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Black Doctors Group Names Kweisi Mfume as New Executive Director

By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Former NAACP President and CEO Kweisi Mfume, a former Congressman and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, will take the helm of the nation’s oldest and largest Black medical association at the end of this month.

“I have dedicated my life to ending the economic and social barriers that continue to confront people of color all across our nation,” Mfume told the NNPA this week.

“The National Medical Association has been the conscience of the medical profession by making sure that African-Americans and the underserved have a voice in their health and health care.” He continued, “We have a long way to go to truly

eliminate health disparities, but now is the time to work with, political, medical and community leaders to make that vision real.”

Mfume served in Congress, representing Maryland’s 7th Congressional District for five terms until he became NAACP chief, a position in which he served for nine years until 2004.

“With such an intense national focus on

health policy, Kweisi Mfume brings significant expertise to our organization that will directly benefit our members as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of health care,” said NMA President Willarda V. Edwards in a statement. Edwards is a medical doctor who leads the 30,000-Black doctor organization.

Wilma J. Wooten, the doctor who chairs (Continued on page 2)

As spring arrives so does construction season

Kweisi Mfume

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Police searching for rapist and man who killed brother of slain officer (See page 2)

Deep ridges and potholes in the roadway along with traffic congestion make the Eisenhower Expressway one frustrating commute. Illinois Department of Transportation officials say 27 miles of the expressway will be resurfaced starting next week. Drivers should plan accordingly. (Photo by J. Coyden Palmer)

By J. Coyden Palmer With the warmer weather and sunny skies it can mean only one thing in Chicago, frustration for motorists as the roadway construction season is about to get into full swing. This year drivers have a few headaches on the way but none will be bigger than the resurfacing of the Eisenhower Expressway. Some 27 miles of roadway on the main link to the West Side and western suburbs will be affected by construction.

Officials with the Illinois Department of Transportation [IDOT] are preparing dri-

vers for what will take place on April 1.

The expressway will be resurfaced from the west end starting at Thorndale Avenue to the Circle Interchange. The $95 million dollar project will close one lane in each direction while replacing bridge joints and decking, according to IDOT. The project is scheduled to be completed in the fall. At Crusader press time, no alternate routes had been suggested by IDOT, but many area residents have already said they won’t be anywhere near “The Ike” when construction begins.

“It’s already the most congested of all the

Chicago highways and now it’s going to really be bad,” said Dave Jackson, a West Side resident who uses the expressway to get to work downtown. “I’m afraid to say what my alternate route will be because I don’t want everyone to jump on it, but my suggestion is to take Roosevelt Road or Division Street to travel east and west.”

Depending on where you’re traveling to, taking the I-55 Stevenson Expressway could work for some drivers. The Stevenson and Eisenhower, when heading west, (Continued on page 3)

NEWS

Pfleger leads march for tougher gun law Blair’s Bill wants social security number to register handgun

By La Risa Lynch A mangled bullet still lodged in one of Garrett Evans’ leg serves as a reminder of the 2007 Virginia Tech campus shooting that left 33 people dead, including the gunman and scores injured.

Evans, who was shot in both legs by , as he rampage through campus with gun, says he is an example for the need for tougher gun control laws.

“People are getting bolder and bolder, so instead of handguns, people are going to come in with military-grade weapons and take out everybody,” Evans said, noting that Cho used a 22 handgun and 9-millimeter that shot hollowedpoint bullets, which also left 25 wounded.

“Because of this, our politicians need to evaluate that they are here

to serve the constituents to the fullest, and one way is that they need to protect and save lives.

Blair’s Bill an assault wea-pons bill would do just that.”

Evans marched with Father Michael Pfleger and other community leaders outside Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 South Dearborn St., on Thursday, March 18, to demand the federal government reinstate the assault weapons ban and pass stricter gun registration laws.

The marchers want Congress to pass Blair’s Bill, which seeks to close loopholes that make it easy for people to purchase guns without background checks. The bill requires gun manufacturers to create a gun identification number (GIN) similar to a vehicle identification number that would allow federal and state law agencies to trace guns used in crimes.

The Virginia Tech shooting proves that gun violence is not a poor Black urban problem, says

HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENTS lend support to Father Pfleger and St. Sabina at the Federal Building encouraging the Senate to vote in favor of Blair’s Bill. (Photo by La Risa Lynch) Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina were killed in a Carthage, North Tuesaday of this week.

“We want the federal governCarolina nursing home. A gunChurch, 1210 W. 78th Pl. In March 2009, eight people man left four dead in a suburban ment to understand, we hold them Pittsburg fitness center in August accountable for our children being 2009. Another campus shooting shot down in America’s streets….,” this February left three professors Pfleger said.

Ron Holt, whose son Blair’s Bill dead in Huntsville, AL., and a Darien, IL. home invasion left a was named after, said the bill has been stuck in committee since it mother, father and a son dead. police had no motive for the slaying “This is an American epidemic,” was introduced by Congressman but were looking into whether or Pfleger said, adding that the U.S. Bobby Rush in 2007. Blair, 16, not the surviving victim, who they had 31,000 gun deaths last year. was killed riding on a CTA bus in say had gang ties, was the intended “That is greater than Iraq and 2007.

Holt noted key components of target. In the meantime the Lee Afghanistan deaths together.” family has released the details for But youth are most affected by the bill have been attacked by gun the funeral services for Steven Lee. gun violence. Last school year, 135 lobbyists. The bill requires fingerServices will be on Saturday, school students were shot and printing, a social security number March 27th at St. James A.M.E nearly 20 murdered. On average, and a valid driver’s license in order church 9256 S. Lafayette. The wake ten young people under 19 die in to register a firearm. Holt, a Chicawill take place from 10-11 am with the U.S. everyday from gun vio- go police officer, noted that if these the funeral to begin at noon. lence, and teens are more likely to provisions had been in place, the Anyone with information about die from gun violence than all oth- killers of Starkeisha Reed, 14, Nothe shooting that took the life of er deaths from disease combined, va Henry and her infant daughter, Ava, would not have been unable Steven Lee or the whereabouts of Pfleger contends. the suspect wanted in connection Ending gun violence, he said, to buy a gun.

Holt added that a social security with the sexual assault on the teen must become a national issue simigirl can call Calumet Area Detec- lar to health care reform, which number to register a handgun tives at 312-747-8271.

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Police searching for rapist and man who killed brother of slain officer Chicago police are looking for two men involved in separate incidents on the South Side over the past week. In the first case, an African American man who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in the city’s Ashburn community is wanted after he forced another teen in his car. That victim however, was able to escape unharmed.

Police are also looking for the person responsible for taking the life of a 32-year-old man, whose brother was a Chicago Police officer killed in the line of duty nine years ago.

The young female victim was walking in the 7500 block of South Wood around 8 p.m. on March 18th when a man in a blue, 1985, 4-door Chevrolet forced her into his car. The man then drove the victim to a residence in the 8100 block of South Marshfield where she was attacked. A few hours later police believe the same man forced a teenage boy into his car at gunpoint in the 7500 block of Racine. The man then drove the teen to the 7600 block of South Ashland where somehow the victim escaped. Police have released a photograph of the man they are seeking. The suspect is 37 years old, about 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The Chevrolet had Illinois license plate No. H952947.

In the case of the brother of the slain officer, police say Steven Lee was walking home with a friend in

the 8100 block of South Ingleside after celebrating his birthday with friends at the East of the Ryan lounge in the East Chatham community. An unknown suspect approached the men and shot both of them, Lee fatally, before running away. Lee was the youngest brother of Officer Eric Lee, who was working in Englewood in the summer of 2001 when he and his partners attempted to stop an assault on a citizen when he was shot and killed. For the Lee family, the slaying of yet another member has been really hard to deal with.

“I couldn’t believe this was happening to our family again,” said his father Bob Lee. “I was in denial. It’s so hard to comprehend.”

Police are searching for a man who is about 6 feet tall and was wearing a beige coat. Lee lived with his girlfriend just two blocks from where he was killed. Currently in-between jobs, Lee was a graduate of Leo High School and every year since his brother’s death, helped with a foundation that raised money for Leo students in Officer Eric Lee’s memory. Now his family is planning his funeral as they try to comprehend what is taking place.

“All of the violence in Chicago is stupid, unnecessary and ruining our community,” said the widow of Officer Lee, who is very close to her in-laws. “Our family and no family should have to go through this once, let alone twice.”

The other victim survived and is still hospitalized in good condition at Stroger Hospital. At press time,

the NMA Board of Trustees, said in a statement that Mfume’s “commitment to the most vulnerable in our communities makes him a natural fit to continue the NMA’s legacy of advocacy and service.”

Mfume’s leadership will likely be pivotal as President Obama signed America’s first national health care plan this week.

While serving as NAACP president and CEO, Mfume says he gained an in-depth understanding of health disparities in the nation’s health care delivery system and the devastating effects that such disparities have on families; especially in the Black community. Mfume went on to establish the organization’s first National

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By J. Coyden Palmer

Black Doctors Group Names Kweisi Mfume . . .

(Continued from page 1) Office of Health Advocacy to educate and advocate on behalf of access and affordability in health care.

Prior to his NAACP tenure, he served as a five-term Congressman from Maryland’s 7th Congressional District, where he chaired the Joint Economic Committee, the Congressional Black Caucus, and co-founded the Congressional Task Force on Sarcoidosis Disease Awareness.

Mfume also served on the Baltimore City Council for seven years, where he chaired the Committee on Health.

Mfume left the NAACP six years ago announcing that he would take a break. At that time it was widely known that his rela-

tionship with NAACP board Chairman Julian Bond had experienced significant friction. He later ran unsuccessfully for a U. S. Senate seat in Maryland.

A native of Baltimore, Mfume received his B.S. from Morgan State University and his Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. According to a release, he frequently lectures and serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America National Advisory Council, Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees, Morgan State University Board of Regents and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

His former bestselling autobiography is entitled “No Free Ride.

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NEWS Health Care Finally Passes: What Will it Mean for Black People? versities and Minority-Serving Institution • Invests $2 billion in a competitive grant program for community colleges to develop and improve educational or career training programs.

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – It finally passed. The health care bill for which President Barack Obama has vehemently fought almost since Day One at the White House has finally passed both houses of Congress and was headed to his desk for his signature this week.

As Congressional Black Caucus Members celebrated the 219-212 vote, the President put the historic moment in perspective on Sunday evening: “Tonight, after nearly 100 years of talk and frustration, after decades of trying, and a year of sustained effort and debate, the United States Congress finally declared that America’s workers and America’s families and America’s small businesses deserve the security of knowing that here, in this country, neither illness nor accident should endanger the dreams they’ve worked a lifetime to achieve.” ”He explained,“If you have health insurance, this reform just gave you more control by reining in the worst excesses and abuses of the insurance industry with some of the toughest consumer protections this country has ever known - so that you are actually getting what you pay for.

“If you don’t have insurance, this reform gives you a chance to be a part of a big purchasing pool that will give you choice and competition and cheaper prices for insurance. And it includes the largest health care tax cut for working families and small businesses in history - so that if you lose your job and you change jobs, start that new business, you’ll finally be able to purchase quality, affordable care and the security and peace of mind that comes with it.

President Obama has fought long for the bill, escalating the battle after the death of his friend and former colleague Sen. Ted Kennedy last year. Kennedy was considered the Senate’s champion for health care. The bill passed the Senate on Christmas Eve. Still, many will now wonder what it all means for African-Americans who suffer the most from low quality health care and health disparities. Members of the CBC say they believe the bill will make significant impact in the Black community.

“We cast our votes for all those people who deserve health care but simply can’t afford it. We cast our votes for our senior citizens who will see their prescription drug costs go down. We cast our votes for our children and grandchildren, so that they can live longer, fuller and healthier lives.

We cast our votes in the memory of those people who didn’t have preventive care and died prematurely,” said a statement from Congressional Black Caucus Chair Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), applauding the passage. “We were vocal advocates for provisions in the bill to combat health disparities, illnesses and diseases that disproportionately affect our community. To those who suffer from those health disparities, our vote tonight carries significance similar to the passage of the Civil Rights Act in that it fulfills a dream that has been elusive for far too long and for far too many Americans.”

Accordng to a CBC document, other key provisions in the legislation that CBC members fought to have included are: • Expanded support for community health centers, which play a vital role in expanding access to preventive and other care in our nation’s most vulnerable communities.

• Greater support for programs that will increase the racial and ethnic diversity in the nation’s health workforce, as well as improved data collection so that we can better measure health inequities and develop solutions to end all health disparities. .• Strengthening the existing Office of Minority Health at HHS, creating new Offices of Minority Health across HHS agencies, and establishes the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities at NIH an Institute.

‘• Inclusion of coverage for residents of the U.S. territories, including a significant infusion of new Medicaid dollars, as well as access to the Exchange so that Americans in the territories will have access to affordable, highquality health insurance plans.

• Guarantees transparency on rates and enables state insurance commissioners to recommend to the National Insurance Commissioner whether a particular insurer should participate in the Health Insurance Exchange, taking into account excessive or unjustified premium increases in making that determination. This will hold private insurers accountable, ensure affordability and help provide quality coverage for American families.

