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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Sept. 30, 2020

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ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER CALLS FOR MORE WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN FINANCE Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently testified at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Asset Management Advisory Committee about the need to increase the number of women and people of color in financial institutions, which includes big banks and investment houses.

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Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs was recently invited by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Asset Management Advisory Committee to testify about the need to increase the number of women and people of color in financial institutions, which includes big banks and investment houses. Photo courtesy of Illinois State Treasurer’s Office

Black Homebuyers Face Disproportionate Lack of Home Inventory and Mobility During Pandemic

$1 million in scholarships bridges financial gaps during COVID-19

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION VOTING FOR THE 2020 ABBVIE CF SCHOLARSHIP THRIVING STUDENT AWARDS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The annual public voting period for the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship ends today at 11:00 AM EDT. Following this voting period, scholarships totaling $25,000 each will be given to two commendable students living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

AbbVie is inviting the public to visit the official AbbVie CF Scholarship website (www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com) to view the achievements of this year’s forty scholars and vote for their top picks to help determine the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship recipients. Votes can be cast online or via text message by texting the student’s personalized ID code to “60193” during today’s public voting period.

“These students living with CF are committed to succeeding both in and out of the classroom and are determined to ultimately overcome challenges,” said John Duffey, vice president, U.S. Specialty, AbbVie. “AbbVie continues to demonstrate our commitment to students with CF pursuing higher education through the AbbVie CF Scholarship, as it has for the past 28 years.”

AbbVie will announce the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Students in October.

HEALTH

ANGELE MOSS-BAKER BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF AMHCA Angele Moss-Baker is the first Black woman to become President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) in its 44-year history. She is the owner of Comprehensive Addiction & Psychological Services LLC, in Washington D.C. Moss-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor, Employee Assistance Counselor, and holds the Diplomate, Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders. She has over 25 years of experience providing behavioral health treatment services to diverse populations with a specialty in co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment practices. MossBaker will focus on strategy and work to address the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic and structural and systemic racism present to our society and mental health care.

LAW & POLITICS

KATTEN RENEWS MANSFIELD RULE PARTICIPATION TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP Katten recently announced that the firm achieved certification for Mansfield Rule 3.0 for meeting the benchmarks that women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities account for at least 30 percent of the candidate pool considered for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions.

The firm also has signed on as a participant in the next iteration to further increase representation of historically underrepresented attorneys in law firm leadership and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce in the legal industry. The Mansfield Rule, a winning idea from the 2016 Women in Law Hackathon hosted by Diversity Lab in collaboration with Bloomberg Law and Stanford Law School, was inspired by the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coach vacancies.

The rule was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States.

In addition, Katten’s Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) this fall is launching a six-part boot camp series to provide practical business development training and support for women in all stages of their careers. The series will include sessions on personal branding, leveraging the firm’s internal resources to identify business targets and prepare strategies to develop and expand business relationships, and guiding attorneys on how to successfully implement their action plan for business development. Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. For more information, visit katten.com.

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recently testified at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Asset Management Advisory Committee about the need to increase the number of women and people of color in financial institutions, which includes big banks and investment houses.

Frerichs said he was invited by the SEC because of the successes with promoting diversity and inclusion in the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office.

“We know that using diverse investment firms is not only about creating growth and opportunities in our communities, but it’s integral to increasing our investment returns. We know this, because in Illinois, inside our office—we did it,” he said.

Frerichs said there has been a 216-fold increase in assets managed by diverse-owned firms, from $18 million to $3.9 billion in August. Total assets brokered by diverse owned firms have increased $603 million, before Frerichs took office, to $43 billion this last year. Illnois State Treasurer’s Office also has engaged portfolio companies to increase corporate board diversity. He said it is vital to performance.

“We take a variety of actions to ad-

vance equity, diversity and inclusion of the financial services industry,” he said.

Frerichs laid out a four step plan, which included adoption of the Garcia Rule, to require financial institutions to consider women and people of color-led enterprises when nominating directors or selecting executive officers, as well as when selecting firms, including broker-dealers and asset managers.

