Chatham-Southeast Citizen 3-11-2020

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A proposal to redevelop a vacant building at 7401 S. State St. in Park Manor has residents at odds with the local alderman who supports the project even though an elementary school is located nearby.

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ALDERMAN AND PARK MANOR COMMUNITY SPLIT ON PROPOSED MARIJUANA FACILITY A proposed marijuana facility in Park Manor, which would be located near an elementary school, has residents at odds with the alderman who said he supports the development. PAGE 2

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BUSINESS

5 Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION ILLINOIS RANKS NO. 1 FOR LARGEST YEAROVER-YEAR INCREASE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF GRADUATING STUDENTS SCORING A 3 OR HIGHER ON AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM The College Board has announced that Illinois ranks No. 1 among all states for charting the largest year-over-year increase in the percentage of public high school graduates scoring a 3 or higher on at least one Advanced Placement (AP) Exam during high school. Illinois’ rate of graduates scoring 3 or higher grew by 4 percent from 2018 to 2019. In the Class of 2019, 28.4 percent of students scored a 3 or higher on an AP Exam, compared to 27.3 percent in the Class of 2018. Scoring a 3 or higher on an AP Exam can earn students early college credit, saving families time and money toward a student’s degree.

The College Board also announced that 23 Illinois high schools have earned the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to AP computer science courses.​

HEALTH

NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR NFPA, HFSC BRINGING SAFETY HOME AWARD According to research by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the risk of dying in a reported home fire is 85 percent lower if sprinklers are present.

In order to recognize the outstanding efforts by a safety advocate who diligently promotes the importance of home fire sprinklers, the NFPA and the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) are now accepting nominations for their Bringing Safety Home Award.

The Bringing Safety Home Award honors members of the fire service and other fire sprinkler advocates in North America who use HFSC educational material, NFPA data, and NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative resources to educate decision-makers on home fire sprinklers. These efforts are aimed at educating the public and policy makers to increase the use of home fire sprinklers in new homes. The award winner will receive a $1,000 grant to further fire sprinkler advocacy and educational efforts in their area.

Visit NFPA’s Fire Sprinkler Initiative website to download the nomination form for the Bringing Safety Home Award; NFPA and HFSC are accepting nominations at firesprinklerinitiative@nfpa.org through March 27, 2020.

LAW & POLITICS

ILLINOIS MEETS WITH ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS ELECTION SECURITY FUNDING U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Senate Rules Committee, recently met once again with Steve Sandvoss, the Executive Director of the Illinois State Board of Elections, to discuss continued federal funding for election security.

Durbin, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Gary Peters (D-MI), pressed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on recent reports that DHS cut staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, despite warnings that foreign adversaries continue to target U.S. election infrastructure.

According to a press release, beginning in June 2016, the Illinois State Board of Elections was the target of a malicious, month-long cyberattack that enabled the intruder to access confidential voter information and view the registration data of approximately 76,000 voters in Illinois. Last year, Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted 12 Russians for their activities to interfere in the 2016 election by engaging in a sustained operation to hack into the computer networks of Democratic campaign organizations, Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, and state and local election administrators and vendors. The indictment specifically included charges related to the Russians’ attack on a state board of elections, which was presumed to be the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Alderman and Park Manor Community Split on Proposed Marijuana Facility Continued from page 1

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

A proposed marijuana facility in Park Manor, which would be located near an elementary school, has residents at odds with the alderman who said he supports the development.

Guaranteed Investments is proposing to redevelop a vacant, 11,700 square-foot building at 7401 S. State St., a marijuana production facility that would grow marijuana, but would not sell it to the public like a dispensary.

Officials with Guaranteed Investments were unavailable for comment.

But because the building is all brick and has no windows for the public to look inside, Ald. Roderick Sawyer (6th), whose ward includes the building, said he supports the proposal.

“Theoretically, it’s a perfect building for something like this and I know the owners have had problems leasing that building,” he said. He went on to say that the use of the building as proposed would be “ideal.”

Discount grocery store chain Aldi is located next to the vacant building and next door to Aldi is Deneen Elementary School, 7257 S. State St., which some residents said make the location anything but ideal.

