Citizen Suburban Times Weekly 9-13-2023

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, today announced a bipartisan national settlement in principle with Kroger that, once final, will require the grocery chain to pay $1.37 billion to participating state and local governments for its role in the opioid crisis. In addition to the financial terms, a final settlement remains contingent on agreement on critical business practice changes.

New state laws taking effect Jan. 1

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Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing among new changes

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BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

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wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets.

Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year.

The minimum wage increase is actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 an hour.

“I am proud of the bipartisan work that has resulted in this settlement in principle with Kroger. This agreement builds upon the important progress we’ve already achieved through previous settlements, as we continue working to hold companies accountable for contributing to the opioid epidemic.”

The law allowing public housing

tenants to keep pets is the result of Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides that tenants of multifamily housing units that are acquired, built or renovated with money from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund may keep up to two cats or one dog weighing less than 50 pounds.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, today announced a bipartisan national settlement in principle with Kroger that, once final, will require the grocery chain to pay $1.37 bi llion to participating state and local governments for its role in the opioid crisis. In addition to the financial terms, a final settlement remains contingent on agreement on critical business practice changes.

To date, national investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical industry over the opioid crisis have led to more than $50 billion in settlements, with Illinois’ share at more than $1.3 billion.

It applies to residents of housing units that are designated as affordable housing for low- and very-lowincome families. The bill passed both chambers in its final form on May 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Aug. 6.

King Soopers, Metro Market, Pay Less, Pick ‘n Save, QFC, Ralphs, and Smith’s Food and Drug.

The settlement is the latest of Attorney General Raoul’s ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and hold accountable companies whose deceptive practices increased opioid prescriptions at the expense of public health. They come after multiple national settlements Raoul’s office reached in 2022 and 2023.

Other new laws include:

Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the private vehicle tax, which is a sales tax paid on the purchase of vehicles, by $75 for each model year where the purchase price is less than $15,000 and by $100 for vehicles priced above that amount. However, the registration fee for trailers weighing less than 3,000 pounds will drop to $36 instead of $118.

“I am proud of the bipartisan work that has resulted in this settlement in principle with Kroger. This agreement builds upon the important progress we’ve already achieved through previous settlements, as we continue working to hold companies accountable for contributing to the opioid epidemic,” Raoul said. “I am committed to ensuring that resources Illinois receives through settlements are distributed equitably throughout the state to help fund services needed to mitigate the ongoing and tragic opioid crisis.”

The agreement would only be applicable to states in which Kroger operates, both under its own name or under the name of other subsidiaries. In Illinois, Kroger owns Mariano’s. The company also owns and operates other stores across the nation, including Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Harris Teeter, Jay C,

Once the settlement goes into effect, funds to Illinois will be allocated according to the Illinois Opioid Allocation Agreement that Raoul reached in 2021 with state’s attorneys. The agreement, which Raoul’s office negotiated, is intended to ensure the funds Illinois will receive through the national opioid settlements are allocated equitably, including to counties and eligible municipalities. The majority of Illinois’ money will go to the Illinois Remediation Fund to be used for abatement programs throughout the state.

Attorney General Raoul’s office negotiated the Kroger settlement with the attorneys general of California, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, Oregon and Virginia.

Attorney General Raoul urges anyone who believes they or a loved one may be addicted to opioids to seek help by calling the Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances at 833-2FINDHELP, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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College admissions: HB226, establishing the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring applicants to submit SAT, ACT or other standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, although prospective students may choose to submit them if they wish.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Makes Initial Investment from Breakthrough FIRST Fund

CHICAGO – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs launched the breakthrough FIRST Fund investment portfolio to jump-start local construction projects, foster economic development, and create good paying jobs while generating investment returns for state taxpayers.

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Drug prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale.

Joined Wednesday, Aug. 30, by Illinois labor leaders leading into Labor Day, Frerichs announced a $75 million investment in the Ullico Infrastructure Fund, a $4.5 billion effort that supports projects in the power, utilities, energy, transportation and digital sectors. Ullico provides insurance and investment solutions for labor organizations, union employers, institutional investors and union members.

“Investing in the Ullico Infrastructure Fund means you’re investing in unions and powering the development of essential infrastructure projects. This investment will not only provide a risk-adjusted return, it will also create good-paying union jobs and help strengthen the state’s middle class,” said Sean McGarvey, president of the North American Building Trades Unions and secretary treasurer of the Ullico Board of Directors.

For every $1 invested from FIRST Fund, the law requires a $2 matching investment into Illinois projects, essentially doubling Illinois’ job-producing power. FIRST Fund has a total of $1.5 billion available to invest.

“The new FIRST Fund does triple duty for the State of Illinois. We are making critical investments in Illinois infrastructure to help meet the enormous needs of our state, supporting job creation for union and other skilled professionals, and earning money for Illinois taxpayers,” Frerichs said during a gathering at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 hall near McCormick Place in Chicago. “It’s another example of how I’ve made the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office an economic engine working for you.”

Ullico Chairman and CEO Edward M. Smith said Ullico is proud to be the first recipient of the Illinois Treasurer’s investment in infrastructure.

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FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law. Among other things, it provides for a streamlined renewal process for FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses for people who voluntarily submit fingerprint records. It also allows the Illinois State Police to issue a combined FOID card and Concealed Carry License to qualified applicants, and it establishes a new Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force to take enforcement action against people with revoked FOID cards.

“By partnering with Ullico and their Infrastructure Fund, Treasurer Frerichs will again be making an investment for all of Illinois,” said Don Finn, business manager and financial secretary for IBEW Local 134. “The cherry on the top of this partnership is the opportunity it creates to put Illinois and Union Labor to work in this great state.”

