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EDUCATION

Invest in Kids Launch SPRINGFIELD – Taxpayers wishing to participate in Illinois’ income tax credit scholarship program, Invest in Kids are strongly encouraged to register for a free MyTax Illinois account now. The Invest in Kids (IIK) application process for taxpayers seeking to make a qualified contribution is only available online through MyTax Illinois. Completion of MyTax Illinois registration requires security authentication via mail, so applicants should allow 7-10 days to complete setup of their MyTax Illinois account. On January 2, MyTax Illinois began accepting applications from individuals and businesses who wish to obtain an income tax credit equal to 75% of their approved contribution. To apply, individuals and businesses must report their intention to make an authorized contribution to an approved Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). The SGOs, in turn, provide scholarships for eligible Illinois students to attend qualified non-public schools in Illinois. The application process ensures equal access to the $75 million in IIK tax credits available each year. For more information, visit Investinkids.illinois. gov. Questions may be emailed to: REV. PRD@illinois.gov.

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Companies Cited for Exposing Employees To Lead, Other Hazards CHICAGO, IL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited three Chicago area companies that worked on the renovation of Chicago’s Old Post Office for failing to protect employees from lead and cadmium exposure. The companies face a total of 31 citations and proposed penalties of $220,497. OSHA determined that American Demolition Corporation, Valor Technologies Inc., and Tecnica Environmental Services Inc. failed to comply with OSHA’s respiratory protection, provide training, and properly handle personal protective equipment.

LAW & POLITICS

Judge Orders Government to Grant ACLU Access to U.S. Citizen WASHINGTON — A federal judge recently ordered the Trump administration to allow the American Civil Liberties Union immediate and unmonitored access to an American secretly detained by the U.S. military in Iraq for months, in order to ascertain whether he wants to challenge his detention in court and whether he wants to be represented by the ACLU or other counsel. The decision by Judge Tanya Chutkan of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., denied the government’s motion to dismiss an ACLU habeas corpus petition challenging the unidentified citizen’s detention. The judge’s ruling also ordered the government to refrain from transferring the American until the ACLU gains access to him and informs the court of his wishes.

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1Keila Beachem To Launch Mentoring Organization for Young Girls

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Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon and Chief of Teaching and Learning at Chicago Public Schools LaTanya McDade recently held a press conference, at the Harold Washington Library, inside the Thomas Hughes Children’s Library, where Talman Elementary students participated in the 2017-2018 Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) Winter Learning Challenge: Enter for Engineering. The Winter Learning Challenge: Enter for Engineering encourages students up to 14 years old to learn about engineering through a fun and engaging self-paced learning challenge, available on the Chicago Public Library’s website, through Jan. 8, 2018. “The kinds of activities you saw on display supports Science-TechnologyEngineering-Math (STEM) learning and programing for parents to work with their children, not just at the library but to continue this approach at home,” Commissioner Bannon said. Suggested activities include reading a book, magazine or website for 20 minutes a day for at least five days, discovering new information about engineering by doing an activity and creating at least one story, a piece of art or completing a design challenge inspired by engineering, according to a CPL press release. Bannon explained that the CPL Winter Learning Challenge: Enter for Engineering drew inspiration from CPL’s Summer Learning Challenge, which supports learning during the summer months. “We know it’s a big problem not only in our city but around the country, that children can lose three months of learning if not staying actively engaged in activities,” he said. “We’re taking winter to test new ways we can engage children in fun, learning ways at home.” LaTanya McDade, chief of teaching and learning at Chicago Public Schools (CPS), said CPS was excited to partner with CPL

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month CHICAGO–Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas and decreased in four. “It is encouraging that job growth was reported in ten of the fourteen metro areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “More than 30,000 of those jobs were created in the Chicago Metro area, so we need continued stronger growth statewide.” Illinois businesses added jobs in ten metro areas, with the largest increases in: Kankakee (+2.6 percent, +1,200), Lake/Kenosha (+2.4 percent, +9,800), and the Quad Cities (+1.6 percent, +3,000). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+0.6 percent or +20,900). Illinois businesses lost jobs in four metro areas, with the largest losses in: Danville (-1.7 percent, -500), Champaign (-0.6 percent, -700), and Decatur (-0.6 percent, -300).

