Chatham- Southeast Citizen 6-3-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of June 3, 2020

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Health experts warn smoking can worsen COVID-19 Page 3

New Stimulus Bill Would Benefit Black Americans and Small Businesses Page 3

Insights Into the Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women in the U.S. Page 4

New Initiative Announced To Spur Chicago’s Tourism Post- Coronavirus Page 8

Maya-Camille Broussard founded Justice of the Pies in 2014. Since COVID-19 resulted in a decrease in business, Broussard has pivoted to offering subscription-based cooking classes. Photo courtesy of Maya-Camille Broussard

BUSINESS OWNER PIVOTS TO PROVIDE COOKING CLASSES Maya-Camille Broussard founded Justice of the Pies in 2014. Since then, she has sold her pies to local grocery stores and in farmers markets, as well as operating a catering service. Broussard experienced a decrease in demand for goods and services as a result of COVID-19. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION ILLINOIS STUDENTS ADVANCE TO NATIONAL FINALS IN CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE Girls across Illinois, despite the transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, have persevered in their cybersecurity learning through the Girls Go CyberStart (GGCS) program.

Out of the 385 girls from Illinois that started GGCS, 45 represented Illinois for the National Championship on May 20-21. Nationally, 15,665 girls registered to compete in the initial stage of the competition. As announced on November 14, 2019, this was the first year Illinois participated in the national challenge formed to encourage the growth of young women in the field of cybersecurity. The training partnership with the SANS Institute enables female high school students in Illinois to discover their talents in cybersecurity and learn more about computer security careers.

HEALTH

GOV. PRITZKER AND LT. GOV. STRATTON ENGAGE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO REITERATE SAFETY MESSAGE TO AT-RISK RESIDENTS Governor JB Pritzker and Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton are releasing a set of video messages and radio announcements through the ‘All In Illinois’ initiative that focus on the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in communities of color. The spots feature key influencers from black and brown communities who reiterate the need to practice social distancing and take protective measures to stay healthy as well as remind Illinoisans in our most vulnerable communities that we are all in this together.

The radio and video announcements include messages from: Tania Cordova, founder and director, Ser el Cambio; Pastor Chris Harris, Bright Star Church Chicago; Juan Huerta, community relations director, city of Springfield; J. Ivy, award-winning poet and recording artist; Tiffany Mathis, CEO, Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois and Reverend Otis Moss III, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago.

Lt. Gov. Stratton has also recorded social media videos speaking directly to the African American and Latino communities in Illinois. Gov. Pritzker launched the statewide initiative in early April to promote safety practices and provide support for Illinoisans during the global pandemic that has upended daily life.

LAW & POLITICS

CBCF TO HOST FIRST-EVER ALL DIGITAL ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE AND FEATURE ONLINE PROGRAMMING AUGUST 31 - OCTOBER 2, 2020 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), a non-partisan, nonprofit, public policy, research and educational institute, recently announced that it will deliver its Annual Legislative Conference completely online later this year. The new format, Virtual ALC, will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safety of their homes. The conference, originally scheduled on September 16-20, 2020, will now feature online programming from August 31-October 2, 2020 Attracting more than 30,000 people to Washington, DC each year, the Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is CBCF’s leading public policy convening on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community.

To receive Virtual ALC schedules, special guest announcements, registration information and programming updates in the coming weeks and months, subscribe to receive the e-newsletter and follow @CBCFinc on Twitter and Instagram. For more information, visit cbcfinc.org.

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

Maya-Camille Broussard founded Justice of the Pies in 2014. Since then, she has sold her pies to local grocery stores and in farmers markets, as well as operating a catering service. Broussard experienced a decrease in demand for goods and services as a result of COVID-19.

As a consequence, she decided to pivot to provide food to frontline workers.

She provided food to John H. Stroger Hospital, Roseland Hospital, Advocate Trinity Hospital and Provident Hospital.

She also started to go live on Instagram to test new recipes for her catering service.

“I just brought that process online to the IG platform and afterward, people would ask me for the recipes. And, I would scream, I’m not a food blogger, I’m a chef, I’m a baker! So, I’m just inviting you all into the experience as I create these dishes,“ she said.

Broussard said it was an opportunity to engage with people. Something she had done before the quarantine, with her cooking classes for young people.

The class is once a week, with three recipes per week. At the beginning of the week, participants will get a grocery list with pantry items needed for the recipes they will be making. The cooking tutorials are released at the end of the week on Broussard’s website, Justiceforallrecipes. com. The subscription costs $400 for six months, or three-monthly installments of $175. Subscribers will receive access to the members-only Facebook page, along with the step-by-step tutorials and detailed grocery lists.

“I have some dishes on my catering menu that people wanted to know the recipes for, so this is an opportunity to learn the recipes that I do, such as my Shepherd’s Pie or blue cheese praline pie,” she said. “I try to focus on Global dishes, mainly dishes from the Diaspora because I’m Black, but also dishes that I learn from my travel[s].”

Broussard said each time she travels, she tries to find someone to teach her how to cook something indigenous to the place where she is travelling. “So, when I was in Costa Rica, I was there for a retreat, and I stayed in the kitchen,” she said.

