Hyde Park Citizen 10-12--2022

IS LOOKING FOR APPLICANTS

Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt never saw a Black Firefighter or Paramedic when she was growing up, and there definitely weren’t any women firefighters in the department when she was growing up. She’s hoping to change that.

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CHICAGO VOTED “#1 BEST BIG CITY IN THE U.S.” BY READERS OF CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

CHICAGO – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Choose Chicago announced that Chicago has been named the Best Big City in the U.S. for the sixth straight year by Condé Nast Traveler through their 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. This award, which is voted on by Condé Nast Traveler readers, has been bestowed on Chi cago every year since 2017 and is a testament to Chicago’s enduring status as an exciting, welcoming and world-class travel destination. This unmatched recognition comes as Choose Chicago releases performance data from Sum mer 2022 which shows leisure and business travel approaching a full return to 2019 levels.

Each year, Condé Nast Traveler garners input on travel experiences from hundreds of thousands of readers to determine the winners of their Readers’ Choice Awards, which is the longest-running and most prestigious recogni tion of excellence in the travel industry. This year, more than 240,000 readers weighed in on their favorite American cities and Chicago was ranked first overall for an unprecedented sixth straight year – no other city has been voted Best Big City in the U.S. more than three straight times in the 35-year history of the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

Chicago’s successful summer of travel fol lowed the launch of the new When You Go You Know campaign in June. This campaign along with Choose Chicago’s summer messaging that started earlier generated more than $150 million in hotel revenue between April 18 and September 5. Additionally, the campaign drove 8.1 million searches for hotels and 1.2 million searches for flights. Choose Chicago also worked with Expedia and the Chicago hotel community on a focused consumer campaign to drive room nights. The campaign ran from May 9 through September 5 and drove more than 63,000 room nights with an estimated hotel revenue of $20 million.

The 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the No vember issue. Follow @cnatraveler on social media and tag #RCA2022.

LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PATIENTS GET HANDS-ON WITH BULLDOZERS, EXCAVATORS AND TELEHANDLERS

Chicago, Ill. – It was all smiles for the dozens of tykes Saturday attending the first annual Chicago Kids Dig hosted by the full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm Clayco, in partnership with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

The event was held at one of Clayco’s active jobsites, 170 N. Green St. in Fulton Market, and provided patients, their families, hospital staff, and friends of Lurie Children’s the opportunity to learn about and operate (with assistance) a variety of heavy machinery such as rollers, bulldozers, excavators, and telehandlers in a giant sand box, along with other interactive activities with support from professionals. This unique fundraising event promotes wellness for the children, while also sparking their imagination and an interest in the world of construction.

More than 100 children and their families were present on the jobsite throughout the day. Aside from being able to sit on and operate the machinery, the children were also able to learn more about construction and what is done each day on an active jobsite.

Chicago Fire Department is looking for applicants

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

The Chicago Fire Department is looking for its next generation of Firefighter/ EMTs. There hasn’t been an exam since 2014.

Applicants should be 18 by Dec. 1st and not older than 38 by May 1, 2023. They should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid U.S. License at the time of pre-employment processing, a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work permit in the United States at the time of processing. If hired, applicants must live in the City of Chicago, and will have to take a Candidate Physical Ability Test.

There is a push to have more representation within the Chicago Fire Department from Communities of Color. For the first time in the history of the Chicago Fire Department, there is a minority recruiter, The Brown Farmer Media Group, doing outreach in the community. The goal is for the Chicago Fire Depart ment to reflect the diversity that exists within the City of Chicago.

Nance-Holt believes that representation can help spur diversity within the ranks of the Chicago Fire Department. If people see people that look like them, they can aspire to do that job, or work in that field.

“It’s a great job, it really is a great profession. It’s not a job, it’s a profession, it’s a family. It provides for a great, great life,” Nance-Holt said.

The starting salary is $62,466 and those who pass the exam and the Candidate Physical Ability Test will be trained for 12 weeks and have their unforms paid

for. Those who study stay the course, apply them selves and graduate will receive health, dental and life insurance. Becoming a Chicago firefighter can provide economic stability.

“You are a role model in your community and you can help us mentor others who would maybe not con sider doing this, but after seeing who you are and what you do, they will want to do what you do,” NanceHolt.

The last exam was in 2014. There were more than 25,000 people who applied. Typically, only between 300-400 firefighters are hired each year, depending on attrition.

When Nance-Holt became a firefighter, it was like winning the lottery. For her, it is the best career she never planned for. She was named Chicago Fire Department Commissioner in June 2021. She is the first woman and the first woman of color to lead the Chicago Fire Department. It’s been busy and non-stop. It has been even busier lately because of the budgeting season and recruitment.

“One of my goals coming into this was trying to help diversify the department. The only way to do that is by bringing people in the door. If we’re not bringing people in the door, then we can’t get them promoted up through the ranks,” Nance-Holt said.

Those interested in speaking with a recruiter can email cfdrecruitment@cityofchicago.org. If people are having issues during the application process, call 312-744-4976. People are also encouraged to sign up before Oct. 17th at igniteyourcareercfd.com.

Sunda Celebrates Filipino American History Month

With family roots in the Philippines, Sunda New Asian Founder, Billy Dec and Executive Chef, Mike Morales are especially proud to share twists on some of their favorite Filipino dishes during Filipino American History Month. These specials will be available all month long in October.

