South Suburban Citizen 5-31-2023

HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL LEGISLATION PASSES ILLINOIS HOUSE AND SENATE

Chicago, Ill. – Free, healthy school meals for all Illinois students may soon become a reality if the state legislature funds the program recently passed in the House and Senate. House Bill 2471, the Healthy School Meals for All legislation, passed the Illinois House and Senate and paves the way for Illinois students to be hunger-free and ready to grow, learn and thrive.

“We’re thrilled the legislation passed in the House and Senate by a bipartisan group of legislators showing their commitment to children’s health and well-being. To make it a reality, the legislature now needs to ensure the program is funded in the state Fiscal Year 2024 budget,” said Janna Simon, Director of Policy and Partnership Initiatives at the Illinois Public Health Institute, which has been convening a coalition of advocates in support of the proposal.

House Bill 2471 creates the Healthy School Meals for All program to provide state funding to Illinois schools to enable them to offer quality, free school meals to all children who need and want one, no matter their family’s income. The program would maximize use of an existing Federal program and expand access to free school meals, helping to reduce the stigma often associated with qualifying for free or reduced-price meals.

“I’m so happy all districts in Illinois will now have a chance to get the resources they need to offer this program to their families,” said Sheri Peacock, the Associate Superintendent of East Moline School District 37.

Illinois joins a list of other states working to fill the gaps left by Congress when the waivers that provided free meals to all kids during the COVID-19 pandemic expired. Minnesota, Colorado, New Mexico, Maine, and California have all passed and funded free school meals legislation in their states. The coalition of Illinois partners, including education leaders, public health groups, parents, and anti-hunger advocates have been supporting this proposal. It is estimated to cost around $115 million in the first year, and up to $194 million in future years, depending on how many schools and students opt-in. If signed into law and fully funded, families may not need to worry about paying for student meals this next school year.

HARMON MOVES TO BAN DECEPTIVE MARKETING OF FIREARMS

SPRINGFIELD – Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) passed legislation prohibiting firearms manufacturers and sellers from marketing weapons to children and from promoting illegal militia activity.

The measure also makes it illegal for any firearms dealer to knowingly create a condition that endangers public safety. Examples of such situations include failure to prevent the sale of a firearm to a straw purchaser and failure to ensure that business practices comply with all local, state and federal laws.

“At its core, this is to protect consumers and prevent firearms companies from marketing to children and promoting illegal militia activities,” Harmon said. “It also ensures that firearms manufacturers are not shielded from liability when their actions compromise public safety. These are reasonable, manageable steps we can take to help curb the scourge of gun violence in our state.”

Senate Bill 218 passed the Senate 34-22. It takes effect immediately.

Ingredients for Success Initiative Back for Third Round

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

The Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, which is a partnership between Famous Amos and National Black Chamber of Commerce, is currently on its third cycle. It was driven by the brand’s goal to support Blackowned businesses and entrepreneurs, in an effort to advance racial equity and help build back Black economic power. Three winners of the nationwide pitch competition will receive a $50,000 grant.

“We are proud to continue our partnership with Famous Amos to advance our necessary mission of empowering Black businesses and communities,” Charles H. DeBow, III, CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, said in a release.

“The Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative is a philanthropic effort that provides a solution to a persistent need in the Black founders community: financial and men torship support to ensure there is continued business growth. Closing the knowledge gap that many Black owners find themselves facing is critical to closing the significant wealth gap that Black communities have experienced for many generations.”

Those who apply must be at least 21 years old, the business must be a minimum of 90% Black-owned have been in existence for five years or less at the time of application and based in the United States. Business owners have to create a 90-minute pitch video explaining why they should receive the grant money. The goal of the pitch video is to prepare the business owners for other opportunities to receive further funding.

Rachna Patel, Vice President of Marketing for Famous Amos, said the goals of the initiative are rooted in the legacy

of Famous Amos founder Wally Amos, who received funding to grow his business, but didn’t have the wraparound services – networking, mentorship or other types of coaching. “We wanted to make sure in order to honor Wall Amos’ vision of the brand, but also to help other Black entrepreneurs who are in a similar state that he was in, we’re supporting the $50,000 grant with these wraparound services, that come from our partnership with the National Black Chamber of Commerce,” Patel said.

The suite of entrepreneurial tools also includes resources from the National Black Chamber of Commerce, a membership to the organization and access to the Chamber’s network, as well as how to do a proper pitch for further funding. Famous Amos wanted to partner with the Chamber because the brand wanted to ensure the initiative was scalable on a national level, as well as work with a well-established organization that has a rich set of resources.

During the last two cycles of the Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, six grant recipients have been awarded $300,000. Patel said the judges who have been chosen have demonstrated a strong passion for helping Black-owned businesses thrive in a more sustainable fashion. She added, the goal is to ensure the judges who are chosen are people the grant recipients can look up to. The recipients do have access to the judges after the competition.

During the judging process, the judges identify 10 finalists who meet the eligibility criteria. One the judges narrow down to the 10 finalists, a written essay portion is submitted and reviewed to narrow it down to the three recipients. The application deadline is Sunday, June 25th. To apply, visit FamousAmosIngredientsforSuccess.info.

Treasurer Frerichs Makes Record $100.7 Million Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During April

SPRINGFIELD – The State Treasurer’s Office made a record $100.7 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in April, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced.

Another $75.3 million in gross investment earnings was earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Illinois Funds local government investment pool operated by the State Treasurer’s Office.

