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Patterson founded Chicago Integrated Health because of the growing epidemic of Heart Disease and Diabetes in the Black community. Personally, Patterson had family members who had been diagnosed with Diabetes, and she wanted to make a difference.

THE FUNMI ADEWOLE FOUNDATION SEEKS DONATIONS FROM CHICAGOLAND TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL MISSION

FAF to Provide Access to Healthcare for Resi dents of Rural Nigeria

Chicago, Ill. – The Funmi Adewole Founda tion, a Chicago based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide free primary health care to underserved communities across Africa, is seeking the help of Chicago to help with its medical mission trip to Nigeria in late October. A $30,000 Go Fund Me fundraiser has been started for the purchase of medications for their annual medical mission trip in October.

Since 2014, the Funmi Adewole Foundation has hosted annual mission trips to rural areas in Ni geria. Medical mission, education, and cancer aware ness are the three initiatives that are the foundation of FAF. Through the hard work of volunteers comprised mostly of Nigerian immigrants, over 17,500 Nige rians have benefited from FAF’s medical missions and education initiatives. The organization also supports quality education in the continent through an education trust fund and promotes cancer awareness initiatives in the United States and Africa.

The annual mission trips will provide the residents of the rural parts of Nigeria a comprehen sive medical checkup that includes health education, followed by triage, doctor’s assessment, deworming, dental checkup, counseling, prayer, massage therapy, eye examinations along with glasses for patients who need or wear glasses. Anticipation for the annual medical mission is high in rural areas; for most residents, this is the only access to the healthcare they have.

“As we all know, healthcare should be the right of everybody. But unfortunately, that is not what is happening in Nigeria as we know it. A lot of people with medical problems have no means of getting care,” stated Dr. Muyiwa Idowu, medical director of the Funmi Adewole Foundation. “We see patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, arthri tis, asthma, skin diseases, eye problems. We need the international community’s support to help with this mission to help save lives.”

According to the National Library of Medicine, only 43.3% of people had access to healthcare in Nigeria, a country of over 200 million, compared to 13.3% of American adults who did not have access to healthcare before the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, patients with chronic ailments who need medication are also given a one-year supply.

Beta Blockers, Glipizide, Antibiotics, Anti fungal, Antimalarial, and Antibiotics for the eye are some medications given to patients. Multivitamins will also be provided to many patients who are malnourished. A former volunteer of the foundation has started a Gofundme fundraiser to raise $30,000 for the purchase of medications for the 2022 medical mission trip in October.

FAF is a registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit. To donate towards the purchase of medication for medical mission 2022, visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/medical-mission-trip-2022. All donations are tax-deductible.

GYRLS IN THE H.O.O.D FOUNDATION TO HOST SHE’S SO H.O.O.D AWARD SHOW CASE

Chicago, IL – Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Founda tion’s She’s So H.O.O.D Awards is back for it’s third year, acknowledging and rewarding the efforts of adolescent girls.

This year’s honorees are overcoming personal obstacles, defying odds, and are role models at home and in the community. The awards will be presented at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7.

This year’s honorees are Amarria Houston, Neenah Montgomery, Elise Hunt and Iyana Foster. Daja Bonds is receiving the Go-Getter Award and India Rios is receiving the Game Changer Award.

For more information about Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., visit https://www.gyrlsinthehood.com.

Chicago Integrated Health takes a holistic approach

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Chicago Integrated Health is a lifestyle management practice that was launched in January of 2020. Included in the practice are mental health therapy, nutrition, fitness and massage therapy. The goal is to com bat lifestyle diseases with a holistic approach.

“We work hard to bring a shift to fight against lifestyle diseases like Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancers and Hypertension. All of that can be a snowball effect and cause more chronic disease,” Patterson said. Nutrition, health and wellness are important to Patterson because they saved her life. She was diagnosed with bipolar depression a few years ago.

Patterson is not against medi cation, she believes it is necessary to treat people. In her case, she was able to take a more holistic approach, which included focusing on eating to heal, fitness and stress management. Those components, along with God, helped save Patterson’s life. They trigger the brain in a positive way.

The motto of Chicago Integrated Health is: Finding your happy place in health. It is a safe space where people can come in, after they’ve talked to their physician about coming in. People can share their diag nosis with Patterson, she will read their labs. From there, a care team will be created, which includes a certified nutrition ist, a licensed mental health therapist, there will be exercises and people can include in-home massage therapy. The care teams grows with the clients.

Clients have learned coping mechanisms and breathing, and how to eat properly to ward off disease and infection. “Disease and overeating and all of that is deeply connected and rooted, sometimes, within the environment we live in and our behaviors,” Patterson said.

Patterson believes some people with lifestyle disease can have a different outcome if they learn how to handle stress, learn new tools and new ways to deal with trauma and how to eat to heal. It can give people a better way of deal ing with their futures and eating to heal helps people fight disease. The psycho therapist can help people deal with the trauma of the past.

Patterson suggests people create a wellness routine for themselves. At Chicago Integrated Health, the team creates a lifestyle management plan that is catered to the patients’ needs. A care plan can include ensuring people get 30 minutes of exercise, it builds en dorphins and reduces the risk of heart disease.

“Put you first … You don’t have to work forever, we’re not robots. We have to put us first. That’s what the lifestyle management plan requires,” Patterson said. Patterson added, “If you are in the middle of a fight, you can reverse this thing, it’s possible.” Medi cations are necessary, but the goal is not to stay on them for a long period of time. The goal is, with a holistic approach, to have a reduction in medications that a person takes.

For more information about Chicago Integrated Health, visit www.integratedhealthchicago.com, email hello@inte gratedhealthchicago.com, or call 773-234-7775.