The plan also included mandating the disclosure of diversity data of workforce – race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, disability, veteran status and sexual orientation – including data on outside vendors, with disclosure every two years.

Step three of the plan includes requiring financial institutions and publicly traded companies to disclose the race and gender of nominees, executive officers and directors annually. And, step four, is for the SEC to commission a study to evaluate the practices of investment consultants and the systemic and structural barriers to diverse investment firms.

“I think we have data on our side that show these all make good business sense. I’m hopeful the Commission will consider them on their financial merits. In addition, it’s just the right thing to do,” he said. “It is good business, but it’s also the right

thing to do.”

In June, Frerichs and city of Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin convened CEOs of financial institutions to join the Advancing Equity in Banking Commission to address systemic racism in the banking industry.

Frerichs said he and Conyears-Ervin are looking to bring their experiences to advancing equity in the banking community. There also is the Financial Services Pipeline Initiative, which seeks to increase the representation of Latinos and African Americans within the Chicago area financial services industry with a focus on talent pipelines, recruitment, hiring, development and retention.

The goal of the initiative is to improve the cultural competency with the financial services industry in the Chicago area.

“If you don’t have diverse people working in your financial institution, you may not see opportunities out there in different communities, in underrepresented communities. You may have fears or biases, and may suffer from systemic racism,” he said.

“When you are more thoughtful about who you hire and who you promote and who you ask to serve on your board, you’ll see more opportunities in communities around the city and around the state that maybe you didn’t see before.”

Solving the Challenge of Math Class This School Year StatePoint - Math can be one of the toughest subjects to conquer, even in a typical school year. In today’s unusual learning environment, new challenges are presenting themselves to teachers and students alike. Here is how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place: 1. Use online resources: For distance-learners, (or students who would like to reinforce math concepts at home) free online educational resources can supplement formal instruction. One unique site providing remote-learning support to educators, parents and teachers is Casio Cares.

The site features free software, math lessons for K through 12 and live webinars, as well as provides a web-based calculation tool that supports the curriculum of grade levels 6 through college. Visit casioeducation.com to access these tools and learn more.

2. Encourage tailored learning: Leaning into the strengths of online learning can help your student make the most of this atypical school year. While online tools like webinars, instructional videos and activities may not provide the same type of interaction as an in-person classroom experience, they do have some clear advantages: such tools appeal to digital natives, can be tailored to individual needs, offer opportunities for self pacing and can be revisitwww.citizennewspapergroup.com

Learn more about how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place with these tips.

ed again and again as needed.

3. Get equipped: Be sure your student is equipped with a calculator well-suited to the curriculum. The affordable scientific calculators and graphing calculators available from Casio feature hundreds of functions, as well as high-definition, three dimensional displays, helping students visualize mathematical concepts for a better grasp of the material.

Tutorials offering in-depth instructions for using different calculator features are available online, and can expand your child’s capabilities.

Remote and hybrid learning come with different challenges than regular classroom learning, especially when it comes to math class. However, new tools can help make this school year a success.

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Lifelong Learning and 1890 Universities Foundation partner to help atrisk high school students realize their dreams of higher education Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are known for helping students of color and provide an opportunity for youth to access an affordable and quality higher education.

Realizing that high SAT scores and GPAs aren’t necessarily indicators of student success in college, HBCUs instead focus on developing learners through personalized learning and support. Learn4Life and FLEX High serve at-risk students and share this approach to recover dropouts, and promote college access, readiness and enrollment opportunities for its students.

For National HBCU Week, which was held on September 20-26, Lifelong Learning, a nonprofit educational services organization that supports Learn4Life and FLEX High, celebrated a new partnership with the 1890 Universities Foundation, that provides students opportunities for increased exposure and acceptance to HBCUs, with support services to be successful in college. The 1890 Universities Foundation serves a network of nineteen universities in the United States designated through the Morrill Land Grand Act of 1890 as a historically black college or university.

