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Taylor Morrison began Inner Workout out of necessity. She spent most of her life in a place of overachieving, doing too much, burning herself out. She got into self-care, but it wasn’t changing the fact that the way her life was set up, was really overwhelming.

Taylor Morrison is the founder of Inner Workout and the author of the book, “Inner Workout.” PHOTO

GIANNOULIAS AWARDS $27 MILLION TO SUPPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES AND LITERACY EFFORTS

In support of libraries, education and lifelong learning, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced that he has awarded over $21.4 million in grants for library services and over $5.7 million in adult literacy grants for local literacy programs to more than 140 Illinois recipients.

“As State Librarian, it’s a privilege to provide these resources to support and enhance local library services and adult literacy programs across Illinois,” said Giannoulias. “Without properly funding programs, staff and educators, learning is difficult. These grants have the ability to position individuals for success and change lives by serving the unique needs of local communities.”

Giannoulias awarded the grants to projects that:

Support educational mentoring programs that engage students in active learning.

Fund online catalogs and provide resources aimed at narrowing the digital divide.

Provide educational and training opportunities for library staff.

Train volunteers who tutor older teens and adults in basic reading, math, writing and language skills.

Enhance family literacy programs for parents and children that focus on basic reading, math, writing and language skills.

Provide workplace literacy programming to employees of Illinois businesses.

Allow access to news and reading materials for those who are vision impaired or have other physical limitations.

Expand free statewide sharing and delivery of materials between libraries and patrons.

The Secretary of State’s office awarded grants for library programs and services using combined state funds and federal Library Services and Technology Act funds. The Adult Literacy Program is funded with state funds and is administered by the Secretary of State’s Illinois State Library Literacy Office.

View the library services and literacy program list of grant recipients.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office administers multiple grant programs each fiscal year, amounting to nearly $65 million annually.

COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT TONI PRECKWINKLE TO BE HONORED AT CHAMBER 57’S 11TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is among those being honored at the 11th Annual Breakfast of Chamber 57. The event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Matteson Holiday Inn, 500 Holiday Plaza, in Matteson, Ill. The theme is Rising Beyond, A Celebration To Excellence.

The Keynote Speaker is Matthew Simpson, the African American Business Development Manager of the Office of Minority Economic Development for the Illinois Department of Commerce.

Chamber 57 President Percy Scott states, “We are very excited about our upcoming breakfast and our 2023 award recipients. These pillars lead by action, not by conversation. It’s an honor to give them their flowers while they are still doing the work.”

Rich Township Chamber of Commerce dba Chamber 57 is the regional business community working as the central agency for the community development of business, industry, professionals and other civic interests. The Chamber offers great value to its members by acting as the main source of information regarding businesses and community issues. Chamber 57 is a vehicle through which business and professional people work together voluntarily to define and solve community issues.

Others to be honored include Isaac Greene, Senior Pastor at Life Church and Bonita M. Estelle, External Affairs Manager for ComEd. For tickets register at chamber57breakfast23. eventbrite.com.

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‘Inner Workout’ sets out to make self-care practical and accessible

BY TIA CAROL JONES

It led Morrison to figure out how she could create a life that was more carefilled, steady and supportive. She started doing the work and talking about it. She found others were having the same issues.

“I realized there was a bigger conversation, not just about practicing self-care and doing inner work, but also, a conversation about how the things we’ve been sold about self-care were also not serving us, too,” she said.

The ultimate goal with Inner Workout, as a business, is to make wellbeing easier. There’s the business-to-business side where Inner Workout works with organizations and leads workshops on the intersection of mindfulness and leadership and wellbeing. On the direct-to-consumer side, Inner Workout aims to make self-care practical and accessible for people. That is done with workshops and content to help people practice self-care.

“Inner Workout,” written by Taylor Morrison seeks to make self-care practical and accessible. Photo provided by Taylor Morrison

Morrison, who studied human and organizational development with a focus on leadership, started her career in a leadership development program. She loves talking about how leaders are really well positioned to support their employees wellbeing or harm their employees wellbeing. She also talked about how the mindsets of caring for yourself and mindfulness enable people to be better leaders.

Inner Workout’s definition of self-care is listening within and responding in the most loving way possible. Morrison said it can be a conversation a person has with themselves, where the person responds with love, using the resources that are available.

“We’re not always taught to listen and honor ourselves. There are so many little ways we can be disconnected from what we actually want and need. I think it’s so profound for you to come back to that in yourself and the ripple affect it has,” she said.

Morrison has always loved writing and reading. Writing a book was always something that was in the back of her head. The publishing company reached out to her after reading one of Inner Workout’s digital workbook. With the book, “Inner Workout,” all

of the aspects of what Inner Workout has, from the five dimensions of well-being to the assessment for well-being, are all in one place.

It was the words of her editor: “I picture this being like a gorgeous book that people have on their bedside stand and they can flip to whatever page they want, and know that they’re going to be encouraged.” The book is the lived vision of that.

Morrison has been very intentional about her selfcare since 2017. Then, since 2019 or so, she has been leading workshops. She had workshops and keynotes and podcasts that she was able to use, along with research and training, that went into writing the book.

Morrison says the best thing about the book is that it is accessible and practical for people. She loves being in the role of facilitator. “I’m not here to be a guru, or the person who has everything figured out and is telling you what to do. I’m here to be the person to hold space for you to step into who you are,” she said.

The book gives information while also giving people the ability to decide how they want to apply what they’ve learned in their lives.

Morrison believes that being your full self means not holding back who you are or what you want in order to please other people, or to please the majority, as long as people can do it safely. She acknowledges that someone, as a Black woman, it might not be safe to be your full self in every space.

Morrison said people can incorporate mindfulness in their lives by just being present. It can also be coming back to the present. Movement training can be a way for people to be mindful and get back into their bodies. It can remind you that you have a body, it can be practicing yoga or running or walking.

“There’s also a certain appreciation you can have for your body,” she said, adding that body gratitude can also be good.

Morrison hopes people who read the book have their mind expanded around self-care and what it is, that the book is practical and accessible for people and it helps people build trust in themselves and build a deeper relationship with themselves.

“The book is about I can trust myself to honor my needs and to care for myself,” she said.

The book, “Inner Workout,” is available for purchase. For more information about Inner Workout, visit www.innerworkout.co.

DR. BILL WINSTON and BILL WINSTON MINISTRIES ANNOUNCE OPERATION TEN CITY: GREATNESS UNLOCKED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO — Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Chicago, IL will be the sixth stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign. Operation Ten City Campaign kicked off in the summer of 2022 with a commitment to stop in 10 cities over a span of 18 months. Prior to Chicago, Operation Ten City has made stops in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia.

