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REP. ROBIN KELLY CELEBRATES $45,000 AMERICORPS AWARD FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LIVINGSTON COUNTY

Pontiac, Ill. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated a $45,180 federal award to the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County in Pontiac to support a new AmeriCorps VISTA project.

This investment will support up to two AmeriCorps VISTA members per year to help high school students in the county obtain employment or internships, promote financial literacy, and organize volunteer activities. In addition to these funds, AmeriCorps will also provide education scholarships to AmeriCorps VISTA members to assist them in paying for college, vocational training, or to pay back student loans.

“I am thrilled to see federal resources coming back to the Second District to invest in the future of Livingston County. This award provides the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County with crucial resources to advance their mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “These investments will set our young people up for success and ensure that our communities thrive.”

ADVANCING BLACK WEALTH TOUR COMING TO CHICAGO IN AUG. 26

(Black PR Wire) OAKLAND -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- JPMorgan Chase is excited to announce the return of its Advancing Black Wealth Tour. The multi-city event series, now in its second year, delivers financial health education, home-buying and real estate workshops, wealth building seminars and other vital financial insights to Black communities nationwide.

The tour will stop in four cities across the country in 2023. The first stop was in Oakland, CA on Saturday Aug. 12. The second stop is in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 26. Each stop will feature prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and talent.

Oakland will feature Stephen Curry, four-time NBA Champion and venture capitalist, and Ian Dunlap, Master Stock Investor and influencer. Chicago will feature Kevin Hart, Hollywood entertainer and entrepreneur.

“We’re so excited to be back on the road and deliver financial information and insights to communities across the country,” said Justin Grant, Executive Director of Community Development for Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase. “The Advancing Black Wealth tour’s purpose is to empower everyday people and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and tools needed to build and sustain wealth.”

The tour will conclude later this year in New York City on November 4 and Miami on December 9 where additional influencers will be named at a later date.

Events will be free to attend with registration. Attendees will have access to personalized consultations, interactive activations, and networking opportunities. Each event will be an inclusive atmosphere designed to help build and grow wealth regardless of participants age, background and income level.

For more information visit: jpmorganchase. com/ABWT.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $3.9 trillion in assets and $313 billion in stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2023. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S., and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients globally. Founded in 2019, JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways is committed to strengthening the economic foundation of Black communities. Advancing Black Pathways is committed improving financial health for Black communities worldwide. For information about Advancing Black Pathways visit www.jpmorganchase.com/ABP.

Collective voice of Principals and Administrators want a voice in policymaking

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The central organizing force behind the CPAA is to ensure the policies and resources that impact schools actually impact the school communities in a positive way so that the students can become the best they can possibly be. Throughout the years, the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association has been in many different iterations.

Troy LaRaviere has been the President of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association since 2016. He said that while in those years, the issues facing principals and administrators has not changed, the understanding of those issues has changed.

“It is our understanding of the root cause that connects so many issues that we often thought were separate,” LaRaviere said.

Principals are also dealing with circumstanc es that do not have anything to do with educating. Oftentimes, they have to deal with violence, truancy, literacy, before they can even do the work of a princi pal. Those environments can impact what happens at the schools.

“I’m responsible for taking what you give me and ensuring that it grows. But, don’t tell me I’m responsible for closing the gap,” he said, adding that he wants to see a city that provides resources for all it’s students so they can grow at the same pace.

He believes that principals and administrators know how policies that are made on the board and district level will affect the children in the schools.

“If we’re the ones implementing the policies, and we’ve been implementing the policies for decades, when they come down with these policies, we look at it and we know exactly the positives, the negatives

and the challenges.”

LaRaviere said. LaRaviere wants to see more input from principals and administrators when it comes to school boards and districts creating policies that affect them and the schools they serve.

LaRaviere wants the voice of the people who are actually tasked with implementing the policies to be at the table when the policies are being made. To ensure the policies that are made actually have positive and beneficial impacts on the school communities those policies are meant to impact.

“The mission is to ensure these young people who are under our care are able to get the experiences that bring out the best of what’s in them,” he said. LaRaviere believes it is the role of the CPAA to articulate the obstacles and remove those obstacles that might stop principals and administrators from doing their job properly, from policies and procedures to the lack of resources within LaRaviere also engages with parents to find out what resources are necessary for students to reach their full potential. Because CPAA knows the innerworkings of the school system, they are able to advocate on the behalf of parents to get those resources. He believes that alliance building is essential in working to create policies for the students in the district. That alliance building requires bringing people with different perspectives and strengths together to influence decision makers.