In addition to significant health care provisions, the CBC also fought for the inclusion of many very important education provisions including: • Invests $35 billion over 10 years to increase the maximum annual Pell Grant to $5,550 in 2010 and to $5,975 by 2017.

• Invests $2.55 billion in Historically Black Colleges and Uni-

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• Saves taxpayers $61 billion by switching to the less expensive Loan program.

Direct House Majority Whip Jim

Clyburn (D-S.C.) also applauded the long-awaited passage. “Despite deafening protests from the other side, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the reforms included in this bill will reduce our deficit by $143 billion in the first 10 years and $1.2 trillion in the second 10 years. This bill will also create jobs, 400,000 good-paying jobs, reliable jobs, for every year and for small busi-

nesses. Small businesses will get a tax break on their health care premiums that will free up money for them to hire 80,000 more employees,” he said in his floor speech. “Mr. Speaker, we have debated this issue for several generations. The time has come to act.

This is the Civil Rights Act of the 21st Century. Tonight, we will take a significant step to move our country forward.”

COOK COUNTY BOARD President Todd H. Stroger and the Cook County Board as part of recognizing Women’s History month recently honored women veterans for their contributions to this nation.

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start about the same point, but the Stevenson gradually goes southwest, so drivers will have to know which exit to get off on or they may travel completely out of the direction they are trying to get to.

Another idea for those especially living on the South Side or coming from the southern suburbs is to take the I-294 Toll Road. While this will require more driving distance, it will probably be much faster as drivers can avoid the crush of city traffic to get to the western suburbs or come in the backdoor so to speak if going to the city’s West Side. The other drawback of using I-294 is of course the toll fees.

The Eisenhower was last resurfaced 11 years ago, according to IDOT, and the surface has become riddled with potholes and ridges. While it won’t be as smooth as the Dan Ryan project a few years ago after it’s completion due to the material that will be used, it will be much better than it is now transportation officials said.

In addition to the Eisenhower project, there will also be several

other projects going on that will affect traffic. Downtown, the complete destruction and rebuilding of upper and lower Wacker Drive will also start sometime this summer. That means one of the best shortcuts in the city to avoid downtown traffic will be lost for three years.

The $360 million reconstruction project will start at the Circle Interchange and progress north, ending in late 2012, according to Chicago Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Thomas Powers. He said this project will make things tough the first year with the Eisenhower being resurfaced at the same time, but once everything is complete many of the traffic congestion problems in the heart of the city will be relieved.

“Rather than take 10 years to do all four projects, we get in, we use that terrible word no one wants to hear — coordination — and we deal with the traffic over three years of torn-up roads,” Powers said.

As if that isn’t enough, construction on the Congress Parkway Bridge, which feeds into the Eisenhower and Wacker Drive, will also be under construction.

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The steel bridge, which many drivers know as a jerky ride where your car will slide even on a clear day, will be replaced over the next two years. The bridge is 54 years old and has begun to show signs of its age. The two-year $33 million project will start April 1 and will be reduced to two lanes inbound and one lane outbound.

New steel will be installed along with fresh lighting and electronic information boards and the steel gated driving surface will be replaced with a solid concrete one much to the delight of drivers with whom the Crusader spoke.

“That bridge always scares me because if there is someone in front of you who comes to a sudden stop, your car will slide when you hit the brakes,” said Angie Bandit of West Pullman. “I’m glad they are fixing that thing.”

The best advice for drivers, according to transportation officials, is to consistently monitor radio traffic reports to determine the best routes. IDOT also has a website that is updated about construction zone projects. Also many GPS systems now come with live updates on traffic and can suggest alternate routes.

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OPINION

EDITORIAL RACISM, FEAR, UNABASHED GREED AND HEALTHCARE REFORM President Barack Obama has made good on one of his most important promises to the people who elected him – he has managed, with the help of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a whole host of others, to pass healthcare reform legislation. This is a landmark accomplishment, something that has been in the wind for at least a century. It is a shame that more than 30,000 people living and working in the United States are not able to afford healthcare. And it is even more of a shame that the fat cats on Capitol Hill who oppose healthcare reform turn up their noses and close their hearts to Americans who are not similarly situated.

The opposition that President Obama has faced is reminiscent of the “Council Wars” that beset the late great Harold Washington when he became Mayor of Chicago.

At that time, the votes were split between the 29 and 21, and they were split mostly along racial lines. President Obama has not been able to wrangle a single vote from the Republicans in Congress for this measure; this is not just playing politics – it is playing with the lives of Americans; Black, White or other. Yet they continue to act like the local brats on the sandlot who cannot, or will not cooperate with things that they oppose. And there is a suspicion that most of the opposition is coming from three major sources, two of which will not be admitted to: Racism, Fear and Unabashed Greed.

It is true that the “devil is in the details,” as the saying goes, when considering the new healthcare legislation, but on the surface, a lot looks promising. For one, the bill will prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage based on “pre-existing conditions.” It will also mandate that every American purchase health insurance and will penalize large businesses that do not provide coverage for their employees. New healthcare exchanges will be established by 2014 wherein people can purchase coverage, and those who cannot afford to do so will be subsidized by the government.

Admittedly, some of the opposition is based on the fears of “socialism” and big government. Certainly, when looking at world history during the last century, these fears are understandable. But it must also be understood that no form of government in itself is evil; it is the human hands behind the implementation that are imperfect and that cause problems. The Creator of the Universe (with whatever name you give him or her) could design a government, but if humans are charged with making it happen, you can rest assured that before long, there would be loud complaints about mismanagement and corruption.

As Americans, we are proud of our democracy, and are resolute on exporting it to others around the world. But the so-called democracy that is currently demonstrated by a whole party (Republican)that refuses to play ball in an honest fashion threatens the two-party system, and for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder, this new flavor of democracy is malevolent. In order for a democracy to work, we need honest discourse, not arbitrary opposition that has its roots in racism, fear and unabashed greed!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Is it really a right?

Dear Editor: Americans across the nation watched intensely as Congress debated and ultimately passed the onerous health care “reform” bill Sunday evening. One main point of contention is the idea that health care is a “right.” This is nothing short of socialistic propaganda.

In America we understand that our rights come from God, not government.

To see the difference in government-mandated health care and real rights, look at how they are exercised. Historically, American citizens have been free to exercise – or not to exercise – their real, constitutionally protected rights as they see fit. The government does not compel citizens to attend church in the name of religious freedom. The government does not compel citizens to own a gun in the name of the Second Amendment. And the government does not force citizens to engage in the political process in the name of free speech. In contrast, our “progressive” friends are eager to compel every American using the heavy hand of government to exercise their so-called right to health care.

What is really at issue is not

whether health care is a “right” but whether citizens have a right to taxpayer-funded health care.

What other cherished American “right” has ever required that we diminish another’s liberty? Does the right to free speech require newspaper owners to print every op-ed and editorial? Does the right to bear arms require the government to arm its citizenry?

Does the freedom of religion require government-funding of churches, mosques and synagogues? Why then, does this “right” to healthcare require the government to take from some to give to others? When in the history of our country have we had to secure a right by trampling on the liberties of others?

Yet this is exactly what is happening with this government takeover of the health care industry. This new health care “right” will be forced on every American, and it will be made possible by taking from citizens “according to their ability” and giving to others “according to their needs.” Karl Marx would be proud.

David E. Smith, Executive Director Illinois Family Institute Tinley Park, Illinois

ernment.

Our congressmen, senators, and president are obsessed with spending more money they do not have. They are obsessed with making government bigger and more controlling of our lives.

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Amidst the Economic Mess New Black Candidates Arise

By Harry Alford NNPA Columnist Yes, and that is a very blessed thing. The Old Guard seems to be moving slower than ever and the “Party Loyalists” are clamoring for fresh ideas - ideas that

Harry C. Alford they are not receiving from their leadership. The economy is in the tank and all they are concerned with on Capitol Hill is Healthcare. We had better get

involved in business development, deficit reduction, lower costs and taxation. Those are the only things that are going to get us out of our predicament. History will show that as this country teetered on the brink of financial ruin all they could do is hammer out some futuristic Healthcare Plan that makes no sense and will solve nothing. It is kind of like Nero playing his violin while Rome burned.

In Congressional districts throughout the nation we are seeing new faces challenging those who used to be comfortable candidates. The new breed is challenging them on answers concerning contracting, education, economic development and an end to the housing crisis. The incumbents have to skirmish. We like this. A big surprise came when Congresspersons from everywhere are seeking to be put on the record as pro-business all of a sudden.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is in the Republican Party. There are at least 32 persons vying for Congress this November under the Republican banner. Wow! There weren’t 32 Black delegates at the last Republican Convention. Unlike previous Black Republicans like JC Watts, Gary Franks and Ed Brooke who came

from predominantly White jurisdictions, these new Black Republicans are jumping into traditional Democratic strongholds like Southside Chicago, Compton/Long Beach, Harlem and other “chocolate districts.” Times are changing and that is a good thing for all of us.

Of course, this is the first go round for the new Black Republicans and most will probably crash on Election Day but it could mean a good investment for the future. What if 5 of the 32 get elected? That would certainly shake up Congress and the whole political landscape. JC Watts, by himself, mesmerized many with his strong persona and charisma.

He single handedly stopped the Republican House from discussing doing away with affirmative action. I remember him saying “until you come up with something better, we are going to leave it alone.” Respectfully, they backed off. Also, so many of these Black farmers are still looking for their settlement money from the lawsuit that was settled back in the 1990s. JC got all of the Black farmers in his district paid immediately. That’s the kind of leadership the rest of the farmers could use. Maybe more people like JC are coming.

Despite all of the gate keeping at the Democratic National Comittee some young up and comers are bursting through. Some career members are just resigning instead of facing the big fight (such as Diane Watson in Los Angeles). Another thing, the DNC had better put some people of color in high positions the way it used to be or the RNC is going to outshine it. Man! Do we miss the great Ron Brown? Things haven’t been the same since he left us (except for President Obama’s run). There are no Blacks in any kind of powerful position at the DNC and they don’t seem to care. It is as if they are saying “The president is Black what else do you want?” Maybe they are going to find out this November.

Meanwhile, the RNC has Michael Steele who is proud of his blackness and is certainly the real boss over there. It is making a difference.

Whatever happens, the new balance of Blackness on both sides of the political landscape should bring more thought and focus on Black economic development.

Once we are empowered economically then healthcare, education, etc. will take form. Somehow it has taken us far too long to understand that.

The Obama Administration has blown it. Allowing unions to try and take over our government in a neo-socialistic fashion is just plain repulsive to the majority of freedom loving, free enterprise Americans. Those who are actually afraid have justification in that state of mind. Freedom is not free and we are going to have to fight hard to maintain it. Unions have destroyed our schools, jobs, manufacturing prowess and have never opened their doors to construction for Blacks, Hispanics and women. Yet, we have a President who just loves them despite the previous documented facts. Something is wrong and new leaders from both sides are starting to step up - none too soon.

Another big factor in the November elections will be the US Chamber of Commerce. They are going to spend over $200 million on candidates. That is more than the DNC and RNC combined. Get ready, free enterprise will return!

Harry Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email:halford@nationalbcc.org.

March Madness on Capitol Hill

By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist March Madness, the frantic round of tournament showdowns to determine which team will emerge as the top college basketball unit in the nation, has nothing on the Capitol Hill Madness that occurred over the weekend.

Outside the domed deliberations over health care Saturday, so-called Tea Party protesters shouted the n-word at several African-American congressmen, including John Lewis who was brutally beaten in Selma, Ala. as part of the Selma to Montgomery March that led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Another Black representative, Emanuel Cleaver II of Kansas City, Mo., was spat on by one protester, who was arrested

by Capitol Hill police.

According to the McClatchey News Service, one colleague walking with Lewis to the Capitol heard the chants of, “Kill the bill, kill the bill.” When Lewis told some protesters that he supported the health care measure being voted on in the House, marchers taunted him, saying:

“Kill the bill, nigger.” One Black lawmaker said he heard the nword 15 times.

“They were shouting, sort of harassing,” Lewis told the wire service. “But it’s OK. I’ve faced this before. It reminded me of the ‘60s. It was a lot of downright hate and anger and people being downright mean.

Cleaver experienced that meanness when a protester spat on him.

“This is not the first time the congressman has been called the n-word and certainly not the worst assault he has endured in his years fighting for equal rights for all Americans,” a statement from Cleaver’s office said. “That being said, he is disappointed that in the 21st century our national discourse has devolved to the point of name calling and spitting.”

Cleaver, an ordained minister, former mayor of Kansas City and ex-organizer for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), refused to press charges against his abuser.

Some of these lunatics are out of control. Can you imagine the national reaction if an AfricanAmerican protester spat on a White member of Congress in

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George E. Curry public and called him or her a racial epithet? Michael Steele, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, and several GOP leaders in the House have denounced the abhorrent actions on Saturday, but were quick to characterize them as “isolated incidents.”

