Citizen Suburban Times Weekly (CST) 5-24-2023

OPTIONAL ALL-GENDER

BILL MOVES CLOSER TO PASSAGE

Senate passes bill that must go back to the House

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed an amended version of a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to provide multi-occupant allgender bathrooms if they choose to do so.

Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate Thursday during debate over her bill that would allow optional all-gender bathrooms at businesses and public institutions in the state. (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS PHOTO BY ANDREW ADAMS)

New state laws taking effect Jan. 1

Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing among new changes

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BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD

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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.

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.

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed an amended version of a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to provide multi-occupant all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so.

Optional all-gender bathrooms bill moves closer to passage Senate passes bill that must go back to the House

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.

House Bill 1286 would change current state law, under which single-occupancy bathrooms are automatically designated for all genders, but multi-occupancy bathrooms must be designated as male or female.

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.

While the measure had already passed the House on March 23, the amended version heads back to the chamber for consideration before it can be sent to Gov. JB Pritzker.

asked Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, in that committee.

“I mean, I might be offended,” Villanueva replied.

“I’ve raised four boys and it’s going to be messy,” said Sen. Jil Tracy, R-Quincy, prompting laughter from many in the room, including Villanueva. “I see it as a sanitary issue.”

But when the bill reached the Senate floor on Thursday, the tone of the debate became harsher and more bitter. There, Anderson said the bill would lead to violence.

He spoke about taking his 10-year-old daughter out in public and how he handles a situation when she needs to use a restroom. He tells her to go inside and check to see if anyone else is in the room. If there is, he says he waits for her outside.

“If somebody goes in there and it’s a woman, fine,” he said. “Under this, I can’t see with the floor-to-ceiling things. She won’t be able to see who’s in there. I won’t be able to see who’s in there. I’m telling you right now, if a guy walks in there, I’m gonna beat the living piss out of him.”

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Justin Sia, a Chicago attorney, testified in committee this week that he came up with the idea for the bill while in law school at Loyola University. He described it as “a pro-family, pro-business and pro-safety bill that permits, not mandates, public and private entities to install gender inclusive, multi-stall restrooms.”

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.

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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.

Sia said he’d heard from transgender and gender nonbinary individuals who were “insulted and even attacked in male or female restrooms simply for who they are or for how they look.” But he said he also heard from caregivers for adults of a different gender and others who would benefit from gender-inclusive restrooms.

“We also learned about parents and guardians with young children of a different gender who must decide whether to leave their children unattended in public restrooms, or to enter a restroom that doesn’t match their gender,” he said.

In its original form, HB 1286 would have required that each toilet stall in an all-gender bathroom be separated by dividers and have a functioning lock mechanism on the door. Urinals, if present, also would have to be separated by partitions.

That prompted shouts of support from other Republicans. But later in the debate, Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, said the comment should be stricken from the record, “because I wouldn’t want a single person in this state to read that record and think that anybody here would come after them if they would do something so mundane as to use the bathroom, a simple call of nature.”

Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, also suggested passage of the bill would lead to violence. He argued that most sexual assaults in bars occur in bathrooms. Rose also argued that, beyond the issue of sexual assaults, the measure isn’t needed.

“I’ve talked to my wife about this,” he said. “Why on earth would any lady want a dude in their bathroom?”

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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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.

But the Senate amended the bill to require that all-gender bathrooms have “floor-to-ceiling” toilet stalls with workable locks and that urinals not be allowed.

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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

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

“We took into consideration the concerns of several members who voiced that concern in terms of people who walk into a restroom and might be offended by a urinal,” bill sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, said during committee. “So what we were trying to do is to make sure that we address the concerns. And again, a urinal is just as good as a toilet.”

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.

“Are they going to be offended if I leave the toilet seat up?”

Lemonade stands: SB119 prohib-

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Meanwhile, Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, accused Republicans of using “dog-whistle” language – coded or suggestive language to draw support from a particular group – and Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Westchester, said the opponents “have a problem with the LGBTQ community.”

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

The measure passed the Senate on a vote of 35-20, sending it back to the House.

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

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Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate Thursday during debate over a bill that would allow optional all-gender bathrooms at businesses and public institutions in the state. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Pearl Milling Company Continues to Invest in Community Impact with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Pearl Milling Company, the pancake mix and syrup brand that has been creating memorable breakfast moments for over 130 years, continues its mission to uplift Black women and girls across the U.S. with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, a multi-year community funding initiative that launched in 2021. Starting today through June 14, eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for a chance to receive a grant of up to $100,000 to develop and grow meaningful programming in their communities. People can also nominate organizations through June 7 to participate in the application process. Grant recipients will be announced in the fall.

P.E.A.R.L. Pledge was established in 2021 as part of Pearl Milling Company’s commitment to support the Black community and PepsiCo’s broader Racial Equality Journey initiative. With the goal of championing the success of Black women and girls in the U.S., the program focuses on five key pillars: Prosperity, Empowerment, Access, Representation, and Leadership.

“Helping our communities to not only address

fundamental needs but also thrive goes hand in hand with Pearl Milling Company’s purpose of bringing families to the table,” said Kristin Kroepfl, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Quaker. “Going into year three of P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, we’re excited to see the impact the grant recipients are making on the lives of Black women and girls, and we’re more energized than ever to keep moving our mission forward.”

Since P.E.A.R.L. Pledge’s inception, more than 30 grants have been awarded to nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating opportunities for the Black community across the country. You can see a full list of the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge 2021 and 2022 grant recipients at pearlmillingcompany.com.

