Citizen Suburban Times Weekly 7-7-2021

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NEW TECH PAVING THE WAY FOR SAFER IN-STORE SHOPPING

When it comes to in-store shopping, new data indicates that consumer confidence is on the rise. Experts attribute the confidence in part to a number of innovative technologies that have transformed the shopping experience. PAGE 2

$4 Million Aims to Improve Oral Health Care of Illinois Children in Poverty

Ask a Lawyer: Do I Still Owe My Landlord for COVID-19 Back Rent?

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NEWS

New Tech Paving the Way for Safer In-Store Shopping Continued from page 1 StatePoint - When it comes to in-store shopping, new data indicates that consumer confidence is on the rise. Experts attribute the confidence in part to a number of innovative technologies that have transformed the shopping experience.

Indeed, while an April 2020 survey by Sensormatic Solutions found that 79% of consumers were concerned (20%), moderately concerned (30%) or very concerned (29%) about shopping in-store, only 34% of consumers are still concerned in a spring 2021 survey.

“Shopping means many things to many people: a casual in-and-out, a chance for discovery, or just part of a daily routine.

However, during the pandemic, health and safety naturally became a top priority,” said Kim Melvin, global leader of marketing, Sensormatic Solutions by Johnson Controls,

a leading retail solutions provider. “To aid in restoring consumer confidence as stores either stayed open or reopened, retailers have found creative ways to provide safer, more comfortable environments for shoppers.”

As part of its mission to help retailers solve complex challenges related to consumer confidence, health and safety, Sensormatic Solutions is providing unique insights into some of the top strategies, technologies and practices adopted over the past year in response to COVID-19: • “Buy Online, Pickup in Store” and curbside pickup have been particularly valuable options amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and many physical retailers continue to offer these services to customers. The practice is convenient and frictionless, offering the same instant gratification as online shopping and is a prime example of how digital transformation is reshaping today’s

retail industry. As more people rely on this type of shopping experience, technology offering up-to-the-minute inventory data has supported the change, helping stores successfully fulfill orders and meet customer’s expectations.

• A majority of survey respondents (53%) said social distancing monitoring would make them feel more comfortable shopping instore. Real-time occupancy tracking technology has helped many businesses successfully manage retail traffic in an effort to achieve safe social distancing.

• Mask detection is another technology that retailers are using to keep employees and customers safe while adhering to local ordinances and mandates. With 47% of consumers preferring this type of monitoring, it’s also a technology with consumer support.

• Already gaining steam pre-pandemic, self-checkout and contactless payment have

been widely instituted by businesses of all varieties, making payment faster and less stressful.

• New shopping arrangements, like freestanding stores and open-air shopping centers are gaining popularity -- 54% of consumers surveyed shop most frequently for non-essential products at freestanding stores and strip centers, followed by open-air shopping centers (16%), online (14%), enclosed malls (9%) and outlets (7%).

To learn more about the evolving retail industry, as well as how an intelligent operating platform can put retailers in a position of strength to meet customer needs, visit sensormatic.com.

“The retail industry will continue to evolve but one thing is clear for retailers, adopting the latest technologies can provide consumers with more convenience, for an improved, safer shopping experience,” Melvin said.

New Mayor of Robbins ready to organize

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Darren Bryant was sworn in as Mayor of Robbins in May and already has big plans for the Village. At 29, Bryant is the youngest African American Mayor to hold office in the entire state of Illinois. But Bryant has been a public servant since he was 23, when he served as Park District Commissioner.

Bryant describes himself as a servant of the people. He said he grew up around civil service. His mother is the superintendent of School District 143 ½. His father was a Village of Robbins Trustee and currently serves on the Library Board.

Bryant’s first political seat was junior class president at Kentucky State University.

“I knew since then I would come back to my community to serve, and that’s what I did,” he said.

Bryant said he wanted to run for Mayor of Robbins because holding other positions within the Village taught him how to serve. As a Park District Commissioner, Bryant, along with Park District’s now President, helped get the Park District financially stable, helped secure bonds and paid off previous bonds. He said now the Park District has the pathway to a more robust future.

“It was the continued passion to want to see a difference, see a change, is why I ran for Mayor. This is something that I didn’t necessarily intentionally do, I was picked out of my elders in

the community. They gave me the nod to take on this task. And, this is an honorable task that I’m doing,” he said.

