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Michelle Blaise, who is ComEd’s senior vice president of Technical Services, shares why she believes ComEd’s ‘IceBox Derby’ is beneficial to young ladies who are interested in engineering and technology. Photo by Chris Shuttlesworth

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ommonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicagobased Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), and is the nation’s leading competitive energy provider with approximately 6.6 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across northern Illinois, according to a ComEd press

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Michelle Blaise, who is ComEd’s senior vice president of Technical Services, is responsible for Engineering, Project Management and Smart Grid & Technology. Blasie said the goal of ComEd is to develop long term programs like smart grid, which “is an electric system enhanced with innovative digital technologies,” that will continue to ensure service to their customers. As Blaise and her team focus on ensuring customers receive good service, ComEd continues to develop

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TRUMP’S BUDGET CUTS HURT THE SAME PEOPLE THAT VOTED FOR HIM

By Julianne Malveaux (NNPA Newswire Columnist)

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f you happened to have voted for the man who now occupies the White House, you may be feeling bamboozled, right about now. The man who said that he wanted to take care of the little people, those who were forgotten by the elites, now Julianne Malveaux says that the proposed White House budget is not wants to cut programs that affect a fait accompli, and it won’t be unless we roll over and accept this madness. these working-class people, ranging from Legal Aid to Meals on Wheels HBCU programs have not been cut, but to housing assistance to job training. He many of the programs they depend on, would cut the Environmental Protection including work-study programs, have Agency by more than 31 percent, leaving been cut. It’s an ugly budget, but it’s the more than 3000 workers in the cold. budget that Trump promised, a budget Many of his other budget provisions that “puts America first with a $54 will call for federal reductions-in-force billion increase in defense spending and (RIFs), and these chaotic RIFs may cause $2.6 billion for the wall that Mexico is instability in some government agencies, supposed to pay for. since workers can appeal their RIF, or We need to rail against this budget bump other workers out of their jobs. even as we tease out its odious details, And he’s not using a scalpel to make but we also need to realize that it is too the cuts; he’s using machetes and weed early to panic. Why? The United States whackers. His budget makes his position Congress still has to pass this budget. on the culture wars clear. He would Though Republicans control the House entirely eliminate of Representatives federal funding for the and the Senate. I Corporation for Public can’t believe they have Broadcasting, the all lost their minds.

National Endowment There are physicians for the Arts, and the among those elected National Endowment Republicans who must for the Humanities, surely understand the and National value of the medical Public Radio. The research “45” has Department of threatened to cut.

Housing and Urban There are educators, Development will who understand the get $6.2 billion cut, importance of summer and even though Pell grants. There the Department of must be a handful of Education will get a Republicans who will 12 percent cut, $1.4 fight the cuts of the billion dollars are EPA and the cessation slated to support of other climate private schools change research. through school choice. President Donald Trump These are the

Republicans who need to step up, and they are the ones who must be lobbied.

There will be lots of moaning and groaning, teeth-gnashing and horror about this budget, but there should also be resistance. There will be hearings, and those who resist ought to be attending those hearings. Members of Congress will be visiting their districts, and resisters need to be there to confront them about this budget.

The proposed White House budget is nothing, but a request. It is not a fait accompli, and it won’t be unless we roll over and accept this madness.

Our 45th President exhibits an unusual inability to understand our governmental system of checks and balances. He seems to think that he can unilaterally declare a policy change. He wants to get rid of the Environmental Protection Agency. Does everyone?

He wants to put more money into private schools. Are there members of Congress who would resist? It is time for Republicans of conscience (are there any) to step up and say that it’s not okay to stop Meals on Wheels. It’s not okay to damage our environment. It’s not okay to cut off funds for medical research. All of us need to speak up!

People have marched, and both women and immigrants have stayed home to express their resistance. The presentation of this warped budget offers another opportunity for resistance, and the very future of our nature depends on this resistance. It is unfathomable that these Bible-thumping Republicans will turn their back on children, the elderly, and those who desperately need job training to contribute to the economy. The key to altering this budget process is resistance.

Julianne Malveaux is an author, economist and founder of Economic Education. Her podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J” is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We Better Off ? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available to order at www.juliannemalveaux.com at Amazon.com. Follow Dr. Malveaux on Twitter @drjlastword.

