.

Students will learn and apply the fundamentals of microprocessor-based technology and participate in a team project presentation on June 2, 2019, that will award $4,000 in scholarships among the top three finishers.

The program is being offered exclusively to students in the HFS Scholars program, which helps economically disadvantaged students attend top Chicago private high schools. The program will be offered to HFS Scholars in each of their four years of high school.

“The need today for STEM skills is exceeded only by unprecedented levels of opportunity for those who have them,” said Michael Kennelly, founder of HFS Chicago Scholars, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. “This unique program will give HFS Scholars a good look inside the exciting future of energy, one of the strongest among STEM sectors, and show them how to become part of it.”

The curriculum, developed by ComEd engineers, begins with the fundamentals of electricity and progresses to sensor-based technologies, such as smart streetlights, traffic management systems, air quality monitoring and other innovations that contribute to healthy, economically strong and sustainable communities.

“Our business will change more in the next 10 years than it has in the past 100, and that means a lot of exciting things for our communities and for a new generation of talent with STEM skills,” said Terence R. Donnelly, president and chief operating officer, ComEd. “As an active community employer, we’re excited to partner with HFS Scholars and look forward to engaging students in a learning experience that could change the rest of their lives.”

The program is part of ComEd’s Community of the Future in Bronzeville, a collaboration with residents to address community challenges using smart grid technology and engaging area youth in STEM education. ComEd recently launched the Dun-

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Students learn how electricity works. bar Energy Academy at Dunbar Vocational High School to make the science of energy a key part of students’ four-year learning experience and prepare them for job opportunities. Last year, the company launched its first ever Ideathon, which is open to all high school students in the Bronzeville area.

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Chicago Housing Authority Residents to Benefit From Expanded Counseling Grant to Help Them on the Path to College Graduation Research has shown that public housing residents who complete college are more likely to become economically self-sufficient. Now, a new grant will provide more help as they strive to achieve their higher education goals.

Chicago Housing Authority residents attending City Colleges of Chicago will benefit from a grant that will increase support and counseling services to guide them toward an associate degree. The Kresge Foundation recently announced the threeyear, $500,000 grant that will expand “One Million Degrees” (OMD) comprehensive community college student support services to CHA residents attending City Colleges of Chicago.

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cient,” said CHA CEO Eugene E. Jones Jr. “And education is a proven pathway to that goal. But there also needs to be guidance and that’s where this grant comes in, as these funds will help CHA residents with the ever-important counseling support. We thank the Kresge Foundation and our partners for investing in the future of our residents.”

The partnership between CHA, OMD, and City Colleges of Chicago is designed to set students on a path to complete their associate degree and launch their careers – ultimately enabling them to achieve financial security and upward economic mobility. The program will be evaluated by nationally recognized researcher Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University’s Hope Center for College, Community and Justice.

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2018 In Review

By Katara Patton Defender Senior Editor

ing they can make a difference in a Trump-era Congress. (see story at https://chicagodefender.com/2018/11/06/ jb-pritzker-wins/)

2018 didn’t disappoint in the news department. Chicago, as usual, had its fill of highs and lows. The Chicago Defender decided to take a look back through the year and highlight some of the most important—as well as popular—stories of the year.

Rahm Emanuel

Toni Preckwinkle

Rahm Emanuel Will Not Seek a Third Term/Mayoral Race

Governor-elect JB Pritzker and Juliana Stratton

Elections 2018 It’s been said there’s nothing like Chicago politics.

Well, this year, you could say: Illinois politics. The statewide election for governor was one for the record books.

Governor-elect JB Pritzker spent a record breaking $171 million on his race to defeat incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner, who shelled out close to $70 million himself.

All of that money floating around made for some pretty nasty ads, including the surfacing of old tapes from the Rod Blagojevich days.

And because Pritzker began his journey to unseat Rauner way back in April 2017, this race seemed like one of the Kwame Raoul longest in history.

Some highs about that election: Pritzker chose Juliana Stratton as his running mate—which will make her the first African American Lieutenant Governor on January 14, 2019.

The elections also brought us a new attorney general, Chicago Attorney and former IL State Senator Kwame Raoul and a Lauren Underwood sister upset an incumbent U.S. Congressman in a suburban district (Lauren Underwood—14th District); come 2019, Underwood, 32, will be the youngest Black Congresswoman in D.C. and a part of a new class we’re looking forward to watching and hopTHE CHICAGO DEFENDER

And if those statewide elections were not enough, the race for Chicago mayor heated up—even though the election isn’t until 2019. With incumbent, 2-term Mayor Rahm Emanuel announcing in September that he would not seek reelection, the candidate field burst completely open with everyone and their mama throwing their hat in the race (yep, currently at 21 candidates, it certainly feels like everyone is running). So Neal Sáles-Griffin as we look forward to greeting 2019, brace yourselves, Chicago, for the ads, and know that Emanuel will be thrown completely under the bus as his successor tries to emerge in a crowded field that boasts 11 Black candidates—some with lots of experience, like Cook County Board President and former alderman Toni Preckwinkle, and many new faces, like activist Ja’Mal Green and Neal Ja’Mal Green Sáles-Griffin. The Chicago Defender has profiled many of these candidates and will bring you more personal up close interviews in 2019. Stay tuned to hear these candidates share what they have in mind specifically for our community. We want to know and get them on record to hold them accountable. (see https://chicagodefender.com/2018/09/12/whodo-we-need-as-mayor/ and https://chicagodefender. com/2018/12/05/twenty-one-candidates-who-madethe-deadline-to-run-for-mayor/ as well as profiles on individual candidates)

Jason Van Dyke Found Guilty!

We really haven’t seen people holding their breaths awaiting a verdict like this since OJ Simpson was first tried for Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman’s murder (remember that?) Well, this October, folks gathered around computers this time (rather than just TVs), holding their breath www.chicagodefender.com

Jason Van Dyke and waiting for the verdict after the trial of the police officer who shot and killed Laquan McDonald in October 2014. Part of the concern was that the city would erupt into violence when the verdict came back not guilty. But many were surprised. It was a guilty verdict; Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery. A huge sigh of relief was heard along with shouts of joy. We did it! Finally, someone was held responsible for the death of a Black man…the marches, protests, cries for help and even hip hop songs seemed to have at least been noticed. The city (and nation) still holds its breath as we await sentencing (currently scheduled for January 18, 2019); all eyes still watch our city as we watch and wait for justice to be served.

See https://chicagodefender.com/2018/10/10/guiltychicago-activists-respond-to-the-jason-van-dyke-verdict/

Protesters on Dan Ryan Protesters Shut Down Dan Ryan (and Lakeshore Drive) In July we saw the power of organization when peaceful protestors shut down the Dan Ryan. Led by priest and activist Father Michael Pfleger of the Faith Community of St. Sabina, protestors marched from 79th and State to block traffic from passing through the interstate. The issue at hand: gun violence and police violence in our community, which unfortunately was still a major issue in 2018. A continued on page 4

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Cover Story Year in Review, continued from, Page 03

subsequent protest, led by Tio Hardimon and Rev. Greg Livingston, was planned on Lakeshore Drive during a Cubs game in August. It garnered less attention and ended with a split between organizers, one refusing to participate in a planned shutdown of the Kennedy expressway during Labor Day weekend.