A month in, Bryant said he has started to create a foundation of organization. He said he is still picking a cabinet, other personnel and looking for a new police chief. He said the police chief is usually appointed by the Mayor. So, when the new Mayor comes in, they appoint someone to carry out their agenda. One thing Bryant is proud of is amending the budget. He said they found more money for this year.

Bryant ran on a platform of strengthening the fire and police departments. He said currently, Fire and Police Departments are part-time. He wants to make them full-time.

“Just providing our citizens with a full-time service for which we can respond effectively and serve our people to the utmost, that’s the ultimate goal,” he said.

Bryant, who is a physical education teacher at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School, in Blue Island, Ill., said education is his passion. He said there is a Youth Advisory Committee and Youth Commission Board that will assist young people who want to get involved in politics. On the adult education front, there is a building in the community, that is being looked at for a trades school, which would have skilled trades, as well as a barber and cosmetology program.

Bryant said he looks at economic development in five parts: Commercial, industrial, residential, financial and infrastructure. He said a solid infrastructure is necessary to welcome an economy.

He added, in order for citizen to participate in the economy, there should be a focus on building their money, with credit repair and financial literacy course.

Bryant said he will develop a comprehensive plan. The administration is working with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and other governmental planning agencies to amend the comprehensive plan that is 14 years old.

“Once the people see where they’re going, it gives the people the vision to want to participate and be involved in the process, and be comfortable, as well,” he said, adding the comprehensive plan is the grand plan for the Village.

Within that comprehensive plan are plans for infrastructure, the floodplain, economic development, commercial development, as well as development of the transit-oriented district.

Bryant said being the Mayor of Robbins so far has been great. He said he is looking forward to every part of his time as Mayor.

“Representing the people of Robbins, I don’t take it lightly. I enjoy the responsibility. The headaches, the late nights, the early mornings, I wouldn’t trade it for nothing,” he said.

$4 Million Aims to Improve Oral Health Care of Illinois Children in Poverty Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation announced on Monday, June 28, the creation of a $4 million COVID-19 Utilization: Decreasing Oral Health Disparities Health Equity Grant Program to assist organizations working to improve the oral and overall health of children impacted by poverty and COVID-19.

Each foundation is contributing $2 million for this initiative. Grants

of up to $200,000 will be awarded and must be used within two years (up to $100,000 per year). Eligible organizations must work in Illinois communities where children may not be able to access quality, comprehensive oral health services as a result of systemic health and social inequities.

Organizations may apply for Health Equity Grants by Monday, Aug. 2, at deltadentalil.com/health-equity-grant.

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community disparities related to one or more of the following areas: access to dental services, school curricula, community education, social stigma and the importance of oral health.

Grants can be requested for – but not limited to – salaries and benefits, consultant fees, data collection and analysis, meetings, supplies, education and training, marketing and communication materials related to children’s oral and overall health.

Preference will be given to organizations that seek to implement or expand community-informed strategies for addressing and overcoming barriers to utilizing oral health services with the goal of improving oral health outcomes for Illinois children. Applicants do not have to be a health organization to be eligible.

To apply for this grant program, visit deltadentalil.com/health-equitygrant.

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COMMENTARY

BOMBING AMERICA

BY OSCAR H. BLAYTON

Centennials are usually celebratory affairs. Marking the passing of 100 years since a significant event, by its nature, can occur only once.

For this reason, it is no surprise that people take these opportunities to conduct parades, give speeches and enjoy a hearty, self-administered pat on the back.

But when the significant event 100 years in the past is one of mass murder and a glaring manifestation of the race hatred that has been endemic in America since its founding, centennials take on a different significance.

Revisiting a horrific event such as the 1921 race massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on its 100th anniversary brings with it a need for reflection that does not generate self-congratulation. Rather, it requires a measurement and evaluation of the quality of progress – or lack of progress – in improving race relations and ensuring equal justice for all people that is promised in the Constitution.

For months, in anticipation of the Tulsa race massacre centennial, accounts of that slaughter have been viewed through different lenses.

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While African Americans have called for closer scrutiny and a more in-depth examination of the wildly racist bloodbath that was nothing less than a mass lynching, they were met with resolute denials of proven facts by powerful conservatives in state and local government.

This is not surprising to Blacks, Asians, Native Americans and other people of color in America, who have witnessed attempts to obliterate the memories of the absolute inhumanity demonstrated by the colonializing and enslaving class of invading Europeans. For people of color, these efforts to wipe out the truth of history create an existential

crisis, a crisis that has existed for more than 400 years.