Operation Ten City: Chicago will take place this September leading into the International Faith Conference – hosted annually in Chicago by Dr. Bill Winston. Operation Ten City: Chicago main events will take place from Friday, September 8th – Sunday, September 10th with highlights including a YouthPreneur Summit, food pantry giveaways, an expungement clinic, a three-night tent revival, and many other resources to close the wealth gap and bring positive change to Chicago. The final events of OTC -Chicago, the business segment, will take place during the day on Tuesday, September 12 at Living Word Christian Center in Forest Park with a business pitch competition, business opportunity expo, career fair, and workshops.

Highlights attendees can expect at the upcoming OTC Chicago include:

YouthPreneur Summit – an exciting, half-day interactive and inspirational entrepreneurship workshop for middle school and high school students. Topics covered previously include purpose-driven entrepreneurship, fundamentals of starting a business, social media content creation, and more. The YouthPreneur Summit will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at Living Word Christian Center, 7600 West Roosevelt Road Forest Park, Ill.

Business Pitch Competition – The Business Pitch Competition will be held on Tuesday, September 12. Local entrepreneurs, especially in the faith community, will have the opportunity to showcase their business products and services and win a cash award. The three highest-rated contestants in the final round will win a cash award. First prize winner: $10,000; Second prize winner: $5,000;

and Third prize winner: $2,500. Those interested in entering the business pitch competition should register online at operationtencity.com. If a pitch winner is a member of a local Chicago church that is a registered 501c3 entity, the church may qualify to receive a donation double the amount of the entrepreneur’s cash prize.

Business Expo & Career Fair – emerging and established entrepreneurs share their products and services with the community. Attendees will network with companies, government agencies, and funding sources offering employment, procurement, and access-to-capital opportunities. The deadline to register is Sept. 6.

Heaven’s Pantry Food Distribution (Three Locations) – The Heaven’s Pantry Food Distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9, in three different areas of Chicago at the same time. Between the three locations, a total of 3,000 families will be assisted with free food (for a family of four); new designer clothing for men, women, and children; and gas, Uber, and Lyft gift cards. Registration is not required for Heaven’s Pantry. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Humboldt Park: New Life Covenant Community Center, 3400 W. Division, Chicago, IL

West Garfield: JLM Life Abundant Community Center, 2622 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60612

Englewood: Salvation Army, 945 W. 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60621

Expungement Clinic - The Operation Ten City Campaign is dedicated to helping people get a fresh start with a clean slate to reclaim their lives. The Expungement Clinic will be held on Saturday, September 9th from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kennedy-King College, 740 West 63rd Street. At the Expungement Clinic, a volunteer team of legal experts will assist individuals in navigating the process of expungement and better understanding local laws.

Keynote Sessions & Workshops including impactful messages from Dr. Bill Winston, Dr. Deloris Thomas and more to be an-

Poetry Foundation Announces the 2023 Ruth Lilly & Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellows

CHICAGO — The Poetry Foundation announces the 2023 Ruth Lilly & Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellows: Bhion Achimba, Roda Avelar, Ariana Benson, Chrysanthemum, and Willie Lee Kinard III.

The fellowship recognizes poets early in their careers to encourage the further study and writing of poetry in the form of their choosing. The prize, which increased from $25,800 in 2022 to $27,000, makes the fellowships among the largest awards available to young poets in the United States. Additionally, each poet receives an invitation to publish in Poetry magazine and a stipend to attend a professional development opportunity of their choice.

“It is a joy and an honor to celebrate these remarkable young poets through the fellowships,” said Michelle T. Boone, president of the Poetry Foundation. “Not only do they demonstrate innovation and excellence through their craft, but they are also advancing poetry and the literary arts within their communities and beyond through their work, scholarship, and relationship

building. My sincere congratulations to this year’s fellows!”

On Oct. 21, a special event at the Poetry Foundation will bring all five fellows together for the first time for a free public reading to share their poetry and celebrate their accomplishments.

Introducing the 2023 Fellows

Bhion Achimba (they/he) grew up in rural southeastern Nigeria and came to the US as a Scholar-at-Risk fellow at Harvard University. Their manuscript Cantos from the Crossing won the 2023 Center for Book Arts chapbook prize and will be published in November 2023. They earned an MFA in literary arts from Brown University; edit Dgëku, a literary magazine that publishes writing by queer Africans; and serve on the editorial board of TransitionMagazine.

Roda Avelar (she/they) is a trans woman poet from Fresno, California. She earned an MFA in creative writing from the University of California Riverside, where she taught creative writing and English composition, and a BA in English literature from California State University Fresno. She was a Milkweed Editions summer intern in 2019, and a 2022 Community of Writers fellow. She creates work that imagines queer people and people of color in science fiction, mythology, and queer liberation.

Ariana Benson (she/they) is a southern Black poet born in Norfolk, Virginia. Their debut collection, Black Pastoral, won the 2022 Cave Canem Poetry Prize. Benson has received a Furious Flower Poetry Prize, a Porter House Review Poetry Prize, and the 2021 Graybeal-Gowen Prize for Virginia Poets. Benson is a proud alumna of Spelman College, where she facilitates creative writing and storytelling workshops for HBCU students. She strives to fashion vignettes of Blackness that speak to its infinite depth and richness in her writing.

Foundation, Kinard is from Newberry, South Carolina, and currently teaches at the University of South Carolina.

The Poetry Foundation also congratulates the 2023 Fellowship finalists:

River Huiying Dandelion Chan

Kinsale Drake

Kaleem Hawa

Jae Nichelle

Edythe Rodriguez

Abhijit Sarmah

Tariq Thompson

2023 Decision Process

Each application to the 2023 Fellowships was read by two of 33 external reviewers; then a group of five external judges read all of the top-scoring applications to select 12 finalists and subsequently, the five fellows.

The Poetry Foundation would like to thank the following readers and judges for their time and careful consideration:

Ari Banias

Ahimsa Timoteo Bodhran

Daniel Borzutzky

Tina Boyer Brown

Shonda Buchanan

Cecilia Caballero

Anthony Cody

Diana Marie Delgado

Sara Elkamel

Ola Faleti

Luz Magdaleno Flores

Aricka Foreman

Chasity Gunn

Jane Huffman

Ruth Ellen Kocher

Raina León

Dana Levin

Lisa Low

Sally Wen Mao

Karyna McGlynn

Chessie Normile

Ernest Ogunyemi

Tarnynon Onumonu

Saleem Hue Penny

Beth Piatote

C. Russell Price

GIANNOULIAS TO LAUNCH SKIP-THE-LINE PROGRAM FRIDAY AT STATE’S BUSIEST DMVS

Push for more Illinoisans to renew online

Required appointments will reduce wait times

Extended hours offer more availability

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the official launch of the Skip-the-Line program set to begin tomorrow to reduce lines and headaches at Illinois’ busiest Driver and Motor Vehicle Facilities (DMVs).

