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Brittini Flatley aims to redesign the blueprint for residential reentry with the Halim A. Flowers Center
Making a true impact is difficult for any individual, and it is especially difficult for young black females working in development, but that isn’t stopping Brittini Flatley from pursuing her goal of providing a new blueprint for what residential reentry centers should look like. Using her career in real estate development as a springboard, Flatley is hoping to corroborate a new alternative system developed in Colorado under the Second Chance Center, Inc. that will dramatically reduce the recidivism rate by providing a multi-use center to help recently incarcerated individuals readjust to life outside of prison. Brittini Flatley, PHOTO PROVIDED BY COMPASS.
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Brittini Flatley SPRINGFIELD – Minimum aims to wage workers in Illinois will see a boostredesign in their hourly pay to $12 per the hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in blueprint affordable housing unitsfor will be allowed to keep pets. Thoseresidential are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in with the reentry new year. The minimum wage increase is the Halim actually the result of a 2019 law that phases inA. a state minimum wage to Flowers $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 Center BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
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tenants to keep pets is the result The154, development, stability and resources in a village-like setting for those who of Senate Bill by Sen. Linda planned for the south side of Chicago, have been historically left without resources to truly thrive willD-Aurora, be called Holmes, andthe Rep.Halim Steph- A. Flowers Center. in America,” said Khalil Halim, Executive Director, Second According the Bureau of Justice Statistic, about 66% of anie Kifowit, D-Oswego. to It provides releasedhousing across 24 states in 2008 were arrested within Chance Center, Inc. that prisoners tenants of multifamily Flatley was born and raised in Chicago. Her familiar roots units3that are acquired, built were or ren-arrested within 10 years. Flatley feels years, and 82% ovated withthose moneynumbers from the Illinois are long tied to the city and real estate. Flatley’s great-grandthat are unacceptable and wants to push that Affordable Housing Trust Fund20% in Illinois with father was one of the first black men number down near mayher keepnew up to two cats or one dog in the southern United States to hold a development. weighing less than 50 pounds. real estate license in the early 1970s. “This is my home, and when I see a It applies to residents of housing Flatley started her career in real estate in problem in my community, I want to fix units that are designated as affordthe mid-2000s at a family-owned home it,” said Brittini Flatley. “Our goal is to able housing for low- and very-lowbuilding company. She then went on to draw attention to this issue and make an income families. The bill passed join a large SFR firm, sitting in acquisiimpact. have bothactual chambers in its finalWe form on a broken system, tions and property management. During Mayand 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed yet, not enough people are stepping the pandemic, Flatley decided to pursue it into law Aug. 6. up to do the work required to change her own real estate career, obtaining Other new laws include: that. I am hoping to redesign the entire licenses in Texas & Illinois in 2021. She Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the prisystem and create a blueprint that can be vate vehicle tax, which is a sales tax currently serves as the National Direcused across the country to drive change paid on the purchase of vehicles, by tor of Development for Second Chance andeach help people, especially minorities $75 for model year where the Center, Inc. Flatley is a member of the and price underserved communities, get back purchase is less than $15,000 National Association of Real Estate their once they are released from and on by $100 forfeet vehicles priced Brokers (NAREB), a member of the prison.” above that amount. However, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), registration fee for trailers weighingthe end of her iniFlatley is nearing holding the prestigious Graduate Realtor less than pounds willphase drop toand hopes to break tial 3,000 fundraising Institute (GRI), PSA and SFR desig$36 instead of $118. ground this year on the new development nations. She is a member of the Austin College admissions: HB226, on Chicago’s South Side. So far, Flatley Board of Realtors and the Chicago Assoestablishing the Higher Education is hoping to secure a $5M grant from the ciation of Realtors. Fair Admissions Act, prohibits City of Chicago to kickstart the develpublic colleges and universities Flatley fromopment requiring project. applicants to submit is focused on About Compass a sustainable and innovative multi-use village, which SAT,building ACT or other standardized test Founded in 2012, Compass is a leading technology-enabled will focus being aprohaven for personal growth and developscores as part of theon admissions residential real estate brokerage, providing an end-to-end platcess,ment although forprospective recentlystudents incarcerated individuals. form that empowers its residential real estate agents to deliver may choose to submit them they The Halim A.ifFlowers Center will be developed by G Carwish.ter Group International, Flatley’s real estate development group exceptional service to seller and buyer clients. The platform inDrug SB1682 cludes an integrated suite of cloud-based software for customer sheprices: founded inrequires 2021. G Carter Group International is one of pharmacies to post a notice inrelationship management, marketing, client service, brokerage the only emerging minority-led woman-led real estate develforming consumers that they may services and other critical functionality, all custom-built for opment firms in Chicagoland. The Center will provide a safe, request current pharmacy retail the real estate industry. Compass agents utilize the platform to structured, and supportive environment, as well as employment prices at the point of sale. grow their business, save time and manage their business more counseling, job placement, financial management assistance, FOID card changes: HB562 eneffectively. For more information on how Compass empowers and other programs and services. acts several changes to the Firearm real estate agents, one of the largest groups of small business Owner Identification “Brittini card haslaw. figured out how to create a blueprint to owners in the country, please visit www.Compass.com. Among other things, it provides for catalyze neighborhoods nationally by providing basic housing 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 qualiGov. JB Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than (Capitol News Illinois 300 bills that on Jan. 1.the fied applicants, it establishes a CookandCounty Sheriff Thomas J. become Dart islaw alerting public to file photo) to it. 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“Brittini has figured out how to create a blueprint to catalyze neighborhoods nationally by providing basic housing stability and resources in a villagelike setting for those who have been historically left without resources to truly thrive in America.” said Khalil Halim, Executive Director, Second Chance Center, Inc.