Talman Elementary students recently participated in the 2017-2018 Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) Winter Learning Challenge: Enter for Engineering and engaged in art challenges inspired by engineering. Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

on the Winter Learning Challenge because it opens up quality learning opportunities for students to stay engaged during winter break. “There is a vast body of research that shows students can lose some of what they learn when they go on summer-winter breaks,” McDade said. “So, it’s really critically important that programs like this exist for students.” Teens are also invited to join CPL’s initiative “Express Yourself” during this winter by participating in CPL’s Teen Winter Challenge art competition where teens aged 14 to 18 can submit a digital portfolio of at least four original pieces of work using skills he or she developed at any educational setting in 2017-18 and a 250 word artist’s statement, according to a CPL press release. “Art is a way for students to express themselves,” McDade said. “Through the teens challenge, students can express themselves through the visual levels of art with the opportunities to win prizes and scholarships.” Prizes include scholarships or gift cards to Blick Art Materials or B&H Photo Video and the opportunity to see their artwork featured on CPL’s website. All Chicago high school students are eligible to submit a portfolio to teenservices@chipublib.org with the subject line “Teen Winter Challenge 2017-18: (Teen’s Name).” For more information, visit www.chipublib.org/winter.

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Duckworth Calls for Investments in Infrastructure, Not Giveaways for Millionaires

WASHINGTON, D.C.–At a recent Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) questioned several key officials from the transportation industry about the critical need to upgrade America’s rapidly aging infrastructure systems. She also called into question President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ push for a tax reform bill that provides wealthy Americans and large corporations with tax cuts at the expense of the middle class instead of working to provide much-needed funding to modernize the country’s transportation systems. “My concern is that the President has secured now a $1.5 trillion tax cut that is geared toward large corporations and the ultra-wealthy,” Duckworth said at the hearing. “I hope that we can finally see the details of President Trump’s plan to rebuild our aging infrastructure. Unfortunately, the President and his allies have prioritized a trickle-down shell game over building up the middle class through the proven economic engine of infrastructure investment.”

Preliminary Environmental Results Show 47 Negative And One Positive Test For Legionella At Veterans’ Home

SPRINGFIELD–The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently notified the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) that 47 of 48 environmental samples taken at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy (IVHQ) tested negative for Legionella bacteria. The single positive water sample was collected prior to passing through a shower head, which contains a point-of-use filter that is validated for the removal of Legionella. Patients using that shower would be protected from exposure to Legionella by the physical barrier of the filter. In 2017, five residents at IVHQ and one employee have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. The cases prompted IDPH and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to request CDC experts return to Quincy to help determine how to further reduce the risk of illness.

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

Keila Beachem, a former Chicago Blaze professional basketball player, recently decided to launch a non-forprofit organization to mentor young female athletes and guide them to a successful career path. Beachem, who grew up in Chicago, said she retired from professional basketball five years ago and became a ComEd Construction Supervisor, but realized she still had a lot of basketball in her to teach to kids who can’t afford to participate in certain activities. “We want to mentor and give those kids in need, sports education as well as life skills,” Beachem said. “The idea is to receive sponsors and donations where we Keila Beachem, a former Chicago Blaze professional basketball player and a current can reach and help kids who are unable to ComEd supervisor, said she values education and sports and recently decided to get to basketball practices or kids who can’t form a mentoring organization for Chicago female athletes. pay for a particular sports camp.” Photo Credit: ComEd She continued to explain that being level of discipline, focus and leadership and as you transition a part of professional teams both in the United States and overseas, helped her develop skills that she into adulthood these things will prepare you for the next level of success.” uses not only on the basketball court but in life today. Beachem said she understands that it’s not always “Growing up and developing yourself in a basketball easy to go into a class or a basketball practice and give it 100 world definitely prepares you for life after basketball percent of your focus but that is what being a professional is more than anything in the world,” Beachem said. “You all about. develop leadership skills, work ethic, diversity and a level of “You go into class or work, and you do what you don’t communication and personalities that you don’t realize that feel like doing anyway,” she said. “If you go to class, work with you’re getting in the sports world.” She said in order to reach these types of skills, education this work ethic then it will prepare you to go to the next level.” Beachem said while her non-for-profit organization for must be a priority because you’re not an athlete first but a young girls is still in the developing stages, her team will be student. launching its first Crusade initiative in Feb. 2018, with spring “The most important thing is to educate yourself in any way you can,” Beachem said. “With sports, there is a different basketball camps in mind.

Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Launches Beyond the Diploma By Christopher Shuttlesworth Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Skills for Chicagoland’s Future (Skills) at Walgreens Technology Office, to launch the initiative “Beyond the Diploma,” a new demanddriven youth employment program that will connect unemployed and underemployed youth to career jobs and educational opportunities. Skills decided to create the “Beyond the Diploma,” program after the organization conducted a six-month analysis in 2016 that incorporated input from youth, employers and community organizations, according to a Skills press release. Beyond the Diploma’s program for high school graduates is part of a multiphased approach to tackle youth unemployment from high school through post-college graduation. “We believe in Chicago’s youth and know that many just need a pathway to change the trajectory of their lives,” said Marie Trzupek Lynch, Skills’ president and founding Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “These employers that are first at the table are committed to making a difference and were looking for a conduit like Skills to make it happen.” Walgreens will serve as the lead employer for Beyond the Diploma program and bring in 25 youth during the first cohort in Spring 2018. Youth ages 18 to 24 can apply at scfjobs.com/ pivot.