These key monthly metrics and more are available at The Vault, the transparency website that allows Illinois residents to see how the State Treasurer’s Office is working for them. The site is at iltreasurervault.com.

“The State Treasurer’s Office is an economic engine for Illinois,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “Every dollar we make through smart, safe investing is a dollar that does not need to be raised in taxes.”

Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for the state investment portfolio and an investment pool for units of local government called Illinois Funds.

Here’s a detailed look at the investment earnings the State Treasurer’s Office made for April 2023:

*State portfolio. The Treasurer’s Office earned $100.7 million in earnings for the state investment portfolio in April. The previous record was $98.7 billion earned in March 2023, which surpassed the nearly $93.8 billion earned in January 2023.

The Treasurer’s Office has earned nearly $1.95 billion in

investment earnings since Treasurer Frerichs took office in January 2015.

State legislators budget public money that is collected, but that money is not spent all at once. State agencies, boards and commissions require assistance managing their cash and investing all remaining funds. That’s where the Office of the Illinois Treasurer steps in.

The interest rate earned for the state investment portfolio was 4.18% for April, also a record.

*The Illinois Funds. The Treasurer’s Office made $75.3 million in gross investment earnings for the participants in the Illinois Funds investment pool in April. This also is a record, outpacing the $75 million earned in March 2023.

The Treasurer’s Office has earned $963.2 million in gross investment earnings for the Illinois Funds since Treasurer Frerichs took office in January 2015.

The Illinois Public Treasurers’ Investment Pool, called The Illinois Funds, is a local government investment pool the State Treasurer’s Office runs for state and local government agencies. The program enables school districts, park boards, library boards, township governments and others to pool their money and invest in a safe, liquid investment vehicle that exceeds industry benchmarks. The Illinois Funds has received the highest rating of AAA from Fitch, a national credit ratings agency. The interest rate earned for the Illinois Funds was 4.94% for April, also a record.

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Nicor Gas invests $377M with diverse companies

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Nicor Gas spent $377 million with minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses in 2022, according to the company’s Supplier Diversity Report. More than 44% of the company’s total expenditures in 2022 were with diverse businesses and over half of that spend was with Illinois-based companies.

“Supporting the diverse business community is a strategic business imperative for Nicor Gas,” said Wendell Dallas, president and CEO of Nicor Gas. “We make an intentional effort to open doors for diverse businesses across all areas of our business and provide education and mentoring opportunities, knowing the positive social and economic impact this engagement will have on our communities.”

continues to help provide networking and mentorship opportunities to diverse businesses through the Supplier Diversity Business Development Program and in 2022, participated in more than 30 advocacy and educational events.

Nicor Gas is a member of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC), a consortium of the state’s largest utility providers dedicated to advancing the growth and utilization of diverse businesses in the state of Illinois.

HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS AS PAPPAS INITIATIVE LEADS TO HISTORIC REFORM OF ILLINOIS’ PROPERTY TAX LAW

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas spearheaded the passage of the most significant property tax reform legislation to be approved by the General Assembly in decades.

The interest rate homeowners and businesses in Cook County are charged for late property tax payments will drop from 18% a year to 9% a year.

The interest rate reduction will save struggling property owners between $25 million and $35 million a year, with most of those savings benefiting Black and Latino communities.

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Since 2015, between 800 and 1,500 employees and contractors per year have worked on Investing in Illinois projects to replace aging natural gas pipelines, move natural gas meters from inside homes and businesses to outside, upgrade natural gas storage systems and refurbish stations that regulate the natural gas pressure in the system. During that time, more than $135 million has been spent with diverse businesses, which is 41% of the company’s Investing in Illinois spend.

“Through these multiyear programs, we are making investments in the continued safety and reliability of our system, the regional economy and providing opportunities to drive diverse business participation throughout our company,” Dallas said.

Companies that utilize diverse suppliers help foster jobs and stimulate economic development, including in underrepresented segments of communities. Inclusive procurement practices provide opportunities for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community by increasing representation and creating job and economic advancement opportunities.

Since 2018, Nicor Gas has spent $2 billion with diverse businesses. The company

According to a report from the Illinois Commerce Commission’s Office of Diversity and Community Affairs, diverse spending by the state’s largest investor-owned utilities – including Nicor Gas – has steadily grown from an average of 15% to over 30% of all procurement spending over the past six years.

Nicor Gas is committed to identifying and working with suppliers that operate in an ethical manner and add value to our business. To learn more about supplier diversity at Nicor Gas, visit: https://www.nicorgas.com/company/economic-development/supplier-diversity.html

Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.3 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com.

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.4 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with more than 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompa nygas.com.

“The vast majority of property owners who fall behind on their property taxes are in predominantly Black and Latino communities,” Pappas said. “These changes will prevent millions of dollars of generational wealth from being stripped from these households. This is a key step toward greater equity in Illinois’ property tax system and long overdue.”

The Illinois General Assembly passed Pappas’ Property Tax Equity Legislation — now a collaborative effort with The Chicago Community Trust philanthropic organization — on Wednesday, May 24. Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign it into law.

The legislation was drafted by Pappas’ office following the release of studies by her research team last year. Pappas put the team together nearly two years ago to investigate flaws and inequities in the sprawling and complex property tax system. The Pappas studies can be found at cookcountytreasurer.com.