Troy LaRaviere, President of the Chicago Principals and Administrators Association, wants principals and administrators to have more of a voice when it comes to developing school policies in the district. Photo provided by Troy LaRaviere.

LINK Unlimited Scholars Awarded Grant from NBA Foundation to Expand Fellowship Program for Black Youth in Chicago

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- LINK Unlimited Scholars announced the receipt of a substantial grant awarded by the NBA Foundation that will assist significantly in achieving its mission of providing highly motivated Black students in Chicago with access and opportunities to strengthen their skills to succeed as they advance to, through and beyond college. Through middle and high school fellowships focused on Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, Career Exposure and College Access, LINK nurtures Scholars to maximize their potential as students, leaders and all of the other identities they embody.

“LINK Unlimited Scholars’ decades-long dedication to providing Black students in Chicago the tools to access opportunity and unlock potential demonstrates the need for school-to-career programs in our communities,” said NBA Foundation Executive Director Greg Taylor. “The NBA Foundation is proud to support LINK Unlimited Scholars in expanding its fellowship program to reach even more future Scholars, and we look forward to its continued impact on the young people it serves.”

Black students in Chicago are disproportionately impacted by systemic and structural forces that impede their ability to ac-

cess opportunities, gain economic mobility and become community leaders. However, LINK Scholars are outpacing their peers and graduating from college at three times the national rate for Black students (60% vs. 21%). With their four-year college graduation rate of 60% and climbing, LINK is actively addressing this educational gap and cultivating a diverse leadership pipeline in Chicago.

“LINK Unlimited Scholars is deeply grateful to the NBA Foundation for this grant to expand our fellowship program that is literally life-changing for our Scholars and communities,” stated LINK President & CEO Dr. Toinette Gunn. “A bachelor’s degree opens students up to jobs that provide the surest route to a comfortable middle-class lifestyle that will break the cycle of poverty. LINK looks to break down barriers and provide access and opportunity to students who have the potential but lack the necessary resources to excel in a system that was not designed for them.” For nearly 60 years, LINK Unlimited Scholars has been committed to successfully supporting Scholars throughout the city of Chicago as they move to, through and beyond college. For the past 23 years, 100% of their Scholars have been accepted into selective colleges and universities. In the upcoming year, LINK

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Olive-Harvey College and the Chicago Police Department

Partner to Offer No-Cost Associate Degree in Criminal Justice In One Year with CPD Academy Entrance Exam Waived

CHICAGO —The “One Year and Out” City Colleges of Chicago Criminal Justice program offers Chicago residents the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with a focus in Criminal Justice, at no cost, in as little as 12 months, and then apply to the Chicago Police Academy (CPD) with the ability to waive the Department’s entrance exam (*see acceptance criteria below).

“Diversity in our criminal justice system is essential for building trust and legitimacy in our communities and for ensuring that all members of society are treated with dignity and respect. That is why we are so proud to partner with the Chicago Police Department to offer a pathway that will help more Black and Latinx students consider a career in law enforcement,” said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado.

The Criminal Justice degree program is offered through Olive-Harvey College this fall, beginning on August 24th. The course is a 60-credit hour program that places a high emphasis on ethics, diversity, inclusion, and critical thinking. This program will include a mix of in-person and online classes. All classes will be three (3) credit hours and each term will be eight weeks. Students can earn 48 credit hours over four (4), eight-week periods and 12 credit hours in the summer. Students must test into English 101 for admission into the pathway program.

“This is a great opportunity for those interested in getting a head start in a career of service,” said CPD Chief Yolanda Talley, who oversees the Department’s expansive recruitment efforts. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of this degree program and take the first step toward becoming a Chicago Police officer.”

Olive-Harvey College will offer additional support with laptops and book vouchers, as well as help preparing for police exams and power tests. Students who earn a degree in criminal justice are also prepared for careers including air marshal, forensic science technician, fraud investigator, state trooper, crime scene investigator, computer forensics specialists, U.S. postal inspector, victims advocate, police dispatcher, and more.

