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ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASS BILL TO COMBAT ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT Retailers call it one of strongest responses in nation, GOP says it doesn’t do enough

A measure aimed at addressing highprofile “smash-andgrabs” and other organized retail crime was among the scores of bills passed during the General Assembly’s final sprint toward its Saturday morning adjournment.

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Session Recap: Illinois lawmakers pass bill to New state laws taking effect Jan. 1 combat organized retail theft Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing among new changes Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1

Retailers call it one of strongest SPRINGFIELD – Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a responses boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting 1, while tenants in Jan. nation, in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets.

GOP says it Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that takedo effect in doesn’t the new year.

The minimum wage increase is enough

BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 an hour.

The law allowing public housing

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tenants to keep pets is the result battery of a family member where their release poses a danger to that family of Senate Bill 154,KINNICUTT

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By GRACE member; gun crimes where the defendant poses a threat to a specific person; Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. StephCapitol News Illinois and cases where the defendant is considered a flight risk. anie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides gkinnicutt@capitolnewsillinois.com Durkin said that under the cashless bail provision of the SAFE-T act, that tenants of multifamily housing offenders could be charged but released from custody to commit smash-andunits that are acquired, built or renA measure aimed at addressing high-profile “smash-and-grabs” and grab thefts again. ovated with money from the Illinois other organized retail crime was among the scores of bills passed during the “We’re not doing anything to discourage or deter the people who are Affordable Housing Trust Fund General Assembly’s final sprint toward its Saturday morning adjournment. destroying the River North (Chicago neighborhood), businesses on the South may keep up to two cats or one dog Its backers, among them the Illinois attorney general and the Illinois Re- Side, the West Side, everywhere else in Chicago that have had to deal with weighing less than 50 pounds. tail Merchants Association, called it one of the strongest actions in the nation this in the past year-and-a-half,” Durkin said.

It applies to residents of housing to define organized retail crime while increasing prosecutors’ ability to hold Durkin praised a section of the bill which requires online marketplaces units that are designated as affordcriminals accountable. to keep records on sellers, but he said Amendment 4 watered the bill down. able housing for lowand very-lowRepublicans, for the most part, voted for the bill, but several GOP lawThe legislation requires third-party sellers to verify the user’s identity income families.

Theitbill passed down and removed their names as cosponsors after a makers called watered with a bank account number or other information to prevent stolen goods both chambers in its final late amendment wasform filedonto appease crime victims groups and civil liberties from being sold online. Third-party selling marketplaces, such as Amazon Mayorganizations.

30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed or eBay, would be required to suspend sellers who knowingly sell items that it into lawHouse Aug. 6.Bill 1091, which will still need approval from the governor to were stolen or are believed to be stolen.

Other newlaw, laws defines include: “organized retail crime” in state law with the intent of become The measure also allows the the state attorney general to call a statewide Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the prireducing offenders’ ability to avoid prosecution. grand jury to prosecute organized retail crime. vate vehicle tax, which is a sales tax Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton, D-Western Springs, chief sponsor of the bill Attorney General Kwame Raoul in a news release said the legislation paidinon theSenate, purchase of vehicles, by at trying to prevent “the big fish from coercing the said it is aimed will provide law enforcement with more tools, building on an existing Or$75the for small each model year stealing.” where the fish into ganized Retail Crime Task Force through which his office partners with law purchaseSenate price is Amendment less than $15,000 4 changed the focus of the bill to identify ringleadenforcement agencies to investigate organized retail crime. anders, by $100 for vehicles priced or “managers,” of organized retail crime rings, creating greater penalties “Organized retail crime is committed by sophisticated criminal enterprisabove that amount.

However, the for them than for the low-level individuals who steal from stores and may be es that harm our communities in ways that extend beyond lost revenue and registration for trailers weighing victims fee of human trafficking. stolen products,” Raoul said in a news release. “These complex operations less than That 3,000 amendment pounds will drop to an individual commits retail crime and is subject states rely on thrift and resale of stolen products to fund and perpetuate the cycle of $36toinstead of $118. a Class 3 felony charge when, “in concert with” another individual or violence through even more dangerous illegal activities like trafficking drugs College admissions: HB226, group, the person “knowingly commits” retail theft from one or more retailand firearms.” establishing the Higher Education ers.

Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, noted concerns during a committee hearing Fair Admissions Act, prohibits Committing assault or intentionally damaging property of the retail esthat removing language pertaining to the 1970 organized crime-related Rackpublic colleges and universities tablishment would also fall under the definition. Anyone committing a battery eteer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, would weaken the from requiring applicants to submit as part of such a crime could be charged with a Class 2 felony. bill.

SAT, ACTAorperson other standardized is guilty of test being a ringleader of an organized retail crime But Rob Karr, IRMA President, said the statewide grand jury will be scores as part ofifthe admissions prooperation they recruit individuals, supervise finances or direct others to more efficient and give the same powers as the RICO law but on a smaller cess,commit althoughretail prospective students theft with intent to resell merchandise that exceeds $300 in scale. mayvalue. chooseRingleaders to submit them they be found guilty if merchandise is stolen while in canif also The measure would allow prosecutors the ability to consolidate charges wish. transit from the manufacturer to the retail establishment. against an offender in one county even if a ring of smash-and-grab thefts Drug prices: SB1682 requires Ringleaders, or “managers” as they are called in the bill, would be subhappen across multiple counties. A statewide grand jury will have the power pharmacies to post2afelony notice inject to Class charges. to investigate, indict and prosecute violations of organized retail thefts. forming consumers that they After midnight in may the Senate, HB 1091 passed 42-10, later passing the “These are people who are stealing things and monetizing them and then request current retail House 96-5pharmacy with Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons, of Urbana, and Chicago using those monies to fund other illicit activities such as drugs, human trafprices at the point Tarver, of sale. Mary Flowers, Will Guzzardi, and Kelly Cassidy voting Reps.