MCA Chicago triumphs with sold-out Chicago Performs showcase

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Chicago is thrilled to champion the immense success of its Chicago Performs festival debut. The program, which highlights Chicago-based artists whose work is embraced nationwide, opened this past weekend to sold-out shows. Guests included arts professionals from around the country, including New York City, Milwaukee, Austin, Maine, and Pittsburgh.

as a part of MCA’s New Works Initiative. The program fosters the artistic and professional growth of Chicago artists, providing con sistent and comprehensive support for these local artists’ develop ment. It also connects their work with the national and international performance scene. For Fall 2023, the commission will be given to Chicago’s own expanded cinema artist shawneì michaelain holloway.

In the Spring of 2023, MCA will host a performance series, titled FRICTIONS, that explores movement as a way to navigate Blackness. The program will include artists Will Rawls (Brooklyn-based), Shamel Pitts/TRIBE (Brook lyn-based), and Barak Adé Soleil (formerly of Chicago, now based in London).

Chicago Performs was orga nized by Tara Aisha Willis, Curator, Performance, and Laura Paige Kyber, Curatorial Assistant in Performance.

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The two-day festival featured three artists: Derek Lee McPhat ter, a theater-maker committed to emphasizing narratives at the inter section of race, class, gender, sexuali ty, and technology; Erin Kilmurray, a genre-straddling choreographer draw ing on the space-making possibilities of nightlife culture, theater, and dance through electric, often political performance; and Bimbola Akinbola, an artist and scholar concerned with the nature of belonging and queer ness, using theory, performance, and visual art to organize, remember, and repair. Each artist’s work underscored the shared creativity between artists, audiences, and community networks to foster shared goals and a sense of belonging.

MCA plans to continue this celebratory project in the Fall of 2023 with a new set of artists who will each work with MCA’s curatorial and production staff over the coming year towards the pre sentation of their performances. Each artist developing work through this series is entering a new phase of their practice—whether stepping onto a larger stage for the first time, exploring new directions, or expanding the scale of their projects. Chicago Performs will continue feature work supported by the Chicago Performance Commission

Joy as a Question was organized by Willis and Daniel Atkinson, Man ager of Learning, Adult Interpretive Programs.

Lead support for the 2021–22 season of MCA Performance is provided by Elizabeth A. Liebman.

Major support is provided by the Alphawood Foundation and by Julie and Larry Bernstein.

Generous support is provided by Lois and Steve Eisen and The Eisen Family Foundation; Ginger Farley and Bob Shapiro, Martha Struthers Farley and Donald C. Farley, Jr. Family Foundation; N.A., Trustee; Susan Manning and Doug Doetsch; D. Elizabeth Price and Lou Yecies; and Carol Prins and John Hart/The Jessica Fund.

Iris Patterson, owner of Chicago Integrated Health, also is a licensed massage therapist and a licensed nutritionist. Photo provided by Iris Patterson.

City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates with its Largest Class of Star Scholars to Date

CHICAGO — City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) announces this fall’s Star Scholarship (2022) cohort is the largest ever enrolled at CCC with 1,597 new students across all seven colleges: Harold Wash ington, Harry S Truman, Malcolm X, Kennedy-King, Olive-Harvey, Richard J. Daley, and Wilbur Wright.

“Access and inclusion are part of City Colleges’ mission and the Star Scholar ship eliminates cost as a bar rier and supports our students as they fulfill their education goals and help create a more inclusive economy,” said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado.

The Star Scholarship program was launched in 2015, and to date, approximately

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more than 14,000 Chicago high school gradu ates have been named Star Scholars.

“When it came time to apply for college, I was so nervous about how I was going to pay for school. Then, my counselor told me about City Colleges’ Star Scholarship, and a weight was lifted off my—and my entire family’s—shoulders,” said Star Scholarship alumna Florencia Laino. “Beyond the free tuition and books, the support and advising I received from the program was exceptional, making the pathway towards earning my Bachelor’s degree feel easier to achieve.”

Students qualify for the Star Scholarship if they graduate from high school with at least a 3.0 GPA and the Star Scholarship covers up to three years at City Colleges. The Star Scholarship is open to any CPS student from all over Chicago and partner Big Shoulders

Fund schools.

“We created the Star Schol arship because we understood that college wasn’t accessible to everyone and we wanted to ensure that hard working students realize their full potential,” said City Col leges of Chicago Chief Academic Officer and Provost Mark Potter. “We are thrilled to be of service to our new Star Scholars and we hope this scholarship continues to inspire others to achieve.”

About 56 percent of our Star Scholars (as of Aug 2022) who complete their associate degree will transfer to a four-year institution to work toward their Bachelor’s degree program. CCC’s top transfer four-year institutions include: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), DePaul University, University of Illinois at Urbana (U of I) and National Louis University (NLU). To learn more, visit www.ccc.edu/starscholarship.

STAR Scholarship recipients have the opportunity to begin working with 4-year universities while still at City Colleges and can take advantage of guaranteed admissions from City Colleges to a variety of colleges and universities across the country. In addi tion, City Colleges of Chicago participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative, a compre hensive statewide effort among more than 100 colleges and universities in Illinois to facilitate the transfer of any CCC student to a 4-year college or university. For more information, visit www.ccc.edu/starscholarship.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Lowers Fees on IL ABLE Accounts

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasur er Michael Frerichs announced reduced fees for account owners in a program that allows people with disabilities to save their own mon ey for disability-related expenses.

Annual account maintenance fees were lowered approximately 25 percent for Illinois Achieving a Better Life Experience (IL ABLE) account owners who receive their statements electronically. Additionally, program management fees were reduced an average of 6 percent.