FLEX High student Dreama Swanigan, 18, has always wanted

FLEX High graduate Dreama Swanigan pictured with her mother, Selma Robinson, (left) and great grandmother, Losie Rivers, (right).

to go to college. Although she had many struggles growing up – surviving cancer, the trauma of losing a sister and even being homeless for a time – she was eager to learn and determined to go to a university.

At age 16, she enrolled at Learn4Life which offered a flexible schedule so she could take classes at a community college while earning

her diploma. Dreama just graduated with honors and has been accepted to Central State University (CSU), an HBCU in Ohio.

Because of COVID-19, Dreama will postpone going to CSU until the spring, and will instead attend Columbus State Community College for the Fall 2020 semester.

With this collaboration, students

have access to 1890 Foundation college representatives at events such as College Fairs and FAFSA Nights (for federal student aid). Learn4Life and FLEX High help students with applications, student aid programs, dual enrollment and even provides transportation to exciting campus tours of their preferred college.

Each year, four Learn4Life and

FLEX High students will receive a $2500 scholarship to an 1890 Foundation member HBCU. Dreama is the first FLEX High student to be awarded the scholarship.

Learn4Life and FLEX High serve more Black students and graduate them at a higher rate than traditional public schools. Their model provides personalized learning and one-on-one instruction, which is highly effective for teens who need more attention and a program that fits their learning style. A flexible schedule is ideal for students who have fallen behind because they must deal with adult responsibilities, like caring for a baby or needing to work.

For Dreama, she could adapt her high school schedule to include time for dual enrollment college classes.

Although HBCUs were originally founded to provide higher education opportunities for African Americans, they have enrolled and graduated many students, regardless of their ethnicity, race or income level. Recent alumni of Learn4Life and FLEX High are enrolled in 10 HBCUs. For more information about the schools and their partnership with the 1890 Foundation, visit www. learn4life.org/hbcu-partnerships or www.flexhighohio.org/hbcu-partnerships.

Black Homebuyers Face Disproportionate Lack of Home Inventory and Mobility During Pandemic Home prices in neighborhoods where Black people bought homes in 2019 were up 7% in July, according to a new report from Redfin (www.redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s higher than the 6% price increase in neighborhoods where white people purchased homes last year.

The pace of price growth remained unchanged from pre-pandemic rates in February in both groups of neighborhoods.

For this analysis, Redfin used data on home sales during the pandemic looking separately at Census tracts where Black people bought homes in 2019 and neighborhoods where white people bought homes in 2019, according to the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data. Neighborhoods where Black people bought homes and neighborhoods where white people bought homes are not mutually exclusive.

In the months since the pandemic spread across the U.S. (May to July) home sales fell 15% from last year in neighborhoods where Black people bought homes. Meanwhile, home sales fell 13% in neighborhoods where white people bought homes.

Before the pandemic in February, sales were up in both types of neighborhoods, but were growing twice as fast in neighborhoods where white people bought (8%) as in neighborhoods where Black people bought (4%).

“There may also be an increase in gentrification of neighborhoods where Black people bought homes,” said Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather, who authored this report. “Black people have struggled more than white people to make mortgage and rent

In the months since the pandemic spread across the U.S. (May to July) home sales fell 15% from last year in neighborhoods where Black people bought homes. Meanwhile, home sales fell 13% in neighborhoods where white people bought homes.

payments during the pandemic. Investors may see that as an opportunity to buy up affordable homes and apartments and renovate them to appeal to wealthier buyers and renters, further reducing the number of affordable homes available to Black people.”

She continued, “This pandemic-driven recession is already disproportionately hurting Black American employment with www.citizennewspapergroup.com

the Black-white jobless gap widening. After the 2008 recession, the Black-white homeownership gap widened by 5%. And after the pandemic ends, the Black-white homeownership gap may worsen even more than it did following the 2008 recession.”

The higher price growth and deeper sales decline in neighborhoods where Black people bought homes has likely been due to bigger declines in homes being listed for sale, with new listings down 19% year over year in July, compared to a 12% drop in neighborhoods where white people bought homes. Both types of neighborhoods were experiencing declines in new listings in February, before the pandemic began, down 9% year over year in neighborhoods where Black people bought homes and down 6% year over year where white people bought.

