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After Clark Alave suffered injuries from a crash involving a pothole in Chicago, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled cyclists are not always “intended” users of the road, meaning the city wasn’t liable for Alave’s injuries. (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS ILLUSTRATION BY ANDREW ADAMS)

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RULES CHICAGO NOT LIABLE FOR POTHOLE ON STREET NOT ‘INTENDED’ FOR CYCLISTS

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Chicago Jeff Award Winner Darryl Maximilian Robinson Celebrates 50th Anniversary As An American Stage Performer!

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New state lawsCourt taking effectnotJan. Illinois Supreme rules Chicago liable1for

street nothousing ‘intended’ Minimumpothole wage hike,on pets in public amongfor newcyclists changes Continued frompage page 11 Continued from

High court says unless pavement SPRINGFIELD – Minimum markings wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their pay to are $12 per orhourly signs hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants present, in affordable housingcyclists units will be allowed to keep pets. are Those are just somemerely of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in ‘permitted’ users the new year.

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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. The law allowing public housing

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tenants to keep pets is the result preme Court rejected it. DILPREET RAJU ofBY Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda Justice David K. Overstreet authored last week’s opinion, CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephwith the other six justices concurring. Overstreet wrote that beanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides cause bicyclists could ride on the sidewalk adjacent to the Divvy DRAJU@CAPITOLNEWSILLINOIS.COM that tenants of multifamily housing station, riding on the pothole-ridden street was not a “necessity” Bicyclists are nearly always “permitted” users of the road units that are acquired, built or renfor Alave. — but are only “intended” users of the road when bike lanes or ovated with money from the Illinois The opinion cites the Chicago Municipal Code, which grants signage are present, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week. Affordable Housing Trust Fund bicyclists the right to ride on city streets but specifically states, That distinction means the city of Chicago is not liable for may keep up sustained to two cats orby oneadog “This does not mean that the City intended bicyclists to use every damages bicyclist who was injured after he hit a weighing less than 50 pounds. roadway in the city that motorists are intended to use.” pothole on a city street that had no such signage. It applies to residents of housing In April, a pair of biking advocacy nonprofits, the Active In June 2019, Clark Alave was biking on the North Side of units that arewhen designated as affordChicago he hit a pothole in a crosswalk and fell off his bicy- Transportation Alliance and Ride Illinois, filed amicus briefs in able for lowand very-lowcle,housing resulting in fractured teeth, cuts on his face and other bodily support of the plaintiff. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association also income families. The bill passed filed a brief in support of Alave. injuries, court records state. both chambers in itsafinal form on for negligence against the city, allegDave Simmons, executive director of Ride Illinois, said in an Alave filed complaint May Gov. JB Pritzker signed interview with Capitol News Illinois he and other advocates have ing 30 it and neglected its duty to maintain the crosswalk, resulting in itthe intopothole law Aug. 6. been “frustrated” with the 1998 decision and now the 2023 decithat ended up injuring him. Other new laws include: argued the city owed him a reasonable sion. He said that while people shouldn’t be able to sue municiAlave’s complaint Vehicle raisesappellate the pri- court agreed and sided with Alave, palities on a whim, some regulations would benefit everyone. duty of taxes: care.SB58 A state vate tax, which is a decision sales tax published Dec. 14, the Illinois Su“There should be some responsibility, and the fact that bibutvehicle in a unanimous cycles are permitted – and not intended users – of the road just preme Court reversed that paid on the purchase of vehicles, bydecision and sided with the city. thwarts our efforts to make biking, in turn walking, something to a section of the Tort Immunity Act, $75 forThe eachcase modelpertained year where the which states local public purchase price is less than $15,000entities have a duty to maintain proper- that more people can use to get around or enjoy,” Simmons said. During the oral arguments before the Supreme Court in Septy in safe for “people whom the entity intended and and by a $100 forcondition vehicles priced tember, Stephen Collins, counsel for the city, referenced the Boub permitted to use the property.” The act also notes a public entity above that amount. However, the decision. “shall notfeebeforliable injury” unless it received notice of an unregistration trailersfor weighing In that decision, he said, the court “recognized the tremensafe condition in enough time to remedy it prior to the injury. less than 3,000 pounds will drop to Ultimately, $36 instead of $118. the case came down to whether bikers are always dous cost to municipalities that would be associated with making “intended” users of roadways, particularly without the immediate all roadways in a reasonably safe condition for bicycling.” College admissions: HB226, “In my view, that would just be prohibitively expensive,” he presence of bike lanes, or whether they are simply “permitted” establishing the Higher Education said. users. Fair Admissions Act, prohibits Justice Lisa Holder White asked Collins if bikers in permitted court a 4-3 decision from 1998 in the case of Boub v. publicThe colleges and cited universities Township of Wayne, which held, “Bicyclists are permitted, but not but not intended areas are “biking at their own risk.” from requiring applicants to submit “That’s right, Your Honor,” Collins said. intended, users of the roads, in the absence of specific markings, SAT, ACT or other standardized test signage.” scores as part of the admissions proCapitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service Though there was no signage indicating bicyclists could ride cess, although prospective students covering state government. It is distributed to hundreds of newson West Leland Avenue where the accident occurred, the plainmay submitargued them if they tiff choose ’s legaltoteam the presence of a Divvy bikeshare station papers, radio and TV stations statewide. It is funded primarily by wish. the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foun“about 100 feet away from the pothole” was an indication of the Drug prices: SB1682 requires dation, along with major contributions from the Illinois BroadCity’s intended use of the street for bicycles. pharmacies to post a notice in-agreed with the assertion, but the Sucasters Foundation and Southern Illinois Editorial Association. An appellate court forming consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale. 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 D.C. Carry— H. R. 3226, the “Prematurity Research prematurity rates in the developed world. I urge my colleagues to WASHINGTON, Expansion andwho Education swiftly reauthorize this important program,” said Eshoo. Licenses for people voluntarilyfor Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization Act of 2023,” or the PREEMIE Act, “Babies born prematurely already have a steep hill to submit fingerprint records. It also legislation to State improve outcomes and infant health by climb. The ‘Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for allows the Illinois Police pregnancy to continuing Mothers who deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Reauthorization issue a combinedresearch FOID cardand and education programs aimed at preventing preterm House ensures thatfile preterm babies have a better opportunity at Concealed Carrybirths License passed to quali- the U.S. Gov. JB Pritzkerofis Representatives. shown here earlier thisThe year in aAct,’ Capitol News Illinois photo. The governor signed more than legislation Representatives Robin a healthy 300 bills that become law on Jan. 1.Kelly (Capitol News Illinois file photo) start,” said Miller-Meeks. “I’m proud that this biparfied applicants, was and itintroduced establishes a by U.S. (IL-02), Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Anna Eshoo (CA-16), tisan effort to support research and educational programs to new ViolentMariannette Crime Intelligence Task and Michael Burgess (TX-26). the cause of preterm births Joe has passed the United States. In June, President its public uncover health authorities from and impact to the appropriate school support Force to take enforcement action “Babies born premature face significant and unique barriHouse and I look forward to getting it one step closer to becomBiden also signed a bill designating regulating or shutting down lemonpersonnel. against people with revoked FOID ers to live full, healthy lives. I amOfficial proud to have law.” operations that Juneteenth as a federal holiday. ade standsing or similar flags: HB605helped requires lead the cards. PREEMIE Acthealth: to ensure have the served as an are operated by“Ichildren under the OBGYN in North Texas for nearly 30 years, state agenciesbabies and institutions to resources Student mental HB576that premature they need to thrive,” said Kelly. “This bipartisan legislation will so I know firsthand giving Capitol News of Illinois is a every baby a purchase Illinois and American flags age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” the importance and SB1577 allow students in Illiequip our medical providers and our communities with the best healthy start in life. That’s why I strongly support the PREEnonprofit, nonpartisan news it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli that are made in the United States. nois up to five excused absences to practices and resources to help produce better outcomes for preMIE ACT, which provides critical support to make that a reality,” Martinez, whose lemonade stand in service covering state government Hair styles: SB817 prohibits attend to their mental or behavioral mature babies and their mothers.” said Burgess. “By renewing the CDC’s research and programs and distributed to more than 400 Kankakee was shut down by local discrimination in schools against health without providing a medical “Every baby deserves a healthy start and reauthorizing the on preterm birth, improving national data tracking, promotnewspapers statewide. It is funded officials. individuals on the grounds of note. Those students will be given PREEMIE Act will help us toward that goal. Since it was first ing healthy pregnancies, and establishing a coordinated effort primarily by the Illinois Press Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizwearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, an opportunity to make up any passed in 2006, the PREEMIE Act has helped researchers and across federal agencies, we can take meaningful steps to prevent Foundation and the Robert R. es June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an which include dreadlocks, braids, work they missed during the first doctors identify the causes of premature births and work to preterm birth and reduce infant mortality. This legislation is a McCormick Foundation. official state holiday that commemtwists and afros. absence and, after using a second prevent them. Still, every day in the U.S. one in ten babies is born crucial investment in the health of our nation’s children, and we orates the end of slavery in the Lemonade stands: SB119 prohibmental health day, may be referred premature. We cannot allow the U.S. to have one of the highest urge our colleagues to act swiftly to ensure its renewal.”