ASSESSOR KAEGI RECEIVES OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and team received the Outstanding Community Partner Award from the Community Investment Corporation (CIC) and the Preservation Compact during their annual Neighborhood Forum event hosted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. This award is a special acknowledgment to honor the work done by the Cook County Assessor’s office and the partners that helped implement the Affordable Housing legislation (HB2621).

“Affordable housing is a human right. I am committed to advocating and building on the partnerships we’ve made to expand affordable housing in Cook County so that it continues to be a place where all communities can thrive,” said Assessor Fritz Kaegi.

Partners such as Stacie Young from the Community Investment Corporation, Allison Clements from the Illinois Housing Council, Dunni Cosey Gay from the Preservation Compact, and Bob Palmer from the Housing Action Illinois were pivotal in passing this legislation and taking step towards preserving and developing affordable housing in Cook County.

From this law, the Assessor’s Office created the Affordable Housing Special Assessment Program, a property tax relief incentive for housing providers who create and maintain this valuable housing category and expand the availability of rental units for low-income households. The program offers significant assessment relief to multi-family buildings that meet certain criteria with maximum rents at 60% of area medium income (AMI).

After a little over one year, 562 applications have been accepted and are currently eligible to receive the special assessment. The true impact and savings will be reflected on the second installment property tax bills that are mailed out later this year.

For more information about this program, visit www.cookcountyassessor.com/affordable-housing or email the Assessor’s Office at assessor.ahsap@ cookcountyil.gov.

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Black Restaurant Week Relaunches ‘More Than Just a Week’

2023 Campaign to Restimulate Black-Owned Businesses with Equitable Events in Key Markets

HOUSTON, PRNewswire -- Black Restaurant

Week LLC celebrates the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine with a series of regional cultural events and aims to support Black-owned culinary businesses with substantial programming outside of their 10 or 14-day, multi-city tour across the United States.

The organization revisited its “More Than Just a Week” campaign for their eighth year in service. The objective is to restimulate local economies within the Black community by promoting Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford to implement costly and independent advertising/ marketing efforts especially during the nation’s indeterminate financial status. Outside of heritage travel, residents do not visit local businesses as they are unaware of what is available in their neighborhood and nearby cities.

The odds are continuously stacked against Black-owned culinary businesses and their survival is still in jeopardy as they face constant economic downturns due to recovering from the pandemic while currently coping with inflation. According to the Independent Restaurant Coalition, 500,000 restaurants and bars are faced with an uncertain future due to lost revenue and increased debt over the past 2 years.

How do we help Black-owned culinary businesses survive? The campaign introduces a key component that aims to boost visibility. The organization has partnered with Stella Artois to host curated culinary events, pairing soulful dishes with the premium Belgian beer in markets including Atlanta, DC, Houston, Chicago, and New York.

“During the pandemic, we’ve partnered with several corporations to produce and provide DEI opportunities for Black-owned culinary businesses to build awareness within the community and potential expansion opportunities,” shares Warren Luckett, Black Restaurant Week, LLC’s founder. “Through our NOSH Culinary Competition program, we secured a permanent retail space for Dolo’s Pizza within State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Additionally, we partnered with NASCAR, who hosts Black-owned food trucks during events in Richmond throughout the summer in addition to a series of ‘Cars & Coffee’ Los Angeles-based events in August honoring Black Business Month and Feb-

ruary for Black History Month.”

“We’re in the trenches with the owners and operators, which is why we created our Feed the Soul Foundation Restaurant Business Development Fund,” states Falayn Ferrell, Black Restaurant Week, LLC’s Operations Managing Partner. “We understand they need ‘more than just a week’ of support to thrive in such a competitive industry. Through the support of our corporate partners, the foundation is able to provide funding and business development to create sustainability for minority-owned culinary businesses. We are witnessing so much growth from our 2021 and 2022 cohorts from expansion to brick-and-mortar locations to e-commerce opportunities to sell culinary products across the United States.”

Participating restaurants can join at no cost and benefit from the campaign by receiving marketing materials to place within its establishment, digital assets to share online and on their respective social media platforms along with an opportunity to be featured in local media outlets.

Black Restaurant Week was founded in 2016 by three friends who shared a unified voice for their community: founder Warren Luckett and managing partners Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson. It began as a one-city food experience in Houston where participants can dine in or order

from a litany of Black-owned restaurants in their city. The mission: provide complimentary marketing and PR services for the business under the BRW campaign, educate consumers on the abundance of cultural cuisines within their neighborhood and share the disparities faced by minority-owned businesses. Since 2016, the organization has supported more than 3,000 restauranteurs, bartenders, chefs, caterers, and food trucks.

Last year, the organization supported 1,700 Black-owned culinary businesses across the United States – including Toronto and Vancouver – through its restaurant weeks, culinary events and website directory. where participants generated an average of 15% sales increase.

2023 campaign initiatives and events include, but are not limited to:

Free entry-level business registration and inclusion in national culinary directory organization’s website

Small Business Grants and Business Development training from Black Restaurant Week’s non-profit Feed the Soul Foundation.

Curated Stella Artois activations in key markets to amplify community support to local chefs Donation program with Stella Artois where a portion of proceeds from drafts and bottles sold are donated to Feed the Soul Foundation*.

For more information about Black Restaurant Week, its events, and participating restaurants, please visit: blackrestaurantweeks.com.

*$0.01 for every Stella Artois draft or bottle sold at participating locations from 4/2/2023 through 11/30/2023, maximum $100,000.