The multi-pronged approach to improve customer service and eliminate the unpredictability of wait times at DMVs was announced in July with an official implementation date of September 1.

“Offering appointments at high-volume DMV facilities, expanding hours of operation and broadening available services online makes sense and will result in improved customer experiences,” said Giannoulias. “By modernizing the office’s approach to service, the Skip-the-Line program gives customers more control over their visit. Starting tomorrow, we are here when you want us.”

To announce the launch of the program, Giannoulias was joined today at a press conference in Chicago by Philippe Largent, State Director of Illinois AARP, Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, Chris Harris, pastor of Bright Star Church in Chicago, and Emma Lozano, grassroots activist and pastor at Lincoln United Methodist Church in Chicago. These are a few of the organizations partnering with Giannoulias’ office to raise awareness about the new program.

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Chrysanthemum (she/her) is a poet, a performance artist, and a public historian. Her honors include the 2023 Justin Chin Memorial Scholarship from Lambda Literary; fellowships from Artist Communities Alliance and Kundiman; and a championship with her team at the Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam and the first-ever FEM Slam. Chrysanthemum was born to Vietnamese parents in Oklahoma City, where she came of age around the NW 39th Street and Asian American enclaves. She now calls Providence, Rhode Island, home.

Willie Lee Kinard III (he/they) is a poet, designer, and musician. Kinard earned a BFA from the University of South Carolina and an MFA from the University of Pittsburgh. His publications include Orders of Service, winner of the 2022 Alice James Award, and a self-published chapbook/mixtape, chroma. The recipient of fellowships from The Watering Hole and the Pittsburgh

Joy Priest

Rena Priest

Brittany Rogers

Alison C. Rollins

Margaret Ross

Chanell Ruth

Beth Metzger Sampson

Leonora Simonovis

Billie R. Tadros

Luis Tubens

Christie Valentin-Bati

Noah Zanella

Questions and comments about the Fellowships can be directed to Grants@ PoetryFoundation.org.

The Poetry Foundation recognizes the power of words to transform lives. We work to amplify poetry and celebrate poets by fostering spaces for all to create, experience, and share poetry. Follow the Poetry Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and Poetry at @PoetryMagazine.

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Miracle Tent Revival - The “Three Nights of Miracle Tent Revival” will be held at three locations throughout the city, Friday-Sunday, Sept. 8-10; Friday and Sunday from 6-8 p.m.; Saturday from 4-6 pm. The Saturday Night Miracle Tent Revival will focus on Youth Ministry but the entire family and all ages are invited. There will also be a featured youth speaker and musical artist.

Miracle Tent Revival North - Humboldt Park – 1440 N. Humboldt Blvd

Miracle Tent Revival South - Englewood – 68th & Halsted Streets

Miracle Tent Revival West - West Garfield – Madison & Kilpatrick Streets

Events and activities hosted by Operation Ten City: Chicago are free and open to the public, but registration is required, except for the Heaven’s Pantry Food Distribution. Registration is not required for Heaven’s Pantry. Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. For more information and to stay up to date on Operation Ten City, please visit https://www.operationtencity.com/.

Operation Ten City: Greatness Unlocked will make stops in more metropolitan areas across the United States through the summer of 2024 including Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Washington, D.C., and New York.

“In the work that we do to support and advocate for people as they age, we know that when older adults have accessible transportation, they also have more opportunity for social interactions that help them to feel confident and empowered,” said Philippe Largent, State Director for AARP Illinois. “The Skip the Line initiative is another effort to make transportation accessible because older adults will be able to plan ahead and make an appointment to visit DMV offices, instead of taking a chance on wait times and office closures.”

The Skip-the-Line program includes:

Simplified Online Services — Customers are encouraged to take advantage of the many services offered online at ilsos.gov, including renewing their driver’s license or ID card and license plate sticker online.

Appointment Scheduling — Customers will be required to make appointments for in-person visits at 44 of the busiest DMVs, including all Chicago and suburban locations and some central and downstate DMVs, for REAL ID, driver’s license and ID card services, and in-car driving tests.

Those seeking vehicle-related services, such as title and registration or renewing their license plate sticker, do not need to make an appointment and can just walk in.

Upon arrival, customers will check in with DMV staff and “Skip the Line,” eliminating lines and unpredictable wait times. Illinoisans may visit ilsos.gov or call (844) 817-4649 to schedule an appointment.

New Extended Hours of Operation — All DMVs statewide will extend hours of operation, with 15 facilities open six days a week – Monday through Saturday.

Every DMV will offer extended hours of operation, serving customers Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

15 DMVs will be open six days a week, including on Saturday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The appointment-only DMVs include 24 in Chicago and suburban and 20 in central and downstate Illinois that are within 10 miles from a population center of at least 25,000 residents.

View complete statewide list of appointment-only facilities and hours of operation.

Antonice Strickland Named Vice President of Public Relations & Business Development for 98Forward

DETROIT – 98Forward, Michigan’s largest Black-owned public relations firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Antonice Strickland to vice president of public relations and business development. In this position she will play a key leadership role within the agency, driving team and business growth, client experience and company culture. Strickland joined the agency in April 2022.

Strickland served as 98Forward’s senior director of business development, where her efforts helped increase revenue growth and positioned the agency’s reputation as “Detroit-based with national reach.” She leveraged her skills and connections to increase clientele and brand awareness for 98Forward following the firm’s 2022 rebrand. Throughout her career, Strickland has developed and managed national campaigns, elevated personal brands, organized internal processes for small and mid-level organizations and has landed client coverage in prominent media outlets, including FOX, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, Huff Post, Forbes, Crain’s Detroit Business, Black Enterprise and more.

“Antonice’s experience has added exponentially to the agency and its development,” said Marilyn Horn, Owner, President and Chief Financial Officer of 98Forward. “Her experience and leadership coupled with the team at the agency will certainly propel us forward.”

Strickland is an award-winning, strategic and trusted public relations practitioner with more than 12 years of experience in the nonprofit, government, corporate, lifestyle and entertainment industries. She was named as one of Huff Post’s “Top African American PR Millennials to Watch in 2017,” was awarded the Emerging Leader Award by the Washington Women in PR (Washington D.C.) and featured in PRWeek’s Black History Month docuseries “What it’s Like to be a Black PR Pro.”