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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Partners with Nickelodeon for Our World Global Initiative Celebrating Children WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is partnering with Nickelodeon to celebrate all children through Our World—a brand-new global initiative to inspire kids and provide them with tools to activate their individual and collective agency. Together with a coalition of partners, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. joins Nickelodeon in providing resources and best-practices for kid-driven philanthropic opportunities that allow this new generation to take action in their communities and beyond. “With Our World Nickelodeon is building on its longstanding prosocial legacy and community relationships, harnessing the power of the brand’s iconic franchises and global ecosystem, as well as the expertise of our coalition of partners to upskill, uplift, and empower kids around the world,” said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Nickelodeon and Executive Vice President, Global Head of Inclusion at Paramount. “Through this initiative we will provide accessible pathways to encourage kids to take action, no matter how small, and inspire them to believe they can make a difference.” Launched in May, the multiplatform Our World initiative focuses on the healthy development of youth agency as a key component to a successful childhood and includes a digital destination that links kids, parents and caregivers to developmentally appropriate activities, as well as to partner organizations with additional resources. The brand also amplifies kids’ experiences, telling their stories across its global ecosystem of platforms. On November 20, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. served as a lead Our World partner with UNICEF USA, Nickelodeon and its parent company Paramount, to celebrate World Children’s Day—UNICEF’s annual day of action for children, by chilPRNewsfoto/Jack and Jill of America, Inc. dren. Nickelodeon marked World Children’s Day with “takeovers” and shadowing experiences at CBS Sports and CBS News stations in various locations. Jack and Jill of America, Inc. had four winners participate in World Children’s Day takeovers – Heru Sa Shekhem (Miami Chapter), Lillian Phillips (North Suburban Atlanta Chapter), William Aristide (Miami Chapter), and Langston Howard (Oakland County Chapter). Founded in 1938 by Black mothers, Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated is regarded as the largest and most prominent African American family organization representing over 70,000 family members including mother members, associates, fathers, teens, and children throughout 262 chapters nationwide. This new partnership with Nickelodeon is a part of the organization’s stellar 85th anniversary year in 2023. National President Kornisha McGill Brown said, “For 85 years, Jack and Jill of America has been committed to serving children and providing them with opportunities to thrive. We are very grateful to be a leading coalition partner of Nickelodeon Our World, elevating the voices and role of kids today in our society. The Nickelodeon Our World initiative’s aim of helping children develop a healthy sense of agency and self-confidence aligns with the principles of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and we are happy to expand our reach through this partnership, have a greater impact, as well as celebrate all children—on mission, on purpose.” Caregivers and kids can access resources and more information about Nickelodeon’s Our World at www.nickourworld. com.