“RELLENONG ALIMASAG” stuffed crab, wilted mustard greens, calamansi aioli $26

“BISTEK RIBEYE” bone in ribeye, grilled onion, lemon soy reduction, chilis $68

“BIBINGKA” coconut rice cake, ube butter cream, banana leaf $12

MANILA MAI TAI tanduay light, tanduay gold, triple sec, lime juice, gingerbread hibiscus syrup, small hands orgeat, agave $19

Sunda New Asian is an award-winning restau rant concept featuring elevated Southeast Asian culinary and beverage experiences. Founded by serial entrepreneur, restaurateur, and television personality Billy Dec, whose Filipino roots drive the vision for the Sunda brand, the company currently owns and operates locations in Chicago, Illinois and Nashville, Tennessee. For more information visit SundaNe wAsian.com. Social: Instagram: @SundaNewAsian / Twitter: @Sunda / Facebook: @SundaChicago and @SundaNashvilleTN. CHICAGO HOURS (110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654): from 4 to 9 p.m. Sun day through Thursday; and from 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Charlie Wilson to Headline Chicago Urban League’s 61st Annual Golden Fellowship Dinner on Nov. 5

CHICAGO – The Chicago Urban League’s 61st annual Golden Fellowship Dinner (GFD) will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 E. North Water Street. Chicago Urban League President and CEO Karen Free man-Wilson announced award-winning R&B singer, songwriter and musician Char lie Wilson (also known as “Uncle Charlie”) as the headline performer.

“We are excited about welcoming a very, very special guest. It is our own uncle. Your uncle, my uncle, everybody’s uncle… Charlie Wilson! He is promising to give us a night to remember,” said Freeman-Wil son, who also noted some of the perform er’s top hits, including “Burn Rubber on Me,” from his days as lead vocalist of the Gap Band, and “There Goes My Baby,” from his solo career.

Tickets are now on sale. Individual tickets are $600, and sponsorship opportu

nities are available as well. New this year, the After Party will also be open to individ uals who do not attend the full gala. After Party tickets are $150 each. All tickets can be purchased at www.chiul.org/gfd61.

GFD is the League’s signature gala, which raises critically needed funds to support its work to help people find jobs, secure affordable housing, enhance their educational experiences, and grow their businesses. The event is one of the most well-attended of Chicago’s gala season, typ ically drawing more than 1,500 of the city’s corporate leaders, human rights advocates, philanthropists, clergy and elected officials. This year’s gala theme is “The Fight for Equity Continues: Get in League with Us!”

“Once a year, we honor those making strides toward equity in the Chicagoland area and nationwide while also having an amazing time with some of the top performers” said Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. “We invite everyone to ‘Get In League With Us’ and support the gala as we rally for equity for underserved communi ties here in Chicago.”

At the top of the month, the Chicago Urban League also announced this year’s honorees via social media. The Chicago Urban League will honor three exceptional individuals for their leadership and service toward advancing equity in the city of Chi cago and nationwide. Chicago Community Trust’s immediate past CEO and current Spelman College President Dr. Helene Gayle will receive the Lester H. McKeever,

Jr., Individual Service Award – named for long-time CPA, accounting firm principal and Chicago Urban League Life Director

Lester H. McKeever, Jr. Dr. Walter Massey, President Emeritus of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, will be honored with the Humanitarian Award due to his never-ending support of the Chicago Urban League. The League’s highest honor, the esteemed Edwin C. “Bill” Berry Civil Rights Award, will go to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones in recogni tion of her groundbreaking work on the 1619 Project.

Freeman-Wilson also acknowledged this year’s top sponsor, McDonald’s Corp. “We are going to do all of this because Mc Donald’s has stepped up to chair this event and lead the effort to make this one of our most successful fundraisers,” she said.

In addition to McDonald’s leading the charge to ensure the success of the Golden Fellowship Dinner, Illinois Tool Works (ITW) is also a top sponsor as well as iHeart Media Chicago, who returns as the leading media sponsor for the gala.

You can learn more about sponsorship packages here. All tickets can be purchased at event.gives/gfd2022. We invite you to “get in League” with us and support our mission of economic equity.

Established in 1916, the Chicago Urban League works to achieve equity for Black families and communities through social and economic empowerment. For more information, visit www.ChiUL.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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STATE SEN. BELT: WE OWE MORE TO FIRST RESPOND ERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY

MARION – To support the families of fallen first respond ers, State Senator Christopher Belt joined Comptroller Susana Mendoza, downstate police, fire officials and families in Marion Thursday to advocate for a new state initiative to adequately fund line-of-duty benefits.

“Public safety officers and first responders have done much to protect their communities, and it’s right by them that they are honored for their sacrifice,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Family mem bers of fallen first responders deserve financial protection as a standard.”

In each fiscal year budget, the General Assembly appropri ates a line item for line-of-duty benefits, but in the event insuf ficient resources are available, Senate Bill 4229 and House Bill 5785 guarantees families receive their owed benefits. Senator Belt is the chief Senate sponsor of the initiative.

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CHICAGO - From Thursday to Friday, Oct. 13-15, the Illinois Legisla tive Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) will host its Annual Conference at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. The conference will be an opportunity for students, legislators, and other civical ly-minded individuals to participate in in formative workshops, hear from a lineup of subject matter experts, network, and celebrate the ILBCF’s enduring legacy during its 20th anniversary year.

The ILBCF works in tandem with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC), which was formed in 1968 to advance the interests of Black Americans in the General Assembly, to improve the quality of life for Black Illinoissans through policy. The 2022 conference theme — United In Purpose — speaks to the two organization’s shared mission of improving the quality of life for Black Illinoisans through policy.

“We are so excited to celebrate 20 years of the ILBCF through a series of educational, policy-driven, premier networking opportunities and events that will be deeply impactful for attendees of all walks,” said Tiffany Hightower,

Executive Director of the ILBCF. “The ILBC has produced the nation’s first Black President, first Black Senator and Chicago’s first Black Mayor, and we have such a bright future ahead of us. We’re thrilled to convene this event as a celebration of all we have done and will do to create real social change through legislative action.”

The conference lineup includes several curated panels, such as a “A Walk on Weed Street: Equity in the Cannabis Industry.” Additional workshops will take a deep dive into the ILBC’s four policy pillars: 1) criminal justice, police accountability and violence reduction, 2) education and workforce development, 3) economic access, opportunity and equity, and 4) healthcare and human services. Attendees will also have ample oppor tunity to network at the Thursday night function, the Saturday morning breakfast with prominent leaders, and the celebra tory gala on Saturday evening which will feature entertainment including Regina Belle and a surprise speakers and more.

