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Andre Garner is a managing partner of the Pullman Hotel Group, which plans to operate the Hampton by Hilton Hotel. PHOTO PROVIDED BY ANDRE GARNER.
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TWO NEW DEVELOPMENTS PENDING APPROVAL ON THE FAR SOUTH SIDE Two new developments have chosen the Far South Side. A full-service grocery store on 130th and Eberhardt and a 101-room full-service hotel at 111th and Doty. The business owners and 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale are hopeful both developments will approved by the Department of Planning and Development and construction will begin.
Anthony Beale is the Alderman of the 9th Ward. His ward includes the sites where the two new development would be located. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BRIAN BERG.
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recent $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot roll series, which ended with a jackpot win in Des Plaines, Illinois.
grew up in Cleveland in a food desert and is very familiar with the challenges that face Black communities. He is acquainted with the need and the potential solution. Yellow Banana did an interior and exterior remodel of the Save-A-Lot stores it operates and upgraded the product offerings to include quality produce.
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Michael Nance, co-founder of 127 Wall Holdings, LLC, which owns Yellow Banana, has been working collabora tively with World Business Chicago to identify the most important site for development on the South and West sides of Chicago. Yellow Banana received $13.5 million in grant funding to develop and redevelop six sites on the South and West sides, five of which Yellow Banana already operates.
Part of the Lottery’s recent success comes from its iLottery platform that allows players to play online and through a mobile app. With Camelot Illinois as the operating partner of the Illinois Lottery, the Illinois Lottery reached another digital milestone this year with online sales of $279 million, a 64% increase over the prior
Yellow Banana is excited to be independent operators and owners, closer to the ground and able to provide afford able food products and a product offering that is tailored to the community’s needs.
Lost Boyz provides sports-based youth development to help boys and girls in Chicago’s under-resourced neighborhoods develop confi dence, resilience, and life skills. According to Lost Boyz Executive Director LaVonte Stewart, these young founders are excited about delivering their pitch and are busy preparing and video recording their entireSankarsinghprocess.founded VisionReady with the mission to advance the development and growth of small businesses owned by Women, People of Col or, LGBTQ, and Veterans by tearing down barriers to entry with intelligent technology. As a pioneer in business digitalization, VisionReady harnesses data, analytics, and technology expertise to give organizations a clear path to gaining industry lead ership and improving systems for scalability.
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2022 Chicago Audubon Society Environ mental Awards will honor local conservation heroes–individuals who have dedicated themselves to help mend the earth and transform places, large and small, into safe havens for migratory birds and wildlife. Awards will be presented to: Excellence in Environmental Reporting –Broadcast: Bob ExcellenceDolganinEnvironmental Reporting –
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“We have over 7,000 committed retailers across the State. Our retail network is the backbone of the Lottery’s offering, providing players with a convenient, local option to purchase a ticket,” said Director Mays.
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“The year’s record high Lottery returns provide important funding for schools, capital projects, and other essential causes throughout the state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Lottery con tributions mean more support for K-12 education in Illinois, and more resources going to programs like Special Olympics and Alzheimer’s research. These resources are an essential part of building a sustainable future for Illinois, and I’m appreciative of the Illinois Lottery’s support in helping to fund theseTheprograms.”Common School Fund, which helps to fund educa tion-related expenses for K-12 education in Illinois, received its full prescribed amount of funding for financial year 2022, $775 million. The eight good causes that the Lottery supports through the sale of specialty scratch tickets will benefit from an estimated $10 million in proceeds. The Capital Projects Fund, which helps to fund infrastructure projects in Illinois, is estimated to receive the remaining proceeds of $49 million.
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“We don’t think where someone grows up or where they’re born should dictate the quality of food they receive. All relevant statistics indicate that if you don’t have access to healthy food options, you’re going to have an increase incidence of diet-related disease and illness that too often plagues poor, Black and brown communities,” Nance said.
“While we are proud of the millions of dollars we will provide to the Capital Projects Fund this year, starting in finan cial year 2023 all Illinois Lottery proceeds outside of the sale of specialty scratch tickets will go to the Common School Fund,” said Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays. “This change will mean that almost 99% of Lottery proceeds will go to supplement education funding.”
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CHICAGO, PRLog -- VisionReady Inc. will host Champagne & French Fries at 6 p.m. Sept. 29, at City Point Loft, 2345 S. Michigan Ave. The evening will highlight the creativity and business acumen of boys and girls from Lost Boyz Inc. on their entrepreneurship journey while guests are being treated to culinary artisans’ unique twist on french fries paired with the evening’s Champagne selection. Comedian B Cole will emcee the evening to keep things high energy and every guest engaged.VisionReady
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Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to responsible play, the Illinois Lottery was recently awarded the highest level of responsible gaming certification by the World Lottery Association . The Illinois Lottery is one of only nine U.S. lotteries to achieve this level, which is considered international best practice within the lottery industry.
Founder and CEO Petula Sankarsingh is thrilled to be sponsoring young and emerging entrepreneurs from Lost Boyz to partici pate in VisionReady’s Young Emerging Successors (YES) Program. At the event, participating youth will have the opportunity to present their business vision to the guests mimicking ABC’s popular business pitch show, Shark Tank. The guest list includes some of the movers and shakers and Chicago’s business scene.
According to Judy Pollock, President of the Chicago Audubon Society, “The Chicago conservation community members have again accomplished some amazing things and we look forward to celebrating them. We hope that you can join us for the festivities.”
In addition to Special Olympics Illinois and the Alzheimer’s Association, the Illinois Lottery also supports Illinois Veterans ser vices, the fight against breast cancer, MS research, police memo rials, HIV/AIDS support programs, and homelessness prevention programs through the sale of specialty scratch tickets.
lottery play is an integral and growing segment of the Illinois Lottery’s offering. Regular technology updates to the online platform improve the player experience and have helped drive growth over the past few years,” said Keith Horton, General Manager Camelot Illinois. “We provide convenience and choice for players to play in retail or online, which strengthens the Lottery’s ability togenerate funding for education.”
