South Suburban Citizen 8-23-2023

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

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

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

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

ADVANCING BLACK WEALTH TOUR COMING TO CHICAGO IN AUG. 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information visit: jpmorganchase. com/ABWT.

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

Retreat focuses on the health and wellbeing of the Black woman

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

It provides holistic experiences, resources and networks as a way for Black women and the Black community to maintain their mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

While it started in the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia-area, because of COVID-19, It Takes A Village Collaborative was able to expand its reach to the entire country. They are using technology to work with people across the country and internationally. They’re still growing.

Phillpots, who is a graduate from Howard University, with a dual Masters in Macro Social Work and Public Health, recognized that the people who are overly incarcerated and disproportionately impacted by the carceral system were Black people. She had a desire to resolve social policies and dismantle the system and do the work. She was encouraged to cultivate a non-profit that was supportive of the Black community.

Phillpots-Manley, who graduated from Bowie State University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, always had a passion for education and teaching in the Black community. Phillpots-Manley wanted a space where women could come together and talk about important issues.

The sisters came together and created their first program, Queen (Beautiful. Enlightened. Empowered) B.E.E. Talks. It was a safe space for women to be transparent and talk. It has led to doing more retreats and focusing more on health and wellness.

“We saw that we couldn’t service anyone that was struggling with health and wellness, mind body and spirit,” Phillpots-Manley said. “We couldn’t get to the fullest potential until we addressed the health and wellness state of the Black woman. Once we addressed the Black woman, we were able to address the community.” Phillpots-Manley added: When you heal a woman, you heal a village, you heal a nation.

Those first events included conversations with Black women about travel, finances, wellness and beauty. The goal was to understand what the needs were for Black women in their own community. What the sisters didn’t know was that the answer was right there within themselves and their own health and wellness journeys they were on.

The conversations that were most attended, had the most impact and had the most reviews were the conversations they hosted around health and wellness. That’s when they knew that was the journey they should tap into.

“Yes, that’s exactly how you’re going to heal your community, is through creating space for them

to tap into their wellness. With that, in year two, we took on that focus and we started to collaborate with other culturally competent providers,” Phillpots said, adding they elevated the programming to meet the needs of the community and hold space for taboo topics. That was the same year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which amplified their work in the wellness space and showed them it was what was needed for people to reach their fullest potential.

With the events, the women engage in exploratory activities that allow them to do self-actualization and self-awareness work. They get a lifestyle tool, and a community to lean on to foster their emotional health and they have a network when they are ready to make a lifestyle change. They also develop a certain understanding of self, and that they are the healer of themselves.

“What speaks to your spirit is what you implement. It’s very individualized and that’s one of the first things in the acceptance stage of self-care beyond the surface. You have to be aware and be accepting of what speaks to you and your spirit and your development and your progress on your health and wellness journey,” Phillpots-Manley said.

The upcoming retreat in October is based on the theme of Being: Breathing, Enlightenment, Tapping Into Your Intuitiveness, Nurture Your Spirit, Mind and Body, and How to Stay Grounded in It. The goal is for women who attend the retreat to find the tools that work for them, put it in their toolkit and use it in their daily routine.

“It’s very affirming to know the work that we’re doing is in fact cultivating the change and the impact that we want to have within in our community, and it has also put into perspective what we are capable of,” Phillpots said.

For more information about It Takes A Village Collaborative, visit www.itavcollab.org.Collaborative, visit www.itavcollab.org.

It Takes A Village Collaborative, founded by Aishia Phillpotts-Manley and Shoa Phillpots, is a wellness hub for the Black community. Its mission is to create a safe space for Black women to come together and talk about important issues. Photo provided by It Takes a Village Collaborative.

ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL URGES COURT TO STRENGTHEN HYUNDAI, KIA PRIVATE CONSUMER CLASS-ACTION SETTLEMENT

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with seven attorneys general, is urging a federal court to strengthen a private, consumer class-action settlement with Hyundai and Kia by requiring the companies to recall or buy back the theft-prone vehicles and equip them with engine-immobilizer technology.