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Trotter: Antiquated, unfair bond process hurts the poor To end a system that punishes the poor, State Senator Donne Trotter is sponsoring a proposal that eliminates the state’s antiquated monetary bond process. The legislation is Senate Bill 552 which is in the Senate Criminal Law committee.

“Rather than providing all persons arrested an equitable opportunity to leave custody, it is only afforded to those who can pay the bond,” said Trotter, D-Chicago “This antiquated bond process only increases the likelihood of low income people being arrested for petty crimes and enduring harsher conditions than people from affluent backgrounds who commit the same crime.

These trends of partiality toward people with wealth are prevalent in the justice system.”

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more female leaders like Blaise through its Icebox Derby program.

In 2014, ComEd launched Icebox Derby where 30 young girls from Chicago experience hands-on educational workshops at the Chicago Field Museum, located at 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. Recently, for the 2016 IceBox Derby, the young ladies “used science, technology, engineering and math [STEM] to transform old refrigerators into solar-powered race cars,” according to a ComEd press release.

“The IceBox Derby is one of our most fun and exciting programs,” Blaise said, adding, “women make up a little over 20 percent of people that hold STEMrelated jobs. We think that there is a huge opportunity to increase the participation of women in great roles in terms of changing the world and putting in new technology.”

According to ComEd, only four percent of girls who are interested in STEM have mentors, so the 4-week course allows girls between ages 13-18 to work with ComEd’s technical experts and graduate students and learn more about the program of STEM and the workforce.

“As we think about our organization

and the utility industry, we’re going to need these smart, innovative people to lead us,” Blaise said. “And we invest in these types of programs in order to introduce these girls to STEM fields that they may not have had the opportunity to and give them a taste of the opportunities and possibilities that are there for them when they are thinking about their future and their career goals.”

She said the advice that she would give to young ladies who are thinking about pursuing a career in engineering and technology or in any other field is to do their research and be passionate about what they love.

“I think about myself when I was in high school,” Blaise said. “I hadn’t even thought about engineering as an opportunity until someone exposed me to it. I realized that I always loved math and science and I always loved solving problems. So, the advice I would give is to think about what you like doing and find ways to continue to build on what you like doing. If you liked math then that’s ok, that’s great! But read and do your research on what’s out there for the things that you like to do and find folks that will expose you to those opportunities as well,” she said.

Illinois Department of Insurance Places Public Service Insurance Company into Rehabilitation An Agreed Order of Rehabilitation has been entered against Public Service Insurance Company (“Public Service”) and its parent corporation Public Service Mutual Holding Company by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (“Supervising Court”). Jennifer Hammer, Director of Insurance of the State of Illinois, has been affirmed as the statutory rehabilitator (“Rehabilitator”) for the companies.

As of December 31, 2016 Public Service had a statutory surplus of $28,264,847 as it relates to policyholders. The Order of Rehabilitation provides that coverage under policies in force will remain in place through the expiration of their terms, and authorizes the Rehabilitator to continue to pay claims by or against the Public Service policyholders as well as assumed reinsurance claims in the ordinary course of business as they come due. In accordance with Illinois law, the Rehabilitator is preparing a plan of rehabilitation for the companies that will be presented to the Supervising Court for public hearing and approval.

Public Service is an Illinois domestic stock property & casualty insurance company located in New York City, New York. Public Service was previously organized as a mutual insurance company that, upon its conversion to a stock company, became a subsidiary of Public Service Mutual Holding Company.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S DIGITAL SKILLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPED AT LEAST 1,000 CHICAGOANS SECURE JOBS IN 2016 Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to announce that in 2016 at least 1,000 patrons secured jobs with assistance from the CPL’s CyberNavigators. The CyberNavigator (CN) program, available citywide at CPL locations, offers patrons one-on-one computer help from a CyberNavigator, including job support and online application services.

In April of last year, Mayor Emanuel announced an expansion of digital skills access and training resources across the city, including an expansion of the CyberNavigator program at CPL. The expansion increased CNs from 48 public library branches to every neighborhood in the city, creating an additional 350-400 new training hours per week across Chicago.

