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Boyd family sues city over shooting death

By J. Coyden Palmer The family of a woman shot and killed by an off-duty detective last month has filed a suit against the now identified officer and the city. The law firm of Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery announced the lawsuit on April 6 during a press conference with the family of Rekia Boyd. The wrongful death suit alleged that Detective Dante Servin maliciously and without cause killed Boyd as she and a group of friends were walking near Douglas Park around 1 a.m. on March 21.

“Rekia Boyd was shot and killed on March 21, 2012, without any legal justification,” said the family’s attorney James Montgomery. “Her young life was snuffed out by an aggressive, intimidating police officer who provoked the confrontation and when met with a verbal rejoinder took the life of an innocent young woman.”

The morning of the shooting police said Servin confronted the group because they were making too much noise. That is when police said Antonio Cross, 39, pulled a weapon on the detective, who from his unmarked vehicle, fired in the direction of the group striking Cross in the hand and

INSIDE THIS ISSUE ____ Organ transplants are hard to come by for Blacks (See story on page 2) ----------

Secret Service Agent talks about the danger to Obama with prostitution scandal (See story on page 3)

Boyd in the head.

But several witnesses and Boyd’s attorney tell a different story of what happened.

They said the group of five was out enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures that night and walking down the street when Servin pulled up to them and began making comments about noise. Cross responded to the officer with a wisecrack that “they didn’t have any drugs for him,” according to Montgomery. That led to a verbal altercation between Cross and Servin and shortly thereafter Servin shot Cross and Boyd.

A police unit in the vicinity heard the gunshots and responded immediately, police said. The Independent Police Review Authority is investigating the incident. A spokesperson for the IPRA said they have already spoken with several witnesses and the evidence is being turned over to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office that will decide if charges should be filed. The (Continued on page 3)

BOYD FAMILY SUES off-duty Chicago cop and the city in the killing of their relative Reika Boyd. The 22-year-old Boyd was fatally wounded in the head after a bullet passed through the hand of one of Boyd’s acquaintances on March 21.

Mental fight to keep health clinic open

By Wendell Hutson Residents living in the Woodlawn community on the South Side are fighting mad these days as an April 30 deadline to close a local, mental health clinic nears.

And to demonstrate their frustration over the city’s decision to consolidate the Woodlawn Mental Health Clinic, 6337 S. Woodlawn Ave., into one of six other city mental clinics, residents have staged overnight protests outside and inside the clinic that resulted in some being arrested.

But Alderman Willie Cochran, whose 20th ward includes the clinic, said the city has the money to keep not just the Woodlawn clinic open but five other clinics it is consolidating.

“The city saved $15 million this winter by not having to do so much snow removal thanks to a mild winter in Chicago. Why can’t the city use that money to keep all six mental health clinics open?” he asked. “I have attempted to meet with the mayor about this but I have yet to have a one-onone meeting with him.”

The Crusader also tried contacting Mayor Rahm Emanuel to ask him about Cochran’s proposal, but he was unavailable for comment, according to Tarrah Cooper, mayoral press secretary.

There are 12 mental health clinics run by the city and by year-end there will only be six after the city completes its consolidation plan. The plan calls for clinics located at 4313 S. Ashland Ave., 1140 W. 79th St.,

1987 W. 111th St., 1607 W. Howard St., 2354 N. Milwaukee Ave., and 6337 S. Woodlawn Ave. to be consolidated. The remaining mental health clinics located at 641 W. 63rd St., 4314 S. Cottage Grove Ave., 200 E. 115th St., 1201 S. Campbell St., 4150 W. 55th St., and 5801 N. Pulaski Road, will remain open.

Cochran joined about 100 residents at an April 14 rally across the street from the Woodlawn clinic to protest the consolidation, which is expected to save taxpayers $2.3 million a year, said Efrat Stein, a

spokesman for the city’s Department of Health.

But not everyone agrees with the projected savings.

“That’s a bunch of bull,” said Rose Brown, 67, a 28-year resident of Woodlawn. “All they want to do is reduce city services in the Black community and hope that we move to the suburbs so whites can move into the area.”

About half of the protestors at last week’s rally were white and residents of Wood(Continued on page 2)

TWO POLITICAL WARRIORS collaborate at a protest rally last week in the Woodlawn community on the South Side as residents Woodlawn fight to keep a city-run, mental health clinic open. The Woodlawn Mental Health Clinic is set to close April 30 and is one of six mental clinics being consolidated this year.

NEWS

Organ transplants are hard to come by for Blacks

By Wendell Hutson

should an organ donor match be found. Those on the national organ donor list must live within three hours from a specified hospital so if a match is found the recipient could get to the hospital quickly to receive the organ before it goes bad.

Prior to becoming disabled Richard had worked as a stuntman in such movies as “Barbershop and Barbershop 2, Transformers and Baby Boy. No timetable has been given to Richard by his doctors on how long he could live without a transplant but he knows without one his life could be cut short.

“I have never been married and I have no children and without a transplant I may never get to experience this,” confessed Richard.

Pamela Carpenter, 56, is married with one adult son but can no longer travel with her husband because she is waiting to receive a double lung transplant and must now carry an oxygen tank with her.

“It’s hard to travel with an oxygen tank even to a fine restaurant but I am making it,” said Carpenter, who lives in south suburban Richton Park but grew up in the Bronzeville community on the South Side.

Another reason why transplants

nois last year totaled 644 but only 148 donors were Black.

But the picture is much bleaker nationally.

There are 113,740 people currently on the waiting list for transplants and of those, 33,377 are Black. And kidney transplants are most needed by whites and Blacks, according to the UNOS. Currently, there are 31,196 Blacks on the organ waiting list for a kidney and 35,087 whites.

The second most sought after organ for Blacks is a liver with 1,188 currently waiting for one, compared to 11,201 whites waiting also.

Dr. Mark Zucker, a cardiologist

at Barnabas Health Care Center in Livingston, N.J., said one reason why organ transplants are down is because of the age of potential donors.

“Most people who die in the United States are over the age of 65 or 70 and in general we try to find donors in their 20s or 30s or younger,” he said. “We’re trying to find a young heart and that population of donors is smaller than you might think.”

He added that while about 40 percent of Americans have signed their driver’s license to be a potential donor, not everyone is a potential candidate. Still, he encourages people to continue signing up to be an organ donor through the Secretary of State office.

“I think the driver’s license signature is a critical component to this whole process of making sure that organs are available when organs are needed,” Zucker said.

Dave Druker, a spokesman for Secretary of State Jesse White, said White seeks African American donors hard.

“Secretary White makes a very aggressive approach to signing up organ donors, particularly in the African American community.

He goes to churches every weekend to discuss organ donation and to discourage some of the myths about it,” Druker told the Crusader. “The most successful transplant situations occur when people are of the same ethnic or racial background. That is another reason why the Secretary encourages African American participation.”

Regardless of the odds, Len Richard, 39, is hopeful he will receive a liver and kidney transplant soon.

“I know the odds are stacked against me but I am prayerful God will find a donor for me,” he told the Crusader. “Some days are better than others but for the most part I try to stay positive about my future.”

However, he said he does feel Blacks sometimes get the short end of the stick when it comes to organ donations.

“Look at (actor) Larry Hagman (who is white). An organ donor was found quickly for him. But then again he is rich and famous,” Richard said. “But when (NFL Hall of Famer) Walter Payton needed a liver, no organ donor was found in time and he died. Walter had plenty of money but I guess that was not enough.”

Hagman, 80, received a liver transplant in 1995 and most recently was diagnosed with cancer.

In 2009 Richard moved to south suburban Matteson to live with his parents but more importantly to be near the hospital

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According to one national program, organ donations have been slow over the last few years both nationally and in Illinois especially when it comes to Blacks.

Officials with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), a private, non-profit organization in Richmond, Va. that manages the nation’s organ transplant system for the federal government, said at the rate organ donations are going those recipients waiting for transplants could be waiting longer than expected.

In Illinois, there were 28,535 transplants received in 2011 and 5,857 were Black. Also in 2011, there was a total of 14,148 donors but only 1,992 were Black.

As of April 6, the last date data was available, there were 5,192 people waiting for transplants in Illinois and 2,100 are Black, according to the UNOS. As far as transplants received in 2011, there were 1,190 received and 338 of those recipients were Black.

And actual organ donors in Illi-

ORGAN DONATIONS FOR BLACKS are hard to come by but Len Richard, who is waiting for a kidney and liver transplant, said he is hopeful that one day a match will be found for me.

WAITING FOR AN ORGAN takes a lot of patience and Pamela Carpenter (middle) said she has become a patient person as she waits for a double lung transplant. In the meantime, Carpenter continues to enjoy herself with friends and family at fundraisers on her behalf. are down is due to costs, said Mandy Stockton, a spokeswoman for the National Foundation for Transplant. The NFT is a non-profit organization in Memphis, Tenn. that helps transplant patients raise funds to pay for medical expenses, which could reach $1 million for a transplant.

Both Richard and Carpenter have held fundraisers this year and plan to hold more to help defray their medical expenses. And anyone interested in making a donation to either of them can do so by going online to www.transplants.org or calling Stockton at 901-680-5665.

ficials who support keeping the Woodlawn clinic open.

U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis, D7th District, is also a supporter.

He attended last week’s rally even though the Woodlawn community is not part of his congressional district.

“I support keeping mental, health clinics open. There are too many people who need these clinics especially in the Black community where mental disease runs high,” Davis told the Crusader. “If mental health clinics continue to be shrunk then I am afraid the prisons will swell since it already is the leading provider for mental health services.”

The Woodlawn community is located in Democratic U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush’s first congressional district, who did not attend last week’s protest rally, but said he supports keeping the clinic open.

mental services who knows what they might do,” said Jerome Parker, 44.

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lawn.

“They want to pick on Blacks because they think they are weak and will not fight back,” 33-yearold Jesse Morton, who is white, angrily said. “I have lived in the Woodlawn community for five years and it is a wonderful place to live for all families, not just Blacks. And as long as I am living here I am going to fight for what I believe this community needs.”

However, city officials insist that the consolidations will offer better service to residents at a time when the city struggles to provide these services due to the economy.

“Over 2,300 of our clients or 80 percent will continue to be served at the remaining (six) mental health centers. And about 600 clients with insurance will transfer to community mental health providers,” explained Stein. “These reforms will allow us to improve the services at the existing six clinics, by reducing wait times for patients and increasing the number of psychiatrists.”

There are 95 employees who work at the city’s 12 mental clinics and 33 will be laid off as a result of the consolidation, Stein said.

But it’s not just local, elected of-

Regardless whose district the clinic falls under residents said they are prepared to do whatever it takes to maintain city services.

“If I have to go to jail all over again I will because the city can’t just take away our clinics. We need this clinic and they (the city) know it. There are a lot of unstable people who live in Woodlawn and with limited

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NEWS

Secret Service Agent talks about the danger to Obama with prostitution scandal

By J. Coyden Palmer As the fallout continues from the scandal involving nearly a dozen U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to President Obama that were caught with prostitutes in Columbia last week, the first African American agent assigned to a White House detail explains how their actions put the President’s life in danger.

Abraham Bolden, author of the book “The Echoes from Dealey Plaza,” wrote extensively about the misbehavior of agents during his time in the Secret Service from 1961 to 1964. According to Bolden, who was born in East St. Louis, he was asked personally by President John F. Kennedy if he wanted to be the first Negro agent to serve on the Presidential detail in 1961. Bolden said there is a culture within the Secret Service in which supervisors have turned a “blind eye” into dangerous behavior of some agents.

From the living room of his home in Chicago, Bolden explained why the penetration of the most important layer in the President’s protection detail should be taken seriously by Americans and called for swift action against the agents who disregarded agency protocol. Bolden, who served on the protection detail for Presidents Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, said the advance team where all of the agents in the Columbia incident were assigned, has all of the intelligence on the President’s trip, including transportation routes, housing, how many agents are as-

signed and where they are placed, and anything else a person who would want to harm the President needs to know.

“It was a serious threat and this was the most serious infraction of the rules of the Secret Service in regards to protecting the President that I can ever recall simply because it was the advance detail that was involved,” Bolden said.

He explained that the advance team usually goes two to three weeks ahead of the president’s arrival depending on the place and the potential threat. In addition to transportation logistics, Bolden said the advance team also has important critical data on their person, including identification and weapons and they themselves need to remain anonymous. Because of the breach in security last week, Bolden said all of the previous security arrangements made for the Columbia trip had to be changed.

