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LOOKING BACK ON 2018 Over the past year, the Citizen Newspaper has worked diligently to provide thought provoking news that uplifts the communities that we serve. As 2018 comes to a close, we went through the archives to share some of this year’s highlights. PAGE 2
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NEWS briefly EDUCATION
CUB CHARITIES AWARDS 2018 DIAMOND PROJECT GRANT TO NOBLE NETWORK OF CHARTER SCHOOLS The Noble Network of Charter Schools recently announced that it has been awarded a 2018 Diamond Project grant, which is designed to help improve youth baseball and softball fields and facilities across Chicago’s neighborhoods. The grant is sponsored by Cubs Charities. Noble will use the funds made available by the grant to renovate the fields at Hermosa Park, which services Noble’s Pritzker College Prep campus as well as the greater community. In cooperation with the Chicago Park District, Noble will bring infield improvements to the baseball and softball diamonds to a park facility in need of significant capital investment. Since 2014, the Diamond Project has invested more than $7.3 million to fund 60 investment capital projects, distributed equipment to 14 organizations and provided operating support to 45 youth leagues. Of the capital projects supported to date, 66% are located in under-resourced communities representing more than half of Chicago’s 50 wards. Cubs Charities, with assistance from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago, selected 14 local capital improvement projects in 2018 to receive Diamond Project grants to support field surfaces, indoor training amenities, general field and stadium support and field maintenance.
HEALTH
NEW LAW EXPANDS INFLUENZA RESEARCH AND PREVENTION Starting Jan. 1, 2019, students and parents will have more access to research and prevention materials regarding influenza. State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) championed the measure after a rapid increase in the number of people going to see their doctors or health care providers with flu-related symptoms last year. Senate Bill 2654 will require the Illinois Department of Public Health to develop informational materials about influenza and flu vaccines for school districts. Additionally, school boards will be required to provide that information to parents when notifying them of other health-related matters. “Providing parents with information can help reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits and missed school due to flu,” Hunter said. “I am glad that we now have additional steps in place to protect children and families by providing them the information they need to live healthy lives.”
LAW & POLITICS
HAVE YOUR TAX BILLS BEEN RETURNED? To help homeowners who have mail-delivery problems, cookcountytreasurer.com now shows when tax bills have been returned by the U.S. Postal Service, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced recently.. “Property owners who don’t receive their tax bills often face interest charges for late payments and even see their properties go up for sale for delinquent taxes,” Pappas said. “It’s an unnecessary waste of time and money, and it’s unfair.” A team in the Treasurer’s Office has reduced the number of properties with incorrect mailing addresses to 63,500, down from 86,200 two years ago. To see if your tax bills have been returned, visit cookcountytreasurer.com and: • Select the purple box, “Your Property Tax Overview” • Enter your address or Property Index Number (PIN) • Look for a red warning box that pops up if your bills have been returned • Update your mailing information if it is incorrect • Choose “eBilling” if you wish to receive your bill by email
MARCH - Community leaders broke ground on a new Jewel-Osco at the northwest corner of 61st St. and S. Cottage Grove Ave. in Woodlawn. Photo Credit: Preservation of Affordable Housing
Looking Back on 2018 Continued from page 1 BY KATHERINE NEWMAN
Over the past year, the Citizen Newspaper has worked diligently to provide thought provoking news that uplifts the communities that we serve. As 2018 comes to a close, we went through the archives to share some of this year’s highlights. To start the year off, a new Illinois state law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018 that established guidelines for judges to give higher sentences to repeat gun offenders. The law also expanded diversion programs for first-time nonviolent offenders. Many people and places celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, including the DuSable Museum of African American History. During their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, the Museum launched a new interactive mobile app that has transformed the way visitors experience the exhibits and African American history. In February, the Citizen celebrated Black History month by spotlighting significant moments and