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COMMENTARY: Freedom For $5.30 — And This Time Mexico Really Is Paying For It — Page 3 Week of March 4, 2020

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Students at Wagoner Elementary School found out they were named the National Teach Kindness Challenge Champion on Monday, Feb. 24. Photo credit: Opal Anderson, CCSD 168

SAUK VILLAGE SCHOOL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION UIC NAMES RISING DATA SCIENTIST TO TRANSUNION ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP “Big data” is getting a big boost in the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Liberal Arts and Sciences through a new professorship endowed by TransUnion, a leading global information and insights company. The partnership between UIC’s largest college and the Chicago-based company will address the overwhelming demand for data science research, education, careers, talent, and information in a world that is becoming increasingly data-driven. Yichao Wu, an expert in functional data analysis and machine learning, has been appointed the inaugural TransUnion Professor at UIC. Wu will develop and nurture research in data science, engage with businesses, and train graduate and undergraduate students for careers in a wide variety of professions. He also will play a pivotal role in the new multicollege bachelor’s degree program that is being launched at UIC and will assume the position of director of multidisciplinary research in data science, a new administrative post in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that will focus on the development of research initiatives for faculty and students in the college and across UIC.

HEALTH

THE 2020 AHA INNOVATION CHALLENGE IS ASKING THE FIELD TO HELP MAKE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE MORE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE The 2020 AHA Innovation Challenge is ready to: disrupt behavioral health care; inspire new strategies and test bold ideas that will make it easier for people living with psychiatric or substance use disorders obtain and afford proper treatment; and shatter the stigma commonly associated with behavioral health conditions and change lives for the better. The challenge is open to all American Hospital Association members and their partners. The top three proposals will receive $100,000, $25,000 and $15,000 to help bring the winning ideas to life. To learn more about the submission requirements and apply, visit aha.org/innovation-challenge. The deadline to submit applications is May 15, 2020. Award recipients will be honored at the AHA Leadership Summit July 19-21 in San Diego.

LAW & POLITICS

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND SEVERAL ATTORNEYS GENERAL OPPOSE RULE CHANGES PROPOSED BY HHS AND DOE Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition, recently opposed proposed federal rules that roll back critical safeguards that protect the rights of patients and students. The federal government’s proposals would allow faith-based organizations to deny services by circumventing some requirements in federal law, according to a press release. In two comment letters, Attorney General Raoul and several attorneys general oppose rule changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). In both letters, Raoul and the coalition argue that the proposed rule changes are arbitrary and could allow health care providers and schools to discriminate against individuals for faith-based reasons. The two comment letters can be found at http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/ pressroom/2020_02/Multistate_Letters.pdf

Sauk Village school receives national recognition Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Wagoner Elementary School in Sauk Village is the National Teach Kindness Challenge Champion. The students learned about the honor at an assembly on Monday, Feb. 24. The school was chosen out of 650 schools throughout the United States. Teach Kindness, created by Stand for Children, is a fourweek program that includes activities to increase social emotional learning and foster a kinder school culture. The goal is to make kindness more common in elementary and middle schools. Dr. Donna Simpson Leak is the superintendent of Community Consolidated School District 168. Leak said every year, she receives information about Teach Kindness and shares the information with the school, as an alternative to do something different with the children. One of the principal’s goals at Wagoner, “was really focused around culture and climate in the building,” according to Leak. She added the principal felt the program was a really good fit for the kids, community, staff and the parents. To get them excited, in September, the school received the information and started to talk to the students and staff about it. In January, Leak said she received a phone call that Wagoner was one of five finalists. Then, the school had

Wagoner Elementary School won the recognition out of 650 schools throughout the United States that participated. While faculty was notified on Feb. 4, the students were surprised by the news on Monday, Feb. 24. Photo credit: Opal Anderson, CCSD 168

a follow-up, where the school did a presentation about the activities they did. On Feb. 4, the school received the call they had been named National Champions. “We knew, but it was a surprise for the kids, they had no idea. All they knew was that they were finalists and Stand for Children was coming to give them an award, but they had no idea they had won the whole thing,” Leak said. The look on the kids faces on Monday, Feb. 24, was remarkable, added Leak. She said the kids couldn’t believe they had won and were pretty excited. Leak, who said the recognition swelled her heart, added it was overwhelming to see the students being