“State law says a weed facility has to be more than 500 feet away from schools and parks and this site does meet that threshold, but it’s still a bad spot because kids have to walk pass the building every day,” said Gabrielle Lopez, 46, a Park Manor resident whose 10-year-old grandson attends Deneen. “I sometimes take my grandson to school and when I do, I drive down State Street and right past the building.”

Two community meetings have already taken place where residents had an opportunity to question owners from Guaranteed Investments about their plans to operate in Park Manor.

Sawyer attended both meetings and said the first meeting went over very well, but the second meeting, which took place on Feb. 27, had a lot of misinformation floating around.

He said the residents were talking

about traffic and the smell of marijuana, but those, “are things that wouldn’t be relevant in a craft growth facility,” added Sawyer. “We’ll probably have more community meetings, but they [Guaranteed Investments] have a zoning meeting coming up, I think its March 16. It’s [currently] zoned as a M1 and it needs to be upgraded one-level to M2.”

Nedra Sims Fears, executive director of the nonprofit Greater Chatham Initiative, declined comment.

Since the two community meetings, Richard Wooten, president of the nonprofit Greater Chatham Alliance, said he has heard from Park Manor and Chatham residents and for the most part, they do not support the development.

“What I am hearing is that the community does not want this business in their neighborhood, especially since it is so close to a school,” contends Wooten. “I understand the alderman’s position about utilizing a vacant building, but I feel we could do better when it comes to attracting other businesses to our community.”

Event at the South Shore Cultural Center Draws More Than 300 Diverse Businesses The Illinois Tollway hosted a “Seize the Opportunity” information and networking event recently to highlight opportunities for diverse, minority and women-owned companies to make use of the agency’s business assistance and support resources and to learn how to successfully do business with the Tollway as well as other state agencies.

The event, held at the South Shore Cultural Center, provided information about the Tollway’s procurement process, state certification and registration requirements, as well as upcoming contract opportunities for goods, services and roadway construction projects to more than 300 business – including more than 200 that have not previously explored opportunities to work with the Tollway.

“We are expanding our efforts to reach out to and create opportunities for new and diverse companies to

join the pool of businesses working for the Tollway,” said Executive Director José Alvarez. “We continue to break down contracts and identify more ways to support small and diverse business success and to help the Tollway complete its Move Illinois capital program as well as serve the 1.6 million customers using our roadways daily, and today we are helping to prepare businesses to seize these opportunities.”

The Illinois Tollway is focused on promoting, assisting and ensuring diverse participation in all aspects of Tollway operations, including construction contracting, consulting and the supply of goods and services. As part of its commitment to increasing the diversity, the Tollway breaks down its contracts to amounts ranging from less than $1 million to more than $100 million so they are accessible to firms of varying

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sizes, including small and minority-owned businesses.

For example, since launching the $14 billion, 15-year Move Illinois Capital Program in 2012, the Tollway has invested nearly $7.3 billion, with nearly $2 billion of that total committed to small, diverse and veteran-owned firms.

The ”Seize the Opportunity” Event provided firms with direct access to talk with staff from various departments including procurement and compliance, engineering, information technology and operations to gain a better understanding of the opportunities with the Tollway, as well as information on: • The Move Illinois capital program, including upcoming contracts and highlights of work scheduled for 20202026.

• Programs and resources supported by the Tollway’s Department of Diversity and Strategic Department

providing technical assistance, training, mentoring and business development opportunities firms.

• Illinois Department of Transportation and Capital Development Board resources and opportunities.

• Information and pre-certification, bonding, insurance needed to bid on Tollway contracts.

For more information, visit the Doing Business section on the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com.

The Illinois Tollway is a user-fee system that receives no state or federal funds for maintenance and operations. The agency maintains and operates 294 miles of roadways in 12 counties in Northern Illinois, including the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), the Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355), the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I-294/I-80) and the Illinois Route 390 Tollway.