“We have been impressed with the enthusiasm candidates from Skills have brought to our stores, and we are excited to be part of the initiative that gives Chicago’s youth an opportunity to succeed,” said Kathleen Wilson-Thompson, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Chicago youth will be hired full-time or part-time as Walgreens customer service associates, with career pathways to store management or corporate positions, according to a Skills press release. Walgreens will aid in tuition costs for all participating youth to pursue an associate’s degree at Harold Washington College. “This unique partnership will offer Chicagoans steady incomes, a quality education, and upwardly-mobile career paths with leading employers, and is central to our vision of creating more earn and learn opportunities for our students moving forward,” said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado. The Beyond the Diploma initiative has garnered support from a $700,000 grant from the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, a $500,000 grant from The Chicago Community Trust and additional funding from the Aspen Institute, The Osa Foundation, AT&T, the Mayer & Morris Kaplan Family Foundation and an anonymous funder. For more information, visit https://www. skillsforchicagolandsfuture.com/.

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Michelle Flowers Welch Honored with 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award Founder and CEO of Flowers Communications Group, Michelle Flowers Welch, was recently honored with the 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award by the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter. Recognized for her work in the multicultural space, Flowers Welch shared her journey to create one of today’s leading agencies that connects its brand partners to communities of color, highlighting that #MulticulturalConsumersMatter. After 26 years of building long-lasting relationships with clients, Flowers Welch has overcome many challenges in getting brands to recognize the importance and need for multicultural agencies. At the start of her career, the challenge was helping clients understand the purpose multicultural agencies served. Now, according to Flowers Welch, it’s securing and validating budget for the work, getting brands to recognize that multicultural agencies can lead out on total market efforts, and ensuring that people of color continue to have a voice. “The fight in the multicultural space

Michelle Flowers Welch, founder and CEO of Flowers Communications Group, accepts the 2017 Distinguished Senior Leader Award by the Public Relations Society of America Chicago Chapter alongside event co-chairs Rich Jernstedt, CEO of The Jernstedt Company and Bridget Coffing, formerly of McDonald’s.

continues… There’s still the challenge of getting our voice heard at the table… [We need to be] involved in the strategy and provide expertise from the unique

Community Investment Corporation Delivers a Record $70 million to Improve and Preserve Chicago’s Affordable Rental Housing in 2017 Chicago, IL – Community Investment Corporation (CIC) announced today that in 2017 it provided a record $70 million in loans and grants to help acquire, rehab and preserve over 1,900 affordable multifamily housing and commercial units. These units were located in 32 neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicago region, primarily concentrated in Chicago’s South and West sides. Nearly all units were affordable to households with incomes less than $40,000. “Strong multifamily lending activity in these Chicago communities demonstrates ongoing neighborhood recovery and the continuing demand for high-quality affordable housing,” said CIC President Jack Markowski. “Affordable housing is the backbone of our communities. CIC financing allows small, local developers to meet the need for affordable housing and strengthen our neighborhoods.” In 2017, CIC provided loans to acquire and rehab multifamily housing and to finance clusters of 1-4 unit buildings. CIC also financed retrofits that cut energy utility consumption by 25-30%. In addition to its lending activities, CIC engaged in community development efforts to improve overall neighborhood conditions and achieve greater impact. CIC acquired and transferred 136 distressed properties with 332 units, clearing the way for new owners to rehab and preserve affordable units. Since 2003, CIC has acquired over 551 buildings with over 5,000 units for sale to responsible, local property

developers and owners of affordable housing. In partnership with the City of Chicago, CIC recovered 49 buildings with over 1,250 units under the Troubled Buildings Initiative, a program that uses code enforcement to improve physical conditions and prevent abandonment and demolition. The Preservation Compact, CIC’s cross-sector policy initiative that promotes rental preservation, mobilized efforts to combat unexpected increases in Class 9 property tax assessments. Left unaddressed, these increases would result in dramatically higher property tax bills for affordable multifamily properties. Through its lending products and complementary programs, CIC directly affected over 7,800 units of affordable housing in the Chicago area in 2017. “Our neighborhoods are getting stronger,” Markowski said. “As we look ahead to 2018, CIC will continue to implement our community development programs and provide a consistent source of capital that fuels neighborhood redevelopment and preservation of affordable housing.” Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is Chicago’s multifamily rehab lender. Since 1984, CIC has provided more than $1.3 billion to acquire, rehab and preserve over 59,000 units of affordable housing for more than 147,000 metro Chicago residents. CIC programs include Energy Savers, the Troubled Buildings Initiative, The Preservation Compact, and Property Management Training. For more information, see www.cicchicago.com.

multicultural lens. And that can help prevent some of today’s racially explosive PR fiascos,” said Flowers Welch. With the recent marketing blunders lacking cultural nuances from top brands, either inaccurately portraying multicultural audiences or creating culturally irrelevant campaigns, Flowers Welch urges industry leaders to become more vocal advocates for multicultural strategic expertise. “As I look around the room, I see so many accomplished senior leaders with the power to affect change,” said Flowers Welch. For more information on Flowers Communications Group, visit www. explorefcg.com. About Michelle Flowers Welch Michelle Flowers Welch received her master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and her undergraduate degree from WinstonSalem State University. Flowers Welch has more than 75 awards for her work in public relations, advertising and integrated marketing communications.