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Shaw University’s “Platinum Sound” Marching Band is Featured in National Advertising Campaign (Black PR Wire) CHICAGO – For decades, Platinum Sound Marching Band has been a staple at Shaw University, one of the oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation. To support Platinum Sound’s tradition of bringing joy to sports fans and the local community, McDonald’s USA and its local Owner/Operators surprised the Band with a $100,000 grant on Feb. 19 during the University’s Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament (CIAA) send-off ceremony. “This grant is beyond anything we could have imagined,” said Andrae King, current director and former member of Platinum Sound. “It means everything to these students who grind day in and day out to bring energy and excitement to others to get so much love and support back from McDonald’s and the community.” Platinum Sound’s longstanding legacy of entertaining crowds through elite musicianship and showmanship was recently celebrated in a national McDonald’s commercial. Through the lens of current Platinum Sound member, Dave Walters, Jr. and his mother, a musician and Shaw alumna, the spot highlighted the local McDonald’s restaurant’s role as a familiar gathering place for Shaw students across generations. While filming, McDonald’s was inspired by Platinum Sound’s commitment to excellence and the University’s unwavering efforts to support these students artistically, academically and financially. Shortly after leaving campus, the brand was
moved to further assist these musicians through this grant. “While I attended an HBCU, it was eye-opening to see the amount of hard work, dedication and resources it takes for a marching band to perform and operate on such a high level,” said Deborah Holder, a McDonald’s Owner/Operator in North Carolina and East Coast Second Vice President of the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association. “As part of the Raleigh and HBCU community, we are committed to ensuring future leaders such as these talented musicians have the tools they need to succeed.”
Apply NOW for The NextEra Energy Scholarship (Black PR Wire) FPL is committed to supporting our communities to help make them better places to live, work and raise a family. One way we do this is by supporting education programs that enrich students’ experiences, as it relates to science and math programs, and which many times help break down barriers to opportunity. This new scholarship will help further our state’s future leaders as they pursue a higher education. As part of our commitment to STEM education, FPL will award 10 graduating high school seniors who have at least one year of experience in SECME with a scholarship up to $20,000. The reward will be $5,000 per year, renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Applicants to The NextEra Energy Scholarship Award for Black Students in SECME must: Identify as Black or African American. Be a high school senior who has been in a SECME program in one of the following Florida counties: Brevard,
Broward, Escambia, Flagler, Hendry, Manatee, Miami Dade, Palm Beach, Seminole or Volusia. Have at least one year of involvement in SECME program in high school by the end of senior year. Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year. Have a minimum unweighted grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). The Scholarship closes on Thursday, March 31. To apply, please visit FPL.com/ education
The funds will benefit the Band’s enhancement and expansion goals, helping them continue to perform in style, provide scholarships to band members, create recruitment opportunities and provide equipment and instruments, such as their sousaphones, which have not been replaced in more than a decade. This grant is just one of many ways McDonald’s is shining a light on HBCUs and their greatness. The company’s long-standing support of HBCUs includes scholarships, impactful partnerships, sponsorship of HBCU Classics and tournaments, and more. For more information, follow @wearegolden on Instagram. McDonald’s USA, LLC serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Instagram at @ wearegolden, Twitter @McDonald’s and Facebook at www. facebook.com/mcdonalds. Shaw University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the first historically Black institution of higher education founded in North Carolina and is among the oldest in the nation. The University was founded in 1865 by Henry Martin Tupper. Dr. Paulette Dillard currently serves as the University’s 18th President.
Dine Diaspora Announces 5th Annual “Black Women in Food” Awards 2022 Honorees WASHINGTON PRNewswire -- Dine Diaspora announces their 2022 amazing list of celebrated and ground-breaking Black women including judges: Bon Appetit’s Editor-in-Chief Dawn Davis, James Beard Foundation Director of Awards Dawn Padmore, Uncle Nearest’s Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler, and more to present 31 Black women from across the globe with their 5th Annual Black Women in Food award. The 2022 roster of judges hand-picked the following 31 women within the following categories: Game Changer: Gabrielle E. W. Carter, Co-founder, Tall Grass Food Box (Apex, NC, USA) Kiki Louya, Chef and the Executive Director, Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation (Detroit, MI, USA) Tambra Raye Stevenson, Founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture (Washington, DC, USA) Mavis-Jay Sanders, Chef, Director of Operations, The Brownsville Community Culinary Center and Director of Culinary Development and Education, Drive Change (New York, NY, USA) Sinnidra Taylor, Founder and Director, Friends of Codey’s NOLA (New Orleans, LA, USA) Innovator: Dr. Lisa Dyson, Founder and CEO, Air Protein (San Francisco, CA, USA) Janique Edwards, COO and Co-Founder, EatOkra (Brooklyn, NY, USA) Riana Lynn, CEO and Founder, Journey Foods (Austin, TX, USA)
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Jerome Smith (left), general manager of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, is joined on the Bridge of the Halcyon starcruiser by The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek (right) prior to the March 1, 2022, launch of this first-of-its-kind immersive experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (KENT PHILLIPS, PHOTOGRAPHER)
