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From Left: Dion Fox, Camelot Illinois Corporate Social Responsibility Manager; Lee Smith, Lost Boyz Inc. MVP Program Director; LaVonte Stewart Sr., Lost Boyz Inc. Executive Director; Keith Horton, Camelot Illinois Acting General Manager

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Camelot Illinois announced the first recipients of the Camelot Illinois Grant Program to help fund non-profit initiatives that benefit communities across the State. “As an Illinois company, we place great emphasis on social responsibility and are dedicated to providing much-needed support to organizations that are making a difference in our communities,” said Keith Horton, Acting General Manager Camelot Illinois. “Through our new grant program, we are able to partner with impactful organizations like Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation and Lost Boyz to do good for the people of Illinois.” Camelot Illinois awarded the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation $25,000 in grant funds to help provide resources and opportunities through its Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy guides the next generation of Latino leaders by providing them with essential tools and support needed for success and helps create a talent pipeline to fulfill leadership gaps in both the public and private sectors. “We are extremely proud and excited to have been part of the first wave of Camelot Illinois grant recipients,” said 36th Ward Alderman Gilbert Villegas, Chairman of the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation. “Our foundation has worked diligently to mobilize and empower the Latino community, particularly at a time when our city is facing many challenges that require bold and innovative leadership to move us forward.” “We’ve accomplished so much in a short period of time,” said Sonia Del Real, Executive Director of the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation. “Receiving this grant speaks to Camelot’s faith in our program’s ability

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From Left: Dion Fox, Camelot Illinois Corporate Social Responsibility Manager; Sonia Del Real, Executive Director Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation; Alderman Gilbert Villegas of the 36th Ward, Chairman for the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation; Keith Horton, Camelot Illinois Acting General Manager

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Daniel Kyri says his character Ritter has become a fan favorite on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.”

(BPT) - Sitting is nearly impossible to avoid. Whether during your daily commute, working hard at your desk or watching your favorite TV show on the couch, sitting can provide relief and give you the opportunity to relax. However, sitting for a long period of time can lead to some adverse health effects. According to a recent survey commissioned by Preparation H, 63% of Americans admit that staying seated for an extended period has resulted in butt pain or discomfort. While sitting may be one of our favorite positions, the following tips will help you diminish the harmful, but common, side effects of sitting and highlight how to give your backside the break it deserves. 1. Move bad posture out of the way Sitting down at a desk for eight hours at work each day is common for many professions, in addition to sitting during the commute to the office. For many, this is the preferred position, as one in four employed Americans would not show up to work if they could not sit down the entire time. However, sitting can have significant effects on our backs and spines, causing pain and discomfort. To avoid bad posture and a stiff neck or back, take a quick walk around the office, find a longer route to the water cooler or grab a coworker for a few laps around the parking lot during lunch. If your office allows it, opt for a standing desk to get you off your butt and onto your feet.

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3. Leave backside discomfort in the past Everyone uses the bathroom throughout the day, but some may spend a little too much time on the porcelain throne. The time spent sitting, as well as the habits associated with the activity, can

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ILLINOIS BIODIVERSITY FIELD TRIP GRANTS Teachers in Illinois can apply now for the annual Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program. Funding for the program is donated by the Independence Tube Corporation in Bedford Park, the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Foundation in Skokie, the D. F. and M. T. Grohne Family Foundation in Wilmington and the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Application details for these nature field trip grants are online at https://bit.ly/35enXt8 The application deadline is Jan. 31.

HEALTH

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UNO PIZZERIA & GRILL EXPANDS “LOVE ALL, FEED ALL” MENU WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW 600-CALORIES-OR-LESS PIZZAS On the heels of a successful “Love All, Feed All” menu launch this fall, UNO Pizzeria & Grill recently announced the expansion of its popular 600-calories-or-less pizza offerings. “With so much excitement around our all-inclusive ‘Love All, Feed All’ menu and its 600-calories-or-less pizzas, we want to roll into 2020 with the introduction of even more unexpected options,” said Jim Ilaria, CEO of UNO Pizzeria & Grill. “Whether you come to UNO for the deep dish pizza that made us famous or for a new 600-calories-or-less pizza while sticking to your New Year’s resolutions, you can be sure you’ll have enough delicious options to satisfy the whole family.” To view the “Love All, Feed All” menu, learn more and find UNO locations, please visit www.unos.com/love.