“We learned in counter intelligence operations that prostitutes and alcohol is the first way of breaking into an intelligence operation and getting information from the enemy,” Bolden said. “It breaks down the inhibition of the individual you are in contact with. The alcohol also causes a person to become proud and boastful about things that he or she may not deem important at the time. For example, an agent who is drinking and consorting with a prostitute may be asked how many other agents are in town, which is valuable information for anyone who wants to harm the President. Any infor-

mation that comes from the advance team is supposed to be top secret.”

The Secret Service announced earlier this week that all of the agents in the scandal have had their national security clearance revoked. Bolden said in addition to being debriefed by the CIA, FBI and National Security Administration, the agents should be fired and possibly face criminal charges depending on the severity of their behavior after the investigation is complete.

Bolden said when most citizens think of the Secret Service they only think of men in dark suits and glasses talking into their wrists, but there are actually four layers of Secret Service protection. The first being the Protective Research Section whose responsibility is finding out the level of threats in the state, region or country in which the President is traveling. Second is the advance team where the Columbian breech occurred. The third layer is the local police force used mainly for crowd control. The fourth and final layer is the personal protection details, who serves as bodyguards and are seen mostly in the President’s presence.

“If an organization wants to penetrate into your security, the best one to penetrate is the advance detail because they are the ones mapping out all of the plans,” Bolden said. “The information and plans made by the advance team are then passed down to the special agent in charge of the personal protection

Boyd family sues city over shooting death weapon Cross was allegedly carrying was never found, according to the IPRA and Montgomery.

Cross has told several members of the press he was talking on the cell phone at the time of the shooting. Cross said his cell phone records will prove that.

Montgomery said he believes the detective became angry when Cross “mouthed off ” at him and just fired. Family members are also upset with how quickly department spokespersons said the shooting was justified in the press the morning after. Police Union Spokesperson Pat Camden told several TV stations the morning after the detective’s version of the events stating, “the officer was confronted by a man with a gun.”

Montgomery lambasted those comments during the press conference and said it paints a negative picture of his client. Police brass is no longer talking publicly about this case.

(Continued from page 1) “If there’s a problem with the case it’s being independently investigated,” said Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy.

The Crusader has learned through records and those who live in the area that Servin lives in the 1500 block of South Albany, just a block from where the incident occurred. Neighbors who spoke with the Crusader over the past few weeks say the officer keeps to himself but has complained to them about the noise from the park. Many in the area are now scared of Servin seeing that with warm weather come more people hanging outside late at night.

“I mean this is a large city and when it gets hot more people are outside later at night and yes people are often in the park or on the streets. But that’s no excuse for what this man supposedly did,” said one neighbor who lives on the same block as the officer and

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did not want to be identified.

“People liked that we have a cop living on the block, but now they’re not so sure about that.”

Darian Boyd, the victim’s oldest brother said during the press conference witnesses told him the detective had been making disparaging remarks in the days before the shooting and thinks alcohol might play a role in this incident.

“He basically said, ‘What do I have to do to get some peace, quiet and respect ... shoot someone?’” Boyd claims others have told him.

Complicating matters even further is that Servin is either white or white Hispanic, according to Montgomery, while everyone in the group are African Americans.

“I can’t even begin to describe the hurt, the pain and the feelings that we have right now,” said another brother, Martinez Sutton.

“It’s unbearable.”

Abraham Bolden detail and many times the agents who are with the president have no idea where they are going because they are just following the plan. They only have one duty and that is if an emergency situation happens involving the President they are to protect him with their very life.”

Bolden learned of the incident in Columbia as he was sitting at home and a friend called and told him to turn on the news. He said he was horrified when he learned what happened as it brought back memories of his time as an agent.

Bolden said it brought back memories of the weeks before the assassination of President Kennedy in Dallas in 1963. In his book, Bolden writes about agents drinking while on duty, the bringing of unknown women into hotel rooms while traveling with the President, blatant disregard for agency protocol and how there was a colossal protection failure of the Secret Service on that November afternoon in Dallas.

Bolden himself suffered from what happened in Dallas. In the wake of the Kennedy assassination, Bolden contacted the Warren Commission, hoping to testify about an alleged assassination plot in Chicago two weeks before Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. He traveled to Washington but before he could testify, Bolden was returned to Chicago where he was arrested on May 20, 1964 on federal charges that he had solicited a bribe from a coun-

terfeiting ring that ironically he had helped break. On numerous occasions he told his superiors in the Secret Service about the behavior of fellow agents in the weeks before Kennedy’s death and says nothing was done. Bolden said he was framed by rouge agents and spent over three years in a federal prison after his conviction during a second trial by an all-white jury. The first trial ended in a hung jury after the lone African American juror, Anna B. Hightower, refused to vote guilty, he writes in “The Echoes from Dealey Plaza.”

Bolden is still trying to clear his conviction and there is a growing movement to have it expunged from his record or have him pardoned by President Obama. But Bolden said any attempts to have his record erased that will have him to have to admit any form of guilt is something he is not interested in.

“It’s important to me to have my name exonerated but that presents a certain problem because one of the requirements is that you admit you committed the crime. I can not do that in good conscious,” said Bolden, with a look of defiance. “I wouldn’t even do that for an expungement. That would be an affront to me, the American people and my God. To testify a falsehood against oneself is one of the worst things one can do. And I sincerely believe that justice is going to be done in my case.”

CORRECTION In last week’s Chicago Crusader, Guitar Red was incorrectly identified as deceased. The Crusader regrets the error.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL WAR ON BLACK AMERICA The Trayvon Martin murder occurred on February 26, 2012, but it did not gain major momentum until late March. But Trayvon’s death was not the only one at the hands of self-appointed “keepers of the peace,” police officials and security guards, based on an article in the online blog Bronzecomm. According to a document researched, written and produced by Kali Akuno and Arlene Eisen working on behalf of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Black Left Unity Network, and US Human Rights Network, 28 Black people were killed by authority figures between January 1, 2012 and March 31, 2012. This comes to an average of about 9 (nine) per month! Furthermore, in major cities all over the United States, Black people are killing each other at alarming rates. Over the weekend of a major announcement in Chicago, Illinois, about the Trayvon Martin murder, the headlines of a newspaper blared “10 dead, 49 wounded in 46 shootings from 6 p.m.

Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.”

Conspiracy theorists have been claiming for quite some time that there is a plan to decimate the Black community in America. Most people who consider themselves rational do not believe in this possibility. They cannot wrap their brains around the notion that someone, or someones, could be sitting and plotting the community’s demise. If we look at the facts, however, we might begin to think that something is up somewhere.

Consider this: Black people make up about 13% of the American population, but are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system (over 40%). There are more Black men in jails and prisons than there are in college.

More and more Black children are being raised in foster care. Black Americans are also overrepresented among the unemployed, and American culture is becoming meaner by the day as evidenced by the fact that it is now becoming the fashion to only offer employment to people who are already working! This is a huge “catch 22.”

Black Americans are also disproportionately represented among the casualties of the mortgage meltdown. And when you look at popular culture, Blacks are overrepresented among the buffoons, coons, murderers, thugs, and “beeatchy” women on TV and in movies. Rap music videos usually promote mayhem instead of love. In fact, the current hip hop trend was based on a foundation of popular “beefs” - Tupac vs. Biggie being one of the best examples of these.

Our children idolize thugs whose main claim to fame is the ability to diss each other rhythmically.

The conspiracy theorists, though largely ignored, seem to be onto something. In many places, Black communities are being destroyed, both from within by Black-on-Black crime and from without by others. In this regard, the “Stand your Ground,” laws, which have been adopted by a number of states, promise to wreak more havoc in these communities.

It is time to wake up and realize that something very sinister is happening; that the Black community is under siege. And we cannot do anything about it until we admit that a really serious problem exists. A luta continua.

I really doubt that I am alone in hoping that the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education can come to some agreements that will ensure the teachers don’t strike.

Chicago doesn’t have a whole bunch of schools where the students are overachievers. That means we don’t have the luxury of allowing our children to miss school because there are no real teachers there.

Conversely, it is imperative that the teachers, who for the most part are dedicated, not be slighted financially for the time and effort(s) they put in. Of course, there are some not-so-great teachers, but every profession has members who aren’t stars.

I am not sure what third party can sit down with both sides and get them to see that although their points are valid, the priority must be our children-their students. I am sure though that we need someone in the middle who can help everyone come to some understanding short of a teachers’ strike.

Even though it would be easy, and probably correct, to assign much of the blame for the teachers/administration problems to the new mayor, we must look be-

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Saturday, April 21, 2012

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We need someone in the middle Dear Editor:

yond his educational ineptness and keep our children in school.

Our boys and girls are already too far behind their peers who are in private and parochial schools, as responsible adults we must do something to ensure that that gap doesn’t widen. Too many young people don’t value education or its benefits; a strike of any length would send a message they are correct.

The stakes are way too high for either side to feel they must “win.” I am sure there is some wiggle room that both parties can use to come to an agreement that makes sense, is fair and keeps our children in school.

Richard Morgan Chicago, Illinois

Can We Please Get Rid of McCarthy Now? To the Editor: The Chicago Police Department obviously takes city residents for fools. Every couple of months, Garry McCarthy, the police superintendent, tells us his department has a new crime fighting strategy. That is usually in response to something he told us earlier about another new crime fighting plan.

The latest one was just an electronic version of what Cease Fire

does – identifying who is beefing and get some interrupters between them. In McCarthy’s case the interrupters are cops. It all sounds great on paper. It looked good on television when the Baltimore Police Department was shown using something called CompStat to identify the violence/gang hot spots.

Unfortunately, the city streets are not limited to paper or computer monitors. And McCarthy (Continued on page 17)

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BEYOND THE RHETORIC

More on the Poverty Industrial Complex In my last article, I wrote about the abuses of Section 3 of the HUD Act. The billions of dollars that are supposed to be used for job training and business development for people living under poverty are constantly being rerouted to the wealthy and greedy. This is just the tip of the “iceberg.” By the way, nearly 1,200 cities, counties and housing authorities do not comply with Section 3 nor will they even bother filling out their required annual reports. Many fill out the reports but are not in compliance (no recipient is in compliance as of this date) but this group defies even completing the form. It is total arrogance. To see this list of resisting recipients go to www.nationalbcc.org.

Now let’s examine another vehicle of this Poverty Industrial Complex. This one falls under the federal agency known as Health and Human Services Department. HHS is a giant bastion for poverty assistance. Its annual budget approaches $100 billion.

One of the many programs managed by this agency is the Office of Community Service (OCS).

OCS funds billions of annual

Harry C. Alford dollars to states, counties, cities and other grant applicants in a fashion similar to that of Section 3. My first experience with this program was indeed shocking and disappointing. The majority of these dollars that are supposed to uplift people and get them out of poverty actually feed coffers of greedy operators and at the expense of those who are supposed to receive the benefits. Here’s my experience.

It was 1991. Kay and I were living in her hometown of Indianapolis, Ind. We had just started the Hoosier Minority

Chamber of Commerce to address the Black business disparity of the city. One day I was driving down Indiana Ave. This neighborhood was targeted for gentrification (changing a Black neighborhood into a white one). I looked at a billboard sign that read: “Thanks to the Health and Human Services Agency and the Hoosier Minority Chamber of Commerce.” The Madame C.J. Walker Development Authority was thanking us for our support of a new office building. I was dumbfounded and called their office. I asked why were you thanking my association. The response was “just your general support of the community.” Actually they were trying to make this a Black thing, which it wasn’t. I then asked why was HHS involved in this. The response was: “they gave us an OCS grant.”

I called HHS in Washington, D.C. and found the OCS department. I inquired about the recent grant given to the Madame C.J. Walker Development Authority.

They told me it was a normal grant they give to create jobs for people who are long term unem-

ployed and living in poverty. I thought “great” but where are the jobs. Coincidentally, my dentist recently moved into the new office building. Through her I found out that the only Black employees in the whole building were her workers and none of them were new nor receiving some grant money for payroll. In fact, they pleaded with her to move her office into the building so that they could have one Black owned business in the place. They gave her 6 months of free rent for moving in.

I went into full investigative mode.

The office building was built to house the expansion of the School of Optometry for the campus of Indianapolis–Purdue University. Also, it housed the expanding office of a white run law firm with close ties to the governor of Indiana. Not one person of poverty and certainly not a Black found employment through the funding of this grant.