Illinois Lottery retailers were also winners, with $175 mil lion in bonuses and commissions paid in financial year 2022.
“The Far South side has been long neglected,” Nance said, adding Yellow Banana has been using statistical data to target communities most in need. “The data showed the Altgeld Gardens community is actually the most geograph ically isolated and that it lacks significant access to afford able healthy food options. That’s why we are focused on this area.”Construction on the 130th and Eberhardt site depends on the City of Chicago’s Recovery Grant approval, as well as Yellow Banana working to acquire the land at that loca tion. Ideally, with an answer by the end of the year, Yellow Banana could begin work and finish work by the end of the next Nanceyear.
Andre Garner is a managing partner of the Pullman Hotel Group, which plans to operate the Hampton by Hilton Hotel. Building and operating a hotel has been a dream of his for more than a decade. Garner was excited about the opportunity to build a hotel in Pullman to accommodate the new, exciting growth in the area.
CHICAGO, PRLog -- Chicago Audubon Society will present eleven Environmental Awards at a banquet on Saturday, Sept, 24, at the Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, 6100 North Central Ave.
Next steps for the hotel are to arrange financing, engineering, site plan approval and design work, as well as the Recovery Grant approval. Part of the plan also includes the Pullman Hotel Group acquiring the former Ryerson Steel site from Chicago Neighborhood Initia tives to build the new 62,000 square foot facility.
The Lottery’s 2022 financial year runs from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The operating income figure of $833 million is still to be audited and confirmed. Audited full year lottery returns to the state will be published later in the year. For more information, please visit www.illinoislottery.com.
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Illinois Lottery players were also winners this year. The Illi nois Lottery made 72 new millionaires in FY22 -- 20 more than in FY21 -- and $2.2 billion dollars was paid out in prizes to Illinois players. This does not include the bulk of prizes won during the
The full-service grocery store will be operated by Yel low Banana, which operates six Save-A-Lot grocery stores in the city.
Beale believes these new developments are a con tinuation of the Pullman Renaissance from the last 10 years. There is a need for not one, but two hotels in the community.“We’re all about growth and opportunity here in the 9th Ward. We’ve created over 2,000 jobs, invested over a billion dollars public-private investment, and these are just two more projects that we’re really excited about,” Beale said.
Raoul’s office awarded 252 Violent Crime Vic tim Assistance (VCVA) grants, with the average grant being about $36,000. The funding goes to programs that offer support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, gun violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, and other crimes. These programs offer a range of resources, including crisis intervention, courtroom assistance, legal services, counseling and other activities geared at addressing trauma, and violence prevention.
Funding Supports Counseling, Legal Assis tance, Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Care, for Survivors of Violent Crimes
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MAYOR LIGHTFOOT CREATES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL TO ENSURE
Grant recipients include the Violence Preven tion Center in Belleville, which provides a range of social services for domestic violence survivors, including counseling and access to a court advocate. Violence Prevention Center Executive Director Darlene Jones says that survivors tell center staff that the services provided help make them feel safe and supported, and allow them to overcome trauma and rebuild their lives.
Raoul initiated new, victim-centric changes to the law that regulates the program, as well as internal policy changes. As a result, the division is now resolving more claims and providing more in reimbursements. During the 2022 calendar year, the division has already processed 87% more claims and recommended 117% more in compensation awards than 2021. Since the 2017 federal grant fiscal year, the average award has increased by 88%.
“Survivors of violent crimes often face obstacles that include navigating the criminal justice system, financial hardship, and coping with trauma,” said Pam Bosley, Violence Prevention Director of St. Sabina in Chicago and a co-founder of Purpose Over Pain. “It is our goal to have a 24-hour intervention hotline for parents in a crisis and seeking support, our goal is to help others.”
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VCVA funding allows Purpose Over Pain, a group of parents whose children’s lives were taken by violence, to provide needed services such as financial assistance, emotional group support, referrals for needed services and personal support by accompany ing parents to court proceedings.
“The Community Advisory Council is going to ensure that the casino is developed with the utmost quality and addresses every concern raised by community members,” said Alderman Walter Burnett, 27th Ward. “The CAC will play a vital role in the casino’s success, and I applaud Mayor Lightfoot and the rest of her team for pulling together an
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the award of more than $9 million in grants to agencies across Illinois that provide services to survivors of violent crime.
The funding for this fiscal year marks an 18% increase in support for victim services over last fiscal year. The grants are funded by fees paid by convicted offenders of violent crimes and supplemental support from the state budget. In addition to the grants, Raoul’s office awarded $1.35 million in special proj ect funding for investments in staff training, outreach and awareness campaigns and agency infrastructure.
For additional information on services for crime victims, please call the Attorney General’s Crime Victims Assistance Line at 1-800-228-3368 or visit the Attorney General’s website.
NEIGHBORHOOD INPUT ON CHICAGO CASINO
The purpose of the Casino CAC is to create a forum for ongoing community engagement throughout the development of the Bally’s Casino. The primary focus of this Casino CAC is to secure community input on the development of the entire permanent site; however, the Casino CAC will also consider issues related to the operation of the temporary site as they are applicable to the future permanent casino project. The Casino CAC will remain intact until the opening of the casino.
The Bally’s Casino is a nearly $1.7 billion entertainment destination anchored by gaming that will be a catalyst for the City’s recovery and will bring investment and tourism to the City in its post-pandemic future. The temporary casino is set to open its doors in quarter two of 2023 and the permanent site will open in quarter one of 2026.
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“Since beginning the process to secure a Chicago Casino, my administration has remained dedicated to ensuring our residents have every opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns about it,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “This Community Advisory Council will create a tangible space for this important engagement and allow community stakeholders of all kinds to have a meaningful impact before, during, and after the casino’s construction.”
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CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, with the support of Alderman Burnett (27th) and casino operator Bally’s, announced the formation of a Casino Community Advisory Council (CAC) that will serve as a channel for community input as the City moves forward with the first Chicago casino. The proposed Casino CAC includes residents, and community groups from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as experts on a range of relevant topics listed. Management and oversight of the CAC will be jointly shared by the Department of Planning and Development, the Mayor’s Office of Commu nity Engagement, the Department of Transportation, and the CFO’s office.