Black Restaurant Week LLC is an annual, multi-city culinary movement celebrating the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine nationwide. Black Restaurant Week partners with Black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers, and food trucks to host a selection of culinary experiences aimed to expand awareness and increase support for Black culinary professionals. The organization was founded in 2016 by Warren Luckett. Connect with Black Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

McDonald Hopkins Cybersecurity Attorney Named to National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40

DETROIT, PRNewswire -- The National Black Lawyers organization has selected Sean Bowen to its Top 40 Under 40 list for the state of Michigan, recognizing the McDonald Hopkins attorney for his exemplary legal representation in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity.

“Sean is a talented, dedicated member of our team whose legal and technical knowledge elevates the services we provide to clients,” said James Giszczak, Co-President of McDonald Hopkins and Co-Chair of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. “His recognition by a professional, national organization is well deserved.”

The National Black Lawyers celebrates legal excellence and promotes attorneys as subject matter experts. Its 40 Under 40 lists recognize black attorneys from each state who are under the age of 40 and have an outstanding reputation among

their peers, the judiciary, and the public. Membership is by invitation only and is based on current member referrals and independent research.

A former attorney for the New York City law department and a U.S. Army veteran, Sean advises clients on how to prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents. He is skilled at managing ransomware attacks and email compromises and regularly coordinates forensic investigations. Sean also handles media and third-party communications with regulators, represents clients in connection with government investigations, and counsels clients on state data protection and breach notification laws. He is accredited by the International Association of

Privacy Professionals as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the U.S., which is the gold standard certification for information privacy professionals.

Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach. With more than 170 attorneys and 50 service and industry teams, the firm has the expertise and knowledge to meet the growing number of legal and business challenges our clients face. For more information about McDonald Hopkins, visit mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Derek Robinson, Falayn Ferrell (managing partners) and Warren Luckett (founder) of Black Restaurant Week. Black Restaurant Week LLC.

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Introducing Beats Studio Buds +, the Next Generation of Beats’ Bestselling Wireless Earbuds

CULVER CITY, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Beats today announces Beats Studio Buds +, an incredible addition to the Studio Buds lineup delivering balanced sound and enhanced features for both iOS and Android users. Now available in a gorgeous transparent look, Studio Buds + boast major improvements to Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency, call performance and battery life to deliver an exceptional true wireless experience.

Beats Studio Buds + are available to order starting today in three stunning colors, Black / Gold, Ivory and Transparent, for $169.99 (US).

POTTERY BARN LAUNCHES

EXCLUSIVE HOME COLLECTION WITH SWEET JULY BY AYESHA CURRY

SAN FRANCISCO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -Pottery Barn, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced the launch of a new collaboration with Sweet July, a lifestyle brand founded by renowned restaurateur, chef, two-time New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, Ayesha Curry.

Anchored by natural textures, fresh patterns, and earthy tones, the Sweet July by Ayesha Curry collaboration for Pottery Barn features a well-crafted collection of beautiful items for the home.

The new Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn collection is inspired by summer celebrations and embraces a range of neutral tones with pops of bold and rich terracotta for an elevated, modern look that mix and match seamlessly. From guest-ready bedding and bath accessories to modern barware, table linens, and Calacatta marble serveware and dinnerware debossed with a herringbone pattern, the collection’s thoughtful details celebrate Ayesha’s passion for design and love of al fresco dining.

“Our collaboration with Ayesha Curry has been so organic and inspiring because we share core values of bringing together good people and products through meaningful design,” said CEO of Pottery Barn Brands Marta Benson. “The new Sweet July collection showcases our shared passion for family and beautiful living in the home.”

“It’s been a dream working with the Pottery Barn design team to create a collection featuring products and designs that offer comfort and serenity throughout the home,” said Ayesha Curry, CEO & Founder of Sweet July. “I was inspired by neutral palettes, playing with clean lines and textures that can be mixed and matched in the spaces that mean most to you and your loved ones.”

The Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn collection will debut for Summer 2023 on May 5 at potterybarn.com/sweetjuly and in select California Pottery Barn stores -- the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, the Westfield Galleria in Roseville, and Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. Be the first to see the new collection by following @potterybarn and @sweetjuly on Instagram.

Ayesha Curry is a renowned restaurateur, chef, 2x New York Times bestselling author, producer, host, entrepreneur and was featured on the pres-

tigious Forbes “30 Under 30” list. Her accessible approach to cooking has made her one of the most sought-after experts in food and lifestyle. Ayesha is the Founder and CEO of Sweet July, her burgeoning lifestyle brand with a focus to uplift an inclusive and eclectic array of creators through the products sold and stories shared. In 2019 Ayesha launched Sweet July, a quarterly lifestyle magazine that covers a range of topics such as wellness, fashion, fitness, beauty, entrepreneurism and food. Following the launch of the magazine, Ayesha opened a brick-and-mortar Sweet July storefront and café in Oakland, CA and its accompanying website, featuring thoughtfully created products alongside other carefully selected items from Black-owned and female-founded companies. In 2020, Ayesha launched Sweet July Productions, which focuses on creating content centered around food, family, faith and female empowerment. Most recently, Ayesha served as host and executive producer of HBO Max’s ABOUT LAST NIGHT. In 2022, Ayesha announced Sweet July Books in partnership with Zando. Sweet July Books will acquire fiction and nonfiction work, with a focus on diverse authors and women’s stories. Ayesha, along with her husband Stephen, is the co-founder of Eat. Learn. Play., an organization dedicated to unleashing the potential of every child and making a positive impact for generations to come.