For more information or to register for the conference and gala, visit https:// tinyurl.com/hnknh3j6.

“This legislation is critical, as grieving families shouldn’t be forced to wait long peri ods of time to receive benefits after their loved one has passed away,” said Belt.

FOSTER ANNOUNCES OVER $100,000 IN FUNDING TO FIGHT CRIME IN AURORA, JOLIET

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced recently, that Aurora and Joliet were award ed grants by the Department of Justice to prevent and control crime based on their local needs. These grants, created by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program, will provide the cities with critical funding to support a range of program ar eas, including law enforcement, crime prevention and education, technology improvement, mental health programs, and more.

CarpeDM, The Future of Online Dating for Black Women, Closes $1M Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round

WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- CarpeDM, a Techstars port folio company, announced the closing of its oversubscribed pre-seed financing round bringing total capital raised by the early stage startup to $1.054 million. CarpeDM is a tech-enabled matchmaking service and patented video-based dating app designed to help professional Black women, and all those seeking to date them, find love.

The Black woman-owned, minority female-led company is co-founded by Howard University School of Law alumnae and best friends Naza Shelley and Sali Hama. As a successful attorney, Naza was tired of wasting time swiping through a sea of incompatible matches and going on disappointing first dates. “Online dating is time consuming and not built with Black women in mind. So we created a dating service that puts our needs first.”

Naza said, “I am grateful to our investors who not only believe in our mission, but also respect us as busi ness women and see the huge market opportunity in what we’re building.”

The financing round includes Elevate Capital, CarpeDM’s largest investor. “Naza Shelley and Sali Hama are impressive professional leaders who embody the spirit and ethos of Elevate Capital: maximizing human potential to effect change,” said Nitin Rai, Elevate Capital Founder and Managing Partner. We believe CarpeDM will disrupt the dating experience for professional Black women by helping them spend less time searching and more time experiencing meaningful connections. We look forward to help ing Naza and Sali realize their vision and achieve success.”

Other investors include: Virginia Venture Partners, Conscious Venture Fund, Overlooked Ventures, Forefront Capital, Pipeline An gels, Gaingels and CAV Angels. Additionally, CarpeDM is currently participating in the inaugural class of the Techstars Washington DC Powered by J.P. Morgan accelerator. “We sought startups with extraor dinary teams that were demonstrating promising early traction in solving problems that address large markets, which describes CarpeDM perfectly. We’re delighted to have Naza and Sali in our first class!” said Techstars Managing Director, Keith Camhi.

CarpeDM is a subscription service and exclusive community for high quality singles. It’s currently available in the Washington D.C. area. In a move to promote transparency and safety in online dating, CarpeDM has pioneered 100% member back ground checks. It verifies identity, employment, income, and criminal history through its proprietary oneon-one interview process and with its accredited background check partner, KarmaCheck. If you pass the screening process, you’ll receive both handpicked and algorithm curated matches. To test chemistry, matches are required to have a 5-to-10 minute video-chat before deciding whether to remain matched and date in real life.

Whether you’re a Black woman or someone looking to build a meaningful relationship with one, CarpeDM invites you to apply to join its exclusive community.

Learn about CarpeDM at https://www.carpedmdating.com or @ carpedmdating.

AWARD-WINNING BEAUTY COMPANY TLB RAISES $6.7 MILLION TO EXPAND INCLUSIVE BEAUTY BRANDS

DETROIT, PRNewswire -- Award-winning beauty company The Lip Bar Inc. announced that it has raised an oversubscribed $6.7M fundraising round to further grow its house of brands including The Lip Bar, the 10-year-old innovative vegan, cruelty free and non-toxic beauty brand, and thread beauty, the newly launched, bold, gender-neutral, Gen Z-focused, BIPOC beauty brand that is proving to be a breath of fresh air in the industry.

The round was led by Pendulum, an inclu sive and strategic growth investing and advisory platform designed for founders and leaders of color. The Fearless Fund and Endeavor also came into the round, providing access to a robust international community through Endeavor and other women entrepreneurs.

After trialing and testing lipsticks in her kitchen due to her frustrations with the beauty industry’s lack of diversity, excessive chemicals and high price points, TLB CEO, Melissa Butler began developing her own formu lations while working on Wall Street. Launched in 2012, The Lip Bar has become a pioneer in clean beauty and inclusion, proudly founded and owned by self-made Women of Color.

Butler has been on a mission to change the way people think about beauty, believing that all beauty brands have the capacity to represent all beauty lovers, while creating clean and exciting prod ucts. Since launching the brand, Butler’s take on business and beauty has been praised by industry leaders, to whom she’s given a TED Talk in 2018 on the intersection of Beauty and Culture, INC Maga zine naming her one of 100 Founders To Watch, and Essence naming

Urban One Hires PR Veteran to Lead Corporate Communications

SILVER SPRING, Md., PRNews

wire -- Urban One (NASDAQ: UONEK) announced that public relations veteran Tony Robinson has joined the company as Vice President, Corporate Communications.

Robinson brings 30 years of experience in radio and public/government affairs to the newly created role that will collaborate on internal and external communications activity across all Urban One brands and platforms. He will report to Karen Wishart, Chief Ad ministrative Officer of Urban One.

“Tony’s long history of working with executive leadership to provide strategic messaging and comprehensive communica tions strategy for corporate clients and public officials will help us better tell our story to a wider variety of audiences,” said Wishart.

After 25 years of government, higher education, and corporate public relations, he founded Robinson Public Affairs, LLC (RPA), a full-service strategic communica tions and stakeholder engagement firm based in Washington, DC. Prior to founding RPA, the District of Columbia City Administrator recruited Mr. Robinson to join his executive management team where he directed public affairs campaigns and provided counsel to the Mayor, Deputy Mayors, agency directors, and subordinate public information officers.