Some of the dishes she has learned through her travels include red snapper from Jamaica, Brazilian Fish Pot Pie, which is a dish she contributed to a cookbook, called “Feed the Resistance”

by Julia Turshen.

“Nobody has seen me execute that dish. So, this is a dish that’s in a book that I already contributed to but now,

Justice for All was created by Maya-Camille Broussard, owner of Justice of the Pies.

The subscription-based cooking classes, include a detailed list of grocery items and detailed, step-by-step cooking tutorials. Photo courtesy of Maya-Camille Broussard

there are people who learn by reading, then there’s visual learners, so this is the perfect opportunity to watch me make that dish that I’ve written out,” she said.

Broussard said the feedback she has received from people has been positive and people love it.

“People are constantly asking me for recipes, but people love the idea,” she said. “They are loving the pivot, because they recognize that food businesses are struggling right now, and that business is only good if you have a good curbside pick-up model.”

Broussard said a lot of her friends are

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supporting her and encouraging her with this new venture.

“They recognize it isn’t easy to do at a time like this. They also recognize I’m trying to take into account that more people are cooking from home and people are sick and tired of their own food,” she said. “I am actually giving you a step-by-step tutorial, I am creating a community in which you can come and ask me questions. You can share your insights with other members of the community.”

For more information, visit justiceofthepies.com and justiceforallrecipes.com.

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NEWS

New Stimulus Bill Would Benefit Black Americans and Small Businesses

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

If the U.S. Senate passes and President Donald Trump signs H.R. 6800, it would provide much relief to many black families and small businesses fighting for their livelihoods.

The HEROES (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions) Act was passed by Congress last month and would include another round of $1,200 stimulus checks to all Americans. In March, Trump signed the $2.2 trillion CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act into law that provided financial aid to businesses, nonprofits, state and local governments, and families hit hard by the pandemic.

And now Congress, which passed the bill last month by a vote of 208 to 199, wants to provide another round of economic relief to the country despite Trump saying more relief may not be needed since many states are slowly reopening their economies. The new, $3 trillion bill would provide another round of $1,200 cash payments to all Americans as well as other assistance.

The new bill is loaded with assistance programs that would largely benefit black and brown communities.

They include $10,000 in student loan forgiveness; $100 billion for rental assistance; $75 billion in mortgage relief; expand eligibility and increase the value of some tax credits, like the earned-income tax credit; extend the

$600 weekly federal unemployment payments until January 2021; extend and expand the moratorium on certain evictions and foreclosures; expand paid sick days, family and medical leave, as well as nutrition and food assistance programs; modify and expand the Paycheck Protection Program, which provides loans and grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations; and establish a fund to award grants for employers to provide pandemic premium pay for essential workers.

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1st), whose district includes Chatham, Grand Crossing and Park Manor, said the new bill is needed to keep families afloat as the nation rebuilds its economy.

“I voted for the HEROES Act in order to provide state and local governments with $1 trillion so that the essential workers in my district and our state would be able to receive the money they deserve for literally putting their lives on the line amid this pandemic,” Rush told the Citizen. “(And) although the U.S. economy is slowly reopening all over the country, many of the millions of jobs that were lost may not be able to come back right away.

Americans will continue to need direct financial assistance until we have completely recovered from this disaster.”

The bill also includes H.R. 6389, aka the Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act, that Rush, chairman of the Energy Subcommittee, introduced in March, and said the bill would ensure

The U.S. Senate is currently considering a $3 trillion COVID-19 bill that would extend the $600 weekly federal unemployment payments until January 2021 and expand paid sick days, family and medical leave, as well as nutrition and food assistance programs. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

that families and incarcerated family members are able to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“In jails and prisons across the country, the average inmate can expect to pay as much as $25 per call they make to a family member or loved one. Given that most prisoners are paid legal slave wages — if any wages at all — this cost is usually incurred by the person they are calling, often forcing families to choose between putting food on the table and speaking with their loved one,” explained Rush.

“Predictably, these unjust and unreasonable charges can inflame already tense relationships between incarcerated persons and their support systems, thereby exacerbating recidivism.”

Barbara Swift, 59, said she knows all too well the expense families incur when a loved one is locked up.

“My 19-year-old son is serving a 40year sentence for first-degree murder and I doubt if I will ever see him a free man again,” said Swift, who said she

is battling cancer. “So, for me talking to him on the phone every week is a necessity and very expensive. On average, I spend $300 a month to talk to him because the phone rates are so high. Hell, it was cheaper when I was loaning him $200 every month before he got locked up.”

Rush added that the bill includes vital assistance his constituents need.

“The HEROES Act includes $1 trillion that will allow our state and local governments to continue to provide essential benefits and services, including unemployment payments,” he said. “The bill also includes hazard pay for frontline workers.”

Other congressional leaders whose districts include the South Side, such as U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (D-2nd) and Danny K. Davis (D-7th), said the bill contains relief for everyone, but especially for poor families.

“A lot of essential workers are people of color so it was important to me to make sure this bill provided assistance

to those workers and to preserve jobs,” said Kelly, whose district includes South Shore. “Economic development is critical to every community and I think that is one of the most important things this bill will deliver.”