One of the aspects of the Tulsa race massacre that has been shrouded with denial is the fact that the Greenwood community in Tulsa suffered aerial bombardment.

Recent accounts of the massacre acknowledge that multiple airplanes flew over Greenwood, dropping explosives onto the Black victims below. But this fact was denied for years by members of Tulsa’s white community.

However, the recent discovery of a 10-page, typewritten eyewitness account by Buck Colbert Franklin, a lawyer and the father of famed historian John Hope Franklin, stated that a dozen or more airplanes dropped explosive devices on the Greenwood community. B.C. Franklin’s account is now housed in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Those defenders of the myth of a just America long argued that it was a moral impossibility that a city government would participate in the aerial bombing of Americans in an American city. But facts are stubborn things and they do not abide the corruption of history.

Almost to the day, 64 years after

the Tulsa race massacre, a municipal government dropped another bomb on Americans in another American city.

On May 13, 1985, the Police Department of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bombed a residential home occupied by members of a Black politically active group known as MOVE. This incident, known as the MOVE bombing, was sanctioned by the Philadelphia city government and resulted in the murder of six adults and five children. In addition to the destruction of the targeted home, 61 neighboring houses in the Black neighborhood were destroyed by the ensuing fire and more than 250 people were left homeless. It is reported that the city’s firefighters were held back from using their high-powered water cannons until the fire had raged for an hour and a half.

Ramona Africa, one of the two survivors of the attack, reported that police fired at MOVE members trying to escape their burning house.

There have been three incidents of Americans suffering aerial bombardment on American soil. The most well-known is the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, resulting in loyal Japanese Americans being unjustly interned in concen-

tration camps and stripped of their property. The other two instances are the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and the 1985 MOVE bombing, neither of which resulted in any arrests or negative consequences for the perpetrators.

Walter White, an African American NAACP undercover investigator who could pass for white, traveled to Tulsa after the massacre to survey the carnage and damage to property and wrote a scathing report. He concluded: “What is America going to do after such a horrible carnage—one that for sheer brutality and murderous anarchy cannot be surpassed by any of the crimes now being charged to the Bolsheviki in Russia?

How much longer will America allow these pogroms to continue unchecked? … Perhaps America is waiting for a nationwide Tulsa to wake her. Who knows?”

We cannot assume that this type of atrocity could never happen again because, in America, there is no such thing as a moral impossibility.

Oscar H. Blayton is a former Marine Corps combat pilot and human rights activist who practices law in Virginia.

NEWS

Deeply Rooted’s Summer Dance Intensive Concludes With In-Person Performances July 16–17 At Sheraton Grand Hotel Deeply Rooted Dance Theater’s Summer Dance Intensive (SDI), which takes place in a hybrid format combining in-person and virtual instruction this year, culminates with in-person performances of new works at 7p.m. Friday-Saturday, July 16-17, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 301 E. North Water St. Since June 21, Summer Dance Initiative participants in the Youth division and at the Pre-Professional/ Professional level have been taking classes based in Horton, Graham, ballet, and contemporary movement. Those in the Mature H.O.T. Women program are participating virtually. An important part of SDI is The Continuum, guided conversations on self-awareness and personal growth informed by each participant’s creativity and artistic process.

Joining Deeply Rooted Artistic Team members Gary Abbott, Nicole Clarke-Springer, Joshua L. Ishmon, and Kevin Iega Jeff and Dance Education Director Tracey Franklin are several guest instructors, including Karen Brown, former principal ballerina with Dance Theatre of Harlem; Paige Fraser, cast member of The Lion King National Tour; Dereque Whiturs, former principal dancer with Alvin

Ailey American Dance Theater; and more.

The Emerging Choreographers Showcase (ECS), an advanced division of Summer Dance Initiative, welcomes choreographer

Avree Walker, rehearsal director, resident choreographer, and program director of the ARTSWORK Conservatory and pre-professional program for Contemporary West

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Dance Theatre and instructor and choreographer at Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. Also working within the ECS program is choreographer Elysia Banks, who has choreographed for Collaboraction Theatre Company and presented work at The Center on Halsted, Daley Plaza, Joffrey Tower, and, as one of Deeply Rooted’s Emerging Choreographers in 2017, the Logan Center for the Arts.