“In this line of work, Chicagoans have the opportunity to make a positive impact on people right where they live and work,” said President Kimberly Hollingsworth, Olive-Harvey College. “We are offering this pathway because much of law enforcement work is related to reaching out to the community and strengthening relationships so that crimes and harm to people and property can be prevented—vital work.”

or email: OHC-CrimJustice@ccc.edu with questions. You can also stop by Olive-Harvey campus anytime to ask questions or start your application.

*Acceptance into the no cost Criminal Justice Degree program may depend on current students earning less than 12 credits at City Colleges or transferring into City Colleges with 12 credits or less, and other terms may apply. In addition, other exams apply for entrance into the Chicago Police Academy and applicants must be 20 years of age. Candidates must be 21 years old to enter the Chicago Police Academy. For more information on the qualifications, visit https://home. chicagopolice.org/bethechange/chicago-police-officer-recruitment/.

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. Learn more about City Colleges of Chicago at www.ccc.edu, and to read more about City Colleges of Chicago 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Framework, visit www.ccc.edu/strategicplan.

SENATOR PETERS ON PFA MISINFORMATION: TRANSFORMATIONAL LAW PRESERVES PROTECTIONS FOR CRIME SURVIVORS

State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) released the following statement in response to false narratives spread by McClean County State’s Attorney Erika Reynolds in Bloomington-Normal based radio station, WGLT:

“Unlike the old system of cash bond, the Pretrial Fairness Act focuses on the immediate threat to others instead of cost when determining release. The transformational law preserves protections for crime survivors to ensure the very people who harmed them can’t do it again solely because they can afford to pay for their freedom.

“The Pretrial Fairness Act was the result of hours of testimony and negotiations with domestic violence advocates, gender-based violence survivors, proponents of reform, law enforcement and states attorneys at the table working to create a pathway to a better and more equitable criminal legal system.

“I will not stop preserving the essence of this landmark for justice by fighting back against the fearmongering and misinformation.”

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Individuals who are hired to work at the Chicago Police Department receive a competitive starting salary of $56,040 and receive an increase to $84,522 annually after 18 months on the job. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings and pension plans. CPD is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and looks for candidates that reflect the city’s broad cross-sections. The Department is seeking effective problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and good communicators with the ability to interact with all members of the community and perform the role safely, effectively, and following local, state, and federal law as well as CPD policy and procedures.

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will support 300+ students. By 2027, they aim to double the number of students they serve and deepen their investment in the city by focusing recruitment in 10 South- and West-side neighborhoods: Auburn-Gresham, Austin, Bronzeville, Englewood, Garfield Park, Greater Grand Crossing, North Lawndale, Roseland, South Shore and Washington Park. These neighborhoods are some of the most under-resourced and comprise the city’s highest crime, poverty and educational disparity rates. By focusing on these neighborhoods, LINK is empowering students to spark generational change within their own communities.

For nearly 60 years, LINK Unlimited Scholars has provided Black students with the support and resources to move to, through and beyond college. Through a four- to six-year fellowship focused

on academic enrichment, leadership development, career exposure, college advising and mentoring, LINK aims to provide Scholars with tools and resources to reach their full potential, increase their academic profiles, attend college with the smallest debt load possible, graduate from college in four years and be employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of college graduation. For more information, visit linkunlimited. org.

Created in August 2020, the NBA Foundation is the league’s first-ever charitable foundation dedicated to driving economic opportunity for Black youth. The Foundation invests in local and national organizations that promote schoolto-career and workforce development opportunities. For more information visit nbafoundation.com.

State Senator Patrick Joyce joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in announcing the latest round of Back to Business grants for restaurants in the 40th District.

“Restaurants were hit hard during the pandemic, and it has been difficult for some to bounce back,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “This is a great grant program that puts local businesses, like restaurants, back on their feet after facing tougher times the last few years.”

The Back to Business grant program provides recovery grants for small businesses throughout the state, with an emphasis on businesses in the hardest hit industries. Through the Back to Business and Business Interruption Grant programs, DCEO has provided more than $535 million to more than 15,000 businesses since the start of the pandemic.

Five restaurants in Joyce’s district will receive a combined total of $205,000 through this round of Back to Business grants.