(See https://chicagodefender.com/2018/07/10/chicago-shuts-down-the-dan-ryan-in-peaceful-protest/ and https://chicagodefender.com/2018/08/07/protestorsshut-down-lakeshore-drive-call-for-mayors-resignation/)

Michelle Obama

Becoming While President Donald Trump still reigned in the White House in 2018, we found out just how much our nation— and especially Chicago—loves the Obamas when the former first lady’s book hit the streets and broke records immediately. Michelle Obama, who was born and raised right on the Southeast Side of Chicago, announced the release of her book with a national and world-wide tour.

She had us waiting online for tickets like it was Anita Baker’s farewell tour and paying prices more like it was a Beyonce and Jay-Z concert. She opened her tour right here in Chicago and was interviewed by another beloved Chicagoan Oprah Winfrey. While eyebrows were raised about the ticket prices (although her publicist kept reminding us that a portion of the tickets were donated to groups working with girls, etc) and some controversial pieces were included in the book (her description of Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright!), for the most part readers seemed to enjoy the 400+ page recollection of Obama’s life—starting off as a young South Sider born to hard-working and loving parents and blossoming before our eyes into the first African American first lady of the United States. She mentioned the Defender in her book and even wrote our readers a special letter. We appreciate her love and the salute to her city! See https://chicagodefender.com/2018/11/12/ open-letter-from-michelle-obama-exclusively-for-the-chicago-defender/

Aretha Franklin Dies While clearly a Detroit girl, Aretha Franklin left a lasting impression on Chicago—and the world. The Queen of Soul died in August after a very long battle with cancer.

Franklin had a stellar career and a long send-off to match.

Her long-time friend and publicist journalist Clarence Waldron shared with us her love of the city and Mother Josephine Wade’s (of Captain Hard Time) gumbo. And we have the queen’s velvety voice as a gift to us all. https:// chicagodefender.com/2018/08/21/chicago-remembersthe-queen-of-soul/

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Aretha Franklin tled on November 19 when parts of King Dr. and Michigan Ave were shut down when a gunman took to the hospital.

He killed his former fiancé, Black doctor Tamara O’Neal, after an altercation in the parking lot and then ran into the hospital, shooting and killing a police officer, Samuel Jimenez, and pharmacist Dayna Less. Mass shootings have become a real fear as we’ve seen gunmen take over schools, clubs and other public places and this one was too close to home. The story also left us even more aware of the horrific danger of domestic violence. We hope and pray this sister’s death is not in vain.

Other notable stories: Missing Black Girls in the City The Violence Continues Obama Presidential Center Bill Cosby Found Guilty of Sexual Assault Box Office Blockbuster Black Panther Celebrates Fictional African Country In Memorium Many died this year, but a few notables include: Black Star Founder and Activist Phil Jackson Author and Longtime Editor of Ebony Magazine Lerone Bennett, Jr. Gospel Singer Edwin Hawkins Father of South African Jazz Hugh Masekela Civil Rights Activist Wyatt Tee Walker Ensa Cosby, Daughter of Bill and Camille Cosby Author Ntozake Shange Songbird Nancy Wilson Chicago Music Retailer and The Experience’s Dedry www.chicagodefender.com

Tamara O’Neal Jones Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Former Secretary-General of United Nations Kofi Annan South African Leader Winnie Mandela Linda Brown (Brown vs. Board of Education) Chicago Fire Actress and Chicago Native Dushan Monique Brown Comic Book Writer Stan Lee Former President George Bush Former First Lady Barbara Bush Actor Burt Reynolds Entertainment Host Robin Leach Too many on the streets of Chicago due to gun violence THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

Community Kwanzaa Special

Gun Violence: What People Are Doing to Stop It!

As some of us take a moment to slow down, enjoy family and think about the principles of Kwanzaa during the next seven days, The Chicago Defender decided to showcase a special group that is making a difference through providing funds for neighborhood organizations aiming to reduce gun violence. These brief stories about the groups will showcase the 7 principles of Kwanzaa in action: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity) and Imani (faith). We bet they will help you keep the faith too! ...

For the third year in a row, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) awarded grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to neighborhood organizations in Chicago working to reduce gun violence.

The PSPC is a coalition of more than 30 Chicago funders and foundations who have collectively committed more than $40 million dollars to support proven and promising responses to gun violence in 19 prioritized communities.

The community grants, which are specifically awarded by The Fund for Safe and Peaceful Com-

Deborah E. Bennett munities, began in the summer of 2016 when gun violence in Chicago was spiking. In its first year, the Fund issued 72 grants totaling $500,000. In 2017, the Fund issued 120 grants totaling $850,000 and this year 132 grants, totaling $850,000, were awarded to fund summer and fall activities.

The Fund is one component of a comprehensive strategy that also includes direct interventions with young people at risk, police reforms that are helping rebuild trust with the community and strengthen law enforcement, and gun policy reform.

More stories of the 2018 events and activities are featured on the Safe and Peaceful website (safeandpeaceful.org) and, at @safepeacefulchi, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Deborah E. Bennett, Senior Pro-

gram Officer, Polk Bros. Foundation, chairs the review committee of the Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities.

Bennett holds multiple titles all with the singular purpose of bettering Chicago’s underserved communities. She has spent 16 years at the Polk Bros. Foundation leading the affordable housing, workforce development, community economic development and safe communities program areas of the foundation. Centered in all of these roles is violence prevention and eradication, a multifaceted issue Bennett believes requires similarly multifaceted solutions.

“The goal of all of this work is violence prevention and reduction.

Violence is a complex issue so we cannot say a small grant to a community organization is going to reduce violence. It’s unrealistic to expect that,” she says. “Previous evaluations of the first two years found that the activities that were funded increase trust, community bonding and community cohesion.

And those things create the conditions for violence prevention and reduction.”

For Bennett, understanding the complexity of violence also means understanding its historical roots and causes, and how it is the system of historic disinvestment in communities of color on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Specifically

Bennett believes gun violence can be traced back to high rates of unemployment, poor education, and over-incarceration, conditions that represent the structural racism that fuels investment decisions in the city.

As a result, her work within Safe and Peaceful Communities (SPC) doesn’t define target communities by the issues plaguing its people.

She instead looks at the larger picture and the tools already present within the community.

“I think the Fund is unique in that it is taking an asset-based approach to communities that are often talked about in deficit terms,” she said. “And it is supporting the ideas and the activities from those most impacted by violence. It says ‘you’re worthy.’”

To execute this asset-based approach, the Fund places emphasis on collaborative, wide-spread work. When funding grantees, the organization operates on a similar philosophy.

In the past year Bennett has noticed an explosion in the variety of work supported by the Fund. The 2018 events and activities included block parties, back to school rallies and supply giveaways, sports tournaments, a reconciliation summit, peace marches, drum circles, movie nights and even a music fes-

tival. More specifically Bennett has noticed an uptake in the amount of art-focused programming, something she also believes is integral in forming more creative ways to address violence.