The July 16 and 17 program includes House of Prayer by guest instructor Men Ca, performed by Youth division participants; Bitter Earth by Dance Education Director Tracey Franklin, performed by Level 1 Pre-Professionals; Work in Progress by ECS Producing Director and Rehearsal Director Joshua L. Ishmon, performed by Level 2 Pre-Professionals; and Of Evidence and Confessions

by Associate Artistic Director Gary Abbott, Be Not Moved by ECS choreographer Avree Walker, and For Banks by ECS choreographer Elysia Banks, all performed by Level 3 Pre-Professionals.

Cost is $25 for general admission in-person and virtual viewing, and $22.50 for groups of 10 or more. To purchase, visit deeplyrooteddancetheater.org/performances/2021sdi.

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FASHION

Serena Williams Jewelry’s New Collection — Unstoppable Brilliance — Will Benefit Accion Opportunity Fund to Help Rebuild Black-owned Small Businesses Business Wire - In July of last year, tennis icon and fashion designer Serena Williams introduced her now-iconic Unstoppable diamond jewelry collection.

Its success has inspired a new collection called Unstoppable Brilliance. This highly curated line of fashionable enamel and diamond necklaces will once again benefit Accion Opportunity Fund in their efforts to support Black-owned small businesses.

“I’ve always said, everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard,” said Serena. “I hope that this new Unstoppable Brilliance collection will continue to help those Black-owned small businesses who have shown their unstoppable perseverance to succeed over the last year.”

Unstoppable Brilliance consists of four reversible toggle necklaces in 14k gold vermeil, ceramic enamel and baguette-cut diamonds that incorporate the original open circle. The design symbolizes

endless strength and resilience.

In keeping with Serena’s mission to inspire and empower women, one side of the circle is again inscribed with the word Unstoppable. The reverse features six pairs of sparkling baguette diamonds set in ceramic enamel in a choice of 4 colors: Crisp White, Onyx Black, Queen’s Pink, and Tangerine Orange.

A portion of net proceeds from all Serena Williams Jewelry sales, including Unstoppable Brilliance, will benefit Accion Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund that directly supports Black small-business owners.

“We are so grateful for the contribution Serena Williams has provided. It enables us to continue supporting Black entrepreneurs with loans and coaching, as we emerge from the devastating blows of COVID 19,” said Luz Urrutia, CEO of Accion Opportunity Fund. “She inspires us all with her will to win, unstoppable passion and commitment.”

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H&M Presents Multi-City Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour This July At H&M Store Locations Across The U.S.

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PR Newswire - Buy From a Black Woman is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Nikki Porcher that connects nearly 600 Black Women owned businesses across the United States and provides a community of support with the goal of helping them flourish.

The Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour is a series of pop-up shopping events across 15 U.S. cities, highlighting local Black Women owned businesses and providing them options in a world that limits their voices. Events in Atlanta, Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles will be hosted in H&M stores where customers can meet and shop from local vendors. A variety of businesses will be featured, ranging from skincare, stationary, to home accessories and more.

Many of those featured support additional causes, standing true to Buy From A Black Woman’s motto, “When you support a Black Woman Business Owner, you support a whole community.”

“In 2021 we are still hearing the phrase ‘the first Black Woman to…’, yet people far and wide look and see Black Women as a source of inspiration. From our looks to the way we run a business and a household simultaneously, Black Women are and have been living examples. We so often hear the phrase that Black Girls and Black Women are magic, but the thing about magic is, it’s all around. Black Women are all around. We are you sisters, your mothers, your aunties, your daughters. We are your teachers, your leaders, your motivators, your trend setters. Black Women continue to shape and shift so many things and it is our hope that this year’s Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour serves as a public reminder that: Black Women are here,” said Nikki Porcher, Founder of Buy From a Black Woman.

While Black Women have been starting businesses at an increasing rate, annual sales for Black Women Business Owners are five times smaller than all

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Women-owned businesses due to lack of support and awareness, which makes the work of Buy From a Black Woman so important. H&M USA is committed to using its platform to support economic participation and growth, because when Black Women and their businesses flourish, communities thrive.

“H&M is thrilled to present the Buy From a Black Woman ‘Inspire Tour’ this July,” said Donna Dozier Gordon, Head of Inclusion and Diversity for H&M USA. “We’re working to rally around the communities of which we’re a part across the country. Amplifying the voices of Black Women and supporting the growth of Black owned businesses is one way we’re doing that.”

