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Black pastor moves into abandoned building

By Wendell Hutson For the second time in two years a Black pastor is taking some unusual steps to bring attention to the gang and drug problems that plague many South Side communities.

On Monday Bishop James Dukes, pastor of the Liberation Christian Church, 6810 S. Ashland Ave., moved into an abandoned house at 2041 W. 68th St. where most of the homes on the block are boarded up. He said he plans to stay for at least three weeks but said it could be longer.

“We want to bring life back to this community,” said the husband and father. “We want to become part of the community.

We want to bring city services. We want to beautify it with gardens. We want reconstruction.”

A previous homeowner, Phyllis Robinson, said she moved after being intimidated by gangs, who would stand in her gangway and sell drugs.

“I hadn’t even finished moving my stuff in,” Robinson said. “I asked them to stop and they cursed me out.”

But Dukes said Robinson, who now lives in the south suburbs, did the right thing by putting her safety first.

“She was afraid for her life and I under-

stand because gangs and drug dealers intimidate people to get what they want. But if they try to intimidate me they must also

intimidate God, and I know he won’t allow it,” added Dukes. “They set her sister’s house on fire across the street to scare her

off and it worked. But let them try that with me.”

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BISHOP JAMES DUKES said because gangs and drug dealers have scared off a homeowner he moved into her South Side home on Monday to take a stand.

University of Illinois elects first Black student senate president

By J. Coyden Palmer History will be made soon at the University of Illinois in downstate Urbana as the first African American President of the Student Senate will be installed. Damani Bolden, a junior from Chicago, said a love of politics and the inspiration from President Barack Obama drove him to run for the position. A graduate of Lindblom Math and Science Academy in the Englewood community, the South Side native is currently a student in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

Bolden said his election shows the university has made progress when it comes to race relations. While admitting there is always room for improvement, he believes the students at U of I are just as diverse in their views as they are in their ethnic and racial makeup. He said it will be his job to

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represent what is in the best interest of the student body.

“One of my goals as president is to foster leaders by engaging in leadership workshops with the Illinois Leadership Center so they have the necessary tools and skills not just to be campus leaders but leaders in future workplaces as well,” said Bolden via telephone. “I also want to establish a better rapport with the student body as a whole. I want them to feel comfortable with coming to us with problems.”

Bolden was an active student when he was in high school according to his Principal Alan Mather. He said Bolden was one of those students that you could tell was destined to make an impact. Having served as a student member of the Chicago Board of Education, Bolden has experience working in a decision-making body.

“At Lindblom we are trying to cultivate the next generation of leaders in this

world,” Mather said. “While we do a great job of educating our students in the classroom, we also believe the education process continues in other areas outside of the traditional classroom setting. Community service is one of those areas where we encourage our students to excel.”

Bolden said his new position will be a natural fit for his talent and personality. He said he has always loved helping others by working within a system. He added that ever since he was a kid he also enjoyed going to school. “I love to serve people and I love education. In student government, the two merge together,” he said.

Bolden has already posted on his Facebook page that he is a politician. He explained, in his mind, he is a politician in training. “In order to see it, you have to first believe it,” he said. “I believe I can be a good person to serve the people. I’m so thankful that so many others believed in me as well.

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Heroes in the Hood honors Chicago teens (See story on page 3)

NEWS

Study addresses mental health issues in our community

By Wendell Hutson An 18-month study by the Adler School of Professional Psychology Institute on Social Exclusion showed that employment opportunities could increase if employers were prohibited from using arrest records during the hiring process.

The Chicago-based Adler School released a Mental Health Impact Assessment study this month that identified what impact its conclusions had on individuals and communities.

“Increased employability can help improve the collective mental health and well-being of Englewood residents. Specifically, it (could) increase the likelihood that people suffer less depression and psychological distress and feel a greater sense of connection with their community,” said Lynn Todman, the study’s principal investigator and executive director of the Institute on Social Exclusion (which means the act of rejecting someone from interpersonal interactions) at the Adler School.

The goal of the study, explained Anthony Lowery, director of policy and advocacy at non-profit Safer Foundation, is to ensure that mental health effects are also considered in policy decisions being made.

“When Lynn Todman brought this to my attention, it was revolution-

ary,” said Lowery, who served as a project advisor for the study. “It made me realize that we never looked at the big picture and examined how policies affect the mental health of our communities.”

Residents from the Englewood community were chosen to help select the focus on employment policy because jobs are hard to find in Englewood due in part to little to no economic development, said John Paul Jones, president of Sustainable Englewood Initiatives, a neighborhood organization. Also a factor is the arrest rates for Blacks, which are two to three times their proportions of the national population, according to the study.

Recently the neighborhood group Mental Health Advocates protested at City Hall and asked Mayor Rahm Emanuel to reopen six clinics he closed last year, two on the North Side and four on the South Side. According to Emanuel’s office they were closed due to budget constraints. The group protested to recognize the oneyear anniversary of the clinics’ closing.

The study found that many arrests in Englewood do not result in convictions. And rarely do individuals in economically challenged communities get their arrests expunged due to a lack of resources. Additionally, the

Access partners with County on new Medicaid program Access Community Health Network (ACCESS) has partnered with Cook County Health and Hospitals System to enroll eligible Cook County residents in CountyCare, the new Medicaid program for adults.

Now more Cook County residents will have health care coverage and be linked to a medical home. “CountyCare is nothing to sweep under the rug,” said 62-year-old Rev. Debra Davis, an associate minister at First Church of Deliverance in Chicago.

Davis had been without health care

Health Center and now calls that health center her primary medical home. “I was concerned because after I became unemployed, I could not afford the COBRA insurance, and I was too young for Medicare,” she said. “My eyes lit up when I heard about CountyCare, and I quickly applied for coverage. I have high blood pressure, elevated choles-

MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES protested the closing of a city mental health clinic in the Woodlawn community on the South Side last year. study revealed that when employers gage communities in a prospective neighbors and employers regarding knowingly or unknowingly use arrest evaluation of policies that stand to af- the changes to the federal law. records in hiring, whether the person fect their health. It is also intended to The study concluded that updates was convicted, there could be devas- create more lasting change as resi- to U.S. Equal Employment Opportating effects on the mental health of dents are trained using a classroom tunity Commission policies as it persetting on how to monitor and en- tains to hiring could improve individthe individual and the community.

While environmental, economic force policy changes, and how to ed- ual and community mental health by and physical health effects are often ucate fellow residents, according to not only increasing employment opconsidered when shaping public poli- the study. portunities and income but also deThe Adler School partnered with creasing the crime rate in communicy, rarely is mental health factored, an essential element of healthy commu- community groups, public health ties such as Englewood. agencies and national advocacy organities, according to the study.

Kim Gilhuly, project director of Community surveys, focus groups nizations to involve Englewood resi- Human Impact Partners, a non-profwith residents and interviews with lo- dents. The residents volunteered to it organization, which conducts cal employers and police officers were help create research questions, en- health-based analyses added “the ISE used to examine how proposed revi- couraged friends and neighbors to is doing the right thing in incorporatsions would affect the lives and health participate, were trained to conduct ing mental health and pushing it into interviews for completing the assess- how we view public health in a really of Englewood residents.

The study differs from other types ment, gave suggestions for policy rec- important way… in regard to equity, of policy assessments, according to ommendations during town hall- community involvement and mental Todman, because it’s designed to en- style meetings, and followed up with health incorporation.”

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Rev. Debra Davis since leaving her job earlier this year, and she felt that “taking more than one medication would be better managed under a doctor’s supervision.”

Davis, who lives on Chicago’s South Side, signed up for CountyCare at ACCESS Blue Island Family

terol and borderline diabetes, among other issues, all of which are now being addressed by my new physician.”

About ACCESS: With nearly 40 Joint Commission-accredited community health centers located throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, ACCESS is one of the largest networks of community health centers in the nation. ACCESS offers preventive and primary care services to nearly 200,000 patients annually. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter. com/ACCESS Health or like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com /ACCESSCommunityHealth.

Lee Muhammad patriarch of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad (C.R.O.E) passed away Saturday April 13, 2013. He was born June 15, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama he later moved to Chicago and paved the way for his siblings to join him.

He was known affectionately

by C.R.O.E. members and the community at large as Bro. Lee. He will always be remembered as a man who enjoyed working hard and helping others. Though small in stature Bro. Lee was known for his big smile and even bigger heart.

He loved assisting his brothers Halif and Munir in maintaining the organization that was founded to promote the teachings of the Hon. Elijah Muhammad.

He is survived by his son Anthony and lifelong partner Helen, affectionately known as baby doll.

Visitors can attend the viewing

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If you are uninsured and between the ages of 19 and 64, call 773.247.2085 today to find out if you are eligible for CountyCare and to learn how Access Community Health Network can help you apply for coverage and become your medical home.

Lee Muhammad at C.R.O.E. at 2437 W. 71st St. in Chicago on Friday from noon until 7 p.m. Funeral services begin Saturday April 20 at 10 a.m.

at Leak and Sons Funeral Home 7800 S. Cottage Grove.

More information is available by calling 773-925-1600.

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NEWS

Jacoby Dickens much more than an entrepreneur Mention Jacoby Dickens to many Chicagoans and their first response makes mention of Seaway Bank, where Mr. Dickens served as vice chairman and chairman. But Mr. Dickens, who died recently in Florida, had a history of business and philanthropic interests that stretched far beyond banking.

Cook County Clerk Dorothy Brown referred to Mr. Dickens as “a great Chicagoan.”

Mr. Dickens was born in Panama City, Fl, and his family moved to Chicago’s South Side in 1946.

A Wendell Phillips High School graduate, Mr. Dickens launched his business career in the real estate industry, buying, rehabbing and leasing apartment buildings. At one point, he owned more than 100 units. The demand for his apartments was fueled by the rush of African Americans moving from the South to Chicago.

Services will be April 20 with visitation from 10 to 11:30 am followed by funeral service from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Chicago State University’s Jones Convocation Center, 9501 S King Dr. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the attention of Harvey Redfern, the Jacoby Dickens Foundation, 626 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 550, Chicago,

Ill., 60601 Mr. Dickens, 81, sold most of his real estate holdings in the early 1970’s and transitioned into the bowling alley business, owning the former Starlite Bowling Alley on East 87th Street with the late radio personality Holmes `Daddy-o’ Daylie. When he was still operating bowling alleys, the Seaway National Bank directors asked him to join its board. In 1979 he became the bank’s board vice chairman.

Four years later he ascended to the chairmanship, a position he held until his death last week.

It was also in the early ‘70s when Chicago State University renamed its intercollegiate athletic center after Mr. Dickens. He donated approximately $1 million to the university.

“Jacoby Dickens could have used his wealth anywhere in our time,” Norman Williams, CEO of South Side lender Illinois Service Federal Savings & Loan Association of Chicago, wrote in an email.

“He made the choice to use it to support a bank that served African-Americans, in their community, at a time when they needed a bank in their neighborhood the most. He will never know how many businesses he helped stay open, how many family homes that he preserved and how many

families that he helped financially remain intact. In my presence, he carried himself as a man who considered himself no greater than any other. He was easy to know, easy to talk to and easy to like as a human being.”

Veranda and Jacoby Dickens

Heroes in the Hood honors Chicago teens At a time when teen violence continues to be a dominant public concern, the Heroes in the ‘Hood program enters its 20th year of recognizing local individual teens and teen groups who work to make their communities safer and better places to live.