Curtis ficking,” Karr said in a follow-up interview after the subject matter hearing.

FOID no. card changes: HB562 enVictims of organized retail theft – including retail establishments – will acts several changes Firearm The efforttotothe address organized retail crime is also backed by a $5 have a right to at least seven days’ notice of all court proceedings under the Owner Identification cardwithin law. the state budget, allowing the attorney general’s million investment bill.

Among other things, it provides for office to award grants to state’s attorneys and law enforcement agencies that While Senate Amendment 4 was filed in response to civil liberties and a streamlined renewal process fororganized retail crime. investigate and prosecute victims’ rights organizations who feared that some of the lower-level individFOID cards and Concealed Carry During the House floor debate, Minority Leader Jim Durkin, a Western uals committing retail crime may have been forced into it as human traffickLicenses for people who voluntarily Springs Republican who voted for the measure, said he was disappointed the ing victims, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, still opposed the final language. submit records. also do.” bill fingerprint was “the best we Itcould She shared a story of how a police officer discouraged her mother from allows theDurkin Illinois tied Statehis Police to argument back to a criminal justice reform passed by reporting her abusive father. She said the bill sends a message to survivors issue a combinedinFOID card and Democrats January 2021 that Republicans have repeatedly seized on to that retailers are more important than victims of domestic and gender-based Concealed Carry License News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than call Democrats softtoonqualicrime. Gov. JB Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitolviolence.

News Illinois file photo) 300 that become lawreform on Jan. known 1. (Capitolas fied applicants, it establishes a Thoseand repeated criticisms of thebills criminal justice the “If you vote yes for this bill, you are telling me, and every survivor in newSafety, ViolentAccountability, Crime IntelligenceFairness, Task Equity-Today Act, have, to a large extent, the state of Illinois, to pound sand,” Cassidy said. “You are telling me and United States. In June, President Joe its publicthis health authorities from to the appropriate school support Force to take enforcement action safety-centric driven some of the public proposals pushed

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Official flags:on HB605 requires Act’sade cards. Durkin focused his arguments Saturday the SAFE-T creation Rep. Kam Buckner, a Chicago Democrat who sponsored HB 1091, operated by children under the statenot agencies and institutions Student mental health: HB576that does of a cashless bail system take effect until Janto1, 2023.are Under said he filed HB 5748 to address the issues Cassidy brought up regarding Capitol News Illinois is a age of 16.by Known as “Hayli’s Law,” purchase Illinois and of American flags andthe SB1577 students in Illicashallow bail provision, bail bonds and conditions bail will be replaced domestic and gender-based violence. That measure would give other victims nonprofit, nonpartisan news it was on inspired 12-year-old Hayli are made by in the States. noisa up to fiveof excused absences to to bethat system pretrial release developed theUnited Illinois courts based a bythe same seven-day notice as outlined in the organized retail crime bill. stand in service covering state government styles: SB817 prohibits attend to their mental behavioral detainee’s allegedorcrime, their riskHair of not appearing for their court Martinez, date, andwhose lemonade That bill was filed on Friday, April 8, and has not been considered in and distributed to more than 400 down by local discrimination in schoolsifagainst health providing medical thewithout threat or dangerathey may pose to the community released. Kankakee was shuteither chamber. newspapers statewide. It is funded officials. individuals onthe the new grounds note. Those students will be given Exceptions from pretrial release under lawofinclude forcible Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering primarily by the Illinois Press Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizwearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, an opportunity to make up any felonies such as first-degree murder, sexual assault, arson and any other state government that is distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide.

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Education Department Continues Push to Invest in Highly Effective Educators and Address Teacher Shortage The U.S. Department of Education is continuing to take action to support and invest in the teaching profession and address the teacher shortage many schools and districts across the country face.

The Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) grant program is now accepting applications for efforts that increase the pipeline of highly effective educators.

The SEED program will award $65 million to support the implementation of evidence-based practices that prepare, develop, or enhance the skills of educators. These grants also will enable recipients to develop, expand, and evaluate practices that can serve as models that can be sustained, replicated, and scaled. This program is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader commitment to supporting targeted efforts that will provide comprehensive, high-quality pathways, such as residency and Grow Your Own programs, for educator preparation and development programs focused on building a more diverse educator pipeline and combating the teacher shortage nationally. Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona expanded on President Biden’s call for more people to enter the education profession by calling on states, districts, and institutions of higher education to use American Rescue Plan funds to invest in teacher pipeline programs.

“We know that in order to improve education across the country and meet our students where they are, we must invest in teacher professional learning, recruitment, and reten-

tion. This past year, we heard from our educators, parents, and leaders that investing in teachers is investing in students. We are ready to act on that!” said Secretary Cardona.