rewarded for taking on something just because they wanted to be a kinder school. “Just to see them all come together around one singular idea of what they could be and who they felt like they needed to be, it was really quite powerful,” she said. Leak said she is absolutely grateful to the principal, Dr. Sharon Paver-Nepote, assistant principal Monica Laux, and the rest of the staff for the work they did on the project. “They didn’t have to go 150, 175, 200 percent. They could’ve done it at 100 percent and felt really proud,” she said. “The fact that they took on that challenge and did something that is powerful and meaningful for those young

people for the rest of their lives and potential generations to come who will benefit from the work they put in, I cannot express my intense thankfulness to them.” Mimi Rodman, executive director of Stand for Children Illinois, said the work Wagoner did made an impact. “The impact of what Wagoner’s teachers, students, and families are accomplishing extend far beyond the walls of their school building to inspire Illinois and indeed this country,” Rodman said in a release. “At a time when 21 percent of high school students are bullied, we are reminded of the importance of social-emotional learning and fostering kindness beginning at an early age. This is so important for our students and for retaining our teachers.” Daniel O’Donnell, director of Teach Kindness, said kindness is a skill that can and should be taught. “Students at Wagoner Elementary School have demonstrated that even our youngest students are receptive to high-quality social-emotional learning, and that they’re capable of extraordinary things when schools are intentional about teaching and fostering kindness,” O’Donnell said in a release. “We are thrilled to honor the achievement of Wagoner Elementary School students and staff, and we invite schools nationwide to join the movement for kindness.”

Lawmakers decline to block new gun store regulations Joint Committee on Administrative Rules lets new emergency rules stand BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

Springfield – A group of Illinois lawmakers recently declined to block the Illinois State Police from implementing new administrative rules governing firearms dealers. Those rules were adopted on an emergency basis in January, nearly one year after Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Firearms Dealer License Certification Act into law. It requires that anyone holding

a federal firearms license who engages in the business of selling or transferring firearms also obtain a state certificate and subject themselves to state regulation. ISP initially proposed rules to implement that law in August, but the draft rules ran into stiff opposition from gun store owners who said those rules – including requirements for video surveillance and the storage of guns and ammunition – would be impossible to comply with and would put many gun stores out of business. The agency then began rewriting the proposed rules and in December submitted new rules on an emergency basis. That means they are allowed to remain in place for up to 150 days, during which time

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the agency must resubmit proposed new permanent rules that could be subject to public hearings and public comment. During a recent meeting of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, or JCAR, a 12-member legislative panel that has oversight authority over the rulemaking process, Sen. Paul Schimpf, R-Waterloo, and Rep. Steven Reick, R-Woodstock, offered a motion to suspend the rules, arguing that “agencycreated emergencies do not constitute an appropriate use of emergency rule.” Although the motion appeared to receive support from a majority of those voting, it fell short of the two-thirds majority, or eight votes, required by law for JCAR to block administrative rules.

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NEWS

Half of U.S. Adults Have Been Targeted by Impostor Scams, Says AARP Survey Impostor scams continue to target large numbers of Americans, and as the federal government launches the 2020 Census, a majority may be susceptible to phony Census correspondence or telephone calls, according to results of a survey released recently by the AARP Fraud Watch Network. The study, “The Impostors: Stealing Money, Damaging Lives,” focused on government impostor scams, in which criminals pose as representatives of agencies such as the IRS, Social Security Administration or Census Bureau; and relationship scams, when fraudsters pretend to be a relative or someone seeking a romantic relationship online. Researchers also probed the effects of fraud schemes on the intended victims. Nearly half of U.S. adults (47%) reported that they have been targeted by an impostor scam, according to the AARP survey. The Federal Trade Commission received 647,000 reports of imposter scams during 2019, more than any other type of fraud; the FTC says government impostor scams increased more than 50 percent over 2018. The Decennial Census presents a new opportunity for the criminals who impersonate government officials, and AARP’s survey shows that many consumers may be at risk: * Seventy percent of respondents were incorrect or unsure about whether the Census Bureau would contact them via email. Invitations to participate in the Census actually will be sent via U.S. mail. * More than a third (35%) expect or are unsure whether the Census questionnaire will ask for their Social Security number. The Census Bureau says it will never ask for sensitive information such as Social Security number, bank account information or passwords, or request payment of a fee.” “We’ve learned that scammers are very shrewd and adept at capitalizing on current events,” said Kathy Stokes, director, fraud