I pressed the DC office of OCS and Senator Lugar’s office for aggressive involvement. That was a mistake.

I finally pressed through the Freedom of Information Act to

receive a copy of the entire file on the OCS funding of the building.

Their response: “Sorry but the file is apparently lost and we cannot supply you with anything.”

At first, I took it as an insult but then I realized there was a message here. This was a common act of fraud and abuse of tax funded money. This racket was not going to get broken up by an inquisitive “trouble maker” like me.

Thus, you better back off.

I was beginning to learn how all of this “War on Poverty” was really a war on taxpayers and, in fact, an enhancer of poverty. The Poverty Industrial Complex feeds on poverty as it generates more and more grants to “address” the problem but actually feeds the problem to keep it going as the money coffers of the greedy get filled.

When do we stop this sham and start creating real jobs for our people?

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

Website: www.nationalbcc.org.

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Don Lemon Favors Reporters Using the N-Word

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist Between the drama surrounding the arrest of George Zimmerman for the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. and the white terrorists who killed three Blacks and injured two others in Tulsa, you may have missed the news about CNN Anchor Don Lemon, an AfricanAmerican, defending journalists who use the n-word while reporting on hate crimes.

In case you missed it, let me bring you up to date. The discussion about use of the nword grew out of reporting on a racial killing spree in Oklahoma. On Good Friday, Alvin L. Watts, 32, who is white, and Jacob C. England, who is 19 and describes himself as white, though he is a Native American, went on a random shooting spree, killing three innocent African-Americans and wounding two others.

The day before, England posted on his Facebook page, “Today is two years that my dad has been gone, shot by a f—— n—–.” Of course, England did not mention that authorities determined that the Black man who shot his father was acting in self-defense.

In discussing the case on The Chicago Crusader

George E. Curry CNN, Lemon argued that when used in proper context – such as referring to England’s rant – the actual n-word should be used in direct quotations. To substitute “n-word,” he contends, lessens the impact of the slur.

“I think it takes the value out of what that word really means, especially when we are reporting it,” Lemon said. “And I don’t care what color the reporter is, I think someone should say, ‘That person calls someone nigger’ instead of saying the n-word because I think

it sanitizes it.”

CNN correspondent Susan Candiotti did not sanitize the word the next day. After saying, “Please excuse the language, it’s very sensitive,” she quoted the Facebook post about England claiming that his father had been killed by a f—— n—–.”

Anchorwoman Fredricka Whitfield said, “We apologize to our viewers for the profanities used.” It wasn’t just the vulgarity that merited an apology. And this wasn’t the first time a CNN correspondent had used the nword. Last month, CNN reporter Drew Griffin used it while reporting on Deryl Dedmon, a white Mississippian convicted of running down a Black man with his truck and killing him.

Griffin said, “To be absolutely factual, at the end of this, Deryl Dedmond is laughing with his friends and actually called on his cell phone and, pardon my language, but there is no other way to say this, and said, ‘I just ran over that f—— n—–.’”

Griffin used the actual words.

Let’s indeed be absolutely factual. The n-word, according to Merriam-Webster, “ranks as perhaps the most offensive and inflammatory racial slur in English.” When we hear someone refer to the n-word, we understand exactly what they mean

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and don’t need to hear the full word to realize the depth of the insult.

Contrast Lemon’s argument for uttering the n-word with the controversy that surrounded New York Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin, who is of Taiwanese descent. The nation has been mesmerized by the exploits of Lin, who blossomed from benchwarmer to star for the Knicks.

After the Knicks lost to the New Orleans Hornets 89-85 amid “Linsanity,” a writer for ESPN.com posted the headline, “Chink in the Armor.” The post was removed within 35 minutes and the offending journalist was fired. Also, ESPN anchor Max Bretos was given a 30-day suspension after asking, “Is there a chink in the armor, where can Lin improve his game?”

ESPN did the right thing in disciplining insensitive journalists. Just as it was wrong to use a slur in connection with Lin, it is equally obnoxious to rationalize the use of the n-word. There is no “context” that warrants its use.

Once you go there, the floodgates are open for every derogatory word used to insult women, gays, Jews and Polish immigrants, to name a few. In Saturday, April 21, 2012

one comment on CNN.com, a viewer applauded Lemon’s position on the n-word and urged him to start using the fword – he said the actual word – to describe homosexuals.

In discussing the n-word, Lemon said, “I hate it in music. I hate those kinds of things. I hate it when it’s misogynistic and rap and all of that. But what I’m saying is in the reporting of a story, you should say the word not to sanitize it.”

I don’t know of anyone other than Don Lemon who considers the n-word – even when not spelled out – sanitized. Instead of standing for Cable News Network, CNN should stand for Can Not (use) N—–.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. 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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Worrill’s World

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

THE MAROON WITHIN US (Dr. Worrill, National Chairman Emeritus of the National Black United Front / NBUF, located at 1809 East 71st Street, Suite 211, Chicago, Illinois, 60649, 773-493-0900, Fax# 773-493-9819, E-mail: nbufchic@sbcglobal.net, Web site: nbufront.org)

Dr. Conrad Worrill Our distinguished ancestor, Dr. Asa G. Hilliard’s book, The Maroon Within Us, once again reminds us of a major problem that we, as African people in America, are besieged by. Dr. Hilliard described this problem as cultural surrender. In explaining the problem, Dr. Hilliard wrote, “African Americans remain one of the very few groups in the

United States who do not honor their own cultural traditions, sometimes even when they are honored by others.”

Continuing on this point, Dr. Hilliard states that, “If there is a major illness among African American people it is that we unceasingly honor and utilize our culture less. All great nations and people do the opposite.”

As Dr. Hilliard further explains, “Cultural surrender is more than a matter of rejecting one’s father and mother culture. It means that one accepts a new definition as a person. The culturally dependent person is a mere spectator, a receptacle for the creativities of others. To demand freedom from slavery only to use that freedom to commit one’s self to a voluntary cultural servitude is to lose the chance to be human.”

The erosion of many of our African cultural traditions and foundations are most evidenced in our family and community life. Far too many African people in America are getting away from the essence of family life. The cultural tradition of African family life is that of the extended family that centers itself on the rearing of children and caring for the elders.

Family life is the basis for which

a people maintain their cultural traditions, traditions that are important to the survival of a people. The way we raise our children in the context of extended family life for African people was always connected to the overall development of the larger community.

Dr. Hilliard writes, “There have always been Africans or Black people in America who have been both physically and mentally free.

We have also had far too many of those who have yielded their bodies— and worse, their souls— to people and systems whose purpose was to exploit to take all and give nothing.”

It is in this context that Dr. Hilliard provides several reasons why this devastating trend of cultural surrender is taking place. He says, “…we have tended to accept certain false dichotomies,” such as the following: “1. We have tended to equate sophisticated technology with culture, believing that such technology is exclusively European and that to affirm African culture is to reject technology.

2. We have tended to equate modern with technology, and to value modern as if it were cultural progress. At the same time, we have seen the affirmation of

African/African American culture as a matter of retrogression. Further, we have seen African/African American culture as static rather than dynamic and adaptive.

3. We have tended to equate European culture with wealth and African/African American culture with poverty.

4. We have tended to associate education with the acquisition of all the cultural forms of Europeans, and find it hard to conceive of educated persons who live the African/African American culture.

5. We have tended to equate selfaffirmation with the hatred of others.

6. We have tended to equate religion with particular forms of European interpretations of Christianity and have not seen our people as religious or spiritual.

7. Generally we have failed to study ourselves and to know our culture.”

The challenges that African people face in America, and throughout the world, as we enter the twenty-first-century is to create programs, strategies, and institutions that will reclaim and preserve our rich culture.

One such program that has emerged as one approach to preserving our culture and traditions aimed at our youth is the growing

Rites of Passage Movement. This Movement seeks to place African and African people at the center of independently working with our young people.

Children in Rites of Passage Programs are generally taught aspects of our history that included our literary accomplishments, our accomplishments in music, science and technology, and the spiritual concepts of African people that direct our moral and ethical behavior and treatment of others.

As we look out and observe the African World Community, we can see a common set of problems that all African people face, as a result of hundreds of years of exploitation by Europeans and others against African people. This exploitation has developed into a worldwide system of white supremacy and white domination aimed at wiping out African culture. We must resist and refuse any efforts to wipe out our culture.

Finally, Dr. Hilliard writes, “Cultural surrender or cultural destruction leads inevitably to the loss of any possibility for a group to mobilize on its behalf.

There can be no African/African American family in the absence of a cultural base.”

Questions for Presidential Candidates

By Julianne Malveaux NNPA Columnist

fects from or two years worth of joblessness.

TAXES – Former Republican candidate Herman Cain, he of the 9-9-9 plan that just didn’t add up, the foreign policy ignorance, and the fiery, if inept, blather said that Romney was being “picked apart” by the tax issue. But Romney pays a lower proportion of his income on taxes than the average – not upper income, just average – working person does, mostly because investment income is taxed at a lower rate than earnings. Romney has also called for an extension of the Bush tax cuts, while President Obama would eliminate them.

I’d ask Mitt Romney why he thinks it is fair for the rich to pay proportionately less in taxes than middle income people. I’d ask him bluntly whether he thinks he favors the rich and if so, why. I’d ask him to detail his objections to the Buffett plan, and to offer an alternative plan for tax fairness.

I’d ask President Obama (who not only pays his fair share in taxes, but also contributes generously to

Now that former Senator Rick Santorum has withdrawn from the Republican race for president, it is a foregone conclusion that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be the Republican nominee.

To be sure, he still has to deal with the nuisance factor of Newt Gingrich, whose lack of money has not only torpedoed his campaign, but also one of his “think” tanks.

Maybe Gingrich can find work, as he suggested that inner city youth do, by taking on some janitorial tasks. So it’s down to Romney and President Obama as opponents in November. The entertainment is over. Let’s get down to business.

Those who are undecided about the political path they’d like to take ought to look at several areas of contrast, and consider what either candidate might do in three areas: JOBS – The unemployment rate ticked down just a tiny bit last month, from 8.3 to 8.2 percent, but only 120,000 new jobs were

Julianne Malveaux created. We need to create at least 300,000 jobs a month for the next year or so to just begin to catch up with all the jobs that were lost.

Black unemployment, at 14 percent, is at the Great Depression level of 25 percent when hidden unemployment is considered. Unemployment is trending down, if slowly, and the Obama administration has been quick to share these facts. Further, if President Obama had been able to pass job creation legislation at the end of

2011, the rate might have dropped even faster.

My question to Mitt Romney would be how he plans to accelerate the pace of job creation and lower unemployment. I’d also ask him about high Black unemployment rates, and targeting. Finally, I’d ask him whether he still enjoys firing people and what message he thinks that sends to the least and the left out.

I’d ask President Obama at least two of those three questions. I’d certainly ask what he would do to change the pace of job creation, what kind of legislation he thinks is needed for him to implement his plan, and whether he thinks he can pull a political consensus together to pass such legislation. I’d also ask him about Black unemployment and targeting, not to put him on the spot or to play the race card, but because this is an important question. Finally, I’d ask about a focus on youth unemployment, given the fact that young people who graduate from college and cannot find jobs have lifetime ef-

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charitable causes (including the United Negro College Fund) to offer, beyond the Buffett plan, other keys to tax fairness. I’d ask him whether investment income should be taxed at an equal or higher rate than earnings. And I’d ask him what kind of coalition is needed to turn the Buffett plan into public policy.

STUDENTS – While President Obama has vigorously defended Pell Grants, Romney would not only eliminate these grants but many other social programs. Furthermore, students pay more than 6 percent interest on federal loans, while some of the bailout banks paid less than 1 percent interest on their loans. If we believe that children are our future, why aren’t our future workers, students, more highly considered in the budget process?

I’d ask Mitt Romney what his horizon is for U.S. prosperity and what role today’s students play in that prosperity. I’d ask him why he (Continued on page 7) The Chicago Crusader

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WILL IT TAKE A WOMAN??

This week the voice of Alderman Leslie Hairston seems to be the only one brave enough to disagree with the “Little Emperor,” also known as Rahm Emanuel, as usual. All of the other Aldermen seems to have lockjaw and

the hand that feeds you, but everyone knows that the former corrupt cop is full of it any way.

Ima never would have thought such a little short man could terrorize a whole city like Rahm has.

