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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR CREATES SOCIAL IMPACT FUND TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING In 2016, AJ Patton left his job to create 548 Capital, LLC and to focus on creating solar-powered affordable housing on the south and west sides of Chicago. Since then, Patton has built a network of local partners who are working to bring his vision to life. Through 548 Capital, LLC, Patton recently created the Solar Chicago Fund and began construction on their first sustainable housing site in Auburn Gresham.

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AJ Patton (pictured), managing partner and CEO of 548 Capital LLC, is using his expertise in real estate investments to honor his passion for uplifting disinvested communities in Chicago. Photo Credit: Provided by AJ Patton

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY TO OFFER FREE ENROLLMENT, ROOM & BOARD TO UNIVERSITY OF THE BAHAMAS STUDENTS DISPLACED BY HURRICANE DORIAN In an effort to help those students and families affected by Hurricane Dorian, Hampton University is entering into an agreement with the University of the Bahamas-North to allow students who have been displaced by the hurricane to continue their education on HU’s campus. “I think this agreement is something that can be helpful to a great number of students and families, and is part of something I’ve tried to do my entire career – helping people to achieve and meet their goals,” said Hampton University President, Dr. William R. Harvey.

Students from the University of the Bahamas-North will be able to attend classes at Hampton for the fall 2019 semester, receive room and board for one semester, and will have the option to stay at Hampton once the semester is over at regular rates for tuition and fees. For more information, please contact the Hampton University Office of Admissions at 757-727-5328. Anyone interested in supporting these students, please contact the Hampton University Office of Development at 757727-5002.

HEALTH

US HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE INFLUENZA AND PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE VACCINATION New data released recently by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) revealed that only 52 percent of US adults plan to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) this season. Representatives from NFID and other leading public health and medical organizations urged the public and healthcare professionals to follow the CDC recommendation for everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated against flu annually.

“Many people underestimate the severity of flu, yet we know flu causes hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths each year in the United States,” said Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex M. Azar, II. “When it comes to protecting people from flu, our best preventive tool is an annual flu vaccine. It can safely prevent flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths,” added Secretary Azar. To find locations where vaccines are available by zip code, visit https://vaccinefinder.org/.

LAW & POLITICS

PRECKWINKLE REAFFIRMS COOK COUNTY’S COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING IMMIGRANTS AMID LOCAL ICE RAIDS Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently affirmed Cook County’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities, following reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining residents recently. In 2007, Cook County declared itself a Fair and Equal County for Immigrants. The series of raids in the region follows the U.S. ICE press briefing claiming that sanctuary policies threaten public safety and local jurisdictions are complicit in crimes committed by immigrants.

According to a press release, Cook County cooperates with other government entities to the extent required and permitted by applicable law, but in the absence of a criminal warrant, does not detain anyone, regardless of their immigration status, after a judge determines that he or she should be released. To do otherwise would subject the County to liability for unlawful detention and infringe upon that individual’s rights, the press release further stated.

Young Entrepreneur Creates Social Impact Fund To Create Sustainable And Affordable Housing Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

In 2016, AJ Patton left his job to create 548 Capital, LLC and to focus on creating solar-powered affordable housing on the south and west sides of Chicago.

Since then, Patton has built a network of local partners who are working to bring his vision to life. Through 548 Capital, LLC, Patton recently created the Solar Chicago Fund and began construction on their first sustainable housing site in Auburn Gresham.

“What we care about is how intentionally all of this happens. This is not just about housing, we could go in and invest some money and get some money out that’s a little bit more but what folks on our side of the table are thinking about is the trickle-down. We are thinking about who gets those jobs, how affordable the buildings are, how sustainable the buildings are, and what the quality of life is like for the people living in those buildings,” said AJ Pat-

ton, managing partner and CEO of 548 Capital, LLC. Growing up, Patton lived in public housing and remembers a time that his mother received a $400 electric bill that she couldn’t pay during a time when they also had a hole in their roof that she could not afford to fix. Patton said he remembers having to boil water to take a bath on the weekend in between taking showers at school during the week.