How to Nominate and Apply

To apply for a P.E.A.R.L. Pledge grant this year, organizations must meet the following criteria: Based in the U.S., serving communities within the country

Categorized as a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) Public Charity status

Offer programming serving Black women and/or

girls

Aligns with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge mission and pillars Grants will be awarded based on several factors, including how the chosen organizations will use the funding. People are also encouraged to get involved by nominating organizations that align with the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge program and criteria to apply for a grant. Starting today, both nominations and applications can be submitted at www.pearlmillingcompany. com/pearlpledge. Nominations will close by 6p.m. EST on June 7, 2023, and applications will close by 6p.m. EST on June 14, 2023.

Pearl Milling Company will be selecting this year’s grant recipients with the help of its P.E.A.R.L. Pledge Advisory Council, which is comprised of Jasmine Crowe-Houston, award-winning social entrepreneur, children’s book author and founder of Goodr; Eunique Jones Gibson, founder of Because of Them We Can, CEO of Culture Brands and The Happy Hues; and Codie Elaine Oliver, CEO and co-founder of Black Love Inc. The Advisory Council will also act as program mentors by offering support and advice to 2023 grant recipients.

For more information about P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, visit www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge and follow Pearl Milling Company on social media at www.facebook.com/pearlmillingcompany and www. instagram.com/pearlmillingcompany/ for updates on the program.

The McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund Opens Applications for 2023 Program: “The Business of Wine”

OAKLAND, Calif., PRNewswire -- The McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund announced its continued commitment to invest in professional women on their journey to learn and master the business of wine. Specifically, it will focus its efforts on supporting women pursuing professional advancement within at least one key area of the wine industry including Sommelier Certification, WSET Certification or Business of Wine Education course completion.

Established in 2019, the McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund has invested to date more than $3 million in the professional advancement and career growth of high-potential, professional women working in male-dominated industries, with a particular focus on women of color. Via monetary grants, advertising credits, scholarship funding and mentorship programs, the SHE CAN Fund has received support from corporate partners such as Facebook (Meta), Morgan Stanley, and Brand Now, plus industry organizations including the Wine Institute and The Court of Master Sommeliers, as well as individual seed impact investors.

This year, women who are currently working in and seeking leadership positions in the wine and spirits industry, as well as entrepreneurs in related fields, are encouraged to apply to the 2023 McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund. Grantees can apply for one of three scholarships, from courses and exams issued through either (1) Court of Master Sommeliers or (2)

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), or (3) Business of Wine Education online course work focusing on areas such as Supply Chain Value, Sales & Marketing, Viticulture, Mass Wine Production, Winery Operations, Point of Purchase, and Importing & Exporting.

“I’m very excited to announce this year’s Fund focus on the business of wine,” says Robin McBride, Co-Founder of McBride Sisters Wine Company and The McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund. “This area is where my sister Andréa and I can lend most of our personal expertise to professional women and students entering the wine industry. Our experience building our business from the ground up and touching every aspect of the wine business hands-on gives us the ability to showcase how broad the wine industry is and how to lead from within it.”

In addition to scholarships, the 2023 SHE CAN Fund will award 30 women – #SHECANTHRIVE 2020 initiative grantees – membership to 510media’s Hope Academy, an organization providing mentorship, training and community. 510media’s Hope Academy was founded to address the resource gaps in Black entrepreneurial and creative endeavors, and is committed to helping facilitate solutions that address Black economic challenges.

Since its inception, the McBride Sisters SHE CAN Fund has provided over thirty wine education scholarships and has built a national membership database of over 6,000 women. Additionally, it has donated $100,000 to Southern University’s College of Agriculture as part of its initiative and academic scholarship program for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), supporting the next generation of diverse wine industry talent.

“I am particularly excited about 510media Hope Foundation’s involvement with our #SHECANTHRIVE 2020 sisters,” states Agnes Uboma, Chief Social Impact Officer at McBride Sisters Wine Company. “Both Nana Kofi Nti and Courtney Smith helped me to better understand and account for culture-specific psychological challenges and behavioral economics African American entrepreneurs traverse in addition to the daily grind that all entrepreneurs must surmount to be successful. I am confident that 510media Hope Foundation’s classes and workshops will guide the #SHECANTHRIVE 2020 sisters in creating bespoke mental models tailored to their business needs.”

Eligible applicants can learn more and apply for submission beginning today at www. mcbridesistersfund.org. Grant recipients will be announced in the fall.

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Sun Outdoors Islamorada Opens in Sunny Florida Keys

ISLAMORADA, Fla.,

PRNewswire -- Sun Outdoors, a leader in outdoor hospitality, announced that its highly anticipated Florida Keys resort, Sun Outdoors Islamorada, has officially opened for business. With something for guests of all ages, Sun Outdoors

Islamorada offers tropical waters, outdoor excursions and unrivaled amenities for RVers and vacation homeowners seeking laid-back living in the sport fishing capital of the world.

Situated on 12 acres, Sun Outdoors Islamorada is home to 82 full hook-up RV sites for short-term and long-term stays, 48 vacation homes available for purchase, as well as 47 boat slips in three different marinas, private poolside cabanas and a heated pool. The new resort is the result of rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Irma in 2017, combining two legacy RV resorts, San Pedro and Sea Breeze into one location that offers modern amenities including clubhouse, on-site food and drinks, organized events, second level ocean view lounge, dog walk, community fire pits, laundry, billiards, watersport rentals and much more.

“We are thrilled to officially open our newest location, Sun Outdoors Islamorada, in the beautiful, sunny

Florida Keys,” said Nick DiBella, senior vice president, operations and sales. “As we continue to offer our guests fun and transformative outdoors experiences–the Islamorada resort is an exciting addition to our portfolio, meeting the continued demand for premium amenities alongside Sun Outdoors’ award-winning quality of service.”