The lower fees are the result of a new contract between the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer and Ascensus College Sav ings, the program manager. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office led the negotiations for the benefit of the National ABLE Alliance, which includes 17 states and Washington, D.C.

“IL ABLE is an important resource for people with disabilities and their families,” Frerichs said. “We recognize that lowering fees will empower account owners to save more money and build a more secure financial future.”

The Office of the Illinois State Treasur er administers IL ABLE, a tax-advantaged savings and investment program that allows qualified individuals with disabilities to save and invest for disability-related expenses with

out losing eligibility for federal public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. IL ABLE offers six investment options ranging from conservative to aggres sive and an FDIC insured checking account option. IL ABLE account earnings grow tax-deferred and are tax free if used for qualified disability-related expenses.

Since the launch of IL ABLE in 2017, more than $40 million has been contributed to IL ABLE accounts, and account owners maintain an average account balance of $9,200. Approximate ly $340 million has been deposited into accounts in the National ABLE Alliance Program since the first plan launched in 2016. More than 33,000 account owners across the National ABLE Alliance will benefit from the lower fees, including nearly 3,500 in Illinois.

For individuals who receive SSI benefits and have a $2,000 cap on assets, IL ABLE account assets are not counted against the cap up to $100,000.

For more information about IL ABLE, call (888) 609-8683 or visit illinoisable. com to obtain plan disclosure documents, which include investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information about the program.

JOYCE JOINS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO LAUNCH SOUTHLAND REACTIVATION ACT

State Senator Patrick Joyce joined local communi ty leaders recently to launch the Southland Reactivation Act. The purpose of the Southland Reactivation Act is to attract development, create jobs and lower property taxes in the south suburbs.

“This bill is a big win for the Southland communi ty. It will break the cycle of disinvestment that has been happening for too long in this area,” said Joyce. “This economic development tool has the potential—at no cost to the State— to address blight, expand the tax base, cre ate local jobs in the south suburbs and assist in reducing property taxes for homeowners.”

The bill targets commercial and industrial properties that have shown a clear pattern of economic stagnation or decline of real estate taxes as a result of depressed conditions. The property must be located in Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich, Thornton or Worth Townships in Cook County.

Identified properties that meet qualifying criteria would be assessed at 50% of the last known equalized assessed value. For the first year a property is certified as a southland reactivation property, the aggregate tax bill liability for the property cannot exceed $100,000. Discounts on the liability would decrease gradually, but continue for a total of 12 years.

Alongside this, a web page was unveiled on the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association’s web site that further explains the plans of what is to come, as well as eligible properties, which can be found at: https:// www.ssmma.org/southland-reactivation-act .

MARTWICK ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO CHECK THEIR TAX REBATE STATUS

Millions of Illinoisans are waiting to receive their tax rebates as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan. State Senator Robert Martwick is reminding residents they can easily check their rebate status online.

“The Illinois Family Relief Plan is our way of rein vesting in our communities,” said Martwick (D-Chicago). “Families are struggling, and this relief is a good start to alleviate that financial despair.”

Supported by Martwick, the Illinois Senate championed Senate Bill 157, which provides millions of Illinois taxpayers with financial relief – including direct tax rebates. The rebates began to roll out Sept. 12, leaving many to wonder when they will receive their rebate.

People who filed taxes will automatically receive their rebate – otherwise they have until Oct. 17 to do so. To check the status of a rebate, people can click here and select “Where’s My Rebate?” An IL-PIN number is necessary to check the status. To find an IL-PIN number, click here and select “IL-PIN Inquiry.”

Under the law, people who filed 2021 Illinois taxes are eligible to receive up to $700. Individual filers who make less than $200,000 will receive a $50 income tax rebate, and couples who make less than $400,000 will re ceive $100. Filers are also eligible for $100 per dependent, with a maximum of three.

Additionally, people who paid property taxes in 2021 on their primary residence in 2020 – and make less than $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly – are eligi ble for up to $300. The rebate will be equal to the property tax a resident was qualified to claim on their 2021 taxes.

“Every dollar counts for economically distressed families,” said Martwick. “These rebates could be spent on groceries, much needed car repairs, gas, school supplies and more. Check your status today.”

For more information on how the funds will be dispersed or to see qualification criteria, people can visit tax.illinois.gov/rebates.

“Our local governments understand the resources they need to prevent crime in our communities better than anyone,” said Foster. “Thanks to these grants, Aurora and Joliet can continue their work to fight crime by investing in the programs that need it most. I’ll continue working in Congress to ensure our local law enforcement has the support it needs to protect our communities.”

The Department of Justice awarded $67,621 to Aurora and $59,961 to Joliet. More information on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program can be at: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview .

A welcome celebration for Star Scholars and their families took place on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Malcolm X College, connecting them to four-year college transfer partners. City Colleges of Chicago.

Stackwell and Detroit Pistons Announce Partnership to Support Financial Access for Detroit’s Black Community

DETROIT and BOSTON, PRNewswire -- Stackwell, the digital investment platform created to eliminate the racial wealth gap, and the Detroit Pistons an nounced a multi-year strategic partnership to increase access to investment in the financial markets, and bring financial wellness and investment education programming to the Black community in the Detroit metro politan area. Stackwell, which has just released the first-of-its-kind ro bo-investing app built to support personal invest ment and wealth building within the Black community, and the Pistons will co-host several events across Detroit to engage members of the community and help support their access to finan cial investment, in addition to other collab orations with the team to support Black students, and small business owners in the city.