Early in his career, Robinson was an on-air personality and public affairs host on Northeastern University’s WRBB-FM and later served as General Manager. He would transition to the school’s Office of Communi cations and thereafter served in similar media relations positions at Johns Hopkins and American universities.

her Beauty Boss of the Year in 2020, to name a few. Additionally, The Lip Bar has been awarded mul tiple industry awards including a 2020 Allure Best of Beauty Award and a 2021 POPSUGAR Beauty Award.

“We plan on growing our team and improv ing our ability to better service the needs of our consumers across different divisions, because we understand how experience and expertise can spur growth quickly. We also plan to continue to drive our innovation forward to create beauty solutions that allow everyone to experience easy, effortless, essentials that empower confidence,” shared But ler. “Until recently, I had only raised $2M and with that $2M, drove a massive expansion in Target and Walmart, hired top tier talent and launched a second brand, thread. If I could do that with $2M, I’m excited about what I can do with $6.7M!”

With the US beauty and personal care market surpassing $85 Billion in retail sales in 2021, and the make-up category seeing a 12% increase in sales, the injection of capital will enable The Lip Bar to advance its product development nationwide and expand its retail footprint in the Detroit market by building a state-of-the-art store that truly allows for a beautiful and immersive beauty shopping experience. Furthermore, the funding will position TLB for growth in both existing and new retail channels over the next few years, as the brand continues to develop new and innova tive products.

For more information, please visit www.thelipbar.com and Instagram @thelipbar.

Urban One, Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the Unit ed States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than 46 million households and CLEO TV, its sister network with a an almost 41 million household reach. As of March 31, 2021, we owned and/or operated 64 independently for matted, revenue producing broadcast stations (including 54 FM or AM stations, 8 HD sta tions, and the 2 low power television stations we operate) branded under the tradename “Radio One” in 13 urban markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb. com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African American community through social content, news, information, and entertain ment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. We also have invested in a minority ownership interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Through our national multi-media operations, we pro vide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African American and urban audiences.

CarpeDM was co-founded by Naza Shelley (left) and Sali Hama. PRNEWSFOTO.

TLB CEO Melissa Butler. PRNEWSFOTO/THE LIP BAR.

Trinidadian Model Struts the Runways of Milan and Paris for Top Luxury Fashion Labels -- 28Models

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Model Jean-Luc Joseph represented the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and Tobago, internationally at Milan and Paris fashion week - as he walked for luxury fashion labels Bottega Veneta and Balmain for the showcase of the SS23 season.

In his second season on the international fashion scene, Jean-Luc is already a favorite at Bottega Veneta with him being the ONLY Trinibagonian Male model from the Caribbean to walk the runways for two consecutive seasons, in the brand’s history.

Joseph also made history yet again on Thu Sep 28th in Paris, as he graced the runway for another in ternational luxury label – BALMAIN, making him the very first Male Model from Trinidad and Tobago to accomplish such a feat.

Born and raised in Sangre Grande, JeanLuc Joseph never thought of himself as a model but mainly as a photographer. A friend recom mended that he auditions for the 28Models mod el search in 2019- which took place in Trinidad. He was initially hesitant and did not make it to the search.

Joseph, however, was being noticed and scouted online by 28Models founder/Direc tor, Showin Bishop, and the rest was history. “I never thought that I had the, it factors those other models had, so I was quite surprised when Showin messaged me on Instagram to consider representation.” he said, “Now here I am walking for Major brands in Europe, and I am so thankful that he believed in my potential.”

28Models Director, Showin Bishop sees this as an opportunity with greater potential. “Currently we are setting up an office in Trinidad, where we will scout and develop more models for the international market, this is a serious business! Bishop noted.” He explained that this office will also be the regional office to service the Caribbean market.

Bishop additionally stated – “I feel great about this, this is what I am trying to do to help models get the exposure that they need. This is only the start of what I plan to do for Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean, I cannot wait for the other big things that are in the pipeline.”

Jean Luc is still coming to terms with his success - “Walking for such major luxury brands is almost an unreal and surreal experience; I’m still pinching myself!” Jean-Luc says. “Being able to be a part of history and walking for these mega fashion houses, is still crazy to me; I’m extremely grateful for the opportunities. I’m also grateful to have worked with such amazing teams: everyone is welcoming.

David’s Bridal Enters Children Suit and Formalwear Business

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., PRNewswire -- Da vid’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, and Little Tuxedos, the premium online destination for children’s suits and formalwear, announced they have entered into an exclusive partner ship. David’s Bridal and Little Tuxedos have teamed up to create a one-stop-shop experience for their cus tomers, aligning with their brands’ focus on category growth, digital evolution, and expansion of their om ni-channel operations.

Through this new part nership, David’s Bridal is poised to provide a solution for the entire wedding party – infant to adult. Extend ing the retailer’s category assortment to serve infants and youth further solidifies their position as the wed ding and special occasion authority. The Little Tuxe dos partnership is a natural next step and complemen tary build off the retailer’s existing partnership with The Black Tux, who supply men’s suits and formalwear for rent and purchase. The Black Tux product offerings seamlessly complement the exclusive industry-leading color assortment available at David’s. The Little Tuxedos integration is yet another innovative solution from the retailer to outfit the entire bridal party and better serve their customers for all of life’s magical moments.

Little Tuxedos’ vast inventory offerings, unpar alleled quality and craftsmanship in products, precise measurement guides, and expedited shipping, coupled with David’s brand reach and complementary category assortment, offers a seamless shopping experience for

customers. The brand offers suits and formalwear in sizes 6 months to 20H across three collections each with its own colors, features, fit, and price points.

Most 5-piece suits include a Little Tuxedos jacket, pants, vest, shirt and neckwear starting at $89.95 (with additional discounts for David’s Diamond Loyalty members), taking the stress out of shopping for the little guy’s big day.

Due to the massive success of Diamond Loyal ty, the retailer has expanded the program to now include earning points on purchases beyond David’s Bridal. Little Tuxedos customers can earn diamond points through the loyalty program as well as receive exclusive offers and discounts through Diamond Loyalty member pricing. Diamond members can purchase a 5-piece suit starting at the incredible value of $79.95.