The group will meet quarterly to discuss the project and address issues raised by community members including issues relating to arts and entertainment, economic development and planning, social impacts of gambling, housing and community development, infrastructure and transportation, local industry, equity participation, open space and environment, business and finance, public safety, public transit, organized labor, workforce development, and job creation. Membership of the Casino CAC is subject to change throughout the engagement process to address additional concerns of the community.Members of the Chicago Casino Advisory
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“From the beginning, Bally’s has made it a priority to listen and respond to community feedback,” said Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim. “We are committed to being good neighbors and corporate citizens, and we look forward to working with all members of the Chicago Casino Advisory Council.”
In addition to VCVA grants, the Attorney Gen eral’s Crime Victim Services Division administers a host of programs and services to assist survivors of violent crime. The Crime Victims Compensation Pro gram provides financial reimbursement to victims of violent crime who meet certain requirements. Eligible expenses under the program include costs associated with funeral and burial, lost wages, counseling and medical, hospital and dental costs and more.
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Geekz Ventures is one of four par ticipants in the Accelerate Equity cohort. The team is actively fundraising to build out their inaugural cohort which will kick off in Q1, 2023. The Techstars Foundation will match 20% of all donations to Geekz Ventures.“Iam passionate about putting money into the hands of minority founders because mentorship simply isn’t enough,” said Geekz Ventures founder, Tinuoye, who is also the chief
“We have verified that Geekz Ven tures is a highly qualified organization that we would like to support,” said Angela Madura, director of the Techstars Founda tion. “The Techstars Foundation is a social impact program of Techstars. Our purpose is to make entrepreneurship accessible and inclusive in partnership with our global community of entrepreneurial support or ganizations by providing capital, programs, and access to the Techstars network.
African Pride Launches GROW Initiative as a Rallying Cry for Today’s African American Women
ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- African Pride, an award-winning haircare brand known for address ing the needs of all hair types with premium, natural ingredients, is proud to announce the launch of its new initiative, GROW – a platform that celebrates their core consumer’s unique individuality and expands the possibilities on her path of evolution.
Officially launched this year, Geekz Ventures is a 10-week virtual program for Black and Latinx founders launching their first tech-enabled startup. The pre-accel erator is industry agnostic; however, the focus is on media, connectivity, entertain ment, and mobile technology. The call for applicants is now open.
The non-profit won a spot on the Techstars program last month. The Foun dation’s mission is to develop and empow er underestimated entrepreneurs through programs, grantmaking, and meaningful access to the Techstars network.
“GROW is all about self-improvement, self-love, and self-care through the art of haircare. It’s a move ment that connects minds and expands possibilities,” said Jazzmene Ford, Marketing Manager at African Pride. “We are committed to championing our consum er, women with coily hair, for the uniqueness they represent.
GROW Beauty Store Takeovers: championing African Pride’s target consumer at beauty supply stores nationwide via a complete store overhaul with product sampling, brand educator sessions and educational ma terial surrounding haircare to career development.
The aim is to provide access to com munity, curriculum, training, resources, and coaching to help founders refine their ideas, get their first paying customers, and gain a better understanding of the invest ment landscape.
Through GROW we will cel ebrate this beauty, build com munity, and pivot attention to the growth that comes from embracing your given curl patterns, career aspirations, and beyond. Because at African Pride, we understand that when she wins, we win and when she grows, we all grow.”
The GROW initiative ties into every coily wom en’s routine with the LOC method, a staple amongst the natural community. The LOC Method is a three-
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ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Atlan ta-based entrepreneur Kunbi Tinuoye’s new initiative to support minority founders has been selected to participate in the highly competitive Techstars Foundation: Accelerate Equity cohort.
The initiative has kicked off with a campaign film to introduce GROW by African Pride and tell the story of how African Pride is there by her side at every stage of her evolution. The campaign will further come to life across paid and organic social media. The brand has also partnered with top aspirational names across the category including celebrity wig & hair artist ambassador, Arrogant Tae, and influencer/entrepreneur, Kheris Rogers – who launched a clothing line with a mission to combat bullying when she was just 10 years old! These influential names will unveil GROW on social media via personal testimonials of their own
step process that helps improve moisture retention by layering products starting from the lightest density and building up to the heaviest. The method can be seamlessly achieved by African Pride’s powerhouse trio from their hero line, Moisture Miracle, designed to nourish and hydrate one’s natural texture: Moisture Miracle Coconut Milk & Honey Leave-In Condition er, Baobab Oil Leave-In Cream, and 5 Essential Oils which will be launched as part of the initiative with a bundle deal on Amazon.
For 30 years, African Pride has addressed the haircare needs of all hair types and textures whether natural or relaxed with brands like Black Castor Mira cle, Moisture Miracle, Shea Miracle, Olive Miracle and Dream Kids. We believe in the unspoken power of a great hair day. The boost of energy that’s given when your beauty and confidence is intertwined should be accessible to all women. That’s why we created African Pride products with premium, natural ingredients at an affordable price to ensure that you’re less stressed about your hair and more focused on stepping into your best self. For more information about the brand, visit AfricanPrideHair.com, and tell us your hair story by engaging with us on social and using the hashtag #MyAfricanPride.
GROW HBCU Fall Campus Tours: connecting minds and inspiring growth at HBCU’s across the U.S. The tours will build a sisterhood community allowing women on their career journey to practice the art of maintaining healthy, natural hair at an affordable price point. The campus tour dates are as fol
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(TSU)- Friday, October 7th Spelman & Morehouse- Saturday, October 22nd Florida A&M (FAMU)- Friday, October 28th Tuskegee University- Friday, November 4th GROW Sisterhood Influencer Campaign: cele brating all coily types by leveraging smart and cre ative content from a plethora of hair influencers. The tutorials will not only spotlight the LOC method using African Pride’s award-winning Moisture Miracle line, but also prompt likeminded individuals to join in as the creators share their personal growth stories giving a nod to the campaign’s mission.
