Citizen Suburban Times Weekly (CST) 8-16-2023

Supervisor Calvin Jordan recently led

RICH TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR CALVIN JORDAN AND OVER

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Themass group of seniors engaged themselves in many activities, arts, and crafts as well as shopping adventures.

(Rich Township, IL) Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan recently led over 200 seniors and staff to the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin as part of a full scale three-day recreational outing.

Themass group of seniors engaged themselves in man y activities, arts, and crafts as well as shopping adventures. The 5-Star resort also offered the seniors an oppor tunity to receive mas-sage and facial therapy. The Township provided the senior s with second to none dining expe-riences both on and off of the resort grounds.

“It is our mission to ensure that every senior in Rich T ownship can fully enjoy the golden years of their lives just as they did their younger years. The smiles and laughter were endless, and the activities were plenty. Moreover, it was a thrill t o spend three days listening to the won-derful stories and positive experiences of every senior. They have accomplishments in life that are definitely noteworthy and breathtaking.”

sa ys Supervisor Jordan. The senior marveled at the outstanding views of the well-known r esort that has hosted many stars and entertainers dating back over four decades. Many of the Rich Township seniors took advantage of the nature filled surroundings by simply gazing at the sky and the stars. In addition, the group was treated to a beautiful boat ride on the legendary Duchess Cruise line of Lake Geneva. The seniors

truly enjoyed traveling the waters through the outskirts of Lake Geneva. They listened to smooth jazz and were provided with a wonderful meal during their excursion. The ship’s tour guide detailed the numerous destination points throughout Lake Geneva and beyond.

Rich Township

Trustee Jackie Small adds, “As a Trustee I’m simply overjoyed that my col-leagues and I, along with Supervisor Jordan, can provide this type of recreation to our beloved seniors. We truly make every attempt to think out of the box and present our precious gems with every external adventure imaginable.”

“Rich Township continues to be the beacon of light that our region has greatly benefited from. Supervisor Jordan has a great passion and soft spot for our seniors. He and his staff have stood firm in their mission to provide best in services, care and attention to our most valued and beloved senior citizens.” says Illinois State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Establishing Full Day Kindergarten

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2396, requiring each school board to establish a kindergarten program with full day attendance, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. Under this bill, every district must also establish a halfday program that is developmentally appropriate and provides opportunities for play-based learning.

“Full day kindergarten is an essential step towards getting young Illinoisans off to the best possible start in their education, which has long-lasting positive effects on reading, math, and social skills,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From Smart Start to school funding to early childhood, we’re investing heavily in our state’s youngest residents because we know that every investment we make now is paid back multiple times over by engaged and educated citizens.”

“Children across our state deserve the opportunity to reach their full academic potential, starting from their first moments in the classroom,” said Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton. “Our administration is committed to the building blocks that uplift every child from cradle to career, and fostering their growth by providing full-day kindergarten programs is a major step in equipping the next generation with the tools needed for a bright future.”

According to the National Education Association, children in full-day classes show greater reading and mathematics achievements than those in half day classes. Research also indicates that children’s early reading skills are enhanced with the additional instruction time provided by full day kindergarten programs. Alongside academic gains, full day kindergarten offers several social and emotional benefits to students.

Districts that currently do not offer a full-day program can apply for a waiver to extend the implementation date up to two years past the 2027-2028 school years if they meet certain criteria.

HB2396 also establishes the Full Day Kindergarten Task

Force, which will conduct a statewide audit to inform the planning and implementation of full day kindergarten programs. Members will be appointed by October 1, 2023, and will be issuing an int erim report on Novemb er 15, 2024 and a final report no later than January 31, 2025.

The task force will study the current state of full-day kindergarten in Illinois, including district capacity to provide for full day kindergarten in the districts that do not currently offer full day and associated capital costs that may be needed for building expansion.

“Developmentally appropriate, high-quality, play-based kindergarten lays the foundation for a child to grow academically and develop essential social-emotional skills,” said State S uperintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders. “Universal access to full-day kindergarten brings us closer to ensuring all Illinois students receive the early learning opportunities they need to thrive. Today we are taking another critical step toward making Illinois the best place in the nation to raise a family.”

“Prioritizing early childhood education will help ensure that our kids get the start they deserve while alleviating the burden of full-time care on working parents,” said State Representative Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights). “Getting substantive, consistent full-day kindergarten can be the foundation for our kids looking to build good educational experiences and ultimately steady, well-paying careers. I have no doubt the measure codified into law today will bring Illinois a step closer to ensuring that foundation is a reality for every Illinois kid.”

“Kindergarten is pivotal for children’s learning journey,” said Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood). “Full-day kindergarten classes across the state will ensur e equal access to early learning opportunities for all our families.”

Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan poses with a group of traveling seniors. Photos courtesy of STH-MEDIA LLC

BLACK WOMAN CREATES THE FIRST VEGAN FOOD BANK IN LOS ANGELES: CREATING FOOD SECURITY WHILE SERVING KINDNESS, AND RESTORING HOPE

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- In partnership with Hope on Union, The Vegans of LA Food Bank’s mission is to honor and serve every soul waiting in line with gratitude and respect with the intention that when they leave, they are not only provided with quality nutritious food, but are also filled with hope, light, and dignity.

Like a warm hug, we wrap our kindness around each person we serve. We ask, “Would you like spinach today” as we serve the in-season, local farm fresh fruits and veggies, or nuts, grains, beans, and often donated plant-based products from generous donors, such as All Vegetarian Inc., Califia Farms, Chobani, Omni Foods, Just Eggs and more! We help each person “BuildA-Bag” of groceries to support their families. In times like these, people are lining up around the block at the crack of dawn to receive their donations and are sharing their immense gratitude for this precious nutrient-dense grocery boost.

“When I started this a year ago, I knew I wanted to give people what their bodies need: Healthy food on a contiguous basis minus our planets’ animals. Between the physical food bank and a vegan food outreach program we sponsor at the historic West Presbyterian church in LA, we serve over 600 people in a single day within a 3-hour period once per month. The need and

desire for plant-based nutrition is tremendous!,” said Hunter.