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Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Collection (PHOTO: POTTERY BARN)

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Help coming for struggling homeowners as Pappas initiative leads to historic reform of Illinois’ property tax law

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who issued two studies last year that found gross inequities in the state’s property tax code, spearheaded the passage of groundbreaking legislation that would help homeowners who fall behind on their property taxes and close loopholes tax investors have exploited at the expense of local governments.

Pappas’ Property Tax Equity Legislation — now a collaborative effort with the Chicago Community Trust philanthropic organization — was passed by the Illinois General Assembly today, Wednesday, May 24. Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign it into law. State Sen. Ram Villivalam and state Rep. Kam Buckner, both Chicago Democrats, were original sponsors of the legislation.

The legislation would cut in half the onerous interest rate charged in Cook County for late property tax payments. That interest rate would drop from 18% a year to 9% a year. That change will save struggling property owners between $25 million and $35 million a year, with most of those savings benefiting Black and Latino communities.

Slashing the interest rate was a core recommendation from “Maps of Inequality: From Redlining to Urban Decay and the Black Exodus,” a July 2022 study by the Treasurer’s research team.

“The vast majority of property owners who fall behind on their property taxes are in predominantly Black and Latino communities,” Pappas said. “These changes will prevent millions of dollars of generational wealth from being stripped from these households. Property tax law must be made more fair and our legislation does that.”

Another significant piece of the bill would overhaul the state’s system for selling unpaid property taxes to private investors by closing a series of loopholes that they have exploited for years. These “tax buyers,” mostly hedge funds, private equity firms and real estate investors, have drained about $40 million each year from governments that serve predominantly Black and Latino communities.

Those recommendations stem from a study the Treasurer issued in October 2022, “How Wealthy Investors are Making Millions Exploiting Illinois’ Property Tax Law.”

Illinois law requires that unpaid property taxes be offered for sale to private investors. These tax buyers pay the taxes and receive a lien against the property. Most owners redeem the taxes, repaying the tax buyer with interest, plus court costs and fees. If they don’t pay up, the tax buyer can go to court to take ownership of their property.

However, most tax buyers do not want to own the property, so they use loopholes they helped write into a section of the property tax code known as “sales in error” to overturn the sale, often citing frivolous or insignificant reasons. If the sale is overturned, tax buyers get all of their money back from local governments, typically with interest. The property is returned to the delinquent property tax roll.

Using sales in error, tax buyers in Cook County have received refunds totaling about $277.6 million, including at least $27.7 million in interest, during a seven-year period from 2015 to 2022. Of that money refunded, about 87% was siphoned from local governments serving predominantly Black and Latino residents, impacting schools and public safety.

A third piece of the bill would make it easier to move abandoned residential properties back onto the tax rolls and into productive use more quickly by making changes to the biennial Scavenger Sale, which began in 1943 and is used only in Cook County.

The Scavenger Sale, a last-ditch auction of chronically delinquent properties, is a failure, Pappas said. The new law would allow local governments to take control of properties if they are not purchased in the Annual Tax Sale. Government could clear liens more quickly and put the properties into the hands of people and organizations to develop them.

“This is without a doubt, the biggest property tax reform legislation Illinois has had in decades,” Pappas said. “We thank Senator Villivalam and Representative Buckner for sponsoring and guiding legislation that will help to ease the financial burden on property owners and restore our neighborhoods.”

The property tax reform legislation was drafted by Pappas’ office following the release of the two studies by her research team last year. Pappas put the team together nearly two years ago to investigate flaws and inequities in the sprawling and complex property tax system. The Pappas studies can be found at cookcountytreasurer.com.

Sola Cook President, Bank of America Chicago

Chicago’s Entertainment Industry Gets a Major Boost with Construction of The First and Only Purpose-Built Film Studios in Illinois – The Fields Studios

CHICAGO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Knickpoint

Ventures today welcomed civic, community and business leaders to the topping-off ceremony at The Fields Studios, Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio that is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. It boasts nine sound stages on two lots totaling 132,000 square feet of sound stages and over 350,000 square feet of creative and production offices, plus mill and support space. The Fields Studios offers the largest sound stage in Chicago and is the latest addition to the mixed-use redevelopment of the 20+acre, 1.5 million-square-foot former Marshall Fields warehouse property on Chicago’s Northwest Side.

The new studio development will be the focus of the iconic adaptive reuse of the former Marshall Fields warehouse, which also includes a mix of retail, residences, office and now studio space. The redevelopment of the project into a film studio will bring the property back to its original manufacturing roots with jobs for those in the surrounding neighborhoods, with a modern twist. The campus will offer an engaging and efficient onsite environment that is integrated into a vibrant northwest corridor with its mix of shops, dining, arts and entertainment in a historic, architecturally distinctive and walkable neighborhood. The Fields is located at the nexus of several important neighborhoods, including Avondale, Logan Square, Hermosa and Belmont Cragin, which all share a unique cultural backdrop and a diverse, highly qualified workforce.