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Woodblocks, Prints, and Mixed-Media Works by LaToya M. Hobbs to tell the grand historical narratives of white men,” NASHVILLE, Tenn., PRNewswire -- The Frist writes VanDiver. “Yet, with its positive depictions of Art Museum presents Carving a New Tradition: a Black family and Black female artistry, Carving Out The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs, an exhibition of recent Time marks a shift in canonical representations.” The woodblock prints and mixed-media portraits from title references both the daily negotiations one makes the Arkansas-born, Baltimore-based painter and to get everything done and the time Hobbs had to printmaker. Organized by the Frist Art Museum with “carve out” to finish the labor-intensive project. Dr. Rebecca VanDiver, associate professor of African While Carving Out Time highlights Hobbs’s American art at Vanderbilt University, the exhibition labor, new works like A Moment of Care, Sunday will be on view in the Frist’s Gordon Contemporary Morning, and Note to Self: No Rest for the Weary Artists Project Gallery from January 26 through April draw attention to the need for rest and self-care. 28, 2024. Visitors to the Frist In her practice, will have the opporLaToya M. Hobbs explores Black womtunity to see several works completed in anhood, family, labor, 2023 such as Erin and self-care, and the rich Anyah with Hydrantraditions of printmaking while pushing the geas, which depicts the medium’s boundaries. artist’s stepdaughter She often uses herself, Erin and niece Anyah. her family, and friends VanDiver notes, “The as subjects in her work hydrangeas and green to draw attention to foliage found in the the power of represenbackground, a newer element in Hobbs’s tation and legacy. She art, reflect the sense has stated, “Though of healthy growth and I’m presenting the ‘flourishing’ Hobbs has work through the lens experienced recently in of my own experiher career and personal ence, I champion the everyday woman while LaToya M. Hobbs. Erin and Anyah with Hydrangeas, 2023. life.” Further, “The addressing the themes Acrylic and collage on carved wood panel; 48 x 60 in. Courtesy patterned background of motherhood, family, of the artist. Photo: Ariston Jacks. PRNewsfoto/Frist Center of Erin and Anyah and for the Visual Arts. the different textural and the connection elements seen in other one has to the physical works illuminate the tactile and textured quality of spaces they occupy.” much of Hobbs’s artwork.” Much of Hobbs’s art begins with photographs of “Throughout her practice, Hobbs charts a new her subjects, many made during collaborative photocourse in which depictions of the Black family, Black shoots with her husband Ariston Jacks. After a mulwomen, Black rest, and Black creative labor are tistep preparatory process, she begins carving and recognized, celebrated, and elevated. In both form painting. “Hobbs favors relief printmaking, in which and content, Hobbs carves a new tradition,” writes one carves away material from a surface to create an image,” writes guest curator Dr. VanDiver. Hobbs goes VanDiver. Hobbs received a BA in painting from the Univerfurther, noting that “the act of carving and its removal of material carries symbolic meaning related to the sity of Arkansas at Little Rock and an MFA in printcarving away of negativity and stereotypes needed to making from Purdue University. She is a professor at reveal the real version of oneself.” the Maryland Institute College of Art and a founding In traditional printmaking, an artist carves the member of Black Women of Print, an artistic collecmatrix—the printing surface—leaving a raised image. tive that seeks to make the past, present, and future Ink is then applied to the matrix, paper is pressed to work of Black women printmakers more visible. Her its surface, and then the paper and matrix are run work is in the permanent collections of the Baltimore through a printing press to create a print. “While Museum of Art; The David C. Driskell Center at the Hobbs does create traditional woodblock prints, she University of Maryland; Harvard Art Museums, Milalso carves a new tradition by displaying the painted waukee Art Museum; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; print matrixes themselves as finished art objects,” the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African notes VanDiver. American Art; Samella Lewis Contemporary Art On its debut loan from the Baltimore Museum Collection at Scripps College; Smith College Museum of Art, Hobbs’s monumental work Carving Out Time of Art; The Rockefeller Foundation; and more. (2020–21) anchors the exhibition and is only the Supporter Acknowledgment second complete installation of the masterful carved Lead Sponsor: Blevins, Inc. cherrywood panels. Life-size scenes follow Hobbs Supporting Sponsor: Clay Blevins through her full day as a woman, mother, wife, and an Supported in part by Gordon CAP Gallery Fund artist. On the walls of highly detailed domestic spacand Friends of Contemporary Art. The Frist Art Museum is supported in part by es, Hobbs reproduced artworks by African American The Frist Foundation, Metro Arts, the Tennessee Arts artists from whom she draws inspiration, including Commission, and the National Endowment for the Elizabeth Catlett—who Hobbs considers one of her Arts. “art mothers,” Kerry James Marshall, and Alma For current hours and additional information, Thomas. “The large scale of Carving Out Time is akin visit FristArtMuseum.org or call 615.244.3340. to that of Western history painting, typically utilized

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NEW YEAR, NEW WAVES. THE PALM SPRINGS SURF CLUB SET TO OPEN JANUARY 1, 2024