Although a Michigan native, she began her career in Washington D.C., working for nonprofit agencies including

Becky’s Fund, the National Black Public Relations Society, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), where she managed internal and external communications, public relations and marketing efforts, and led BWHI’s innovative reproductive justice campaign #DontTouchMyCare. She also spent time working in the music, lifestyle and entertainment industry with recording studios, musicians, music festivals and conferences in Maryland, Washington D.C., Denver, and Los Angeles. A strong believer in building organic and authentic relationships with community members and media partners in every city she works in, Strickland has created and maintained connections with clients and partners across the country.

“I am absolutely thrilled that Antonice will spearhead our business development and client services efforts,” said Georgella Muirhead, APR, 98Forward’s co-founder and CEO. “At a time of transformational growth and change for our agency, Antonice brings significant leadership experience and expertise in expanding our new client success stories, and she will further bolster 98Forward’s impact across the communications industry, and in Detroit—our home.”

Prior to joining 98Forward, Strickland served as senior director of marketing and public relations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, where she continued to develop, manage and organize strategic communications for the organization’s activities and expansion amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Strickland provided leadership and strategy for successful BGCSM projects ranging from the partnership with Ponyride, an entrepreneur and small business incubator, to the announcement of the world’s first Industry Club in partnership with Bedrock Detroit and Detroit is the New Black. Her efforts helped BGCSM become top-of-mind locally and garner national coverage around its work and impact to ensure youth are career, start-up and homeowner-ready when they leave the clubs. Strickland is also a former senior account

executive for Truscott Rossman, a Michigan-based public relations and strategic communications firm. There she advised local and national clients such as Deloitte, Chemical Bank/ TCF Bank, Detroit Medical Center and others on effectively communicating their brand through out-of-the-ordinary storytelling, expanding reach to new outlets often missed and incorporating new ideas to further their broader mission.

“I am more than elated to take on this role with 98Forward as we continue to grow, expand and impact the industry while providing essential, strategic and impactful services for our current and future clients,” said Strickland. “It is truly a dream come true to work with a legacy agency not only founded, owned, and led by Black women, but one that is led with integrity, grit, expertise and creativity. I knew if I re-entered the agency world, it was imperative that it be consistent with my values and ethical standards, and that it allows the opportunity to give back, lift as I climb, and show representation in our industry. With only 8.3% of practitioners being Black/African American, I’m just honored, honestly, and I don’t take this opportunity lightly.”

Strickland holds a master’s degree in public relations and corporate communications from Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Michigan State University. Strickland has served as president of the National Black Public Relations Society, Washington D.C., the Board of Directors for the Public Relations Society National Capital Chapter in Washington D.C., and currently serves as secretary on the executive board of the Public Relations Society of America, Detroit chapter. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and is an associate member of The Recording Academy. Community engagement and giving back are passions both professionally and personally for Strickland as she is an active volunteer in the community and serves as vice president of youth-serving nonprofit Determined Exceptional Fearless Youth (DEFY), and has been a mentor and tutor for Upward Bound—a program she is a product of. She has also served as a guest lecturer and mentor at American University, Bowie State University, Central Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University, Howard University, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University’s public relations and communication programs.

SEC Star Dallas Turner Partners with B Generous

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- B Generous, the world’s leading credit provider to donors and nonprofits, announced a dynamic partnership with SEC star and Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker, Dallas Turner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the realm of sports and philanthropy, as Dallas Turner joins hands with B Generous to promote its revolutionary Donate Now, Pay Later technology and impactful ‘Accelerate’ product designed to provide crucial funding to nonprofits. B Generous recently earned a spot on Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas List in 2023 and won the PayTech for Good Award by FinTech Futures for its Donate Now Pay Later product.

Dallas Turner’s commitment to excellence on the field is matched by his dedication to driving positive change off the field. Through this partnership, he will play a pivotal role in expanding B Generous’ engagement within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the broader sports community. His involvement will extend to collaborating with sports-related nonprofits and university athletic departments, underlining the joint commitment to uplift communities and create lasting impact

Dominic Kalms, CEO of B Generous, shared his enthusiasm, “We are thrilled to welcome Dallas Turner to the B Generous family. His dedication to community empowerment resonates with our core values. This partnership will undoubtedly amplify our efforts to create a better future, one where philanthropy and sports intersect for the greater good.”

B Generous, most known for its unique Donate Now, Pay Later technology, is setting new standards to make philanthropy more accessible and convenient. This offering, which is currently used by many of the nation’s lead-

ing nonprofits including United Way, PETA, The Humane Society, The Jewish Federation, and more, allows donors to contribute to charitable causes without immediate financial strain. Supporters can donate to non-profit organizations and choose to make payments over time, while B Generous sends the nonprofit the full donation immediately easing financial burden on donors while enabling them to support causes they care about. Paired with the company’s new Accelerate product, which provides essential financial support to nonprofits, Dallas’ partnership will catalyze meaningful change across sectors.

“Joining forces with B Generous is a remarkable opportunity to extend my impact beyond the football field,” said Dallas Turner. “I believe in the power of teamwork, not only in sports but also in making a difference. Together, we can inspire others to step forward and contribute to causes that matter.” Dallas also stated, “this collaboration is consistent with my earlier initiatives with PoetrYY Finance to increase alumni donations to HBCUs and nonprofits serving underrepresented communities as well as PoetrYY’s unique management platform that assists me in managing my NIL banking and contracts. Both of my parents are graduates of HBCUs which provides a connection for me.”

The partnership between B Generous and Dallas Turner is poised to make waves, leveraging sports as a vehicle for social change. Through the synergy of innovation, passion, and purpose, this collaboration aims to inspire individuals, organizations, and communities to unite in building a brighter tomorrow. To learn more about B Generous, please visit, www.bgenerous.com.

B Generous is the world’s leading credit and lending solution for donors and nonprofits alike. Today, B Generous offers two lending products, the first is its flagship

Donate Now, Pay Later™ product, which gives people the financial freedom to donate to nonprofits. With Donate Now, Pay Later, donors are able to finance donations to their favorite nonprofits, interest free, and while the organization receives the donation immediately, the donors pay over 3, 6, or 9 months. B Generous also offers a direct nonprofit lending product called “Accelerate” which provides instant social impact loans to nonprofits to help them manage cash flows and provide working capital in times of need. Started in 2021 by multi-venture-backed entrepreneur Dominic Kalms, B Generous is led by a team of nonprofit executives, philanthropists, fundraisers, and technologists, with Board & Advisory Board members, and Investors from PayPal, FICO, Affirm, J.P. Morgan, WebBank, Blackbaud, GuideStar (Candid), CharityNavigator, United Way Worldwide, Give.org, UNICEF, ASPCA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Susan G. Komen, and many more. B Generous was recently included in Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas List for 2023 and recently won the PayTech for Good Award by FinTech Futures. B Generous is also a member of Blackbaud Social Good Startup Program. To learn more, visit: www.bgenerous.com.