The bridal retailer offers a dress for every occasion – wedding, bach elorette, date night, girls trip, homecoming, prom, Quinceañera and beyond. In partnership with Little Tuxe dos, David’s Bridal can now outfit all the special young gents too at an exceptional value. This new deal opens doors for David’s Bridal to expand on its product offerings, providing modern solutions for everyone in the bridal party. In return, it will provide enormous retail opportunities for Little Tuxedos, who will have a dedicated presence in select David’s retail store locations in the coming months as well as omni-channel marketing support. The retailer plans to continually build out exposure for the chil dren’s suit and formalwear partner.

The Believer Bra by Care+Wear Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Care+Wear, a healthwear solutions company, bringing both comfort and fashion to patients undergoing treat ment for chronic illnesses and the frontline workers who treat them, has expanded its line with The Believer Bra, a post-surgical recovery bra to include four new hues and prints. Starting this month, the fashion meets function bra will be available in pink, leopard, chocolate, and caccia, as well as black and nude.

With the arrival of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s impossible not to consider the emotion al and physical toll that a breast cancer diagnosis has on patients. Dedicated to helping breast cancer warriors overcome those challenges, Care+Wear de veloped a recovery bra to help patients immediately following mastectomies, lumpectomies, cardiotho racic and reconstructive surgeries.

Designed with input from plastic surgeons,

clinicians and most importantly, patients, The Believer Bra allows easy access to drains post-sur gery and provides full adjustability for ultimate comfort, breathability, and ease of use throughout the healing process. The newly launched colors continue Care+Wear’s mission of creating clothing and accessories that will make undergoing treatment just a little bit easier and more comfortable.

Features include a thick elastic band with two unique drain access points, front opening and strap closures via adjustable, luxe velcro bands for breast expansion, movement, and ease-of-use, while still providing the support one needs. The bra is made of an EPA-approved antimicrobial soft-fabric for breast and nipple reconstruction. Ice and cooling packs can be inserted into the interior pockets for added post-surgery relief. The Believer Bra is avail able in sizes XXS to XXL.

Throughout Care+Wear’s site and social media

you’ll notice those featured are individuals that need and use their products. It is of utmost impor tance to the brand that end users are the ones who are spotlighted. Care+Wear’s goal is to make their journey easier with one less item to worry about.

Throughout the month of October, Care+Wear is partnering with The Pink Agenda to raise funds for breast cancer research with 10% of all net sales from The Believer Bra being donated.

“The Pink Agenda is committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care. We are fortunate to be a partner of Care+Wear, a brand that believes in our mission and shares our pledge for progress. This support will help us fund the ground breaking research necessary to save lives and make breast cancer history,” shared Serra Eken, Managing Director of The Pink Agenda.

For more information, visit https://www.carean dwear.com/products/post-surgical-recovery-bra.

David’s Bridal Enters Children Suit and Formalwear Business with New Partner Little Tuxedos. PRNEWSFOTO

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BOY SCOUTS HOST 14TH ANNUAL WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. SERVICE AWARD CELEBRATION

Chicago, IL – September 25, 2022 – Pathway to Adven ture Council, Boy Scouts of America, is pleased to recognize exceptional community members at its 14th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Celebration on October 20, 2022. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago at 6:30pm.

This year’s honorees include Mrs. Juanita Temple, Mr. Robert Woods, Scoutmaster of Troop 755, Mr. D. Keith Ross, and the University of Illinois Chicago.

Established by the Boy Scouts of America, the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award recognizes outstanding service by an adult individual or by an organization for demonstrat ed involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds. All four of this year’s honorees are heavily involved in Pathway to Adventure Council making Scouting affordable through this and other means. It ensures that Scouting is affordable in every community and aids with funding for such items as uniforms, transportation, and ac tivities that are vital to the success of our youth participants. Scouting teaches real-life lessons that will guide these young people personally and professionally throughout their lives.

The Pathway to Adventure Council invites communi ty members to join us in honoring this year’s Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award recipients. For more information on the event, please contact Pathway to Adventure Council Development Director, Brooke Parker, at (312) 421-8800 ext. 213. Proceeds from the event will ensure that Scouting is afforded to all communities, regardless of circumstance.

This year’s celebration will honor local community members’ support of youth in low-income communities.

Mellon Foundation Awards $1 Million to the MCA to Support Major Latinx and Caribbean Initiative at the Museum

CHICAGO — The Museum of Con temporary Art (MCA) Chicago is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a substantial grant from the Mellon Foun dation. The $1 million contribution will allow the MCA to launch an institution wide Latinx and Caribbean art initiative to include the development of two exhi bitions and related scholarly publications, acquisitions to its permanent collection, continued curatorial research, communi ty partnerships and engagement, and the transition to a bilingual Spanish/English museum.

“The MCA is incredibly grateful to the Mellon Foundation for the generous fund ing and the endorsement of the museum’s important work with contemporary Latinx and Caribbean artists,’” said Madeleine Grynsztejn, Pritzker director of the MCA.

“We are committed to telling an inclusive art history, engaging with our community, and expanding the breadth and diversity of experience on the team.”

The MCA is developing two ambitious Latinx and Caribbean focused exhibitions, each with an accompanying publication. Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s–Today, will open this November 19 and remain on view through April 23. The exhibition is an innovative

rethinking of “Caribbean art,” focusing on art of the Caribbean diaspora and featuring an intergenerational group of thirty-sev en artists who live and work across the Americas and Europe. Later in 2023, the museum will feature Entre Horizontes: Art and Activism Between Puerto Rico and Chicago, a group exhibition that recogniz es and critically examines the aesthetic, social, and cultural affinities between the artistic genealogies of the Puerto Rican diaspora in the city of Chicago.

The opening of Forecast Form will be a milestone for the MCA’s transition to a bilingual Spanish/English museum, as subsequent exhibitions will be presented in both languages. As part of the museum’s commitment to welcome and serve the entire Chicago community, the bilingual initiative increases access to exhibitions and programs for the 18 percent of Chica goans who speak primarily Spanish as well as visitors from all over the world. The long-term strategy will go beyond simply translating text in the galleries and engage in a robust, multi-department effort to develop goals, processes, and evaluation plans for the coming years.