Since its inception in 1993, Heroes in the ‘Hood has honored more than 500 teens whose service has set an example for their peers and inspired other Chicago residents.

Founded by GO Airport Express, one of the city’s airport

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shuttle services, the Chicago Crusader, and the DuSable Museum of African American History, Heroes recently held its reception and awards ceremony for teens who have been nominated by teachers, principals and community organization leaders. The judging panel for the winning heroes included Congresswoman Robin Kelly (the judging as in late March), corporate leaders, media representatives and Chicago aldermen.

“Some teens see the problems in their communities and feel helpless,” says John McCarthy, president of Airport Express, lead sponsor of Heroes. “But others rise to the challenge. We’re trying to insure that these exceptional teenagers get the recognition they deserve. Though the judging panel selected “winners” every teen that was nominated is a hero.” Adult “Honored Role Models” who were selected to give words of inspiration to the teens, included Ken Rapier, Chicago “DODO” Chapter, Tuskegee Airmen; Jennie Betton, Board Member, Chicago Metropolitan Family Services; and Regina Taylor, Golden Globe and NAACP Image Award winning actress/-

Brown added, “His business acumen was impressive, and he served as an outstanding role model for African-American entrepreneurs, bankers and financiers,” His philosophy that banks should be responsive to the needs of their sur-

playwright. Additionally, “Stop the Violence” recognition awards were presented to administrators, teachers, counselors, or other leading adults who were nominated because they took extraordinary steps to work with teens to reduce violence in their neighborhood.

Past Heroes’ recipients have tutored children, organized clothing drives, fostered dialogue with police, and even written books.

Nominees and winners will be honored during an April 18th ceremony at the DuSable Museum of African American History.

“Every year we’re impressed by how much just a few concerned young people can accomplish,” said Dorothy R. Leavell, publisher of the Chicago Crusader and co-founder to the program “We can’t wait to hear about and celebrate all the good they did in 2012.”

Sponsors include GO Airport Express, Chicago Crusader Newspaper, WVON-AM, Chicago White Sox and University of Chicago Urban Health Initiative. Visit www.Heroesinthehood.com for additional information.

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rounding communities was innovative for his time. I applaud the efforts he made to promote business development in predominantly black neighborhoods.”

Dickens has distinguished himself as much for his philanthropic efforts as for his entrepreneurial successes. In addition to the community outreach programs developed through Seaway, Dickens has designed a loan and scholarship program at DePaul University named in his honor. As a director of Chicago State University, Dickens has donated more than $1 million to the institution. On December 7, 1995, the Chicago State University Physical Education and Athletics Building was renamed the Jacoby D. Dickens Physical Education and Athletics Center in honor of the esteemed benefactor.

He also served on the boards of Chicago State University, the School of Business at Florida A&M University and the Chicago Urban League. A noted philanthropist, He was a past trustee at the Museum of Science and Industry and DePaul University, where a scholarship-and-loan program was named for him.

Mr. Dickens is survived by his wife of 15 years, Veranda Dickens.

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(Continued on page 1) Chicago police said they are she said. “If [Dukes] can shed aware of the gang problems that some light on this, then by all exist and are actively working means, go for it.”

And that’s exactly what Dukes with residents to curb it.

“We couldn’t get things done said he plans on doing.

“This could be any of us when without [the clergy members’] help,” Leo Schmitz, a deputy we live in a city plagued by viocommander said at a recent news lence and drugs,” Dukes said. conference outside the home. “I “There comes a defining moment like any champion who helps in life when we as community of believers must stand for justice. people that need help.”

Quincetta Graham has lived on That time is upon us. We cannot the block for 42 years and wel- allow a family to be terrorized amongst us, beaten, threatened comes the help.

“This block has a lot of kids,” and [their] house burned.”

ALL SMILES ON MONDAY were Bishop James Dukes and Chicago Police Deputy Commander Leo Schmitz as Dukes prepares to move into a South Side home where the previous homeowner abandoned after Dukes said she was intimidated by gangs and drug dealers.

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EDITORIAL TERRORISM ON AMERICAN TURF Once again, Americans have been attacked on home turf, this time during one of the most popular annual American events, the Boston Marathon. This attack occurred on April 15, 2013. At press time, three people, including an 8-yearold boy, have been killed and at least 141 others have been injured, some critically, including eight children. The explosions happened two hours after the first of 27,000 runners crossed the finish line and, according to reports, there were at least three bombs, designed to propel shrapnel, that were exploded, two at the finish line in downtown Boston, and a third at the JFK Library. In addition, at least two more devices were found in area hotels, which have been dismantled.

The general opinion is that these are probably terrorist attacks, and at least one pundit has pinpointed Al Qaeda as the possible perpetrator.

It is a sad fact of life that people in countries throughout the world are familiar with these types of attacks, some of which occur on a daily basis in places far removed from us. We hear about these attacks, but because foreigners are the perpetrators and the victims, Americans often give scant attention to them. But make no mistake, people in Iraq are quite familiar with domestic bombings, as well as Israelis and Pakistanis, among others. But with the exception of the Oklahoma bombings attributed to Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, and the tragic destruction of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City on 9/11, Americans, for the most part, tend to not harbor significant fear of something that happens frequently elsewhere. Based on the latest events, this may change.

Possible ominous outcomes of these attacks will probably be heightened fear and a consequent implementation of increased security measures in a country where privacy has all but disappeared. Cameras are everywhere. Spying by Americans on Americans is at an all time high, and the Boston Marathon bombings are probably going to exacerbate the situation. The sad fact, though, is that no amount of precaution can completely offset damage by those who are determined to wreak havoc on ours, or any other society. Force meeting force will only generate more force, in perpetuity, or unless until everything is destroyed. There is a saying that when the philosophy of “an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” is employed, everyone ends up toothless and blind.

The individual or individuals who perpetrated the Boston Marathon bombings probably felt justified in killing random, innocent people because of whatever causes they espouse. But the killing will not solve a thing, it will only make things worse. And heaven forbid, if it is suspected that Black or Brown individuals are involved in these attacks, Black or Brown people, especially males, will be viewed with extreme suspicion. We can probably expect a slew of random arrests in this regard.

We hope that the perpetrators are brought to justice, and we offer prayers and condolences to the families that have been impacted. But the madness will continue until the super powers and their allies work seriously to offer compromise in the establishment of an equitable distribution of planetary resources, and until both “terrorists” and their powerful economic opponents EVOLVE! A luta continua.

Maybe it is the news media’s reporting of the choice, or maybe my expectations were too high; but I am so disappointed that the committee selecting the replacement for former county commissioner William Beavers chose Stanley Moore.

That’s right. Who? It is so hard to believe that the best they could come up with is a man whose political claim to fame is that he was busted for campaigning for office while he was on the clock for the state. Oh yeah, he got a $3,000 fine for that ethics violation. True to form just like so many other local politicians Moore was going to let the fine slide until he found out there was something in it for him – the appointment.

Moore’s behavior is just another miserable chapter in what the Black community has been getting from so many of its politicians. The other major disappointment is that there were several candidates who would have made a better choice than Mr. Moore. One had to like the idea that one of them offered to re-direct the $85,000 salary he would receive to a scholarship fund. Another possible candidate has shown himself to be intricate-

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Need a letdown? Look at Beavers replacement Dear Editor:

ly involved in several aspects of the community, works for an alderman, and has the kind of educational background that would be a plus to the commission – neither of these two came to the table with the political and ethical flaws Moore brought.

Can someone tell me why the local news media, usually so quick to look under the bed, in the trunk, or at grade school report cards to dig up dirt on someone can’t provide any background on Moore’s qualifications, real or imagined for the job?

Fortunately, Moore won’t be in the seat long before it is time for him to earn it in an election. I don’t think this temporary incumbency will be much of an advantage for him, especially given there were so many solid candidates ready to step in this time.

Tatum Early

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was responsible for getting demolished.

We all know now that he didn’t have two dimes to rub together to get the center started so he started soliciting money and getting national attention. Then Corey Brooks took his “show” on the road claiming to walk across the country to raise awareness and of course, more money.

Now anyone driving past the site on King Drive where the motel once stood will see his organization, I believe it is Project (Continued on page 16)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

Natural Gas is boosting our economy

By Harry C. Alford NNPA Columnist Yes indeed and it is documented that the growth of natural gas production is creating jobs, expanding manufacturing at a rate that was inconceivable a few years ago. The reason for all of this is fracking. The formal name is Hydraulic Fracturing. It is a process for extracting natural gas from underground rock formations (shales). It’s clean and safe despite the claims of environmental extremists.

Fracking was invented by Floyd Farris in 1947. His tools were drilling instruments, water and sand. The popularity and production of the use was rather slow until 1997 when energy engineers devised certain chemicals to mix with the water. It was then that the process became more cost effective. Now it is estimated that over 60% of all oil and gas wells in the world are being fracked. Of late, engineers in Canada are introducing a waterless form of fracking. U.S. companies have not yet utilized the process. They are so happy with the current utilization.

Happy they should be. Through fracking our nation has become

Harry C. Alford the number one producer of natural gas in the world. The estimates of our reserves keep being increased as new shales are being discovered all the time. We have the cheapest priced natural gas as a result of our great supplies. In fact, we are now exporting natural gas to other nations. Japan for instance has a natural gas price that is four times that of the U. S. Thus, Japan is our number one market for ex-

porting. In addition, many nations of Europe and elsewhere are good customers of our energy companies. These are new found dollars and job creations. Our liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facilities have now been refitted for exporting. This is great!

Right now, our natural gas energy industry possesses over three million jobs. The National Association of Manufacturers estimates that one million more jobs will be created by the middle of the next decade. They also report: Dow Chemical plans to build a new ethylene unit on the Gulf Coast by 2017. Formosa Plastics plans to spend 1.5 billion dollars on an ethylene plant and downstream assets in Texas by 2015.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. announced a feasibility study to be completed this year on the merits of constructing an ethane cracker and ethylene derivatives facilities at a current site on the Gulf Coast. Bayer Corporation is reported to be discussing opportunities with chemical companies to build an ethane cracker at current sites in the middle of the Marcellus shale basin (Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland).

Westlake Chemical will expand

ethylene capacity in Louisiana by the end of 2012 and again in 2014. Shell Oil is building a petrochemical refinery in the Appalachians. Nucor is building a $750 million direct-reduced iron facility in Louisiana near the Haynesville Shale. This is all due to the low cost of natural gas.

Some states may miss out on all this growth. New York and Maryland governments are trying to limit fracking in their states. That is fine with Pennsylvania and other neighboring states who are witnessing an economic boom within their borders. Pennsylvania has received over $400 million in impact fees alone during the first two years of exploration of its portion of the Marcellus shale. There is no justification to limit or stop fracking. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been trying to find a reason but so far there is nothing to point a finger at. In fact, President Obama’s nominee for the Secretary of Energy position, Ernest Moniz, has just told Congress, “A stunning increase in production of domestic natural gas in recent years was nothing less than a revolution that has led to reduced emissions of carbon dioxide. The natural gas boom also has led to a dramatic expansion of

manufacturing and job creation … brought about by widespread use of fracking and it must continue.”

That is quite an endorsement coming from a Cabinet member elect.

Shale gas now accounts for 30 percent of total gas consumption compared with just 1 % in 2000.