HJ Sims Welcomes Kevin Adams as SVP of Asset Management FAIRFIELD, CT—Kevin Adams joins HJ Sims in the Orlando office as Senior Vice President of Asset Management. He is responsible for internal department services to include asset management, operations oversight, data monitoring, credit analysis and reporting. Kevin has over 20 years of corporate finance and accounting experience with more than eight years in real estate development finance, commercial real estate finance and asset management. Previously, Adams was a Vice President of Asset Management at a REIT that managed more than $2 billion in health care assets. In that role, Kevin led building and managing the Asset Management department in terms of the financial reporting and analysis that included the annual net asset valuation, investment analysis, watch asset monitoring and work-out analysis, SOP management, system integration, construction reporting and compliance, tenant credit analysis and loan and lease compliance. Adams earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from the University of South Florida and his MBA from the University of Florida. He has also been a Toastmaster for more than 10 years, coaching communication and leadership as a Distinguished Toastmaster. “Sims has an impressive reputation in the industry and has built a culture where team members can grow and build a long-term career. I am excited to join the team,” says Adams. “We could not be more enthused to welcome such Kevin Adams a talented member to our team,” said Jeffrey Sands, Managing Principal, HJ Sims. ABOUT HJ SIMS: Founded in 1935 on Wall Street, HJ Sims is a privately held investment bank and wealth management firm with $2.2 billion of assets under management. HJ Sims is one of the country’s oldest underwriters of tax-exempt and taxable bonds, having raised $22 billion for projects throughout the US. The firm is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, with investment banking, private client wealth management and trading offices nation-wide. Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, is custodian of all client assets. Please visit: www.hjsims.com/ourstory. Investments involve risk, including the possible fluctuation of principal. Member FINRA, SIPC. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Concierge Technologies Expands Operations with Acquisition of Original Sprout Hair and Skin Care Business Concierge Technologies, Inc. (OTC Ticker: CNCG) recently announced that their wholly owned California subsidiary Kahnalytics, Inc. has acquired all of the assets and business of Original Sprout LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (“OS”). As of today, Kahnalytics has commenced operations under the fictitious business name “Original Sprout” from its location in San Clemente, CA. Original Sprout, a manufacturer and distributor of clean, non-toxic, all-natural hair care and skin products, was founded in 2003 by master hair stylist Inga Tritt. Since that time the company’s distribution has grown to include major grocery store chains, professional salons, health and beauty stores, family resorts, and hundreds of individually owned retail and Internet outlets. Originally conceived as a nontoxic baby shampoo, the product line has been expanded over the years to include an adult hair and skin care line, specialties for teens, and additions such as sun screen and lotions.

Ways to Turn Your Weight Loss Resolution into a Reality (StatePoint) If you have a lot of weight to lose in the New Year, it may feel like an insurmountable challenge, especially if you have struggled with weight loss before. Here are a few ways to turn your resolution into a reality.

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These are more ways than ever to get moving these days -- from video games that encourage movement to online portals that allow users to try out different local exercise classes commitment-free. The most important thing is to find activities you enjoy doing, so it never feels like a chore. Whether it’s taking a dance class or going for a bike ride, you can stay motivated if it’s fun and takes your mind off the fact that you are actually exercising.

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Portion control is fundamental to weight loss; however, the typical diet can often leave you feeling hungry or dissatisfied. To adapt to healthier potion sizes, consider a weight loss balloon such as Orbera, which is placed inside the stomach during a short, non-surgical procedure and remains there for six months, doing what most diets cannot do. It helps you feel full and lose weight by taking up space in the stomach, and slowing the digestion of food, helping dieters lose up to three times the weight of diet and exercise alone.

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“I was a heart attack waiting to happen and I knew I needed to do something long-term to change my life,” says David Cox, an Orbera patient who lost 50 lbs with the device. “When I did the research, I could see people like me staying healthy for a long period of time, and I thought, ‘that’s going to work for me’.” This weight loss aid was designed for those who tried other weight loss programs, but were unable to lose weight and keep it off. To learn more, visit Orbera.com.