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NEWS

Family Members of Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley said it was an honor to have the legislation named after Emmett Till. It continues the work his mother did to make sure his memory was preserved. Photos courtesy of Congressman Bobby Rush

Antilynching Legislation keeps legacy of slain in forefront

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Airicka Gordon-Taylor was emotional when she found out the Antilynching Legislation had been passed by the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday, Feb. 26.

“It was emotional because the first thing we thought about was what Emmitt’s mother, Mamie Till, would think,” said Gordon-Taylor, who is the executive director of the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation.

HR 35, the Emmitt Till Antilynching Act, was introduced by Congressman Bobby Rush. It passed 410-4. It establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching and Gordon-Taylor and her mother, Ollie Gordon, are cousins of Mamie Till Mobley. She said she knew about the legislation a year ago, but learned more about it when Senator Corey Booker’s office reached out to her and explained the details to her. She said being around Senator Booker, Senator Kamala Harris and Congressman Rush, made it really hit home for her.

“I knew how long it had taken,” she said. “This has taken 120 years to happen.”

Antilynching legislation was first introduced by George Henry White, who was the only Black member of Congress at the time in 1900.

Since then, it had been introduced and failed 200 times. The lynching of Black men and women became a focus of educator, journalist and activist Ida B. Wells-Barnett.

Wells-Barnett, abolitionist and suffragist, began her Anti-Lynching Campaign after three of her friends were lynched in Memphis in 1892.

“Being from Chicago, the death of Emmett Till sent shock waves through my community and personally affected me and my family. However, his death would not be in vain,

for it was the spark that ignited the long arc of the civil rights movement, leading us to this very moment,” Rush said in a released statement.

“With the passage of this bill, we correct a historical injustice, based on a lie, that took the life of this young man. We also bring justice to the over 4000 victims of lynching, most of them African-Americans, who have had their lives tragically, and horrifically cut short at the hands of racist mobs and hate-filled hordes. After 120 years, and 200 failed attempts, the House finally positions itself on the right side of history, outlawing the heinous act of lynching once and for all.”

In 2009, the Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation was created to maintain the legacy of Mamie Till Mobley, who passed away in 2003, and preserve the memory of her son Emmitt Till, who was murdered in 1955 in Mississippi.

“When she opened Emmitt’s casket, she wanted the world to see what racism looked like. She had to share it with the world. Emmitt wasn’t the first nor the last,” Gordon-Taylor said. “She would be thrilled. Now maybe, perhaps other families can have justice.”

Gordon-Taylor said her family never received any type of judicial justice after Till’s death. It is her hope that HR 35 will change that for others. “This is just historic and amazing now that families have this bill to lean on, having justice for themselves.”

Gordon-Taylor said she and her mother are just overwhelmed emotionally. “It’s such an honor that they named it after Emmett Till. Mamie never wanted him to be forgotten,” she said. “This is just another iconic moment in history with Emmett’s name on it. What happened to him will never be forgotten.”

Robin Kelly (pictured) is the incumbent for U.S. Congress 2nd District.

Bobby Rush (pictured) is the incumbent for U.S. Congress 1st District.

Danny K. Davis (pictured) is the incumbent for U.S. Congress 7th District.

Photo courtesy of Robin Kelly’s campaign

Photo courtesy of Bobby Rush’s campaign

Photo courtesy of Danny Davis’ campaign

Illinois gears up for voting Election season is upon us. And, while early voting began on Monday, March 2, the big day for Illinois voters is set for Tuesday, March 17.

The Presidential race on the Democratic side started with 20 candidates. After Super Tuesday, March 3, there were four candidates left, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Tulsi Gabbard and Bernie Sanders. Some speculated that it would be a two-person race, with Biden and Sanders emerging as favorites and that Warren would end her run. By Thursday, March 5, Warren did just that, ending her campaign, leaving Biden and Sanders as front-runners .

Former candidates, Beto O’Rourke, Amy Klobuchar, Michael Bloomberg and Pete Buttigieg threw their support behind Biden. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Marianne Williamson decided to endorse Bernie Sanders.

According to Pew Research, based on a survey conducted January 2020, Biden topped the list for the Democratic nominee.