“I am a big believer in the power of the arts and particularly the power of the arts with young people,” she said. “It unlocks creativity and I think that thinking outside of the box and creativity are what’s really going to help us solve the social issues that our country and the world are dealing with.”

Looking forward Deborah hopes the Fund will continue into 2019 and beyond. And much like the SPC she believes that its success lies in the collaborative efforts of many. For her, the fight against violence is an inclusive one.

“Any and everybody can be a philanthropist. We can all support the organizations that are doing good work. And if we see a gap in services, we can start organizations ourselves to fill those gaps,” she said. “I think that particularly on the issue of violence that the Chicago philanthropic community is willing and ready to partner to support promising solutions to address this issue that’s affecting all of us.”

—Princess-India Alexander

South Merrill Community Garden Plants Seeds of Resilience in the Face of Neighborhood Violence

By Princess-India Alexander mer programming ended, a stray Defender Contributing Writer bullet struck 65-year-old garden member Darlister “Dali” Smith in her back; she was in front of her The wind was the kind found home, right across the street from only in Chicago and the weather the garden, when she was shot. In was stuck somewhere between honor of Dali and others who have icy rain and flurrying snowflakes. been affected by the gun violence, This, however, made no differ- the collective held a community ence to South Merrill Community gathering to represent their conGarden supporters and neighbors tinued fight for peace and celewho, in spite of the budding win- brate the safe space the garden ter, came out to share hot choco- provides. late and celebrate one member’s “They used to, and still do, embodied stand against neighcall this street ‘Murder on Merrill’ borhood violence and discuss the but we are able to call our garimportance of the garden’s continden ‘Paradise on Merrill’ because ued presence in the community. it makes everyone who comes A day after the garden’s sum- in here relaxed and happy,” says THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

garden member Natalie Perkins.

“Everything about this is organic, it’s community-driven…it’s been tough, it’s a challenge, but we’re here and we’re not backing down.”

In 2006, the Genesis Co-op founded the garden in honor of Troy Law, a neighborhood child who died due to gun violence that year. It began as a lot of remains from a burned down building, and across the 10-plus years, it’s blossomed into a beacon of sustainable gardening practices, lifestyle teachings and community gathering in South Shore.

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Peaceful Communities grantee.

Each year of the grant they held programming that taught neighborhood children gardening, beekeeping and healthy cooking habits. This programming allowed the garden to fulfill what Dali sees as its core purpose: building true community from the bottom up.

“Community starts one seed at a time. I think just one seed, one person, one idea and you can build on that,” Dali says. “Just look at how we’ve grown! The garden is beautiful, and we’ve got nice community people getting to know each other. It’s beautiful.”

The past two years have also brought the garden radical growth.

Since getting the grants, Perkins notes how much more support they’ve received from around the community; for example, through a partnership with a local bike shop, they were able to gift 60 bikes to children across the neighborhood.

They were also able to secure an apartment in the Genesis Co-op to use as a space for indoor programming.

“I want these kids to have everything that I had,” Perkins says.

“I grew up in Hyde Park. I had solid ground under my feet. I had every opportunity. So I want them to have the best of everything. And that’s what this grant does.”

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Community Safe & Peaceful Grantee Uses Baseball and Softball as a Way to Come Together and Celebrate Youth

By Wendell Hutson Defender Contributing Writer While sports/competitive participation are the core drivers of Lost Boyz Inc. offering, program coordinator Lee Smith recognizes that, too often, South Side youth need to have opportunities to just “be.”

“I take the kids on local field trips to broaden their horizons — I once took them to UIC (University of Illinois-Chicago) and they thought we had gone out of town,” Smith recalls.

Since its 2008 founding, Lost Boyz has sponsored a banquet to say “thank you” to its participants, an acknowledgment of their athletic-related accomplishments but also a celebratory nod to their grit as they keep a positive focus on life.

“We use sports, high-intensity mentoring, intervention, and social entrepreneurship activities as a way to decrease violence among youth,” Smith says. ““It’s important to have this banquet every year because it shows the kids how much we appreciate them for

Lost Boyz participants with their awards all the hard work they have done; these kids have to go through [a lot] just to get here and practice for their games. Kids nowadays need an incentive to go that extra mile outside of school, and that’s what we try to do at Lost Boyz.”

Each year, nearly 100 youth participate in Lost Boyz programming, says office manager Frank Sartin (After School Matters is a sponsor.) While most of its partic-

ipants live in South Shore, the organization is open to all youth, and they can remain active until age 24. “Sports is our way of reaching young people and getting them involved in something that excites them,” he says, and they hope to add hockey to its activities.

This year’s banquet was held at the organization’s headquarters, 1818 E. 71st Street. Dozens of youth and their parents attended;

Tieara Lesure and Jalil Anderson, junior coaches for the softball and baseball teams, respectively, were among the attendees.

Lesure, a senior at a South Side alternative school, has been involved with the Lost Boyz for five years; she got interested after coming to watch her friends play ball. She says she found redemption in the organization after circumstances required that she

leave her first high school.

“My sister got into a fight, and I jumped in to help her,” Lesure said.

“I was not kicked out of school but my sister was, and when that happened my mom decided to transfer both of us.”

“It feels good to be part of something positive like the Lost Boyz,” she said.

Lesure went on to recruit Anderson, who is studying criminal justice at Olive-Harvey College. “I am a pitcher on the baseball team, and I want to play professional baseball eventually,” he said. “If baseball does not fulfill my needs, then I would like to be a police officer.”

Parents at the banquet said Lost Boyz is a blessing to youth, especially those living in South Shore.

“I have two sons, age 12 and 13, that participate with the Lost Boyz, and I thank God for this organization. Being involved with the Lost Boyz keeps them out of trouble,” said Mionka Kennedy, a single mom. “Kids are getting shot every day in South Shore, they walk around doing nothing: I don’t want to see my boys end up like that.”

A Community Collective Serves as a Strong Model of Self-Determination

By Lili Silva about when we talk about vioDefender Contributing Writer lence prevention is relying on each other — because of the violence and crime people are reserved Last summer, in anticipation and just don’t know their neighof summer 2018, a group of con- bors: There was an opportunity to cerned South Shore citizens as- build relationships,” says Chanisembled to create service projects ta Jones-Howard, ReCondition’s for its neighborhood youth. The co-founder and executive director. group was encouraged to apply for Family game nights were a dia Safe and Peaceful Communities rect request from people in the grant, and subsequently, ReCondicommunity. The Young Leaders tion Community Cooperative was Academy came together with born. support from partners — includIn its inaugural configuration, ing a chef, business owner, yoga ReCondition offered a Young instructor, and the Peace Makers Leaders Academy, Community Worldwide organizations — who Olympics, family game night, and invested their time and energy to various field trips. pull off a daily program for the parReCondition’s overarching goal ticipating youth. is to unite people via service proj“The lack of opportunity…the ects that will benefit the South lack of camaraderie, collective Shore community, with a driving work, and responsibility, is why interest in getting to know neigh- we chose to educate about youth bors. “One of the things we think leadership,” Jones-Howard says, 6 December 26, 2018 - January 1, 2019

ReCondition’s Community Olympics stressing the organization’s desire to empower young people to see themselves as change agents. “It was important for us to be able to fill a void; when we were doing the program, it was interesting to hear the youth perspective on what was missing in South Shore, what they would appreciate having, what they saw as an issue.”