“This grant competition will support institutions of higher education, national nonprofits, and other eligible partners that provide teachers and school leaders with effective strategies for building inclusive, unbiased, and safe learning environments that support the academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. Building an education system that is the best in the world requires an investment in our dedicated teachers.”

PRONGHORN SPIRITS ACADEMY LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ATLANTA PRNewswire -- Applications are now being accepted for the Pronghorn Spirits Academy (PSA) inaugural cohort in partnership with INROADS to engage Black students interested in entering the spirits industry. The PSA program is designed to provide the tools and resources needed to successfully learn the industry and position interns to be considered for full-time employment within the industry, post-graduation. The mission of INROADS is to deliver innovative leadership development programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate and elevate talent that is underrepresented. Powered by Pronghorn, the initial cohort will participate in three (3) weeks of training and a nine (9) weeks-long internship – starting June 13, 2022. To learn more or apply visit www.PRONGHORN. co/careers Through the program, students will engage in structured coaching, networking and mentoring sessions while honing business skills critical for advancement in consumer goods within an ever changing global marketplace. The internship program targets motivated Black students attending HBCUs and other universities that are 21+ years of age by the start of training. Pronghorn is an independent company dedicated to expanding diversity within the spirits industry by cultivating and investing in the next generation of Black founders, executives, and entrepreneurs in a sustainable and scalable way. The company is committed to

generating $2.4 billion in economic value for the Black community by 2032. In 2021, Diageo North America became an anchor investor in Pronghorn.

“We are focused on granting access and removing barriers that have put Black people and other communities of color at a disadvantage when it comes to ownership, investing or just working within the spirits industry in general,” said Dia Simms, Co-Founder, Pronghorn. “Pronghorn will work to open as many doors as possible to help uplift our communities for the long term. Just like the beautiful animal we chose to name our company after, we are prepared to go the distance to make our vision reality.”

Pronghorn is a standalone company focused on cultivating the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, executive leaders, and founders within the spirits industry.

Through sustainable capital investments, incubation, and recruitment programs, Pronghorn removes barriers and grants access to critical resources that empower untapped talent and emerging Black businesses to reach their full potential. The organization was co-founded in 2021 by spirits industry veterans Dia Simms, Erin Harris, and Dan Sanborn. The pronghorn is the fastest North American land mammal and can endure speeds for miles. Inspired by our namesake, Pronghorn believes creating real change is a marathon, not a sprint. For more information visit: www.pronghorn.co.

As states, districts, and schools are working hard to address the impact of COVID-19 on students’ social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs, many of them are facing significant challenges in attracting and retaining teachers. Preexisting teacher shortages in critical areas such as special education; multilingual education; science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM); career and technical education; and early childhood education have only been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic—directly impeding student access to educational opportunity.

The SEED program fosters the use of rigorous evidence-based practices in selecting and implementing strategies and interventions that support educators’ development across the continuum of their careers. Support for educator preparation programs and high-quality professional development are vital to ensure that all students have access to well-prepared and qualified teachers, principals, and other school leaders. These programs invest in educators who are effective and likely to stay in the profession. Research shows that existing educator shortages disproportionately impact students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, and, often, rural communities.

To learn more about the SEED program, please visit: https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/supporting-effective-educator-development-grant-program/. The FY 2022 SEED grant competition will close on June 3, 2022.

STR8 LAUNCHES EASY AND ACCESSIBLE DENTAL ALIGNERS NATIONWIDE Jonesboro, Ark. -- Str8, a dental aligner startup bringing accessible and healthy smiles to the public, is expanding to offer its services nationwide. The brand combines the ease of D2C with the convenience of in-person dental care. Prior to its national launch, Str8 was available as a pilot program to the local Jonesboro, Arkansas area where its founder, Dr. Misee Harris, owns and operates a dental office and medical center.

What sets Str8 apart from other aligners on the market is its dedication to a healthy smile, not just a straight one. The brand’s mission is to educate its consumers, encourage regular dental check-ups and grant access to dream smiles that can help grow confidence. Str8 covers the cost of an initial dental examination at the beginning of the process. In addition, all cases are reviewed and designed by dentists and orthodontists. In addition, Str8 is the first D2C clear aligner brand to reward customers for going to the dentist. Clients will receive $100 off if they have received a dental cleaning within the last 12 months.

The accessible cost is possible due to Harris building her own lab out of her medical center, allowing the elimination of the middle man, which grants the savings to be transferred to the client. The lab is located inside the Louise Hage Medical Center, whose mission is to grant affordable care with access to doctors, dentists and behavior health professionals.

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of offering necessary medical assistance to those who may not have access. She was inspired by her grandmother, for whom her medical center is named. After many years in the dental industry, Harris is excited to expand her professional services to offer clear aligners to the general public.

“My passion has always been to help and improve others’ lives. I inherited that from my mother and my grandmother,” says Misee Harris, Founder of Str8. “Starting Str8 and the ability to provide healthy smiles for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford orthodontic treatment was a no-brainer for me.

I’m excited to grow as a company and continue to see how we can change people’s lives.”