“The Detroit Pistons are excited to partner with Stackwell to help provide financial literacy and education resources throughout the Detroit

community,” said Erika Swilley, Vice President of Community & Social Responsibility. “Stack well’s goal of providing Detroit’s Black community with access to financial literacy programs aligns with the Detroit Pistons commitment to being an asset for our com munity and those that call it home.”

The partnership will provide financial literacy and investment education programming for high school and college stu dents, as well as minority small business owners in the greater Detroit Metro area.

The Pistons will host events with Stackwell at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center in the New Center neighborhood of Detroit, which will allow people in the com munity to utilize programs and resources to learn how they can build and sustain personal wealth through investment in the financial markets.

“Stackwell and the Pistons are committed to building a lasting, intentional partnership that will support the Black community in Detroit for the

long-term,” said Trevor Rozier-Byrd, founder and CEO of Stackwell. “Our work will have an im pact across generations of Black people, helping to break down systemic barriers to the financial system, and empower individuals and business owners to take control of their financial futures and build generational wealth for themselves and their families.”

“It was important to build a collaboration with ties across the Pistons’ deep and diverse commu nity initiatives that could evolve over time,” added Rozier-Byrd. “We are honored to be a part of the team’s important equity work because we believe the racial wealth gap is the social justice issue of our time.”

Community engagement will be the founda tion of all efforts in the partnership, with year one focused on Black-owned businesses in the Detroit metropolitan area. Subsequent years will introduce new programming for college students as well as other youth programs for high school students.

With a population that is eighty percent Black/ African American, Detroit is the seventh largest Black consumer market in the United States. Stack well is proud to be part of the larger revitalization and inclusion effort happening in the Motor City.

To learn more about Stackwell, visit our web site: stackwellcapital.com. The Stackwell app can be downloaded at the App Store.

PNC ACHIEVES MLT BLACK EQUITY AT WORK CERTIFICATION

PITTSBURGH, PRNewswire -- The PNC Finan cial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) has achieved the Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Black Equity at Work Certification. PNC stepped forward as a launch employer in 2020 and is the first financial services institution to achieve certifica tion. This milestone acknowledges PNC’s continued significant, beneficial progress toward diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The MLT Black Equity at Work Certification is a critical resource for employers committed to Black equity. It provides the clarity, guidance, and support employers need to make tangible progress. The plan approval process helps employers develop robust, comprehensive plans to achieve certification in one to three years. The certification also provides broadbased recognition, enabling employers that take meaningful actions toward Black equity to stand out.

“Achieving certification demonstrates that PNC is on the right course, but this is not the finish line,” says PNC’s Chief Diversity Officer Gina Coleman. “We remain focused on and committed to continued progress. We have a responsibility to our employees, stakeholders, and the community to continue our journey toward equity, with the goal of being a better company, better employer, better neighbor, and better investment.”

The Certification focuses on People, Purchasing and Philanthropy, and centers on five Pillars: Representation Compensation

Workplace Culture Business Practices

Contributions and Investments

“Becoming Black Equity at Work Certified requires a rigorous, comprehensive approach to moving the needle on racial equity. On behalf of MLT, I applaud PNC for reaching this milestone, and am grateful for our 10+ year partnership,” says John Rice, founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow.

The two-step process to achieving certification includes a comprehensive measurement framework, re quirement of rigorous action, hands-on support, and ac countability for achieving and sustaining measurable results. During step one, employers develop a comprehensive plan to make progress in each of the five pillars of the MLT Black Equity at Work Certification scorecard. Once the plan is approved, employers have up to three years to achieve the minimum qualifying score to become MLT Black Equity at Work Certified. The Certification framework was carefully crafted by MLT with support from Boston Consulting Group to strike the balance between rigor and achievability.

“What gets measured is often what gets done, and we’re proud to see that our results indicate meaning ful progress,” says Vicki Henn, PNC chief human re sources officer. “This accomplishment represents the

work being done every day across PNC’s footprint. We are optimistic that our comprehensive efforts, embedded into our business practices, will continue to move the needle toward equity.”

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national nonprofit working to transform our country’s leadership pipelines and increase access to the American Dream. MLT provides Black, Lat inx, and Native American talent with the coaching, playbook, and networks they need in order to excel in high-trajectory careers, secure economic mobility for their families, and become high-impact senior leaders equipped to advocate for vulnerable communities. MLT also provides a comprehen sive solution for institutions, which combines best-in-class recruitment, retention, and diversity strategy offerings. Learn more at www. mltracialequityatwork.org.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

MAKE EVERYDAY EXTRA HAWWT WITH THE SHEIN X JORDYN WOODS COLLECTION

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- SHEIN, a global online retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, has partnered with American model Jordyn Woods who has curated a collection of her favorite pieces from the brand. The SHEIN x Jordyn Woods collection highlights her glamorous, cool-girl aesthetic with looks inspired by the French glamour of the Moulin Rouge. Showcasing daring daytime looks and adding edge to evening chic, styles include chic mid- and mini-dresses, bralette tops, shackets, bodycon dresses, bodysuits, matching sets and more.

“I have really loved working with SHEIN on this collection. It fits my style perfectly and I can’t wait to see people wearing it,” said Jordyn Woods.

SHEIN has always sought to partner with the most relevant stylestars and icons. Known for their limited collections and of-the-minute drops, SHEIN leads the pack when it comes to curated personal style. SHEIN is partnering with Woods because she embodies the SHEIN girl who is smart, confident, savvy and loves fashion. The SHEIN x Jordyn Woods collection brings

together two of-the-moment fashion heavyweights to bring a collection that embodies and inspires this genera tion of young fashionistas.

The SHEIN x Jordyn Woods collection ranges from $7 for a scoop neck tee to $47 for a belted trench coat. Head to US.shein.com to explore the collection. SHEIN is offering free returns within 45 days of ordering and free shipping on all orders over $49.