In a letter to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Raoul and the coalition argue that the current proposed settlement requirements are insufficient and will not resolve the ongoing Hyundai and Kia thefts that continue to jeopardize public safety in Illinois and across the country. While Illinois is not part of this settlement, Raoul signed onto the letter because in 2022, there were over 7,000 Hyundai and Kia thefts in Chicago,

which account for 10% of all registered Kia vehicles and 7% of all registered Hyundai vehicles in the city.

“I am urging the court to strengthen its current settlement with Hyundai and Kia to ensure consumers’ vehicles are recalled or properly equipped to protect against theft,” Raoul said. “I remain committed to protecting consumers and our communities, and both car companies need to do their part by taking robust action to prevent these thefts.”

Among the terms of the settlement are that Hyundai and Kia require a key to be in the ignition to start the vehicle, as well as provide a software upgrade to extend the vehicles’ alarm from 30 seconds to one minute. For vehicles incompatible for this software upgrade, the settlement requires Hyundai and

Kia to reimburse consumers up to $300 for their purchase of a wheel lock or anti-theft system.

Raoul and the coalition expressed concern, saying the upgrade is not feasible for approximately 2.3 million vehicles, that it requires consumers to proactively seek out the upgrade, and that it will take months to complete all phases of the upgrade. Additionally, the attorneys general do not think the software upgrade is effective because in the six months it has been available, there are reports of Hyundai and Kia thefts in upgraded vehicles.

Joining Raoul in submitting the comments were attorneys general from the District of Columbia, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating a Grant Program for Students Majoring in Technology Fields

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

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

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

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

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

JOYCE HIGHLIGHTS $205,000 IN LOCAL RESTAURANT BACK TO BUSINESS GRANTS

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

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ELIZABETH “LIZZIE G” ELIE

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1378, which will create the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce (iGROW) Tech Act to establish a new program that allows students majoring in technology fields to receive tuition grants. The iGROW program will be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and will be open to students enrolled in associate or bachelor’s degree programs at public or private colleges and universities. Students in IT fields can receive a grant amount up to the total cost of attendance.

“The talent, creativity, and innovative capabilities of tech leaders in this state has propelled Illinois to the forefront of international tech success,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our best asset is our top-tier workforce, and that’s why we’re taking steps every day to push the bar higher and deliver new opportunities for every student. I’m proud to sign this legislation that will train and recruit the next generation of tech leaders and continue growing Illinois’ thriving tech sector.”

“The future of our state depends on how well we prepare our students for opportunities in the field of technology. That is why the Illinois Graduate and Retain Our Workforce Tech Act (iGROW) is a fundamental piece that will create a path to impactful and sustainable jobs,” said Lt. Gov. Juliana Strat-

ton. “As we look at the workforce of tomorrow, we are confident that Illinois students will have the skills to succeed.”

Initiated by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the program will help increase, foster, and retain Illinois’ tech workforce. Illinois’ FY 2024 budget includes an appropriation to ISAC of $2 million for iGROW. The program is set to begin for the 2024-2025 academic year.

“We live and work in a world of rapidly expanding technological opportunity, and very often students are the first to see the new horizons ahead,” said State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-Naperville). “The iGrow Tech Scholarship program is about training and recruiting our talented and motivated young people for these high-tech, high-paying jobs. By preparing students today with the skills that will be in the highest demand tomorrow, we’re putting our young people and our state on the cutting edge of the 21st century economy.”

“Providing an incentive for this field will help grow our economy, retain our workforce and train our next generation of leaders for the jobs of the future,” said State Sen. Javier Cervantes (D-Chicago). “Students and their families invest so much into their education — this law lets them know Illinois has their back and is investing in their future too.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

House Bill 2352 was signed into law on Friday.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guava Launches Huddle, a New Community Platform for Black Entrepreneurs

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

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

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

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

Unique membership features include:

Member discounts

Access to live events

Curated content from industry experts

Access to funding vehicles

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

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

retail business. Participants can sign up at this link.