Davis, a fellow congressman, whose district includes the West Side, Bronzeville and Englewood, agreed with Kelly and Rush.

“This bill concentrates on helping low and moderate-income individuals and families and that is the core base of my district. Congress realizes that if we are going to stabilize the economy, we must help those families and small businesses survive this pandemic,” said Davis. “If you can put $100, $200, $300 in the pockets of those who will put that money right back into the economy, you should do so. I believe money to an economy is like blood to the body. You see, if the blood leaves the body, you will die. And if money does not circulate in a community, then that community will die.”

Health experts warn smoking can worsen COVID-19 As African Americans and other communities of color suffer shockingly high rates of illness and death from COVID-19 and health experts warn that smoking can worsen COVID-19, leading health groups are calling for immediate action to stop the tobacco industry from targeting these communities and to increase the availability of proven smoking cessation treatments.

These actions to reduce smoking can protect lung health and reduce the risk of life-threatening complications from COVID-19.

Health experts have identified a number of factors that are contributing to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 among African Americans, including high rates of underlying health conditions like heart and lung disease and diabetes, which increase risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Smoking is a major cause of these underlying conditions.

“To reduce health disparities amid the coronavirus pandemic, shift your focus so that you begin to think like an advocate, not a victim,”

said Dr. Oliver Brooks, President of the National Medical Association (NMA). The NMA is the largest and oldest national organization representing African American physicians and their patients in the United States. “Current data indicate that people of color suffer a disproportionate burden of illness and death due to COVID-19 and we know that African-Americans experience high rates of many chronic conditions linked to COVID-19. The CDC warns that people with chronic lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, serious heart conditions, cancer, severe obesity, diabetes, kidney failure and liver disease are at higher risk for severe illness. Smoking is a major risk factor for many of these conditions.”

Smoking has a devastating impact on the health of African Americans and is the number one cause of preventable death, killing 45,000 African Americans every year.

Now health experts are warning that smoking and vaping can increase risk of severe

As African Americans and other communities of color suffer shockingly high rates of illness and death from COVID-19 and health experts warn that smoking can worsen COVID-19, leading health groups are calling for immediate action to stop the tobacco industry from targeting these communities and to increase the availability of proven smoking cessation treatments.

complications from COVID-19. Smoking increases risk of respiratory infections, weakens the immune system and is a major cause of underlying health conditions. There is growing

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evidence that vaping can also harm lung health, according to a press release.

“Smoking is a major contributor to health disparities in our country, and now there is growing evidence that it can worsen the effects of COVID-19,” said Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “As policy makers work to address the COVID-19 crisis and the longstanding health disparities it has exposed, it is critical that they take bold action to reduce smoking and other tobacco use.”

To reduce the harmful impact of smoking on African Americans, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, the National Medical Association and other leading health groups are calling on policy makers to ban flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes.

The groups are also advocating for expanding the availability of smoking cessation treatments in communities of color.

Smokers can get free help quitting by visiting smokefree.gov or calling 1-800 QUIT NOW.

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BUSINESS

ESSENCE Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives, Behaviors and Outlooks of Black Women in the U.S. While the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the nation in varying degrees, it is having a major impact on the daily lives of Black women.

ESSENCE recently released research findings from its Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study. This first comprehensive study of Black women during the coronavirus pandemic reveals key insights into what Black women are experiencing and how it is affecting their lives – from jobs and financial stability, to family and health, to trusted sources and post-pandemic outlooks.

“Black women comprise just over half of the Black population, are one of the most influential and active voting blocs in the U.S., and are heads of household in almost 30% of all Black households, which is more than twice the rate for all women,” said Richelieu Dennis, founder and chair of Essence Ventures, parent company of ESSENCE. “So, it is vital that we understand what they are thinking, feeling and experiencing as a result of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.

ESSENCE’s Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study underscores the observation that while we are all in the same storm, we are not in the same boat. The insights gleaned from this data should be used to help governments, NGOs and businesses better understand and develop the emergency and relief efforts, recovery and sustainability initiatives, and product and service offerings that will be most critical for Black women as they continue to deliver leadership and impact to their households and communities during this crisis and beyond.”

From a health perspective, Black women have a major concern about contracting the virus themselves (67%), but are even more concerned that loved ones could get infected (80%). One in four (24%) personally knows someone who has died from COVID-19, and 44% personally know someone who has contracted it.

Black women say the pandemic has most negatively impacted their emotional well-being (64%) and mental health (63%), with 43% saying it has also negatively impacted their physical health. While just over one-third (34%) of Black women say the pandemic has had a negative impact on family relationships, 83% plan to spend more quality family time post-pandemic.

Concerns regarding education are overwhelming, and significant opportunities exist for educational resources, tools and support to be increased. The majority of Black women who are parents (85%) say there are not enough computers or laptops in their household to support the educational needs of their children, and 79% say their children are not getting enough support from their school systems.

Financially, over half (52%) of Black women in the study are currently facing or anticipating a negative financial impact as a result of the pandemic, as compared with only 20% who are not, and half (50%) say that their ability to work effectively has been negatively affected by the pandemic.

ESSENCE’s Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study underscores the observation that while we are all in the same storm, we are not in the same boat.

