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PROGRAM TEACHES SENIORS TO

‘CHECK, CHANGE AND CONTROL’

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

Five years ago, the American Heart Association created a health program entitled ‘Check, Change, Control’, which is designed to teach seniors about healthy eating, exercising methods and how to manage their blood pressure.

Over the course of five years, 300 Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) seniors have completed the four-month program, and 77 percent of CHA seniors celebrated a five percent reduction in heart disease during the completion of the 2017 program on July 7, 2017, at the Charles Hayes Center located at 4859 S Wabash Ave. Santrice R. Martin, who is the senior director of multicultural initiatives for the American Heart Association Midwest, said the program ‘Check, Change, Control’ is mainly about working with seniors who are at a high-risk of heart disease and helping them to either lower their blood pressure or manage it.

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Photo Caption: CHA Seniors celebrate a reduction in heart disease and stroke mortality by participating in the American Heart Association’s “Check, Change, Control” program Photo Credit: Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

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BRIEFLY EDUCATION

Challenging our senses: Jim Munroe to keynote Judson University’s 2017 World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series

ELGIN, IL) Author and cancer survivor Jim Munroe will keynote Judson University’s annual World Leaders Forum Inspirational Series on October 9, 2017. Tickets for Munroe’s inspiring message of survival and overcoming skepticism are on sale now starting at $25.

“While Jim Munroe’s name may not be familiar to you yet,” said Judson University President Dr. Gene Crume, “you won’t be able to forget him or his presentation once you witness it for yourself. We are thrilled to bring his unique and inspiring story to Elgin.”

In 2009, Munroe was one of the most sought-after magicians in the world, known for his bewildering acts of illusion. After receiving a harrowing leukemia diagnosis and being given only months to live, Munroe was forced to confront his own mortality and explains what happened next as a “medical and philosophical miracle.”

Proceeds fund Judson Leadership Scholarships and innovative entrepreneurial activities as well as support ongoing operations of the World Leaders Forum. Now in its fourth academic year, the Judson Leadership Scholars Program provides the most prestigious scholarship that a Judson student can receive, with up to five recipients selected per year. Student scholars receive leadership training and financial aid based on their academic merit, leadership qualities, and financial need. To be eligible, a student must show attributes of creativity, leadership, innovation, mission and faith. For ticketing and sponsorship information, visit judsonu.edu/wlfinspiration.

HEALTH

Dr. John’s Remedies Launches Global Brand and First Product Line

New Orleans, LA – Dr. John’s Pure Organic Hemp Oil was recently celebrated at the 2017 ESPY Awards VIP pre-party and as the Premier Sponsor of the ESPY Awards Gifting Suite in Beverly Hills, the wildly popular Hollywood event attended by top celebrities and sports figures on Tuesday, July 11. The ESPYS were held Wednesday, July 12.

Dr. John’s Pure Organic Hemp Oil is an all-natural, full spectrum hemp oil extracted from certified 100% organically grown Colorado hemp.

“It’s an honor to be part of such an incredible event like the ESPY Awards. This will give us the ability to meet athletes from all over the world, both professional and nonprofessional, and work with them to help to alleviate some of the pains they might be experiencing.”

The full Dr. John’s Pure Organic Hemp Oil line will include: 10 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg capsules, and 250 mg and 500 mg tincture bottles.

For more information, visit drjohnsremedies.com.

LAW & POLITICS

Hundreds of Immigrant Leaders and Allies will Rally to Urge Governor to Sign Immigrant Protections Amid Aggressive Uptick in Deportations

Campaign for a Welcoming Illinois holds rally to educate, engage and activate Illinois residents around the TRUST Act, which awaits action by the Governor

(CHICAGO, IL) Community and faith leaders will rally to ensure that Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signs the Illinois TRUST Act (SB 31) into law. The TRUST Act will limit local police engagement in immigration enforcement, an important safeguard for Illinois’ immigrant residents at a time when the federal government is using whatever means necessary to deport them.

The TRUST Act drew bipartisan support when it passed the General Assembly in May. The governor has a midnight deadline on Monday, August 28 to sign, veto, or let the legislation pass into law. Leaders will develop strategies and tactics for the next seven weeks to encourage that Governor Rauner sign the bill into law.

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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $40 Million for Community Health Centers Christian Community Health Center (Chicago, IL): [CHICAGO, IL] – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth $1,307,829.00 (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) recently announced that the Christopher Greater Area Rural Health Planning Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a total Corporation (Christopher, IL): $2,330,944.00 of $40,054,159.00 to support local community health centers Community Nurse Health Association (La Grange, IL): throughout Illinois. Community health centers are community$1,025,866.00 based organizations that improve access to affordable, high-quality Family Christian Health Center (Harvey, IL): $1,667,143.00 health care in underserved urban and rural communities by Friend Family Health Center (Chicago, IL): $2,640,353.00 integrating primary health care with pharmacy, mental health, Primecare Community Health (Chicago, IL): substance abuse, and oral health services.