Dallas Turner is a distinguished football outside linebacker, celebrated for his exceptional skills and dedication to the game. Beyond his sports achievements, Dallas is a passionate advocate for social change and community upliftment.

PoetrYY Finance (“PoetrYY”) is a full stack neobank fintech company providing financial services to collegiate NIL athletes, professional athletes,HBCUs and colleges, small business enterprises and startups. PoetrYY’s commitment to to increasing donations to in the sports and philanthropic realms for HBCUs, Colleges & Universities, and nonprofits aligns with B Generous’ goals.

Antonice Strickland

Zenni® Optical Launches “Board Certified” Eyewear Collection, Curated for Keke Palmer

NOVATO, Calif., PRNewswire

-- Zenni Optical, the world’s leading online eyewear retailer, announced the launch of its “Board Certified” collection, curated in partnership with Emmy® Award-winning actress, musician, producer and style icon, Keke Palmer.

“Board Certified” embodies Palmer’s ‘let’s-get-down-to-business’ spirit with a sharp and sophisticated look that transitions seamlessly from the sleek aesthetic of the boardroom to the elegant style of an evening out. As summer begins to fade, the collection’s mood provides inspiration for returning to business, taking charge and putting the best frame forward whether in the office or between work-from-home calls.

This collection is the second installment of Zenni’s “Find Your Frame of Mind” campaign, which launched in July, inspired by Palmer’s captivating style and leading-lady energy, available only on Zenni. com.

“Keke Palmer is as fashionable as she is fierce. No matter what she’s conquering – or where or when – she does so effortlessly and with style,” said Veronica Alcaro, VP Brand of Zenni. “We’re excited to release the ‘Board Certified’ curation as it reflects the heart of Keke’s style and sophistication as a true force of nature in and out of the boardroom, and we expect it will inspire others to adopt her bold vision.”

The “Find Your Frame of Mind” campaign features eyewear of various sizes and styles that make a big statement, creating the perfect look for any occasion. The “Board Certified” collection follows Palmer and Zenni’s first mood, “Summer Love,” featuring bold, colorful eyeglasses and sunglasses that capture the vibrant essence of summer style.

“Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these frames are not only fashion-forward but also highly functional. With their exquisite blend of acetate and metal, these eyeglasses offer a sophisticated and refined look that elevates any ensemble,” said Aysegul Colakel, Designer at Zenni.

Additional phases of the campaign will launch later this year featuring new seasonal moods and glamorous frames. From the beach to the office, on set or at home, there are styles reflective of every mood, spirit and style.

The collaboration with Palmer follows Zenni’s recent partnerships with other fashion, sports and pop culture trendsetters that include Iris Apfel, David Ortiz, George and Claire Kittle, Cynthia Rowley and more.

For more information about the Keke Palmer x Zenni “Board Certified” collaboration,

The Doux Bridges Gap Between Professional Stylists & The Textured Hair Community with Cosmo Prof Debut

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- The Doux, a trailblazing leader known for its Best-selling Black-owned styling foam, proudly announces its entry into the professional sector at Cosmo Prof. The brand is marking a monumental milestone in its journey by now being the only textured haircare brand available in Cosmo Prof stores created by a seasoned textured hairstylist.

Through this expansion, The Doux will continue its commitment to revolutionizing textured haircare and addressing the need for professional products created for textured hair that also reduce styling time. Beauty professionals can now access these science-backed formulas at exclusive professional pricing through Cosmo Prof. Recognizing that maintaining hair between salon visits is crucial for healthy hair, stylists can now confidently recommend The Doux’s salon-grade products to their clients, which are also conveniently available at their favorite retail stores.

Acknowledged as one of the Top 15 Curl Experts in the world, Maya Smith, the visionary CEO, Co-founder, and Licensed Cosmetologist behind The Doux, brings over 25 years of expertise to the brand’s professional endeavors. Smith shares, “Textured haircare is a fast-growing category, but what sets The Doux apart is how it was created by the hands of a practicing textured hairstylist who’s actually doing the work in salons.” She adds, “I developed The Doux for myself as a stylist to solve stylist problems on saving time, simplifying routines, and prioritizing client’s hair health in and outside of salon visits. With a full product line that’s easy to use and provides outstanding results, this partnership with Cosmo Prof is meant to empower hairstylists to elevate their artistry on textured hair clients, no matter their experience level.”

Emerging as one of the fastest-growing Black-owned haircare brands in the nation, The Doux consistently delivers innovative solutions catering to all curl types. Notably, the Mousse Def Texture Foam, stands out as a styling essential formulated with a built-in leave-in conditioner and is celebrated as the #1 best-selling black-owned mousse across retailers. Looking ahead, The Doux has exciting plans to further amplify the professional haircare experience. In Q4, the iconic Mousse Def Texture Foam and the beloved CrazySexyCurl Honey Setting Foam will be available in convenient liter sizes, catering to the demands of salon professionals and their clientele.

visit Zenni.com/Keke and follow for updates on social media at @ZenniOptical.

Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make prescription eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to express their personal style through high-quality prescription and protective eyewear curated with a sense for fashion and incredible selection. With complete prescription pairs starting at just $6.95, and averaging just over $40, the company has brought massive price disruption to the traditional retail model. With over 51 million frames sold worldwide, Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Boston Red Sox, Columbus Crew and the Chicago Bulls. Zenni has worked with designers and tastemakers on curations and collections, including Keke Palmer, Iris Apfel, Cynthia Rowley, David Ortiz and George and Claire Kittle. For more information, please visit zennioptical.com/blog/press.

The Doux is an award-winning brand known for its super-fresh, texture-focused solutions that merge old-school flavor with new-school science. Maya and Brian Smith, a married couple with five boys and creative entrepreneurs, launched The Doux while living in Germany, where Brian was serving in the US Air Force. Inspired by decades of Maya’s practice behind the chair as a licensed cosmetologist, these multi-functional formulas were created to put an end to complicated hair regimens.

To learn more about The Doux, visit thedoux.com and be sure to shop the collection at cosmoprofbeauty.com. To keep up with the brand’s latest & greatest, follow along on Instagram at @ ilovethedoux!