In addition, 70% of Black women business owners reported a negative impact on their businesses, with the majority attributing the impact to no or low sales, supply chain disruptions and an inability to cover expenses. Most Black women (88%) believe that the COVID-19 crisis will lead to an economic recession.

Accordingly, spending has been adjusted during the pandemic, with Black women saying that they are spending less on clothing/accessories (61%), jewelry (60%), luxury items (57%), entertainment (54%) and personal electronics (51%) categories.

As reports of soaring grocery prices make headlines, food habits of Black women consumers have changed significantly during the pandemic, with 78% cooking meals at home more frequently and 38% saying they order delivery/take-out from restaurants less often. A majority (56%) also say they are facing a lack of access/availability of food and household essentials.

Issues of safety and containment measures, whether testing, contact tracing or otherwise, will likely continue to be critical as businesses and cities seek to successfully reopen and rebuild consumer confidence, with the study’s

ACCORDINGLY, SPENDING HAS BEEN ADJUSTED DURING THE PANDEMIC, WITH BLACK WOMEN SAYING THAT THEY ARE SPENDING LESS ON CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES (61%), JEWELRY (60%), LUXURY ITEMS (57%), ENTERTAINMENT (54%) AND PERSONAL ELECTRONICS (51%) CATEGORIES. post-pandemic behavior findings showing that 39% of Black women currently say it will be longer than a year before they travel internationally, and 28% say they do not plan to travel internationally. Half (50%) say they do not plan to use Uber/Lyft, and 41% do not plan to attend sporting events. The top three activities that Black women say they will immediately resume once it is deemed safe are visiting friends/family; going to church/ religious institutions; and outdoor activities.

Additional key findings from the ESSENCE Impact of COVID-19 on Black Women study include: l The CDC is the most trusted source of information (57%) for Black women when it comes to the pandemic (followed by news channels at 42%). However, Black women currently use news channels most (69%) to gather information, followed by news websites

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(43%), the CDC website (32%) and then state government websites and social media (both 31%). Still, state government websites are trusted by 33%, whereas social media – though used as much – is only trusted by 8%. l Black women view Dr. Anthony Fauci (66%) as the most trusted leader/expert when it comes to information on the pandemic, followed by state governors (46%) and city mayors (30%), while President Donald Trump is the least trusted (1%). l The majority of Black women were already planning to vote in the upcoming presidential (63%) and state (62%) elections, and the COVID-19 crisis does not impact their plan to vote. However, almost 30% say they understand the power of their vote more today than ever and are more likely to vote in the upcoming elections (27% in presidential; 29% in state).

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CITIZEN On The Move

NEIGHBORS WORKING TOGETHER FOR CLEAN UP EFFORTS

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FASHION

Don’t Forget Your LIPSTICK, Girl: Sister to Sister Secrets for Gaining Confidence, Courage and Power Kae has the doctorate degree, but fears she doesn’t have the skills to apply for a director’s job in her company.

Alissa won’t raise her hand in a meeting because she feels everyone will think she’s stupid.

Cara wants to ask for a raise after five years in the company, but doesn’t want to upset the apple cart and Alma, a former executive director, and now a stay-at-home mother feels guilty about accepting a part-time position offered from her company.

West Coast professor Marilou Ryder, a leading expert on the gender divide and East Coast sister Jessica Thompson recently announced their second Sister to Sister book-DON’T FORGET YOUR LIPSTICK, GIRL: Sister to Sister Secrets for Gaining

Confidence, Courage, and Power. Together, they interviewed hundreds of confident and successful women from all walks of life who share POWER TIPS for gaining confidence and influence in a male dominated society.

The need to be liked, to please everyone, and serve others and make peace, are part of a women’s DNA and it’s been drilled into them since birth.

So, it begs the question, what will it take for women to release themselves from their self-doubt and lack of courage that continue to hold them back from the lives they truly deserve? The answer is quite simple. DON’T FORGET YOUR LIPSTICK, GIRL, available on Amazon, advises women to do what men have done all along. Develop a strong

presence in the workplace, at home and in their community. Women don’t need to compete with men, but rather must emulate what men have done so well throughout the world; that is to be a fearless competitor, take risks, exude confidence, sit in the front of the room and speak up to be heard!

Dr. Marilou Ryder, current professor of doctoral studies at Brandman University, is the author of The SeXX Factor, 92 Tips from the Trenches, Rules of the Game and Don’t Forget Your SWEATER, Girl.

Jessica Thompson, author of Don’t Forget Your SWEATER, Girl, is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology and has worked as a creative designer and is an active advocate for young women.

Celebrity Yoga Instructor Desi Bartlett Debuts Family Friendly YouTube Channel We may be living in the midst of a global pandemic, but acclaimed fitness expert and yoga instructor Desi Bartlett – whose celebrity clientele has included Kate Hudson, Alicia Silverstone and Shailene Woodley – is determined to help families around the world keep calm and carry on during COVID-19 with the launch of her YouTube Channel, youtube.com/desibartlett “The channel is a reflection of work/ home balance,” she says.

“You will find corporate yoga, family fitness, and much more. I am committed to empowering people with the tools they need to stay healthy and centered, especially while so many of us are working at home and homeschooling. I am excited to do that on YouTube!”