It is this experience that inspired Patton to return to Chicago’s most disinvested neighborhoods, like Auburn Gresham, Englewood, and Austin and find a meaningful way of investing into the community.

“Being from Section 8 housing, seeing how a lot of families are treated, still having a lot of family that live in these neighborhoods, and having deep roots in these neighborhoods has shown me how a lot of things play out for these people,” said Patton. “I’ve also seen the way that investments are made and I know the kind of money that is moving

so I know that if we could get even just a small percentage of that money and direct it to these neighborhoods correctly and intentionally, the right way, then we could shift the narrative around these neighborhoods.”

Recently, Patton and 548 Capital, LLC created the Solar Chicago Fund which is an investment fund that other institutions can invest in and will be used to redevelop 3,000 units of affordable housing on the south and west sides of Chicago.

“We are buying multi-family buildings with a minimum of six units. We are going throughout the south and west side to buy those buildings that are boarded up and renovating them and adding solar power and then we are leasing them back out at an affordable rate,” said Patton.

Patton also said that he is committed to hiring local contractors and tradespeople from the neighborhoods they are working in for these projects.

To learn more about the work that 548 Capital is doing visit 548capital.com.

Chicago Adults Identify the Top Health Problems for Youth in the City Chicago adults identified stress, drug abuse, and depression as the top three big health problems for children and adolescents in the city, according to results from a recent survey developed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH). Similar to last year, many of the top 10 concerns were related to mental health.

“By asking adults across all of Chicago about the health problems they see for youth, we hope to focus attention on the health needs of children and adolescents in our city,” says Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP, Interim Chair of Pediatrics and Chief of Community Health Transformation at Lurie Children’s, and Professor of Pediatrics, Medicine, Medical Social Sciences, and Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. “This year, Chicago adults are very concerned about mental health issues for youth, with stress and drug abuse rated most often as big problems.”

The top 10 health problems for youth rated by Chicago adults (with proportions of adults rating each as a “big problem”) include: Stress Among Children and Teens – 61 percent Drug Abuse – 61 percent Depression Among Children and Teens – 59 percent Childhood Obesity – 58 percent

Smoking and Tobacco – 57 percent Child Abuse and Neglect – 56 percent Suicide Among Children and Teens – 49 percent Alcohol Abuse – 49 percent Parents’ Health Problems Affecting Children’s Health – 47 percent Teen Pregnancy – 44 percent Parents with at least one child under 18 years old at home tended to be more concerned about several of the health issues for youth than were adults without children in the household. This difference was greatest for teen pregnancy: 51 percent of parents said teen pregnancy was a big health problem, while 42 percent of adults without children in the household said it was a big health problem for youth.

“These latest survey results help us better understand concerns among the public and shifts in their concerns about youth health over the last two years,” says CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, MD, MPH. “Chicago’s young people have made gains in many areas, and we want to work with Lurie Children’s and with the public to address children’s health needs.”

One youth health issue that adults were more concerned about this year than last year was smoking and tobacco, including e-cigarettes. In the 2017-18 survey, 53 percent of adults considered this a big problem, whereas 57 percent considered it a big problem for Chicago’s

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youth in 2018-19. One reason for this may be growing concern about e-cigarettes or vaping, which has been shown to increase young people’s risk of subsequent cigarette smoking and has also recently been linked to cases of severe lung disease and death.

Survey results are based on the second wave of data collected through the Healthy Chicago Survey, Jr. (201819), that was developed by Dr. Davis in collaboration with the CDPH Office of Epidemiology and Research. Phone interviews were conducted with 2,982 adults, including 740 parents, December 2018 through May 2019. Households across Chicago were randomly selected, with participants in all 77 community areas.

To share the survey results, Dr. Davis and his team at Lurie Children’s launched “Voices of Child Health in Chicago,” a research program focused on bringing the perspectives of Chicagoans to inform dialogue and action about child health in the city. On a regular basis, data briefs are issued that report on a wide range of survey result topics that affect youth health.

Population-focused child health research at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is conducted through the Mary Ann & J. Milburn Smith Child Health Research, Outreach, and Advocacy Center at the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute.