It’s reminiscent of the first Daley only he smiled more. Rahm was well known to be a “cut-up” in Washington and he has employed his “down your throat” tactics here. Yep, it has taken a woman to speak up and oppose some of Rahm’s hairbrain ideas. Kudos to Alderman Hairston who has more “guts” than any of the men representing us. I hope we will not forget her courage when she needs our support. I hope Ima ain’t being silly to suggest such support.

-ImaMAKE ‘EM PAY UP FRONT!!!

A word of advice to Urban Translator Wallace Gator Bradley – “GET YOUR MONEY UP FRONT.” Gator ain’t having much success with Patrick Daley

can be of service, but I require my fee up front!!!

WILL CHARITY BENEFIT OR WHO?

-Ima-

Ima don’t see President Obammy spending much money, especially in the Black community in the election. Now the crazy Romney’s have been tapped to displace the President from the White House. I say crazy ‘cause whoever heard of anyone riding the dog on top of their car, although Mrs. Nutty Romney thought the answer to the reason for riding the dog on top of the car was that he had the “runs.” I sure would have hated to be in the car following theirs ‘cause who knows when the old gripe was going to kick in and the dog let loose? Ut, oh I got sidetracked just a bit. Raking in campaign funds by the bushel basket, several millions a month sure could do some good for needs in our community. He could start with buying Ima some new brogands and duds for the Memorial Day weekend, ‘cause Killer done promised to take me to Paris (Paris, Arkansas that is) where they have a hoedown right every year. I want to get one of ‘dem new outfits the yunguns are wearing these days. Yu kno ‘dem jeans with hang off your butt, with ‘dem thong draws showing at the top and ‘dem little shirts that you have to keep pullingdown. If not Ima who? It seems such a waste to raise all that money and ‘dey spend all that money on television, “fattning frogs for snakes” we call it!

REV. AL IS FULL TILT!!!

Rev. Al Davis and talking with Rev. Jesse Jackson, but Gator said he didn’t pay him for the table that he got on Thompson’s behalf and other services he performed. I guess Thompson could have “Pimp” in front of his name ‘cause Ima hears he didn’t pay for at least one of dem endorsements he received from one of the newspapers that he used to get favor in the Black community. The other one had a “Forum For Pay” which meant you could not participate unless you paid. I’m just sayin’ he was just using Black folks to get elected. He also made sure he exploited the “Daley” name. Some call it smart politics, others call it “slime.” You can pick your choice. Good luck Gator, you don’t seem to have much luck in “collecting” debts, may be Ima

The National Action Network (NAN) held its convention in D.C. last week and one of the speakers was Eric Holder, the Attorney General, among other folks connected to the White House and the Obama Administration. Dr. Boyce Watkins said CNN asked “Eric Holder’s Appearance with Al Sharpton, What Does it Mean.” Now I don’t know about you, but who is the Dummy asking this question?

Even the mentally impaired knows that Rev. Al is the man with Obammy and his cohorts.

He has been the substitute for Rev. Jesse Jackson every since Jesse made the “nut” quote.

What amazes Ima is that Rev. Al done almost shook the title “Spy for the FBI.” There are still a few of us who remember. Is it just Ima or did we miss the publicity announcing the convention? Ima had wanted to be there, but we need more than a week to raise the bus fare and Motel 6 rent for a room. Well, for sure Rev. Al done been running like crazy, burying his mother, leading marches for Trayvon Martin and then the conventin. Whew!!! I’m getting tired just thinking about it.

-Ima-

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Alderman Leslie Hairston goes along with everything he proposes. One Alderman said to oppose Emperor Rahm is to bite

Questions for Presidential Candidates (Continued from page 6) is opposed to Pell grants, and what he thinks of the interest differential between the way students are treated and bailout banks are treated.

Before I ask President Obama anything on education, I’d thank him for his fight to protect HBCUs and other colleges. Then I’d ask about the interest differential, and about his progress on his pledge to restore the U.S. to world leadership in educational attainment.

Now that we don’t have the distraction of debate about peripheral issues, maybe we can get down to business to compare and contrast the candidates.

Patrick Daley Thompson

Gator

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS OFFERED AT HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY CENTER DURING MONEY SMART WEEK: As our nation’s economy recovers from the grip of recession, financial challenges still await many Chicagoans. Financial security is directly related to how personal finances are managed. To assist in this endeavor, the Chicago Public Library (CPL) joins the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Money Smart partners in hosting the 11th Annual Money Smart Week, April 21 – April 28, 2012.

Money Smart Week offers the public a series of free financial literacy seminars, workshops and other programs designed to help people understand the business of money, gain control of their finances and overall wealth management. Such programs help families learn to reduce debt and provide practical money skills for life. For a complete listing of Money Smart Week programs, visit the Library’s website at chicagopubliclibrary.org.

TERRY SAVAGE AT CPL: Chicago Public Library will host several author discussions and lectures during the month of April connecting to One Book, One Chicago; Money Smart Week, Poetry Fest and more. All programs take place in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street. On Monday, April 23 at 12 pm, Terry Savage, popular author and award-winning financial journalist speaks about what everyone should know about financial and retirement planning. Planners from the FPA of Illinois provide one-on-one planning sessions immediately following Ms. Savage’s presentation. This event is presented by the Financial Planning Association of Illinois. For more information visit chicagopubliclibrary.org, or call 312-747-4050.

CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENTS: Tuesday, April 24, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA) is hosting its 2012 Vanguard Awards Ceremony. The Honoree is Judge Arnette Hubbard. The event will be held at the Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court, Grand Ballroom.

For tickets, contact Nakita Perdue, nlperdue@cookcountybar.org. On Friday and Saturday, April 2728, the National Bar Association is hosting a Law & Religion Conference: “Faith, Law, and Politics.” The location will be the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 165 E. Ontario Street, Chicago. For more information, call the NBA at 202-8423900.

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EVENTS: On Wednesday, April 25, Marquette Bank will host a Free Mortgage Seminar at the Marquette Bank located at 9858 S. Western Avenue in Evergreen Park. This seminar will cover various aspects of getting a mortgage, including how to apply and qualify for a loan and the various steps in the mortgage loan process. This free seminar runs from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Seating is limited. To register, call 1-708-423-4526. On Thursday, April 26, A Free Financial Planning Seminar titled “Shaping your Financial Future and How to Use IRA’s in your Retirement Plan” will be held at the Marquette Bank located at 3521 S. Archer Avenue in Chicago. This seminar will feature indepth strategies for what to do when you’re retiring or changing jobs, Traditional vs. Roth IRAs, and how to maximize your retirement plan. There is no cost or obligation for this seminar, which begins at 5:30 pm. To register, call 1-773-476-5110 ext. 1001. On Friday, April 27, Marquette Bank will host a Free Neighborhood Appreciation Event at the Marquette Bank located at 5700 W. 159th Street in Oak Forest. Enjoy games, prizes, and refreshments between 5 pm and 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. For more information, call 1-708-342-8403.

CHICAGO NORTH SIDE LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: There will be a FREE event to recruit members on Thursday April 26. The Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter announces the April meeting of the Chicago North Side Lupus Support Group. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26, at St. Matthias Rectory-2310 W. Ainslie, at 7 pm.

Regular meetings are held the last Thursday of the month, weather permitting. All are welcome to attend! Lupus is a chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and tissue damage to virtually every organ system in the body. Currently, 65,000 Illinois residents are estimated to live with lupus, an unpredictable and potentially fatal autoimmune disease for which there presently is no satisfactory treatment or cure. Lupus strikes mostly young women; however anyone can develop the disease at any age. Lupus is more common among minorities – a disparity that remains unexplained. The Illinois Chapter is part of the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) – the nation’s leading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus, and providing services, support and hope to all people affected by lupus. The LFA has a nationwide network of nearly 300 chapters, branches and support groups serving individuals with lupus, their Saturday, April 21, 2012

families and health professionals.

For more information on lupus and the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter please contact Sonya Loynachan at 312-542-0004 or at Sonya@lupus-il.org.

ONE WORLD, ONE SKYBIG BIRD’S ADVENTURE: This original planetarium show, which is ONGOING in the Adler Planetarium’s Definiti Space Theater, is based on the popular children’s show Sesame Street. Big

Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a tour of the night sky to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun and the Moon. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu want to learn more about the Moon, so they take an imaginary trip there and realize that it is very different from Earth.

With Big Bird’s help, they return to Earth and celebrate that Elmo can see the same stars on Sesame Street that Hu Hu Zhu sees in China. The planetarium show,

which is presented on an all-digital, 360º screen, is designed for young children. One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure was created as part of a global partnership between the Adler, Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, the Beijing Planetarium and the Liberty Science Center (Jersey City, NJ).

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RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE IS Dr. Derrick L. Brownlee (right), President of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), and Jack Lynch (left), Director of Community Affairs for Gift of Hope, present Dr. Damon T. Arnold, former Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, along with his wife Sharon, the NFBPA's Award of Excellence. Dr. Arnold is currently developing a Master of Public Health degree program for Chicago State University.

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City Treasurer Neely Helps Small Businesses get Big Results from Social Media Six local businesses are claiming their share of $10,000 in prizes for submitting winning entries in the Chicago Small Business Online Marketing Contest. Categories included “Best E-mail Marketing” and “Best Use of Social Media.” Entries were judged based on originality of concept, polish and appeal, clarity, and effectiveness.

“The response to the second annual Small Business Online Marketing Contest was tremendous,” said Chicago City Treasurer Stephanie D. Neely. “We’re proud to recognize this year’s winners for their achievements,

and hope that their successful campaigns will inspire additional small businesses.”

Winners: Best Business Email Marketing 1st Place: Bellybum Boutique 2nd Place: UpShift Creative Group Rookie Award: R.O. Crockett Leadership Winners: Best Overall Users of Social Media 1st Place: Audience Architects 2nd Place: Edison Awards Rookie Award: Lara Miller Studio More than 130 small businesses in the City of Chicago entered

the contest, which took place between January 3 and February 29, 2012. In addition, nearly 400 small business representatives and entrepreneurs took part in the free educational seminars cosponsored by Constant Contact and the City of Chicago Treasurer’s Office during the contest.

The sold-out seminars covered “7 Keys to Email Marketing” and “Social Media Made Simple,” providing marketing advice and actionable information tailored to the small business audience.

The contest judging panel featured a prestigious panel of business leaders from the Chicago

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area.

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Don’t be Scammed by Unscrupulous Car Dealers

By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) convened a series of forums last year that explored abusive auto lending practices. The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), a participant in those roundtables, has issued a new research report on deceitful practices that take advantage of unsuspecting customers.

The report, Deal or No Deal: How Yo-Yo Scams Rig the Game against Car Buyers, shows that consumers with low-incomes and poor credit scores are the most likely target for these abuses. By preying upon consumers who are the least able to walk away from deals, the opportunity emerges to make more expensive loans and take consumers’ trade-in and/or down payment.

This is the first national insight into the prevalence of yo-yo scams. This deceitful dealer practice begins when car dealers encourage would-be buyers to leave with a car before finance terms are finalized. With only a conditional sales agreement in place,

consumers are encouraged to accept spot delivery, taking the vehicle home. The unsuspecting consumer leaves with the car, trusting the dealer will finalize the terms discussed.

For car dealers, spot delivery reduces the likelihood of the consumer shopping elsewhere for a better deal. Yet for consumers, this practice often leads to problems never anticipated.

“Yo-yo scams occur when a

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Charlene Crowell dealer leads a car buyer to believe financing is final,” says Center for Responsible Lending senior researcher Delvin Davis, author of the report. “The dealer lures the consumer back to the dealership, claims the financing fell through, and then pressures the consumer to agree to a new loan at a higher interest rate.”

CRL’s study found that consumers who returned to these dealerships, were often pressured

to sign finance contracts with worse terms than those originally mentioned. The report also showed that consumers trying to walk away from the now-worse deal often faced threats of legal action, criminal charges of auto theft, loss of down payment or fees for mileage and wear and tear.

Unfortunately for low-wage consumers with few available choices for financing, many still take the bad deal. When CRL examined the demographics of consumers experiencing yo-yo scams, once again communities of color were disproportionately harmed.

After accounting for poor credit and low-incomes, Latino and African-American consumers were prey to yo-yo scams more than white Americans and consumers ages 25 years old or younger.

According to CRL, the majority of consumers wind up with a second finance contract with a higher interest rate. Deal or No Deal is CRL’s follow-up to an earlier report that found yo-yo scam victims on average received an interest rate that was five percentage Saturday, April 21, 2012

points higher than what someone with the same risk level would normally pay.