SHEIN is calling on customers to share their SHEIN x Jordyn Woods looks on Instagram by tagging @sheinofficial, @shein_us and the hashtag #SHEINx JordynWoods.

SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries. To learn more about SHEIN, visit SHEIN. com.

Susan G. Komen® and Sugarbear Vitamin Care Pair

Up Against Breast Cancer

DALLAS, PRNewswire -- Susan G. Komen®- can “bear-ly” contain its gratitude for the support of Sugar bear Vitamin Care, a Fort Lauderdale-based beauty and wellness brand, that has partnered with the world’s lead ing breast cancer organization and will raise a minimum donation of $250,000 in support of Komen’s research and patient support services.

Starting in September, Sugarbear Vitamin Care (Sugarbear) will be selling a special edition, “Sweet Vi tamins for a Good Cause.” vitamin kit and 13 percent of the retail sales for each kit sold benefits Komen.

“As a beauty and wellness brand, Sugarbear un derstands the importance of health and wellness. They believe in our work to advance breast cancer research, improve the lives of breast cancer patients through our patient support services, advance health eq uity, remove barriers to high-quality breast cancer care, and make lasting systemic changes,” said Sarah Rosales, Vice President of Corporate and Foundations at Komen.

“One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and the need for help is greater than ever,” said Rosales. “Sugarbear is com mitted to providing all women the care they deserve and investing in research searching for the cures.”

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., accounting for 31 percent of newly diagnosed cancers. About every two minutes, one case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the U.S.

“The health of our communities is vital and this be lief is the core of Komen and is supported by Sugarbear,” said Rosales.

For more information about Sugarbear’s Care for Your Pair kit, go to Komen’s Live Pink website, which highlights products from Susan G. Komen’s corporate partners that support the fight against breast cancer at livepink.org.

Target Announces Second Edition of The Fall Designer Collection, Featuring Kika Vargas, La Ligne and Sergio Hudson

MINNEAPOLIS, PRNewswire -- Target Cor poration ( NYSE: TGT) announced the second edition of The Fall Designer Collection, featuring three limit ed-time-only design partners: Kika Vargas, La Ligne and Sergio Hudson. The collection, which features more than 100 apparel and accessories items, reflects each designer’s bold creative vision and arrives just in time for the fall fashion season. Ranging in price from $8-$70, with most items under $40, The Fall Design er Collection features diverse and female-founded brands and will be available on Target.com and in select Target stores beginning Sunday, Oct. 9, while supplies last.

“One of the reasons guests love shopping at Tar get is because of our focus on style – and our ability to deliver that style at incredibly affordable prices,” said Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “Our newest collaboration with Kika Vargas, La Ligne and Sergio Hudson is a celebration of style, and we know our guests will love this collection of trend-forward pieces that reflect each designer’s distinct, diverse perspective on fashion.”

The Fall Designer Collection features modern, cold-weath er dressing and layering essentials that can be worn for seasons to come, while reflecting Target’s commitment to inclusivity,

ranging in size from XXS-4X. And for ease, guests can shop the collection via Target’s convenient same-day pickup options, including Order Pickup and Drive Up.

Meet the Designers:

A 2022 recipient of Harlem’s Fashion Show Designer of the Year, Sergio Hudson created his eponymous brand in 2014 after winning Bravo’s “Styled to Rock” competition and has since dressed several A-list celebrities. Known for his immacu late tailoring, jewel tone hues, and combining flattering silhou

ettes with bold patterns, his collections showcase the power and strength of femininity.

Sergio Hudson for Target features matching sets, dresses and coats, with a modern take on the most classic silhouettes, immaculate tailoring and a minimal aesthetic.

Founded on the universal appeal of the stripe, La Ligne was founded in 2016 by two Vogue editors, Valerie Macaulay and Meredith Melling, along with former investment banker and fashion executive Molly Howard. La Ligne creates timeless pieces that work seamlessly for day or night.

La Ligne for Target features versatile style staples, such as sweaters, pants and dresses, designed in the brand’s iconic stripes that are sure to make a statement for years to come.

Kika Vargas, a Colombian designer and LVMH 2021 finalist, relaunched her namesake brand in 2018. Her ready-towear pieces strike a balance between form and flow, mixing her hand-drawn prints with eccentric proportions to convey a modern romanticism.

Kika Vargas for Target boasts vibrant and feminine layer ing pieces including dresses, tops, skirts, and bottoms that are rooted in structure, volume and everyday wearability — making getting dressed feel like an art.

More information about the second edition of the Fall Designer Collection is available on ABullseyeView.com.

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Target Fall Designer Collection

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY & CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS LAUNCH NEW COLLABORATION TO MAKE LIBRARY RESOURCES MORE ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

The 81 Club will allow students and teachers to utilize library materials and databases both in and out of school

Chicago Public Library (CPL) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced a collabo ration to expand public library access for more than 322,000 CPS students and 21,000 teachers in 648 schools. The program, “The 81 Club,” provides a wide array of CPL resources for students and teach ers, as well as a specialized library card for students. This joint initiative will enable more students to access key learning resources, both in and out of school.

“Now more than ever, we must ensure our youth have access to quality reading and learning opportunities both in and out of the classrooms,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “The 81 Club removes barriers so all of our city’s stu dents and teachers can utilize CPL materials and resources. This is an important step forward in our commitment to providing educational programming for our youth to explore and grow.”