Str8’s Services Include: Complimentary in-person pre aligner check-up with personal dental professional Teledentistry that allows the patient to be monitored throughout their aligner treatment The convenience of D2C with monitoring by dental professionals Accessible and affordable pricing and financing Customized and premium quality products User-friendly digital services and client support Durable and comfortable aligners For more information, visit www. str8oralcare.com.

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Canadian Geographic Draws Readers off the Page and into the Field Canadian Geographic Adventures OTTAWA, ON, CNW - The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is proud to announce its latest foray into the travel sphere with the launch of Canadian Geographic Adventures and its Designated Travel Collection. With a focus on making Canada better known to Canadians and to the world, the Society is collaborating with trusted Canadian and international travel partners to draw readers off the pages of Canadian Geographic magazine and into the field through immersive travel.

Voyages showcased as part of the Designated Travel Collection include multi-day, locally-guided, small-group travel experiences in each province and territory and around the world with a strong focus on sustainability and the celebration of people and place. Each voyage hosts a notable RCGS Ambassador, adding incredible insight into the Society and Canadian Geographic, and each travel operator within the Designated Travel Collection supports the impactful programming of the RCGS with a contribution from every booking.

A selection of experiences from Canadian Geographic Adventures and its Designated Travel Collection are featured below:

Great Bear Rainforest Photo Trip, Maple Leaf Adventures

Journey into one of Earth’s greatest wild places. It is a land of fjords, mountains, rainforests, and great river estuaries. It is home to grizzlies, wolves and the mysterious white Spirit Bear.

This special trip with Canadian Geographic Adventures is timed for peak experiences of natural beauty and wildlife. Join Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence Daisy Gilardini in her home province’s Great Bear Rainforest all the way to Alaska and the high Arctic where you will learn photography techniques via lectures and extensive one-on-one tutoring in the field.

Departure on 20 September 2022 / 7 nights, 8 days VAIL, Colo., PRNewswire -- Nestled in the heart of the Colorado Rockies is a quaint mountain village where adventure and luxury meet. For nearly 60 years, Vail has welcomed yearround visitors to explore the surrounding national forest, delight in culinary creations, experience amazing cultural performances, stay in world-class lodging and so much more. This summer, the destination has developed a series of dream trips that package the very best of what Vail has to offer. These exclusive, one-of-a-kind packages were curated to inspire travel and allow visitors to experience their ultimate dream vacation.

This summer, Vail has developed a series of dream trips that package the very best of what the destination offers.

Discover Vail, the official destination tourism marketing effort for Vail, has developed seven dream trips to package exclusive experiences ranging from the ultimate golf getaway to a backcountry llama chalet offer. Following are four of Discover Vail’s signature Dream Trip experiences.

Dream Golf Experience

Step into a dream golf getaway and enjoy some of the finest golf courses in the Vail Valley. This six-night package includes lodging at the exclusive Arrabelle at Vail Square and four days of golf for two at premier courses including the Vail Golf Club and Red Sky Golf Club. In addition, enjoy dinner and drives with a PGA professional who will join for a round of golf and dinner. The package also includes two new Taylor Made putters and drivers.

After several rounds of golf, enjoy a little rest and relaxation with two, 80-minute spa treatments per person at the Rock Resorts Spa at the Arrabelle. A personal concierge also will be available throughout the vacation to attend to all personal needs. The trip includes a premium car rental and roundtrip, first-class airfare for two into Vail Eagle Country Airport. This exclusive offer is based on double occupancy and the package rate begins at $18,000. Offer is based on availability and restrictions apply.*

Vail’s 10th Mountain Package

Walk in the steps of Vail’s famed 10th Mountain Division Soldiers who fought in World War II. These “Soldiers on Skis” trained near Vail and were responsible for the ski area’s founding as well as the growth of the outdoor sports industry after the war. For this special offer, experience how the destination honors its history and experience Vail’s rich background through a series of private,

bespoke experiences. This package for two people includes five nights lodging midweek (Sunday to Friday) at Vail’s newest luxury hotel, The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort. One of the highlights of this package is a private dinner, movie screening and question and answer session with Colorado native and Snow Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, Chris Anthony who recently debuted his film “Mission Mt. Mangart,” which provides a glimpse into the history of the 10th Mountain Division. The next day, hike at nearby Camp Hale, where the 10th Mountain Division trained, with Anthony and a historian from the Colorado Snowsports Museum. During the trip, also enjoy a private, curated history tour of Vail by a docent from the Snowsports Museum and a tour of the 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Distillery in nearby Gypsum. Upon arrival to the hotel, guests will enjoy complimentary drinks at the 10th Mountain Lounge at The Hythe. The vacation offer also includes a Vail Picnic experience at that Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, dinner at Margie’s Haas at The Hythe and rest and relax poolside in one of the hotel’s exclusive cabanas. The offer includes daily breakfast, a premium rental car and roundtrip, first-class airfare to Vail Eagle County Airport. The special package is based on double occupancy and starts at $16,000. Package is based on availability and restrictions apply.*

Vail Photography Excursion

Explore some of Vail’s most beautiful hidden gems on this special photography trip that will take guests to locations not found in guidebooks. This six-night stay at the Sonnenalp, named one of Colorado’s top 10 hotels by Travel + Leisure in 2021, includes two days with award-winning landscape and conservation photographer Todd Winslow Pierce. During the private tours, Pierce will offer guests tips for taking the best shots while guiding them to undiscovered picture perfect locations throughout Vail. This special offer also includes a Signature Spa Package for two with a 50-minute signature massage, facial and a manicure/pedicure at the Sonnenalp Spa. The offer includes daily breakfast for two on Ludwig’s Terrace, dinner for two at Swiss Chalet, complimentary welcome drinks at the Bully Ranch, a premium rental car and roundtrip, first-class airfare to Vail Eagle County Airport.

