Week of September 7, 2022 FREE | VOL 58 | ISSUE 24citizennewspapergroup.com www.facebook.com/durrell.garth.9 w twitter.com/citizennewsnowadvertising@citizennewspapergroup.com CHATHAMC citizennewspapergroup.comWEEKLY P10P8P6 CelebratesComEdFirstGraduatingClassofNewJobTrainingProgramPandorademocratizesdiamondswithU.S.andCanadalab-createddiamondlaunchNewMangaaboutSamuel“Blitz”Bazawulehighlightshiscreativeroots Kayla Tucker Adams Recognized by National Association of Black Journalists with 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media ProfessionalAwardBUSINESS P4 Dr. Maurice Swinney is the Chief Innovation Officer at Chicago Beyond. Photo provided by Blue State. CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER WANTS TO ORGANIZATIONSGRASSROOTSSUPPORT Dr. Maurice Swinney was recently named Chief PublicOfficerfirstforwhoBeyond.OfficerInnovationforChicagoSwinney,wasineducation21years,wastheChiefEquityforChicagoSchools.
BLOOMINGDALE’S TO OPEN “BLOOMIE’S” STORE IN GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA
In addition, Bloomingdale’s has an international presence with a location in Dubai. Be sure to follow @bloomingdales on social media, become a Loyallist, and for more information, or to shop any time, visit www.bloomingdales.com.
In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, he wants to continue to disrupt the systems that lead to young people not having sufficient resources.
Chicago Beyond is recentering how philanthropy can work, which means getting out of the way. One initiative is the Rapid Response Fund, another is the Abundance Campaign, which asks wealthy philanthrop ic organizations to make a commitment to fund Black organizations in community.
“I’m really excited to do what I did at CPS, get out, talk to people, listen and say, ‘OK, how can we do this together’ in real time. I hold space for so many young people, all of their ideas and all of those I’ve lost. I have never seen young people be bad, what I have seen is young people be under resourced and have barriers to their success,” Swinney said.
B loomingdale’s is America’s only nationwide, full-line, upscale department store and a division of Macy’s, Inc. It was founded in 1872 and cur rently operates 33 Bloomingdale’s stores and 20 Bloomingdale’s, The Outlet Stores, in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Vir ginia, along with 1 Bloomie’s location in Virginia.
Being the Chief Equity Officer at CPS, Swinney had the experience of building an equity framework for driving change in the system. It gave him insight into all the systems that impact young people – trans portation, housing, access to healthy food. Swinney wants to listen, learn and continue to build with communities, understanding people’s experiences and bringing all of those voices and perspectives together to create things that support young people thriving.
Swinney believes the work Chicago Beyond does is important because it is about young people. Swin ney remembers being a young person. He also remem bers his students, what they wanted and their dreams. “Everybody has a dream. How do we move from the dream deferred to actualizing things. With Chicago Beyond, it’s really about how do we do that for real and how do we do that with young people, and the community that’s around them,” Swinney said. Swinney also believes that by centering those who are impacted by structural racism and investing in organizations doing work to create opportunities for those people is what makes Chicago Beyond great.
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Bloomingdale’s today announced that it will open its second “Bloom ie’s” store location in the greater Chicagoland area at the end of 2022. Bloomie’s, which opened its first location in Fairfax, Virginia, in 2021, is the retailer’s smaller store concept that provides a casual, contem porary, and highly curated experience. “We’re excited to be opening our second “Bloomie’s” location,” stated Charles Anderson, Di rector of Stores, Bloomingdale’s. “The new concept remains authentic to the Bloomingdale’s brand yet reinterprets it on a smaller scale that is infused with energy and ripe for discovery. We’re looking forward to sharing the “Bloomie’s” experience with our loyal North Shore clientele and new customers alike.” This 50,000-square-foot Bloomie’s store will open in a new location at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie, Illinois, and will add a broad and meaning ful curation of soft home categories. The existing Bloomingdale’s Old Orchard location will close later this year upon Bloomie’s opening. It will begin clearance on September 6th, remaining committed to providing exceptional service to customers until its closing, which is expected to take place at the end of October.
BY TIA CAROL JONES Chicago Beyond was founded by Liz Dozier, former principal of Fenger High School, in 2016. The goal of the organization is to think about how young people can be better served. Chicago Beyond invests in organizations and community leaders who work to change the lives of young people in the city of Chica go.
Chicago Beyond has invested at least $40 million in Black organizations, without making it a tough pro cess. Swinney described it as something called, trustbased philanthropy. It involves trusting that people know what to do, without making them jump through hoops to do it.
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Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding motorists to drive safely and keep our roads and highwaysAccordingclean. to the Illinois Litter Control Act, a conviction for littering on a roadway results in a Class B misdemeanor, with up to six months jail time and a maximum fine of $1,500. A second conviction results in a Class A misdemeanor, with up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $2,500. Littering can also be largely unintention al. In fact, much of the debris on highways comes from trucks that do not have their loads covered. White recommends the following tips to help keep our roadways safe and clean: · Always carry a garbage bag in your car. If you have litter, you now have somewhere to dispose of it. · Securely cover open loads on all trucks. Much of the debris on the highway comes from trucks that have their loads uncovered. · Clean out pickup truck beds. Random trash left in the back of pickups can easily blow out onto the street. · Set an example for others. Children often imitate what they see. We can prevent bad behav ior by picking up after ourselves and not littering. · If you smoke, put cigarette butts where they belong: in ashtrays. “Let’s work together to keep our roadways safe and clean,” said White.
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Kindred The Family Soul and Juvenile will headline amongst a spectacular lineup of local talent and well-known performers. Kindred the Family Soul is an American Neo Soul married couple consisting of Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon.The organizers are excited to coordinate this important event and are encouraging busi nesses and institutional partners who have helped revitalize the area to join in the sponsorship of this historic event for the Englewood area. Some of the prominent sponsors for 2nd annual year are: Starbucks, Walgreens, Amazon, Englewood Arts Collective, Wintrust Chicago Bank, City Colleges of Chicago, Howard Brown Health, Englewood Square, VOA Illinois, Teamwork Englewood, Grow Greater Englewood, Luxe Stream Chicago, Sterling Bay, and DCASE.
Sixteenth Ward Alderman Stephanie Coleman has announced Englewood Music Fest will take place at noon Saturday, Sept. 17, at 63rd and Halsted.TheEnglewood Music Fest will take place, in conjunction with the 6th year anniversary of the Englewood Square Mall. The event will feature live music, local vendors, back-to-school programming and prizes, and e-game tourna ment.The Greater Englewood Community Development Corporation (GECDC) is the fiscal agent and partnering 501c3 for the event. The organizers are encouraging businesses and institutional partners who have helped revi talize the area to join in the sponsorship of this historic event for the Englewood area. The day-long event will be free to the public.