Subscribers can step on the mat in between conference calls to access free guided meditations, chair yoga or power posture classes to help relieve neck, back and shoulder tension. “Most people who are working from home are working from a chair or sofa, especially if they’re on Zoom calls,” says Desi, whose chair yoga sequence was recently featured on ABC News.

“After many hours of sitting, our posture starts to sink, our shoulders round and our backs hunch. This type of posture is associated with shallow breathing, back pain and can even effect our emotional state.”

To remedy this painful condition, Desi recommends incorporating tension-relieving yoga sessions

TO REMEDY THIS PAINFUL CONDITION, DESI RECOMMENDS INCORPORATING TENSIONRELIEVING YOGA SESSIONS INTO YOUR REGULAR WORKOUT ROUTINE. “MY CHAIR YOGA PRACTICE AND POWER POSTURE PRACTICES, IN PARTICULAR, WILL HELP TO STRENGTHEN YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT WITH THE ADDED BENEFITS OF BETTER POSTURE, DEEP BREATHING AND A POSITIVE OUTLOOK,” SHE SAYS.

Working from home today? Enjoy 7 minutes of down time to reset. Yoga can help with stress relief and improve mental acuity. Try this easy chair yoga with Desi Bartlett. Subscribe for more at-home yoga: https://bit.ly/desi-bartlett

into your regular workout routine.

“My chair yoga practice and power posture practices in particular will help to strengthen you from the inside out with the added benefits of better posture, deep breathing and a positive outlook,” she says. “We can’t control our circumstances, but we can control our reaction to the current circumstances.”

And, for parents who recently added the title “teacher” to their resumes, Desi has created a new family workout series, aptly named “Kids Quarantine Recess.” All of the family videos on her YouTube channel also happen to co-star Desi’s two sons, Cruz, 11, and Rocket, 6. “My career has always

been a reflection of what’s happening in my life,” she says. “Finding harmony working from home and homeschooling is a daily challenge.

We all have different situations, but I think the global truth is we all want to be fully present for our kids while excelling at our professions.”

Although finding work-life balance is never easy, Desi hopes that her YouTube channel will help give parents and kids alike some semblance of normalcy during these uncertain times. “I am here to help you call on that energy,” she says.

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and out of sorts. Finding an easy program to keep you on track with short workouts each day will lead to small, progressive steps forward and a renewed sense of balance and harmony in our homes.”

Desi will also be producing new content for Manduka to accompany her EQua eKO Luna mat, which is finally back in stock after selling out three different times since it’s debut in May 2019. “My vision for the round mat was to help create sacred space in people’s homes and to ensure that the mat is eco-friendly and safe for families, babies, and pets to lay on,” she says. “The mat is beautiful and can be left out all of the time. I have one

right in front of my home office and it is an invitation to move, breathe, and connect to my higher self. It’s also really soft and my boys love to play and practice yoga on it. I think that we have shown that there was a need for something new and special, and I am over the moon (pardon the pun!) that the Luna mat has taken off.”

About Desi Bartlett Desi Bartlett, M.S., CPT E-RYT, is a Manduka global ambassador, founder of Mothers Into Living Fit and the author of Your Strong Sexy Pregnancy. She has starred in nearly a dozen yoga, fitness and dance DVDs, including Better Belly Yoga, Latin Groove and Prenatal Yoga.

Follow her on Instagram @ mothersintolivingfit, Twitter @ desibartlett or Facebook @ DesiBartlettFitness.

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NEWS

Choose Chicago Announces New Initiative To Spur Chicago’s Tourism Industry Post- Coronavirus At the Choose Chicago Annual Meeting recently, the organization announced Tourism & Hospitality Forward, a new initiative to accelerate and spur Chicago’s tourism industry post-coronavirus and help expedite the city’seconomic recovery.

To date, a coalition of more than 250 local tourism, hospitality, meeting and event-related organizations and businesses have signed on to the pledge promising alignment, collaboration and socially responsible tourism and hospitality that will instill confidence in residents and visitors as they return to Chicago.

“This current crisis has been sim- ply devastating to so many, includ- ing the tourism and hospitality in- dustry, and we recognize that these unprecedented challenges require unprecedented and swift actions in order to restore this economic driv- er for the city,” said Glenn Eden, chair of the Choose Chicago Board of Directors. “Our first priority is to promote socially responsible tourism. We will demonstrate to our guests that through the operational changes and precautions taken, it is safe to enjoy Chicago again.”

Chicago’s tourism, hospitality, meetings,

and events industries were amongst the hardest hit by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As the city transitions through a phased reopening, this alliance of industry partners will work together to establish best practices and safety measures for the health and safety of residents and visitors alike when cultural institutions, hotels, attractions and restaurants return to regular business and welcome guests.

“I applaud Choose Chicago’s commitment to developing safe, collaborative solutions to the profound impact COVID-19 has had on our city’s vital tourism and hospitality industry,” said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “Despite the challenges we face, the strength of our recovery is being built on forward-looking partnerships like these which are mutually supportive and rooted in the data of this disease, allowing us to build and grow more resilient, inclusive, and powerful than we’ve ever been.”