Until laws or regulation change the ways auto financing operates, it might be better for consumers to adjust how they actually shop for a new or used car. Just as consumers now shop for the best mortgage rate available, making a comparable comparison of available auto financing terms would remove third-party transactions that now benefit dealers instead of consumers.

Beginning with a sober and objective figure for what is affordable will empower consumers.

Secondly, if financing is settled before the search for a vehicle begins, consumers can give themselves negotiating power by offering dealers a cash transaction.

In other words, consumers can choose to seize their purchasing power, rather than forfeit it to car dealers.

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

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Former Secretary of State visits Lindblom Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright met with Chicago Public School students at Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School on Tuesday, April 11th to unveil a series of fun new programs designed to get students interested in learning more about the NATO Summit taking place in Chicago next month. She also met with students to discuss their interest in International Studies and other relevant topics.

FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE Madeleine Albright met with Chicago Public School students at Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School, to discuss their interest in International Studies and the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago. Students impressed Albright by telling her about their worldly travels, and what they are learning in their political science and history classes.

PRINCIPAL ALAN MATHER welcomed Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School where she discussed with students their interest in International Studies and other relevant topics, as well as announced a series of fun new programs designed to get students interested in learning more about the NATO Summit taking place in Chicago next month.

Congressman Danny K. Davis receives NEA’s champion award

ly Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), and whose legislative work has benefited HBCU/PBI stakeholders within the academy and in the surrounding communities.

The Congressional Champion award ceremony is the centerpiece of NAFEO’s 38th National Dialogue on Blacks in Higher Educa-

tion “Day on the Hill” when representatives from NA-FEO, UNCF and the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund converged on Capitol Hill today and spent the day meeting with the Senate Democratic and Republican Caucuses and their individual Members of Congress to advocate for HBCU/PBI support. The Congressional Champion Award was presented at a luncheon in the Hart Senate Office Building. Among those in attendance were presidents, administrators, faculty and students from HBCUs and PBIs in Illinois.

NAFEO is the only tax-exempt, not-for-profit membership association of the nation’s 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and 50 Predominately Black Institutions. The association provides a voice for the presidents and chancellors of the nation’s Black colleges, universities, and seminaries including public, private, and land-grant two-year, four-year, graduate and professional schools.

Its National Dialogue on Blacks in Higher Education is NAFEO’s signature annual event.

The Dialogue brings together a virtual who’s who of American education, political, social and economic thought leaders, as well as policymakers and policy shapers, to discuss policies and practices that strengthen and sustain HBCUs/PBIs; help students persist in educational attainment; encourage and support students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); prepare more diverse teaching professionals; and shore up HBCUs/PBIs to serve as the providers of community services and drivers of the economies in their service areas.

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The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) recently announced that U.S. Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL07) has been selected to receive a National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) 2012 Congressional Champion!

The award is given to Members of Congress who have demonstrated uncommon commitment to and support for our nation’s Historical-

CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS’ work with Historically Black Colleges and University and Predominantly Black Institutions garnered him the Congressional Champion Award from the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education. Chicago State President Wayne Watson is shown congratulating Davis.

FORMER SECRETARY OF State Madeleine Albright poses with Chicago Public School students from Robert Lindblom Math & Science Academy High School. Albright met with students to unveil a series of fun new programs designed to get students excited about the upcoming NATO Summit taking place in Chicago next month. Students also discussed their interest in international studies and other relevant topics.

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COMMUNITY URBAN INFLUENCERS: 21st Century Game Changers

The “Women of Power” inter-

McGhee Williams-Osse, CoCEO, Burrell Communications.

Panelists include: Sandra Finley, CEO and Board Chair, League of Black Women; Gletha Glispie, Senior Director, Supplier Diversity, Walgreen Company, who developed the successful - Black woman consumer driven- “Community Corner” project; and the Reverend Jannette Wilson, Di-

The “Women of Power” breakfast is part of NAMD’s 60th Anniversary Conference entitled: URBAN MARKET INFLUENCERS: 21st Century Game Changers. NAMD is the nation’s oldest professional organization for individuals who have a vested interest in the African American consumer market.

Seating is limited.

Visit:

Deborah Crable

McGhee Williams-Osse

Sandra Finley

Gletha Glispie

past chairman and event co-coordinator with the Chicago

active breakfast and panel discussion will be moderated by

rector of Education, Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

www.namdntl.org for full conference information.

African American women called to re-direct one trillion dollar Black consumer economy

women, as emerging global leaders can impact a growing $18 trillion dollar international consumer economy.

National Alliance of Market Developers hosts 60th Anniversary Conference in Chicago through April 22 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel

“We appreciate and recognize the coveted position and strong voice that Black women traditionally and continually maintain in determining family matters,” said Deborah Crable, immediate

NAMD Chapter. “We are calling on a limited number of “Elect” women to state the case and frame the possibility of how Black women can re-direct Black consumer dollars to meet desired outcomes for Africans of the Diaspora, particularly, Black American citizens.”

The National Alliance of Market Developers (NAMD) is calling on a select group of women to address: 21ST CENTURY GAME CHANGERS: How African American Women Can Leverage the Future of a One Trillion Dollar Black Consumer Economy. The “Women of Power” breakfast panel will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 733 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL – site of the NAMD 60th Anniversary conference.

In the United States, the Census Bureau reports that 63 percent of African American households are led by single Black women.

Black women impact 80 percent of all buying decisions. Black

Judge inducted into Fraternity’s Distinguished Service Chapter

the Fraternity for at least ten (10) years and who has distinguished himself with outstanding contributions and extraordinary service to the Fraternity and/or in his respective communities.

Judge Walker is a native of Chicago, born and raised in the Englewood community. He was appointed to the Circuit Court of Cook County in April of 2006. He is assigned to the Juvenile Justice Division of the Circuit Court of Cook

County. Prior to ascending to the Bench, Judge Walker matriculated through the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, where he received an academic achievement award, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. While in Champaign-Urbana, Judge Walker served as a Resident Advisor, and a student justice of the Judicial Commission. After earning an undergraduate degree in Accountancy, he became a Certified Public Accountant.

Judge Walker attended The University of Iowa School of Law, where he was Vice President of his law school class, served on the Iowa Law Review and the executive board of the Iowa Black Law Student Association. Judge Walker’s efforts to make the law school atmosphere more hospitable to students of all backgrounds made him a recipient of the law school’s prestigious Human Rights Award.

Judge Walker is extremely active in his community. He has been a Junior Achievement volunteer, coach of biddy basketball, mentor for the Shell Youth Program, voter registrar, election central attorney, active member of the PTA and Local School Council, chairmen of the school improvement committee, Chicago Public School Principal For-A-Day, member of the Chesterfield Community Council,

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Recently, the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., hosted a reception celebrating the Honorable Judge Carl Anthony Walker’s where he was inducted into its Distinguished Service Chapter, at the Metropolitan Club of Chicago.

The Distinguished Service Chapter is the highest honor bestowed on a member that has been active in

Judge Carl Anthony Walker

math tutor, graduation speaker, and coordinator of the mentor program for Positive Force Youth Foundation.

Judge Walker has given extraordinary service to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity by serving as International Auditor, Great Lakes Regional Legal Counsel, State Director of Iowa, International Conclave Parliamentarian, Chairman of the Conclave Audit Committee as well as the Law and Revision Committee, and president of both Zeta Zeta Sigma Alumni Chapter and Epsilon Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter. As a member of the Upsilon Sigma Alumni Chapter, he is the current co-chairman of the Membership Intake Committee, the Wellness Committee and the Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance Committee.

Judge Walker is married; he and his wife have three children. They are members of the Trinity United Church of Christ. He continues to participate in many community activities.

“We are happy to welcome Brother Judge Walker among our ranks.

His dedication to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and the community over the years has been immeasurable. He is a hard worker who is always prepared, and he certainly deserved induction into the Distinguished Service Chapter”,

May 4 deadline for Youth as Resources Grants Community groups and organizations are urged to apply by May 4, 2012 for one of Chicago Area Project’s 2012 Youth As Resources Grants. Grants ranging from $500 to $2500 will be awarded to groups or organizations working with youth as leaders and decision makers. Successful programs will demonstrate sound knowledge of fiscal planning and record-keeping and will partner youth and adults in a project that creatively solves a community issue or need.

To download the application, go to www.chicagoareaproject.org and click on the “Youth Activities” tab or pick up an application at Chicago Area Project, 55 E. Jackson Blvd, Suite 900, Chicago, IL. For more information, contact Kathleen Mosley, Program Manager at (312) 6633574 ext. 216 or info@yaratcap.org.

Funding categories are: Health/Wellness, Violence Prevention and Artistic Expression.

The Health/Wellness category, Ready Set Move funds projects that focus on educating the community about healthy choices, healthy living and overall wellness. The Violence Prevention category, Inspire Peace, funds

projects that focus around violence prevention providing positive, alternative activities to deescalate violence and to encourage peace within a community. The Artistic Expressioncategory, Touch Move Inspire, funds projects that focus on inspiring change of a community problem through artistic expression of feelings through physical, visual and/or oral art.

An optional Technical Assistance Grant-writing Workshop, designed to help those interested in applying was held on Thursday, April 19, 2012.

Youth as Resources IYAR) is a youth development program that gives money (small grants) to youth groups to operate volunteer projects in their community.

The Chicago Area Project (CAP) is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening Chicago’s neighborhoods and to helping Chicago’s young people.

The original mission of CAP has not changed since its inception, to work toward the prevention and eradication of juvenile delinquency through the development and support of affiliated local community self-help efforts in communities where the need is greatest.

says Clarence Johnson, a member of the Distinguished Service Chap-

ter and the member who nominated Judge Walker for the honor.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward Entertainment Editor MOTHER’S DAY TREAT: Christ Universal Temple will present a very special Mother’s Day treat entitled, “An Evening with The Temptations Revue” featuring Dennis Edwards and The Temptations Revue on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM. The event, which will benefit a host of women’s charities will also feature saxophonist Ray Silkman as the very special opening act. Tickets are priced at $50 General Admission or $100 VIP Admission which includes a pre-show Reception from 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Show time is promptly at 6:00 PM. For tickets or more information please call 773-568-2283.

Christ Universal Temple is located at 11901 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago.

ENTERTAINMENT: CHICAGO STYLE

By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, MSJ

Dysfunctional Friends Dysfunctional Friends is a poor imitation of the 1983 release The Big Chill, where college friends gathered together for the funeral of a common associate. They learn after the services that their friend’s will states that each of the

Actress.

Forced into close, uncomfortable quarters, it isn’t long before secrets and past scandals come out during this extraordinary week, jeopardizing each one’s inheritance – and threatening

That Girl”), Essence Atkins (TBS’ “Are We There Yet?”), Christian Keyes (BET’s “Let’s Stay Together”), Stacy Keibler (USA’s “Psych”), Dysfunctional Friends is an incisive, humorous study of truth and affection.

FINAL LINE-UP: Essence Magazine has announced the final line-up for this year’s Essence Music Festival, which takes place July 6th through July 8th in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Festival which this year has the theme; “The Power Of Our Voice” is known as “your party...your purpose,,,the place to be!”

The acts scheduled for The Main Stage, The Super Lounges

STACEY DASH AND Terrell Owens watch a lousy music video in a scene from Dysfunctional Friends.

UPCOMING: Two-time Academy Award nominee, Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon have secured the rights to produce a motion picture based on the life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman elected to the Texas Senate. Not only will Viola produce the film, she’ll also star as Congresswoman Jordan.

remaining friends will receive a large sum of money, but only if they can remain - together – in his mansion for one week, without leaving. If one leaves, all will forfeit their inheritance. But this group – formerly close knit – has become unraveled over the past decade.

These friends have many skeletons in their closets, as well as the fact that only one of them had kept in touch with the larger than life deceased friend, who was an adventurer in his own right.

Dysfunctional Friends has been described as “a perceptive look at the complexities of friendship both expired and renewed.” The movie does feature sharp dialogue and ensemble acting, with NFL player Terrell Owens playing the boyfriend of Stacey Dash, which seems just an extension of the pair’s relationship on VH1’s Single Ladies. It seems in Dysfunctional Friends, as in the cable show, that their lines were measured and could as well have been phoned in.