The venom was not isolated to African-American lawmakers.

Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), an openly gay member of Congress, was called a “homo” and a “faggot.”

He told the Boston Globe, “I was, I guess, surprised by the rancor. What it means is obviously

the health care bill is proxy for a lot of other sentiments, some of which are perfectly reasonable, but some of which are not.”

Frank added, “People out there today, on the whole, were really hateful. The leaders of this movement have a responsibility to speak out more.”

But the rancor was not limited to a few “isolated incidents” outside the Capitol.

Democratic Rep. Bart Stupak of Michigan threatened to vote against the health care bill until President Obama agreed to issue an executive order maintaining the current federal ban on the use of federal funds for abortions except in the case of rape, incest or when a mother’s life is threatened.

When Stupak urged Democrats to reject a Republican anti-abortion amendment, someone from the Republican aisle yelled, “Baby killer.

John Campbell, a Republican from California, acknowledged that the person yelling the comment sat in the row behind him, where Texas Republicans usually sit.

“The people who know won’t give it up,” Campbell told reporters.

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The March Madness over the newly-signed health care law will probably carry over into the November elections as Democrats and Republicans seek to prove that they reflect the position of most Americans.

The 178 House Republicans unanimously voted against the health care measure, which passed 219-212. On the Democratic side, 34 voted no, including five who supported health care reform when the House first passed it on Nov.7.

Obama has launched a series of high-profile events around the country to increase support for the legislation. Meanwhile, Republicans plan to continue using the newly-passed health care law as a political issue, depicting the measure as unaffordable and unpopular.

The venom expressed over the weekend shows no sign of abating.

The Web site gawker.com carried the headline, “Right-Wing Bloggers Demand Apology From Lawmakers Called ‘Nigger’ By Tea Partyers.”

It noted that conservative blogger Glenn Reynolds posted (Continued on page 6) 5

COMMENTARY

Worrill’s World

Critical Commentary

By Maurice A. Clayton

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill

REPAIRING OURSELVES

Health Care Bill It has been stated that there was name calling from both sides of the aisle regarding this “health care” bill but never the less it was voted by the U.S. House of Representatives to go forth to the President to be signed into law.

At the same time word was getting out that there will obviously beothers who will be standing before the feds in lock step about city games that have been played since 1 September 2007, it’s been found that one little Hispanic acquired $252,860. It was found that of a political fund campaign that forked over $18,000 created

by Juan Ochoa $15,100 went to former Governor Rod Blagojevich, Danny Solis, alderman $10,600; State Senator Tony Munoz, Democrat Chicago, $10,470 there is a complete list.

All of this comes out of powerful people who used a small space inside of a building at 4500 South Kolin.

Oh boy here we go again about

the past. It is critical that we repair ourselves as we build the Reparations Movement.

The problem with segments of African people in this country being disconnected from the great contributions of African people to the civilizations of the world has resulted in far too many of us believing that the current situation we find ourselves in cannot be changed. Many African people believe that the condition of African people in America is permanent and there is nothing we can do to change our circumstances. Therefore, this disconnected group of African people has chosen the easy road. They travel on the road of cooperating and collaborating with the forces of white supremacy who continue to demonstrate they will do any and everything in their power

to keep African people in this country, and the rest of the world on the bottom. This has resulted in many African people in America (and the world community), developing a “bottom mentality.”

In other words, many of our people buy into whatever the white supremacy force feeds us through the media, (mis)educational institutions, and religious institutions.

What we are constantly being fed is that we are on the bottom and we will remain on the bottom. What the white supremacy forces offer individual African people in America, is that as an individual you can get off the bottom if you join us, if you “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.”

Never mind your group, your family and your cultural ties, “there is nothing that can be done with those people. Join us and everything will be alright.” If you join us, “you can obtain a good job, buy a nice house in a good neighborhood, buy a nice car, take nice vacations, and some of you, whom we chose, can even live with us.”

We were not always like this as a people. We did not have a “dog, eat dog” mentality and this is what we must examine as we continue to struggle to overthrow the system of white supremacy and its impact on us as a people.

The Creative Force of the universe has endowed us with the capacity to make great contributions to the world. A simple inspection of the ancient Nile Valley civilization of Kemet (Egypt) should inspire all African people to respect their history and to hold themselves in high esteem. Kemet and the Kemetic people, our ancestors, were the creators of math, science, architecture, writing, governance, astronomy, astrology, medicine, art, and so much more. The Kemetic people amassed great wisdom that was left as instructions written in Medew Netcher (Divine Speech) or what Europeans call hieroglyphs.

One place we can examine this ancient Kemetic wisdom is in a book entitled, Selection From the Husia: Sacred Wisdom of Ancient Egypt. The Husia gives insight into how our ancestors viewed life, death, human relations, marriage, parenting, use of power, God, family, and the standards of moral and ethical conduct. Reading these spiritual texts elicits

strong feelings in and for African people in a most profound and spiritual way. Peruse these words from The Husia: The Book of Ptah Hotep: “Do not terrorize people for if you do, God will punish you accordingly. If anyone lives by such means, God will take bread from his or her mouth. If one says I shall be rich by such means, [he] she will eventually have to say my means entrapped me.”

This passage continues: “If one says I will rob another, he will end up being robbed himself. The plans of men and women do not always come to pass, for in the end it is the will of God, which prevails. Therefore, one should live in peace with others and they will come and willingly give gifts, which another would take from them through fear.”

Written about five thousand years ago, the wisdom of these words of instruction should cause African people to reflect on their significance as we struggle to create a greater good for our race.

The wisdom of our ancestors should give us the inspiration to rededicate ourselves to the continued struggle for the liberation of African people worldwide.

As a race of people our survival and development is dependent upon each other. A greater responsibility is placed upon those of us who proclaim the African Way after the ravaging of African civilizations, African culture, African minds, and African lands.

As I have repeated many times in previous columns, we have a responsibility and a duty to our brothers and sisters to build institutions based on African spirituality, ethics, and morals, and give back that which the Creator has given us, “All Life, Power, and Health, like the Sun Forever.”

I urge all African people to take a meditative moment and look deeply inside of ourselves as a people. Let us restore what the ancient Black people of Kemet called Maat: Divine Order, Harmony, Balance, Truth, Justice, Righteousness, and Reciprocity.

We had, and lived by Maat before the coming of Europeans.

We must return to the ways of Maat so we can survive the white supremacy genocidal onslaught.

We must look deep into ourselves! And as our respected ancestor Dr. John Henrik Clarke often said, “If we did it once, we

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(Dr. Conrad 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)) Day in and day out we can observe the increased number of African people killing each other, mentally and physically abusing each other, stealing from each other, being dishonest with each other, and the list goes on and on.

These negative incidents occur, in part, because segments of the African community in the United States are disconnected from the moral and ethical traditions that have characterized relationships among African people in

Dr. Conrad Worrill

Maurice Clayton deals done behind closed doors for profit. You got it, it is always a little person who gets the ball rolling when big people get to get together around a small person like Aurora Vengas. How else could she get caught up in a bit deal like these men had sought and received funds that was obvious that it was worth their time in a dark corner. All of this came (Continued on page 7)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (Continued from page 4) have heard that the federal debt is now about $42,000 per man, woman, and child. This year government is spending about $13,000 per worker more than it takes in. This is insanity.

Do you want a mammogram, wait another ten years.

Politicians want to blame insurance companies. Now, if I have a problem with an insurance company, I change companies, or change employers. With a government run program, I have no

choices.

Government creates nothing. It can only make less efficient what presently exists.

If there is $450,000,000,000 in Medicare waste, why does our government not start saving it now?

Our congressmen and senators need the advice of us folks who are tired of this insanity. Call them at 202-225-3121.

Any questions, please call me.

Floyd Coates

March Madness on Capitol Hill (Continued from page 5) the following comment: “Does [Rep. James] Clyburn Owe Tea Party Protesters an Apology? The bogus racism card has been played so often that I no longer find such charges very credible.

I’m sure, however, that, true or not, they’ll be played much more loudly than the indisputably true statements about the antiwar movement.”

Referring to Black lawmakers who were called the n-word, concan do it again!” In view of what is happening in the world, we must never lose sight of who we are and our condition. We say, “REPARATIONS NOW! THEY OWE US!

servative blogger Ann Althouse wrote, “It’s outrageous for them to pose as victims without very good cause. So what if some idiot said a bad word?

First, it was more than one idiot. Second, more than just a bad word was uttered. But none of that matters in March Madness.

Let the games begin.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach.

He can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge The Chicago Crusader

THE CHATTERBOX

By Ima Gontellit Disclaimer: The following column is a gossip column. We ask that items contained herein be judged by individuals that read it as such and not as documented facts gathered by the newsgathering personnel of this publication. All sources submitting items to THE CHATTERBOX are confidential.

DRED SCOTT LIVES And apparently his ghost has invaded the body of former State Rep. Arthur Turner, the Black Rodney Dangerfield. Ima hears that not only has the Bald Eagle blatantly disrespected the West Side politician by publicly saying he wants a white woman to be his running mate, he didn’t even talk to this skinny man beforehand. We hear Turner got all dolled up in his Sunday best and stood up on the auction block and gave a good interview to the Democratic numb-skulls who will pick the person to replaceousted pawn broker Scott Lee Cohen on the November ticket.

However, all his credentials and good looks did nothing to sway the white folk who they say looked at him like they did Kunta Kinte when they chopped off his

Tammy Duckworth, then Paul Simon’s daughter and now some non-descript state senator ain’t nobody ever heard of. What’s wrong with this fool?

What Ima don’t understand is what happened to the four or five Negro committeemen who were making all that noise about The Riddler (Mike Madigan) a few days ago? Either they are still out chopping cotton or somebody’s been paid off big time. At any rate, word on the street is Pat Quinn is getting ready to tick off Colored voters like no other white progressive faker in Illinois history. They say he is too arrogant and since he won’t listen to Negroes now, he surely won’t pay them no never mind if he becomes an elected governor.

Harold Washington tried to warn you people—-but nooooooooo.

wore a wire for about eight months before they got tired of his lisp and went on and locked him up. Say he couldn’t get that congressman he was trying to trick—and that white man on the 16th floor of the Thompson Center didn’t fall for it either. They say when he gets out real soon he will be dealt with a long handled spoon. They also say that once you start tricking for the police, they never let you stop. So be careful what you say at his welcome home party.

Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Al Sharpton

-Ima-

down with all that double speak he tried to pull: telling Negros on the one hand that it is healthy to be critical of President Obammy

STD ALERT

THE PREACHER’S SPICE

Some chile at the Stop N Save was in line talkin’ bout she read a report that said half of all African American women have herpes.

Now Ima don’t believe everything she hear—unless it’s on the 700 Club—but if this information is true that means every other man serving on the deacon and usher board at a certain South Side church in the South Shore area got it too because (name withheld) has certaintly made her rounds.

-Ima-

Saw this on a piece of paper on the floor in the bathroom at the police station on 51st Street: In a 2008 study of Black women and their money financially support friends, family and their houses of worship to a much greater degree than the general population.” Now ain’t that the truth.

Everybody know that if Negro women stopped going to church the unemployment rate among men of the cloth would increase by 100 percent—and unplanned pregnancies would drop by 25%.

Julianne Malveaux

DIDN’T PAN OUT

-Ima-

because this will make him a better president and then on the other hand if the darkies keep it up they will get him killed. Thank God, the Mad Hatter was on the panel because she actually had the testicles (a word tossed around at that thang) to challenge the Muslim leader on his mixed message. Unfortunately,

We hear all the leads a certain Negro businessman gave to the federal authorities hasn’t led to one single arrest—-yet. This businessman, who is currently serving a very light sentence in a state prison, put on tight shoes and got to telling on everybody after they say he took money from all them contracts to train Negro workers on how to build roads and used it to buy a house and go to Disney World. It was no secret that the man easily agreed to become a government agent and that he

STILL TASTE LIKE CHICKEN…

-ImaTHE ALL TALK SHOW Ima tried to get inside Chicago State University but she couldn’t get near the place for the smell of all that bull caca coming from the grounds. Tavis Smiley basically wasted four hours of everybody’s

Tavis Smiley

Arthur Turner foot. Quinn is making it clear that he does not want to stand side-by-side with no nicca. He don’t care how many votes he got or who owns him. He wants a smart white woman running up and down the state with him to tell lies to Illinois voters. He thinks this white woman will make him more likeable. First

life who participated in his anticlimatic Angry Ass Negro forum. The Black leaders chosen to participate didn’t say not one new thing and you could tell that after a while, the ones who actually got an agenda were looking frustrated. Cornel West just plain shut up after a while. The Country Preacher started turning red and ran out of rhymes, and the President of Bennett College was reduced to correcting Minister Louis Farrakhan on national TV. Speaking of the latter, he got shut

Critical Commentary (Continued from page 6)

Minister Louis Farrakhan Al Sharpton’s flunkies could not get to the microphone in time to turn out the event as they had planned. Tavis stacked the audience with a lot of college students and made sure they were the first in line—although police league leader Pat Hill managed to say a few things that were so confusing the entire room went silent. We hear the Angry Ass Negro road show will now move to Memphis, in time for the MLK annual assassination breakfast and fundraiser.