Additionally, Tourism & Hospitality Forward announced an outreach and engagement framework that participants can leverage to bring visitors back to Chicago when the time is right. The framework includes: * Promoting Chicago’s reopening in a calibrated manner with programs and promotions, such as staycations, designed to engage local audiences. * Launching seasonal initiatives to bring leisure travelers to Chicago with an emphasis on neighboring states. * Reinforcing that Chicago will continue to be the best place to do business as the city competes for meetings and events. * Maximizing all Chicago has to offer through a unifying marketing campaign.

Planning has been underway with several working groups aligned by sector, including accommodations, museums and attractions, arts & culture, festivals, and special events

including sports and a dedicated focus on unique and diverse neighborhoods.

“These groups initially began meeting to focus on initial and almost immediate reopening strategies,” said Eden. “They have now evolved and have been rolled up to collaborate with and support Mayor Lightfoot’s longer-term Reopening and Recovery Task Force, including marketing and economic development for the city as a whole.”

“The traditional visitor and convention delegate will remain our ultimate goal in the recovery process,” said David Whitaker, president & CEO of Choose Chicago. “In the early phases of reopening, we are going to have to focus and rely on our local residents, nearby suburban and regional visitors and the drive market as a whole. While they will be the first to easily return to their favorite spots and activities, they can also be ambassadors, as we welcome guests and visitors back to Chicago.”

For more information about Tourism & Hospitality Forward or to sign up, visit https://www.choosechicago.com/partners/ covid-19-resources-for-partners/tourism-hospitality-forward/

COMMENTARY: Old, Sick and Incarcerated

BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX NNPA Newswire Contributor

There were 4623 incarcerated people over 65 in federal prisons during the first week of May. Until May 12, Paul Manafort, Mr. Trump’s one-time campaign manager, was one of them.

The 71-year-old petitioned the court for release to home confinement because of his age, heart condition, and “fear of coronavirus.”

Yet the federal correctional institution that housed Manafort had no coronavirus cases, and Manafort had served fewer than two years of his more than seven-year sentence.

Recently developed federal guidelines suggest at-home confinement for those at risk who have served more than half of their sentence or have less than eighteen months of jail time left to serve. Manafort meets none of these criteria, but he apparently had enough high-priced lawyers to push his case aggressively.

I’m not as outraged at Manafort’s early release as I am disturbed about the other 4622 elderly inmates, most who lack the resources and access that Manafort had.

Nearly forty percent of those

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incarcerated in federal prisons are African American, many serving very long sentences for drug-related crimes. Many have some of the same underlying medical conditions and “fear of coronavirus” that Manafort had. How many of them will get an early release and the relative luxury of home confinement? The treatment of a wealthy, older white man and a poor, older Black man is vastly different.

Prisons are a breeding ground for the coronavirus. Prisons are overcrowded with social distancing an impossibility since an average cell, about five feet by five, does not

allow six feet of distancing. Recent studies show that the COVID-19 germs from a loud conversation or a cough linger for minutes, sufficient time to infect another person. The notorious Riker’s Island prison has eight times the COVID-19 infection rate of the New York City rate.

Infection is not a possibility, but a near-certainty. Prison infections are so widespread that some activists describe them as “death camps.”

Older people don’t commit violent crimes (although they commit financial crimes and perjury).

Releasing those over 65 who were convicted of drug crimes and other nonviolent crimes saves money and has little social cost.

But incarceration is an economic driver for some communities.

Federal prisons employ tens of thousands of people. In some isolated communities, these prisons are a significant source of employment.

Releasing prisoners early may cause layoffs. Is this why we insist on keeping so many people locked up for such long periods?

Parole was eliminated in federal prison in the mid-1980s, allowing “good behavior” only after 85 percent of a sentence has been www.citizennewspapergroup.com

served. But Manafort, citing “fear of coronavirus,” ended up serving less than a quarter of his sentence. Can an old Black man get the Manafort treatment and serve the rest of his sentence in a cushy condo in Northern Virginia? Manafort had a lot less to fear, at his minimum-security prison, than a Black inmate might.

Other countries have reacted to coronavirus crowding by releasing inmates in the tens of thousands.

According to David Anderson of the International Legal Foundation, Iran released more than half of its prisoners – 100,000 of 189,000.

Palestine is holding emergency court sessions to allow inmates to petition for release. Other countries seem to understand that COVID-19 and crowding don’t work and are releasing prisoners.

Meanwhile, our country, in Anderson’s words, is “addicted to punishment.” In keeping nonviolent inmates incarcerated, we are “prioritizing punishment over public health.”

The inmates aren’t the only ones at risk. Correctional officers, lawyers, and visiting family members are also vulnerable. We are so committed to getting a “pound of

flesh” from those incarcerated that we refuse to consider the high costs of incarceration.

Consider the case of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.

Convicted of perjury, obstruction of justice, and other crimes, Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years for his crimes. He is not scheduled to be released until 2037! While Kilpatrick certainly deserved to be convicted, a 28-year sentence is excessive.

Recently an inmate at his Oakdale, Louisiana prison died from the coronavirus. I’m sure Kilpatrick is as frightened of the coronavirus as Manafort is. He is not likely to be allowed home confinement.