Further to these special exhibitions, the MCA is ramping up efforts to deepen its permanent collection acquisition of

additional works by Latinx and Caribbean artists and working to write a new history that heralds the artists who are traditional ly overlooked in the art historical canon. The museum’s transcultural approach to collecting considers cultural narratives on their own terms and strives to create exchanges and dialogues among these cultural contexts, with consideration to gender, race, and geography.

Pritzker Director Madeleine Grynsz tejn and Carla Acevedo-Yates, Marilyn and Larry Fields Curator, will lead the Latinx and Caribbean initiative. Aceve do-Yates’s work focuses on the scholar ship, exhibition, and acquisition of art across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. She has curated over thirty exhibitions including presentations by Claudia Peña Salinas, Johanna Unzu eta, David Lamelas, and Beatriz Santiago Muñoz. She recently curated the MCA’s first fully bilingual exhibition, Carolina Caycedo: From the Bottom of the River. Grynsztejn and Acevedo-Yates will be supported by staff across the museum’s departments.

For more information about The Museum of Contemporary Art Chica go, visit mcachicago.org or by phone at 312.280.2660.

“The MCA is incredibly grateful to the Mellon Foundation for the generous funding and the endorsement of the museum’s important work with contemporary Latinx and Caribbean artists,’” said Madeleine Grynsztejn, Pritzker director of the MCA.

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In fact, exterior remodeling projects typically top the list of projects that add the most resale value to homes. Ac cording to Remodeling’s 2022 Cost vs. Value Report, nine of the top 10 projects delivering the best return on cost were exterior renovations.

If you’re looking to sell or just want to increase the overall value of your home, consider these high-ROI exterior upgrades from the experts at Westlake Royal Building Products that can im prove aesthetics and increase resale value.

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Vinyl Siding

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Shutters

Adding or replacing shutters is another easy way to add a bit of flair and can be a key finishing touch in creating the perfect exterior. With the po tential to play beautifully alongside windows and siding as well architectural style and surrounding landscaping, it’s important to make thoughtful choices and install them properly to ensure they look and function as designed.

Composite Decking

Another exterior remodeling project with a high ROI (62.1%), according to the report, is replac ing your home’s existing wood deck with composite decking. An option like Zuri Premium Decking combines the natural beauty and warmth of exotic hardwood with the durability and low-maintenance requirements of PVC (cellular poly vinyl chloride), which resists stains, scratches, fading and moisture, for a deck that will last for years with minimal upkeep.

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Give your front porch an instant facelift by wrapping your existing columns with PVC wraps. This is an easy way to achieve a cleaner and more modern, updated look. Resistant to moisture, PVC column wraps prevent issues found in traditional wood columns, such as warping, rotting and insect damage. Available in a variety of ready-to-install styles, they can also be painted to complement your home’s exterior color palette.

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Rapper Tia P. Wins Grand Prize in Unsigned Only Music Competition

NASHVILLE, Tenn., PRNewswire -- The Unsigned Only Music Competition is pleased to an nounce its 2022 winners. It is with great pleasure that Unsigned Only bestows its highest honor, the overall Grand Prize, to the Inglewood, CA rapper Tia P. for the song “That Action.” The Grand Prize winner is awarded a prize package totaling $50,000, including $20,000 in cash (US) and more in merchandise and services.

Established in 2012, Unsigned Only is the leading international music competition honoring artists who are not signed to a major record label. Selected from almost 7,000 entries worldwide, the 38 winners share in over $150,000 in cash and prizes.

Winners were se lected by a judging panel comprised of high-pro file industry experts and renowned recording artists, including: Aimee Mann; Sanctus Real; O.A.R.; Ruthie Foster; Robert Smith (The Cure); NLE Choppa; The Devil Makes Three; LoCash; and many more (see complete list below). Also on the judging panel were industry executives as well as music journalists from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Guitar Player, JazzTimes, Seattle Times, Yahoo Music, Pandora, Guitar World; No Depression; Blues Music Magazine; and more. For a complete list of judges, go to: https://www.unsigne donly.com/judges.

Hailing from Inglewood, CA, Tia P. is an extraor dinary and multi-talented artist whose skills include rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and drum mer. She is a charismatic artist with an impressive and

enviable list of accomplishments that showcase her talents. She first became widely known to the public when she was on BET’s The Next Big Thing. Since then, her music has been heard all over hit tv shows such as Shameless, Empire, Grown-ish, Charmed, Co bra Kai, Black Lady Sketch Show, and many more. Her music has also been used in a myriad of commercials for Pepsi, Sprite, Hyundai, and more. Her recent collabora tion with five-time Grammy winner Brittany Howard (lead singer/guitarist, Ala bama Shakes) for the LAbased Angel City Football Club resulted in the single “Running with The Angels” and is the first original anthem for a U.S. women’s professional sports team. She is currently working on a new album and also songs for the upcoming Warner Bros. Barbie movie.

Tia P’s winning song “That Action” is emblem atic of her drive as an artist and takes her cue from a director’s call: Lights, Cam era, Action - meaning don’t slow down until they yell CUT. Clearly this inspires the ways she creates music and live her life.

Unsigned Only is sponsored by: Celebrity Access; Dark Horse Institute; Disc Makers; Ernie Ball; Eventric; Lurssen Mastering; My Sheet Music Transcription; Make Music, Inc; Mojave Audio; Radio Airplay; The Music Business Registry; Merch Cat; and View Maniac.

For more information and to enter, go to www.un signedonly.com. To view the complete list of winners in all categories and to listen to the winning songs, go to: www.unsignedonly.com/winners.

2022 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL CAMPAIGN CULMINATES IN $2.4 BILLION TO END EXTREME POVERTY

NEW YORK and ACCRA, PRNewswire -- Global Citizen is proud to announce the 2022 Global Citizen Festival campaign has culminated in over $2.4 billion in commitments to end extreme poverty NOW.