people in African American history throughout Chicago and across the country including the story of Henrietta Lacks, Thomas J. Burrell, and Chicago’s own Black Panther Party. Also in February, Useni Eugene Perkins released Rise of the Phoenix – a compilation of voices from Chicago’s Black Struggle from 1960-1975 which is a book that documents the lives and voices of people who took part in the Black Empowerment and Black Arts Movements of the 1960s and 1970s. In March, community leaders broke ground on a much needed Jewel-Osco at the northwest corner of 61st St. and S. Cottage Grove Ave. in Woodlawn. The 48,000 square foot store will provide quality food options to the neighborhood as well as a 24-hour pharmacy. As Chicago’s harsh winter began to end, the Chatham community said goodbye to Izola White who passed away on April 10. White was well known in the community for operating Izola’s Fine Dining Soul
JANUARY - The DuSable Museum of African American History launched its new mobile app on Jan. 15 during the Museum’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration event. Photo Credit: DuSable Museum
FEBRUARY - Rise of the Phoenix: a compilation of voices from Chicago’s Black Struggle from 1960-1975 by Useni Perkins. Photo credit: Third World Press Foundation and Useni Perkins
Food Restaurant at 522 E. 79th St. for over 50 years. This past summer was a busy time for community activists who successfully executed the Dan Ryan Expressway Shut Down, Lake Shore Drive Shut Down, and the O’Hare Airport Shut Down which were all orchestrated as a way to call for peace in the city. Pastor John Hannah from New Life Covenant Southend Church hosted his annual Prayer on the 9 initiative in May and called for all of Chicago to gather on 79th Street to march and pray for the lives that are most at risk in the city.
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FEBRUARY - Henrietta Lacks unknowingly donated her cancer cells to medical research in 1951. Her cell line went on to become the greatest asset to medical advancements and saved millions. Photo Credit: Oregon State University
Likewise, Saint Sabina Church in Auburn Gresham hosted their annual End of the School Year Rally and Peace March in June which was led by Father Micheal Pfleger. In July, members of the Chatham community met with 6th Ward Alderman, Roderick Sawyer, to discuss their concerns about King Food and Deli opening on the corner of 87th Street and King Drive.
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JULY - In July, Father Micheal Pfleger from Saint Sabina Church led a group of protestors to shut down the Dan Ryan Express Way as a way to call for peace and an end to the violence in Chicago. Photo
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MAY - Pastor John Hannah and the New Life Covenant Southend Church congregation hosted their annual Prayer on the 9 initiative in May.
JUNE - Saint Sabina Church hosted their annual End of the School Year Rally and Peace March.
Since then, the 24-hour convenience store has closed and a Krispy’s Fried Chicken and Seafood opened in its place. Also in July, Congressman Danny Davis released his State of the African American Male Post Conference Report which shared research, analysis, and a plan of action to improve the quality of life for black men. During the month of August, we said goodbye to two more beloved figures. After battling advanced pancreatic cancer, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Louise Franklin, died on Aug. 16. at the age of 76. Shortly after the death of Aretha Franklin, news broke of the passing of Senator John McCain (R-AZ) who died of a brain tumor on Aug. 25. In September, a grand opening ceremony was held for the Blue Cap Food Pantry located on 2155 Broadway St. in Blue Island. The Food Pantry is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository and is mostly operated by people with intellectual disabilities as a way for them to learn vocational skills and prepare for future employment opportunities. Lakeside Alliance, the construction manager of the future Obama Presidential Center, hosted a Career Training and Opportunities Fair at Malcolm X College in October as a way to connect Chicagoans with training resources and new
AUGUST - Legendary singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin (pictured) died this year after a battle pancreatic cancer. Photo
SEPTEMBER - A grand opening ceremony was held for the Blue Cap Food Pantry located on 2155 Broadway St. in Blue Island. Photo
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JULY - Members of several community organizations in Chatham and the surrounding areas along with the 6th Ward Alderman, Roderick Sawyer, held a meeting to discuss the many concerns surrounding King Food and Deli. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman
construction jobs that will come with the Presidential Center. Also in October, an emergency community meeting was held at Bethlehem Star Missionary Baptist Church where six people were shot leaving a funeral on Oct. 22. Eighth Ward Alderman, Michelle Harris, along with several community activists, residents, public officials, and law enforcement officers attended the meeting to offer their input on how to prevent violence on the south side of Chicago. In Chicago’s historic Hyde Park neighborhood, a brand new 98-room boutique hotel called the SOPHY Hyde Park finally opened its doors for business in October. The hotel is located on 1411 East 53rd St. near the site of the future Barack Obama Presidential Center, the University of Chicago, and the Museum of Science and Industry. The hotel also features a full-service restaurant, Mesler Kitchen. In November, Illinoisans voted in one of the most expensive governor’s races in the state’s history and elected democrat JB Pritzker as the new Governor of Illinois. Along with electing a new governor, democratic candidate Kwame Raoul was elected to be the new Illinois Attorney General over his republican opponent, Erika Harold. Aside from the election, The Chicago Continued on page 5
OCTOBER - An Emergency Community Meeting was hosted at Bethlehem Star Missionary Baptist Church where 6 people were shot following the funeral of Vantrease R. Criss Photo Credit: Katherine Newman
OCTOBER - The Lakeside Alliance hosted a Career Training and Opportunities Fair to connect Chicagoans with construction jobs and training resources. Photo Credit: The Obama Foundation
OCTOBER - The SOPHY Hyde Park is now open for business after an official ribbon cutting ceremony was held. The brand new boutique hotel is located at 1411 E. 53rd St. near the University of Chicago. Photo Credit: SOPHY Hyde Park
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BUSINESS
BLACK ENTERPRISE Announces The 50 Best Companies For Diversity
New Data Show Workplace Challenges Exist After a Cancer Diagnosis StatePoint - The ability to manage employment after a cancer diagnosis can be complex, which means working people with cancer need support to balance work and health demands. Despite the challenges that people with cancer face in the workplace, a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by Cancer and Careers, a U.S. non-profit dedicated to empowering and educating people with cancer to thrive in their workplace, reveals that a majority of cancer patients and survivors (69 percent) feel that work aids in their treatment and recovery. The survey also shows that many cancer patients and survivors agree that people living with cancer or cancer
survivors want to work (74 percent) and that work gives them a sense of purpose (66 percent). In fact, many cancer patients and survivors said that work provides a source of personal pride and accomplishment and helps them cope. For full survey results, as well as other resources on working with cancer, visit cancerandcareers.org. “As both a former human resources professional and cancer survivor, I know the uncertainty that occurs after a diagnosis,” says Kathy Flora, career coach for Cancer and Careers. “Employers, HR teams and managers can be instrumental in helping employees balance work and health demands if they decide they want to stay on the job.”
BLACK ENTERPRISE, in partnership with The Executive Leadership Council, has released its listing of the "50 Best Companies for Diversity" as featured in the publication's November/December 2018 issue, which focuses on Diversity and Inclusion in corporate America. The companies singled out for distinction demonstrated a significant commitment to diversity in four key areas: board of directors, employee base, senior management, and supplier diversity. In 2005, BLACK ENTERPRISE began publishing its list of the "Best Companies for Diversity," identifying those corporations that proved to be the best of the best in developing a culture and executing policies that promoted inclusion of African Americans within their workforce, senior management ranks, corporate boards, and supplier pools. This year's roster of companies recognized the value of the link between diversity and engagement, which is driven by corporate leadership. "There are CEOs of firms on the 50 Best Companies list in this issue like Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase and Randall Stephenson of AT&T who value the contributions of all employees and have made unshakeable commitments to placing African Americans front and center as part of their diversity mantra. “In fact, I applaud the fact that both have been candid and outspoken in openly addressing race within corporate settings," says BLACK ENTERPRISE's President and CEO, Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. "Our content research team, however, sent surveys to more than 1,000 of the nation's largest publicly traded corporations to gain information on their D&I efforts as it pertained to African American representation within their workforce.