The tour kicked off on Friday, July 1, in Atlanta, with a free open-air market next to H&M’s Atlantic Station store, featuring 10 local vendors. The tour will continue to travel across the country concluding with an in-store event in Los Angeles on July 25.

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As Seen in Crain’s Chicago Business

Walmart Believes in Chicago We maintain a commitment to expanding investment in the city, highlighted by the new Chatham Walmart Academy.

By Doug McMillon When I think about Chicago, courage, resilience and determination come to mind. I witnessed these traits during my visits to the city, especially over the past year. The effects of the worldwide health crisis and the impact of racial injustice and civil unrest were apparent and very painful for many of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Yet, I was inspired by people in those communities who rallied together and showed heart and strength. Walmart associates like Patrice Gibson and Emmanuel “Manny” Ashinze come to mind. Patrice is the manager of our Chatham store and Manny leads the pharmacy team there. They consistently led through uncertainty, and their courage, resilience and determination helped bring hope to associates, customers and members of the community through those trying times.

Despite our historic challenges in the market, we believe in the potential of our associates and our business in Chicago. So, we decided we wouldn’t just do what was necessary to reopen, but that we should expand our investment in the community and improve on what we had offered before. We wanted to invest in people like Patrice and Manny, and in the families we want to serve, the neighborhoods and city. That’s why, in June of last year, we committed to rebuild and reopen Walmart stores in the Chicago neighborhoods that had been impacted. At the same time, we also wanted to find new and expanded ways to support the community like pickup and delivery services.

Plus, we opened Walmart Health locations in Chatham and Austin in order to offer quality and affordable health care to customers in Chicago. These locations meet customers where they live and shop, and we partner with local health providers to deliver primary care, labs, X-ray and diagnostics, counseling, dental and hearing services at transparent pricing regardless of insurance status.

We’re investing about $50 million in our Chicago stores in Chatham, Hermosa, Pullman, Auburn-Gresham, Austin, Kenwood/ Bronzeville, Lakeview East and Little Village since the events during the summer of 2020. We are also breaking ground on a new Walmart Academy in Chatham to serve Chicago in new ways. The Chicago Walmart Academy will build on the strength of our more than 200 Academy locations to offer education and training opportunities to associates, as well as the general public through three community classrooms. We have a plan to host vocational classes on skilled trades, college preparation classes, courses on communication and time management, as well as HVAC, technology and health training.

Being part of a community means going beyond our own walls. Because of the impact local programs make, we are giving to organizations like My Block, My Hood, My City, Trinity United Church of Christ Child Care Centers, Safer Foundation, Christmas in the Wards, 100 Black Men of Chicago, Center on Halsted and more. We are also investing in local, Black-owned businesses that serve the community in a deliberate effort to build equity. For example, Milhouse Engineering & Construction is playing a significant role in building the first Chicago Walmart Academy, and Milhouse and BOWA Group have served as general contractors on several of our store remodels. Over the past year, we have established new or expanded business relationships with more than a dozen Chicago-based, Blackowned enterprises, with plans to add more.

Perhaps my favorite elements at our Chatham and Austin stores are new murals by local artists, Joe “Cujodah” Nelson and Tia Etu. I was fortunate to see the Chatham mural unveiled and meet Joe. I was struck by how meaningful his symbol of “legacy, unity and love” was to the community. In addition to reading, “peace, community, safety, hope” in the middle of the mural, he included icons like Mahalia Jackson, Charles Hayes, Thomas Dorsey and Eugene Pincham, along with three kids in front of bungalows. Joe’s mural depicts Chicago’s resilient and courageous past next to a vision of a hopeful future. Today, that hope is in reach because of the people of Chicago— our associates, artists like Joe and Tia, community leaders and many others.

Walmart wants to serve the people of this great city, build a successful business and work with those who are determined to see Chicago fulfill its potential.

Doug McMillon is President and CEO of Walmart.

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HOME & GARDENING

Award-Winning Outdoor Space Inspiration (Family Features) Renovating your home’s outdoor spaces not only enhances the aesthetic but can also provide a host of recreational benefits. Taking a look at award-winning projects can help many homeowners draw inspiration while also identifying capable, reputable contractors to take on the project.

For example, selected by a panel of industry experts based on functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation and degree of difficulty, these 2021 National Association of the Remodeling Industry National Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award Winners showcase a variety of ideas for upgrading your outdoor spaces.

Find the complete list at nari.org/cotywinners.

Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000 The clients wanted to upgrade a poorly draining, impractical backyard into an attractive, functional outdoor entertainment space that flowed from the renovated basement. The project included an outdoor area for entertaining, outdoor kitchen, spacious patio with a custom concrete fire pit, oversized ceiling fans, ample storage and landscaping complete with native plants around the perimeter.

“By working on this project, we learned how important it is to take a holistic look at what clients are trying to accomplish with their renovations,” said Thomas Boyce, president of Boyce Design & Contracting. “Often with outdoor living projects, designers and contractors look at the exterior of the home in isolation. We learned to look at how the interior and exterior of the home connect to each other to make sure the features and floor plan flow and work well together. By taking this approach, we were able to achieve a better finished product that is more functional and attractive for our clients.”

Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living $100,000-$250,000 A young, active family was looking to create a distinct outdoor living space with multiple entertainment spaces that tied in with the existing aesthetic and elevated

the home amongst its neighbors. The low-maintenance backyard now features an outdoor dining “area, sunken living room, entertainment area and additional storage space built with the home’s current architectural features while also maintaining a large enough yard for the kids and their friends to play.

The aesthetic of the outdoor areas was designed not only for function but also to reflect the interiors and keep the inside-outside living feeling continuous,” said Tim Johnson, owner and founder of Livit Site + Structure. “For example, the shiplap used on the fire table is the same shiplap featured inside the home. Likewise, the Douglas fir timbers used on the pergola are the same as the interior ceiling beams.”

Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Over $250,000 A 4,000-square-foot project built at four different elevations, this client wanted to include a safe way to move from the upper level to the backyard without coming through the house, a structure for shade and protection from mosquitoes and a pool with features that reflected the home. Adding a covered screen room with individually controlled wall panels, see-through fireplace, fountain, pool with sheer descent waterfalls, recycled rock walls and staircase from the upper elevation while enclosing it all within a stone wall met those expectations.

“A sound piece of advice for anyone building anything in the backyard: Get a plan,” said Ken DePratt, owner of KD Poolscapes, Ltd. “Have it match your expectations list. Then, and only then, will you know if it matches your budget.

We would recommend doing your research when taking on a pool project of any size. It’s hard to push that hole around once it’s dug.”

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NEWS

Ask a Lawyer: Do I Still Owe My Landlord for COVID-19 Back Rent?

StatePoint - As life begins to return to normal, those who suffered financial problems during the COVID-19 pandemic will need to address them, including renters.

Lawyers at JustAnswer, the leading online provider of expert advice, recently answered some common tenant questions.

Question: We currently owe past rent because COVID-19 affected our income.

We didn’t receive any stimulus money yet.

We were just approved for a new apartment and plan to move. In our building we were protected under the eviction moratorium. The manager said anything we haven’t paid would go to collections. If this isn’t paid before we move out, would this affect our new apartment when we sign the new lease? –Jesse R. Lawyer: You are responsible for the past due rent once the moratorium ends. What will happen is the current landlord will file for eviction against you, even if you have vacated the property. An eviction is not just removal of a tenant, but also the lawsuit a landlord files to obtain a monetary judgment against a former tenant for unpaid rent. If you do not pay your unpaid rent, a monetary judgment will be issued against you.

At that point, it will be up to your new

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landlord as to whether this affects honoring your new lease. It should not, unless there is a provision in the contract you signed that allows the new landlord to cancel the contract. The new apartment will not be notified. They will only find out if you tell them or if they run a background check. If you have already moved in then you will not have to move out. This could only happen if the landlord wants to cancel before you move in. In addition to the unpaid rent, you could also be ordered to pay the court filing fees and attorney’s fees. It usually comes to a couple hundred more.

Question: Must I pay an unreasonable rent increase? –Cindy H. Lawyer: In short, yes, it is within your landlord’s right to legally raise your rent. However, there are a few stipulations surrounding rent increases, and they can vary by state. Unless otherwise stated in your lease agreement, your landlord cannot raise your rent before your lease is up. So, if you have signed a year-long lease, your landlord is only allowed to increase your rent once that period is up. On the other hand, if you have a month-to-month lease, your landlord is allowed to increase it every month, given that they provide you ample

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notice (usually 30 days).

If you are wondering how much a landlord can increase your rent, you might not like this answer. In many states, there is no maximum amount. This means that, unless you are in a rent-controlled city or building, your landlord can raise the rent by as much as they want per year or month, depending on your lease duration. Check your local laws to see if there is a set amount or maximum. Most states require your landlord to serve you the rent increase notice in writing.