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Sisters in Cinema Announces Inaugural Fellowship Program Sisters in Cinema (SIC) with support from Chicago Women’s Foundation LBTQ Giving Council has awarded three first-time feature filmmakers with a $2,500 grant for the production of a documentary film.

This program is an initiative created to support Black women and gender nonconforming non-fiction directors working on films that center LBTQ stories.

In this year-long fellowship award recipients receive a financial award, fiscal sponsorship and individually tailored mentorship focused on both professional and project development from Sisters in Cinema founder and CEO, Yvonne Welbon. The Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship is by invitation only in its inaugural year.

Filmmakers Cai Thomas, Luchina Fisher, and Ashley O’Shay tell stories centered at the intersection of race,

gender, and social justice. Two films capture the untold narratives of Black women activists fighting for themselves and their communities at large.

Luchina Fisher’s “Mama Gloria” tells the story of Gloria Allen, a trailblazing 73-year-old black transgender woman who transitioned before Stonewall, and started a charm school for homeless transgender youth in her 60s.

Ashley O’Shay’s “Unapologetic” focuses on Janaé and Bella, two Black, queer women organizers and provides an intimate peek into the personal and political battles that have transformed the city of Chicago. In her “Untitled Black Lesbian Elders” documentary, Cai Thomas focuses on the growing population of housing insecure LGBTQ elders.

The LBTQ Giving Council of Chicago Foundation for Women is committed to providing grants to

organizations and programs benefiting lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning women and girls in the Chicago region.

Sisters in Cinema is a Chicago-based non-profit with an inclusive mission to entertain, educate, develop and celebrate Black girls and women media-makers and future generations of storytellers and their audiences.

The organization supports the creation of media that centers and explores the lives of Black girls and women. In addition, SIC’s inclusive programming focuses on supporting, educating and training community members who are passionate about the intersection of art and social justice.

To learn more about Sisters in Cinema visit w ​ ww.sistersincinema. com​or contact Delrisha White: info​@ sistersincinema.com

Metra breaks ground for new South Side station

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

After 10 years of planning, Metra finally broke ground on Monday for a new, $20 million station in Auburn Gresham.

The long awaited project at 79th Street and Lowe Avenue was first conceived by former Alderman Latasha Thomas (17th) and later spearheaded by state Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-16th) and state Representative Mary Flowers (31st) in the Illinois Legislature; U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (1st) in Congress; Ald. David Moore (17th) in City Council; and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

“I’m excited and hopeful that the Auburn Park Metra Station will be more than an added convenience for consumers but rather a key part of economic renaissance for this hard hit area,” said Collins. “This station is also a crucial step in the direction of equalizing infrastructure investments across all communities.”

Metra contractor, T.Y. Lin International Inc., has completed about 60 percent of the design phase and expects to be finished

by December 2019,

Sisters in Cinema (SIC) with support from Chicago Women’s Foundation LBTQ Giving Council has awarded three first-time feature filmmakers with a $2,500 grant for the production of a documentary film.

Reparations Resolution Passes In Chicago City Council

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

Several elected officials and community stakeholders participated in a Sept. 30, 2019 groundbreaking ceremony in Auburn Gresham for a new Metra station slated for completion in 2021. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

according to Jim Derwinski, CEO and executive director of Metra. Upon completion, Derwinski said Metra would then solicit bids from general contractors to start the construction phase with a goal of opening the new station within a year.

The closest Metra station to the pending Auburn Park station is one mile away at 87th and Halsted Street and that can be a “hike’ for 32 year-old Wendy Silver.

“I moved to Auburn Gresham three years ago but I did not do my homework and learn more about the neighborhood,” explained Silver. “I have two small kids and I have to drop them off at the

daycare before I go to work, which is a constant struggle for me.”

Preckwinkle said more South Side and south suburban stations are needed and the county is prepared to put its “money on the table to help make this happen by subsidizing more stations.”

Thomas was on hand to participate in the groundbreaking, a project that first began under her watch as alderman.

“I am still a part of this community and will remain a supporter of the 17th Ward,” Thomas told the Chicago Citizen.

“Today is a wonderful day because something that was started years ago has

finally come to fruition, and for that I am very grateful.”