Florida continues to be an in-demand market for RV travel, with the RV Industry Association estimating that RV travel contributes nearly $3 billion in economic impact to Florida annually as Americans embrace

the freedom of RV travel and the great outdoors. Sun Outdoors Islamorada will be the 59th Sun Outdoors resort in Florida.

Sun Outdoors has over 175 locations throughout the United States and Canada and offers RV, lodging, tent camping, seasonal and long-term stay sites. A mix of robust family-friendly programming, exceptional staff and customized local adventures unlock travelers’ sunnier versions of themselves. Premium amenities create comfort in the outdoors, such as on-site restaurants, heated pools, arcade and convenient general stores.

For more information on Sun Outdoors, subscribe to the Sun Outdoors YouTube channel, visit www.sunoutdoors.com or follow @sunoutdoors on Instagram.

Sun Outdoors is a leader in outdoor hospitality and is committed to its mission of offering guests exceptional and transformative outdoor experiences. With 175 locations across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, Sun Outdoors offers guest several ways to stay: from RV sites to vacation rentals, from tent camping to glamping, whether they stay for a weekend, season, or longer. Visit www.sunoutdoors.com to learn more.

Hidden Leaf Baja Opens as Premier Location for Wellness Retreats

TODOS SANTOS, Mexico, PRNewswire -- Hidden Leaf

Baja, a luxurious estate located in the picturesque town of Todos Santos in Baja California Sur, Mexico, is now available for practitioners to host their own wellness retreats and experiences.

This architectural gem with four-bedrooms, six-bathrooms, and four en suite bell glamping tents sits on two acres of peaceful gardens surrounded by serene views of the mountains and Pacific Ocean; accommodations for up to thirteen guests makes this the perfect location for retreats. This desert sanctuary provides a tranquil setting for practitioners and retreat goers to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and focus exclusively on their well-being.

Retreat leaders will enjoy:

A luxury desert home oasis and amenities

Full, private access to the estate

Dedicated concierge

Private on-site gourmet chef

Transportation support

Local wellness community access and guidance

“We are incredibly excited to open up Hidden Leaf Baja to practitioners who are looking to create their own bespoke experience,” says owner Katia

Pierre-Louise. “The combination of our sublime setting, paired with the expertise of retreat leaders, promises an unforgettable and deep ly nourishing experience for both leaders and retreat participants.”

Encompassing both dedication and deep respect for the land, legacy and culture of the area, Hidden Leaf Baja values partnership with practitioners worldwide that share

a holistic wellness philosophy rooted in healing, movement, and connection with others. We invite retreat leaders to share their gifts in the practices of breathwork, mindfulness and meditation, Eastern healing modalities, sound healing, plant medicines, psychedelic medicine journeys, and folk ceremonies.

In addition to a saltwater swimming pool and in ground spa, sunken fire pits, outdoor pavilion with lounging areas, a rooftop lounge and dining area, this retreat location is ideal for meditation in the gardens, workshops, on-site therapeutic massage, ceremonies, and movement in and around the property. This retreat destination is surrounded by natural areas and beaches that are unique to Baja California. A space for connection to self, to receive healing and wellness, and share in community. Hidden Leaf Baja is a sanctuary to gather, retreat and connect. Set on two acres amongst cardón cactus, yucca, the arid sand, and the adjacent sea, HLB welcomes guests in the local community and wellness practitioners worldwide. For more information, please visit https://hiddenleafbaja.com/retreats/

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Hidden Leaf Baja Luxury Retreat Oasis on Two Acres in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur. Hidden Leaf Baja.

Hidden Leaf Baja Indoor/Outdoor Living Area. Hidden Leaf Baja.

59FIFTY Day Celebrates Global Influence of New Era’s Iconic Cap

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New Jewelry Brand, ZAM Jewelry, Telling People To “Shut Up”

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It’s the official cap of Major League Baseball, the National Football League and National Basketball Association. It’s a cultural icon that has been celebrated in music, featured on screen and stage, and graced runways and red carpets.

New Era Cap released special caps in the week leading up to 59FIFTY Day in celebration of the iconic 59FIFTY. The releases will include New Era branded headwear, pins and clips along with special releases of retro 1954 designs, reflecting the year the 59FIFTY was invented and featuring select MLB, NFL and NBA teams.

“New Era took a simple piece of baseball uniform, the baseball cap, and created a globally recognized, iconic product that has become a staple in fashion, culture and sports,” said Mark Maidment, Senior Vice President Brand at New Era Cap. “Authentic to its core, the 59FIFTY fitted cap is a cultural touchpoint; it has been a canvas for creativity, self-expression and team affiliation for over half a century. The iconic nature of this product and the creativity it inspires has forged a fashion-forward movement that is changing the way we think about the influence of sport and its relationship to culture and fashion. This fitted cap, with its instantly recognizable gold visor sticker, has connected people in countries all around the world, building a 59FIFTY Cap community of followers, collectors and sport fans.”

It started in 1954 when Harold Koch, son of company founder Ehrhardt Koch, envisioned a more contemporary design for the original professional baseball caps. His innovative design included a 22-step production process that injected more style into the cap, including strengthening the visor stitching and creating stiffer crowns suited for more defined logos.

The 59FIFTY was born.

The result not only changed what ballplayers were wearing – it became part of the creative movement of streetwear, which adopted New Era’s design, incorporating the 59FIFTY into its fashion-driving, sneaker-pairing style.

Among those celebrating the iconic look is Set Free Richardson, the founder and force behind Compound, who directed a video for 59FIFTY Day.