It was, however, a hit at the 2011 American Black Film Festival, where cast member Persia White won the award for Best

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SWV

and The ESSENCE Empowerment Experience include the following: Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Steve Harvey, Charlie Wilson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Alex Boyd, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bridget Kelly, Dru Hill, Eric Roberson, Estelle, Eve, Fred Hammond, Fantasia, Gary Clark, Jr., Goapele, Keyshia Cole, Khris Royal & Dark Marter and Kim Burrell, Also scheduled are: Kindred the Family Soul, Kirk Franklin, Ledisia, Luke James, Mary Mary, Marsha Ambrosius, Representative Maxine Waters, Raheem DeVaughn, Robert Glasper Experience, Stephanie Mills, Dr. Steve Perry, Tank, Teedra Moses, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, The Stylistics, SWV and Vivian Green.

Buy your rickets now for the best seats at the best prices. Visit www.EssenceMusicFestival.com or call Ticketmaster at 1-800745-3000. Catch the beat and plan your trip now at www.LouisianaTravel.com

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everyone’s sanity!

From Producer Datari Turner and Writer/Director Corey Grant and featuring an all-star cast, along with Dash and Owens (NFL star, VH1’s “The T.O. Show”), including Meagan Good (“Jumping The Broom,” Showtime’s “Californication”), Reagan Gomez-Preston (FOX’s “The Cleveland Show”), Jason Weaver (“Lottery Ticket”), Hosea Chanchez (BET’s “The Game”), Tatyana Ali (TV One’s “Love

Time has caused these friendships to fall apart; time will tell if they can work together again!

Dysfunctional Friends would be a good movie to watch with a bunch of friends. It would be fun to see if the group relates to what’s on the screen. It is now available on DVD from Image Entertainment. For more information, visit www.image-entertainment.com or check your favorite DVD rental outlet.

DYSFUNCTIONAL FRIENDS CAN change their lives for the better if they simply learn to get along, but even with the big cash prize at the end of the rainbow, camaraderie proves to be difficult at best.

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ENTERTAINMENT

“Woman of Steele”

By Glenn Reedus Former Cook County Board President Bobbie L. Steele laments the fact that too many stories of the lives of locally prominent African Americans are untold. She said she is especially sorry that the life of Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black

mayor, was not chronicled, reported and published in detail.

Steele has ensured that will not be the case with her historic ascent and tenure as the chief executive of the nation’s second largest county. Steele recently published “Woman of Steele: A Personal and Political Journal.”

In her memoir, Steele recounts a

lifetime journey beginning with the one-room school, church in the Mississippi Delta to being the longest-serving president of the Cook County Board.

In this account of her life, Steele successfully crafted a read that will surely please the history buff, the political junkie, women’s rights advocates, as well as lovers of African American success stories. No matter the circumstances, Steele demonstrates for readers that cooperation and coalition building trump narcissism and individuality every time.

Throughout the book Steele demonstrates that a combination of mother wit can pave the road to success. She shares that when one goal is attained it is time to embark on the next one, and no matter how successful, when the

time comes to move on do just that. She was at the pinnacle of her political success and decided her time had come in that arena.

She was re-elected but opted to leave on her terms only four months after being voted back into office.

Steele’s life epitomizes Paul Robeson’s assessment that “poverty need not be a barrier to distinction” as her life began in the Mississippi Delta and today she can regale one with stories of meetings and encounters with the rich and powerful, as well as the fact that she is living history – having been the longest-serving (18 years) Cook County Board President.

“Woman of Steele” also is a story of overcoming as she has had to deal with a fire that wiped out her family’s belongings, the death

of her husband Robert, as well as the sudden deaths of her political mentors and friends – Mayor Harold Washington and County Board President John H. Stroger.

And the tome is replete with the wisdoms and lessons she picked up from her mentor and predecessor John Stroger. Steele also sends our nostalgia into overdrive with dozens of pictures of family members, friends and plenty of local luminaries.

She’s crafted an easy-to-read format, as chapters are short with topics that flow seamlessly into one another. No one reading “Woman of Steele” will be able to say they’ve read something like this before or that is anything other than an invaluable historical lesson in life and politics.

DuSable Museum presents “A Gallery Talk with Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi” In conjunction with its newest exhibition, “Journey Of Hope In America: Quilts Inspired By President Barack Obama,” The Du Sable Museum of African American History will present “A Gallery Talk and Book Signing” featuring Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi on

Growing A New America

Cottage Grove Avenue) in Chicago.

Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi will expound upon the historical and artistic expressions of the quilts featured in the exhibition “Journey Of Hope In America.” This crowd-pleasing exhibition, which was curated by Dr. Mazloomi, dissects the milestone historic and momentous occasion in American history—the election of an African American man as Commander-In-Chief of the most powerful nation on earth.

“Journey Of Hope In America” brings together a collection of ninety “power quilts” from a wide range of quilting styles. Art quilts, folk art quilts and traditional quilts are included in this exhibition and each of the works serves to educate the viewing public about the historic significance of the Presidential election of 2008.

Friday, April 27, 2012 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM. The event will take place at the Museum which is located at 740 East 56th Place (57th Street and South

Mazloomi is among the most influential African American quilt historians and quilt artists of

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MUSIC NOTES Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra, Jane Glover conducting, will perform J. S. Bach's Mass in B Minor Monday, April 23 at 7:30 pm in the Harris Theater at Millennium Park. The

Sunday, April 22 concert at First United Methodist church, Evanston is COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. Ticket Prices are $30, $38 (SOLD OUT), $45, $60, $75 (SOLD OUT).

By Barbara Wright-Pryor

Bucksbaum Lyric Opera Broadcasts to resume May 12 The Matthew Bucksbaum Family Lyric Opera Broadcasts of the 2011/12 Lyric Opera of Chicago season will be rebroadcast internationally and heard locally on 98.7WFMT beginning Saturday,

The Chicago High School for the Arts to get a new home City Hall recently announced that the Chicago High School for the Arts will move into the Malcolm X College building at 1900 W. Van Buren when the college moves into its new multi-million dollar complex planned for 2015. ChiArts was originally located in the Stephen A. Douglas Elementary School at 32nd and Calumet Avenue and now shares space with the Doolittle Elementary School at 525 East 35th Street in historic Bronzeville.

The move to the old Malcolm X at 1900 W. Van Buren will give the

school access to dance studios, computer labs and an auditorium, and pave the way for the expansion of arts and academic programs.

ChiArts also will host performances, exhibitions and crossschool projects and programs from across the city.

According to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office, CPS teachers will use ChiArts resources as a hub for arts-focused professional development and as a laboratory for developing innovation in arts instruction.”

At Malcolm X, the high school will also provide space for an array of arts organizations and performing arts groups expected to play a “major role in the design, delivery and exhibition of professional development services” for teachers, principals, teaching artists and other arts organizations, officials said.

Those arts groups include Chicago Arts Partnership in Education, Ingenuity Incorporated and Urban Gateways.

“ChiArts represents an important opportunity for high school stu-

May 12, and continuing every Saturday through June 30. WFMT’s George Preston and Roger Pines, dramaturg of Lyric Opera of Chicago, are host and commentator respectively.

The broadcasts are on the following Saturdays: The Tales of Hoffmann /Offenbach (in French) May 12 - 3 hrs 45 min; Lucia di Lammermoor/Donizetti (in Italian) May 19 – 3 hrs; Boris Godunov /Mussorgsky (in Russian) May 26 – 3 hrs; The Magic Flute /Mozart (in German) June 2 – 3 hrs 25 min; Ariadne auf Naxos/R. Strauss (in German) June 9 – 3 hrs; Show Boat /Kern (in English June 16 –

3 hrs 30 min; Rinaldo/Handel (in Italian); June 23 – 3 hrs 40 min; Aida/Verdi (in Italian) June 30 – 4 hrs.

Chicago-area broadcasts on 98.7WFMT begin at 12:00 p.m/noon CDT, except for Lucia di Lammermoor, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. CDT. Check local listings for exact times and dates outside the Chicago area. The broadcasts can also be heard anywhere in the world on www.wfmt.com.

dents who want to study fine or performing arts while also receiving a quality education that will help prepare them for college and beyond,” Mayor Emanuel said. “Repurposing this facility allows ChiArts to have a permanent home, while also allowing residents arts organizations to positively impact and influence the studies and lives of students.” Schools chief JeanClaude Brizard called the move a “tremendous opportunity” for CPS students to “benefit, not only from

the enhanced facilities, but from exposure to the resident companies and Chicago’s diverse arts community.” *(Editorial comment: If the Chicago Public Schools were granted all of the benefits that charter schools, such as ChiArts, enjoy, the “non-qualifying” students for selective enrollment schools would share and enjoy the same outstanding enriched educational experiences in the Arts, as they rightfully should~!.)

From “The World of Music” mailbag “Wow! Just finished reading “Harvey Felder returns to conduct the Chicago Sinfonietta in historic concert” in the Chicago Crusader (April 14).

MALCOLM X COLLEGE, future home of Chicago High School for the Arts (A Charter School)

The Civic Orchestra and Ryan Center artists collaborate in concert The Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the pre-professional training orchestra of the Chicago Symphony, presents a special collaboration with The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago Monday, May 7 at 8:00 pm at the Civic Opera House, 20 North Wacker Dr. Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric Opera’s music director and principal conductor, will conduct the 90-member Civic Orchestra and the 11 singers of the Ryan Opera Center’s 2012/13 ensemble in a program that features extended excerpts from two operas: Act II of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and Act IV of Puccini’s “La bohème.” The program will open with the Dance of the Hours from Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda.”

This concert is the first time that the Civic Orchestra and Ryan Opera Center members—the training ensembles of the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera respectively—will perform together and the first time that Sir Andrew has con-

ducted the Civic Orchestra since 2003.

Sir Andrew Davis is a native of Hertfordshire, England and studied at King’s College, Cambridge, where he was an organ scholar before taking up the baton. Music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2000, he has led 39 productions since 1987, most recently The Magic Flute, Ariadne auf Naxos and Boris Godunov. He is conductor laureate and former principal conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, conductor laureate of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and former music director of Glyndebourne Festival Opera.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center (formerly known as the the Lyric Opera Center for American Artists) was established in 1974 as the professional artist-development program for Lyric Opera of Chicago. Under the direction of Gianna Rolandi the Ryan Opera Center Ensemble members receive advanced instruc-

tion in numerous aspects of operatic performance, including voice lessons and coachings, language and acting training, and master classes with some of opera’s most renowned artists. They are selected from some 400 singers who audition annually and are in residence for 12 months. During Lyric Opera’s mainstage season, members perform and understudy principal and supporting roles, allowing them to work with the Lyric Orchestra and Chorus and some of the world’s greatest opera singers, conductors and directors.

The Civic Orchestra of Chicago was founded in 1919 by CSO Music Director Frederick Stock and is the only training orchestra affiliated with a major American orchestra. A signature program of The Institute for Learning, Access and Training at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, its principal goal is to recruit a diverse group of gifted pre-professional musicians, train them at the highest level as orchestral players and

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Harvey Felder

I don’t know how anyone could have better communicated the changing of the guard debacle at Sinfonietta! It is not enough to just state the facts, it is important to remind everyone how the “facts” came to be.

You are to be highly commended for keeping this issue in the forefront. It is indeed historic!

Thank God somebody came to their senses and invited Felder to conduct. It’s a shame he, and others, were “bypassed.” Keep up the great work.”

James DePreist undergoes surgery James DePreist, artistic advisor of the Pasadena Symphony, is recovering from heart bypass surgery and won’t be able to conduct its April 28 program at the Ambassador Auditorium, the orchestra announced Thursday, April 5, 2012.

The Pasadena Symphony’s chief executive, Paul Jan Zdunek, said that DePreist, who is in his mid70s, is recuperating in Scottsdale, Ariz., after unanticipated surgery last week, and is expected to be able to resume normal activities soon. further develop skills of advocacy and mentoring. More than half of Civic’s players have completed graduate degrees—many are alumni from the top-tier music schools in the nation.

Maestro James Anderson DePreist turned 75 on November 21, 2011.

He is a polio survivor and has received a kidney transplant. In recent years he has conducted from a motorized wheelchair which elevates him to a height suitable for conducting.

Conductor Michael Stern will take baton for the ailing DePreist.

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SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING

GBM celebrates seven-year anniversary Encouraged by a vision and a single instruction from God to establish a different kind of church, on March 27, 2005, Generational Blessings Family Worship Center (“GBM”) was born.

