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CAMELOT GRANTS T CAUCUS FO LOST BOYZ

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

Ald. David Moore (17th), whose ward includes West Chatham, spoke at a Jan. 7, 2020 press conference about his economic vision for his South Side ward. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

Camelot Illinois announced the fi Camelot Illinois Grant Program to initiatives that benefit communiti “As an Illinois company, we pla social responsibility and are dedic much-needed support to organiza a difference in our communities,” Acting General Manager Camelot our new grant program, we are ab impactful organizations like Chica Foundation and Lost Boyz to do g Illinois.”

Camelot Illinois awarded the C Foundation $25,000 in grant fund resources and opportunities throu Academy. The Leadership Academ generation of Latino leaders by pr essential tools and support needed create a talent pipeline to fulfill lea the public and private sectors.

“We are extremely proud and part of the first wave of Camelot I recipients,” said 36th Ward Alder Chairman of the Chicago Latino C “Our foundation has worked d and empower the Latino commun time when our city is facing many require bold and innovative leade forward.”

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SOUTH SIDE ALDERMAN HAS NO PLANS TO REJOIN CITY COUNCIL’S BLACK CAUCUS GROUP 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

A relatively new member of the City Council’s Black Caucus resigned after a December 18 City Council meeting and said he has no plans to rejoin the group of black aldermen until he sees unity among them. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

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

UNO Menu Item (available 1/14): Vegetarian Cheeseburger Pizza – featuring plant-based Beyond Burger, cheddar, mozzarella, ketchup, mustard, pickles and onions. 590 calories.

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.

LAW & POLITICS

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.

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BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

A relatively new member of the City Council’s Black Caucus resigned after a December 18 City Council meeting and said he has no plans to rejoin the group of black aldermen until he sees unity among them.

And while Ald. David Moore (17th), whose ward includes Auburn Gresham and West Chatham, said his decision to leave the caucus was not solely due to five caucus members voting against the groups’ majority members to delay recreational marijuana sales until July 2020, having members vote against the caucus was the last straw.

“Let me be clear when I say my decision to resign from the Black Caucus was not due to us failing to delay marijuana sales in Chicago, but rather division among members,” Moore told the Citizen. “When your caucus members say they are going into a battle with you but when they get on the battlefield, they lay down their ‘guns,’ that’s frustrating. I just feel there’s no unity with the Black Caucus anymore and I don’t want to be a part of

anything that is not unified.”

The 20-member Black Caucus had five members, who voted with Mayor Lori Lightfoot, to allow recreational marijuana sales to begin on Jan. 1 instead of six months later as a way to allow black investors more time to secure enough financing to enter the multi-billion dollar industry since no Chicago dispensaries are black-owned.

“This is not the first time the caucus has not stood together, so I want people to understand that,” contends Moore. “When I first joined the caucus in 2015, I campaigned on the promise that I would not be a part of the ‘business as usual’ club, but that’s exactly what the caucus has done on more than one occasion.”

West Side Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), chairman of the Black Caucus, did not return calls seeking comment.

Moore added that Ervin’s leadership is outstanding and he did a fantastic job rallying caucus members together to vote in favor of delaying marijuana sales.

Aldermen Michelle Harris (8th), Walter Burnett Jr. (27th), Chris Taliaferro (29th), Emma Mitts (37th), Matthew Martin (47th), and Pat Dowell (3rd) all voted with

Lightfoot, who appointed each of them as committee chairpersons in June.

For Harris, she said she is disappointed that Moore left the caucus, but said she hopes he changes his mind and rejoins the group.

“I’m prayerful that Alderman Moore will come back to the caucus because his presence is important to the caucus,” she said. “And my (Dec. 18) vote was not a vote against the Black Caucus, but a vote that I felt was good for the city of Chicago.”

In regards to Moore leaving the caucus, Dowell declined comment.

But in a statement she said she wants to see more minority ownership in the cannabis industry.

“I am appalled that the current cannabis law does not provide equity in the cannabis industry for minority communities. For too long, communities of color like the ones I represent have been victims of systemic racism and shut out of meaningful economic opportunities,” explained Dowell. “The first wave of cannabis licenses issued by the State of Illinois continues that systemic inequality.

It is unfair and I’m committed to righting this wrong.”

FTC Challenges Consummated Merger of Companies that Market Body-Worn Camera Systems to Large Metropolitan Police Departments The Federal Trade Commission FTC, which works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers, has issued an administrative complaint challenging Axon Enterprise, Inc.’s consummated acquisition of its body-worn camera systems competitor, VieVu, LLC. Before the acquisition, the two companies competed to provide body-worn camera systems to large, metropolitan police departments across the United States.