“I wanted to create a spot that showed that we are all on a team! Either that’s a sports team, family, group or a job, we all play for someone,” Set Free said. “As we celebrate 59FIFTY, I wanted to show that all walks of life can celebrate their team with their own style!

Hats off to New Era for letting me tell a visual story in celebrating 59FIFTY Day!”

The caps in the 59FIFTY Day collection include five new New Era branded designs with special pins and clips available in stores and online.

New Era will also launch new MLB, NFL and NFL collections for 59FIFTY Day. The MLB and NFL caps feature historic logos of teams from the 1954 season – the year the 59FIFTY was born. The NBA collection features select current NBA logos on classic-colored caps, and a special MLB headwear collection delivers a 100 percent genuine leather cap design using MLB Cooperstown logos from select teams of the 1954 season.

To shop the collection, visit Shop59FIFTY. com

Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with an expansive portfolio of global licenses, the addition of apparel and accessories lines, and 1,000+ worldwide retail store network, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the world. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and its products are sold in more than 125 countries. For more information on New Era’s global offices and partnerships, visit www.neweracap.com and social channels @neweracap.

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Launched in March 2023, ZAM Jewelry is a black-owned, women-owned business creating bold jewelry in eye-catching designs inspired by a passion for expression and women empowerment. The Los Angeles-based brand prioritizes affordability, craftsmanship, and environmental business practices.

“I wanted to create a brand that allows women to be bold no matter what age they are,” said Esi “Magic” Mensah, ZAM Jewelry Founder. “There is this notion that once you become an adult, you’re supposed to tone down what you wear, how you dress, and even what you say. Essentially, you go from fun costume jewelry to boring higher-quality jewelry. I don’t believe in that, so I created ZAM Jewelry to be the exact opposite of that, bold and expressive but still with quality materials.”

ZAM Jewelry sells statement jewelry of earrings, rings, and necklaces such as the best-selling “SHUT UP” ring that has the right amount of bold, and the “CLAWS OUT” earrings representing the ability to be ready to use them.

The brand found the most skilled jewelry artisans to bring its vision to life partnering with jewelry artisans in Thailand to ensure the highest quality for customers. Thai craftspeople have been making desirable jewelry for centuries, and gold and silver jewelry manufacturing is a vital component of Thailand’s economy.

The brand leans into its mission to better protect the planet and create jewelry ethically by utilizing recycled sterling silver in its pieces to decrease the brand’s environmental impact; all materials meet safety standards and are free of dangerous chemicals. Available in gold and silver options, the 18K gold vermeil provides a striking yellow-gold look and is made with a plating thickness of 2.5 microns. Silver jewelry is plated with either Rhodium or an anti-tarnish solution to make it long-lasting.

ZAM Jewelry was created as an outlet to give women the chance to express their true feelings in their everyday life, in a fun yet glamorous way. Every piece of jewelry is designed by Founder Esi “Magic” Mensah with intention and true meaning behind it. The company was launched in March 2023 and its bold statement pieces represent thoughts and feelings that women can relate to, yet live into the desire to have jewelry that is long lasting, and more premium than typical costume jewelry and is designed to last for years. Learn more at zamjewelry.com.

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The brand empowers women of all ages to confidently express themselves. ZAM Jewelry.

The “Shut Up” ring represents the unapologetic brand identity. ZAM Jewelry.

Chicago Public Schools Honors School Nurses During Nurse Appreciation Week

CHICAGO – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) honored school nurses Friday, May 12, during a National Nurse Appreciation Week celebration that highlighted the critical role of school nurses in supporting student health and well being, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the event, District leaders presented five school nurses with the District’s Recognition Of Service Extraordinaires (ROSE) Award.

“Our school nurses are an essential part of the District’s whole-student approach to student success,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “The services our school nurses provide sets students up to learn, grow and thrive both in our classrooms and in their communities. I am proud to recognize our exceptional nurses this week and thank them for their service to our students and schools.”

Since 2019, the District’s intentional recruitment and retention efforts have resulted in a 72 percent increase in the number of school nurses in CPS schools, going from 311 nurses in 2019 to 536 nurses in 2023. The District’s investment in student health supports is part of a holistic strategy to expand student access to nurses, counselors, social workers and psychologists to support students’ social, emotional, physical and psychological needs. Today’s celebration honored the District’s school nurses, more than 200 of whom were nominated for ROSE Awards.

“Health is a key factor in student success and our school nurses are vital to ensuring our students stay on track and achieve their goals,” said Chief Health Officer Dr. Sofia Adawy Akintunde. “As we have navigated the pandemic and returned to in-person learning, our dedicated school nurses have continued to go above and beyond to serve our students, staff and families.”

The District’s ROSE Award winners were nominated by their peers and school communities for their attributes in the following categories: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. More information about the respective categories for which they’re being honored and the school that nominated each nurse is included below:

Norma Rivera, Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School - Integrity Award: One who dedicates themself to service in the best interests of our students, families, school and community; speaks up and takes positive action when something is inappropriate or inconsistent with the mission of Chicago Public Schools, follows through on commitments and holds themselves accountable.

Debra Adams, Mahalia Jackson Elementary SchoolCompassion Award: Actively listens to the perspectives, values and needs of the students, families, and school and treats them as if they are their own; maintains an engaged and personal presence while serving the school community and promotes a therapeutic environment.

Cyntia Lopez, Northwest Middle School - Accountability Award: One who demonstrates the highest professional standards of ethics, knowledge, skill, and competence in decision making and work performance; approaches challenges in a manner that reflects the mission, vision, and values of Chicago Public Schools, takes pride in the environment around them and takes positive action for its betterment.

