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Resolution Celebrating Life of Trailblazer Journalist Alice Dunnigan Introduced by Reps. Clarke and Kelly — Page 3 Week of Nov. 27, 2019

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Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward says crime rates in Robbins are down for the first time since 2015, and now he wants to share his crime fighting strategy with other suburban mayors and police chiefs. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

SOUTH SUBURBS COULD TAKE A PAGE FROM ROBBINS TO COMBAT CRIME

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Red Clay Dance Presents Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

DESPITE STAGNANT ENROLLMENT, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE NEARLY $41 BILLION TO THE U.S. ECONOMY NAFSA: Association of International Educators announced new data recently that show that the more than one million international students at U.S. colleges and universities contributed nearly $41 billion to the U.S. economy and supported 458,290 jobs during the 2018-2019 academic year. This represents only a 0.6% increase in job support and creation and a 3.8% increase in dollars contributed to the economy from the previous academic year. Further analysis showed that for every 7 international students, 3 U.S. jobs are created or supported by spending in the following sectors: higher education, accommodation, dining, retail, transportation, telecommunications and health insurance. The growth rate of students choosing to study in the United States continues to decline while competitor countries experience double-digit growth (Canada up 16%; Australia up 15%). NAFSA estimates the continued decline in international student enrollment since fall 2016 has cost the U.S. economy $11.8 billion and more than 65,000 jobs.

HEALTH

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION® AND VSP® VISION CARE COLLABORATE ON PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE TO SAVE SIGHT IN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recently announced a new collaboration with VSP® Vision Care, a VSP Global® company which serves nearly 90 million members as the largest and only national notfor-profit vision benefits provider, to focus on an often overlooked but costly and devastating complication of diabetes: eye disease. This initiative will focus on the crucial role annual comprehensive eye exams play in the early detection, intervention and prevention of eye disease and vision loss caused by diabetes. The new eye health initiative will be launching in 2020 as part of the ADA’s Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia campaign to accelerate care, treatment and early intervention to improve the lives of people living with and those caring for people with diabetes. Additional campaign resources and updates will be released in the coming months.

LAW & POLITICS

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT ALLOCATES $19.7 MILLION TO HELP JURISDICTIONS REGISTER, TRACK SEX OFFENDERS AND PROTECT YOUNG ATHLETES The Office of Justice Programs’ Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) recently announced awards of nearly $15.8 million to help states, U.S. territories and tribal communities develop and improve their systems to register and track sex offenders. SMART also awarded $2.3 million to help protect participants in U.S.-Olympic and Paralympic athletic programs from abuse and $1.6 million to maintain the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website. The awards will be used to help jurisdictions meet the requirements of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Jurisdictions will develop and enhance their sex offender registration systems in order to better track and monitor sex offenders, reduce violent crime and improve public safety.

South Suburbs Could Take a Page From Robbins to Combat Crime Continued from page 1 BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

Village officials in Harvey, Dolton, Markham and other south suburbs met in September to discuss hosting a crime summit, but Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward said his village has already begun taking steps to reduce crime. As a result, Ward said crime rates in Robbins are down for the first time since 2015, and now he wants to share his crime fighting strategy with other suburban mayors and police chiefs. “There are several things that need to be implemented in order for crime to go down in the south suburbs and we have begun doing some of those things like improving our community policing,” Ward told the Citizen. “The police department has to be connected to the community because there’s no way around that. It is vital to build a good relationship with the community in order to stop crime and solve crimes like homicides.” He added that more resources would help suburban villages combat crime too especially when it comes to addressing

unemployment, which he said leads to poverty. Ward said more resources are, “key to reducing crime because without the necessary support, whether that’s hiring more police officers or simply providing youth programs to keep kids off the streets, it’s hard to tackle this problem head on,” he added. “I’d like to think we provide hope (to people) as opposed to dope and by doing so, it gives people encouragement to stay focused and positive.” Ward did not attend the meeting but said he is in touch with other elected officials about it. But Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th Dist.) did attend. After attending the meeting, Miller, whose district includes Dolton, Matteson and Chicago Heights, said she organized a similar meeting last week in Oak Forest with mayors and police chiefs from 25 south suburban districts including Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “One thing we learned at this meeting with the state’s attorney is that retail