“These small businesses fuel our economy and are important to each region around the state,” said Joyce. “It’s great to see businesses return to normal again, and a lot of them would not be able to if it weren’t for financial assistance and support from community members.”

For more information about B2B grants visit DCEO’s website.

COOK COUNTY PENSION FUND TO BE FULLY FUNDED THANKS TO NEW MARTWICK LAW

A new law championed by State Senator Robert Martwick will secure the finances of the Cook County Pension Fund and protect taxpayers.

“President Toni Preckwinkle’s willingness to enshrine fiscal responsibility in the law should be the example that every elected leader seeks to duplicate,” said Martwick (D-Chicago). “I am thrilled that I could work with her to pass this impactful legislation.”

The law makes various changes to the Cook County Pension Fund, most notably requiring an actuarially determined contribution and adjusting benefits to ensure compliance with the Social Security safe-harbor provision. These provisions set a standard to ensure that plans provide benefits equal to Social Security for employees who would not be covered by the program.

Under the new law, the CCPF will be required to retain an actuary in good standing who would create an annual report to ensure it is properly funded.

“By ensuring the solvency of pension funds, taxpayers are protected from future property tax hikes and economic shocks, while guaranteeing that our dedicated public servants receive the retirement security they’ve earned” Martwick said.

House Bill 2352 was signed into law on Friday.

Stackwell and Fintech in Action Announce Financial Wellness Pilot Program with Spelman College Students

BOSTON and ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Stackwell, the digital investment platform designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap, and Fintech in Action, a social impact initiative that accelerates progress, innovation, and opportunity for Black talent in finance and fintech, announced the launch of a new financial wellness program supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) students. The pilot program will provide a cohort of Spelman College students with a finance and investing course plus a seeded Stackwell account to begin building wealth during their college careers.

The first cohort of students comprises 16 Spelman sophomores who won the Braven Accelerator Capstone Challenge — funded by Fintech in Action coalition members Zogo Finance and MEMX. Each winner will receive their own seeded Stackwell account with $250 to begin their investment journey. Additionally, students will participate in Stackwell workshops that focus on finance and investing fundamentals to help them start to build wealth while in college. With the support of coalition member, Apex Fintech Solutions, Fintech in Action and Stackwell will be tracking student progress over three years to assess how students can build sustained wealth over time. The program’s goal is to provide access to the financial markets, a foundational investment education, and ongoing support and resources to enable and empower the students to grow their investments over time. Students will graduate with all the funds they have amassed, providing a solid financial foundation as they begin their professional careers.

“Fintech in Action is thrilled to partner with Stackwell to build and launch this new initiative,” said Korene E. J. Smith, Director of Fintech in Action. “Going into the Braven Capstone Challenge, I wanted our sponsorship to offer a challenge question and prize that made an impact beyond the classroom. We truly believe this program has the potential to be scaled to larger cohorts of students and expanded

across HBCUs and other colleges and universities –providing access to critical and functional financial education and an understanding of the markets to countless Black students in America.”

“I am so excited that our cohort is being given the opportunity to start an investment journey while we’re still in school,” said Morgan Newson, a rising junior at Spelman. “To be provided with a program that teaches us how to be successful investors on our own, along with a seeded account is a huge deal. As a Black woman, it means a lot to have this kind of support and head start in learning how to build wealth. Being able to start years before graduation gives me leverage as I think about financial stability and my future.”

The pilot program is part of a larger strategic partnership between Fintech in Action and Stackwell, including a broad set of initiatives for Black college students and student-athletes. Beginning this Fall, Fintech in Action will be launching a national HBCU financial wellness tour with Rapunzl Investments focused on education, and investment access through Rapunzl’s stock simulator app. Stackwell will be participating in the HBCU tour, speaking at on-campus events and providing other hands-on educational programming. In addition, Fintech in Action and Stackwell are set to launch a national student-athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) program providing financial education to help student-athletes navigate how they can save and invest their earnings to grow that wealth over time and opening up access to mentorship and career opportunities in the world of finance and fintech.

“We are deeply committed to our work with HBCU students and student-athletes and are excited to expand access to the markets to students at Spelman College and beyond,” said Trevor Rozier-Byrd, founder, and CEO of Stackwell. “Fintech In Action offers a unique partnership opportunity where we can build new programs that will impact different student populations and help instill core investing values and behaviors from a young age. Together, we have a chance to establish a culture of wealth building and financial wellness that impacts a new generation of Black students.”