Elliot Davis, Clinton Elementary School - Respect Award: One who demonstrates respect for the culture and values of those served by Chicago Public Schools; who values and embraces the rich diversity of cultural insight, professional identity, and training in achieving the goals of a Healthy Chicago Public Schools.

Mary Soeding, Walter Payton College Preparatory High School - Excellence Award: One who demonstrates a personal commitment to creating and sustaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and service; works collaboratively with others to improve the health and quality of education of the students; who embraces change in the pursuit of achieving a Healthy Chicago Public Schools.

The District also recognized top ROSE Award finalists, including Shalva Banker, Melissa Herrar, Ella Lawal, Audrey Burchett, Jasmine Williams and Johanna Magallon.

In addition to the ROSE Award winners, the

District recognized the contributions of nurse managers for their leadership in the midst of change, including Althea Dumas, Shanna Hodges, Jenny Kasal, Brandon Major and Tesia Milton.

Corporate Leaders, Environmental and Energy Experts Highlight Sustainability Challenges, Resources and Opportunities at Chicago Urban League’s 2023 SUMMIT

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, May 2, the Chicago Urban League convened nearly 350 business and civic leaders for its 2023 SUMMIT, a daylong conference focused on “Equity in Clean Energy and Water.” Over the course of the day, more than 20 industry experts and corporate leaders shared insights and useful information about addressing environmental and sustainability inequities ranging from access to affordable, renewable energy to safe drinking water, and employment diversity.

SUMMIT 2023 was the League’s first to focus on energy and environmental equity. The day’s agenda included three plenary conversations, along with six breakout sessions that focused on specific topics such as federal contracting, financing, and opportunities in water and infrastructure projects.

“Each year, our SUMMIT aims to lift up a policy issue that is of importance to the Black community. While those issues may also be of interest to the general community, we know there is often a greater impact for Black communities. Such is the case with environmental justice,” said Karen Freeman-Wilson, President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League. “This year, we set out to talk about access to clean air, clean water, and the opportunity to be engaged in workforce and business opportunities around tangible solutions.”

In addition to focusing on policy issues, SUMMIT is one of the Chicago Urban League’s major annual fundraisers. This year’s top sponsors included GCM Grosvenor and ITW. More information about upcoming programs and events from the Chicago Urban League can be found at ChiUL.org.

ALICIA KEYS RE-IMAGINES HER ICONIC SONG

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Music plays a pivotal role in the Bridgerton universe. In celebration of the launch of Netflix and Shondaland’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, fans will witness HERstory in the making with 15-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and global superstar Alicia Keys and Queen Charlotte’s Global Orchestra.

Musicians from all over the world, including music arranger Bobbie-Jane Gardner, from countries such as Sweden, South Africa, Germany, France, Barbados, Egypt,

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and more have come together to create the first of its kind 70+ piece global orchestra, made up entirely of women of color for the captivating new rendition and companion video of Keys’ timeless classic “If I Ain’t Got You” for its 20th anniversary.

The video, which features South Africa’s first Black female conductor, Ofentse Pitse, as well as artists RIMON from The Netherlands, Amel Bent from France, Alicia Awa from Germany, Cherrie from Sweden and Delara from

Norway, was directed by Diane Martel, who also directed the original. You can view the full music video on Netflix’s YouTube.

“If I Ain’t Got You” (Orchestral Version) by Alicia Keys featuring Queen Charlotte’s Global Orchestra will be featured on the Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Covers from the Netflix Series) soundtrack, which will also include instrumental covers of modern pop classics from Beyonce, SZA, Whitney Houston and more.

MGM+ Announces a Greenlight for the Docuseries ‘Hollywood Black’

Black PR Wire LOS ANGELES — MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, announced a greenlight for the docuseries Hollywood Black, from Justin Simien’s Culture Machine, Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi’s Significant Productions, and the Academy Award-winning creative production company RadicalMedia. Based on the book by historian Donald Bogle, this four-part docuseries—directed by Justin Simien (Dear White People), whose upcoming Disney film Haunted Mansion will be released this summer—tells the epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera, on the screen, and in the credits. It is a definitive chronicle of a century of the Black experience in Hollywood, and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story—in brilliant color.

“We are thrilled to work with Justin Simien, Jeffrey Schwarz, RadicalMedia, and to expand our prolific creative partnership with Forest and Nina,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “Hollywood Black, like other recent MGM+ docuseries, is an entertaining and thoughtful look at a vital part of American culture, examining the evolution of Black cinema and the talented artists who built it. It is a timely and relevant look at the Black experience in Hollywood.”

“Hollywood, like many American industries, was built on Black culture and Black talent, even though it excluded Black people from many of its origin stories,” said Justin Simien. “This series seeks to illuminate present-day controversies, from #OscarSoWhite to the almost regular

‘blackface reveal’ of prominent white celebrities, told through the lens of Black individuals throughout Hollywood history. It’s the most important story I’ve been able to tell to date, on such a large scale, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to tell it with this team.”

“We love collaborating with visionary filmmakers, so it’s an honor to team up with Justin Simien/Culture Machine and Radical Media on Hollywood Black, especially alongside such immense support from Michael Wright and MGM+,” said Forest Whitaker. “Through this meaningful exploration of Black history in cinema, we’re excited to celebrate its future.”

Culture Machine’s Justin Simien (Dear White People, Bad Hair) and Kyle Laursen, Significant Productions’ Forest Whitaker and Nina Yang Bongiovi (Godfather of Harlem), and RadicalMedia’s Dave Sirulnick, Stacey Reiss, Jon Kamen (Summer of Soul) and Jeffrey Swartz will all serve as executive producers. Amy Goodman Kass is showrunner, and Simien is set to direct. The docuseries will be internationally distributed by MGM.