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ERA FIGHT IN ILLINOIS The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) battles in Illinois were the subject of a talk on Wednesday, Jan. 8 by Dr. Mark DePue, director of Oral History at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Titled “An Unlikely Defeat: The ERA Fight in Illinois,” the program was held at the Illinois State Museum’s Thorne Deuel Auditorium in Springfield. In his talk, DePue featured the stories of those who participated in the ERA struggle in Illinois and whose voices are recorded as part of the Oral History Program at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Each month, the ISM Paul Mickey Learning Series features a different speaker and topic. For additional information, contact events@ illinoisstatemuseum.org or 217-558-6696.

Local actor showcases his talent on NBC’s ‘Chicago Fire’ Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

Daniel Kyri began acting in local community theater productions and is now a cast member on “Chicago Fire.” He says his transition from theater to television hasn’t been too much of a transition at all. Kyri said the role as Ritter on “Chicago Fire” came at an interesting time in his career. He was working on “The T,” a web-based series he described as a “passion project.” “I was pouring all of my time, money and energy into it,” he said. Then, he got a role as a day player on “Chicago Med.” He said he was “in the throws of dealing with the struggling actor thing,” when he got an audition for “Chicago PD.” “I was down on myself and ready to call it quits,” he said. Then, a casting director called him in for something else with the director for “Chicago Fire.” It was a much bigger part with a potential recurring story arc. “I read the sides and went in the next day,” he said. “I went in and I nailed it. Four days later, I got the call.” Kyri said it felt like a breakthrough. “You do so much work for the audition.

Daniel Kyri grew up performing on local stages and is now a recurring character on NBC’s “Chicago Fire.”

I’m so much in the habit of doing the work and letting it go,” he said. “Then, they call and it was so much relief and joy.” In his youth, he performed at ETA and participated in After School Matters. He was also in a production of “ Once On This Island.” Kyri has been on the show since Season 7, which began in 2018. This season, Kyri’s character, Ritter, came out to his mentor, Hermann, played by David Eigenberg.

“I remember reading it, it was a mixture of surprise and anxiety and a little bit of pride,” he said. “Reading the bit in the script, seeing that on the page for me was a signal.” Kyri said it signals a need for a greater conversation, especially in the world we live in today, about empathy and humanity. He said his character is a strong person, who is a firefighter, who happens to be queer and is proud of who he is. “Once I started to let go of the anxiety, we found the joy in the moment,” he said. “It was so simple and so subtle and we’re moving along.” Kyri said he has become part of the fabric of the show and somewhat of a fan favorite. “In order to tell the story authentically and truthfully, it’s my job to tell the story and embody the character,” he said. When Kyri is not working on “Chicago Fire,” he is working on season 2 of “The T.” He has also been trying to hone his own voice. As for what’s next, Kyri said he wants to continue to act and write and direct. “There are a lot of opportunities ahead of me,” he said. “I’m planting seeds and watering and we’ll see what grows.”

Cook County wants to make sure everyone is counted in census Continued from page 1 BY TIA CAROL JONES

With the Census count approaching, there is an initiative in Cook County to ensure hard-to-count populations are included. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, appointed a commission which includes Marlon Everett, cardiovascular unit at Advocate Trinity Hospital; Patrice E. Ford, executive director of the Steans Family Foundation; and Barbara Lumpkin, interim president and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. The goal of the commission is to encourage participation and increase awareness of the 2020 Census. Preckwinkle said hard-to-count communities are mostly African-American and Latinx communities in Cook County. She said there are reasons these communities are designated as such. In 2019, President Trump sought to include a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. The Supreme Court ruled against the inclusion of the question. “People are fearful of being labeled undocumented,” she said. “In the African-American community, there is a suspicion of government. People are worried about being

identified.” Preckwinkle said it was discovered after the 2010 Census that these communities were undercounted. Cook County allocated $2 million to outreach efforts in 2019 and another $2 million is allocated for this year. “The County hired William Everett Group to help with Census work,” Preckwinkle said. “The County is financially supporting community organizations to do this outreach.” William Everett Group was founded in 2010 by Ellen Rozelle Turner. It is a management and information technology consulting firm based in Chicago. Preckwinkle said there are three reasons why it is important for people to participate in the Census. First, it’s part of each person’s civic duty. “Every 10 years since 1797, there has been a Census,” she said. Another reason is the money Cook County receives from the federal government. “There’s a lot of money involved. $14,000 throughout the decade to Cook County, per person,” she added. The last reason she said is political representation. Preckwinkle said it equates to heft in Washington when it comes to seats in the House of Representatives. She added, Illinois may lose one seat.