“In addition to support among older Democrats, Biden continues to receive strong support from black Democrats. Overall, 36 percent of black Democrats name Biden as their first choice,” the survey found.

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is being challenged by Democrats Bob Fioretti, Bill Conway, Donna More and Republicans Patrick W. O’Brien and Christopher Pfannkuche.

Candidates for Clerk of Circuit Court of Cook County include Richard Boykin, Michael Carbonargi, Iris Martinez and Barbara Ruth Bellar.

Candidates for Supreme Court of Illinois include Nathaniel Howse, P. Scott Neville, Cynthia Cobbs, Sheldon Harris, Daniel Epstein, Jesse Reyes and Margaret Stanton McBride.

Congressional incumbents Bobby Rush and Danny Davis saw newcomers with community activists and organizing backgrounds as challengers. Kina Collins and Anthony Clark are challenging longtime Congressman Davis for the District 7 seat. Ameena Matthews and Robert Emmons, Jr., are challenging Rush for the District 1 seat. Robin Kelly is being challenged by Marcus Lewis for the District 2 seat.

Endorsements The Citizen is endorsing Joe Biden for President.

As Vice President during the Obama Administration, Biden helped formulate policy that assisted in removing the troops from Iraq and worked with Republicans to help the administration pass laws for tax relief and job creation, in response to the Great Recession. Biden has run on a platform of building a middle class, something www.citizennewspapergroup.com

which has dwindled under the current administration. He has also said he will bring back dignity to America, something needed with the current divisiveness and vitriol that is present.

The Citizen is endorsing incumbents Robin Kelly for the District 2 seat; Bobby Rush for the District Joe Biden, U.S. 46th 1 seat; and Danny Davis for the Presidential CandiDistrict 7 seat. date. Photo courtesy of Robin Kelly has been in ConJoe Biden’s campaign gress since 2013. Prior to that, she was in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2002 to 2007. During her time in Congress, Kelly has advocated for Illinois families. She introduced the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act (MOMMAS), which establishes programs to address maternal mortality in the United States, including expanded coverage under Medicaid for pregnant and postpartum women. And, she continues to encourage people to be counted in the Census 2020.

Bobby Rush has been in Congress since 1993. During that time, he has brought resources to the community and advocated for the rights of citizens. Recently, he introduced the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which was passed in the House of Representatives. He has also championed science and innovation as part of the House Committee of Energy and Commerce. He was also instrumental in bringing a Congressional Field Hearing to Englewood to discuss Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis in 2019. Rush has been instrumental in the University of Chicago receiving $5 million in National Science Foundation funds.

Danny Davis has been in Congress since 1996. Davis served as Alderman of the 29th Ward and as a Cook County Commissioner. Davis is the chairman of the Worker and Family Support Subcommittee on the House Ways and Means Committee. Davis announced that the subcommittee would hold a hearing on Combatting Child Poverty in America. Davis also announced the tax credit for College Students, the American Opportunity Tax Credit provides up to $2,500 a year of the out-ofpocket cost of tuition and qualified education expenses, which includes books, supplies and equipment needed for courses of study. It would be paid during the taxable year for the first four years of college.

The Citizen is endorsing Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Foxx has been the State’s Attorney since 2016. During her first term, she has championed criminal justice reform and reduced the number of pre-trial Continued on page 6

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BUSINESS

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Commits $1 Million To Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (“Southern Glazer’s”) recently announced that it has signed a $1 million agreement with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), a national organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence among students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).

The agreement establishes a partnership that gives Southern Glazer’s access to TMCF’s diverse talent pipeline, connects Southern Glazer’s employees with HBCU students for mentoring and professional development, and provides student leaders with opportunities to pursue future careers with the Company.

In addition to recruiting and on-campus events, Southern Glazer’s will participate in the 20th Annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute. The Leadership Institute is intended to develop students’ leadership skills and provide companies access to a talented and diverse student population for full-time jobs and internship opportunities.

Nearly 400 students attended the 2019 event from 47 publicly supported HBCUs and PBIs. Student attendees were selected from thousands of candidates and received full scholarships to participate in the week of career development activities as TMCF Scholars.