In Old Testament scripture, God commands His people to annually memorialize significant inroads and share them for generations to come. As God’s vision for GBM to impact the world continues to magnificently unfold, GBM took time to remember and share their sentiments about founder Pastor Olivia Johnson during the church’s 7th Annual Founder’s Day on March 25, 2012. This year was significant to GBM because the number seven represents completion.

Highlights of GBM’s journey

special tribute and healing prayer will be offered for those affected by breast cancer.

“As we move forward into our eighth year, we endeavor to follow the heart of God, building and strengthening many more families spiritually, physically and economically,” said Pastor Johnson.

MINISTER OLIVIA JOHNSON speaks to congregation at the recent celebration of the anniversary of celebration the Generational Blessings Family Worship Center in Chicago Heights where she serves as pastor.

were presented by members and friends who shared some of their most memorable experiences from the past. Expressions in song, praise dance tributes, testimonies and heart-warming messages were shared by old members, new members, GBM youth, family and community partners.

A testimony called “A Walking Miracle” was shared by Sister Ann Bobo, as she recounted a horrible car accident where others didn’t survive, but her daughter Tania (who also attended the celebration) was previously wheel-chair bound and was blessed by God to walk again, recovering from her life-threatening injuries after much prayer, several surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.

Community partners with whom Generational Blessings has built great lasting relationships were also included on the pro-

gram. Through its community outreach, GBM has impacted the lives of many families within the community and established a relationship with Chicago Heights School District 170. It was in 2010 that Pastor Johnson was asked by the Principal of Washington Elementary School, Gretchen Sutherland, who was in attendance at the anniversary, to create an etiquette class. In 2011, with the support of positive African-American businessmen, Pastor Johnson established a male mentoring program for youth ages 11-14. At the invitation of the Chicago Bar Association’s Interfaith Committee, also in 2011, GBM became partners with the Chicago Bar Association, which is chaired by The Honorable Judge Thomas Hogan, one of the anniversary’s main speakers.

As a member of the committee, Pastor Johnson helped to develop a program that teaches schoolaged children (grades 6-8) restorative justice, alternative approaches to resolve conflict peacefully, rather than through violence. After a successful launch in October 2011 at Washington School in Chicago Heights, and more recently at the LaSalle II Magnet School on Chicago’s North Side. “The eight-week restorative justice program continues to gain prominence and is being requested in schools throughout Chicago and surrounding suburbs,” says Pastor Johnson. And just this week, the committee’s newest program, Media Literacy, is being offered at a suburban school.

A woman of God with a heart to give, Pastor Johnson shared her day with others, as she took the opportunity to bless unsuspecting congregants with spa gift cer-

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JUDGE THOMAS HOGAN, Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Interfaith Committee, shares his appreciation working with Pastor Johnson, a member of the Committee.

Generational Blessings Family Worship Center meets at 11 a.m.

Sunday at Prairie State College Auditorium, 202 S Halsted (Vollmer and Halsted), Chicago Heights. For more info about other service times, call 866 313.0800, follow Pastor Johnson on Twitter @PastorOlivia or visit www.generationalblessings.org

tificates and monetary gifts.

Awards were also given to deserving youth for their achievements.

Many of the congregation’s family members and friends were blessed at the service and shared a glorious time in the Lord. Afterward, everyone dined on a wonderful feast.

GBM will be participating in the 6th annual Pin a Sister pink ribbon-pinning event, led by Chicago-based Access Community Health Network on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, at 11 a.m.

All are invited to take part, and a

PASTOR OLIVIA POSES with 13-year-old Dolton resident Aaron Price, Jr., the recipient of the 2011 NuGen Giver of the Year Award. Aaron was recognized for his generosity and unselfish concern for others.

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“Diabetic neuropathy - common disease that can not be ignored” Part One

By Dr. Galina Podolskiy I want to begin with a general description of such diseases as diabetes, and those problems that it causes.

Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes: 3.7 million, or 14.7 percent of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes.

African Americans are 1.8 times more likely to have diabetes as non Hispanic whites.

25 percent of African Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have diabetes.

1 in 4 African American women over 55 years of age has diabetes.

In addition, they are more likely to suffer complications from diabetes, such as end-stage renal disease and lower extremity amputations! Also you just might inherit the disease.

If you have diabetes you are more likely to have foot problems.

Diabetes can damage your nerves.

This, in turn, may make you less able to feel an injury or pressure on the skin of your foot. You may not notice a foot injury until severe damage or infection develops.

Diabetes changes your body’s ability to fight infections. Damage to blood vessels because of diabetes results in less blood and oxygen getting to your feet. Because of this, small sores or breaks in the skin may become deeper skin ulcers. The affected limb may need to be amputated if these skin ulcers do not improve, get larger, or go deeper into the skin.

If you have diabetes, you should: Improve control of your blood sugar Stop smoking Get a foot exam at least once a year and learn whether you have nerve damage.

Check and care for your feet every day, especially if you already have known nerve or blood vessel damage or current foot problems.

Follow the instructions below.

eas.

Your feet may become very dry and may crack, possibly causing an infection. After bathing your feet, soften dry skin with lotion, petroleum jelly, lanolin, or oil. Do not put lotion between your toes if you have sores there.

If your toenails are not trimmed correctly, you may get a foot sore or ulcer.

Soak your feet in lukewarm water to soften your nails before trimming.

Cut the nail straight across, because curved nails are more likely to become ingrown.

Avoid sitting with your legs crossed or standing in one position for long periods of time.

If you smoke, stop. It decreases blood flow to the feet.

Dr. Podolski is the owner of European Foot and Ankle Clinic with 10 locations, including one at 1471 E. 67th Street.

Untreated Diabetic Foot Ulcer

DAILY CARE ROUTINE Check your feet and toes every day. Look carefully at the top, sides, soles, heels, and between the toes.

Wash your feet and toes every day with lukewarm water and mild soap. Strong soaps may damage the skin.

Test the temperature of the water with your fingers or elbows before putting your feet in warm or hot water. Because of your diabetes, you may not be able to sense if the water is too hot. Burns can easily occur.

Gently and thoroughly dry your feet, especially between your toes.

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DuSable Museum presents “A Gallery Talk with Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi” (Con’t. from page 13) the twenty-first century. Inspired by President BaWidely exhibited in the rack Obama.”

United States and internationally, her quilts can be The exhibition “Journey found in the Smithsonian Of Hope In America: American Museum of Art, Quilts Inspired By PresiNational Afro-American dent Barack Obama,” conMuseum and Cultural tinues at The DuSable MuCenter, National Civil seum of African American Rights Museum, Mint Mu- History now through Sunseum, American Museum day, May 13, 2012. This of Art and Design and the event is open to all and adWadsworth Museum. Dr. mission is FREE. For more Mazloomi has written sev- information please visit eral books on African www.dusablemuseum.org, American quilts and is an or telephone 773-947authority in the field, and 0600. is a very sought after exhibAbout The DuSable it curator. She has spearMuseum of African headed a veritable quilting American History exodus from the bed to the wall. More than ever before The DuSable Museum of African American quilt African American History making is recognized as a is one of the oldest institutraditional art form that in- tions of its kind in the vestigates and preserves the country. Our mission is to life, spirit and the culture collect, preserve and disof a people. Her gifts to play artifacts and objects folklore include brilliant that promote understandartistic works and perhaps ing and inspire appreciamore importantly, her tion of the achievements, tenacity to insure that oth- contributions and experier African American quil- ences of African Americans ters have the opportun- through exhibits, programs ity to impart their knowl- and activities that illustrate edge of African and Euro- African and African Ameripean modern art, popu can history, culture and art. lar culture and history For more information on through their quilts. the Museum and its programs, please call (773) 947-0600 or visit us at Carolyn Mazloomi @The DuSable Museum www.dusablemuseum.org LEGAL NOTICE

In 1985 Mazloomi founded the Women of Color Quilters Network (which includes men), to promote inclusiveness in African American quilt making; educate them about the cultural significance and monetary value of their artistic contributions; to acknowledge their role as primary transmitters of cultural, political, social and spiritual values; and document their contributions to American quilt history. Dr. Mazloomi has been involved in the economic development of women through the arts for over twenty years. Her organization, WCQN, has been recognized by the International Labour Department in Geneva and the United Nations for its developmental programs to help advance women.

The public is invited to join in what is sure to be an engaging gallery talk. Following the discussion, Dr. Mazloomi will sign copies of her most recent book, “Journey of Hope: Quilts The Chicago Crusader

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. D12129458 on the 14th day of March, 2012. Under the Assumed Name of Taylor Maid For You with the business located at 3045 Bernice Road, Apt. 2s Olympia Fields, IL 60438. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is LaToya K. Burkhalter, 8354 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL 60619, Tanesha T. Taylor, 3045 Bernice Road, Apt. 2s Olympia Fields, IL 60438.

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seems to have no plan for tempering crime, which despite what he says is on the rise.

The most serious crime – murder – is up by 60 percent in the first three months of this year, compared to the first three months of 2011. There were 75 homicides in the January-March period in 2011, and 120 in the first three months of this year.

McCarthy came out of Newark, New Jersey, a community much smaller and slower than Chicago.

Chicago mayors need to stop importing police bosses and find home grown talent – preferably within the department. There is too much history, history of interactions – good and bad - and geographic quirks. That takes a lot of time to understand for someone not accustomed to living in the city compared to someone who grew up here.

The violence situation, whether we are talking muggings or murder, needs to be addressed immediately. While someone like McCarthy studies the problem it escalates. There is little doubt in my mind that someone who has risen through the ranks would have a much better idea of how to curb the situation.

Talk to a beat cop and if she or he is honest with you, you will find out that morale is worse within the TO PLACE YOUR LEGAL NOTICE AND HELP WANTED AD CALL THE CRUSADER AT 773-752-2500

LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE MONROE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF MONROE ) JUVENILE DIVISION In the Matter of: CIARA LEWIS A Child Alleged to be a Child In Need of Service AND Tamika Lewis, Mother and Morese Brown, Alleged Father

) ) ) ) ) ) )

Cause No: 53C07-1112-JC-000873 SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING

TO: MORESE BROWN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent, whose whereabouts are unknown, and who is the alleged parent of Ciara Lewis (date of birth March 3, 2006), that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the Child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with Indiana Code 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court.

THE ADJUDICATION HEARING at which Morese Brown must appear is scheduled for the 11th day of June 2012, at 3:00 pm at the Monroe County Court, 301 North College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404. At said hearing, the court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether above named minor child(ren) is/are a child(ren) in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly.

UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider: (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and, (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian, or custodian of the child, including child support.

YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in the case in person or by attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition and a dispositional decree may be entered against you without further notice.

THE ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES, is Michael D. LoPrete, #28286-49, Monroe County Local Office, 1717 W. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47404.

Date this 27 day of March 2012. __________________________________ Clerk of Monroe County 4/7, 4/14, 4/21

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department than it was when the former superintendent was in charge.

Of course, citizens have a role in helping reduce violence. It is clear though that we haven’t stepped up.

I hope we are not waiting for the police to address the issue.

Floyd Humphrey HOUSES FOR SALE

pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

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

This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

This pleading is a communication for the purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the validity of this debt within thirty days, it will be assumed to be valid. Finally, any information you provide will be used for the purpose of collection.

Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or o c c u p a n t .

For information: JAROS, TITTLE & O'TOOLE, LIMITED, Plaintiff's Attorney, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 750-1000. Phone calls will be taken only between the hours of 9:00 thru 11:00 A.M. When calling, please refer to file number 11-35724.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 Dated: April 5, 2012 I427350

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: 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 s a l e .

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 2 2 7 3 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I424057

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES 2007-RFCI ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES ASSIGNEE OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC COUNTY DEPARTMENT AS NOMINEE FOR OAK STREET CHANCERY DIVISION MORTGAGE, LLC; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON P l a i n t i f f , FKA THE BANK OF v s .

NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE TERRY L. BOSTON; NONRECORD CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, CLAIMANTS AND INC., ASSETUNKNOWN OWNERS; BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES D e f e n d a n t s , 2007-5 Plaintiff, 11 CH 34347 v s .

1017 East 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637 KEVIN BROWN; SENETTA NOTICE OF SALE SCOTT-BROWN; UNKNOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KEVIN that pursuant to a Judgment of BROWN, IF ANY; Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF entitled cause on February 29, 2012 SENETTA SCOTTIntercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will BROWN, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at the hour of AND NON RECORD 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison CLAIMANTS; Defendants, Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell 07 CH 25500 at public auction to the highest bidder for NOTICE OF SALE cash, as set forth below, the following PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN described mortgaged real estate: that pursuant to a Judgment of P.I.N. 20-14-310-056-0000. Commonly Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above known as: 1017 East 61st Street, Chicago, entitled cause on September 21, 2010 IL 60637.