Teachers and students will have access to CPL’s online services and databases both in class and outside of school, for more fluid and expansive learning experiences. Students with an 81 Club card will be able to check out five physical items at a time, such as books, DVDs and magazines. Overdrive Public Library CONNECT, a proven, national initiative, will allow students to access CPL’s age-appropriate eBooks and eAudiobooks, in addition to their school’s digital collection, through the program. This physical and digital access for both teachers and students allows for classroom instruction to be streamlined.

“The 81 Club provides access to library materials and resources anywhere a student learns,” said Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown. “This initiative removes barriers for all Chicago students to obtain a library account,

enabling us to reach the students who most need our services.”

The 81 Club is a multi-tiered approach that will enable CPL and CPS to achieve the goal of removing barriers to reach all students. Students will learn how to connect to the extended CPL catalog in school, through their CPS Sora app. In the classroom, teacher accounts will provide easier access to CPL digital resources, giving the ability to teach directly from CPL databases. Library staff can recommend specific resources for teachers to access in their classrooms. The 81 Club pro vides meaningful opportunities for collaboration between educators, school administrators and librarians to enrich the learning experiences of CPS students.

With this initiative, the card registration process is easy - students can register without identification or parent signature. It allows greater autonomy for students to check out materials, especially those who were previously unable to access library resources because of issues with a regular library card or lack of parental involve ment. Students with an 81 Club card are also able to utilize regular CPL cards for expanded access to materials and special items.

“We’re grateful and excited to launch this new partnership with Chicago Public Library,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “This partnership expands our students’ access to the wealth of resources, from digital to print materials, offered through CPL’s 81 amazing library branches which inspire and support literacy and lifelong learning opportunities.”

Students will be able to register for the account this fall. Chicago Public Library has created and distributed “eTeach” cards for CPS

instruction. In the coming months, CPS teachers will learn more about the new student and teacher cards, as well as highlights of CPL e-resources for classroom use. In November, students will be able to visit their local libraries to pick up a newly designed 81 Club library card.

The 81 Club builds on the success of other recent access initiatives at CPL, including the elimination of overdue fines and expanded Sunday hours. As we continue to recover from the learning disruptions created by a pandemic, CPL can play an important role in ensuring that every CPS stu dent has access to the tools and resources needed to bridge those gaps.

For complete program information and events, visit chipublib.org/81Club.

The 81 Club program is supported by our creative partner FCB Chicago and other generous donors to CPL’s philanthropic partner, Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF). To learn more about how CPLF supports the Library’s mission and offerings, visit cplfoundation.org.

About Chicago Public Library

Since 1873, Chicago Public Library (CPL) has encouraged lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment, and knowledge through innovative services, programs, and technology. Through its 81 locations, the Library provides free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, and presents the highest quality author discussions, exhibits, and programs for children, teens, and adults. For more information, please call (312) 747-4300 or visit chipublib.org. To follow CPL on social media, visit us on Twitter (@chipublib), Facebook (Chicago Public Library), or Instagram (@chicagopubliclibrary).

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MAJOR CREDIT CARD COMPANIES’ ADOPTION OF NEW MERCHANT CODE FOR GUN SALES BY ARMS RETAILERS

Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general supporting the adoption of a new merchant category code by three of the world’s largest credit card companies: Visa, American Express and Mastercard. The new code applies to the sale of firearms and ammuni tion, which will aid law enforcement efforts to combat the scourge of gun violence.

Earlier this month, the International Organization for Standardization approved the creation of a new merchant code that will allow financial institutions to better detect and report suspicious activity related to the purchase of firearms and ammunition at stand-alone gun retail stores.

The code will have no bearing on an individual’s ability to lawfully purchase firearms and is narrowly tailored so it applies only to purchases made at stand-alone gun retail shops. The decision by the credit card com panies is viewed by gun-safety advocates as an important action that will help law enforcement investigate gun crimes, prevent mass shootings and combat illegal weapons trafficking.

In a letter to the chief executives of Visa, American Express and Mastercard, Attorney General Raoul welcomed the companies’ decision to adopt the new merchant code as an important new public safety tool. Gun violence is a national crisis. There have been hundreds of mass shootings in 2022 alone, including the July 4 mass shooting at the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day parade, a supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York and the Uvalde Elementary School massacre. In addition, gun violence plagues communities in Chicago and around Illinois. A collective effort – not just isolated acts – is critical to turn the tide on gun-related violence and crime, the letter asserts.

The letter anticipates that use of the new merchant code will yield vital information to fill crucial data gaps related to multiple purchases of firearms and ammunition. Critically, the letter points out, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has identified failure by retailers to report the sale of two or more firearms to the same person at one time as a common violation found by ATF inspectors.

In addition, the letter notes that the code will enable financial institu tions to track multiple sales to persons who seek to avoid the threshold for reporting gun purchases by making firearms purchases at several different retail outlets.

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Our Hispanic-Latino Business Councils across the country are focused on understanding the needs of our clients so we can better serve them.

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We’re furthering our partnership with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc., helping emerging leaders succeed in today’s economy.

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Our Better Money Habits® platform is available in Spanish, Mejores Hábitos Financieros,® to help people build financial know-how and make informed, confident decisions.

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WHERE ART CAN OCCUR THEATER CENTER’S WEARABLE ART GALA RETURNS IN PERSON

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center announces the five-year anniversary, and this year’s Wear able Art Gala at 4:30 p.m. PST Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson, longtime champions of art and mentorship, who opened the visual and perform ing arts center in 2017.

The evening serves as a fundraiser to support WACO’s artistic and youth mentorship programs.

For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights.

This year’s event will transform the 35,000 square foot hangar into an immersive experience bringing Harlem to Los Angeles, recreating the big ballrooms, jazz clubs, speakeasies, iconic restaurants and theaters where artists such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald performed.