The new station is personal for Carlos Nelson, CEO of the nonprofit Greater Auburn-Gresham Development Corporation, whose office is a little over a mile away from the upcoming station.

Nelson said growing up, he’d “always hear this big train (Metra Rock Island) zipping past every so often, never knowing where it was going. All I knew is that this loud train would ride pass my community and not stop. Well, those days are over. Now, when I hear that train coming, I know it will stop right here in Auburn Gresham.” www.thechicagocitizen.com

The Chicago City Council recently passed a resolution calling for the establishment of the Chicago Descendants of Enslaved Africans Reparations Commission to ensure equity, equality, and parity for citizens of African descent in Chicago who are experiencing poverty and to explore what can be done to close racial gaps in homeownership, educational funding, healthcare, government contracts, and anything else they find that needs to be addressed.

The resolution was sponsored by several Alderman including Sixth Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer, Eighth Ward Alderman Michelle Harris, and Seventh Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell. The resolution was pioneered in part by Dr. Willie Wilson, a local businessman and a former candidate for Mayor of Chicago.

“I’m glad to serve as Alderman of the Sixth Ward and co-sponsor of this ground breaking resolution,” said Alderman Roderick Sawyer. “We know that this is going to be an uphill battle but we cannot stop this conversation.

We have to keep the conversation going for the African descendants of slaves here in Chicago, in the state of Illinois, and in the United States of America. We have to have a discussion about reparations to repair the disparities that we’ve had.”

The resolution lays out several reasons why reparations are needed for descendants of enslaved Africans living in Chicago. The resolution states that

Sixth Ward Alderman Sawyer recently joined Dr. Willie Wilson (pictured) to celebrate the passing of a resolution they worked on together that calls for Chicago’s City Council to create a Chicago Descendants of Enslaved Africans Reparations Commission.

Photo Credit: Provided by Dr. Willie Wilson

“African Americans continue to suffer extraordinary disparities in economic, educational, health, housing, unemployment and poverty outcomes.”

Sawyer went on to talk about racial disparities in health care, education, and housing and said that it wasn’t until recently that he came to the realization that the fight for reparations has been going on for over a century and acknowledged that it is something worth fighting for.

“We are at the bottom or the top of every key category, we are at the top when it’s bad and the bottom when it’s good and we need to correct that. The only way we can correct it is by being here and talking about the repair and the rehabilitation and all the elements that have been talked about. We don’t have to study it anymore, we have to implement it. We need reparations now,” said Sawyer.

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Unemployment Rate Falls to Historic Low in August The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently announced that the unemployment rate was 4.0 percent in August, down 0.2 percentage point from the prior month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The August unemployment rate was the lowest monthly unemployment rate for the state on record. Nonfarm payrolls were stable compared to the prior month, down -1,400 jobs. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report (from -400 to +1,300 jobs).

The state’s unemployment rate is +0.3 percentage points higher than the national unemployment rate reported for August 2019, which was 3.7 percent and unchanged from the previous month. The Illinois unemployment rate was down -0.2 percentage point from a year ago when it was 4.2 percent.

Illinois payroll employment has shown variability since the beginning of the year, as have national payrolls.

Average payroll employment growth in Illinois during the June to August three-month period, which provides a more stable measure of payroll employment change, was +2,500 jobs, with the largest gains in Educational and Health Services (+900), Government (+900) and Financial Activities (+700).

“We are pleased that Illinois’ unemployment rate is at its lowest level ever and will continue to focus on making sure that our economy works for everyone,” said Deputy Governor Dan Hynes. “This administration prioritized creating an environment where Illinois could create more good jobs that raise wages for working people in this state. That’s why we raised the minimum wage, balanced the budget, invested heavily in education and passed a bipartisan capital bill that rebuilds our roads and bridges and lays the foundation for long term economic growth – and are attracting good jobs to the state.”

“During his first few months in office, Governor Pritzker passed a balanced budget and a capital bill that has allowed the state’s business community to thrive.