The FIRST Fund is a first-of-it-kind, $1.5 billion impact investment fund dedicated to building and strengthening Illinois’ infrastructure and real estate. For every $1 the FIRST Fund invests in a fund, the investment fund is required by law to invest $2 in Illinois projects. Additionally, FIRST Fund also should attract additional investors to bridge the gap between infrastructure demand and capital investment to repair crumbling bridges and streets across Illinois.

Treasurer Frerichs proposed the Infrastructure Development Act that created the FIRST Fund and worked with state lawmakers to pass it in 2021. The law allows the State Treasurer to allocate up to 5% of the state portfolio to invest in, create, and maintain infrastructure and real estate assets within the state through Illinois infrastructure development firms.

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“As the only insurance and investment company owned by organized labor, our mission is to protect and grow the union movement. Congratulations to Treasurer Frerichs for engineering this groundbreaking solution to develop the state of Illinois’ infrastructure and bring union jobs to the state,” Smith said.

Labor leaders praised the FIRST Fund investment.

Official flags: HB605 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase Illinois and American flags that are made in the United States.

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Student mental health: HB576 and SB1577 allow students in Illinois up to five excused absences to attend to their mental or behavioral health without providing a medical note. Those students will be given an opportunity to make up any work they missed during the first absence and, after using a second mental health day, may be referred

“The $75 million investment by Treasurer Frerichs to Ullico’s Infrastructure Fund acknowledges the value that union-built projects add to communities throughout Illinois,” said Terrence M. Healy, vice president and regional manager of the Laborers International Union of North America. “It will allow residents to enjoy all the benefits of a Public-Private Partnership through the multiplier effect that occurs when local workers are paid union wages, the improvement to quality of life that happens with new infrastructure, as well as decreasing the local tax burden through the solid returns Ullico Funds will provide. We appreciate Treasurer Frerichs’ longstanding commitment to helping expand the union-built middle

Hair styles: SB817 prohibits discrimination in schools against individuals on the grounds of wearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, which include dreadlocks, braids, twists and afros.

Lemonade stands: SB119 prohib-

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its public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.

Infrastructure firms must maintain a significant presence in Illinois and have a track record of development in Illinois. The law, sponsored by State Sen. Steve Stadelman of Rockford and then-Rep. (now Sen.) Mike Halpin of Rock Island, passed with bipartisan support and without opposition.

Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizes June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an official state holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the

United States. In June, President Joe Biden also signed a bill designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

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Ullico will invest the $75 million from the FIRST Fund in Illinois infrastructure projects. The Ullico Infrastructure Fund has a strong track record and has invested in projects such as CenTrio Energy. The company’s district operations in Chicago supports more than 53 million square feet of building space, providing cooling solutions for commercial office space, residential properties, hotels, retail properties, government buildings, entertainment facilities, schools and data centers.

The Treasurer’s Office is working with leading global investment firm RockCreek Group, which is advising on opportunities and strategy for the FIRST Fund.

Gov. JB Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than 300 bills that become law on Jan. 1. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

Truist Foundation grants STRIVE $1M to launch career training program in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., PRNewswire -- Truist Foundation announced a $1 million grant to STRIVE, a national nonprofit that provides free job training and wraparound career support services for people facing barriers to quality employment. Truist Foundation’s support will help STRIVE establish a new site in Birmingham, Alabama, bringing increased access to economic empowerment and mobility to the residents of Magic City most disconnected from career building opportunities.

STRIVE Birmingham has just completed a pilot of its training program preparing students for careers in nonclinical healthcare and office operations and will begin its first full cohort in September 2023. Over time, STRIVE Birmingham expects to serve 100 students annually with onramps to good jobs that help lead to family-sustaining careers.

“This funding will have a phenomenal impact on our local economy and the lives of Birmingham residents, especially in the Black community,” said Quiwintre Frye, executive director at STRIVE Birmingham. “Barriers to mobility have left many of our families disproportionately stuck in the cycle of generational poverty, and many struggle to see a way out. But STRIVE opens doors for people and shows them what is possible despite the obstacles. We are deeply proud to receive this investment and heartened to know that we have so much support to make real change for good in Birmingham.”

STRIVE’s five-pillar model of success includes career readiness, occupational skills, career coaching, job placement assistance and lifetime access to wraparound support services. In addition to job training and certifications, STRIVE connects students to secure housing, childcare and transpor-

tation—common factors that pose barriers to employment. Lifetime services for STRIVE graduates also include alumni support groups and workshops and one-on-one check-ins with a dedicated career coach.

“Truist Foundation aims to fulfill Truist’s purpose of inspiring and building better lives and communities, which often begins with helping build pathways to steady employment and financial independence,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation. “We believe we can help communities achieve this through increasing access to training, creating professional networks and breaking barriers to employment, especially for those in historically excluded communities, and that is exactly the type of work STRIVE seeks to do in Birmingham and beyond.”

Frye and Bell were joined by STRIVE CEO Phil Weinberg, Truist Financial Chief Teammate Officer and Head of Enterprise Diversity Kim Moore-Wright and Truist Financial Alabama Regional President Burton McDonald to formally announce the grant and the impact it will have in Birmingham.

“We’ve just announced our new Growth Plan, which involves significant expansion of our national impact over the course of the next decade,” said Weinberg. “Our vision is ambitious in terms of both the new cities we will be engaging and the individuals we will be serving annually, with an increased focus on justice-impacted populations. This welltimed grant has arrived during an historic and exciting time for STRIVE and will be a tremendous support as we amplify the STRIVE impact right here in Birmingham, in Atlanta, and next year, New Orleans.”

STRIVE currently operates in 14 cities across the U.S., including recently announced New Orleans, which is currently scheduled to open in 2024. STRIVE Birmingham is the first site the organization has developed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Leveraging new knowledge and insights from this expansion process, STRIVE will work to continue advancing growth in other new cities and its existing locations, with an ambitious growth plan to scale its nationwide programs and services over the next decade to expand from serving 2,000 people annually in 2023, to 10,000 people annually by 2033.

STRIVE (https://strive.org/) is a national workforce development leader that for nearly 40 years has successfully provided services to populations facing significant employment barriers. STRIVE’s proven program model moves students into careers that lead to upward mobility and economic empowerment. Headquartered in East Harlem, New York and with operations in 14 locations, STRIVE has helped more than 85,000 individuals prepare for career success through employment programs geared toward adults, young adults, and those with involvement in the justice system.

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. Established in 2020, the foundation makes strategic investments in nonprofit organizations to help ensure the communities it serves have more opportunities for a better quality of life. Truist Foundation’s grants and activities focus on building career pathways to economic mobility and strengthening small businesses. Learn more at Truist.com/Foundati

Dream Exchange and National Black Chamber of Commerce Announce Strategic Partnership

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Dream Exchange, first minority-owned stock exchange announces a new partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), a non-profit organization dedicated to economic empowerment of Black and others in underserved communities. The strategic partnership between Dream Exchange and the NBCC is a significant step towards increasing public capital market access for minority-owned businesses.

By uniting the resources, expertise, and networks of the premier Black business support organization, NBCC, with a new stock exchange in formation designed to provide unprecedented access to capital for small-to-mid sized businesses, this partnership represents a historic milestone in the pursuit of economic equality in this country.

The two organizations will be creating a tailored ecosystem of financial services designed to meet the unique needs of minority-owned small businesses. It will open doors to enhanced access to capital, investment opportunities, and financial education.

“Our collaboration signifies a ground-breaking alliance that empowers minority entrepreneurs and revolutionizes the financial landscape. A unification of the NBCC and Dream Exchange is a testament to the strength of shared vision. Together, we are architects of opportunity, constructing a platform where underrepresented businesses can shine. This partnership is catalysing dreams into reality, one investment at a time.”- Charles H. DeBow, III President and CEO of the NBCC

“Partnering with the NBCC is an important step towards achieving our mission of democratizing access to capital,” said Joe Cecala, CEO of Dream Exchange. “We recognize the vital role that minority-owned businesses play in driving economic growth for everyone, and we are committed to working with the NBCC to support these businesses in a way that provides genuine help.”

“Access to capital is a critical issue for most minority-owned businesses, and we are thrilled to partner with the NBCC to address this challenge,” said Dwain Kyles,

Managing Member and Director of the Dream Exchange. “By working together, we can ensure that Black entrepreneurs have the resources they need to scale, and that they are able to fully participate in our national market system.”

The NBCC is a non-profit, nonpartisan, non-sectarian organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of African American communities. Founded by Harry Alford and Kay DeBow Alford in 1993, the NBCC is the largest federation of Black chambers in the world and is dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activity within the U.S. Visit www. nationalblackcc.org.

Dream Exchange is preparing its application to become registered as the first minority-owned and governed company to operate a stock exchange in the history of the United States. Dream Exchange is also creating a new stock exchange called a venture exchange, to list small company stock.

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SAM NAZARIAN’S CASA DANI & KATSUYA RESTAURANTS

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TO BRING MEDITERRANEAN AND JAPANESE CUISINES TO A FLAGSHIP CULINARY EPICENTER IN LOS ANGELES AT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY

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-- sbe, leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates worldclass restaurants, lounges and nightclubs, is proud to announce the much-anticipated upcoming openings of Casa Dani and Katsuya Century City, two exceptional dining destinations poised to captivate food enthusiasts and redefine the culinary landscape in Los Angeles in early 2024. The two restaurants, nestled side-by-side and joined by a beautiful circular bar, boast a prime location in the remarkable Westfield Century City, with a flagship location facing Santa Monica Boulevard.

Casa Dani

Casa Dani, the Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant by 3-star Michelin chef, Dani García, one of Spain’s most internationally revered and renowned chefs, pays homage to his Andalusian background while also creating innovative dishes from across the Mediterranean that exemplify his outstanding avant-garde cuisine.

Chef García, is bringing the same intentional attitude to Los Angeles that he upholds at Casa Dani’s bustling New York location which opened in 2021 - Casa Dani is not just a fine dining concept but a showcase of the culture of Spain. Dani Garcia’s exceptional culinary style is based on contrasts and tradition; He plays with worldly flavors and cuisines, textures, and even temperatures without losing sight of his Andalusian culinary roots, which are found wall to wall at Casa Dani.

The internationally renowned Chef, known for his creativity and daring approaches in the kitchen, invites guests to indulge in the vibrant flavors and warm ambiance of an authentic Spanish ‘comedores’.

The restaurant’s design is an extension of the original

New York location’s abstraction of lush Andalusian courtyards and an intimate atmosphere that transports guests to the Chef’s culinary home, which was honored with an Interior Design’s Best of Year Award in 2022. Casa Dani Century City’s dining room is organized around a central lounge with integrated planters at banquettes to evoke a garden courtyard.

The carefully curated menu will feature an array of flavors and textures that go far beyond paellas, with plates like the battered and fried noodlefish, octopus piled over Andalusian potato salad, and seared artichokes surrounded by a nest of succulent jamón Ibérico.

Katsuya

Adjacent to Casa Dani, Katsuya Century City reintroduces itself with a new look, menu and evolution. Marking the 4th location in Los Angeles and the 11th globally, Katsuya Century City continues the nearly 20-year tradition

of excellence that has brought them international acclaim and reinvents the brand for the following 20 years with a fresh new brand identity and menu.

Designed by Rockwell Group, the space pays homage to Japanese craftsmanship while embracing a minimalist aesthetic; featuring a monochrome palette, a celebration of craft, wood joinery, overscaled lighting, and open-air spaces.

The same fusion of traditional and modern can be found on Katsuya’s newly-overhauled menu, curated by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, who merges the elegance of Japanese cuisine with modern techniques and flavors.

Other than the classics which will remain on the menu, guests will be getting a completely new and refreshed culinary experience from Katsuya Century City that still retains the California Modern showcase for which Katsuya has long been renowned.

Research and development on the new menu is underway, with brunch, lunch and dinner sneak previews showing up as specials on the Katsuya Brentwood menu from time to time.

The simultaneous grand openings of Casa Dani and Katsuya Century City mark an exciting chapter in sbe’s culinary expansion, and a pivotal reimagination of two iconic brands. Boasting well over 400 seats collectively, each with distinctive concepts, exceptional cuisine, and remarkable design, these restaurants are set to become go-to destinations for food enthusiasts and design aficionados alike, to immerse themselves in the delectable flavors that have made both brands a global sensation.

Vibrant Fall Foliage Colors Sweep Across North Dakota’s Legendary Landscapes

BISMARCK, N.D., PRNewswire -- North Dakota is an incredibly breathtaking place year-round, and the cooler fall temperatures just around the corner are sure to add beauty to the landscape. The state’s prairies, plains, and rolling hills become even more stunning during the autumn months when the foliage is brushed with reds, oranges, golds and yellows. North Dakota Tourism has published a Fall Foliage Guide with incredible locations to take in a kaleidoscope of colorful views. For some of the best views of the season, visitors should plan a road trip in early September through mid-October.

Scenic Byways and Tranquil Back Roads

Standing Rock National Native American Scenic Byway

Follow the same routes traveled by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark; Sakakawea; and Sitting Bull with breathtaking views featuring the Missouri River and rugged scenery. Beginning at the Cannonball River and traveling south along Highways 1806 and 24, travelers can visit the Lewis and Clark Legacy Nature Trails (three one-mile trails overlooking Lake Oahe), Standing Rock Monument, Fort Yates Stockade and the Sitting Bull Visitor Center.

Rendezvous Region Backway

Beginning in Cavalier, ND, and proceeding west on Highways 32 and 55, the Rendezvous Region Backway winds through pristine natural landscapes along the

bends of the Pembina River in northwest North Dakota. Visitors ambling through the countryside on this route will take in the panoramic vistas of Pembina Gorge and stop at locations including Icelandic State Park, Tetrault Woods State Forest Lookout (for a stunning look at fall color), the Pembina County Museum and much more.

Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway

The tree-lined rolling hills of the Sheyenne River Valley are not to be missed in the fall. The Sheyenne River Valley’s scenic byway, North Dakota’s first to be recognized nationally, is a stunning 63-mile drive starting north of Valley City, ND, and meanders south to Kathryn, Fort Ransom and Lisbon with 40 interpretive stops along the way highlighting the history and culture of the region.

“Tree-mendous” Trails in North Dakota Parks

The Greenway (Grand Forks, ND)

The Greenway consists of 2,200 acres of natural open space lining the Red River and the Red Lake River in the heart of Grand Forks. This picturesque urban space offers countless opportunities to see fall foliage whether you’re hiking, walking, running, rollerblading, biking, birding, canoeing/kayaking, fishing or golfing.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

With thousands of miles of trails to explore the breathtaking scenery, fall is a prime time to grab hiking boots or a bike and get outside at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. While leaf-peeping throughout the park,

visitors will likely see wild animals such as bison, feral horses, elk, deer, prairie dogs, and much more.

State Capitol Arboretum Trail (Bismarck, ND)

This beautiful nature trail, constructed in 1985 in the middle of Bismarck, North Dakota’s capital city, gives a unique view of the mixing of nature, art, and architecture on the Capitol grounds. Along the west side of the mall, behind the Governor’s residence, the trail meanders through 75 different species of trees and shrubs that turn gorgeous colors in the fall. The trail passes statues and memorials which symbolize the state’s history and heritage.

Southern Red River Valley (Fargo, ND)

Color abounds along the Red River’s southern valley. Visitors can spot the brilliant fall hues in a number of nearby parks and fields. Beyond the reflection of autumnal leaves captured in the Red River, consider strolling through Lindenwood Park or Orchard Glen Park for a full immersion in fall colors.

For more fall favorites including activities from pumpkin picking to tailgating and festivals for harvest season and beyond, check out North Dakota’s Guide to Fall.

Follow North Dakota Tourism on Facebook at www. facebook.com/TravelND, on Instagram at https://www. instagram.com/northdakotalegendary/ or on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NorthDakota and get tips on what to see and do all year long.

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Anne Klein Debuts New Fashion Campaign Featuring Supermodel Jasmine Tookes

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wire -- Iconic American fashion brand ANNE KLEIN marks impactful year with the debut of its new Fall/ Winter 2023 fashion campaign featuring supermodel, entrepreneur and new mom, Jasmine Tookes and New York Fashion Week (NYFW) event in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Versailles, which brought American sportswear to the forefront of global fashion.

Anne Klein played a powerful role in the American triumph of the Battle of Versailles and remains the torch bearer to this seismic event that shifted not only American culture, but changed the way people dress around the world. To mark the anniversary, on September 11th Anne Klein will partner with NYFW: The Talks to produce a panel discussion entitled “Battle of Versailles 50: The Making of Fashion History.”

Tookes will moderate a distinguished panel at Spring Studios that includes those who were originally part of the historic Versailles event:

Designer Stephen Burrows, the last surviving designer from the original ten (10)

Donna Karan, the right hand of Anne Klein at that time. Anne was the sole female designer of the original ten (10)

Trailblazing models Alva Chinn and Pat Cleveland whose legendary modeling styles revolutionized the catwalk

Although Klein founded her eponymous brand in 1968, forever changing the way women dress, the Battle of Versailles emphatically turned the spotlight on American Sportswear giving it equal footing among the leading French fashion houses. Its universal appeal today is wardrobe staples to buy now and wear forever.

“We take immense pride in honoring Anne’s legacy and keeping that flame alive,” said Jameel Spencer, CMO in Residence for Anne Klein. “The Battle of Versailles not only presented Anne Klein’s work on a world stage, but it was the impetus for social shifts, racial awareness and American magic. As we celebrate multiple milestones this year, in what would’ve been our founder’s 100th birthday, we are thrilled to partner with Jasmine Tookes to recognize the strength of diverse women impacting the world in positive ways and doing it with style and grace like only women can.”

“I am thrilled to be a small part of this storied brand founded by a powerful woman,” adds Tookes, “I’d like to think my power as a woman is my positivity and being able to be a role model for mothers and business women managing it all with grace and style.”

American photographer Tom Schirmacher shot the Anne Klein Fall/Winter ‘23 campaign on the streets of New York City. The campaign captures a modern woman in a fast-paced world dressed in rich classics suited for her every need and worn gorgeously by Jasmine. The collection combines color, texture, and pattern for seasonal looks that work from day to night. A warm, neutral palette, accented with seasonal pinks, greens and red, keep the collection fresh. Plaids, houndstooth, vegan leather, and metallic accents provide the stylish kick the Anne Klein customer has come to expect. Style meets function with accessories designed to complement the looks inclusive of cap toe heels with iflex technology, slouchy multi-compartment shoulder bags, ceramic watches and wearable tech, and gold toned jewelry.

To shop ANNE KLEIN’s new Fall Collection, learn more about the 2023 campaign and partnership with Jasmine Tookes, or to join the Anne Klein Insider’s Club, visit: www.anneklein.com.

Carhartt Honors Longstanding History by Portraying Generational Legacies in New Brand Campaign

DEARBORN, Mich., PRNewswire -- Since 1889, Carhartt has worked tirelessly to innovate durable gear for generations of hardworking people who “get the job done.” Behind every triple stitch and every patch, the bare hands and know-how of the nation’s hardest workers have conquered new frontiers, connected continents and accomplished countless milestones generation after generation. To celebrate those milestones, and the new ones to come, Carhartt is launching a new brand campaign that celebrates 135 years of hard work, while inspiring the next generation to make their own history.

“History In The Making” encourages hardworking people to write their own history and leave a meaningful legacy. The :30 spot – which follows traditional and next frontier occupations including turbine operators, deck hands, construction workers, ranchers and urban farmers – pays homage to the legacies built in Carhartt gear over the years, while underscoring the company’s pursuit of helping people forge their legacy as the world evolves. Using juxtaposed historic-sounding audio and modern video to incorporate the old with the new, the multi-channel campaign intertwines the heritage, history and enduring value of Carhartt with the hardworking people who make history every day.

“Every day is a new opportunity to make history and leave a positive, lasting impact for those around us, our communities and the world,” said Susan Hennike, chief

brand officer at Carhartt. “Every time you put on Carhartt gear, you don’t just wear history, you make it. Our mission is to serve hardworking people and give them the gear and confidence needed to leave a legacy that transcends generations. Every fade, tear and scuff sheds light on these legacies built. As we enter our next chapter, we are excited to serve and protect people as they leave lasting legacies for another century and beyond.”

Fittingly, the “History in the Making” spot also nods to Carhartt’s own history and how the company’s longstanding values have shaped what it is today. While that core mission hasn’t changed, the world has, requiring ongoing evolution and innovation of iconic Carhartt styles to meet the needs of future generations. Featured in the spot, Carhartt has highlighted its iconic outerwear, including the all-new Super Dux jacket and Montana collection, durable pants and women’s gear –further emphasizing the company’s commitment to making gear that’s comfortable, adaptable to all environments, provides great fit and is built to last.

Additionally, Carhartt will highlight its own “History in the Making” with the Putting on the Gloves social media video series scheduled to debut in the coming weeks. Each video will focus on one of the most iconic items kept in the company’s Vault, giving viewers an exclusive look at heritage gear that has served and protected hardworking people throughout Carhartt’s history.

Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 5,500 employees worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company’s founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www. carhartt.com.

Jasmine Tookes featured in Anne Klein Fall/Winter 2023 fashion campaign. PHOTO BY TOM SCHIRMACHER FOR ANNE KLEIN.

American photographer Tom Schirmacher shot the Anne Klein Fall/Winter ‘23 campaign featuring Jasmine Tookes on the streets of New York City.

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UNCF Chicago Presents 40th Annual Walk for Education at Burnham Park

Cook Country Board President Toni Preckwinkle to serve as Honorary Chair of the 2023 UNCF Chicago Walk for Education. Radio personalities Ramonski Luv from Omni-Channel and Trey White from WGCI FM will be co-emcees. They will step out for students at the organization’s 40th Annual Walk for Education on September 16, 2023 in Chicago at Burnham Park, Grove 7, DuSable Lake Shore Drive @ 39th Street. As in previous years, participants can choose to walk, run, bike or skate.

“UNCF was founded in 1944 to raise scholarship dollars to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the hundreds of thousands of students who attended them. For 79 years, the work of UNCF in helping to pay for college, has impacted the lives of students and their families, positioning them to move upward economically,” said Fred Mitchell, Vice President, Development Mid-Atlantic/Midwest Divisions UNCF. “With the recent Supreme Court ruling, UNCF knows that more students will turn to HBCUs for their college educations, and the increased demand will require greater contributions to help more students earn college degrees, compete successfully for well-paying jobs in competitive career fields, and affect the economic trajectory. Investing in our students today, builds brighter futures for them, their families and communities.”

Participants can walk or run a 5K course, or bike or skate a 10K course starting at Burnham Park, Grove 7. The schedule for the event is as follows:

•7:00AM - Onsite registration -- Registration fee: $20 Children (12 and under), $35 Adult

•8:00AM – Program -- guest speakers, Jesse White Tumblers, warmup

•9:00AM – Step-off, race begins

•Race starts and finishes at Burnham Park Grove 7, South DuSable Lake Shore Drive @ 39th Street.

“We are excited to honor the President of Cook County Board of Commissioners Toni Preckwinkle, and welcome her again to this year’s UNCF Chicago Walk for Education. We invite everyone in our community to join her in her commitment to further higher education for our young people and their families,” said TeResa Gaddis, UNCF Chicago Development Director.

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Leadership Greater Chicago Announces LGC Class of 2024

CHICAGO, Ill. – Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) announced the 2024 Class of its Signature Fellows Program, the greater Chicago area’s premier civic leadership development program. These 45 accomplished and diverse individuals represent a cross-section of professionals from the corporate, nonprofit, government and education sectors. During the 10-month program, with the city as a classroom, they will be immersed in major socioeconomic issues facing the region through full-day seminars, neighborhood site visits, conversations with subject matter experts and cultural events.

“As we celebrate our civic leadership organization’s 40th anniversary of its founding by The Chicago Community Trust, I am honored to welcome such a distinguished group of leaders to the LGC Class of 2024,” said LGC Chief Executive Officer Myetie Hamilton (LGC Fellow since 2016). “I look forward to working closely with the new Class to better understand and address the issues that our city is faced with today, and to elevate our impact across every sector and in every corner of the Greater Chicago Region.”

Selection into the LGC Signature Fellows Program is based on a record of professional accomplishment, evidence of leadership skills, the potential to influence positive change and a commitment to the region. This year’s Class advanced through a highly competitive process that included a written application, an online assessment and, in some cases, an interview with graduates of the LGC Signature Fellows Program. Those selected for the 2024 Signature Fellows Program share the organization’s commitment to lead bold, transformative change in the community.

Presenting the LGC Class of 2024:

Kristopher J. Anderson – Director, State and Local Government Affairs, United Airlines

James Baldwin – Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Family Services

Laura M. Beres – VP, Enterprise Transformation, Ulta Beauty Keith Borchers – VP Chief of Staff to the CEO, Adtalem Global Education

Tyrone Branch – Senior Lean Improvement Coach, Discover Financial Services

Edward T. Brice – Director, Talent Analytics, Allstate Insurance Company

Edgar Delgado – Executive Director, Chicago Federal Executive Board

Jamie Jones Ezefili – Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer, Northern Trust

Rachel Flores – Vice President of Business Development, Advocate Health

Lisa Forbes – General Counsel, Builders Vision

Nora A. Garcia – Director of Programs, Healthy Communities Foundation

Sarah Glavin – Head of Community Affairs, Chicago, Amazon

Kelly Greening – Associate General Counsel, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Kimberlee Guenther, Ph.D. – Chief Impact Officer, United Way of Metro Chicago

Amiel B. Harper, Esq. – Founder & Principal, The Morpheus Consultancy, LLC

Kevin Harrington – Managing Director, CIBC Bank USA

Kelwin Harris – Chief Civic Engagement Officer & Deputy Assessor, Cook County Assessor’s Office

Rachel L. Harris – Divisional Vice President, North Central Division, Beam Suntory

Kelsey Malnati Howell – Executive Director, Marc & Jeanne

Malnati Family Foundation

Jennie Hull – Chief Program Officer, Nourishing Hope

Craig D. Jeffrey – Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP

Marlena Jentz – Vice President of Operations & Strategic Partnerships, Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

Garrett Johnson – Managing Director, BMO

J. Simone Jones – Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Annie Kastanek – Partner, Jenner & Block LLP

Jennifer Keeling – Chief of Partnerships and Operations, Chicago CRED

Mia Khimm – Culture Program Director, The Joyce Foundation

Priya Linson – Executive Director, OneGoal Chicago

Eva Liu – Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Chicago Beyond

Sonia Mathew – Director of Partnerships, Robert R. McCormick Foundation

Matthew F. McCabe – Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

Ashli Nelson – North American Impact Director, Government Relations, Community Engagement and Public Affairs, McDonald’s Corporation

Natalie C. Neris, Ed.D. – Chief of Community Engagement, Kids First Chicago

Nikki Newsome – Chief Culture Officer, Meta

Merih Ocbazghi – Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Miriam Owens – President and Chief Executive Officer, The People’s Music School

Grace K. Pai – Executive Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago

Abbie Peluso – Partner, Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, LLP

Matt Richards – Deputy Commissioner of Behavioral Health, Chicago Department of Public Health

Carla Rubalcava – Managing Director of Illinois Programs, Mikva Challenge

Joe Salgado – Director, Labor Relations, Nicor Gas

Daniel Serota – Vice President of Government and Public Affairs, Aon

Diana C. Sharpe – Vice President, Large Customer Operations, ComEd

Joanna Trotter – Executive Director/Senior Program Officer, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

David L. Williams – Partner, Faegre Drinker

More than 1,300 leaders have successfully completed this world-class civic leadership development program, and 83% of those individuals still reside in Illinois. A new class of leaders is selected each year, with the approval of the LGC Board of Directors. The application for the 2025 LGC Signature Fellows Program will open on October 1, 2023.

The Dunk Collective and Sparkit Media Announce $1M Creator Partnership Leveraging Fan-Directed Non-Branded Video Collabs

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- The Dunk Collective, a multi-year initiative focused on bringing exposure to professional dunking and forging connections between basketball and its fanbase, and Sparkit Media Inc., a fan-directed media and digital Ad platform designed to reimagine monetization and sponsorship of UGC, today announced a partnership valued at $1m focused on increasing exposure, growing membership and expanding sponsorship for the worldwide dunking community.

“When it comes to authentic content collaboration and innovative monetization for athlete creators, The Dunk Collective and Sparkit are a match made in digital heaven,” said Elliott Charles, Founder. “The DC mission is to showcase the artistry of our talented and influential roster while engaging a diverse audience of superfans to create online events that benefit the entire online community. Having that content Powered by Sparkit supercharges our growth, viewership and sponsorship opportunities for our collective members.”

Sparkit has built groundbreaking digital media technology designed to revolutionize the way athlete creators generate revenue while providing sponsors with unparalleled

reach, clicks, and conversions. Sparkit gives sponsors an arms-length connection to creator content through non-branded videos and custom hashtags, which creates a ‘credibility loop’ that nurtures brand loyalty and organic growth. Sparkit has built a new digital marketplace based on trusted exchanges of value for all participants. The shift from overt commodity selling to authentic community building is what makes Sparkit unique.

“Powered by Sparkit is designed to support athlete creators like The Dunk Collective while delivering value to fans and sponsors,” said Clovis Najm, Sparkit CEO. “We are excited to have a like-minded partner in The Dunk Collective where collaboration and community are key to creating amazing content, attracting and retaining new athlete creators, creating valuable partnership opportunities and elevating online brand exposure exponentially.”

Sparkit is a trusted Media Network leveraging collaboration, real-time voting and unique digital advertising for authentic non-branded video content. Sparkit is compatible with other Web 3.0 technologies including eWallets, validation and authentication technologies. Follow @sparkitbuzz on Instagram to learn more.

Leveling the Playing Field

BEREA, Ky. and FRANKFORT, Ky., PRNewswire --

The executive team of This Field Looks Green To Me, a feature film project currently in production, has committed to sharing the profits of the film with Kentucky State University (KSU) and Berea College (BC).

This film, set in a 1950s coal-mining town with Jim Crow laws still in effect, will engage people across generations by telling a true Appalachian story about kids, baseball, and the power of grassroots action in smalltown America. The film’s executive producer, Ron Schmidt, explained that KSU, a Historically Black University (HBCU) and BC, a Kentucky college that has been racially diverse since its inception, are ideal recipients for some of the film’s profits.

“Both schools provide both Black and white students from Kentucky, Appalachia, and beyond, tangible opportunities to live together and learn from each other in an educational context, and this aligns perfectly with our project,” he said.

Kentucky Exemplars

“Both schools recognize that creating and maintaining a racially diverse student body enhances learning for all students,” Schmidt added.

Seventy-five percent of the students at BC come from low-income Kentuckian and Appalachian families. More than half of the student body at KSU are people of color.

As an example of this commitment from KSU and BC, Schmidt pointed to the recent formation of a new initiative, the Association for Teaching Black History, in partnership with the Muhammad Ali Center and the Thomas D. Clark Foundation. Schmidt has proposed that Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recognize BC and KSU as state “Educational Exemplars” for their efforts to advance the best interests of all students in the state.

This Field Looks Green To Me

One of the central outcomes of the movie will be to engage community mentors in building positive relationships with disadvantaged kids over the course of time. The film is proceeding rapidly toward filming and production, with filming scheduled to begin in Middlesboro and Paducah, KY in 2024.

In addition to telling this powerful story of how community can affect grass-roots change, This Field Looks Green To Me will highlight the beauty of the Appalachian people and their multi-ethnic culture – its mountains and original music.

For information about the film please visit www. thisfieldlooksgreentome. com. To join the effort to recognize these educational exemplars, please contact Schmidt at ronschmidt81@gmail.com or 216-255-1892.

This Middlesboro, KY baseball team is the focus of This Field Looks Green To Me, a feature film project currently in production. The film’s executive team has committed to sharing the profits of the film with Kentucky State University and Berea College. This Field Looks Green To Me LLC.

#athletecreators #dunkers leverage Sparkit’s real-time voting and fan engagement to expand community and supercharge online reach and sales. Sparkit Media Inc.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Warning Signs, When to Get Screened and Important New Treatments

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. According to the latest research from scientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS), more than 288,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease this year, with close to 35,000 deaths. Black men are two times more likely to die from the disease than White men and have the highest death rate for prostate cancer of any racial and ethnic group. However, when prostate cancer is detected early, the odds of survival are high. In fact, more than 3.5 million men diagnosed with the disease in the U.S. are still alive today.

Renowned prostate cancer researcher Dr. Lorelei Mucci is the director of strategic research partnerships at the American Cancer Society. Her role includes leading an ACS initiative called IMPACT, or “Improving Mortality Toward Prostate Cancer Together” to address the alarming negative trends in prostate cancer incidence and disparities. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Dr. Mucci reviews the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, including important information about risk factors, PSA screening, and more:

1-Why is it important every September during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to help people learn about the disease?

Despite the alarming statistics concerning the disease, there are opportunities for prevention, early detection, and treatment to improve survival and survivorship and to reduce the burden this cancer has across the U.S. and the globe. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is so important to have a focused time for men and their families to share knowledge, experiences, and state of science on this important cancer. It is also a time to reflect upon the people who have been impacted by prostate cancer and who have lost their lives to the disease. Also, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month can be an important stimulus to remind public health professionals and government leaders of the need

to invest in prevention, early detection, treatment, and improving survivorship.

2- What are the warning signs of prostate cancer?

For some men, prostate cancer may lead to urinary problems, such as having difficulty starting urination or urinating frequently, or pain during ejaculation. This is because of the location of the prostate close to the bladder and urethra. These symptoms and signs also occur with non-cancer conditions, so it is important to follow up with a physician to find out what might be causing these symptoms. If a cancer has already grown beyond the prostate, there may be pain in the hips, back, or other areas that does not go away. For most people, however, there are no signs or symptoms indicating prostate cancer and the cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy following an abnormal blood test.

3- Who is at risk for prostate cancer?

Anyone with a prostate is at risk of prostate cancer, and it is one of the most common cancers. There are some groups that are at higher risk of prostate cancer. For example, our latest research shows Black men and those of African ancestry are 70% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Also, the risk of prostate cancer gets higher with age. In addition, people with a family history of prostate cancer (such as in their brother or father) as well as a family history of breast cancer in a sister or mother, are at higher risk of prostate cancer. Part of the family history is due to inherited genetic factors or gene mutations that we now know about. An important note is that while age, family history, and race/ ancestry are not modifiable factors (things you can change), there are other factors such as maintaining a healthy body weight, not smoking, and being physically active that can help to offset this higher risk.

4- What is the treatment for prostate cancer?

Have there been any advancements in treating the disease? There are effective treatments for prostate cancer. When the cancer is still confined to the prostate (localized), surgery (radical prostatectomy) and certain forms of radiation are useful to treat and cure prostate cancer. For men who have a low risk of their prostate cancer metastasizing, active surveillance - in which a patient is closely monitored for signs of cancer progression - can also be an important treatment to consider. When the cancer is more aggressive, there are additional therapies that are used, including therapies that target hormonal pathways, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiopharmaceutical therapies. In fact, this is an exciting time in prostate cancer with substantial progress in the discovery and approval of new therapies over the past 5-10 years, as well as several other therapies being developed.

For more information on prostate cancer, go to https:// www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer.html.

Managing Your Family’s Year-Round Health

MISSION, Kan., PRNewswire -- (Family Features) Now is a good time to check in and make sure your entire family is protected from infectious diseases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines help create protective antibodies that fight off infections. Timely routine vaccinations, such as MMR (measles, mumps and rubeola) and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), are known to prevent around 4 million deaths annually, yet only 1 in 5 adults are up to date on their vaccines.

Convenience, accessibility and lack of trust all play fundamental parts in why vaccination numbers are low across some demographic groups and geographic regions. Community pharmacies and clinics, such as the Kroger Family of Companies’ Pharmacies and The Little Clinic, have emerged as accessible and convenient options for people seeking needed healthcare services outside of traditional settings. These facilities offer a range of high-quality services, including medication counseling, health screenings and immunizations.

Routine preventive care, including vaccine administration, can take place at various points throughout the year and is not limited to a single season. Certain populations, such as people who are 60 years of age and older, those with chronic diseases and some minority populations, are more at risk for contracting certain infections and are encouraged to maintain updated vaccinations and boosters throughout the year. (For children younger than 5 years of age, check with your local pharmacist or clinician for vaccine guidelines.)

The CDC recommends everyone 6 months old and older get an annual flu vaccine. Influenza, more commonly

known as the flu, is a highly contagious respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs, and could lead to serious illness, hospitalization or death. Dominant flu strains are constantly shifting and protection from a single flu vaccine declines over time. To reduce the risk of getting or spreading the flu, it’s important to get a yearly flu vaccination.

Retail pharmacies and clinics hold a unique position in the local communities they serve and are deeply committed to vaccine education and outreach. In addition to providing protection against illnesses such as influenza, vaccines also offer protection against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), measles, RSV, pertussis (whooping cough), COVID-19 and more. By equipping people with consistent, factual information, retail pharmacies and clinics empower them to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their loved ones.

Research shows schools and colleges have the potential to cultivate a higher disease transmission rate that affects all ages, from students to staff and teachers, due to the proximity of people within buildings. When students are protected against vaccine-preventable illnesses, they experience fewer absences due to illness, allowing them to fully participate in classroom activities and maximize their learning potential.

Ensuring children are current on their vaccines also creates opportunities for parents and caregivers to check their own preventive health statuses. The National Institutes of Health notes vaccine-preventable diseases cost the country approximately $27 billion annually in lost wages and increased healthcare costs. Missing routine immunizations could result in missed work and medical bills that

could prevent people from being able to provide and care for their families.

Unlike some traditional healthcare settings, retail pharmacies and clinics are easily accessible. They are often located within local communities and have extended hours that cater to busy schedules, allowing flexibility for people getting their families vaccinated. In fact, 90% of the U.S. population lives within 5 miles of a pharmacy. Options like the Kroger Family of Companies’ Pharmacies and other retail pharmacies have established vaccine clinics within their pharmacy and clinic locations, making vaccinations a seamless and convenient part of the healthcare experience they provide.

Annual Gallup Polls consistently show pharmacists and nurse practitioners are among the most trusted people in the medical field. Healthcare professionals at retail pharmacies and clinics undergo rigorous training and possess in-depth knowledge about vaccines, proper storage and handling as well as administration techniques. These professionals contribute to the confidence of their patients and the health of the community at large.

Retail providers disseminate accurate information about vaccines and address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation within their local communities. By prioritizing proactive vaccinations, retail pharmacies create an environment that supports the overall well-being of students, teachers, staff and families alike, helping communities live healthier lives.

To learn more about annual vaccination needs, visit kroger.com/vaccinations or plan a visit to a local pharmacy or clinic.

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