IHeart Media will also be an exclusive media partner for this wonderful family fun event. For more information, visit englewoodmu sicfest.com.
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The organization is taking the hustle out of finding funding, which oftentimes is as hard a job as the work the organization is doing to help people in the commu nity. “You can search for a lot of funding, you can write a lot of grants, you can do a lot of things and you can be exhausted by that process. Then, when it’s time to do the work you love, it feels taxing,” Swinney said.
SECOND ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD MUSIC FEST SET FOR SEPT. 17
Swinney wants people in the city to think about how they see young people in this city, to change their mindsets and biases. He believes what young people need the most is care in action, to be heard and not spoken to. “Smiling at young people, telling them to have a good day at school, telling them to do their best, is free,” Swinney said. For more information, visit www.chicagobeyond. org.
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ComEd works closely with its Community Action Agencies to connect customers to grants and programs like LIHEAP and ComEd’s Supplemental Arrearage Reduction Program (SARP), which is available to ComEd residential customers who qualified to receive energy-assistance benefits from LIHEAP. In 2021 alone, ComEd helped connect more than 225,000 eligible customers to more than $146 million in energy assistance.
“Making sure residents have access to services when they need it is a top priority,” said Latoya Butler, Director of Energy Services for the Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA), one of the agencies who administer LIHEAP and other utility assistance pro grams in Cook County.
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Applications are live for the Small Equipment Grant Program through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and senators Christopher Belt and Kris Tharp are encouraging local fire departments in the Metro East to apply. “This program gives eligible departments the opportunity to purchase small equipment that they may otherwise not be able to afford,” said Belt (D-Swansea).
“Thanks to the small equipment grants, fire depart ments will be able to provide better service to residents and families in our community, and I urge Metro East facilities to apply.” OSFM will award $1.5 million to eligible fire departments and ambulance services for vital equipment purchases. “Departments have had to make tough financial decisions,” said Tharp (D-Bethalto). “The Small Equip ment Grant Program reduces the burden on smaller departments and districts to offer assistance to replace aging and sometimes failing small equipment.” The Small Equipment Grant Program was estab lished to provide grants of up to $26,000. A total of $2.5 million was awarded to 104 fire departments, districts and EMS providers across the state in April. All applicants are required to have participated in the National Fire Incident Reporting System for a minimum of two years prior to applying. The OSFM will require departments to be current from August 2020 through August 2022 for this grant period. Applications are due to OSFM by Nov. 30, 2022. Completed applications should be submitted to: Office of the State Fire Marshal Small Equipment Grant Program 1035 Stevenson Dr. Springfield, IL 62703
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CHRISTOPHER BELT AND KRIS THARP URGE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO APPLY FOR STATE FUNDS
CHICAGO – ComEd encourag es income-eligible customers to ap ply for utility-bill assistance now. The new program year began Sept. 1. For fiscal year 2022, $8.3 billion in LIHEAP funding was provided by the federal government – the most ever to help Americans meet their energy needs. “We understand individuals and businesses alike still face economic challenges from the pandemic, while also dealing with the negative impacts of the rising prices for everyday products and services due to inflation,” said Me lissa Washington, ComEd’s chief customer officer and senior vice president of customer operations. “We encourage our customers to take action immediately if they need help paying their energy bills, as ComEd stands ready to connect customers in need with a variety of energy-assistance options, includ ing LIHEAP.”InIllinois, LIHEAP provides a one-time grant, per program year, with no payback required, based on a household’s income and size.
It’s been over a year since the death of Illinois State University student Jelani Day, and his family and the community still have questions about his death. State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. – who championed what is known as the “Jelani Day” bill – will celebrate Day’s life and legacy Saturday. “A year has passed since the tragic loss of Mr. Jelani Day, yet his family, the community – and I –continue to mourn,” said Sims (D-Chicago). “Mr. Day’s family – and the families of missing people across this state – deserve our continued help, support and assistance.”When Day went missing, it took two weeks to find his body and another three weeks to identify his remains. This led Sims to champion a law – Senate Bill 3932 – to allow county coroners and medical examiners to receive federal assistance in identifying missing persons. Day’s family played an instrumental role in the passage of the measure. The new law will require a coroner or medical examiner with custody of human remains that are not identified within 72 hours of discovery to immediately notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation for assistance in identification.Whileboth Day’s family and Sims himself are proud of the steps the legislature took to ensure no other Illinois, family has to experience the tragedy Day’s family felt, they believe more awareness still needs to be broughtThat’sforth.why Sims is standing with Day’s family as they launch the Jelani Day Foundation, an effort to fight for change and equity to ensure families of color have the help and momentum needed during the search for missing loved ones. The celebration of life and further announcements regarding the launch of the foundation was held at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University on Saturday, Aug. 27th.
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A customer’s annual household income cannot exceed 200 per cent of the federal poverty income guidelines which, for a family of four, is $4,625 a month. Home owners, renters and subsidized housing tenants are eligible to apply for assistance. Customers do not have to be behind on their bills to receive a grant. Residents of Cook County can call the LIHEAP hotline at 800-571-2332. Residents outside Cook County can call 877411-9276.
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Mahisha Dellinger, Founder of Leading Natural Hair Care Brand, CURLS, Accepted Into Forbes Business Council
“A long-time NABJ member, Kayla has distinguished herself on several levels as a communications professional, mentor and supporter of journalists and journalistic excellence, just like Pat Tobin,” said Cheryl Smith, publisher/editor of Texas Metro News, Garland Journal and I Messenger. “She is grounded in her community, serving on several organization boards and commit tees, and Kayla also gives of her time and resources. Kayla is about representing her clients and ensuring that KTA Media Group provides the best service.”
As an accepted member of the Council, Dellinger has access to a variety of exclusive opportunities designed to help her reach peak professional influence. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.
“Our mission is to equip our members with the tools they need to expand their businesses and connect with their ideal customers wherever they may be located,” says Brian Pearson, Fashion Assembly’s co-founder and chief executive officer. He continued by saying, “Together, we can accomplish more. Therefore, Fashion Assembly provides our members all the resources they need to take on the industry’s heavy hitters.”