Again, we have gone from being the world’s largest gas importer to being self-sufficient and a major exporter. Natural gas vehicles use a technique known as Compressed Natural Gas which has an affordable price of $1.95 per gallon. It is just amazing.

All of this growth will give local, state and the federal governments billions of new dollars via payroll, corporate and property taxes.

New restaurants, hotels, homes, schools, etc. will be built to accommodate the new workers and their families. God has truly blessed us.

So now, let’s build the Keystone Pipeline and start doing more oil exploration on federal lands and off shore. Let’s do it!

Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®.

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

Email: halford@nationalbcc.org.

Political Maneuvering over the Budget

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist There has been much discussion about the big picture items in President Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal 2014. If the devil is in the details, as politicians like to say, some parts of Obama’s budget will mean hell for some needy citizens.

Before getting into the details, let’s talk approach. As I have often said, I am not a fan of some of the tactical approaches Obama takes. I understand that his reasoned approach – as opposed to the meat cleaver style of House Republicans – is far better than the GOP alternative.

Still, it makes no sense to offer a compromise position in advance of actual negotiations.

A report by the Center of Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a nonpartisan think tank that analyzes government policy and programs, notes, “It is unusual for a President to include these kinds of compromise policies in his budget.

Typically, the President’s budget would include policies that are more akin to an opening bid in a negotiation — that is, the President’s budget generally reflects his preferred policies. This The Chicago Crusader

budget, in contrast, reflects the President’s position at a stage of the negotiations after several rounds of offers had been made.

This budget differs significantly from the approach taken in earlier Obama budgets.”

Clearly, compromises will have to be made at some point – even compromises President Obama will not want to make – but this is not the time to make them.

Robert Greenstein, president of CBPP, said: “Politically speaking, I had thought that the White House should not put these concessions in its budget, as distinguished from offering them in bipartisan negotiations if and when Republicans agreed to dedicate substantial savings from curbing tax credits, deductions, and other preferences (known as ‘tax expenditures’) to deficit reduction. The Administration took a different approach. Having done so, it is appropriately insisting that the part of its budget that contains the President’s last offer to Boehner is an indivisible package — that policymakers cannot cherry pick the budget cuts on their own, as some Republicans are already suggesting, without taking the accompanying revenue increases.”

Given President Obama’s over-

George E. Curry tures, one would think reasonable people would meet him half way.

But the operative word is “reasonable.” Instead of also making concession, Republicans have become even more recalcitrant.

“When it comes to deficit reduction, the playing field is not level,” Greenstein stated. “The President is sticking with his final offer to Boehner despite the anger that it’s creating in his party and his political base due to the chained CPI and other proposals.

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“The Speaker and other Republican leaders, however, have buried their last offer to Obama in December and are ignoring the fact that it included $400 billion in revenue increases beyond what policymakers enacted at the start of the year. They now brand any new revenues as unacceptable.

The contrast between the President’s approach and that of Republican leaders is striking.”

Beyond the political wrangling, there is plenty to be concerned about.

“The budget proposes to replace sequestration for all years — 2013 through 2021 — with other deficit-reduction measures.

While most of the proposed deficit reduction is in the form of higher revenues and lower entitlement spending, the budget also reduces funding for discretionary programs by $200 billion below the already austere caps set in the 2011 Budget Control Act (BCA),” the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report states.

“The $200 billion in proposed cuts are evenly split between defense and non-defense programs, consistent with the President’s December offer to Speaker Boehner. Non-defense discretionary programs include a broad set of government functions, such Saturday, April 20, 2013

as education, public health, law enforcement, veterans’ health care, housing supports for lowincome families, and scientific and medical research.”

Calling the non-defense discretionary program funding “ill-advised,” the center’s report noted, “The BCA funding caps already significantly constrain this area of the budget. In fact, under the BCA caps, spending for non-defense discretionary programs is on track to reach, by 2016, its lowest level on record as a share of the economy (these data go back to 1962).

This area of the budget, which has been cut significantly in recent years and is not a driver of longer-term deficits, would be cut still more deeply under the President’s budget.”

In addition the CBPP said, “The budget would increase the income-related premiums paid by upper-income beneficiaries and gradually expand those premiums to cover a larger fraction of beneficiaries. It would also increase cost-sharing for new beneficiaries by raising the deductible for physician services, introducing co-payments for certain home health care ser(Continued on page 6) 5

COMMENTARY

To Be Equal Integrated Inequality: A Tale of Two Americas, Part 1

By Marc Morial NNPA Columnist

“Our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white – separate and unequal.”

– 1967 Kerner Commission

Marc Morial

In 1963, more than a quartermillion people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the historic Great March for Jobs and Freedom. This was a watershed moment in American history, giving unprecedented voice to the hardships facing Blacks as they sought a fair shot at an elusive dream. In 2013, America witnessed the second inauguration of our first Black president.

Much has changed in 50 years.

We now see a fair number of successful Blacks hailed as examples of the progress and possibilities that define American democracy. Most of the legal impediments preventing African Americans from learning, earning and living where they want have been removed. Unfortunately, these apparent indicators of improvement cannot lead us to conclude that Blacks in America have overcome. A veneer of progress cannot re-

move the stains of inequality that still exist in our country. As we simultaneously commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, we are still on the march for economic and social equality.

The battlefield may look different, but the most pressing demands of today mirror the ones faced by those gathered in Washington, D.C. on that August afternoon in 1963: economic equality, educational opportunity and parity, and civil rights. However, instead of fighting against employment discrimination or a $2 minimum wage increase, we now fight for job training and wage equity. Instead of calling for school segregation to end, we now demand an end to disparities in educational investment.

Instead of calling for meaning-

ful civil rights legislation, we now fight to preserve voting rights and affirmative action — those very rights for which our ancestors fought and died.

This week, the National Urban League will release the 37th edition of the State of Black America report, which takes a 50-year retrospective look at economic and educational equality in America. I have seen the findings and studied them, and I am more convinced than ever that there remains much for us to do.

As I pointed out in a recent appearance on CNN, the so-called housing “recovery” clearly demonstrates that we are in “a tale of two Americas” — one where the rich are surging ahead while the average American is getting squeezed out — again. Further Blacks and Hispanics are faring even worse. The findings from the 2013 State of Black Ameri-

ca, Redeem the Dream: Jobs Rebuild America make that painfully clear.

America is at a critical juncture. If we are to continue on the road to full economic recovery, every American needs access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits. Every child deserves access to the best schools, the best teachers and the best education in the world. Without that commitment, we will continue to see America, as the 1967 Kerner Commission put it, “moving toward two societies…separate and unequal.”

But persistent problems require sustainable solutions. This week, we will begin to move that conversation forward.

Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League.

OBAMACARE, OBAMAPHONE, WHAT’S NEXT OBAMAFOOD?

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist The right wing seems determined to associate President Obama with any government program that helps people on the bottom. Thus the term Obamacare, used to attack the health care program that President Obama fashioned and worked with Congress to approve.

While Obamacare is not perfect, it brings more people into the health care system, and further solidifies the safety net that many have attempted to fray.

Now these folks are running with the term “Obamaphone,” which speaks to the fact that President Obama has simply extended a Lifeline plan that was authorized by Republican President Ronald Reagan when it was clear that those who were either isolated by poverty or by their rural status needed telephones to connect themselves to the world.

The Reagan program used taxes on some of us to provide telephones for the rest of us. People were able to get a telephone that offered basic service for a basic fee. With the onset of technology, Lifeline customers had the option of getting a landline phone or a cellular phone. This is not an Obama initiative. It happened in 1996.

Those who get a subsidized telephone have numerous restrictions. They don’t get to

choose their phone, but are offered whatever is available, usually a refurbished phone. They get 250 minutes a month if they get a cell phone. The 250 minutes is about 4 hours a month, or an hour a week. Is this really some kind of rip off, or is it a reasonable way to include people on the periphery in the center?

What do you do with no phone when there is a medical emergency or even a job call? Absent Lifeline, you are yet again a peripheral citizen.

Obamaphone? Give me a break. Until the Tea Party began to hold sway on our national consciousness, Republicans were

among those who embraced the notion that every American should have basic telephone service. Now, anything associated with government assistance is associated with President Obama, despite the fact that both Democratic and Republican Presidents have attempted to assist people at the bottom, albeit with different levels of energy.

Let’s not forget that it was Democratic President Bill Clinton who pushed the “welfare reform” that limited government assistance to 60 months or 5 years.

When President Clinton, long a favorite among African Americans, proffered a 1996 reform that I described as “welfare deform,” several of his African American supporters excoriated him. He weathered the storm, as did the public assistance program. Still, nobody describes it as Clintonwelfare. It was an ill conceived and pandering policy change that allowed President Clinton to brag that he’d gotten “tough” on public assistance.

Associating President Obama with government support to the poor is a subtle way of associating people of African descent with public assistance, and with the pejorative term “welfare.”

This is a most understated form of racial coding, a coding that enabled former Congressman Newt Gingrich to describe President Obama as a “food stamps” President and to assert that our President “put” more people on

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food stamps than any other President in history. Does Mr. Gingrich remember the Great Recession that the scion of his party, former President George W. Bush enabled, or is he too busy purchasing jewelry for his blushing bride of a decade to pay attention to our nation’s economic situation?

One in six Americans live in poverty. More than one in four African Americans and Latinos live in poverty. One in ten of all whites live in poverty. The Great Recession and economic restructuring have kicked these diverse groups of poor people, many who are grateful for food assistance, to the curb. President

Obama has been responsive to this group of people to the extent that a hostile Congress has allowed it.

If I were President Obama, I’d be flattered by descriptions of Obamacare and Obamaphones.

I would not even mind having food stamps being described as Obamafood. Would we prefer to describe poverty as Romney starve, or sequester starve? Make it plain. Associating President Obama with health care, Lifeline telephones and healthy eating is to his credit, not his detriment.

Julianne Malveaux is a DC based economist and author.

Political Maneuvering over the Budget (Continued from page 5) vices, and introducing a premium surcharge for those who purchase Medigap supplement plans that provide near-first-dollar coverage (which encourages greater utilization of health care services).”

There are plenty of good things in the president’s proposed budget, including his plan to expand early education and infrastructure investments, but Obama needs to break his addictive habit of making major concessions to Republicans before sitting at the

bargaining table with them.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge.

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By Ima Gontellit EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is published as political satire, street gossip and humor, and therefore should not be considered as fact but rather as matter of opinion. None of the items therein are collected by the news gathering staff of the Crusader Newspaper Group. Items forwarded to The Chatterbox are kept confidential unless otherwise requested by the author in writing. For submissions please forward to: AChicagoCrusader@aol.com. Original photography and artwork are permitted.

Thank you for reading!

TIGER SABOTAGED Just when we thought the blonde on Tiger’s arm was going to give him good luck, the bot-

Tiger Woods tom dropped out of his game.

What got Ima was I never knew that someone on television could phone in a complaint and the Master’s Committee would examine the complaint. Furst I never heard of such, but rules are seemingly easy to make up or be revealed when it seems to be convenient. Well, that’s exactly what

happened during the Master’s Golf Tournament last weekend.

After Tiger’s ball went in the drink, dey said he didn’t drop it properly and dey took two points away from him. Two weeks prior everyone was certain he would win the green jacket this year AGAIN!! Well, that took care of that. Ima is just wondering if anybody got an address for Tiger so Ima can send him a mirror. It sho nuff seems he needs to be reminded what color he is. I know he says he’s a Colonasian, but it seems to Ima that they treated him like the “N” word. Tiger it might be time to look in the mirror!!!