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., PRNewswire -- What is it really like to see, feel and live Star Wars? Guests onboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will find out for themselves today as this first-of-its-kind immersive experience officially launches from Walt Disney World Resort to a galaxy far, far away. Guests become the heroes of their own Star Wars stories during a two-night adventure aboard the Halcyon starcruiser, a vessel known for its impeccable service and exotic destinations. Passengers relax in well-appointed cabins, enjoy exquisite dining and out-of-this-world entertainment, experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in new ways, and explore the ship in search of hidden secrets and new opportunities. Throughout the voyage, guests’ choices determine their personal stories as they interact with characters, crew and other passengers, becoming part of the action and the broader Star Wars saga. Decisions guests make affect how their tales unfold as momentum builds on an action-packed adventure that may determine the fate of the galaxy. From Walt Disney World Resort to a Galaxy Far, Far Away Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser debuts during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, adding to the abundance of new experiences across the resort during this historic milestone. The adventure begins when guests arrive at the Galactic Starcruiser Terminal near Disney’s Hollywood Studios and check in for their two-night experience. They enter a Launch Pod to begin their Star Wars story, as they see their world fall away and jump to hyperspace to dock with the magnificent Halcyon starcruiser. An Experience Going Beyond Anything Disney Has Created Before Star Wars infuses every moment onboard the Halcyon starcruiser, where each detail of the experience is meticulously crafted to create a compelling, complete, all-consuming story. The immersive experience offers thrilling onboard activities, such as learning the ancient ways of the lightsaber and visiting the starcruiser’s Bridge to test its systems. Passenger cabins feature a viewport out to space that continuously
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changes throughout the journey. Dynamic, Interactive Storytelling Unfolds in Real Time A visit on the Halcyon starcruiser invites guests into a twonight, interactive story that interweaves with crew members, other passengers, droids and familiar Star Wars characters. As they choose alliances and chart their own courses, guests may engage with characters throughout the voyage. Passengers can deepen that engagement by using the Play Disney Parks mobile app on their smart devices.* Through the Star Wars: Datapad inside the app, guests can access a plethora of story moments that unfold in real time. Dining Is Part of the Show in Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser boasts a robust and imaginative dining program developed especially for this vacation experience. Passengers aboard the Halcyon starcruiser discover menus full of familiar tastes but unexpected colors and textures, deepening the immersion of their galactic voyage. Breakfast and lunch buffets are available during the day, followed each night by a lavish multicourse, table-service menu of both otherworldly and familiar origins. Merchandise Enhances Immersive Play Onboard the Starcruiser An extensive merchandise collection for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser enhances this role-play vacation experience, inviting guests to further immerse themselves in a galaxy far, far away. The Chandrila Collection boutique offers a wide assortment of apparel and accessories guests can purchase and wear during their voyage, inspired by iconic looks from the Star Wars universe. New Stories Come to Life in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Storylines from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser continue to play out when guests travel to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on the second day of their voyage. Passengers board a special transport shuttle for their planetside excursion and can participate in new missions throughout the land based on characters they’ve met onboard the starcruiser. For more on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, visit WDWNews. com or www.starwarsgalacticstarcruiser.com. MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, PRNewswire -- According to a recent survey from Sandals® Resorts’ Institute
of Romance, a newly launched trend-house created by the resort company to analyze and spot the latest global news in modern love, relationships, and intimacy, more than half of American women (55%) wish their relationships mirrored those of the couples from their most beloved romance novels. In its first expression, to help couples bring the sugar and spice found in their favorite books from ‘page to reality,’ the Luxury Included® romantic vacation experts have partnered with Avon Books, the romance imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, and best-selling author,
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One Artist Uses Nostalgic WPA-Style Poster Art to Encourage People to Explore America’s National Parks DENVER PRNewswire -- Photographer and graphic artist Robert Decker (https://national-park-posters.com/) recently spoke about the growing desire of Americans to get out and travel the country again, especially as spring approaches. Exploration of the country’s natural beauty is at the heart of Decker’s National Park Poster Project – an extensive collection inspired by the iconic Works Progress Administration campaign of the late 1930s which encouraged Americans to travel. Photographer Decker has expanded on the original theme, rendering dozens of new posters that showcase well-loved American destinations. His work has been featured by CNN Travel, Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Sierra, Popular Mechanics, Mountain Living, and more. The Yosemite National Park poster is an original work by Robert Decker. The “Tunnel View” provides one of the most famous views of the Yosemite Valley. From here you can see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall, with Half Dome in the background. Each retro Yosemite poster is dated and signed by the artist. The Yosemite National Park poster is an original work by Robert Decker. The “Tunnel View” provides one of the PRNewsFoto. most famous views of the Yosemite Valley. From here you can see El Capitan and Bridalveil Fall, with Half Dome in the background. Each retro Yosemite poster is dated and signed by the artist. This Grand Teton Poster is an original work by Robert Decker and features an iconic view of the Teton Range as seen from the Snake River Overlook. The mountains of Grand Teton National Park rise above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain. National Park Posters is the premier source for original art of America’s national parks. Artist Rob Decker is the creative spirit behind the project, donating 10% of annual profits to multiple organizations that support our national parks. Explore the posters and learn more at: https://national-park-posters.com/.