prevention programs, AARP. “The Census has been in the news, so most people are expecting to hear soon from the Census Bureau. Scammers will use that to their advantage as they aim to deceive people into sharing sensitive information or handing over money.” Once households receive invitations to respond to the Decennial Census in the mail, responses to the Census questions may be submitted online, via mail or by telephone. By May, Census workers will begin visiting or contacting households that have not yet responded. For assistance with recognizing potential Census scams, see the tip sheet from the AARP Fraud Watch Network. The tip sheet can be found at https://www.aarp.org/money/scamsfraud/info-2019/census.html The toll of imposter scams goes beyond the financial impact, according to the AARP survey.

Among those who have been targeted and/or victimized, 18% reported that they experienced health problems or emotional distress as a result of the encounter. People ages 18 to 49 reported health or emotional issues at a higher rate than those age 50 or older. Among other findings of the survey: * Forty-five percent of people age 50 and older have been contacted by a government impostor, as compared to 35% of those ages 18 to 49. * Two in five U.S. adults use dating websites, apps or online social groups to find potential dates or romantic partners. Of those, half encountered one of the “red flags” of romance fraud, including requests for money. * The majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat familiar with government impostor scams and relationship scams (including romance fraud and the grandparent scam) -- indicating that efforts by AARP and other

consumer advocates to increase public awareness are working. However, fiftyfive percent of survey respondents failed a 10-question fraud safety quiz. The AARP Fraud Watch Network launched in 2013 as a free resource for people of all ages. More information about the AARP Fraud Watch Network can be found here https://www. aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/?cmp=RDRCTCON-FRD-FRDWCHNET_SEP2018 Consumers may sign up for “Watchdog Alert” emails that deliver information about scams, or call a free helpline at 877-908-3360 to report scams or get help from trained volunteers in the event someone falls victim to scammers’ tactics. The Fraud Watch Network website provides information about fraud and scams, prevention tips from experts, an interactive scam-tracking map and access to AARP’s hit podcast series, The Perfect Scam.

COMMENTARY

Freedom For $5.30 — And This Time Mexico Really Is Paying For It BY THOMAS L. KNAPP

Back in 2016, presidential candidate Donald Trump promised that Mexico would pay for his proposed border wall. Turns out Mexico wasn’t interested, so Trump eventually resorted to declaring fake emergencies and illegally misappropriating money from the military budget. He’s spending tens of millions of taxpayer dollars per mile on a barrier that, Samuel Lovett of the Independent reports, migrants are scaling with $5.30 ladders (when the wind isn’t blowing it over for them,

making ladders unnecessary). Yes, based on the price of rebar at a local hardware store on the Mexican side of the wall, $5.30. What a refreshing lesson! No matter how much money politicians like Trump spend trying to restrain and impoverish the people they stole it from, those seeking freedom and prosperity find ways to win through — and to do so for far less. The wall was always a dumb and evil idea. Dumb, because it was never going to “work.” The US has 95,500 miles of border and coastline. If people want

to get in, they’re going to get in, even if every member of the armed forces and every sworn law enforcement officer in the country is re-assigned to nothing but “securing the border.” The only reliable way to keep people out is to turn America into such a crappy place that nobody wants to come here. Which, admittedly, is something our politicians are always hard at work on. Evil, because even if it DID “work” the result would be less freedom, a slower economy, and worse lives for everyone on both sides of it. Capital — including “human capital,” aka labor — naturally flows to where it www.citizennewspapergroup.com

can be most profitably invested. If that flow is impeded, we’re all worse off. Well, not all of us, I guess. The corrupt politicians doing the impeding, and their crony corporate welfare queens, make bank at the expense of the other 99% of us. Which is as good an explanation as any, and better than most, for Trump’s wall fetish. Those $5.30 rebar ladders are, a huge practical benefit to their direct users. But they’re of double benefit — practical and political — to the rest of us. As a practical matter, the immigrants who come over, under,

around, or through the wall make our lives better. As a political matter, the ease with which they’re exposing Trump’s multi-billion-dollar boondoggle for what it is makes it less likely that future politicians will waste our money on similar idiocy. Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