-ImaIT’S A RAFFLE!!!

Ima sho is glad Rev. Brooks put a sign up saying that the two cars we thought was going to be the

beginning of a car lot is actually a fundraising gimmick for the Rev. Now, who wouldn’t like to win a car in a raffle? You can get 5 raffle tickets for $100.00 and yur chances to win the cars will begin. Good luck wid that!!! Rev. Brooks walked across the country, but it didn’t look lik he lost a pound, we’ll wait to see who if anyone will win dese cars. Now you see them, now you don’t!!!

What’s next Rev???

-ImaBLACK IS IN WHEN IT’S GREEN Ima hears that Oprah wants to identify with you culluds again.

It seems that her big business plan for her television network was tanking until she read that Nielsen Report that culluds pwatch more television than anybody. So being the smart busi-

Oprah Winfrey ness woman she is ‘posed to be, she decided that the culluds might be the answer to her ratings nightmare. Well it just goes to show that Black is good when it turns to green. Ima ain’t gonna spend her social security check on her pipe dreams, besides I got a running tab at the bar and a grosy bill with the Arabs.

LEGAL THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD

By Adam Elliott Fairfield

difference between a criminal case and a civil case. A criminal case arises when a governmental body charges someone with violating a specific statute, law, code or rule that was enacted to protect the public safety and welfare of the people. Any conduct found to violate those statutes, laws, codes or rules can be punished by the government that created and passed those laws. This is why you hear cases being referred to as, for exam-

Did you ever ask yourself “why do lawyers and Judges talk the way they do?” For most people, contact with the legal system tends to be a very frustrating experience. In part, because it isn’t common for most people to be in legal trouble so navigating the court system isn’t easy.

The other part is that once the navigation is complete, understanding what is actually being said in court is like figuring out a crossword puzzle with no clues.

Typically, once a case is called in court, the parties approach the bench and the lawyers and Judges start speaking to each other (sometimes at each other), practically ignoring the lay people standing next to them. As such, lay people become frustrated and confused and end up leaving court not knowing what just happened even though they were standing at the bench,

listening intently, and hearing every word as it was being spoken. Real estate closings leave people feeling the same way. The words on the documents are in English, yet they make no sense to anybody but the lawyers who point and say “sign here.”

The language of the law, commonly referred to as Legalese is a distinct dialect all its own. It is a language that has not evolved with modern English through daily usage; it has remained archaic, wordy and full of awkward grammar and punctuation. Unfortunately, Legalese is here to stay. The purpose of this article/column is to expose the reader to some commonly misunderstood legal words and phrases and provide the correct definitions to those words and phrases so that the reader can begin to understand the legal system.

The first issue that we will deal with is being able to understand the

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ple, “The People of the State of Illinois v. John Doe.” The government is suing the person directly for conduct which it considers harmful to the people. The punishment for violating those statutes, laws, codes or rules is always written into the language of the statute, law, code or rule. Violations often result in the loss of one’s liberty, resulting in jail or prison time. Violating a criminal statute, law, code or rule does not always result in jail

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or prison time, it could result in probation, restitution, fines, community service, and sometimes just a verbal admonishment from the court. Some examples of types of criminal cases would include murder, kidnapping, rape, unlawful use of a weapon, drug possession, check fraud, driving under the influence, littering, jaywalking, indecent exposure, and public nuisance.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO-CAN DIGITAL MEDIA SAVE YOUNG PEOPLE’S LIVES? On Saturday, April 20, at Experimental Station, the Illinois Humanities Council will host a discussion, “From the White House to the South Side of Chicago: Can Digital Media Save Young People’s Lives.” Representatives from the Black Youth Project, League of Young Voters, and Chicago Youth Voices Network will be talking about how Chicago youth are taking action via digital media to organize and amplify their voices.

This is the launch of a new series called Media Matters, which will seek to illuminate the power of media today and empower the public towards greater media literacy. For more information, please contact Carlos Velásquez at 312422-5585, ext. 233.

READING OF SHORT, CRAZY VIETNAM WAR MEMOIR: On Saturday, April 20, at 2 pm, the National Veterans Art Museum will host a reading of an artist’s unusual illustrated memoir, “Boocoo Dinky Dow: My Short, Crazy Vietnam War.” Julie Titone will read from the book, which she co-authored with the late Grady Myers, at the Museum at 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The free event will include the display of Myers’s drawings from the museum’s permanent collection. Guest reader Bill Crist, also a Vietnam veteran, will join Ti- tone in reading excerpts from the book. The book takes its title from soldiers’ slang pronunciation of “beaucoup dien cai dau,” meaning “very crazy.” A reviewer for the Vietnam Veterans of America called the memoir “Lucid...well-told...beautifully illustrated...infused with humor.” Washington State Magazine prais ed it as “Part ‘M*A*S*H*’ and part ‘Full Metal Jacket’.” The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm. Admission is free. For more information, call the Museum at 312-326-0270, or visit www.nvam-.org.

events are offered in different languages. Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign to promote financial literacy across all age groups. Launched in 2002 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the program is now active in more than 35 states through national partnerships with the American Library Association and the Financial Planning Association.

New 2013 national partners are the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Cooperative Extension.

More than 3,000 free, financial literacy programs are offered nationwide during Money Smart Week® on topics ranging from budgeting to saving for college and retirement. Events are coordinated and hosted by partnering organizations including local banks, universities, government agencies, community groups and libraries. To find a location near you, visit www.moneysmartweek.org.

COURAGE-THE VISION TO END SEGREGATION, THE GUTS TO FIGHT FOR IT: Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, The Guts to Fight for It, created by the Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte, North Carolina, traces the saga of Reverend J.A. De Laine and the brave citizens of Clarendon County, South Carolina, who brought a pivotal law suit challenging racial segregation in public schools. The suit was the first of five across the country that would lead to the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision Brown v.

Board of Education. The exhibition tells a powerful grassroots “people story” behind the decision that ruled racially-segregated schools unconstitutional and set in motion a series of events that continue to shape our lives today.

It is continuing through Sunday, April 21, at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Admission is Free with Museum admission. For information on hours and admission prices, please call 847-967-4800, or visit www.ilholocaustmuseum.org.

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF CHICAGO HOSTS FREE MONEY SMART WEEK: Sign up today for one of 500 free financial education programs during Money Smart Week® Chicago Saturday, April 20 through Saturday, April 27, sponsored

by The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and 250 partner organizations. Money Smart Week® events are open to the public at businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, nonprofits and government agencies throughout the Chicago area on topics including, kids and money, unemployment, managing student debt and retirement. Many of the

CREATURES OF LIGHTNATURE’S BIOLUMINESCENCE AT THE FIELD MUSEUM: Creatures of Light: Nature’s Bioluminescence, a major new exhibition at The Field Museum ONGOING through September 8, 2013, explores the extraordinary organisms that produce light, from the flickering fireflies found in backyards to the alienlike fishes and other fantastic creatures that illuminate the depths of the oceans. In Creatures of Light, visitors move through a

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series of re-created environments, from the familiar to the extreme, to discover the variety of ways in which organisms use light to attract a mate, lure unsuspecting prey, or defend against a predator.

The exhibition’s major sponsor is Discover. Creatures of Light, a companion iPad app, is also available for free download in the iTunes store. Throughout Creatures of Light, visitors can deepen their experience by interacting with iPads, which offer engaging videos, animations, photographs and additional in-depth content about bioluminescence and related phenomena designed exclusively for this exhibition. Additional interactive components and videos offer visitors engaging opportunities to meet scientists whose work contributes to the exploration of bioluminescence.

A symphonic soundtrack, created for Creatures of Light by composer Tom Phillips, evokes the magical experience of bioluminescence. As visitors move through the exhibition, the music in each section sets a distinctive mood to create a fully immersive experience. Tickets to Creatures of Light are included in both Discovery and All-Access passes to the Museum.

Discounts are available for Chicago residents. Tickets can be purchased at fieldmuseum.org. Special rates are available for tour operators and groups of 10 or

more. Call the Group Sales office at 888.FIELD.85 for details.

The Field Museum is located at 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.

Parking is available next to the Museum’s east entrance, or inside the Soldier Field underground lot, located across from the Museum’s main entrance.

THE UNITED AMERICAN Progress Association (UAPA) is inviting the public to two events supporting the organization’s “Buy Black” campaign. The first is the fourth Monday business meeting April 22 at 7 p.m. at 1716 W. 79th St. At that meeting, attendees will be able to buy tickets for the UAPA annual pre-Mother’s Day breakfast, May 11 from 9 a.m.- noon at True Light Baptist Church, 7300 S. Maryland.

Extended Coverage Every time you rent a car, the agent will ask whether you want to buy their collision damage waiver insurance protection in case you damage their vehicle. It’s expensive. Do you need it? *** Probably not, if you have a current auto insurance policy; it should cover any car you drive, but check. Bring your insurance ID card with you. Usual exception: driving out of the country.

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Insurance questions? Get the answers you need at Community Insurance Center, Inc., 526 E. 87th Street, your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962. For more information about the services we provide, call (773) 6516200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.

*** Your homeowner’s policy may cover any personal property that is stolen from a rental car. *** Your credit card company may include collision and theft protection for losses not covered by insurance, as long as you rent with that credit card. Again, check. *** Yet some renters still opt to buy the collision damage waiver.

Some personal auto policies and credit cards limit how long they will cover rented cars. Luxury cars may not be covered. And some don’t want to risk a claim on their own auto policy.

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BUSINESS Mortgage borrowers wrongfully harmed by servicers to receive checks 90 percent of $3.6 million in payments to be disbursed

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By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The old saying, ‘the check is in the mail,’ is often considered a ruse not worth heeding. But beginning April 12, checks will begin going into the mail for 4.2 million mortgage borrowers who were in the foreclosure process in 2009 or 2010 and who likely experienced robo-signing or other deficiencies by their mortgage servicer.

Initially, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve required servicers to hire consultants to do detailed reviews of borrower case files and determine specific harms that borrowers received to qualify for monetary rewards. This process ultimately became unwieldy, slow and expensive — without producing timely benefits to borrowers.

Earlier this year, the OCC and the Federal Reserve negotiated a settlement with 13 mortgage

servicers. Parties agreed to pay a total of $3.6 billion in cash payments ranging from $300 to $125,000 to all affected borrowers. More than 90 percent of the payments due borrowers are expected to be paid by the end of April. Remaining borrowers will be paid no later than mid-July.

Borrower payments will be based upon the stage of foreclosure and in some cases, gravity of servicer errors. The largest payments will go to borrowers with completed and wrongful foreclosures. The vast majority of checks payable to borrowers will be for less than $1,000.

The spring 2013 payments will include all but two of the servicers agreeing to the settlement. A second and separate announcement in the near future will address payments for the remaining ones, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

In the meantime for the other 11 servicers, a payment schedule includes eligible borrowers in any stage of foreclosure in 2009 or 2010 with one of the following servicers, affiliates or subsidiaries: Aurora, Bank of America, Citibank, HSBC, JPMor-

members Civil Rights Act (SCRA) and loans that servicers foreclosed when borrowers were not in default.

In cases where borrowers were completely foreclosed despite fulfilling all requirements during a trial loan modification plan, or if a servicer failed to convert borrowers to a permanent modification after successfully completing the trial period, a $25,000 payment will be issued.