According to the complaint, Axon’s May 2018 acquisition reduced competition in an already concentrated market. Before their merger, Axon and VieVu competed to sell body-worn camera systems that were particularly well suited for large metropolitan police departments.

Competition between Axon and VieVu resulted in substantially lower prices for large metropolitan police departments, the complaint states.

Axon and VieVu also competed vigorously on non-price aspects of body-worn camera systems. By eliminating direct and substantial competition in price and innovation between dominant supplier Axon and its closest competitor, VieVu, to serve large metropolitan police departments, the merger removed VieVu as a bidder for new contracts and allowed Axon to impose substantial price increases, according to the complaint.

“Competition not only keeps prices down, but it drives innovation that makes products better,” said Ian Conner, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Compe-

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tition. “Here, the stakes could not be higher. The Commission is taking action to ensure that police officers have access to the cutting-edge products they need to do their job, and police departments benefit from the lower prices and innovative products that competition had provided before the acquisition.”

The complaint also states that as part of the merger agreement, Axon entered into several longterm ancillary agreements with VieVu’s former parent company, Safariland, that also substantially lessened actual and potential competition.

These agreements barred Safariland from competing with Axon now and in the future on all of Axon’s products, limited solicitation of customers and employees by either company, and stifled potential innovation

or expansion by Safariland.

These restraints, some of which were intended to last more than a decade, are not reasonably limited to protect a legitimate business interest, according to the complaint.

The Commission vote to issue the administrative complaint was 5-0. The administrative trial is scheduled to begin on May 19, 2020.

The Commission issues an administrative complaint when it has “reason to believe” that the law has been or is being violated, and it appears to the Commission that a proceeding is in the public’s interest.

The issuance of the administrative complaint marks the beginning of a proceeding in which the allegations will be tried in a formal hearing before an administrative law judge.

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South Chicago organization finalist for $10 million prize

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Claretian Associates was awarded $100,000 as part of the Chicago Prize to work on nine projects in the South Chicago community.

Chicago Prize, sponsored by the Pritzker Traubert Foundation, chose six finalists because of their proposals to improve the well-being of residents on the South and West sides. In Spring 2020, one community initiative will be awarded $10 million.

Claretian Associates named their proposal Working Together to Reinvigorate South Chicago. It is the organization’s hope that winning the prize will assist them in bringing economic development to the community.

The nine projects include a mixeduse development, with a grocery store, near 92nd and Burley Ave.; Salud Health and Wellness Center, with housing, near 91st and Houston Ave.; a natural play space near 92nd and Lake Shore Drive; Villa Senior Housing near 91st and Brandon Ave.; Our Lady of Guadalupe Indoor Soccer Field near 91st and Burley Ave.;

Claretian Associates and its partners, which include Interfaith Development Corporation, Special Service Area #5, Our Lady Guadalupe Parish and School, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Neighbor Space, Calumet Connect and 10th Ward Alderman Susan Sadlowski Garza, were named one of six finalists for the Chicago Prize. Photo Courtesy of Claretian Associates

a cafe near 92nd and Brandon Ave.; improvements to 92nd and Commercial Avenue Streetscapes; and Pilgrim Performing Arts Community Center near 91st and Burley Ave. “All nine of our projects in this initiative are projects that are formed from an ongoing planning process with the community and have been

in various stages of development for a long time prior to the announcement of the Chicago Prize,” said Jasmine Gunn, project manager at Claretian Associates.

Gunn added since the proposals had to include projects that could be completed in a three to five year timeline, the team, which includes

10th Ward Alderman Susan Sadlowski Garza and Special Service Area #5, chose projects that already had momentum, but needed resources to be completed.

The team is working with the community to get their input, hosting meetings with residents and community stakeholders. They also

will seek technical assistance from professionals.

“If chosen, the $10 million will be leveraged to complete projects with a total budget of more than $50 million,” Gunn said.

While they are working to finalize a clear timeline for each project, one of the team’s first projects to go into the construction phase will be the redevelopment of the closed YMCA building near 91st and Houston Ave. The project would preserve 101 units of the on-site senior housing and a 40,000 sq. ft. community center. The project would include a wellness center, business incubator and office space. Gunn said the team’s proposal is one of the most ambitious because it includes nine projects.