“Community health clinics help children, families and seniors $1,224,266.00 across Illinois access essential healthcare services,” said Duckworth. Rural Health, Inc (Anna, IL): $1,129,731.00 Shawnee Health Service and “This funding will enable these clinics to Development Corporation (Carterville, continue providing quality, affordable care to IL) $3,107,334.00 thousands of Illinois families, which is crucial TCA Health, Inc. (Chicago, IL): to the overall strength of our state.” $1,983,353.00 “Community health centers provide Board of Trustees of the University of high-quality, comprehensive medical care Illinois (Chicago, IL): $1,792,438.00 for more than one million Illinoisans every VNA Health Care (Aurora, IL): year. This investment will help these centers $3,748,680.00 continue to improve health outcomes and Illinois community health centers reduce patient costs for Illinoisans, many currently provide primary health care in rural and under-served areas” said services to approximately 1.3 million Illinois Durbin. “But make no mistake, community residents – including one out of every four health centers will take a devastating hit if Medicaid patients – at 51 health centers Republicans in Congress repeal our health law. with 360 treatment sites in medically In Illinois, 60 percent of health center patients U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth underserved areas throughout the state. are covered by Medicaid, and yet, both the Illinois community health centers employ House and Senate repeal bills would decimate (D-IL) over 7,600 individuals, equaling a payroll the Medicaid program and rip health care of more than $508 million. They also inject approximately away from 650,000 Illinoisans.” $800 million in operating expenditures into their communities, The following Illinois community health centers will receive resulting in an overall economic impact of $1.48 billion and funding under this announcement: overall employment of 11,700. A recent study found that Illinois Access Community Health Network (Chicago, IL): community health centers save 27 percent in total spending per $8,196,168.00 Medicaid patient compared to non-health center providers.

Beloved Community Family Wellness Center (Chicago, Over its 50 year history, the Health Center Program has IL): $1,938,456.00 grown from two community health centers to nearly 1,400 Alivio Medical Center (Chicago, IL): $2,543,246.00 community health centers operating over 9,800 clinic sites in Asian Human Services Family Center (Chicago, IL): every U.S. state and territory. In 2015, community health centers $1,430,180.00 employed nearly 190,000 people and served over 24 million Southern Illinois University Springfield (Springfield, IL): patients. One in 13 people nationwide rely on a HRSA-funded $2,158,908.00 community health center for their preventive and primary health Central Counties Health Centers (Springfield, IL): care needs. $1,829,264.00

COMMUNITY FOCUS New Tax Rates Take Effect from Passage of SB 9 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue is providing general information regarding the recent Income Tax increase, and changes to various credits, deductions and additions to income.

Taxpayers are encouraged to review the information and web links below to determine how the recent change in tax rates impacts their status. For most taxpayers, their employers will change withholding amounts based on rate tables provided by the Department.

A summary of Illinois Income Tax and Sales Tax changes may be found here: http://tax.illinois.gov/Publications/ Bulletins/2018/FY-2018-01.pdf.

Illinois Income Tax increase guidance with detailed instructions for filing may be found here: http://tax.illinois.gov/ Publications/Bulletins/2018/FY-2018-02.pdf.

Withholding Tax rates (Booklet IL-700-T) and personal exemption amount changes may be found here: http://tax.illinois.gov/Publications/ Bulletins/2018/FY-2018-03.pdf.

Booklet IL-700-T: http://tax.illinois.gov/ TaxForms/Withholding/IL-700-T-2017.pdf IL-W-4: http://tax.illinois.gov/TaxForms/ Withholding/IL-W-4.pdf For the most up-to-date information, forms, schedules, and instructions for the changes in tax rates, please visit IDOR’s website at: tax.illinois.gov.

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7th Annual College Changes Everything Conference Will Address Efforts To Equip All Students For Postsecondary Success Now that Illinois has a budget and higher education is funded, it is more important than ever that Illinois renews its collective efforts to improve postsecondary access and success for the state’s new, continuing, and future college students. On July 20th, Illinois educators, government, business and non-profit leaders, other professionals and students will come together for the seventh annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference, the state’s premier higher education conference focused on improving efforts to make college possible for all Illinois students.

The state’s two-year budget delay created significant obstacles for institutions, families and students—with many students scrambling to find alternative ways to pay for college, leaving the state, or simply dropping out. Yet research shows that a high quality postsecondary credential or degree impacts not only future income, but health and happiness quotients. Moreover, with 8 of 10 Illinois employers requiring such credentials, an educated populace is a key economic driver for the state.

“Our students are our future, and getting them on—or back on—track to attend and graduate must be a priority for Illinois,” said Eric Zarnikow, executive director of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the agency that sponsors the CCE Conference in collaboration with other partners. ISAC also helped develop the College Changes Everything® college access movement, designed in part to help advance the state’s goal of increasing the proportion of adults in Illinois with high-quality degrees and credentials to 60% by the year 2025.

To achieve this goal, Illinois must improve postsecondary success for a variety of student populations, and this year’s CCE Conference asks participants to consider the varying needs of these populations as well as their barriers to success. Workshops and discussions will focus on equitable practices in college access and career readiness, ways to reduce or eliminate opportunity gaps for underrepresented students, and how we can engage all students in ways that are inclusive, culturally responsive, and socially just.

Collins, Mah to urge governor to sign religious garb discrimination ban

State Senator Jacqueline Collins, D-Chicago, held a press conference on July 13, 2017 to call Illinois Governor Bruce Rainer to sign Senate Bill 1697 which makes it a civil rights violation for an employer to impose any condition that requires a person to forgo any sincerely held religious practice or attire. The press conference was held at Mosque Foundation, located on 7360 E 93rd St. in Bridgeview. Collins was joined at the Mosque Foundation by the bill’s House sponsor, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago and representatives of The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, Arab-American Family Services and The Mosque Foundation.