The library locations with the highest number of self-reported jobs secured are Kelly in Englewood, Douglass Branch in North Lawndale and Whitney M. Young Jr. in Chatham. The actual numbers of jobs secured may be higher, in these communities and citywide, as numbers were only self-reported by returning library patrons.

“We see Chicago Public Library as a resource for Chicagoans to strengthen their ability to develop digital skills, be successful in today’s labor market, and help support Chicago’s economic development,” said Commissioner Bannon. “We are so proud to be having an impact on the patrons we serve by guiding them to successful job resources.”

CyberNavigators provide patrons the opportunity to work oneon-one with a digital tutor who helps navigate their questions on computer basics, email and Internet basics, online job searching and resume writing, CPL website and online resources, and eBooks and other digital content.

The CyberNavigator program is privately funded by the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Hours for CyberNavigators vary by location and more information can be found at chipublib.org/ computer-help-cybernavigator.

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Report shows Black Millennials are the most optimistic DALLAS -- PRNewswire/ -- In a unique collaboration within the advertising industry, Richards/ Lerma joined forces with The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations to decode “Millennials,” the generation set to define the future of our nation.

The “Millennials Deconstructed” initiative was supported by a nationally representative online research study conducted among 1,000 Millennials aged 18 to 34, with representation across White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian ethnicities. The quantitative findings were enhanced with qualitative ethnographic interviews, a comprehensive social media listening effort, and academic desk research to provide an in-depth look into the subtle differences among today’s highly diverse multicultural Millennial groups.

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Van Cleef Hair Studio, stylist for Michelle Obama relocates CHICAGO, IL- Van Cleef Hair Studio (http://www.vancleefhair. com) a fixture on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and River North neighborhoods for more than 30 years, has relocated to University Village Maxwell Street (http:// www.uvmaxwellstreet.com) on the Hyde Park of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.

The salon, known for its highprofile clients -- including former first lady Michelle Obama, actresses Kerry Washington and Jennifer Holliday, and TV journalists Merri Dee and Muriel Clair – is open for business at 1255 S. Halsted St. It’s the newest addition to the dining, retail, and service offerings on the former site of the historic Maxwell Street open air market.

Van Cleef Hair Studio offers a wide range of hair services for men and women with all hair textures and types. As an introductory offer, the salon is offering UIC students, faculty, and staff a 20% discount off their first visit. University IDs must be presented, and appointments are required.

“We love it here, and are excited to continue to offer our services in a fresh, contemporary setting in this vibrant, growing neighborhood,” said Daryl Wells, co-owner and salon manager.

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Jackson Lee’s statement rang loud, because she is also a member WASHINGTON, DC—On a day of the House Judiciary and that honored a stalwart of the Black Homeland Security Committees.

Press and saw a liaison of the Trump Some have expressed concerns Administration walk out on a breakfast that an impeachment of Trump with members of the Black Press, it was would leave the nation under the the words of Representative Sheila Jackson control of Vice President Mike Lee (D-Texas) in a university library that Pence, who is seen as a staunch rang the loudest. conservative with far right-wing Rep. Jackson Lee delivered remarks views. Jackson Lee does not share in on March 23 in memory of Lenora those concerns.

“Doll” Carter, long-time publisher of the “At least he understands “Houston Forward Times,” who was just government,” said the Texas enshrined in the National Newspaper representative. “And I’m focused on Publishers Association (NNPA) Gallery getting him (Pence) out in 2020, anyway.” of Distinguished Publishers at Howard Jackson Lee also remembered “Doll” University’s Founders Library. The Carter, fondly. enshrinement ceremony is one of the “Doll was larger than life,” remarked signature events of Black Press Week, an Jackson Lee. Carter lived in Jackson Lee’s annual celebration in Washington, D.C., district. attended by NNPA members, partners, Carter, who died in 2010, also Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said that she has considered pursuing impeachment proceedings for sponsors and Black Press contributors. served as the treasurer of the NNPA. President Donald Trump, during a ceremony honoring a Lenora “Doll” Carter, former publisher of the The NNPA is a trade group of more She was remembered as a powerful Houston Forward Times. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) than 200 Black-owned media companies businesswoman and a loving friend. operating in 70 markets in the United president including his potential ties to Russia and its Colleague and close friend Dorothy States. interference in November’s election, but she also said Leavell said Carter lived up to her nickname.

During her impromptu talk after the America is unsafe under Trump.

“I know why they called her ‘Doll,’” said Leavell, “She was enshrinement ceremony, Jackson Lee dropped a “I’m concerned about our nation. I’m concerned beautiful on the outside and she was beautiful on the inside, as bombshell. In talking about the nation’s current about what happens when we get that call about North well.” president, Jackson Lee minced no words.

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eadership is an important quality and we need good leadership like never before. As both good and bad examples of leadership seem to popup all around us, many leadership experts will tell you, it is difficult to move a family, community, city, or country above the level of its leader. I particularly enjoy reading about the leadership challenges and opportunities faced by many of the transformational leaders found in scripture.

Now, just as then, transformational leadership remains a valuable commodity. Whether you’re leading department, division, company, family or just yourself, when it comes down to people deciding whether you are worth following, remember that people first listen to the words you say, then they watch the things you do. People want to make sure that the talk of the leader matches the walk of the leader.

Accordingly, leaders are largely considered credible only after their words and deeds match. Before you can lead others, you must first be willing to lead yourself well. When leaders practice what they preach, people are more willing to trust and trust is one of those invaluable qualities that give leaders the ability to move.

Transformational leaders understand how to use their influence to share their vision and improve their environment. One of the responsibilities of transformational leaders then is to develop the trust that leads to the ability to see into the distant future with clarity and vision. Transformational leaders develop this essential ability and eventually master the skills necessary to envision a preferred future and lead into an enlarged territory.

Leadership and vision go hand-in-hand.

When we have leadership without vision, we get lost without a place to go. When we have vision without leadership, we get people excited about some place we cannot take them.

Leading well leads to being better.

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After Christian Strong™ started, they were already selling Breast Cancer Awareness apparel and then came up with a line called Pray for a Cure™, that helps spread awareness and supports women’s fight against breast cancer with fashion. Christian Strong™ donates proceeds to Randolph Hospital Mammography Fund which offers free mammogram screenings for uninsured and struggling women in Randolph County, North Carolina. Since its establishment, the fund has provided over 2,400 mammograms.

Another innovative addition to what Christian Strong is doing for Churches across the country is offering custom Christian apparel for church events, youth groups, church retreats and other events at prices that are well below the leading online provider for custom t-shirts.

“Our goal is to make it easy for churches to represent themselves in tasteful ways that clearly emphasize their church’s identity and their members. Offering this service at a 33% lower cost allows low-funded churches to more easily afford promotional campaigns and church involvement with their own designs,” according to Scott Gartner the President and CEO of the company.

As the company’s success grows, they are able to offer more products and brand awareness too. The website now includes Christian Baby™, a new brand of Christian Strong that is offering Christian baby onesies at affordable prices for all Christian families.

Rather than offering generic baby onesies, devoted Christian parents now have a Christian-based faith company where they can buy baby clothes.

Pfizer and the National Newspaper Publishers Association Collaborate to Raise Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and Need for Improved Patient Care NEW YORK--(Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of more than 200 African-American–owned community newspapers from around the United States, are collaborating to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, a lifelong and debilitating genetic disorder that affects red blood cells.

People with rare diseases, like sickle cell disease, have unique and complex challenges. The first initiative under the collaboration will be a national poll, conducted in partnership with Howard University’s Interdisciplinary Research Team in Washington, DC. The goal is to assess the awareness of sickle cell disease, the challenges of living with the disease, and the importance of clinical trial participation in helping researchers succeed in developing potential new treatments. In a review of 174 sickle cell disease trials, difficulty enrolling patients was the stated cause in nearly half of the 30% of the trials that were

terminated early.

“This collaboration with Pfizer provides an opportunity for NNPA to inform and educate the readers of our 211-member Black-owned newspapers in more than 70 markets across the country on sickle cell disease, an often misunderstood disease that has a profound impact on the health and well-being of those affected,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., NNPA President. “Together with Pfizer, we look forward to providing sickle cell disease education that can underscore the importance of improving quality of care in the community.”

Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting nearly 100,000 Americans. Although it affects many different ethnic groups, the majority of people with sickle cell disease are of African descent. In the United States, sickle cell disease occurs in approximately 1 out of every 365 African-American births. Access to care

and delivery of innovative treatments prove to be among the most significant challenges faced by people living with sickle cell disease in America.