Gwenna Hunter, a powerful Black woman who created this first-of-its-kind vegan food bank monthly distribution, is a spiritual light worker, who brings the message of food worthiness as a birthright, that excludes animals, to the forefront. The mission of the Vegans of LA Food Bank is to provide nutritious, plant-based food to our communities, while promoting planetary unity and advocating for the right to healthy meals for all families. We believe that there should be free food resource centers in every zip code like there are fast food restaurants and liquor stores. The Vegans of LA Food Bank is a solution to those who are experiencing the challenges of meeting their basic dietary needs, by providing them with the resources they need to thrive. We are committed to building a healthy, compassionate community, working towards a more sustainable future for the planet, the animals, and the entire human race.

Gwenna is committed to bringing her message of connectedness through a podcast, public speaking engagements and workshops, globally.

Call/email for interview. 818-203-4746 Check out IG: @vegansoflosangeles_

PEPSI® Dig In Day Returns To Celebrate and Support BlackOwned Restaurants

PURCHASE, N.Y., PRNewswire -- PEPSI® Dig In, the brand’s platform designed to drive access, business growth, and awareness to Black-owned restaurants, returns with Pepsi Dig In Day, its annual calling to encourage diners across the country to visit Black-owned restaurants. This year, Pepsi Dig In Day is on Saturday, Aug. 19, timed to National Black Business Month and is expanding its efforts to amplify and support Black-owned restaurants. New marquee activities across the country include a block party in Washington, D.C. highlighting local Black businesses, curated dinner events featuring chefs and restaurateurs in partnership with the James Beard Foundation, and Pepsi Dig In covering $100,000 in free meals for consumers when they visit select restaurants across the country.

In addition, Pepsi Dig In is once again encouraging foodies to show the love on social media by posting a photo of their meal from a Blackowned restaurant and tagging the eatery and Pepsi Dig In for the chance to win $5,000 to dine at their favorite Black-owned restaurants as well as unlock a $5,000 donation to the restaurant.

“Our goal for Pepsi Dig In has always been to celebrate and generate awareness for Black-owned restaurants, not just on Pepsi Dig In Day, but all year long,” says Scott Finlow, Chief Marketing Officer of PepsiCo Global Foodservice. “This year, we’re turning up the flavor and excitement with the support of

renowned partners like the James Beard Foundation and events like our Washington D.C. block party where people can indulge in delicious food, cheer on talented chefs, and soak up the vibrant culture that

restaurants and explore their diverse offerings in cities including Los Angeles, Nashville, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and more. Fans can visit EatOkra – the largest database of Black-owned restaurants – to find participating locations and other establishments in their area. In addition, foodies can check out Black and Mobile to order delivery from Black-owned restaurants in their local neighborhood.

accompanies every dish.”

Pepsi Dig In Day on August 19

This year, Pepsi Dig In is giving food lovers a chance to discover every bite is Better With Pepsi and explore more ways to get involved and dine at Black-owned restaurants across the country, including:

Offering complimentary signature dishes at 25 restaurants (while supplies last) in major cities nationally. Pepsi Dig In is covering $100,000 in free food to encourage diners to discover Black-owned

Hosting a Pepsi Dig In Day Block Party on August 19 in Washington D.C., already a city that boasts one of the largest concentrations of Black-owned businesses in the U.S., Pepsi Dig In is bringing its festivities to Anacostia – one of the country’s historic African American neighborhoods. The block party at Sandlot Anacostia will host performances by GRAMMY Award nominated artist Pusha T, Alex Vaughn, Black Alley, DJ Five9 and DJ Money to bring locals together, create connections, and foster a sense of community while spotlighting Black restaurateurs and small Black-owned businesses. Featured local restaurants include Roaming Rooster, Jerk at Nite, Money Muscle BBQ and more.

Giving fans the chance to win $5,000 when they post their meal on Instagram or Twitter and tag their favorite local Black-owned eatery and @PepsiDigIn with #DigInShowLove #Sweepstakes from August 1 to August 31. See Official Rules for details and restrictions.*

Gwenna Hunter, the first Black woman to initiate a vegan/plant based food bank in the country, the Vegans of Los Angeles Food Bank, is a spiritual lightworker, who brings the message of food worthiness as a birthright, that excludes animals, to the forefront. VegansOfLA

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AUTUMN 2023 SHOWCASES OUTSTANDING LOCAL FOOD & WINE

BERGAMO, Italy and BRESCIA, Italy, PRNewswire -- Nothing characterises a territory like gourmet food and wine, synonymous with tradition and culture in Italy. As the Italian Capital of Culture, Bergamo and Brescia are offering visitors an unprecedented range of products, r ecipes and flavours that reflect the past, embrace the present and look to the future.

Dozens of cultural events featuring gourmet food and wine are scheduled for this special year. The annual Festival Franciacorta in Cantina, 16-17 September, offers visits, tastings and exclusive events in 65 wineries, discovering the sites wher e Franciacorta DOCG is produced. The Festa del Moscato di Scanzo will offer the chance to taste the jewel of Bergamo winemaking from 7-10 September, getting to know its pr oducers and wineries and visiting Rosciate and the historic centre of Scanzo (small Bergamo towns), along with musical performances. For lovers of slow and sustainable tourism, the Colli dei Longobardi Strada del Vino e dei Sapori is a cycling tour of local Brescian flavours, available

2-30 September.

Bergamo, UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy, hosts Forme Cult, the flagship dairy exhibition, featuring Bergamo’s nine dairy DOP cheeses from Bergamo’s Cheese Valley, the European lea der. Meanwhile, the Franciacorta in Bianco dairy festival will present cheese and quality wines in Castegnato in Brescia

Battito, the dessert created by the Pasticceri Consortia of Bergamo and Brescia specifically for the event, will officially be presented, proclaimed and enjoyed in both city centres.

Bergamo and Brescia have long expressed themselves through food, honouring and enhancing the traditions. The East Lombardy init iative brings together producers and restaurateurs as guarantors of safe, sustainable food that respects local biodiv ersity, in perfect consistency with the Capital of Culture 2023 project, an invitation to discover the hidden treasures of Bergamo and Brescia.

Information on these and other events at bergamobrescia2023.it.

The B ergamo Brescia Italian Capital of Culture 2023 event sees Intesa Sanpaolo and A24 take the role of Main Par tners, Brembo as a System Partner, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane and SACBO as Area Partners. The Ministry of Culture and the Lombardy Region are institutional partners, together with Fondazione Cariplo, Fondazione della Comunità Bresciana and Fondazione della Comunità Bergamasca. The Sole 24 ore Group is the media par tner.