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BUSINESS

Aramark Good Cause Coffee to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America Each year, Aramark provides over one billion cups of coffee and 400 million cold drinks to workplaces around the country. This year, Aramark is donating a portion of sales from javia®, its private label coffee, and Reserve by javia, its new, premium line, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Reserve by javia and javia coffees have been designated as a “Good Cause Coffee,” where a portion of sales is donated to local non-profit organizations. Now in its fifth year, the “Good Cause Coffee” campaign has donated $500,000 to various community centers across the country. Aramark became a corporate partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2019, and this year will focus the “Good Cause Coffee” dollars on supporting their mission of helping all youth achieve great futures. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which had its beginnings in 1860, help keep kids and teens

This year, Aramark is donating a portion of sales from javia®, its private label coffee, and Reserve by javia, its new, premium line, to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

safe after school by providing a positive environment where they can learn, play and grow. The organization’s goal is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring,

responsible citizens. “We are so excited to be the beneficiary of Aramark’s ‘Good Cause Coffee’ this year,” said Chad RoyalPascoe, national Vice President, corporate and cause partnerships,

at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “These donations will help us reach more youth and give them access to the tools and resources they need to succeed in life. We are so thankful to Aramark and their commitment to great futures.” There are more than 4,600 Boys & Girls Clubs across the country that serve over 4.7 million young people. Many of Aramark employees volunteer at these Clubs through Aramark Building Community, the company’s global volunteer and philanthropic program. Going forward, Aramark is exploring ways

to work with the Boys & Girls Club, to integrate health and wellness and workforce programs – which are the focus of Aramark Building Community – into activities at the Clubs. “Our Refreshments team is pleased to offer a high quality, whole bean coffee program, with Reserve by javia, along with our traditional javia coffees. We’re delighted to be able to energize not only workplaces, but also a very deserving cause,” said Jim Frost, president of Aramark’s Refreshment Services division. “As North America’s leading office coffee provider, we’ve made it part of our mission and promise to give back to the local communities in which we live and work.”

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Amendments and Technical Corrections to OSHA Standards The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published technical corrections and amendments to 27 OSHA standards and regulations. This administrative rulemaking corrects minor misprints, omissions, outdated references, and tabular and graphic inaccuracies. The revisions apply to several industry sectors, including general industry, construction, shipyard employment and longshoring. Some revisions may reduce employer costs, and none expand employer obligations or impose new costs. Under the Occupational Safety

and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA’s role is to help ensure these conditions for America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit www.osha.gov. The mission of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States; improve working conditions; advance opportunities for profitable employment; and assure work-related benefits and rights.

Consumer Culture Report Reveals Millennial Spending Increases with Charitably Conscious Companies 5W Public Relations, one of the top 15 independently-owned PR agencies in the U.S., has released their 2020 Consumer Culture Report and has found that 67% of Millennials believe it’s important that a brand they purchase from has a charitable component, illustrating Millennial’s ongoing effort to be purposeful in both how and with whom they choose to spend their money. “Millennials are recognized by older generations as being hyper aware of the influence their actions hold,” said 5WPR CEO and founder, Ronn Torossian. “The report’s insights support these claims, suggesting that Millennials aren’t blindly engaging with brands, instead taking an active role in learning what the brands stand for and paying attention to their marketing efforts. As Millennials grow to accumulate a disposable income, they’re able to make a shift from physically volunteering to showing support through monetary contributions.” For more insights into consumer culture, download 5WPR’s Consumer Culture Report at this link https://www.5wpr.com/new/research/5wpr-2020consumer-culture-report/ www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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NEWS