“Fighting prejudice isn’t as simple as getting a bill signed into law,” Collins said. “But prohibiting discrimination – protecting opportunity and supporting each American’s God-given rights – is the first small step in fighting prejudice,” Collins said in a released statement.

“The First Amendment of the United States Constitution is clear that our country is meant to be a place with freedom of religion and cultural customs,” said Mah. “We all come from different backgrounds and choose to worship how we please. I am calling on the governor to sign this bill into law, because it is important that we are sensitive to the rights of others and do not interfere with practices that are sacred to these people, especially in a safe space like the work place.”

Turner Hosts Illinois Farm Bureau

Residents Receive Fresh Corn

State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., D-Chicago, hosted the Illinois Farm Bureau on July 13, 2017, to distribute fresh corn to local residents which was grown in Illinois. The Fresh Corn Distribution was located at St. Matthew United Methodist Church (1000 N. Orleans).

“Illinois is the second largest producer of corn in the nation, but many people do not have the opportunity to taste fresh corn,” Turner said.

“Thanks to the Illinois Farm Bureau, anyone who stopped by had the opportunity to get free, freshly picked corn from Illinois.”

Corn that was distributed by the Illinois Farm Bureau was picked earlier in the day before being distributed to Chicago residents.

Photo Caption: Santos Torres (left) and Maria Gonzalez (right), two seniors from Apartamentos Las Americas on the Lower West Side neighborhood, celebrate improved health by participating in the American Heart Association’s “Check. Change. Control” program.

Photo Credit: Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)

Martin explained that statically, individuals who are at high risk of heart disease are primarily African Americans, Latinos or elderly people. She said the American Heart Association spoke with the Chicago Housing Authority about the ‘Check, Change, Control’ program and the opportunity to address the high blood press issue within the senior community.

“We have seen at least 50% of the seniors lower their blood pressure over the course of the program,” Martin said. “So it’s been beneficial and we are looking to continue the program in the future.”

Molly Sullivan, who is the director of communications for CHA said the organization’s 2017 theme is, entitled Live Well, Live Full.’ Sullivan said the organization’s main focus for this year is to help seniors live life to its fullest and to live it well.

The program requires seniors to make a fourmonth commitment to get their blood pressure

checked twice per month by pharmacists from Walgreens. It also provides resources to nutrition education, heart health education and physical activity including exercise demos, chair-exercises, yoga, and aerobics.

“We bring in chefs and the chefs worked with the seniors to provide them ideas on how they can eat healthy within their budget,” Martin said. “We may do some activities that are based around healthy snacks, healthy breakfast, and healthy desserts. So, we bring in these different items and talk to them about the nutritional benefits about them.”

Martin said getting annual physicals is important especially if a person has health concerns.

“There is not a specific age that you should be concerned about your blood pressure or your cholesterol,” she said. “But the older you get, the more at risk you are for certain health issues,” she said.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REPORTS JUNE TRAFFIC DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) recently reported its June, second quarter, and year-todate preliminary traffic statistics.

The Company flew 11.9 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in June 2017, an increase of 3.7 percent from the 11.5 billion RPMs flown in June 2016. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 3.8 percent to 13.6 billion in

June 2017, compared with June 2016 ASMs of 13.1 billion.

The June 2017 load factor was 87.4 percent, which was comparable to the record June 2016 performance. Based on these results, the Company continues to estimate its second quarter 2017 operating revenue per ASM (RASM) will increase in the one to two percent range, as compared with second quarter 2016.

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60 Percent of Employers Plan to Hire Full-time, Permanent Employees in the Second Half of 2017 CHICAGO and ATLANTA - Are you one of the 27 percent of workers who plan to change jobs in the back half of the year? The odds of landing one – and getting paid more - are in your favor, according to CareerBuilder’s 2017 Midyear Job Forecast.

The nationwide study reveals a significant year-over-year jump in the percentage of companies hiring full-time, part-time and temporary or contract workers from July 1 through December 31. More than half of employers anticipate offering higher starting salaries for new employees and the majority indicates that bigger paychecks won’t just be for high-skilled workers, they will extend to entry-level workers as well.

In the second half of 2017: 60 percent of employers plan to hire full-time, permanent workers, up from 50 percent last year 36 percent of employers plan to hire part-time, permanent employees, up from 29 percent last year 46 percent of employers plan to hire temporary or contract workers, up from 32 percent last year “Events dominating national headlines have had a polarizing effect in the U.S., but most employers remain confident in their outlook for financial growth and plans for hiring,” said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of The Talent Equation. “Job seekers stand to benefit not only from having more options, but also from the growing intensity in the competition for talent. Employers are moving quickly to recruit candidates and they are willing to pay more across job levels. They are also placing a greater emphasis on candidates having a positive experience when they apply to their firms.

The current climate puts job seekers in a more advantageous position.”

The national surveys, which were conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder from May 24 to June 16, 2017, included representative samples of 2,369 hiring managers and human resource managers and 3,642 full-time U.S. workers across industries and company sizes in the private sector.

How much of a pay increase can new and current employees expect?

Looking at a subset of human resources managers, 72 percent feel they have to start paying higher wages because the market has become increasingly competitive for talent. The majority say this also applies to entry-level workers: 24 percent say they have to pay more even if the entry-level worker has no college or training 17 percent say they have to pay more, but only if the entry-level worker has a college degree 19 percent say they have to pay more, but only if the entry-level worker has at least some college or training Among all employers (hiring managers and human resources managers), 53 percent report they plan to offer higher starting salaries for new employees over the next six months, a big jump from 39 percent in the same period last year. Nearly one third (32 percent) plan to increase starting salaries on job offers by 5 percent or more. Twothirds of employers (66 percent) plan to increase compensation for current employees before year end and 34 percent anticipate an increase of 5 percent or more.