NEW SEABOURN PURSUIT OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED ELEGANCE AND SPACE

SEATTLE, PRNewswire -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is featuring unprecedented elegance and spacious public rooms and lounges aboard its second purpose-built expedition vessel Seabourn Pursuit, which entered service on Aug. 12.

Seabourn Pursuit will offer Seabourn’s extraordinary levels of luxury on its expedition voyages, as well as the same “yacht like” small ship experience that travelers have come to expect from Seabourn. From guest favorites such as Seabourn Square and The Club to public rooms exclusive to the expedition ships such as the Bow Lounge and Expedition Lounge, Seabourn Pursuit will offer a wealth of elegant and luxurious settings for guests to relax and socialize as they visit some of the most remote corners of the world.

“On Seabourn Pursuit, guests will embark on a one-of-a-kind experience that seamlessly combines Seabourn’s signature elegance and beloved ‘ home away from home’ atmosphere with an expedition feel that will leave them with a sense of fulfillment as they explore different parts of the world,” said Natalya Leahy, president of Seabourn. “There is an abundance of elegance, space and

offerings that will redefine ultra-luxury expedition travel, providing our guests with many Seabourn Moments they will always treasure.”

Following its inaugural Antarctic season, the ship will head to the South Pacific and Australia, which will include the line’s first exploration of the Kimberley region in northern Australia between June and August 2024. The iconic Kimberley, with its red sandstone gorges, rivers, waterfalls, wildlife, and aboriginal stories, is the ideal setting for a truly, world-class expedition experience. In addition to the Kimberley, Seabourn Pursuit will visit Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and sail to the South Pacific from Chile to Melanesia between March and October 2024.

With its anticipated launch this summer, Seabourn Pursuit will be the second of two new expedition ships to debut for Seabourn in the past two years. Designed for guests to enjoy life-expanding moments in exquisite, ultra-luxury comfort, the 558-foot vessel is purpose-built for diverse environments to PC6 Polar Class standards and equipped with state-of-the-art hardware and technology to extend its global employment and capabilities. Seabourn Pursuit has close to 30,000

square feet of deck space and special touches at every turn. Those include indoor and outdoor guest areas with nearly 270-degree views, and a 4K GSS Cineflex Camera mounted on the mast of the Constellation Lounge capable of broadcasting imagery from up to 5 miles away on monitors located throughout the ship.

Seabourn Pursuit will provide the same luxury small-ship experience that travelers seek from Seabourn with the addition of world-class equipment that allows the line to offer its widest range of expedition activities led by an expert 24-person team of scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more. Complimentary Seabourn Expedition offerings such as Zodiac cruises, hikes, nature walks, scuba diving, and snorkeling will highlight every itinerary; as will curated complimentary excursions. In addition, the ship will offer optional shore excursions and optional Seabourn Expeditions with kayaking and two custom-built submersibles at select destinations, providing close-up views of wildlife and natural scenery, as well as unforgettable intimacy or reservations or more details, please contact a professional travel advisor; call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

Franciacorta’s vineyard ph M Rossetti. Italian Capital of Culture 2023

Snoop Dogg Drops First Footwear Collab With Skechers

LOS ANGELES -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Entertainment icon Snoop Dogg sets his eyes on conquering the footwear world by bringing his style to Skechers as part of a multi-year partnership. With the first styles dropping today, the Skechers x Snoop Dogg collection fuses the innovative comfort of Skechers with Snoop’s unique design vision in a range of versatile and street-ready sneakers that adapt to any lifestyle.

“The excellent team at Skechers took my ideas and my flavor and we created this collection for all walks of life,” said Snoop. “Step yo shoe game up with my style and swag in every pair—with Skechers you’ll be comfortable wherever you go. Wear them with a suit to a wedding or on the court with shorts, you’ll look fly either way because these shoes are for everyone.”

Gap Partners with LoveShackFancy on a LimitedEdition Collection for Every Generation

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Gap and LoveShackFancy announce a limited-edition, multi-category capsule collection of women’s, men’s, kids, and baby apparel and accessories for every generation. The collaboration shines at the intersection of culture and romanticism, merging Gap’s iconic styles with LoveShackFancy’s vintage-inspired florals and feminine silhouettes.

The 76-piece collection brings a fresh take to classic denim, pastels and logo, incorporating neutral tones, floral prints, whimsical textures and fabrics showcasing a romantic and nostalgic twist to Gap’s signature arch logo typeface. The limited-edition capsule also includes shared styles and prints across men, women, kids, and baby for family matching moments. The entire assortment spans across multiple product categories including jeans, skirts, dresses, pants, hoodies, outerwear, button-downs, and accessories, with prices ranging from $13 to $248.

“Collaborations and partnerships give us the opportunity to reinvent and reimagine Gap’s product icons, to remix the classic Gap logo that our customers love,” said Mark Breitbard, Gap’s Global President and CEO. “The collection is unique and unexpected, and I’m excited for customers around the world across every generation to experience a little piece of the magic created with LoveShackFancy.”

To showcase the collection and each

brand’s heritage, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Ciara serves as the face of the campaign alongside two of her children, Future and Sienna, capturing the beautiful bond between mother and child. Shot by fashion photographer Zoey Grossman, each portrait enhances one’s unique individual style and the power of confident femininity. Bridging the generational gap, the cast is rounded out with the next generation of changemakers, artists, and dancers, infusing movement into every frame to showcase the distinct structures and outlines of the collection.

“Re-imagining iconic Gap classics for all generations through our LoveShackFancy lens has been a dream,” said Rebecca Hessel Cohen Founder and Creative Director of LoveShackFancy. “Each piece is the perfect mix of nostalgia and freshness that you’ll live in forever and won’t find anywhere else. I couldn’t be more excited for this collection to bring some of our magical world to even more people around the world for them to fall in love with.”

The Gap x LoveShackFancy collection will be available to shop on Gap.com, LoveShackFancy.com, in select US LoveShackFancy stores, and in select global Gap stores. For more on the Gap x LoveShackFancy collaboration, follow along with @gap and @loveshackfancy.

“We were already working with Snoop on the co-branded collection prior to his incredible award-winning Skechers x Snoop Dogg Super Bowl commercial earlier this year,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Snoop combined his eye for style and laid-back sensibility with the signature comfort of Skechers, resulting in an authentic collaboration and partnership.”