Unless there is intervention, Kilpatrick will be eligible for Social Security before he is released!

What is the purpose of such a long sentence? How much does it cost to incarcerate someone for 28 years? Is it worth it?

The coronavirus magnified our nation’s inequality. Manafort is out after less than two years’ incarceration. Thousands who are old and poor remain incarcerated and vulnerable to coronavirus. Our criminal injustice system is in dire need of reform.

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Caesars Entertainment Announces Las Vegas Reopening Plans Caesars Entertainment recently announced that it will resume gaming and hospitality operations in Las Vegas at its Caesars Palace and the Flamingo Las Vegas properties on the date and time for reopening specified by the State of Nevada. The Company intends to comply with all reopening directives from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and public health authorities.

The Company also announced that it expects Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino and the gaming floor at LINQ Hotel & Casino to be the next properties in Las Vegas to reopen, with timing based on customer demand.

Both Caesars Palace and the Flamingo will offer lodging, dining options and access to their outdoor pools, as well as slot machines and table games. All offerings will operate in a manner consistent with

physical distancing guidelines. The company will be suspending fees for paid self-parking in Las Vegas.

Additionally, the company anticipates that several retail and dining outlets along the LINQ Promenade, as well as the High Roller Observation Wheel, will reopen.

Some offerings, including live entertainment, bars, spas, buffets and valet parking will not be resuming immediately. However, when these

amenities are restored, they will be operated in a manner consistent with physical distancing guidelines. Caesars’ other Las Vegas properties and dining amenities are expected to reopen based on customer demand.

Further updates on Caesars Entertainment’s response to COVID-19 can be found at: https:// www.caesars.com/corporate/coronavirusguest-information.

Free Stay-at-Home Digital Coloring Book to Thank Front-Line Workers Butterfly Fish Productions has announced the release of their free stay-at-home coloring book which thanks essential workers and which helps overwhelmed homebound families looking for a fun way to teach lessons in kindness while social distancing.

It also introduces a new group of children’s book characters, The Kindeez. This free digital copy of The Kindeez Stay-at-Home Coloring Book is available now at thekindeez.com.

What if mythical creatures, prehistoric animals, science-

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George Lopez Announces His First Netflix Comedy Special We’ll Do It For Half Comedy legend George Lopez returns to his stand-up roots, making his Netflix original comedy special debut with We’ll Do It For Half. True to form, Lopez delivers a hilarious exploration of race, politics, and life lessons to be learned from the Latino community; especially the elders. Filmed at The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, the one-hour special dissects cultural differences, emotional support animals, gender reveal parties, elevator etiquette and much more. George Lopez: We’ll Do It For Half premieres globally on Netflix on June 30, 2020.

fiction beings, and humans all co-existed during the same time and lived in the same place?

Well, in Amigos Valley they do.

Meet The Kindeez. The Kindeez is a fantastic and diverse mix of evolved characters that unite to spread kindness to all. From learning to lend a helping hand with Roman the Robot to teaching politeness with Uku the Unicorn, The Kindeez children’s book series

by Butterfly Fish Productions presents kindness in a fun and exciting way. The Kindeez Stay-

at-Home Coloring Book was created to say “Thank You” to those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic in all essential services. “As a family-owned company, we wanted to do something to help. We noticed that kids were looking for something fun to do during the pandemic, and it seemed like the perfect time to promote the most fundamental lesson of all- kindness,” said Vincent Lucido, co-owner (and illustrator) of Butterfly Fish Productions.

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Free Virtual Sports Conference Cynopsis has announced the speaker lineup for the online virtual conference, The Great Sports Disruption - Preparing for Success in a Post-Covid World. As the sports industry eagerly awaits its opportunity to get back to business, the challenges brought on by the Cov-19 pandemic are already leaving their imprint on audiences, sponsors, and budgets.

Cynopsis Sports will bring the community together to network, and to hear from a lineup of thought leaders who are already functioning in our “new normal” world, molding how sports, technology, audiences and brands will interact in the years to come.

The sessions will include: l Sarah Hirshland, CEO - USOC l Chris Davis, CMO & SVP Merchandising - New Balance l Larry Scott, Commissioner - Pac-12 Conference l Craig Neeb, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer - NASCAR l Naz Aletaha, Head of Global Esports Partnerships - Riot Games l Cole Gahagan, President & CEO Learfield IMG College

l Kathryn Tappen, Host & Reporter - NBC Sports Group l Sam Flood, EP & President, Production NBC Sports Group l Jon Patricof, CEO & Co-Founder Athletes Unlimited l Gwen Svekis, Softball Player/Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited l Foluke Akinradewo, Volleyball Player/ Executive Committee - Athletes Unlimited

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For more information, contact Cynopsis Director of Operations Trish Pihonak at trish@cynopsis.com.

