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Jai-Leta Colvard was always the one people called to get information about social events. Now, people call her to get referrals for mental health resources.

P2 Jai-Leta Colvard is the creator of Just Jai Wear, an athleisure brand that helps empower women while they get in shape.

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briefly ILLINOIS GOVERNOR’S MANSION ANNOUNCES ILLINOIS ART TOURS

Tour to Highlight and Celebrate Illinois Artists and Their Works SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Governor’s Mansion is hosting art tours for all Illinoisans to learn more about the Illinois based art in the Governor’s Mansion and the Illinoisans behind the works.

The art in the mansion was carefully curated

by First Lady MK Pritzker, the Illinois State Museum, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library to represent Illinois’ people and history. The Illinois artists guests will get to view on the tour include Harold Gregor, Gertrude Abercrombie, and Theaster Gates. Through February, the tour will also include “Noir 3,” an exhibit on loan from the Illinois State Museum that celebrates Black culture and creativity and through eight different award-winning artists.

For additional information and to make a reservation, visit http://tinyurl.com/4v66u5vh.

The Illinois Governor’s Mansion is the third-oldest state governor’s residence in the United States and the oldest gubernatorial residence in the Midwest. It has been home to Illinois Governors and their families since its construction in 1855, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. It is also open to free scheduled tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AWARDED WITH 23 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE FEMALE DIVERSITY AWARDS

CHICAGO – Nearly two dozen Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high schools earned the 2023 College Board AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in Advanced Placement computer science courses. The 2022-23 School Year also marked the fourth consecutive year that female and non-binary students comprised the majority of AP Computer Science Principles exam takers throughout the District. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award maximized their commitment to computer science education by expanding girls’ access to AP computer science courses, specifically in AP Computer Science A (CSA) and AP Computer Science Principles (CSP).

The following schools achieved either 50 percent or higher female representation in at least one of the two AP computer science courses, or the percentage of the female computer science exam takers met or exceeded that of the school’s female population during the 2022-23 school year: Alcott College Prep* Austin College & Career Academy High School* Chicago Academy High School* Chicago Mathematics and Science Academy Curie Metropolitan High School* DeVry Advantage Academy* Eric Solorio Academy High School* Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep Academy* Hubbard High School* Hyde Park Academy High School* Intrinsic Schools – Downtown Campus Jones College Prep High School* Lane Technical College Prep High School* Noble Street Charter School: Pritzker College Prep Northside College Preparatory High School* Perspectives Charter Schools: Calumet High School of Technology Perspectives Leadership Academy Phoenix STEM Military Academy* Thomas Kelly College Prep* Tilden Career Community Academy* Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center* Walter Payton College Prep High School* World Language High School at Little Village Lawndale* *District-run schools are denoted with an asterisk.

CPS was an early adopter of the AP computer science program, serving as a pilot district in 2014.

Since the AP CPS exam became available in 2017, 10,158 CPS students have taken the AP CSP exam, with 50 percent of 2023 test-takers identifying as female or non-binary, well above the national average of 34 percent. Overall, participation of female and non-binary students increased by 71 percent in the AP CSP exam since 2017 and by 17 percent in the AP CSA exam over the same period.

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Fashion designer and mental health advocate wants to connect people to resources Continued from page 1 working from the inside out was also instrumental.

“Everyone played a part based on their skill set and I think the whole totality is needed to help someone get to the core of the problem,” she said.

Colvard is a natural connector who has parlayed her love of Outside of the 90-day program, Colvard also wants to profashion and fitness into a fashion line, Just Jai Wear, and her devide resources for those in need of sire to see people get the mental mental health services. She is parthealth help they need into Space nering with Torn. She will provide of Grace. financial assistance to those in In 2020, Colvard experineed. She acknowledges that enced a series of losses which people might need to travel to go led her to a mental psychosis and where they can get help. suicidal ideations. She worked Colvard always had a flair with five therapists, a trauma for fashion and became a stylist specialist, a nurse, a neurologist, and image consultant for a a nutritionist and a personal professional football player. She trainer for 90 days. She said the joined a health and wellness team at Torn Counseling and company and people loved what Recovery Center in Acworth, Ga., she wore to work out. So, she helped save her life. started to design her own athleiShe started Space of Grace sure line Just Jai Wear in 2017. to let other people know when The line includes leggings, they are going through someJai-Leta Colvard created athleisure brand Just Jai Wear thing to give themselves some because she wanted women to look good while they worked t-shirts, crop tops, jackets grace, but if it goes beyond a out. The brand includes leggings, crop tops, t-shirts, jackets and hoodies that have tummy control. She also has a heated week to seek help. Space of and hoodies. PHOTO PROVIDED BY JUST JAI WEAR. apparel line, which includes Grace provides financial supa heated vest that keeps the port to go through the 90-day wearer warm for up to 10 hours. It took her over a year to program because she understands that finances might be a find signature pieces and build an entire line. The goal of deterrent for some who might really need the help that can save Just Jai Wear is to empower women. She wanted other their lives, so she wanted to remove that barrier for them. Space women to be inspired and work out with her and look good of Grace recently had a soft launch and an opening of a physical no matter their shape or size. A portion of the sales from location.

Just Jai Wear goes to a breast cancer outreach for breast Colvard said there are funds available through the Grace cancer survivors. program for people to receive help. She said having the team For more information about Space of Grace, visit she had, helped save her life because of the resources, they had spaceofgrace365.org. For more information about Just Jai empathy. Every day, there was a check-in and they knew what Wear, visit www.justjaiwear.com. they needed to do to help her get to a better place. She also said,

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Treasurer Frerichs Made $1.33 Billion in Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During 2023 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office made $1.33 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during 2023, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today.

Another $978.8 million in gross investment earnings was earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Illinois Funds local government investment pool operated by the State Treasurer’s Office.

“Every dollar we make through smart investing is a dollar that does not need to be raised in taxes for our cities, counties, and schools,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “That means they have more money for public safety, road maintenance, and teaching materials as well as other programs vital to communities across the state.”

“We cannot solve all of the state’s challenges,” Treasurer Frerichs said, “but we can be part of the solution.”

Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for the state investment portfolio and an investment pool for units of local government called Illinois Funds.

Key monthly metrics and more are available in The Vault, the transparency website that allows Illinois residents to see how the State Treasurer’s Office is working for them. The site is at iltreasurervault.com.

Here is a detailed look at the investment earnings the State Treasurer’s Office made during 2023: *State portfolio. The Treasurer’s Office earned nearly $1.33 billion in earnings for the state investment portfolio in 2023. That includes nearly $122.4 million in December.

State legislators budget public money that is collected, but that money is not spent all at once. State agencies, boards and

commissions require assistance managing their cash and investing all remaining funds. That’s where the Office of the Illinois Treasurer steps in.

The interest rate earned for the state investment portfolio was 4.60% for December. *The Illinois Funds. The Treasurer’s Office made $978.8 million in gross investment earnings for participants in the Illinois Funds investment pool in 2023. That includes $87.9 million in December.