The initial OG and Remix Capsule of unisex styles from Skechers x Snoop Dogg is available now at skechers.com and Skechers retail stores in the United States, and is rolling out to specialty stores, as well as Skechers stores and websites around the globe. Two additional limited-edition capsules are scheduled to launch in the coming weeks, including a collectors’ capsule featuring Snoop’s iconic NFT character Dr. Bombay. These initial capsules are just the start, with more exciting designs to follow later this year and beyond.

An Entertainment Industry Mogul, Snoop Dogg has reigned for nearly three decades as an unparalleled force who has raised the bar as a globally recognized innovator. Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, DJ, media personality, businessman and icon. In addition to his extensive work in music, Snoop Dogg is a serial entrepreneur with endeavors in Web 3.0, tech, entertainment, lifestyle, global consumer brands, food/beverage and cannabis industries.

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a Fortune 500® company based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. Collections from The Comfort Technology Company™ are available in over 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through digital stores and over 4,500 Company- and third-party-owned physical retail stores. The Company manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Ciara for Gap x LoveShackFancy. Gap

Education, Labor Departments Announce New Efforts to Advance Teacher Preparation Programs and Expand Registered Apprenticeships for Educators

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor today announced a series of new efforts to expand Registered Apprenticeships for educators and invest in teacher preparation programs. These efforts advance a key focus area of the Department of Education’s Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative to boldly improve learning conditions by eliminating educator shortages and build on a joint letter sent by the Secretaries of Education and Labor last summer, which called on state education and workforce leaders to take action to address educator shortages. Today’s announcement includes:

New National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards (NGS) for Registered Apprenticeships for K-12 teachers developed by The Pathways Alliance;

More than $27 million from the Department of Education to support educator preparation programs;

More than $65 million from the Department of Labor to develop and scale Registered Apprenticeship programs in critical sectors across 45 states—with 35 targeting education;

The Department of Labor is announcing a new industry intermediary to launch, promote and expand Registered Apprenticeship programs for K-12 educators; and

A policy brief authored by the Department of Education that highlights how states are taking strategic steps outlined by the Biden-Harris Administration to support the effective recruitment, preparation, and retention of teachers.

“Teacher apprenticeships are a key strategy in our plan to Raise the Bar in education and improve learning conditions in our schools by ending the educator shortage and providing all students with great teachers who are prepared to succeed in the classroom from day one,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “Providing opportunities for future teachers to earn while they learn has created an affordable and exciting pathway into the teaching profession that can help states build a talented and diverse pipeline of educators at a moment when doing so has never mattered more. I’m thrilled that in just one year, the Biden-Harris Administration has helped grow the number of states with Registered Apprenticeship programs for teachers from two to 21, and look forward to these new guidelines helping get all 50 states get onboard.”

“The Department of Labor’s investments will enable states to strengthen educator pipelines and create pathways to opportunity through a proven earn-as-you-learn model of Registered Apprenticeships,” said Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “This important partnership with the U.S. Department of Education advances the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government approach to building a highly-skilled, diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that teachers serve.”

“We are grateful to the Departments of Labor and Education and all of our partner organizations for their leader-

ship and partnership in developing these apprenticeship standards,” said Erin Mote from The Pathways Alliance. “More than just guidelines, these standards represent our collective commitment to nurturing a preparation pipeline that supports broad access to high-quality preparation and champions diversity and inclusivity for educators.”

National Guidelines for K-12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeships:

The newly released National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards (NGS) for Registered Apprenticeships for K-12 teachers was developed by The Pathways Alliance and approved by the Department of Labor. The NGS can guide states, school districts, and other apprenticeship sponsors to align their programs to quality standards for K-12 teachers. It also provides a framework that partners can use to develop state specific program standards and provide for expedited development and approval of new apprenticeship programs.

The Pathways Alliance NGS working group included the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, Learning Policy Institute, National Association of Workforce Boards, National Center for Grow Your Own, National Center for Teacher Residencies, Arizona State University, Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6, Deans for Impact, InnovateEDU, Inspire Texas, Prepared To Teach, Substantial, and TeachMe Education.

When you play, Illinois wins

Your play helped generate $775 million for education last year

“The Department of Labor’s investments will enable states to strengthen educator pipelines and create pathways to opportunity through a proven earn-as-youlearn model of Registered Apprenticeships,” said Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su.

Rep. Robin Kelly Highlights

Agricultural, Nutrition Assistance Priorities on District Farm Tour

KANKAKEE, IL – As Members of Congress returned home for the August district work period, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) embarked on a comprehensive tour of farms, businesses, and health care facilities in the rural areas of her district.

Congresswoman Kelly heard directly from farmers about what they need from the upcoming Farm Bill in order to thrive. Congresswoman Kelly’s visit emphasized the need for continued support for small farms, as well as nutrition assistance programs like SNAP.

The tour began with a visit to Cow Creek Farm in Paxton. The family farm, spanning five generations, grows a diversified range of crops and recently founded Silver Tree Beers & Spirits, utilizing homegrown crops to produce spirits. The farm emphasizes an organic and environmentally sustainable operation.

The Congresswoman also visited Gibson Area Hospital & Health Systems and Slagel Family Farm in Fairbury. Throughout the tour, Congresswoman Kelly engaged with various stakeholders and farmers, recognizing the significance of their contributions to the local economy, and emphasizing her commitment to understanding their needs.

The day ended at O’Connor Farm in Kankakee, where Congresswoman Kelly hosted a “Barn Hall” to hear directly from farmers and stakeholders from across her district.

“I want to hear directly from farmers about what their needs are,” Congresswoman Kelly said. “Members of Congress don’t have all the answers, we rely on the people who are working on the ground to shape our priorities. Conversations like these help me fight for what my constituents really need when I go back to Washington.”

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13th Annual Take Flight College Send-Off bids farewell to 180 CHA students heading to college

CHICAGO (Aug. 8, 2023) - About 180 public housing students preparing to embark on college life celebrated with a giant trunk party Wednesday at the Chicago Housing Authority’s 13th annual Take Flight College Send-Off at the United Center.

Schools from as close as University of Illinois Chicago to the University of Southern California were represented The trunk party was made possible thanks to the generous support of Molina Healthcare, AT&T and the Chicago Bulls. It was hosted by Springboard to Success, the nonprofit partner of CHA.

“Many of you are receiving financial aid to help you pay for tuition, but we also understand that financial aid doesn’t cover everything, and that there are a lot of out-of-pocket expenses that come with going off to college,” said CHA CEO Tracey Scott, who was the emcee “That’s why we started Take Flight 13 years ago – to meet a critical need by providing students with dorm room necessities like linens, towels, lamps and pillows.”