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New Survey Finds Teen Acne Can Take The ‘Self’ Out Of Selfie Professional School Counselor and Florida Counseling Association Past(NAPSI)—According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the President. “The teens that I interact with as a school counselor are very active, on most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans the go and very into technology, so it’s alarming to see them withdraw from social annually, and 85 percent of people ages 12 to 24 will experience at least mild media because of acne.” acne.1 How Far Will Teens Go To Hide Their Acne? It’s also one thing that prompts teens to pause before posting their “selfies” Half of teens who use social media and have had acne say they have done on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, a new survey has found.2 one of the following to avoid displaying it: Teens and the Age-Old Problem of Acne • Chose not to include a photo on social media The survey of 1,010 teenagers ages 15−19, • Deleted or untagged a photo conducted by Harris Poll, reveals that 71 • Asked someone else to take down a photo percent of participants who have had acne feel • Altered, edited, retouched or cropped a photo to it has a negative effect on their body image and attractiveness, while 67 percent say it has a negative try to hide acne effect on their self-esteem.2 Acne plays a role in • Avoided being in a photo with someone who had confidence, acceptance and social relationships clearer skin among teenagers. • Stayed off social media.2 Social Media Anxiety Managing Acne The survey, commissioned by Cutanea Life Most teens with acne said they were doing Sciences, Inc., a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical everything they could to manage it; however, one in company focused on dermatology, found that acne three teens with acne admit to having difficulty doing affects the way teens engage in social media, from so. When asked about an effective treatment, the editing photos to avoiding it altogether. While majority said it was important to use a therapy that being a teenager is hard enough, social media adds worked quickly to clear up acne and that is affordable, to the anxiety teens face while trying to fit in and easy to use and convenient.2 form relationships with their peers. Approximately Fortunately, teens today don’t have to let acne Some teens avoid posting photos on social media one in three teens who use social media and have when they have acne breakouts, a new survey shows. get in the way of engaging with friends through a experienced acne say it increased their anxiety about typical teenage activity. Parents of teens who are their acne and makes dealing with acne in real life struggling with acne should seek the medical care of a harder.2 Social media now plays a huge part in how teens develop friendships and dermatologist, who may prescribe medications to successfully manage the condition. communicate with one another but acne can cause teens to withdraw from this To learn more, visit www.cutanea.com. popular cultural trend. 1 Acne: American Academy of Dermatology. Retrieved September 26, 2017 “As school counselors, we see every day the profound impact that acne can from https://www.aad.org/media/stats/conditions have on teenagers’ self-image, confidence, acceptance and social relationships, 2 Teen Acne Survey: Harris Poll. Conducted between July 13 and 31, 2017 by at an already challenging time in their lives,” said Anne L.P. Flenner, Ed.S., https://www.theharrispoll.com

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Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary announces release of ‘When Two Become One’ GREELEYVILLE, S.C. – Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary’s “When Two Become One” (published by WestBow Press) contains biblical truth about marriage between a man and a woman. The book will inspire readers to look at one’s marriage in relation to the word of God to achieve a long lasting relationship. McClary explains: “The Bible is God’s original plan for humanity to live by. Jesus Christ died for our redemption and brought every believer into covenant relationship with God. The Holy Spirit is our helper, teacher, and he empowers us to live the life that God requires us to live on earth.” The author took notice of the divorce rate among Christians, which is just high as nonbelievers. “What I really want readers to take away from this book is how we as believers should love unconditionally and continue to build your marriage upon the word of God on a daily basis,” the author adds.

An excerpt from the book:

The Bible explicitly constituted as a marriage between a man and a woman. God created human being that reflect his nature. He created male and

About the Author

Pastor Dr. Willie L. McClary is the senior pastor and founder of The Word Of God Ministry of Greeleyville, where he also resides. He obtained his honorary doctrine degree from Mid Carolina School and Seminary in Columbia. He also obtained his master’s degree from Believers Bible Institute. He is the husband of Ponzella McClary and has two children, Faith and Micah McCclary. His ultimate goal is to help empower the people of God to live their lives to the fullest and to experience the life changing power of God in their everyday lives. For more information, readers may visit www. williemcclaryministries.com.

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Genesis 2:24 - Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 - Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