The Illinois Public Treasurers’ Investment Pool, called The Illinois Funds, is a local government investment pool the State Treasurer’s Office runs for state and local government agencies. The program enables school districts, park boards, library boards, township governments and others to pool their money and invest in a safe, liquid investment vehicle that exceeds industry benchmarks. The Illinois Funds has received the highest rating of AAA from Fitch, a national credit ratings agency.

The interest rate earned for the Illinois Funds was 5.54% for December.

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is a powerful economic engine that invests in people to drive prosperity, development and growth throughout the state. As State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs (FRAIR’-iks) is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer and actively manages approximately $55 billion. The investments help families pay for college and trade school; workers save for a dignified retirement; and local governments process bill payments more efficiently so they can pass along the savings to taxpayers. The office provides financial institutions money to loan to farmers, small business owners, and qualified individuals at below-market rates because better jobs create stronger com-

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Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance to Distribute $500,000 in Funding and Organizational Support to Chicago-Based Girl Serving Organizations CHICAGO – Former First Lady and Founder of the Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, announced a new commitment to empower and uplift girls in Chicago. The Girls Opportunity Alliance will distribute a total of $500,000 to 14 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations, with plans to distribute additional funding later this year. In addition to funding, the Alliance will provide organizational support to more than 60 girl-serving organizations across the City of Chicago through the Girls Opportunity Alliance Network. This holistic approach will benefit thousands of adolescent girls who, like Michelle Obama, call the South and West Sides of Chicago home.

In a new video released today, Michelle Obama expressed her excitement for the growth of the Alliance’s initiatives

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in Chicago. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to share that the Girls Opportunity Alliance is expanding our work right here in my favorite city,” said Michelle Obama. “We’re going to be funding 14 grassroots programs that are making a real difference in the lives of girls here in my hometown.

From providing mentorship and leadership training, to empowering girls through sports and dance, to preparing them for a future career through work-study programs, these organizations are there for our girls each and every day.”

With a vision set out by Mrs. Obama, the Girls Opportunity Alliance will provide 14 selected Chicago-based girl serving organizations with funding and support tailored to their specific needs, enabling them to enhance existing programs or develop new initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by girls in Chicago. The leaders of these and other girl-serving organizations across Chicago, will join the Girls Opportunity Alliance Network, a community of more than 4,000 leaders around the world, which facilitates the exchange of ideas, information, and resources to enhance organizational capacity and sustainability. As Network members, these Chicago-leaders will benefit from capacity building workshops, Obama Foundation programming, and advice shared by the Obamas.

“Our goal is to provide a network of support, as well as funding to these organizations, to help them strengthen and scale their work to empower girls across Chicago,” said Tiffany Drake, Vice President at the Obama Foundation and Executive Director of the Girls Opportunity Alliance.

The 14 Chicago-based girl-serving organizations are: Black Girls Dance, Black Girls Jump, GirlFoward, Girls Inc. of Chicago, Girls in the Game, Girls on the Run Chicago, Gyrls in the H.O.O.D Foundation, Ladies of Virtue, M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment, Polished Pebbles, Praize Productions Inc., Restored Hope, SHE Chicago, and Sista Afya Community Care.

“We are thrilled and profoundly honored to receive the invaluable endorsement of the Girls Opportunity Alliance,” said Shatina Edwards, Founder and CEO of M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment.

“This transformative contribution fuels our mission and propels M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment to new heights. With this support, we can amplify the Girls Health Matters initiative, taking it on a journey to communities where access to vital health resources is limited. The generosity of the Girls Opportunity Alliance enables us to distribute health boxes, significantly impacting the lives of girls in underserved areas throughout Chicagoland.”

“For 15 years, Polished Pebbles has been dedicated to developing professional skills for school-aged Black and Brown girls to prepare them for career readiness in the future workplace,” said Kelly Fair, Founder and Executive Director of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program. “The support and partnership of noteworthy organizations like The Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance is essential to offering high-impact, dynamic programs that can change the trajectory of a young girl’s life, and it builds community among girls program leaders to build capacity and expand impact. We’re honored to be among this remarkable group of recipients and look forward to continued partnership with The Obama Foundation to make a difference in the City of Chicago.”

With the support of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, the 14 organizations will expand their programing and impact, for example: M.E.A.N. Girls Empowerment: The organization will coordinate a pop-up mobile health unit and travel to various community sites throughout Chicago and the South Suburbs. The unit will distribute Health Boxes, and M.E.A.N. Girls will organize ten one-day events over eight months, serving up to 700 girls.

Polished Pebbles: 20 girls will engage in a paid six-week program for 20 hours per week during the summer of 2024.

They will learn workplace etiquette, time management, tips for filling out job applications, and the value of teamwork. They will also engage in hands-on workshops and job shadowing days.

SHE Chicago: The organization will provide a hands-on leadership development experience for 15 girls at the Disney Imagination campus. Recognizing that its program participants have faced many adult-like challenges, SHE Chicago seeks to offer its girls an opportunity to learn in a place that is symbolic of childhood joy.

The Girls Opportunity Alliance’s new commitment aligns with its mission to empower adolescent girls by lifting up grassroots organizations, using public awareness to drive action, and providing high level engagement opportunities for girls. This targeted effort in Chicago builds on the Alliance’s prior engagements in the city, including engagement opportunities for girls in Chicago, focus groups with leaders who are serving girls across Chicago, and roundtable discussions between youth participants, leaders, and the Obamas. To learn more about the Girls Opportunity Alliance’s work in Chicago and to support the efforts, visit: gofundme.org/girls-opportunity-alliance/

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FRIENDS OF THE PARKS ANNOUNCES INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Friends of the Parks’ interim executive director is a bicycle activist, transportation planner, educator, mental health advocate and proud product of the Chicago Public Schools. Chicago’s parks also have played important roles in all chapters of Gin Kilgore’s life—from cutting through Nichols Park on the way to high school, to getting married in Humboldt Park, to building sandcastles with her child at North Avenue Beach and training for the marathon by running along Daniel Burnham’s “emerald necklace” of boulevards. All of the assets Kilgore believes will serve her well as she steps into this new position at the venerable organization known for protecting Chicago’s lakefront, advocating for equity across the Chicago Park District and fighting for environmental justice.

Kilgore was hired at FOTP in 2022 as deputy director.

Since being at the organization, the former Hyde Park resident says she has learned a lot about “grass tops” advocacy.

She came to the position thinking she would draw most heavily on her grassroots and policy backgrounds, but quickly discovered that the listening and facilitation skills gained from her time in classrooms have been equally valuable.

“We can’t do ground level work in each of the over 600 parks across Chicago. Instead, we support and amplify the efforts of local “parktivists”—Park Advisory Councils and other stakeholders. The trends we see from across the city then guide our advocacy work at the policy level.