“We are thrilled to be part of the Techstars family,” said Geekz Ventures founder Kunbi Tinuoye. “In joining the network, we hope to further develop our programming, make meaningful connections, and focus on
growth and how-to product videos to further amplify efforts and reach the African Pride consumer where they are. Additional campaign activations include:
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exec of award-winning digital news platform UrbanGeekz. “Our goal is to give all the founders equity-free microgrants to send a message that we truly believe in their work. We do not take any equity from founders to participate in our program.”
Come 2023, the GROW initiative will amplify via a partnership with a cause platform that champions career development, internships, and mentorship for the African American women. For more information on African Pride’s launch of the GROW Initiative and the African Pride brand or products visit AfricanPrideHair com and follow @MyAfricanPride on Instagram and @ MyAfricanPrideHair on Facebook.
The team has curated a group of heavyweight industry experts to work side-by-side with the cohort founders. Men tors and Coaches include Mandela Schumacher-Hodge Dixon, CEO of All Raise; Terry (Kojo) Oppong, Creator Manager at LinkedIn; Jon Gosier, founder and CEO at FilmHedge; Kath ryn O’Day; partner at Atlanta Ventures, and Gary Stewart, founder and CEO of FounderTribes, among others.
Nominated for the Techstars program by Finance Savvy CEO Marguerite Pressley Davis, Davis says “I’m so excited to support the Geekz Ventures initiative. Once again it shows Kunbi’s commitment to making a measurable impact in the community.”Attheend of the cohort, the goal is for participants to scale their business, get or spot in an accelerator program, secure early-stage funding, or simply work towards running a sustainable and scalable business that generates reoccurring revenue.Anearlier iteration of Geekz Ventures was selected to participate in Resource, a Village Capital and Black Innova tion Alliance program that supports ecosystem leaders who support minority entrepreneurs. “Having the support of BIA and Village Capital was the impetus we needed to kick off this initiative,” said Interested?Tinuoye.Thenapply here before the Wednesday, Nov. 30, deadline. Not a founder? Those looking to support can do nate here. The Techstars Foundation will match donations by 20%. Want to get in touch? Contact www.geekzventures.org.
OnTimes.herever-changing fashion journey, Chlöe shares, “I’m still developing my person al style. Every. Single. Day. Fashion’s about evolution and figuring out what makes you feel best in that moment. People can definitely expect evolution from me in the coming years. As I get older, I’m learning to just let the confi dence in myself speak for me.”
Saks Celebrates Fall Fashion With Next-Gen Superstar Chlöe Bailey
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The fall campaign features unique content across Saksowned channels and part ner-owned editorial platforms. Components include videos and interviews that can be seen on Saks social media channels, in dedicated emails and on The Edit, the Saks online editorial hub for fashion news and style inspira tion.“We’re thrilled to bring our campaign’s vivid storytelling and unique take on seasonal style to life in partnership with Chlöe,” says Emily Essner, Chief Mar keting Officer, Saks. “As we kick off this new season, we’re celebrating fall fashion and showcasing how to incorporate the latest trends into everyday style through compelling ed itorial pieces and impressive visuals. Saks believes that elevated fashion can still be fun and approachable, and we’re excited to share this perspective with our customers through a creative Saks lens.”
EL PASO, Texas, PRNewswire -- Bolden, the affordable skin care line coveted by skin enthusiasts & beauty influencers, is taking a big step in putting its fan-favorite products on the shelves of one of the world’s biggest retailers. The black-owned, women-owned brand can NOW be found in the skincare aisles of more than 1,000 Walmart stores nationwide, with its biggest presence being in Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. The founders would love to take interviews as they build excitement around this monumental milestone.
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Since its launch in 2015, founders Chinelo Chidozie and Ndidi Obidoa exclusively sold the vegan & cruelty-free skincare line on Am azon, Costco.com, boutique beauty suppliers and the Bolden website. By making a move to such a significant retailer, they are continuing to provide accessible science-backed products that actually work on melanin-rich skin, a serious gap in the skincare market.
“Ndidi and I are very excited about our Walmart partnership, and the opportunity it presents. It’s a major milestone for us in our mission to make the beauty space more inclusive. Our goal as always is to formulate high-quality skincare products that target the unique skincare concerns of black women like ourselves, and importantly, to offer them at affordable prices,” Co-founder Chidozie expressed. “As Walmart shoppers ourselves, we appreciate Walmart’s dedication to diversity in all aspects of its business.”
Bolden has curated a collection of five products for Walmart customers including three of its top-selling products (a Skin Clarifying Cleanser, a Brightening Glycolic Acid Toner, & an SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer) in new and exclusive sizing along with the debut of their Dark Spot Fix, which can only be found at Walmart. Consumers can also purchase the Skin Basics Kit - 3 steps of essentials which includes the cleanser, toner, & moisturizer. All products fall within a price range of $11.99 to $22.49, making them an affordable solution for top skin concerns while the prices of most modern-day luxuries are steadily increasing.Tocelebrate the launch, Bolden is bringing together their Bold en Insiders, a community of more than 100+ influencers covering all platforms, to spread the great news about the launch and share their reviews of the exclusive Walmart line of products. However, the cel ebration will reach farther than the social channels, with the founders hosting meet-ups with customers, affectionately known as Bolden Beauties, at select Walmart stores.
Bolden Skincare Just Launched Exclusive Products in Walmart Stores Nationwide
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Bolden is a premium Black-owned skincare line created by Chine lo Chidozie & Ndidi Obidoa to embolden black and brown women to confidently embrace their natural beauty. They recognized the need for highly effective and clinically proven products that address the unique skin care needs of women of color, and created an affordable, vegan & cruelty-free skincare line backed by science. The brand is home to the influencer cult-favorite SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer, long championed by the likes of beauty guru Jackie Aina, & actress Yvonne Orji. Through its expertly crafted skin products tailor-made for women of color, Bolden has undoubtedly solidified itself as a leader within the Inclusive Beauty movement. Bolden has received coveted Beauty Awards from Into The Gloss, Women’s Health, WWD, & Cosmopoli tan, among others.