“I have always had this dream to bring the energy, tastes and sounds of Harlem in the 1920s to 50s to our gala. From the fashion and the food, to the art, cars and supper clubs— on this night, people will be taken back in time to experience and be inspired by it all…today — in 2022,” shares Tina Knowles Lawson.

The event will be hosted by five-time NAACP Image

Award winner Keke Palmer, and feature an all-star lineup, including a special performance by Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Andra Day as well as a musical tribute by Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey. The evening will include the return of Los Angeles-based DJ Millie and close with a

McCormick® Teams Up with Keke Palmer To Announce The Winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos’ Song Contest

HUNT VALLEY, Md., PRNewswire -The McCormick Brand is proud to announce that Reginald Lewis Halsey Jr. was selected as the winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos,’ a nationwide song contest that encouraged fans to showcase their love of tacos by creating an original standout jingle. The contest was announced last month by McCormick part ner, actress and singer Keke Palmer, who also participated in judging submissions and surprised Halsey with the news that he won the Grand Prize of $50,000 and a year’s supply of McCormick Origi nal Taco Seasoning. Halsey’s winning jingle is currently featured across the McCor mick social media pages.

“We’re thrilled with the range and qual ity of creative submissions we received that showcased the entrants’ love of tacos through music,’’ said Jill Pratt, Chief Marketing Of ficer for McCormick. “The winning submis sion was synonymous with everything Mc Cormick Original Taco Seasoning represents. It made us smile with its warmth, originality, and ability to bring family together over a flavorful, delicious taco meal.”

Submissions for ‘America’s Got Tacos’ spanned several genres including Power Ballads, Country, Hip Hop, R&B, and Afro Beats. The contest received entries from solo performers, dynamic duos, and some that in tegrated the entire family. Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia were among the states represented within the top 20 submissions.

Across the board, performers brought their creative chops to the table, embodying all of the flavors of McCormick’s Original Taco Seasoning.

Halsey, the winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos’, is a native and current resident of Chesapeake, VA. A long shoreman by trade, Halsey, 38, began devoting more time to his passion for singing and producing music after he was involved in a car accident in 2019, that was supposed to leave him paralyzed. Creating music became a therapeutic outlet that has helped him during the rehabilitation process. A devoted father of three, his song was inspired by his family’s love of ‘Taco Tuesdays’, which can be seen in the video submission. He describes the song as Soul Rock with a Country twist that will make your feet tap while listening to it.

“I’m so honored to have been chosen by McCormick and Keke Palmer as the winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos’,” said Reginald Lewis Halsey Jr. “After reading about the contest, I was instantly inspired to create a unique song that expressed my love for McCormick Original Taco Seasoning and our family’s weekly taco night. McCormick has always been a staple in our household, especially when it comes to spending time with my children, so it was only fitting that they were featured in my video.”

Halsey’s winning jingle will be featured across McCormick’s social media pages, and can be seen at https://mccormick.widen.net/s/ jmhcqcjld7/americas_got_tacos_winner.

finale performance by award-winning artist, produc er, and the creator of Club Quarantine, D-Nice.

Critically acclaimed actor and Golden Globe Award winner Angela Bassett, will receive the Film & TV Icon Award, recognizing her career achieve ments in television and film and continuous support for young artists. This year’s Art Icon Award will go to internationally celebrated contemporary artist and the U.S. State Department Medal of Arts award recipient Mark Bradford. Special guests for the event include actress and longtime co-host of It’s Showtime at the Apollo Kiki Shepard, along with music mogul, philanthropist and art collector Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter.

Celebrity Judge Star Jones returns to lead the live art auction, featuring gallery represented artists and new talent that include April Bey, Fahamu Pe cou, Samuel Levi Jones, and Shinique Smith, among others. An online preview and registration for the auction can be completed by texting WACO to 243725. The online preview begins October 17.

Corporate sponsors of this year’s event and programs include contributions from SheaMois ture, PRG, Mielle and Fund II Fund Foundation. In-kind gifts for the event are provided by The Hue Society, Nespresso, Republic National Distribution Company, and United Airlines. Additional support is provided by Netflix and Meta, a collaboration with the We the Culture initiative, elevating and supporting Black creators.

Mars And Lil Nas X Debut M&M’S® Pack Collaboration

NEWARK, N.J., PRNewswire -M&M’S®, proudly part of Mars, announced the next phase of its partnership with music megastar and cultural trailblazer, Lil Nas X. Mars and Lil Nas X will unveil limited-edition M&M’S Packs inspired by their shared mission to bring people together through colorful fun and music.

For each purchase of the M&M’S Packs Inspired by Lil Nas X, the iconic candy brand will donate $5 (up to $100,000) to Sing for Hope, a non-profit organization that uses the power of the arts to create a better world. The partnership is part of the M&M’S FUNd, a global initiative that provides resources, mentorship, opportu nities and financial support in the arts and entertainment space to help ensure people have access to experiences where everyone feels they belong.

The Lil Nas X and M&M’S pack collaboration will specifi cally benefit the country’s largest annual public arts project, the Sing For Hope Pianos, which arranges artist-designed pianos in public spaces to encourage connections through impromptu music-making. In celebration of the new packs, illustrator and designer Patrick Freeman and Julie Diaz Petta from New York’s Gay and Lesbian Center’s Youth Pride Chorus have co-designed a M&M’S x Lil Nas X inspired piano.

will then be donated to Newark Pride Inc., a volunteer organization committed to develop ing a diverse, educational and advocacy driven community.