‘It Impacts Weight, Sleep and Mental Health’ Family Features - Michele Adams is quick to say, “I don’t want to throw anyone under the bus,” but it took her being hit by a car for her thyroid disease to finally be diagnosed. Adams has always been an active person, but for a few years, she had felt tired and had a constant tightness in her throat. She was diagnosed with post-nasal drip but did not feel relief after a year of treatment. “I thought this exhaustion, hoarse voice and lump in my throat were just my new normal,” Adams said. “I’d accepted it, and I shouldn’t have.” During this time, Adams went on a bike ride in northeastern New Jersey - something she still does frequently. However, on this day, Adams was struck by a car as she was biking. The incident resulted in an MRI scan. Adams was not seriously injured, but doctors noticed something unexpected. The scan revealed nodules in her lower neck, which suggested thyroid disease. “I now realize I had symptoms of a thyroid condition for years,” Adams said. “I’d had it up to here with not feeling like myself. Once I had the MRI results, I knew to seek out a thyroid expert, and I found an endocrinologist.” What you probably do not know about your thyroid Thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease, but more than half

of Americans with thyroid disease are unaware, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). This lack of awareness can endanger a person’s health and well-being. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located low in the front of the neck below the Adam’s apple. It produces thyroid hormones that influence almost every cell, tissue and organ in the human body. Common signs of thyroid diseases include: l Unexplained changes in weight l Depression, anxiety or feelings of irritability l Changes in memory or ability to concentrate l Joint or muscle pain or weakness l Fatigue or trouble sleeping l Fast or irregular heartbeat l Irregular menstrual periods Cheryl Rosenfeld, D.O., is a thyroid expert and AACE member. Rosenfeld is also the physician who treated Adams’ thyroid disease. “If the thyroid does not function correctly, it can affect every possible aspect of a person’s life,” Rosenfeld said. “Remember that thyroid conditions can cause changes in mental health, including depression. I’ve also spoken to patients who’ve experienced an inability to concentrate, which seriously affected their performance at work.” Several disorders can arise if the thyroid produces too much hormone

(hyperthyroidism) or not enough (hypothyroidism). Other thyroid diseases include: l Nodules l Thyroid cancer l Graves’ disease l Hashimoto’s thyroiditis l Thyroid eye disease Undiagnosed thyroid issues can also place a person at increased risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, infertility and other serious conditions. What to do if you are ‘up to here’ with not feeling like yourself “Once I was placed on treatment for Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, my life changed Thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart discompletely,” Adams said. “My throat ease, but more than half of Americans with thyroid disease are is no longer sore, and I’m able to go unaware, according to the American Association of Clinical out with my family or spend time at Endocrinologists (AACE). the gym without feeling completely hormone-related diseases and conditions, drained of energy.” including thyroid cancer and all other diseases The first step to ensure your thyroid gland related to the thyroid gland. functions properly is to speak with a health Visit thyroidawareness.com to learn more care provider about your symptoms and about thyroid health. whether a thyroid test is needed. SOURCE: American Association of Clinical An endocrinologist is a specially trained Endocrinologists doctor who is qualified to diagnose and treat

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CITIZEN On The Move Commissioner DuBuclet receives support from State, County and Local Officials during a recent Fundraiser held in her honor

Showing their support for Commissioner DuBuclet for the MWRD are: Robin Kelly, US Congresswoman IL 2nd District; Toni Preckwinkle, President, Cook County Board; Kimberly DuBuclet, Commissioner Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; Back Center: 28th Ward Alderman Jason Ervin; Senator Patricia Van Pelt Watkins, IL 5th District; Kari Steele, President MWRD and Melissa Conyears-Ervin, City of Chicago Treasurer. Photo by CREDD

Room to Read partners with Kappa Alpha Psi for Hands-On- Books Program Room to Read is partnering with Kappa Alpha Psi for the Hands-onBooks Program, the first domestic Room to Read project in the United States. The program should reach between 500-700 students around the country by June 2020. Room to Read and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity are partnering to improve the love or reading and literacy skills of students nationally. The event was held at Adam Clayton Powell Paideia Elementary School. Pictured in the photo to the left are: Devondra King, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Reuben Shelton, Esq, Grand Polemarch or Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Geetha Murali, CEO of Room to Read; Sheila Barlow, Principal, AKA; Mel Flowers, Polemarch, Chicago Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc.; Joe Lewis, Chief of State to the Grand Polemarch. Photo by CREDD

Southland College Prep High School Host Miss World

The Southland Regional Mayoral Black Caucus SRMBC held its 2nd Annual Scholarship Fundraiser at Glenwood Oaks Restaurant recently