theft and juvenile crimes are up in the south suburbs,” said Miller, a Lynnwood resident. “The crimes being committed by juveniles are small (misdemeanors) but as it turns out, these same youth go on to eventually commit felonies as they get older.” Miller said she plans to host several more meetings over the next six months with elected officials within her district to come up with solutions on combating crime. And while Miller said a crime summit is being discussed, a date has not yet been determined. “We discussed a lack of resources for suburban police departments at the crime summit meeting, and how can we involve the Cook County Sheriff ’s Office more to assist departments in need like Ford Heights, which no longer has a police department due to budget cuts,” added Miller. “Now what does it say when one of the most poverty stricken villages [like Ford Heights] in the state does not have a police department?” Dolton Mayor Riley Rogers, who organized the crime summit meeting, was unavailable for comment.

COMMENTARY

Holiday Consumerism: Who Decides What “Nobody Really Needs?” BY THOMAS L. KNAPP

“Wasting resources, capital and income on stuff nobody really needs,” Charles Hugh Smith wrote in 2017, “is a monumental disaster on multiple fronts. Rather than establish incentives to conserve and invest wisely, our system glorifies waste and the destruction of income and capital, as if burning time, capital, resources and wealth on stuff nobody needs is strengthening the economy.” I come across the “stuff nobody needs” argument frequently, from voices all across the political spectrum, for reasons ranging from economic to environmental to spiritual. I also notice that in the featured portrait on Smith’s blog, he’s holding what appears to be a pretty sweet Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Does anyone “really need”

an electric guitar? Presumably Smith believes he needs one. Maybe even an authentic Les Paul. Maybe even more than one guitar (like the Fender Stratocaster or clone thereof pictured elsewhere on his site). And who has the right to veto his judgment on the issue, so long as the “resources, capital and income” he’s “wasting” on it are his own? I settled for an inexpensive Epiphone model of the Les Paul for my own, perhaps larger than justifiable, guitar collection (my wife frowned at the price tag of the genuine Gibson). I wouldn’t dream of claiming that my “need” for a Les Paul is more urgent than, say, a starving child’s need for a hot meal or a homeless person’s need for shelter. On the other hand, my purchase of that guitar helped create paychecks that put meals

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in bellies and roofs over heads. Economic demands are mutually self-fulfilling. Your purchase of a cup of fancy coffee puts caffeine in your bloodstream and money in the pockets of those who brought it to you — money they can spend fulfilling THEIR needs. The same thing goes for planes, trains, automobiles, electric guitars, and the latest slice-it, dice-it, cook-it contraptions you (yes, I know it’s you) buy after watching those cheesy infomercials. Yes, large-scale consumer economies produce negative “externalities” such as environmental damage. Yes, those externalities are bad things which a more just economic system would build back into prices so as to discourage “over-consumption” and/or encourage more efficient and less damaging production techniques.

Current economic systems, including all state regulatory schemes, be they called “capitalist,” or “socialist,” or some hybrid, tend to subsidize those externalities. You pay for them with your taxes, whether you actually buy the subsidized goods or not. That being the case, there’s no reason to feel guilty for buying this year’s “frivolous” holiday gifts that “nobody really needs.” Not because holiday shopping “strengthens the economy,” but because you want to give them and the recipients want to get them. PS: Santa, bring me a Gretsch, please. Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @ thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

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NEWS Resolution Celebrating Life of Trailblazer Journalist Alice Dunnigan Introduced by Reps. Clarke and Kelly On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Arrow Church is hosting a Christmas Store for the families of Sandridge Elementary School.