To better serve its clientele of independently owned and operated beauty and fashion enterprises, Fashion Assembly offers a centralized location for storage, offic es, and manufacturing. Using Fashion Assembly’s adapt able platform, members may expand their businesses to meet rising demand. Everything from offices and storage areas to order processing, product distribution, and PR is part of this. Please visit our website at www.fashionassembly.co. PRNewsFoto
Fashion Assembly Launches First Industrial Space Solutions In The LA Arts District For Minority Beauty And Fashion Brands
With more than 20 years of experience in communications and public relations, Adams is an award-winning public rela tions executive, professional speaker, and writer. She is the founder and chief strate gist of KTA Media Group - a full-service communications firm specializing in public relations, media training, crisis communi cations, community engagement, book and product launches, digital marketing, social media, and strategic partnerships. Highly regarded as one of the best in her field, Kayla has worked with bestselling authors, movie producers, corporations, school districts, non-profit organizations, faith leaders, numerous celebrities, and some of the most influential people in the world, including Oprah Winfrey and T.D. Jakes, and global nonprofit organizations, including March of Dimes. Managing and leading a rockstar team of professionals, Kayla provides stellar work and exceptional results for clients across the country. Actively involved in the community and philanthropic efforts, Kayla is always looking for ways to give back. She is currently a board member of the Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of March of Dimes and That Girl is SMART Youth Mentoring Program, a member of the Public Relations Society of America, National Association of Black Journalists, the fundraising chairperson for Dallas-Fort Worth Asso ciation of Black Journalists, and a charter member of the Chi Zeta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Public relations executive, Kayla Tucker Adams, receiving the 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Profes sional Award at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame Luncheon in Las Vegas. PRNewsFoto.
“We are honored to welcome Mahisha Dellinger into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Business Council.
Kayla Tucker Adams Recognized by National Association of Black Journalists with 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award
“Our mission with Forbes Coun cils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”
DALLAS, PRNewswire -- Mahisha Dellinger, Founder of CURLS – one of the most recognized natural hair care brands in North America, the textured hair aisle, and the multicultural community – has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking orga nization successfulfor business vettedlingerhishaworldwide.andownersleadersMaDelwasand selected by a committeereview based on the depth and diversity of her experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metrics, as well as personal and professional achievements and honors.
DALLAS, PRNewswire -- Public relations executive Kayla Tucker Adams was recently honored by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) with the 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Pro fessional Award during the Hall of Fame Luncheon in Las Vegas.
LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- For minority-owned beauty and fashion e-commerce companies searching for a flexible warehouse/ office space, Fashion Assembly has announced the launch of a premium industrial solution. The 16,000-square-foot Fashion Assem bly is a members-only space in the heart of Los Angeles’s Art District. Fashion Assembly is a premier warehouse, office, and workspace that offers an ideal blend of adaptable office space, com munity involvement, and logistics assistance specifically designed for BIPOC beauty and fashion brands.
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During the pandemic, Brian Pearson, a Franchise Development Broker, and Anje Collins, a former celebrity entertainment publicist, worked together to develop Coco Blue Shoes, a popular shoe business in Los Angeles. Together, they are known as the founders of Fashion Assembly. They have first-hand knowledge with the problems associated with building an e-commerce business because they have managed an e-commerce business from their home, which has its own unique set of difficulties.
In response to rising demand for emerging minority beauty and fashion e-commerce businesses, Fashion As sembly now offers short-term leases for spaces ranging from 100 to 2,500 square feet at its newly opened arts district location. Fashion Assembly provides peace of mind to business owners and al lows them to focus on growth rather than bad spaces, bad locations, and expensive long-term leases.
An honor graduate of Prairie View A&M University, Adams earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/Television Broadcasting with a minor in Business Administration. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. In addition to the Patricia L. Tobin Award, Adams was also recently named the 2022 Woman of the Year by the Greater North Dallas Business and Professional Women’s Club (GNDBPWC). She is also a previous NABJ Salute to Excellence Award winner, Texas School Public Relations Association Star Award winner and Hermes Creative Award winner. “I am elated to receive this national award and be named among the trailblazing legends in public relations! I work hard to achieve results for my clients and to build bridges to help amplify the stories that matter most,” said Kayla Tucker Adams, founder and chief strategist of KTA Media Group. “It’s a blessing to be recognized for that hard work and my contributions to the field of public relations.”
Patricia “Pat” Tobin was a pioneering publicist, media entre preneur, co-founder of the National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS), and a long-time member and leader in NABJ. Widely known as the “queen of public relations,” Pat Tobin is recognized as a Black PR pioneer in the Museum of Public Relations.Public relations executive, Kayla Tucker Adams, receiving the 2022 Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame Luncheon in Las Vegas NABJ presents the Patricia L. Tobin Media Professional Award annually to an entrepreneur, public relations/advertising/ marketing professional, or media owner that serves as a trailblazer in the media realm and is responsible for a positive impact of Black coverage and the media profession.
NEW PRNewswireYORK,--Yves Saint Laurent Beauté today announced rapper, singer and songwriter, Lil Nas X as its latest U.S. Ambassador. Both van guards for innovation, Lil Nas X and YSL Beauté are taking the world by storm and pushing the boundaries of beauty as we know it today. Announcing Lil Nas X as the brand’s newest U.S. Ambassador taps into the transformative power of beauty, inspiring independent self-expression for individuals and communities driven to change the world alongside YSL. The brand is recognized for its position at the forefront of culture and is equipped with an arsenal of innovative products, with each collection defining a new age of expres sion. The announcement from YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X shatters the ceiling and enables fearless, boundary-pushing artistry to remold beauty as it is understood today. With the ability to create and inspire change, YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X are elevating the cultural landscape, reaching new heights, and challenging norms that have boxed in creatives for generations. In this partnership, YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X bring to life a groundswell of forward-thinking beauty – sweeping away conventional thought and ushering in a new standard: glamour through individuality, beauty as self-expression, and luxury as a vessel for change. Introducing an unreleased, never-heard-before track, Lil Nas X and YSL Beauté bring a musical thrum into the desert for this campaign.
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Each Diamonds by Pandora piece features a sol itary, VS+ clarity lab-created diamond ranging from 0.15 to 1.0 carat that is hand-set within sterling silver, solid 14K yellow gold or solid 14K white gold. The 33-piece collection is priced from $300 - $1950 and is available to purchase at 248 Pandora stores in the U.S., 21 Pandora stores in Canada, and at pandora. net. Lab-created diamonds are identical to mined diamonds, but grown in a laboratory rather than excavated from a mine. They have the same optical, chemical, thermal and physical characteristics and are graded by the same standards known as the 4Cs – cut, colour, clarity and carat. To reduce climate impact, Pandora’s lab-cre ated diamonds are grown, cut and polished using 100% renewable energy. The collection also marks a Pandora milestone: it is the first collection crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold. The company has committed to craft all its jewellery from recycled silver and gold by 2025. Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality ma terials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,600 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pan dora employs 27,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED-certified facilities in Thailand. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and will use only recycled silver and gold in its jewel lery by 2025 and halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and gener ated sales of DKK 23.4 billion (EUR 3.1 billion) in 2021.