Hollywood Black is the latest addition to MGM+’s library of acclaimed docuseries, including Amityville: An Origin Story, Murf the Surf, Emmy-nominated Laurel Canyon, Helter Skelter, Slow Burn, My Life as a Rolling Stone, NFL Icons, and Blumhouse’s Compendium of Horror.

Culture Machine is a production company dedicated to inclusive content from marginalized voices poised to disrupt, activate and electrify popular culture. Culture Machine produced all four seasons of Justin Simien’s GLAAD- and Gotham Independent Film award-nominated

series Dear White People on Netflix, adapted from Simien’s own Sundance Jury Prize-winning feature film. Culture Machine is currently producing the Flashdance series reboot for Paramount+ with Simien set to direct a contemporary take on the classic Paramount Pictures film. Culture Machine is also producing the series adaptation of Image Comics’ best-selling comic Geiger created by Geoff Johns & Gary Frank for Paramount. Their slate also includes Plan A from writer Steven J. Kung for Starz and with Lionsgate Television.

Co-founded by producing partners Forest Whitaker & Nina Yang Bongiovi, Significant Productions is committed to creating opportunities for underrepresented narratives and storytellers by championing films and television shows starring people of color, alongside diversified representation behind the camera.

Significant Productions has produced critically acclaimed, culturally significant motion pictures by auteur filmmakers, including Fruitvale Station (2013) by Ryan Coogler, Dope (2015) by Rick Famuyiwa, Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015) by Chloe Zhao, Roxanne Roxanne (2018) by Michael Larnell, Sorry to Bother You (2018) by Boots Riley, and A Kid from Coney Island (2020) by Coodie & Chike. Passing, Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut (based on Nella Larsen’s novel of the same name) was released globally on Netflix in the fall of 2021, yielding four BAFTA nominations in 2022. Earlier this year, Significant launched Fancy Dance by Erica Tremblay and To Live and Die by Qasim Basir at Sundance, which both debuted to rave reviews. Notably, all eight narrative features produced by Nina & Forest premiered at Sundance Film Festival, and went on to garner over 90 wins and over 300 nominations throughout awards circuits.

Forest and Nina also serve as executive producers on the premium TV series “Godfather of Harlem,” which just aired its third season on MGM+, and the pair continues to support inclusive storytelling within the television realm through its first-look deal at Amazon Studios.

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Say Goodbye to BASIC BRUNCH

(Culinary.net) The same old brunch menu week after week can become tiresome and dull. It’s bland, boring and your tastebuds get used to the same flavors repeatedly.

It’s time to add something new to the table with fresh ingredients and simple instructionsTry this recipe for an Easy Brunch Quiche that is sure to have your senses swirling with every bite. This quiche is layered with many tastes and a variety of ingredients to give it crave-worthy flavor.

To create this dish, start with one package of broccoli and cheese then microwave it for 5 minutes until heated through.

Add 12 slices of chopped bacon to a skillet. While cooking, add 1/2 cup of green onions. Cook for 2 minutes then add 1 cup of mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes and drain the grease.

In a small mixing bowl, combine four eggs and 1 cup of milk. Whisk together. Add egg mixture to the broccoli and cheese. Also add 1 cup of shredded cheese and stir the ingredients together.

In two separate pie shells, spoon in the bacon mixture then pour the egg and broccoli mixtures over the top. Sprinkle with a little more cheese then bake for 3545 minutes at 350 F.

With a range of ingredients from broccoli to bacon, this quiche is a brunch hero. While baking, the cheese gets all melty, and with every bite the mushrooms add texture and earthy flavor. The ingredients combine together to make something warm, hearty and fresh.

Find more brunch recipes and cooking ideas at Culinary.net.

Easy Brunch Quiche

Serves: 12

1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli with cheese

12 slices bacon, chopped

1/2 cup green onions, sliced

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

4 eggs

1 cup milk

1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided

2 frozen deep dish pie shells (9 inches each)

Heat oven to 350 F.

In medium bowl, add broccoli and cheese contents from package. Microwave 5 minutes, or until cheese is saucy. Set aside.

In skillet, cook chopped bacon 4 minutes. Add green onions; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes, or until bacon is completely cooked and mushrooms are tender. Drain onto paper towel over plate. Set aside.

In medium bowl, whisk eggs and milk until combined. Add broccoli and cheese mixture. Add 1 cup cheese. Stir to combine. Set aside.

In pie shells, divide drained bacon mixture evenly. Divide broccoli mixture evenly and pour over bacon mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over both pies.

Bake 40 minutes.

Allow to cool at least 12 minutes before serving.

Note: To keep edges of crust from burning, place aluminum foil over pies for first 20 minutes of cook time. Remove after 20 minutes and allow to cook uncovered until completed.

Total Health Launches Cancer Equity Project

BOCA RATON, Fla., PRNewswire -- Total Health, the largest provider of free oncology continuing medical education in the U.S., announced the launch of its charitable arm, Cancer Equity Project. The foundation will uncover and promote solutions that provide equal and equitable access to clinical research and care for patients in underrepresented communities living with and after a cancer diagnosis, so that every patient can live their life to the fullest.

Clinicians who participate in at least three SEEK Color workshops throughout the calendar year will earn a certificate that shows their commitment to the mission. Health care team members who complete the certificate will be featured on a searchable web-based map.

outcomes using Ovarian Function Suppression (OFS) in combination with endocrine therapy.