The second collection in Zenni’s® “Find Your Frame of Mind” campaign, “Board Certified,” embodies Palmer’s fierce, bold style, inspiring people to embrace their big boss mentality. Zenni Optical.

Maya Smith, co-founder and CEO of The Doux. The Doux

Sheriff Dart Hosts Overdose Prevention Event

COOK COUNTY, IL – In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and partnering organizations raised awareness today about the opioid overdose epidemic and reinforced ongoing prevention efforts at the Cook County Jail.

The event highlighted the importance and success of lifesaving naloxone distribution at the jail, which has provided more than 24,000 overdose reversal kits since 2016 to those leaving custody. Surveys of those who received naloxone through the program indicate that at least 39% have been used in a life-threatening overdose situation, likely saving thousands of lives.

For today’s event, Sheriff staff and volunteers from partner organizations with the South Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force provided naloxone training to thousands of individuals in custody and engaged visitors and the public with critical information on treatment options.

“Americans are dying at an alarming rate, but our efforts in the jail and in the community are saving lives. This work must continue,” Sheriff Dart said. “We will work closely with our partners in public health and the community to do everything we can to address this crisis.”

In 2022 nearly 2,000 people were killed by an opioid overdose in Cook County, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. That is more than the total number of people killed by homicide or car accidents, combined. More than 91% of the overdose cases involved fentanyl – a powerful drug that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine.

Ringing the alarm alongside Sheriff Dart was Dr. Priscilla Ware of Cook County Health’s Cermak Health Services and Florence Wright with the South Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force. Both organizations emphasized the importance of working together to help combat the opioid epidemic in Cook County.

“The risk of a person fatally overdosing increases 10-fold after release from a jail or prison. That’s why it is essential that we continue to collaborate to expand access to equitable and patient-centered substance use disorder treatment both in our communities and in correctional settings,” said Dr. Ware, Cook County Health Chair of Correctional Health and Medical Director of Cermak Health Services.

Cermak Health Services offers the only certified Opioid Treatment Program in a correctional facility in the State of Illinois, providing Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), along with comprehensive medical and mental health care to support patients at the Cook County Jail on their recovery journey.

“This critical work demands co-operation between all stakeholders – including state and local officials, law enforcement, and community organizations like the task force,” Wright said. “We are thrilled to be working with the Sheriff’s Office to address this deadly public health emergency.”

The Cook County Jail is a national leader in providing substance use disorder treatment in custody. So far this year, nearly 1,000 individuals have taken part in the jail’s primary SUD treatment programs, and thousands more have taken part in mental health programs that also address drug use. Individuals who leave custody are also provided naloxone kits and important connections to continue their treatment.

“It can be extremely difficult for people to overcome addiction and access the treatment their lives depend on,” Sheriff Dart said. “People have to know we will do whatever it takes to help.”

Sheriff Dart also started the Community Resource Center (CRC) to connect the public to important resources, including SUD treatment. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the CRC at (773) 405-5116 or visit www.cookcountysheriffil.gov.

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U.S. Department of Education Takes Action Against 5 Schools for Disbursing Federal Student Aid to Students Enrolled in Unaccredited Programs

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced settlement agreements with five law schools after a Federal Student Aid (FSA) investigation revealed that the schools improperly disbursed Title IV funds to students enrolled in unaccredited Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs.

The five schools that settled these claims are Albany Law School, Atlanta’s John Marshall School of Law, Brooklyn Law School, New England Law–Boston, and New York Law School. Nearly $2.9 million in ineligible disbursements were made to 92 students across the five schools between July 2017 and June 2022.

“Today’s actions demonstrate our commitment to protect the integrity of the federal student aid programs,” said FSA Chief Operating Officer Richard Cordray. “Through our ongoing work, we will continue to protect both students and taxpayers.”

Generally, institutions must be accredited or, in the case of public or non-profit institutions, pre-accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency to participate in Title IV programs. Each school is responsible for ensuring Title IV funds are only disbursed to students enrolled in eligible programs within the scope of the Department’s recognition of the school’s institutional accrediting agency. Accreditation is a critical part of the federal student aid program’s

regulatory framework, and accrediting agencies serve as reliable authorities regarding the quality of education or training offered by the institutions or programs they accredit.

Unlike most law schools in the United States, the schools included in the settlements are not part of a broader university system that offers other non-legal education programs and has institutional accreditation. Such schools are sometimes referred to as “freestanding law schools.” The American Bar Association (ABA) typically functions as a programmatic accreditor for schools with Juris Doctor (J.D.) programs that otherwise have institutional accreditation; however, the ABA does not accredit LL.M. programs. For freestanding law schools, the ABA is recognized as an institutional accreditor by the Department and, therefore, approved as a gatekeeper for Title IV funds for J.D. programs only. As a result, freestanding law schools institutionally accredited by the ABA that offer non-J.D. programs, such as LL.M. programs, must also secure institutional accreditation that has within its recognized scope all the programs the school offers for Title IV aid. FSA’s investigation determined that the five law schools failed to secure the necessary accreditation to disburse aid for their LL.M. programs.

Under the settlements, the schools will: Reimburse the expected loss to the Depart-

ment from the improperly disbursed funds; Stop disbursing federal student aid funds to students in ineligible programs; and

Agree not to seek reimbursement or to recoup the amounts paid as a settlement from any students or former students.

Under the settlements, the three schools that disbursed Title IV funds within the last five years must pay a fine.

The agreements do not constitute an admission of wrongdoing or liability by the schools.

These are not the first instances of an ABA-accredited law school coming under Department scrutiny for disbursing Title IV funds to students enrolled in an unaccredited LL.M. program. In October 2021, another freestanding law school notified the Department of its own violation. The Department opened a program review and assessed liabilities against the school for improper disbursements. In that case, however, the Department determined not to impose a fine on that school in recognition of the school’s responsible conduct in self-identifying and self-reporting this violation.

Schools are responsible for ensuring they have institutional accreditation recognized by the Department, including any program for which they intend to disburse Title IV funds. The Department will continue to hold schools accountable if they fail to fulfill this responsibility.

The settlement agreements include the payment of liabilities for all five schools and fines against three schools

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GRAN CORAMINO TEQUILA LAUNCHES NEW “CLUB CORAMINO” FILM

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Gran Coramino Tequila has launched a new brand campaign with the debut of their anthemic film “Club Coramino,” to celebrate their brand mantra, “Hard Work Tastes Different”. The ultra-premium tequila brand launched in 2022, founded by comedian, entertainer, and businessman Kevin Hart and 11th generation tequila producer Juan Domingo Beckmann, and created with Global Brand Equities and Proximo Spirits.