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UNVEILS MAGICAL PLAYHOUSE CASTLE IN SUPPORT OF MAKE-A-WISH® Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for WHISTLER, BC, PRNewswire -- As part of children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ global Wishes Start Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s Here initiative in partnership with Make-Awish-granting organization, having granted more Wish®, Fairmont Chateau Whistler is delighted than 520,000 wishes in nearly 50 countries worldto announce the unveiling of The Ultimate Kids’ Playhouse Castle at the resort. Public access to the wide. Together with generous donors, supporters, playhouse will be granted through donations, with staff and more than 32,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish funds raised contribdelivers hope and uting to the Makejoy to children and A-Wish Children’s their families when Foundation, an orgathey need it most. nization dedicated to Make-A-Wish aims curating unique and to bring the power memorable experiof wishing to every ences for children in child with a critical critical care. illness because wish Building on the experiences can help success of Fairmont improve emotional Hotels & Resorts’ and physical health. launch of the Wishes For more information Start Here in June about Make-A-Wish 2022, The Ultimate International, visit Kids’ Playhouse Casworldwish.org and for tle initiative undermore information about Make-A-Wish America, scores a joint commitment to providing hope and joy for children and their families when they need visit wish.org. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where the it most. Designed entirely by and for children, the intimate equally coexists with the infinite – an playhouse will be available for public enjoyment unrivaled portfolio of more than 90 extraordinary from December 16 through to the end of March hotels where grand moments of life, heartfelt 2024. Families are invited to explore the house daily from *3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., coinciding with pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered long after any visit. Since 1907, the hotel’s Festive Season Activities. *Playhouse Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and operational hours will change on January 7, 2024 unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply “We are honored to have the Fairmont Chaconnected to the history, culture and community teau Whistler involved in the Wishes Start Here program, and to be able to offer this heartwarming of its destinations – places such as The Plaza in playhouse experience for families during the festive New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, season,” said Norm Mastalir, Managing Director Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, and Fairmont at Fairmont Chateau Whistler. “This initiative is aligned with our commitment to having a positive The Palm in Dubai. Famous for its engaging serimpact on the community, and we look forward to vice, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired raising funds for Make-A-Wish and turning dreams cuisine, and iconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneering approach into a reality for the many children supported by to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and this valuable partnership.” With the goal to grant more than 500 wishes responsible tourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting and donate €1 million in charitable support over the next three years, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’ over 5,400 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Wishes Start Here program will introduce fundLive Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providraising events at their hotels worldwide offering guests the opportunity to join them in their pledge ing access to a wide variety of rewards, services to Make-A-Wish. For the latest updates, please visit and experiences. fairmont.com | all.accor.com | group.accor.com www.fairmont.com/wishesstarthere/.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., PRNewswire -- The Palm Springs Surf Club (PSSC) prepares to officially open its doors to the public on January 1, 2024, ushering in a new class of entertainment and hospitality. The groundbreaking development is set to introduce world-class surfing to Southern California’s most frequented and unexpected destination - the desert. PSSC guests will experience the perfect engineered wave ranging from two to seven feet in a state-of-the-art wave pool. In addition to surfing, guests will enjoy world-class dining venues, waterslides, lounge pools, a lazy river, indoor/outdoor event venues, and a social club with bottle service and a complete viewing deck. In 2018, Cheyne Magnusson, the original wave curator in Waco, Texas, and Kalani Robb, a surf icon, got together and partnered with James Dunlop to build a next-generation wave prototype in the original Wet ‘N’ Wild waterpark in Palm Springs, California. In 2019, the test pool was successfully brought to life, prompting an invitation to investor and tech executive Vinny Smith to experience the wave. Smith brought in hotel developers Tim and Colin O’Byrne to help create the incredible destination it is today. Cheyne’s previous experience of operating the surf experience at the pool in Waco was also pivotal in creating the park. “Opening The Palm Springs Surf Club marks the realization of a dream that was once unimaginable - catching waves in the desert. We have assembled a passionate team to create an extraordinary space that will provide world-class entertainment and bring together people from within and beyond the surf community. Much appreciation goes out to the hundreds of people who worked on the site over the past couple of years. This team took a dilapidated park that was built in the late 1970s and created what you see today. To make things even more challenging, Cheyne, Tim and Colin drove this effort during the COVID years, an extremely difficult time to complete such a huge project,” said Vinny Smith. Tim O’Byrne, developer of The Palm Springs Surf Club, expressed his enthusiasm: “We’re thrilled to bring this unique desert surf experience to life. Whether you’re an avid surfer, a beginner, or someone who simply loves to watch this spectacular sport, The Palm Springs Surf Club has something for everyone. Surfing is a mesmerizing sport to watch, and at PSSC, the experience of observing surfers ride world-class waves against the stunning backdrop of the Palm Springs Mountains is unparalleled. We’ve invested over $80 million to turn this park into a top-tier entertainment destination.” Situated just a short drive from Los Angeles and minutes away from downtown Palm Springs, PSSC spans 21 acres and combines the finest features of resort and leisure attractions, creating a vibrant community-based destination centered around surfing and the beach lifestyle. While the motto emphasizes that surfing can be for everyone, non-surfers are also catered to with a range of additional attractions and offerings. Enhancing the visitor experience, large LED displays are strategically placed throughout the club, capturing and projecting the dynamic surf action, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the excitement. PSSC is redefining the surf pool landscape with its advanced pneumatic wave technology, pioneered by industry veteran Tom Lochtefeld, the founder of Surfloch Wave Systems. This innovative technology offers on-demand, customizable waves designed by expert surfers to cater to varying skill levels, ensuring a memorable surfing experience for all. Accommodating up to 25 surfers simultaneously, the park’s waves are not only pre-programmed for individual preferences but are also a testament to sustainable practices. PSSC stands out for using just 1% of the water volume required by a typical golf course while generating over 70% of its energy resources in-house. Though crowds will come out to surf and watch the waves, guests visiting the facility (ADA-accessible) will also have access to a lazy river, waterslide attractions (opening later in 2024), cabana rentals, and more. Amala restaurant will provide sustainable eating options that will fuel a day of surfing and play. The open indoor/outdoor design is the perfect place to relax and take in the club’s desert surroundings. Three full bars with custom cocktails and beers on draft will round out the beverage offerings on-site. Guests are welcome to visit Amala for the restaurant experience and forgo the park entrance fee. Those hitting the waves or lounging poolside can also grab a quick bite at Drifter’s, the club’s second restaurant on-site. The retail store will have a curated selection of wetsuits, clothing, and accessories. A wide selection of rental boards will be available for surf session reservations with a variety of boards available for purchase as well. Riding the wave starts at $100 for beginners (group of 12), $150 for intermediates (group of 12), and $200 for the advanced (group of 9). Winter club entry starts at just $20 and reservations can be booked at https://palmspringssurfclub.com. All pricing is subject to change. Nestled in the heart of the desert, The Palm Springs Surf Club is the first global surf destination in Southern California. Housing a state-of-the-art wave pool, the club also gives guests access to a lazy river, future waterside attractions, cabana rentals, and more. The club will feature two restaurants, Amala and Drifter’s, for all food and beverage offerings. Additional information and updates can be found at palmspringssurfclub.com. Follow us at @thepalmspringsurfclub

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WINNIE HARLOW USES COCA-COLA AI TO BRING A FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO KINDNESS AND