Major companies like Amazon and J-Power have doubled down on their commitment to Illinois, creating hundreds of new earning opportunities for Illinoisans across the state and proving that Illinois is a top destination for businesses and workers alike,” said Erin Guthrie, acting director of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Compared to a year ago, nonfarm payroll employment increased by +65,500 jobs with the largest gains in these industry sectors in August: Educational and Health Services (+17,900), Leisure and Hospitality (+14,300) and Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+10,300). The industry sectors with declines compared to last year were: Information (-4,000) and Mining (-500). Illinois nonfarm payrolls were up +1.1 percent over-the-year as compared to the nation’s +1.4 percent over-the-year gain in August.

The number of unemployed workers decreased from the prior month, -3.7 percent to 262,500, a record low, and was down -4.0 percent over the same month for the prior year. The labor force was up +0.1 percentage point over-the-month and +0.7 percentage point over-the-year.

The unemployment rate identifies those individuals who are out of work and are seeking employment.

An individual who exhausts or is ineligible for benefits is still reflected in the unemployment rate if they actively seek work. To help connect jobseekers to employers who are hiring, IDES’ maintains the state’s largest job search engine, IllinoisJoblink.com (IJL), which recently showed 60,592 posted resumes with 98,752 jobs available.

Visit the Department’s website at www.ides.illinois. gov for more information. You can also follow IDES on Twitter and Facebook.

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Target again will recognize From stocking shelves with the team members who work during hottest toys, decorations and holiday the busy holiday season as a part meal essentials, to helping guests of its work.win.give appreciation pick out the perfect gift, to fulfilling program, which is now in its second orders placed online, store team year. Target will invest a total of $2 members will help guests prepare million in the program, which was for every event, party and festivity designed to bring extra holiday joy throughout the holiday season. to its hourly team members and Approximately 8,000 the local communities they serve. opportunities are located within At each of Target’s more than 1,800 distribution and fulfillment centers. stores and 39 distribution centers, These team members focus on two hourly team members will be processing freight to stores and selected at random and rewarded fulfilling orders placed on Target. with a $250 Target gift card and the com and Target’s award-winning opportunity to give a $250 donation app. to a local charitable organization of In line with Target’s ongoing their choice. investment in its team, all seasonal Target will host two rounds of hires will receive a minimum hiring events this year. The first starting wage of $13 an hour, event will take place from Oct. 11 which is almost double the federal to 13 and the second from Nov. 2 to mandate. Target raised its minimum 3. Events will be hosted at all Target starting hourly wage to $13 in June stores across the country from 10 2019 as part of the company’s longa.m. to 6 p.m. (local time). The standing commitment to reach a weekend events give candidates the $15 minimum hourly wage by the opportunity to meet store leaders, end of 2020. with the potential to interview on In addition, all hourly team the spot and receive a conditional members, including seasonal hires, job offer. benefit from: How To Apply ● A 10% discount at Target stores In addition to the hiring events, and on Target.com ● An additional 20% wellness interested candidates can visit TargetSeasonalJobs.com any time to discount off fresh and frozen fruits apply for both store and distribution and vegetables, Good & Gather center roles. Store leaders will Organic, C9 and Up & Up tobacco conduct pre-scheduled interviews cessation products ● The opportunity to earn holiday with applicants who apply online and discuss Target’s dynamic, teampay on Thanksgiving and Christmas ● Flexible schedules that allow oriented culture.

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CITIZEN On The Move

Black Woman Opens McDonald's In Bronzeville

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Mandy Moore and Viola Davis Sparkle in Forevermark Diamonds at the 71st Annual Emmy Awards Forevermark diamonds lit up the red carpet at the 71st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on actors Mandy Moore and Viola Davis.

The stars arrived on the red carpet at the Microsoft Theater dazzling onlookers in this season’s latest diamond jewelry trends, particularly statement earrings, layered necklaces and timeless diamond classics.

Emmy nominee Mandy Moore of This Is Us looked sleek and elegant wearing an off-the-shoulder gown adorned by white diamond statement pieces in the form of cascading diamond earrings and stacked diamond eternity rings.

“The inspiration for my Emmys look was “American glamour”, and nothing defines glamour more than the timeless Forevermark diamonds I am wearing tonight,” said Mandy of her look.