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

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

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

Fintech In Action logo (PRNewsfoto/Stackwell)

BOSS AND NFL EXPAND ONGOING COLLABORATION TO FEATURE MORE TEAMS

METZINGEN, Germany, PRNewswire -- Further solidifying its place in global sports culture, BOSS has once again joined forces with the National Football League (NFL) to expand the BOSS x NFL merchandise collection. Launched earlier this year, the latest evolution of the collaboration includes a thrilling new assortment of exclusive lifestyle products for football and fashion fans alike. Arriving just in time for the start of the season, the distinctive attire from the latest BOSS x NFL expansion offers sports afficionados and true BOSSes the chance to show their team spirit in style. The bold, new selection includes iconic sweatshirts, vests, jackets, joggers, and more – all of which showcase the colors and graphic logos of both American Football Conference (AFC) and National Football Conference (NFC) teams.

INDOCHINO DEBUTS FALL/WINTER 2023 COLLECTION

VANCOUVER, BC, PRNewswire -- INDOCHINO, the global leader in custom apparel, has launched its Fall/Winter 2023 collection. Rooted in an updated take on prep style, this year’s Fall/Winter collection celebrates the most timeless form of smart dressing by marrying richly-textured, luxurious fabrics with modern relaxed silhouettes. This effortless approach to tailoring furthers the brand’s commitment to a diverse offering of versatile options that are ideal for the modern consumer and every body.

Building upon the overarching theme of “A Story In The Making,” which the brand introduced for Spring/Summer 2023, this new season continues to celebrate personal style and INDOCHINO’s unique ability to help consumers share their stories through custom apparel. The collection was brought to life in the picturesque Scottish borders, where the campaign’s imagery was captured across the breathtaking views of historic castles and open landscapes. This setting perfectly complements INDOCHINO’s updated approach to prep trends — styles that stay true to the boarding school origins of the look, but also incorporate dark and moody notes to update the aesthetic and add an edge. The Fall/Winter 2023 collection offers elevated pieces that can be easily layered or mixed and matched for everyday, alongside a comprehensive formalwear assortment, providing all the essentials for a seasonal wardrobe upgrade.

“Prep style has long been beloved by the tailoring world for its mix of luxury and

ease,” said Drew Green, CEO of INDOCHINO. “This juxtaposition is particularly relevant for INDOCHINO’s consumers and how they want to dress today, so it became the ideal starting point for our Fall/Winter collection. Our shoppers want to be sharply dressed without sacrificing comfort. Our industry-leading made to measure experience allows the customer to approach this new season’s take on Modern Prep in their own way through the rich textures and bold heritage patterns.”

As the global leader in made to measure apparel, INDOCHINO has developed the shopping experience of the future. Born out of the belief that you don’t need to spend a fortune on a custom wardrobe, INDOCHINO was the first company to disrupt the retail sector by offering made to measure apparel in a way that is accessible to the masses. The brand was also named to the Newsweek and Statista America’s Fastest Growing Online Shops list for 2022.

Customers take on the role of designer, picking out every detail of their garments to make them truly one-of-a-kind. These are made to their precise measurements and shipped directly to their door, hassle free. The company’s omni-channel approach allows them to shop online or in person at any INDOCHINO showroom.

For more information, visit www.indochino.com and follow INDOCHINO’s social media channels.

This launch includes an expanded list of 22 teams that are represented in the capsule. As with the last collection, Trey Laird and his agency, Team Laird, lead the creative direction of this latest iteration of BOSS x NFL collaboration, putting the spotlight on a diverse group of seasoned NFL players. These include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes; Trevon Diggs, cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys; and Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills. Lensed by photographer Mikael Jansson, the campaign is comprised of sleek short films and still photographs that capture the buzz and anticipation that surround the start of an NFL football game by using stadium lighting to create dramatic backlit portraits. Selected shots will also feature a tunnel of light that recreates the dynamic energy connected with the rush NFL fans feel the moment the players enter the field.

This latest assortment introduces new accessories, such as a premium belt bag made in coated nylon that’s embellished with a logo-clad inner lining and a football-shaped zip pull. It also includes team-branded swim trunks as well as single-jersey boxer briefs.

The BOSS x NFL collaboration continues to pay tribute to the hard work and dedication that NFL athletes bring to the field every season. It’s also an opportunity for fans to express their individuality while celebrating their favorite team. The overall approach promotes the novelty of game-day fashion, allowing fans to proudly show their loyalty in a stylish assortment of premium pieces. The collection is an elevated hybrid of performance-wear crossed with the comfort and style of BOSS athleisure.