Southern Glazer’s Chief Human Resources Officer Terry Arnold and its Chief Executive Officer Wayne Chaplin, both serve as executive sponsors of the program. The

Company’s strategic supplier, Moet Hennessy, a long-time supporter of TMCF and the charter corporate sponsor of its Hennessy Fellows graduate program, was influential during the building of Southern Glazer’s new partnership.

Commenting on the agreement, Arnold stated, “We are honored to be working with the esteemed Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help attract, recruit and hire top talent for internships and full-time positions with Southern Glazer’s. This agreement highlights our commitment to cultivate a more diverse and highly-skilled employee base to help position us for continued growth well into the future.”

Chaplin added, “Enhancing diversity is critical to our long-term success and also reinforces our values and culture. There are tremendous career opportunities with Southern Glazer’s as we continue to innovate and grow, and we look forward to partnering with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to help identify future leaders for our company and our industry.”

“Thurgood Marshall College Fund President & CEO, Harry L. Williams said, “This exciting partnership with Southern Glazer’s is another example of the diverse set of amazing global corporate partners that value and want to make long-term investments in the development and success of HBCU students through TMCF. We look forward to this decade long endeavor to create more pipelines into Southern Glazer’s expanding on the success of our partnership with Moet Hennessy.”

FTC Staff Perspective Recaps Small Business Financing Forum A new paper from the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection provides a look at the information covered in the FTC’s “Strictly Business” forum on small business financing.

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associated with merchant cash advances.

In addition to the staff perspective, the FTC has created a direct complaint link for small businesses to submit lending- or financingrelated complaints. The agency encourages small business owners to submit complaints if they have experienced potentially unlawful conduct.

The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTCHELP (382-4357).

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NEWS Chicago Area Project Celebrates 86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities 86 Years of Building Safe and Sustainable Communities was the theme of the Chicago Area Project (CAP) 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception held on February 20, 2020 at Malcolm X College in Chicago. The event was MCed by Radio Legend and CAP Board Member Richard Steele and co-hosted by TV Personality Merri Dee and Youth Representative Karlyn Boens. Attendees were welcomed by young CAP Youth Ambassadors and

by Malcolm X President David Sanders.

Highlights of the gala event included flag, praise dance, drum, and bugle performances by CAP affiliate Major Adams Community Committee. This year’s CAP awards included the Clifford R. Shaw Award given to retiring long time board member John A. Bross; the Founders Award given to retiring long time board member C. Steven Tomashefsky; and the Distinguished Service Award given to TV Personality Merri Dee. Merri Dee, co-host of the evening, had high praise for the young people who served as CAP Youth Ambassadors. “They are Youth Ambassadors who come from one of the CAP affiliates and they volunteer their time,” said Dee. “They know that when you volunteer your time, it is not just giving it away to somebody. You are strengthening your lives.

You are picking yourself from the background and putting yourself in the foreground. You are working your way to the top by learning from those who have worked in the vineyards... It is an honor.”

Seven African American young people were

among 14 CAP Youth Ambassadors. They included Daquan David and Kiara Johnson from Major Adams Community Committee, Etienne Brown from Bishop Shepard Little Memorial Center, Maxine Gibson and Aris Brown from Roseland Community Committee, and Corey Moses, a graduate of Junior Law Camp. Their duties included welcoming and directing attendees and helping out at registration and at the coat check.

Danielle Jones from Bishop Shepard Little Memorial Center is a student at Malcolm X College who plans to major in Criminal Justice. “I like being a CAP Ambassador,” she said, “because it allows me to be a voice for the youth and it allows me to give my opinions in a respectful environment.” Jones grew up in the Bishop Little CAP affiliate. “It played a big role in my life,” she said. “I met a lot of my close friends there. I’ve had a lot of great life experiences there. It definitely has been a joy being a part of it.”