Mandy’s stylist, Cristina Ehrlich, shared details of her look, “Brilliant Forevermark diamonds are all we could think of when deciding on what to pair with Mandy’s look for tonight.

The gown was inspired to be a classic Americana aesthetic, so diamonds felt true to that, and I love that Forevermark diamonds are sourced responsibly.”

Nominee Viola Davis of How to Get Away with Murder radiated classic Hollywood glamour in her red-carpet look, pairing her black and white ensemble with show-stopping diamond necklaces and timeless princess-cut diamond studs for a look totaling over 97 carats.

“Viola asked me to bring “the perfect diamond studs,” so we started there, and I immediately thought of Forevermark. Then, we fell in love with Forevermark’s diamond choker and how beautifully

it sat on her neck. We just couldn’t stop there, so we added another necklace and then another and it became a major diamond necklace moment!” said Viola’s stylist, Elizabeth Stewart, of her look.

Forevermark diamond looks at the 71st Emmy Awards include: Who: Outstanding Leading Actress in a Drama Nominee Mandy Moore, This Is Us The Look: ● Forevermark Light Fall Diamond Earrings set in 18k White Gold, 15.41 ctw ● Forevermark by Premier Gem Pear Diamond Bypass Ring set in Platinum, 2.00 ctw ● Forevermark Setting Diamond Eternity Band set in 18k White Gold, 2.97 ctw ● Forevermark Cornerstones Diamond Eternity Band set in 18k White Gold, 3.22 ctw ● Forevermark by Imagine Bridal Diamond Eternity Band set in 18k White Gold, 3.00 ctw Who: Outstanding Leading Actress in a Drama Nominee Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder The Look: ● Forevermark Degrade Line Necklace set in 18k White Gold, 33.61 ctw ● Forevermark by Rahaminov Diamond Choker set in 18k White Gold, 12.35 ctw ● Forevermark by Rahaminov Diamond Line Necklace set in 18k White Gold, 32.76 ctw

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4 Tips to Dress for Success at Work StatePoint - In today’s workplace, many employers have abandoned strict dress code policies, providing employees with more flexibility to dress casually.

In fact, 59 percent of American workers described their current employer’s policy as “business casual” or “casual,” according to a recent study from Randstad US. Although a more relaxed dress code gives you the creative freedom to express yourself, not everything may be appropriate for a work setting.

Here is the fashion 411 on workplace attire today.

• Understand your company’s dress policy. If you’re unclear of your employer’s dress code policy, just ask your manager or HR. Thirty-eight percent of 25 to 35-year-olds say they’ve been asked to dress more professionally by their manager or HR, and 45 percent say they know someone who has been sent home from work for breaking dress code policies. Unclear policies may be the culprit, and

no outfit is worth the risk -- or embarrassment -- of being sent home. Another tip is to simply take note of what people around you are wearing, especially those in senior-level positions. As the saying goes, dress for the job you want, not the job you have!

• Dress for comfort and performance. Don’t be afraid to embrace your personal style, as long as it stays within your company’s guidelines. Sixtythree percent of younger workers (aged 18 to 35) say they actually prefer dressing up for work, as it boosts their confidence and performance. The definition of “dressing up” can vary from person to person, ranging from casual to conservative, depending on one’s taste.

• Don’t break the bank. Fifty-five percent of managers agree they care more about performance than what their employees wear, so don’t feel pressured to break the bank in order to keep up with the workplace Joneses. Your expertise is more valuable than any sparkly set of cufflinks or a pair of

heels will ever be. However, you can look great for less with a few smart strategies. Visit the Randstad US career resources portal for workplace fashion tips to “casually” rip the (office) runway at randstadusa. com/jobs/career-resources/personal-brand.

• Leave the weekend wardrobe at home.

According to many U.S. employees, some things are still considered a bit too casual for the office.

In fact, the survey found that the majority of Americans think ripped jeans and leggings are not appropriate, even in a casual office environment.

Therefore, if you show up to work in ripped jeans, there’s a good chance (statistically speaking) that you won’t be making a great impression. The same goes for leggings -- sorry athleisure lovers!

