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Seventh Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, Fifth Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and Third District Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry participated in a community meeting regarding the 2020 Census. Photo credit: Tia Carol Jones

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION NEW ‘TEST-BLIND’ POLICY IS FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR AN ILLINOIS INSTITUTION Northern Illinois University recently announced it will eliminate the use of standardized test scores for general admission and merit scholarship decisions. This new “test-blind” policy will begin for students applying to NIU for the fall of 2021. Any high school graduate who applies to NIU with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above will be guaranteed admission. All freshman applicants will be automatically considered for NIU Merit Scholarships, based on their GPA. The sweeping change includes the University Honors Program, with students applying to that program for the fall of 2021 no longer required to submit standardized test scores. National higher education studies and NIU’s own data show a student’s high school GPA is a better indicator of future academic success than performance on a standardized ACT or SAT test. Research shows that the costs and inaccessibility of test preparation resources and courses often inhibit minority and low-income students, as well as students with disabilities.

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ACADEMY ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEW NUTRITION FACTS LABEL The updated Nutrition Facts Label can help the public make more informed decisions about their food and beverage choices. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, understanding the label can make you a wiser shopper and help you eat right. “Nutrition Facts Labels help you find out which foods are good sources of particular nutrients such as vitamin D or dietary fiber,” says Registered Dietician Nutritionist Lauri Wright, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Jacksonville, Fla. “Nutrition Facts Labels can help you compare similar foods so you can select those lower in salt, saturated fat, trans fat and added sugars.” Many manufacturers already have started to use the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s updated Nutrition Facts Label, which was announced in 2016. The new label must appear on all food items by January 1, 2021. The updates are based on the latest information about nutrition and the links between what people eat and chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disease. The new label reflects the most significant changes since its inception in 1993.

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LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL OFFERS NEW DIGITAL LSAT PREP PRODUCTS The Law School Admission Council, administrator of the industry-leading Law School Admission Test, recently announced the launch of two new Digital LSAT preparation products that will help law school candidates improve their skills as they take the LSAT and begin their journey toward a career in the field of law. The two new Digital LSAT preparation products are designed to complement the wide range of existing test prep tools and services, providing even more options to meet the individual needs and learning styles of today’s students. The new products are: Official LSAT Prep, which is free and included when a student registers for a free LSAC account, offers two full practice tests using the authentic Digital LSAT test environment launched in 2019. Official LSAT Prep Plus, which is available as a one-year subscription for $99, offers more than 60 practice tests in the authentic Digital LSAT test environment. Students who qualify for an LSAT test fee waiver will automatically qualify for a free one-year subscription to Official LSAT Prep Plus, with more than 60 practice tests. To learn more about LSAC’s Official LSAT Prep and Official LSAT Prep Plus, or to register for one of these new options, visit lsac.org/lsat/lsatprep. For more information about LSAC, please visit LSAC.org.

Jeanine Beasley, media coordinator for the U.S. Census, presented information on how residents can be counted in the 2020 Census. Photo credit: Tia Carol Jones

Local officials host meeting about 2020 Census Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Greg Mitchell, 7th ward Alderman; Leslie Hairston, 5th Ward Alderman; and Bill Lowry, District 3 Cook County Board Commissioner, participated in a community meeting about the 2020 Census on Thursday, March 12, at the Quarry Event Center, 2324 E. 75th St. The goal of the meeting was to present information to residents about how to participate in the census and why it is important. “I’m still learning about how this process is going to go, this is my first as an elected official,” said Mitchell. “We have to be counted. I lost 10,000 residents.” Hairston said it will be her third census. She said the census is really important for the community. “It is really, really serious and important because what we have the potential to lose in the next remap, if we are not all counted, is potentially three black wards in the city of Chicago. Three black wards, that means our voting strength will be diluted and I cannot stress that enough,” she said. “We talk about the things that we need in our community. We are able to get those things when we are counted.” Hairston said there are more than 7,000 seniors in her ward and she is not sure all of them have access to computers. So, she has been trying to come up with creative ways to make sure her constituents are counted. One idea was to go into the multi-units and have residents come into the lobby and fill out the data. The pandemic also could complicate measures to count residents. “And, I know there’s been a lot of