For more information about the Fintech in Action and Stackwell pilot program, please visit: https://stackwellcapital.com/community. Fintech in Action is a social impact initiative founded in 2020 in response to the industry’s need to prioritize racial equity and inclusion. In its first year alone, the initiative invested over $1 million in strategic support and paid internship opportunities to further its mission and cause. Together with its coalition and community partners, Fintech in Action is a powerhouse resource, accelerating progress, innovation, and opportunity for Black talent across fintech and ancillary industries. Learn more at https://fintechinaction.com

Stackwell Capital, Inc., is a fintech company that has created a digital investment platform for the Black community that is designed to eliminate the racial wealth gap in America. Stackwell provides the financial investment tools and guidance necessary to help build lasting wealth, equity, and equal opportunity. We’ve developed a unique ecosystem of strategic partners in financial services, higher education (HBCUs and MSIs), professional sports, and created an ever-growing NIL student-athlete ambassador program. Stackwell was a member of the 2022 Financial Solutions Lab, and MassChallenge U.S. Early Stage accelerator programs. For more information, visit stackwellcapital.com.

Guava Launches Huddle, a New Community Platform for Black Entrepreneurs

BROOKLYN, N.Y., PRNewswire -- Guava, the premier banking and networking platform for Black entrepreneurs, creators and small business owners, announced the launch of a new community hub, Huddle. The platform connects the dots for entrepreneurs, empowering members by fostering engagement, collaboration and support to grow and scale their businesses.

Guava champions the tenacity and triumphs of Black business owners. The goal of Huddle is to ensure that all members can benefit from mutual collaboration and can gain from and contribute to the collective pool of knowledge to help uplift others.

Kelly Ifill, Founder and CEO of Guava, said, “Small business owners have faced unprecedented challenges over the last three years,

from business closures, to supply chain issues, to inflation. Black business owners have faced the same challenges while also fighting an uphill battle against unconscious bias, structural challenges, and institutionalized racism. We built Huddle so these entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate, and learn from each other, while also celebrating and supporting our collective achievements.”

Unique membership features include:

Member discounts

Access to live events

Curated content from industry experts

Access to funding vehicles

To learn more about the community platform please visit: Huddle.

Guava will also host a live webinar for the public on August 9 on how to build your online

retail business. Participants can sign up at this link.

Founded in 2021, Guava offers digital banking services and a community platform built to address the specific needs of Black entrepreneurs. Guava announced a funding round of $2.4 million in July 2022 to continue building and scaling the platform.

Guava is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Piermont Bank, Member FDIC.

Guava is a digital banking platform designed for and by Black small business owners. We are tackling the racial wealth gap head-on by facilitating the development, growth and resilience of our small businesses, the backbone of our communities. For more information, visit joinguava.com.

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State Treasurer Frerichs Announces Winners of 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced the winners of the 2023 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, which provides an opportunity for young photographers to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Students who won first, second or third place in each age category will be awarded Bright Start scholarships.

“Thank you to all the young photographers who shared their talents by participating in this year’s contest. We’re impressed with everyone’s creativity in capturing the beauty of Illinois agriculture,” Frerichs said. “Congratulations to the winners, who will be awarded Bright Start scholarships that they can use for qualified expenses related to their post-secondary education.”

Students participating in this year’s contest were allowed to submit up to two photos, and a panel of judges selected the winning entries. The judges were Mary Morgan, principal asset quality & assurance officer at Compeer Financial; Scott Rhoads, regional president of Carrollton Bank; Gary Mueller, vice president of Havana National Bank; and Riley Duckworth, associate director of Illinois Foundation FFA.

The contest consisted of three age categories — ages 8-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Top winners were awarded Bright Start scholarships, with first-place winners in each age category receiving $1,000, second-place winners receiving $500, and third-place winners receiving $250. Students who won more than once were permitted to receive one scholarship award.

Treasurer Frerichs administers Bright Start, the Illinois direct-sold 529 program that provides families with a tax-advantaged investment vehicle to help save for future education expenses at a university or college, community college, trade school or apprenticeship. For more information about the Treasurer’s Office College Savings programs, visit ILCollegeSavings.com or call 877.432.7444.