EMPOWERMENT DURING THE HOLIDAYS NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Supermodel and beauty entrepreneur, Winnie Harlow, is sharing her Coca-Cola AI generated holiday cards to give fans a unique take on what’s most important to her this festive season: kindness and empowerment. Winnie, a leading advocate for representation who has redefined beauty standards, has brought a fresh perspective to the holidays with a striking set of AI generated images that reflect her unique experience and perspective of the holidays. The December Issue – Winnie’s tribute to all things fashion, fabulous and the holidays Joy in Jamaica – inspired by the holidays that Winnie spent on the beach, enjoying BBQed holiday feasts Cozy in Canada – a nod to the cozy holidays spent with her family in Ontario Out of This Universe – a homage to her younger self and her incredible imagination Empowering others through kindness and empathy, Winnie’s Coca-Cola AI generated images highlight the ability of AI to connect, uplift and invite people to embrace their individuality – no matter where they are in the world. Winnie said: “I am so excited to be a part of this innovative project. In everything I do, creativity and kindness are at the core, and I love the way that Coca-Cola AI is giving everyone the chance to create according to the world as they see it and share their unique take on the holidays. Together with Coca-Cola AI, we are inviting people everywhere to do

this together.” People want to show they care by sending a greeting card, but many of the cards you can buy in shops don’t always reflect the world we live in, or even where you are in the world. This partnership is about more than just creating images; it’s about setting a new standard for representation in all forms of media. We’ve disrupted fashion, now it’s time to disrupt the way we send holiday cards and what that looks like.” Coca-Cola’s Create Real Magic platform enables everyone to experiment with AI and design

their own shareable holiday cards in a way that uniquely reflects how they celebrate the holiday season. Alongside the power of AI to dream up your most creative designs, Coca- Cola is giving unprecedented access to its iconic characters and imagery. By sharing these storied assets - and allowing them to be seen through the prism of new technology - they can be re-discovered by a younger generation, enabling them to be reinterpreted and relevant in 2023.Pratik Thakar, Coca–Cola’s Global Head of Generative AI, said “We are flipping the script. We are literally putting the power of our brand into our fan’s hands. Now they can personalise holiday cards and represent themselves as they would like to be seen, in a way that represents how they celebrate the holidays, when they share their holiday creations across their social media channels with loved ones.” Winnie and Coca-Cola are encouraging people from around the world to visit CreateRealMagic.com and generate artwork to share with family and friends. Creators can download, share, copy and distribute their greetings cards as they wish. This year’s global festive campaign comes to life in many forms and will be adapted by more than 80 markets worldwide. The unifying theme is the magic of kindness and the spirit of generosity and goodwill in us all. This narrative extends across all channels - from the TV ad, to physical experiences with the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan tour and local charitable partnerships, to digital initiatives like the ‘Create Real Magic’ AI Christmas Card generator and the ‘Find Your Inner Santa’ quiz, as well as two upcoming Christmas short films.

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The Otis Redding Foundation Remembers Legendary Singer 56 Years After His Passing Otis Redding September 9, 1941 - December 10, 1967

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Chicago Jeff Award Winner Darryl Maximilian Robinson

Celebrates 50th Anniversary As An American Stage Performer! This month marks a special achievement for veteran theatre artist Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Founder, Artistic Director and Producer of the multiracial chamber theater known as The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago. Fifty years ago this month, on December 21, 1973, a skinny, apprehensive, stage-frightened, 13-year-old, African-American kid walked upon a makeshift stage in the gym at a now nonexistent middle school, the West Side of Chicago’s Robert H. Lawrence Upper Grade Center, to play the role of Mr. Jones in that Chicago Public Schools facility’s holiday play for students and staff entitled “A Black Christmas Carol.” By the end of the second school day performance of that work the kid knew, above all else, he wanted to be an actor, a professional actor in The Theatre, and he would do all that would be required of him as a Student of The Performing Arts to achieve that goal. During his high school years, ( as a Student Performer at Albert G. Lane Technical High School and Whitney M. Young Magnet High School for The Performing Arts, and as A Guest Student Actor Performer at Josephinum High School for Girls ) he would go on to perform many roles and receive educational training at many facilities. He would happily work with numerous professional arts educators, who were also working professionals in The Windy City’s entertainment industry, including four years (1975-1979) giving public performances and receiving quality musical theatre training with The Chicagoland High School Theatrical Troupe. By 1980, he was a working, paid for his craft, stage performer. His 1980s stage credits would include roles with The National Shakespeare Company Tour of New York, The Indianapolis Shakespeare Festival, The King Richard’s Faire and Bristol Renaissance Faire of Wisconsin, and St. Louis’ historic Goldenrod Showboat docked at Laclede’s Landing. Ten years after his first appearance on the stage, he was honored to play The City of Chicago’s Historic Founder. For a time, in 1983 ( just two years after winning the 1981 Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Reviewer’s Recognition Award for Outstanding Thespian of the Season for a gallery of his stage roles, particularly for the part of Fagin in a revival of Lionel Bart’s classic musical “Oliver!” at Enchanted Hills Playhouse of Syracuse, Indiana

), for the highly-regarded Urban Gateways arts and educational organization, Chicago-born and stagetrained actor and play director Darryl Maximilian Robinson, toured to numerous public and private schools throughout the greater Chicagoland area playing the Caribbean Island-born, African-American, French and English speaking Frontiersman and Founder of The City of Chicago, Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable ( 1745-1818 ), in local playwright Alice Rubio’s highly-effective, one-act historical drama “Chicago: A Tale of One City.” On the occasion of his 50th Anniversary as An American Stage Performer, Darryl Maximilian Robinson ( winner of both a 1997 Chicago Joseph Jefferson Citation Award for Outstanding Actor In A Principal Role In A Play for his critically-praised performance as Sam Semela in The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago staging of Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold And The Boys” at The Heartland Cafe Studio Theatre of Rogers Park and a 2019 Broadwayworld Chicago Award nomination for Best Performer In A Musical or Revue for his portrayal of the dual roles of The Chairman Mr. William Cartwright and Mayor Thomas Sapsea in the 2018 Saint Sebastian Players of Chicago revival of Rupert Holmes’ Tony Award-winning Best Musical Whodunit “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” at The Windy City’s more than a century old St. Bonaventure Church of West Lakeview ) provides a previous tv appearance where he discusses a few of his most early Chicago Stage Roots and several of his Los Angeles Stage Roles during the September 19, 2016 edition of veteran entertainment journalist and reporter Ron Brewington’s internet performing arts television show “The Actor’s Choice” Episode 2.37. This program is available for viewing at YouTube. After an intriguing interview with Guest Actor John Ruskin, Founder of The Ruskin School of Acting in Santa Monica, California, Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago Founder Darryl Maximilian Robinson talks of his training and experiences during the second half-hour of this informational program with Host Ron Brewington. https://youtu.be/sQILE03EAUU Most recently, Darryl Maximilian Robinson was named a winner of a 2022 Making The World Happening Award from Allevents.in for his numerous online theatre-related offerings during the early years of The Covid-19 pandemic.