Church gives free Christmas gifts to Lynwood school On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Arrow Church is hosting a Christmas Store for the families of Sandridge Elementary School. The event will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m in the gymnasium at Sandridge Elementary School, 2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd. in Chicago Heights. Registration is required and parents will be able to select free, new gifts for their students and receive gift wrapping paper for their selected items. “Though our church has only been in existence for six years, and in Lynwood for three of those years, our commitment to this village can be expressed in just two words: “For Lynwood,” said Eric Hampton, pastor of Arrow Church. “Our servitude is intentionally designed to support the families of Lynwood and the students of Sandridge

Elementary School.” The Christmas Store is a new outreach from Arrow Church, and its intent is to help relieve the burden of families during this holiday season. “We believe it is better to give than receive, and our goal is to add a little more Christmas joy to every family who chooses to participate. And not to take away from the dignity of the adult, we do not select the gift for their student, instead, the parent chooses from a variety of gifts that they believe best suits their student,” said Pastor Hampton. “We have adopted Sandridge and will continue to support its administrators and teachers as they develop the next generation of leaders.” To learn more about Arrow Church and their upcoming events, visit them at arrowchurch.org.

Representatives Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced a House Resolution Commending Alice Allison Dunnigan for her barrier-breaking career in journalism. H.Res. 690 was introduced by the Congresswomen recently. Dunnigan was a pioneering journalist who overcame poverty, sexism and racism to become the first Black woman to receive press credentials from the White House, Congress and Supreme Court. She served as Washington Bureau Chief for the Associated Press from 1947 until 1961, during which time she ensured that readers throughout the nation were informed about how governmental decisions impacted their lives and she fought to ensure that public officials made onthe-record comments about policies impacting minority communities. She was the first Black female White House correspondent and first Black woman elected to the Women’s National Press Club. She was also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. “As co-chair of the Multicultural Media Caucus and co-chair of the Black Women and Girls Caucus, I am ecstatic to celebrate and commemorate a dynamic woman of the media industry. Ms. Dunnigan is

the epitome of a trailblazer in media and journalism. We must continue to share American stories like that of Alice Dunnigan and celebrate the diversity that makes this country great,” Clarke said. “Alice Allison Dunnigan was a true trailblazer in the world of journalism. Through her tenacity and reporting, she explained to the American people how biased government decisions negatively impacted communities of color. In doing so, she helped change the conversation and policies for the better. By uplifting and celebrating her work and legacy, we hope to inspire more young people to pursue careers in uncovering the truth for the societal benefit of all. I’m proud to co-sponsor this resolution and more proud to call Alice my Sigma Gamma Rho Soror,” Kelly added. Alice Allison Dunnigan was born at the turn of the 20th century, in an era when women could not vote and African Americans were regarded legally as an inferior race, and was able to accomplish what most women of her background could only dream. H.Res. 690 was reintroduced by Reps. Clarke and Kelly to commemorate the life and work of this unparalleled, relentless woman.

5 Questions to Ask When Planning for Long-Term Care Family Features - You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself, but the reality is there is almost a 70% chance someone turning 65 today will need some type of longterm care service and support in his or her lifetime, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Consider these questions as you begin the long-term care planning process. What is long-term care? Different from traditional medical care that treats illnesses and injuries, long-term care includes services designed to help you maintain your quality of life and perform everyday activities even if age, illness, injury or a severe cognitive impairment make it a challenge to take care of yourself for an extended period of time. Long-term care services help with common daily functions including dressing, bathing

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How much does long-term care cost? Long-term care costs vary depending on where you live, the type of care provided and the setting. Home-care services average $24-$135 per hour, according to the New York Life Cost of Care Survey, while private rooms in nursing homes can cost more than $100,000 a year. Long-term care is generally not covered by health insurance, and government programs like Medicare or Medicaid have limitations, which often isn’t discovered until care is needed. However, New York Life offers longterm care options to AARP members and provides specially trained agents who can provide guidance. The agents can work with you and your family to create a customized plan based on your financial goals, helping protect your assets should you ever require long-term care.