Kilgore also appreciates the way FOTP holds space for complex, often messy conversations “When I first read about our Parks as Democracy? conferences, the English teacher in me raised an eyebrow. I now think our public discourse would greatly benefit if people used more question marks than exclamation points.”

Before working at FOTP, Kilgore was a bicycle/pedestrian planner at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and program director at Ride Illinois. She co-founded Bike Winter to show that cycling is a year-round form of transportation and was instrumental in the development of the Bloomingdale Trail, which was renamed the 606 Trail. She also served on the board of Break the Gridlock, an organization that was dedicated to reducing automobile dependence.

When wearing her educator hat, Kilgore was a lead literacy teacher at a Chicago public elementary school, where she served on the Local School Counsel during a principal transition, served as LSC president at her child’s elementary school, and taught composition at Malcolm X College.

“We’re happy to have Gin step into this new role. In addition to working with communities to protect our parks and ensure Chicagoans of all ages have access, equitable programming and funding, we continue to work on our signature projects, Nature Along the Lake and Earth Day. FOTP will play an active role in the Chicago Park District’s strategic planning process this year and we are looking forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2025 with park lovers across the city,” says FOTP Board Chair Bronwyn Nichols Lodato.

BELT ANNOUNCES AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR GROCERY STORE EQUIPMENT UPGRADES

State Senator Christopher Belt is encouraging local grocers to apply for funding through the Illinois Grocery Initiative for the purchase of updated energy-efficient equipment.

“There are many factors that play a part in operating a successful grocery store,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Through the Equipment Upgrades Grant Program, our local grocery stores have the opportunity to receive funding to aid in purchasing necessary, updated equipment.”

Rising energy costs lead to outdated equipment, which presents a major expense for small community grocers.

Under the Equipment Upgrades Program, eligible grocers can apply for grants to upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; refrigeration units and freezers; lighting systems; and other systems providing significant energy savings.

Eligible grocers should apply online by March 25. In order to support the businesses most in-need, grocers must be independently-owned with fewer than 500 employees and no more than four grocery stores. Grocery stores located in food deserts as defined by the USDA map will be given priority.

The Equipment Upgrades Program is the first program to be rolled out as a part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative’s efforts to address food insecurity by supporting local grocers and reducing food deserts.

“We need to consider all that goes into functioning grocers and provide them with help in any way we can,” said Belt. “Upgrading store equipment is a step in the right direction to ensuring we have accessible grocers to help combat food insecurity.”

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will hold webinars to assist applicants on Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. and Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Learn more about the Illinois Grocery Initiative here.

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KEYBANK PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE $50 MILLION IN ACCESS TO CAPITAL CLEVELAND, PRNewswire -- KeyBank “KeyBank is demonstrating what a more (NYSE: KEY) announced placement of $50 inclusive financial services industry looks million in deposits with six Community like by fulfilling their overall $50 million Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) commitment towards various Minority and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Depository Institutions in America,” said including four Black-owned banks or manKenneth Kelly, Chairman & CEO of First aged banks and two banks serving Alaskan Independence Bank. “This support allows Native and Native American communities. As various MDIs to continue their concerted a founding member of the Economic Opporeffort to expand their reach and expand tunity Coalition, KeyBank is pioneering the relationships into partnerships within our support of placing deposits with urban and industry. I am elated that KeyBank shares rural community lending institutions to furthe same vision that all leaders can better ther enhance their ability to serve historically impact communities we serve when we colunder-resourced communities. This effort is laborate to broaden the financial quality of one of many that symbolizes KeyBank’s larglife for all.” er purpose: to help clients and communities This support for Community Developthrive. ment Financial Institutions and Minority The announcement includes support in Depository Institutions are just the latest the following institutions: testament to KeyBank’s enduring commitAdelphi Bank – Columbus, OH ment to economic inclusion. In 2022, KeyCarver Bank extendFederal Saved financing ings – Harto 10 addilem, NY tional CDFIs, First Inincluding PRNewsfoto/KeyCorp dependence loan funds, Bank – Deaffordable “KeyBank is demonstrating troit, MI housing lenders, and Legacy Bank – Mur- what a more inclusive financial small business loan prorieta, CA viders that included $67 services industry looks like by million of debt financOneUnited Bank – Boston, MA fulfilling their overall $50 million ing and approximately Native American $6.5 million of equity commitment towards various financing. Prior to 2022, Bank – Denver, CO “Our country’s CDdeployed $93 Minority Depository Institutions KeyBank FIs and MDIs are vital million to CDFIs, includin America,” to providing economic ing Cleveland Developopportunity in undersaid Kenneth Kelly, Chairman & CEO ment Partnership, Imserved and low-income pact Capital, and Rocky of First Independence Bank communities,” said Mountain Reinvestment Chris Gorman, ChairCorporation. man and CEO of KeyBank. “Our support of KeyCorp’s roots trace back nearly 200 the CDFIs and MDIs is part of our ongoing years to Albany, New York. Headquartered commitment to address social justice and rain Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation’s cial equity in the communities we so proudly largest bank-based financial services comserve.” panies, with assets of approximately $188 “KeyBank’s acknowledgment of Legacy billion at December 31, 2023.

Bank’s social mission within Native AmerKey provides deposit, lending, cash manican communities is sincerely appreciated. agement, and investment services to indiInclusion as a Native American bank among viduals and businesses in 15 states under the other CDFI and MDI institutions in their name KeyBank National Association through a $50 million deposit commitment exemplinetwork of approximately 1,000 branches and fies KeyBank’s commitment to fostering a approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides more inclusive financial landscape,” said a broad range of sophisticated corporate and James D. Hicken, President & CEO of Legacy investment banking products, such as mergBank. “Together, we can amplify our imer and acquisition advice, public and private pact, broaden financial access, and enhance debt and equity, syndications and derivathe quality of life in urban and rural areas tives to middle market companies in selected alike. We value KeyBank’s shared vision industries throughout the United States under and collaborative spirit in making a lasting the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. difference for low-income and underserved For more information, visit https://www.key. communities.” com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

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Nathan Cummings Foundation Opens Grant and PRI Opportunity for Racial, Economic, Environmental Justice NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Nathan Cummings Foundation (NCF) announced today that it is accepting proposals for grants and program-related investments (PRIs). This grant and PRI opportunity flows from the foundation’s strategic plan to activate the totality of its assets to support organizations driving people-centric impact outcomes toward racial, economic, and environmental justice (REEJ).

“We are excited to have an open line for values-aligned organizations and innovators to reach us,” said NCF President and CEO Rey Ramsey.

“They hold the keys to how we advance impact solutions. We will listen and learn from them.”

The foundation has an approximately $17 million grantmaking budget for 2024 and will offer three new types of grants: Venture Grants: (up to $100K): These grants are shortterm and designed to provide expedited support to social entrepreneurs with breakthrough and innovative solutions.

Advancement Grants: (up to $250K) These grants are designed to provide two-year support to project-based work and/or help scale organizations and promising solutions.