The growth of Take Flight over the years has been due in large part to CHA’s nonprofit

partner Springboard to Success and its fundraising efforts. CEO Scott thanked S2S for that support.

Meanwhile, soon-to-be freshmen wrote their goals on the Affirmation Board, took photos in graduation cutouts and pinned the local and national map where their college is

located.

One of the attendees was Demarion Brown, who will be attending UIC this Fall. As a senior at Johnson College Prep last year, he noticed a bump on his thigh. Before he knew it, he was undergoing tests. Surgery was needed to remove a cancerous tumor.

Brown still has a way to go before he gets the all clear from doctors, but he was happy to be at Thursday’s event. He is interested in entrepreneurship

“I’m doing ok,” he said “I’m just waiting to get these surgeries over with. But my summer job helps me stay motivate and humble. And I’m excited to meet new people and make new friends in college.”

Meanwhile, Brown’s mother, Charlene, has faith that Demarion will overcome this health crisis.

“After all this, he remains humble and never complains – he just goes about his day,” she said “I am so proud.”

Demarion, who last year was awarded a Chicago Hope scholarship that removes financial barriers for CPS students to receive awards that cover tuition, room and board and books and fees, was especially excited about being in the United Center Thursday. He describes himself as a “sports head” and hopes to own his own sports business one day.

SPELMAN ALUMNAE LAUNCH ‘WOMEN FOR GOLDEN FUTURES’ INITIATIVE TO RAISE FUNDS TO AID AND UPLIFT NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND GAMECHANGERS

Classof1974graduateleadersmarktheirupcoming50thanniversarybycommittingtoraise$1millionfortheirreveredinstitution,specificallytoaddressthemosturgentstudentneeds

ATLANTA, GA – Taking a major step beyond merely reuniting for their 50th anniversary since walking across the stage as graduates of Spelman College, leaders of the class of 1974 have opted to give back to the storied institution and its current students in a big way, having developed and launched the national “Women for Golden Futures” (WFGF) fundraising initiative.

With their set goal to raise $1 million dollars annually in philanthropic donations within the next year, the purpose-driven impact group is rallying alumnae friends of Spelman, Black female entrepreneurs and those who simply want to make a difference, to unite and generously share their success with deserving current students by investing in, affirming and supporting the nation’s young Black women who’ll go forth and positively transform the world.

The funds raised through the campaign will go directly to the college and will be used specifically for the Women for Golden Futures Scholarship and the Student Support Fund for those deserving young women whose education and futures are at risk due to a shortage in fiscal resources.

“This is a unique effort that welcomes supporters to contribute to helping fulfill the dreams and aspirations of our nation’s coming generations of Black women leaders,” says Mildred Whittier, WFGF campaign spokesperson. “Anyone is invited to partner with us. One may not necessarily be an alumna of Spelman College, but all of us have a keen awareness of the need, as well as the critical

importance of uplifting our young Black women— especially in times like these,” she added.

“Our heartfelt intent is to help anchor our young women by providing financial assistance to cover vital costs like housing, food insecurity, technology equipment, books, medical attention, childcare, transportation, school fees and more,” Whittier relates further. “While the College certainly works hard to secure funding for emergency student assistance, we want to step up and do our part to fill the gap, and make sure that that funding is never depleted so they can stay in the classroom and continue their educational journeys. If not us, then whom?”

For more information and to give to the “Women for Golden Futures” campaign, visit: www.womenforgoldenfutures.org. Specify Women for Golden Futures as the donor designation. Or, to contribute by mail, make all checks payable to:

Spelman College

Designate in Memo: Women for Golden Futures

Mail to: Office of Annual Giving, Spelman College

ATTN: WFGF 350 Spelman Lane SW, Box 1551 Atlanta, GA 30314

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LEXUS HEATS UP THE SUMMER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYONCÉ’S RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR AND BEYGOOD FOUNDATION

(Black PR Wire) PLANO, Texas – Lexus is hitting the road with Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR alongside her BeyGOOD Foundation as the exclusive automotive partner of the U.S. leg of the tour. The leading luxury car brand will support the mega superstar’s nonprofit with a donation to help small, minority-owned businesses.

Lexus will join BeyGOOD Foundation and its Black Parade Route to help small business owners impacted by economic inequities through a variety of grant opportunities and/ or sustainability support services. Lexus’ donation expands the BeyGOOD commitment by providing an additional $10,000 each to two grant recipients in all tour cities.

“Lexus is honored to be part of Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR and contribute to BeyGOOD Foundation’s mission focused on economic equity,” said Mia Phillips, senior manager, advertising and media for Lexus. “We are confident this collaboration will make a significant impact on entrepreneurs in every city we touch.”

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s BeyGOOD Foundation launched the Black Parade Route in 2020 as an initiative to amplify and promote Blackowned and small businesses. Carter committed $1 million to support small businesses in 10 cities in the U.S. as well as regions in the United Kingdom. Throughout the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR, the business impact luncheons will be held to celebrate grant recipients in Chicago, New York, Charlotte, N.C., Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, and New Orleans.

“Delighted that Lexus has committed support for small business owners nationally, through BeyGOOD’s Black Parade Route,” said Ivy McGregor, executive director

at BeyGOOD Foundation. “This alignment supports entrepreneurs, families, and communities at large. We believe everyone has the right to economic equity.”

To pay homage to the tour sponsorship and extend the rich, futuristic feel of the tour elements, Lexus crafted a one-of-a-kind LC 500 that includes a premium chrome-

Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 244 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With seven models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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wrapped exterior and jewel accents on the mirrors, headlamp surrounds, wheel center caps and license plate frame. The vehicle will accompany the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR in various cities and will be showcased at an interactive in-venue Lexus display that allows concertgoers to engage with the brand via a photobooth that includes virtual iconography from the tour set and an entertaining karaoke booth.

The RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR U.S. started in Philadelphia July 12, and culminates in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 1.

Founded in 2013 by Beyoncé, during the Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, the BeyGOOD initiative has been a philanthropic initiative that is the extension of Beyoncé’s charitable heart. Now a 501 (c)(3) Public Charity, BeyGOOD Foundation continues the mission of economic equity and education. To date BeyGOOD has been instrumental in programs that help in the areas of education, health, housing, water scarcity, disaster relief and more. The efforts are global, including South Africa, Haiti, Burundi, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Caribbean and throughout the United States. BeyGOOD Foundation is built on the belief that we are all in this together and each and every one of us can make a difference by giving back.