“During the pandemic, many homebuyers have been looking to live in more affordable suburban and rural areas because of the new normalization of remote work,” said Fairweather. “But only 20% of Black workers can do their jobs remotely compared to 30% of white workers. This means that Black homebuyers are less likely to relocate away from the neighborhoods where they bought homes before the pandemic began. And because those neighborhoods have seen steeper increases in prices and larger declines in new listings, Black homebuyers are at a bigger disadvantage than white homebuyers during the pandemic.”

To view the full report, including charts and methodology, please visit: https://www.redfin.com/blog/black-homebuyers-more-impacted-by-housing-shortage-rising-prices/

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BUSINESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR FOUNDING SPONSOR HUGGIES, THE NATIONAL DIAPER BANK NETWORK AND OUR MEMBER PROGRAMS ARE CHANGING LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY WORKING TO END DIAPER NEED. THEY ALSO NEED IMMEDIATE HELP TO DO WHAT THEY DO. PARTICULARLY BECAUSE THE COVID-19 CRISIS HAS CAUSED AN UNPRECEDENT NUMBER OF FAMILIES TO TURN TO DIAPER BANKS FOR SUPPORT. Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network

Awareness Week Takes Action To Help End Diaper Need Kimberly-Clark® and its North American Huggies® brand recently asked consumers to join them during National Diaper Need Awareness Week—which was recognized on September 21 - 27, 2020—by taking action to help end diaper need in America.

Diaper need is the lack of a enough supply of diapers to help keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy, and it is a recognized public health issue that impacts the physical, mental, and economic well-being of U.S. children and families.

Diaper need can result from poverty, unexpected life hardships, natural disasters, and so much more.

Together with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), Huggies is helping struggling families secure this basic need of clean, dry diapers for babies and toddlers.

Throughout the month of September, Huggies will donate a case of diapers for every specially marked package purchased at Walmart, helping to ensure all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities required for them to thrive and reach their full potential. For every specially marked HUGGIES brand diaper product purchased between 9/1/20 and 9/30/20, HUGGIES will donate a pack to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to five million diapers.

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A nationwide study conducted by the NDBN and Huggies helped reveal the facts on diaper need in the U.S.: * One in three U.S. families reported experiencing diaper need. * Nearly three in five families experiencing diaper need reported missing work or school due to lack of access to clean diapers needed for childcare services. * Families reporting diaper need encompass a wide array of ages, racial groups and income levels. Of those in diaper need, 96 percent are under 45 years of age with the majority between 25 to 34 years of age. * Of those in need, two-in-five families said they stretch the use of diapers by keeping a child in the same diaper longer, which can increase a child’s risk for skin irritation and other serious side effects.

“Diapers are a basic necessity for every baby and toddler,” said Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network. “With the support of our founding sponsor Huggies, the

National Diaper Bank Network

National Diaper Bank Network and our member programs are changing lives of children and families by working to end diaper need. They also need immediate help to do what they do.

Particularly because the COVID-19 crisis has caused an unprecedent[ed] number of families to turn to diaper banks for support.”

With five million children in the U.S. aged three or younger living in poor or low-income families, National Diaper Need Awareness Week aims to draw attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S. The week was created to provide individuals, organizations, communities, and elected officials the opportunity to engage in real talk and simple actions.

“Raising awareness for diaper need is more important than ever before given the COVID-19 crisis,” said Robert Raines, Huggies North America general manager. “Huggies is dedicated to helping parents provide essentials needed to

OF THOSE IN NEED, TWO-IN-FIVE FAMILIES SAID THEY STRETCH THE USE OF DIAPERS BY KEEPING A CHILD IN THE SAME DIAPER LONGER, WHICH CAN INCREASE A CHILD’S RISK FOR SKIN IRRITATION AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. ensure all babies thrive and get the best care.