Senior class president Josh Small; Dr. Blondean Y. Davis; Miss World ToniAnn Sigh; Southland junior class president Nyah Ware; Juila Morley, Chairman and CEO of the Miss World organization. Photo by CREDD

Seated: Mayor Annie Coulte, Ford Heights; Mayor Joseph Roudez, University Park; Mayor Derrick Burgess, Sauk Village. Standing: Mayor Eugene Williams, Lynwood; Mayor Robert Polk, Burnham; Mayor James Ford, Country Club Hills; Mayor Vernard Alsberry, Hazel Crest; Mayor Terry Wells, Phoenix; Mayor Riley Rogers, Dolton and Mayor Tyrone Ward, Robbins. Photo by CREDD

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FASHION

During National Nutrition Month®, Academy Encourages Healthful Eating At Work The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to eat healthfully at work. Follow the same guidelines as you would at home: Enjoy a wide variety of foods from all the food groups and pay attention to your portion sizes. “Healthful eating habits shouldn’t stop once you get to work,” says registered dietitian nutritionist Jennifer Bruning, a national Academy Spokesperson in Chicago. “Whether you are buying lunch or bringing your lunch and snacks from home, a few simple steps can make the workday a healthful one.” Nearly 25 percent of employed adults consume foods and beverages at work at least once a week – items that often are high in calories and include refined grains, added sugars and sodium, according to a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2019. The study looked at foods and beverages purchased from vending machines or cafeterias, or obtained for free in common areas, during meetings, or at social events. Brown Bag It Skip the prepackaged foods from the vending machine and instead pack a nutritious lunch and snack following these tips from Bruning: Lunch: •Use healthful recipes to create your meals. •Use a grocery list to shop for nutrient-rich foods. •Make your meals colorful and satisfying by including lean sources of protein, whole grains, vegetables, fruits and low-fat or fatfree dairy. •Turn your healthful dinner leftovers into the next day’s lunch. Snacks: •Pack whole fruit or cut, raw vegetables for snacks with a crunch. •Keep unsalted nuts, dried fruit, a jar of peanut butter and whole wheat crackers in your desk. •Snack on protein foods and sources of dietary fiber, such as an apple with peanut butter, to fill you up and keep you satisfied until the end of the day. Plan It If you plan to have lunch in the cafeteria or a fast-food restaurant: •Look for key words on the menu such as “grilled,” “broiled” or “steamed,” which means the food is cooked with less fat. •Consider swapping French fries for a green salad and ask for sauces on the side. •Be mindful of your portion sizes and consider splitting large portions into two meals. •Eat your meal slowly to give your stomach time to tell your brain that it’s full. •Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. Celebrate It It’s difficult to resist the lure of the office snack table or birthday celebration, so:

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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to eat healthfully at work.

•Eat lunch before perusing the snack table. •Savor foods you truly enjoy and pass up those that don’t interest you. •Move your socializing away from the food to minimize unconscious nibbling. “Small changes, such as planning your meals in advance, eating foods from all food groups and practicing portion control can lead to big health benefits in the long run,” Bruning says. “Incorporating healthful foods and physical activity habits into each day is something all of us can do.” A registered dietitian nutritionist can help create a personalized eating plan tailored to your lifestyle, food preferences and physical activity goals. Use the Academy’s online Find an Expert service to find one near you. About National Nutrition Month® 2020 National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March, encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits all year long. This year’s theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite. Follow National Nutrition Month® on the Academy’s social media channels including Facebook and Twitter using #NationalNutritionMonth.

Small changes, such as planning your meals in advance, eating foods from all food groups and incorporating physical activity habits into each day leads to a healthier lifestyle.