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS’ REVOLT ANNOUNCES REVOLT WORLD

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD. Set to take place in Atlanta from Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th at Pangaea Studios, REVOLT WORLD presented by Walmart will include exciting performances and discussions from cultural leaders aimed to empower the Black community.

This year, We Are Hip Hop will not only represent the theme but also serve as a unifying declaration that personifies REVOLT’s position as a cultural authority and leading multimedia network. This theme also pays homage to the global impact of Hip Hop, with a celebration of its 50th anniversary.

“We are excited to introduce this first-of-its-kind event in REVOLT WORLD that reimagines and builds on the success of our annual Summit to deliver an immersive experience that showcases the expansive impact of REVOLT and the global influence of Hip Hop across every category of contemporary culture,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of REVOLT and 50 years of Hip Hop, REVOLT World will continue carrying out our mission of becoming the biggest driver of culture globally and creating spaces that are transformative to our audience.”

REVOLT WORLD will mark a historic milestone for the company as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and brings together influential changemakers to explore the

depths of Black culture and creativity on a global scale. In addition to a full slate of programming and experiences, the REVOLT World campus will consist of several curated spaces for attendees including a gaming house, wellness space, creator studio, podcast village, insights lab, and career center.

In addition to delivering impactful content, REVOLT’s core mission has always been to serve as a catalyst for the Black community. Carrying out this commitment, REVOLT WORLD will empower emerging Black leaders with access to unparalleled tools, knowledge, and life-changing opportunities. Specially curated to create lasting impacts, REVOLT WORLD will go beyond the role of a traditional event to provide attendees with unparalleled pathways to success. As the presenting sponsor, Walmart is working alongside REVOLT to support rising Black changemakers in their journeys.

“At Walmart, we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential, and we are honored to partner with REVOLT in empowering the next generation of Black creators and culture builders,” said Allison Rand, Associate Director of Brand Experiences and Talent Partnerships at Walmart. “By supporting REVOLT WORLD, we have the privilege of investing in these individuals who are paving the way for a brighter future, where innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship can flourish.”

During the three-day experience, attendees will immerse themselves in the world of Hip Hop through

REVOLT’s lens while engaging in impactful networking opportunities and activations. Attendees will additionally be able to explore interactive touchpoints such as panels and conversations, day parties, an introduction to the company’s commerce experience, REVOLT World Market, the Short & Fresh Film Festival, and more.

REVOLT WORLD will be supported by notable sponsors such as Walmart and PepsiCo who will assist in bringing exciting, curated activations and offerings to life for event attendees.

For more information about REVOLT WORLD and updates on the talent lineup, activations, programming, and presale tickets, please visit https://www. revolt.tv/.

REVOLT is the leading Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear, and live media channels. The platform produces rich content and original material with the biggest names in Hip-Hop, along with reports of breaking news, current events, trends, and announcements within the Black cultural movement and HipHop world. REVOLT takes pride in its diversity, both in its mindset and its company makeup, further instilling its dedication to culture within its staff and audiences. Founded by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2013, REVOLT attracts over 50 million millennials and Gen Z audiences through their disruptive, authentic material across all platforms. In 2021, REVOLT launched a brand new digital mobile app where users can view extended releases, live updates from relevant news, exclusive specials and much more.

For more information on REVOLT’s linear content, please visit https://www.revolt.tv/ and visit www. revolt.tv/providers for local broadcast listings.

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Dial Up Flavor with Summer Favorites

(Family Features) Turn up the heat this summer and spice your way to delicious warm-weather recipes by using subtle ingredients that bring out bold flavors in your favorite foods. Adding a taste-enhancing option to your repertoire – Tajín Fruity Chamoy Sauce – can make your summer get-togethers the talk of the neighborhood.

Cool off while enjoying mildly spicy dishes. Made with 100% natural chiles, lime juice, sea salt and a hint of apricot, Tajín Fruity Chamoy Sauce offers a unique sweetand-spicy flavor without too much heat. Perfect for drizzling over fresh fruits and veggies like mango, pineapple, watermelon and more, it’s also commonly used to bring fruity, subtle spice to a wide variety of recipes including beverages and snacks, like smoothies, mangonadas, ice pops and cold drinks.

For example, in this Savory Mango Chamoy Daiquiri, the apricots create a fruity, tangy flavor that’s a nice, refreshing twist on a traditional drink.

Bringing a touch of heat to summer cookouts can be a breeze with mild hot sauces added to dishes like these Spiced Pork Ribs, which can be created start-to-finish in the oven or taken outside to sear on the grill. Just a handful of ingredients are required to season the ribs to spicy perfection before wrapping them in foil and letting your oven do the work.

The key ingredient for the right touch of subtle heat without being overwhelming is Tajín Mild Hot Sauce, a unique, flavorful addition to your cabinet that pairs well with savory snacks like tortilla chips, chicken wings, pizza and even micheladas. The lime is what makes it different from other hot sauces.

Made with 100% natural mild chiles, lime juice and sea salt without added sugars or coloring, it can be enjoyed by the whole family as a versatile way to enhance favorite foods with a mild but wild flavor.

Both recipes can be easily enhanced with a simple concept: just pair Tajín Clásico seasoning with either or both of the sauces to create unique flavor combinations, a tasty “mix it” tactic to add to your warm-weather menu and make it uniquely yours. Find more recipes that crank up the heat this summer by visiting Tajín.com/us.

Savory Mango Chamoy Daquiri

Total time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2

Rim Glass:

2 tablespoons Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce

2 tablespoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning

Drink:

4 tablespoons Tajín Fruity Chamoy Hot Sauce, divided

1 cup frozen mango cubes, plus additional for garnish, divided

1/3 cup natural syrup

3 ice cubes

1/3 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon Tajín Clásico Seasoning, for garnish

To rim glass: Rim glass in chamoy hot sauce then seasoning.

To make drink: Blend 3 tablespoons chamoy hot sauce, mango cubes, syrup, ice cubes and orange juice.

In glass, pour remaining chamoy hot sauce. To serve, garnish with additional mango cubes and sprinkle with seasoning.