CareerBuilder midyear job forecast

What are the hot areas for hiring?

Information technology (72 percent) is leading the industries hiring in the back half of the year, coming in 12 percentage points higher than the national average for plans to add full-time, permanent headcount. Manufacturing (66 percent), health care1 (64 percent) and financial services (62 percent) are also expected to outperform the national average.

Looking across industries, some of the most indemand roles employers say they will be recruiting for during this timeframe are those tied to: Skilled trades – 15 percent Software as a service – 14 percent Cybersecurity – 13 percent Sales enablement – 13 percent Talent management – 13 percent Providing a good user experience – 12 percent Managing and interpreting Big Data – 11 percent Creating digital strategies – 11 percent Social marketing – 10 percent

E-commerce – 10 percent Developing apps – 10 percent Healthy living – 9 percent Which region is hiring the most?

All regions are showing a year-over-year gain in the percentage of employers expecting to hire fulltime, permanent employees in the back half of the year. The West leads with 67 percent of employers planning to add headcount, while the South remains on par with the national average. The Northeast and Midwest came in below the national average, but are reporting healthy increases over last year.

West – 67 percent are hiring, up from 53 percent last year South – 61 percent are hiring, up from 50 percent last year Northeast – 56 percent are hiring, up from 49 percent last year Midwest – 53 percent are hiring, up from 46 percent last year How do small, medium and large companies compare in plans for hiring?

Full-time, permanent hiring over the next six months is also expected to increase across company sizes. Midsize firms are leading the pack in the percentage of employers hiring, while small businesses are reporting the biggest year-over-year growth.

50 or fewer employees – 37 percent hiring, up from 27 percent last year 51 to 250 employees – 67 percent hiring, up from 53 percent last year 251 to 500 employees – 72 percent hiring, up from 64 percent last year 501 to 1,000 employees – 75 percent hiring, up from 69 percent last year 1,001 or more employees – 67 percent hiring, up from 61 percent last year What is the outlook for Q3?

Nearly half of employers (47 percent) plan to add full-time, permanent employees in the third quarter, up from 34 percent last year. Seven percent expect to downsize staffs, relatively unchanged from 8 percent in Q3 2016. Forty-three percent anticipate no change and 3 percent are undecided.

Fifty percent plan to hire temporary or contract workers, up from 37 percent last year.

1 Health Care organizations with 50 or more employees. *Totals may not equal 100 percent due to rounding or the ability to choose more than one response.

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder among 2,369 hiring and human resource managers ages 18 and over (employed full-time, not self-employed, non-government including 221 HR managers) and 3,462 employees ages 18 and over (employed fulltime, not self-employed, non-government) between May 24 and June 16, 2017(percentages for some questions are based on a subset, based on their responses to certain questions). With pure probability samples of 2,369 and 3,462, one could say with a 95 percent probability that the overall results have sampling errors of +/- 2.01 and +/- 1.67 percentage points, respectively. Sampling error for data from sub-samples is higher and varies.

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Beware of Universal Life Insurance!

Life Policyholders Unaware of Impending Lapse Part 1 of 3

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By Henry Benjamin

kay, here it is another insider secret to the life insurance industry.

I’m going to explain to you why yours and so many other Universal Life insurance policies are failing. You might ask why they are failing. It’s easy to see how a UL policy will fail the person who bought it when they get a letter in the mail that say, that they owe more money. How is that for a surprise?

There are also failing insurance agents everywhere because bad news travels faster than good news and all insurance agents then have to pay the price for the one who sold the policy. Maybe he or she sold it chasing commissions, maybe they didn’t know what they were doing or maybe they

just didn’t understand how the policies work.

Whatever it may have been the rest of the insurance people pay the price. It is failing for the insurance industry because it perpetuates people’s negative feelings about insurance. It gives them a big reason to not put life insurance in place. Most importantly it fails the dependents; it fails the spouse, the children and loved ones that need the financial help if something were to happen. Due to the failure of the policy it just might not be there when the payout is needed most.

Consumers are feeling the impact of the poor market and low interest rates in numerous ways, but one way many people are not yet aware of is the adverse impact on their insurance policies.

6 surprising health benefits of strawberries (BPT) - Eight strawberries, a single serving, delivers on a surprising checklist of benefits for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle. Strawberries are much more than a sweet and delicious treat - they are a versatile fruit that’s great for your health. What better time than National Strawberry Month to share six health benefits of strawberries that may be new to you.

Grab a handful of strawberries and read on, because eating right has never tasted so good. * Strawberries help you stay sharp. A recent study in the Annals of Neurology suggests that eating strawberries more than twice a week appears to delay cognitive aging by up to two and a half years. * Loaded with nutrients.

Strawberries pack a lot of healthy properties into a small package. Each berry is full of beneficial antioxidants and nutrients, including potassium, folate and fiber. * Sweet without the sugar. The sweet taste of strawberries makes them a natural dessert topping, and strawberries are also low in calories and sugar - one serving of eight strawberries contains just 45 calories! * A delicious source of vitamin C. When you think vitamin C, think

strawberries. One serving of eight strawberries has more vitamin C than an orange, topping out at 140 percent of the recommended daily value.