MACON, Ga., PRNewswire -- Nicknamed the “King of Soul,” Otis Redding is regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music, rhythm and blues,” stated Otis’ wife, Zelma Redding. Sunday, Dec. 10, marked 56 years since Otis Redding passed away in an airplane crash in Madison, Wisc., with four members of his band, The Bar-Kays (guitarist Jimmy King, tenor saxophonist, Phalon Jones, organist, Ronnie Caldwell and drummer Carl Cunningham; their valet, Matthew Kelly and the pilot Dick Fraser. Trumpet player, Ben Cauley was the only survivor. Otis has received numerous honors over the past 56 years including Two Grammy Awards, A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award (Legacy Tribute Award) and Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (Foundational Inductee). Redding is also number 9 on Rolling Stone’s 200 Best Singers of All Time (January 2023). The Otis Redding Foundation, founded by Mrs. Zelma Redding to continue his commitment to education for young people with a focus in music and the arts, would like to thank radio, television, print media and social media for their continued support of Otis’ music. The Foundation is well underway for the opening of the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts, in Macon, GA, in the Fall of 2024. This multipurpose space will be open to students 5-18 who have a desire to explore their interest in all elements of music and the arts. The Center will be staffed with Macon’s finest musicians and educators offering private lessons in areas including piano, audio engineering, strings and more. Since its inception in 2007, the Foundation continues to support the philanthropic commitment of Otis Redding to empower and enlighten all young people to fulfill their dreams. Stay connected to the Otis Redding Foundation, by visiting https://otisreddingfoundation.org, on Instagram @otisreddingfoundation, on X @Otisredding, or on Facebook @Otisredding foundation.

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HOLIDAY HAM

(Family Features) Bringing together loved ones with classic seasonal meals is a staple of the holiday season, and few centerpieces call to mind childhood memories like a tender ham cooked to perfection. A longtime hallmark of family meals during the holidays, ham can feed a crowd, complement a wide variety of side dishes and is easily elevated with glazes, spices and rubs of all kinds for those who want to take their hosting up a notch. While ham can be the centerpiece of your holiday dinner, it’s also a versatile dish that can be served for any special occasion. Ham is also ideal for incorporating into holiday brunches, served as an hors d’oeuvre at cocktail parties and shared at office potlucks. To help cook the perfect ham for your celebration, consider this advice for a festive feast from the experts at Coleman Natural Foods, which has produced high-quality, all-natural, humanely raised, no antibiotics ever, fresh and prepared meats sourced from American farmers since 1875. Start with a tender and delicious spiral ham, which is pre-cut in one continuous swirl, allowing you to simply cut each piece from the one behind it for even, consistent slices. Set the oven to 250-350 F, keeping in mind lower temperatures lead to longer cooking times but more tender meat. Bake 10-16 minutes per pound, adding glaze about 15 minutes prior to finishing, until the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145 F at its thickest part. Make your guests’ mouths water with a sweet glaze that mingles with the ham’s natural saltiness, creating a balance of flavors. To achieve a unique taste, try flavors such as pineapple, honey or ginger. For a classic, delicious ham perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions, try this Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham. After enjoying as the centerpiece of your holiday dinner, it can be savored in the days following your celebrations to help make lunches and weeknight meals a breeze after a busy season. Leftover ham can be enjoyed in sandwiches like a ham and cheese melt, mixed in a delicious salad, chopped up into an omelet for a hearty breakfast or added to macaroni and cheese for a protein-packed dinner. Find more holiday ham recipes at ColemanNatural.com.

Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham Prep time: 12 minutes Cook time: 90 minutes Servings: 32 1 fully cooked Coleman Natural Applewood Smoked Bone-In Spiral Ham (7-9 pounds) 1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preheat oven to 325 F. Remove ham from packaging and place in roasting pan with flat side down.

Bake ham about 1 hour until heated through to internal temperature of 130 F with meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of ham. In medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, butter, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and cloves. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted and ingredients are well combined.

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Brush about half of glaze over ham, making sure to fill crevices or scored cuts. Return ham to oven and bake 30-45 minutes, or until glaze is bubbly and caramelized with internal temperature of 145 F. Baste ham with pan juices and glaze every 10-15 minutes while baking. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Illinois Poison Center Celebrates 70 Years of Saving Lives

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Aspen Dental Introduces

Motto Smile Complete Club to Help Stranded SmileDirectClub Patients CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Aspen Dental announced Motto Smile Complete Club to assist patients affected by the recent closure of SmileDirectClub. The special initiative aims to assist former SmileDirectClub patients by offering a seamless transition to Motto Clear Aligners with a $400 credit towards a MottoEssentialTM treatment plan. Motto Clear Aligners, which are sold exclusively at Aspen Dental, offers patients the best of both worlds: doctor-driven care at an affordable price. With the credit, SmileDirectClub patients can now receive MottoEssentialTM treatment plan at participating offices for $1495. “For more than 25 years, Aspen Dental’s primary concern has been the well-being of patients and eliminating the barriers that prevent millions of Americans from getting the oral health care they need,” said Sarah Sharfstein, Vice President of Commercialization at Aspen Dental. “We want to ensure all patients have access to quality, doctor-directed care despite the challenges posed by SmileDirectClub’s closure. We are hoping to help thousands of patients complete their aligner treatment with a reliable and convenient solution available through a network of 1,000 Aspen Dental branded locations across the country.” Patients interested in continuing their aligner treatment through the Smile Complete Club are encouraged to schedule a complimentary consultation at aspendental.com/mot-

toaligners to find the closest participating Aspen Dental location to them. Walk-ins are welcome, and patients will need to bring their current SmileDirectClub trays and treatment plan to their appointment. During the consultation, the dentist will assess each patient’s unique needs and create a customized treatment plan. The custom treatment plan will ensure a smooth and successful transition using Motto Clear Aligners. Through Smile Complete Club, patients are also eligible to receive a $400 credit towards a MottoEssentialTM treatment plan at participating offices. For patients that are interested in a retention solution, participating Aspen Dental offices are offering 25% off MottoRetainTM, which includes four sets of retainers and teeth whitening. For more information about Smile Complete Club or to schedule an appointment, please visit aspendental.com/mottoaligners/ transfer/. Aspen Dental® was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 25 years later, with a network of 1,000+ Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