“Our projects have a comprehensive approach that incorporate affordable housing for a diversity of family types and sizes, cultural institutions, economic development, recreation and health,” Gunn said.

“By coordinating all of these projects together in a target area, the positive impact they have on the community is amplified and more visible.”

Gov. Pritzker Announces Five Appointments to State Boards Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the following appointments in his administration all of which are pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate: ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION Clarence Wyatt will serve on the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Dr. Wyatt became the 14th president of Monmouth College on July 1, 2014. Under his leadership, the College has attracted a more geographically diverse and academically gifted student body, risen in national rankings and developed several new academic programs, including a major STEM initiative that includes majors in data science, engineering and neuroscience. He came to Monmouth from Centre College, where he was Chief Planning Officer and Special Assistant to the President, and also the holder of the Pottinger Distinguished Professorship of History.

Dr. Wyatt is a founding member of Presidents United to Solve Hunger (PUSH), a United Nations-sponsored coalition of more than 60 colleges and universities worldwide united to fight against hunger and malnutrition. His more than 40-year career in higher education began at Centre, where he played a key role in helping that college rise to a prominent place among national liberal arts colleges. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English and History from Centre College and his Master of Arts and Ph. D. in American History from the University of Kentucky.

ILLINOIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD Lazaro Lopez will continue to serve as Chair of the Illinois Community College

Board. Dr. Lopez serves as Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning at High School District 214 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Lopez led the effort to operationalize the integration of STEM, 21st-century skills, and career pathways within a comprehensive high school. He also currently serves as Board Secretary for the Partnership for College Completion and is a member of the Northwest Educational Council for Educational Success.

Prior to his leadership in education, Dr. Lopez served as a training non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. He earned his Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Aurora University, Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration from Roosevelt University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication and English from Illinois State University, and an Associate of Arts Degree from the College of DuPage.

ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY Kahalah Clay will serve on the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Clay was appointed to the office of Circuit Clerk in January of 2011 and elected to the office of Circuit Clerk in November 2012. Prior to being appointed Circuit Clerk, she was an Assistant State’s Attorney with the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office. As an attorney, Clay was a full-time public defender as well as a Family Law solo practitioner. In her current role as Clerk of the Circuit Court, Clay has continued to advance the Office in the areas of technology and digitization. She was the 2nd of 102 Circuit Clerks in the state to be approved by

the Illinois Supreme Court for a permanent E-filing Program including all Civil case types in 2013. Clay was also recently approved by the High Court to E-file Criminal case types and Electronic Citations. Clay also sits on the Executive Board for the Illinois Association of Court Clerks and currently serves as president.

A native of East St. Louis, Clay attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.

participated in technical assistance and training all over the United States. Smith resumed the position of Executive Director of ICADV in August 2008. Her wide-ranging experience has allowed her to build a variety of collaborative projects and programs over the decades to work toward ending violence in homes and communities. Smith received her Bachelor of Arts in Child, Family and Community Services from Sangamon State University, now known as the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Vickie Smith will serve on the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

Smith began her work in the battered women’s movement in 1982 by providing emergency safe housing to survivors of domestic violence.

She helped open a non-residential crisis intervention program, first serving on the Board of Directors and then serving as the first non-paid director. Smith joined the staff of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence in March 1988 as a grant monitor and then became executive director in 1993. She has also done work in the gender-based, anti-violence movement on the national level. Smith is a founding Board member of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, a national advocacy agency located in Washington D.C. During the development of the National Network, she worked with other state and national advocates on drafting the historic 1994 Violence Against Women Act, which has had a significant impact on services for people who experience domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. In 1999, she moved to Texas where she joined the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence and

ILLINOIS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION MEDICAL FEE ADVISORY BOARD David Fletcher will serve on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board. Dr. Fletcher is the Medical Director and CEO of SafeWorks Illinois, a private occupational medicine practice located in Champaign, Illinois. He has distinguished himself as one of the leading medical experts on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation system. Since 2011, Dr. Fletcher has served as the senior physician representative on the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) Illinois Advisory Committee. He previously served on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) Medical Fee Advisory Board (MFAB) from 2016-2018. He has taken care of more than 19,000 individual Illinois workers hurt on the job since 1985. Since 2014, Dr. Fletcher has been leading the representative on workers’ compensation issues for the Illinois State Medical Society (ISMS). He graduated from Rush Medical College and is board-certified in occupational and preventive medicine.

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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

Think you know the latest trends and what homeowners love in their homes? Think again!

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.”

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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.

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

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

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

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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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.

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(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.

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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.

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