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strengths and areas of interest to create self-determination projects that aligned with their goals. As a group, they co-designed the Community Olympics as a way to serve the neighborhood and help prevent violence — they handled all the organizing, promoting, budgeting, shopping, and fundraising, learning their own unique strengths, contributions and skills in the process.

“We wanted to create new leaders, young leaders, that would

know how to do service for themselves, their families, and their community,” Jones-Howard says.

“We went from being an informal group designing projects to a formal community organization.

We’re still just individuals who want to do something, who are tired of sitting waiting on things to change on a grand scale when there are so many things we can do ourselves.”

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Community Youth Address Fissures in Community-police Relations

Bootstraps’ producers

By Lili Silva Defender Contributing Writer Social service organization Annie B. Jones Community Services Inc. (ABJ) was founded in 1993 by Dr. Vivian R. Jones.

When Pastor Victoria Brady became president of the organization that her mother created, she shifted its programming toward integrating arts and culture as a way to both present and pursue solutions for the issues affecting the South Shore neighborhood.

According to Pastor Brady, one of the most pressing issues is the deeply fragmented relationship with the Chicago Police Department. July 14, 2018, Harith “Snoop” Augustus, a 37-year-old barber at Sideline Studio, was fatally shot by a Chicago Police officer.

The shooting was just two blocks from ABJ’s headquarters; the organization was in the midst of planning its youth-centered summer arts programming, which included an original play built upon promoting positive relationships with law enforcement — a decision had to be made about whether or not to move forward with “Bootstraps,” a story about intergenerational activism and civic engagement told through poetry, spoken word, music, and monologues.

“Will we have people come in angry, and interrupters that threaten our intent to bring peace and solutions? Are we being insensitive to the family if we proceed with the play? It really hit home, and we had to sit down to think about what our motives were for doing the play, and why it’s so important,” Pastor Brady says. “We concluded that because the piece is meant to help and not hurt, we felt that we should move forward.”

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“We consider ourselves [to be] a peace-building organization,” she emphasizes.

With their grant from The Fund for Safe & Peaceful Communities — and through collaborations with fellow South Shore organizations, such as the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the Chicago Police Department 3rd District, South Shore Works Public Safety Work Group, and After School Matters — ABJ created “Bootstraps,” writing the pieces recited during the play’s rally scene. At the close of the production, community attendees were actively engaged in a “talkback” where they were encouraged to discuss the performance.

The play’s activism storyline led to a dialogue about and among different generations, giving the viewers and youth creators thoughts about potential solutions to a myriad of issues.

“At the end of the day, our desire is to make a difference,” explains Pastor Brady. “’Bootstraps’ sent the message that we all have a part to play, and we can all get involved.”

“The community seems to be waking up to the fact that they can get involved, and that they can do something, and that they should do something. It’s pretty exciting because when the people decide a community is going to change, even though it doesn’t necessarily happen overnight, that is one of the biggest indications that the community will actually change.”

“They don’t have to settle for the way things are today. They can have a voice and play a part in creating the community that all of us want, which above all, is safe,” Pastor Brady affirms.

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By Carolyn Griffin Palmer

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Galas For Scholarships Congratulations to the Calahan Foundation on their successful Tenth Annual Celebration Scholarship Benefit Gala. The 2018 honorees included: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Rainbow/PUSH Founder & President; Jacki Robinson-Ivy, Northern Trust Bank, Senior Vice-President; Leon Walker, DL3 Realty, L.P. Managing Partner; Jamila Trimuel, Ladies of Virtue, NFP, Founder & Executive Director. The 2021 Calahan League of College Scholars included eight students attending a variety of college institutions. The event was black tie and was held at the Hyatt Regency. Entertainment was provided by the Grammy nominated PJ Morton.

The Jack & Jill of America Incorporated South Suburban Chicago Chapter, Tonya Coats, President, presented Winter Wonderland “An Annual Holiday Affair” at the Olympian Fields Country Club. The organization will also be hosting “College Tours 2019” and participation is open to any high school student who would like to participate. For more information, contact: jnjcollegetour2019@gmail. com.

Condolences To the family and friends of Dr. William J. Harden, former CPS Director of the Board of Education’s Bureau of Health Physical Education and Safety, who passed away from ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, December 13, 2018.

He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Services were held on Dec. 22, 2018.

To the Tate family and members of the Greater Chatham Communities, Keith Tate was a true public servant for many people and organizations.

He had a special place in his heart for the H a l e s Franciscan High School f a m i l y . Keith Tate You will be missed by many! Rest in Peace!

Services were held at St. Dorothy’s on Saturday, Dec. 22.

Calahan Board Members: Hank Johnson, Proven Business Solutions, Inc.; Debra German, Moore Security, Inc.; Valerie D. Calahan-Taylor, Calahan League of College Scholars (CLOCS) Chairperson, Calahan Funeral Home, Inc.; Edward Calahan, Founder & President, Calahan Funeral Home, Inc.; Shirley A. Calahan, Founder & Vice President, Calahan Funeral Home, Inc.; Charles Walls, Retired ComEd Executive; Brandiss Martin, Calahan League of College Scholars (CLOCS) Chairperson, Village of Berkeley; Dr. Richadine Murry, Educator; Patricia McCreary, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Alton Bell, Scholarship Chair, Bell Tax Service, Inc. Photo by Jimmie Lewis

Edward Calahan, Founder President Calahan Funeral Homes; The Reverend Jesse Jackson, CEO & Founder, Rainbow PUSH Coalition ; Shirley Calahan, Founder and Vice-President, Calahan Funeral Homes; Board Member Hank Johnson, Proven Business Solutions, Inc.; Jonathan Jackson, National Spokesperson, Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Photo by Jimmie Lewis

Jack & Jill South Suburban Chicago Chapter members include: Candace Tyndall; Donna Leak; Deadra Stokes; Kimberly Orlandi, Co-Chair Holiday Party; Danielle Broadwater, Chairperson, Holiday Party; Vincent Payne, Santa Claus and “Father of the Year;” Tonya Coats, President Jack & Jill SS Chapter; Gigi Gresham Hinton; Yolanda T. Payne; Dominique Wallace; Latosha Mayes; Yaronda Hall. Photo by Paul Dabrowski

Members of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Chicago Area Chapters raised monies for scholarships at the Matteson Holiday Inn. The dinner was supported by four chapters of Iota Phi Theta; their Presidents are: Cornelius Moore, Gamma Pi Omega; Jeffery Caredine, Alpha Theta Omega; Alex Lawrence, Beta Tragil Wade, Founder & CEO of America’s Big Sister, played Sigma Omega; Neal Reeves, Eta Omega. The dinner’s Master “Secret Santa” for the young ladies of Perspective Charter School on Wabash and distributed gift bags to each of them. of Ceremonies was Brother Percy Scott.