For more tips on how you can make a good impression at work, visit www.randstadusa.com.

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norms and what most people -- according to our survey -- feel is appropriate for the workplace,” says Traci Fiatte, CEO of non-technical staffing, Randstad US. “You want to be evaluated on your performance and what value you bring to your company, not just on your clothes.”

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Does Your Child or Teen Experience Migraines? What to Know StatePoint - The pain and symptoms that accompany migraines can be debilitating. For children and teens, it can mean missed school days, absence from social or sporting events and activities at home.

To evaluate migraine treatment in children and teens, new guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Headache Society looked at two areas: acute treatments to stop or lessen pain and other symptoms during a migraine, and treatments to prevent or reduce how often migraine attacks occur.

“The good news is that there are effective treatments for children and teens for migraine attacks when they occur,” says guidelines lead author, Dr. Maryam Oskoui, McGill University, and an AAN fellow.

Based on the guidelines, families dealing with pediatric migraines should consider the following: • Clinicians make a migraine diagnosis based on the intensity and duration of pain, how many attacks a person has had, and whether they’re accompanied by associated

“The good news is that there are effective treatments for children and teens for migraine attacks when they occur,” says guidelines lead author, Dr. Maryam Oskoui, McGill University, and an AAN fellow.

symptoms like nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.

Those with migraines should get a diagnostic evaluation that includes a careful medical history, as well as general physical and neurological examinations conducted by a neurologist or headache medicine

specialist. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system • Triggers can vary, so families should identify and address the factors associated with their child’s

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migraine attacks. These can include lack of physical activity, being overweight, excessive caffeine intake, poor sleep habits and dehydration.

Many of these issues can be addressed with healthy habits, like nutritious foods, regular exercise, adequate hydration and sleep.

• Ask your child’s neurologist about the risks and benefits of preventive medication and appropriate acute treatment. For example, in studies, the drug amitriptyline combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -- which employs techniques like relaxation and coping strategies -- was more beneficial than amitriptyline combined with headache education in reducing migraine attack frequency and migraine-related disability.

However, it’s important to note that amitriptyline may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.

“The benefit of CBT alone or in combination with other treatments in migraine prevention warrants further study,” says Dr. Oskoui.

• Treat migraines as soon as your

child or teen becomes aware of one starting. For children and teens, medications such as ibuprofen and triptans can help relieve pain during an attack. For teens, consider the combination sumatriptan/naproxen.

• Families and neurologists should carefully weigh the use of treatments not proven to be effective in children and teens. For example, while botulinum toxin is effective in preventing migraine in adults, it hasn’t shown the same effectiveness in children and teens. And while some of the newest treatments, including calcitonin gene-related peptide antibodies and other similar drugs and devices are effective for adults, the study of their pediatric use is only beginning.

To learn more about migraines, visit BrainLifeMag.org/PedMigraine, the AAN’s free patient website and magazine, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Though common, pediatric migraines are painful and can be debilitating. Talking to your child’s neurologist about the latest treatments is recommended.

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BID / Notice Barnard Soletanche Bessac JV (BSB) An Equal Opportunity Employer Requests subcontractor bids from qualified WBE/MBE Subcontractors and Suppliers for: Design-Build Services South Airfield Consolidation O’Hare International Airport OWNER: City of Chicago BID DATE: October 29, 2019 at 4:00 PM (CST) BID ITEMS: Earthwork/Excavation; Asphalt Paving; Site Security; Traffic Control; Office Maintenance; Materials Testing; Rebar Furnish & Install; Concrete ReadyMix; Concrete Pipe; Preconstruction & PostConstruction Surveys; Environmental Consulting; Tunnel & Site Survey; Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring; Erosion & Sediment Control; Site Restoration; Muck Disposal; Reservoir Wall Support; Water Pumping/Pipeline; Electrical; Mechanical; Plumbing; HVAC; Trucking & Disposal; Hazardous Material Handling; Tunnel & Shaft Construction Safety; Equipment Rental; Heavy Equipment Mechanics; and Steel Fabrication for the Tunnel Liner.