According to the schedule, additional payments will be made to borrowers experiencing one of the following errors: Modification request denied;

Charlene Crowell gan Chase, MetLife Bank, PNC, Sovereign, SunTrust, U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo.

For example, $125,000, the largest payment to be shared, is reserved for one of two types of completed foreclosures: military families covered by the Service-

Modification request received; but no underwriting decision reached;

borrowers in loan modification or other loss mitigation.

Eligible borrowers were recently notified of their eligibility for payments under the settlement.

Any borrower who believes he/she may be covered by the agreement should call toll free at 1-888-952-9105 to verify their inclusion and also update their contact information.

Payment acceptance does not remove any borrower’s right to private legal actions. The agreement explicitly denies servicers to ask borrowers to sign a waiver of any legal claims in exchange for payment.

Any borrower needing foreclosure prevention assistance is encouraged to contact the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline at 888 995-HOPE (4673), or visit www.makinghomeaffordable.gov.

Interest rates charged in excess of SCRA limits; Foreclosures begun while borrowers were protected by federal bankruptcy laws; Servicer failure to engage

Charlene Crowell is a communications manager with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at: Charlene.crowell@responsiblelending.org.

Prices and participation may vary. ©2013 McDonald’s

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EDUCATION Kroc Center receives more than 25,000 books for educational programs The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center recently held a ceremony to celebrate the donation of more than 25,000 new books to its after school enrichment opportunities, mentoring and summer learning programs from the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) along with the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC) and Chicago Bulls player Vladimir Radmanovic, who is a representative of CRLMC. During the ceremony, Chicago Bulls forward Radmanovic, read with children and signed autographs. Randy Brown, Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Bulls and a former Chicago Bulls player, was also present to support the donation of books and encourage the school children to read.

The books, valued at $1 million, will be used to support after school and summer educational programs at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.

“So many times we tell our kids they need to read and we give them training but no tools,” said Major David Harvey, Senior Kroc Administrator. “This IOCC donation that was coordinated by the Chicago Bulls and player Vladimir Radmanovic, has allowed us to put a tool called a book in their hands. When our kids get to own a book, we see them own their education.”

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is grateful for the 25,000 book donation from International Orthodox Christian Charities, The Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago and Chicago Bulls’ Vladimir Rad-

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, Vladimir Radmanovic, Chicago Bulls player and CRLMC representative; Dr. Kimberly A. McNeal, Kroc Center Family Life & Education Director; Randy Brown, Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Bulls and a former Chicago Bulls player.

For more information on the manovic. Their efforts to enrich the Kroc Center Family Life and Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Education’s tutoring program Corps Community Center’s and other educational programs Family Life and Education dethe Center offers is greatly appre- partment, visit www.kroccenterchicago.org. ciated.

VLADIMIR RADMANOVIC GAVE a high-five to children as they received his autograph and collected books during the celebration of the 25,000 book donation at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.

DANIEL CHRISTOPULOS, International Orthodox Christian Charities U.S. Program Director, Major David Harvey, Senior Kroc Administrator, Vladimir Radmanovic, Chicago Bulls player and CRLMC representative, Randy Brown, Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Bulls and a former Chicago Bulls player and a guest celebrate the donation of 25,000 books to the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center’s after school enrichment opportunities, mentoring and summer learning programs.

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A CHILD WAS ecstatic to have Vladimir Radmanovic, read to them during the celebration of the 25,000 book donation at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center.

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ENTERTAINMENT The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor

A STAR-FILLED NIGHT: It was a “star-filled” ladies night in Chicago when the DuSable Museum of African American History presented its annual “A Night of 100 Stars Gala” on Saturday, April 13, 2013. The event included a lavish evening of exquisite food and drink, stellar entertainment and the presentation of the 2013 “A Night Of 100 Stars Awards,” which this year were presented to five incredible women. Due to increased interest, the event which has become the most sought after ticket in town was this year held at the South Shore Cultural Center.

The “2013 A Night Of 100 Stars Awards,” honor individuals with ties or connections to Chicago, who have made outstanding contributions to society, the city and to the world through their careers and civic engagement.

“The 2013 Awards” were presented to…….

Mara Brock Akil: Award-winning Television Producer and Writer Barbara Bates: Fashion Designer and Philanthropist Michelle L. Collins: President, Cambium L.L.C. Diane I. Primo: CEO, IntraLink Global Cymbrehona Warren: Senior, Young Women’s Leadership Char-

ter School Serving as 2013 Gala Chairmen were: Nicole Johnson-Scales of Fifth Third Bank and Sandy Reynolds. Hosts of “The Awards” presentation were Karen Jordan, ABC7-Chicago Weekend Anchor, and Charles Thomas, ABC7Chicago, Political Reporter.

Caterers providing the buffet supper and cocktails included: Beyond Events Catering; Bon Manger Catering; C’Est Si Bon; Fanfares Catering, Inc.; Ja’Grill Catering; Josephine’s Southern Culture Cooking; Just Turkey of Homewood; Lenore’s Kitchen; Melon Express; Sinha Catering and The

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Parrot Cage.

Sponsors of the “2013 A Night Of 100 Stars” Gala included: Platinum Sponsor – PNC; Silver Sponsors – Allstate Foundation, Coca-Cola, Fifth Third Bank, ITW Corp. Bronze Sponsors – Loop Capital Markets, Magellan Corporation and Walgreens; Crystal Sponsors- AAR Corp, Bank of America, Columbia College, Macy’s, Northern Trust Bank, State Farm and US Bank. ABC7-Chicago was the Official Media Sponsor and United Airlines served as The Official Airline of the DuSable Museum.

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ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

42 42 is a film that is drenched in history regarding the first Black player to play major league baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers—Jackie Robinson, who wore number 42 for the team in 1947, when he integrated the sport.

This integration was deliberate, as baseball club owner Branch Rickey, who was a man of great faith in God, decided it was time to end segregation within the sport, as he scouted out which Black player would perfectly fit the bill. Surely, he also had a financial incentive to bring the first Black player into a white team—it would be a moneymaker for him. That player, the great Jackie Robinson, was chosen to withstand the insults and bigotry that Black men of the day had to constantly endure. But Robinson endured this on the baseball field with great determination and digni-

a bat and there are innings, homeruns, strikeouts and walks, among other things. But I enjoyed this movie, which was screened at the new Chatham 14 Theaters on West 87th Street in Chicago. Robinson would toy with the other teams, as he played around stealing bases and seriously hitting fly balls across the field, to cinch his legacy in baseball history. His wife watched on with joy and sadness, as she witnessed the white players’ rudeness toward her husband. But she was as strong as Jackie, as portrayed in the film.

42 kept my interest, and I marveled at the tough skin that Robinson had to adapt, as he was ridiculed both on and off the baseball field. As a member of the Kansas City Monarchs, one of many Negro League teams, Robinson had shown great skills that would serve the Brooklyn, New

CHADWICK BOSEMAN PLAYING the legendary Jackie Robinson in the movie “42” takes in his first view as a player for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. accommodations for Robinson with local Black families, since Robinson couldn’t stay at any hotels during that time. Smith faced discrimination on his own, as he wasn’t allowed into the press pool at the ball parks or on the baseball field to report the happenings; he had to write from the bleachers with his typewriter on his lap.

In 1997, Major League Baseball retired No. 42 across all major

league teams, and in 2004, Jackie Robinson day was first observed by all teams where every player wears No. 42.

42 should revive a love for the sport for young, Black youth everywhere, as there were a few teams in the theater when I saw the movie.

42 is a good movie that is great viewing for everyone—whether you are a baseball fan or not. It is playing in theaters everywhere.

AT HIS HISTORICAL contract signing Jackie Robinson is flanked by the Brooklyn Dodgers’ front office staff, including owner Branch Rickey. ty.

I view 42 as a love story between Jackie Robinson and his wife, as well as the love that Jackie had for the great pastime of baseball. He bought into the entire idea of being the guinea pig, so to speak, for the love of his race.

42 stars Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson, Nicole Beharrie as his wife, Rachel, and Harrison Ford as the trailblazing Branch Rickey. I don’t pretend to know much about baseball, other than a ball is hit with

York, team well. And when he finally was signed, at what seems like a million bucks at the time, the Black community rejoiced. Now, the white players on the team and the other white teams were not happy with the progress. But eventually his teammates were convinced that it was better to get along with Robinson, as opposed to joining in on the disgusting acts of intimidation that Robinson was receiving from other teams.

Ford is great as Branch Rickey,

and the makeup was so defining, that it was hard to believe that this was actually Ford. This is reportedly his first acting role where he played an actual person, as opposed to a character.

Andre Holland plays Wendell Smith, the celebrated Black sports writer who began his career with the Pittsburgh Courier. It was his job to follow Robinson from town to town and write about the experiences for the Courier. He also served as the advance man, finding

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HARRISON FORD PORTRAYS Branch Rickey, the man who changed the future of baseball, gleaning some insights about Jackie Robinson, from Robinson’s wife, Rachel, played by Nicole Beharrie.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Marvin Gaye’s sister Zeola sets the record straight with play

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen “My Brother Marvin achieves what other offerings have previously failed to do—give the uncut, unadulterated, untainted truth about Marvin Gaye.”

Marvin Gaye died 29 years ago, and now his sister Zeola “Sweetsie” Gaye presents the truth about Marvin’s life and death, after so many inaccurate portrayals. “My Brother Marvin,” coming to Chicago’s Arie Crown Theater for three shows April 19 and April 20, is meant to “set the record straight.”

When asked during an exclusive interview with the Crusader about why she is doing a play from the family’s perspective now, Zeola responded — “why not now!” It is time for his fans to learn the truth, Zeola said. “I am so tired of all the other things that people are doing that are inaccurate. They have no idea what the truth is and why it [his death] happened,” she said. “I want to set the record straight, especially with this new film ‘Sexual Healing’ coming out about the last two years of his life. I want everyone to know that I am not involved in this new film, and I am with contradictions, Zeola says that his music is timeless. “All of his songs had a message, whether about social conditions and humanity, whether they were sexual or serioius, happy or sad. That was just Marvin.”

Marvin constantly walked a tightrope between being who the

world expected him to be and who he felt God called him to be, and he secretly suffered in silence from the scars that women in his life had inflicted on him. He also inwardly battled to stay true to who he was as a person, safeguard his place in musical history and not succumb to an industry and music label that fought to turn him and his world upside down, the play’s press materials read.

Zeola urged the community to come out and support My Brother Marvin, and she said that many people suffering from addictions will receive a “healing” of their own. “There is nothing to be embarrassed about or ashamed of,” she said. “Get some help, and if I can help somebody with this production, my brother would want me to do that.”

My Brother Marvin, with music inspired by his life, was conceived

by Zeola Gaye and is directed by acclaimed actor Clifton Powell, who also stars as Marvin Gaye’s father. Emmy Award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield plays Marvin’s mother, Alberta. Keith Washington plays Marvin in his latter years, and Tony Grant plays the younger Marvin. A previous production of the play, based solely on Zeola’s book, made its off-Broadway theatrical premiere in Detroit in 2006, received rave reviews and went on to tour select cities.

For tickets to My Brother Marvin, which range from $36 to $47, call Ticketmaster at 1-800745-3000 or visit the Arie Crown Theater Box Office, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive.