This exclusive offer is based on double occupancy and package rates start at $14,000. Offer based on availability and restrictions apply.* For information on any of Vail’s special summer 2022 Dream Trips, please visit www.DiscoverVail.com/Dream-Trips.

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Natural Wonders of Western Newfoundland , Great Canadian Trails

This exceptional experience of Western Newfoundland features Gros Morne National Park’s natural wonders, a visit to the Norse Viking settlement at l’Anse aux Meadows and a stay at a historic lighthouse along the Iceberg Alley. Your journey of discovery will be filled with walking, cultural immersion, breath-taking scenery, wildlife, fine dining experiences and evenings to remember. Join RCGS Fellow and professional photographer Jenny Wong on this journey of a lifetime.

Departure 27 August 2022/ 7 nights, 8 days Highlights of Albania, Exodus Travels

Experience the diverse range of cultures and landscapes of Albania, from the artist havens in Voskopojë to the sweeping panoramic views of the Gramos Mountains, and from ancient Greek sites in Llogara National Park to the narrow-cobbled streets of UNESCO-listed Berat. Relax and enjoy the famous food and wine of Përmet, visit crumbling castles in Korçë, and follow in the footsteps of Julius Caesar at the site where his battles against Pompeii were won. Experience this adventure accompanied by international bestselling author, dynamic lecturer and CEO of the RCGS John Geiger.

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Lily-Lark Expands Fashion-Forward Skin Protection with New LARK Line of UPF 50+ Parasols NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Just as summery days begin to return, there’s a new form of skin protection under the sun. LilyLark’s new diffusion line of UPF 50+ parasols, Lark, will pair high design with affordability. The Lark parasol will sport a collection of 10 curated, artist-designed prints. Lily-Lark’s original signature line will introduce its own lineup of 8 new prints for Summer 2022.

Lark is the culmination of an extensive design process to preserve the luxe Lily-Lark feel at an accessible price point. The result is a slightly pared-down, more minimalist parasol, which requires less labor to produce.

Among the newly debuting prints are a selection of neutrals, created with fashion flexibility and appeal to all genders in mind.

PRNewsFoto Some prints are figurative, some are abstract… there’s a Lily-Lark print for every stylish attitude.

Speaking on this new chapter for the company, Lily-Lark’s founder, CEO and Creative Director Lisa Selwitz remarked: “With the launch of 19 new prints and a less expensive parasol, we aspire to make serious sun protection inviting to more people.”

Selwitz is particularly excited about one new Lark print. “It was designed in collaboration with vintage fashion aficionada and Egyptologist Colleen Darnell, a.k.a. @vintage_egyptologist. Dr. Darnell has been a fan and friend of Lily-Lark’s for many years.

She suggested using art from ceiling patterns of tombs, circa the 1300’s B.C.E., to create a print.” The result is called WASET, named for the ancient city where the tombs are located. The artwork is by Stephan Jans, owner of the textile studio PRINTS OF ORANGE. Lily-Lark’s distinctive parasols combine a stunning, artisan-made bamboo frame with an eye-catching canopy crafted of sun-protective fabric. A matching carrying case makes it easy to take a Lily-Lark along for a stroll down city streets, a day at the beach, or just running errands…all occasions that require shade.

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Lily Frilly Launches Second Product Partnership with Walmart ORLANDO, Fla. PRNewswire -- Lily Adeleye, the pint-sized powerhouse and CEO behind Lily Filly, is launching her second product partnership with Walmart. The line will include a range of bows and hair accessories for girls of all ages and serves as an aspirational charge for little girls all over the world to reach for the stars.

Likewise, Walmart has been instrumental in helping Lily reach her entrepreneurial dreams. She’s had a desire for entrepreneurship for almost as long as she has been able to walk and talk. When she started sketching design concepts and talking about the type of products she’d like to create, her mother, Courtney Adeleye, CEO and founder of Olbali, took it seriously.

“I’m really proud of Lily,” says Courtney Adeleye.

“She has her own ideas, she’s very creative and vocal, and she is willing to do the work. She has everything it takes to be successful.”

The partnership between Walmart and Lily Frilly is about much more than hair accessories. It also stands as a testament to the fact that little girls don’t have to

wait until they are “all grown up” to start setting and reaching goals. The Lily Frilly brand is about helping girls take the lead in inspiring those around them. Lily is an example to young girls that if she can do it, they can too.

This launch will include four large bows, two pairs of mini bows, and hair clips. Lily Frilly products are all affordably priced, come in various shapes and sizes, are brightly colored, and have fun names like Hoo’s Cute & Fun Fruity Friends, Mini Party & Mini Melon Bows, Purple Glimmer Bow and Electric Dazzle Bow, and the fan-favorite, Confetti Fruit Clips.

To learn more about the line and grab accessories for your favorite girl, please visit www.walmart.com.