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Preckwinkle said the ability for people to fill out the Census online might not lead to an increase in people participating. She said 25 percent of Cook County’s population doesn’t have broadband access, which might still leave out some residents. One of the tools used to encourage participation is a brochure that has been distributed. The 20-page brochure is in English and Spanish, and includes messaging and graphics for social media, as well as powerpoint materials. Another tool is the use of community-based organizations to get the word out. “We want to do everything we can to get people to participate in the Census,” Preckwinkle said. There are still spaces left for community-based organizations that are interested in participating in Census Outreach. “The commission is looking at applications and finding the best respondents,” Preckwinkle said. She added the best respondents would include, “those that are serving a community that is underserved and have an effective plan to reach people.” The deadline for the next round of applications is Monday, Feb. 3. To apply, visit https://bit.ly/2QjhbOs.

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NSF awards UIC $1.5M for new data science institute A multi-disciplinary team of University of Illinois at Chicago researchers received a threeyear, $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to form a new data science institute. The UIC Foundations of Data Science Institute is intended to establish a place on campus that will focus on the theory of data science. The institute will concentrate on three themes: the representation and structure of data, machine learning and complexity, and robustness and privacy. These themes will link theory with the application of data science to create new ways to apply data to research. The institute will further develop the data science curriculum at UIC, promote interdisciplinary collaborations on and off-campus, and train the next generation of data scientists. The institute is part of the NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution (HDR) Big Idea initiative, and it will be jointly led by UIC faculty researchers from the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Science.

The researchers say data science takes a different approach to answering “how” and “why” questions across fields and results, so far, have been revolutionary. Science has always been data-driven, but the scale and resolution of questions are changing, according to Lev Reyzin, co-principal investigator and UIC associate professor of mathematics, statistics, and computer science at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “Data science enables decision-making in a very different way. We take advantage of vast data sets to form new methods and develop realistic models that answer scientific questions.” “While traditional scientific models, which are explanatory or analytical models, help us understand various phenomena, many of these models do not survive contact with large data,” said Tanya Berger-Wolf, co-principal investigator and UIC professor of computer science at the College of Engineering. “Data science allows the study of phenomena through the lens of data — it helps form new models and decide what computational or mathematical

approaches are appropriate in the context of that phenomenon to find an answer.” The researchers say that UIC’s location in Chicago is an advantage. “I think one of the reasons we received this award is because we have a strong collaborative infrastructure,” Reyzin said. “Internally, each department has very strong groups studying the foundational and theoretical areas of data science that come together. We also have collaborated with many schools across the Chicagoland area and with local government. We want to leverage resources with academic, government and industry partners and to foster new collaborations.” Berger-Wolf said that data science is an interdisciplinary field that attracts more underrepresented groups and women than other associated fields, such as math, computer science and electrical engineering. “As a public and urban institution, UIC provides the opportunity to train diverse student bodies and perform innovative research,” Berger-Wolf said. “Using training programs

U .S. Postal Service Issuing Gwen Ifill Black Heritage Forever Stamp Jan. 30 The 43rd stamp in the Black Heritage series honors Gwen Ifill, one of the nation’s most esteemed journalists. The stamp art features a photo of Ifill taken in 2008 by photographer Robert Severi. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamp. News of the stamp is being shared with the hashtags #GwenIfillForever and #BlackHeritageStamps. The stamp dedication ceremony will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at 11 a.m. EST at the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, DC. Gwen Ifill was among the first African Americans to hold prominent positions in both broadcast and print journalism. After graduating from college in 1977, Ifill worked at The Boston Herald American, The Baltimore Evening Sun, The Washington Post and The New York Times. In 1994, she took a broadcast job at NBC, where she covered politics in the DC bureau. Five years later, she joined PBS; she became the senior political correspondent for “The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer” and

moderator and managing editor of “Washington Week” — the first woman and first African American to moderate a major television news-analysis show. In 2013, she became co-anchor of the “PBS NewsHour,” part of the first all-female team to anchor a national nightly news program. Ifill died in 2016. Among Ifill’s honors were the Radio Television Digital News Foundation’s Leonard Zeidenberg First Amendment Award (2006), Harvard’s Joan Shorenstein Center’s Goldsmith Career Award for Excellence in Journalism (2009) and induction into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame (2012). In 2015, she was awarded the Fourth Estate Award by the National Press Club. She received numerous honorary degrees and served on the boards of the News Literacy Project and the Committee to Protect Journalists, which renamed its Press Freedom Award

in her honor. The 2016 John Chancellor Award was posthumously awarded to Ifill by the Columbia Journalism School. In 2017, the Washington Press Club Foundation and the “PBS NewsHour” created a journalism fellowship named for Ifill. Her alma mater, Simmons University, opened the Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities in 2018. Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through The Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