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Keys Soulcare Lights the Way with New Skincare Offerings OAKLAND, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Redefining the notion of what beauty looks and feels like, the latest Keys Soulcare offerings celebrate, nurture and indulge the skin and enhance the original skincare collection launched one year ago. Created by artist, producer, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Alicia Keys and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Renée Snyder, today Keys Soulcare Lightworkers can add the Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum, Nourishing Cleansing Balm and the Tranquil Essence Soothing & Hydrating Toner, along with the new Obsidian Stone Gua Sha Body Massage Tool to their restorative rituals. These offerings continue Keys Soulcare’s commitment to dermatologist-developed, clean and cruelty free formulations for the Skin & Soul. Like all other Keys Soulcare offerings, these new formulas are inspired by ancient beauty rituals and contain time-honored ingredients like aloe, bamboo and malachite along with modern ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides and niacinamide to create highly effective formulas that are gentle enough for all skin types. “With Keys Soulcare, our intent is to honor the connection between skin and self,” says Alicia. “We encourage everyone to make themselves a priority with selfcare that feeds skin, body and soul. These offerings are designed to elevate the skin and body care experience.” Each offering features a unique affirmation to encourage us to soothe, lift and empower ourselves, as written by Alicia.
Gap’s Spring Campaign Champions Individuality and the Freedom to Be Yourself
NEW YORK PRNewswire -- This spring, individuality shines through in Gap’s campaign, celebrating a dimensional cast of unique individuals radiating the profound joy that comes with the freedom of being your true self—your best self. Originating from all over the world, Gap’s individuals have defined themselves -- a collective of distinct backgrounds, experiences and truths unified by community and self-expression. “As a brand rooted in modern American optimism, we celebrate what it means to be your true self today,” says Mary Alderete, global head of Gap marketing. “This campaign is an honest reflection of individuals shaping culture by embracing their own paths—not what has been historically or traditionally defined for them, but what they define to be true for themselves. The campaign creative captures these creators pioneering a more inclusive, accepting world and putting their own distinctive stamp on American style.” Concepted by Gap Global Creative Director Len Peltier and shot by renowned fashion photographer Zoey Grossman (@zoeygrossman), the creative features noteworthy champions for social justice, environmentalism, women’s rights and more.
Gap’s individuals are breaking the mold, forging newfound personal freedoms and furthering progressive change. They are individuals living their truth, as described so powerfully in the campaign creative by non-binary trans-visibility artist Kai-Isaiah Jamal in their verse, ‘Dream of Freedom. Dream of Me’: And if there do be a dream The dream has to include me Otherwise ain’t gonna sleep Or close my eyes just to be If it do be a dream I hope this dream’s dream Is for me to be free Gap’s campaign cast includes: Dapper Dan (@dapperdanharlem) – legendary Harlem-based fashion designer and style influencer known for introducing high fashion to the hip hop world Shalom Harlow (@shalomharlow) – supermodel and student of the healing arts since age 8, Shalom is training in somatic psychology and somatic therapeutic modalities to help others in their chronic health challenges.
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BERMUDA IS READY FOR VISITORS WITH NEW COVID TRAVEL PROTOCOLS & DIRECT FLIGHTS NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Bermuda has announced updated COVID-19 protocols, offering new travel guidelines that will streamline the process for vaccinated travellers visiting the island by air. The revised guidelines will continue to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors, while making it even more convenient for visitors. “News of Bermuda’s relaxed travel guidelines has been met with great enthusiasm from travellers who can’t wait to return to our island,” said Charles H. Jeffers II, Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) CEO. “Our hotels and businesses are open with the Bermudian hospitality for which we are known. As spring and summer approach, there’s never been a better time to visit.” Bermuda’s new guidelines will require all visitors to show proof of current vaccination
status and a negative COVID-19 test result for travellers aged 2 and older. Supervised antigen tests with two days of arrival and PCR tests with four days of arrival are allowed. Travellers will need to complete the Travellers Authorisation form with this information 24 – 48 hours prior to arrival. Note: The Travellers Authorisation form fee has been reduced from $75 to $40, which will include return testing if necessary. Only fully vaccinated travelers are allowed in the country. Fully vaccinated is defined as having received a full course of a COVID-19 vaccine with at least 14 days having passed since the last dose and before arrival in Bermuda. Booster shots will not be required. Children 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated. Children eleven years and younger will take on the vaccination status of the guardian travelling with them. No further testing will be required upon arrival. If country of origin requires a test to return,
Bermuda will automatically schedule and provide return testing to travellers. “People are ready to travel, and Bermuda is eager to welcome them back,” said Douglas Trueblood, BTA Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. “While we remain dedicated to taking the utmost precautions, our new guidelines have been designed with convenience and comfort in mind, in addition to safety. Additionally, with several returning daily flights this spring, the island is easily accessible once again.” Bermuda airlift updates include: JetBlue’s daily air service from Boston to Bermuda will begin on March 27 American Airlines will begin daily service to Bermuda from Philadelphia on April 5 United Airlines will begin daily service to Bermuda out of Newark on May 6 Air Canada will resume flights to Bermuda on May 1 For all Bermuda coronavirus updates and requirements, go to www.gov.bm/coronavirus. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is an independent, non-government entity and the official destination marketing organization for the island country. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) promotes Bermuda globally as a world-class destination for leisure and group travel and tourism investment. For more information visit: www.gotobermuda.com/ bermudatourism.