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REAL ESTATE AC 5-20-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.MARIA HILBRING-ARMSTEAD, MONIQUE HILBRING, MARIA HILBRING-ARMSTEAD AS TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD LOUIS HILBRING TRUST DATED AUGUST 31, 2017, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD HILBRING, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, MARIA HILBRING-ARMSTEAD, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD HILBRING Defendants 2019 CH 02690 8546 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8546 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-312-014-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, two story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn

Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269375 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2019 CH02690 TJSC#: 39-8111 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2019 CH 02690 I3149204 ___________________________ 5-27-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMOSA, LLC Plaintiff, v.- LAUREN F. BOOTH A/K/A LAUREN BOOTH, PAUL E. BOOTH A/K/A PAUL BOOTH, HINSDALE BANK & TRUST COMPANY SBM TO SUBURBAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY AN ILLINOIS CORP. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 09/7/01, KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 74-2934, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 09/7/01 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 74-2934, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 14309 7950 SOUTH BRANDON AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 25, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7950 SOUTH BRANDON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31207-037 The real estate is improved with a tan vinyl siding, two story single family home with a detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's

Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 271013 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 14309 TJSC#: 397640 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 17 CH 14309 I3149951 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.KIMBERLY WHITERS A/K/A KIMBERLY JOI WHITERS, GARNETT HOBBS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, PRESTIGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Defendants 19 CH 04102 7834 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 9, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7834 SOUTH SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 21-30-329-0190000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn

Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269623 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 04102 TJSC#: 396981 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 04102 I3150425 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.- EDNA R MCCOY A/K/A EDNA ROSE MCCOY, CITIZENS BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. Defendants 19 CH 08262 6347 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6347 SOUTH DREXEL AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23104-011-0000 The real estate is improved with a two unit building with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified

funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE

THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 270670 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 08262 TJSC#: 398088 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 08262 I3150995 ____________________________ AC 6-3-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC. QUEST TRUST 2004-X2, ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES

2004-X2; Plaintiff, vs. ALEX B. TAYLOR; MICHELE A. TAYLOR; SHARON W. TAYLOR; SYLVIA TAYLOR; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; LEGAL REMEDIES, CHARTERED; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALEX B. TAYLOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHELE A. TAYLOR IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SHARON W. TAYLOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SYLVIA TAYLOR IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 10175 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-24-319-0180000. Commonly known as 6934 South Constance Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. WA160460 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3151106 ____________________________

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Implement integration of apps w/ customization to meet needs based on design. Must have Bach in MIS, ISM, Finance, Accounting, Comp. Sci., or related & 3 yrs exp. w/ ea. of following: (i) implement integrations using Oracle Data Mgmt software tools & Hyperion App ste. software; (ii) build customized solutions leverage SQL queries, Jython, VBScript, PowerShell & FDMEE API; (iii) perform sys. integration test/user accept. test & doc admin's guide of completed integration build at completion of project; & (iv) provide post-prod. support by resolving tech. issues through troubleshooting all aspects of Hyperion integrations.

Exp. may be gained concurrently. 80% travel to unanticipated worksites throughout N. America.

Telecommuting allowed when not traveling.

Individuals may reside anywhere in U.S. Send resumes to: Belinda Vela, Huron, 550 W. Van Buren St., Ste. 1700, Chicago, IL 60607. ________________________________________ Higher Ed Consulting Associate, Huron, Chicago, IL: Draft, review & negotiate clin. research budgets & agreemts & conduct comprehensive analyses of ea. contract. subsection, incl.: indemnification, biospecimens, intellectual property, pub., payment terms & confidentiality. Serve as PM & client contact for outsource clients. Provide contract & grant negotiation. Conduct assmnt of clients' bus. & admin processes (w/ focus on Conflicts of Interest) & make recommend. for changes to enhance infrastructure & controls framework. Serve as PM & Indpndnt Review Org. (IRO) expert assess, eval. & review IROs: i. obligations pursuant to Corp.

Integrity Agreemt; ii. scope & breadth relating to services provided; & iii. work prod., communications & reports. Implement effort reporting tech. at lrg. research institutions & academic med. centers by: i. plan & manage proj.; ii. analyze, design & customize effort reporting software & tailor to clients' specs; iii. conduct data extract dvlpmnt; iv. complete sys. test; v. train key personnel; & vi. deploy newly implemented sys. Must have MS+1 yr exp. or BS+5 yrs exp. in BA, Law, Pub. Policy or related & exp. w/: i. draft, review & negotiate clin. research budgets & agreemts; ii. conduct assmnt of institutions' processes & compliance risks in context of fed. reg. of healthcare compliance fields; iii. make recommend. for change to enhance internal control frameworks; iv. provide svcs to academic med. orgs: interim staff, ops, mgmt of pre- & post-award service lines, manage outsource clin. research proj. & IRO expert proj.; (v) financial mgmt, incl. draft, oversight & review of sponsor invoice for clin. research proj. & client invoice & budget mgmt; & (vi) mgmt of clin. research proj. Exp. may be gained concurrently.

80% travel to unanticipated worksites throughout N. America. Telecommuting allowed when not traveling. Individuals may reside anywhere in U.S. Send resumes to: Belinda Vela, Huron, 550 W. Van Buren St., Ste. 1700, Chicago, IL 60607. ________________________________________

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2. Brown bagger 3. *Before and after intermission 4. Final six lines of a sonnet 5. Sparkle 6. More than a scuffle 7. Like a ball ready for a drive 8. *Musical with most nominations 9. *Tony nominee, “Rock of ____” 10. Longer forearm bone 11. Bulb type 13. “All ____!”

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