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supported by each one of the participating departments, we hope this institute will be an opportunity for more underrepresented groups to study data science.” Co-principal investigators also include Natasha Devroye, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the College of Engineering, and Will Perkins, assistant professor of mathematics, statistics and computer science at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Other investigators at the UIC Foundations of Data Science Institute include Gonzalo Bello Lander, Isabel Cruz, Bhaskar DasGupta, Ian Kash, Bing Liu, Xinhua Zhang, Elena Zheleva and Brian Ziebart from the department of computer science at the College of Engineering; Shuo Han, Daniela Tuninetti and Milos Zefran from the department of electrical and computer engineering at the College of Engineering; and Yichao Wu and Ping-Shou Zhong from the department of mathematics, statistics and computer science at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Debunking new home myths: Erie Insurance survey reveals what’s hot and what’s not in new homes Think granite countertops are passé? Think again – they’re almost twice as preferred as quartz. That’s just one of the findings of a national survey of U.S. homeowners conducted on behalf of Erie Insurance. Erie Insurance commissioned the survey to gain fresh insights about homeowner preferences on a wide range of topics including design and finish preferences, aging in place design features, technology, energy efficiency and more. There’s been some buzz over the past few years about the rising popularity of quartz, but the Erie Insurance survey found granite is still the preferred choice. When homeowners were asked which countertop material they would want if building a new home today, 40% said they would definitely want granite, compared with only 23% who said they would definitely want quartz. “As a company in the business of protecting people’s homes and belongings, we’re always looking around the corner to see what’s next so that we can continue to meet the needs of today’s homeowners,” said Bob Buckel, vice president, Erie Insurance. “One of the key takeaways from our perspective is that homeowners would benefit by talking with their insurance agent to make sure

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they have the proper coverage,” said Buckel. “For many people, their home is their single biggest financial investment, and the last thing they would want is to find out too late that they don’t have enough coverage to rebuild it.”

Some of the other survey findings include: l Freestanding soaking tubs are seen as a hot trend, but only a fifth of homeowners (21%) would definitely want a soaking tub if they were building a new house today, compared with 34%

who definitely would not. But almost half (45%) are on the fence, saying they might want one. l You’d think the convenience of having two sinks in the master bath would be a no-brainer but that’s not the case. While more than half of homeowners (54%) would definitely want two sinks, a fair number are undecided (33% might want them), and 13% definitely would not want them. l The U.S Census Bureau projects older adults to outnumber children by 2035. The survey asked about universal design elements and found only about a quarter of all respondents (26%) would definitely want universal design features. The percentage is only somewhat higher (34%) among homeowners between the ages of 51 and 60. When asked to write in what they would want in a new home, features ran the gamut from the practical to the luxurious. Some wanted more storage space and extra rooms, while others wanted luxuries like heated floors and heated driveways. Some were looking for spa-like features such as saunas, tanning beds and relaxation rooms. One person wanted a koi pond while another wanted a wine cellar. Two wanted safe rooms. One wanted a feature that’s probably not available for sale from any new home builder: an in-house chef!

IDOR Reminds Illinois Businesses of Minimum Wage Tax Credit Available This Year The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding small businesses they can now utilize the Minimum Wage Credit, which became effective on January 1, 2020. The new tax credit is designed to help small businesses offset the state’s minimum wage rate that will gradually increase to $15 an hour over the next six years. Businesses can claim now the credit on their quarterly Illinois Withholding Income Tax Returns. “Illinois small businesses should take advantage of this tax credit,” said acting director David Harris. “Raising the wage for hardworking Illinois families was one of Governor Pritzker’s top priorities and he worked to ensure that small businesses and nonprofits remain competitive during the transition period. Along with a new capital bill and tax credits for apprenticeship programs and research investments, this measure will help fulfill this administration’s goal of fostering an environment that will grow jobs and reward hardworking families.” This year, businesses and www.citizennewspapergroup.com

nonprofits with 50 full-time equivalent employees or less are eligible to offset a portion of the minimum wage increase cost from their withholding income taxes. The maximum credit amount allowed is 25 percent of the difference between the new minimum wage and what each employee was paid previously. The percentage allowed each proceeding year will decrease before sunsetting in 2026 for most small businesses. Eligible businesses can claim this credit by filing Form IL-941, Illinois Withholding Income Tax Return, and a new schedule. Illinois’ minimum wage was last raised in 2010 (to $8.25). Raising the wage to $15 an hour is estimated to impact 1.4 million Illinoisans, according to the Illinois Economic Policy Institute at the University of Illinois. Visit IDOR’s website tax.illinois. gov for information on how to calculate this credit, as well as additional resources, including IDOR’s withholding income tax Information Bulletin FY2020-13 and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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CAMELOT ILLINOIS AWARDS GRANTS TO CHICAGO LATINO CAUCUS FOUNDATION AND LOST BOYZ INC.