The BOSS x NFL collection will be available on NFLshop. com/hugoboss, BOSS.com, BOSS retail stores, and at select national and international retailers.

BOSS is made for bold, self-determined individuals who live life on their own terms, with passion, style, and purpose. Collections offer dynamic, modern designs for those that embrace who they are fully and unapologetically: as their own BOSS. The brand’s heritage tailoring, performance suiting, casualwear, denim, athleisure, and accessories cater to the style needs of the discerning consumer. Licensed fragrances, eyewear, watches, and kidswear complete the brand. The world of BOSS can be experienced in over 400 own stores worldwide. BOSS is the core brand of HUGO BOSS, one of the leading companies positioned in the premium segment of the global apparel market. The group offers collections in 132 countries at around 7,400 points of sale and online in 70 countries via hugoboss.com. With approximately 17,000 employees worldwide, the company, based in Metzingen (Germany), posted sales of EUR 3.7 billion in the fiscal year 2022.

The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the country.

INDOCHINO DEBUTS FALL/WINTER 2023 COLLECTION: The brand visits the Scottish borders for a compelling campaign that celebrates “Modern Prep”. PRNEWSFOTO.

Letter to the Editor

Chief of Police Gideon Cody Marion Police Department

112 N. 5th Street Marion KS 66861

Dear Chief Cody:

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

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

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

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

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

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Donald M. Craven

‘Act Your Age’ season finale July 29 on Bounce TV

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Bounce TV’s newest hit series “Act Your Age” will wrap its record-breaking first season on Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

The 16-episode first season, produced in partnership with MGM, premiered in March and was seen by 2.14 million viewers in its debut telecasts, making it the most-watched half-hour series launch in Bounce history and the No. 3 new comedy of the season, alongside NBC’s “Night Court” and “Lopez vs. Lopez.”

The multiple-camera, half-hour comedy tells the story of three vibrant, successful Washington D.C./Northern Virginia-area women in their 50s who are each at a personal crossroads and who decide the best way forward in life is together. “Act Your Age” stars Kym Whitley (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Next Friday,” “Young and Hungry”) and Tisha Campbell (“Uncoupled,” “My Wife and Kids,” “Dr. Ken”) with special guest star Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community,” “The Mayor,” “Big Shot”).

Whitley plays Bernadette, a successful, no-nonsense real estate developer. Campbell plays Keisha, the wild card of the group who is always up to something, and Brown plays Angela, the former First Lady of Norfolk, Virginia, who is looking to redefine her life after being widowed by her husband, a revered career politician. In the season finale, Bernadette

imagines a world where Angela and Keisha never moved into the penthouse.

The multi-generational sitcom also features Mariah Robinson (“The Wrong Valentine”) and Nathan Anderson (“Black-ish,” “Richie Rich,”) as the 20-something children

of Angela and Bernadette, respectively.

Alyson Fouse (“Big Shot,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” “The Wanda Sykes Show”) created the series and serves as showrunner and executive producer. The series is produced by MGM Television and executive produced by Barry Poznick, Bradley Gardner (“Hot in Cleveland”) and David Hudson; and co-executive produced by Ranada Shepard and Ken Ornstein (“Everybody Loves Raymond”). The show is also available on streaming service Brown Sugar.

Source: Nielsen, Live+SD. 03/04/2023. Average delivery across the six episodes (Bounce 8p, 8:30p, 11p, 11:30p and ION 11p, 11:30p). Comedy includes series coded as situation comedy, comedy variety, and evening animation, excludes programs with less than 3 telecasts; based on M-SU 8-8:30P Strict Daypart 9/19/22 – 4/9/23)

Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, DIRECTV channel 82, over the top on Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks’ newest free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

UMe Celebrates Hip Hop 50 With 80,000 Collectible Metro Cards Featuring Cam’ron, LL Cool J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke

(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, CA – Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) launches a hip-hop music collaboration with The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in celebration of Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul.

Together with the MTA, UMe have created 80,000 “Metro Cards” available in subway vending locations across New York City. These collectibles feature four generational East Coast hip-hop icons, namely Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, and Pop Smoke.