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"THERE ARE CEOS OF FIRMS ON THE 50 BEST COMPANIES LIST IN THIS ISSUE LIKE JAMIE DIMON OF JPMORGAN CHASE AND RANDALL STEPHENSON OF AT&T WHO VALUE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES AND HAVE MADE UNSHAKEABLE COMMITMENTS TO PLACING AFRICAN AMERICANS FRONT AND CENTER AS PART OF THEIR DIVERSITY MANTRA." EARL "BUTCH" GRAVES JR. BLACK ENTERPRISE President and CEO
At least two-thirds have refused to submit such data, share whether they have diversity departments, or state whether their CEO directs their company to adopt diversity best practices. There is a lot more work that needs to be done." In selecting the 2018 companies, BLACK ENTERPRISE sent surveys to the nation's top 1,000 publicly traded companies with strong U.S. operations. The final list includes those that showed a commitment to diversifying its ranks in four areas: employee base, senior management, supplier diversity, and board of directors. Companies were also chosen based on programs created to nurture and maintain a diverse professional space. Surveys did not simply focus on black inclusion, but ethnic minority groups as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. The full list of the 2018 Black Enterprise "50 Best Companies for Diversity" is as follows: The complete report, including methodology and selection criteria, is available in the November/December issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine.
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Gov. Bruce Rauner formally submitted a request for U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) assistance to help people and businesses in Christian, Macon, Montgomery and Sangamon counties recover from the devastating tornadoes that occurred Dec. 1. If approved, an SBA disaster declaration would make low-interest loans available to homeowners, renters and businesses. “The road to recovery will be a long and difficult path for many residents in these areas,” Rauner said. “I’m proud of the countless volunteers who have donated their time or money to help our fellow Illinoisans in this time of need. If approved, these low-interest, long-term loans could be a critical lifeline for storm survivors as they begin to rebuild.” www.thechicagocitizen.com
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Looking Back on 2018 Continued from page 3 Urban League received a $1 million grant for the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in November. The organization plans to use the money to fund infrastructure improvements at their headquarters in Bronzeville. An updated Quality of Life Plan for the entire North Lawndale community was unveiled in November and was produced by a collaborative effort from the North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council, LISC Chicago, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. The plan provides thoughtful strategies on how to best leverage the communities assets and spark investment to improve the lives of people living and working in North Lawndale. Lastly, in December we honored the death of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton Sr. who was killed 49 years ago. More than 100 people, including his son Fred Hampton Jr. and widow Akua Njeri, attended an event that was held in honor of Hampton at the West Side home where he was shot dead by Chicago police. We also said goodbye to Nancy Wilson, a legendary
singer, three-time Grammy-winner who passed away on Dec. 13. As we reflect on 2018 and prepare to celebrate another new year, the Citizen staff looks forward to continuing to bring our audience the news that matters most to them.
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NOVEMBER - The new Illinois Governor, JB Pritzker (pictured). Photo Credit: Provided by JB for Governor
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NOVEMBER - A Quality of Life Plan was recently unveiled for the North Lawndale community and will serve as a resource for residents and a blueprint for investors for years to come. Photo Credit: Norvell’s Photography
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DECEMBER - Nancy Wilson, a legendary singer, passed away on Dec. 13. Photo Credit: Kingkongphoto & www. celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA
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FASHION
Jenny Craig Launches 2019 Campaign Featuring Successful Members Jenny Craig, a leader in the weight loss industry, recently announced their 2019 ad campaign, which focuses on actual Jenny Craig members and weight loss experts, and their stories of finding health and wellness by using the program. Jenny Craig's mission of helping real people find real results is harnessed in their new campaign, which launched digitally and on TV recently. The campaign exclusively features members from across the country who have achieved their weight loss goals using the scientifically proven program. Jenny Craig hosted a contest this year, which yielded more than 500 applicants, to find authentic stories from members to inspire others on their path to achieve better health. The contest winners were flown to Jenny Craig's 2019 commercial shoot in Los Angeles for a week and took part in a professional photoshoot as well as received cash and prizes totaling up to $10,000 each. The contest winners shared their experience together and were celebrated for their achievements throughout the week. The campaign— which includes television commercials, digital and social ads— is part of Jenny Craig's continued focus around their most effective program ever, Rapid Results and highlights Jenny Craig's chefcrafted, premium foods. "We were gratified and moved by the stories of our successful members and hope those featured in our campaign, and our weight loss experts who provided critical support to them, will inspire others looking to start their weight loss journey in 2019," said Monty Sharma, Jenny Craig CEO and president. "It was important for us to give our successful members the spotlight in this ad campaign, as their real experiences and real success on the program is powerful and relatable to many people." A leader in the weight loss industry for more than 35 years, Jenny Craig offers personalized plans, a chef-crafted menu, and ongoing support and accountability through one-on-one consulting. Jenny Craig's 2019 success stories include (not a complete list): Tanya P., Houston, TX Tanya lost 15 pounds+ on Jenny Craig. She felt that she was not looking or feeling her best, and knew that was tied to everything she did in her personal and professional life. She joined Jenny Craig because it was a proven program and she didn't have to cut out any food groups. "When I walk into a room now, I feel like a superstar," says Tanya. +Weight lost on Classic Program. Members following the program, on average, lose 1-2 lbs per week. Received promotional consideration.