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Let’s Eat: Batter and Berries

By The Black Foodies Since its 2012 opening, Batter & Berries, located at 2748 North Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood on Chicago’s N o r t h Side, has grown to be the st andard for break- The Black Foodies fast and brunch in Chicagoland. The Black Foodies were hearing countless rave reviews for so long that we decided to make our way over to see what all the hype was about. Upon arrival, we were impressed by the royal colors on the exterior of the place – purple and gold – and we wondered if there was a connection with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and, sure enough, Co-owner, Craig Richardson, is a proud member.

He told us, though, that the color scheme chosen for the restaurant was pure coincidence. Inside, the space was packed and vibrant, and we were promptly seated and given menus.

I started things off with the “We’re Movin’ On Up” Executive from the breakfast menu. It consisted of a 7 oz. Angus rib-eye steak, smothered with grilled onions and mushrooms, in a Cabernet sauce. The Cabernet sauce is made from the Love Cork Screw line of wines by Chrishon Lampley.

It also came with two eggs cooked to order, along with Batter & Berries’ cheese-crusted hash browns.

This was one of the best breakfast plates I had eaten in a long time.

The rib-eye was flawlessly executed! It was super tender with some charring on the fat marbling that added those extra notes of smokiness that I really appreciate.

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Super French Toast Flight The sautéed onions and mushrooms were perfect companions for the steak. The onions provided a slight sweetness, while the mushrooms brought an earthiness to the dish that bode well with a Cabernet sauce, tying everything together. The hash browns were, in one word . . . delicious! Cheddar cheese was gently folded into the hash browns, while some of the cheese was melted and some caramelized, creating a contrast in the cheddar’s texture and taste.

Lightly dusted with salt, the end result was an amazing bite. My eggs were sunny-side-up and very well prepared, with shredded cheddar sprinkled on top. Needless to say, I ate every morsel!

Miss Coretta had the Super French Toast Flight which included a strawberry, lemon, caramel with candied walnuts, blueberry, and an Oreo stuffed French toast. While all of the different flavors are certainly crowd-pleasers, two from the Super French Toast Flight really stood out to her. The stuffed Oreo and the caramel with candied walnuts stole the show. The caramel was creamy and satisfying and the candied walnuts were like small nuggets of goodness atop the French toast. That being said, the star of the show was the

Co-owner Craig Richardson

grilled cheese reigned supreme.

This sandwich had all the components for a successful grilled cheese – buttery bread, housing not one but four delicious melted cheeses, stacked high with sweet onions layered throughout. But, what took this sandwich to the next level was the tomato relish.

OMG! This spin on marinara sauce was slightly sweet, with a back note of heat and a full punch of flavor. Man, this was some good stuff and when eaten with the grilled cheese, it had me looking around for my mommy. It took me back to 1976 . . . eating grilled cheese sandwiches and watching “Scooby-Doo.” What a beautiful time in my life.

Miss Coretta tried the Delilah’s-8000th Tequila Chicken Sandwich. It consisted of an Ancho-lime grilled chicken breast, fresh tomato with cheddar cheese, pickled red onions and a tequila barbecue sauce on pan Italiano bread. This sandwich was good but – for our pallets – lacked balance. The chicken breast itself was moist and well prepared; however, the tequila barbecue sauce with the pickled onions – while tasty – overwhelmed the sandwich. Being lime-a-holics, we really missed tasting the citrus notes of the An-

cho-lime flavor we expected. But, overall, it was an above average bite.

Owners of Batter & Berries, husband and wife Craig and Dr. Tanya Richardson, have put together a destination restaurant to be proud of. Any time South Siders regularly make the pilgrimage to Chicago’s North Side, you know something is being done right. The food was outstanding and the service attentive and friendly (our server was an absolute hoot!). Speaking with Mr. Richardson, I got the sense that he is not only proud of the aforementioned but also proud of the fact that he hires people from the community, and for that I applaud this dynamic duo. So, yes, you can believe the hype. Batter & Berries is “all that,” and they made me feel like a kid again. Thanks, Mr. and Dr. Richardson!

We rank restaurants based on number of kisses (one thru five).

One…two…three…four, with five being the best. Batter & Berries receives 4 1/2 kisses. Check out the video of our review https:// youtu.be/i0S1_VL6UiQ The Black Foodies are food bloggers/vloggers and husband and wife of 26 years. We are also home cooks who believe in group economics and LOVE great food.

We write the food blog “Let’s Eat,” where we review Black-owned and other ethnic restaurants.

FOLLOW us on Instagram and Twitter @theblackfoodies, SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel “The Black Foodies,” where we review restaurants, share recipes, and give cooking tips. https://youtu. be/f1fsSQ24wgQ. Also LIKE us on Facebook and join our Facebook group, “World Wide Black Foodies.”

Lastly, if you have a restaurant you would like The Black Foodies to review, email us at theblackfoodies@gmail.com. One love. . .

French toast itself. The brioche proved to be a wonderful vessel for soaking up the custard mixture and was prepared in a manner that left the inside moist and the exterior crusty, making for a very special dish. Yummy! If you are an Oreo cookie fan, then the stuffed Oreo French toast is certainly for you.

This creation just screamed overindulgence. The chocolate and whipped cream combination, with bits of Oreo cookies, really worked well together and had a cookies and cream vibe going on. This dish also comes with maple butter.

Caution: use at your own risk. It may just send you into unbridled ecstasy. FYI, the stuffed Oreo cookie French toast is a specialty item not always on the menu.

Next, we decided to venture into the sandwich section of the menu, and I ordered the Grown Up Grilled Cheese & Tomato. As a child, I loved grilled cheese sandwiches, and this version did not disappoint. It was a triple-decker sandwich with four different cheeses: cheddar, jack, smoked Gouda and American. Made with a pan Italiano bread, it also had caramelized onions, with crushed tomato relish on the side. When I bit into this sandwich, a warm and comforting feeling settled within me. I was transported back to my childhood, back to the days when Grown Up Grilled Cheese & Tomato www.chicagodefender.com

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Living Well Eli Lilly Announces Insulin Will Men in America Affordability Plan Targeting Speak Out Against Domestic Violence?

Black Community There are a number of pressing issues affecting the health and well-being of the African American community. One of the chief health challenges is the condition known as diabetes. It comes in several forms: gestational diabetes that occurs in certain women during pregnancy; Type 1, which includes juvenile diabetes that impacts youth as well as adults; and Type 2, adult onset diabetes that is developed during adulthood and can be related to diet and lifestyle choices, among other matters.

To date, over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association, and the African American population is disproportionately affected in comparison to the general population, according to their studies. African American diabetes rates are 12.7% as compared to 7.4% among whites.

There have been horror stories about the high costs of insulin.

Fortunately, a hero has come along to help defray the costs among African Americans. The Eli Lilly Company has announced the launch of the Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center and Helpline to assist people with insulin affordability.

Eli Lilly and Company is a global leader in diabetes care, and understands that there are gaps in health care for communities of color. They are working to help close them by reducing the cost of insulin and making sure that everyone has equal access to their medicines.