For Producers, By Producers

As experienced entertainment industry producers, Knickpoint Ventures conceptualized The Fields Studios to ensure an optimal environment to meet the creative, logistical and functional demands of modern content manufacturing. Nine sound stages, eight NC-30 rated sound stages, ranging from 12,000 to 18,000 square feet, plus a 5,000-square-foot stage ideal for commercial shoots, music videos, and other smaller productions, will offer varying flexible stage configurations designed with fully collapsible interior stage doors that can create a 36,000-square-foot stage with ceiling heights up to 35 feet to the grids. This marks the largest combined sound stage in Chicago. The sound stages will have silent air and heat, ample stage power, major bandwidth and more. The studio campus will

have approximately 150,000 square feet of support and mill space for surface-level base camp areas for production vehicles, multiple mills, support space for all production departments, dressing rooms and surrounding land for future back lot construction. There also will be acres of parking for base camp and personnel.

Chicago has a history in the entertainment industry dating back to the early days of movie making and, in recent years, has been attracting film and television production back to the city due to its recently amended film tax credits for production companies, which include incentives for both above-the-line and below-the-line costs spent locally.

Catalyst for Jobs and Economic Growth in Chicago

According to the Chicago Film Office, the city has identified the entertainment industry as a growth opportunity, as it brings quality jobs for residents, opportunities for local

businesses and tax dollars to aid Chicago’s post-COVID economic recovery. Government leaders support the growth of content creation as a form of modern-day intellectual property manufacturing to position the city and the state as being competitive as a global hub for the entertainment business.

Each production stage at The Fields Studios will create hundreds of quality union jobs. At capacity, The Fields Studios is expected to impact the local economy by driving nearly 12,000 production-related jobs with approximately $1.3 billion of economic impact in its first five years. In addition, The Fields Studios-based productions will generate an estimated $1.5 million annually to support the workforce development fund’s training initiatives, creating new career paths for residents and promoting a more diverse and inclusive industry workforce.

Captivating Mixed-Use Environment

Originally built in 1928, The Fields Studios provides a perfect platform for a mix of approximately 200,000 square feet of creative and production offices on the upper floors and a vast collaborative lobby with approximately 50,000 square feet of adjoining complementary retail space. Knickpoint Ventures is populating the retail space with local businesses that have both a retail presence and onsite manufacturing. Current occupants include:

Knickpoint has identified a retail mix that will include a variety of food and beverage operators that will provide onsite options for a growing workforce at the property.

Cermak Fresh Market, a high-end local grocer, is already operating onsite as well as 123 new rental apartments that also are onsite, creating live-work opportunities for studio and studio-related employees.

The Fields Studios building also offers office tenants expansive amenities, including rooftop decks, a fitness center, and onsite retail.

Located at the intersection of Diversey Avenue and Pulaski Road, The Fields Studios provides easy access for businesses and trades to service the studio and is convenient to the area’s public transportation network.

Construction of the new sound stages and support space is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. For more information, please visit: www.TheFieldsStudios.com.

REVOLT Announces New Spring 2023 Podcast Class

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- REVOLT, the leading Black-owned independent multimedia empire, today is excited to announce its spring 2023 class of new podcasts. The lineup features eight diverse and dynamic shows, including a range of women-led podcasts that cover everything from sports, mental wellness, entrepreneurship, music, and more. The new shows mark an impressive expansion of the REVOLT Podcast Network, actively amplifying the voices of today’s boldest Black creators. With a strong emphasis on empowering and showcasing talented women hosts, the network now offers a variety of fan-favorite series hosted by some of today’s leading voices.

REVOLT’s spring 2023 podcast class aims to provide unique perspectives and valuable insights for REVOLT’s modern audience, while representing the company’s commitment to expand globally and throughout the entire Black diaspora. Spearheaded by a diverse group of Black cultural changemakers, each show aims to empower viewers to succeed in all aspects of their lives. Thoughtfully curated to feature a wide range of trending topics and important subjects, there’s truly something for everyone in this lineup, including new shows hosted by well-known creators in South Africa and The Caribbean.

“REVOLT is committed to providing a platform for the most impactful voices in the world to have the important conversations that matter to our audience and these shows are a strong testament to that,” said Detavio Samuels, CEO of REVOLT. “We’re introducing a slate of new podcasts anchored by dynamic and powerful Black women, including international shows that reflect our culture across the diaspora,

so we’re excited for listeners to tune in and be inspired.”

The REVOLT Podcast Network has seen significant growth since it initially launched in 2022, with highly successful series such as Caresha Please, the disruptive talk show hosted by Yung Miami of the City Girls, consistently captivating viewers and going viral. The podcast network’s continued expansion showcases REVOLT’s success within this trending industry as well as its ongoing commitment to providing a platform for Black creators to share their stories.

“The REVOLT Podcast Network is an important part of our content strategy, and we’re excited to see it continue to grow,” said Aki Garrett, Vice President of Business Development of REVOLT and GM of REVOLT Podcast Network. “Our team has worked hard to curate a lineup that reflects our commitment to showcasing Black women and Black culture on a global scale. We’re excited to share these shows with our community and hope they educate, empower and entertain our audience.”

The eight exciting new podcasts within REVOLT’s spring 2023 class include:

The Double Dose Podcast: A show hosted by two dynamic Black women, Chanda & Chanelle Reynolds, who share their perspectives on pop culture, politics, and more.

The Success Playbook Podcast: Hosted by sports executive and bestselling author Chanelle S. Reynolds, this show offers helpful tips and insights on achieving success.

Paging Dr. Chanda: Hosted by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Chanda, this show is a wellness conversation hub for rising generations, discussing topics such as mental health and faith.