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FORGIVENESS An important discipline for each of us to practice is forgiveness. Forgiveness is vital to our lives and our thinking in order to move forward in our purpose. Once when talking about forgiveness, Oprah Winfrey said, “Forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could have been any different, it’s accepting the past for what it was, and using this moment and this time to help yourself move forward.” Inner peace can be reached only when we consistently practice forgiveness. Forgiveness helps us release the emotional ties that sometimes exist when we feel discouraged, heartbroken, disappointed, and hopeless. The willingness to forgive is often rooted in our ability to work through the process. According to Jesus, the process of forgiveness requires that we do it repeatedly. This consistent process of repeating helps to shape the nature and tone of our thinking. Thoughts become things, and influences what enters our lives. Accordingly, thinking is the gateway to emotion and emotion is the gateway to action. Other people or maybe even adverse circumstances may have been at the root of your pain, however, we are the ones who control whether we allow that pain to go on. Forgiveness of self and others is important because as long as we neglect to forgive we remain tied to that person and the pain the experience represents to us. When you forgive, you not only release the other person or condition, you also set yourself free from all of the agony and you give yourself permission to heal. You can get beyond the pain if you decide to move on. You do not have to be held captive by what was done to you in the past and you do not have to feel compelled to punish them or get even in order to get better. A writer stated, “Forgiveness wipes the slate clean, so that other things can come in.” How many times should you forgive? Until you are completely over it! Address: 11901 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Phone: (773) 568-2282 www.cutemple.org

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THE SECOND CITY TRAINING CENTER AND GIANT STEPS BRING ‘IMPROV FOR AUTISM’ TO THE SUBURBS CHICAGO - The Second City Training Center (SCTC), the world’s largest school of improvisation and part of Chicago’s legendary comedy institution, The Second City, is proud to bring its groundbreaking Improv for Autism classes to the Western suburbs. Beginning Saturday, January 13th, the SCTC’s Wellness Program workshops will be offered at Giant Steps school in Lisle, IL. Giant Steps, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, is a specialized, therapeutic day school for children and young adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Improv for Autism has been successfully running at The Second City Training Center in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood since 2014, serving both teens and adults. “The early research in this area has shown that improvisation has a discernible positive effect in improving communication and prosocial behaviors in individuals with autism. We are thrilled to partner with Giant Steps so that we can collectively help more kids, parents, teachers and friends in this wonderful community,” said Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Insights & Applied Improvisation for The Second City. The classes at Giant Steps school will be held each Saturday at 2:00 p.m., for eight weeks. Each class session is 90 minutes long. Classes are open to students, ages 14-18, with a primary diagnosis of autism. The cost for registration at secondcity.com is $295 per student. “It’s an incredible opportunity for Giant Steps and Second City Training Center to partner together in order to bring the benefits of Improv for Autism to a much broader audience in the Chicagoland suburbs,” said Giant Steps Instructional Design & Communications Manager, Greg Lawrence. “We are always looking for ways to expand and enhance our services and supports beyond our walls in order to benefit the larger ASD community, and Improv for Autism is a perfect fit.” “Our campus is near many major roadways, which can be incredibly important to those with ASD who aren’t able to make long journeys in a car,” Lawrence added. Seats are limited and will filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. To register for classes, visit secondcity.com, and for more information about Improv for Autism, please contact press@secondcity. com. About The Second City Training Center Part of the iconic comedy empire The Second City, The Second City Training Center is the foremost school of improvisation-based arts in the world, offering classes for kids through seniors at every experience level. Currently enrolling more than 11,000 students annually at its facilities in Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles and online, the faculty is composed of working professionals in their areas of expertise and alums of The Second City. Home of the Comedy Studies Program in conjunction with Columbia College Chicago, SCTC also launched the Harold Ramis Film School in 2016, the world’s only film school dedicated to comedy. Past students of The Second City Training Center include Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key, and many more comedy giants.

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Since 1996, Giant Steps has been focused on providing education, therapeutic and recreational programs for Elementary, Junior High, High School students and young adults affected by autism, their families and the community. The goal is to improve a child’s ability to interact, communicate, and develop

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Youth Baseball Oak Lawn High School is hosting a six-week baseball camp beginning in January (camp dates are on weekends). Oak Lawn head coach Bill Gerny will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to seven players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www. USBaseballAcademy. com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487. University of St. Francis is hosting a four-week baseball camp beginning in January (camp dates are on weekends). University of St. Francis head coach Brian Michalak will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to seven players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www. USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866622-4487. U.S. Baseball Academy P: 866-622-4487 F: 502-244-4096 www.USBaseballAcademy.com National Day of Racial Healing Concerts, museum events, storytelling and public proclamations are all planned as hundreds of W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) grantees, partners and communities across the United States mark the second annual National Day of Racial Healing (#NDORH) on Jan. 16, 2018.