to have a measurable impact within the Latino community.” Lost Boyz Inc. was also awarded a grant of $20,000 to support the organization’s efforts to address the social and emotional needs of Chicago’s youth boys and girls through organized sports and mentorship. Lost Boyz Inc. uses the benefits of team sports as a foundation, with additional services providing opportunities to improve academic performance, develop personal relationships and sense of community, experience cultural enrichment and participate in rewarding social recreation. "Lost Boyz is extremely grateful to be a recipient of Camelot Illinois' grant program,” said LaVonte Stewart, Founder and Executive Director of Lost Boyz Inc. “This support will further enhance our ability to positively impact the lives of children on Chicago's south and west sides. ” The Camelot Illinois Grant Program was launched in July 2019, and awards grants to eligible non-profit organizations four times per year. Annual grant reviews take place in January, April, July and October. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000+ and will be used to fund programs that: 1. Foster educational opportunities 2. Support technology initiatives 3. Promote community and neighborhood development. Interested applicants can find out how to apply and obtain more information about the Camelot Illinois Grant Program at www.camelotillinois.com.

Give your backside a break: 4 tips if you sit for extended periods (BPT) - Sitting is nearly impossible to avoid. Whether during your daily commute, working hard at your desk or watching your favorite TV show on the couch, sitting can provide relief and give you the opportunity to relax. However, sitting for a long period of time can lead to some adverse health effects. According to a recent survey commissioned by Preparation H, 63% of Americans admit that staying seated for an extended period has resulted in butt pain or discomfort. While sitting may be one of our favorite positions, the following tips will help you diminish the harmful, but common, side effects of sitting and highlight how to give your backside the break it deserves. 1. Move bad posture out of the way Sitting down at a desk for eight hours at work each day is common for many professions, in addition to sitting during the commute to the office. For many, this is the preferred position, as one in four employed Americans would not show up to work if they could not sit down the entire time. However, sitting can have significant effects on our backs and spines, causing pain and discomfort. To avoid bad posture and a stiff neck or back, take a quick walk around the office, find a longer route to the water cooler or grab a coworker for a few laps around the parking lot during lunch. If your office allows it, opt for a standing desk to get you off your butt and onto your feet.

ultimately contribute to the causes of hemorrhoid flareups, like constipation and straining. When hemorrhoids do strike, Preparation H is the #1 doctor-recommended OTC hemorrhoid brand formulated to soothe, cool, cleanse and care for your backside. To help shorten the time spent on the toilet, avoid digital distractions, like your phone, that can lead to spending extended time sitting in the bathroom.

2. Improve poor circulation Let's face it - we all want to get home, kick off our shoes and get lost in our couch cushions for the rest of the night. However, sitting for too long causes your blood to remain in your feet and lower legs due to lack of movement, causing your body's circulation to slow down and resulting in numbness and tingling. To break up your sitting marathon, try to perform a few simple bodyweight exercises during commercial breaks or use the time to get up and tidy your living room space. 3. Leave backside discomfort in the past Everyone uses the bathroom throughout the day, but some may spend a little too much time on the porcelain throne. The time spent sitting, as well as the habits associated with the activity, can www.citizennewspapergroup.com

4. Bring the power back to your brain Your physical health isn't the only thing suffering from sitting - your mental health is affected as well. Sitting for extended periods can slow down brain function, leading to memory loss and a foggy brain feeling. If you're feeling distracted or can't seem to accomplish a task at hand, try getting up and going for a quick walk to help improve concentration and keep blood flowing to your brain so the next big idea is right around the corner. Whether it's getting in an extra couple of steps or banishing your phone from the bathroom, these small changes can be beneficial in reducing the negative effects of staying seated for too long. Sitting will inevitably be a part of your day, but by implementing these tips, you can give yourself a pat on the back for putting your health first. For more information on hemorrhoid relief, visit preparationh.com.