“Hard Work Tastes Different” celebrates the ethos that Kevin Hart follows and mirrors his widely known position as the “Hardest Working Man in Hollywood.” Gran Coramino was born from two creators at the top of their craft, joining together to create a Cristalino and Añejo tequila where their hard work is evident in every delicious sip.

“I live by the Gran Coramino value that ‘Hard Work Tastes Different’ and challenged my team to show that in the most epic way possible in our first brand campaign,” said Kevin Hart. “The ‘Club Coramino’ film not only pays tribute to all the hard work that has gone into crafting and

supporting Gran Coramino Tequila, but it is a reminder to everyone to celebrate our shared hard work and our resulting achievements.”

The campaign pays tribute to the cinematic style of Goodfellas with an homage to one of the most complex scenes ever shot in cinematic history – the iconic one-shot date scene. The film stars Kevin and his wife Eniko Hart on their own date night, also features a surprise cameo from Michael Imperioli.

To bring this vision to life, Gran Coramino teamed up with director Sam Washington and Hartbeat, Hart’s global, multi-platform entertainment company. The creative and production for the Club Coramino anthemic film was led by PULSE, Hartbeat’s branded entertainment studio and marketing consultancy. Their shared vision for the campaign was to be aspirational, authentic, and inclusive – just like Gran Coramino. To shoot this difficult scene, they paid tribute to legendary clubs, by creating a sleek and exclusive nightclub named “Club Coramino.” While working alongside distinguished cinematographer Federico Cantini, the

team were able to successfully pay homage to the past in a creative modern way.

“I was honored to take on the challenge when Gran Coramino and Hartbeat contacted me about this iconic project,” said Sam Washington. “Working with a comedy genius such as Kevin and a seasoned actor like Michael was incredibly exciting, but most importantly, I wanted to create a space and give them a working environment to do what they do best. While we wanted to fold comedy into this campaign, the challenge was to ensure that it aligned with the brand and the script in hand. It was an intricate scene to capture but we accomplished it through hard work.”

The “Club Coramino” anthemic film debuts today – a few days prior to Labor Day Weekend, a holiday that historically has celebrated the country’s dedication to hard work. People can watch the campaign film on Gran Coramino’s YouTube and GranCoramino.com.

For more information on Gran Coramino, please visit www.GranCoramino.com and follow @GranCoramino on Instagram.

Met Exhibition to Present the Harlem Renaissance as the First African American–led Movement of International Modern Art

(Black PR Wire) In February 2024, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present the groundbreaking exhibition

The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism. Through some 160 works, it will explore the comprehensive and far-reaching ways in which Black artists portrayed everyday modern life in the new Black cities that took shape in the 1920s–40s in New York City’s Harlem and Chicago’s South Side and nationwide in the early decades of the Great Migration when millions of African Americans began to move away from the segregated rural South. The first survey of the subject in New York City since 1987, the exhibition will establish the Harlem Renaissance as the first African American–led movement of international modern art and will situate Black artists and their radically new portrayals of the modern Black subject as central to our understanding of international modern art and modern life.

Major support for the exhibition is provided by the Ford Foundation and Denise Littlefield Sobel.

Additional support is provided by the Gail and Parker Gilbert Fund, the Enterprise Holdings Endowment, and The International Council of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A significant percentage of the paintings, sculpture, and works on paper on view in the exhibition come from the extensive collections of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Clark Atlanta University Art Museum, Fisk University Galleries, Hampton University Art Museum, and Howard University Gallery of Art. Other major lenders include the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C., with pending loans from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The exhibition will also include loans from significant

private collections and European museums.

The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism will open with galleries that explore the cultural philosophy that gave shape to the New Negro movement of art and literature, a term defined and popularized by the movement’s founding philosopher, Howard University professor Alain Locke, in dialogue and debate with W.E.B. Du Bois, Charles S. Johnson, and influential literary and music figures including Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and James Weldon Johnson. At the core of the exhibition are the artists who shared a commitment to depicting the modern Black subject in a radically modern way and to refusing the prevailing racist stereotypes. Although united in their shared objective to portray all aspects of modern Black life and culture, individual New Negro artists developed widely varied representational styles, ranging from an engagement with African and Egyptian aesthetics and European avant-garde pictorial strategies to a commitment to classicized academic tradition.

Featured artists include Charles Alston, Miguel Covarrubias, Aaron Douglas, Meta Warrick Fuller, William H. Johnson, Archibald Motley, Jr., Winold Reiss, Augusta Savage, James Van Der Zee, and Laura Wheeler Waring.

The exhibition will continue with galleries devoted to portraiture and genre scenes that capture all aspects of Black city life in the 1920s–40s as seen in vibrant paintings, sculpture, and film projections as well as photography from The Met’s recently acquired James Van Der Zee Archive and artists’ cover illustrations for books and periodicals, including the NAACP’s Crisis and the National Urban League’s Opportunity: A Journal of Negro Life. Monumentally scaled

allegorical history paintings and portraits of luminaries will provide compelling vista views.

In preparation for the exhibition, The Met is undertaking extensive archival research, conservation and restoration treatment, and original photography of important but seldom seen works of art.

Credits and Related Content

The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism is organized by The Met’s Denise Murrell, PhD, Merryl H. and James S. Tisch Curator at Large, Office of the Director, in consultation with an advisory committee of leading scholars.

A fully illustrated scholarly catalogue on the vibrant history of the Harlem Renaissance will accompany the exhibition. It will feature essays that explore how the flow of ideas through Black artistic communities on both sides of the Atlantic contributed to international conversations around art, race, and identity while helping to define our notion of modernism. The catalogue is published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and distributed by Yale University Press; it will be available for purchase from The Met Store.

The catalogue is made possible by the Mellon Foundation.

Additional support is provided by Denise Littlefield Sobel and Robert E. Holmes.

The Met will host a variety of exhibition-related educational and public programs, to be announced at a later date, while also pursuing community outreach and engagement initiatives.

The exhibition is featured on The Met’s website as well as on social media.

Photos: Kevin Kwan.