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POWER RISING SUMMIT 2018: Save the Date! WASHINGTON, DC – On February 22-25, 2018, Black women of all backgrounds, experience, and expression will gather for Power Rising: Building an Agenda for Black Women (www. powerrising.org) an historic summit that will build an actionable agenda that

“Racial healing is a process we can undertake as individuals, in communities and across society,” says Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron. “At the Kellogg Foundation, we are committed to racial healing in order to create vibrant futures for children. The National Day of Racial Healing is a powerful platform for highlighting the healing work already underway and widening the circle of leaders committed to transforming their communities through this essential work.” WKKF established the National Day of Racial Healing in January 2017 as an extension of its ongoing Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) efforts. Through a wide range of events, discussions and activities, groups brought together by civic, community, government and private organizations will focus on healing the wounds created by conscious and unconscious bias (racial, ethnic and religious). “In healing, we acknowledge the truth of past wrongs and the authentic narratives of people across communities,” Tabron says. “The National Day of Racial Healing is a call to action for people to come together and begin the dialogue. Honest responses to questions that ask ‘Do you remember the moment when you first felt affirmed as a human being?’ and ‘When were you first made aware of differences in people?’ are the first steps in helping us craft a new narrative and national discourse - one dedicated to building equitable communities for our children.” To find resources and learn more about other events planned throughout the U.S. for the National Day of Racial Healing, visit http:// healourcommunities.org/ndorh-2018.

leverages individual and collective power and influence for the advancement of black women, their families, communities and future. The Summit will be organized around five key pillars of activism and engagement: Business & Economic Empowerment; Culture, Community, and Society; Education, Technology, and Innovation; Health & Wellness; and Political Empowerment. Not since the Combahee River Collective statement was written some 40 years ago have Black women gathered to create an agenda

that explicitly addresses the unique intersectionality of Black women. The event will take place in Atlanta, GA, February 22 - 25, 2018. The Power Rising Summit will provide a space for Black women to turn power into action and create a strategic, actionable agenda to be implemented in their communities. Visit www.powerrising.org for information on how to register to attend the Power Rising Summit.

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OPRAH WINFREY TO RECEIVE CECIL B. DEMILLE AWARD AT 75TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS (Black PR Wire) HOLLYWOOD, Calif., — Acclaimed actress, producer, television star and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey will be honored with the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille Award at the 75th Annual Golden Globe® Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, hosted by Seth Meyers. The 2018 Golden Globe Awards will air LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC from 5-8 p.m. PT / 8-11 p.m. ET from The Beverly Hilton. The news was exclusively announced by 2012 Cecil B. de Mille Award recipient Morgan Freeman during the airing of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s (HFPA) “Golden Globe 75th Anniversary Special” on NBC. Meher Tatna, President of the HFPA stated, “The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is delighted to announce Oprah Winfrey as the recipient of the 2018 Cecil B. de Mille Award. As a global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress, she has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world, making her one of the most respected and admired figures today. For generations, Oprah has celebrated strong female characters on and off screen, and has been a role model for women and young girls for decades. Holding titles such as Chairman, CEO and Founder, Oprah is one of the most influential women of our time, and this honor is well deserved especially in this 75th anniversary year of the Golden Globe Awards.” Chosen by the HFPA Board of Directors, the Cecil B. de Mille Award is given annually to a talented individual who has made an incredible impact on the world of entertainment. Honorees over the decades include Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Harrison Ford, Jodie Foster, Lucille Ball, Martin Scorsese, Meryl Streep, Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Sidney Poitier, Sophia Loren, Steven Spielberg, and many more.

For 25 years, Winfrey was host of the award-winning talk show “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” As Chairman and CEO, she’s guiding her successful cable network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, is the founder of O, The Oprah Magazine, and oversees Harpo Films. Winfrey is a Golden Globe Award-nominated actress for her role in “The Color Purple,” earned critical acclaim in “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” and produced and acted in the Academy Award-winning film “Selma.” Winfrey starred in the Emmynominated HBO Films “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and will portray “Mrs. Which” in Disney’s “Wrinkle in Time” film adaptation from director Ava DuVernay releasing in March 2018. This year marks the 10th anniversary of The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa as they celebrate the school’s seventh graduating class. Winfrey established the school in 2007 to provide education for academically gifted girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Graduates of the school have continued on to higher education both in South Africa and at colleges and universities around the world. Produced by dick clark productions in association with the HFPA, the Golden Globe Awards are viewed in more than 236 countries worldwide and are one of the few awards ceremonies to include both motion picture and television achievements. Meher Tatna is President of the HFPA. Allen Shapiro, CEO of dick clark productions; Mike Mahan, President of dick clark productions; and Barry Adelman, Executive VP of Television of dick clark productions, will serve as executive producers.

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was originally comprised of a handful of L.A.-based overseas journalists who sought to bridge the international community with Hollywood, and to provide distraction from the hardships of war through film. Seventy-five years later, members of the HFPA represent 56 countries with a combined readership of 250 million in some of the world’s most respected publications. Each year, the organization holds the third most watched awards show on television, the Golden Globe® Awards, which has enabled the organization to donate nearly $30 million to entertainmentrelated charities, scholarship programs and humanitarian efforts over the last 25 years. This year, the HFPA has distributed $3 million in grants through their Charitable Trust to a diverse group of organizations and institutions within the entertainment industry. For more information, please visit www.GoldenGlobes. com and follow us on Twitter (@GoldenGlobes) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/GoldenGlobes).