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Spring exhibition at DePaul Art Museum explores human impact on the environment In spring 2020, DePaul Art Museum will present “The World to Come: Art in the Age of the Anthropocene,” an exhibition organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida. The exhibition brings together work by more than 40 international artists who use photography, video and sculpture to address themes related to raw materials, disasters, consumption, loss and justice. “The World to Come” awakens viewers to the physical and social effects of the “Anthropocene,” a much-debated term used to define a new geological epoch shaped by human activity. The exhibition will open March 19 and run through Aug. 16 on DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus. “There is a tremendous amount of environment-related research and work being done at DePaul University addressing environmental policy and communications, gentrification and sustainable urban development,” said Julie Rodrigues Widholm, director and chief curator of DePaul Art Museum. “By presenting ‘The World to Come,’ we hope to ignite conversations around art and science in an academic setting, to provide teaching and learning resources to DePaul faculty and students, and to underscore our mission of bridging global and local concerns.” “The World to Come” is organized around seven themes: Deluge; Raw Material; Consumption; Extinction; Symbiosis and Multispecies; Justice; and Imaginary Futures. Topics range from disaster, environmental devastation and loss to the emergence of new bonds and alliances between humans and nonhumans. The exhibition tackles issues such as rapidly growing populations, waste and resource scarcity, inequality and protest, and the effects of technology. The museum will engage the DePaul University and broader Chicago communities through a series of free interdisciplinary programs that aim to foster an awareness of these urgent social issues. Artists whose work is on view in the exhibition respond to global and local conditions with resistance and imagination — sustaining an openness, wonder and curiosity about the world to come, explained Widholm. These artists include Sammy Baloji, Huma Bhabha, Liu Bolin, Sandra Cinto, Elena Damiani, Dornith Doherty, Mishka Henner,

Richard Mosse’s 2011 “Stalemate” is part of the spring exhibition at DePaul Art Museum. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York

Gideon Mendel’s “Mushaq Ahmad Wani and Shafeeqa Mushtaq, Jawahar Nagar,Srinagar, Kashmir, India, October 2014” from the series “Drowning World” 2014 is part of “The World to Come” at DePaul Art Museum. Courtesy of the artist and Axis Gallery, New York and New Jersey

Felipe Jácome’s “Hasmil” from the series “Amazonas: Guardians of Life” is part of The World to Come” at DePaul Art Museum. Courtesy of the artist

Laurie Hogin, Felipe Jácome, Chris Jordan, William Kentridge, Wifredo Lam, Maroesjka Lavigne, Eva Leitolf, Dana Levy, Yao Lu, Pedro Neves Marques, Noelle Mason, Mary Mattingly, Gideon Mendel, Ana Mendieta, Kimiyo Mishima, Richard Misrach, Beth Moon, Richard Mosse, Jackie Nickerson, Gabriel Orozco, Trevor Paglen, Nicole Six and Paul Petritsch, Abel Rodríguez, Allan Sekula, Taryn Simon, Laurencia Strauss, Thomas Struth, Bethany Taylor, Frank Thiel, Sergio Vega and Andrew Yang . “When visitors come to the exhibition, what I mostly want them to do is to have a chance to pay attention, to really think and see deeply the beauty of our world and how important it is for us to keep it whole,” said Kerry Oliver-Smith, curator for the exhibition and retired

curator of contemporary art at the Harn Museum of Art. “Artists can change the status quo. They help us not only see the damage in the world, but they really do let us understand our strong bond with nature and how much we are the same.” A fully illustrated catalog accompanies the exhibition and includes essays by Oliver-Smith; Marisol de la Cadena, professor of anthropology, University of California, Davis; T. J. Demos, professor of history of art and director of the Center for Creative Ecologies at the University of California, Santa Cruz; Natasha Myers, associate professor of anthropology, York University; Trevor Paglen, artist, geographer and writer; and Joanna Zylinska, professor of new media and communications, Goldsmiths, www.citizennewspapergroup.com

University of London. Support for this exhibition is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; University of Florida Office of the Provost; National Endowment for the Arts; C. Frederick and Aase B. Thompson Foundation; Ken and Laura Berns; Daniel and Kathleen Hayman; Ken and Linda McGurn; Susan Milbrath; University of Florida Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere; University of Florida Office of Research; and Robert and Carolyn Thoburn. Additional support was provided by a group of environmentally minded supporters; the Robert C. and Nancy Magoon Contemporary Exhibition and Publication Endowment; Harn Program Endowment; and the Harn Annual Fund. Support for the local presentation

of this exhibition is provided by the David C. & Sarajean Ruttenberg Arts Foundation. DePaul Art Museum is located in the heart of DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus. The museum presents rotating exhibitions and houses a permanent collection of more than 3,500 objects, with strengths in local and international modern and contemporary art. Built in 2011, the LEED-certified building was designed by Antunovich Associates. Located at 935 W. Fullerton Ave., the museum’s hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The museum is closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission is free. Additional information is online at http://artmuseum.depaul.edu or by calling 773-325-7506.