The Bolden x Walmart collection features the Brightening Glycolic Acid Toner, the Skin Clarifying Cleanser, & the SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer in new & exclusive sizing, along w/ the exclusive Dark Spot Fix and Skin Basics Kit. PRNewsFoto.
Each season, the Saks It List highlights the biggest styles and trends that appeal to each individual’s needs. This fall, key styles include: leather separates, the slip dress, tall shaft boots, platforms and the crescent bag. Customers can find recommended pieces and tips on how to wear them on the Saks It List, available on Saks.com.“Saks prides itself on offering our cus tomers the best luxury fashion assortment in the business,” notes Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer, Saks. “We deliver an expertly curated selection of the season’s best trends as well as timeless essentials. This cam paign reflects the excitement of the fall with fresh and fashion-forward pieces from the most sought after designers.”
The Bolden founders would love the opportunity to share more info about their big retail launch and what it means for other women entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses that are just looking for a seat at the table.
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -Saks, the premier digital platform for luxury fashion, announces its Fall 2022 campaign starring singer, songwriter, producer and actress, Chlöe Bailey. With this campaign, Saks celebrates fall fashion trends from noteworthy designers and emerging brands that are changing the industry landscape. Saks is encouraging customers to take liberties with style and bend the rules, honor ing their individuality by finding pieces that best suit and elevate their lives. The campaign pushes for self-expression and inspires customers to be bold in their fashion choices and stay true to their personal taste with offerings from must-have everyday pieces to statement items.
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creativity and discusses her style and career evolution. Throughout the campaign, she can be seen boldly wearing some of the season’s most daring fashion while owning each look in the process. In imagery, Chlöe is seen sporting a matching bandeau, legging and jacket set from LaQuan Smith, a body hugging dress from MÔNOT and designs from Khaite and Gianvito Rossi. Chlöe also shows off her charismatic personality in a video that can be seen on the Saks Instagram (@saks) and YouTube (Saks) channels. In the video, she reviews runway looks from Alaïa, Burberry, Balmain and Isabel Marant, using only emojis. Saks is also part nering with internet media, news and entertain ment company, BuzzFeed, for a piece showcas ing the seasonal campaign and Chlöe’s fashion inspiration for fall and will run ads in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and T Magazine and The New York
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office IT Team Among the Best in the World in Recent Competition
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A three-person Information Technology team from the state treasurer’s office reached the semi final round in the International Cyber League 2022 competition. The team finished 15th out of 500 that entered. Just 200 teams escaped the qualifying round, and the Illinois treasurer contingent was the only government team to do so. The treasurer team performed better than counterparts from some Fortune 100 companies and a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
One of the simulated scenarios involved a data leak from a computer network. The chal lenge was to locate the leak, identify the bad actor and quickly fix the problem. Those who finished sooner rather than later scored more points.Daniels, who is more experienced, got a tougher task --- a “golden ticket” scenario. An infiltrator snuck inside a network and granted themselves top-level administrative powers. Critical-thinking and puzzle-solving skills come into play, Daniels said. Solving the training ex ercise during a simulated crisis helps the tech nology specialists do a better job of safeguard ing information.“Partofmy role is to evaluate how our employees operate during a crisis,” Daniels said. “We have state-of-the-art tools in the treasurer’s office, but what if they didn’t work? That’s what this exercise was designed to test.”
“It has been a great role. What I love about the state treasurer’s office is that Treasurer Michael Frerichs puts security first,” Daniels said. “When I have told him I need to deploy, he says ‘Do what you need to do to make us safe.’”
Members of the team each had to qualify and were given individual challenges simulat
The winning team from a Middle Eastern bank got a perfect score in the competition put on by Is raeli-based Cyberbit, which provides cybersecurity training. Daniels and his team already are looking forward to next year after finishing 19th the first time and 15th this year.
“We are hoping for a top-5 finish,” Daniels said.
ing an online attack on a computer network. Working from the office’s security operations center in the Marine Bank building in downtown Springfield, each member had three hours to fend off the would-be computer network intrud ers.
The number of threats to computer networks is mind-boggling. During a recent afternoon, the treasurer’s cybersecurity defenses neutralized 7.5 million attempts to enter the network in one hour, DanielsDaniels,said. who has years of private- and pub lic-sector cybersecurity experience, deployed to Afghanistan in 2014-15 and several other times for cybersecurity missions. He serves out of the Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element in Joint Force Headquarters, Springfield. He also has served on a state mission to provide cybersecurity support for the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Cybersecurity Efforts Deny 7.5 Million Attacks in a Typical Hour
SPRINGFIELD – The tech team at Illinois S tate Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office is one of the world’s best, a recent cybersecurity com petition showed.
“We take cybersecurity very seriously, as the results of this competition illustrate,” Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. “We are very proud of our Information Technology group for its problem-solving skills and top-notch teamwork.”Thetreasurer’s team was led by Joe Dan iels, the office’s chief information officer and a sergeant in the Illinois National Guard who has deployed for cybersecurity missions.
The State of Illinois is also providing property tax rebates for eligible home owners in an amount equal to the property tax credit they qualified for on their 2021 returns, up to a maximum of $300. The re bate is not allowed if a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $500,000 for returns with a federal filing status of married filing jointly, or $250,000 for all other returns.
Tax Rebate Payments Begin for Millions of Illinoisans
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gov/rebates.Taxpayers eligible for both rebates will receive one payment. Rebates will be sent automatically using the same method orig inal refunds were transmitted if they were sent directly to the taxpayer by the State of Illinois.For additional rebate resources or to check on the status of a rebate, taxpayers
IDOR will certify the list of eligible taxpayers and the rebates will be issued by the Comptroller’s Office. Though the 2021 tax deadline was April 18, all qualified in come tax filers who file on or before Octo ber 17, will be eligible for rebate payments.