Enterprise Grants: ($250k+) These grants are designed to provide multi-year, unrestricted funding to partners that have deep alignment across our REEJ focus areas and offer the most opportunity to use all our financial and nonfinancial resources to support their solutions.

The PRI initiative is backed by the board’s recent decision to dedicate five percent ($22 million) of the foundation’s endowment in the coming years to provide low-interest loans and other forms of low-cost financing to organizations focused on REEJ. The foundations budget for the initiative’s first year is targeted at approximately $3 million.

The deadline for submissions is April 30, 2024. NCF encourages applicants to review the “Apply for Funding” section of its website for guidance.

For additional information about this announcement, please contact NCF’s Director of Communications Candice Wynter, at Candice.

Wynter@nathancummings.org.

The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, supporting and investing in systemic solutions that advance racial, economic, and environmental justice. We are committed to leveraging 100 percent of the foundation’s assets — from our grants to our investments to our voice — in pursuit of people-centric impact. For more information, visit nathancummings.org.

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HSN CHAMPIONS EMERGING DESIGNERS THROUGH EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH HARLEM’S FASHION ROW ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., PRNewswire -- HSN®, a leader in livestream shopping and video storytelling, announced an exclusive collaboration with Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), tapping four of the agency’s top designers, each with their own fresh, distinct perspective. Debuting next month will be collections from brands Megan Renee and Undra Celeste, followed by two new designers in the fall.

“Harlem’s Fashion Row has brought us exceptional designers with beautiful and exclusive collections that we are honored to share with our audience,” said Bridget Love, GMM & VP Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry & Beauty, HSN. “This collaboration helps HSN continue to offer our customers with an ever-changing mix of must-have items that reflect multiple perspectives on fashion. We are proud to support HFR’s mission of inclusivity and empowerment in the fashion industry.”

Brandice Daniel, founder of Harlem’s Fashion Row, passionately expressed her commitment to elevating diverse voices in the fashion industry through the collaboration with HSN. She emphasized, “This project not only celebrates unique perspectives but also provides a new and vital platform for designers of color, extending beyond the boundaries of traditional retail. It signifies a notable advancement in the range of opportunities presently accessible to designers of color.”

Megan Renee x HFR is a 9-piece collection for everyday wear with original prints embodying strength, confidence, and unapologetic femininity. For Undra Celeste x HFR, Undra has created a 10-piece wardrobe featuring modern, fun, and bold workwear. The new collections will range in price point from $49.95 for a T-shirt

to $189.95 for a trench coat.

Discussing the inspiration behind her collection, Megan Smith, designer of Megan Renee, elaborated, “Each piece tells a story through unique prints and vibrant colors, reflecting the identity of a woman who embraces her power and individuality. Creating this collection has been an incredible journey, allowing me to showcase my distinct point of view on fashion.”

“Undra Celeste x HFR embodies the essence of a multicultural woman who wants to show up to work feeling like her authentic self,” said Undra Duncan, designer of Undra Celeste. “This collaboration for HSN is an exciting opportunity to share my vision of the future, where fashion becomes a statement of unyielding self-expression for every woman.”

The HRF brands will appear on-air on February 1st via a live remote from Harlem, where each designer will have one full hour of programming. Customers can shop their exclusive new collections on www.hsn.com later this month, leading into the network’s month-long celebration of Black History Month. Learn more and shop Black Owned businesses on www.hsn.com.

HSN® takes shoppers on a journey – embracing the new, exploring untrodden paths, and bringing shoppers a unique perspective that enriches their lives. HSN offers a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names in health and beauty, jewelry, home/lifestyle, fashion/accessories, and electronics and incorporates entertainment, personalities and industry experts to provide a unique shopping experience. HSN engages millions of customers across the U.S. via two TV channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air

TV, and digital livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via the QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, a website and mobile app, and social pages.

HSN was founded more than 45 years ago as the first shopping network and is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. To learn more, visit corporate.hsn.com, follow @HSN on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or follow HSN on Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn. Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) is a Fortune 500 company that includes the Qurate Retail GroupSM portfolio of brands as well as other minority interests. Qurate Retail Group comprises six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – all dedicated to providing a more human way to shop. Qurate Retail Group is the largest player in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms. For more information, visit qurateretailgroup.com or follow Qurate Retail Group on YouTube or LinkedIn. Founded in 2007 by Brandice Daniel, the organization supports emerging talent and provides a platform for underrepresented Black and Latinx designers. Harlem’s Fashion Row is the premier agency creating a bridge between brands and designers of color through product collaborations, experiential marketing events, and brand strategy. The objective is to provide real business opportunities that will enable designers to showcase their skills and abilities in an industry that is often inaccessible to this group. To learn more, please visit www.harlemsfashionrow.com.

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REP. FORD SECURES GRANT TO EXPAND TRAVEL PROGRAM FOR CHICAGO YOUTH 100K appropriation grant to benefit 400 youth through Austin neighborhood nonprofit

Chicago Austin Youth the streets and show them Travel Adventures (CAYthe world on an internaTA) is proud to announce tional stage. I am beyond they are the recipient of a grateful for Rep. Ford’s $100,000 special approdedication and commitpriations grant secured by ment to our organization,” Representative LaShawn says Crystal Dyer, FoundK. Ford. The grant will er, and CEO of Chicago cover up to 400 youth to Austin Youth Travel Adexpand their knowledge of ventures, Inc. heritages around the globe In addition to CAYTA’s and connections to career World Citizen Program, apprenticeship programs. they offer both a Teen Getting youth out of the Reach Afterschool Proneighborhoods and congram and a job training necting them to personal program in partnership experiences will enhance with Choose Chicago. their self-esteem, deThe nonprofit was creasing self-doubt which also recently awarded a increases mental stress $200,000 grant for gun viand can lead to violent outolence prevention in partbursts and the use of guns. nership with the Chicago Founded in 2015, Crystal Dyer launched CAYTA in Chicago’s Park District and a $30,000 grant for Austin fresh to promote Austin neighborhood where her grandson Devin, was violenthealthy eating, healthy lifestyle tours, and menu planning. ly killed. Today, the organization is thriving, reaching at-risk “CAYTA is growing expotentially, and I am ecstatic. I could children, youth, and young adults through a variety of programs have never imagined the rate of growth we have experienced aimed at showing them a world outside their neighborhood, a when we first launched. It is a blessing and I am honored that world many have never seen.

Devin’s memory will continue to live on in the good work being “After I lost my grandson to gun violence in Chicago, I vowed carried out each and every day here in the Austin neighborhood to do everything within my power to ensure no other family ex- and around the world,” adds Dyer. periences such a tragedy. Through CAYTA, we get the youth off For more information about CAYTA, visit their website.