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Billy Dee Williams, Tiffany Haddish and Omari Hardwick Confirmed as Honorees at the 2018 American Black Film Festival Honors (Black PR Wire) New York, New York – The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors is proud to present legendary actor, singer and writer Billy Dee Williams with the “Hollywood Legacy Award;” actor Omari Hardwickwith the “Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award;” and actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish with the “Rising Star Award” at the 2018 ABFF Honors. The awards gala will take place on February 25, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The awards show celebrates individuals of African descent who have made distinguished contributions to American culture through their work, and salutes the year’s best movies and television shows. ABFF Honors was created by American Black Film Festival founder Jeff Friday, to promote camaraderie and a spirit of mutual appreciation among multicultural artists in Hollywood. Actor and comedian Cedric The Entertainer will host the annual event. The “Hollywood Legacy Award” is presented to a renowned Billy Dee Williams, Tiffany Haddish and Omari Hardwick artist whose trailblazing work and groundbreaking achievements, American Dream.” over at least four decades, have inspired generations and made an Each year, the ABFF Honors “Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award” is enduring contribution to film and television. Billy Dee Williams embodies given to an alumnus of the American Black Film Festival, in recognition the true spirit of an industry icon and will be the recipient of this year’s of their career achievement since their debut at the festival. Omari award. Hardwick has been a continued advocate of the festival and its mission. Williams has continued to break barriers in Hollywood and distinguish He was the first host of “ABFF Independent,” a show which highlighted himself as a talented and driven actor, who has been fearless in pursuing independent films presented at ABFF festivals throughout the years, acting jobs and has served as a role model for actors of color. As a and airs on Aspire TV. As an actor, musician and poet, his breakout role veteran actor for the past 50 years, his extraordinary resume of work in in the hit Starz series, Power, has catapulted him to superstar status. film and television include Brian Song, Mahogany and Lady Sings the Past television and film roles include Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls Blues, which have all become classics in Black cinema. (2010), and BET Network’s Being Mary Jane. Hardwick has been a In the 80’s, George Lucas tapped him to play the scoundrel, Lando part of the ABFF family for many years and ABFF Honors is proud to Calrissian, in “The Empire Strikes Back,” which he reprised in “The Return applaud him for his significant accomplishments in entertainment. of the Jedi.” He also played the district attorney, Harvey Dent, in 1989’s, Tiffany Haddish is quickly establishing herself as one of the most “Batman.” These roles opened a distinct lane for black actors to pursue sought-after comedic talents in television and film. Haddish starred in roles in science fiction films. Universal’s hit summer movie, Girls Trip, alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, He was duly smooth and charming as a love interest for Diahann Carroll Queen Latifah and Regina Hall. She will next be seen starring with on ABC’s, “Dynasty” and also won strong praise for his portrayal of Tracy Morgan in the new TBS show, The Last O.G and just wrapped Motown founder Berry Gordy in the ABC miniseries, “The Jacksons: An

production on Universal’s, Night School, with co-star Kevin Hart. Recently, Haddish broke barriers and became the first black female stand-up comedian to host SNL. Upcoming projects she is currently developing include, Limited Partners for Paramount, and The Temp, for Universal, which she will executive produce and star in both. Haddish’s journey to success has been inspirational to many and ABFF Honors is thrilled to salute her with the “Rising Star Award,” at this year’s ceremony, in acknowledgement of her recent success and future promise. Award-winning director and producer, Ava DuVernay, will round out our honorary awards for the evening and will receive the “Industry Visionary Award.” This award is presented to a pioneering artist in acknowledgment of their outstanding accomplishments in the motion picture and television industry. The 2018 honorees will join an illustrious list of past ABFF Honors celebrants, including actors Denzel Washington, Regina King, Don Cheadle, Diahann Carroll, Queen Latifah, Issa Rae, Terrence Howard and filmmakers and producers Ryan Coogler, F. Gary Gray and Will Packer. The many high-profile presenters and guests have included Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, Robert Downey Jr., Jamie Foxx, Ice Cube, Cecily Tyson, Lee Daniels, Anthony Anderson, Regina Hall, Taye Diggs, Octavia Spencer, KeKe Palmer, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Omari Hardwick and Pharrell Williams, among others. The event is an elegant and spirited awards dinner, with a presentation of competitive awards and special honors in the following categories: Movie of the Year Award, Television Show of the Year Award (in the categories of Drama and Comedy), Hollywood Legacy Award, Industry Visionary Award, Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award and the Rising Star Award. In just two years, ABFF Honors has become one of the most talked about Hollywood events, attracting top-tier talent and press coverage in mainstream and African American media outlets including LA Times, Essence, Variety, Deadline, Extra, and The Associated Press. The show had its broadcast premiere on BET Networks.

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