“Lil Nas X embodies YSL Beauté’s vision for the future of the beauty industry: boundary-breaking, unique, unapologetic, bold” says Laetitia Raoust, YSL Beauté U.S. General Manager. “The synergies between the brand and Lil Nas X’s unwavering passion for indi viduality are the inspiration behind this partnership with the hope it empowers the next generation of beauty.”
Lil Nas X is known for boldly challenging con ventional beauty standards, and has created a name for himself rooted in passion, creativity and fearless attitude – much like Mr. Saint Laurent himself set out to do with the creation of the Yves Saint Laurent brand, which remains the foundation of campaigns and assortments today. “The partnership with YSL Beauté is one of the most thoughtful and impactful collaborations we’ve orchestrated,” says Jennifer Frommer, SVP, Partnerships & Commercial Licensing at Columbia Records. “Like Lil Nas X, the campaign is brave, it challenges the sta tus quo and reminds us to keep pushing the boundaries of identity.”
“It’s been a lot of fun working on this campaign with YSL Beauté – they’re such an iconic brand, and I’m happy to be a part of something so unique and ground breaking in the beauty world,” says Lil Nas X. “Shout out to YSL for embracing me and my campness and for inspiring change for the next generation of beauty.” Lil Nas X. PRNewsFoto.
PR WIRE -- Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, announces that Diamonds by Pandora is available in the U.S. and Canada. Featuring lab-created diamonds grown in the U.S. and crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold, the new collection combines design and sustainability and makes diamond jewellery – the epitome of luxury – accessible to more people. Rather than waiting for traditional gifting mo ments or for someone else to purchase a diamond, Pandora encourages women to instead celebrate their own milestones of modern womanhood: such as graduating with a master’s degree, getting a promo tion at work, or moving to a new city.
Anne Klein’s Fall 2022 campaign was shot in New York City by award-winning photographer Mark Seliger, who is noted for his portraitures memorializing some of the biggest names in pop culture on the covers of Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Italian VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE and GQ. Rodriguez is featured wearing the Fall 2022 ready-to-wear, footwear, handbag, jewelry, eyewear (optical and sun), watch, and outerwear collections of Anne Klein. To learn more visit anneklein.com.
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“Gina exemplifies the Anne Klein brand ethos as she is a leader in her industry and a strong advocate for her community,” said Effy Zinkin, Chief Operating Officer at WHP Global, owner of the Anne Klein brand. “We are honored to have her as the face of our new campaign and as our partner to help further the brand’s mission of encouraging, empowering, and engaging women through content and causes that create and foster community.”
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The collection campaign was shot by renowned artist, photographer, and director Cass Bird and styled by fashion industry force Camilla Nickerson, and fea tures Supermodel and Entrepreneur Ashley Graham and Actress Rosario Dawson, both trailblazers in their fields and champions of self-empowerment.
Rodriguez is best known for her leading role as Jane in the TV series Jane the Virgin. Named the “Next Big Thing” and one of the “Top 35 Latinos Under 35,” by The Hollywood Reporter, Rodriguez has also starred in multiple feature films including Filly Brown (2012), Deepwater Horizon (2016), Ferdi nand (2017), Annihilation (2018), Miss Bala (2019), Someone Great (2019), Scoob! (2020), and voiced the titular character of the Netflix animated action-adventure series Carmen Sandiego.
“I am thrilled to join forces with the team at Anne Klein and to support their efforts to make an impact for future communities of women,” adds Rodriguez. “I feel blessed to be in a position to help champion the voices and art of the Latinx community and partner with like-minded brands that can bring real change.”
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Actress Gina Rodriguez Stars As the New Face of Anne Klein
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Iconic American women’s fashion brand Anne Klein partners with Golden Globe Award winning actress Gina Rodriguez for its Fall/Holiday 2022 campaign, which launches in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
Actress Gina Rodriguez partners with Anne Klein for Fall 2022 campaign which debuts in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
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Rodriguez was chosen not only for her prowess as an actor, but her commitment to philanthropy and fe male empowerment. She chairs her own We Will Foundation that was founded with her sisters, positioned to empower young Hispanic youth through arts and education and has been an advocate of creating a seat at the table for Latina women in the production world of Hollywood.
“I’m so excited to be a part of this campaign,” said Rosario Dawson. “To show that brands can create something beautiful and brilliant with tech and an understanding of our natural world is really powerful.”
“Celebrating women at each milestone is some thing that really spoke to me,” said Ashley Graham. “Throughout my career and after having my kids, I realized on a new level how important it is to honor your accomplishments and love yourself at every opportunity.”
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DLynn Proctor has been a figure in the wine industry for 20 years. As a winery executive, DLynn has spent the last decade in global leadership roles with Penfolds Winery and Fantesca Estate & Winery, focusing on import/export, sales, marketing, strategy, and consumer relations. The previous decade of his career, he was instrumental in building restaurant and training programs, private client and retail wine lists, and expanding new venue opera tions, while garnering accolades as an accomplished sommelier. DLynn has appeared on TV and films including the international ly acclaimed wine documentary series, SOMM and SOMMTV, as well as work as Associate Producer in Netflix’s feature film, Uncorked—which have earned him recognition as “Somm to the Stars” in popular culture. DLynn is also the Co-Founder of Wine Unify, a non-profit organization that provides funding, mentorship, and access for underrepresented minorities in the food & beverage industry.
In 2021, the Foundation committed $850,000 to a partnership with local workforce development organizations, including Hire 360, Chicago Women In Trades, IBEW-NECA Technical Institute, Revolution Workshop, and St. Paul’s Community Development Ministries, to train 400 new apprentices from the South and West Sides. The Foundation is using this model to recruit and train the workforce that will build the Obama Presidential Center, but to also create more opportunities in construction for South and West Side residents to work on projects across the city. The 2022 workforce report shares that to date 158 candidates have already been placed in jobs around the city.