About the cards, Rakim commented, “From standing on top of the Empire State Building to grabbing a slice at the corner pizza shop, NYC creates iconic moments that are recognized around the world. But it doesn’t get closer to real city life than swiping a metro card and standing clear of the closing doors. It’s an honor to be celebrating the 50th Anniversary on the streets… and now below them… of the city where hip-hop was born.”

LL COOL J added, “When I first started in Hip-Hop, we were using tokens and then in the 90’s the MetroCard came out. And through the pandemic I remember riding

the subway anonymously by myself. Now in 2023 I have my own limited-edition MetroCard in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. This is a beautiful full circle moment. Hip-Hop is amazing!”

The LL COOL J cards are coinciding with the second year of The Rock The Bells festival in Forest Hills, Queens. Rock The Bells is dedicated to the ongoing preservation and illumination of the culture that Hip Hop has made global. This metro card project celebrates 4 watershed moments in New York hip hop and represents the ever-changing bedrock of the culture, this is a symbol to the next generation that ideas and self-expression matters, and putting a positive and uplifting message into the world can make you a super star.

Cards can be found across New York City. The LL COOL J cards can be found in Forest Hills at the 71st Ave metro stop in CTR areas N333, N333A, and N333B. In collaboration with the Shoot For The Stars Foundation, the Pop Smoke cards appear at the Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy stop in CTR area R634, in addition to the New Lots Ave stop in CTR area H041. Vending machines with the

Cam’Ron and Rakim cards will be revealed soon. As part of this initiative, hip-hop quite literally courses through the nervous system of New York City, adorning these subway locales.

As part of Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul, one of the culture’s most influential artists Eric Haze developed a very special logo for Hip Hop 50 as chronicled by All Access, uDiscoverMusic, and more.

UMe just released a new “Best Hip Hop Hits – HIP HOP 50 Edition” Spotify playlist.

Hip Hop 50 traces the history of rap music with a series of very special anniversary editions of classic albums on exclusive vinyl colorways throughout 2023. These LPs span Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded on June 2, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III (Deluxe) on June 9, and Salt-n-Pepa’s Very Necessary on October 13. In the fall, releases include Gang Starr’sDaily Operation, LL COOL J’s Mama Said Knock You Out, Onyx’s Bacdafucup, and Guru’s Jazzmatazz Vol. 1 on November 3 followed by Public Enemy’s It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back on November 10.

Colorways and details will be revealed soon for these limited-edition pressings.Experience UMe’s Hip Hop 50 in 2023.

Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) is the centralized global catalog division of Universal Music Group (UMG). Working closely with all of UMG’s record labels, territories and operating companies, UMe provides a frontline approach to catalog management, a concentration of resources, opportunities in new technologies and an emphasis on strategic marketing initiatives to engage all types of consumers across multiple entry points and platforms.

The season finale of Bounce TV’s hit series “Act Your Age” is for Saturday night, July 29 at 8 p.m. ET. Bounce

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The Healthy Churches 2030 Conference Equips Faith Communities to Respond to Racial Health Disparities

RICHMOND, Va., PRNewswire -- In response to the alarming health disparities affecting Black Americans, the Healthy Churches 2030 Conference equips Black faith communities and families to become community hubs for health awareness, education, and support. The four-day virtual conference, running Nov. 13-16, will provide dozens of expert presentations and educational sessions for faith and community members, pastors, deacons, missionaries, elders, public health and medical professionals, caregivers, advocates, and more. Registration is available at www.HC2030.org.

The conference is presented by The Balm In Gilead, Inc., a 35-year-old organization that mobilizes faith communities to respond to health crises in Black communities. “Faith communities are the oldest, most important, and most ubiquitous institutions that Black people own, lead, and fund,” says Dr. Pernessa C. Seele, the founder and CEO of the organization. “Their potential

and influence to lessen the impact of systemic disparities and improve the health status of African Americans is unmatched.”

In responseto health disparities affecting Black Americans, the Healthy Churches 2030 Conference equips communities.