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out of a minority contract that should never been conceived.

Nevertheless it will all come out into the darkness and it’s greed.

Now how about where this all led up to city hall—Gery Chico.

When will it all stop? I guess… I guess when we elect another mayor who might understand what

the people want.

Remember people, we are the ultimate Boss of this city not the boys and girls in the backroom.

We already have enough of our politicians!!! It’s our turn Chicago!

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God bless.

Even though they swear Capt’n Hard Times is supplementing all that chicken they fry with coon and rabbit. We also hear there is no truth to the rumor that the restaurant is being foreclosed on due to low sales and the bad service. We think that place—like that mysterious tasting dressing they scoop onto your plate when you don’t ask for it—will be around a long, long time.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR EGG-STRAVAGANZA MARCH 27 IS CITY’S LARGEST FREE CANDY GRAB: The Chicago Park District hops to it this spring by hosting dozens of egg hunts, including an egg hunt for dogs, through April 3 at parks throughout the city. Most events will feature treats, prizes, face painting, arts and crafts plus photo opportunities with the bunny. Some activities may require pre-registration due to limited space. Many programs are admission free or have nominal entrance fees. Participants should call the individual parks for additional information. One of this year’s highlights is the 7th Annual Spring Egg-Stravaganza at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, the largest admission-free candy grab in Chicago, Saturday, March 27, presented

by Dominick’s. Also scheduled is the 7th Annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt for Saturday, March 27, 10 am – Noon at Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Avenue.

The telephone number for this event is 773-478-3499. Admission is $5 per dog; recommended for ages 18 and older. Activities include a hunt for treat-filled eggs, a bonnet parade, and refreshments for everyone. Photos with the bunny will be available for purchase. Dogs must be kept on a leash, and owners must stay with their dogs at all times.

the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors.

Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre’s lower lobby, “Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres.” More info can be found at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/

THE CHICAGO THEATRE MARQUEE TOUR: This tour, scheduled for Tuesday, March 30, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including

HAROUN AND THE SEA OF STORIES: The Theatre School at DePaul University presents Haroun and the Sea of Stories, written by Salman Rushdie, adapted by Tim Supple and David Tushingham, and directed by Damon Kiely, as the final installment of the 2009-2010 Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences Series.

This production opens Tuesday, March 30, and runs through Saturday, May 22, 2010, at DePaul’s historic Merle Reskin Theatre. Performances are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am and Saturdays at 2 pm. (There will be no performances on April 3, 6, 8, 10, or May 1, 4, 6, or 8). Based on Salman Rushdie’s award-winning children’s novel, this fantastical tale follows Haroun to the mythical moon of Kahani. He joins forces with shadow warriors, mechanical flying birds, talking fish, and water genies in his quest to recover his father’s magical storytelling powers. The play is recommended for ages 7 and up. Tickets are $8. Subscriptions and group rates (15 or more people) are available at 312-9220999. DePaul employees, alumni, and college students receive a discount (with ID). Tickets are available online at http://theatreschool.depaul.edu or by calling the Box Office at 312-9221999. DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre is located at 60 E. Balbo Drive at Michigan Ave., in Chicago. For information about parking, please contact the Box Office. The theatre is accessible via CTA busses (3-King Drive, 29-State Street, 146-Michigan/ Museums and others), and CTA El stops (Red, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple and Pink).A wide range of events will be held in conjunction with this production including Community Partner Days, as well as an Ice Cream Social, Opening Day Autographs, Post Show Discussions, and much more! For details or a free Teacher Guide highlighting curriculum connection visit http://theatreschool.depaul.edu or call 312-922-1999.

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PICTURING ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR: Bring your camera for an indepth interior and exterior tour of Wright’s icon of modern architecture. The photogenic building presents wonderful opportunities for professional and amateur photographers to explore one of the most famous architectural landmarks in the United States.

Robie House is the quintessential Prairie style home with dramatic over-hangs, banded art-glass windows, centrally located Roman-brick fireplace and beautiful wood banding. This all takes place on Sunday, March 28, 9 am at Wright’s Robie House, located at 5757 S. Woodlawn Avenue in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Tickets are $80 for Preservation Trust members and $90 for non-members. To allow for more personal interaction with the instructor and with the museum the maximum number of guests is 10 people. Advance ticket purchases are required.

Tickets are available at GoWright.org.

CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY’S 20TH ANNUAL GWENDOLYN BROOKS CONFERENCE FOR BLACK LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING FEATURES NIKKI GIOVANNI: The Gwendolyn Brooks Center has an annual tradition of hosting the most accomplished writers of the Black Diaspora.

This year’s conference features distinguished writers and artists such as Nikki Giovanni, Haki

R. Madhubuti, Angela Jackson, Staceyann Chin, John Fountain, Trudier Harris, R. Dwayne Betts, Malik Yusef and Maryemma Graham, among many others. The theme of this year’s conference, which honors its founder, is Builder of Positive Reality: A Celebration of the Lifelong Achievements of Dr. Haki R. Madhubuti. The 20th Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Conference for Black Literature and Creative

Writing will be held Thursday, April 1, through Saturday, April 3, at Chicago State University (95th Street and King Drive) in the Cordell Reed Student Union Rotunda. For more information about this event, please contact the Gwendolyn Brooks Center at 773-995-4440 or gbrookscenter@gmail.com. Pricing for the conference can be found at www.csu.edu/gwendolynbrooks.

COOK COUNTY TREASURER Maria Pappas (right) and Chicago Ald. Toni Preckwinkle present an award of excellence in Pappas’ downtown Chicago office to Michael Rogers, 2010 president of the American Institute of Architects Illinois Division, the first African American to ever hold that post, for his dedication and commitment to the African American community. He practices at McDonald’s Corporation where he has more than 25 years of tenure and has worked on design and construction projects that have produced more than 1,000 built structures throughout the United State and Canada.

He also grew up in Chicago’s Robert Taylor homes and he is especially committed to providing mentorship and motivation to youth in economically depressed areas.

Extended Coverage

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For all your insurance needs, you can depend on the knowledgeable help of the folks at Community Insurance Center, 526 East 87th Street, your insurance headquarters. We have been serving the community since 1962.

For more information about the services we provide, call (773)651-6200. You can also reach us via email at: sales@communityinsurance.com or visit the website at www.communityins.com.

*** That earning power is the most vital thing to insure. Disability insurance is a must, especially; when there is no spouse to pick up the slack if a person is sick or disabled.

Call Community Insurance Center, Inc. to see how much your savings could be – in the first year alone when you switch to the AARP Auto Insurance Program from the Hartford.

*** For the same reason, a single’s cash cushion must be larger—-six to twelve months instead of the usual three to six months. Add to it on the way up the career ladder.

And consider long-term-care insurance if you can afford it.

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BUSINESS Marquette Bank employees share their soles and help local charity Neighborhood Bank d onates shoes to area nonprofit Employees of Marquette Bank, a locally owned neighborhood bank, recently volunteered their time washing, sorting and packing shoes for The Share Your Soles Foundation, a local nonprofit, located in Alsip, IL. Over 30 employees and family members spent two days preparing shoes for shipment to Haiti and other communities in need.

This month, Marquette Bank also completed an employee-led Neighborhood Coat, Sock and Shoe Drive. In total, employees donated over 150 pairs of shoes and 90 coats. The shoes were do-

ing donated to several local charity organizations including Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Olive Missionary Shelter, Spanish Community Center and Hesed House.

“Both the Neighborhood Coat, Sock and Shoe drive and volunteer project at Share Your Soles are further examples of Marquette Bank’s Neighborhood Commitment, through which our generous and dedicated employees donate countless hours to local service projects,” said Betty Kosky-Harn, Executive Vice President. “We would like to thank the employees and their families who donated and volunteered to make these events so successful.”

The Share Your Soles Founda-

MARQUETTE BANK EMPLOYEES volunteered their time washing, sorting and packing shoes for The Share Your Soles Foundation. to Central America where she noticed how few children had access to shoes. Relying largely on the help of volunteers, the organization collects shoes at drop off locations and through shoes drives, then cleans and distributes the shoes both to Chicagoland residents who have need and to impoverished communities around the world.

MARQUETTE BANK EMPLOYEES (left to right) Joyce Callis, Danielle Gorajski, Georgeanne Krugar and Anne Thomas help organize items collected during the Marquette Bank Neighborhood Coat, Sock and Shoe Drive.

nated to the Share Your Soles Foundation and the coats are be-

tion was founded by Palos Park resident, Mona Purdy after a trip

Clerk Brown to salute outstanding women

Marquette Bank’s partnership with Share Your Soles is part of the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment where each quarter the Bank focuses on a different area of need – shelter, hunger, ed-

ucation and health/well-being.

Marquette Bank is celebrating its 65th Anniversary by challenging employees to complete 65 Acts of Kindness through performing service projects in their communities throughout 2010.

The Bank would like to encourage local neighbors and businesses to help support Share Your Soles, by visiting www.shareyoursoles.org for details. For more information about Marquette Bank and its Neighborhood Commitment, visit www.emarquettebank.com or call 1-888254-9500.

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The Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, will host a Women’s History Month Celebration on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, honoring several outstanding women who excel in the fields of finance and philanthropy. Ms. Pamela Jones, reporter for CBS 2 Chicago, will serve as mistress of ceremonies for the event that begins at 5:00 p.m. at Chase Auditorium, 10 South Dearborn Street.

The program is being presented in conjunction with the Clerk’s Office’s Women’s Advisory Committee and the Chase Women of Color Employee Networking Group.

The following outstanding women in finance will be honored: Ms. Deena Marie Carr, Faithbased Financial Seminar Instructor

Ms. Adela Cepeda, President, A.C. Advisory, Inc. Ms. Betty Chow, President and Founder Pacific Global Bank Ms. Patricia McCreary, Senior Vice President and Cashier, Seaway Bank & Trust Company Ms. Terry Savage, National Personal Finance Expert, Author & Columnist The following outstanding women in philanthropy will be honored: Ms. Velda Davino - Board Member, Italian American Human Relations Foundation and Past President, Women’s Division Joint Civic Committee Ms. Joan Kosinski - Past President, Polish Museum of America In addition to the awards presentations, entertainment segments will feature violinist Zara X and vocalist Portia Young, with musical selections celebrating womanhood.

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Student Chefs Cook up Change on Capitol Hill Tilden juniors serve award-winning meal; urge Congress to increase school food funding Culinary students from Tilden Career Community High School traveled to Capitol Hill on March 2 to prepare their award-winning healthy school lunch at a special briefing to urge Congress to increase funding to school meal programs. As the students showcased their culinary skills and delivered remarks at the event, their meal also was served at the House of Representatives’ cafeteria.

Their trip was part of Healthy Schools Campaign’s effort to secure more money for better food in school meals as Congress considers reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act this year.

teams will win trips to Detroit in May for a cook-off to crown a winner.

Sponsored by the Healthy Schools Campaign and the Farm to School Network, the contest challenges culinary students to create healthy and good-tasting lunches that exceed current standards, spending only $1 per meal, the amount many school districts have available to spend on ingredients.

“Cooking up Change gives students a forum to present their creative ideas about what healthy school food can be,” says Tilden student chefs pose outside Capitol Hill, where their award-winning meal was served to ask Congress for more money for better school food. From left: Lashonda Livingston; Aljibri Reed; Henry Walton, Jr.; Cari Smith; and Jakaia Franklin. southern traditions for inspiration for our meal,” says Aljibri Reed, a Tilden junior. “We worked as a family on our ideas, and besides using healthy ingredients, we made our dish with love.”

TILDEN JUNIOR CARI SMITH addresses Congressional briefing on school food funding while Christie Vilsack, national honorary co-chair, Cooking up Change contest and wife of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack; Karen Duncan, national honorary co-chair, Cooking up Change contest and wife of Education Secretary Arne Duncan; and Rochelle Davis, founding executive director, Healthy Schools Campaign, look on.

About the Healthy Schools Campaign The Healthy Schools Campaign is a leading authority on healthy school environments and is dedicated to making schools

healthier places in which to learn.

HSC devotes a significant portion of its work to improving school food, creating opportunities for physical activity and addressing the health crisis of childhood obesity.

TILDEN CHEFS WITH Cooking up Change national contest co-chairs and Healthy Schools Campaign executive director at Congressional briefing on school food funding. From left: Jakaia Franklin; Lashonda Livingston; Karen Duncan, wife of Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Christie Vilsack, wife of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack; Rochelle Davis, executive director, Healthy Schools Campaign; Cari Smith; Aljibri Reed; and Henry Walton, Jr.

Rochelle Davis, founding executive director, Healthy Schools Campaign. “While the contest is fun, it carries an important message: schools need more money for better food.”

While in D.C., the Tilden chefs also announced a new nationwide edition of the Cooking up Change healthy school lunch contest they won last fall in Chicago. Joining them in the announcement were national honorary co-chairs: Christie Vilsack, wife of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and Karen Duncan, wife of Education Secretary Arne Duncan. Student chefs from around the country will be invited to design nutritious and tasty school meals, and three finalist

In addition to being served to lawmakers in D.C., the Tilden team’s winning meal—chicken jambalaya, jalapeño cornbread and cucumber salad—was served to more than 20,000 Chicago Public Schools high school students in January. “We looked to

TILDEN STUDENTS AND their culinary instructors pose outside of Capitol Hill, where their award-winning meal was served to ask Congress for more money for better school food. From left: Henry Walton, Jr.; David Blackmon, manager of culinary education, Chicago Public Schools; Daniel Leszczewicz, Tilden culinary instructor, Tilden; Jakaia Franklin; Keith Morris, Tilden culinary instructor; Lashonda Livingston; Aljibri Reed; and Cari Smith.

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114 youth workers graduate from CAP’s AYD/YDPCP Program One hundred fourteen youth workers were honored for completing Advancing Youth Development (AYD) and the Youth Development Practitioner Certification Program (YDPCP) during a graduation ceremony recently at Harold Washington College. AYD and YDPCP are two professional development programs offered as part of a partnership between Chicago Area Project (CAP), the Chicago Department of Family Support Services, and the City Colleges of Chicago. The graduates from several community, governmental, and educational agencies throughout the City of Chicago joined more than 1800 youth workers in Chicago and the suburbs who have enhanced their skills through AYD and YDPCP. Speakers during the graduation ceremony included Stacey S. Horn, Associate Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, Ted Gibbs, Executive Director, Service Illinois Commission, Office of Governor Pat Quinn, Lucretzia M. Jamison, Director of Job Training Programs, Department

tural relationships. Casteñeda pointed out that AYD and YDPCP provide practical, hands-on knowledge that helps youth workers perform their important and pivotal roles as mentors for young people.

Since 2002, more than 4700 youth workers have graduated from accredited professional development programs managed by Chicago Area Project. “It is important for the city, it is important for the state and it is important for the country,” stated Whittaker, “to understand that we are moving into a different direction in terms of our care and concern for our young folks.

Chicago is leading the way by uplifting the spirits and uplifting the credentials of youth workers not only in Chicago and Illinois, but this model is being replicated throughout the country. The hope is that in 10 years this will become standard all across the county.”

AYD is an introductory national youth development curriculum offered in 18 cities throughout

JENNIE HERBERT FROM South Shore United Methodist Church is congratulated by Ted Gibbs, Executive Director, Serve Illinois Commission/Office of Governor Pat Quinn as she graduates from Advancing Youth Development (AYD) recently at Harold Washington College.

She was among 114 youth workers to graduate from AYD and the Youth Development Practitioner Certification Program (YDPCP) two professional development programs offered as part of a partnership between Chicago Area Project (CAP), the Chicago Department of Family Support Services, and the City Colleges of Chicago. The graduates from several community, governmental, and educational agencies throughout the City of Chicago joined more than 4700 youth workers in Chicago and the suburbs who have enhanced their skills through AYD, YDPCP, and other CAP training programs. and education certification program that carries three academic credits and is attached to a 400hour practicum. The Associate Applied Science Degree in Youth Work includes 62-credit hours of coursework at Chicago’s Harold Washington College.

AYD classes are held at various locations throughout Chicago.

For information on future AYD and YDPCP classes, or the Associate Applied Science Degree in Youth Work, call Joy Hernandez at 312-588-3845.

PICTURED ARE THE speakers at the graduation ceremony for 114 youth workers at Harold Washington College. The youth workers graduated from Advancing Youth Development (AYD) and the Youth Development Practitioner Certification Program (YDPCP) two professional development programs offered as part of a partnership between Chicago Area Project (CAP), the Chicago Department of Family Support Services, and the City Colleges of Chicago. tion system. Young people benefit from the comprehensive training received by the youth workers with whom they interact.

of Family Support Services, City of Chicago, CAP Executive Director David E. Whittaker, and Inggrid Yonata, Assistant to the President, Harold Washington College.

Robert Castañeda, founder of Beyond the Ball, an organization serving over 1000 youth in Little Village, talked about how valuable AYD and YDPCP training is to youth workers like him. Beyond the Ball equips urban youth to be community leaders through athletics, service, and cross-cul-

the U.S. and the first step on the route to becoming a professional youth worker. YDCPC is unique because it provides college level credits and certification to local people who chose to become active for youth in their communities. Youth workers may also take advantage of a new two-year Associate Applied Science Degree in Youth Work at Harold Washington College in Chicago. The youth workers benefit by obtaining a professional credential and by moving into the higher educa-

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Each student in the professional development curriculum starts with AYD, a 28-hour curriculum from the National Training Institute for Community Youth Work at the Academy for Educational Development in Washington D.C. The next step is enrollment in YDPCP, an intensive, more advanced, and complex training

ERIC SCOTT FROM Boulevard Arts Center, 400 W. 76th Street, is congratulated by Ted Gibbs, Executive Director, Serve Illinois Commission/Office of Governor Pat Quinn, as he graduates from Advancing Youth Development (AYD) last month at Harold Washington College. He was among 114 youth workers to graduate from AYD and the Youth Development Practitioner Certification Program (YDPCP) two professional development programs offered as part of a partnership between Chicago Area Project (CAP), the Chicago Department of Family Support Services, and the City Colleges of Chicago.

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The NEW Four-One-One

By Raymond Ward FABULOUS!: The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University proudly presents the exclusive Chicago engagement of the worldrenowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre for six public performances and two student matinees, NOW through Sunday, March 28, 2010.

The program for the exclusive Chicago engagement features an exciting mix of classic and new works by Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, Robert Battle, Ronald K. Brown, Rennie Harris and Matthew Rushing.

Recognized by U.S. Congressional resolution as a vital â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Cultural Ambassador to the World,â&#x20AC;? Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre is proud to bring African American artistic expression and the American modern dance tradition to the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stages.The legacy of founder Alvin Ailey lives on today through the extraordinary talents and artistry of the world-renown Ailey dancers and the remarkable vi-

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In the course of one chaotic week, the lives of three conflicted New York City police officers are dramatically transformed by their involvement in a massive drug operation in Brooklynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest, a searing new crime drama from acclaimed director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day).

Burned out veteran Eddie Dugan (Golden GlobeÂŽ-winner Richard Gere) is just one week away from his pension and a fishing cabin in Connecticut. Narcotics officer Sal Procida (OscarÂŽ nominee Ethan Hawke) has discovered thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no line he wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cross to provide a better life for his long-suffering wife and seven children. And Clarence â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tangoâ&#x20AC;?

Butler (OscarÂŽ nominee Don Cheadle) has been undercover so long his loyalties have started to shift from his fellow police officers to his prison buddy Caz (Wesley Snipes), one of Brooklynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most infamous drug dealers.

With personal and work pressures bearing down on them, each man faces daily tests of judgment and honor in one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most difficult jobs.

When NYPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Operation Clean Up targets the notoriously drug-ridden BK housing project, all three officers find themselves swept away by the violence and corruption of Brooklynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gritty 65th Precinct and its most treacherous criminals. During seven fateful days, Eddie, Sal and Tango find themselves hurtling inextricably toward the same fatal crime scene and a shattering collision with destiny.

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son of 2009 TIME Magazine 100 Honoree Judith Jamison, who is celebrating her 20th anniversary as the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic director this year.

The performance schedule will include new and established works such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uptown,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing Spirit,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Stories,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best of 20 Years,â&#x20AC;? and of course the audience favorite â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revelations.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uptown,â&#x20AC;? a new ballet choreographed by 18-year AAADT Company veteran Matthew Rushing, takes the audience on a vibrant tour through the Harlem Renaissance era in all its boisterous, swinging glory. Legends like Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Josephine Baker and their contemporaries come alive to the music of Fats Waller, Nat â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kingâ&#x20AC;? Cole and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dancing Spirit,â&#x20AC;? a new work by choreographer Ronald K. Brown, pays tribute to Judith Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profound influence to the world of dance. Set to music by Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis and War, Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evocative choreography utilizes movement from Cuba, Brazil and the United States to conjure dancing spirits who embody Jamisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elegance, vision, dignity and generosity.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best Of 20 Yearsâ&#x20AC;? program features highlights from popular ballets Judith Jamison has brought to or revived in the Ailey repertory and the finale of each program is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revelations,â&#x20AC;? Alvin Aileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most significant masterpiece. Aileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiration for creating â&#x20AC;&#x153;Revelationsâ&#x20AC;? came from a variety of sources: memories of attending Baptist services in Texas as a child, interest in Brueghals paintings, Oriental Theatre and his acquaintances with James Baldwin and Langston Hughes.Using African American traditional spirituals, this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. Since its premiere in 1960, more people around the world have seen this modern dance classic than any other work.

For tickets and information, please visit the Auditorium Theatre Box Office at 50 East Congress Parkway or call Ticketmaster at 1-800-9822787.

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Miller Lite debuts new star-studded commercial Miller Lite’s Latest Spot Features Garrett Morris, Stacey Dash and Jason Weaver Miller Lite, the beer that encourages consumers to “Taste Greatness,” announced today it will debut a new commercial at the beginning of April starring three well-known actors from the African-American community.

The national commercial, titled “PopPop,” features comedy legend Garrett Morris of “Saturday Night Live” fame alongside actors Stacey Dash and Jason Weaver.

The commercial takes a lighthearted look at a family relationship with Morris playing the grandfather, PopPop, and Weaver as his grandson. “We are proud to have the support of Garrett, Stacey and Jason in this fun commercial,” said Ervin Lee, African American marketing director for MillerCoors. “Miller Lite has a history of iconic advertising and we are keeping that tradition alive with our newest spot - we think consumers are going to love it.” The new 30-second spot will

debut in late March during a busy sports window - the men’s college basketball tournament, the push towards the pro basketball playoffs and the start of baseball season. The commercial will

known for his work as a director on music videos for artists such as Naughty by Nature, Ice Cube, Rihanna, Sting and Santana. The commercial was created by Chicago’s Commonground Mar-

Coors is the second largest beer company in America, capturing nearly 30 percent of U.S. beer sales. Led by two of the best-selling beers in the industry, MillerCoors has a broad portfolio of

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also be available online at www.MillerLite.com. The ad was directed by Marcus Raboy, director of the films “Friday After Next” and the upcoming “Whitebread.” Raboy also is well

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About MillerCoors Built on a foundation of great beer brands and more than 288 years of brewing heritage, MillerCoors continues the commitment of its founders to brew the highest quality beers. Miller-

It’s the not so distant future.

Disease doesn’t have to mean a death sentence. One can now go and get and purchase any organ of the body. Need a heart, kidney, knee, hip, or eye? All you have to do is contact the big artificial organ company UNION and they will make sure that you live long and prosper by replacing that organ for the low, low price of three to six hundred thousand dollars not including the interest. What a bargain? Where do you sign?

However, if you miss your payments for more than 3 months, then as the voice over states in the beginning of the film, “When you are late with the payments of your car, the dealership wants the car back. When you are late making payments on your mortgage, the banks want the house back.”

When you are late making payments to UNION for that organ, the Repo Men come and take it back, literally.

Remy (Jude Law) and Jake have known each other since grammar school when Jake used to bully Remy on the playground. They went to the army together and became Repo Men together.

They are best friends and partners. Remy is married with a family while Jake is wild and a little crazy. When you are late with your payments they will show up, shoot you with a stun gun, read you your right to have an ambulance on stand by and then proceed to cut into your body and

remove the organ. Nine times out of ten you won’t be able to make up the payments.

As you may guess with a job like this, Remy’s family life isn’t great and after a separation he falls hard for a torch song singer, Beth (Alice Braga). Beth has replacement organs for everything except her lips and yes, she is delinquent in payment for all the parts. Remy finds himself in a bad situation when he is hurt on the job and in need of a heart transplant and due to certain circumstances he falls behind on the payments. What I couldn’t understand is, if he was hurt on the job and he was one of the best repo men for the company, why didn’t they just give him the organ? ANYWAY, he and Beth both are running from the repo men coming to collect.

I like this film. It is quite bloody and has unrealistic fight scenes and situations but I couldn’t help but think of how many years before something like this will indeed come along? Back when we were watching Captain Kirk on Star Trek talk into his little flip transmitter we never imagined that the cell phone was on the horizon. Or when Dr. Frankenstein was sewing body parts to make a man did we think that face, hand, arm and organ transplants would be possible.

Lots of action, blood, and gore, and, believe it or not, humor make up this film. I say SPEND THE MONEY to see this on the big screen but do not take the kids.

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highly complementary brands across every major industry segment. Miller Lite is the great tasting beer that established the American light beer category in 1975, and Coors Light is the brand that introduced consumers to refreshment as cold as the Rockies. MGD 64 completes the company’s premium light beer

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portfolio, offering consumers fresh, crisp taste at just 64 calories. MillerCoors brews premium beers Coors Banquet and Miller Genuine Draft; and economy brands Miller High Life and Keystone Light. The company also imports Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch and Molson Canadian and offers innovative products such as Miller Chill and Sparks. MillerCoors features craft brews from the Jacob Leinenkugel Company, Blue Moon Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company. MillerCoors operates eight major breweries in the U.S., as well as the Leinenkugel’s craft brewery in Chippewa Falls, WI and two microbreweries, the 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee and the Blue Moon Brewing Company at Coors Field in Denver.

MillerCoors vision is to create America’s best beer company by driving profitable industry growth. MillerCoors insists on building its brands the right way through brewing quality, responsible marketing and environmental and community impact.

MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company.

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WORLD OF MUSIC

By Dr. Barbara Wright-Pryor

‘My Brother’s Keeper’ opens BETs 2010 season The Black Ensemble Theater (BET) officially opened its 2010 season with “My Brother’s Keeper (The Story of the Nicholas Brothers)” Sunday, March 21 before a large and appreciative audience. Written by BET Associate Director Rueben Echoles (also Harold, the younger of the two Nicholas Brothers) and produced by BET Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor with Assistant Director Daryl Brooks, “My Brother’s Keeper” tells the story of the famous tap-dance team in a two act production (with one intermission ) that you won’t want to miss. With a stellar cast of singing dancers or dancing singers (that’s for you to decide after you see the show), “My Brother’s Keeper” is sure to be the hottest ticket in town.

The Nicholas Brothers danced for nine U.S. presidents, headlined shows all over the world, and appeared on every major television show, nightclub and theater in America, and danced their way into the hearts of millions with successful careers spanning sixty years.

RaShawn Thompson as Fayard, the older Nicholas brother, joins Rueben Echoles’s characterization of Harold Nicholas to

vibrantly tell the true story behind the lives and loves of the greatest tap dancers that ever lived. Thompson and Echoles

THE NICHOLAS BROTHERS portrayed by l. to r. Rueben Echoles (Harold) and Rashawn Thompson (Fayard) in Black Ensemble Theater’s “My Brother’s Keeper.”

Chicago Sinfonietta concerts celebrate ‘Las Américas’ The Chicago Sinfonietta will present two concerts celebrating “Las Américas” uniting the sounds of North and South America. Founder and Music Director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, Mexican-American guest conductor Alondra de la Parra will make her Chicago conducting debut to lead the Sinfonietta in a program that includes Astor Piazzolla’s colorful “Tangazo” and Arturo Màrquez’s “Espejos en la Arena” featuring Sphinx award-winning

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cellist Tony Rymer as soloist. The concert will conclude with Beethoven’s much loved Symphony No. 7 in A Major.

“Las Américas” is presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago as part of “Mexico 2010,” the Chicago citywide celebration in honor of the 200th anniversary of Mexican independence and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. Performances will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, March

28 at Dominican University, 7900 W Division in River Forest; and Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM in Orchestra Hall of Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Maestro Paul Freeman founded the Chicago Sinfonietta in 1987 in response to the lack of opportunity for minority classical musicians, composers, and soloists.

After twenty-three seasons the Chicago Sinfonietta remains as THE national model and trailblazer for promoting diversity and inclusiveness in orchestral music.

The Chicago Sinfonietta aspires to remove the barriers to participation in, and appreciation of classical music through its educational and outreach programs that expose children and their families to classical music, and by providing professional development opportunities for young musicians and composers of diverse backgrounds.

Over fifty-five percent of the Sinfonietta’s musicians, fifty-six

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percent of its Board of Directors, and forty-two percent of the staff are people of color; subsequently, forty-six percent of the audience is people of color. This relationship is a testament to the fact that the music performed, supporting a diverse array of composers and musicians, has the distinct ability to reach new listeners and communities, a lesson that escapes many other Chicago performing arts organizations.

For tickets to “Las Américas,’ call the Sinfonietta Box Office at 312-236-3681 ext. 2, or go to www.chicagosinfonietta.org Special rates are available for children and students.

MUSIC NOTES The Chancel Choir of Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 110th and Longwood Drive presents Theodore Dubois’ cantata “The Seven Last Words of Christ” Sunday March 28, 2010 at 3:30 PM. Jacob Haywood is guest conductor; Yvonne Lindsey guest pianist; and church organist Candace Peters. Soloists are Ragina Bunton, soprano; Jeffrey Burish, tenor; and Frank Ambers, bass.

Choristers include Classic Act Choral Ensemble, The Men of St. Edmunds Chancel Choir, Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church Choir, First Baptist Congregational Church and the Mass Community Choir.

Advance donation is $10. $15 at the door.

showcase the power and excitement of the two talented men as they overcame obstacles and fought racial bias during appearances at segregated night clubs in the 1930s to rise to the top of the entertainment world by the 1990s.

Tap dancers Thompson and Echoles will amaze you with their energy and talent as they re-create the lives and dance routines of the famed brothers, and will leave you speechless, spellbound and teary-eyed as they portray the hardships each brother had to face during his lifetime.

In supporting roles are Dawn Mitchell (mother, Viola Nicholas); Donald Barnes, (father, Ulysses Nicholas); Melanie McCullough (Mrs. Fayard Nicholas); and Kylah Frye (as Harold Nicholas’ wife, Dorothy Dandridge). “My Brother’s Keeper” also stars Allison McCorkle (Katherine Nicholas); Carrie; Christopher Kudlacz; Cory Wright; Daryl Brooks (Cab Calloway); Jessica Moore; Michael Bartlett (Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and Michael Jackson); Rhonda Preston (Aunt Neva); and Shakila Grigler (sister, Dorothy Nicho-

las).

Musical Director Robert Reddrick and Musical Arranger Thomas Washington are joined by a six-piece orchestra to accompany cast members on show tunes by the legendary Duke Ellington; Harold Arlen; Billy Strayhorn; Glenn Miller; Cy Coleman; Cole Porter; George and Ira Gershwin; Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen; Michael Jackson; and Johnny Mercer.

“My Brother’s Keeper” runs through May 16 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $45. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups. Call 773769-4451 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. All performances take place at The Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon St., Chicago. Highly recommended.

Chicago Chorale presents the Duruflé “Requiem” Chicago Chorale presents Maurice Duruflé’s 1947 “Requiem” on Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 PM., at St. Thomas the Apostle Church with organist Thomas Weisflog and cellist Sophie Webber.

Based almost exclusively on the original Gregorian chant from the Latin mass for the dead, the “Requiem” features ancient melodies set within a twentiethcentury harmonic structure. John Tavener’s “Svyati” (O Holy One), with its virtuosic cello accompaniment, and Palestrina’s meditative “Sicut cervus desiderat” (Like as the hart desireth) and “Sitivit anima mea” (My soul is athirst for God) complete the program.

The impressive Kimball-Skinner organ of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, rebuilt and enlarged in 1981 and 1997, boasts more than 3,600 handcrafted pipes and will be played by organist Thomas Weisflog, who oversaw and participated in its most recent reconstruction.

Now in its ninth season, Chicago Chorale is a 60-voice ensemble of singers that performs primarily sacred repertoire from the 16th century to the present, from well-loved choral works to overlooked masterpieces. Past performances include multiple appear-

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ances on “Live from WFMT” with Kerry Frumkin and a 2008 Ravinia appearance with Erich Kunzel and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The choir has recorded four CDs. Conductor and Artistic Director Bruce Tammen earned degrees from Luther College, Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. He has taught voice and directed choirs at Luther College, the University of Chicago and the University of Virginia. Tammen studied extensively in France with Dalton Baldwin and Gerard Souzay, and for several years studied with Max Van Egmond at Oberlin’s Baroque Performance Institute. He has performed several seasons under Helmuth Rilling at the Oregon Bach Festival, and with the Robert Shaw Choral Institute in Souillac, France. Tammen is baritone soloist on the Telarc/Shaw compact discs “Appear and Inspir” and “Liebeslieder Waltzes.”

Tickets are $20 ($12 with student ID) and are available at www.chicagochorale.org, by calling 773-306-6195, or at the Seminary Co-op Bookstore and 57th Street Books. St. Thomas the Apostle Church is located at 5472 S. Kimbark Ave. The Chicago Crusader

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING Joyful Spirit-Filled service marks Ghana’s Independence Anniversary Ghanaians and friends of Ghana converged on the Church of the Living God, Oak Lawn earlier this month for a special service, as part of the country’s 53rd independence anniversary celebrations here.

Intercessory prayers were offered seeking God’s continued protection and prosperity for Ghana as well as the well being of Ghanaians living in the Chicagoland area. Vibrant songs and dancing punctuated the service, which included a powerful sermon on one’s purpose in life. A highlight of the event was the singing of the national anthems of Ghana and the United States. Tributes were also paid to Ghana’s founding father, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah for his selfless leadership.

Among the large number of people who attended the joyful spirit-filled service were John Assabill, president of the Ghana National Council, Reverend Dr. Kofi Noonoo, chairman of the Council Churches, other pastors, ministers, and elders of Ghanaian

they are not of the Master’s use, they are nothing,” Minister Teng is noted as saying. “One’s good works will redeem him or her shortcomings, and in the state of coma, the Lord can grant you relief and extend your life based on that. Even when you die, your good works for others will speak for themselves.”

He also added, “The essence of living is to be a blessing to others, the nation and people. Don’t take for granted your existence. Life lived for only self and family is nothing. If you also stand up for your country and people, God will bless you.”

Referring to Kwame Nkrumah and major Bible personalities such as Solomon and David, he said because they stood up for something their good works are a memorial to them.

“We are made for each other.

That’s why Kwame Nkrumah declared that Ghana’s independence was meaningless until it was linked up with the total liberation of the African continent,”

PASTORS, MINISTRIES, ELDERS, community leaders share light moments after the Ghana Independence Anniversary Service at Church of the Living God.(Photos were shared by Pastor Jonathan Cudjoe)

FOLLOWING THE SERMON members of the congregation enjoy fellowship MEMBERS PREPARE FOR the 53rd anniversary celebration of Ghana’s Independence at Church of the Living God in Oaklawn. hour with a buffet style meal. the spiritual well being of Ghanaians in the Chicagoland area.

community.

In an inspiring sermon, Reverend Victor Owusu Teng, Church of Living God’s pastor, urged Ghanaians to live up to a higher calling of God as demonstrated by the life of Kwame Nkrumah. “Stand up for something, live for something. We were created for a special purpose. We are here for a reason,” he declared. “We must live for worthy causes, other than just acquiring an education and making a living for yourself and family. What matters most is that you become important in someone else’s life. “ Quoting from the Books of Isaiah, John and the Acts of the Apostles to support his point, the pastor affirmed that God wants us to be a blessing to others.

“Whatever you have or do, if

he said amid applause.

Reverend Jonathan A. Cudjoe, pastor of the Apostolic Church International and the Reverend Isaac Paintsil. Pastor of the Christ’s Oasis Ministries led the congregation in prayers for the well being of Ghana and Ghanaians. Reverend James Acquah blessed the offering.

In his remarks, Council of Ghanaian Churches President Noonoo said the umbrella group has grown from five to 20 churches and ministries during the 15 years of its existence. He appealed to all Ghanaians to offer strong support to the council, which organizes the annual independence and GhanaFest church Services. The Council also serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas among pastors, ministers and elders in a way to enhance

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Reverend Noonoo hoped that Ghanaians would a building to be renamed “Ghana House” for joint spiritual and social activities by the Ghanaian community. He added that he looks forward to the day when members of all Ghanaian churches and ministries will come together to honor a fellow Ghanaian Christian on his or her passing.

A moving vote of thanks was given by Minister Nicholas Thompson, executive director of Africa Resurrection and Restoration Ministries. Brother Akuamoah of the Church of the Living God served as master of ceremonies for the event.

Frederic “Fred” Smith’s hobby became his life’s work Fred loved to drive so much so that he became a professional truck driver ultimately becoming a driving for “Brown” or better yet United Parcel Service.

Fred, born on July 10, 1948, grew up on the Southside with

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his parents and six brothers. He earned his high school diploma from the home of the Panthers, Du Sable High School and was known to many as a great friend.

Fred and his wife of 41 years, Bessie, enjoyed raising three children, Darren, Patricia and Melissa. The couple held a membership at Trinity United Church of Christ on west 95th Street.

On March 14th Fred left memories to be cherished by his wife, children, grandchildren Asia and Alex; his brothers James (Marcella), Charles (Jacqueline) CFD, Calvin (Cathy) and Vincent; and brother-in-law Maurice (Greta) and sisters-in-law Cynthia (Glen), Sandra and Diyann.

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Pfleger leads march (Continued from page 2) should be a requirement, dents held signs with names just like it is for everything, of slain CPS students. With so “why not for a dangerous helium filled balloons tied weapon designed to kill.” around their wrists, a person He applauded Rush for dressed in black popped taking on this issue, but he each balloon symbolizing a contends Rush lacks sup- gun shot. Once the balloon port from his Congressional was popped, the student fell Black Caucus peers on gun to ground as the slain stucontrol issues. dents’ names were read “We are only assuming aloud. and assuming being the opHoward sophomore Janell erative word that the NRA Heggins could relate to that and other gun lobbyists have scenario. As a teen, she saw funded their campaigns to a someone place a gun to her degree,” Holt said, adding father’s head. Her sister a that is “morally correct” for few years ago lost a 12-yearBlack legislators to support old friend who was shot in Blair’s Bill. the head. Since youth are ofJoining the march were 50 ten the victims and the perstudents from Howard Uni- petrators of gun violence, versity. The students spent a they must play a role in endweek in Chicago collecting ing gun violence, Heggins signatures for Blair’s Bill as explained. part of an alternative spring “We are taking a stand. break program. The pro- Howard is taking a stand. gram encourages students to The community in Chicago do volunteer services in vari- needs to take more of a ous cities. stand … and the entire naTo dramatize the effects of tion should take a stand,” gun violence, Howard stu- Heggins, 20, said.

HOUSING

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY BANK NATIONAL LASALLE AS TRUSTEE ASSOCIATION, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT FOR THE STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SERIES 2004-BNC2 DECLARATION OF ASSIGNEES UPDATE P l OF a PATENT i n t NUMBER i f f , 1680 DO KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: v THAT sRuslan: Ustyanich®© .

SEVERALLY CERTIFY AND DECLARE THAT OATIS; I BRING UP THIS LAND HERLYN EDDIE DICKERSON; PATENT IN MY NAME, A SOVEREIGN FREEMAN B NEUTRAL E V E R L ON Y THE DICKERSON MARTIN; UNKNOWN LAND Illinois Republic THE CHARACTER OF SAID PROPERTY SO OWNERS AND AND REFERNONSOUGHT TO BE PATENTED, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED RECORD CLAIMANTS ENCED UNDER PATENT NUMBER 1680 LISTED ABOVE IS: LOT 77 (EXD e f e n d a n t s , CEPT THAT PART THEREOF TAKEN FOR OGDEN AVENUE) IN THE 07 CH 4468 SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 2 OF ASSESSOR'S DIVISION IN THESALE EAST NOTICE OF 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK that pursuant to a Judgment of COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly Known As: 614 NORTH Foreclosure and SaleOGDEN entered inAVENUE the above entitled cause on CHALLENGED, October 5, 2009 CHICAGO ILLINOIS. IF THIS LAND PATENT IS NOT Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will WITHIN 60 DAYS IT THEN BECOMES MY PROPERTY on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK cash, as set forth below, the following COUNTY, ILLINOIS described mortgaged real estate: COUNTY DEPARTMENT P.I.N. 20-28-307-024.

CHANCERY DIVISION Commonly known as 7644 South Emerald, LASALLE BANK NATIONAL Chicago, IL 60620.

ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE The mortgaged real estate is improved UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT FOR with a single family residence.

THE STRUCTURED Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

SERIES 2004-BNC2 No refunds. The property will NOT be P l a i n t i f f , open for inspection v s .

For information call Kara Findlay at HERLYN OATIS; EDDIE DICKERSON; Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo B E V E R L Y Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl DICKERSON MARTIN; UNKNOWN Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

OWNERS AND NON(866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions RECORD CLAIMANTS call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale.

D e f e n d a n t s , W 0 7 0 2 0 0 4 07 CH 4468 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES NOTICE OF SALE C O R P O R A T I O N PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I253922 that pursuant to a Judgment of

PUBLIC NOTICE

HOUSES FOR SALE

Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 5, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 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, 16 as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-28-307-024.

Commonly known as 7644 South Emerald, Chicago, IL 60620.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Kara Findlay at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg & Rappe, LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890.

(866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions call (630) 453-6713 24 hours prior to sale.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR Saturday, March LEHMAN 27, 2010 BROTHERS-STRUCTURED ASSETINVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SAIL 2 0 0 6 - B N C 1 ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

GENEVIVE BRYANT; NOLAN BRYANT; F I D E L I T Y NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GENEVIVE BRYANT, IF ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 22954 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN BROTHERS-STRUCTURED ASSETINVESTMENT LOAN TRUST SAIL 2 0 0 6 - B N C 1 ; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

GENEVIVE BRYANT; NOLAN BRYANT; F I D E L I T Y NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GENEVIVE BRYANT, IF ANY UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 22954 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 10/9/2008, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 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. 20-21-326-023.

Commonly known as 7020 SOUTH NORMAL BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60621.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence with no garage. 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 0 8 1 3 0 5 9 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I253927

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 14-09-16387. 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.: 14-09-16387 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 027074 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.

I254550

D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 001830 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 22, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 26, 2010, 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 241 W. 58TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-217-021 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, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-09-00523. 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.: 14-09-00523 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 001830 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.

I254069

HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT US BANK NATIONAL DIVISION ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET THE CORPORATION SECURITIES PASS-THROUGH MORTGAGE CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-BC5 P l a i n t i f f , v .

SPANN, et al LATOYA e f e n d a n t D CH 032838 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on May 3, 2010, 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 5948 S. PEORIA STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-405-042 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-09-25374. 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.: 14-09-25374 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 032838 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.

I255932

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

ALLISON, et al TRINA D e f e n d a n t CH 027074 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK public auction to the highest bidder, as set COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY forth below, the following described real DEPARTMENT CHANCERY estate: Commonly known as 506 W. 61ST DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS Index No. 20-16-316-030 The real estate is T R U S T E E improved with a residence. Sale terms: P l a i n t i f f , 25% down of the highest bid by certified v . funds at the close of the auction;. The DONNA LILLYBRIDGE, et al balance, in certified funds, is due within D e f e n d a n t (24) hours.

The subject twenty-four 08 CH 9585 property is subject to general real estate NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS taxes, special assessments, or special HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a taxes levied against said real estate and is Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered offered for sale without any representation in the above cause on June 13, 2008, an as to quality or quantity of title and without agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 2010, at the condition. The sale is further subject to The Judicial Sales Corporation, One confirmation by the court. If the sale is set South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public sale shall be entitled only to a return of the auction to the highest bidder, as set forth deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no below, the following described real estate: further recourse against the Mortgagor, Commonly known as 6332 SOUTH the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 attorney. Upon payment in full of the Property Index No. 20-22-200-025-0000 amount bid, the purchaser will receive a The real estate is improved with a gray Certificate of Sale that will entitle the brick 2 unit; no garage. Sale terms: 25% purchaser to a deed to the real estate after down of the highest bid by certified funds at confirmation of the sale The property will the close of the auction;. The balance, in NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff certified funds, is due within twenty-four makes no representation as to the (24) hours. The subject property is subject condition of the property. Prospective to general real estate taxes, special bidders are admonished to check the court assessments, or special taxes levied file to verify all information. If this property against said real estate and is offered for is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the sale without any representation as to unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a quality or quantity of title and without mortgagee shall pay the assessments and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" the legal fees required by The COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY condition. The sale is further subject to Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS DEPARTMENT CHANCERY confirmation by the court. Upon payment in 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE DIVISION CITIBANK N.A., AS full of the amount bid, the purchaser will MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN HOLDERS OF MASTR ADJUSTABLE the purchaser to a deed to the real estate POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER MORTGAGES TRUST 2007-HF2 IN A after confirmation of the sale The property ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF SECURITIZATION TRANSACTION will NOT be open for inspection and POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE PURSUANT TO POOLING AND plaintiff makes no representation as to the WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE SERVICING AGREEMENT, DATED AS condition of the property. Prospective ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE OF JULY 1, 2007 bidders are admonished to check the court LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's P l a i n t i f f , file to verify all information. If this property attorney: The Sale Clerk, CODILIS & v . is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 15W030 NORTH JOSE S. BARRIOS, et al unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR D e f e n d a n t mortgagee shall pay the assessments and RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 between 09 CH 001830 the legal fees required by The the hours of 1 and 3 PM only and ask for NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS the sales department.. Please refer to file HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE number 14-09-16387. THE JUDICIAL Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU SALES CORPORATION One South in the above cause on January 22, 2010, an HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also will at 10:30 AM on April 26, 2010, at the ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE auction to the highest bidder, as set forth LAW. For information: Visit our website at ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL below, the following described real http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney M Fileust No.: control estate:Commonly known 241cW. 58TH Blacks their oaswn oMMunity hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & 14-09-16387 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 027074 Index No. 20-16-217-021 The real estate is North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt improved with a residence. Sale terms: CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) Collection Practices Act, you are advised 25% down of the highest bid by certified 476-5500. Please refer to file number that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a funds at the close of the auction;. The PA0805762. THE JUDICIAL SALES debt collector attempting to collect a debt balance, in certified funds, is due within CORPORATION One South Wacker and any information obtained will be used twenty-four (24) hours. The subject Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 for that purpose. property is subject to general real estate (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The I254550 taxes, special assessments, or special Judicial Sales Corporation at taxes levied against said real estate and is www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of offered for sale without any representation pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES as to quality or quantity of title and without One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 condition. The sale is further subject to Attorney File No.: PA0805762 Attorney confirmation by the court. If the sale is set Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 9585 aside for any reason, the Purchaser at 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 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 http:\\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 PA0805762. 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.: PA0805762 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 9585 I256644 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY, DEPARTMENT COUNTY DIVISION CHANCERY CITY OF CHICAGO, A MUNICIPAL C O R P O R A T I O N ; P l a i n t i f f , s . v CHARLES DETRICK & SONS, INC.; DETRICK CHARLES UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OR OF CHARLES LEGATEES DETRICK; BENJAMIN HAYES; J.B. A/K/A SIMS JAYONNA B. SIMS; S. SIMS, JR.; TRI E D ; M SIMS; UNKNOWN BESSIE MAE AND NON OWNERS RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , CH 36685 08 OF SALE NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 10, 2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 12, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in its office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 7545 South Halsted, Chicago, IL. P.I.N. 20-28-300-012.

The property consists of vacant land.

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

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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the s a l e .

For information call City of Chicago Corporation Counsel/Collection and Ownership Litigation Division, 33 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 742-0007.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I250324 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s .

STEVEN FITZGERALD A/K/A STEVE F I T Z G E R A L D ; MARY FITZGERALD; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF STEVEN FITZGERALD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY FITZGERALD, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 03846 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 9/10/2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 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. 20-28-308-024-0000.

Commonly known as 7628 SOUTH UNION AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60628.

The improvement on the property consists of 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 0 9 0 1 9 1 2 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I250436

The Chicago Crusader

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS PARK PLACE SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 5-WCW2; P l a i n t i f f , v s . ; SCOTT LYNCH; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SCOTT LYNCH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 27097 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 21, 2009 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-21-302-017-0000.

Commonly known as 6749 South Union Avenue, Chicago, IL 60621.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W09-2170.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I253500 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f V .

RAYMOND WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 8341 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-017864 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 15, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on April 26, 2010, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 2454 East 74th Street, Chicago, IL 60649 Permanent Index No.: 21-30-110-040 and 2 1 - 3 0 - 1 1 0 - 0 4 9 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be for inspection. open The judgment amount was $ 107,979.93.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

I252987 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v .

ONEKA L. CONLEY A/K/A ONEKA CONLEY, et al D e f e n d a n t 08 CH 021965 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 2010, 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 7757 S. NORMAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-319-015 The real estate is improved with a residence.

The Chicago CrusaderSale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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,

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

ONEKA L. CONLEY A/K/A ONEKA et al CONLEY, D e f e n d a n t CH 021965 08 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 2010, 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 7757 S. NORMAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-319-015 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, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-08-15826. 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.: 14-08-15826 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 08 CH 021965 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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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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020 . Please refer to file number 09-2222-11432. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 09-2222-11432 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 09 CH 16381 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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HOUSES FOR SALE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP P l a i n t i f f , v .

ELIJAH L. ARRINGTON, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 3075 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 15, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 2010, 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 7151 SOUTH NORMAL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-28-106-012-0000 The real estate is improved with a two-story, two-unit, brown brick apartment building with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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). Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. IF 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 http:\\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 PA0832075. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No.: PA0832075 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 3075 I249626

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

TIFFANY N. SPICER, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 16381 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 2010, 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 7638 SOUTH PERRY AVE., Chicago, IL 60620 Property Index No. 20-28-411-042-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $98,178.34. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser unit Blacks Mustofctheontrol 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603,

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING, L C L P l a i n t i f f , v .

BANK, et al DISCOVER D e f e n d a n t CH 32598 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2010, 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 5930 SOUTH EGGLESTON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL Property Index No. 60621 20-16-305-033-0000 The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF 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 http:\\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 PA0820293. 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.: PA0820293 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 32598 I246130

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 are property. Prospective bidders 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 YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\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 PA0902779. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Sales Corporation at Judicial 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.: PA0902779 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 5750 I246239

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY D I V I S I O N WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, AMORTIZING RESIDENTIAL COLLATERAL TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-BC9, P l a i n t i f f V .

TONY JAMISON; VERONICA JAMISON; CITIFINANCIAL, INC. F/K/A ASSOCIATES FINANCE, INC., D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 41731 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-12362 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 2, 2009, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on March 2, 2010, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 7520 South Saint Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619 Permanent Index No.: 20-27-403-030 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $104,255.94.

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

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

For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 4201 Lake Cook Rd., 1st floor, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y .

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING, L L C .

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LATOYNIA LEONARD, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 5750 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 4, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2010, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY auction to the highest bidder, as set forth DEPARTMENT CHANCERY below, the following described real estate: DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Commonly known as 7006 SOUTH P l a i n t i f f , NORMAL BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL v .

60621 Property Index No. SANDRA BROWN, et al 20-21-326-019-0000 The real estate is D e f e n d a n t improved with a brick two story with no 08 CH 34257 garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS highest bid by certified funds at the close HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a of the auction;. The balance, in certified Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. in the above cause on October 2, 2009, an The subject property is subject to general agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation real estate taxes, special assessments, or will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2010, at the special taxes levied against said real The Judicial Sales Corporation, One estate and is offered for sale without any South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor representation as to quality or quantity of CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in auction to the highest bidder, as set forth "AS IS" condition. The sale is further below, the following described real estate: subject to confirmation by the court. Upon Commonly known as 409 EAST 62ND payment in full of the amount bid, the STREET UNIT 301, CHICAGO, IL 60637 purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale Property Index No. 20-15-416-001-0000 that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to The real estate is improved with a condo the real estate after confirmation of the within high rise brown brick; no garage. sale The property will NOT be open for Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by inspection and plaintiff makes no certified funds at the close of the auction;. representation as to the condition of the The balance, in certified funds, is due property. Prospective bidders are within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject admonished to check the court file to verify property is subject to general real estate all information. If this property is a taxes, special assessments, or special condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit taxes levied against said real estate and is at the foreclosure sale, other than a offered for sale without any representation mortgagee shall pay the assessments and as to quality or quantity of title and without the legal fees required by The recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" Saturday, March 27, 2010 Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS condition. The sale is further subject to 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE confirmation by the court. Upon payment in MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU full of the amount bid, the purchaser will HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER the purchaser to a deed to the real estate ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF after confirmation of the sale The property POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE will NOT be open for inspection and WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE plaintiff makes no representation as to the ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE condition of the property. Prospective LAW. For information: Visit our website at bidders are admonished to check the court http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. between the file to verify all information. If this property hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, mortgagee shall pay the assessments and CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) the legal fees required by The 476-5500. Please refer to file number Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

Commonly known as 409 EAST 62ND STREET UNIT 301, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-416-001-0000 The real estate is improved with a condo within high rise brown brick; no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;.

The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER OF AN ORDER OF ENTRY IN ACCORDANCE POSSESSION, WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at http:\\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 PA0822255. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Sales Corporation at Judicial 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.: PA0822255 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 08 CH 34257 I254041

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

MARIO HYDE, et al D e f e n d a n t 07 CH 36672 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 16, 2010, 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 7241 EBERHART AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-210-016-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $139,513.68. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. , 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020 . Please refer to file number 07-2222-6029. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No.: 07-2222-6029 Attorney Code. 4452 Case # 07 CH 36672 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 ILLINOIS COUNTY, COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB ASSIGNEE OF M O R T G A G E REGISTRATION ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MARKET STREET M O R T G A G E CORPORATION; Plaintiff, s . v CAROLYN HOLT BYNUM; MORTGAGE E L E C T R O N I C REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. UNDER MORTGAGE RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0616045146; NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN TENANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS; D e f e n d a n t s , 09 CH 30547 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 12, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: 20-27-116-030-0000.

P.I.N. Commonly known as 7344 South Calumet Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

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

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 3 5 7 - 1 1 2 5 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I250498

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, L C L P l a i n t i f f , v .

MITCHELL, et al PATRICIA D e f e n d a n t CH 031760 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 2010, 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: known as 5630 S. Commonly CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-17-210-033; 20-17-210-034 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, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-09-19922. 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 18 60527 (630) 794-9876 Attorney File No.: 14-09-19922 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 031760 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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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 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 14-09-19922. 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.: 14-09-19922 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 031760 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.

I253369 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N .

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ERIC SANDERS, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 027133 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 16, 2010, 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 7324 S. RHODES AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-218-039 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, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-09-14299. 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.: 14-09-14299 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 027133 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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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 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 http:\\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 PA0909084. 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.: PA0909084 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 21044 I250933

HOUSES FOR SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE GE-WMC ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2 P l a i n t i f f , v .

HENRY DORSEY JR. A/K/A HENRY DORSEY, et al D e f e n d a n t CH 005910 09 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 9, 2010, 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 7211 S. SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-212-008 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, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-09-04058. 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.: 14-09-04058 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 005910 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 that purpose. for I250900 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, CHANCERY DEPARTMENT DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP P l a i n t i f f , v .

STEVEN J. FITZGERALD A/K/A STEVEN FITZGERALD, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 21044 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 19, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 2010, 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 448 WEST 61ST STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-314-021-0000 The real estate is improved with a two-story, two-unit, frame apartment building; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;. The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as toB quality or quantity of lacks Must 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

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

DALA IGUODALA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DALA IGUODALA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 08 CH 33358 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on 2/11/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 12, 2010, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 20-27-228-024-0000, 20-27-228- 0 2 5 - 0 0 0 0 .

Commonly known as 7420 South Champlain Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0 8 2 1 3 7 0 .

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES C O R P O R A T I O N Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I250320

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2007-WF1 P l a i n t i f f , v .

ROBERT ELLIS JR, et al D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 10087 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 30, 2010, 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 7543 SOUTH DANTE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-26-404-014-0000 The real estate is improved with a tan frame multi-unit 2 car detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction;.

The balance, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF 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 http:\\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 PA0904091. 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.: PA0904091 Attorney Code. 91220 Case # 09 CH 10087 I253080

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

COUNTY, ILLINOIS MARK WRIGHT A/K/A MARK A. COUNTY DEPARTMENT WRIGHT, et al CHANCERY DIVISION D e f e n d a n t AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC 09 CH 032803 P l a i n t i f f , NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS v s .

HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a RAWLIN E. BROWN; CITY OF Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered CHICAGO; UNKNOWN in the above cause on January 21, 2010, an HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RAWLIN E. agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation BROWN, IF will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 2010, at the ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON The Judicial Sales Corporation, One RECORD CLAIMANTS; South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor D e f e n d a n t s , CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public 09 CH 16460 auction to the highest bidder, as set forth PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that below, the following described real estate: pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Commonly known as 320 W. 58TH entered in the above entitled cause on STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property 1/14/2010, Intercounty Judicial Sales Index No. 20-16-209-018 The real estate is Corporation will on Friday, April 16, 2010, improved with a residence. Sale terms: at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 25% down of the highest bid by certified West Madison Street, Suite 718A, funds at the close of the auction;. The Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder balance, in certified funds, is due within for cash, the following described property: twenty-four (24) hours. The subject P.I.N. 20-16-110-045-0000. property is subject to general real estate Commonly known as 5654-56 SOUTH taxes, special assessments, or special NORMAL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60621. taxes levied against said real estate and is The improvement on the property consists offered for sale without any representation of a single family residence. Sale terms: as to quality or quantity of title and without 25% down by certified funds, balance recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" within 24 hours, by certified funds. No condition. The sale is further subject to refunds. The property will NOT be open confirmation by the court. If the sale is set for inspection. Upon payment in full of the aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a sale shall be entitled only to a return of the Certificate of Sale which will entitle the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no purchaser to a Deed to the premises after further recourse against the Mortgagor, confirmation of the sale. the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's For information: Visit our website at attorney. Upon payment in full of the http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 amount bid, the purchaser will receive a p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Certificate of Sale that will entitle the Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn purchaser to a deed to the real estate after Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. confirmation of the sale The property will (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff 0 9 1 0 2 9 7 . makes no representation as to the INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES condition of the property. Prospective C O R P O R A T I O N bidders are admonished to check the court Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I250602 file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the control their own coMMunityunit 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 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

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 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 14-09-27144. 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.: 14-09-27144 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 032803 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.

I253457 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK ILLINOIS COUNTY COUNTY, DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS LP SERVICING P l a i n t i f f , v .

ROGERS, et al TORRANCE D e f e n d a n t 09 CH 032296 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 14, 2010, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 2010, 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 547 W. 56TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60621 Property Index No. 20-16-106-001 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, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. 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 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 14-09-16693. 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.: 14-09-16693 ARDC# 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case # 09 CH 032296 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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The Chicago Crusader

SPORTS Simeon defeats Young to win fifth State Title; Hillcrest gets first

By J. Coyden Palmer At the beginning of the season, everyone knew Simeon had a talented young team that would be competing for a state title over the next few years. But few predicted the Wolverines would win a state championship this season especially after a regular season in which they lost nine games, including one in the second round of the city playoffs. But Simeon (26-9) fixed some internal strife, learned to play as a team and got on a run during the state playoffs, culminating with a convincing 51-36 victory over defending champion Whitney Young in Peoria last week.

For the Wolverines, it was their fourth state title in boys basketball. Led by senior Brandon Spearman, the Wolverines completely took the Dolphins (23-7) out of their game in the first half by sprinting to a 30-13 halftime lead. Simeon started the game with a 13-0 run and never trailed or was threatened during the game. Spearman had a great all around game with 13 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals. He will play basketball for Dayton University next fall. The victory was the perfect ending for his high school career.

“I’ve dreamed about this moment ever since I came to Simeon,” Spearman said. “Even when we struggled earlier in the year, I never lost faith in my coaches or teammates and now we are state champions!”

Simeon celebrated at their

school on Monday and Principal Dr. Sheldon House told students what the basketball team accomplished is an example of what they should strive for in life.

House said the team went through its ups and downs during the season, but persevered through their struggles to reach a team goal.

“This is a great life lesson for our students,” he told the Crusader. “Many of our students face challenges and obstacles at home and in their communities that can be overwhelming. But if they pick a goal, focus on it and get through the tough times there is nothing they can’t accomplish.”

The win was the third state title for Coach Robert Smith and first without his mentor Coach Bob Hambric who died last year and had won Simeon’s only title prior to Smith’s arrival. Smith has been the head coach at Simeon for six years and earlier in the year said this was his most difficult season as a coach. He went the unconventional route of complaining about dealing with some parents of players on the team in the media and was quoted as saying “this team wasn’t that good.” So how did he feel about how this year’s team finished?

“This championship and this season are for (Hambric),” Smith said. “We went through a lot of trials and tribulations but we got through it.”

For Country Club Hills Hillcrest their victory over Peoria Richwoods in Class 3A brought them their first state title in boys

SIMEON WOLVERINES REVEL in their 51-36 win over Young to earn the title for the Class 4A finals. In Class 3A play Hillcrest took home the prize. (Photo courtesy of the Chicago Tribune.) basketball. The Hawks boys team did what the girls fell short of two weeks ago when they finished second. Led by Eric Gaines’ 18 points, Hillcrest took out topseeded Richwoods in a hotly contested championship game 5855. The natural jubilation of the players celebrating on the court after their win is what high school basketball is all about in Illinois.

Hillcrest flew under the radar for most of the season as many people thought they were a good team, but not a great one. In order to win their title, they first had to beat last year’s champions Centenial from Champaign in the semifinals. After winning that

game by seven they knew they had a tough challenge with Richwoods, who came into the game with only one loss this year.

Richwoods was up 55-54 with 30 seconds left when Gaines was fouled and sent to the line. He hit both freethrows to give the Hawks a 56-55 lead. Hillcrest Coach Don Huston said his team played a very intelligent game and credits his team high basketball I.Q. as a reason for their success.

“They are some pretty smart kids and I tell them all the time that more often than not the smart team will win more than the talented team,” he said. “For

them to be the team to win their first ever state title in basketball for the school is something they will always remember.”

Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch said the victory was good for the south suburban town, which has seen a drastic change in its population over the last 10 years, becoming predominantly an African American community. He said many of his residents are former city residents who came to the suburb seeking a better life and have found it. He said the victory by the team will boost the profile of the town and they are planning on a bigger celebration in the coming weeks.

De La Salle’s Jamal Graham becomes World Sport Chicago Scholar De La Salle Institute proudly announces that junior Jamal Graham (Ashburn) has been chosen a World Sport Chicago Scholar for his excellence as a student-athlete. World Sport Chicago, a non-profit organization devoted to promoting sport to the youth of Chicago, has named 56 Chicago student-athletes as the inaugural class of WSC Scholars. The WSC Scholars are an accomplished group of high school students representing 15 different Olympic sports and 27 public, private and parochial Chicago schools. Students were selected from a diverse group who applied last fall and were chosen based on their academic records, involvement in sport and their demonstrated commitment to the Olympic values of Excellence, Respect and Friendship.

Graham succeeds both inside and outside the classroom at De La Salle. Academically, Graham holds a 3.034 grade-point average and is ranked No. 77 in the 172The Chicago Crusader

member Class of 2011 at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men. As for extracurricular activities, Graham participates in the band along with the football and wrestling teams.

De La Salle congratulates Graham on his achievements and wishes him every future success.

De La Salle Institute is an inde-

pendent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian Education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society.

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