“There is an urgency to address growing disparities in cancer care for marginalized groups. We hope that Cancer Equity Project will not only provide impactful solutions for underserved communities but be a catalyst to people working together in public and private advocacy, education, and partnerships to change some of these statistics,” added Louden.

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“While there is a genuine focus on diversity, equality and inclusion in cancer care, many organizations are too large or centralized to meaningfully connect with multiple stakeholders simultaneously,” said Sarah Louden, Founder and CEO of Total Health. “With Cancer Equity Project, we’re bridging the gap and developing resources specifically designed for marginalized communities that have been disproportionately burdened by cancer and experience greater obstacles to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and survival.”

The foundation is fueling its efforts with three primary initiatives:

SEEK Color Certificate Program – SEEK is a DE&I accountability initiative that encourages cancer teams to pursue education to better serve patients of color.

Compass Cancer Journey Map – The Compass Cancer Journey Map is a first-of-its-kind, interactive resource that guides patients on their cancer journeys, providing the latest clinical guideline information and empowering them with tools to have educated shared decision-making conversations with their healthcare teams. The cancer journey map offers a comprehensive overview of a patient’s cancer journey, including types of appointments, options for treatment, supportive care opportunities, and important milestones – all while highlighting potential barriers to care for underrepresented communities and ways to overcome them.

EBONY B001 – A clinical trial that will enroll a majority population of younger Black women with early-stage, high-risk breast cancer, EBONY uses a novel study design approach and aims to uncover whether this underrepresented group of women can avoid chemotherapy and its harmful side effects while having the same clinical

Cancer Equity Project will be governed by a Board of Directors made up of leaders in oncology education, with Total Health Founder and CEO Sarah Louden serving as Chairman and the company’s Head of Community Engagement Sharon Gill serving as Executive Director.

In addition to Cancer Equity Project, Total Health added new educational programs to its offerings to further promote diversity, equity, and access across the healthcare continuum, including equity-focused events in Memphis, Tennessee and South Florida geared toward engaging the oncology community and identifying singular actions for immediate impact.

To learn more about Cancer Equity Project and ways to get involved, please visit www.cancerequityproject.org. For a complete schedule of upcoming SEEK workshops, visit www.totalhealthoncology.com/seekcolor.

For more information about Total Health and its tailored content, courses, and conferences for oncology healthcare providers, visit www.totalhealthoncology.com and follow Total Health on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

CCRM Fertility Establishes ‘Black Fertility Matters’ Fund to Advocate and Advance Fertility for Black Communities

DENVER, PRNewswire -- CCRM Fertility is proud to launch the CCRM Fertility Black Fertility Matters Fund – a program dedicated to providing impactful resources that will increase access and advocacy for Black women and families navigating their fertility journeys. Studies* show Black women may be twice as likely to experience infertility than White women, and that close to half of Black women report their physicians do not understand their cultural background when seeking fertility treatment. CCRM Fertility created this multi-year commitment to extend its world-class expertise and care to the Black community, and to break down cultural and historical barriers around Black maternal health and fertility through continued education, encouragement, and empowerment for years to come.

Since its founding in 1987, CCRM Fertility continues to provide the most advanced fertility research and treatments, and consistently invests in leading technologies and achieves some of the highest in vitro fertilization (IVF) live birth rates in the U.S. With deep expertise in IVF, fertility testing, fertility preservation, genetic testing, third-party reproduction, and egg donation, by bridging world-class care with exceptional convenience, its national network of leading fertility doctors offers a personalized approach to all patients.

“Through the Black Fertility Matters Fund, we are aiming to align ourselves with community advocates and organizations that are actively doing the work to shift the cultural narrative and stigmas associated with infertility and family-building with fertility treatments in the Black community,” says CCRM Fertility CEO Bob LaGalia. “As a global leader in fertility care and treatment, we want to do everything in our power to be a part of those efforts, and to extend our own resources to increase our reach and ultimately our impact in helping Black women and families achieve their family planning

goals and dreams.”

By offering meaningful support and making treatment more accessible to the Black community through the Black Fertility Matters Fund, CCRM Fertility will tap into their national network of leading fertility doctors, advanced fertility research and patient success stories to spark meaningful conversations around the social disparities impacting Black fertility.

“As a Black woman working in reproductive endocrinology, I have personally witnessed the challenges that many Black women and others in the BIPOC community face when navigating their own fertility journeys. These challenges range from mistrust of physicians to concerns about egg donor diversity and maternal health complications, to cultural and community stigmas that often make this topic taboo,” says Dr. Stephanie Thompson, a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist at The Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science, a proud member of the CCRM Fertility network. “This is why I am so deeply passionate and excited about CCRM Fertility’s commitment to advocating and supporting fertility issues that directly impact the Black community. With the incredible science and technology available today around family planning, this field is truly one of the most exciting areas in medicine. I firmly believe that CCRM Fertility’s Black Fertility Matters Fund will play an important role in propelling the industry and our society forward by helping to grow more families of color.”

To kick off the Black Fertility Matters Fund, CCRM Fertility is partnering with several organizations and in-

dividuals dedicated to Black fertility care and treatment, including:

xHood, the first community group and organization created in service of Black queer family building and nurturing journeys. CCRM Fertility will be a presenting sponsor at xHood’s upcoming annual Black Parent Pride Summit on May 26-28 in Washington, D.C., which provides intentional visibility, deep connections and real support for Black Queer individuals anywhere on their journey to and through parenting.

The Tinina Q. CADE Foundation, which is a nonprofit founded by Drs Jason and Camille Hammond to provide information support and financial assistance to help needy infertile families overcome infertility.