talk about the Coronavirus that’s going on and people don’t want to let people come into their house or anything and I think we, meaning the county and the city, all of us are going to be trying to find creative ways to make sure we get counted,” she said. “So, we’re going to be creative, we’re going to [be] relying on you to get the information out.” Lowry agreed with Hairston about the potential loss for the community if residents are not counted. “What we’re already hearing is we will lose one seat, may lose two seats -- congressional seats. That will impact our federal funding,” he said. “As we look around, especially where a lot of us spend our time, we still don’t have enough resources. So, we can’t afford to lose the federal funding because we haven’t counted folks who should be counted.” According to Lowry, the county has devoted $4 million over the last year and this year relative to the hard to count population and the goal is to get those individuals counted. Lowry added it’s important the community get the word out and tell other residents they need to be counted. It’s also important to share the knowledge, he continued, about what can be gained and what will be lost. Being counted is vital to funding, having a voice in Washington and “relative to our electoral college influence,” Lowry stated. April Williams-Luster from Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s office did confirm there will be one congressional seat lost and that another seat might be lost in the African American community. “Congresswoman Kelly is all the way from 53rd and Cornell, all the way to Kankakee County. They may push her

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back all the way to Champaign,” she said. Jeanine Beasley, media coordinator for the US Census, said Thursday, March 12, was the first day for everyone to respond to the census. People being counted today affects “rolls, representation in Congress, federal funding for SNAP, Medicare, transportation, all of those things that affect our community,” Beasley said. “In the 7th ward, say for example, 10,000 people live there but we only have a count where 8,000 people are being counted. So, there is only funding for 8,000 people really, but 10,000 people live there. So, that’s the importance of people being counted.” Then, Beasley gave a timeline. March 12-20 is when you will receive an invitation in the mail to respond. March 16-24 you will receive a reminder letter. Then March 26-April 3, we’ll send another letter. “At this point, April 8-16, this is our fourth attempt to contact residents. And so, with that, if you haven’t responded online or by phone, you’ll receive another letter to say, we still want you counted, but we’ll also include a paper questionnaire. So, now you have three opportunities to respond.” Beasley said you count everyone living in your house. A unique census ID that is tied to your address is on the invitation sent by mail. “Make sure everyone who’s at your address is counted,” she said. “Be sure to count your children.” There will be nine questions. From 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. seven days a week, people can call in to give census information. Census workers will be deployed April 20-27. To respond online, visit www.2020census.gov.

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NEWS

Whole Kids Foundation to Provide New Salad Bars to Schools Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children’s nutrition and wellness, recently announced that 153 new salad bars will be provided to schools in the U.S. this year. The $502,153 investment will ensure more than 76,000 students will have access to fresh, healthy produce at school. With this year’s investment in Salad Bar grants, and in partnership with Salad Bars to Schools, Whole Kids Foundation will have provided 5,794 school salad bars since 2011. Salad Bars to Schools is a public-private partnership founded by Whole Foods Market, Chef Ann Foundation, National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance and United Fresh Start Foundation. Collectively, more than $15.8 million has been invested across all 50 states providing over 2.89 million children with daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Salad bars at schools are a proven way to encourage kids to eat more fresh vegetables and are a successful strategy to promote healthy eating for students, according to research by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Eating nutritious food is linked to their academic success, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; specifically, higher grades and standardized test scores, reduced absenteeism and improved cognitive performance. For these reasons, more schools are incorporating salad bars into their school lunch programs. “Salad bars are so effective because they provide students with choice. Kids choose healthy items and eat what they choose,” said Kim Herrington, director of programs and finance for Whole Kids Foundation. “By providing these salad bars to school districts, we are creating that access and choice and are developing a relationship for kids to make healthier choices and eat healthier for life!” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who funds the national school lunch program, more than 31 million kids eat school lunch every day and for many, what they eat at