The Hustlers Corner Podcast with DJ Sbu: Hosted by DJ Sbu, Farai Gundan, and Penuel, this show features interviews with entrepreneurs, innovators, and rising stars from across Africa and the diaspora.

Reasonings with Odessa: This series covers all things Jamaican, Caribbean and African Pop Culture through the eyes of taste maker and media personality Odessa Chambers. Known for being blunt, fun, and quirky, Odessa unveils a real insight into her guests by asking the questions audiences always wanted to know about.

Holdin’ Court Podcast: Sit down with film producer and music executive Big Court as he delivers a unique brand of unfiltered content joined by some of the hottest names in entertainment to discuss the rap game, the streets, music, TV, film, pop culture and so much more. Joined by industry executive Ken Schoech, or “Producer Ken,” they Hold Court over the current state of entertainment in the industry.

Women in Hip Hop: Join Jazzie Belle as she discusses the many influences of women in Hip Hop and sits down with industry insiders on the behind-the-scenes dealings on what it’s like being a boss queen in a male dominated industry.

Music is the Love Language: On this show, Comedian Clint Coley, known for his comedy and thoughts on relationships, taps into his number one love language – music.

The new spring 2023 shows are available to listen on the REVOLT Podcast Network now. For more information, please visit https://www.revolt.tv/ and visit www.revolt.tv/providers to find REVOLT in your area.

The Fields Studios offers the largest sound stage in Chicago and is the latest addition to the mixed-use redevelopment of the 20+acre, 1.5 million-square-foot former Marshall Fields warehouse property on Chicago’s Northwest Side. (PHOTO: BUSINESS WIRE)

Fresh Start Expands Services for Women of Color Through $1.3 million Investment from JPMorgan Chase

PHOENIX, PRNewswire -- Women experience depression twice as much as men, and Black women are only half as likely to seek care as White women. There are several barriers that account for the disparity in seeking support, including a lack of therapists from communities of color, cultural stigmas, and high costs. Through a $1.3-million commitment from JPMorgan Chase to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the nonprofit will provide expanded resources and support directly to women of color.

Fresh Start was selected as one of eight organizations nationwide to be awarded a grant from JPMorgan Chase’s Annual Challenge competition. The nonprofit plans to further integrate mental health support into programming and increase the number of trained mental health providers who are representative of women of color in Arizona. The investment will allow Fresh Start to expand access to its Impact Program, increasing the numbers of women supported on their journeys to economic independence.

During an event focused on mental health and financial well-being for women of color, Fresh Start featured local Black therapist and business owner Ashlea Taylor-Barber, and local JPMorgan Chase leaders announced the grant, discussing the importance of these themes towards long-term economic mobility, wealth building and success.

Ashlea Taylor-Barber, Therapist at Favor & Grace

Under Fire Therapy & Consulting: “Studies show women of color suffer disproportionately from the kinds of adverse life experiences that can lead to depression, anxiety disorders, and toxic levels of chronic stress. It is important to offer culturally competent resources, so women of color have a wider pathway to healing, well-being and success.”

Kim McWaters, President and CEO of Fresh Start: “Access to high-quality mental health services, so women can manage stress, build resilience and cope with everyday life challenges, is one key component of Fresh Start’s Impact Program, which holistically supports women on their journeys to personal empowerment. We couldn’t be more grateful to JPMorgan Chase for the support that will allow us to expand and scale services to women of color throughout Greater Phoenix.”

Fresh Start’s mission is to provide access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency. The organization has a three-decade history providing holistic support services to women and, with the launch of its Impact Program, an expanded strategic focus on education, training, and career placement.

Kathy Hu, Managing Director for J.P. Morgan Private Bank: “Fresh Start has a strong record of success in providing essential services to help women become self-sufficient. At JPMorgan Chase, we’re thrilled to help Fresh Start expand its skills training, financial coaching, wrap-around support, and access to culturally-competent mental health services for women of color.”

This announcement was part of JPMorgan Chase’s $30 billion racial equity commitment to drive economic inclusion and build on the firm’s $500 million, five-year initiative to invest in solutions to drive equitable growth and community-based strategies across the country.

For more information, visit www.freshstartwomen.org.

Princess Cruises Salutes Tuskegee Airman with Special 100th Birthday Celebration

SEATTLE, PRNewswire -- With a patriotic salute and special celebration, Princess Cruises welcomed one of the few surviving Tuskegee Airmen onboard Discovery Princess in Seattle as he arrived for his celebratory cruise to Alaska, marking an early commemoration for his 100th birthday. Lieutenant Colonel James H. Harvey III, retired United States Army Air Corps and Air Force officer (USAF), shattered racial barriers in the military as a part of a group of African American pilots who served their country with legendary distinction during World War II.

To honor Harvey, the McChord Field Honor Guard welcomed him and his family aboard Discovery Princess with a USAF traditional display of presenting colors. Topping out the festivities, the Discovery Princess crew presented Lt Col Harvey with a birthday cake while hundreds of the ship’s company joined in wishing him a happy birthday.

“It’s our sincere honor to celebrate the 100th birthday of Lieutenant Colonel Harvey III, a trailblazer, hero, and real ‘Top Gun,’” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “His life and legacy should remind everyone the power of courage, determination, resilience and the American spirit. From all of us at Princess Cruises, we salute Lt. Col. Harvey and wish him a very happy 100th birthday!”