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Number of Americans Searching for Dry Skin Solutions Peaks During January With winter’s toughest weather on its way, Americans are turning to the web for answers about resolving their dry skin as the temperature drops. According to Google Trends, January is the month when searches for “dry skin” peak. From weather conditions like harsh winds to common behaviors like increasing the temperature on the thermostat, winter often causes a rise in flare-ups of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and just flat-out dry, itchy skin. In fact, 82 percent of Americans feel that the winter months are when their skin is at its worst, according to survey results from CeraVe®, conducted online by Harris Poll among more than 2,000 U.S. adults. That’s why CeraVe® recently helped people find the solution to their dry skin and flare-ups on January 8th, Winter Skin Relief Day. According to a press release, the key factor for maintaining healthy skin through the toughest parts of the year is keeping skin hydrated. Winter weather and activities to warm up can leech moisture from the skin, so hydration is essential. Dry heat from thermostats,

DRY HEAT FROM THERMOSTATS, STEAMY SHOWERS AND FRIGID TEMPERATURES OUTSIDE ARE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE LOSS OF HYDRATION AND DAMAGE TO THE SKIN BARRIER. steamy showers and frigid temperatures outside are contributing factors to the loss of hydration and damage to the skin barrier. Ceramides are a crucial component of the skin barrier and help seal in moisture and seal out impurities. Ceramide deficiency occurs naturally in skin over time, but can be exacerbated during the winter, triggering uncomfortable skin conditions associated with the season. People prone to skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and even acne are especially impacted, as the changing weather can lead to flare-ups, making ceramides even more vital to a proper skincare routine, the press release further stated. “Skin becomes drier and more sensitive during the winter, so it’s essential to adapt a regular skincare regimen to include rich, moisturizing products,” said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Melissa K. Levin. “Using hydrating creams like CeraVe® Moisturizing Cream daily can help replenish ceramides in the skin barrier, lock in moisture and protect from winter irritants.” Obtaining healthy skin in the winter is possible by giving skin the extra care and hydration it needs. However, the CeraVe® survey found that 30 percent of Americans do not add any additional products to their skincare routines in the winter and 25 percent say they do not even have a skincare routine. “We know people are searching for dry skin solutions during the winter months, so we want to make sure they have the knowledge to make the best decisions for their skin,” Derrick

According to Google Trends, January is the month when searches for “dry skin” peak. Winter often causes a rise in flareups of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and just flat-out dry, itchy skin.

Booker, vice president of marketing at CeraVe® said. “CeraVe® remains committed to helping consumers find the therapeutic skin solutions they need to feel their best and obtain their healthiest skin year-round, especially in the winter.” The press release further noted that CeraVe® products designed to fit unique skincare needs include CeraVe® Healing Ointment for dry, cracked skin and CeraVe® Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion for dry, itchy skin. Both help lock in hydration and relieve irritated skin due to the drying conditions of winter weather and activities. All CeraVe® products are developed with dermatologists and contain an exclusive combination of ceramides 1, 3 and 6-II, which are essential to restoring and maintaining the skin’s barrier. For more information about CeraVe®, visit www.cerave.com.

Obtaining healthy skin in the winter is possible by giving skin the extra care and hydration it needs.

Frédéric Fekkai Launches Clean Haircare Collection A new year typically means cleaning up your diet, your fitness routine or your bank account. This year, make it about cleaning your hair, and in turn the environment. According to a press release, seventythree percent of consumers are open to changing their habits in an effort to reduce their environmental impact. They just need more options. Enter Frédéric Fekkai, a pioneer in hair care innovation and a fierce advocate of environmentally conscious practices. Fekkai has taken his passions and channeled them into FEKKAI – a haircare collection with environmentally friendly packaging and plant derived ingredients. “Being green became important to me over a decade ago, and since then, I’ve made a commitment to live a more sustainable life both personally and professionally. A natural next step was to take my passion for the environment and

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and they are just getting started. Each FEKKAI product contains optimum levels of natural or naturally-derived ingredients. Shampoos, conditioners, and treatments then experience the ultimate trial: extensively tested by the world-renowned Frederic Fekkai stylists who put each product through the most rigorous in-salon evaluation processes to date. With a focus on glossing, repairing, strengthening, and protecting the hair, each product is free of parabens, sulfates, silicones and phthalates. The FEKKAI line is also 100% vegan and gluten-free. The press release further noted that FEKKAI consists of 15 products and 5 silos – Technician Color, Brilliant Gloss, Full Blown Volume,

Super Strength and Baby Blonde. Some of the SKUs include: l The Technician Color Treatment Powerful Flash Mask - which taps the hydrating properties of Mirabelle Plum Seed Oil l Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Crème - a moisturepacked versatile finisher with a soufflé-like consistency which incorporates French cold-pressed olive oil to impart high-shine and protect against frizz l Super Strength Roots-to-Ends Balm - fortified by the reparative properties of Camargue Rice Water, it can be used as a quick-yetintense rinse-out mask or can be applied to dry hair and left in all day to maximize its bond-building benefits FEKKAI haircare line is available at Target, Walgreen, CVS, and Fekkai.com. Available in the UK at Selfridges and Feelunique.com in March 2020.