The Foundation credits several measures with allowing them to meet their goals, including: A barrier reduction fund to pay for expenses like apprenticeship fees or tools that have presented challenges for workforce candidates in the past; Breaking up large construction bids into multiple smaller packages to ensure smaller and diverse vendors could compete for the bids; Working with trusted allies and partners who have proven successes in engaging constituencies like women in trades and returning citizens who have paid their dues to society and struggled to re-enter the workforce.
The Obama Presidential Center broke ground in September 2021 and is expected to open its doors in 2025. Interested applicants can visit https://www.obama.org/opc-jobs/ to start the workforce application process and learn more about upcoming orientation meetings.
• AMELIA SINGER, IN TERNATIONAL WINE INFLU ENCER + TV PERSONALITY - Internationally award-winning Wine Communicator and Educator. HULU TV presenter on The Wine Show. Previous Wine Writer for the UK’ s most read Food Mag azine (Waitrose). UK Ambassador for the California Wine Institute. Founder of Amelia’s Wine – an event and media business which offers a range of original, fun, help ful and ultimately relatable wine experiences and content. IWSC and WSET Future 50 Award Winner which recognizes innovative and influential drink industry talent from all around the world.
• JOHN LALOGANES, AUTHOR & DIRECTOR OF BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT, KENDALL COLLEGE - ACP 2012’s “Sommelier/Wine Steward of the Year.” Founder and educator of Kendall’s Wine Professional Program. Laureate Global Products & Services Award for Innovation. Beverage Book Judge for Inter national Association of Culinary Professionals. Author of high ly-acclaimed books such as The Essentials of Wine & Food Pairing Techniques and more.
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Chicago, Ill. -- After a two year hiatus, The 4th Annual WINE RIVAL (formerly Somm Madness) returns on Thursday, Sept. 22, to award the 2022 title of WINE RI VAL Champion at Venue West (221 N Paulina Street). Tickets are $50 and the eve ning includes a premium Tailgate Tasting from 6pm-9pm and the WINE RIVAL Tasting Tournament from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is hosted by Adam Sweders, creator of WINEWINERIVAL.RIVAL brings together the nation’s sommelier community and wine aficionados for a blind tasting tournament. Sixty-four individuals will go head-to-head to advance to the championship round with the ultimate hope of taking home the grand prize: $10,000 cash. There is also a $3,000 cash prize for the runner-up and a $1,000 cash prize to the 3rd & 4th place contestants. At 6 p.m., the event kicks off with an over-the-top Tailgate Tasting, the exciting pre-party to the main event that will run through the first half of the competition until 9 p.m. Ticket holders will have access to more than 300 luxury wines in a walk-around tasting as well as a grand display of endless bites. While feasting on fancy finger foods and a selection of sweets, guests will sample from wineries that include some of the most iconic names in the world, including Jordan, Moet Hennessy, Louis Roederer, Heitz, and more. At 7pm, the WINE RIVAL Tourna ment begins. All ticket holders can watch the tournament while the 64 registered competitors try their luck at the tasting tournament led by renownedWhilejudges.ticket holders look on, each competitor will partake in a blind taste test, tournament-style, and have a specified amount of time to provide written answers following CMS Standards. The winner will advance to the next round, similar to March Madness. For a chance to compete in the 4th Annual WINE RIVAL Tournament, visit https://winerival.com/com pete/. Registration is open now and final seedings will be announced on September 19th, 2021. General admission tickets can be purchased at 32ROUNDhttps://tinyurl.com/mrx32hk2.1:64Matches•1Wine•90sec *Participants must provide an swers verbally in accordance with CMS Standards. All contestants and spectators must purchase a Tailgate TastingEventticket.Judges
• JOSEPH SPELLMAN, MASTER SOMMELIER - Fre quent instructor + examiner in Court of Master Sommeliers. Named “Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines & Spirits” and 1998’s Bon Appetit “Wine & Spirits Professional of the Year.” Contributor to Wine & Spirits, Wine Enthusiast, Sante, Decanter, and Appellation.Aportionof the proceeds will benefit The Balance Project. Locat ed in Highland Park, The Balance Project is a non-profit organization helping families and individuals access emotional wellness support. They build mental health awareness through education and community programming as well as connect individuals to resources and treatment. Part of their mission is to try to eliminate financial barriers for all to find a better balance.Tickets are $50 each. All contestants and spectators must purchase a Tailgate Tasting ticket to attend. For more infor mation and to purchase tickets, visit https://winerival.com. Stay tuned for updates at @winer ival_official on Facebook and Instagram. For additional infor mation and / or questions, please email info@winerival.com.
Obama Foundation Outpaces City Goals for Diverse Hiring, Awarding 52 percent of Contracts to Diverse Vendors
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Obama Foundation released its first annual workforce report highlighting that the organization is on track to meet its ambi tious workforce business diversity goals for construction. With just 18 percent of the spend utilized to date, 52 percent of contracts have been awarded to diverse vendors. While workforce hiring has only just begun, 32 percent of the early workforce comes from the South and West Sides, a key priority for the Foundation to focus on specific communities rather than citywide residents.
The City of Chicago requires developers to award 32 percent of contracts to minority and women-owned businesses, while ensuring 50 percent of the workforce resides in the City of Chicago - though they do not distinguish between what neighborhoods the workforce will come from within the city limits.
ComEd worked with local nonprofit and workforce training agency, Insituto del Progreso Latino, to recruit locally for the inaugural training program, which includ ed primarily Black and Latino participants.
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ComEd supports a range of other training pro grams to prepare residents for jobs in the trades, including the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy, the Chicago BUILDS program at Dunbar High School, and the Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) program at Dawson Technical Institute, which has graduated over 435 residents with 61 percent of them hired to ComEd. These programs focus on building a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunities available across the region, and for a range of ages, from high school to adults opting for a career change. These programs also provide participants the training needed to compete for growing jobs in the utilities industry, an area expected to grow rapidly in the years ahead to support the clean energy transfor mation underway in Illinois. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) estimates that 2,000 new utility jobs will be created in the Midwest in the next three years alone. Careers in utilities also offer job seekers competitive benefits and pay, with entry level craft roles earning nearly $29 an hour plus com petitive benefits. For more information on workforce training programs, please contact WorkforceDevelopment@ ComEd.com or visit ComEd’s website.
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“My training in the Craft Academy will provide me the tools and experience I need to further my aspi rations for a career in the energy industry,” said Antu an Wilburn, a Craft Academy graduate from Lombard. “My journey began when I connected with ComEd at a career fair back in June. I am so glad I learned about this training program that will allow me an opportuni ty to provide a better life for me and my family.”