Lily Frilly is a lifestyle brand for girls. Products include bows and other hair accessories, bags and backpacks, apparel, and shoes. Aside from products, Lily also hosts events that seek to inspire, strengthen, build confidence, and encourage knowledge-seeking in beautiful young girls across the world. To learn more, please visit www.lilyfrilly.com.

Westfield Old Orchard Welcomes Spring Season with New Stores and Restaurants CHICAGO PRNewswire -- Westfield Old Orchard, Chicagoland’s premier shopping center and lifestyle destination, announced the addition of 10 new restaurant and retail partners to its ever evolving and growing roster. The new lineup signifies the center’s commitment to bringing new, exciting retailers and experiences to Chicago’s North Shore community and beyond.

Forthcoming restaurants and businesses lineup include: Bar Siena: The first suburban location of the West Loop hotspot is set to open in early summer, with a menu that pays homage to various regions of Italy and two massive patios for outdoor seating.

Alo Yoga: Shop performance-engineered leggings, bras and more looks for practice to the pavement with the popular yoga and lifestyle clothing brand that will open its Illinois’ first location this spring.

Capital Grille: A fine dining restaurant and steakhouse known for its artfully prepared dishes with the freshest ingredients has broken ground with plans to open by the end of the year.

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Molly’s Cupcakes: Award-winning bakery founded in Chicago that offers a variety of fresh and made from scratch cupcakes, ice cream and more is set to open its first North Shore outpost this fall.

Tory Burch: An American luxury brand known for its beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy will open this fall.

New stores now open at Old Orchard include: Marine Layer: A San Francisco-based premium casual apparel brand that designs and manufactures all of its clothing in California is now open and marks the retailer’s first suburban store in Illinois.

Rodd & Gunn: A premium New Zealand-based men’s clothing brand offering timeless garments made to last is now open as the first standalone store in the state.

Pie Five: A fast-casual pizza concept featuring fresh cut veggies, homemade dough, and baked when you order is now open for dine in and takeout.

“These new retail and restaurant additions are key in engaging our loyal Old Orchard shoppers. We are thrilled to welcome our new partners,” said Orchard general manager Serge Khalimsky. Learn more about Westfield Old Orchard, its retailers, upcoming events and initiatives at https://www.westfield.com/ oldorchard, or visit the center at 4905 Old Orchard Center at the intersection of Skokie Blvd and Old Orchard Road in Skokie, Ill.

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With the understanding that diversity is a good business strategy, the opportunities for employer and candidates are endless.

This diversity event is the most significant career fair presented today. Its outreach includes Multicultural, Veterans, Women, LGBTQ, Mature Workers and People with Disabilities. Each employer is actively committed to getting America back to work, diversity and equality in the workplace.

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Chicago Department of Public Health unveils ‘OneChiFam’ Website, a Comprehensive Resource for All Chicago Families lives. Whether you’re pregnant, bringing a new baby home, raising a teen or looking for support for your whole family, OneChiFam can help. Resources cover newborn care, child health, literacy at home, youth access to healthcare, substance use, nutrition, screen time, LGBTQ+/Identity and much more.

“Whether you’re considering pregnancy, are a first-time parent or have other children at home, finding answers to your questions and resources for your family can be overwhelming,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. “We’re here to help. We’ve compiled some of the most important information you’ll need to know about having a healthy pregnancy, beginning your journey with a newborn or parenting an adolescent. The website can be used whenever parents or guardians have a question, need some guidance, or just want to learn about resources available to their family.”

Many people came together to share their time, knowledge, and expertise to create new content for OneChiFam, There were a total of 25 contributing authors, including lead author Dr. Mariana Glusman, Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Contributors represent local Chicago medical

providers and content experts.

Without their support and the wholly-funded support of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, it could not have been created.

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Those questions and many more are answered on the Chicago Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) new, comprehensive baby, adolescent, and family health site -- OneChiFam. “OneChiFam is a comprehensive resource that will allow families in need to get child and family healthcare resources from a trusted source,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “Created with accessibility in mind, the site supports the health and wellbeing of families no matter their income, what neighborhood they call home or what language they speak. Through OneChiFam, we will be able to help families thrive and further our citywide goal of making them stronger and healthier.”

The OneChiFam.org website is a valuable resource for both new and current parents that has important information they will need to know during their baby’s first year and beyond. OneChiFam is a resource created to connect every family in Chicago with the support they need to live happy, healthy

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Absalon White Jr. Creates New Black Led Comic Book Universe CASA GRANDE, Ariz., PRNewswire -- Absalon White Jr. “instagram.com/ absalonwhitejr” a 21-year-old African American comic book writer from Arizona, has launched his very own black led comic book universe “Verendus Comics.”

He first began writing at the age of 14, and 6 years later, his first comic book “Instant” was released Feb. 14 on Amazon “https://www.amazon. com/dp/B09SKJS3D4”, the Kindle app, and Comixology!

You can check out the trailer for Instant below!

He may be the author of Instant, but 21-year-old Absalon White Jr. is also the titular character of the energetic superhero series, Instant. In this fast paced (pun intended) series, Absalon White Jr. is a 19- year-old kid from Chandler, have superheroes that look like Arizona who obtains the power of them, to look up to. With all that super speed, in a tragic accident. being said, I don’t want there to Not wanting the powers that were be any confusion, my comics are forced upon him, Absalon White Jr. not only for the black community, seeks to find the person responsimy comics are for the world, and for ble for giving him super speed, every ethnicity to enjoy and relate to. while also trying to accept what Whether you’re black, white, HispanPRNewsFoto he can’t change…for now. ic, Asian etc. my comics are for all.