The six-week campaign concluded with a nine-hour festival across two stages, beginning in Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana, presented by Harith General Partners, and ending in New York City’s Central Park, presented by Citi and Cisco. The 2022 campaign saw 2 million actions taken by global citizens as part of Global Citizen’s mission to End Ex treme Poverty NOW, more than doubling the record previously set by the international advocacy organization.

On the Global Citizen Festival: Accra stage, the governments of Ghana and South Africa announced the African Prosperity Fund, a joint initiative by the governments of Ghana and South Africa, which aims to deploy $1 billion to fund projects for eco nomic inclusion and financial participation across the continent. The fund will focus on projects in the African Continental Free Trade Area, including infrastructure devel opment, financial access for the participation of women and youth, education, healthcare, technology, and sustainability, all for the benefit of Africa’s 1.3 billion people.

The days leading into the 10th anni versary Global Citizen Festival saw major commitments from world leaders, including Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada and President von der Leyen of the European Commission, who respectively committed CAD $1.209 billion and €715 million at the seventh replen ishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. During the Festival, Prime Minister Trudeau and President von der Leyen thanked global citizens for taking action.

“We have a limited window of opportunity to act decisively to lift millions of people out of poverty, promote inclusiveness and equality, and safeguard the health of our planet. Each one of us has a sacred and moral obligation to bequeath to the next generation a healthy planet, free from poverty, conflict, discrimination, hunger and disease. I call on the youth of the world, especially, and, in particular, the youth of Africa, to play an active role in achieving the SDGs. The world needs your creativity, knowledge, reach and energy to help find innovative solutions to the chal lenges facing our world.” – H.E. Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana

The 2022 Global Citizen Festival was broadcast and streamed worldwide on YouTube, Twitter, Amazon Music, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, Apple Music, and the Apple TV app. Global Citizen Festival will also air on ABC, ABC News Live, iHeartRadio, Hulu, FX and Veeps in the United States, Albavision in Latin America, Canal+ in Africa, Bis in Brazil, Nine Network (9Now) in Australia, SABC in South Africa, TimesLive across Africa, TV3 in Ghana, and more.

For more information, visit www.globalcitizen.org and follow @ GlblCtzn.

CINESPACE STUDIOS TO EXPAND TV AND FILM PRODUCTION INFRASTRUCTURE IN TORONTO’S PORT LANDS

TORONTO, PRNewswire -- Cinespace Studios (Cine space), a global platform of production facilities, announced today the expansion of its Marine Terminal Studio Hub with the signing of a second long-term lease with PortsToronto. The lease comes at the conclu sion of an open, multi-year Request for Interest (RFI) process and a subsequent Request for Proposal process that commenced in 2019.

Located in Toronto’s Port Lands, the redevelopment of Marine Terminal 52 will create three production stages and support spaces totaling 130,000 square feet to welcome world-class productions in 2023. Global architecture, design and planning firm Gensler has been selected to design the studio.

Cinespace is the largest studio facility in Toronto with 1.3

million square feet of production space totaling 25 stages over three sites. This upcoming expansion in the heart of the city’s Studio District follows Cinespace’s successful development of Marine Terminal 51, which cur rently hosts Netflix’s production hub and was recently the home to Guillermo Del Toro’s Night mare Alley. The redevelopment of the site will create over 300 new jobs in Toronto and contin ues to support the infrastructure in Ontario that generates more than 48,000 jobs per year and $2.88B in direct spend.

“We are proud to continue our investment in Toronto that started over 30 years ago. It’s a privilege to partner with PortsToronto again and be selected to develop Terminal 52 into a second facility that will meet the increased demand for production infrastructure,” said Ashley Rice, President and Co-Managing Partner, Cinespace Studios.

“The Marine Terminal Studio Hub is an integral part of the Port Lands’ revitalization and its future as a creative center for the city and the province.”

“The film and television production industry in Toronto is important to the local economy, the creation of jobs, and the culture of our city. I am pleased that PortsToronto and Cine space will be expanding their already successful infrastructure in the Port Lands by creating a second studio space for produc tions to use. Toronto’s screen industries have experienced a pe riod of significant growth and investment over the last decade, and we know that there has been a real need for even more studio space. This project will not only help us attract more projects and more people to our city but as a result add more jobs which is good for our city and good for the economy,” said Toronto Mayor John Tory.

Cinespace Toronto is home to productions that include AMC Networks’ upcoming Beacon 23, WBTV’s Titans, MGM TV/Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Sony Pictures TV’s Accused, MGM’s Flint Strong, UCP’s The Umbrella Academy and Netflix’s upcoming collection of sinister stories Cabinet of Curiosities.

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Cocolife.black Improves Black Maternal Health through Mombassador Movement

PHILADELPHIA, PRNewswire -- Coco Life Foundation (Cocolife.black), launched in 2019, is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, PA. Its goal is to eliminate racial disparities in care and improve maternal health outcomes for Black mothers nation wide. Essential services include doulas, mental health counseling, paternal health, professional development, infant care, and community education. The organization accomplishes its goal through Mombassadors, an intergenera tional team of community members. They help women to navigate the healthcare system and offer support to promote a healthy transition from pregnancy to postpartum. Recognizing the global magnitude of the problem, Coco life.black launched a Global Mombassador Movement.

Addressing the social determinants of health and race-related disparities can be daunting.

“Cocolife.black educates and empow ers Black communities on the importance of supporting Black mothers in having healthy pregnancies,” says the organization’s founder, Alexia Doumbouya.

She continues: “The Black maternal health crisis in the United States cannot be understated. CDC statistics show Black moth ers are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white mothers, regardless of education or economic position. In addition, 50% of Black mothers are more

likely to deliver premature babies. Black babies are twice as likely to die after birth. The growing rate of race-related healthcare dispari ties has worsened. This grim situation calls for immediate action to save Black mothers and their babies and ensure the healthy life they deserve. Therefore, we engage dads, grand parents, cousins, dad-advocates, and others in supporting moms toward healthy deliver ies. We also have a national resource list of medical and mental health professionals, birth workers, and business strategists and make it available to Black mothers and their support networks. Our ultimate goal is to create a haven for Black moms where they can find trusted providers, dedicated community support, and access to critical resources from pregnancy to motherhood.”