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NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Group Black, the home for Blackowned media properties, announced today the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Kerel Cooper as President of Advertising and Laura Summers as Chief Sales Officer. Both Cooper’s and Summers’ hiring signals Group Black’s commitment to building strong and everlasting relationships with the media industry. Their addition to the Group Black team will ensure pledges made by brand marketers will reach Blackowned media and diverse creators. Cooper is an award-winning executive with more than 20 years of digital media experience building advertising operations, account management, and marketing teams. Before joining Group Black, Cooper was the Chief Marketing Officer for adtech company LiveIntent. He is the co-founder and co-host of the Minority Report podcast which highlights people of color, women & LGBTQ+ leaders within business, media, and technology. Cooper has also held positions at Advance Digital as the Senior Director Ad Platform Strategies and at JupiterMedia as Director of Advertising Operations. In his role at Group Black, Cooper will lead Group Black’s advertising revenue & operations team including sales, ad operations and customer success. He will work closely with the executive team to deliver seamless experiences for both clients and customers. Laura Summers brings over two decades of leadership experience. Prior to Group Black she held the position of Vice President of Global Advertising Sales at CBS Interactive. Her work has run the gamut, from retail to gaming, with deep insight into print, television, audio and digital advertising. She brings strong relationships within the advertising industry where Group Black is looking to build, create and manage strong relationships. Working for companies such as Hearst, Condé Nast, Ziff-Davis, TechTV, and CNET, Summers is an expert on branded content and advertising which will play a crucial role in showing Group Black’s value as an advertising medium. Group Black is where culture calls home. Group Black’s objective is to build the largest collective of Black-owned media and diverse creators by actively deepening the pipeline of media dollars allocated to Black-owned media businesses and by investing in the next generation of innovative and equitable media. For more information, please visit groupblack.co.
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The Auditorium Theatre Presents An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry The Auditorium Theatre announces An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Making her Chicago concert debut at the Auditorium, Renée is best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton. She is a multi-gifted actress and singer who has delivered award winning performances both on Broadway and on screen. For one night only, Goldsberry performs a high-energy spiritual journey reminiscent of a good old-fashioned revival, singing pop, soul, and Broadway classics. Following the performance there will be a celebration on the Auditorium Theatre’s iconic stage with cocktails, buffet, desserts, and live music. All proceeds benefit the Auditorium Theatre, a nonprofit National Historic Landmark. Tickets are available for only the performance or the performance plus post-show party. “We are honored to have Ms. Goldsberry make her Chicago concert debut on our historic stage for this special evening,” said Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan. “She is an exceptionally talented performer, and I am thrilled to invite Chicagoans to see her live for the first time in the city.” Renée Elise Goldsberry is a multi-hyphenate actress and singer who has delivered award winning performances both on Broadway and the screen. Best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in the musical phenomenon Hamilton, which received rave reviews across the board and has become a cultural touchstone for the ages. Goldsberry’s performance earned her a Tony Award, Grammy Award, Drama Desk Award, and Lucille Lortel Award. Currently, she can be seen starring in Tina Fey’s new series for Peacock, Girls5Eva. Goldsberry starred in the A24’s critical darling, Waves, opposite Sterling K. Brown, and in the hit Netflix series Altered Carbon. She could also be seen on NBC’s musical sensation, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist in addition to lending her voice to bring characters to life on the Netflix animated series Fast and Furious Spy Racers and Centaurworld. Other highlights from her film and television career include her work on Documentary Now’s cult favorite “Original Cast Album: Co-Op”, The Good Wife, The House with a Clock in its Walls, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, The Following, The Get Down, All About You, Evil, and her creation of the beloved character, Evangeline Williamson, on ABC’S One Life to Live, for which she received two Daytime Emmy nominations and two NAACP Image
Blavity Inc. Moves AfroTech to Austin, TX LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Blavity Inc., the diversified digital media company behind AfroTech, 21Ninety, Travel Noire, Shadow and Act, and Blavity News, announced the relocation of the AfroTech Conference - the nation’s largest tech conference for Black innovators and founders - to Austin Texas. AfroTech 2022 will take place Sunday-Thursday, Nov. 13-17, at the Austin Convention Center and surrounding venues located in the heart of Austin. AfroTech Conference 2022 will be filled with the signature pillars you’ve come to know from AfroTech - exclusive programming, the world’s top Black innovators, sought-after networking, and for the first time, a new live music series extension all with the mission to bring Black disruptors together for connection, career development, and entertainment. “After 2 years in the Metaverse we are thrilled to be back together in person in Austin. As our attendees have continued to grow from 650 attendees at our Inaugural AfroTech to 20,000 annual participants, we searched for a host city that is accessible to our diverse audience and provides the infrastructure for the vibrant experiences and connection we craft for our attendees. Austin is that home. I can’t wait to see everyone in person in November to learn, make connections and revel in the Black excellence that has become a hallmark of our AfroTech experiences” says CEO, Morgan DeBaun. To purchase your tickets for the 2022 AfroTech Conference, please visit https://www.experience.afrotech.com/afrotech-conference and to stay up to date on speaker and entertainment announcements, follow @afro.tech on Twitter.
Award nominations. Goldsberry’s appearances on stage include her Outer Critics Circle Award- nominated performance opposite Frances McDormand in the play Good People, and the original Broadway version of The Color Purple. She made her Broadway debut as Nala in The Lion King, and her performance as Mimi in Broadway’s closing cast of Rent was immortalized in film! Off-Broadway, her performance as Sylvia in the Public Theater’s production of Two Gentlemen of Verona for their Shakespeare in the Park series garnered her across the board rave reviews. Tickets for An Evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry Saturday, April 9, 2022 @ 7pm start at $60. Tickets for the performance plus post-show celebration are $750 and include premium seating, cocktails, buffet, dessert, and live music with all proceeds benefitting the non-profit Auditorium Theatre. Tickets are now available at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling 312.341.2300, or at the Box Office at 50 E Ida B Wells Drive in Chicago, IL. The Auditorium Theatre offers student rush tickets to full-time college students and $5 tickets to young people ages 13-19 with Urban Gateways’ Teen Arts Pass program. The Auditorium also offers a Student Savings Club for both college and high school students. The Auditorium Theatre’s ADMIT ONE program offers complimentary tickets to Chicago-area community groups. The Auditorium Theatre, located at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive at Roosevelt University in Chicago, is an Illinois not-for-profit organization committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community, and educational programming to all of Chicago and beyond as The Theatre for the People. The organization also is committed to the continued restoration and preservation of this National Historic Landmark that originally opened in 1889. For a complete listing of events at the Auditorium Theatre, please visit AuditoriumTheatre.org. The Auditorium Theatre is fully committed to the health and safety of our patrons and our staff. For this event, patrons 5 and over are REQUIRED to show proof of vaccination at the door. Guests under 5 may gain entry by wearing a mask at all times when not eating and drinking. All guests must wear a mask when not eating or drinking. Click here for the most current safety protocols.
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UMe Reissues Five Classic Uptown Records Albums Chart and Top 20 at Top 200 at LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Celebrating one of the most #17. Out of three Hot 100 singles, storied labels in R&B and hip“Come and Talk To Me” climbed hop, Universal Music Enterprises into the Top 15. This iconic R&B reissues a suite of five classics from opus went triple-platinum in the Uptown Records available now. US with sales of over 3 million The label proudly presents the and a total of 8 million copies definitive versions of these albums worldwide. The Expanded Edition with unreleased tracks, remixes, and houses 24 more tracks. more. Guy’s The Future (Expanded Diary of a Mad Band remains Edition), Heavy D & The Boyz’s an American R&B classic from Big Tyme (Expanded Edition), Jodeci. Uptown Records unveiled Jodeci’s Forever My Lady, Jodeci’s the record just before Christmas Diary of a Mad Band (Expanded 1993 on December 21, and it giftEdition), and Christopher Wiled the world the historic first apliams’s Changes (Expanded Edipearances from Timbaland, Missy tion) are available to listen to. Elliott, and Sista, while Redman Embodying the spirit of the also pulled up for a feature. Diary “New Jack Swing” movement, of a Mad Band notably marked New York R&B phenomenon the group’s second #1 on the R&B Guy—Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, Album Chart. Plus, it would be and Damion Hall—shined on their highlighted by the #1 R&B smash second full-length offering, The “Cry For You,” #2 “Feenin’,” and Future. After landing on November Top 15 “What About Us.” Not to 13, 1990, it captured #1 on the mention, “My Heart Belongs To Billboard R&B Albums Chart and U” charted for 20 weeks on the scaled the Top 20 of the Top 200. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay It eventually went platinum and Chart. It became quadruple-platispawned the smash “Let’s Chill,” num in the United States, moving cracking the Billboard Hot 100 as 6 million units worldwide. The well as ascending to #10 on the Hot PRNewsfotos/Geffen/UMe Expanded Edition completes the Dance Single Sales Chart and #3 on the R&B/Hip-Hop vision with 15 extra tracks. Singles Chart. Meanwhile, “D-O-G Me Out” reached Christopher Williams first shared his second album, #8 on the Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Changes, on December 29, 1992. Beyond peaking at #63 Tracks and #15 on the US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Sinon the Billboard Top 200, it vaulted to #12 on the R&B gles Sales chart. The Expanded Edition boasts a staggerAlbums Chart. The single “I’m Dreamin” climbed to #1 ing 20 new tracks. on the Billboard US R&B Songs Chart and soundtracked Meanwhile, New York hip-hop juggernaut Heavy the end credits of New Jack City. Plus, “Every Little D & The Boyz catapulted into the Top 20 of the BillThing U Do” broke into the Top 10 of Billboard’s US board Top 200 and seized #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart at #7. The Albums Chart after hitting the streets on June 12, 1989. Expanded Edition features 11 more tracks! It went platinum off the strength of timeless East Coast These stand out as just a snapshot of Uptown Rebangers such as “We Got Our Own Thang,” “Somecords’ legacy. Founded by the late Andre Harrell in 1986, body For Me,” and “Gyrlz, They Love Me.” It would the label served as the first home to everyone from Mary be the swan song for late bandmate Trouble T Roy. The J. Blige, Father MC, and Soul for Real to The Notorious Expanded Edition touts 7 additional tracks. B.I.G. It invariably set the blueprint for nineties R&B Jodeci introduced themselves with their earth-shakand hip-hop, and its influence grows stronger with each ing debut Forever My Lady on May 28, 1991. Upon release, it soared to #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums decade as evidenced by these reissues.
WWII’s 6888 Battalion Will be the Subject of a New Broadway-Bound Musical New York -- Executive Producer Blair Underwood announces the development of a new musical, 6888: The Musical (working title), inspired by the only all-Black, female Army battalion to serve overseas in World War II. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion were given the daunting task of sorting and routed an overwhelming backlog of more than 17 million pieces of mail. Led by Major Charity Adams, their motto was “No Mail, Low Morale.” Throughout a turbulent deployment to England and France, the unit faced incredible odds, including both racism and sexism, the majority from their own leadership, yet completed the assignment
in record time and changed the trajectory of many soldiers’ lives as a result. They joined the U.S. Army to make a difference and show that they loved their country, even if their country did not always love them back. 6888 The Musical is being written by Morgan J Smart (book), Ronvé O’Daniel (music and lyrics), and Jevares C. Myrick (composer/orchestrations). It is conceived and produced by Holly Garman and Joe Trentacosta and will be developed and produced by Tony Award nominee Blair Underwood. Ret. U.S. Army Col, Edna Cummings, and James Theres will act as the new musical’s historical advisors.
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SIRIUSXM JOINS FORCES WITH THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has announced a gift of $2 million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). A one-of-a-kind cultural destination in Washington D.C., NMAAHC offers the U.S.’s largest and most comprehensive exploration and showcase of the African American story and its impact both domestically and globally. As the leading audio entertainment company in North America, SiriusXM is proud to support NMAAHC’s mission, documenting African American life, history, and culture, specifically exhibiting how African American music plays a central role in the history of American music. The donation to NMAAHC, funded by the company’s charitable arm, SiriusXM Cares, will help the museum continue its critical work and welcome in new and returning visitors. In recognition of this gift, NMAAHC will designate its Neighborhood Record Store, an interactive destination housed within the permanent “Musical Crossroads” exhibition, as the SiriusXM Neighborhood Record Store. In the SiriusXM Neighborhood Record Store, museum goers are joined together by their interest in music and encouraged to make new discoveries about their favorite artists and genres, recall fond memories, and share stories. Included within the exhibit are record covers for individual browsing and a digital interactive station that links songs and artists to various genres, themes, regions, and time periods. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
NASCAR’s First Black Driver’s Story Shared As 3D AR NFT Collection LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- A series of historic NFTs created by Wendell Scott Ventures will be introduced and sold to commemorate the iconic and groundbreaking life and legacy of Wendell Scott. On December 1, 1963, Wendell Scott broke NASCAR’s color barrier by becoming the first African American NASCAR driver to win a Grand National race, NASCAR’s highest level. Until Bubba Wallace’s win on October 4, 2021 there had never been another black driver to win a NASCAR race. To this day, Wendell Scott is the only black NASCAR team owner. Despite Wendell Scott’s triumphant victory, he was never awarded a trophy for this win. It wasn’t until August 28, 2021, nearly 60 years after his Jacksonville win that his trophy was posthumously awarded to his family. Coming off of a successful in-person NFT auction hosted by Authentik Studios at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, in which the first-ever NFTs of an African American NASCAR driver were sold, the collaboration with Worldwide XR, CMG Worldwide and VueXR continues with a broader release on March 6th with the premiere NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway. 100 years after his birth and 58 years after his NASCAR victory, Wendell Scott continues to break barriers as his legacy is now irrevocably entwined with technology that is shaping the future of how users engage with the world around them. NFTs are a fitting mode to share the story of Wendell Scott as NFTs, like Wendell Scott, disrupted society while simultaneously paving the path for change in a broken system. A monumental series of firsts, these historic NFTs were created in partnership by leading digital agency Worldwide XR (WXR), Extended Reality content developers Vue XR, and Wendell Scott Ventures (the joint venture between David Steward II’s Lion Forge Films (Academy Award®-winning Hair Love), parent company Polarity, a leading black-owned entertainment holding company and Scott 34 Racing) and are the first ever NFTs to be released of an African American NASCAR driver. This will be Nifty’s first time releasing a 3D Augmented Reality (AR) digital car on their platform. For more information about the Foundation go to www. wendellscott.org.
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CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES MOVE TO MASK-OPTIONAL MODEL BEGAN MARCH 14 District will continue to encourage use of masks for students and staff “The adults in our school communities will set the tone during this transition,” said Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova. “I am confident that we will continue to support and respect one another through this next phase of the pandemic.”
CHICAGO - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will move to a mask-optional model for staff and all students, pre-k through gr ade 12, began on Monday, March 14. While CPS will continue to encourage the use of masks, the shift will give families and empl oyees a choice about whether or not to wear a mask at school, out side on school property, and on school buses. “CPS was one of the first to require universal masking inschools, and we would not be moving to a mask- optional model unless the data and our public health experts indicated that it is safe for our school communities,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “W e will support our staff and students as we enter this new phase i n the pandemic and continue to move forward together.” The number of COVID-19 cases in schools and throughout thecity of Chicago has declined sharply over the past several weeks, while at the same time, vaccination rates among CPS students and staff are continuing to rise, and voluntary testing has dramatic allyincreased in schools. Vaccination rates to date: ● CPS COVID-19 vaccination rates are now near the national average for 12-17 year -old students (64 percent of CPS students age 12-17 have had at least a first dose, compared to 68 percent natiaonally). ● Rates are well above the national average for 5-1 1 year old students (47 percent of CPS students age 5-1 1 have had at least a first dose, compared to 33 percent nationally). ● Overall, 56 percent of age-eligible CPS students have received at least one dose, and nearly half (49 percent) are fu lly vaccinated. ● More than 91 percent of all CPS staf f members are fully vaccinated. Chicago is at low risk for COVID-19 by every metric, including the historic and current metrics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The city’s case counts and posi tivity are the lowest they have been since July 2021 and continue to fall. Chicago is now averaging just 191 cases of COVID-19 per day, among an average of more than 27,000 daily tests performed, giving a positivity rate of just 0.8%. CPS’ screening test positivity rate is dramatically lower than the city’ s, at 0.14 percent. The move to mask optional comes two years after the pandemic forced CPS and schools across the state to shut down. Since that time, CPS has relied on the guidance of local, state ,and federal public health experts who are now aligned in their
opinion that the risk of contracting COVID-19 in schools is very low. Most school districts across the country have already transitioned to a mask-optional model. The City of Chicago removed the mask requirements for certain public spaces on February 28 to align with the State of Illinois, and the CDC recently relaxed mask guidance for communities where hospitals aren’t under high strain. Chicago is currently in low risk per the new CDC guidance. CPS will continue to encourage the practice of wearing masks in schools, especially in schools with lower vaccination rates and among those students and staff who feel most comfortable with a face covering. The District will also support those members of its school communities who choose not to wear a mask, and will provide tools that teachers and parents can use to guide conversat ions with students about the importance of honoring and respecting everyone’s personal choice. “The adults in our school communities will set the tone during this transition,” said Chief Education Officer Bogdana Chkoumbova. “I am confident that we will continue to support and respect one another through this next phase of the pandemic. Family and community situations may change and dictate if a student or staff member wears a mask and we all need to ensure that everyone feels welcome to continue the practice that makes them feel safest and most comfortable.” The District will continue many of its COVID-19 safety mitigation measures including voluntary on-site testing, contact tracing, and proper hand hygiene. Over the past two years, CPS has worked to improve and better monitor indoor air quality with a $15 million investment in HEPA air filters and a $141 million investment to improve mechanical system upgrades. The air quality of every classroom, in every building, based on a third par ty evaluation, is available on the District website. Students are not in rooms that have not passed the air quality assessments. CPS will share more information with families and staff before Monday, March 14 around how this change will impact the District’s various health and safety protocols. “The District has remained responsive to change throughout the pandemic and we must continue to remain nimble and pivot if the health data changes,” said CEO Martinez. “Our staf f and families must be confident that we will act quickly and impleme nt safety procedures as needed.”
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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 __________________________________ IMBC Lending Ronnie Smith Loan Officer FHA/VA Conventional Loans, Call Me For YOur Mortgage Needs Ronnie Smith (346) 237-0221 ____________________________ AC 3-2-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, vs. LAFAYETTE E. WARD; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC FKA CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS Defendants, 17 CH 6526 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 Tuesday, April 5, 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. 32-08-315-013-0000. Commonly known as 112 Mayfair Place, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. 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. 17-015888 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3188258 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATE SERIES 2007-MLN1; Plaintiff, vs. CHARLES HARRIS; JANET D. PRICE AKA JANET PRICE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE LENDERS NETWORK USA, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; CITY OF CHICAGO;, 21 CH 843 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 Tuesday, April 5, 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. 31-35-407-002-0000. Commonly known as 321 Seminole 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) 220-5611. 20-021141 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3188267 ____________________________ AC 3-9-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF JUNIPER MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.VERNELL RIDLEY, ANNIE L. RIDLEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 21 CH 2849 19804 CRESCENT AVENUE LYNWOOD, 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 February 18, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 1, 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 19804 CRESCENT AVENUE, LYNWOOD, IL 60411 Property Index No. 33-07319-028-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $228,982.13. 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 21-094773. 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. 21-094773 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 21 CH 2849 TJSC#: 42859 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 2849 I3188741 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, vs. SHANNON LOCKE; THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH
15012 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 Tuesday, April 12, 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. 32-34-301-057-0000. Commonly known as 23015 State Street, Steger, Illinois 60475. 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. F17100278 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3188796 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.- ROBIN H. METZLER, ALFRED D. SUTTON A/K/A ALFRED SUTTON, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 14762 2118 EVANS ROAD FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 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 2118 EVANS ROAD, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 Property Index No. 32-06-319-0100000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $252,094.82. 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 19-092582. 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. 19-092582 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 14762 TJSC#: 42386 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 14762 I3189072 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.- NORA SKINNER, ANDREW G. SKINNER Defendants 2020 CH 00997 277 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 January 11, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 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 277 WEST 16TH PLACE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-20-315-026-0000 (VOL. 014) The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $57,842.87. 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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 20 7815. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC
230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago IL, 60606 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 20 7815 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2020 CH 00997 TJSC#: 42-520 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 # 2020 CH 00997 I3189261 ____________________________ AC3-16-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD BANK; Plaintiff, vs. DJH INC. DBA DEL MAR BUILDERS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; TRAILS OF OLYMPIA FIELDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; DELORIS CLAY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES LEE CLAY AKA JAMES CLAY, DECEASED; CARY ROSENTHAL AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JAMES LEE CLAY AKA JAMES CLAY, DECEASED; Defendants, 19 CH 13147 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 Tuesday, April 19, 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. 31-14-205-005000. Commonly known as 20229 Mohawk Trail, Olympia Fields, IL 60461. 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. 19-039450 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3189344 ____________________________
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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22008679 on FEBRUARY 24, 202. Under the Assumed Business Name of ELIZA & LC ENTERPRISES with the business located at 136 SHERRY LN, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60411. The true name and real full name (s) and residence address of the owner (s) / partners(s) is: Owner/ Partner Full Name LEE C. KIDD Complete Address: 56 W 77TH PL, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60620, USA. ___________________________ Notice is hereby given pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State”, as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22008737 on MARCH 4, 2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of WAR AND LOVE CO. with the business located at: 11105 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60655. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of athe owner(s) / [artner (s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name RABIHAH SIMMONS RILEY Complete Address 11105 S. KEDZIE, CHICAGO, IL 60655, USA ____________________________
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