Taxpayers who did not file or are not required to file their 2021 IL-1040 individu
EIC, Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit, to report any eligible dependents. Taxpayers who did not file or are not required to file their 2021 IL-1040 individ ual income tax returns but want to claim both the property tax and individual income tax rebates must file Form IL-1040, in cluding Schedule ICR, Illinois Credits, and Schedule IL-E/EIC, Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit, to report any eligible dependents.Taxpayers who only want to claim the property tax rebate or did not report their property tax information on their 2021 IL1040 individual income tax return have the option to fill out Form IL-1040-PTR either electronically, or by filling out a paper form and mailing it to IDOR. Form IL-1040PTR, the Property Tax Rebate Form, is available on IDOR’s website at tax.illinois.
“This $1.8 billion in tax relief is possible because Democrats balanced the budget, eliminated the bill backlog, funded schools, fixed roads – and through re sponsible financial decision-making – still found ourselves with a one-time surplus,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “There are those who might have sent those funds straight back into the pockets of the 1 percent and big corporations instead of to working families, but that’s not what good governmentIndividualsdoes.”who made less than $200,000 in 2021 and are not claimed as a
Tax return filers will also receive $100 per dependent they claimed on their 2021 taxes, up to three dependents.
CHICAGO -- Income and property tax rebates will begin being sent to an estimat ed six million qualified taxpayers begin ning today, September 12. The rebates are the result of Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Family Relief Plan, which also provided grocery, gas, and school supply tax savings in addi tion to the direct payments.
The rebate payments, which will take at least eight weeks to be issued in total, will be sent automatically to Illinois res idents who filed 2021 state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit. Those who have not filed can still access the re bates after completing additional filing.
More details about how to claim rebate checks:For those who have filed state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit for 2021 and are not claimed as a dependent on another return, nothing additional is needed to receive the property and income tax re bates. Payments will be automatic.
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They are a legacy, a place you become your true self and where past generations uplift you to your destiny. It's your family's history and your community’s future. It's your HBCU.
Thousands of fans, alums, HBCU students, and sports enthusiasts arrived in South Florida to experi ence the action both on and off the field, the four-day weekend kick-offed with HBCU Music Mogul Cortez Bryant hosting the annual OBC Golf Tournament, a fundraising event for both participating universities.
REC is coming to Miami’s Little River neighborhood in 2023 behind the partnership with Diddy. The expansion will bring a 12,000 square foot creative facility equipped with multiple recording studios, photo/video production studios, editing bays, podcast studios, dance studios, design studios, an event venue, coworking space and the in-house production equipment needed to create high-quality media. Little River Miami is a neighborhood project owned and developed by Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, a progressive real estate and hospitality company, along with local partner MVW Partners. The neighborhood, consisting of adaptive reuse and ground-up construction, encompasses 25 acres of land with more than 1.08M land sq. ft.
Sponsors of this year’s Orange Blossom Classic includ ed Denny’s, Ready Life, Miami-Dade County, FPL, Celsius, Orange Bowl, Cricket, FSF, Miami Gardens, SGWS, Greater Miami Conventions Visitor Bureau, Pepsi, Visit Lauderdale, Lowe’s, Wells Fargo, AEA, GT Law, Tobacco Free, Bacardi, AARP, and Amazon.
inception in 2015, REC’s model has helped pay out nearly $2 million dollars directly to members of its community by way of its creative agency. REC has proven to be a strong bridge for brands to participate in the independent creative revolution in a meaningful way by adapting a ‘creator-first’ approach that’s refreshing to the entertainment industry status quo.
JSU Deion Sanders, Orange Blossom Classic Committee Executive Director Kendra Bulluck-Major, FAMU Coach Willie Simmons. Photo by Ernest Nelfrard
Dave Silver, Co-founder & CEO of REC said, “In Philadelphia, much of our success comes from our ability to empower & convene the local creative community, making it easy for both local & global brands to know where they can find & hire creative talent. Getting artists paid has always been our most impactful metric, and I’m excited to bring that same energy into Miami.”
MIAMI, PRNewswire -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic, Present ed by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, Sept. 4, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhous es Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).The weekend of events forecasted to exceed the $12 million mark set in 2022 with more than 70% benefiting small and minority-owned businesses. With multiple events held throughout Labor Day weekend, attendees descended upon South Florida for a weekend of events focused on community, education, empower ment, and family fun.
On the eve of the football game, nearly 6,000 fans gath ered at the University of Miami Watsco Center for a mag nificent showcase of talent from high school bands from the tri-county area and a preview of the mighty FAMU Marching 100 and the Jackson State Sonic Boom during the AEA Battle of the“ThankBands.you
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Former Rattler Congressman Al Lawson and Jack son State alumni Congressman Benni Thompson were honorary captains for this year’s game. Jackson State Tigers came away with another victory, leaving the on-field rivalry to continue.The
power the next generation of creators. Combs Enterprises will not only utilize REC’s spaces but also plans to tap into the creative talent to amplify the brands under his umbrella. With his invest ment, REC joins Combs Enterprises Portfolio of investments.
MIAMI, PRNewswire -Philadelphia-based startup, “REC” (also known as “REC Philly”), will call Miami its second home as they launch “REC Miami” behind a $2 million investment from Sean Combs Capital, lead investor in the round. Founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients, Will Toms & Dave Silver, REC is an ecosys tem designed and dedicated to providing creative people with the resources, communities and op portunities to pursue their passions and entrepreneurial goals.
Notwithstanding the unique hardships both schools faced heading into the weekend, the teams arrived in South Florida
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While the players focused on the big game, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee delivered on its pillar of commu nity impact, orchestrating a bottled water donation drive. With the generous support of South Florida residents heading the call to action, lining up Saturday morning to drop off over 2,000 cases of bottled water for Jackson, Mississippi residents.
weekend of events featured appearances from nota bles such as Grammy award winner Ledisi, Rashan Ali, Roy Wood Jr, Cultural Advisor Wallo, Congresswoman Fredricka Wilson, State Representative Felicia Robinson, Edgerrin James, U.S. Senator Val Demings, Bravo reality TV star Phaedra Parks, Cortez Bryant, NFL pro bowl Chad Johnson, AJ Calloway recording artists Uncle Luke, Ballgreezy, Fredo Bang, and Gillie da King.