The Cream of the Crop Photo Contest is part of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Ag Invest program, which marks its 40th anniversary this year. Ag Invest is an agriculture-focused impact investment program providing loan opportunities

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QUINTAE Student MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Letter to the Editor

Chief of Police Gideon Cody Marion Police Department

112 N. 5th Street Marion KS 66861

Dear Chief Cody:

On behalf of the Illinois Press Association, I write to Jorn the chorus of journalism associations around the nation that are outraged by your actions to raid the office of the Marion County Record and the home of its co owners. The correspondence from The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and others very accurately establishes that the actions of your office are violative of very well-established press freedoms.

Your actions, and the unfortunate death of Mrs. Meyer, caused me to recall the story of Elijah Lovejoy, also a victim of an effort to silence an American newspaper. Ifyou have not yet done so, 1 urge you to learn this bit of American history. Mr. Lovejoy was murdered by a pro-slavery mob, while defending his anti-slavery newspaper in Alton, Illinois. The mob tossed Lovejoy’s press (actually three of them) into the Mississippi River. One of those presses sat in the office of the Alton Telegraph as a reminder to all. A monument to Lovejoy was erected in the city.

While the actions of your office leading up to the raid are of grave concern, your inability or unwillingness to explain your actions compounds the aggravation. Obtaining and executing a warrant, without the need for an underlying affidavit, and conducting a search of a newsroom and the publishers’ home should be unthinkable. Overbroad. Chilling. Intrusive into newsgathering. All the descriptors used by the courts over the years are brought to mind.

And to think this was brought about---as best we can tell --- by the newspaper being advised of a public record of a driving conviction of a local resident. Under what theory is possession of a public court record a crime?

You and your office should apologize to Mr. Meyer and his staff, the newspaper, and to your community for your egregious actions. You can’t fix this, you can’t hide from it. You should own it, apologize, and resign.

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for Illinois farmers and agri-businesses to start, expand or add value to their farm operations. Ag Invest offers affordable financing through two options: the Ag Invest Agriculture Operating Line of Credit and the Long-Term Ag & Value Added Ag program. The Treasurer’s Office partners with eligible financial institutions in Illinois to provide low-interest loans to Illinois farmers. The loans provided by the financial institution can be used for the purchase of farm equipment, purchase of land, construction-related expenses, operating lines of credit or other costs related to conventional or sustainable farming.

Since 2015, when Frerichs became treasurer, the

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Ag Invest program has supported more than 7,000 agriculture borrowers and partnered with more than 45 financial institutions.

8-10 Age Bracket Winners

First Place: Bennett Schumacher, At Sunset, Jacksonville, IL (Morgan County)

Second Place: Bennett Schumacher, Working Hard, Jacksonville, IL (Morgan County)

Third Place: Leah Johnson, Rose Lettuce, Pleasant Plains, IL (Sangamon County)

11-14 Age Bracket Winners

First Place: Carolyn Lee, American Cattle, Wellington, IL (Iroquois County)

Second Place: Anna Parr, Moo, Mason City, IL (Mason County)

Third Place: Anna Parr, Mama and Her Babies, Mason City, IL (Mason County)

15-18 Age Bracket Winners

First Place: Macy McLaughlin, Evening Elegance, Mason City, IL (Mason County)

Second Place: Alec Shields, Beneath the Bluffs, Carbondale, IL (Jackson County)

Second Place: Sophie Robinson, Crop Sprayer, Taylorville, IL (Christian County)

Third Place: Hallie Smith, Mary the Little Lamb, Taylorville, IL (Christian County)

Photos by L.M. Warbington Photography

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HEALTH

Play-it-Safe Tips to Protect Young Athletes’ Feet and Ankles

(StatePoint) In today’s competitive youth sports landscape, injuries are common, and when they do occur, young athletes are often pressured to play through the pain.

“The back-to-school season is prime time for foot and ankle injuries from fall sports like soccer, football and cross country,” says Richard Baker, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). “Fortunately, there are many steps parents, coaches and young athletes can take to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place and to discourage kids from playing through pain.”

Here are eight play-it-safe tips from the foot and ankle surgeon members of ACFAS to help prevent injuries and to treat them properly when they do occur.