The limited-edition packs include a custom one-pound blend of pastel colored blue, pink and purple lentils, which, in addition to the classic M&M’S “M,” feature Lil Nas X’s face, butter flies, and heart graphics. The chocolate candies are housed in a commemorative, one-of-a-kind box that pays homage to his Long Live Montero tour. Packs will be available for purchase at MMS.com/LilNasX and at the M&M’S Store in Times Square beginning September 21 while supplies last.

Mars and Lil Nas X unveil limited-edition M&M’S Packs inspired by their shared mission to bring people together through colorful fun and music. Mars, Incorporated.

For more information about M&M’S work with Lil Nas X, and to stay up to date on the latest M&M’S musical program ming, visit MMS.com/Music and follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. To be among the first to know about future brand news, sign up for the M&M’S newsletter here.

The M&M’S x Lil Nas X inspired Sing for Hope Piano will make an appearance at Radio City Music Hall on September 21 as part of the singer’s Long Live Montero Tour. Following the show, it will be moved to the M&M’S Store in Times Square, where It will be open for the public to play until mid-October. After that, it

We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the commu nities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive. The Mars Compass, inspired by the Economics of Mutuality, is used to measure the company’s progress in service of its purpose; The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

For more information about Mars, please visit mars.com.

Tina Knowles Lawson and Richard Lawson. Parkwood Entertainment

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submitted as your sealed bid. So please come out and look at the project and ask questions before placing your bid and that way you can bid what's needed MBE/FBE/WBE are encouraged.

All sealed bids need to be in the office on October 12, 2022 by close of business 4pm. Telephone bids are not accepted. Successful bidder will be notified and must have liability insurance, be licensed in the City of Harvey and bonded.

Successful bidder must be able to pull permits in the City of Harvey.

All questions regarding bids or bidding process, call Demetruis Morton, Project Manager at 312720-1192.

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Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333

The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME:

NAMEHOLDER(S):

Name:

If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this docu ment, this document supersedes the data refer enced in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this docu ment under oath.

within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Jamonie Beamon

9706 S. Springfield Ave Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Description of Article

Year: 2016

Make: Ford Model: Fusion Sedan VIN: 3FA6P0H7XGR197248

Amount of lien $16,682.66

Regional Acceptance Corporation P.O Box 277760 Sacramento, CA 95827

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO

A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's NITA GLENN 12415 S. RACINE AVE CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

Description of Article Year: 2008 Make: Lexus Model: ES VIN: JTHBJ46G682208710

Amount of lien: $16,531.09

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO

A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Description of Article

Year: 1995

Make: Cadillac Model: FLTWDBROU

VIN: 1G6DW52P0SR71742

Amount of Llien: $11,404.60

ONYX Acceptance Corp P.O Box 7001

Rancho SNTA MARG, CA 92688 Arlington, TX 76096

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication. (Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO

A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Quarlena Spraggins Micheal P. Stanford. 10854 S. Sangamon Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 11205 S. Eggleston Chicago, IL 60628

Description of Article Year: 2010

Make: Toyota Model: Scion VIN: JTLZE4FE9A1106210

Amount of Lien $18,659.65 Americredit Finance Service Inc P.O Box 182673 Arlington, TX 76096

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO

A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

impacted by one in the next three to five years.

While no one likes to dwell on worstcase scenarios, taking time now to prepare your family for any unexpected event will save you pre cious time when a disaster strikes, and help you evacuate at a moment’s notice if need be. Here are a few ways to start.

Pack Your “Go Bag”: A “Go Bag” is a disaster kit that ensures that you and your family have everything you may need in an emergency. The?American Red Cross?recommends packing an emergency radio, water container, food supply for three days, a personal hygiene kit, a first aid kit and any medications your family needs. If you have a pet, ensure you have enough food, med ications, a leash, collar, ID tags and even a crate or kennel in case you need to evacuate to a public shelter. Some other items to include are a flash light, batteries, multi-tools, duct tape, exam gloves and hand sanitizer.

Know What Natural Disasters Could Affect You: According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 90% of disasters within the United States involve flooding and an estimat ed 1,000 tornadoes touch down every year. Knowing what natural disasters your region is prone to can help you best prepare.

Stay Informed: There are various apps and alerts you can sign up for to stay on top of any weather developments. You can get the lat est storm forecasts online from NOAA’s National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. You can also download the Federal Emergency Management Agency app to send noti fications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area and more. T-Mobile and Metro by TMobile customers can call 611 or visit TMobile.com to stay up to date on response and recovery efforts.

Use Tech to Protect Your Essentials: Using technology to store all your important docu ments on a secure jump drive or in cloud storage

can help keep you protected during an emergency. There are several apps available like Google Scan Drive that allow you to use your phone’s camera as a scanning device. The DHS recommends you capture important documents like insurance poli cies, identification documents, medical records and pet information. You can also scan memora bilia like family photos in case the physical copies are destroyed.

Stay Charged: To stay connected during a storm, keep your phone fully charged. Make sure you have fully charged portable power banks to keep your smartphones charged and the correct charging cables. Doing so will help you reach loved ones and find safety when disaster strikes. To maintain an optimal battery level, set your phone to power saving mode and use air plane mode when your phone is not in use. Don’t wait until an emergency is looming to prepare. Taking key actions now can help you stay safe, informed and connected during a natural disaster, and help you recover in the aftermath.

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473),to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Roger Weeden 11205 S. Eggleston Chicago, IL 60628

(StatePoint) September is National Preparedness Month, which means there’s no better time to prep yourself and your family for the unexpected. Don’t wait until torrential rain and high winds beat on your windows or wildfire flames glow on the hori zon. In those moments, your only thought will be getting your family to safety.

According to the Association of International Certified Public Accountants, nearly 30% of people have not taken any steps to prepare their family for a natural disaster, yet more than 60% of Americans believe they will likely be

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