2020 will mark our biggest donation year to the NDBN in the brand’s history through our #HelpingHugs campaign, and we look forward to continue to find more ways to help.”

The National Diaper Bank Network member diaper banks help families in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To find a diaper bank near you, please visit the Member Directory at NationalDiaperBankNetwork.org.

Follow the National Diaper Bank Network on Twitter (@DiaperNetwork), Instagram (@ DiaperNetwork) and Facebook (facebook.com/ NationalDiaperBankNetwork).

Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many, their plans are threatened due to the unexpected financial gap posed by COVID-19 – sometimes prohibiting them from continuing and completing college.

Wells Fargo wants to help close that gap by launching the Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship.

This new initiative will provide 200 students with $5,000 each – funds that could help them cover various costs for their instruction and potentially make the difference in being able to continue their education.

Wells Fargo’s commitment will go beyond financial assistance to include an optional mentorship opportunity to provide ongoing guidance for these students.

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with longstanding partner APIA Scholars

THESE STUDENTS ARE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT, BUT ARE FACED WITH A NEGATIVE IMPACT FROM COVID THAT COULD LIMIT THEIR OPTIONS. WE WANT TO HELP THEM REMAIN ON THEIR ACADEMIC PATHS AND CONTINUE CULTIVATING THEIR POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT THOSE AROUND THEM. John Rasmussen Leader of the Student Lending Wells Fargo to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing.

A recent survey of leaders at various colleges and universities in July showed that 85 percent of colleges intended to maintain their tuition levels, with another twelve percent saying they would increase them, while another recent study showed that more than half (56%) of college students say they can no longer afford their tuition

costs. These factors combined with the impacts of the pandemic to jobs overall creates a significant and unexpected financial gap for some students in continuing their educational journey.

“Despite the incredible disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has created in their personal and academic lives, students remain some of the key drivers of change. Many are rising to the challenges we are all facing today, and they are working hard to make a difference in their communities,” said John Rasmussen, leader of the Student Lending at Wells Fargo. “These www.citizennewspapergroup.com

students are making a positive impact, but are faced with a negative impact from COVID that could limit their options.

We want to help them remain on their academic paths and continue cultivating their potential to benefit those around them.”

Expanding Support Through a collaboration with Wells Fargo’s scholarship partners, awardees will also have the opportunity to be matched with mentors from Wells Fargo that will offer practical expertise and guidance as they navigate academic life and their post-graduation

journey. These mentors will provide guidance to better position these students for their futures and continue the positive impact they make in their communities and beyond.

“It has been our long-held belief that a post-secondary education can be a valuable tool in building long-term financial health, not just for individuals, but for their communities,” said Mike Weinbach, head of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “The value of this program stems not just from the funds being allocated, but from pairing students with Wells Fargo team members and information that will help them long after they have utilized the direct financial support.”

Scholarship applications will be accepted from now until Oct. 2.

Those interested in learning more about eligibility can visit wellsfargo. com/impactscholarship. Learn more about how Wells Fargo is responding to COIVD-19.

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NEWS Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) recently announced the return of Open House Chicago (OHC) for a 10th consecutive year.

Part of the worldwide family of 46 Open House events, inaugurated by Open House London in 1992, Open House Chicago is the second-most widely attended event of its kind.

OHC engaged 109,000 individuals in 2019, who made 370,000 total site visits to 352 sites in 39 Chicago neighborhoods, plus the near suburbs of Evanston and Oak Park.

In support of public health and with sensitivity to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAC has reconfigured OHC for outdoor and online attendance from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25.

This reimagined OHC framework—designed for individuals, families and small groups that have isolated together—will highlight and promote visitation of specific areas, encouraging foot traffic and participants to patronize local businesses while learning more about the unique histories and stories of these featured areas.

More than 20 Chicago neighborhoods and two suburbs will be highlighted during OHC 2020, with an intentional focus on, and engagement with, areas and corridors prioritized by the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative including Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Bronzeville, Englewood, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, Pullman, Roseland and South Shore.