The CDC and HHS speak of Cocolife. black’s exemplary performance since its founding. In addition, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Governor Tom Wolf issued proclamations to recognize its work. The American Psychological Association and Cayaba Care, providers of maternity support, are among its partners. Also, the organiza tion’s Global Mombassador Movement is attracting interest in other countries where Black maternal health and infant mortality are at risk. To learn more about Coco Life Foun dation and how you can join the Mombassa dor Movement, visit https://www.cocolife. black.

5 Steps for Women to Reduce Their Risk of COPD

MISSION, Kan., PRNewswire

-- (Family Features) If you’re a woman who tries to stay healthy, you may exercise several times per week, watch what you eat and get 7-9 hours of sleep each night. But are you listening to your lungs?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary dis ease (COPD), a leading cause of disability and death in the United States, takes an especially heavy toll on women. You may think problems like shortness of breath, frequent coughs or wheezing are just signs of getting older, but it’s important to pay attention to these symptoms and discuss them with your doctor.

COPD is a serious lung disease that causes breathing problems and worsens over time. It has often been considered a man’s disease. Yet more U.S. women than men have been diagnosed with COPD in the past decade, and over the past 20 years more women have died from it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Women tend to develop COPD earlier in life than men and are more likely to have severe symptoms and be hospitalized with the disease. The good news? According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk for COPD.

Don’t Smoke

You probably already know cigarette smoking is harmful

– but did you know that women may be more vulnerable to the effects of smoking? Women who smoke tend to get COPD at younger ages and with less cigarettes smoked than men. COPD is the leading cause of death among U.S. women smokers.

If you do smoke, it’s never too late to quit.

If you thought vaping was a healthy alternative to smoking, think again. Researchers are still learning about the long-term health effects of e-cigarettes, but they may contain as many, if not more, harmful chemicals than tobacco cigarettes.

Avoid Pollutants

Among people with COPD who have never smoked, most are women. Women may be more vulnerable to indoor and outdoor air pollution. Women’s smaller lungs and airways mean the same amount of inhaled pollutants may cause more damage.

Working in places like nail salons, hair salons or dry cleaners can expose you to harmful chemi cals. If you’re exposed to chemical fumes at your job, talk to your employer about ways to limit exposure. Better ventilation and wearing a mask can help.

Stay Current on Vaccines

People at risk for COPD are more likely to have serious problems resulting from some vaccine-preventable diseases. Ask a health care provider about getting vaccinated against the flu, pneumococcal disease and COVID-19.

Talk to Your Doctor About COPD

Women with COPD tend to be diagnosed later than men when the disease is more severe and treat ments are less effective. If you think you could be at risk, or you are having symptoms, bring it up with your health care provider. Treatment can ease symptoms and improve your ability to exercise.

Learn More to Breathe Better

Find more information on COPD from NHLBI’s Learn More Breathe Better® program at copd.nhlbi.nih. gov.

Alexia Doumbouya, Founder & President, Cocolife.black. PRNEWSFOTO.

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We are now opening our bidding process to remove and replace the entire building flat roof open September 28, 2022 and will close October 12, 2022, at close of business 4pm. Bid packets will be available for pick-up September 28, 2022 through October 12, 2022 and will be publicly opened at 5pm on that day at 15406 Lexington Avenue, Harvey 60426.

All Bids should be sealed and marked on the envelope ATT: Sealed Bid. They can be mailed or dropped off in person at 15406 Lexington Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426. To make an appointment to view the project please call (312) 720-1192 Demetrius Morton, Project Manager. The Bid price should include labor, materials, tear-off, clean-up and removal of debris from project site. The Bid should contain the following item if need ed in repairs, Gutters, ice shield, pitched if it can be done and all materials needed to replace the entire roof. After bid is awarded, your bid will not be able to be changed and you will not be able to request additional funds on top of what you have submitted as your sealed bid. So please come out and look at the project and ask questions before placing your bid and that way you can bid what's needed MBE/FBE/WBE are encouraged.

All sealed bids need to be in the office on October 12, 2022 by close of business 4pm. Telephone bids are not accepted. Successful bidder will be notified and must have liability insurance, be licensed in the City of Harvey and bonded. Successful bidder must be able to pull permits in the City of Harvey.

All questions regarding bids or bidding process, call Demetruis Morton, Project Manager at 312720-1192.

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The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: Ryan Investments

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Mechanic Liens

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473),to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Jamonie Beamon 9706 S. Springfield Ave Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Description of Article Year: 2016 Make: Ford Model: Fusion Sedan

VIN: 3FA6P0H7XGR197248

Amount of lien $16,682.66

Regional Acceptance Corporation P.O Box 277760 Sacramento, CA 95827

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be com bined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's NITA GLENN 12415 S. RACINE AVE CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

Description of Article

Year: 2008 Make: Lexus

Model: ES

VIN: JTHBJ46G682208710

Amount of lien: $16,531.09

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig

nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Roger Weeden 11205 S. Eggleston Chicago, IL 60628

Description of Article

Year: 1995 Make: Cadillac Model: FLTWDBROU VIN: 1G6DW52P0SR71742

Amount of Llien: $11,404.60

ONYX Acceptance Corp P.O Box 7001 Rancho SNTA MARG, CA 92688 Arlington, TX 76096

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication. (Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting.

Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's

Quarlena Spraggins

Micheal P. Stanford.

10854 S. Sangamon Ave. Chicago, IL 60643

11205 S. Eggleston Chicago, IL 60628

Description of Article Year: 2010

Make: Toyota Model: Scion VIN: JTLZE4FE9A1106210

Amount of Lien $18,659.65

Americredit Finance Service Inc P.O Box 182673 Arlington, TX 76096

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO

A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC