CST Weekly 3-1-2023

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Democrats announced the formation of a cannabis working group

Thursday that will aim to steer the burgeoning industry’s expansion in a business-friendly way while still satisfying the equity goals of the landmark 2019 legalization law.

Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, is pictured at a Capitol news conference earlier this month. The Illinois House Democrats announced this week he will lead a new working group on cannabis industry reforms. (CREDIT: BLUEROOMSTREAM.COM)

New state laws taking effect Jan. 1

Minimum wage hike, pets in public

House Dems’ cannabis working group will engage industry, equity advocates

housing among new changes

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BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

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

Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year.

Group to consider cannabis oversight commission, other industry reforms

The minimum wage increase is 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

tenants to keep pets is the result of Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides that tenants of multifamily housing units that are acquired, built or renovated with money from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund may keep up to two cats or one dog weighing less than 50 pounds.

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The group is led by Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, who has sponsored numerous cannabis-related bills and is an outspoken advocate for racial equity.

The working group’s main priority, according to Ford, is to make sure individuals who have invested in the newly-created industry are successful. A part of that is to address the disproportionate impact the war on drugs had on communities of color, particularly when it comes to cannabis-related arrests.

It applies to residents of housing units that are designated as affordable housing for low- and very-lowincome families. The bill passed both chambers in its final form on May 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Aug. 6.

According to the ACLU, Black people in Illinois were 7.5 times more likely than white people to be arrested for cannabis-related offenses prior to the state’s decriminalization of the drug in 2016.

Other new laws include:

Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the private vehicle tax, which is a sales tax paid on the purchase of vehicles, by $75 for each model year where the purchase price is less than $15,000 and by $100 for vehicles priced above that amount. However, the registration fee for trailers weighing less than 3,000 pounds will drop to $36 instead of $118.

The same law that legalized recreational cannabis use in 2019 also made individuals previously charged with minor cannabis offenses eligible to have their records expunged. At the end of 2020, Gov. Pritzker announced 492,129 cannabis-related convictions had been expunged and 9,219 low-level cannabis convictions had been pardoned.

empower the businesses, it’s going to mean more revenue, and we’re going to realize what we intended for the [cannabis legalization] law to do. And that is increase employment, develop communities, reduce crime in the state.”

Ford is joined on the working group by Assistant Majority Leader Marcus Evans, D-Chicago; Assistant Majority Leader Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora; Assistant Majority Leader Bob Rita, D-Blue Island; Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview; Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago; and Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield.

They’ll work with other lawmakers, state agencies, businesses and associations that work directly with the cannabis industry.

One of the involved organizations is the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, a statewide trade association for cannabis businesses.

The association’s legislative priorities include re-implementing curbside pickup and drive-thru services after pandemic-era measures expired, decoupling Illinois’ cannabis tax code from the federal tax code, and extending the right to work in the medical cannabis industry for those who have previous cannabis-related convictions.

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The recreational cannabis law was also designed to give “social equity” applicants – or those whose ownership consists of minorities, people with drug convictions or individuals hailing from disproportionately impacted areas – easier access to new dispensary licenses.

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College admissions: HB226, establishing the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring applicants to submit SAT, ACT or other standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, although prospective students may choose to submit them if they wish.

“Currently, the recreational statute allows individuals with previous drug convictions to gain access to the cannabis industry,” Pamela Althoff, executive director at the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, said in an interview. “That is prohibited in the compassionate and medical statute. We’d like to see both of them mirrored.”

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Drug prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale.

“Our goal was to make sure that those communities that were hardest hit by the war on drugs actually were able to benefit from this industry by having the ability to open up in those communities and hire people from those communities,” Ford said in an interview.

Ford was the sponsor of House Bill 1443 in the previous General Assembly, a measure that created 110 additional “social equity” dispensary licenses beyond the initial 75 created by the original legalization law.

Over 30 cannabis-related bills have already been filed in the current General Assembly which began in January, addressing areas including licensing, distribution of cannabis tax revenue and the expungement of past offenses. The working group will comb through these measures to more effectively address the industry’s most pertinent issues.

The Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition, a grassroots nonprofit that advocates for cannabis-related reform, has their own priorities for the legislative session, including expanding support for the craft grow industry, creating a singular cannabis oversight commission to streamline cannabis programs, and creating licenses for clubs and lounges so people other than homeowners are able to legally consume cannabis.

“The goal is moving away from having 13-plus state agencies who are not talking to each other,” Peter Contos, deputy director of the coalition, said in an interview. “We need one cannabis body who just does all the work, similar to what the state did with the liquor commission.”

Gov. JB Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than 300 bills that become law on Jan. 1. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

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Evans and Ford have both introduced bills – House Bills 1436 and 1498 – to create a cannabis oversight commission. Contos said the coalition is currently trying to work with both lawmakers to reach an agreement on the legislation.

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FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law. Among other things, it provides for a streamlined renewal process for FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses for people who voluntarily submit fingerprint records. It also allows the Illinois State Police to issue a combined FOID card and Concealed Carry License to qualified applicants, and it establishes a new Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force to take enforcement action against people with revoked FOID cards.

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Student mental health: HB576 and SB1577 allow students in Illinois up to five excused absences to attend to their mental or behavioral health without providing a medical note. Those students will be given an opportunity to make up any work they missed during the first absence and, after using a second mental health day, may be referred

Illinois recorded a record-high $1.5 billion of recreational cannabis sales in Fiscal Year 2022, generating about $445 million in tax revenue. Under law, 25 percent of the taxes collected from recreational cannabis sales are to go to economically distressed communities or those impacted by the war on drugs. In Fiscal Year 2022, about $115 million in tax revenue went to the state’s General Revenue Fund.

Official flags: HB605 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase Illinois and American flags that are made in the United States.

Hair styles: SB817 prohibits discrimination in schools against individuals on the grounds of wearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, which include dreadlocks, braids, twists and afros.

its public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.

Beyond an equity focus, Ford said the working group will also aim to make state policy more accommodating to the industry from a business perspective.

“We have to make sure that we legislate with the industry because they are the investors,” Ford said. “If we could

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United States. In June, President Joe Biden also signed a bill designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday.

Contos added they’re excited to be involved with the working group because it shows there’s a concerted effort to continue cannabis-related reforms.

“We have a long way to go in Illinois to get back to the goals we set a few years ago when we legalized [cannabis] but this is definitely the first step we need to take,” Contos said.

Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizes June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an official state holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the

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“Currently, the recreational statute allows individuals with previous drug convictions to gain access to the cannabis industry,”

Pamela Althoff, executive director at the Cannabis Business Association of Illinois, said in an interview.

“That is prohibited in the compassionate and medical statute. We’d like to see both of them mirrored.”

bp invests in future talent with HBCU Fellowship Program

HOUSTON, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -bp announced it is investing $4.05 million in three historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) to provide students with scholarship funding, exposure to the energy industry, and career development experience.

As part of bp’s new HBCU Fellowship Program, Florida A&M University, North Carolina A&T University, and Prairie View A&M University will each receive $1.35 million, covering five full scholarships per year at each school for three years – a total of 45 full scholarships during that period. Students who successfully complete the program will be provided with opportunities for additional development, including internships.

Mark Crawford, bp’s senior vice president, global diversity, equity and inclusion, said: “We need the best and the brightest talent as we transform our company. We are thrilled to work with these great universities and provide students with an opportunity to earn a degree while giving them real-world experience in the exciting and evolving energy sector.”

The donation builds on bp’s aim for greater diversity, equity and inclusion for its workforce and customers. The company has taken steps in recent years to develop a global framework for action to guide its efforts in the areas of talent, accountability, and transparency. As a result, it has launched gender and minority ambitions and designed programs supporting the development of ethnic minority talent.

Dave Lawler, bp America chairman and president, said: “Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion goes beyond just words. It’s our actions that define us, and this program will help us develop a consistent pipeline of talent for the future. This is another example of how we’re driving change across bp and building a culture that gives everyone an opportunity to succeed.”

The three universities are part of bp’s talent acquisition portfolio, and the company has successfully recruited talent from each school.

Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., said: “I want to commend bp for crafting a program that complements our goal to prepare the next generation of scientists, engineers and business

executives for this key industry. This partnership will provide Florida A&M University students with internships, scholarships and, ultimately career opportunities allowing them to prosper while addressing important challenges that we face as a society.”

North Carolina A&T Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. said: “North Carolina A&T is proud to be a catalyst for success by preparing well-trained graduates to fuel the energy sector and its essential infrastructure. We are happy to partner with bp, a corporation demonstrating its commitment to establishing, maintaining and growing a talent pipeline. We know that investing in education results in economic growth and civic engagement that fosters innovative solutions to global challenges.”

Specific, consistent criteria for student selection was created and agreed upon by bp and the selected universities. Scholarships will be open to all US students on each campus who have an interest in the energy sector, a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and are in good standing.

Prairie View A&M President Dr. Ruth Simmons said: “bp’s commitment aligns with Prairie View A&M University’s focus on preparing today’s students for leadership in the most vital sectors of our global economy and future. We are honored to have this opportunity to partner with bp. The HBCU Fellowship Program aids us in ensuring that our promising students, across some of our most dynamic degree programs, have the opportunity to gain real-world experience throughout their collegiate careers and access mentorship inside the sector - all while alleviating the financial burden of their education.”

Applications for the program will open in the first quarter of 2023, with students notified in April of a final decision. A committee consisting of university faculty will select the final recipients with input from bp.

bp’s ambition is to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. bp has a larger economic footprint in the United States than anywhere else in the world, investing more than $140 billion since 2005 and supporting about 245,000 jobs. For more information on bp in the US, visit www.bp.com/us.

Dove Partners with LinkedIn in support of The CROWN Act to Help End Race-Based Hair Discrimination in the Workplace

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., PRNewswire -- As part of Dove’s ongoing commitment to help pass The CROWN Act and end race-based hair discrimination nationwide, the brand has partnered with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, who is committed to creating equal access to economic opportunity and creating more equitable outcomes for all professionals. While progress has been made to end hair discrimination with the passage of The CROWN Act in some states across the US, racebased hair discrimination remains a systemic problem in the workplace –from hiring practices to daily workplace interactions – disproportionately impacting Black women’s employment opportunities and professional advancement.

The NEW CROWN 2023 Workplace Research Study, co-commissioned by Dove and LinkedIn, found that Black women’s hair is 2.5x more likely to be perceived as unprofessional, and details the systemic social and economic impact of hair bias and discrimination against Black women in the workplace. Additional findings from the CROWN 2023 Workplace Research Study include:

Bias against natural hair and protective styles can impact how Black women navigate the hiring process.

Approximately 2/3 of Black women (66%) change their hair for a job interview. Among them, 41% changed their hair from curly to straight.

Black women are 54% more likely (or over 1.5x more likely) to feel like they have to wear their hair straight to a job interview to be successful. Hair discrimination has led Black women to have a negative experience or outcomes within the workplace.

Black women with coily/textured hair are 2x as likely to experience microaggressions in the workplace than Black women with straighter hair.

Over 20% of Black women 25-34 have been sent home from work because of their hair.

Young Black professionals are feeling the pressure from hair discrimination the most.

Nearly half (44%) of Black women under age 34 feel pressured to have a headshot with straight hair.

25% of Black women believe they have been denied a job interview because of their hair, which is even higher for women under 34 (1/3).

In support of The CROWN Act, Dove and LinkedIn have partnered on a series of actions to help end race-based hair discrimination in the workplace nationwide. Together, we will:

Provide free access to 10 LinkedIn Learning courses focused on creating a more equitable and inclusive work environment, with a goal to educate 1 million hiring managers and workplace professionals by the end of 2023.

Illuminate the real and measurable adverse impact hair discrimination continues to have on Black women in the workplace through the CROWN 2023 Workplace Research Study.

Elevate and celebrate the real stories and voices of Black women professionals across LinkedIn and social media platforms using #BlackHairIsProfessional to help redefine what society deems “professional” at work.

While talent is equally distributed, opportunity is not. Cultural identifiers, like hair, are not determining factors for someone’s skills or experience, and no one should be denied employment opportunities or professional advancement because of their hair,” says Rosanna Durruthy, Global Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LinkedIn. “As Dove works to change legislation, LinkedIn is working to change workplace behavior by training and educating one million hiring managers and human resources professionals on inclusive and equitable business practices. The mission of ending race-based hair discrimination is critically important to our own desire to make work, work better for everyone.”

Dove will continue to drive awareness of The CROWN Act across platforms, encourage petition signatures, and support the passing of The CROWN Act to help end race-based hair discrimination nationwide.

Dove co-founded the CROWN Coalition in 2019 alongside non-profits including the National Urban League, Color of Change, and Western Center on Law and Poverty to advance anti-hair discrimination legislation and create a more equitable and inclusive beauty experience for Black women and girls. Since then, the CROWN Coalition has grown to an alliance of more than 100 organizations that work together to pass the CROWN Act.

Everyone can take action to help pass The CROWN Act to end hair discrimination in the workplace. Visit Dove.com/LinkedIn to learn more, sign the CROWN Act petition and access free courses that support a more equitable and inclusive work environment because #BlackHairIsProfessional.

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Kochi Prefecture Enticing Travelers in Osaka and Kyoto to Visit Japan’s Best Kept Secret

KOCHI, Japan, PRNewswire -- Kochi Prefecture stretches along the southern coast of the island of Shikoku, which was selected for Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list in 2022. The nature-filled prefecture has paired up with the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau to showcase ideas for side trips off the beaten track from the popular Kansai region via the new Osaka to Kochi website.

“Being located in Shikoku makes Kochi seem far, but getting here from cities like Osaka and Kyoto is actually quite easy,” says Norikazu Sawamura. “There are frequent bullet and express train links, which also happen to cross some of the most scenic parts of Shikoku such as the Oboke and Koboke gorge, and visitors can easily explore by renting a car and driving down across the mighty bridges that connect Shikoku to the mainland.”

Visitors arriving in Kochi City are sure to be charmed by the walkability and friendliness of the coastal capital. Centered around 17th century Kochi Castle, one of only 12 original castles left in Japan, getting around the main sights is easy. A short bus ride takes you to additional attractions at Mt. Godai, home to serene Chikurin-ji Temple and Makino Botanical Garden.

Kochi is also known around Japan as a foodie destination, with folks planning their visits to coincide with the weekly Sunday Market, the longest street market in Japan, with over 300 years of history. Nearby Hirome Market is open every day and boasts dozens of stalls offering local dishes and drinks. Don’t miss katsuo no takaki, a seared bonito dish that is the local soul food.

For those who want to explore further, regular train and bus connections from Kochi City allow visitors to see many of the prefecture’s diverse landscapes, ranging from seaside samurai towns to villages in the mountains filled with architectural marvels. Home to three of Japan’s most pristine rivers, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of adventurous tours, while hikers can follow the trails of the ancient Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage.

As visitors start flocking back to Japan and the major sightseeing spots once again become crowded, Kochi Prefecture looks forward to welcoming a growing number of visitors in search of a more peaceful and natural experience on the country’s smallest main island.

Gibbs Gardens Named One Of “The World’s 10 Best Places To See Daffodils”

BALL GROUND, Ga., PRNewswire -- Gibbs Gardens named to “The World’s 10 Best Places To See Daffodils This Spring,” by Flower Magazine.

“Gibbs Gardens, less than an hour north of Atlanta, Georgia, stages the country’s largest daffodil extravaganza with 20 million+ flowers on 220 acres,” stated the national, lifestyle magazine that boasts circulation of 475,000.

“We are honored to be recognized by this world-class magazine,” said Jim Gibbs, the owner, designer and developer of Gibbs Gardens—the man who has been planting hundreds of thousands of daffodils bulbs in his garden every year since 1980. Gibbs added an additional 570,000 new perennial daffodil bulbs in fall 2022. “Each daffodil bulb will divide and double every year, adding huge numbers of blooms to the daffodil gardens each season,” he explained.

Masses of ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensations’—the first daffodils to bloom each year—and ‘February Gold’ mark the coming of spring, said Gibbs. More than 100 variet-

ies of early-, mid- and late-blooming daffodils will appear every two weeks for a full six weeks of flowers in every shade of yellow and orange—from almost-white to peach and deep-gold.

There is an artistry to Gibbs’ planting. “Each fall, we plant new bulbs in unique designs to create rivers

of color—flowing waves of golden-yellow blossoms covering acres and acres of hillsides,” he said.

Starting in mid-March, fields of tulips are set for early-, mid- and late- season blooming for added weeks of color. Gibbs likes to plant tulips in sweeping S curves of color for dramatic contrast to acres of bright green grass. As daffodils and then tulips slip into bloom, they will be joined in mid-March by more than 200 cherry trees, including the same Yoshino cherries seen in Washington, D.C. and Kwanzan cherries along with forsythia, quince, spiraea and dogwood for a spring welcome like no other.

Gibbs Gardens is a one-of-akind experience. With 356 acres of mature trees, rolling hills, parkland, artistically designed flower gardens, 20 seasonal flower displays and five unique feature gardens, there’s always something new to explore.

Recognized as one of the Thirteen Best Botanical Gardens in America, highlighted in Explore Georgia and named the top garden in Georgia by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Gibbs Gardens always has something new in bloom.

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BLOOMINGDALE’S ANNOUNCES THE CAROUSEL @ BLOOMINGDALE’S: FEMALE FOUNDERS CURATED BY TIKA SUMPTER

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Bloomingdale’s announced The Carousel @ Bloomingdale’s: Female Founders Curated by Tika Sumpter – a celebration of female entrepreneurs in honor of Women’s History Month. Bloomingdale’s is partnering with actress and producer Tika Sumpter to take over the retailer’s Spring Carousel and showcase a curated assortment of must-have home, self-care, fashion, accessories, and kids’ products from 50 female-founded and owned brands including Kaleidadope, Kim Hill, The Spice Suite, Candice Luther, Estelle Glassware, Cult Gaia, and more.

The Carousel will also feature products designed exclusively for Bloomingdale’s from Tika’s own brand, Fort Sumpter. The Fort Sumpter x Bloomingdale’s capsule collection is inspired by the fort of love, laughter, care, and respect Tika’s parents built around their children. The collection was designed to tell the story of Tika’s childhood, full of love through items that are committed to women, children, and joy.

“I’m so grateful that Bloomingdale’s has entrusted me to curate amazing products from women owned and founded brands for The Carousel @ Bloomingdale’s,” said Tika Sumpter. “Boomingdale’s is giving these women and their brands a platform to honor their success. It’s a dream come true to be a part of this incredible moment to celebrate women and Women’s History Month. Little Tika is smiling at me now in disbelief.”

Through April 24, the space within the 59th street flagship and online at Bloomingdales.com will be dedicated to amplifying female entrepreneurs and their products; a space where these women can tell their stories and inspire others. Throughout duration of the Carousel additional events and activations will take place including:

Female Founders Homepage Takeover: Shoppers can visit Bloomingdales.com to learn more about these 50 incredible women, their stories, and brands.

On Screen with Tika Sumpter: On International Women’s Day, March 8, Tika, joined by co-host Angel Gregorio from The Spice Sweet, will host an OnScreen shopping event in the carousel at Bloomingdales.com, highlighting products and brands.

Saturday’s Generation: On March 11, stores around the country will host a Saturday’s Generation celebrating female founders, featuring events, activations, and surprises from the women-owned companies.

Weekends with Basquet: Each Friday-Sunday Basquet, an emerging female-founded, allergen-friendly online grocery store, will be offering samples from 1-5PM. A curated selection of products that promote joyful food discovery and shopping will also be avail-

able throughout the Carousel.

“As we look to define what’s next, seeing this carousel come to life means so much to Bloomingdale’s,” says Anya Deweerdt, Marketing Director - Unique Merchandising Initiatives, Bloomingdale’s. “By partnering with Tika Sumpter and the incredible group of entrepreneurs we celebrate female empowerment through the lens of women who have broken barriers and successfully created successful brands in a range of spaces.”

For more information on The Carousel @ Bloomingdale’s, the female founded brands, and events taking place at stores throughout the country, visit Bloomingdales.com, or on social @bloomingdales.

Tika Sumpter is an accomplished actor, producer, entrepreneur, and mom. Sumpter has starred in a variety of tv shows and movies, most recently Sonic The Hedgehog, The Underdoggs, Old Man and the Gun, and more, establishing herself as one of Hollywood’s rising talents. Her passion for storytelling inspired her to found Fort Sumpter, a women-led production company that works in tv, films, and now the retail space. In 2016, Tika co-produced Southside with You, in which she also starred as a young Michelle Obama. The film was an official selection of the 2016 Sundance film festival, giving Fort Sumpter major recognition. Tika attributes a lot of her inspiration to her family ties. She credits her parents, the namesake of the brand, for her desire to continue sharing their lessons through her stories and her daughter for her drive to support and inspire women in business, proving true the mantra they use at home, “I can do anything I put my mind to.”

Fort Sumpter is a women-led production company that amplifies the voices of those who drive culture, founded by Tika Sumpter. The brand focus is full-spectrum storytelling; creating and developing television, film, and animated projects that spotlight the joys, triumphs, and complex pain often overlooked by Hollywood. Tika’s parents are the namesake of the brand. “They were forged in so many fires that life threw their way. They had many ups and major downs but somehow showed their household what love and joy looked like even if everything wasn’t a fairytale ending. They built a fort of love, laughter, care, and respect around their children. I hope to continue that through my storytelling and items in the marketplace that are committed to women, children, and joy.” said Sumpter. Fort Sumpter is now establishing itself in retail with the Fort Sumpter x Bloomingdale’s capsule collection that will feature apparel designed exclusively for the retailer.

SUPERVSN STUDIOS RELEASES SPRING STUDIO COLLECTION, THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THEIR PHILANTHROPIC FASHION PARTNERSHIP WITH PACSUN

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- STUDIO powered by Supervsn launched the first segment of their Spring collection. The ultimate creative uniform is back in the evergreen black and debuting a new chocolate hue. The statement graphic tees are a forever staple in the Supervsn universe. The black hue features the statement “NEVER NOT CREATING” and the chocolate is emblazoned with a STUDIO logo, in their standard fit priced at $40 USD. The true hero piece of the collection is the cut-and-sew nylon anorak half-zip jacket, with a STUDIO graphic. The anorak half-zip retails at $120 USD.

“As we go from collection to collection, we are designing with the creator in mind and thinking of ways to improve the product and best suit the creator’s lifestyle” - Gavin Mathieu

The visuals for this round of STUDIO drops are intriguing as usual; as most have come to expect from Supervsn campaigns. The brand took a unique approach to capture those who embody the true essence of fashion meeting function and combining overall utility. “With this shoot, we decided to break the fourth dimension by putting the consumer behind the camera. Studio is activewear for the creative, it is for the people behind the scenes making it all come together; (shoots, lookbooks, campaigns, production of products) so the purpose of the shoot was to capture the creative in real-time. What’s unique about this shoot is that we actually captured the creative team in STUDIO while shooting an upcoming Supervsn campaign. It was a moment to bring it all together, and we are really proud of the result.” - Gavin Mathieu

With the new year underway, STUDIO’s philanthropic partnership also kicks off this month with AEG Goldenvoice and Round Two programming. Interns will undergo a 12-week work experience at each company, with opportunities at Goldenvoice ranging in departments such as touring, talent, finance, ticketing, and marketing; and an immersive public relations internship at Round Two.

“After the well-received response from our community around the initial STUDIO by Supervsn launch last year, we look forward to giving them new styles and colors from The Spring Collection,” said Richard Cox, VP of Men’s at Pacsun, “The campaign creative aligns with Pacsun’s continued mission to give an authentic look into it our brand and provides a unique lens by showcasing consumer and their creative team.”

The black and chocolate STUDIO collection dropped on Feb. 16 in store and online at supervsn.com and pacsun.com.

SUPERVSN STUDIOS is an LA-based collective that creates thought-provoking products, content, and experiences that inspire creativity and spark conversations.

THE STUDIO FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide students with the chance to work with industry leaders; the aim is for budding creatives to build a holistically sustainable foundation for their future, giving them the practical tools to put their passion into practice and foster strong relationships early in their careers.

PACSUN is a leading specialty retailer offering a cross-section of emerging brands and trending fashion through the lens of youth culture. Throughout the contemporary, streetwear and active lifestyle markets, Pacsun partners with the best brands to offer curated collections, rare and exclusive products, and creative collaborations on every level. Founded in 1980, Newport, CA. Curated in Los Angeles. Follow @pacsun on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok.

ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP/ GOLDENVOICE is an American global sporting and music entertainment presenter and a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation. It is the world’s largest owner of sports teams and sports events. Under the AEG Presents brand, it is the world’s second-largest presenter of live music and entertainment events.

ROUND TWO is a secondhand store for vintage & brand-name men’s clothing, hard-to-find sneakers & accessories founded by Sean Wotherspoon in 2013. Round Two is working on breaking down the barriers of entry to streetwear and contemporary menswear that so many brands try to put up.

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In honor of Women’s History Month, Bloomingdale’s partners with Tika Sumpter to curate the latest pop-up shop with an exciting assortment of items from 50 female-founded and owned brands. PRNEWSFOTO.

Honda Battle of the Bands Returns to Celebrate HBCU Culture and Marching Band Tradition

MONTGOMERY, Ala., PRNewswire -- Thousands of fans, students and alumni converged upon Alabama State University (ASU) on Saturday, Feb. 18, to take part in the 18th Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase (HBOB), the nation’s premiere showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching bands and dance teams. Marking its return to a live event format for the first time since 2020, HBOB also was held for the first time on an HBCU campus, featuring spectacular performances from six marching bands representing HBCUs.

This year’s HBOB theme, “Driving the Legacy,” celebrated the distinct culture and heritage of HBCUs, honoring HBCU traditions and the important role these institutions play in providing higher education and opportunities for advancement to the Black community.

ASU alumnus and legendary comedian Rickey Smiley hosted the HBOB live event, while Emmy and two-time NAACP Image Award-winning host, comedian, and Prairie View A&M University alumna Loni Love hosted the HBOB livestream.

The six HBCU marching bands that performed in the 2023 HBOB Invitational Showcase included both first-time and veteran HBOB bands:

Alabama State University, Mighty Marching Hornets – 7th appearance

Langston University, Marching Pride

– 4th appearance

Morgan State University, Magnificent Marching Machine – 1st appearance

Savannah State University, Powerhouse of the South

– 7th appearance

Texas Southern University, Ocean of Soul

– 3rd appearance

Virginia State University, Trojan Explosion

– 10th appearance

The Invitational Showcase provided these march-

ing bands with a national platform to display their talent, both live and streamed online. Each of the six bands received an all-expenses-paid trip to the HBOB Invitational Showcase. Building on Honda’s longstanding support for HBCUs, each of the six participating universities also received a $50,000 grant from Honda to support their music education and career development programs. Honda also supported nonprofit organizations within the host city of Montgomery through $100,000 in local grants and $20,000 to two nonprofit organizations that partnered with Honda on a new mural installed on the ASU campus.

In addition to the marching band performances at the 2023 Invitational Showcase, HBOB also included an HBCU College Fair hosted by ASU to connect high school students with representatives from ASU, Savannah State University and Virginia State University. The college fair enabled prospective college students to meet with marching band and admissions recruiters to discuss admissions requirements, financial aid, student life and scholarship opportunities. Students who attended the college fair received free admission to the HBOB Invitational Showcase.

For more information on HBOB, visit www. hondabattleofthebands.com. Fans can also check out HBOB highlights from the Invitational Showcase on the official HBOB social media channels: Facebook – Facebook.com/HondaBattleoftheBands Instagram –@the_honda / Instagram.com/the_honda

Twitter – @The_Honda / Twitter.com/The_Honda Honda will continue its support of HBCUs with the upcoming Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premiere academic competition for HBCU students. The 2023 HCASC National Championship will be held April 15-19. Visit www. hcasc.com for more details.

NBA AND COSM ANNOUNCE MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO BRING LIVE IMMERSIVE GAMES IN 8K TO NEW EXPERIENTIAL VENUES

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- The NBA and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, announced a multi-year partnership that will feature a new live game viewing experience for fans. In this first-of-its-kind partnership, Cosm will produce and present select games from NBA League Pass, the league’s out-of-market live game streaming service, in immersive 8K on large-scale LED-dome systems at its forthcoming venues.

The agreement makes the NBA the first professional sports league to partner with Cosm to debut select NBA League Pass games in “Shared Reality,” a new type of immersive experience, driven by Cosm’s CX System, that seamlessly bridges the virtual and physical worlds. Cosm brings the world’s best fan experiences to the screen and merges a stadium-like atmosphere – the energy of the crowd, elevated food and beverage options, specialized merchandise, and state-of-the-art visuals – to make guests feel like they are in an NBA Arena. Members of NBA ID, the league’s new global membership program, will receive exclusive benefits at Cosm’s venues, including discounts on tickets, merchandise, and events.

“We are excited to bring NBA games to Cosm’s innovative venues and further our common goal of enhancing the fan experience,” said Teddy Kaplan, Associate Vice President, New Media Partner Management Lead at the NBA. “Cosm’s Shared Reality technology offers a new and exciting way to bring fans together in person and closer to the game.”

“This is one of the most transformational deals to hit the sports industry in quite some time,” added Jeb Terry, President & CEO at Cosm. “Our team has created an entirely new experience, driven by industry-leading technology, to give fans a new way to watch the game. We have an incredible opportunity to work with a partner as innovative as the NBA, to combine our collective know-how, and to rewrite the playbook on how leagues, broadcasters, and brands can bring fans closer to the action than ever before. The promise of Cosm is to give you the best seat in the house, no matter where that house is. It is the best of at-home and in-arena experience as one, and we’re thrilled to deliver on that promise with the NBA.”

“Cosm is transforming the experience of the live game, and we could not have asked for a better partner than the NBA to show off the future of fandom,” added Peter Murphy, Vice President, Head of Business Development and Partnerships at Cosm. “We look forward to leveraging Cosm’s unparalleled experience in experiential technology to distribute live NBA games in a way the world has never seen before. Through our partnership, NBA games will be a pillar in Cosm’s venue programming for years to come.”

The NBA and Cosm will continue to work together to deliver live, immersive 8K feeds directly into Cosm’s research and development facility (“Experience Center”) in Salt Lake City, UT.

Cosm recently broke ground at its first venue in Los Angeles at Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium and Intuit Dome, and announced its second venue in Dallas at Grandscape, with plans to expand to additional locations in key markets. Details around the schedule of events upon the opening of these venues will be shared at a later date.

To learn more, visit www.cosm.com and follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Honda Battle of the Bands returned to a live event format on Feb. 18, featuring dynamic performances from six Historically Black Colleges and Universities marching bands. PRNEWSFOTO/HONDA.

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Strong, Stylish Spring Home Upgrades

5 renovation projects where brick takes center stage

(Family Features) Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because of its strong performance capabilities, low maintenance and design flexibility, brick is a popular building material choice when looking to improve or refresh your home in time for warm-weather hosting season.

Often selected for its functional benefits, brick is available in a wide array of colors, textures and sizes that can match varying design styles, from modern to traditional and almost everything between. If you’re considering adding brick to your home’s aesthetic, consider these five projects to tackle this spring from the experts at Glen-Gery, one of the largest brick and stone manufacturers in North America.

Basement or patio bar – As homeowners spend more time at home, they often look to maximize livable space. One way to take advantage of unused living space is building a basement or patio bar, which provides an area for entertaining. Using an exposed brick wall can help designate the bar area and separate it from the rest of the basement, or lining a bar counter with brick can create a rustic contrast against the bar’s seating.

Fireplace – To change the look and feel of a room almost instantly, you can use brick to give a fireplace a facelift or make it a focal point of your home. Available in a variety of colors and textures, Glen-Gery’s diverse, premium portfolio of more than 600 brick and stone products can elevate your living room’s style in a big way and create a more inviting area to share with family and friends. An outdoor fireplace is another option for extending livable space in a cozy way that can be used throughout the year.

Accent wall – Create a statement in or outside your home with a brick accent wall. Accent walls can help bring color, texture and beauty to homes by breaking up the monotony of monochromatic color or decor, creating visual interest and dimension. While brick in a running bond pattern is expected, you can spice up rooms with an unexpected bond pattern like a stacked bond for modern appeal or herringbone for a rustic look.

Kitchen backsplash – One of the most overlooked areas of kitchen design is the backsplash. While its job is to protect your kitchen walls from the never-ending assault of kitchen splatters, there’s no reason it can’t look good, too. Brick backsplashes can accommodate most home designs and styles thanks to the versatility of shapes, colors, finishes and sizes available.

Black or white glazed brick works well with more modern kitchens while irregular brick containing an abundance of texture and a messy mortar application can complete rustic farmhouse kitchens. An option like Glen-Gery’s virtual design tool, Picture Perfect, can help you visualize projects in your home to see what fits your style and needs.

Brick skirt – For added curb appeal, consider adding a brick skirt around the foundation of your home. Given its resilient, durable and energy-efficient qualities, brick can help provide better insulation and protection while also adding visual appeal to the exterior of your home through texture, color and contrast. The skirting can also continue through to the front porch floor and steps, helping balance out the elevation of your home.

For more inspiration for your next home renovation project, visit glengery.com.

American Cancer Society Announces New Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- To address the lack of diversity in research environments, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has announced the creation of the American Cancer Society Center for Diversity in Cancer Research Training. The new center will supplement the traditional academic journey, focusing on meeting potential researchers where they are and helping them overcome barriers to future success. Initial programming will support underrepresented high school, college, and post-baccalaureate students and include exposure to oncology and cancer research as a career; mentorship; handson research experiences; and career development. The aim is to increase efforts to recruit and nurture individuals from diverse backgrounds within scientific and clinical training environments.

“The center is a perfect way to build upon the Diversity in Cancer Research internship program we launched in 2021,” said Dr. Ellie Daniels, MPH, senior vice president of the center. “Its success caused us to think about the support we could provide more broadly. Inequities impact cancer outcomes in tangible and intangible ways. Working to remove the academic barriers people of color face allows us to grow a pipeline of well-qualified researchers who

have a unique connection to the communities we need to impact.”

Diverse voices are critical in improving inequities in cancer prevention, treatment, and care. Unfortunately, the racial and ethnic communities that bear a disproportionate burden of cancer continue to be underrepresented in the cancer research workforce. For example, while the number of biomedical scientists in the U.S. has grown since the 1990s, the percentage of African Americans and Hispanics in biomedical careers is lowest among any ethnic group. Further, funding rates for the National Institute of Health’s R01 grant program, which serves as a catalyzing milestone in the academic careers of many research scientists, remains lowest for African American applicants at 16.6 percent compared to 27.8 percent for White applicants. These numbers are largely attributed to low rates of representation in scientific education and training. People of color represent 20 percent of first-year college students pursuing degrees in science and engineering. The numbers decrease as these students move through their education with 17 percent receiving a bachelor’s degree and only 10 percent completing advanced degrees in these disciplines.

“Enhancing diversity in cancer research and

cancer care are key components of our goal to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are proud of our more than a century old track record of funding impactful science that improves the lives of cancer patients and their families,” said Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society. “This new initiative will further enhance these capabilities and expand the expert breadth of voices and innovative strategies to accelerate progress against cancer.”

An inclusive research community more effectively addresses cancer disparities, invigorates problem-solving, drives innovation and ultimately, accelerates the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it for everyone. As the largest nonprofit funder of cancer research in the U.S. outside of the federal government, the organization has a history of investing in new researchers and has funded 50 Nobel Prize-winning scientists. With a new center focused on broadening the pool of diverse researchers, the American Cancer Society is acting on its long-standing commitment to support the best minds in cancer research, ensure scientific excellence and make the greatest impact possible. To learn more, visit cancer.org/diversityinresearch.

The American Cancer Society is a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. For more than 100 years, we have been improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support. We are committed to ensuring everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call our 24/7 helpline at 1-800-227-2345. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Meditation & Stress App, Breethe, Provides Free Memberships to Those Who Have Been Laid Off

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Breethe, a global meditation and mental wellness app with more than 12 million downloads, announced it is offering free three-month memberships to anyone who has been recently laid off, in efforts to provide emotional support to potentially thousands of workers now facing the stress and uncertainty of rebuilding their careers and lives.

“It’s often the employer that provides mental health and stress management tools for employees,” said Garner Bornstein, co-founder and CEO, Breethe. “Unfortunately, once layoffs happen, this could potentially mean employees are now facing some of the most stressful and frightening moments in life without the resources needed to navigate such turbulence and uncertainty. By providing free Breethe memberships to those who have been laid off, we’re hopefully bridging the gap here in terms of some much-needed anxiety and stress support.”

Breethe, a meditation and mental wellness app, is offering free three-month memberships to anyone who has been recently laid off.

To receive the free three-month membership to Breethe, those interested and who have been laid off in 2022 or 2023 will need to email Reset@

breethe.com with any form of confirmation of the layoff, being sure to omit sensitive personal information.

Free For Everyone Resources to Relax, Reset & Rebuild

Available to everyone now in Breethe app is Finding Hope in Uncertainty — a free collection of 14 de-stressing and soothing tools to help users navigate a layoff and face uncertain times. The collection is available in both the free and premium versions of the app.

The Finding Hope in Uncertainty collection includes guided meditations — such as Grieving Your Lost Job; Losing Your Job and Identity; Self-love After a Job Loss; and I Lost My Job… Now What? — as well as audio Therapy Talks and relaxation techniques, like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and positive affirmations practices, to help users reset, relax and rebuild.

“We’re all dealing with feelings of uncertainty.

Considering recent circumstances and the economic climate, people are even more anxious,” said Breethe co-founder and lead meditation teacher, Lynne Goldberg. “We knew we had to respond with a free for everyone collection of coping tools, Finding Hope in Uncertainty, as well as free Breethe app memberships for anyone who has been laid off.”

Breethe helps people find mental wellness through guided audio meditations, master classes and programs, hypnotherapy, music for every mood, informative talks and bedtime stories. Offering new content daily and with personalized recommendations on how to cope with real-life challenges, such as sleep difficulty, work stress and relationship issues, Breethe helps people overcome anxiety, insomnia and stress. Available in English (iOS and Android) and in Spanish (iOS). Users can subscribe via Apple iOS or Android apps, or by visiting breethe.com.

Follow along on Instagram at @BreetheApp

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Kale and Kimchi “Fried” Rice

Prep time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 3 minutes

Servings: 1

1 Minute Jasmine Rice and Red Quinoa Cup

1 cup kale, chopped

1/4 cup kimchi, chopped

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 egg, lightly beaten

Heat rice according to package directions.

In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine kale, kimchi and soy sauce. Cover and microwave 1 minute.

Add rice and egg; mix well to combine. Cover and microwave 30 seconds. Stir and serve.

Serving Suggestions: Drizzle with sesame oil. Add cooked shrimp.

Quick and Easy Dishes from Around the Globe

(Family Features) One of the best parts of traveling is trying the local cuisine, and that’s particularly true on an international scale. No matter where you go around the globe, however, there is one ingredient you’ll likely find is an integral part of many cultures and cuisines: rice.

Grown on almost every continent, this staple ingredient is a large part of meals around the world, which means there are nearly endless varieties and recipes to try. However, you don’t need to go on vacation to try authentic-tasting international food; easy-to-make versions of popular dishes from around the globe can be made right at home in mere minutes.

Mediterranean

Known for vibrant vegetables, savory sauces and incredible tastes, the Mediterranean is also home to a few classic rice dishes such as rich and creamy risotto from Italy. Other vibrant options include Spanish specialties like arroz con pollo (chicken and rice) and paella, which is made with an assortment of ingredients like seafood, spices and savory broth.

Asia

If you’ve ever been to an Asian restaurant, you’ll notice a large portion of the menu likely includes recipes made with rice. While it might be difficult to pinpoint where certain recipes originate, fried rice is a Chinese specialty. Over time, this delicious dish has made its way to many different countries and been reinvented with local ingredients. For example, this Kale and Kimchi “Fried” Rice is based on Korean cuisine and can be made in less than 5 minutes using Minute Jasmine Rice & Red Quinoa Cups, which combine the buttery taste and aromatic scent of authentic Jasmine rice with crunchy, 100% whole-grain red quinoa in a convenient, pre-portioned cup.

Middle East

Much like other cuisines around the

world, Middle Eastern cooking uses rice almost every day. A Turkish and Arab mixed dish, shawarma is now a global street food. Traditional Persian rice uses a variety of spices like turmeric, ginger and cardamom with dried fruits and nuts.

Latin America

Latin American recipes vary from country to country and region to region, but rice is essential on the side or as part of the main dish across the board. A quick and easy morning meal, this Mexican Breakfast Scramble is ready in 4 minutes. Aiding the short prep time, Minute Jalapeno Rice Cups are ready in just 1 minute and can help spice up dishes with a tasty blend of onion, green peppers and jalapenos.

North America

With bold flavors, few things say southern comfort quite like Louisiana cooking. Bring the taste of New Orleans to your kitchen with rice-based dishes like gumbo or jambalaya, or by pairing rice with another popular Cajun pastime – a classic shrimp boil.

Find more quick and easy international recipe ideas at MinuteRice.com.

Mexican Breakfast Scramble

Prep time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 2 minutes

Servings: 1

1 Minute Jalapeno Rice Cup

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons salsa

2 tablespoons queso fresco

Heat rice according to package directions.

In small microwave-safe dish, combine egg, salsa and rice. Microwave 1 minute. Stir in cheese; microwave 30 seconds.

Serving Suggestion: For meal to go, wrap scramble in warm tortilla.

Property Index No. 32-08-416-0160000 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 630794-5300

down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 3571125. 22-01838 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3213328

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- KENNETH WHITE, FAGINA WHITE A/K/A FAGINIA WHITE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN FINANCIAL FUNDING CORP, STATE OF ILLINOIS, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.

F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 09 CH 27783 19921

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 Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 113543. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003

E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com

Attorney File No. 113543 Attorney Code.

43932 Case Number: 09 CH 27783 TJSC#: 43-591 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 # 09 CH 27783

I3213680

AC 2-22-2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTIAN CONCEPTS INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, an Illinois not-forprofit corporation, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NONRECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants, 20 CH 1639 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

IL 60411 Property Index No. 33-07-417-0160000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $709,053.30. 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

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 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. 32-09-302-004-0000, 32-09302-019-0000, 32-09-302-029-0000, and 32-09-302-033-0000. Commonly known as 19600 Glenwood Rd., Chicago Heights, IL 60411. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a commercial building. 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 Ms. Christina M. Sanfelippo at Plaintiff's Attorney, Cozen O'Connor, 123 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 382-3100. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com

I3213806

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff,v.- CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, U/T/A DATED 1/31/91

A/K/A TRUST NO. 113425-08, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, GLEN ARBOR IN PARK FOREST, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2022 CH 08430 151 HEMLOCK STREET 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 December 22, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 28, 2023, 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 151 HEMLOCK STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 3136-200-025-1007 The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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 twenty-four (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 151701(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 630794-5300

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TAMEKA L CHAVERS, CHARLES GREEN, JR., SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 19 CH 14657 138 WARWICK STREET 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 March 28, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 3, 2023, 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 138 WARWICK STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-25-305043-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brown wood brick, one story single family home, attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200,

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