Where is care provided? Long-term care can be provided in a variety of settings, including at home, in an assisted-living facility or in a nursing home depending on the amount and type of care needed. In fact, some insurance plans cover care on a part-time basis by a family member or home health worker. How much coverage do you need? The amount of coverage you need typically varies based on several considerations including budget, age, the type of care expected and how much of your assets and income you may be willing to use to offset the care costs. You don’t have to cover your entire risk – choosing a modest amount of coverage can still provide benefits and help protect other assets. Find more benefits and information to make the process easier at aarp.org/benefits.

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BUSINESS Bank of America Makes $400,000 Investment Through Neighborhood Builders Program To Advance Economic Mobility in Chicago Bank of America recently announced it has awarded $200,000 in funding and leadership resources to both Chicago Scholars and Enlace Chicago as part of Bank’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program. The nonprofits were selected as 2019 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders for their dedication to addressing issues fundamental to economic mobility across the Chicago area. Chicago Scholars is making an impact by selecting, training and mentoring academically ambitious students from under-resourced communities to complete college and become the next generation of leaders. Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Little Village residents by fostering a safe and healthy environment and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development. As a Neighborhood Builder awardee, each organization also

receives a year of leadership training for the executive director and an emerging leader at the organization, a network of peer organizations across the U.S., and the opportunity to access capital to expand their impact. Over the past 15 years, Bank of America has invested $240 million in 49 communities through Neighborhood Builders, partnering with more than 1,000 nonprofits and helping more than 2,000 nonprofit leaders strengthen their leadership skills. “It’s amazing that after 15 years, our Neighborhood Builders program continues to drive such a significant impact throughout Chicagoland,” said Paul Lambert, Chicago market president, Bank of America. “Our Neighborhood Builders alumni play such an integral role in shaping their communities, and Chicago as a whole. It’s through programs like this that our nonprofit partners have the power to plan strategically for growth and longterm sustainability.”

Bank of America recently announced it has awarded $200,000 in funding and leadership resources to both Chicago Scholars and Enlace Chicago as part of Bank’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program.

Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes and builds the capacity of Little Village stakeholders to

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confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. By definition, Enlace means ‘to bring together or connect’ and its partnerships include a wealth of community stakeholders and local, regional and national organizations and coalitions. “My vision for Little Village is a united, safe community where families continuously invest and engage in their own development, and where our community finds opportunities for growth,” said Katya Nuques, executive director, Enlace Chicago. “As the leader of Enlace Chicago, I want that self-determination to be the engine that drives change; for our staff, participants, and the entire community. The combination of funding and leadership development available through the Neighborhood Builders program makes it a unique opportunity, both today and for years to come.” Chicago Scholars offers a unique seven-year, holistic program model to students who have demonstrated leadership in their schools, communities, or homes and are committed to furthering their education. The nonprofit is proud to develop talented, diverse leaders by empowering academically ambitious students who will be the first in their families to attend college or are from underresourced communities in Chicago. The programs help these students overcome systematic barriers to succeed in college and their

careers while preparing the city’s businesses and organizations for the next generation of leaders. “I believe that education is not a merit of socioeconomic status, but a valuable resource to pull marginalized youth out of poverty and into leadership positions that positively influence their communities,” said Dominique Jordan Turner, CEO, Chicago Scholars. “We strive to position Chicago Scholars as an influencer and a convener. I want our organization and our peers to think about ourselves as part of the system that we want to – and can – change.” Since 2004, through its Neighborhood Builders program, Bank of America has partnered with 32 nonprofits in Chicago, investing $6.4 million to provide financial education and economic mobility opportunities within the Chicago area. The invitation-only program is highly competitive, and leading members of the community participated in a collaborative selection process to identify this year’s awardees. Examples of the leadership training topics include human capital management, increasing financial sustainability, and storytelling. Neighborhood Builders is just one example of how Bank of America deploys capital in communities, builds cross-sector partnerships, and promotes socioeconomic progress as part of its approach to responsible growth.