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Leadership Greater Chicago Elects New Board Members: Lucino Sotelo, Northern Trust Corporation, and Ann Marie Wright, BMO Financial Group CHICAGO, IL – Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC), achieve higher levels of success, with a passionate focus issues through dynamic education and experiential the region’s premier civic leadership development on educational equality in all communities. Previously, activities. These diverse individuals represent the most organization, recently welcomed the election of Lucino Sotelo was a board member of City Year Chicago, Exprominent corporate, nonprofit, government, and educaSotelo, Executive Vice President at Northern Trust Cor- ecutive Service Corps of Chicago, Rauner YMCA, Peace tion organizations. poration, and Ann Marie Wright, U.S. Chief Risk Officer & Education Coalition, and LGC. He is an Executive LGC creates connectivity among its Fellows for BMO Financial Group, to the LGC Board of Directors. Member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association to positively impact not only themselves but their As elected LGC board members, both Sotelo and Wright (LCDA). Sotelo has an MBA from Northwestern Univer- employees, their constituents, their clients, their will support LGC’s mission to develop a strong channel sity’s Kellogg School of Management and a bachelor’s of neighbors, and their families. This connectivity is of civic leaders who will shape the future of Chicago and science degree in accounting from DePaul University. the backbone and strength of the LGC network, the region.

Wright brings vast leadership skills and commitenabling leaders to leverage collective resources to “We are grateful to have Lucino and Ann Marie join ment to equity and inclusion to the LGC Board that will make the Greater Chicago Region a more dynamic, the LGC Board of Directors as we move into a year that position the organization for strength and growth in the inclusive, and collaborative community. presents new challenges and exciting opportunities for future. Wright, an LGC Daniel Burnham Fellow, is the LGC Fellows are a distinguished group that the future of civic leadership in our city,” said Myetie U.S. Chief Risk Officer at BMO Financial Group where includes former First Lady Michelle Obama; ManHamilton, LGC Chief Executive Officer and LGC Fellow she is responsible for ensuring that the organization ef- aging Partner of Emerson Collective and former since 2016. “The LGC Board continues to reflect the fectively identifies and manages the risks in the business U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan; former diversity of its Fellows in every way, and LGC will benefit and legal entities through which it operates in the U.S., Executive Chairman of Urban Partnership Bank Dafrom their respective expertise, leadership and commit- provides review and oversight of risk issues for leadvid Vitale; Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ment to our community and region,” she added. ership, and fosters a strong risk culture across the U.S. Ariel Investments John Rogers Jr.; General Partner Sotelo, an LGC Fellow since 2006, will help deterMost recently, Wright was U.S. Chief Auditor. Previous- of Henry Crown & Company Steve Crown; Managing mine strategy and governance and work with the LGC ly, she served as Chief Operating Officer for the North Partner at Cleveland Avenue Andy Zopp; Deputy leadership team to further the organization’s strategic American Commercial Bank. Wright is a board member Governor for Health and Human Services for the plan to convene, connect and mobilize the region’s most of the Civic Consulting Alliance, the Chicago SymphoState of Illinois Grace Hou; Chairman, Commispromising leaders to effect change. Sotelo is an accomny Orchestra, the Chicago Foundation for Women. She sioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Displished executive with digital, analytics, and marketing also serves as co-chair of BMO’s Leadership Council abilities Rachel Arfa; President of United Airlines expertise who leads the Digital Services organization for Inclusion and Diversity. Wright holds a master’s in Holdings, Inc. Brett Hart; Chancellor of Chicago City accountable for realizing the Wealth Management digital management degree specializing in Finance and ManColleges and vision, strategy, and roadmap for Northern Trust Coragement Strategy from Northwestern University.

MacArthur Genius Juan Salgado; President and poration. Sotelo was formerly appointed to the Chicago Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) is the region’s CEO of Metropolitan Family Services Ric Estrada; Board of Education by Lori Lightfoot in 2016. He also premier civic leadership development incubator, deliver- and President and CEO of Access Living Karen Tamformerly served as a Commissioner on the Chicago Plan- ing the knowledge and network to lead bold, transforma- ley. Leadership Greater Chicago is a 501(c)3 nonning Commission. Sotelo has committed himself to com- tive change. LGC convenes, connects, and activates the profit organization. To learn more, visit: lgcchicago. munity and investing in organizations that help others area’s most promising leaders around key socioeconomic org.

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Honor Rosa Parks, Not Through Words, but Action

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ebruary 4 is Rosa Parks’ birthday. It is also Transit Equity Day. These days are tied together because Rosa Parks is an iconic figure among many of the civil rights era who chose the tactic of refusing to give up her seat on the bus. And transit advocates, like myself, want to make the connection to this act of resistance to highlight the rights of all people to high-quality public transportation powered by clean and renewable energy and organized labor.

But for far too long, policymakers BAKARI HEIGHT in Washington have prioritized highways and cars over public transit. This has devastating impacts not only for the climate crisis but on the budgets of local transit agencies and communities across the nation.

A new piece of legislation introduced last month by Congressman Hank Johnson from the Atlanta area would change that. The bill titled, “Stronger Communities through Better Transit Act” will provide high-quality transit to communities across the country.

The fact of the matter is the COVID pandemic and recovery forever changed how our communities function, work, socialize, and commute. It also dramatically showed that public transit is essential to our communities, local economies, and the lives of millions of people across the country. Essential workers depend on and operate transit, small businesses depend on transit, and historically marginalized communities depend on transit. Transit is a key component of economic recovery and a more environmentally sustainable society, and it’s a road to equity for disconnected communities—rural, urban, and suburban.

The recently introduced legislation would create a new formula grant program available to all transit agencies to increase service frequency and dependability so that people don’t have to wait so long for the bus, to provide additional hours of service so that those who don’t work white-collar hours can still get to their jobs; and to add new, frequent service to underserved communities.

For decades, the federal government has supported the cost of operating aviation through air traffic control and the cost of shipping through investment in ports and the management of locks and dams in the inland waterways. These are essential services for the movement of goods and people. Operating high-quality transit is just as essential to get people to employment and to give businesses access to talent and customers. And it is time for Washington to treat it as such.

While Congress has taken vital steps in recent years to fund transit capital projects like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the fact of the matter is that the lack of congressional action on operations funding, which this latest bill would provide, has led to critical funding shortfalls at numerous transit agencies and has left many in fiscal trouble.

This new legislation will help fix that.

The truth of the matter is that in communities throughout the country transit is a driver of economic growth, jobs, and opportunity for many residents. Nationally, tens of millions of people in the U.S.—from small rural towns to major urban centers—rely on public transit to get to work every day, generating trillions of dollars in economic activity. Every dollar

invested in transit offers a 5-to-1 return, and every $1 billion invested in public transit produces 50,000 jobs. Transit agencies are often among the largest employers in their cities.

We also know the climate crisis is not coming; it is here now. And it’s getting worse by the day. We’ve seen it all around us on a near daily basis.

It is impacting our economy and nearly every aspect of our daily lives.

Investing in public transit is one of the top ways we can help address the climate crisis on the scale that is needed.