It’s the perfect power-packed boost that you can add to any meal or cold remedy. * A healthy choice for diabetics.

The American Diabetes Association has identified berries, including strawberries, as a perfect component of a diabetes meal plan. This is because strawberries have a low glycemic index and are loaded with vitamins, antioxidants and dietary fiber. * Cholesterol fighter. Lowering your cholesterol is a common goal for many Americans these days, and strawberries can help. In addition to being packed with antioxidants and fiber, strawberries are also rich in phytochemicals, which have been shown to reduce overall cholesterol levels. In addition, the potassium found in strawberries may help control blood pressure and fight strokes.

It’s easy to see why you should eat eight strawberries each day. Grab a handful today - your body and taste buds will be glad you did.

To learn more about the health benefits of strawberries, visit www. californiastrawberries.com.

Did you know that your life policy could lapse even when you continue to pay your premiums timely?

(This is part 1 of a 3 part series, be sure to pick up a copy of next week’s paper to read more on “Be ware of Universal Life Insurance”) If you have any questions or want a review call Allstate Agent Henry Benjamin @ (773)723-0400.

Disclaimer: “The following is a guest column, submitted to Citizen Newspapers.

Citizen Newspapers is pleased 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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THE IMPACT NETWORK WILL AIR THE RAINBOW PUSH COALITION LIVE ON SATURDAYS DETROIT- The Impact Network, Founder and President Bishop Wayne T. Jackson is pleased to announce to the diverse Impact Network programming line up the addition of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Saturday Morning Forum with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder and president, Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Impact Network viewers will be able to see the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Saturday Morning Forum with Rev. Jesse Jackson every Saturday LIVE at 11:00 am. EDT. “Rainbow PUSH is excited to be partnering with the Impact Network, the only African American-owned and operated Christian television network in the United States,” said, Jackson.

The Impact Network is already considered to be one of the main voices for the African American Christian community. That voice has just got louder with the addition of one of our civil right icons, Rev. Jesse Jackson. The Rainbow PUSH Saturday Morning Forum is a tradition in Chicago. This unique blend of socio-political dialog, entertainment, information-sharing, and church service began during Rev. Jackson’s early days in the city and became a mandatory stop for clergy, celebrities, and political figures visiting Chicago.

The Impact Network’s mission is to provide exceptional educational Christian themed programming. The Network line-up includes television ministries by Impact Founder & CEO Bishop Wayne T. Jackson, Bishop TD Jakes, Dr. Creflo Dollar, Pastor Paula White, Pastor Rod Parsley, Bishop IV Hilliard, Bishop Charles Blake, Bishop Stanley Williams, Bishop Paul Morton, Bishop Joel Peebles, Juanita Bynum and more. It also offers original programming like

Inspirations

Dr. Beverly Y. Jackson’s “Living Free,” “The Jewel Tankard Show,” legendary gospel icon Dr. Bobby Jones, “Impact Better Health/Diet Free Life” with Dr. Robert Ferguson, and much, much more.

About the Impact Network:

The Impact Network was founded in 2010 by Bishop Wayne T. Jackson and Dr. Beverly Y. Jackson in Detroit, Michigan and is the only African American owned and operated Christian TV network in the United States with diverse family oriented programming.

Available on Comcast Xfinity, DirecTV, The Dish Network, Spectrum Time Warner cable, Spectrum Bright House cable, and Spectrum Charter cable. The Impact Network reaches over 75 million cable and satellite households in the United States, with international distribution in Africa, and the Bahamas on Cable Bahamas.

About the Rainbow PUSH Coalition:

Rainbow PUSH Coalition was formed in December 1996

by Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Through the merging of two organizations he founded earlier, People United to Serve Humanity (PUSH, 1971) and the Rainbow Coalition (1984). With headquarters in Chicago and offices in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and Oakland, Rainbow PUSH works to make the American Dream a reality for all our citizens and advocate for peace and justice around the world. We are dedicated to improving the lives of all people by serving as a voice for the voiceless. Rainbow PUSH Coalition mission is to protect, defend, and gain civil rights by leveling the economic and educational playing fields, and to promote peace and justice around the world.

More information is available at www.watchimpact.com

THEME: JOY

Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.

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from Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells,

Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple

MOVING BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Do you desire to become the best version of yourself? In order to do so, you will have to take some risks and get outside your comfort zone. What is the comfort zone?

The comfort zone is our self-styled abode of contentment, satisfaction, and familiarity. It is a place where we often find ourselves with the least amount of pressure and creative tension to move from where we are to where we desire to be. The comfort zone is not a bad place and like many things, it has its pros and cons.

A comfort zone is anything that keeps anxiety and uncertainty in check and at bay. Conversely, those things that make us physically and mentally uncomfortable, fall outside of our comfort zone. Simply put, our comfort zone is the behavioral space where our activities and behaviors fall into a set routine, a set pattern, and predictably, a set outcome.

So here is the challenge, the state of relative comfort that we find ourselves in whenever we are in the comfort zone gives us the ability to only produce so much. As a Bateke proverb states, “We learn to cut down trees by cutting down trees.” Many of us want something different, yet we may not be willing to grow on from the place that makes us the most comfortable. We want better health but we won’t exercise and change the way we eat.

We want the right relationships but we won’t improve the working relationship we have with ourselves. We want a pay raise but we won’t give more effort at the job. We want more customers but our business may only be comfortable giving people what they used to need.