“The reason I created a suAnd I hope that anyone who reads my perhero universe centering around black superhecomics no matter their ethnicity, is able to connect roes, is simply because there aren’t enough black with my superheroes on a personal level and see superheroes in the world. If I were to ask your themselves in my heroes.” average Joe who doesn’t know anything about suIf you would like to stay up to date with perheroes, to name 5 white superheroes, he could everything regarding Absalon White Jr. and do that in a heartbeat, but if I were to ask that his comic book universe, follow his Instagram same person to name 5 black superheroes, he’d “instagram.com/absalonwhitejr” and don’t forget have a hard time naming 2, let alone 5. And so I to check out Instant, available now on Amazon wanted to create a black led comic book universe “https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SKJS3D4”, the that other kids and adults that look like me, can Kindle app, and Comixology!

Immersive NFT Platform Releases New Series Via VIBE Magazine Honoring Detroit’s Music Legacy NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Burble – the premiere, music-driven NFT platform - has partnered with VIBE Magazine to unveil their inaugural NFT series titled “Detroit Rising” featuring iconic Hip-Hop Producer J Dilla, told through the voice of Ma Dukes, and Motown legend Smokey Robinson. Through this partnership, the campaign aims to celebrate, support, and promote diverse fine artists including Detroit-natives, Tyree Guyton and Desiree Kelly, through their immersive NFTs, and allow fans to own a part of the city’s rich music history. “Detroit Rising” is now available on Polygon via http://burble.it/.

“We are constantly looking for innovative ways to tell stories for the culture,” said Datwon Thomas, EIC of VIBE Magazine. “We are excited to partner with Burble’s platform to bring together entertainment legends and unique, fine artists for a major cultural moment on the blockchain.”

For creatives, collectors, music lovers and the crypto savvy, Burble provides an immersive web3 editorial platform that allows storytellers and fine artists to monetize their work by rewarding community members with the ability to buy, trade and sell NFTs, while unlocking access to exclusive content. Unlike traditional storytelling platforms, Burble seamlessly integrates the NFTs within the

artist’s history, making it easy for the audience to “own the story.” Burble is the first company to create an immersive editorial NFT experience, focused on returning value to icons by sharing untold stories brought to life through fine art. The “Detroit Rising” drop is a seamless collaboration between legendary musicians and highly talented visual artists, marking an important and progressive step in the world of digital content.

“The campaigns we are creating help expand the NFT community and allow audiences to be a part of history,” said Eric Spence, CEO of Burble. “We are excited to provide a platform, in partnership with PMC, to help break those barriers so that everyone can fully engage in a project that uplifts multicultural artists’ voices.”

Grammy® Award-winning artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Smokey Robinson and the Estate of J Dilla will announce their support and participate in a series of media events to debut the new NFT series, “Detroit Rising.” Both Robinson and Ma Dukes, in honor of her son, have included exclusive content and unreleased stories of the city’s music scene that can only be told through the eyes of an artist.

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Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. Announces Finalized Promo Deal With Jordyn Woods LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) (“CMGR”), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, announced that they have finalized a promo deal with model and former best friend of the Kardashian/Jenner family, Jordyn Woods, through their partnership with The Reiman Agency. The deal inks a 12-month feature on a prominent platform.

“This was a very exciting deal to work on”, said Alden Reiman, CEO of The Reiman Agency. “Jordyn and her team were great to work with. I’m glad we were able to get this deal to the finish line. We have some impressive deals coming down the pipeline and are looking forward to the coming months.”

“We set the bar even higher with this deal”, said Amir Ben-Yohanan, CEO of CMGR. “As our agency business continues to grow, so does our outreach and ability to secure larger deals with more iconic brands and celebrities. We are likely to continue on this trajectory as we continue to hire PRNewsfoto/Clubhouse Media more agents and widen our footprint in Group, Inc. this space.”

CMGR represents the future of influencer media and marketing, with a global network of professionally run content houses, each with its brand, influencer cohort, and production capabilities. CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.

Follow CMGR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubhouseCMGR

30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards to Take Place April 23 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood ATLANTA PRNewswire -- The 30th Anniversary Bounce Trumpet Awards has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 23, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and will air on Juneteenth, Sunday, June 19, at 7 p.m. ET. Produced by Magic Lemonade Production Company, the gala event will be televised on Bounce, the nation’s popular entertainment television network serving African Americans.

The event was rescheduled from January because of COVID-19 concerns.

“It’s fitting that that we will honor Black excellence and achievement on a day that is a commemoration of such a significant moment in our history as African Americans,” said Cheryle Harrison, head of Bounce. “We appreciate everyone’s patience in our having to adjust this year’s schedule. Health and safety are a priority for our guests, honorees and staff.”

The 2022 Bounce Trumpet Awards will honor: Courtney B. Vance (Excellence in Entertainment Award): Vance’s debut in “Hamburger Hill” launched a prolific cinematic career that includes “The Hunt for Red October,” “The Preacher’s Wife” and “The Adventures of Huck Finn.” His work in television includes “The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story” for which he won an Emmy, Critics Choice and NAACP Image award.