The conference provides a unique setting for faith and public health representatives to work together toward solutions aimed at reversing

and eliminating health disparities. The Healthy Churches 2030 Conference will focus on many conditions documented as having worse impact on African Americans as a result of systemic racism, including higher rates, and inadequate treatment for, infant and maternal morbidity, cardiovascular disease, mental health challenges, Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Healthy Churches 2030 is founded in the principles of Healthy People 2030, an initiative of the Department of Health and Human Services. The focus of Healthy People 2030 is the elimination of health disparities and creating equitable opportunities for people to live healthy lives.

Registration for Healthy Churches 2030 is required and costs $50 per person, covering all four days of the conference. Special rates of $35 per person are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information, visit www.healthychurches2030.org.

National Urban League and Takeda Partner on a New Community-Based National Initiative to Advance Health Equity

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, New York and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts – The National Urban League, a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization, and Takeda (TSE:4502/ NYSE:TAK) together announce a new health equity initiative that seeks to address the obstacles that disproportionately hinder access to better health care for historically marginalized populations in the U.S.

This partnership will ultimately help to raise awareness, knowledge and action across the National Urban League’s network of local affiliates and partners on social determinants of health (SDOH) and the barriers to accessing timely diagnosis and treatment in communities. Takeda’s support through this initiative will enable the creation of a Health Equity Continuum of Service Structure across the National Urban League’s network, including the development and implementation of local health equity plans to address identified health inequities and barriers to access in communities. Additionally, Takeda will support the National Urban League in developing webinars and workshops for continued health equity education and professional development among its affiliates. Long-term efforts under this partnership will engage key stakeholders to shape local and national policy, institutional commitments and structural investments in communities to achieve health equity holistically.

“The COVID-19 pandemic shone a harsh light on the historic and structural inequities in our health care system and the urgent need for reform,” said Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of

the National Urban League. “The National Urban League is proud to work with forward-thinking partners like Takeda, the first organization to fund our health equity infrastructure.”

“Working alongside trusted leaders in the community and community-based organizations is vital to ensure we’re prioritizing the complex needs of historically marginalized people and can help to implement thoughtful solutions,” said Dr. Chris Reddick, head of U.S. Health Equity at Takeda. “That’s why we’ve partnered with the National Urban League, an organization that looks to the root of inequities and prioritizes communi -

receiving health care.1 In order to solve for these deep-rooted health disparities, Takeda is committed to supporting community-serving organizations that are closest to the nuanced challenges and needs of a population, to ultimately create lasting change.

ty-led solutions to deliver care that reflects local needs.”

Health inequities result in higher rates of disease and poorer health outcomes for a wide range of health conditions among people in racial and ethnic groups when compared to their white counterparts.1 For example, the average life expectancy among Black or African American people in the U.S. is four years lower than that of white people.2 Data also shows that LGBTQ+ people were more likely than their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts to report negative experiences while

The National Urban League is a historic civil rights and organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. The National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its 90 local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than three million people annually nationwide. Visit www.nul. org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @NatUrbanLeague. Takeda is focused on creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. We aim to discover and deliver life-transforming treatments in our core therapeutic and business areas, including gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines. Together with our partners, we aim to improve the patient experience and advance a new frontier of treatment options through our dynamic and diverse pipeline. As a leading values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, we are guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet. Our employees in approximately 80 countries and regions are driven by our purpose and are grounded in the values that have defined us for more than two centuries. For more information, visit www.takeda.com.

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Street, Calumet Park, IL60827. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOTbe open for inspection For information call Ms. Mary E. Spitz at Plaintiff's Attorney, Sottile & Barile, LLC, 7530 Lucerne Drive, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. (440) 572-1512. ILF2209021 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3226806

IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENTCHANCERYDIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/AMR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.HENRIETTAHODGE A/K/AHENRIETTA BARNER A/K/AHENRIETTAJO BARNER

Defendants 20 CH 01352 12509 SOUTH JUSTINE STREETCALUMETPARK, IL60827

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12509 SOUTH JUSTINE STREET, CALUMETPARK, IL60827 Property Index No. 25-29-314-004-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown brick, one story single family home, with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS

IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOTbe open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHTTO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRYOF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLARAYMER LEIBERTPIERCE, LLC

Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLARAYMER LEIBERTPIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney

File No. 20-03519ILAttorney Code. 61256

Case Number: 20 CH 01352 TJSC#: 43-2957

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 20 CH 01352 I3227165

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