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Raw Sugar Living has just launched a new brand extension, ‘Unfiltered’. Expanding their mission to promote clean and healthy living, Raw Sugar figured out how to provide an elevated in-home premium spa experience – affordably. Unfiltered is created with 95% naturally-derived ingredients plus botanicals – made with only the essentials. “Our Unfiltered line is a beautifully uncomplicated and uncompromising collection that is uncluttered by all the extras,” said Donda Mullis, co-founder & CMO, Raw Sugar Living. “Unfiltered is a perfect solution for the health-conscious consumer on a search for a beauty routine with minimal ingredients and original scents that can fill their souls and lift their spirits—and deliver an upscale spa experience. We’ve made sure to thread through our brand messages of ‘Lead with love’ and ‘Live life purely unfiltered’ in all aspects of the collection, from the packaging and marketing, to how the products smell, feel, and benefit the skin.” Unfiltered by Raw Sugar is inspired by smallbatch family formulas that were the original recipes conceived by soap maker, Arnie Shugar in the 1960s who perfected his art of making soaps with real and natural ingredients. He eventually passed down his reserve formulas and ‘unfiltered’ philosophy on life to his son, Ronnie, who alongside Mullis created a beauty brand empire around the simple concept of loving the skin you’re in. “My dad won a soap machine in a poker game 65 years ago, which really honed his craft in the soapmaking business. He was ahead of his time in that he started to disrupt an industry with natural soaps before ‘natural’ was even trending,” said Ronnie Shugar, co-founder & CEO, Raw Sugar Living. “Our Unfiltered line honors his love for authentic, uncomplicated and uncompromising quality.” Unfiltered offers a full regimen of elevated luxe spa products ranging from Body Butter, Hand Cream, and Face & Body Mist, to Salt Soak, Shower Gel, and Sugar Scrub, and they are all vegan, cruelty-free and sulfate-free. The Unfiltered beauty lineup also offers a variety of scents including: Blueberry + Thyme, Pineapple + Mango, Rosewater + Cucumber, Watermelon + Pink Cactus. Unfiltered is available exclusively in Target stores and Target.com. Learn more about the ‘Unfiltered by Raw Sugar’ products at unfilteredbyrawsugar.com.

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graveyard shift On Stage Now At The Goodman Theatre Rising stars playwright korde arrington tuttle and director Danya Taymor reunite for graveyard shift, following its appearance as a developmental production in the Goodman’s 2018 New Stages Festival. Featuring an ensemble cast of five, graveyard shift is an unflinching but open-hearted look at how we navigate a world full of fear, loosely inspired by the legacy of Sandra Bland. Casting note: Debo Balogun replaces previously announced actor Kyle Vincent Terry, who has left the production. Full casting is below. Graveyard shift appears through March 8 in the Goodman’s 350-seat Owen Theatre. Tickets ($10-45; subject to change) are on sale now at GoodmanTheatre. org/graveyardshift, by phone at 312.443.3800 or at the box office (170 North Dearborn). When she receives the opportunity of a lifetime, Janelle relocates to Texas and moves in with her partner, Kane. Meanwhile, a small-town police officer’s life is thrown into flux when the coworker he’s romantically involved with decides to leave town. When their worlds collide, Janelle experiences firsthand how

Rising stars playwright korde arrington tuttle and director Danya Taymor reunite for graveyard shift.

dangerous power can be. The ensemble cast features Debo Balogun (Kane), Keith D. Gallagher (Brian), Rae Gray (Elise), Aneisa Hicks(Janelle) and Lia D. Mortensen (Trish). The creative team includes Kristen Robinson (Set Design), Montana Levi Blanco (Costume Design), Marcus Doshi (Lighting Design) and Richard Woodbury (Original Music and Sound Design). Rebekah Heusel is the Production Stage Manager.

Aneisa J. Hicks (Janelle) and Debo Balogun (Kane) in graveyard shift by korde arrington tuttle, directed by Danya Taymor (Now - March 8, 2020). GoodmanTheatre.org/graveyardshift

Rae Gray (Elise) and Lia D. Mortensen (Trish) in graveyard shift by korde arrington tuttle, directed by Danya Taymor (Now - March 8, 2020). GoodmanTheatre.org/ graveyardshift

Keith D. Gallagher (Brian) and Aneisa J. Hicks (Janelle) in graveyard shift by korde arrington tuttle, directed by Danya Taymor (Now- March 8, 2020). GoodmanTheatre.org/graveyardshift

Aneisa J. Hicks (Janelle) in graveyard shift by korde arrington tuttle, directed by Danya Taymor (Now- March 8, 2020). GoodmanTheatre.org/graveyardshift

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Debo Balogun (Kane) in graveyard shift by korde arrington tuttle, directed by Danya Taymor (Now March 8, 2020). GoodmanTheatre.org/graveyardshift

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