Salad Bars to Schools is a public-private partnership founded by Whole Foods Market, Chef Ann Foundation, National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance and United Fresh Start Foundation. Collectively, more than $15.8 million has been invested across all 50 states providing over 2.89 million children with daily access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

school is more than 80 percent of their daily calories. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that kids with access to a salad bar consume 33% more fruits and vegetables, indicating that when kids have healthy options, they make healthy choices. Not only is having nutritious food accessible to students good for their health and education, it’s also financially smart. The cost for one freestanding, mobile salad bar grant is about $3,300. This includes everything a school needs to get started: the bar, chill pads, pans and tongs. Each salad bar can serve a school for 10

years, which makes it incredibly cost effective with the true cost being about $0.01 per child, per day. In addition to the salad bar equipment, each school that is awarded a grant also receives training tools provided by thelunchbox.org, including food safety training, knife skills training and fully tested, nutritionally analyzed and scalable recipes. Whole Kids Foundation accepts salad bar grant applications year-round from school districts and are submitted by district food service staff. A parent advocate toolkit is available for parents interested in encouraging their school

districts to apply for a salad bar grant. About Whole Kids Foundation Whole Kids Foundation supports schools and inspires families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness. Founded by Whole Foods Market in 2011, the independent, nonprofit organization is based in Austin, Texas, and serves schools and organizations in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. For more information on the Foundation’s school programs including school gardens, salad bars, beehives, and nutrition education for teachers, visit wholekidsfoundation. org. You can also follow Whole Kids Foundation on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

IDHS Launches LetsTalkCannabisIL.com The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced the launch of a statewide public awareness campaign and website that provide go-to resources for health and safety information about legal cannabis use in Illinois. The website, LetsTalkCannabisIL.com, includes key information about legal cannabis use, along with resources regarding use. It provides health information for specific audiences, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, adults, parents and teenagers. A

statewide social, digital and radio advertisement campaign will accompany the website. Downloadable fact sheets can be found on the site and can be shared by community partners or anyone interested in learning about safe and legal use. “Bringing regulation and safety to a previously unsafe and illegal market was one of the most important things we wanted to accomplish when legalizing adult-use cannabis,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our focus of the “Let’s Talk Cannabis

Illinois” campaign and website is to provide a trusted source for safety and health information where all residents can go to get their questions answered on safer cannabis use.” The news of the website launch comes in conjunction with the recent legalization of non-medical cannabis for residents of Illinois who are 21 years and older. Illinois is the first state to pass legislation around non-medical use of cannabis and has joined 10 other states in legalization. The new law outlines specific guidelines regarding the possession and consumption www.citizennewspapergroup.com

of non-medical cannabis use. “It is extremely important that everyone knows the health implications of using cannabis,” said IDHS Secretary Grace B. Hou. “Our goal with the campaign is to provide clear and objective information to as many Illinois residents as we can. Because the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act built in funding for prevention and recovery services, IDHS will be able to expand awareness about safer use of cannabis and expand services for those with substance use disorders.” IDHS Division of Substance Use

Prevention and Recovery partnered with Prevention First, an Illinois based non-profit that provides substance use prevention services, and Rescue, an award-winning agency that has developed similar campaigns for California and Vermont and is well known for developing public awareness campaigns, to launch LetsTalkCannabisIL.com. If you or someone you know has questions about using cannabis, the health impacts of use, or is looking for resources, visit LetsTalkCannabisIL.com.

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UPS’ ‘Circle of Honor’ Recognizes The Company’s Safest Drivers UPS recently announced the induction of 1,316 men and women into an elite group of UPS drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. With those new inductees, the Circle of Honor now includes 10,411 of UPS’s active brown-clad drivers. Collectively, these drivers have achieved more than 280,969 years of safe driving throughout their careers. That’s enough time behind the wheel to drive non-stop from Miami to San Diego – over 65 million times. And they’ve done it while helping to deliver 3 percent of the world’s GDP – 20 million packages a day. “My congratulations go out to the thousands of hard working UPS drivers around the world, including those from my home state of Oregon, who not only keep our economy moving, but who are also part of an elite group with a remarkable record of decades of safe driving,” said Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), the Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “I applaud the commitment to our communities and the safety of our neighbors.” Along with drivers in all 50 U.S. states, this year’s Circle of Honor includes new members from Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan. In addition to those countries, the list of non-U.S. countries with active Circle of Honor drivers now includes: Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. UPS’s longest-tenured safe driver remains Livonia, Mich., package car driver Tom Camp, who has now driven well over half a century – a remarkable 57 years – and delivered