We often want to stay with the familiar, the place that gives us the greatest amount of certainty. But it is rare that you can be in your place of comfort and in your place of growth and greatness at the same time.

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The Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Justice hosts Redefine Your Legacy The Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Justice will host it’s “Redefine Your Legacy” event on Saturday, July 22, 2017. The inaugural reception will be hosted by former FOX news anchor and current Chicago Police Department, Communications Director Robin Robinson to benefit the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices (the Center). The event is being held at CityPoint Loft located at 110 E. 23rd Street and will serve to bring together community and organizational leaders, survivors of violent crimes as well as some innovative thinkers—all seeking to end the overwhelming cycle of violence in the city.

Many of Chicago’s staunchest advocates in the areas of restorative justice and trauma and victim centered recovery, who are committed to ending the cycle of gun-violence, are expected to attend this opening event, which will include a jazz trio, cocktails, hearty hor d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

The Center is a recent recipient of the 2017 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities grant to facilitate summer programming in one of Chicago’s most underserved communities.

All proceeds will support the Center’s Annual Fund, making it possible for the organization to deliver trauma centered services to the communities it serves.

VEGGIE FEST RETURNS IN AUGUST Veggie Fest Chicago is one of the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festivals in North America. The two-day festival, which drew record-breaking crowds from around the world last year, will be held from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm on August 12 and 13, 2017 at Benedictine University, 5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL 60532.

As part of Veggie Fest’s Spirituality & Health Symposium, four special guest speakers will offer programs: Kim Allan Williams, Sr., MD; Terry Mason, MD; Saraswati Sukamar, PhD; and Arran Stephens. im Allan Williams, Sr., MD, past president, American College of Cardiology; Chief, Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center, will speak about “Lifestyle Risk Factors in Preventing Cardiovascular Disease” on Saturday, August 12 at 2 pm.

Terry Mason, MD, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Department of Public Health, will be speaking on “Preventing Diabetes - Look at Your Plate!” on Sunday, August 13 at 2 pm.

Saraswati Sukamar, PhD, professor of oncology and co-director of the breast cancer program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will talk about “Preventing Cancer, Taking Dietary Steps” on Saturday, August 12 at 1:45 pm.

Arran Stephens, founder and CEO of Nature’s Path Organic will be back to talk about “Successes and Challenges in Sustaining a Healthy Food Supply” on Saturday, August 12 at 1 pm.

With a huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle, and environmental issues; engaging food demos by restaurant owners, chefs, and authors; an incredible children’s tent with face painting, clowns, and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; over 100 vendor booths

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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 a little easier for students and simultaneously give people yet another reason to come learn about the nation’s greatest president,” said ALPLM Executive Director Alan Lowe.

Donors can bring their backpacks to the presidential museum and tour immediately or get a coupon for free admission later this year. Donors can also drop them off and pick up admission coupons at The Real Estate Group, 3701 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield.

Backpacks can cost just $10, so donors not only do a good deed but also save money off the Donate a sturdy new backpack in July and receive free admission to the regular admission price of $15 for adults, $12 for Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. seniors and $6 for children. Find out more at www. presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.

The inaugural reception will be hosted by former FOX news Last year, ALPLM visitors donated more than anchor and current Chicago Police Department, Communications 1,400 backpacks.

Director Robin Robinson to benefit the Darren B. Easterling On Friday, July 21, the presidential library and News Center for Restorative Practices (the Center). The event is being Channel 20/Fox Illinois will join forces for the “Backpack Grab held at CityPoint Loft located at 110 E. 23rd Street and will serve n Go.” Drivers will be able to pull up to the ALPLM at 212 N. to bring together community and organizational leaders, survivors Sixth Street from 5-11:30 a.m. to drop off a backpack and get an of violent crimes as well as some innovative thinkers—all seeking admission coupon without getting out of the car. to end the overwhelming cycle of violence in the city.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is Many of Chicago’s staunchest advocates in the areas of dedicated to telling the story of America’s 16th president through restorative justice and trauma and victim centered recovery, who old-fashioned scholarship and modern technology. are committed to ending the cycle of gun-violence, are expected to The library holds an unparalleled collection of Lincoln attend this opening event, which will include a jazz trio, cocktails, books, documents, photographs, artifacts and art, as well as some hearty hor d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

12 million items pertaining to all aspects of Illinois history. The The Center is a recent recipient of the 2017 Chicago Fund museum uses traditional exhibits, eye-catching special effects and for Safe and Peaceful Communities grant to facilitate summer innovative story-telling techniques to educate visitor The Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Justice hosts programming in one of Chicago’s most underserved communities.

All proceeds will support the Center’s Annual Fund, making Redefine Your Legacy it possible for the organization to deliver trauma centered services The Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Justice will to the communities it serves. host it’s “Redefine Your Legacy” event on Saturday, July 22, 2017.

to explore; and free admission and free parking, Veggie Fest has become a highly anticipated summer event in the Chicagoland area.

Admission and parking are free, and you’ll find tons of fun for the whole family. For more information about Veggie Fest Chicago 2017 visit, www.veggiefestchicago.org

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 Busine

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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Barbie® Brand Reveals Most Diverse Ken® Lineup To Date El Segundo, CA -- Barbie® has announced the expansion of its Fashionistas® line with 15 new and diverse Ken® dolls, featuring three body types – slim, broad and original – and a variety of skin tones, eye colors, hairstyles and modern fashion looks. The new Ken dolls join an expanded Barbie® Fashionistas® line, making it the most diverse fashion doll line in the marketplace.