REAL ESTATE

AC 8-23-2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff,-v.YVONNE LEFLORE, DENNIS JONES, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CLYDE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 17 CH 06119 2050 EAST 68TH STREET UNIT 1 CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 25, 2023, 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: UNIT NUMBER

2050-1 IN THE CLYDE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: Commonly known as 2050 EAST 68TH STREET UNIT 1, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-24401-033-1001 The real estate is improved with a residential condominium with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 2004899IL_614621 Attorney Code. 61256 Case

Number: 17 CH 06119 TJSC#: 43-3193 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 # 17 CH 06119 I3227285

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCI-

ATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs. LAMONT WATSON; THE CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 8307 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-03-300-095-0000. Commonly known as 9142 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 1446-

185661 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3227342

CLASSIFIEDS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCI-

ETY, FSB NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY

BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ANTLR MORTGAGE TRUST 2021RTL1 Plaintiff, -v.- CHRISTOPHER BURNAM Defendants 2021 CH 05873 664-666 E 50TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 29, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 2, 2023, 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 664-666 E 50TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60615

Property Index No. 20-10-226-030-0000 The real estate is improved with a commercial property. 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) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-03825 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 05873 TJSC#: 43-2674 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 # 2021 CH 05873 I3227511

AC 8-30-2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- CARL TERRY Defendants 19 CH 14325 7834

S. OGLESBY AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 29, 2023, 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 7834 S. OGLESBY AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-429-024-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $279,546.25. 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 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 prop-

erty 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 399102. 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. 399102 Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number: 19 CH 14325 TJSC#: 43-2797

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 14325

I3227753

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

DIVISION UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE OF PRL TITLE TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.- JELILI ADEDOYIN, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-H, UNITED STATES OF AMERICAU.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 2022 CH 11190

7937 SOUTH 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 July 3, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 5, 2023, 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 7937 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-105-018-0000 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. 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)

236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCI-

ATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No.

14-22-01409 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH

TJSC#: 43-2756

11190

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 11190 I3227969

Quick Indoor Organizing Projects to Tackle Now

(StatePoint) From leaving on vacations and weekend getaways to heading out for a hike or to a sporting event, frequent in-and-out traffic in summer can leave our spaces a mess. While a deep clean can be reserved for fall, home organizing expert Abby Lawson of the popular Abby Organizes blog says there are quick ways to tidy up the home now.

Easy Entrance and Exit: A new survey by Duck brand finds 76% of people feel “overwhelmed” by their family members’ mess. To help control clutter near the entryway, install Duck brand EasyMounts Interior Drywall J Hooks to give items like beach bags, hats and umbrellas a designated spot. Lawson says she also likes to put a basket by the door, so her kids have a place to toss their shoes.

“Helping everyone adopt a routine when they come into the door encourages tidiness,” Lawson explains. “If you have little kids, move the hooks to their level, so hanging their bag becomes part of their routine.”

Medicine Cabinet Makeover: The outdoor season brings its fair share of challenges like sunburn, bug bites, bee stings and rashes. Stock a cabinet with must-have emergency supplies. Lay Solid Grip Shelf Liner with Clorox on the shelf, so surfaces stay clean and dry from leaking bottles and sticky spills. Lawson keeps

these essentials on a shelf near her entryway, so it’s easy for her family to apply sunscreen or bug repellent quickly on their way to the park or pool.

Order for Overflow: More than half of the people surveyed say clutter in the living room is the “most annoying” mess their family members make on a regular basis. Lawson says she uses hooks on the inside wall of her hall closet to hold an organizer. This creates extra storage for small toys as well as hand soap and toilet paper. She also recommends that households establish a consistent cleanup time to “reset” the room.

“No matter how much we try to clean up, staying organized will come down to the habits that we have,” Lawson says. “Institute a daily or weekly reset where everyone in the family works together to get everything back to where it goes. That will keep the clutter from piling up.”

Gather Your Gadgets: From tongs to skewers, we often use the same tools to cook in the summer. Lawson suggests storing go-to grilling gadgets in a caddy, so they can easily be taken from inside to out. She also says to divide drawers with small trays and use shelf liner with fun prints and patterns under the trays to add a pop of color to the area.

Additionally, put bulky items like

Teach Kids Kindness and Gratitude With Thank You Notes

(StatePoint) Nearly 60% of Americans say they send thank you notes at least occasionally to show their appreciation for a gift or favor, according to a recent poll from AmericanGreetings.com. While writing thank yous might seem time consuming, it’s actually a wonderful opportunity to teach children important life lessons such as kindness, gratitude and empathy.

Whether they are thanking their new teacher, their favorite fall sports coach, or a friend or family member, here are a few tips and tricks for creating meaningful – yet simple – thank yous with kids this back-to-school season and beyond.

Focus on the Positive

It’s important to give children a “why.” Parents should explain that when people receive a thank you note, it not only makes them feel good, but it lets them know that the gift arrived safely and was appreciated. By placing the emphasis on the person who gave them the gift – rather than on themselves – it changes thank yous from a pain-point to a positive.

Make it a Fun with Devices

Kids love devices – so put their screen time to good use with apps like American Greetings Creatacard for iPad. The app offers a fun, easy and engaging tool to make and send greeting cards. Plus, receiving them will be just as exciting –as homemade cards from kids are enjoyed by 93% of Americans!

Whether making a card from scratch, coloring a card or customizing a pre-made design, the Creatacard app allows kids to explore their imaginations. Simply choose from a variety of virtual (and mess-free) tools, such as pencils, paint, markers, photo frames, stamps and stickers to add designs, images and personalized messages. Best of all, the app is free to download, and cards can be sent instantly via email, text, messaging apps or shared on social media.

Power of Personalization

According to the American Greetings poll, personalized messages are the most important and enjoyed part of thank you notes. Parents should encourage kids to think about what made the gift so special and be sure to communicate that message. Was it something they really needed or wanted? Will they use the check or money for a specific purpose? Spending a few extra minutes personalizing each note will go a long way to show their sincere appreciation.

Timing is Everything – The Sooner the Better! It’s proper etiquette to be timely in sending thank you notes. In fact, 54% of Americans say they should be sent within one

egg, pineapple and watermelon slicers in a basket on a higher shelf, so they don’t take up drawer space.

Car Clean-Out: Whether you’re heading on a day trip or a road trip, the car can easily get chaotic. Lawson recommends putting an organizer on each of the back seats, so kids’ snacks, electronics and car games are easily accessible. These pockets can also be a handy place for hand sanitizer, trash bags and water. Setting up these simple organizing systems with the help of useful products and organizing tools will encourage tidy habits for a neat home all season long.

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week of receiving a gift. Build good habits with kids by sending thank yous as soon as possible. It may be helpful to plan ahead and establish a set time within a week of the celebration for children to create and send their cards. And luckily, if you’re sending digital greetings, they’ll arrive instantly, save money on postage, and save time by eliminating the need to find current street addresses.

Teaching kids the importance of properly showing gratitude is a life skill they can take with them as they grow older. Starting small with thank you notes can be an invaluable step to becoming a kinder and more gracious person.

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