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Highlights From Carolyn's Kids Foundation 2019"STRUT" Photos by Steve Capers

1. CEO Carolyn Griffin Palmer, daughters and Commentator Deborah Crosslin surrounded by the 2019 Men of C.L.A.S.S. of CKF STRUT Models and Honorees. 2. CKF Board members strike a pose! 3. The Men of Mega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. presented flowers and a plaque to CFK's Carolyn Griffin Palmer for her commitment to serve and her birthday. 4. Southland College Prep Jazz Band performed and received a surprise financial contribution from the CKF team. 5. Elected Officials from Chicago to the Southland all came out to support CKF .

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ENTERTAINMENT

Red Clay Dance Presents Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party Red Clay Dance Company (RCDC) engages its community by hosting a Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Fuller Park Auditorium, 331 W. 45th Place, Chicago. The performance features students of Red Clay Dance Academy, the official school of Red Clay Dance Company, and Red Clay Dance’s Youth Ensemble. The Academy is committed to offering world-class dance training for youth, teens, and adults. Classes are open to students aged one and older from beginners to advanced dancers. The gathering is also the culmination of an online series of commentaries this fall, entitled Words to Live By. Each post has focused on a different word that has importance and meaning for the RCDC community: Artivism, Glocal, and Community Engagement. The commentaries are available at redclaydance. wordpress.com. There will be a brief discussion on the series after the performance, followed by a holiday celebration with music, refreshments, games, and prizes.

Red Clay Dance Company (RCDC) will host a Winter Sharecase and Holiday Party Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Fuller Park Auditorium, 331 W. 45th Place, Chicago.

Event Details: Red Clay Dance Academy presents its Winter Sharecase and Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. at Fuller Park Auditorium, 331 W. 45th Pl., Chicago.

Admission is free; RSVPs are required at redclaydance.com/performances. All programming is subject to change. For more information about RCDC, visit redclaydance.com. About Red Clay Dance Company Red Clay Dance Company lives to awaken “glocal” change through creating, performing, and teaching dances of the African Diaspora—change that transforms cultural and socioeconomic inequities in our local and global community. Founder Vershawn Sanders-Ward conceived the idea of RCDC while on her first trip to Senegal, West Africa, when she became fascinated by the interconnectedness of dance and everyday life. The name Red Clay comes from her childhood memories of playing in red earth during her summers in Mobile, Alabama. RCDC is supported by the Chicago Community Trust, the Alphawood Foundation, the MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at the Richard H Driehaus Foundation, the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Springboard Foundation, the Polk Bros. Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.

National Museum of African American Music Assembles All-Star Band of Creative Agencies to Launch Grand Opening When the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) officially opens its doors in the summer of 2020, it will be a firstof-its-kind cultural institution that celebrates the tradition of the people behind Black music and the music’s significant impact on the soundtrack of American society. Located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, the museum will be the newest crown jewel to Nashville’s royal musical landscape. In support of its pending grand opening, NMAAM leadership has tapped into an all-star “band” of creative agencies to lead the marketing communications push and drive interest and excitement with future guests. Now that the museum space at Fifth + Broadway has been secured, gallery and artifact layouts have been completed and construction is underway, NMAAM’s team of creative agencies, led by agency of record Authentique Agency, will deliver on the overall brand strategy, marketing execution, public relations, advertising, experiential marketing and special events. The NMAAM agency team is a collection of award-winning marketing

professionals from around the country who reflect the diversity and content of the museum as well as the homegrown pride and musical spirit of Nashville. “As the first ever museum solely dedicated to the preservation and advancement of Black Music, we were very intentional about being relevant and inclusive when building the marketing team for our grand opening,” said H. Beecher Hicks, III, NMAAM president and CEO. “This museum tells the story of not only the musical contributions of Black people in America, but also the personal stories behind those who paved the way in creating these genres and making them global phenomena. We’re excited and encouraged that we have a diverse team of marketing professionals leading this project and that the team reflects both the content in the museum and the local Nashville community.” Lead agency Authentique based in Atlanta, Georgia, has been working with NMAAM since 2017 and was officially named lead Agency of Record in July 2019. The Authentique Agency is a