In 2016, Barbie introduced three new Barbie body types – tall, curvy and petite – along with new skin tones, eye colors, hairstyles and countless on-trend fashions and accessories. The Barbie brand has always reflected the times, so modernizing Ken is the next step in the brand’s evolution to offer more diverse products.

“By continuing to expand our product line, we are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation,” said Lisa McKnight, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Barbie. “Evolving Ken was a natural evolution for the brand and allows girls to further personalize the role they want him to play in Barbie’s world.”

The line includes 15 new Ken dolls with Barbie® has announced the expansion of its Fashionistas® line with 15 new and diverse Ken® dolls, featuring three body types – slim, broad and original three body types, seven skin tones, eight – and a variety of skin tones, eye colors, hairstyles and modern fashion looks. hair colors, nine hairstyles and modernized fashions, ranging from casual business attire The Barbie Fashionistas segment continues brand content, marketing and product, including the to athletic wear. The brand is also introducing 25 to exceed expectations, as sales of the line see high Fantasy, Entertainment and Careers segments. additional diverse Barbie dolls. These dolls join double-digit growth globally and was named “Doll The new Fashionistas launch at retailers the 100+ diverse looks launched in the Barbie of the Year” at the Toy Industry Association’s Annual nationwide and “The New Crew” can be seen on www.

Fashionistas line in the last three years.

T.O.T.Y. Awards. Diversity continues to roll out across Barbie.com.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL SHOWCASES NEW FABRIC LINEUP Lovette says the premise for RICHMOND, Va. -LuXout Shades is simple: source LuXout Shades, a proprietary highly curated fabric lines from window treatment line worldwide sources, in order to offer that’s manufactured by interior designers with a totally Richmond, Va.-based The unique, high-quality product that Specialty Group Ltd. and only they can offer. offered exclusively to interior “We give designers the ability designers, has announced to offer their clients something an exciting next phase in its totally unique — something they fast-paced development: can’t find in other places,” says a biennial refresh of its Kimberly Swope, director of branded tools and fabrics marketing. “As part of that process, lineup. The changes, which we’re refreshing our full lineup of are showcased in a new tools and products every two years.” lookbook entitled “Simply Officially launched on July 1, Beautiful,” arrive just in time the biennial refresh offers LuXout for a steady stream of new dealers a completely new collection dealers. of fabrics, along with a new “After launching in reference binder and lookbook 2015 to a small test group As part of its biennial refresh, LuXout Shades, a to help them navigate and sell here in Central Virginia, proprietary window treatments line that’s manufactured those options. New motorization things really took off for this by The Specialty Group Ltd. and offered exclusively to features also improve ease of use interior designers, is offering a fresh lineup of fabrics, brand,” says Tony Lovette, along with a new reference binder and lookbook. and installation, while providing LuXout’s president. “In better pricing.

2016, we added another “We listen to our designers,” small group of dealers to Lovette says. “If there’s something that will make their lives help refine the program and by the time we got to the easier and help to give them an edge over the competition, Spring 2017 Window Fashion Expo, we were met with a you can bet you’re going to see it going forward.” lineup of people looking to become dealers.”

BRIEFLY Get Microdermabrasion Treatment at Home (NewsUSA) - We tend to forget that skin is the largest organ in the human body. But oftentimes, the vitamins and nutrients that replenish our skin are used up by other organs, which leaves dry skin vulnerable to wrinkles, sun damage, scars and blemishes.

If you neglect your skin, you could wind up regretting it as you lose that youthful glow. But, there are ways to replenish skin cells without resorting to lasers and harsh chemicals, such as microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a natural exfoliation alternative to chemical peels, dermal fillers and laser therapy. There are two main types of microdermabrasion: crystal microdermabrasion uses tiny crystals to remove old skin, while diamond microdermabrasion exfoliates with a diamond-encrusted applicator.

Microdermabrasion rejuvenates the skin by clearing away dead skin and producing more collagen and elastin. As new layers of skin replace dead cells, skin appears brighter, healthier and smoother.

Although microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure, it has only been available in spas and salons to date. But now, the Sylvan Company (www. sylvancompany.com), which provides spa equipment, designed a home diamond microdermabrasion machine that is simple to use yet highly effective.

The home microdermabrasion machine uses the same technology as commercial equipment, so the results are comparable to getting a professional treatment. The machine also costs roughly the same as one microdermabrasion session in a salon, except you can reuse it as often as you like.

Considering how profitable the beauty industry is becoming, it feels good to save some money on occasion. According to American Salon magazine, day spas are one of the most popular -- and fastest-growing -- divisions of the beauty and cosmetic industry.

That might explain why Sylvan chose to boost their stock appeal and get revenue help in one fell swoop with a TIGRcub security structure. TIGRcub, part of the entrepreneurial exchange company Entrex, is a capital market system that benefits both private and public companies.

Entrex CEO Stephen H. Watkins has made it a personal and professional mission to provide capital solutions to businesses that need it. Learn more at www.entrex.net.

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From the creators of FULL HOUSE: THE MUSICAL, SHOW GIRLS: THE MUSICAL, BAYSIDE! THE MUSICAL and KATDASHIANS comes the “unauthorized parody” of the 90’s TV cult-classic, “Beverly Hills, 90210,” playing September 13 - 17, 2017.

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CHICAGO - Broadway In Chicago and the producers of Bob and Tobly’s Beverly Hills 90210: THE MUSICAL recently announced that 90210: THE MUSICAL will play Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut) for a limited five-day engagement September 13 through 17, 2017.