“Our goal is to make sure that independent creators have the informa tion, tools and resources needed to win and level the playing field,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs. “This partnership is about the future of the creator economy and helping REC expand to serve more creators in cities and countries around the world.”Sinceits
Sean Combs is committed to creating brands and building businesses that provide opportunities and platforms to em
REC Founders Will Toms & Dave Silver with REC Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eppley at REC Miami site visit in August 2022. PRNewsFoto.
The Greater Miami Convention Visitors Bureau Com missioner’s Welcome Reception and Luncheon presented by Florida Power and Light celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Year of the Woman, honoring exceptional HBCU alumnae in Sports, Politics, and Entertainment and providing a pivotal opportunity to reach further fundraising goals for the Orange Blossom Classic scholarship fund.
The events continued into Friday with the Allstate Careers in Sports and Entertainment Symposium pre sented by Coors Light, which brought together leading minds in the Sport Industry together on the campus of St. Thomas University for an event focused both on career elevation and collaboration. The growth and networking opportunities for students and industry leaders alike continued during the Ama zon Career Recruitment Fair hosted by Career Source, which provided career prospects from Molson Coors, Riddell, NFL Films, DuCon, Onyx Financial, Balfour Beaty, Ready Life, Allstate, Denny’s, Baptist Health and AT&T.
For Toms, Silver and their team, Philly and Miami are just the beginning of the fast-growing REC vision. The collective is actively seeking leaders in cities around the world to bring the model to Learnnext.how to get involved with REC, as a Creator or Brand, at JoinREC.com.
to bring our solution to communities beyond our hometown of Philly, “said Will Toms, Co-founder of REC.
ThroughoutCommittee.the weekend, the Orange Blossom Committee and partners consistently focused on HBCU tradition, athletics, and academics, raising scholarship funds for students interested in pursuing post-secondary education at Historically Black Col leges and Universities. Sponsors of this year’s DOBC committed more than $100,000 in donations to help level the playing field. Check presentations during the game included $10,000 from Lowes, $25,000 from Truist, $5,000 from Coors, $50,000 from Wells Fargo, and $10,000 from Denny’s.
with a clear focus. It showed as student-athletes Shedeur Sand ers, Devonta Davis from JSU, and Nadarius Fagan, Xavier Smith from FAMU, joined by their Coaches Deion Sanders and Willie Simmons for the pregame press conference moder ated by Don Jackson at the Hard Rock Stadium.
The REC Philly location has over 1,000 active members subscribed to their membership offering, giving creators access to a 10,000 sq ft creative facility, educational programming, and access to a network of brands in need of creative services. Members use the space to create content, connect with collab orators, and attend educational & social programming, while brands use REC to source the best emerging talent for their projects. Current brand partners in Philadelphia include Live Nation, Comcast, Cash App, WXPN, WSFS Bank, Amuse, Red Bull, T-Mobile, Ballard Spahr & Temple University.
“Our key focus is turning artists and creators into cre ative entrepreneurs. We’ve known since the beginning that we weren’t just solving a Philadelphia problem. Access to resources, strategies and opportunities is a global challenge for creatives everywhere, and with Diddy’s support, we’re excited
Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life more than just a game through the support of teams, fans, our partners, and sponsors; we’re afforded the opportunity once again to positively impact our communities, share and showcase both culture and tradition of HBCUs while tangibly supporting infrastructure, academics, and athletics in innovative ways,” stated Kendra Bul luck-Major Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic
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mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Sheryl A. Fyock at Plaintiff's Attorney, Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 422-8000. 35132-37 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com
4. I have lived continuosly in Illinois for at least 6 months beginning: 11-27-1963.
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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 15, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 18, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 450 E. 89TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03216-039-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $204,620.78. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 19 7319. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 19 7319 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2019 CH 12309 TJSC#: 42-2910 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 12309 I3202498
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STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY. PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of DWYNE FELTON Case Number 22M6007021.There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: DWYNE FELTON to the new name of DWAYNE JULIUS COLLINS. The court date will be held: OCT. 31, 2022 AT 9:00 a.m. at 16501 S. KEDZIE, MARKHAM , ILLINOIS COOK COUNTY in Courtroom# 207. I ask the court to enter an order to change my name, and I state:
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC Plaintiff, -v.- WALTER H SMITH, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, INC. Defendants 2022 CH 01950 539 E. 68TH STREET CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE
8. I do not have an arrest for which charges have not been filed.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BARNETT REI FINANCE 2 LLC; Plaintiff, vs. LAWSON CAPITAL TRUST, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; CHRISTOPHER WAYNE NATHAN LAWSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT Defendants, 22 CH 4514 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-35203-026-0000. Commonly known as 7916 S. DORCHESTER AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff, -v.- MAURICE BUCKNER, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JUDITH BUCKNER, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JUDITH BUCKNER (DECEASED) Defendants 2020 CH 03232 7808 S VERNON AVE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE
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6. My place of birth is: CHICAGO, COOK, ILLINOIS USA
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Property Index No. 20-22-409-003-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-22-01345 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2022 CH 01950 TJSC#: 42-2660 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 01950 I3202630
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1. My current name is: DWYNE FELTON
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I certify that everything in the Request for Name Changes (Adult) is thrue and correct. I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. /s/ Dwayne Julius Collins, 2655 E. 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617, 217-5979093. VERIFICATION BY WITNESS: PHILLIP L. SMITH Certify that what is stated above and on the Reuest for Name Change (Adult) is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. 6154 S. Campbell, chicago, illinois 60629, 773-993-3318.
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3. My address is listed at the end of the Request.