In other words, an investment in transit by policymakers would be a win-win. A win economically and a win in our efforts to address the climate crisis.

And it is far past time for Washington to ensure that public transit does not just recover from COVID but expands to create more-sustainable and -prosperous communities.

We need to honor Rosa Parks not just through words, but through action. And that is what this bill will do.

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Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Club Celebrates Being Brilliantly Black 26th Annual Black History Month Celebration Awards Hall of Fame to Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Vincent Cornelius Bolingbrook, IL, January 10th, 2024 – The County, IL, Judge Cornelius holds a distinBolingbrook Black History Month Awareness guished service record, including the 140th PresClub is set to mark its 26th annual event on Sat- ident of the Illinois State Bar Association. He urday, February 10th , 2024, from 2:00 pm until was the first African American to serve as ISBA 5:00 pm at Bolingbrook High School, 365 Raider president. Judge Cornelius has made significant Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440. contributions to the legal community, including This free, family-friendly event is a vibrant serving as Illinois Bar Foundation President and platform for raising awareness and understand- Chancellor of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers. ing of Black History. Hosted by the spirited Past Hall of Fame award recipients include Chicago comedian Bryant BLT Turner, Bolingretired American baseball left fielder Billy brook’s Black History Month Awareness Club Williams, Congressman Danny Davis, and Rev. aims to make a meaningful impact in spreading Jesse Jackson. awareness and education of Black history within The event, held during Black History Month, the community. The program highlights will is designed for all residents, regardless of race or feature an anticipated performance from Black origin, to build bridges of tolerance and underMagician Spellbinder, author, poet, spoken-word standing. Sponsors for the event include Valley artist Anita Riddle, and the Jubilee youth and View District 365U, the Village of Bolingbrook, adult choir. Honor roll students from Valley View Fountaindale Public Library, Great Lakes Credit District 365U middle schools will be introduced, Union, Illinois American Water, Bolingbrook and scholarships will be awarded to seniors Bank and Trust, and various local businesses. residing in Bolingbrook who have been accepted The celebration is open to the public and to college. features entertainment, children’s activities, This year’s notable Hall of Fame award will complimentary snacks and drinks, and excitbe presented to Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court ing raffle prizes. For more information on The Judge Vincent Cornelius. An esteemed Circuit Bolingbrook Black History Month Awareness Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Will Club, visit www.bolingbrookblackhistory.com

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Great Lakes Credit Union and Encurage Financial Network Credit Union Jointly Announce Intent to Merge Chicago, Ill. – Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) and encurage financial network credit union (encurage) are excited to announce their plans to merge pending regulatory approval and an encurage membership vote. If approved, the combined organization will operate under the unified brand name, Great Lakes Credit Union. The credit unions are targeting a close later this year as a legal effective date for the merger. Both boards have voted in favor of the combined merger.

Early in 2023, First Financial Credit Union launched the encurage brand as a cooperative effort of four formerly independent credit unions (S & C Electric Employees CU, Win-Hood Co-Op CU, C & NW Proviso CU, First Financial CU) aimed at helping their members to keep their local legacy while providing each credit union with the tools to improve operations, maximize resources, and enhance member services by pooling and sharing knowledge.

In today’s highly competitive and rapidly changing financial marketplace, it is becoming increasingly challenging to offer the wide range of products and services that members want. Attracting new members and new employees in this competitive market is also becoming increasingly difficult. By merging with Great Lakes Credit Union, encurage will be able to leverage even more resources and benefits in the form of additional products and services, new and robust technologies, an increased branch network, financial education/counseling services, and position its credit unions for continued growth.

Both credit unions wanted to find a partner that matched their own passions, shared similar bonds, policy guidelines, and an overall philosophy that aligned closely with their own missions, as well as a shared dedication and loyalty to their teams, members, and communities.

“When we announced the formation of encurage in early 2023, we also indicated that it was the first step of many to enhance services and benefits for our members. By joining with Great Lakes Credit Union, we will take collaboration and innovation to an even higher level,” says Michael Abraham, CEO of encurage. Upon closing, Abraham will become the Chief Strategy Officer of Great Lakes Credit Union. Abraham continues, “Since its launch, encurage has provided a wide range of services to its credit union network and, with this merger, we will find many more ways to create an even richer experience for our members and our communities.”

Steve Bugg, President and CEO of Great Lakes Credit Union says, “GLCU chose encurage as a merger partner because they are committed, as are we, to member focus, leadership, community involvement, and a vision for the future. We share a mutual dedication to our members, employees, and communities. Great Lakes Credit Union welcomes the entire encurage financial network of credit unions to our organization and look forward to continuing the legacy and success these credit unions have become known for. Our intent is to ensure these partner credit unions continue their unique identity that is tied back to their originating sponsors. In doing so, we are committed in keeping their voices heard under the advisory councils to ensure we remain close to our members and communities.”

As member-owned cooperatives, and under the guidelines of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), full merger approval is contingent upon membership approval, along with regulatory approvals from the NCUA and Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. As the merger process moves forward, both credit unions will provide information to their respective memberships via their websites (www.glcu.org and www.firstfcu.org/encurage) and through other applicable communication channels.

Upon completion of the merger, encurage financial network will bring over more than 14,000 members, mostly in the greater Chicagoland area, and over $200 million in assets to the new organization to combine with GLCU’s 80,000 members and $1.3 billion in assets. The combined entity will serve 94,000 members and hold approximately $1.5 billion in assets.

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Northern Illinois, Great Lakes Credit Union is banking for a greater good. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative with over $1.3 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve 80,000 members in Chicagoland and surrounding areas, and to give back to its members and communities through education, volunteerism, and partnerships. Learn more about GLCU’s accounts, educational initiatives, and community development programs at www.glcu.org. encurage financial network credit union was formed in 2023 to provide collaborative solutions for the members of four small asset-size credit unions with legacies extending back as far as 1936. encurage has steadily expanded and grown, serving over 14,000 members and holding over $220 million in assets.

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Dexter King Died Believing that the Truth of His Father’s Killing Will Someday Rise vegetarian, giving up sugars and starches until his body craved natural foods. He said he was bothered that his grandfather, Daddy King, (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Not another King might have lived a longer life had he eaten difdying far too soon. This was the immediate ferently. At her son’s insistence, Coretta, who reaction of many at the news that Dexter Scott had mastered the art of rich Southern style King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther cooking, became a vegetarian. Once when I King Jr. and Coretta Scott King had died from traveled with her to a Florida spa, I was disprostate cancer at age 62. In 2007 his sister mayed that for a week, they served nothing but Yolanda died at age 52. raw vegetables and veggie smoothies. Yet, she At the time of his death, Dexter had served also believed her strict regimen eased her pain as both chairman of The King Center and Presfrom gout and other discomforts prolonging ident of the King Estate. In that capacity he enher life. She died at the age of 78. gaged in legal intellectual property fights with Both mother and son shared an intense corporations, federal agencies, and court suits determination to prove to the nation that with family members to protect his parents’ James Earl Ray did not kill Martin Luther King legacy. His strongest crusade, however, was his Jr, that his murder was the result of a conspirbattle to bring to justice those responsible for acy involving the U.S. government and the his father’s murder. assassins should be held accountable.

Born in Atlanta on Jan. 30, 1961, he was In the early 1990’s I picked Dexter up at named after Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in the DC airport and took him to the NationMontgomery, Alabama, where his father served in his first pastorate and helped launch the al Press Club where I had helped arrange a famous Montgomery Bus Boycott. He was the briefing on the assassination. He spoke about second-born son of Dr. King and Mrs. King and his plans to meet with Ray and that he believed was only 7 years old when his father was assasRay’s claim of innocence and, based on other home, the same one that buried his father. The exsinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. periences in the mortuary he attributed to his quest evidence, felt along with other family members that For years, Dexter King—who has an amazing Ray was not the lone assassin. to come to terms with death and dying. To underresemblance to his globally acclaimed father, conOn December 8, 1999, Dexter and Mrs. King, on stand the intricacies of the criminal justice system, fessed that when he “looked in the mirror he saw his in 1982, for a short spell, he became a police officer behalf of the family, pursued a civil suit in Memphis. father’s face trapped in mine.” In his memoir “Grow- in Atlanta. His stance to wear a uniform with a side- A jury of six Whites and six Blacks unanimously ing Up King,” he spoke of gazing upon the writing implicated U.S. government agencies in the wrongful arm shocked the principled non-violent, anti-gun on his father’s crypt, “Free At Last,” and feeling that workers at the King Center. But he was determined death of Dr. King. The shocking evidence convinced same sense of freedom. Yet he was freed in a differ- to understand the system from the inside out. the jury that Dr. King had been the victim of assasent way- not in death - but in the resolution of living sination by a conspiracy involving the Memphis Dexter also wanted to test his acting abilities. his best life on his own terms and not becoming a With his uncanny resemblance to his father, he por- Police Department as well as local, state, and prisoner of the King name. trayed him in the 2002 television movie “The Rosa federal government agencies, and the Mafia. The As a journalist and later biographer of Coretta Parks Story.” His love for the creative arts drew him Jury also concluded, just as Dexter had argued all Scott King, I was in and out of the King household along, that Ray was not the shooter, but had been to relocate to California but he also continued his since the seventies watching their becoming years. work with the King Center and commitment to the set up as a patsy to take the blame.

As a teenager Dexter used to love talking about one King family legacy, This news, where both Dexter and Mrs. King day becoming a businessman and he started his testified, should have rocked the world, but unAs deftly as he helped free himself from fear first enterprise, a music company where he hired fortunately it landed like the noise of a feather and tradition, he also took responsibility for freehimself out as a disk jockey for weddings. In later hitting the ground. The verdict and shocking tesing his family, especially his mother, from digging years, his zest for business skills took root at the timony were virtually ignored by the media - as it their graves with their forks. He became a strict King Center, where he sometimes took the reins is today. of the King Center with his siblings helping it Dexter was often criticized for his insisto become a Beloved world house of peace and tence on following up on details ignored by non-violence. the press, but he argued that it was hard for Coretta King said all four siblings—Martin him to believe looking into his father’s murIII, Yolanda, Dexter, and Bernice had inheritder was somehow illogical. ed specific qualities from her and their father.

Yet, even in this failure, Dexter believed Yolanda had a love for the performing arts and as his mother did, that they had both freed became an actress. Martin III, a social justice themselves of the guilt of not pushing for the activist; Bernice, a Call to ministry and pastotruth. So many times, they had heard their ral and organizational leadership; and Dexter, father and husband say, “Truth crushed to a drive to master the complexities of life by Earth Shall Rise Again.” pushing forward, overcoming the most difficult And they left this world believing that problems, even when at the very root he had to one day it would. overcome himself.

The Rev. Dr. Barbara Reynolds is co-auConfronted with the fear of death, instead thor of the memoir, Coretta Scott King: My Journalist, Dr. Barbara Reynolds, with Martin Luther King III (left) and of running from it, he freed himself by running the now late Dexter Scott King (on right wearing hat) in their younger Life, My Love, My Legacy. into it. At age 16, he started working at a funeral

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PBS Presents a Curated Collection of Films, Series, and Digital Content to Celebrate Black History Month 2024

The Cleaners 2 is Sedrick’s debut hit movie to his first movie The Cleaners. This movie has been highly anticipated.

Sedrick Savoy.

Filmmaker Sedrick Savoy Unveils

“The Cleaners 2” on Leading Streaming Platforms After Chart-Topping Success of Predecessors OPELOUSAS, La., PRNewswire -- Sedrick SaCity” has solidified SSFILMZ as a powerhouse in voy, the visionary Louisiana filmmaker behind the the film industry, known for pushing boundaries cinematic triumphs “The Cleaners 1” and “When and challenging conventions.

Country Meets The City,” is set to enthrall audienc“The Cleaners 2” promises to build upon the es once again with the highly anticipated release success of its predecessors, offering audiences a of “The Cleaners 2.” Savoy’s journey from humble cinematic experience that goes beyond traditionbeginnings to a celebrated figure al storytelling. Sedrick Savoy’s in the entertainment industry has dedication to using his platform been nothing short of extraordifor positive change is evident nary, marked by groundbreaking in every frame, as he strives to visuals and storytelling that have bring people together and make earned him numerous awards, a meaningful impact on the including RIAA gold and platiworld. num certifications.

Despite the recognition “The Cleaners 1” and “When and accolades that continCountry Meets The City” stand as ue to pour in, Sedrick Savoy testament to Savoy’s prowess in remains grounded in his roots crafting narratives that resonate and committed to philanthrowith audiences on a global scale. py. His unwavering efforts to The success of these films has help others in need have led to paved the way for “The Cleaners various initiatives and charita2,” which is poised to make its ble endeavors that aim to bridge debut on the popular streaming gaps and celebrate diversity in platforms FilmHarbor, Prime, and Sedrick Savoy a Louisiana pioneer the world of film. Savoy’s jourTubi. This release marks a contin- in the film and music industry. Sed- ney serves as a true testament rick Savoy. uation of Savoy’s commitment to to the transformative power delivering exceptional storytelling of following one’s dreams and that transcends genres and captivates diverse using success to uplift others. audiences.

“The Cleaners 2” stands as the next chapter Savoy’s unique eye for storytelling has not in Sedrick Savoy’s cinematic legacy, showcasing only propelled him to fame but has also left an innot only his evolution as a filmmaker but also delible impact on those who have experienced the his dedication to creating narratives that inspire cinematic journeys he creates. SSFILMZ, Savoy’s and unite. Audiences worldwide are invited to production company, has become a source of inexperience the magic of “The Cleaners 2” as it spiration and hope for many, providing a window premieres on FilmHarbor, Prime, and Tubi, sointo new perspectives and cultures. The success lidifying Sedrick Savoy’s position as a trailblazer of “The Cleaners 1” and “When Country Meets The in the world of storytelling.

ARLINGTON, VA, – PBS will celebrate Black History Month with an expanded new slate of programming, specials, and digital content, shining a spotlight on the diversity of people, stories, and experiences in the Black community.

As a complement to the primetime schedule and continuing for the third consecutive year is THE BLOCK PARTY, a streaming collection and social campaign presented by PBS’s Black Culture Connection, created to amplify Black stories across PBS’s digital platforms through curated and original bonus content.

“PBS is proud to bring forth stories from diverse perspectives with documentaries such as GOSPEL and those from INDEPENDENT LENS and POV, which apply a wide lens on the lived experiences of the Black community,” said Sylvia Bugg, Chief Programming Executive and General Manager, General Audience Programming at PBS. “We’re also excited to bring back audience favorites with the return of FINDING YOUR ROOTS and THE BLOCK PARTY, highlighting content that audiences can access during Black History Month and all year long.”

“At PBS KIDS, we want kids across the country to see themselves represented in our content, and also want to be a window into experiences that may be different from their own,” said Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS. “We’re excited to welcome Lyla and the Loops family to PBS KIDS and know families across the country will be drawn to this warm, funny, and smart series.”

Below is a snippet of the schedule of Black History Month 2024 programs premiering on PBS (check local listings), PBS.org, and the PBS App—available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and VIZIO. GOSPEL LIVE! PRESENTED BY HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR Premieres: Friday, Feb. 9, 9 p.m. ET GOSPEL LIVE! PRESENTED BY HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. is a concert celebration honoring the legacy of Gospel music in America. As a companion to GOSPEL, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., secular and gospel artists sing their favorite gospel classics.

GOSPEL Premieres: Monday, Feb. 12, 9 p.m. ET Musical styles come and go, but there’s one sound that has been a constant source of strength, courage, and wisdom from the pulpit to the choir lofts on any given Sunday. GOSPEL, the latest history series from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song.

INDEPENDENT LENS “Breaking the News” Premieres: Premieres: Monday, Feb. 12, 9 p.m. ET Frustrated by a broken news media system, a group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists launch The 19th*, an unprecedented digital news startup dedicated to combatting misinformation. Challenging the status quo, the 19th* aims to elevate voices often left out of mainstream news. “Breaking the News” captures honest discussions at The 19th* around race and gender equity, revealing change doesn’t come easy.

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REAL ESTATE AC 1-24-2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISIONNEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.- DAMON RITENHOUSE, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF GWENDOLYN ROBINSON, DECEASED, U.S. BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE EMPIRE FUNDING HOME LOAN OWNER TRUST, 1999-1, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, REYNARD ROBINSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF GWENDOLYN ROBINSON Defendants 22 CH 08078 9533 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 15, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9533 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-12-103-052-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2210076IL_797585 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 08078 TJSC#: 43-3539 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. Case # 22 CH 08078 I3236280 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHIRLEY M. WOODARD AKA SHIRLEY WOODARD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY M. WOODARD AKA SHIRLEY WOODARD, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SHIRLEY M. WOODARD AKA SHIRLEY WOODARD, DECEASED, STEVEN E. WOODARD, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SHIRLEY M. WOODARD AKA SHIRLEY WOODARD, DECEASED Defendants 22 CH 00474 8347 S. CONSTANCE AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8347 S. CONSTANCE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36-305-019-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $90,025.80. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes,

special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1638384. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 1638384 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 22 CH 00474 TJSC#: 43-4571 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. Case # 22 CH 00474 I3236822 ________________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff, -v.- CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED AUGUST 30, 2016 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 8002372292, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2023 CH 06476 8756 S. SAGINAW AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8756 S. SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-104-042-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For infor-

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mation, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 EMail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-23-04497 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 06476 TJSC#: 43-4092 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.

Case # 2023 CH 06476 I3236910 ________________________________________ AC1-31-2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff, -v.- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DORIS BLACK-POSEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR DORIS BLACKPOSEY (DECEASED) Defendants 2023 CH 06252 8048 S KENWOOD AVE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 14, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8048 S KENWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 2035-210-035-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 EMail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-23-04425 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 06252 TJSC#: 44-7 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. Case # 2023 CH 06252 I3236075 ________________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- WILLIE ANDERSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, KATHERINE REED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL DARIUS ANDERSON, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MICHAEL DARIUS ANDER-

SON (DECEASED) Defendants 2022 CH 09452 10709 S CALHOUN AVE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 27, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10709 S CALHOUN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 2513-205-004-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 EMail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-07148 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 09452 TJSC#: 43-4630 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.

Case # 2022 CH 09452 I3237242 ________________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE UNDER A TRU AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2004 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 133296, BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB Defendants 19 CH 10884 7132 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 11, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7132 SOUTH SAINT LAWRENCE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-203-030-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story multi unit home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE

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

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2003675IL Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 10884 TJSC#: 44-150 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.

Case # 19 CH 10884 I3237364 ________________________________________ AC2-7-20024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CELINK Plaintiff,-v.- JACQUELINE KENNEDY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARGARET A. HUNT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, AMIR MOHABBAT, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARGARET A. HUNT (DECEASED), CAROL LLOYD Defendants 2023 CH 03469 10123 S. LUELLA AVE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 26, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10123 S. LUELLA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 2512-416-084-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 EMail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-23-01978 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 03469 TJSC#: 43-4070 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.

Case # 2023 CH 03469 I3237684 ________________________________________

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR THE NOTEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2007-SEA1 Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARY WARE AKA MARY J. WARE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF MARY WARE AKA MARY J. WARE, DECEASED, UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS AND LIENHOLDERS AGAINST THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF MARY WARE AKA MARY J. WARE, DECEASED, CITY OF CHICAGO, BRIAN WARE, JEROME WARE, JR. AKA JEROME WARE, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARY WARE AKA MARY J. WARE, DECEASED Defendants 22 CH 04442 8218 S ESCANABA AVE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 6, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8218 S ESCANABA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31226-018-0000; 21-31-226-019-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $312,354.14. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION

15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 1646959. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 1646959 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 22 CH 04442 TJSC#: 43-4053 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.

Case # 22 CH 04442 I3237987 ________________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y24011390 on January 24, 2024 Under the Assumed Business Name of RVPP SOLUTIONS with the business located at: 8146 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name TOMYRO DOBBS Complete Address 8146 SOUTH CORNELL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617, USA ________________________________________

GUNS/HUNTING GEAR BADGER MILITARY COLLECTIBLES & MILITARY FIREARMS SHOW FEB 9 & 10 Large WW2 German/US Sniper rifle collections WAUKESHA EXPO 1000 Northview Rd. 608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco.com _______________________________________

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