The launch of the program comes as ComEd has announced a new hiring plan to expand its workforce to help enable the clean energy transition, bringing aboard 500 new entry-level craft positions over the next three years. Graduates of the Craft Academy will develop skillsets that are prioritized in hiring for new frontline jobs at ComEd, including overhead helper positions that ComEd will begin accepting applications for later this month.
CHICAGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- ComEd announced the first-ever cohort of the ComEd Craft Academy program has graduated, with nine participants demonstrating the knowledge and physical competencies required to enter the craft workforce, comprised of roles in the skilled trades, including entry-level positions such as line workers and construction workers. The Craft Academy launched earlier this year to expand training opportunities for prospective skilled trades workers, a key focus of ComEd’s plan to grow its workforce to meet the demands of the clean energy transition underway in Illinois.
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“As a nationally recognized leader in career path ways, Instituto is proud to partner with ComEd and its Craft Academy Program as it connects our community to exciting careers within ComEd,” said Karina Ayala-Ber mejo, CEO, Instituto del Progreso Latino. “Together, we are strengthening the pipeline into successful careers within ComEd that in turn are strengthening our commu nities.”During the three-week program, participants were exposed to a range of topics to prepare them for en try-level craft work, which requires knowledge of the skilled trades or construction. Training included: inten sive CAST Exam preparation, a requirement for trade and construction jobs; the basics of pole climbing; field lessons taught by ComEd experts; and prepara tion on STAR method interview coaching. Upon com pletion, all participants will receive an $800 stipend, in addition to eligibility for scholarships.
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“The men and women who work above and below ground and across northern Illinois to maintain our grid are essential to the work we do to deliver power safely, reliably and affordably for nine million people in the area we serve,” said Diana Sharpe, Interim Vice President of Workforce Development for ComEd. “Never before has it been a more exciting time to join the energy field, and ComEd is investing in training programs that will help recruit more diverse talent to join our team and to learn new skillsets needed to power our clean energy future.”
The Craft Academy is ComEd’s newest workforce training program, and part of an expanding portfolio of programs designed to meet job seekers where they are and to expand pathways to skilled trades roles within the company. Last year alone, ComEd’s work force training and STEM education programs reached over 1,700 people across northern Illinois.
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An illustration of Blitz Bazawule from the manga by Hiroki Otsuka. Image courtesy of the Vilcek Foundation
“Throughout my career in the W, advocat ing for and empowering women in sports has been my mission,” said Sue Bird, “I’m thrilled to part ner with WNBA Top Shot to help increase the rep resentation of women’s sports in the collectibles space. This is monu mental for our game and this new generation of players. It’s amazing to know that fans will now be able to truly connect to the greatness of the Women in our sport.”
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It’s incredible that WNBA Top Shot is help ing bring our league and players to the forefront in a new space,” said Sylvia Fowles. “It’s an honor to partner with WNBA Top Shot to im mortalize my career in this space. Representa tion matters and I hope this breaks barriers for girls interested in sports while inspiring the next generation of women athletes and fans.”
New Manga about Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule highlights his creative roots
The manga is the third in a series of visual biographies produced as a collaboration between the Vilcek Foundation and artist Hiroki Otsuka. The series celebrates notable immigrant artists and scientists living and working in the United States. Previous editions highlighted architect and urban planner Denise Scott Brown (b. Zambia), and molecular biologist Mohamed Abou Donia (b. Egypt). The full manga is available as a free download from the Vilcek Foundation. Through this engaging visual format, the foundation aims to celebrate the im portance of immigration in a format that is accessible to readers of all ages. The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of im migrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation for the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation was inspired by the couple’s respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $6.6 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and has supported organizations with over $5.8 million in grants.
As part of this announcement, Dapper Labs is also donating a percentage of their revenue from the sales of Moments featuring Sue and Syl – up to $50,000 per player for a total of $100,000 – to the National Wom en’s Law Center in support of gender justice across issues central to the lives of women and girls.
Sylvia Fowles will serve as the face of the upcoming Metallic Gold Limited Edition set, the Premier Rare Set for both WNBA and NBA Top Shot products. This pack features some of the best plays from the top players from the 2022 WNBA season. Soon after, WNBA Top Shot will release Sue Bird’s Game Recognize Game pack, a first of its kind collection for WNBA Top Shot. The Rare set will feature nine contemporary (CNW Group/Dapper Labs, Inc.)
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RIAA HONORS: PIONEERS OF HIP-HOP CELEBRATES GRANDMASTER FLASH, MC LYTE, JEFF HARLESTON & CHAIRMAN HAKEEM JEFFRIES
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Vilcek Foundation has published a new manga biography celebrating the creative roots of Ghanaian-born artist Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule. A musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and novelist, Bazawule received the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music in 2013. The Vilcek Foundation Prizes recognize outstanding immigrants and honor immigrants’ contributions to the arts, culture, and society in the United States. The manga comes at a time when Bazawule’s work is reaching more audiences than ever before. His debut novel, The Scent of Burnt Flowers, was published to critical acclaim in June 2022. Baza wule also recently wrapped filming on The Color Purple, a new full-length musical drama based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. “With each new medium Blitz explores, his creative vocabulary and reach expands, adding new layers to the stories he shares with audiences and readers,” says Vilcek Foundation President Rick Kinsel. “It has always been the foundation’s intention that our Creative Promise Prizes could catalyze growth and new developments for the young artists who receive them. Blitz’s trajectory since his receipt of the prize demonstrates the influence that a meaning ful investment in artists can have on their career.” Following his receipt of the Creative Promise Prize, Ba zawule tried his hand at filmmaking, with short films and his debut feature, The Burial of Kojo in 2018. In 2020, Bazawule was named a Guggenheim Fellow; later that year, millions would see his directorial work on Beyoncé’s Black Is King, for which he received a Grammy.
Pictured L-R: Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Jeff Harleston, Chairman Hakeem Jeffries. RIAA.
VANCOUVER, BC, PRNewswire -WNBA Top Shot announced that 4x WNBA Champion and 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, Sue Bird; and 2x WNBA Champion, 2x WNBA Finals MVP and 4x Olympic Gold Medalist, Sylvia Fowles will highlight two upcoming limited-edition pack drops as a homage to their storied careers. Sylvia Fowles will serve as the face of the upcoming Metallic Gold Limited Edition set, the Premier Rare Set for both WNBA and NBA Top Shot products. This pack features some of the best plays from the top players from the 2022 WNBA season. As a tribute to Sylvia, one of the 25 Moments in this set will include a bucket from the final home game of her career, a feature that only Top Shot can bring to life. Each Moment will be minted to 499 and will drop in a Premium Pack on Tues day, August 30, 2022. Soon after, WNBA Top Shot will release Sue Bird’s Game Recognize Game pack, a first of its kind collection for WNBA Top Shot. The Rare set will feature nine contemporary and historical plays curated by Sue. Each Moment will include narration and commentary from Sue providing her reasoning for selecting each. The theme of the pack highlights play ers Sue has personally looked up to, players she has grown with, won with, and players she is passing the torch to as she retires from one of the best basketball careers of all-time.