1. Get a pre-season checkup. A pre-season medical evaluation can help identify whether your child could possibly benefit from using an orthotic or wearing a supportive ankle brace while playing. This is especially important for those with previous sprains and injuries.

2. Start the season with new shoes. Old shoes can wear down and become uneven, causing the ankle to tilt. And, as your child’s feet may have grown between seasons, their old shoes may not fit. The smart move is to replace athletic shoes at the start of each season. While children under 10 should wear all-purpose sports shoes, older youth athletes should wear sport-specific footwear.

3. Train for the season. It’s important that your child’s feet and ankles are accustomed to the level of activity required for the sport. Adequate conditioning in the off-season can help maintain a player’s ability to meet these demands, reducing their risk of injury and improving their performance during the season.

4. Encourage warmup exercises. Calf stretches and light jogging before competition help warm up ligaments and blood vessels, reducing injury risk.

5. Check fields for dips, divots and holes. Ninety percent of ankle sprains are due to poor playing conditions. That’s why some surgeons recommend walking the field, especially in non-professional settings like public parks, looking for spots that could catch a player’s foot. Alert coaching officials to any irregularities.

6. Watch their technique. A difference in the way your child is moving is often a tell-tale sign that something is wrong. Playing with pain is never a winning strategy so encourage kids to be honest about pain or discomfort.

7. Be mindful of other physical activities. Your child doesn’t need to be involved in a formalized athletic program to be vulnerable to sports-related injuries. Foot and ankle surgeons warn of common injuries like plantar fasciitis, bone spurs, fractures and Achilles tendonitis due to repetitive, forceful motions, which can occur in activities such as skateboarding. When skateboarding or engaged in other non-formal activities, always wear protective gear, including supportive shoes, and seek treatment when there is pain or injury.

8. Remember RICE. Often, an injured foot or ankle can be treated with rest, ice, compression and elevation. Those with foot or ankle pain should take a break from playing and allow time for recovery. If pain persists, something more serious may be happening, such as cartilage injuries or broken bones in the foot. Consult a foot and ankle surgeon for a complete evaluation, proper diagnosis and treatment plan. The sooner rehabilitation starts, the sooner your child can safely get back into the game.

For more information on pediatric foot care or to find a foot and ankle surgeon near you, visit FootHealthFacts.org, the patient education website of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

EDUCATION

4 Tech-Friendly Ways to Ace the School Year

(Statepoint) American families are expected to spend record-high amounts this back-to-school season. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), families with children in elementary, middle and high school will spend $890 on average for school items, while those with college-aged students are looking at more than $1,360 in shopping expenses.

Whether your kids are off to kindergarten or college, here’s how you can shop smarter and prepare for the school year:

1. Upgrade Your Devices. Electronics and tech are a top priority for families this school season. The NRF says Americans are expected to spend a collective $15 billion on electronics for back to school and $23 billion for back to college. The good news is that you may be able to

deals, head to t-mobile.com/offers/back-to-schooldeals.

2. Keep Track of School Items. It’s the time of year when backpacks, lunchboxes and musical instruments tend to go missing. Ensure your child or college student never loses their items again by placing a T-Mobile SyncUP TRACKER in items of importance. It’s a simple, easy way to help you keep track of belongings.

3. Stay Connected for Study Time. For families or college students looking for an affordable option to stay connected at home, T-Mobile has them covered with 5G Internet for only $30 per month with a Go5G Plus or Magenta MAX plan and AutoPay. For those unsure about making the switch, the wireless company offers a worry-free Test Drive of its 5G Internet for 15 days. And, T-Mobile 5G Internet comes with a Price Lock Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing your monthly rate won’t increase (exclusions like taxes and fees

apply). Learn more by visiting https://www.tmobile.com/homeinternet.

4. Prioritize a Sleep Routine. A recent “Lancet Journal” study found that children need at least nine hours of sleep each night to support healthy neurocognitive development. Set your kids up for success by creating a school bedtime and wake-up routine a couple weeks before school begins to help ease into the new academic year. Apps like Moshi use sounds, sleep stories and even meditations to encourage better sleep for kids, and Calm can be used for college students and parents to ease stress.

Get ready to rock the school year with some savvy planning, deal-hunting adventures and a dose of healthy habits that create an epic year ahead for you and your family.

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