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Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center trains more than 300 students in career fields like carpentry, bricking, computer technician, and material handling and distribution. Photo Credit: Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center
PAUL SIMON CHICAGO JOB CORPS STRENGTHENS YOUTH By Christopher Shuttlesworth Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center is celebrating 52 years of educating; training and helping youth obtain career field jobs in carpentry, bricking, computer technician and material handling and distribution. The nationwide 127 job core center is administered by the United States Department of Labor and is open year round to youth ages 16-24. “This is a self-pace base learning program where you can earn a high school diploma or a GED in the career technical training programs,”
said Beth C. Allen, who is a Business & Community Liaison for Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center. “So, when students complete the program we offer job placement assistance for college and military bound students.” Allen explained that each student who enters into the program is tested for numeracy and literacy even if they are high school or college educated. “We want to test the students’ skills to see what their reading and math levels are,” she said. “If they come in with a high school diploma and test at a 9.0 and higher, then they can go into their
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selected trade.” Allen said during the program, students participate in nonviolence discussions about bullying and domestic violence. Also, the Job Corps Center collaborates with the City of Colleges to serve more than 300 students who are experiencing financial needs. The city colleges involved with the center include Richard J. Daley College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Harry S Truman College, Harold Washington College, and Wilbur Wright College.
“If a student graduates high school and they want to decide their next step and don’t have financial money to attend college, they can choose the job core program,” Allen said. “Our center has a partnership with the City of Chicago Colleges so the students can graduate from the job core program, stay here on campus and reap the benefits of a job-core student.” The Paul Simon Chicago Job Corps Center currently has more than 100 immediate openings for its program. To apply for the program, you can visit https:// paulsimonchicago.jobcorps.gov/.
1 briefly EDUCATION CHICAGO CONFERENCE TO INVOLVE ADULTS IN PREVENTING BULLYING IN SCHOOLS A new initiative by a Chicago group seeks to involve adults in combating bullying in schools, in order to curb violence among youths. The initiative will be discussed at the 2017 Chicago Bullying Conference at the National Louis University on October 13th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hosted by the Bullying Prevention and Awareness 365 and the university, the conference is expected to attract approximately 250 renowned educators, paraprofessionals, authors, parents and anti-bullying activists from various parts of the country. The theme of the Chicago Conference is “The Collective Roles of Adults in Bullying Prevention and Students’ Well-Being.” Chicago educator and author Dorothy J. Thompson, who is coordinating the conference, said it will “create awareness on how to identify, address and intervene in bullying situations to promote student safety.”
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KNOW WHERE TO GO WITH THE ILLINOIS OFFICIAL HIGHWAY MAP SPRINGFIELD – The new Illinois Official Highway Map, featuring Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Petersburg on the cover, is now available. The 2017-2018 maps have QR (quick response) codes for numerous transportation and travel websites, updated route information and useful links. “It’s time to update your maps,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “These maps are great to keep on hand while traveling throughout our state and are a helpful resource in emergency situations.” Smartphone users can scan the QR codes printed on the maps for pertinent and timely information during their travels. • QR codes: o Getting Around Illinois website o Amtrak and Illinois high-speed rail websites o Start Seeing Motorcycles website
o Chicago and St. Louis traffic websites o Alternative fuels website o Enjoy Illinois website • Additional websites: o Illinois Scenic Byways o Illinois Amber Alert o Illinois State Police Scott’s Law (“move over law”) Made possible by funding from the Federal Highway Administration, the Illinois Official Highway Map is published by the Illinois Department of Transportation every two years on recycled paper with soybean oil-based inks. Contact DOT.maps@illinois. gov to request a map. Free copies also will be available soon at interstate rest areas and at the IDOT tent at the Illinois State Fair, Aug 10-20.
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FDA Sets Inaugural Meeting of First-Ever Patient Engagement Advisory Committee For the first time, an FDA advisory committee will focus on patient-related issues. On Oct. 11-12, 2017, FDA will hold the inaugural meeting of the new Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC). The topic will be the challenges of clinical trial design, conduct, and reporting identified by patients. FDA chose this subject because patients often have concerns about participating in clinical trials or drop out once they have enrolled in a trial. Inconsistent or minimal participation in clinical trials can make it difficult to reach reliable conclusions or to determine the level of benefit for patients. It also can take longer to bring technological advances to the patients who need them.
LAW & POLITICS Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Launches Internship Program
(BPRW) Washington, D.C. -- Join the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) for the 47th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, September 20 - 24, 2017. This year’s conference theme, “And Still I RISE” reflects a legacy of resilience that emphasizes the collective strength of the black community to rise above continued racial inequalities. Don’t miss this awe-inspiring 5-day
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The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation recently announced the start of its interns, Keith Davies and Jada Rice in addition to its summer fellow, Cartecia Lawrence. “This is our first summer having interns in the history of our organization, and we couldn’t have had better candidates. Keith and Jada both are hard workers and have a history of achievement,” said Larry Luster, Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. “As our organization continues to move forward, we want to extend educational opportunities to train our future leaders.” The ILBCF summer internship goals are to ensure each intern gains an understanding of issues that are affecting the black community and learns how to address those concerns through advocacy. Interns are responsible for creating, developing and hosting a series of outreach events with aim of giving them the skills to take these skills with them during their professional journey. The ILBCF is also proud to introduce its summer fellow, Cartecia Lawrence, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she double majored in Legal Studies and Afro-American Studies. “Developing the fellowship program has been one of my goals for some time,” comments Senator Kimberly Lightford, chairman of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, “I am proud that this vision has come into fruition. The foundation works aggressively to prepare scholars like Cartecia to lead us into a brighter future.” For more information regarding the internship and fellow programs please contact ILBCF Executive Director, Larry Luster at info@ilbcf.org.
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The Rainbow Covenant Economic Development Center, located in the Austin community, held a town hall meeting on July 24, 2017 to collaborate with other organizations and develop strategies to solve Chicago’s gun violence epidemic.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS HOLD BETTER TOGETHER CAMPAIGN By Christopher Shuttlesworth
More than 2,000 people have been shot in Chicago this year, which is 206 fewer victims than in 2016, according to the Chicago Tribune. As a result of the crisis, some community organizations are fed up with Chicago’s gun violence. The Rainbow Covenant Economic Development Center, located in the Austin community, held a town hall meeting on July 24, 2017 to collaborate with other organizations and develop strategies to solve Chicago’s gun violence epidemic. Spokesperson Karen Clark, who is an Englewood resident, said one of the reasons why Chicago’s gun violence epidemic can’t drastically disappear is due to a divide among community organizations and leaders. “Where I live at it is five aldermen in the [Englewood] community but Englewood is number 2 for most gun violence deaths in Chicago,” Clark said. “So, the five aldermen need to work together not only in their ward, but for the entire Englewood community.” Clark noted that she invited all 50 city aldermen including Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but only one alderman came to support the organizations’ meeting. She added, “We decided to do the town hall meeting so that we could become better together with the different agencies, organizations and communities that are standing for change,” Clark said. “We were stirring up the pot to allow people to open up their minds and start to think and become more aware of the gun violence.”
Tio Hardiman, who is the former Ceasefire CEO, said as an African American man who was raised in the heart of the ghetto, he believes that African American men must take a non-traditional approach toward stopping gun violence in Chicago. “It’s time for African American men to come together and confront their own people,” Hardiman said. “It’s time to address your cousins, sons and nephews in a serious way. I’m not against the police, but you can put most of the police, politicians and community groups in one room for 48 hours and they’re still not going to find a solution to Chicago’s gun violence.” He continued to explain that community organizations and citizens must work harder to prevent gun violence in their neighborhoods instead of just responding to the situation after it occurs. The Rev. Rodney Brown encouraged more citizens to educate themselves on the issue of gun violence and not get caught up in the politics of the issue. “People are trying to turn this issue into something that it’s not just for political gain and economic reasons,” Brown said. “But we need to be more aware of the citizenry about the issue and vote for people who understand them and not get caught up in the games people play because they keep hurting the community.” Clark said the town hall meeting was the beginning of a number of meetings that the organizations are planning in order to solve Chicago’s gun violence crisis. For further information, you can contact Karen Clark at karenclark053@gmail.com.
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CAROLE CHENEY ANNOUNCES CONGRESSMAN BILL FOSTER ENDORSEMENT
Foster endorsement marked Cheney as the only Democratic candidate to be endorsed by a member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation Carole Cheney, a leading Democratic candidate for the Illinois 6th Congressional District, announced on July 24, 2017, that she has received the endorsement of Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11). Cheney is currently the only primary candidate to be endorsed by a sitting member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation. “Carole Cheney is up to the task of leading the way for Illinois’ 6th District,” said Congressman Bill Foster. “She is a fighter and a tireless advocate who will always prioritize her constituents first. “Carole is a success story. Nothing in life was handed to her. She had to work hard to open the doors of opportunity. She understands the struggles and obstacles people are facing because she’s faced them too. Carole is uniquely prepared to join me in Congress. “I asked Carole to join my team and to help serve the constituents in my district. She worked tirelessly to listen to their concerns, identify problems, and offer lasting solutions. She’s delivered again and again. “There isn’t another candidate in the field prepared like Carole Cheney. Without question, she is up to the task.” “When it comes to decision making, Congressman Foster always focuses on the interests of his constituents, not special interests,” said Carole Cheney. “It is this focus on constituents that is lacking in our representation in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Instead of being accessible and hearing the concerns of our community, Congressman Roskam has closed his door -- putting party before the people he should be serving. “I will fight for the people of the 6th District, and put the needs of the community before the wants of DC special interests. My office will always have an open door, and the concerns of constituents will take top priority, rather than the political gamesmanship that is the central focus of the current representative.” Carole Cheney served as District Chief of Staff to Illinois’ 11th District from 2013 until 2017. During that time, she focused on delivering for the residents of the district – from making sure seniors received help in navigating the social security system, to helping return millions of tax dollars back to the district so that it could be reinvested into the community, and ensuring that the congressional doors would always be open so constituents could voice their concerns and be heard.
Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies and councils, hosted a celebratory event to honor the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the James R. Thompson Center. The interactive and informative event included an art exhibit, entertainment by performers with disabilities, ADA informational workshops, and exhibits from federal, state, and local organizations. “At IDHS we are committed to a simple motto that many know well, ‘treating people the way we wish to be treated.’ On July 20th we commemorate and celebrate a living doctrine that does just that,” said IDHS Secretary James Dimas. “The Americans with Disabilities Act has been empowering individuals with disabilities to be treated the way we all wish to be treated by enabling them to reach their employment, education, and independent living goals for 27 years. Please join me in celebrating this landmark legislation.” The ADA celebration included presentations from IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Director Quinetta Wade and Illinois Tollway Authority Director Greg Bedalov. ADA informational workshops informed job seekers and employers about the benefits of the ADA, and entertainers with disabilities performed for those in attendance. The entire event was free, accessible and opened to the public. To further encourage all Illinoisans to reaffirm the principles of equality and inclusion, Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed July 20, 2017 the Americans with Disabilities Act Day.
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arbara Gonzaque Boutte, who was renowned for her involvement in a host of social service and civil rights organizations died at her home in Markham, Illinois on July 17. She was 86. Boutte succumbed after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma, a form of blood cancer. She was the widow of the late Alvin J. Boutte, CEO of Indecorp and President of Independence Bank of Chicago. Barbara Boutte, affectionately known as “BeBe” was born Barbara Theresa Gonzaque on August 5, 1930 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Her parents instilled in her a love of music, dancing and the arts as she grew up surrounded with music, musicians and dance. Even before attending school, she exhibited a rare musical talent on the piano and artistry that made her a lifelong music lover. She began performing in music and dance recitals at an early age. This prepared her for her lifelong commitment to Music Ministry. She attended elementary school in New Orleans and in Alexandria and high school in Opelousas. She matriculated to Xavier University in New Orleans where she earned a degree in Music Education. While at Xavier she sang in Barbara Gonzaque various operas and performed nationally in the University Choir. In her freshman year at Xavier, While she helped her husband in the business, she Barbara Boutte met fellow student Alvin Boutte, remained devoted to her passion, music. Barbara a Pharmacy-major, who was also a basketball Boutte pursued her artistic and musical passion by player and an aspiring entrepreneur. They dated providing piano accompaniment to several wellthroughout their college years and married in their known vocal talents and teaching music and art. She senior year. Like many young men at the time, he eventually became a Chicago Public Schools teacher enlisted in the Army after graduation where he was in her late 40’s. As her husband pivoted from his one of the first African Americans to be selected for business as a pharmacist and made his historic Officer’s Training School at Fort Polk, LA. After his ascension to become president of Independence discharge, the couple moved to Chicago with their Bank, she was a strong supporter and partner. He two daughters. The Bouttes worked side by side and established credited his success to the devotion and backing of his wife. a drug store chain (Independent Drug Stores, Inc.). The Bouttes were ardent financial supporters of The pharmacy thrived because of the couple’s hard the Civil Rights Movement including The Million work, dedication and commitment to the business.
Man March. Alvin Boutte´ often hosted meetings at his home with civil rights leaders where Barbara Boutté was a hostess. One of Barbara Boutte’s final public outings was the dedication of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Memorial, located in Marquette Park at 3201 West Marquette Road. After moving to Chatham, the family joined the Parish of St. Dorothy under the leadership of Father George Clements. Later the family moved and joined St. Clotilde which remained her home parish until her death. She served in a leadership capacity on their School Board, their Leadership Committee, the Women’s Club, chairing several church fundraisers while singing in the choir, playing both the organ and piano for Mass and other church functions. For years, she served on the National Committee for the Sainthood of now St. Katherine Drexel, the matriarch of Xavier University of Louisiana. Barbara Boutte’ participated in community-based, faith-based and national organizations which reflected her compassion for others, as well as her love of music and the arts. For over 40 years, she held leadership roles in the Pharmacist’s Auxiliary, Chicago State TaGGers, March of Dimes, Good Samaritans, Women’s Auxiliary of Provident Hospital, Kennedy King Choir, Proscenium Players, Women’s Division of UNCF, Association of University Women, Bravo Chapter of Lyric Opera, Xavier University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Holy Ghost Alumni Association, and the Chicago Musicians Association and was a tireless fundraiser. She was instrumental in raising funds to build the New Provident Hospital, the 63rd Street YMCA and worked tirelessly year-round to ensure the Annual Ebony Fashion Show’s UNCF fundraising efforts would be successful. Barbara Boutte remained an ardent supporter of her alma mater throughout her life and as a show of support, the Bouttés donated large sums toward the growth of the University’s Pharmacy Program. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer Support Center in Barbara Boutté’s name.
PETER J. SEBASTION CONSULTING GROUP, LLC AND DAN DIXON LAUNCH “CREATING THE COMPANY OF THE FUTURE 2017” BUSINESS CONFERENCE New York, NY - Peter J. Sebastion Consulting Group, LLC and Dan Dixon have announced “Creating The Company of The Future 2017” Management Leadership Series on October 18, 2017 in New York City. This dynamic one day event presented by PJSG Entrepreneur Center is an awesome opportunity to connect with fellow visionaries and innovators, ignite new ideas and be inspired by successful business leaders. Every session will empower and challenge participants to revolutionize the way they do business. They will discover what it takes to lead and build a lasting brand, hear cutting edge strategies on how to complete in the global marketplace, get tips on redefining their relationships with customer and
so much more. The confirmed speakers are: Dan Dixon, CEO, Peter J. Sebastion Consulting Group, LLC and Conference Host Luke William, Professor NYU Stern School of Business. Founder and Executive Director of the NYU Innovation Lab, Best Selling Author, Disrupt Renea A. Woods - Baylor, CEO of OFG Advisors, Entrepreneur, Innovator and Business Leader. Michael Bergdahl, Former Wal-Mart Executive, Author What I learned from Sam Walton: How to Complete and Thrive in a Walmart World. This event will also entail a panel discussion
featuring successful business leaders with a Q&A session, VIP reception, vendor expo and so much more. Dan Dixon, the conference host, is an admired Business Professional, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, Author, Radio and Television Commentator, Minister and CEO. Dan serves as an advisor to companies throughout the U.S. and abroad where he speaks to groups of executives, entrepreneurs, churches, industry leaders and students. The conference will be held on October 18, 2017 at the New York Hilton Midtown located at 1335 Avenue of The Americas NY, NY 10019. Please contact the program office at 844-344-1611 Ext: 2377 to register for this event or visit www.pjsgnyc.com.
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TICKETS ON SALE FOR SECOND ANNUAL CHRIST FESTNATIONWIDE The main event will feature top Christian artists including Mac Powell from Third Day, Shane & Shane, Rush of Fools, Ike Ndolol, Las Siervas, Jimi Cravity, and Adam Bitter. Festival De Cristo’s performers include Mariachi Sol De Mexico, Son by Four, Barbara Padilla and mariachis, and Las Siervas. “Given the resounding response from last year’s event, we are thrilled to bring back Christ Fest in 2017,” said Bishop Kevin Vann. “We are excited with this year’s lineup and the addition of Festival De Cristo, and welcome all to celebrate our faith through a day of music and fellowship.” Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Christ Fest 2017 site. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will support CNN Hero, chef and owner of the White House Restaurant, and philanthropist Sir Bruno Serato’s efforts to feed thousands of children in Orange County every day through the Caterina’s Club from the kitchens of Christ Cathedral. “We are so grateful for Sir Bruno Serato’s dedication to ensuring the children in our community don’t go to bed hungry,” said Bishop Vann. “We want him to continue to be able to feed 3,000 kids a day and are happy to be honoring and supporting him in
this way.” The ecumenical event brings the local and regional community together for a celebration of the Christian faith through diverse food, chart-topping musical artists and a beer garden featuring Orange County microbreweries.
Lineup: September 8, 2017
6:30 p.m. - Mariachi Sol De Mexico 6:30 p.m. – Mass in Arboretum on Christ Cathedral campus 7:10 p.m. – Marian Procession to concert venue 7:10 p.m. – Barbara Padilla and Mariachi Sol De Mexico 7:35 - Barbara Padilla and Mariachi Sol De Mexico 8:15 p.m. – Son by 4 9:15 p.m. Siervas 10 p.m. – Concert ends Lineup: September 9, 2017 2 p.m. – Gates Open / Food/ Beer Gardens 3 p.m. - Jimmy Cravity 4 p.m. - Adam Bitter 5 p.m. - Las Siervas 6 p.m. - Ike Ndolo 7 p.m. - Rush of Fools 8 p.m. - Shane and Shane 9 p.m. - Mac Powell from Third Day 10 p.m. – Concert Ends
THEME: PATIENCE
Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].
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DEDICATED TO GROWTH
In life, there are things that we must work for and there are things that we must wait for. Either way, we can still give ourselves a greater degree of personalized service if we begin each day with dedication. When we begin the day with dedication, we are better positioned to end the day with satisfaction. It is, however, important to know how you will direct your dedication and it what areas you will take action. Dedication to the daily improvement of self precedes a future filled with greater possibilities. When we are dedicated to learning and being better in the simple things like having a better walk in faith or being a better parent, a better spouse, a better friend, a better employee, a better business partner, a better person, etc. our dedication facilitates and supports our growth. Dedication helps us grow and when we grow, we expand our vision, we attract more options, we open more opportunities, and we optimize our potential. We must remember that the law of increase is subjective; the soil will willingly accept the seed and do its part to help the seed transform into a plant; it does not however determine if it is making a tomato or potato. No matter where you find yourself planted, it is your dedication to remain true to the potential of what you can become that determines what youwill produce. New things are usually difficult before they become easy and too often our difficulties become a deterrent that prevents us from becoming better. Every worthwhile experience of growth and achievement requires dedication and determination. The people who grow the most are the ones who most consistently practice and prepare to grow day after day. Address: 11901 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Phone: (773) 568-2282 www.cutemple.org
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National family safety program makes stop in Chicago at Mike Anderson Chevrolet.
For over a decade the Keeping Kids Safe Project has been touring the country helping communities connect with families to promote safety awareness and encourage a proactive approach to child safety. While providing a free digital fingerprinting service to families this program also focuses on the great resources available within the local community. In order to keep this event free for families all over the country the Project relies on committed sponsors like Mike Anderson Chevrolet “It is wonderful to have dedicated community partners to work with, the impact they are making is so powerful” says National Director Lytishya Borglum. These records along with other safety information are sent directly home with parents for safekeeping, there are no records that are data-based or maintained. This allows families to be as prepared as possible if an emergency arises while protecting their children’s privacy. This exciting event will feature “The Stu Show, Be Kind, Be Positive and Read” by humorist and songwriter Stuart Jacobson. He will be performing original, fun and motivating songs at 1pm. Also in attendance will be the Chicago police, fire department, face painting from Kids Fantasy Gala, Kids in Danger, The Chicago Health Department and much more. All activities are free for families including the fingerprinting and other fun activities. The event will be on Saturday, August 5th from 10am until 4pm at Mike Anderson Chevrolet, located at 5333 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago “Our goal is to encourage regular conversations within families about how they can be safer, that way if a situation does arise they can have more of a prepared reaction rather than a panicked reaction,” says Borglum, a mom of five, herself . “It’s a fun event and a great way for parents to approach what can be a difficult topic to discuss.” Families are encouraged to get their child’s record updated annually. Most activities will be indoors and the event is rain or shine. For more information, contact the Keeping Kids Safe Project. Contact: Emily Yoder Company: Keeping Kids Safe Project Tel: (319) 232-2004 Fax: (866) 867-1344 E-mail: Emily@saferfamiliesproject.com
Martinez to hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair
CHICAGO — Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will be holding her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair with State Representative Jaime Andrade, Jr. (D-Chicago), Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo, Jr. this month. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at Avondale Logandale School, 3212 W. George, on the corner of Kedzie and George. “The start of the school year is a perfect time to check up on your health and learn about the services that are available in your community,” Martinez said. “The services at the event are designed to keep both kids and adults healthy all year long.” Kids will receive free backpacks and healthy snacks at the fair and can get physicals, immunizations and dental screenings. Services are available for parents and other adults, including blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings. For more information on the Family Wellness and Back to School Fair, call Martinez’s office at (773) 278-2020. Every Little Cancer-Fighting Superhero Needs a Sidekick - That’s You! What: Community Event to Honor Children
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The City of Chicago’s 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Presented by Shell Oil Products will take place this August 19 and 20 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10am to 3pm daily. Strong in tradition and one of the largest free admission events of its kind, the show headliners include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been astounding audiences since 1946 with their gravity-defying flying, commanding presence and supersonic maneuvers in their F/A-18 Hornets. The brave men and women of the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs will inspire spectators as they jump out of an aircraft 12,500 feet above the earth’s surface to a perfect beach landing on North Avenue Beach. The popular lakefront event features a wide variety of military and civilian aerial demonstration teams with daredevil pilots performing their stunts in the skies above Chicago. Returning acts confirmed for 2017 include: F-35 Heritage Flight, F-16, A-10, F-22, AV-8B Harrier, U.S Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, C-130, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Aerostars, American Airlines, Bill Stein Airshows, Chicago Fire Department Helicopter Air/Sea Rescue, Firebirds Delta Team, Matt Chapman Airshows, Warbird Heritage Museum P-51 Mustang, Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, Susan Dacy in the Super Stearman Model 70, Warbird Heritage Museum Foundation: A-4 Skyhawk Jet Tac Demo – and show announcer Herb Hunter, the “Voice of the Air and Water Show” for the last 30 years. “For more than 20 years, Shell and the City of Chicago have partnered together to present the Annual Chicago Air and Water Show,” said Barbara Stoyko, GM, Sales for Shell U.S. Fuels, Sales and
Marketing. “The event, which highlights amazing performances both in the air and water from military and civilian teams, has been a tradition in Chicago for nearly 60 years, and Shell is very proud to be a part of it. We appreciate all that the City of Chicago does to make this a spectacular event year in and year out and look forward to bringing this event to the public for free in conjunction with our local joint venture partners, wholesalers and dealers and the City of Chicago.” For close to 25 years, ABC 7 Chicago has helped make The Chicago Air and Water Show one of the most exciting local traditions for families throughout the Chicagoland area. This year ABC 7 is creating “Air and Water Show Week” on Eyewitness News, with special features starting Monday, August 14, and leading up to coverage on Eyewitness News on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, as the thrilling, high-powered tradition takes to the skies. Spectators on Lake Michigan and along the lakefront can watch and listen with WBBM Newsradio 780and 105.9FM as they broadcast the show live both days and provide live streaming video coverage at WBBM780.com/airshow. The Chicago Air and Water Show is presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Shell Oil Products U.S. and sponsored in part by ABC 7 Chicago, American Airlines, Bud Light, The Boeing Company, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, Communications Direct, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Krakus Polish Hams, M*M Graphics, Oracle and WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM. For more information, visit chicagoairandwatershow. us, join the conversation on Facebook (Chicago Air and Water Show) and follow it on Twitter and Instagram@ChicagoDCASE (#ChiAirandWater).
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Donate a backpack, learn about Lincoln
Anyone who donates a sturdy new backpack for Springfield school children in July will get free admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. All backpacks will benefit the students of Springfield Public School District 186. The backpacks should be new and sturdy enough for students to carry books and school supplies. “The ultimate mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is education. This exchange is a great way to make school
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The 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Presented by Shell Oil Products Soars into Town this August 19 and 20
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nce it is determined that the policy will lapse prematurely, you have a number of options. • You may choose to increase the premiums enough to prevent the anticipated lapse and maintain the original face amount. Before doing so, you would need to request that the carrier send you an in-force Henry Benjamin illustration projecting what the higher premium payments would be, assuming that the current market conditions and interest rates remain stable. However, this may not be your best choice because there is no protection against additional premium increases. Also, insurers now offer better performing insurance products than the original policy, which have guaranteed no-lapse features. • If policy design permits, you may keep paying the current premiums but reduce the death benefit enough so that the policy will not lapse. The problem here is that you may want to maintain the original face amount
(death benefit) because it fits your family’s needs. Therefore, you may need to buy additional life insurance through a second policy and there is no guarantee that you may not be forced to again lower the face amount on the original policy. • You may elect to buy new life insurance that might be a better deal for you. There are new universal life products available with guaranteed no-lapse features and shortened, level pay options. For example, you could purchase a policy designed with the following features: • Death Benefit guaranteed to 120 years of age. • Premiums guaranteed to be level and not to increase. • Pay for only 20 years - after 20 years premiums drop to zero. Be careful not to surrender the old policy until the new policy is in place. Remember, as with your investment portfolio, there are no shortcuts to this evaluation and a professional life insurance broker should be consulted to analyze your
life insurance policy performance and make recommendations when necessary. Are you aware that as you get older, the actual cost of insurance increases each year and if a policy is underfunded the cost of insurance will begin to cannibalize the cash value of the policy? As a result, it is possible that a universal life policy can run out of cash-value and lapse without benefit, unless the policyholder pays additional premiums into the policy. I will leave you with this question. Your agent gets the same annual statement that you do; has he called you? If you have any questions or want a review call me Henry Benjamin (Allstate Agent) @ (773)723-0400 Disclaimer: “The following is a guest column, submitted to Citizen Newspapers. Citizen Newspapers is please to run selected guest columns to further educate our readers. Citizen Newspapers provides these columns as a service to our communities. Citizen Newspapers does not endorse or recommend any services or products suggested in our guest columns, and urges all readers to research suggested products and make wise decisions.”
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NEW TAKE ON A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD AT CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE CHICAGO – “Everything is happening at The Station” is the happy slogan for Chicago Children’s Theatre’s first full season in its new home, The Station, in the heart of Chicago’s West Loop community. After 11 years of itinerancy, all of the company’s familyfriendly performances, classes and camps will finally take place in one location, Chicago Children’s Theatre’s new permanent home, a repurposed former Chicago police station at 100 S. Racine Ave., starting this fall. CCT’s twelfth season opens with a brand new take on A Year with Frog and Toad, the all-ages show that successfully launched the company in 2006 at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre. Acclaimed Chicago director Stuart Carden will direct and choreograph CCT’s all-new, reimagined production of the Tony-nominated musical based on children’s author and illustrator Arnold Lobel’s beloved Frog and Toad books. A multi-talented cast of actormusicians will not only share Lobel’s beloved stories but also play a variety of instruments on every song. Andra Velis Simon is music director. Lobel’s beloved amphibians hop from the page to the stage
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in this heartwarming musical that follows two best friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, Frog and Toad go swimming, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons, celebrating their differences that make them unique and special. Full of joy and energy, top musical numbers include “Cookies,” “Getta Loada Toad,” “I’m Coming Out of My Shell” and “Merry Almost Christmas.” Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A Year With Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons. erformances are September 19-October 29, 2017 in the new, 149-seat Pritzker Family Studio Theatre at Chicago Children’s Theatre, The Station, 100 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. Performance times are Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m., Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Save money with a variety of Chicago Children’s Theatre 2017-18 multi-show Subscription Packages, now on sale at chicagochildrenstheatre. Andy Nagraj plays Toad and Matthew C. Lee plays Frog in org or by calling (872) 222Chicago Children’s Theatre’s 9555. all-new A Year with Frog and Toad.
Events DC Teams Up with Nationally-Acclaimed Visual Artist Naturel for Beautification of Skate Park at RFK Stadium WASHINGTON -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, is teaming up with nationallyrecognized visual artist Naturel to renovate its Skate Park at RFK Stadium (formerly known as Maloof Skate Park). Due to the renovation, the Skate Park is currently closed now through August 11. The six-week beautification project seeks to increase the visibility and value of the Skate Park at RFK Stadium for public use and event space. It is the third project of several RFK Stadium Campus improvements including a bike-friendly extension of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, installation of the 19th Street batting cages, and a temporary outdoor pole vault training facility (Skate Park-adjacent) that “At Events DC, we actively look for opportunities to revitalize our venues in ways that bring energy, activity, and beauty and continued relevance to neighborhoods,” said Erik A. Moses, senior vice president and managing director of sports, entertainment, and special events at Events DC. “Public art is an ever-present, growing trend in both the District and in cities across the world. We’re thrilled to be working with Naturel and his team in creating a more compelling landscape for our Skate Park visitors.” Lawrence “Naturel” Atoigue is a Maryland-native whose futuristic work—a blend of pop and cubism with a surrealist twist—quickly emerged in today’s contemporary art scene. With a massive social media following, Naturel’s talents have also attracted the eyes and ears of celebrity clients such as Jay-Z, Spike Lee, Paul Rosenberg, and LeBron James, among many others. He has also served as a Creative Collaborator for global campaigns like Fiat and Puma, as well as multi-national brands like Pepsi and the National Basketball Association. Upon project completion, the Skate Park at RFK Stadium will culminate with a community unveiling event in August; details to be announced. The 15,000 square foot Skate Park at RFK Stadium opened for public use in April 2012. Its features, designed by California Skateparks and Professional Skater Geoff Rowley, were inspired by DC’s Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue and includes replicas of the Freedom Plaza Golden Rail and ledges. Located by DC’s Metro Center metro rail station, the Golden Rail was made famous by local skate boarders.
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