Tickets went on sale to the public on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 12:01AM CST. From the creators of FULL HOUSE: THE MUSICAL, SHOW GIRLS: THE MUSICAL, BAYSIDE! THE MUSICAL and KATDASHIANS comes the “unauthorized parody” of the 90’s TV cult-classic, “Beverly Hills, 90210.” The show features a number of original songs that include, “The Ballad of Andrea Zuckerman,” “We Are Drama Zombies,” and “Will Tori Spelling Graduate?” After playing New York City’s East Village, this comedy comes to Chicago chock-full of drama – and laughs.

Critics in New York City call 90210: THE MUSICAL, “a lot of fun... snarky, hilarious, take no prisoners,” (Huffington Post), “better than the real McKoy (McKay?),” (Bedford & Bowery), “prime parody material,” (Nerd Reactor) and a musical that “pays affectionate homage to its source material and also stands out as a hilarious and enjoyable theatrical outing.”

(Theatre Scene) www.90210themusical.com Facebook: @90210musical Twitter: @90210themusical Instagram: @90210musical

TICKET INFORMATION

Individual tickets to 90210: THE MUSICAL went on sale to the general public on July 14,

2017 at 12:01AM CST. Tickets begin at $35. A select number of premium seats are also available for many performances. Tickets are available now for groups of 10 or more by calling Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710. Tickets are available at all Broadway In Chicago Box Offices (24 W. Randolph St., 151 W. Randolph St., 18 W. Monroe St. and 175 E. Chestnut), the Broadway In Chicago Ticket Line at (800) 775-2000 and online at www.BroadwayInChicago.com.

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Broadway In Chicago presents a full range of entertainment, including musicals and plays, on the stages of five of the finest theatres in Chicago’s Loop including The PrivateBank Theatre, Oriental Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, and just off the Magnificent Mile, the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place and presenting Broadway shows at The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.

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Please contact James E. Mack to obtain a bid packet or to request additional information.

James E. Mack, Executive Director (773) 574­5868 __________________________________

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CITIZEN SEEKS GRAPHIC / WEB DESIGNER w Job Description:

The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. seeks a free lance graphic/web designer who specializes in newspaper design to work on its five publications and website.

The details for the position are as follows :

w Design

Design all five newspapers on a weekly basis or as needed on deadline based on a production schedule which is in harmony with the business goals of the operation; Design newspaper templates each week or as requested for upcoming issues of the Citizen Newspapers; Design special editions for the Citizen’s five newspapers based on an editorial calendar or as needed; Maintain the Citizen’s website and social media sites as requested; Graphic Designs ad The ability to independently oversee and manage both pre and post-production operations of the corporation’s five newspapers as required.

William Garth Sr. CEO Emeritus

w Consultations

Darrell Garth

Provide consultations to our editorial/advertising departments as needed about ways to improve on designs the designer creates for both the newspapers and the website; Consultations should cover information including but not limited to: the look and feel of the papers and website; content analysis; consultation with editorial staff on story lengths and formats; new markets for readers; guidance on overall project mission statement; publishing strategies; consultations with the advertising department on new markets; creation of new ad opportunities targeted to under served commercial markets and a review of the current rate sheet and recommendations for revised design strategies targeting underserved community advertisers; In addition, consultations with staff for suggested improvements of a workflow plan for production for regular and special publications which adhere to the development of a strict deadline protocol as well as other design strategies is highly desired.

President /Publisher

Janice Garth Sales Manager General Manager

Editorial

Send news tips, press releases, calendar listing etc to: editorial@thechicagocitizen.com

Advertising

w Technical Support

Contractor should be willing to maintain and update the company’s website as needed while maintaining a highly attractive design which compliments the design of the newspapers and which invites the inclusion of new technologies and development.

w Remote location

It is the desire of the Citizen to offer this opportunity to a candidate who can work independently from a virtual, remote location and who is familiar with using the Internet to reach desired results.

w Production Schedule

Contractor should be willing to establish additional production schedules and timelines that enhance existing priorities. Flexibility in work schedules would be key as news may be breaking or changing and layouts for newspapers and/or website would need to accommodate those changes.

w Media Kits/Business Cards/Stationary

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The ability to design media kits, in-house ads and stationary is a key component to the position.

w Computer Skills

Contractor should have a have mastery over the required technological skills to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position.

Contractor should follow this basic outline/format in order to apply for the position. Please attach a cover letter and resume or other biographical information and/or other pertinent information including links to samples or samples of previous newspapers and websites applicant has designed. For consideration, please submit your information to: recruitment@lisettegushiniereconsulting.com. Only applications that include the words GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGNER POSITION in the subject line of the email will be consIdered.

No phone calls please. EOE.

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(773) 783­1251 CCNG Publishers of the Chatham­Southeast, South End, Chicago Weekend, South Suburban and Hyde Park Citizen, published weekly on Wednesday’s (publishing 52 issues annually). Written permission is required to reproduce contents in whole or in part from the editor. CCNG does not assume the responsibility for nor are we able to return unsolicited materials, therefore they become property of the newspaper and can or will be discarded or used at the newspapers disgratation. Deadlines for advertising is every Monday at noon. For more information on subscrip­ tions or advertising call us at (773) 783­1251 or fax (773) 783­1301. Our offices are located at 8741 South Greenwood Suite# 107, Chicago, Illinois 60619.

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