MY BROTHER MARVIN gives the most accurate portrayal of the troubled singer’s life, according to his sister who authored the play. Clifton Powell (left) who plays Marvin Gaye’s father is shown with Lynn Whitfield who is the singer’s mother in the play, while Marvin is played by Keith Washington. very appalled by it.”

Zeola says she hasn’t been consulted in any productions about Marvin, and she has been denied music for My Brother Marvin. “I couldn’t get licensing to use Marvin’s music in the play, and I think there is a conspiracy. Many people didn’t want this to come out. It is not a musical, it is a dramatic piece, and it’s time for Marvin’s fans to know about the fa-

ther and mother. He was my brother. Who can tell the story about Marvin, other then people who lived with him?”

After their mother’s death, Zeola found her father’s journals and mother’s memoirs, and she incorporated some of these things in the play. “I found them to be pretty riveting and revealing for my sister and me.”

Zeola has three objectives in

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taking this production across the country: “I want to set the record straight. I want audience members to come out of the theater with closure, and I want to be able to help someone,” she said, referring to substance abuse and dysfunction found in her family, as well as others throughout the world.

Although Marvin’s life might have been perceived to be filled

THE MANY FACETS of Marvin Gaye’s life are represented by a number of actors including Tony Grant who is Marvin during the younger years as he speaks with Anna Gordy Gaye protrayed by Tondy Gallant (left).

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

IN MEMORIAM: Adolph “Bud” Herseth Adolph “Bud” Herseth, principal trumpet for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for 53 years and considered the greatest orchestral trumpet player, died at his Oak Park home on April 13, 2013.

Adolph Herseth was born in Minnesota in 1921. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and planned to teach, but during World War II, he performed as a bandsman at a flight school in Iowa, then at the U.S. Navy School of Music and finally with the commander of the Philippine Sea Frontier in the South Pacific.

While studying for a master’s degree at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston in 1948, he auditioned for CSO Music Director Artur Rodzinski and named principal trumpet. Though he never performed for Rodzinski, he played for five CSO music directors — Rafael Kubelík, Fritz Reiner, Jean Martinon, Sir Georg Solti, and Daniel Barenboim — plus many renowned guest conductors.

Mr. Herseth was a dedicated teacher of young musicians and held honorary doctorates from DePaul

University, Luther College, the New England Conservatory of Music, Rosary College (now Dominican University), and Valparaiso University.

Adolph Herseth received the American Symphony Orchestra League’s (now The League of American Orchestras) Gold Baton Award in 2001, the first time the award was bestowed on an orchestral player, and became an honorary member of London’s Royal Academy of Music. In 1988, the principal trumpet chair of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was named after him. He continued to occupy that chair until 2001, when he retired as principal trumpet, then played for three more seasons as principal trumpet emeritus before retiring completely in 2004 after 56 years with the CSO. He received the Theodore Thomas Medallion for Distinguished Service and was a longtime member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Alumni Association.

Bud Herseth and “Mrs. Bud” (our pet name for his wife Avis) became our special friends when we saw them regularly after his retirement as CSO

where was his mouthpiece, knowing that he never left home without it.

He’d whip it out of his pocket and serenade me with a tune and Happy Birthday” on my natal day.

One Thursday night, my inevitable question was met with, “Well, where’s yours?” I pointed to my husband, George Williams, and replied, “Here he is!” Bud turned beet red and doubled over with laughter until tears streamed from his eyes.

Adolph Herseth (19212013) Principal Trumpet Emeritus. They sat on the Main Floor-Right in the last row and as we’d enter the Hall each Thursday evening I’d ask Bud

He and Avis attended George’s final organ recital in Arlington Heights (six months prior to his death from lymphoma). Shortly afterward, as I entered Orchestra Hall alone, Bud said, “I have something for you” and presented me with one of his mouthpieces so that I would still have at least one after having lost my own special

of the CSO; and additional recent gifts to the CSO Association total $13 million. ******** Riccardo Muti dedicated the Tuesday, April 16 performance of J. S. Bach’s B Minor Mass to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing by saying “I think that the entire world is shocked about what happened in Boston. Tonight, by coincidence, we perform, for the fourth time, the big work of Bach [Mass in B Minor]. It’s one of the greatest monuments of music and of the culture of mankind. The piece ends with ‘Dona nobis pacem,’ which means ‘Give us Peace.’ But the problem is that Bach didn’t mean only give us eternal peace, but give us peace on Earth. And violence is

by McFerrin was exposed to a multitude of musical genres during his youth—classical, R&B, jazz, pop and world music—and all of them have since been absorbed and assimilated into his own unpremedi-

tated art. McFerrin spent his earliest days as a professional musician in jazz and cabaret bands and it wasn’t until age 27 that he experienced what he calls his “light bulb moment” and realized that his true calling was singing.

McFerrin’s live recording, “Spontaneous Inventions” earned him the first of his 10 Grammy Awards. He had long experimented with overdubbing, layering his voice in the studio. “Simple Pleasures” (1988) was the first recording to document the results. The smash hit single from that album, “Don’t Worry Be Happy,” made Bobby McFerrin a household name. “spirityouall” pays tribute to the memory of McFerrin’s father, baritone Robert McFerrin, Sr., opera singer and the first Black artist to sign a contract and sing a title role with the Metropolitan Opera, and the traditional spirituals his father sang to him as a boy. The senior McFerrin was also a former member of the Voice Faculty at Chicago Musical College (now Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University).

Through his multiple vocal styles Bobby McFerrin celebrates these beloved and familiar songs through dancing rhythms and intricately fascinating improvisations while celebrating his father’s legacy. Legendary jazz pianist Gil Goldstein, who arranged all of the selections for this one-time-only performance, joins McFerrin’s band on piano and accordion.

Riccardo Muti will launch the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's planned celebration of the bicentennial of composer Giuseppe Verdi's birth by leading a special October 10 performance of his "Requiem" that will be streamed live online, the Italian conductor announced Wednesday. The orchestra plans to mark the Verdi anniversary with several performances of his work during its 2013-2014 season.

Muti is in Chicago this month and will be part of three weeks of performances that include works from Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. The orchestra said Muti also will travel with the orchestra in January 2014 to the Canary Islands, Germany and Luxembourg, marking his fifth international tour with the group. He also plans to continue his community outreach this year, including conducting a free community concert at Morton East High School in the Chicago suburb of Cicero on Sept. 18.

Muti, 71, who also is honorary director of the Rome Opera, missed concerts in Chicago earlier this year when he became ill with flu-like symptoms.

At the Tuesday, April 9 press conference, Muti announced additional key initiatives of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association: The CSO will celebrate Verdi’s Bicentennial with a release of Otello on CSO Resound and Verdi’s Requiem will be streamed live in Fall 2013; The tenures of CSO Mead Composersin-Residence Mason Bates and Anna Clyne will be extended through the 2014-15 Season; Bank of America has extended its global sponsorship

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Grammy Award winning vocalist Bobby McFerrin will return to Symphony Center for a special performance on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Known for his unique vocal style, McFerrin spans all genres of music from jazz to pop to classical and has collaborated with renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck, Wynton Marsalis, Quincy Jones and countless others. McFerrin’s return to the Symphony Center stage is centered around his latest recording project, “spirityouall,” that will be available on audio release May 14, 2013.

Never a conventional artist, Bob-

Bobby McFerrin

That’s one of the reasons I loved “My Bud,” the greatest trumpet player, orchestral or solo. His love and concern for humanity was commensurate to his nonpareil music-making~! And yes, Bud will have his mouthpiece in his pocket as he makes his final earthly journey. Rest in peace, Bud. The world is a better place because you lived in it.

Muti, CSO to celebrate Verdi; travel to Canary Islands, Essen Germany Music Director dedicates Tuesday night performance to Boston Marathon victims

Bobby McFerrin brings “spirityouall” to Symphony Center

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something that is increasing around the world.

I think that we musicians try to help with our music, which brings harmony and love and brotherhood to the world, but we can do just our part. We can do something that can help throughout the world through music that reaches without words, so to speak, from heart to heart.

Before we perform the Mass, we— my colleagues of the Orchestra and members of the Chorus—want to dedicate it to the victims of the tragedy in Boston and would like to ask you for a moment of concentration and silence. Please stand.

[Pause.] Thank you.”

Approximately 10,000 people attended the CSO concerts over the four performances of the Bach Mass in B Minor led by Muti.

Dr. Roland M. Carter “LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING!” the famed arrangement of the “Black National Anthem” by Dr. Roland M. Carter is the title of a Gala Concert being held in his honor Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 401 Gateway Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Carter retired from The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga last December after 24 years of service to the university as department head, professor, mentor, colleague and friend. Carter was previously Music Department Chair at Hampton University and a past president of NANM, Inc. The Chicago Crusader

THE PASTOR’S PEN

The Real Problem With Many Children: Parents!

Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes Many young African American children are victims of child abuse and neglect. You may never see them with a black eye, broken ribs, or signs of what could be understood as “real signs of abuse.”

On the contrary, many young African American children have never been physically touched to the point of receiving bruises, yet, they are victims of child abuse and neglect. They’ve never been identified as such, because they do not show visible physical signs. However, the signs are evident when less than 47% of young African American males are graduating from high school.

The signs are evident when the prison industrial complex can rest assured in guaranteeing a rural town the maximum number of occupants needed for a newly erected prison, and this is done by going into underserved communities and arresting those young African American males and females, many whom are victims of child abuse and neglect, for nonviolent offenses. The signs are evident when young African American children have more knowledge of their mother’s boyfriend than they do of their biological father. The signs are evident when a parent or guardian articulates the first sign of child abuse and neglect: I am not going to raise my child the way my momma raised me.

This statement is often articulated out of dissatisfaction with the order by which a child was reared. I recall when I was a child,

Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes when the street lights came on, my sister and I had better have been making our way to the house—not from a long distance away, but where my mother could see us walking to the front porch. For many of my childhood friends, who adhered to the same rules, they would often articulate that when they have children they would let the child stay out as long as they wanted. When you examine much of the crime activity within African American communities, it takes place during times when children should be in the house. This may appear as freedom in the mind of the parent, but for a child who is forced to navigate through life without order, especially from their parent, it’s child neglect, a form of child abuse.

As a myriad of social and civic organizations are seeking to iden-

tify the main source of the problem with young African American children, with the hope that identification would lead to a plausible solution, the conversation must begin with child abuse and neglect. Addressing sensible gun laws is in order, but what about the child who carries the gun? Addressing the main source from the lens of public health is in order, and should be moved to the second item of observation, but only after a serious conversation is had about child abuse and neglect, especially in the African American community. I am well aware of the scriptural reference often connected with justifying what can be viewed as physical child abuse: Spare the rod and spoil the child!

The correctness of scripture reads: 1. Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

2. It is not the correction through the rod which needs to be highlighted, as long as it is reasonable and causes no bodily injury to the child.

The child abuse or neglect that has affected young African American children expands beyond the rod.

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services defines child abuse and neglect, as is written in federal law, as, at minimum: • Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or

• An act or failure to act that presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

3. Most Federal and State child protection laws primarily refer to cases of harm caused by parents or other caregivers; they generally do not include harm caused by other people, such as acquaintances or strangers.

As the conversation must ensue regarding child abuse and neglect, it is the neglect that speaks to the plight of many young African American children. Neglect is the failure of a parent, guardian, or other caregiver to provide for a child’s basic needs.