“At Pfizer, we are committed to delivering life-changing therapies to people living with rare diseases, like sickle cell disease,” said Kevin Williams, Chief Medical Officer for Pfizer’s Rare Disease unit. “Our commitment also goes beyond clinical research to supporting the rare disease community through innovative collaborations. Working together, we hope to improve awareness and ultimately address the unmet medical needs of sickle cell disease patients.”

The poll results and information about sickle cell disease will be shared with the NNPA network and incorporated into educational programs at NNPA events. More information about sickle cell disease can be found at www.pfizer. com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/ sickle-cell-disease. For more information about the NNPA, please visit www.nnpa.

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David & Tamela Mann Star in Popular Comedy ATLANTA -- David Mann, Youngfly, Blue Kimble, Vanessa Fraction Tamela Mann and company bring a and Brely Evans. new assortment of hysterical family Mann & Wife co-creator Roger Bobb situations and laughs in the third (House of Payne The Rickey Smiley Show) season of their hit Bounce comedy serves as executive producer and director of series Mann & Wife. Bounce doubled the series. the fun by kicking off season three with Mann & Wife has been a smash success, two new original episodes which aired setting network records for viewership in back-to-back at 9:00-10:00 pm (ET) both seasons. Bounce is the only emerging on Tuesday, March 28. All-new Mann & broadcast network producing original Wife episodes will continue to premiere scripted series, which in addition to Mann Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) & Wife includes the current mega-hit through the spring on Bounce. drama Saints & Sinners and the popular Real-life husband and wife team comedies In The Cut and Family Time.

David and Tamela Mann star and serve Bounce (@BounceTV) airs on the as executive producers of Mann & Wife. broadcast signals of local television stations Mann & Wife has been a smash success, setting network records for viewership in both seasons.

The half-hour situation comedy follows and corresponding cable carriage and their characters - newlyweds and secondfeatures a programming mix of original and Mann children. Terri J. Vaughn joins the cast chance sweethearts Daniel and Toni Mann - as off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, as Daniel’s new Lieutenant and also directs an they laugh and love their way through the ups specials, live sports and more. Bounce has episode this season. and downs of life as a blended family, each with grown to be available in more than 94 million This season sees hilarious takes on visiting two children from previous marriages. homes across the United States and 93% of family, mistaken identity, school pressure, phony all African-American (AA) television homes, In addition to the show’s popular stars, health scares, an embarrassing email leak and Tony Rock is back as Daniel’s partner on the including all the top AA television markets. even a 1970’s cop show spoof. Guest stars include Among the founders of Bounce are iconic police force with Steven Walsh (Daniel, Jr.), George Wallace, Antonio Fargas, Carl Payne, Amir O’Neil (Darren), Lauren Kennedy Hardy American figures Ambassador Andrew Young Victoria Rowell, Rod “Rod Man” Thompson, DC (Terri) and Jadah Marie (Tosha) playing the and Martin Luther King, III.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE IN RE THE ADOPTION OF SOPHIA ANABELLA SHEETS, d/o/b 01­21­13, CAUSE NUMBER: 45D061702AD00039 NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO MOTHER Shawna Kiowa Sheets is notified that a Petition for Adoption of a Minor Child, named Sophia Anabella Sheets born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Lake Superior Court, locat­ ed at 3000 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, Indiana 46307. If Shawna Kiowa Sheets seeks to contest the adoption of the child, she must file a Motion to Contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31­ 19­10­1 in the above named Court not later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. If Shawna Kiowa Sheets does not file a Motion to Contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above named Court will hear and deter­ mine the petition for adoption or the validity of her implied consent to the adoption. Nothing says to Shawna Kiowa Sheets relieves Shawna Kiowa Sheets of her obligations under this notice. This notice complies with IC 31­ 19­4­5 but does not exhaustively set forth a parent's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