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Shiella K., Newark, CA Shiella lost 15 pounds+ on Jenny Craig. She is a designer and mother of two who has utilized Jenny Craig to help her through all of the most important milestones of her life, such as through college, getting married, and after having two children in two years. "The consultant makes all of the difference. And with my busy schedule, I had all of my meals planned for me," says Shiella. "Because of Jenny Craig, I'm a happier person, a happier mom, a happier wife. I'm more confident. I feel like I am me again." +Typical weight loss on the Rapid Results program is 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter. Shiella lost 15 pounds on Rapid Results in 28 weeks. Received promotional consideration.
Rashid H., Waterford, CT Rashid lost 30 pounds+ on Jenny Craig. He has an active 8-year-old and wanted to lose weight so he could join in on more activities with his son. Knowing that he wanted accountability and didn't want to meal-plan or cook, Rashid joined Jenny Craig for the one-on-one support and premium, chef-crafted food. "I had a personality that transformed once I started losing weight," says Rashid. "The energy that I have now for my son…that's a win." +Typical weight loss on the Rapid Results program is 11.6 pounds in the first four weeks and 1-2 pounds per week thereafter. Rashid lost 30 pounds on Rapid Results in 19 weeks. Received promotional consideration. To learn more about Jenny Craig, visit www.jennycraig.com. www.thechicagocitizen.com
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ENTERTAINMENT
Photograph (left) of 5033-5035 North Broadway Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, along with a preliminary artist rendering (right) of a renovated facility planned to house TimeLine Theatre’s future operations and to support and expand its mission.
Timeline Theatre Company Purchases Uptown Property To Be Site for Its Future Home TimeLine Theatre Company recently announced that it has completed the purchase of property located at 5033–5035 North Broadway Avenue in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. The property, which encompasses a five-story, 45,120-square-foot warehouse building plus a vacant lot near the corner of Broadway and Argyle, is planned as the site of a renovated facility to house the theatre’s future operations and to support and expand its mission of presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today’s social and political issues. “TimeLine Theatre has been making history for more than two decades, and now it’s time to lay the foundation for our next era,” said Artistic Director PJ Powers. “We’re looking to the future to create a space where TimeLine can grow and innovate—a place that will elevate everything our audience and supporters love about TimeLine, support new artistic possibilities, and fully support our mission.” TimeLine has long been bursting at the seams of its current leased home located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood, where the theatre has been in residence since 1999. Over the years, it has increasingly faced numerous limitations that constrain artistry, hamper audience accessibility and comfort, and challenge the ongoing financial sustainability that is critical for longterm success. Since 2011, the company has
produced one play each season at an alternate venue, including for the past seven years at Stage 773, in order to accommodate a loyal and expanding audience and subscriber base. “It is a proud moment for TimeLine purchasing this building, a long overdue step for one of Chicago’s leading theatre companies,” said Board President Eileen LaCario. “While the company has reached great recognition in its current location, by stepping into the Uptown neighborhood, TimeLine will have the opportunity to become a leader and partner in the community and share its mission of exploring our world through the lens of the past on a much broader scale.” Preliminary plans for TimeLine’s new home feature two intimate and flexible black box theatres seating approximately 250 and 150 audience members, respectively, which can both be reimagined for every show. TimeLine’s new home also provides an expanded area for the immersive lobby experiences that are a TimeLine hallmark, new opportunities for education and engagement, room to allow audience members to arrive early and stay late for theatergoing experiences that extend far beyond the stage, and more. Once completed, TimeLine’s new home will also offer easy access by car from major thoroughfares, enhanced parking options, and exceptional access to public transportation— including the Red Line stop at Argyle, soon