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healthy behaviors and design tips to help you bring nature's sanctuary indoors. Fill your home with photos of nature Surrounding yourself with images of nature can have a positive effect on wellness. Try framing some photos of special memories in nature like a hike with your family, beach sunset or mountain view. Let in more fresh air and natural light Today's homes are built tighter and more sealed, which means they trap toxins from daily living - such as cooking, cleaning, pets and more - inside. Adding skylights that can open is a simple home renovation project to improve fresh air flow, helping rid indoor air of pollutants. Additionally, studies show that exposure to natural light helps to sync your circadian rhythm, allowing for better sleep at night. Fill your home with natural scents Up your chef game by using fresh herbs in your cooking that will fill your kitchen with natural fragrance. Making an indoor herb garden ensures you'll always have some on hand. You can also incorporate fresh herbs into bouquets or wreaths for a natural air freshener throughout your home.

Meditate or do yoga in the morning Waking up with stretching or meditating is a great way to prepare yourself for a successful day. Open the blinds or curtains on your windows and skylights to let in early morning light and help you feel invigorated and refreshed. Go green with your décor Reap the benefits of nature by bringing it inside, adding greenery or even fruit into your décor. The possibilities are endless use a bowl of fresh fruit as a centerpiece or mix different sizes of pots to create a succulent gallery. Little touches of green in each room will go a long way. Use natural cleaning products Many common cleaning products have harsh chemicals that can be inhaled or absorbed into your skin. Combat the dangers of these toxins by switching to natural cleaning products. You'll feel safer and more relaxed when your home is chemical-free. From boosting your home's natural light to going green and adding plant life, it's easy to turn your home into a natural oasis with these simple steps. For more information, visit whyskylights.com.

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HOME 6 ways to turn your home into a natural oasis (BPT) - As the year comes to an end, many people make resolutions to start the New Year strong. This might mean ramping up your workout routine, increasing your self-care regimen or finding time to de-stress. The EPA reports we spend 90 percent of our time indoors, but most people feel that spending time in nature has a positive effect on their mental well-being and stress level, according to a recent YouGov study commissioned by VELUX. So, if your goal is to de-stress, here are some

(BPT) - Along with the cold temperatures, snow and ice, winter also brings unpredictable dangers, including the threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, CO poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisonings in the U.S. Referred to as the "silent killer," CO is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that can only be detected with a CO alarm. "As temperatures dip and we crank up the heat, it is important to make sure your home is equipped with the adequate number of working CO alarms," said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. "Proper placement and maintenance of CO alarms can potentially save the lives of you and your loved ones." Every year, CO poisoning takes the lives of over 400 people, while an additional 50,000 people are treated for it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - and half of these deaths occur between November and February. Here are 5 ways to ensure you are practicing CO safety this winter: Check your alarms. Be sure to check all carbon monoxide alarms in your home by testing them regularly and replacing the batteries at least twice each year. Generally, CO alarms should be replaced every five to seven years. However, newer CO alarm models, such as the First Alert 10-Year CO Alarm, now offer a lifespan of 10 years, allowing you to rest easy without having to worry about changing the batteries every six months. CO alarms should be installed on every floor, including the basement, and in or near every sleeping area of the home. Warm up your car outside. Do not attempt to warm up your car or leave your car running inside of the garage, even if the garage door is open. Garages are a common source of carbon monoxide, and in the case of attached garages, these fumes can leak into the home. Other common sources of CO include, but are not limited to, heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, appliances or cooking

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sources using coal, wood, petroleum products or other fuels that emit CO as a byproduct of combustion. Ensure proper ventilation. The kitchen stove is among the most frequent sources of CO poisoning in the home. To help eliminate the danger of overexposure, always run exhaust fans when cooking and periodically open a nearby window when using the oven or stove to allow fresh air to circulate. Never use the stove to heat your home. Maintain fuel-burning appliances. Have a professional inspect any fuel-burning appliances throughout the home each season. This includes furnaces, water heaters, ovens and dryers, as carbon monoxide can leak from any fuel-burning device. If using a fireplace to heat your home, make sure your flue is open and have your chimney checked and cleaned each year by a professional. Know the symptoms of CO poisoning. Because you can't see or smell carbon monoxide, you might not recognize the symptoms of CO poisoning, as they can be confused with common cold and flu symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, weakness, chest pain and vomiting. If a CO alarm sounds or symptoms appear, exit the home immediately and call 911. To learn more about how to keep your home safe, visit FirstAlert.com.

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