Stan Lathan (Living Legend Award): Lathan launched HBO’s groundbreaking “Def Comedy Jam,” produced and directed comedy specials featuring Dave Chapelle, Cedric The Entertainer and much more in his storied career.

Zaila Avant-garde (Rising Star Award): The Louisiana native was the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee winner and the first Black American to win the academic competition. She also holds three basketball-related Guinness World Records.

Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff (Xernona Clayton Award of Distinction): The senators from Georgia will be honored with this award, named after the founder of the Trumpet Awards, for succeeding against immense odds, fighting for change, and working to improve the lives of all. Warnock has served as senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta for over 15 years (the former pulpit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.). Ossoff was mentored by civil rights legend and former Trumpet Award honoree Congressman John Lewis.

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REAL ESTATES HUD/BANK FORECLOSURES CITY & SUBURBS Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM __________________________________ 3+ Bedroom HOMES FOR SALE SELLER FINANCING Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM __________________________________ AC4-06-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. SHELANDA C. HAYES AKA SHELANDA HAYES; ROGER COMER; SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER; Defendants, 18 CH 1799 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 Monday, May 9, 2022 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. 31-12-302-021-0000.

Commonly known as 1822 Cardinal Court, Flossmoor, IL 60422. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-001423 ADC F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3191239 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-10H Plaintiff, -v.OPAL-LOY, INC., THORN CREEK BASIN SANITARY DISTRICT Defendants 21 CH 1902 339 WEST 16TH PLACE CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 6, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 339 WEST 16TH PLACE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-19-416-015-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $119,007.30. 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. For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 21-094652. 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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-2911717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 21-094652 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 21 CH 1902 TJSC#: 421250 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 # 21 CH 1902 I3191571 ____________________________ AC 4-13-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BEVERLY K. HELM, DECEASED; LUKE HELM, JR.; KATHERINE HELM; JAMES HELM; UNITED CREDIT UNION; GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO BEVERLY K. HELM, DECEASED Defendants, 21 CH 923 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 Monday, May 16, 2022 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. 31-24-317-0100000. Commonly known as 336 Illinois Street, Park Forest, IL 60466. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 20-019381 ADC F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3191818 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUN-

Classifieds TY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- NINOS SHEAMON Defendants 2021 CH 05063 323 ONARGA ST PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 21, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 16, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 323 ONARGA ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-36408-015-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence. 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. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-20-01868 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2021 CH 05063 TJSC#: 42-456 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 # 2021 CH 05063 I3192133 ____________________________

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LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: FRED LEE NELSON Case Number:#22M6001835 I ask the court to enter an order to change my name, and I state 1. My current name is: FRED LEE NELSON 2. I wish my name to be changed to: ELIAD BEN ELYON 3. My address is listed at the end of this Request.

4. I have lived continously in Illinois for at least 6 months beginning: 07/14/1961 5. My birth date is: 07/14/1961 6. My place of birth is: CHICAGO COOK ILLINOIS USA 7. I have not been adjudicated or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in Illinois or any other state for which a pardon has not been granted.

8. I do not have an arrest for which charges have not been filed.

9. I do not have a pending felony or misdemeanor charge.

10. I have not been convicted of or placed or pobation for a crime which rquires me to register as sex offender 11. I have not been convicted of or placed on probation for identity theft or aggravated identity theft in Illinois or any other state.

12. I have not been convicted of or convicted of or placed on probation for a felony in Illinois or any other state.

13.. If you checked “have “ in 10, 11, or 12 complete the following: I certify that everything in the Request for Name Change (Adult) is true and correct. I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penailties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. /s/ FRED NELSON 14523 VAN BUREN DOLTON, IL 60419, (708) 539-2154. Iam using an alternative address because disclosing my address would put me or my household at risk. ____________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Southland Ministerial Health Network, NFP We are now opening our bidding process to remove and replace the entire building flat roof. The bidding period will open April 18, 2022, AND WILL CLOSE MAY 18, 2022, AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS 5PM. ALL BIDS SHOULD BE SEALED AND MARKED ON THE ENVELOPE ATTN: SEALED BID. They can be mailed or dropped off in person at 15406 S. Lexington Ave., Harvey, IL 60426. To make an appointment to view the project please call (312)720-1192 Demetrius Morton, Project Manager. The bid price should include labor, materials, tear-off, clean-up and removal of debris from project site. The bid should contain the following item if needed in repairs Gutters, ice shield, pitched if can be done and all materials needed to replace the entire roof. After bid is awarded, your bid will not be able to be changed and you would not be able to request additional funds on top of what you have summitted as your sealed bid. So please come out and look at the project and ask questions before placing your bid and that way you could bid what's needed MBE/FBE/WBE are encouraged.

All sealed bids need to be in the office May 18,2022 by close of business 5:00PM. Telephone bids are not accepted. Successful bidder will be notified and must have liability insurance, be licensed in the City of Harvey and bonded. Successful bidder must be able to pull permits in the City of Harvey.

Questions regarding bids or bidding process, call Demetrius Morton, Project Manager at 312-720-1192.

Demetrius Morton Program Manager Southland Ministerial Network ____________________________

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