full-service marketing consulting firm focused on leveraging the power of identity. A certified minority and LGBT-owned firm, Authentique is intentional about creating brand campaigns that genuinely reflect multicultural and LGBTQ life, voices and viewpoints. The agency believes that to build affinity, a brand must observe the intersectionality of cultural identity, and account for how it influences a consumers’ decision-making. Learn more about Authentique at AuthentiqueAgency.com. Additional supporting agencies include: Flowers Communications Group (FCG) is responsible for national and multicultural media relations in support of NMAAM. FCG is an award-winning, certified minorityand woman-owned integrated marketing communications firm based in Chicago, Illinois with nearly 30 years of experience creating connections with some of the world’s most iconic brands and diverse consumer audiences. For more information, visit ExploreFCG.com. MP&F Strategic Communications headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee www.citizennewspapergroup.com

is spearheading local and regional media relations along with community relations support for NMAAM throughout the greater Tennessee area. MP&F is an award-winning, full service public relations firm that has been developing high-impact strategic communications for local, regional and national clients for more than 30 years. Learn more at MPF.com. Go West Creative Group headquartered in Nashville has signed on to lead experiential efforts associated with NMAAM’s public grand opening celebrations planned for summer 2020. Go West Creative Group is a marketing services company specializing in large scale events, business meetings, conferences, product launches, road shows and tours, recognition events, marketing content production, branded media experiences, and installations. See more of their work at GoWestCreativeGroup.com. Dufour Collaborative from the Washington, D.C. metro area has been tapped to lead the execution of private signature events and the grand opening gala that will also take place in the summer of 2020. The Dufour Collaborative is one

of the nation’s premier experience design firms, specializing in orchestrating large attendee events that move, delight, and unite people. Notably, the Dufour team led the launch of opening events for The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. in 2016. Check out more of their work at DufourCollaborative.com. These five agencies along with internal NMAAM staff comprise the complete marketing team that will inform and connect with consumers and stakeholders to bring the vision of NMAAM’s leadership and the Board of Directors to life come opening day and beyond. As the NMAAM grand opening quickly approaches next year, each creative agency is actively engaged in the planning process and supporting a number of existing museum programs. This work includes building partnerships with local and national businesses, music industry executives and music talent. All of these stakeholders will play important roles in celebrating the success of the museum and its place among cultural institutions across the world.

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VILLAGE OF ROBBINS ANNUAL ORDINANCE LEVYING TAX NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 11-12-19 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR THE GENERAL CORPORATE AND OTHER PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2019 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2020 FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROBBINS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Robbins, Cook County, Illinois have heretofore passed and adopted and published an Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019, which Ordinance is now in full force and effect. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Robbins, Cook County, Illinois in exercise of its home rule powers, as follows: SECTION 1: The amount of $1,764,052.00 is hereby levied upon all taxable property within thecorporate limits of the Village of Robbins, Cook County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020, for the following purpose which sums are set forth under the column entitled "2019-2020 Levy".

SECTION 2: If any selection, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held Invalid, the invalidity there of shall not affect any of the other provisions of the ordinance. SECTION 3: All ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed t o the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 2019, pursuant to a roll call vote as follows:

TRUTH-IN-TAXATION CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE I, Tyrone Ward, hereby certify that I am the presiding officer of the Village of Robbins and as presiding officer I certify that the levy ordinance, a copy of which is attached, was adopted pursuant to, and in all respects, in compliance with the provisions of the Illinois Property Tax Code -Truth in Taxation Law, 35 ILCS 220/18-60 through 18-85 (2002). This certificate applies to the 2019-20 Levy.