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more than 5 million packages without an accident. UPS began recognizing its safe drivers in 1923. Founder Jim Casey honored the company’s first 5-year safe driver, Ray McCue, in 1928. UPS extends its safe driving expertise to the communities it serves through UPS Road Code® training, a teen safe driving program available in the United States and internationally. Taught by UPS volunteers, based on the company’s safe-driving methods, the program is available to teens between the ages of 13 and 18 and other novice drivers. To date, more than 76,700 new drivers have participated. The program has been extended to Canada, China, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

U.S. Department of Labor Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, and contains information on safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk level of exposure. “Protecting the health and safety of America’s workforce is a key component of this Administration’s comprehensive approach to combating the coronavirus,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt. “This guidance outlines practical ways that employers and workers can address potential health risks from the coronavirus in their workplaces.” This guidance is part of the Department of Labor’s ongoing efforts to educate the workers and employers about the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition to the guidance, OSHA recently launched a COVID-19 webpage that provides

infection prevention information specifically for workers and employers, and is actively reviewing and responding to any complaints regarding workplace protection from novel coronavirus, as well as conducting outreach activities. The Wage and Hour Division is providing information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, including effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act and job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs has also published guidance for federal employees and outlines Federal Employees’ Compensation Act coverage as it relates to the novel coronavirus. For further information about Coronavirus, please visit the HHS’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.

Two updated IRA publications, other online resources can help anyone planning for retirement The Internal Revenue Service has updated two comprehensive publications designed to help anyone making IRA contributions or receiving IRA distributions for tax year 2019 or considering making retirement donations before April 15, 2020. The 2019 editions of Publication 590-A, Contributions to Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) and Publication 590-B, Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), are both now available on IRS.gov. Both publications address the unique features of www.citizennewspapergroup.com

both Roth and traditional IRAs. Most people who work can make contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA. Contributions to a traditional IRA are usually tax deductible and distributions are generally taxable. On the other hand, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible, but qualified distributions are tax-free. Taxpayers can make contributions until April 15, 2020, and count them on their 2019 tax returns. For details, visit IRS.gov/rmd or see fact sheet FS-2020-4, also available on IRS.gov.

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5 Innovations that are Making the World a Better Place Family Features - With new technologies and innovations improving many aspects of daily life, humanitarian work should be no different. Saving and protecting children for decades, UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency, has been implementing new ways to reach families more quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. In honor of World Creativity and Innovation Day, meet five innovations that are making 2020 the start of a decade of good: 5. A cryptocurrency fund for game-changing ideas Blockchain increases transparency, security and efficiency, as transactions are publicly visible and do not have to be converted into other currencies for immediate use. A first for the United Nations, the UNICEF Cryptocurrency Fund is able to receive, hold and distribute donations in ether and bitcoin. The fund is helping accelerate and grow social good projects such as Prescrypto, Atix Labs, Utopixar and GIGA, which work in the areas of prescription tracking, investor-matching, community engagement tokens and bringing internet connectivity to schools around the world. 4. An inclusive period tracking app There are more than 200 period-tracking apps; most are targeted to Western adult women and provide information that can be gender-stereotyping or fertility-focused. Founded by UNICEF’s Asia branch, Oky is the world’s first period tracking app co-created with girls, for girls. Packed with information vetted by

sistant, waterproof, insulated and lighter and quicker to assemble than regular bricks. 2. Drones that cut transport times from hours to minutes Drones help reduce carbon emissions and cut transport times from 1.5 hours driving to 25 minutes flying. Leveraging technology, UNICEF works with drones to deliver crucial medical supplies to the hardest-to-reach areas. The African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi, a first-of-its-kind program, trains and certifies young students across the continent on building, operating and maintaining the drones, building a pipeline of future experts in the field.

UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency, has been implementing new ways to reach families more quickly, efﬁciently and cost-effectively. Source: UNICEF

global health experts, the app is tailored to Indonesian and Mongolian cultures and available in local dialects. To support further advancements in this sector, the app is open source, digitally inclusive and available even in areas where online access is limited. In its next phase, the organization plans to scale and adapt the app for use in East Africa. 3. Schools made from recycled plastic waste There are three significant problems facing

children in Côte d’Ivoire: There are not enough schools, there are not enough employment opportunities for adults and there is an overabundance of trash. Daily, the Abidjan metropolitan area produces 288 tons of plastic waste. Tackling all three issues, UNICEF works with Conceptos Plásticos to employ women to recycle plastic into bricks to build classrooms. The bricks, which will be used to build more than 500 classrooms across the country this year, are 100% non-toxic plastic, fire- and wind-re-

1. A warehouse that can send lifesaving supplies to anywhere in the world With the world’s largest humanitarian supply warehouse, the UNICEF Supply Division is able to deliver necessities anywhere in the world as quickly as 48-72 hours. The size of four football fields, the Copenhagen, Denmark warehouse is equipped with enough health kits, vaccines, rescue gear and more to support 200,000 people at any given time. The warehouse is also home to an innovation lab that tests, designs and produces new and improved products needed in the field. In 2018, the supply network procured nearly $3.5 billion of goods and services for children in 175 countries and territories. In 2020, UNICEF expects to respond to around 300 emergencies and assist 95 million people with support. To learn more about and support these lifesaving innovations, visit unicefusa.org/decadeofgood.

Royal Caribbean Group adopts policy allowing cancellations up to 48 hours before sailing With COVID-19 adding uncertainty to travel plans around the world, Royal Caribbean Group said it will give guests greater control over their vacation decisions, allowing guests to cancel cruises as late as two days before departure. The “Cruise With Confidence” policy allows guests on Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea to cancel up to 48 hours before a sailing. Guests will receive a full credit for their fare, usable on any future sailing of the guest’s choice in 2020 or 2021. The policy applies to both new and existing cruise bookings. “Our previous policy set earlier

deadlines for guests to cancel their cruises, and that added unnecessary stress,” said Richard Fain, the company’s chairman and CEO. “Trying to guess a month or more in advance where areas of concern about coronavirus might be is challenging for medical experts, much less a family preparing for vacation. “When circumstances are as fast-changing as they have been recently, it’s good to know you have the option to take a rain check,” Fain said. “We think putting more

control in our guests’ hands helps them make informed decisions about whether to keep their existing vacation plans or trade out for a more convenient time or itinerary.” In addition to easing concerns for booked guests, Fain said the policy would also give consumers more confidence in making new bookings, knowing that they could later adjust their plans without penalty. The policy applies to all cruises with a sailing date on or before July 31, 2020, and will be offered by the company’s global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea. Full details of the “Cruise with

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The Chicago Cluster of the Links, Inc. Hosted Their Women's Day 2020 Event Recently Focusing on Disparities of Health For Women Of Color

The Chicago Cluster of the Links, Inc. International Trends and Services presented the International Women’s Day 2020 “Global Health Equity, The Disparities of Health Care for Women of Color”. The panelist included: The Honorable Robin Kelly (D-IL), 2nd Dist.; Dr. Claudia Fagen,M.D., Cook County Chief Medical; Officer. Lizzie Scobrugh, Ph.D., The Links, Incorporated Central Area ITS Chair Assoc. Professor, University of Cincinnati; Ms. Phumzile Mazibuko, Counsel General of South Africa of Chicago; Pamela Garmon Johnson, National Vice-President, Health Equity Impact and Partnerships, American Heart Association. Pamela Garmon Johnson, National Vice-President, Health Equity Impact and Partnerships, American Heart Association. Also joining the festivities are: Former Alderman & Attorney Latasha Thomas and Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. Photo by CREDD

Celebrating Women Who Represents Excellence During Women's History Month Richard R. Boykin, candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court kicked off Women's History Month by honoring women who represented "Excellence". Boykin 2020 Honorees: Mary Anselmo; Zenobia Black; Maria D'Amezcual; Dr. Helen Gardner; Richard Boykin; Christina Nonato; Carolyn Palmer; Bobbie Steele; Dr. Angelia Roberts-Watkins; Dr. Janette L. Wilson. Photo by Antonio Dickey