Fourteen additional focus areas confirmed to date are Chicago’s Loop, Near North Side and Near West Side plus Beverly, Chinatown, Evanston, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Oak Park, Pilsen, Rogers Park, Wicker Park and Woodlawn.

Visitors to each OHC 2020 area will be supported in their self-guided exploration by free resources available online at openhousechicago.org, as well as through an application for mobile devices compatible with both Android (Google) and iOS (Apple) operating systems.

Using these free resources, OHC 2020 attendees will be able to explore and select routes on a variety of themes, learn more about buildings and sites of interest in each neighborhood, browse and register for related OHC online programs and more.

CAC walking tours continue throughout the festival, some highlighting OHC neighborhoods.

Austin Town Hall in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

Building upon the success of more than 50 remotely accessible CAC Live programs offered continuously by the CAC since April 4, 2020, OHC will include a variety of online events aligned with its 2020 neighborhoods and themes.

Featuring guest presenters and representatives from numerous Chicago organizations, these online events may include classes, discussions and lectures, music and performance presentations, virtual tours and other offerings designed to bring the expressions, flavors and voices of OHC 2020 neighborhoods into the homes of people across and far beyond Chicago.

To further embed OHC 2020 into the neighborhoods it spotlights, the CAC will again engage multiple communitybased organizations for advice and mutual support in communications and engagement, route creation, site selection, the development of program content and more.

Chambers of commerce, cultural centers and neighborhood associations confirmed to date include 826CHI, Beverly Area Planning Association, Chicago Cultural Alliance, Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chicago Public Library, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Evanston History Center, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society, Oak Park Art League, Preservation Chicago and The Renaissance Collaborative.

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Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation StatePoint - After months spent indoors at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that many people are itching to get back out there and take a vacation. This is with good reason. Staying isolated for too long can take a substantial toll on one’s mental health and well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

If you still feel uncomfortable with going far from your home for a travel experience however, traveling domestically can be a step in the right direction. There are lots of great places to visit a few hours’ drive from your home that you probably didn’t think of! Whether you’re looking for a beach stay, or some nature, exploring options close to home can allow for an escape you and your family want, and in a safe environment, such as an apartment or home vacation rental. And it’s an increasingly popular choice. According to trivago,

a global accommodation metasearch provider, the share of users clicking on deals for such vacation rentals increased by 5 percent from February to June 2020, both in the U.S. and internationally.

As you book and plan your travel, here are a few tips to consider to help ensure you have a healthy and safe experience: • DIY Cleaning: If you are worried about cleaning standards, consider seeking out accommodations where you don’t have to worry about someone else coming into your space during your stay. Bring your own wipes, anti-bacterial soap and other supplies and wipe down surfaces when you arrive, and as often as needed. Of course, you should always check with your accommodation provider about their hygiene standards to make sure they meet your expectations. Major hotel chains have announced special cleaning

protocols in light of the coronavirus.

• Beating the Crowds: From beach houses to mountain cabins, try to look for a vacation experience away from densely populated city destinations, which is a good choice for those wanting to beat the crowds.

• Staying Active: Getting away doesn’t have to mean staying indoors somewhere new. Take a leisurely stroll on a beach. Go on a hike in the mountains. Explore a national park you’ve always wanted to see. Brunch at a small local café. There are plenty

of ways to stay active and have fun, all while following social distance guidelines.

• Choosing Your Destination: So where is everybody going? The current most popular U.S travel destinations by click share according to trivago are: 1. Las Vegas 2. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 3. Panama City Beach, Fla. 4. Virginia Beach, Va. 5. Destin, Fla. 6. Miami Beach, Fla.

7. Ocean City, Md. 8. Galveston, Texas 9. South Padre Island, Texas 10. Orlando, Fla. 11. Key West, Fla. For more travel tips and ideas, visit trivago.com, and trivago.com/ corona for the most up-to-date travel restrictions.

Whether you hit up a popular destination or head somewhere remote, make sure you adhere to local health guidelines when traveling. And above all, stay safe and healthy.