CHICAGO – The Illinois Poison Center (IPC), the nation’s first poison center, is celebrating 70 years of protecting the health and safety of Illinoisans. Located in Chicago, IPC was established in 1953 in response to a growing number of pediatric poisonings, which were driven by the increased production of chemicals, drugs and household products that followed World War II. Today, IPC serves almost 13 million Illinois residents, the largest single population of any poison center in the country, and manages approximately 80,000 cases annually. In 2022, more than 20,000 cases came from hospitals, where medical professionals turned to IPC for specialized consultation services for patients. Poisonings managed by IPC range from minor to severe, and can occur after exposure to medication, plants, household chemicals, automotive products, insect stings, lead, carbon monoxide and more. IPC’s expert staff - comprised of specially trained pharmacists, nurses and physicians - provides free, confidential treatment advice and information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A proclamation by Governor JB Pritzker commemorating IPC’s 70th anniversary and recognizing the achievements of IPC’s “dedicated workers, past and present” can be found here. “We are proud of the work we are doing to prevent poisonings, provide emergency treatment advice, saves lives and reduce healthcare costs across the state,” said IPC Medical Director Michael Wahl, M.D. “Over the years, IPC has managed millions of poisoning exposure and information cases, provided intensive toxicology training for thousands of Illinois student healthcare professionals, and educated the public on how to prevent exposures to potentially harmful substances.” Since 2000, IPC has managed more than 2 million exposure and information cases, including more than 820,000 cases involving children 5 and under. IPC data shows among the exposure cases, 79% were unintentional and approximately 18% were attributed to intentional exposures led by suicidal intent. As a result of IPC’s work within this timeframe, it is estimated nearly $1 billion of unnecessary healthcare was prevented. In 2005, IPC launched its free Poison Prevention Education Course. More than 30,000 individuals from all 102 Illinois counties have completed the course so far. IPC staff have also held more than 22,000 public education events, reaching more than 2.8 million Illinois residents since 2005. IPC’s “My Child Ate…” online resource, which launched in 2012, has received more than 3.5 million views. Over the years, IPC has also been instrumental in ensuring the safety of Illinoisans during various public health emergencies, including the nationwide panic following deaths associated with Tylenol contaminated with cyanide in 1982, the emergence of synthetic drugs, threats of bioterrorism after the September 11th attacks, the H1N1 influenza outbreak in 2009, and many other national and local incidents. IPC staff and medical toxicologists have co-authored innovative studies. Earlier this year, IPC research and data were included in a study titled, “Pediatric Edible Cannabis Exposures and Acute Toxicity: 2017–2021,” which analyzed National Poison Data System data for pediatric exposures to edible cannabis products in children ages 5 and younger between 2017 - 2021. Calls to the IPC helpline (1-800-222-1222) are free and confidential. IPC experts are available to provide information and treatment advice 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including holidays. To visit IPC’s website, click here. In the 1950s, when managing a poisoning, many healthcare professionals turned to Louis Gdalman, director of the pharmacy at then-known St. Luke’s Hospital in Chicago. Gdalman had developed a national reputation as an expert in managing acute and chronic poisoning, and he put this knowledge to use, answering questions from healthcare providers at any hour, day or night. In 1953, Gdalman, in conjunction with the American Academy of Pediatrics, leveraged this expertise to establish the first poison center in the U.S. That operation has grown from a single phone at St. Luke’s into today’s Illinois Poison Center (IPC), which serves almost 13 million Illinois residents. Along with the medical science, IPC’s role, structure and services have expanded dramatically in the succeeding 70 years. However, its mission remains the same: reducing the incidence and injury of poisoning in Illinois. The Illinois Poison Center is a nonprofit health service that provides the people of Illinois with comprehensive and trusted information and treatment advice on potentially harmful substances via a free, confidential 24-hour helpline staffed by specially trained physicians, nurses and pharmacists.

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The Cost of Resiliency During Power Outages

5 tips to stay prepared ahead of storms (Family Features) Safeguarding your family, home and finances from disaster starts long before an extreme weather event occurs. When destructive storms challenge the electric grid’s reliability and cause loss of power for an extended period, many facets of everyday life are disrupted. Unexpected power outages can impact vital communications, transportation and access to important businesses. It can also cause food spoilage or water contamination and prevent the use of medical devices. Protecting your loved ones and property starts with a plan. “My family was without power for three days after a tornado touched down two blocks from our home,” said Matt Blashaw, licensed home building contractor, real estate agent and host of various HGTV shows. “I partner with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) because I realized the importance of not only having an emergency plan but the need for a reliable energy source, like propane, to power a standby generator to keep my family and home resilient. In addition to providing peace of mind, a propane standby generator could lower a homeowner’s insurance rate and simultaneously raise the home’s property value. It’s a win-win-win in my mind.” According to PERC, the average homeowner will experience 3.5 power interruptions in a two-year period. Even short outages lasting less than four hours can cost homeowners an average of $1,250 in spoiled food, hotels, damaged electronics and more. To avoid a financial burden caused by power outages, consider a reliable propane standby generator as a key part of resilient design. It allows a house to: • Resist hazards brought on by electric grid failures, such as spoiled food, loss of heat or air conditioning, hotel costs and more • Continue providing the primary function of a home – protection • Reduce the magnitude or duration of a disruptive event to a property and its impact on the homeowners While no amount of preparation can stop the forces of nature, planning ahead to manage blackouts can have a significant impact on you and your family. Consider these tips from Blashaw and the experts at PERC.

Make a Plan

Creating a plan that assesses the risks of the

region where you live and addresses potential disasters is a key step toward safety in an emergency. Gather your family and discuss how you’ll receive emergency alerts, where you’ll shelter, how you’ll evacuate and how everyone should plan to communicate, if the need arises. Think through needs specific to your household such as ages of residents, critical medications, dietary needs, child care, pet care and more. Putting a plan in place means you and your loved ones can react quickly when time is of the essence.

Prepare Your Propane System

Regardless of what weather may be on the horizon, it’s important to ensure your propane tank is ready. Take a few minutes to know where the gas shutoff valve is located on your propane system in case the propane needs to be turned off in the event of an emergency. Call a propane professional to inspect the system before restoring it. On average, a 500-gallon tank can hold enough propane to meet the annual energy needs of a single-family home. A local propane supplier will come to the home and fill the tank, providing energy for key appliances that use propane even if the fragile electric grid is down. As the season transitions to winter, mark the tank with brightly colored stakes or flags that are higher than anticipated snow depth; this ensures propane personnel can always locate it during scheduled refills, even during the toughest condi-

tions.