The Solution Center is a solution-oriented program to provide relief for those who are not insured, underinsured, or have high out-of-pocket expenses. The Solution Center can provide cost savings solutions, free clinic in-

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formation to receive support, and short-term and long-term options for immediate needs. Basically, Lilly is dedicated to making sure that no one has to pay full price for insulin!

It is no secret that the African American community has suffered from economic issues that have impacted just about every aspect of life. Healthcare issues are no exception. The help that the Eli Lilly Diabetes Solution Center and Helpline will provide should be viewed as a very welcome intervention. It can alleviate some of the financial problems that the community faces as it fights the diabetes epidemic.

To implement the initiative, the Eli Lilly Company has donated insulin to three relief agencies that serve communities of color globally and particularly in the U.S. - Americares, Direct Relief, and Dispensary of Hope. They have distributed insulin to 150 free clinics around the country. The helpline will direct people toward these clinics in their local communities and provide information on how

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they can obtain it.

To ensure that the word about the Solution Center gets out, Eli Lilly is taking out full-page ads in African American newspapers in selected markets through the members of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), announcing the Solutions Centers.

This is a great opportunity for African Americans, who are disproportionately affected by diabetes. The collaboration with the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center will help decrease the complications of diabetes by making sure that access to affordable insulin is available to improve the quality of life in African American communities.

African Americans have been ignored and mistreated by various and sundry associations in the past, but this new initiative from Eli Lilly is a welcome turn of events.

The dilemma of increased diabetes diagnoses and other numerous healthcare challenges when trying to manage diabetes, such as cost for treatments, medications, limited supplies and access to primary care to maintain a quality of life, will be a wonderful opportunity for the members of the community to gain some relief from this dreadful scourge.

Everyone should spread the word! Help is available now by calling the Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center helpline at 833-808-1234 to get more information and immediate assistance. Representatives will be available from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET) or 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday. www.chicagodefender.com

To prevent and stop violence against women, men in all 50 states of the USA need to stand up and speak out.

Mothers, sisters, and daughters are victims of domestic violence. Wives, live-in partners, and girlfriends are victims of domestic violence. Relatives are victims of domestic violence. Neighbors are victims of domestic violence.

Teenagers are victims of dating violence. Children are victims of family violence.

Throughout history it’s been women at the forefront for change at the grassroots level and at our nation’s capital as they marched for the courts to pass laws to intervene in family violence. Women marched for law enforcement to enforce the laws. And women are still marching.

Where are the male voices?

Why aren’t men involved in stopping domestic violence? Will men listen to men? They certainly aren’t listening to women.

“Now, when it comes to men and male culture, the goal is to get men who are not abusive to challenge men who are,” proclaimed Jackson Katz at TEDxFiDiWomen.

He continued, “We need more men with the guts, with the courage, with the strength, with the moral integrity to break our complicit silence and challenge each other and stand with women and not against them.”

Journalist for The Guardian, Anna Moore interviewed Patrick Stewart (Star Trek’s Captain Picard) and the Hart brothers at a 2018 domestic violence charity event before they took the stage to speak. Moore asked why these men are speaking out.

Why? “Because domestic violence is a man’s problem...We are the ones who are committing the offenses, performing the cruel acts, controlling and denying. It’s the men,” Patrick Stewart commented after sharing that his father abused his mother.

Why? “To tackle domestic

abuse, you need to look at masculinity,” Luke Hart asserted.

“Our father’s need for control came from his beliefs on what it means to be a man. I think most men – like me, before this happened – don’t realize how dangerous it is.” In 2016 in a small town in England, Lance Hart shot Claire, his wife, and 19-year-old daughter Charlotte, four days after the women had left him. Both died. Ryan and Luke Hart have become advocates against domestic violence.

Resource A CALL TO MEN is internationally recognized for training and educating men to embrace and promote a healthy, respectful manhood. The organization’s approach is grounded in the social ecological model, advocated by the Centers for Disease Control, as a framework for primary prevention of gender-based violence.

A CALL TO MEN partners with schools, universities, corporations, government, social service agencies, military installations, communities to end all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls. A CALL TO MEN educates men all over the world on healthy, respectful manhood. Embracing and promoting a healthy, respectful manhood prevents violence against women, sexual assault and harassment, bullying and many other social ills. A CALL TO MEN is a violence prevention organization and respected leader on issues of manhood, male socialization and its intersection with violence, and preventing violence against all women and girls. A CALL TO MEN Training Institutes provide advanced training on engaging men and boys in domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, and educating them on healthy, respectful manhood. www.acalltomen.org.

This is a call for men in America to stand up and speak out against domestic violence. Will you answer?

Melissa Martin, Ph.D., is an author, columnist, educator, and therapist. She lives in Ohio.

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12 Voices Using White Privilege to Help…and a Few Questions

By Carl West 12 Voices These Works of Words are not about putting the burden on White people’s back, it’s about everyone carrying a load of past and current racism in order to prevent or denounce future bigotry!

The privileged White liberals of America have been very supCarl West portive of social or Black issues. They’ve used their position of privilege to assist in the Negro struggles. This dates back as far as when “free” White families hid runaway slaves or during the early Civil Rights movement when “free” Whites contributed large

sums of cash to help Dr. Martin King’s freedom struggle. Whites supplied other important resources as well as people power, walking alongside the many marches and protests organized by Dr. King and his progressive team.

I’m sure Black America has benefited greatly from White liberals’ privilege. It’s on display in many concentrated areas. But what’s questionable, to me, is why have privileged White liberals “adopted” Black life into their mission statement? Was or is it a form of charity or a way of delivering Blacks their version of reparations, which they knew were owed to the Negroes for horrible misdeeds by their forefathers and ancestors? Or maybe it’s privileged Whites’ way of ensuring themselves a place next to their God? I would love to know why privileged White liberals are more attentive to the plight of Black or Brown people than the right-wing, White Republican population?

Because in my mind, they’re one and the same. Am I wrong or am I right? Someone, a White person, please explain the difference! Both have and continue to share the same White privilege!

What has puzzled me the most is how has the Black community still been so stagnated in their earned progress in America, even with so-called privileged White liberals being aligned on relevant issues affecting the Negro? If they’ve been openly supportive, then why is this country still so immersed in racism towards the Negro race? Where have White liberals and their privileged lifestyle been in terms of being on the front-line dealing with racial strife?

With White liberals and their entitled privileges controlling portions of this country, it makes me wonder, have our issues really been their secondary issues? Or does it appear that way as a smoke screen to wash their hands of past sins as they continue to retain their (unearned) privileg-

es in some cases?

Today, as we study the history of America, we can see how White liberals have used their privilege to assist the under-served and disenfranchised communities of color. This goes as far back as White liberals attempting to protect or defend Native Americans when racist America clearly tried to erase them and their history.

But again, as White liberals enjoy a privileged America, why haven’t their push to solve some of the ills of the world been more effective? Has it all been a mirage or have the people being (helped) not done enough to actually help themselves? Food for thought!