WASHINGTON, DC – In the heart of the nation’s capital on Sept. 14, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) will recognize artists, label executives and poli cymakers who impact American music, culture and society. Alongside co-hosts National Muse um of African American Music and Stupid Fly, this year’s celebration, dubbed RIAA Honors: Pioneers of Hip-Hop, will acknowledge the immense contributions from Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Jeff Harleston and Chairman Hakeem Jeffries to the most popular genre of music in the US on streaming services.
RIAA Honors: Pioneers of Hip-Hop Grandmaster Flash – Few names have become as well known to music lovers across the globe as that of Grand master Flash, one of the originators of the musical genre called Hip-Hop and the first DJ to play turntables as a musical instrument thus helping to elevate the status of the DJ to a masterful, artistic position.MC Lyte – Leg endary lyricist, DJ, voice over talent, actress, entertainer and icon, MC Lyte is still making the crowds move across the globe.JeffHarleston (Label Honoree) – As General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for Universal Music Group (UMG), Jeff Harles ton is responsible for overseeing all of the company’s business transactions, contracts, litigation, government relations, trade and anti-piracy activities. Chairman Hakeem Jeffries (Policy maker Honoree) – Congressman Jeffries (DNY-08) is a member of the House Judiciary and Budget Committees, and since 2018 has served as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.Performers, presenters and other special guests will be announced soon. Billboard and Discus will join the festivities as reception sponsors. Leading up to the big night, Billboard in troduced these music trailblazers in an in-depth feature for the Aug. 26 print issue.
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RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier says, “at this year’s RIAA Honors, we are thrilled to celebrate pioneers who have defied obstacles, defined a genre and accelerated the growth of hip-hop to audiences across genera tions and geography. Congratulations and thank you, Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Jeff Harles ton and Chairman Hakeem Jeffries for your contributions to this diverse musical landscape and setting the stage for creators to come.” The advent of hip-hop not only shared the compelling stories of its rappers and musicians, it paved the way for countless artists who together have created a uniquely American art form, like blues, jazz and rock & roll before them.
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Current and future testing capabilities While Cue Care is for COVID-19 patients today, it is expected to apply to a wide range of diagnostic tests in Cue’s pipeline, particularly those for which specific treatments are available. For example, if an individual tests positive for flu, they will be able to use Cue Care to connect with a healthcare professional and, if eligible, get an antiviral for flu delivered to them on the same day, all within the Cue Health App. Cue Care is expected to handle other respiratory infections, such as strep throat and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Cue has the most accurate at-home COVID-19 test**, delivering results in 20 minutes to connected mobile devices. It detects all known COVID-19 variants of concern in people with or without symptoms. Cue is used in homes, in pointof-care settings, and by world-class organizations across the country, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Google, the National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball, among many others.
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StemCyte Announces FDA Approval of IND for a Phase II Clinical Trial to Treat PostCOVID Syndrome Using Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy
PCS consists of sequelae in one-third of COVID-19 patients and could potentially be per manent. The U.S. government estimated that between 7.7 to 23 million people are suffer ing from PCS in the United States. In Asia, PCS prevalence reaches 51%. Symptoms of PCS include breathlessness, persistent cough, fatigue, pain, brain fog, anxiety, depression, palpitations, dizziness, weakness, and sleep problems. These symptoms have negative impacts on personal communica tion, daily activities, and social functioning. Some PCS suffer ers even display severe disabilities. While a recent survey in the U.S. announced more than three-quarters of PCS patients did not feel sick enough to be hospitalized when infected with SARS-CoV-2, this impending health disaster is caused by a “silent killer” that seems determined to irreversibly destroy human health.
StemCyte aims to treat PCS by infusing umbilical cord blood that is capable of anti-inflammation and tissue repair. How this “silent killer” wreaks havoc on the body is still under in vestigation, as it appears SARS-CoV-2 viral infection is the current prospective mechanism leading to multiple organ damage. More over, this pathogenesis triggers long-term in flammation and auto immunity. Therefore, although COVID-19 may be resolved in a patient, the remaining Long COVID symptoms become a chron ic and systemic illness that leads to persistent PCS complications. The prevention and treatment of COVID-19 is still challenged due to speedy mutations of SARSCoV-2. Nevertheless, medical science has gradual ly identified keys to develop medicines to control infection. Hope remains in Pandora’s box as the hope to cure PCS-mediated disability is yet under develop ment. There have been a few candidates for potential treatment or cure examined in clinical trials, but almost all may just temporarily ameliorate a specific PCS symptom. Treatment with systemic and per sistent efficacy will be the total solution to cure PCS. StemCyte’s Phase II clinical trial aims to effectively treat PCS by infusing umbilical cord blood that is capable of anti-inflammation and tissue repair for long-term effect. StemCyte is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of firstin-class cellular therapies. It has operations in the United States, Taiwan, and India. The company has cooperated with more than 350 medical transplant centers around the world, and has successfully as sisted in the treatment of more than 2,200 patients using cord blood transplants. StemCyte considers umbilical cord blood banking its core competence, while actively pursuing new regenerative cell ther apy indications, including spinal cord injury, Long COVID treatment, acute stroke, cerebral palsy and cancers. StemCyte’s mission is to continue to develop its unique cord blood banking capabilities to achieve the goal of delivering lifesaving therapies to patients who suffered degenerative and other life-threatening diseases. Contact: research@stemcyte.com | www. stemcyte.com
BALDWIN PARK, Calif., PRNewswire -- Southern California cord blood regenerative therapeutics company StemCyte is pleased to announce it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their Phase II clinical trial for Post-COVID Syndrome (or PCS) using umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. PCS is also referred to as Long COVID and is characterized by lingering health effects or symptoms that are not explained by tests, which could last years.