. I have not been convicted or or placed on probation for a crime
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 29, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 2022, at The Judicial
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2. I wish my name to be change to: DWAYNE JULIUS COLLINS
Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 539 E. 68TH STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60637
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11. I have not been convicted or or ploaced on pro bation for identity theift or aggravated identity theft in Illinois or an other state.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF JUDY KEY A/K/A JUDY MYRICK KEY, DECEASED , EDDIE KEY A/K/A EDDY KEY A/K/A EDDIE LARAUNCE KEY, KENNETH KEY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF LANNIE KEY, DECEASED, DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JUDY KEY A/K/A JUDY MYRICK KEY, DECEASED, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 6277 7626 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 13, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 14, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7626 SOUTH YATES BOULEVARD, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-415-024-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $80,623.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19090644. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-090644 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 6277 TJSC#: 42-2917 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 6277 I3202200
9. I do not have pending felony or m isdemeanor charge.
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. I have not been convicted or placed on probation for a felony in Illinois or any other state.
While no one likes to dwell on worst-case scenarios, taking time now to prepare your family for any unexpected event will save you precious time when a disaster strikes, and help you evacuate at a moment’s notice if need be. Here are a few ways to Packstart. Your “Go Bag”: A “Go Bag” is a disaster kit that ensures that you and your family have everything you may need in an emergency. The?American Red Cross?recommends packing an emergency radio, water container, food supply for three days, a personal hygiene kit, a first aid kit and any medications your family needs. If you have a pet, ensure you have enough food, medications, a leash, collar, ID tags and even a crate or kennel in case you need to evacuate to a public shelter. Some other items to include are a flashlight, batteries, multi-tools, duct tape, exam gloves and hand sanitizer.
Know What Natural Disasters Could Affect You: According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 90% of disasters within the United States involve flooding and an estimated 1,000 tornadoes touch down every year. Knowing what natural disasters your region is prone to can help you best Stayprepare.Informed: There are various apps and alerts you can sign up for to stay on top of any weather developments. You can get the latest storm forecasts online from NOAA’s National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. You can also download the Federal Emergency Management Agency app to send notifications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area and more. T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers can call 611 or visit TMobile.com to stay up to date on response and recovery efforts.
COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2018-3, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- VAL STOKES, CITIMORTGAGE INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD W. STOKES, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF DONALD W. STOKES, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 12309 450 E. 89TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60619
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 31, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7808 S VERNON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-424-017-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit,
7. I have not been adjudicated or convicted or a felony or misdemeanor in Illinis or any other state for which a pardon has not be granted.
Use Tech to Protect Your Essentials: Using technology to store all your important documents on a secure jump drive or in cloud storage can help keep you protected during an emergency. There are several apps available like Google Scan Drive that allow you to use your phone’s camera as a scanning device. The DHS recommends you capture important documents like insurance policies, identification documents, medical records and pet information. You can also scan memorabilia like family photos in case the physical copies are destroyed.StayCharged:
5. My birth date is: 11-27-1963
To stay connected during a storm, keep your phone fully charged. Make sure you have fully charged portable power banks to keep your smartphones charged and the correct charging cables. Doing so will help you reach loved ones and find safety when disaster strikes. To maintain an optimal battery level, set your phone to power saving mode and use airplane mode when your phone is not in use.
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the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2020 CH 03232 TJSC#: 42-2386 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2020 CH 03232 I3203153.
To help moms manage their mental health, MDLIVE offers the following tips:
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Yet,parents.formany moms, the prospect of managing their mental health has become a source of stress in and of itself. For 37% of moms, concerns about their own mental health are among their biggest stressors, second only to finances (40%).Possibly even more concerning is that 70% of moms admit to holding back their feelings and not telling their partner or family when they’re stressed, and 61% feel that they have no one to turn to or confide in for help.
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“Our research shows that many moms are suffering in silence and not getting the support they need,” says Dr. Shakira Espada-Campos, who brings more than two decades of direct practice experience to her role as behavioral health medical director at MDLIVE. “I cannot stress enough how important it is for them to pri-
(StatePoint) A new survey reveals that the mental health of American moms is going largely unattended, with many living under a nearconstant state of stress and few seeking support to ease the burden.
Acknowledging the importance of mental healthcare, many health plans and employers have expanded the resources available to their members and employers in recent years. New options include digital tools that can help with tracking mood, support meditation, help build life skills, and provide self-care advice. Additionally, telehealth visits with behavioral health profes sionals offer private, convenient, quality care quickly. For example, MDLIVE’s platform makes it easy to search for providers and schedule appointments with one of their psychiatrists or licensed therapists. MDLIVE is a covered benefit for more than 60 million Americans through health insurers such as Cigna, Aetna, certain Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, and many regional and local plans. To learn more or to register, visit
The Mental Health Crisis of Moms: What You Need to Know
oritize their own well-being.”
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1. Prioritize self-care: Recognize that practicing self-care is not selfish. In addition to things like eating well, exercising, practicing good hygiene, getting enough sleep, and seeing a health care professional routinely for preventive screenings and other care, self-care also means taking time to pursue hobbies or personal interests that bring you pleasure or fulfillment or offer you a way to relax and unwind – activities you may have abandoned after having kids because it would mean time away from family responsibilities. Practicing self-care puts one in a better position to help care for others because your own well-being is in check.
3. Seek help when struggling to manage stress and anxiety: If your emotional state is interfering with your daily life – if you’re having difficulty controlling your mood, withdrawing from loved ones, feeling fatigued, having trouble sleeping, lacking motivation, or frequently “zoning out” – it’s definitely time to seek professional help.
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“Althoughwww.mdlive.com.it’snatural to feel like you need to be a superhero, it takes a toll. You should never feel like you’re alone in your mental health journey or that you need to suffer in silence,” Dr. Espada-Campos.
The research, commissioned by MDLIVE, an Evernorth company and leading provider of virtual care services in the United States, finds that 33% of mothers feel stressed or overwhelmed by their responsibilities as a mom at least five days a week. Drivers of their stress and anxiety may include financial concerns, ripple effects of the pandemic, including the mental health crisis among teens, work responsibilities and being a caregiver simultaneously to both children and aging
2. Make time to cultivate relationships: Connecting with people who are important to you is essential to mental health. Make it a priority to spend time with partners, family, friends, colleagues, or anyone else who may be important to you, away from the house and kids, even if it’s just for a short period of time.
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