Secure Doors and Windows

When storms and high winds are expected, one easy way to protect your home and family members is to secure all exterior doors and windows. Start by checking seals to keep out wind and water, which can cause damage. Secure outdoor furniture and trim vegetation like bushes and trees to avoid flying debris shattering windows during high winds.

Have a Backup Power Source

When the electric grid is interrupted, the loss of power can impact systems like smoke and fire detection, refrigeration, air conditioning and heating, and other health and safety equipment. When a homeowner purchases a backup standby generator, a licensed technician installs the unit outside the home and wires it to the home’s circuit breaker. When a power outage occurs, the generator automatically senses the disruption of service and starts the generator’s engine, which then delivers power to select appliances in the home in as little as 10 seconds after an outage. Available in a variety of capacities to fit the needs of any size of home, propane backup generators are versatile and can power several major appliances throughout a home including lights, refrigeration, heating and cooling equipment and critical medical equipment. For homes that already operate on propane, consider running important systems and appliances like the furnace, water heater, stove and fireplace on propane. The more appliances powered by propane, the smaller and less expensive your standby generator can be. Plus, propane is environmentally friendly and won’t degrade over time like other fuel sources, ensuring the backup generator reliably powers your home to give you added peace of mind. As a low-carbon emissions energy source, propane is part of a wide path to achieving a low-carbon future. Its abundance, along with the growth of renewable propane, means propane can be used now and for generations to come.

Pack an Emergency Kit

Regardless of the emergency you’re facing, being prepared means stocking up on food, water and other supplies that can last your family multiple days. Although an emergency kit is largely a collection of basic household items, it’s important to have the kit packed, stored and secured ahead of potential disasters to save time and energy. Some basics to pack include gallon jugs of water, non-perishable food, flashlights and extra batteries, smartphone chargers, sanitation supplies like trash bags and moist towelettes, a first-aid kit and basic tools. Also consider items based on individual needs like prescription medications, eyeglasses, essentials for infants and pet food. Find more resilient storm preparedness solutions at Propane.com.

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REAL ESTATE AC 12-13-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LOANCARE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELLA WARD, DEBRA WARD MITCHELL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA WARD, BAYTHORNE CONDOMINIUM I ASSOCIATION, EL FAMOUS RESTAURANT, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, NICHOLE BERRY, ROCHELLE WARD, ROBERT WARD, PHILLIP WARD, ADRIAN MORRIS Defendants 22 CH 05593 1113 PALMER COURT FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2024, 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 1113 PALMER COURT, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 Property Index No. 31-12-100-049-1007 The real estate is improved with a townhouse with a two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2209868IL Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 05593 TJSC#: 43-4171 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 05593 I3234459 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN J LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR MELVIN CANNON, CHERYL CANNON, MELVIN CANNON, JR., MARK CANNON, MICHAEL CANNON, REGINA LEVESTON, ANDORA VALENTINE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MELVIN CANNON A/K/A MELVIN CANNON, SR. A/K/A CANNON MELVIN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 16710 7 DEBRA COURT SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur-

suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2024, 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 7 DEBRA COURT, SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-35-102-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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 NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-05321IL_615283 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2016 CH 16710 TJSC#: 43529 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 # 2016 CH 16710 I3234723 _______________________________________ AC 12/20/2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JAMES SMITH, SOW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR MERCANTILE MORTGAGE COMPANY Defendants 2023 CH 00468 520 ANTIETAM STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2024, 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 520 ANTIETAM STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-23-433-011-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $152,934.70. 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

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a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 22-037362. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601 312-651-6700 E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com Attorney File No. 22037362 Attorney Code. 48928 Case Number: 2023 CH 00468 TJSC#: 43-4533 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 # 2023 CH 00468 I3235127 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT - SIXTH DISTRICT CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- MAUREEN B. MADDAMMA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 20226008009 1243 OTTO BOULEVARD CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 28, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2024, 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 1243 OTTO BOULEVARD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-20-208-016, 017, & 035-0000 The real estate is improved with vacant land. The judgment amount was $10,714.57. 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 NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact JACQUELINE J. AGEE, THE LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS G. GIANOPOLUS, P.C.

Plaintiff's Attorneys, 18511 TORRENCE AVENUE, Lansing, IL, 60438 (708) 889-9626. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. Jacqueline J. Agee THE LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS G. GIANOPOLUS, P.C. 18511 TORRENCE AVENUE Lansing IL, 60438 708-889-9626 E-Mail: jagee@lawofficesofdgg.com Attorney Code. 34464 Case Number: 20226008009 TJSC#: 43-4525 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. I3235134 _______________________________________ AC 12/27/2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- CYNTHIA JOHNSON A/K/A CYNTHIA BLEDSOE JOHNSON F/K/A CYNTHIA BLEDSOE, RICKY JOHNSON, HARRIS N.A. N/K/A BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ROYAL OAK ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 2019 CH 10960 304 ROYAL OAKS DRIVE A/K/A 304 ROYAL OAK DRIVE STEGER, IL 60475 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 23, 2024, 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 304 ROYAL OAKS DRIVE A/K/A 304 ROYAL OAK DRIVE, STEGER, IL 60475 Property Index No. 32-35-303-004-0000 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 NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales

Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-21-00597 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 10960 TJSC#: 43-4508 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 # 2019 CH 10960 I3235343 _______________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23011261 on December 8, 2023. Under the Assumed Business name of RON PRODUCTIONS with the business located at: 840 W SUNNYSIDE APT 19 D, CHICAGO, IL 60640. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name AKIYA FINLEY Complete Address 840 W. SUNNYSIDE APT 19 D , CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604, USA . _______________________________________ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23011288 on December 18, 2023 Under the Assumed Business Name of KIERRA CHARDAY STOKES with the business located at: P.O. BOX 6084, CHICAGO, IL 60680 The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name STOKES KIERRA CHARDAY Complete Address 9138 SOUTH CARPENTER STREET CHICAGO, IL 60620, USA

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