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ASSISTANCE AND QUESTIONS: BSB will provide technical assistance as needed throughout the bidding process. We will work with subs and suppliers to develop a delivery schedule that accommodates the needs of subs and suppliers on non-critical work items. When economically feasible, we will divide total contract requirements into small portions to permit maximum qualified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE) participation. Upon request, we will assist interested businesses in obtaining bonds, lines of credit and/or required insurance. Questions regarding assistance and bids should be directed to Rivers Topping at (406) 586-1995. Questions regarding obtaining bonds should be directed to Austin Neff at (760) 822-2184, or Austin.Neff@TheBondExchange. com. All bids should be faxed to (406) 586-3530 or emailed to bsbjv@Barnard-Inc.com.

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How Schools are Changing to Improve STEAM Learning (StatePoint) As STEAM learning has grown in prominence in classrooms across the country, so has the role of tools and resources facilitating this approach to learning.

Here are five examples of how technology is supporting the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in classrooms today.

• Lessons brought to life: Virtual reality in the classroom has the power to immerse students in STEAM material more fully than

ever before, while giving students with engineering proclivities the opportunity to create their own educational content. As the cost of this technology becomes more accessible, a growing number of schools are benefiting.

• Visualized math: The ability to visualize mathematical concepts can support students’ grasp of the material. And expanded features on the latest models of graphing calculators give students the ability to easily draw three-dimensional graphs such as planes, cylinders and spheres, and view them from various angles in order to better analyze their shape. The expanded features and improved catalog function of the fx-CG50 PRIZM graphing calculator, for example, includes a cross-section option and special zoom function, enabling students to further examine graphs for deeper analysis. Offering a color LCD with a full textbook-style display, students can even plot graphs over pictures of real-life scenes.

• Art lessons without the mess: New free and inexpensive educational apps give art teachers an opportunity to deliver lessons without the mess. From charcoal drawing to pottery to painting, the digital experience can faithfully replicate the real thing, so that young artists learn all the fine art principles needed to create a masterpiece.

• Accelerated music instruction: Research continues to support the vital role that music education plays in STEAM learning. And now, new tools are making it easy for educators to introduce students to a wide scope of tones, rhythms and genres, and offer students an opportunity to learn at a pace that keeps them motivated. For example, the Casio CT-X700 portable keyboard for advanced beginners to intermediate players features a Step-Up Lesson system that displays proper finger placement and notation, allowing users to easily learn songs. A USB-MIDI port connects to any Mac, PC, Android or iOS device so that the world of music is literally at the fingertips of students.

• Better presentation: From sines and cosines to a map of the galaxy, no matter what subject is being taught, teachers know it isn’t always easy to maintain the class’s attention. But keeping students engaged is easier today, thanks to the latest generation of projectors, which offer sharper visuals and new educational solutions that help teachers maintain their momentum with modern, streamlined lessons. Those from the Superior Series from Casio LampFree Projectors allow teachers to select a presenter from anywhere in a classroom and project their device onto the screen, as well as control projection remotely using their own smart device anywhere in the classroom.

Today’s students are not only deriving the benefits of an integrative STEAM approach to learning, they have some of the coolest new tools to support their education. __________________________________

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EDUCATION Helpful Hacks to Ease School Hassles (StatePoint) Whether your life revolves around cubby holes and recess or rolling campus hills and term papers, helpful hacks can ensure students, teachers and families are organized in dorm rooms, classrooms and households.

It’s all about having supplies on hand that keep items tidy and make cleaning easier. Even regular household staples can be repurposed to help students stay organized. For instance, plastic cups in a muffin

tin can become an instant art supply holder, and binder clips can separate tangled cords and chargers. An over-the-door shoe organizer can make for great storage space for snacks or other dorm room essentials.

When heading to the store, consider versatile products like EasyLiner brand shelf liners by Duck brand, which can be used to line desk drawers, protect craft tables, decorate mini dorm room fridges and more to help items stay in place, guard against spills and add a touch of personal style.

Shelf liners can even be used to make book covers and mouse pads.

With proper organization and the right tools, everyone can concentrate on school work and a successful year. __________________________________

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