Born in Montclair, New Jersey on July 13, 1923, Harvey is a former fighter pilot with the 332nd Fighter Groups 99th Squadron, best known as the Tuskegee Airmen, “Red Tails,” one of 1,007 documented pilots trained for aerial combat during World War II. He is best

known as the first African American USAF jet fighter combat pilot to fight in the Korean War and flew 140 missions from 1949 to 1950. Harvey, along with every member of the Tuskegee Airmen, received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2006.

After serving a combined 22 years (1943-1965) in the United States Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force, Harvey retired and joined Oscar Mayer as a corporate salesman and settled his family of four girls in Denver, where he still resides.

During the voyage Harvey will share insights from his storied service and remarkable life experiences with other guests as part of a scheduled onboard discussion. Discovery Princess is currently sailing on weeklong, roundtrip cruises from Seattle to Alaska, departing every Sunday through September.

In addition, Harvey won the USAF’s very first “Top Gun” competition in 1949, when he and his team lead a grueling 10-day event comprised on aerial gunnery at 20,000 and 12,000 feet, dive bombing, skip bombing, rocketing firing and panel strafing.

Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/ New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/ LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Announcing a $1.3 million investment from JPMorgan Chase to Fresh Start in support of expanded services for women of color are (left to right): Kathy Hu, Managing Director for J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Phoenix therapist Ashlea Taylor-Barber, Adrianne Wright, Chair of Fresh Start’s Executive Board, and Fresh Start President and CEO Kim McWaters. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

Retired Lt. Colonel James H. Harvey III is greeted with an Honor Cordon by members of the McChord Field Honor Guard on Discovery Princess during a special 100th Birthday celebration for the Tuskegee airman. PRNEWSFOTO/PRINCESS CRUISES

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

J DHARMAVARAM 851 S. Racine Ave. #F Chicago, IL 60607

Address of the Property: 3231 Nelson Robbins, IL 6047

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02426-016-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Tyrone Ward P.O. Box 993 Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 3222 Nelson Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02425-012-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCSS/11-31-l(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building

Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Pearl Parham 3216 Nelson Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 3216 Nelson Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02425-009-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

C Coleman 3215 Nelson Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 3215 Nelson Robbins, IL60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02426-008-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e} that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or

unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Matthew Cash 4608 S Calumet #lN Chicago, IL 60653

Address of the Property: 3230 Nelson Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02425-016-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Inice Ledet 14218 S Grace Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 14218 S Grace Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02427-010--0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCSS/11-31-l(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Louis Campbell 13834 S Trumbull Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 13834 S Trumbull Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02225-042-0000; 28-02-225-043-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-l(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Taxpayer of Record 13824 S Trumbull Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 13824 S Trumbull Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02225-036-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/6/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-l(e} that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building

Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as

follows:

Mitchell Prop Mgmt Inc 13734 Claire Robbins, IL 60472

Address of the Property: 13734 Claire Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02220-006-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 2/21/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so. If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Betty Brownscott 4603 Saratoga Rd. Richton Park, IL 60471

Address of the Property: 3209 and/or 3211 w 137th Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02222-042-0000; 28-02-222-043-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 3/7/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building

or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Erika Foster 15925 Woodbridge Harvey, IL 60426

Address of the Property: 13811Central Park Robbins, IL 60472 Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02-223-006-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 3/7/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Hubert Long 1185 Veltre CR SW Atlanta, GA 30311

Address of the Property: 13823 Ridgeway Robbins, IL 604720

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02119-011-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 3/10/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCSS/11-31-l(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the above-listed address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the

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beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building

Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472

708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Roberto Lee 4210 Midlothian Tpke Crestwood, IL 60418

Address of the Property: 13827 Ridgeway Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02-

119-044-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 3/10/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the abovelisted address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the

community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Curtis I Moore 4529 ½ S Drexel Chicago, IL 60653

Address of the Property: 13831

Ridgeway Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02119-045-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 3/10/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCSS/11-31-l(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the abovelisted address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demolished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

NOTICE TO REMEDIATE

Village of Robbins, Illinois

Notice To: All Owners of record of the property listed below, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to said property, and all lienholders of record of said property as shown in the records of the Office of the Cook County Clerk's Recording Division, which are as follows:

Brenda A Brooks 14149 S Western #539 Blue Island, IL 60406

Address of the Property: 13736 Central Park Robbins, IL 60472

Permanent Tax Index Number: 28-02116-032-0000

Date Posted at the Property: 3/10/2023

From: Village of Robbins, 3327 W. 137th St., Robbins, IL 60472

Notice to Remediate is given under 65 ILCS5/11-31-1(e) that the Village has determined that the building at the abovelisted address is open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community. Unless the building is demol-

ished, repaired, or enclosed, and unless any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are removed so that the immediate and continuing hazard to the community no longer exists, then it is the intent of the Village of Robbins to demolish, repair, or enclose the building, or to remove any garbage, debris, and other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials, if the owner or owners, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title, or lienholders of record of said property fail to do so.

If the building is not demolished, repaired, or enclosed, or the garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials are not removed, within 30 days of mailing the notice to the owners of record, the beneficial owners of any Illinois land trust having title to the property, and all lienholders of record in the property, or within 30 days of the last day of publication of the notice, whichever is later, the corporate authorities shall have the power to demolish, repair, or enclose the building or to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.

Prepared By: Robbins Building Department 3327W. 137th Street,Robbins, IL 60472 708-385-8940 ext. 233

TRAVEL

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