4. Neglect may be: • Physical (e.g., failure to provide necessary food or shelter, or lack of appropriate supervision) • Medical (e.g., failure to provide necessary medical or mental health treatment) • Educational (e.g., failure to educate a child or attend to special education needs) • Emotional (e.g., inattention to a child’s emotional needs, failure to provide psychological care, or permitting the child to use alcohol or other drugs).

When examining the neglect aspect of child welfare, many young African American children are victims of not having their basic needs met. The lack of having these basic needs met creates longtermed negative issues within the life of the child, and these issues negatively impact African American communities. For the parent or caregiver who finds no fault in allowing their child to roam the street all hours of the evening, or

who does not follow-up with their child’s academic record, or who identifies their child’s behavior as combative and wayward, but will not seek to identify if the child’s combativeness or waywardness, is an outward cry due to inner turmoil is neglect.

Parents and caregivers must be held responsible for the care of their child. It is unfortunate, however, the care for children is losing momentum because the child’s parent, in many cases, is only modeling what was modeled in their lives.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Join me in sounding the clarion call to all parents and caregivers, as we reclaim abused and neglected children, especially young African American children, through love, while assisting and challenging parents and caregivers to provide appropriate care for these angels. Every child deserves an opportunity to experience love! No child deserves to experience abuse and neglect!

The Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes is senior pastor at West Point Missionary Baptist Church, 3566 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago.

1 Proverbs 13:24 (New International Version) 2 https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/whatiscan.cfm 3 ibid.

4 ibid. © Copyright 2013. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this column or portions thereof in any form whatsoever.

One of the first Blacks to move into Austin before the “White Flight” is dead at 96 Annie Mae White, affectionately known on the West side and to her family as Aunt Annie, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at her Austin home.

Mrs. White moved into her home in the spring of 1970. She and her late husband, Robert White were the second Black family to move on the all-white

Martin Temple A.M.E. presents “Stop Running! God’s Up to Something” Martin Temple A.M.E. Zion Church will couple a Gospel production with a networking reception April 27 at 6 p.m. at the church, 6930 Cottage Grove.

The play, “Stop Running! God’s

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Up to Something,” is about a man who had “an insightful awakening when he was brought back to Earth to cover a story with no information except a casket with a sign reading “Black Youth” and a note with the message “Stop Running! God’s Up to Something.”

His journey helps him discover some things about the past, as well as the present.

The Rev. Dr. Eric L. Leake, pastor of Martin Temple, said local officeholders, teachers, principals, other pastors and community leaders have been invited “to be a part of this life-changing experience. Our ultimate goal is to touch the minds of our youth and community.”

100 block of South Mason street. Shortly after the “white flight” took place; all of her white neighbors moved out in a matter of months.

She was born November 25, 1916, and was the eighth of 15 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. Although Aunt Annie had no children, she embraced her niece, Alberteen Brown as a daughter.

Aunt Annie lived through the Great Depression, segregation and even marched with Dr. King! She helped build two of Austin’s leading churches, Helping Hand Baptist Church and Greater St. John Bible Church, where her nephew Rev. Ira Acree serves as Pastor.

“Before I became a Pastor, I was a musician, and Aunt Annie was the one who purchased my first organ. Her wisdom and life of sacrifice has inspired so many and helped me become the man that I am today" stated Acree.

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Rev. Ira Acree with his Aunt Annie Mae White For more information contact Annie White's arrangements were held Saturday, April 13, Pastor Acree at (773) 339-8590 2013 at Greater St. John Bible or Mrs. Alberteen Brown at 773531-4995.

Church, 1256 N. Waller.

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LEGAL THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD be a harm to the public and punishable by the government to protect the public.

This list is not exhaustive, it is merely demonstrative to show some of the types of things one can be guilty of doing that harm the public.

In a civil case, a suit is filed between private individuals, companies or organizations for damages they incurred as a result of some action or inaction on the part of the other party. Sometimes the damages include the loss of money, the loss of property or even the loss of a life (as was the case in the O.J. Simpson civil case when the Goldman family sued and

(Continued from page 7) won for the loss of Ron Goldman’s life). The other types of civil cases include suits where one party wants to force another party to either do something specific (like mowing their lawn so as not to be an eye sore and bring down the value of neighboring homes) or to stop doing something specific (like stop discriminating against Black employees). In civil cases, government agencies normally do not get involved unless the problem is so widespread that the action is considered to harm a large number of people, making individual lawsuits too time consuming and not

cost effective. In this situation, a government agency could file suit on behalf of an entire class of people that it deems to be harmed the same way. A good example of this would be when the federal government sued Cook County Jail for overcrowding and poor jail conditions.

Having said all of this, there are some situations and fact patterns that actually involve both civil and criminal cases. We will go into those types of cases next week so that you can begin to understand how that is possible…stay tuned.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) HOOD is raffling off two cars. In my estimation that means more money for Brooks. Here is the problem I have with all his fund-raising. He is not being accountable and sharing with the various contributors how close he is to the self-declared goal of raising $15 million for the community center.

Right now Brooks is very suspect. He keeps devising

these plans to raise more money but is mum about the results. He is further suspect because on his own he decided to give $2,000 to convicted felon former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Brooks claims the money came from his congregation. Kilpatrick has no Chicago ties. He once was a promising political star. But that faded when he was found out for being

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involved in an extra-marital affair, lied to federal authorities, as well as misappropriated some municipal money. He was even living in a multi-million home in Texas while claiming he could only pay $65 per month in restitution that the court ordered. Does it make any sense to you why Brooks would hand over $2,000 to a man he admits he didn’t know, who had this kind of history?

Brooks needs to start being accountable and share what he is doing with the money he is raising. Of course, it is not government money and he really doesn’t have to account to the public; but given that his appeals for money are always public, it is time for him to show us the money, or at least an overview of what has come in and what he is doing with it. Otherwise more and more people are likely to see him as just another crooked preacher.

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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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. 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 14-10-46960. 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 Attorney File No. 14-10-46960 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 002416 tJSC#: 33-8372 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. i524960

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DIVISION CHANCERY OF AMERICA, N.A., BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP COUNTRYWIDE FKA HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , s . v MYRON GARNER; LYNN GARNER LYNN MCGINNIS A/K/A GARNER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND RECORD NON Defendants, CLAIMANTS; CH 35899 09 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 20, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : 20-22-412-026-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6810 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after of the sale. confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 7 8 2 .

0 9 1 6 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I523891 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , s . v TALAE O. PERRY; MICHIGAN-60TH T R E E T S CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; BANK AMERICA, OF UNKNOWN HEIRS AND N.A.; OF TALAE O. LEGATEES PERRY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS NON RECORD AND Defendants, CLAIMANTS; CH 25507 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 19, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: 20-15-308-017-1030.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6001 South Michigan Avenue, Unit 3, Chicago, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Property Act Condominium Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-1048.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I523827 Ref. No. 12-00755 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-FLX4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-FLX4 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED MAY 1, 2007 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

SYBIL SHORES AND GARY SHORES, OAK FINANCIAL, D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 8854 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7548 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 20-27-403-040.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The judgment amount was $198,147.72. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 2 - 0 0 7 5 5 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I523769

December 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7548 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 20-27-403-040.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The judgment amount was $198,147.72. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 7 5 5 1 2 - 0 0 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I523769

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ROBERT MCCLINTON; 6555 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT MCCLINTON, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 35957 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 3, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-22-220-018-0000.

Commonly known as 6555 SOUTH ST. LAWRENCE AVENUE, UNIT 2B, CHICAGO, IL 60637.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 0 2 9 1 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I523717

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER BANK ONE, NA WITH P l a i n t i f f , v s .

B. BERRY, LANA D e f e n d a n t s , 07 CH 2386 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 8, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-20-228-012-0000.

Commonly known as 6631 South Morgan Street, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

F 0 7 0 1 0 2 4 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I523714

The Chicago Crusader

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. File No. D13133829 on the 27th day of March 2013 Under the Assumed Name of Patriot Cleaning, with the business located at 3238 W. 84th St., Chicago, IL 60652. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is Titus G. Campbell, 3238 W. 84th St., Chicago, IL 60652.

4/6, 4/13, 4/20

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, f P l a i n t i f V .

RAVEN COLLINS; BANK OF AMERICA, N .

A . , D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 45704 Property Address: 6127 South Evans Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-046292 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 14, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 3, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 6127 South Evans Chicago, IL 60637 Avenue, Permanent Index No.: 20-15-415-008 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $260,831.35.

Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at ww w . k a l l e n r s . c o m .

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I521308 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

Sandra Walker; Rodney E. Wells; G.P. O'Connor; American General Financial Services of Illinois, Inc.; Arrow Financial Services, LLC; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 42334 Sheriff's # 130239 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 28, 2013, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 7404 South Dorchester Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 P.I.N: 20-26-226-018-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a single family residence.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 www.foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com The Chicago Crusader 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-il l i n o i s . c o m This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I518616

cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) after the sale. hours Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 www.foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-il l i n o i s . c o m This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I518616 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

Kahmer Khan; Tayba Khan; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28495 Sheriff's # 130303 Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 17, 2013, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 6049 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois 60621 P.I.N: 20-17-412-019-0000; 20-17-4 1 2 - 0 2 0 - 0 0 0 0 Improvements: This property consists of a two story multi-family residence with an adjacent vacant lot.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Porto Anthony W. DIEHL., Ste 333 1807 IL 60566-7228 Naperville, foreclosurenotice@fal-illino i s . c o m fax 630-428-4620 866-402-8661 bidding instructions, visit For www.fal-il l i n o i s . c o m This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I522832 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , v s .

CORY WILLIAMS A/K/A COREY WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 07839 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 19, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-27-407-011-0000.

Commonly known as 7537 SOUTH EVANS AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 0 3 0 5 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I522471

COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

ERIKA JONES A/K/A ERIKA S JONES, STEPHANIE JONES A/K/A STEPHANIE P JONES, DARYL JONES A/K/A DARYL K JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 34146 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN 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 February 6, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-319-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car detached 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1205659. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1205659 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 34146 TJSC#: 33-3107 I520607

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY CITIMORTGAGE, INC., P l a i n t i f f , v s .

KENDRICK LANCE, D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 18279 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 5, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 6344 South Vernon IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY P.I.N. 20-22-200-030.

DEPARTMENT CHANCERY The mortgaged real estate is improved DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A with a single family residence. If the DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a P l a i n t i f f , common interest community, the purchaser v . of the unit other than a mortgagee shall ERIKA JONES A/K/A ERIKA S JONES, pay the assessments required by STEPHANIE JONES A/K/A STEPHANIE subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the P JONES, DARYL JONES A/K/A DARYL Condominium Property Act. K JONES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

D e f e n d a n t s No refunds. The judgment amount was 12 CH 34146 $270,425.66. The property will NOT be 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE open for inspection.

BlacksILMust c60619 ontrol their own ccall oMMunity CHICAGO, For information Mr. Ira T. Nevel at NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. in the above cause on February 6, 2013, an 1 1 - 0 4 3 6 7 agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, I520283 will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7828 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-319-021-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

P.I.N. 20-22-200-030.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The judgment amount was $270,425.66. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 1 - 0 4 3 6 7 I520283

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s .

MARIA VISTO-PEREZ A/K/A MARIA A V I S T O - P E R E Z ; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 36166 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-302-005-0000.