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will The mortgaged real estate is improved on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the hour of 11 with a single family residence. If the a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell common interest community, the purchaser at public auction to the highest bidder for of the unit other than a mortgagee shall cash, as set forth below, the following pay the assessments required by described mortgaged real estate: subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the P.I.N. 20-22-319-022-0000.

Condominium Property Act. This Commonly known as 6959 South Calumet information is considered reliable but is Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637. not warranted.

The mortgaged real estate is improved Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, with a single family residence. If the balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a This sale is subject to unpaid real estate common interest community, the purchaser taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, of the unit other than a mortgagee shall easements and restrictions of record. The pay the assessments required by sale is further subject to confirmation by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the the court. condominium Property Act This pleading is a communication for the Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, IN THE ofCIRCUIT OF COOK purpose collectingCOURT the mortgage debt, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

COUNTY, ILLINOIS under the Fair Debt Collection Practices No refunds. The property will NOT be COUNTY Act. If you fail toDEPARTMENT dispute, in writing, theopen for inspection CHANCERY validity of this debt within thirtyDIVISION days, it will For information call the Sales Clerk at WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS be assumed to be valid. Finally, any Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law TRUSTEE CARRINGTON information youFOR provide will be used for the Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST SERIES purpose of collection.

Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W07-0572.

2007-RFCI ASSET Upon payment, of each portion of the INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES BACKED PASS THROUGH amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a C O R P O R A T I O N CERTIFICATES ASSIGNEE Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in OF full of Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive I426337 REGISTRATION INCthe a Certificate of Sale SYSTEMS, which will entitle AS NOMINEE FOR STREET purchaser to a Deed to theOAK mortgaged real IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK MORTGAGE, estate after confirmation of the LLC; sale.

COUNTY, ILLINOIS P l a i n t i f f , The property will NOT be open for COUNTY DEPARTMENT v sexcept by the . arrangement and inspection, CHANCERY DIVISION TERRY L. ofBOSTON; NONRECORD agreement the current owner or WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. CLAIMANTS o c c u p a n t AND .

P l a i n t i f f , UNKNOWN OWNERS; For information: JAROS, TITTLE & v s .

D e f e LIMITED, n d aPlaintiff's n t Attorney, s , O'TOOLE, EMILY BOLIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS 11 CH 34347 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, AND NON RECORD 1017 61st (312) Street, 750-1000.

Chicago, IL 60637 IllinoisEast 60602, Phone CLAIMANTS; Defendants, NOTICE OF SALE calls will be taken only between the hours 11 CH 21402 PUBLIC NOTICE HEREBY of 9:00 thru 11:00 IS A.M. When GIVEN calling, NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO that pursuant a Judgment please refer to fileto number 11-35724. of JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE Foreclosure and SaleJUDICIAL entered in theSALES above INTERCOUNTY UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE entitled C O Rcause P OonRFebruary A T I 29, O N2012 FORECLOSURE LAW Intercounty Judicial Sales Selling Officer, (312)Corporation 444-1122will PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 hour of Dated: April 5, at the2012 pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison I427350 entered in the above entitled cause on Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell February 8, 2012, Intercounty Judicial at public auction to the highest bidder for Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May cash, as set forth below, the following 10, 2012, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their described mortgaged real estate: office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite P.I.N. 20-14-310-056-0000. Commonly 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest known as: 1017 East 61st Street, Chicago, bidder for cash, the following described IL 60637. p r o p e r t y : The mortgaged real estate is improved P.I.N. 20-21-124-026-0000. with a single family residence. If the Commonly known as 714 WEST subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a MARQUETTE ROAD, CHICAGO, IL common interest community, the purchaser 6 0 6 2 1 . of the unit other than a mortgagee shall The mortgaged real estate is improved pay the assessments required by with a multi-family residence. The subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the successful purchaser is entitled to Condominium Property Act. This possession of the property only. The information is considered reliable but is purchaser may only obtain possession of not warranted. units within the multi-unit property Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, occupied by individuals named in the order balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. of possession. Sale terms: 25% down by This sale is subject to unpaid real estate certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, certified funds. No refunds. The property easements and restrictions of record. The will NOT be open for inspection. Upon sale is further subject to confirmation by payment in full of the amount bid, the the court. purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale This pleading is a communication for the Saturday, 21,will2012 which entitle the purchaser to a Deed purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, April to the premises after confirmation of the under the Fair Debt Collection Practices s a l e .

Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the For information: Visit our website at validity of this debt within thirty days, it will http://service.atty-pierce.com.

Between 3 be assumed to be valid. Finally, any p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, information you provide will be used for the Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn purpose of collection.

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of 1 1 1 2 2 7 3 . the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the C O R P O R A T I O N purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 estate after confirmation of the sale.

I424057 The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or o c c u p a n t .

For information: JAROS, TITTLE &

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

APRIL JANNEY; DOUGLAS JANNEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 20081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 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. 20-16-300-068-0000.

Commonly known as 5939 SOUTH EMERALD AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 6 0 6 2 1 .

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 1 1 0 7 1 7 7 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I423994 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2007-NC4 P l a i n t i f f , v s .

Dana Cooper; Village of South Holland; Illinois Healthcare and Family Services; Unknown Owners and Non-Record C l a i m a n t s D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 49846 Sheriff's # 120097 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 15, 2012, at 12 Noon in the hallway outside Room 701of 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 J u d g m e n t : Common Address: 7132 South University Avenue Unit 1&2, Chicago, Illinois 60619 P.I.N: 20-26-105-026-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Two Story Multi-Family Building.

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 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 630-983-0770 866-402-8661 fax 6 3 0 - 4 2 8 - 4 6 2 0 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.

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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, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2012, 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 7137 SOUTH EBERHART, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-202-011. The real estate is improved with a two story-multi family.

The judgment amount was $98,799.04 Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, 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: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC , 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194 .

Please refer to file number 44451. 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.

GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No.: 44451 Attorney Code.

90334 Case # 11 CH 32883 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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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, 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC , 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 . Please refer to file number 10-7992. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No.: 10-7992 Attorney Code. Case # 10 CH 48648 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 ONEWEST BANK F.S.B. P l a i n t i f f , v .

DOROTHY DANDRIDGE, CHICAGO VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 007201 2114 W. HOWLAND AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60620 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2009, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 30, 2012, 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 2114 W. HOWLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 25-06-104-013/014. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for the sales department.. Please refer to file number 14-08-04670. 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) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-08-04670 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 007201 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 BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , v .

LAKITA LITTLE, 1544 E 65TH PLACE CONDOMINUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LAKITA LITTLE, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 14815 1544 EAST 65TH PLACE UNIT 2 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 February 16, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 18, 2012, 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 1544 EAST 65TH PLACE UNIT 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-219-054-1002. The real estate is improved with a concrete and brick condominium; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, 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 PA1022733. 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.: PA1022733 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 11 CH 14815 I419432

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

ARLENE DOUGHERTY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S D e f e n d a n t s 11 CH 32883 7137 SOUTH EBERHART 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, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2012, 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 7137 SOUTH 2012 21,Property EBERHART, Chicago,April IL 60619 Saturday, Index No. 20-27-202-011. The real estate is improved with a two story-multi family.

The judgment amount was $98,799.04 Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N .

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UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ALTHEA JOY, DECEASED, LOTTIE HARRIS, I N D I V I D U A L L Y , ROBERT A. ROUNDS, LOTTIE HARRIS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE LOTTIE E. HARRIS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 17, 2008, BENEFICIARIES OF THE LOTTIE E. HARRIS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED JANUARY 17, 2008, GERALD NORDGREN COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 9589 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 16, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 18, 2012, 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 537 East 68th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637.

P.I.N. 20-22-409-002-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Sheryl A. Fyock at Plaintiff's Attorney, Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 422-8000.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I425186

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P., P l a i n t i f f , v .

LAUREN GEISS, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 48648 5951 SOUTH SANGAMON 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 February 14, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2012, 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 5951 SOUTH SANGAMON STREET, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-405-025-0000 Vol. 0424. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $290,010.97 Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; 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, 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 B property subject toontrol ust c lacksis M 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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT EVERBANK DIVISION P l a i n t i f f , . v LATRECIA MC GEE AKA LATRECIA GEE MC DENISE D e f e n d a n t s 01981 CH 11 7524 S. ELLIS 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 22, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 23, 2012, 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 7524 S. ELLIS AVE., Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-303-022-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $124,230.39 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 The by required assessments 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 OF ORDER AN OF ENTRY ACCORDANCE IN POSSESSION, 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 # 11 CH 01981 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 purpose. that for I418954 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY PNMAC MORTGAGE OPPORTUNITY INVESTORS, FUND Plaintiff, LLC . s v UNKNOWN DISMUKE; THERESA LEGATEES AND HEIRS OF THERESA DISMUKE, IF ANY; OWNERS UNKNOWN AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 25285 CH 09 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 15, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 17, 2012, 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 : 20-22-311-019-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6835 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL .

7 3 6 0 6 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 sale. the of confirmation For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 25285 CH 09 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 15, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 17, 2012, 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 : 20-22-311-019-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 6835 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL .

7 3 6 0 6 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 sale. the of 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 .

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-NC1 ASSET BACKED P A S S - T H R O U G H CERTIFICATES, ASSIGNEE OF NEW C E N T U R Y MORTGAGE CORPORATION P l a i n t i f f , v s .

LABRINA LOVING; NEW CENTURY M O R T G A G E CORPORATION SUBORDINATE MORTGAGEE RECORDED AS DOC#0502820058; 1520 E. MARQUETTE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS Defendants, 11 CH 26808 1520 East Marquette Road, Apt. 1A, Chicago, IL 60637 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 16, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 17, 2012 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. 26-23-221-030-1001. Commonly known as: 1520 East Marquette Road, Apt. 1A, 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 This information is considered reliable but is not warranted.

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

This sale is subject to unpaid real estate taxes, assessments, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions of record. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

This pleading is a communication for the purpose of collecting the mortgage debt, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. If you fail to dispute, in writing, the validity of this debt within thirty days, it will be assumed to be valid. Finally, any information you provide will be used for the purpose of collection.

Upon payment, of each portion of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Receipt of Sale. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the mortgaged real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection, except by the arrangement and agreement of the current owner or o c c u p a n t .

For information: JAROS, TITTLE & O'TOOLE, LIMITED, Plaintiff's Attorney, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 510, Chicago, Illinois 60602, (312) 750-1000.

Phone calls will be taken only between the hours of 9:00 thru 11:00 A.M. When calling, please refer to file number 11-35618.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I425157

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MENTORING

Olive-Harvey College helps students get early start on graduation Rally, mentoring program offer services, accountability to get students to the finish line Even as spring 2012 graduates are gearing up for pomp and circumstance in the coming weeks, the next class at Olive-Harvey College, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, started early preparations for their own graduation march at the Project On-Track pre-graduation celebration on

April 10.

Part pep rally, part advising session, the event offered support— and accountability—to students on the path to graduate in December 2012 or spring 2013.

Also at the event, nine students were honored for their academic achievements and leadership efforts as the inaugural class of Men of Distinction, a male mentoring program that aims to close racial and gender gaps in college gradu-

OLIVE-HARVEY STUDENTS from the inaugural class of the Men of Distinction mentoring program are congratulated after receiving their purple jackets by Chicago Aldermen Michelle Harris (8th) and Anthony Beale (9th) during the Project On-Track event to encourage prospective 2013 graduates to stay the course and graduate on time.

A PROSPECTIVE 2013 Olive-Harvey College graduate gets a hug from Chicago Alderman Michelle Harris (8th) while school President Dr. Craig Follins and Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) look on at the Project On-Track pre-graduation celebration held in the school’s cafeteria on April 10.

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ation rates. Female graduates of Olive-Harvey College outnumber male graduates six to one. Alderman Michelle Harris and Alderman Anthony Beale were on hand for a ceremony in which students received purple jackets

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from their faculty and staff mentors.

Led by the school’s president, Dr. Craig Follins—who earned a GED while serving in the U.S. Army and attended a community college—Project On-Track seeks

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to motivate and provide wraparound services to help get students to the graduation finish line, even months away from crunch time. Research suggests that this type of student engagement yields positive results.

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