Carl D. West is the CEO/Publisher of TBTNews and founder of the TRUTH 4 Literacy Foundation, Leadership Luncheon, Legend and Pioneer Awards, all powered

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The Kingdom Kees to Kingdom Kids: For Unto Us a Childhood Is Born

By Reggie Kee 12 Voices “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…” – Isaiah 9:6a Raising children sometimes feels like a roll of the dice – a social experiment, if you will. There are so many intricacies and idiosyncrasies that play out from our own upbringing which ultimately factor into what we will (and Reggie and Quiana won’t!) do when Kee we begin to train up a child in the way s/he should go.

My wife and I don’t claim to have it all worked out. In fact, I’ve said on numerous occasions that we won’t truly know if the decisions and actions we’ve made were right until our two young children are in their twenties. Lord knows we’ve done the best we can to start them off right, though! In particular, we’ve taken a pretty hard stance on how they view this time of the year.

You see, a few years ago, we made the decision to turn the holidays upside-down as we approached Thanksgiving. Ironically, it appears that Thanksgiving typically launches the majority of us into the “getting” mode. Even as Black Friday now denigrates the week – effectively turning Thanksgiving into Black Friday Eve – we’ve transformed and transgressed the holiday THE CHICAGO DEFENDER

into “Thanksgetting.” What am I getting on my plate(s)? What deals am I going to get tomorrow? What am I getting for Xmas?

We tend to accent the commercialism and deals during this time of year—even making the day after Christmas a great time to get a “deal.”

What’s a mother and father to do when rearing children in such an environment?

Well… drastic times call for drastic measures. To properly set up CHRISTmas, my wife and I, along with our children, now serve others on Thanksgiving which plants seeds for our children to be cheerful givers as opposed to cheerful receivers. It can be hard to figure out what to give children that, by and large, already have everything they need mixed in with a few wants. As such, to be sure that there is actually space for them to receive new gifts, we encourage them to find things they no longer play with (that are still in good condition) for the purpose of giving them away. Further still, upon opening their presents, they have yet another choice to make. It’s not hard to give away what they don’t want or play with anymore; but to give away something they just got for Christmas?... That’s something entirely different!

It’s gotten easier and easier for them to do over the years which, when combined with the birth of Jesus, really means that it’s gotten easier and easier for them to understand what it means to give their best to those who don’t have. In essence, they’re learning to appreciate the sacrifice God the Father made when He sacrificed His Son by sending Him to us (the poor in spirit) – even though He knew we’d squander the gift and bury it among the lesser trinkets of the world. And maybe we’re

just being naïve, but I’ve got to believe that any adult who’s brought up as a child learning the importance of giving as opposed to getting will be better positioned to be less of a taker when he or she is an adult.

“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto

one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” – Matthew 25:3540 “…remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

– Acts 20:35c-e Reggie and Quiana Kee have known each other for over 20 years and were married in 2004. They were licensed to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in 2015 at the Kingdom Advancement Center in Elgin, Ill., where they currently reside. They have two children and are the co-founders of Ink Well Spoken and Manu Forti Ministries, which serve as the marketplace and faith-based programs for their motivational speaking initiatives.”

CITY OF CHICAGO RETIREE HEALTHCARE ANNUITANTS ALERT! Some Retirees Have Not Cashed Their Healthcare Premium Refund Checks.

Retirees or their Legal Representatives May Request The City to Reissue their Refund Checks.

Here’s How: To search by name to determine whether a City retiree has an uncashed healthcare premium refund check for the period of 2003 to 2013, please go to the City’s website at www.chicago.gov and click the box on the left-hand side that says “Retiree Healthcare Premium Refund Information.”

If a City retiree finds or sees that he/she has an uncashed healthcare premium refund check, he/she should then follow the instructions provided for requesting the check to be reissued.

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Community Calendar

DECEMBER 26 Bronzeville Children’s Museum Kwanzaa Celebration Come Celebrate Umoja (Unity), the first day of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa.

Celebrate family, community and culture. Activities for children will include music, singing, crafts, face painting and a special visit from the BCM Kwanzaa King.

Bronzeville Children’s Musuem 9301 South Stony Island Ave 1-3 p.m. $5 per person (members are free) For more information, visit www. bronzevillechildrensmuseum.com

DECEMBER 27-29 Swahili Institute of Chicago and Mizizi: Roots of Africa Kwanzaa 2018 Celebrate the 2nd, 3rd, 4th Principles (Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa) Family fun, children activities, storytelling, drumming and vendors Morgan Park Academy 2153 W. 111th St. For more information, contact Simba at (773) 785-1430 or Joseph at (773) 2406340

Ten Ways to Celebrate New Years Eve 1. DeRay Davis Annual Funny & Famous ChiTown Comedy Countdown 12 December 26, 2018 - January 1, 2019

3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Event If you want to bring in the New Year laughing until you can’t stop laughing, then this is the event for you.

Starring DeRay Davis, Lil Duval, Michael Blackson, Gary Owen, Jess Hilarious, DC Young Fly Arie Crown Theater Tickets range from $59.00-$275.00 2. Avery *Sunshine If you want to bring in the New Year listening to soulful, sultry music then this is the concert for you. Avery*Sunshine brings her musical genius to City Winery December 30- January 1.

City Winery 10 pm Show Tickets Range from $58-$72

Price range $20-$500 5. Noname For the Hip-Hop aficionado’s Noname will be performing December 29-December 31, however the NYE show will be a great way to bring in 2019.

Thalia Hall Tickets Range $30-60 6. Majestic Gents 29th Annual Steppers Extravaganza This is for the steppers. Join the Majestic Gents as they host their annual NYE steppers extravaganza. Food, Drinks and of course stepping throughout the night.

Tinley Park Convention Center Tickets $25 via Eventbrite

3. Navy Pier There are always several events happening at Navy Pier simultaneously. Of course there will be fireworks at midnight, however you could also take one of the Weekend Cocktail Cruises which will include food and drinks. Plan to arrive early, they often reach capacity on NYE. Here are two of their NYE Events.

Fireworks and Resolution Gala or Weekend Cocktail Cruises

7. Zoo Year’s Eve at Lincoln Park Zoo Need a break from the typical bars?

Grab your crew and head to the zoo.

Spend an after-hours evening at the Lincoln Park Zoo, which will be decked out in millions of glittering lights. Plus, enjoy ice carving, cash bars serving beer, wine and champagne, a live DJ, giveaways, games, free carousel rides and more.

Tickets start at $10.

Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St,

4. Renaissance Bronzeville NYE 2019 The Renaissance Bronzeville will be open for Food, Drinks, Balloon Drop with guest celebrity DJs. Dress to impress and be prepared to party.

4641 S. King Dr. Tickets Available Via Eventbrite

8. Watch Night Services (Black Churches Everywhere) An African American tradition since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, African Americans across the country will gather at their places of worship to usher in the new year with prayer, praise and preaching. Check with local churches for

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service times.

9. The “Art of Celebration” Bassline 2239 S. Michigan Tickets Range from $60-$700 via Eventbrite 9pm-2am 10. Celebrate at one of Chicago’s Top Hotels Many of Chicago’s top hotels host their own NYE events. If you have a favorite staycation location, book a room and find out what they are planning for NYE festivities. Many of the hotels have special packages available.