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SAN DIEGO, PRNewswire -- Cue Health Inc. (Nasdaq: HLTH), a healthcare technology company that puts diagnostic information at the center of care, announced the nationwide launch of Cue Care™, its same-day, at-home, test-to-treatment solution. Patients in any of the 50 states who test positive using Cue’s COVID-19 tests can now use the Cue Health App to: Consult virtually and on-demand with a healthcare professional about their test result; Obtain an e-prescription - if medically indicatedfor a medication to treat the virus; and Get the medication delivered - usually within hours* - conveniently and safely at home or the med ication will be made available for pickup at their local pharmacy.Within a few weeks, Cue Health anticipates expanding this new service to patients who test positive on any COVID-19 test, including at-home antigen tests. The Cue Care antiviral delivery service costs between $79 and $99 and includes a televisit with a healthcare professional and delivery of a medication, the cost of which is currently covered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). According to HHS, early COVID-19 treatment can help improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital ization, and even save lives. “Early diagnosis and treatment have shown to lead to better health outcomes, which is why we’re proud to deliver timely testing and treatment all within the Cue Health App,” said Ayub Khattak, Chairman and CEO of Cue Health.
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“Cue Care meets the need today for convenient delivery of COVID-19 treatment, and this capability will support our expanding pipeline of future diagnostics tests.”
Notice is heregy given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certfication was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22009563 on August 24, 2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of MG MEDIA with the business located at: 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owners(s) /partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name CARL WEST Complete Address 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT. 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615,USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certfication was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22009573 on August 25, 2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of MIDWEST GAP ENTERPRISE with the business located at: 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owners(s) /partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name CARL WEST Complete Address 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT. 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615,USA Bids/Public Notice/ Legal Notice
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION VERTICAL CAPITAL INCOME FUND; Plaintiff, vs. LISA LASHAUNDRA LABON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 21 CH 2020 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 Monday, September 26, 2022 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:Commonly known as 8739 S. Clyde Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617.P.I.N. 25-01-202-0430000. 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 Ms. Emilia Weborg at Plaintiff's Attorney, Potestivo & Associates, P.C., 251 Diversion Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307. (248) 853-4400 ext 1200. 313925 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3201054 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- REGINALD NARCISSE, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 18 CH 14462 7430 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2022, 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 7430 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-118-018-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence with 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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. 2004930IL_614726 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 14462 TJSC#: 42-3020 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 # 18 CH 14462 I3201456 AC 8-31-2022
AC 8-24-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP Plaintiff, -v.- KIMBERLY JOHNSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MAMIE D. JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MAMIE D. JOHNSON (DECEASED) Defendants 2021 CH 04662 7417 S CHAPPEL AVENUE 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 June 28, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 2022, 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 7417 S CHAPPEL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-222-004-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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. 14-2103033 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 04662 TJSC#: 42-2452 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 04662 I3199905
Defendants 2022 CH 02125 8859 S LUELLA AVE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 2022, 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 8859 S LUELLA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-213-020-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF JUDY KEY A/K/A JUDY MYRICK KEY, DECEASED , EDDIE KEY A/K/A EDDY KEY A/K/A EDDIE LARAUNCE KEY, KENNETH KEY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF LANNIE KEY, DECEASED, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JUDY KEY A/K/A JUDY MYRICK KEY, DECEASED, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 6277 7626 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD 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 July 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 14, 2022, 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 7626 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-415-024-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $80,623.31. 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19090644. 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-090644 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 6277 TJSC#: 42-2917 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 6277 HUD/BANKI3202200
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 630-7945300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-01393 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 02125 TJSC#: 42-3123 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 02125 I3201638 AC 9-7-2022
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES CORPORATION HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES NC 2006-HE2 ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES NC 2006-HE2 Plaintiff, -v.- MARY J. WARE, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC4, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS
NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids are invited for : Cornerstone Community Development Corporation - Parking Lot ReconstructionFord Heights, IL Scope: Scope of Work• CLEAN, HOT-TAR CRACKSEAL, SEALCOAT & RESTRIPE• SAWCUT, REMOVE & REPLACE STORM SEWER AREAS (2)-12x12• Replace with 6 inches of 6-Bag Concrete• Replace with 4 inches of compacted asphalt• SAW-CUT, REMOVE & REPLACE DAMAGED ASPHALT AREA MAIN TRAFFIC LANE• REMOVE & REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE BARRIER CURB: (10 L.F)• CLEAN, PRIME, INSTALL SEWER ADJ. RINGS, PRIME & RESURFACE &RESTRIPE Linear Feet: 286.12 Bid Deadline: 3:00 pm, September 7th, 2022 at Cornerstone Community Development Corporation943 E. Lincoln HighwayFord Heights, IL 60411 SAMS.gov registration required Bid Bond required: No Withdrawal of Bid due to error: No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the President and the Board Members of the Agency of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation for a period of 3 days after the scheduled time of closing bids. Invitation for Bids, including plans and specifications, are available from : Cornerstone Community Development Corporation943 E. Lincoln HighwayFord Heights, IL 60411Telephone (708)0758-2565 Documents available for inspection at : Cornerstone Community Development Corporation943 E. Lincoln HighwayFord Heights, IL 60411 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY. PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of DWYNE FELTON Case Number 22M6007021.There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: DWYNE FELTON to the new name of DWAYNE JULIUS COLLINS. The court date will be held: OCT. 31, 2022 AT 9:00 a.m. at 16501 S. KEDZIE, MARKHAM , ILLINOIS COOK COUNTY in Courtroom# 207. I ask the court to enter an order to change my name, and I state: 1. My current name is: DWYNE FELTON 2. I wish my name to be change to: DWAYNE JULIUS COLLINS 3. My address is listed at the end of the Request. 4. I have lived continuosly in Illinois for at least 6 months beginning: 11-27-1963. 5. My birth date is: 11-27-1963 6. My place of birth is: CHICAGO, COOK, ILLINOIS USA 7. I have not been adjudicated or convicted or a felony or misdemeanor in Illinis or any other state for which a pardon has not be granted. 8. I do not have an arrest for which charges have not been filed. 9. I do not have pending felony or m isdemeanor charge. 10. I have not been convicted or or placed on probation for a crime 11. I have not been convicted or or ploaced on probation for identity theift or aggravated identity theft in Illinois or an other state. 12. I have not been convicted or placed on probation for a felony in Illinois or any other state. I certify that everything in the Request for Name Changes (Adult) is thrue and correct. I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. /s/ Dwayne Julius Collins, 2655 E. 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617, 217-5979093. VERIFICATION BY WITNESS: PHILLIP L. SMITH Certify that what is stated above and on the Reuest for Name Change (Adult) is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. 6154 S. Campbell, chicago, illinois 60629, 773-993-3318.
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