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Recently Hosted A Census 2020 Community Briefing At The Quarry Event Center

The Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater Performed at the Auditorium Theatre Recently Congresswoman Robin Kelly and special guests Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston and 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell recently hosted a Census 2020 Community Briefing on the importance of the Census. Attendee were briefed on and the importance of returning the survey as well as the impact of not filing out the form correctly could have on funding for the state . Photo by Marie Warbington

The Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater “Ailey Revealed” performed at the Auditorium Theatre last week. Enjoying a special reception with the famous, beautiful and awesome face of the Ailey company, Judith Jamison are: Sharee Zlatkova, Trust Officer and Business Analyst for Global Sustainable Investing Northern Trust; Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey; Jacki Robinson-Ivy, Senior Vice-President Northern Trust Bank; Monique Brinkmanship-Hill, Executive Director South Side Community Arts Center. Photo by CREDD

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Election in Illinois sees Biden as winner BY TIA CAROL JONES

Decision day in Illinois saw Joe Biden winning as the Democratic Presidential candidate at press time, with 49 percent; Dick Durbin as United States Senator; Bobby Rush as U.S Representative for the 1st District, with 79 percent; Robin Kelly as U.S. Representative for the 2nd District, with 80 percent; and Danny Davis as U.S. Representative for the 7th District, with 64 percent. “Americans in three states went to the polls today,” said Biden during a live stream. “Today, it looks like once again, our campaign had a very good night. With strong support from the African American community and the Latino community.” Biden said he and Sanders share a common vision. Then, he spoke to the young voters who support Sanders. “I hear you, I know what’s at stake. I know what we have to do,” he said. Biden encouraged people to see the best in each other. He also said his prayers are out there for healthcare workers. The election took place on Tuesday, March 17, despite closures due to COVID-19. While polls closed at 7 p.m., some polling places were given the authority to stay open late. According to the Board of Elections for the City of Chicago, 73,149 ballots were cast. And, there are 1,524,598 registered voters. According to the Cook County Clerk’s Office, 251,533 ballots were cast in Suburban Cook County. And, 950 of the 1,599 precincts reported.

In the Cook County State’s Attorney’s race, Kim Foxx won. Despite allegations of wrongdoing in the handling of the Jussie Smollett case. Voters seemed to look at Foxx’s gains when it came to criminal justice reform. Robert Rita, Illinois State Representative for the 28th District; William Davis, Illinois State Representative for the 30th District; Debbie Myers-Martin, Illinois State Representative for the 38th District; Marcus C. Evans, Illinois State Representative for the 33rd District; Nick Smith, Illinois State Representative for the 34th District; ran unopposed for their seats. Michael Hastings, Illinois State Senator for the 19th District, also ran unopposed for his seat. Thaddeus Jones won for Illinois State Representative for the 29th District, with 55 percent; and Lori Wilcox won for Illinois State Senator for the 40th District. Robert Peter won as Illinois State Senator for the 13th District. Kimberly du Buclet, Cameron Davis and Frank Avila won for Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board. Jesse Reyes won to fill the vacancy of Illinois State Supreme Court Justice Charles Freeman, who passed away on March 2. Iris Y. Martinez won as the Clerk of Circuit Court of Cook County. Sharon O. Johnson won as Judge of the Appellate Court, filling the vacancy of Bellows; Celestia L. Mays won as Circuit Court Judge, filling the vacancy of Funderbunk; Teresa Molina won as Circuit Court Judge, filling the vacancy of McCarthy; Sheree Desiree Henry won as Circuit Court Judge, filling the vacancy of Murphy Gorman.

Kim Foxx (pictured) won as Cook County State’s Attorney, with 55 percent. Photo credit: Neal Stevens Jackson of the Kim Foxx Campaign.

Joe Biden (pictured) won, with 49 percent, at press time, as Democratic Presidential candidate.

Robin Kelly (pictured) won, with 80 percent, as U.S. Congress 2nd District.

Bobby Rush (pictured) won, with 79 percent as U.S Congress for the 1st District.

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Danny Davis (pictured) won, with 64 percent as U.S. Congress 7th District.

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