Chiquita Lockley, Executive Producer of her documentary Eggs over Easy: Black Women & Fertility, and Dr. Aaron K. Styer, CCRM Fertility of Boston’s award-winning reproductive endocrinologist, hosted an educational webinar. Within the virtual event, Lockley and Dr. Styer discuss how to empower yourself during your fertility journey, ways to navigate and demystify the process, disparities for women of color in fertility treatments and patient support for the diagnosis of infertility – and more.

CCRM Fertility welcomes any organization to reach out if they are eager to get involved in its Black Fertility Matters Fund by contacting Rachel Cole at rcole@ ccrmivf.com.

For more information on CCRM Fertility’s Black Fertility Matters Fund, partners and upcoming events, please visit ccrmivf.com/BlackFertilityMatters.

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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT- CHANCERYDIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONALTRUST COMPANYAS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEYABS CAPITALI INC. TRUST

2007-HE1 MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2007-HE1; Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS; UNITED STATE OF AMERICAMIDLAND FUNDING LLC; SELECT FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 8745 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 12, 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. 31-25-302017-0000. Commonly known as 470 Lakewood Boulevard, 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 NOTbe open for inspection. For information call Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W19-0657 ADC INTERCOUNTYJUDICIALSALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3219396

IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPARTMENT- CHANCERYDIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONALTRUST COMPANYON BEHALF OF MORGAN STANLEYABS CAPITALI INC. TRUST

2007-NC1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES

2007-NC1; Plaintiff, vs. DIABLO ROBINSON AKADIABLO B. ROBINSON; LISAROBINSON AKALISAM. ROBINSON; ROBERTS COVE LAKE ASSOCIATION,

Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation

will on Wednesday, June 21, 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. 33-07112-018-0000. Commonly known as 19718 Crescent Avenue, Lynwood, 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 NOTbe open for inspection. For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077.

other possible "color of law" misrepresentation of my existence and flesh and blood body, that aredesigned to replace my God given unalienable rights, Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness, with non- Article W privileges and immunities, civil rights, statutory code, and public policy, currently enforced by a "presumption of consent" to the 14th Amendment and fraudulent defacto corporate UNITED STATES and STATE OF ILLINOIS governments, Any and all past, present, or future participation in this fraudulent defacto corporate UNITED STATES and STATE OF MISSISSIPPI /STATE OF ILLINOIS governments and all related, subsidiary, or participatory corporate entities, shall be considered acts under duress, protest, and "Without Prejudice"until such a time as we, the People, return to the original and only lawful form of government instituted and created by our Founding Fathers - a Republic.

in the city~ Cleveland,-State~ mississippi,County~Boliva, is with witness by the mother-party-by the name: Luevada Harris, and by the father. ThelmaHarris,~ by their marriage- joinder.

~ 1 For the knowledge of these facts are with the claim of this Live-life-man born on~ twenty-eight-day! June-~ year~ 1961.

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of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOTbe open for inspection. For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077. SL

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IN THE CIRCUITCOURTOF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTYDEPART-

MENT- CHANCERYDIVISION FEDER-

ALHOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPO-

RATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BEN-

EFITOF THE SEASONED CREDIT

RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES

2018-4; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN

HEIRS OF LOUISE CHEW; FATIMA CHEW; FATIMACHEW AS INDEPEN-

DENTADMINISTRATOR OF THE

ESTATE OF LOUISE CHEW; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; NELSON CHEW; JENARYJONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS

GENERALLYAND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 21 CH 2817 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause

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I. Stevie Dwight Harris, conceived to a human mother and father on March 27,1956, domiciled in the Bolivar County. within the geographic boundaries of the twentieth State of the Union. Mississippi, hereby declare my.full and complete renunciation and withdraw of all possible forms of consent to the unlawjul creation of, operation of, and participation in, the current.fraudulent, de facto federal and state "corporate bodies politic"misunderstood to be the STATE of MISSISSIPPI/ STATE OF ILLINOIS and The UNITED STATES government.

This complete withdraw of consent includes all known and unknown.fraudulent"unconscionable" agreements or contracts, past, present, or.future, relating to any artificial "person," corporate '”fiction," commercial entity, legal fiction, trust, status, standing, station, or any other possible creative combination of care.fully constructed "words o fart," CAPITIS DIMINUTIO .MAXIMA, or any

The Supremacy clause, Article VI of the Constitution for the united States, and this official. flesh and blood Withdraw of Consent - strikes with NULL:

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* All fraudulent,unconscionable, or unlawful contracts. suretyships, licenses, registrations, certifications, or programs;

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* The entire Federal Reserve System and any un - Constitutional fiat currency;

* All public policy, legislation, and every act or treaty enacted by the.fraudulent, de facto corporate bodies politic;

* The entire fraudulent 14th Amendment and corporate ''person" status with federal "citizen" privileges and immunities subject to the jurisdiction thereof; Let it be known that with this complete, public, and formal Withdraw of Consent and Act of Expatriation, under the Expatriation Act of July, 27.1868, I. Stevie Dwight Harris.Sui juris Mississippian and Man of the Republic, expect an immediate and.full return of my God given unalienable rights, Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness full Constitutional protections and Bill of Rights access, And that from this day forward, all issues, including all jurisdictional issues, arising from, relating to. or in regards to, the "presumption of consent" to the 14th Amendment corporate "person" of federal United States "citizen"status, shall be considered NULL, void. invalid and unlawjul - as they always have beenunder the original and only lawful form of government instituted and created by our Founding Fathers - a Republic.

Signed: Stevie,Dwight Harris , STEVIE-DWIGHT: HARRIS

Date: March 21, 2023

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