Spiced Pork Ribs

Total time: 3 hours, 10 minutes

Servings: 6

2 racks (about 4 pounds) baby back ribs

1/4 cup Tajín Clásíco Seasoning

1/4 cup Tajín Mild Hot Sauce, plus additional for serving, divided

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons brown sugar lime wedges, for serving mashed potatoes or steamed rice, for serving (optional)

Rub ribs with seasoning. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.

Preheat oven to 300 F. Combine hot sauce, oil and brown sugar; brush over both rib racks.

Line baking sheet with double layer of aluminum foil with

enough overhang to wrap foil around ribs. Lay ribs, bone side down, on foil-lined baking sheet. Wrap foil around ribs and seal. Place on baking sheet.

Fill large baking dish or roasting pan with 2 inches of boiling water. Place on lower oven rack to keep ribs moist as they bake. Place ribs on middle oven rack. Bake 2 1/2-3 hours, or until meat is tender and just starting to fall off bone.

Preheat broiler. Unwrap ribs and place on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4-6 minutes on middle oven rack, or until lightly charred and caramelized. Serve with lime wedges and additional hot sauce.

Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed white rice, if desired.

Award-Winning Pilates and Wellness Brand Lindywell Launches on Amazon

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., PRNewswire -- Lindywell, the online wellness platform with Pilates at its core and a focus on the mind-body connection through breathwork, announced that their popular Pilates products have launched on Amazon. com, providing an easy way for customers to shop their favorite gear. Visit https://www.amazon. com/Lindywell to shop.

Awarded “Best Pilates App” by Women’s Health and a Health Fitness Award “App and Virtual Fitness” winner, Lindywell continues to lead the movement towards more mindful wellness, including the brand’s strategic decision to bring its “Remember to Breathe” product line to the masses. There has been a groundswell shift across the fitness industry towards overall wellbeing, with consumers focused on exercise to support physical and mental health rather than body changes. In fact, 78% of exercisers said that mental and emotional well-being was the number one reason for exercising.*

“We are incredibly excited to launch in the world’s best-in-class e-commerce retailer,” said Robin Long, CEO and Founder of Lindywell. “It has always been our mission to make Lindywell’s Grace Over Guilt approach accessible to everyone, and the launch of our products on Amazon

further allows us to achieve that goal.”

Lindywell’s launch includes a dedicated brand store and four of Lindywell’s best-selling equipment in Lindywell’s signature color palette. The eco-friendly products were sourced and carefully created by Robin to ensure that they met the highest standards and perfectly represent the brand’s philosophy of breaking free from diet and exercise norms and encourage confidence and a Grace Over Guilt approach to living your best life.

Lindywell products available at launch include:

Pilates Mat: The Lindywell Pilates Powerhouse Mat is the foundation of your workout. This 10mm nontoxic mat is thicker than traditional mats to provide support for your spine and comfort during your workout. The extra thickness offers the perfect balance of support and stability so you feel grounded as you move, breathe and stretch. Measuring 6 feet long & 26 inches wide, it’s longer and wider than typical mats –providing adequate space to move through your workouts. Made from fully recyclable materials and free from latex, bisphenol-A (BPA), PVC, lead, phthalates, dioxins, and other problematic chemicals.

Resistance Bands: Our Lindywell bands are the perfect

tool to help you tone your arms, legs, hips and glutes. Our color-coded fabric resistance bands are durable, snap proof, and extra comfortable. Perfect for every fitness level, each set comes with three levels so you can customize the intensity of your workouts. All made with eco-friendly materials.

Hand Weights: At 2.2 LB each, our no-slip capsule hand weights are designed for style and comfort. Unlike traditional hand weights, our capsules have a sleek and smooth design customized for your grip. Perfect for fine-toning and Pilates! Made from recycled stainless steel wrapped in baby-soft silicone.

Water Bottles: Keep your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot throughout the day with your Lindywell powder coated water bottle. It’s the perfect way to keep your energy up by staying hydrated while calming your mind as you “remember to breathe.” The water bottles are sweatproof and smooth to the touch. The stainless steel, BPA free water bottle is free of lead, ultra-trace metals, major anions, full range of organic compounds (hydrocarbons, PAH, pesticides, volatiles, PCB, etc.)

Lindywell plans to add more product offerings to its Amazon storefront in the coming months to further equip shoppers with all the tools needed to upgrade workouts and create personal Pilates studios at home.

Centered around a “Grace over Guilt” approach, Lindywell provides programs, tools and coaching to help a global community of millions of women in over 169 countries shift their approach to mental and physical health. Through intentional and effective Pilates workouts, self-care resources, and guided breathwork experiences, Lindywell helps its community members overcome negative habitual thinking, while revitalizing their overall strength and health. You can try the hundreds of Pilates and breathwork classes on the Lindywell app which is available to download in the App Store and Google Play.

Lupus Research Alliance Awards $3 Million to Advance Pediatric Lupus Nephritis Diagnosis and Treatment

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to announce that the 2023 Global Team Science Award (GTSA) has been granted to an exceptional multidisciplinary research team of experts in immunology, pediatric rheumatology and nephrology, genetics, and data analysis to identify drivers of lupus nephritis in children with the aim of improving its diagnosis and treatment. The 2023 GTSA project will be headed by corresponding investigator Elena Hsieh, M.D., Associate Professor of Immunology & Microbiology and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine.

Established in 2020, the GTSA provides $3 million over three years to a highly synergistic, collaborative research team to catalyze groundbreaking discoveries and revolutionize our understanding of the development, progression and treatment of lupus. Made possible by a generous grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the GTSA encourages collaborative teams to apply cutting-edge technologies to shift the paradigm in our understanding of lupus heterogeneity — how the disease affects each person differently — to accelerate the development of novel therapies.

“We are delighted to award the 2023 Global Team Science Award as part of our strategic plan for research to scientists who will apply innovative technologies to investigate immune cell abnormalities and changes in the genetic code of patients with pediatric lupus nephritis,” noted Teodora Staeva, Ph.D., LRA Chief Scientific Officer. “Selected from many compelling proposals, this project will explore the heterogeneity of lupus and help inform the acceleration of personalized treatments for lupus nephritis.”

Identifying Genetic and Immunological Determinants of Childhood Lupus Nephritis

The 2023 GTSA team aims to improve the ability of

kidney biopsies to predict response to treatment and disease progression, enabling better classification of childhood-onset lupus nephritis and the development of precision medicine. The team will study tissue samples from kidney biopsies from an international group of 300-400 pediatric lupus nephritis patients in five countries, including those in highrisk racial/ethnic groups such as those of African, Hispanic, Native American and Asian racial/ethnic origins who typically have a higher frequency of kidney involvement and more severe disease activity.

The team will use cutting-edge imaging techniques to characterize molecular, cellular and structural changes in patients’ kidney biopsies and identify associations between these changes and the patients’ disease course, including their response to treatment. Patients will then be grouped into distinct “buckets” based on the changes observed in their kidney biopsies, clinical presentation and clinical laboratory measures, including response to treatment, as well as alterations in their genetic makeup. Grouping patients based on their clinical characteristics will help identify treatments that work best for each group.

Dr. Hsieh commented, “This study could revolutionize the current diagnosis and treatment approach to pediatric lupus nephritis. The current gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring lupus nephritis, kidney tissue biopsy, is not sensitive enough to characterize structural changes in the kidney or predict how a patient will respond to treatment. By identifying drivers of lupus nephritis, the study can shift the diagnosis and treatment strategy from a trial-and-error approach to one guided by underlying immune system and

genetic characteristics.”

As an expert in clinical and basic immunology, Dr. Hsieh will lead the team and oversee the group of patients from Children’s Hospital Colorado. Co-principal investigators comprising the multidisciplinary research team include:

Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D., Levy Family Professor, Rockefeller University. As a pediatric immunologist, Dr. Casanova will use his expertise in genetic causes of immune disease to identify genetic alterations in patients with pediatric lupus nephritis patients using a technique called whole exome sequencing. Debashis Ghosh, Ph.D., Professor, University of Colorado, Anschutz School of Medicine. A biostatistician, Dr. Ghosh will use his biostatistics and informatics analytical expertise to lead data analysis and integration.

Jeffrey B. Hodgin, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine. As a renal pathologist, Dr. Hodgin will use his expertise in assessing biopsies to lead the pathological evaluation and scoring of the contributed kidney samples.

Shaun W. Jackson, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine. As a pediatric rheumatologist and nephrologist, Dr. Jackson will use his expertise in pediatric kidney disease and tissue molecular analysis to co-lead the immunological and kidney imaging studies.

Tiphanie P. Vogel, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine. As a pediatric and adult rheumatologist, Dr. Vogel will use her expertise in lupus and specifically genetic causes of immune disease and co-lead the clinical, immunological, and genetic studies. citizennewspapergroup.com

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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT- CHANCERYDIVISION Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Owner Trustee of the Residential Credit Opportunities Trust VIII-A Plaintiff, vs. D.D.I. PROPERTIES, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants, 22 CH 5954 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 321 WINNEBAGO ST., PARK FOREST, IL 60466. P.I.N. 31-26-407-014-0000. 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 NOTbe open for inspection For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173. (847) 590-8700. D.D.I. Properties INTERCOUNTYJUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3226333

Property Index No. 31-24-322-0090000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOTbe open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-02981 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 03661 TJSC#: 43-3068 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT- CHANCERYDIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Plaintiff, -v.- BENNIE J ROBINSON

Defendants 22 CH 10221 505 ANTIETAM STREETPARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

AM on September 26, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 505 ANTIETAM STREET, PARK FOREST, IL60466

Property Index No. 31-23-435-008-

0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOTbe open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLARAYMER

LEIBERTPIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at

www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLARAYMER LEIBERTPIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 22-12897ILAttorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 10221 TJSC#: 43-600

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 22 CH 10221 I3224116

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30 DAYNOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN TO JOSEPH SANFORD OF 6840 S CHAPPELCHICAGO, IL60649 THATIF A 1990 LINCOLN MARK VIII VIN# 1LNCM93E2LY717109 IS NOTPICKED UPFROM KAR KARE SERVICE AT 7455 S. EXCHANGE AVE. CHICAGO, IL. 60649 BYSEPTEMBER 6, 2023 A SALE WILLBE HELD PERSUANTTO ILSEC OFSTATE CHAPTER 770/45/1 ETSEQ. & CHAPTER 770/90/1 ET SEQ. THATENFORCES AMECHANICALLIEN OR UNPAID LABOR, SERVICES, AND STORAGE FEES. THE VEHICLE WILLBE SOLD FOR THE UNPAID CHARGES OF $13,958.

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How to Set Up the Ultimate Workstation for Kids at Home

(StatePoint) Want to help guarantee your child’s academic success? While you can’t control what goes on in the classroom, you can facilitate their study time at home by setting up an A+ workstation. Here’s how:

1. Choose a location: Select a location that’s well-lit, preferably with some natural light, and away from noise and distractions. Whether it’s your child’s bedroom or a corner of the dining area, the area should be large enough for all their

supplies and tech to stay organized.

2. Use color wisely: Research has shown that certain colors have the power to boost productivity and creativity or promote a sense of calm. Decorating the space with care could potentially help your student weather crunch periods with ease. You may also opt to color code binders, dividers and other supplies by coursework so that your child can quickly identify the items they need.

3. Update tech: Equip the workstation with the latest technology and educational tools. For easy essay composition, your child’s suite of devices should include a tablet or laptop and a printer. To get your student prepped for math and science classes, be sure to supply

them with a graphing calculator featuring the latest capabilities. The fx9750GIII, for example, is not only stylishly available in trending colors, it’s capable of programming in CASIO Basic and MicroPython. Python files are easily stored and transferred via USB to a computer. With graph and statistical functions, exam compatibility mode and a suite educational resources, your student will be well prepared to take on all their STEM coursework and test prep.

4. Prevent clutter: Clutter can pile up all too easily, making it difficult to find notes and assignments. Keep the mess to a minimum with the addition of a few organizational tools. Hang a corkboard to post reminders and to-do lists. Add wall shelving or a sorting tray to keep papers filed by subject area or due

date, and use small baskets or cups to collect erasers, paper clips and other small supplies. Finally, be sure the workstation has its own waste bin, so that items that are no longer needed can be efficiently tossed or recycled.

5. Consider ergonomics: Eliminate distractions by making sure the workstation is ergonomic-friendly and comfy. If your child sits at a desk, ensure their computer monitor is at eye level and that their feet touch the floor. Adjustable laptop tables can transform a makeshift work area on the couch or bed into a comfortable workstation. By setting up a dedicated homework area designed for productivity, you can help your student make the grade.

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