to be completely renovated through the CTA’s announced Red and Purple Modernization Program. In addition, relocating to Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood gives TimeLine a unique opportunity to contribute to an area renowned since the early 1900s as a live entertainment destination. The theater will be just blocks from historic venues like the Green Mill, Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre and the soon-tobe-renovated Uptown Theatre, as well as Black Ensemble Theatre and upcoming arrivals like Baton Show Lounge and Double Door at the Wilson Avenue Theater. “In moving to Uptown, TimeLine joins an incredible neighborhood and a vibrant art scene,” said Managing Director Elizabeth K. Auman. “We believe that arts institutions should reflect the needs of the neighborhoods they are in, and we look forward to working closely with the Uptown community to form strong, open partnerships, collaborate on shared goals and contribute another voice to one of Chicago’s most diverse neighborhoods.” they chose Uptown for their future home.” The building at 5035 N. Broadway was built in the 1910s by W.C. Reebie & Brother, a moving and storage company founded in 1880 that still operates today. “We are excited to take this more than 100-year-old building and create within it a modern facility that will draw audience members from around Chicago and
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beyond to experience engaging and thoughtprovoking theatre,” said Powers. “Re-using and revitalizing this building truly embodies our mission of bringing history to life and connecting the past with the present.” With the purchase of this property, TimeLine immediately begins the next steps of its new home project. The total project budget is still in development but is estimated to be approximately $20 million, to be paid through a combination of private philanthropy and other sources. The project is expected to take several years to complete as the company moves through overlapping design, fundraising, and construction phases. In the meantime, TimeLine will continue to maintain its operations and present the majority of its productions at its current home leased within the Wellington Avenue United Church of Christ, located at 615 W. Wellington Avenue in Chicago’s Lakeview East neighborhood. The property at 5033–5035 North Broadway Avenue was purchased from CEDARst Companies, a diversified holding company headquartered in Chicago with major interests in real estate, hospitality, entertainment, and a number of venture start-ups, which is currently developing multiple new residential projects across and down the street from the future TimeLine location. The sale closed on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 for a price of $2.699 million.
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CALENDAR Chicago Women Take Action Alliance Holds Feb. 2 Forum to Showcase Mayoral Candidates To ensure that Chicago women have the opportunity to learn where mayoral candidates stand on the issues they consider most essential, the more than 50 organizational members of the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance (CWTA) will hold a Mayoral Candidates’ Forum on Saturday, February 2, from 1 to 4pm at the Chicago Temple, 77 West Washington, Chicago, IL. The Feb. 2 Forum -- the third forum that the Alliance has sponsored -- will be preceded by the online posting of candidates’ responses to a questionnaire based on the CWTA Alliance Agenda created in 2014 and will be followed by the posting of results of a straw poll taken online at the Forum’s conclusion.