Daquan David and Kiara Johnson love both their roles as CAP Youth Ambassadors and their membership in the Major Adams Community Committee. “Being a youth ambassador means being recognized for the work you’ve been doing,” said David. “At Major Adams, they teach you leadership skills, how to be better people and how to be productive in the community.” Johnson said that as a youth ambassador, “I get to represent various programs that are educational, but still fun. I also get to be at events and learn how to talk to and greet people.” She loves Major Adams because, “it gives

youth the opportunity to get better experiences outside of school.”

Etienne Brown from the Grand Boulevard Coalition believes that by being a CAP Youth Ambassador, he can set an example for other youth. “I can show them that they can do whatever they want,” said Brown. “If they want to do something, all they have to do is push towards that goal.” A budding graphic designer and photographer who goes to Fox Point College in Chicago, Brown helps the Grand Boulevard Coalition with their graphic arts needs.

This is Corey Moses second year as a CAP Youth Ambassador. Moses, 14, is a student at Legacy Charter School on Chicago’s west side and a graduate of CAP’s Junior Law Camp. “It is an honor to be here for the second year in a row,” said Moses. “Getting a chance to meet wonderful people means a lot to me.”

Youth Co-Host Karlyn Boens summed up the importance of Chicago Area Project and its affiliates through her own experience. Boens joined CAP Affiliate Mid-Austin Community Committee where she learned to sew, praise dance, and play the drums.

Soon she was traveling downtown to meetings at Chicago Area Project. “Just as I learned how to sew the fabric of clothes, I began to know how the fabric of community was being sewn together,” she said.

“I began to witness how drums were not just simple instruments for sound, but they were tools for radically transforming and for claiming the goodness of community.” Boens who graduated with high honors from Trinity Christian College and who is

now attending Chicago State University’s Advanced Master of Social Work program asks herself: “What would I be if not for Chicago Area Project? What would communities around me look like if there was no Chicago Area Project.”

Sponsors who helped make the Chicago Area Project 86th Anniversary Celebration and Awards Reception a success include David and Celeste Watts Whittaker, Morton College, Mary Montgomery, Kenneth Abell, Howard Lathan, Midwest Legacy Group, LLC, Tom (Caesar) and Lina Brindisi, Risk Management and Information System, Inc., Jeffrey M. Leving Law Offices, Ltd., Benny Jones, Risk Management Solutions of America, North Lawndale Community Committee/Project Roll Call, and the James Barber, Kristina Brindisi Spear, Gigi Brindisi, John and Kevin Barber Families.

Since 1934 Chicago Area Project has continued to address the ever-increasing challenges youth in impoverished communities face, including escalating violence, limited job opportunities, poorly performing schools, and limited resources.

Through CAP’s programs and their 32 affiliate grass-roots organizations, hundreds of youth and their families find employment and begin careers every year.

CAP’s after-school enrichment programs, computer literacy, diversion, media projects, community leadership, mentoring and tutoring have helped thousands of youth lay the building blocks for averting violence and delinquency.

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NEWS Illinois gears up for voting Continued from page 3

Kim Foxx (pictured) is the incumbent for Cook County State’s Attorney.

Photo courtesy of Kim Foxx’s campaign

detainees. Her reforms have become a national model for other State’s Attorneys to implement. In February, pastors from the South and West sides gathered to endorse her.

The Citizen is endorsing Richard Boykin for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Boykin, known as the

Cook County Commissioner who voted to repeal the sugar tax, is known for being an independent progressive in the Democratic party. Boykin is an attorney who has worked for Congressman Rush, Congressman Davis and former Senator Carol Moseley Braun.

He wants to expand access to justice by utilizing technology, which includes digitizing files and making documents accessible remotely. He also wants to forgive fees and fines and enact automatic expungement for those who have their charges dismissed.

The Citizen is endorsing Justice

Cynthia Y. Cobbs who is running for the 1st District seat on the Illinois Supreme Court. She was appointed as a justice on the Illinois Appellate Court by the Supreme Court of Illinois in 2015. Cobbs was the first African American to serve as a senior judicial law clerk on the state’s highest court.