If it is given verbally, look up your specific state’s law to see if that is the legal way to do it. The rent increase must not be done in a discriminatory or retaliatory manner.

For example, if you have complained about habitability conditions to an outside organization, your landlord cannot retaliate by raising your rent.

Need affordable advice on a legal problem with your home? Chat live with a tenant lawyer at Just Answer. JustAnswer has over 12,000 experts available to answer questions 24/7. Visit justanswer.com to get started.

As eviction moratoriums begin to lift nationwide, protect yourself by understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

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TRAVEL

Redefine Your Family Vacation Combine outdoor excursions and vibrant city life in 1 destination Family Features - As families across America return to traveling this summer, many are craving a mix of city energy and outdoor adventure. A destination like Reno, Nevada’s second largest city, is lively but more low-key than Las Vegas with fun opportunities for the whole family. Located just 45 minutes from Reno, Lake Tahoe is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation, creating a perfect getaway for those craving adventure and city life in close proximity.

Flights to Reno from more than two dozen airport hubs across the country – including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and New York – make getting there easy.

“We look forward to providing passengers with a great first and last impression of our region,” said Brian Kulpin, chief public affairs officer for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. “Our airport is user-friendly, very clean and safe and you can see ski runs in the nearby Sierras as you land.”

Consider these attractions when visiting the Reno-Lake Tahoe area: Reno Geared toward families, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum features handson interactive exhibits covering art, science, technology, history and more. Near the museum, the Midtown District serves up bubble teas, artisan baked goods, wood-fire pizza, international foods, unique retailers and more than 80 murals.

In downtown Reno, families can browse the Riverwalk shops along the Truckee River, grab a meal from food trucks or swim in the river

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at Wingfield Park. You can visit The Midway and Arcade in Circus Circus casino for dozens of carnival and super-size video games. Nearby, BaseCamp at Whitney Peak Hotel sports the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall and other bouldering activities.

The city’s Triple-A baseball team, the Reno Aces, play at Greater Nevada Field.

Baseball-themed Bugsy’s Sports Bar & Grill, open on game days, overlooks the field and welcomes families with more than two dozen big-screen televisions.

The pool at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino mixes an enormous main pool, an infinity pool, a children’s splash area and fire pits. The circular indoor pool at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa features glass walls and a tropical waterfall.

At Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, the upper

and lower pools are geothermally heated.

Lake Tahoe A pet-friendly, three-quarter mile outing open to all skill levels, Eagle Rock Hiking Trail loops near Homewood, California, on the west shore of the lake. On the north shore, Granlibakken Resort features Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks where tree platforms are joined by zip lines with courses ranging from beginner to advanced.

Also on the north shore, Wild Society rents clear kayaks that reveal the lake’s crystalline depths. At Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows resort, you can take the aerial tram to High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, for mountain bike tours, guided hikes, roller skating, geocaching and more.

On the east shore, Sand Harbor includes a picnic area and acres of sandy beach. Just five

minutes south, historic Thunderbird Lodge, a 1930s estate that once housed a private zoo, offers tours and other experiences.

On the south shore, families can hit the mountain top for zip lines, rope courses, coaster rides, hiking trails and stunning views at Heavenly ski resort’s Epic Discovery playground. Additionally, Taylor Creek Visitor Center incorporates stroller-friendly trails, marshland wildlife and views of the creek through underwater windows.

“Lake Tahoe is a dream location for outdoor adventure,” said Andy Chapman, president, Regional Air Service Corporation. “Families will find fun and excitement around every corner while they make new memories together.”

Learn more and start planning your getaway at renoairport.com.

Safe Summer Driving

Ensure your tires are ready for the road Family Features - During the warmer months, additional travel and hot roadways can put added stress on your vehicle and its tires, in particular.

Normal driving, turning and braking on hot roads can pose safety risks to your vehicle and tires.

Whether you are simply commuting or planning a road trip this summer, these tips from the experts at your neighborhood Discount Tire store can help keep you safe on the road this summer.

impact tire pressure; for every 10 degrees in temperature change, your tire pressure changes 1 PSI (pound per square inch). To stay safe on the road, check your tire pressure at least once a month when the tires are cool. The impacts of bumps and turns from everyday use can lead to normal air loss, so be sure to check regularly and before any road trips.

You can find the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure on a sticker in your car’s door jamb or in your owner’s manual.