Based on past experiences, organizers expect the Mayoral Forum to be attended by nearly 700 people and seen on video by 10,000 or more. The event is free of charge but tickets are required. Tickets will be available in early January 2019. Organizational members of the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance (CWTA) Include: AAUW IL – Action Illinois – Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy – Affinity Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Theta Omega Chapter – Amalgamated Transit Workers – Arab American Family Services – Cause the Effect – Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation
– Chicago Foundation for Women – Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network – Chicago National Organization for Women PAC – Chicago Teens Take Action – Chicago United for Equity – Chicago Women in Green – Chicago Women Take Action – City Clerk Anna Valencia – Community Renewal Society – Democratic Party of Oak Park – Enlace Chicago – Fierce Over 40 – Fight For $15 Chicago – Generation All – Girl Talk – Girlfriends Group – Gorgeous Within – Hustle Mommies – Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence – Illinois Democratic Women – Illinois
National Calendar Fundraiser for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (HBCUs) Features Prominent African Americans
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Exhibitions and Programs at Illinois Holocaust Museum Illinois Holocaust Museum honors the victims of the Holocaust and transforms history into current, relevant, and universal lessons in humanity. Through world-class exhibitions and programs, the Museum inspires individuals and organizations and provides a universal wake-up call to action. Exhibits and programs are free with Museum admission and located at the Museum unless otherwise noted. Event registration required. OPENING SOON: Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865 Feb. 10, 2019 – Aug. 25, 2019 Purchased Lives: The American Slave Trade from 1808 to 1865 personalizes the pain and injustice of the American domestic slave trade. The exhibition illuminates just how widespread the practice of slavery was in American life, as well as its impact on slave families across the country. Originally curated by The Historic New Orleans Collection, Purchased Lives showcases more than 75 original artifacts, period paintings, posters, illustrations and first-person accounts from slave narratives and oral histories. Through interactive displays, Purchased Lives allows
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visitors to engage directly with the historical record by tracking the shipment of more than 70,000 people to New Orleans. The exhibit also contains a collection of “Lost Friends” ads placed after the Civil War by newly freed people attempting to locate family members. These ads specifically address enslaved families looking for friends and loved ones in Illinois, and they continued to be placed through the early 1900s. On Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 – 3:30 p.m., the opening of Purchased Lives will feature a conversation with two scholars of the American slave trade: Erin M. Greenwald, Curator of Purchased Lives and editor of New Orleans, the Founding Era and Nancy Bercaw, Chair, Division of Political History, National Museum of American History and author of Gendered Freedoms: Race, Rights, and the Politics of Household in the Delta, 18611875. The Illinois Holocaust Museum is located on 9603 Woods Drive in Skokie, IL 60077. Hours: Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m. Museum admission: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+), $8 Students (12-22); $6 Children (5-11) For more information visit, www. ilholocaustmuseum.org or call 847.967.4800.
You’ll never know where you’re going, unless you first know where you’ve been. With Black History month rapidly approaching, you can make 2019 an exploration of the richness of the African American community through, “Our History Today, An African American Journey.” The calendar and resource guides are produced by the Chicago-based company, The Educational Network and features hundreds of key Black History facts while also highlighting the accomplishments of currently notable African Americans. This year’s collector’s edition features fullpage profiles of prominent African American trailblazers in politics, education, sports, business, media and film/television. Some of this year’s notables include music legend Aretha Franklin, Milwaukee Bucks player Sterling Brown, co-host of TV shows The View Sunny Hostin, and the founder of the City of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable. The resource guide section of this product details more than $700,000 in scholarship opportunities for students of color. This product is also the only national calendar fundraiser for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, (HBCUs). The calendar serves as a national fundraising vehicle for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), showcases 12 such institutions, and lists nearly $1 million in available scholarships. Since its inception in 2006, the product has raised more than $400,000 for HBCUs. The Educational Network also recently announced the new release of the Multicultural Student Resource Guide which will highlight the accomplishments of leaders from communities of color around the World. This year’s inaugural edition features prominent leaders in varying industries such as civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor, American engineer and former astronaut Ellen Ochoa, and American figure skater Michelle Kwan. Additionally, hundreds of facts and web sources have been recorded and are available instantly online through
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“Our History Today, An African American Journey,” Is produced by the Chicago-based company, The Educational Network. The calendar serves as a national fundraising vehicle for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), showcases 12 such institutions, and lists nearly $1 million in available scholarships. One of this year’s notable African Americans featured in the calendar includes music legend Aretha Franklin (pictured). Photo by Ryan Arrowsmith
their first ever scannable QA learning codes which are available on every page. The Educational Network has also developed an online K-12 lesson plan system for teaching Black History and Multicultural Studies in the classroom. This Common Core-aligned program is currently being used by teachers in several school districts across the nation. “Across the nation, there’s been a decline in high school graduation rates – especially, among minority males – which may correlate to the lack of positive, accomplished role models and knowledge of black history,” says Tracey Alston, founder of The Educational Network. “Understanding that our youth will never know where they’re going until they first know where they’ve been, our 2019 Black History Calendar celebrates the amazing contributions – past and present – that our people have made to numerous industries, the nation and the world.” The “Our History, Today! An African American Journey” calendar is available for purchase while supplies last at: www. BlackHistoryHBCU.com. For more information about any of these products, please contact The Educational Network at 312-470-0270.