Free CTA Rides on New Year’s Eve In an effort to encourage Chicago to celebrate responsibly, CTA will again offer free rides on CTA buses and trains from 10 p.m. on Monday, December 31 until 4 a.m. Tuesday, January 1. These free rides are made possible through a sponsorship from Miller Lite.

“We are proud to be able to offer free transportation this New Year’s Eve,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “We wish all our customers a safe and happy New Year and encourage them to allow CTA to be the designated driver for the night.”

During the free-ride period, customers do not need to touch their Ventra or personal bankcards at rail station turnstiles or while boarding buses. Signs will be posted reminding customers of the free ride period on bus fareboxes. As in past years, no refunds will be issued if customers elect to touch their fare card or other form of payment on fare-card readers during the free-ride period.

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CLASSIFIEDS LEGAL NOTICE Plumbers’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 130 UA 2019 APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS The Joint Apprenticeship Committee for Local 130 will be accepting applications for admission to the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program at:

CHICAGO: 1400 W. Washington Boulevard (Cross Streets Washington Blvd & Loomis) Chicago, IL 60607 JOLIET: 2114 South I-80 Frontage Road Joliet, IL 60436 VOLO: 31855 North U.S. Highway 12 Volo, IL 60073 REGISTRATION FEE:

REQUIREMENTS:

QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: All Dates, Requirements and Qualifications are Subject to Change January 22nd through February 21st, 2019 Tuesdays:

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Wednesdays:

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Thursdays:

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Thursday Evenings:

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

$25.00 NON-REFUNDABLE (NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED) Methods of Payment: 1. Money Order or Cashier’s Check payable to: Plumbers’ JAC Local 130 2. MasterCard or Visa Credit/Debit Card (a convenience fee will be added to your transaction) *Optional: If you wish to purchase the Test Taking Tip Book for $10.00, your total will be $35.00 in the form of a money order or cashier’s check or $35.00 plus a convenience fee if paying by card.

You must apply in person AND you must bring the following items: •Completed Application (if downloaded). Hardcopy applications will be available at

all registration sites •Your valid driver’s license •Your Birth Certificate or U.S. Passport •Proof of Completion of High School: •Original High School Diploma OR •G.E.D. Certificate OR •Sealed Official High School Transcripts OR •College Diploma WITH Transcripts OR •Copy of Veteran DD214 •$25.00 non-refundable application fee 1. Must read, write and speak the English language 2. Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent 3. Pass an aptitude test 4. Pass a drug screen 5. Pass a physical exam 6. Pass an agility test 7. Applicants must always possess a valid driver’s license 8. Must be at least 18 years of age (Applicants who are 17 years of age may be placed on the eligibility list if proof is provided he or she will be 18 years of age prior to being registered by the JAC)

THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS Applicants submitting the required documents at the time of registration will be given all the information where and when to appear for the aptitude test. Drug screen, physical, and physical agility test information will be provided when invited to a pre-orientation meeting.

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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: Y18000055 on the December 7, 2018. Under the Assumed Name of TERRI GALLERIES with the business located at 9322 SUTTER DR, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owners(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name: TERRI A SIMMONS Complete Address: 9322 SUTTER DR, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487, USA

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.TAYDE HERNANDEZ A/K/A TAYDE GARCIA Defendants 17 CH 06877 5323 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60632 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 31, 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 5323 SOUTH HOMAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60632 Property Index No. 19-11-415-008-0000.

The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 mortgaagee 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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 262398.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262398 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 06877 TJSC#: 38-8687 I3107859

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK NA F/K/A RBS CITIZENS NA Plaintiff, -v.LOURDES ESCARO, 1720 S. MICHIGAN CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 05345 1720 S MICHIGAN AVE #2515 CHICAGO, IL 60616 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 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 1720 S MICHIGAN AVE #2515, CHICAGO, IL 60616 Property Index No. 17-22-301-070-1334; 17-22-301-070-1540.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-04636.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-18-04636 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018 CH 05345 TJSC#: 38-7894 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Plaintiff, -v.QUEENIS COLEMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 6232 7923 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE Chicago, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 28, 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 7923 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-35-106-057-0000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $15,742.85.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18050028.

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. F18050028 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 6232 TJSC#: 38-8038 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROVIDENCE BANK & TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CHRISTOPHER M. BUTLER, AZIZA T. BUTLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 05158 4419 S. ELLIS AVE. Chicago, IL 60653 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 5, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 28, 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 4419 S. ELLIS AVE., Chicago, IL 60653 Property Index No. 20-02-307-101-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $42,903.91.

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 mortgaagee 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: Stephen E. Vander Woude, LANTING, PAARLBERG & ASSOCIATES, LTD., 938 W. US 30, Schererville, IN 46375, (219) 864-1700 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.

Stephen E. Vander Woude LANTING, PAARLBERG & ASSOCIATES, LTD. 938 W. US 30 Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 864-1700 E-Mail: svanderwoude@lantingpaarlberg.com Attorney Code. 46046 Case Number: 2018 CH 05158 TJSC#: 38-8894 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DORLA J. ALLEN AKA DORLA ALLEN, 5514 SOUTH CORNELL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 18 CH 2626 5520 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE, UNIT 1S Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 16, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5520 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE, UNIT 1S, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-13-100-015-1016.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $26,384.17.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F18020166.

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. F18020166 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 18 CH 2626 TJSC#: 38-9566 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANTONIESHA WARD, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANGELA COOK, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, JOHN LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ANGELA COOK Defendants 2018 -CH- 00498 9146 SOUTH JEFFERY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 11, 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 9146 SOUTH JEFFERY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-307-040-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 265379.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 265379 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2018 -CH- 00498 TJSC#: 38-9461

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.JERIWYN WATSON A/K/A JERIWYN R. WATSON Defendants 18 CH 6585 7926 S. BURNHAM AVE. 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 October 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 22, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7926 S. BURNHAM AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-107-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $103,735.80.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 1801518.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 E-Mail: pleadings@nevellaw.com Attorney File No. 18-01518 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 18 CH 6585 TJSC#: 38-8477 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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CLASSIFIEDS REAL ESTATE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CHARLENE E. GULTNEY, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 9322 8203 MARQUETTE AVE. A/K/A 8203 S. MARQUETTE AVE. 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 January 22, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 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 8203 MARQUETTE AVE. A/K/A 8203 S. MARQUETTE AVE., Chicago, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-129-002.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $110,346.82.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department Please refer to file number 17-02115.

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.

LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 E-Mail: pleadings@nevellaw.com Attorney File No. 17-02115 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 17 CH 9322 TJSC#: 38-9500 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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COWAN Gloria J. Cowan........….. Prepast was held: Friday, December 21, 2018; 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. @ Wheaton Christian Center, 610 East North Avenue. Wake was held: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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TATE Keith Tate.......….. Wake was held: Saturday, December 22, 2018; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.@ Saint Dorothy Catholic Church, 400 East 78th Street. Funeral was held: 11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. Cremation.

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