In that position, Cobbs reviewed litigation for trial errors committed by attorneys. She was also the first African American and female to serve as Director of the Illinois Courts. In this position, she worked closely with the Supreme Court justices and oversaw

all state court operations. She was instrumental in developing E-filing in Trial Courts, E-access to Trial Court Records and Emergency Preparedness Plans in Illinois Courts.

Among other candidates endorsed are: Monica M. Gordon for State Senator of the 40th District; Kimberly Neely Dubuclet, Frank Avila and Deyon Dean for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners; Sharon O. Johnson for Judge of the Appellate Court; James T. Derico, Jr. for Judge of the Circuit Court; Tyria B. Walton for Judge of the First Subcircuit; Nichole C. Patton for Judge of the 15th Subcircuit; Sondra Nicole Denmark for Judge of the Second Subcircuit; and Celestia Mays, Jennifer Patricia Callahan, Teresa Molina, Sheree Disiree Henry and Lloyd James Brooks as Judge of Circuit Court.

Richard Boykin (pictured) is a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Photo courtesy of Richard Boykin’s campaign

Cynthia Y. Cobbs (pictured) is running for the 1st District seat on the Illinois Supreme Court. Photo courtesy of Cynthia Y. Cobbs’ campaign

Monica M. Gordon (pictured) is a candidate for the Illinois State Senate 40th District. Photo courtesy of Monica M. Gordon’s campaign

Kimberly Neely Dubuclet (pictured) is an incumbent for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Photo courtesy of Kimberly Neely Dubuclet’s campaign

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5 Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation Family Features - Despite a desire for perfect sleep, Americans are not even close to getting the recommended eight hours a night, and 1 in 4 Americans believes the sleep they are getting isn’t the quality rest they want and need.

“To put sleep deprivation into perspective, 37% of Americans report they have fallen asleep behind the wheel,” said Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a sleep health expert for Mattress Firm. “About 5% report falling asleep while driving on a monthly basis. Clearly, sleep deprivation is wide-spread and a risk factor for overall well-being.”

With chronic sleep deprivation, the brain’s ability to maintain attention and focus continues to decline over time. In addition to impairing mental function, lack of sleep has been associated with a host of risks to overall health.

Prevent sleep deprivation and take charge of your mental and physical health with these tips from Kansagra: Nap responsibly. When you’re feeling tired, it’s no surprise the best solution may be sleep.

Some research suggests a quick power nap can actually give you a stronger boost than caffeine.

However, too much rest during the day can throw off your nighttime sleep pattern. Aim for no more than 20 minutes so you don’t wake up groggy, and time your nap for the mid-point of your wake cycle (halfway between when you

wake up and go to sleep).

Limit screen time. If you turn to your phone to help wind down while you’re in bed, you’re not alone, but you may be doing more harm than good. According to a survey conducted

by Mattress Firm on sleep habits, the average person scrolls on his or her phone while lying in bed for more than 12 minutes before shutting down for the night. What’s more, the light from the screen serves as a stimulant, as does the digital content you’re viewing. That means you’re making it physically harder to fall asleep than if you put down your devices at least 30 minutes before bed.

Stick to a sleep schedule. The average person gets less than six hours of sleep per night, according to the survey – a far cry from the eight hours most experts recommend. One way to buck this trend is to make it a point to turn in and wake up at the same time every day so you synchronize your sleep time with your internal clock. While eight hours is the standard, you may need to adjust up or down to find the amount sleep that lets you wake feeling rested.

Develop a pre-bedtime routine. You can train your body to prepare for sleep by creating a pattern or a routine that eases you toward sleep.

“Even something as simple as putting on a sleep mask each night, reading in bed for 20

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minutes or practicing the same shower routine at the same time every night signals to your brain it’s time to hit the hay,” Kansagra said. “Creating a bedtime routine that lasts 20-30 minutes and sticking to that routine can make all the difference in your energy, productivity and mood.”

Find the right sleep position. If you’re looking for the secret to a good night’s sleep, comfort may be the key. According to the survey, those who sleep on their backs at night are most likely to report they slept “perfectly well.” The most common sleeping position, on your side, correlates with the worst sleep reports. It may take some trial and error to find the right position that keeps your spine aligned, allows you to

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