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HEALTH 10 Doctor-Recommended New Year’s Resolutions (StatePoint) With the new year upon us, you may be looking for resolutions that will help to keep you and your loved ones healthy and happy in the year ahead. “This is the perfect time of year to consider your personal goals, and how you can make positive health choices in the coming year,” says American Medical Association (AMA) President Barbara L. McAneny, M.D. “Small lifestyle changes today can have a lasting effect in improving your health.”
To help you start the year off on the right foot, Dr. McAneny and the experts at the AMA are offering 10 recommendations to help you determine where you can make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to your health. 1. Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes by taking the self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. Steps you take now can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. 2. Be more physically active. Adults should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity. 3. Know your blood pressure numbers. Visit LowerYourHBP.org to better understand your numbers and take necessary steps to get your high blood pressure -also known as hypertension -- under control. Doing so will reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke. 4. Reduce your intake of processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Also reduce your consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and drink more water instead. 5. If your health care professional deter-
(StatePoint) The holiday season can be an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and eggnog. While no one wants to rein in the fun during the merriest time of year, there are simple ways to keep your health on track during this indulgent holiday season. • Stick to Routines. To the best of your ability during this hectic time of year, attempt to stick to routines that promote wellness. Set a bedtime and honor it. Hit the gym. Meditate. Do whatever it is that keeps you grounded and feeling your best. • Drink Up. Many people associate dehydration with the warmer months. But in winter weather it can be especially easy to forget to stay well-hydrated, especially when you’re indulging in alcoholic beverages at all those holiday parties. Remember, water doesn’t need to be the only source of hydration you think about this season. Soups and purees made from hearty winter vegetables, as well as citrus fruits do the trick, too, and their nutritional properties can help keep you healthy in winter. • Keep Things Organically Sweet. Staying on track doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the sweetness of the season. Instantly boost the flavor of your favorite meals with organic honey. One great option is Organic Honey In The Raw. USDA Organic Certified and Non-GMO Project Verified, it’s made from pure nectar collected from exotic wildflowers found in the remote Caatinga region of northeast Brazil. The hand-harvested, sustainable honey is raw (never heated above 117 degrees) and unfiltered, so it retains the benefits of bee pollen. And just one tablespoon of organic raw honey provides the right amount of sweetness and flavor for any dish or drink, including year-round staples like oatmeal, yogurt, tea, and more. You can also consider giving a honey makeover to all your favorite holiday recipes, including glazes and sauces for meat and poultry, cocktail recipes, and of course baked treats. • Make Substitutions. Other healthful substitutions you can make this holiday season include topping pies with Greek yogurt instead of cream, using apple sauce in place of oil and nut flour instead of white flour in baking, and serving vegetable mash as an alternative to mashed potatoes. • Be Mindful. The holiday party circuit can be dangerous when it comes to making nutritious choices. When you enter a party with a buffet set-up, it can be tempting to reach for the richest foods first. Before indulging in the canapes and Swedish meatballs, try filling up a plate with crudité first. While you’re doing so, get a good look at all the options available. This way, you’ll be more likely to savor choice items you’ll truly enjoy. A joyful holiday season doesn’t mean you must pack on pounds or feel under the weather. By keeping your health on track throughout this indulgent time of year, you can start 2019 with your best food forward. __________________________________
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