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FASHION

Virtue® Hair Care Announces “Charlie’s Angels” Campaign to Benefit She’s the First Biotech hair care brand Virtue® has teamed up with “Charlie’s Angels” writer, director, producer, and actress Elizabeth Banks to launch a campaign with purpose to benefit She’s the First, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting gender inequality through education. The initiative was announced on Instagram recently with an inaugural post by Banks, featuring celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Creative Director, Adir Abergel. In partnership with Redcarpet ADvocacy (RAD), Virtue and the “Charlie’s Angels” cast will work together to increase awareness and raise money to support She’s the First’s efforts to empower girls globally. “I wanted to make ‘Charlie’s Angels’ to show women as the powerful human beings we are—so I’m proud to partner with RAD and Virtue hair care to help drive that message home and to educate and empower young girls by supporting She’s the First,” Banks said. Getting involved is as simple as a selfie. Support the cause by posting and tagging photos of the “Angels” in your life on Instagram using #ShesTheFirst #CharliesAngels #withVIRTUE #radvocacy and visiting shesthefirst.org to make a donation. Supporters can also use the Instagram

donation sticker to give and encourage others to join the movement. “We’re very excited to partner with Elizabeth and all these talented, powerful women for this important cause,” said Melisse Shaban, founder and CEO of Virtue. “To see a film of this scale written, produced, and starring all women is super encouraging and inspiring. We’re proud to be working with She’s the First to help young girls become the strong, powerful women, the ‘Angels’ of tomorrow.” “As a hairstylist, I am surrounded by powerful women, and my work is all about helping them feel even more confident,” said Abergel. “I was excited when I heard about this incredible campaign that my friend Elizabeth Banks and RAD put together to make sure girls are educated, respected, and heard. I was humbled to bring my Virtue family in as well because our CEO and founder has always been committed to supporting causes that empower women.” To reinforce the importance of the cause, Virtue will donate $1 for every order made through www.virtuelabs.com to She’s the First through Giving Tuesday (December 3, 2019). To give the gift of an education, visit shesthefirst.org.

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GLO Fights Salon Waste Through Innovative Recycling Program Launching January 2020 GLO™ (Green Life Organization) will reduce the 877 pounds of waste created each minute by the beauty industry using innovative recycling solutions and making sustainability accessible for salons nationwide. Salon owners can join the waitlist to become part of the GLO community, which features a customizable salon recycling service. GLO aims to grant hard-to-recycle items, including hair, foils, gloves and more, a Second Life® that reduces landfill waste. “When first developing GLO, we listened to what salon owners told us about feeling uncertain in finding the right recycling company and how their salon waste would actually be recycled,” says Tonya Martin, vice president of business development for GLO. “Still, we knew our business could take on the logistical challenges of salon recycling while ensuring 100% of salon waste was given a Second Life®.” With over 80,000 establishments

nationwide in the salon professional industry, bringing in $20 billion dollars a year in revenue, GLO provides the opportunity to cast a wide net and service the community on a national scale, while also guaranteeing that zero waste will end up in landfills. “We know how busy owners are and that finding a full-service recycling solution requires extensive research, so we built this easy-to-understand program,” says Martin. “GLO allows salon owners to ‘set it and forget it’ by setting up a monthly service subscription. Their customer dashboard will then provide stepby-step instructional videos, making it quick and easy for everyone to learn. GLO gives salons owners the opportunity to recycle beautifully while enhancing their culture of sustainability.” The waitlist is now open to become a GLO salon with the full program launching in January 2020. Owners