MICHAEL BROWN, Clerk, Lake Superior Court __________________________________

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE IN RE THE ADOPTION OF SOPHIA ANABELLA SHEETS, CAUSE NUMBER:45D061702AD00039 d/o/b 01­21­13, NOTICE TO UNNAMED FATHER The unnamed putative father of the child born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, or the person who claims to be the father of the child born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, is notified that a petition for adoption of the child was filed in the office of the clerk of the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division, 3000 W. 93rd St., Crown Point, IN 46307. If the unnamed putative father seeks to con­ test the adoption of the child, the unnamed putative father must file a motion to contest the adoption in accor­ dance with IC 31­19­10­1 in the above named court within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. This notice may be served by publication. If the unnamed putative father does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above named court shall hear and determine the petition for adoption. The unnamed putative father's consent is irrevocably implied and the unnamed putative father loses the right to contest the adoption or the validity of the unnamed putative father's implied consent to the adoption. The unnamed putative father loses the right to estab­ lish paternity of the child under IC 31­14.

Nothing Shawna Kiowa Sheets or any one else says to the unnamed putative father of the child relieves the unnamed putative father of his obligations under this notice. Under Indiana law, a puta­ tive father is a person who is named as or claims that he may be the father of a child born out of wedlock but who has not yet been legally proven to be the child's father.. This notice complies with IC 31­19­4­4 but does not exhaus­ tively set forth the unnamed putative father's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

MICHAEL BROWN, Clerk, Lake Superior Court __________________________________ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or trans­ action of Business in the State, as amended, that a certification was regis­ tered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17149981 on March 13, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGO CHESS INI­ TIATIVE with the business located at: 618 S. WABASH AVE. APT. #621,CHICA­ GO, IL 60605. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: JOHN PORTER 618 S. WABASH AVE. APT. #621 CHICAGO, IL 60605, USA. __________________________________ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or trans­ action of Business in the State, as amended, that a certification was regis­ tered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17149999 on March 15, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGO REAL ESTATE LAW CENTER with the busi­ ness located at: 1940 EAST 79TH,CHICAGO,IL 60619. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: JAMES HOOKS,III 7400 SOUTH CLYDE CHICAGO, IL 60649,USA. __________________________________ “Vertical Bridge Development, LLC would like to place on notice the pro­ posed construction of a 105­foot mono­ pole tower (587 feet above mean sea level) with dual red/white, medium inten­ sity lighting, located at 41°43’53.7096” north latitude and 87°37’24.9096” west longitude at 8935 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60620. If you have any concerns regarding his­ toric properties that may be affected by this proposed undertaking, please con­ tact Mr. Miles Walz­Salvador, The Lotis Engineering Group, PC, at walz­sal­ vador@thelotisgroup.com or 6465 Transit Road ­ Suite 23, East Amherst, NY 14051­2232 or (314) 913­0505. In your response, please include the pro­ posed undertaking’s location and a list of the historic resources that you believe to be affected along with their respective addresses or approximate locations.” __________________________________

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Shopping Local Can Benefit You and Your Community (StatePoint) If you have home improve­ ment plans this spring, it’s important to con­ sider where you will be doing your shopping.

For many people, the first stores to come to mind are big box retailers because of the widespread assumption that chains can offer better selection and better prices.

Keep in mind, though, that when it comes to items needed for your home projects ­­ whether it be new flooring, paint or a kitchen renovation ­­ more often than not, experts say that your local independent retailer can offer as good or better selection, be compet­ itive with pricing, and provide a superior cus­ tomer service experience.

What’s more, shopping at local business­ es can benefit your household and the com­ munity. At a locally owned store, you will be more likely to find interesting items and prod­ ucts that set your home apart. And more of your dollars will stay put when you give them to business owners who pay taxes locally, hire locally and may be more inclined to sup­ port community charities and organizations.

You may also find independent retailers that can offer some of the same benefits as a large chain. For example, when small busi­ ness owners belong to a cooperative, they come together to scale buying power, access goods and services at a lower cost, and cre­ ate opportunities not available to them as individual businesses. For you, this can mean more and better choices of products and affordability.

In the case of Flooring America for exam­ ple, this means being able to offer a wide selection of products, including hard sur­ faces like hardwood, laminate and tile, and soft surface flooring, paint, cabinets for kitchen renovations and even closet organi­ zation solutions. Their retailers can be found in local communities throughout the country, with a varying product selection depending on location.

So, if you are looking to make home improvements this spring, check out your local retailers that not only offer great product selection, but also contribute to your commu­ nity in a positive way.

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