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It's the place you become; where you're uplifted by past generations. It's your family's history and newfound family's future. It's your HBCU. That’s why Xfinity recognizes the legacy, community, and importance of HBCUs. And, now that gatherings are a little different, it's time to reconnect to the culture. Just say, "HBCU," into your Xfinity Voice Remote to experience more HBCU.

Visit xfinity.com/discovermore to learn more.

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NEWS Open House Chicago Continued from page 5 regarding the free OHC app for mobile devices.

Advance registration for most free and paid online events will be required, through the OHC mobile app, at architecture.org or openhousechicago.org.

Current CAC members will receive exclusive benefits and discounts throughout OHC 2020.

Acknowledgments In addition to continued support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust, Open House Chicago 2020 is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities through its CARES Act grant program, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation and ComEd. About the Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to inspiring people to discover why design matters. A national leader in architecture and design education, the CAC offers field-leading tours, programs, exhibitions and more that are part of a dynamic journey of lifelong learning.

Opened to the public in 2018, its riverfront location is in the heart of the city, where Michigan Avenue meets the Chicago River, featuring nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with super-sized models— and views—of iconic skyscrapers built over the course of more than a century. Exhibitions focus on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods,

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housing types, leading architects and future projects, and include the largest scale model of the city, with more than 4,250 miniature buildings, interactive touchscreens, and a cinematic backdrop animating key moments in its history. Highly knowledgeable, enthusiastic CAC docents guide visitors and residents through more than 75 walking tours with more than 7,000 annual departures, plus the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady.

Through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, the CAC reaches approximately 30,000 K–12 students annually, while teacher workshops provide educators with tools and resources they need to advance STEM curricula in their classrooms. Committed to increasing access for populations historically under-represented in ACED (architecture, construction, engineering, and design) professions, the CAC offers many of its education programs—and all of its programs for teens—at no cost to participants.

CAC programs for adults and members include talks with acclaimed authors and practicing architects, in-depth presentations on issues and trends in urbanism, and classes unlocking a wide range of subjects with connections to the built environment.

Proceeds from programs, tours and the CAC Design Store, as well as from grants, sponsorships and donations, support its educational mission.

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REAL ESTATE AC 9-16/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. GENEVA HOFFMAN; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATES FINANCE INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 10203 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, October 19, 2020 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. 25-03-419-027-0000.

Commonly known as 9318 South Rhodes 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 Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1907853 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155852 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB; Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH R. JONES; DERITA J. JONES; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 2975 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, October 19, 2020 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 9640 South Avenue L, Chicago, Illinois 60617.

P.I.N. 26-05-314-037-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence (two to six apartments). The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.Sale terms: 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 Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173. (847) 5908700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155861 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

FULTON NOLEN, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FULTON NOLEN, SR.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 5560 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, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-35-410-028-0000.

Commonly known as 8522 S Blackstone Ave., 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 Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1902688 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155863 ____________________________

New to Medicare? Choosing coverage for next year? Know these key dates

(BPT) - When can you sign up for Medicare? When can you switch plans if your health needs have changed?

Understanding Medicare's enrollment periods helps you get the coverage you need when you need it.

If you're signing up for Medicare for the first time, your enrollment window is unique to you and based on your birthday month. Here's a guideline for what timeframe applies to you.

New to Medicare?

Your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) occurs around your 65th birthday, including the three months before and the three months after it.

For example, if your birthday is in June, your IEP would be from March to September.

Once you're enrolled in Medicare, there are set dates for when you are allowed to change your plan.

During the Annual Enrollment Period - Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 - all Medicare beneficiaries have the chance to choose plans for the following calendar year. This is the time for you to decide if your current plan fits your budget and your health

needs.

Already on Medicare?

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is Jan. 1 through March 31.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can take the following steps from Jan. 1 through March 31. Changes will be effective the first day of the following month. * Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan * Drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) * Sign up for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Supplement plan, if you return to Original Medicare Special Enrollment Periods are times when you can sign up for Medicare or change your plan if you qualify due to a life event like moving or retiring.