Commonly known as 7519 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 1 9 .

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 2 1 9 4 2 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520250 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LARRY MANNIE; ISABELLE MANNIE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 18112 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: 20-21-322-038-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 722 WEST 71ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 1 1 0 1 2 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520203

CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , s . v MELANIE PELL, WELLS FARGO BANK, (SUCCESSOR NA TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK) D O C . ( #0030012404), TAXPAYER OF 5742 PERRY, SOUTH ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN CHICAGO, AND OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s , CH 37616 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 5742 South Perry, IL. Chicago, 20-16-219-037.

P.I.N. The property consists of vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will be required to bid at the sale. The balance of the purchase price required by 12:00 the following day. p.m.

The property will NOT be open for i n s p e c t i o n .

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the a l e . s For information call City of Chicago Counsel/Collection and Corporation Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 742-0007.

(312) JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I520164 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON THE BANK OF FKA NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOL D E R OF CWMBS INC. CHL MORTGAGE THROUGH TRUST PASS MORTGAGE PASS 2006-HYB2, THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HYB2; Plaintiff, v s .

DANN DUFF; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; JAYNE DUFF; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DANN DUFF, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 26030 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-29-411-006-0000.

Commonly known as 7617 South Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-3261.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I520147

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

PATSY DARLING; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PATSY DARLING, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 20890 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2012 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will COUNTY, ILLINOIS on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the hour of 11 COUNTY DEPARTMENT a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison CHANCERY DIVISION Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL at public auction to the highest bidder for C O R P O R A T I O N , cash, as set forth below, the following P l a i n t i f f , described mortgaged real estate: v s .

P.I.N. 20-26-125-011-0000.

MELANIE PELL, WELLS FARGO BANK, Commonly known as 7439 South Drexel NA (SUCCESSOR Avenue, Chicago, Il 60619.

TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK) The mortgaged real estate is improved ( D O C . with a single family residence. If the #0030012404), TAXPAYER OF 5742 subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a SOUTH PERRY, common interest community, the purchaser CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN of the unit other than a mortgagee shall OWNERS AND pay the assessments required by NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the D e f e n d a n t s , Saturday, 20, 2013 Condominium Property Act. 12 CH 37616 April Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, NOTICE OF SALE balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that No refunds. The property will NOT be pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure open for inspection. entered in the above entitled cause on For information call the Sales Clerk at February 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-2105.

120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder C O R P O R A T I O N for cash, the following described property: Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 Commonly known as 5742 South Perry, I519963 Chicago, IL. P.I.N. 20-16-219-037.

The property consists of vacant land.

Sale terms: 10% of the purchase price will be required to bid at the sale. The balance of the purchase price required by 12:00

Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-26-125-011-0000.

Commonly known as 7439 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago, Il 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-2105.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I519963

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY O N D I V I S I PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB, f P l a i n t i f V .

JEAN J. PELISSIER; SAMEERA WEST HIGHLAND PELISSIER; ASSOCIATION; CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND UNKNOWN NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 22281 Property Address: 6735 South Ridgeland Avenue Unit 3S Chicago, IL 60649 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-029260 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage sales.) foreclosure PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on February 15, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 16, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 6735 South Ridgeland Avenue, Unit 3S, Chicago, IL 60649 Permanent Index No.: 20-24-303 - 0 2 5 - 1 0 0 6 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

The judgment amount was $182,618.86.

Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify information. all For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I517144 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY INC.; CITIMORTGAGE, P l a i n t i f f , s . v ALAWODE AND OLUSOJI ALAWODE; OLUFUNMILAVO CITIBANK FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK BANK OF AND AMERICA, N.A.; UNKNOWN TENANTS; N K N O W N U AND NON RECORD OWNERS Defendants, CLAIMANTS; CH 42620 11 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 1, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 6, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7131 South Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

P.I.N. 20-27-202-009.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds.

No refunds. The judgment amount was $238,731.98. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 1 1 - 0 9 3 7 5 I519951

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ESTER WOODS; MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; U N K N O W N BENEFICIARIES OF MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; MARQUETTE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28441 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described p r o p e r t y : P.I.N. 20-27-227-003-0000.

Commonly known as 7411 SOUTH RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1 5 9 .

1 2 1 5 JUDICIAL SALES INTERCOUNTY C O R P O R A T I O N (312) 444-1122 Selling Officer, I522443

5538 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60621 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, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 29, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5538 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-206-059-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick 2 unit; no 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0928409. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0928409 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 09 CH 45542 33-4125 TJSC#: I519091

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE C O R P O R A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f , v .

REGINALD NARCISSE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (U.S.A.), N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 40059 7430 S. WABASH AVE. 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 February 7, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 14, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7430 S. WABASH AVE., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-118-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $198,966.30. 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 12-8400-69. 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. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 12-8400-69 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 12 CH 40059 TJSC#: 33-8382 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 THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , v .

TREANNA D. EVANS, HARRIS BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 13723 1220 E. 63RD STREET 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 January 29, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 30, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1220 E. 63RD STREET, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-412-034-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $222,943.23. 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: KROPIK, PAPUGA & SHAW, 120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 236-6405.

Please refer to file number 39573. 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. KROPIK, PAPUGA & SHAW 120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 236-6405 Attorney File No. 39573 Attorney Code.

91024 Case Number: 10 CH 13723 TJSC#: 33-2648 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.

I520589 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

ESTER WOODS; MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA 2013 20, April Saturday, DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; U N K N O W N BENEFICIARIES OF MARQUETTE BANK FKA MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 9/13/07 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 18459; MARQUETTE BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 28441 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY OF AMERICA, NA; BANK P l a i n t i f f , s . v ANTONETTE WILSON; BANK OF NA; CITY AMERICA, OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL ONE WATER; BANK (USA) NA FKA CAPITAL ONE UNKNOWN BANK; AND LEGATEES OF HEIRS WILSON, IF ANTONETTE ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND CLAIMANTS; NONRECORD D e f e n d a n t s , CH 36585 12 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on February 13, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-20-427-031-0000.

Commonly known as 7044 South Morgan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-5229.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I522393

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-4, P l a i n t i f f V .

DARCINE E. TRIBBLE A/K/A DARCINE TRIBBLE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; COMMUNITY BANK OF OAK PARK RIVER FOREST; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; TERRENCE J. P O U N C Y , D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 39506 Property Address: 8744 South Saginaw Avenue Chicago, IL 60617 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-011429 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK foreclosure sales.)

COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. entered on February 21, 2013, Kallen P l a i n t i f f , Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official v . will at 12:30 p.m. on May 22, 2013, at 205 CHARLES AUSTIN W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, D e f e n d a n t s Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest 09 CH 45542 bidder for cash, as set forth below, the 5538 SOUTH LAFAYETTE AVENUE following described real property: CHICAGO, IL 60621 Commonly known as 8744 South Saginaw NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Permanent Index No.: 26-06-104-037 Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered The mortgaged real estate is improved in the above cause on October 18, 2012, an with a dwelling. The property will NOT be agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, open for inspection. will at 10:30 AM on April 29, 2013, at the The judgment amount was $296,502.57.

The Judicial Sales Corporation, One Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, successful bid immediately at conclusion CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next auction to the highest bidder, as set forth business day, both by cashier's checks; below, the following described real estate: and no refunds. The sale shall be subject Commonly known as 5538 SOUTH to general real estate taxes, special taxes, LAFAYETTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, coMMunity heir own Must ILcontrol Blacks special t assessments, special taxes levied, 60621 Property Index No. and superior liens, if any. The property is 20-16-206-059-0000. The real estate is offered "as is," with no express or implied improved with a brick 2 unit; no garage. warranties and without any representation Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by as to the quality of title or recourse to certified funds at the close of the sale Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. admonished to review the court file to verify No third party checks will be accepted. The all information. balance, including the Judicial sale fee for For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Abandoned Residential Property Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Municipality Relief Fund, which is Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois calculated on residential real estate at the 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser I517149 not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real

Commonly known as 8744 South Saginaw Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 Permanent Index No.: 26-06-104-037 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $296,502.57.

Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information.

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

I517149 iN tHe CiRCuit COuRt OF COOK COuNty, iLLiNOiS COuNty dePARtMeNt - CHANCeRy diViSiON WeLLS FARGO bANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.bOyKO P. diMitROV, uNKNOWN OWNeRS ANd NONReCORd CLAiMANtS defendants 12 CH 009930 5537 S. AbeRdeeN StReet CHiCAGO, iL 60621 NOtiCe OF SALe PubLiC NOtiCe iS HeReby GiVeN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2013, an agent of the Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2013, at the the Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker drive 24th Floor, CHiCAGO, iL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5537 S. AbeRdeeN StReet, CHiCAGO, iL 60621 Property index No. 20-17-202016. 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. the subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS iS” condition. the sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. if the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. the Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COdiLiS & ASSOCiAteS, P.C., 15W030 NORtH FRONtAGe ROAd, Suite 100, buRR RidGe, iL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-1206917. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-06917 Attorney ARdC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 12 CH 009930 tJSC#: 33-6916 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. i520010

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

ARTHUR C. YOUNG, EURO-TECH, I N C .

D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 31500 7937 S. CALUMET AVE. Chicago, IL 6 0 6 1 9 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7937 S. CALUMET AVE., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-105-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $158,088.55. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719.

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.

HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 31500 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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SPORTS

South Shore Drill Team will shine at annual show About 150 young people will demonstrate their skills on May 18 when the South Shore Drill Team performs in its annual Spring Show.

The event begins at 7 p.m. at AFC Center, 7859 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago. The youth, between the ages of 8 and 21 years old will perform to a wide range of music from classical to gospel to pop.

“We use the Spring Show to keep

ceeds from the show will help fund the team’s summer program.

The program serves about 250 youth per year and as long as the students remain in school they can participate in the drill team’s activities. There are no tryouts so all students who sign up can join. To date the organization works with approximately 275 youth per year.

The South Shore Drill Team par-

SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM’S young men delighted the Windy City Live audience in August, 2012.

SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM members received a standing ovation from First Lady Michelle Obama and her guests when they performed at a NATO event in May, 2012. young people engaged over the winter months and teach them about different types of music and dance,” says Arthur Robertson, founder and director of the group. “It gives them something to look forward to and showcases their talent.”

Tickets are $20 for general admission, and parking is free at the 2,000-seat theater. Groups of 20 or more receive a 25% discount and reserved seating. To order tickets, call or visit the team’s Administrative Offices at 7218 S. South Chicago at 773 752-7830 or go online at www.southshoredrill team.org. Pro-

ticipates in two major show – the Spring Show and the Holiday Show in December. Because the Holidy Show sold out when it was at the Gary Comer Youth Center, organizers decided to move the Spring Show to a larger venue..

During the course of the year, the team performs at dozens of festivals, parades and competitions. They participate in more than 120 events per year.

An elite segment of the team competed in the Winter Guard International against teams from across the country.

SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM’S flag line members take the stage at their annual Holiday Show in December 2012.

PRESEASON NUMBER ONE ranking is an accurate prediction so far and a tribute to the coaches and parents! The West Englewood Tigers Traveling Baseball Team have won three major tournaments with the 12-year-olds. Any youngster between 6-10 years old can try out for one of the five teams according to their age by calling 773-960-2868 or via the Internet at www.westenglewoodtigers.org. Check out team rankings at amatuerbaseballreports.com.

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