who sign up will gain access to customizable monthly subscriptions, with first shipment scheduled for January 2020. GLO salons and their professionals will also receive a Certificate of Recycling that demonstrates their commitment to the environment. For more information on GLO, please visit https://glorecycling.com/. About GLO™ GLO™ (Green Life Organization) provides a zero-landfill recycling solution for the salon industry. GLO offers a subscription service for salon professionals with a variety of recycling options including hair recycling, mixed recycling, aerosol recycling and flammable recycling. The Certificate of Recycling verifies that no items will end up in a landfill and will instead be granted a Second Life®. The brand also commits to donating at least 1% of all sales to environmental non-profit partners. GLO is fueled by its parent company, g2 revolution®. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Luseta Beauty’s Perfect Bonding Collection Encourages Everyone to Explore Self-Care Starting with Hair Luseta Beauty is launching its Perfect Bonding Collection: a three step hair care treatment allowing users to achieve salon grade bonding treatments at home. Luseta is also encouraging women to rethink hair and self-care with a social media campaign featuring #BondedWithLuseta. The Perfect Bonding Collection features a series of shampoo, conditioner, and restoring leave-in cream all formulated to help repair hair damage from heat or chemicals. “Bonding treatments at salons are becoming more popular now,” stated Luseta Beauty representative, B.H. “But could take a lot of time and money. Salon treatments are also mostly unavailable to everyday customers, because they are hard to use without professional supervision. We created this line so everyone can have a hassle-free hair care routine at home that performs just as well as professional treatments.” Luseta Beauty encourages customers to share their hair care and self-care journey on social media with #BondedWithLuseta. B.H. explains the concept behind the campaign: “Our marketing team has found that women feel like they don’t treat themselves well enough. It’s not that they don’t want to. They just don’t have the tools to do so. With this collection, we hope to help people realize that they don’t need to compromise quality in order to take care of their hair. We hope that thoughtful hair care regimes can be the first step to inspiring many on their mind and body care journey.” For more information, please visit www.lusetabeauty.com.

CITIZEN | South Suburban | Week of Nov. 27, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS BIDS

HELP WANTED

Barnard Soletanche Bessac JV (BSB) An Equal Opportunity Employer

MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, 333

Requests subcontractor bids from qualified WBE/MBE Subcontractors and Suppliers for: Design-Build Services South Airfield Consolidation O’Hare International Airport

The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the TRUE owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: ALEXANDER ROHSAAN K

OWNER: City of Chicago BID DATE: December 6 th , 2019 at 4:00 PM (CST) BID ITEMS: Earthwork/Excavation; Asphalt Paving; Site Security; Traffic Control; Office Maintenance; Materials Testing; Rebar Furnish &amp; Install; Concrete Ready-Mix; Concrete Pipe; Preconstruction &amp; Post-Construction Surveys; Environmental Consulting; Tunnel & amp; Site Survey; Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring; Erosion &amp; Sediment Control; Site Restoration; Muck Disposal; Reservoir Wall Support; Geotechnical Instrumentation &amp; Monitoring; Water Pumping/Pipeline; Electrical; Mechanical; Plumbing; HVAC; Trucking &amp; Disposal; Hazardous Material Handling; Tunnel &amp; Shaft Construction Safety; Equipment Rental; Heavy Equipment Mechanics; and Steel Fabrication for the Tunnel Liner.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 8212 SOUTH ESCANABA AVENUE CHICAGO ILLINOIS [IL 60617-2119 US] NAMEHOLDER(S): R A Bey Trust C/O General Delivery 433 West Harrison Street Chicago Illinois [IL 60699-9998 US]

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: Contact Rivers Topping – Barnard Construction at PH: (406) 5861995 or email: rivers.topping@Barnard-Inc.com for information on obtaining plans and specifications. ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS: BSB will provide technical assistance as needed throughout the bidding process. We will work with subs and suppliers to develop a delivery schedule that accommodates the needs of subs and suppliers on non-critical work items. When economically feasible, we will divide total contract requirements into small portions to permit maximum qualified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) participation. Upon request, we will assist interested businesses in obtaining bonds, lines of credit and/or required insurance. Questions regarding assistance and bids should be directed to Rivers Topping at (406) 586-1995. Questions regarding obtaining bonds should be directed to Austin Neff at (760) 8222184, or Austin.Neff@TheBondExchange. com. All bids should be faxed to (406) 586-3530 or emailed to BWBids@Barnard-Inc.com.

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Coca-Cola Spice Cinnamon - 10”h X 13”w Bring a little spice to the table.

Job No: 401597655_07a Client Name: Coca-Cola

Trim: 10" x 13"