Looking to learn more? You may be enrolling in Medicare for the first time; you may be looking to change coverage during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7; you may be helping a loved

one with their Medicare decisions.

No matter your situation, visit GetToKnowMedicare.com to access resources to help you prepare and make confident Medicare decisions.

Chronic pain management can't wait for the end of the pandemic (BPT) - When COVID-19 halted all nonessential health services, it begged the question - what types of care can't be delayed? Treatment for chronic pain, for one. Not only is pain management essential care, it's even more critical during stressful times.

The good news is the pandemic has inspired innovations, such as telehealth and minimally invasive treatments for long-lasting pain relief, to help suffering patients, says the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

"The anxiety and isolation caused by COVID-19 adds to chronic pain, which is further compounded by reduced access to strategies, such as physical therapy, exercise and even visits with the grandkids or other loved ones, that help people manage their discomfort," said David Dickerson, M.D., pain medicine specialist and vice chair of ASA's Committee on Pain Medicine. "As a result, they may be more likely to turn to medications or alcohol, increasing the risk of misuse and abuse. Physician anesthesiologists who specialize in pain medicine have gotten creative to ensure their patients have access to the safest and most effective care."

Here are three ways pain management changed due to COVID-19.

Greater access to providers through telehealth When the COVID-19 pandemic suspended in-person visits, physician anesthesiologist pain medicine specialists turned to secure video meetings or telephone calls to consult with patients.

Led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), health insurance companies revised their coverage to include telehealth to ensure this vital care.

Using telehealth visits, pain medicine specialists see the patient face-to-face via video, ask and answer questions and formulate a plan. They can refer those struggling with stress from COVID-19 to psychologists who also can counsel them via telehealth.

Telehealth also removes some barriers to care during a pandemic. Patients don't need to worry about getting to an appointment, or sitting for long periods in crowded waiting rooms. Via telehealth, they wait in a virtual waiting room in their own home. Specialists can easily access patients' electronic medical records while talking to them virtually. As a result, 95% of people seeing pain medicine specialists have continued to do so, many of them via telehealth, which likely will remain an

option for the foreseeable future.

Pain medicine specialists expand role to meet patients' needs During the pandemic, many patients have put off seeing their primary care physicians, so pain medicine specialists have been helping fill that role. They're getting patients to understand the importance of seeking necessary treatment, such as visiting the emergency room if they are experiencing signs of stroke or angina, a symptom of heart disease.

As in-person medical appointments resume, many pain medicine specialists have revised their office visit practices, requiring masks and staggering appointments, to keep patients safe.

Although telehealth remains an option, having the patient come into the office is preferred in some instances. For example, pain medicine specialists can more readily treat those with addiction issues in person. During this national health emergency, the number of patients needing treatment for pancreatitis - painful inflammation of the pancreas often due to excessive alcohol use - has increased dramatically. Early evidence suggests drug overdoses, including those from opioids, may be increasing as well.1 Long-lasting, minimally invasive techniques reduce visits and hospitalizations To reduce the frequency of visits while keeping patients out of the hospital, pain medicine specialists are focus-

ing on office-based treatments that can ease pain for six months or more. For example, rather than giving patients a series of injections that require regular office visits, pain medicine specialists can perform procedures in one visit.

Some of these treatments include a procedure called percutaneous imageguided lumbar decompression (PILD), which reduces pain by removing excess tissue in people with spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves and cause pain in the back and legs); neurostimulation, in which a device implanted under the skin generates electrical impulses that disrupt pain signals; and radiofrequency ablation or neurolysis, which silences nerves that bring pain signals from inflamed joints or tissue.

"Treatment for debilitating pain is complex in any circumstance and even more so during this health crisis," said Dr. Dickerson. "Physician anesthesiologists and other pain medicine specialists can ensure proper and effective approaches to care that improve quality of life during the pandemic and beyond."

Learn more about how pain specialists can help you manage your chronic pain and download tips for relieving pain during the pandemic.

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