Get Pressure Right and Check It Often Low tire pressure can lead to many issues for your tires, like decreased steering and braking control, poor gas mileage, excessive tire wear and the possibility of tire failure. Temperature changes can also

Check Your Tread Tread depth refers to the amount of tread on a tire, which can impact a vehicle’s handling, traction and safe stopping distance. More tread equals better road grip and shorter stopping distances while cars with lower tire tread can take significant-

ly longer to stop. To easily check your tread depth, stick a penny upside-down in a tread groove. If you can see President Lincoln’s entire head, your tread is worn down and it’s time to replace your tires.

Rotate Tires Often Tires should be rotated every 6,000 miles or earlier if you notice any uneven wear. Rotating your tires increases tread life and helps ensure a smooth and safe ride.

Double Check Your Trunk Many newer vehicles have replaced spare tires with tire inflation kits. These kits include tools to keep you on the road, like puncture-coating sealants, air compressors and run-flat tires. Check to see what is included with your vehicle and consider adding a roadside assistance www.citizennewspapergroup.com

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plan in case you experience a flat tire or other issues.

Ask an Expert Stay educated on your tires and what you need to do to keep them safe. Consider booking an appointment for a free tire safety check at a local store like Discount Tire. You can even stay in your car while service is performed as part

of the touchless experience. If it is time to replace your tires, an option like the Treadwell online tire guide can help you find personalized tire recommendations for your specific vehicle, where you live and your driving habits.

For additional tire safety tips, to locate a store near you or schedule a tire inspection appointment, visit DiscountTire.com.

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Get Grilling This Summer with Plant-Based Sides (Family Features) Grilling gives summertime a special meaning for many people - especially when it comes to food. Those savory whiffs of barbecuing might call to mind burgers and drumsticks, but don't forget the sweet smell of seared, steamed or skewered garden-fresh vegetables to make those colorful, flavorful side dishes too.

This summer consider adding a vegan twist to those classic veggie sides like grilled corn on the cob or crunchy coleslaw with the help of Violife 100% Vegan Cheese. By adding a vegan cheese to these recipes, you can spice them up or make them sweet and colorful - and plant-based. They're sure to go hand-in-hand with your summer menus and satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.

The corn on the cob in this creamy Grilled Corn with Garlic and Herbs recipe can be grilled alongside your main protein and is an easy way to add healthy veggies without the dairy. Or try this Sweet and Spicy Vegan Coleslaw recipe that puts a plant-based spin on a classic and asks for just 10 minutes of prep time in the kitchen.

By using Violife 100% Vegan Cheeses in your favorite summer recipes, you won't be sacrificing taste or texture with your meal. Each option is non-GMO and free from dairy, soy, nuts, gluten, preservatives and lactose. Made from the goodness of plants and available in shreds, slices, wedges, blocks or as a cream cheese alternative, these vegan cheeses melt, stretch and are perfect for including as part of any plant-forward summer menu.

To find more summer recipe ideas, visit violifefoods.com.

Grilled Corn with Garlic and Herbs Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 1 1 1 1

pack Violife Just Like Cream Cheese Original garlic clove, crushed tablespoon parsley, chopped tablespoon oregano, chopped salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 corn cobs pink pepper, to taste lime

Preheat oven to 350 F or heat grill to medium.

Mix cream cheese substitute, chopped garlic, parsley and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and place on baking sheet. Twist sides and refrigerate 1 hour.

Grill corn or bake 30-35 minutes, or until tender.

Remove cream cheese mixture from baking sheet and cut into slices. Place on top of each corn cob. Sprinkle with pink pepper, to taste, and serve with lime.

Sweet and Spicy Vegan Coleslaw Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 1 10 1 1 3 1

carrot, grated Brussels sprouts, finely sliced small red cabbage, grated cup peas spring onions, sliced diagonally cup coriander, chopped

Dressing: 1 pack Violife Just Like Cream Cheese Original 1 garlic clove, finely minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup wine vinegar 3 tablespoons agave 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or chili paste (optional) toasted sesame seeds (optional) In large bowl, toss carrot, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, peas, onions and coriander; mix thoroughly.

In small bowl, whisk cream cheese substitute, garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, agave, ginger and chili flakes, if desired.

Pour dressing into salad and toss well. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired. #15805 Source: Violife

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Classifieds REAL ESTATES AC 6-30-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R8 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF ANTHONY R. KUDRA, SR., DECEASED, ANGELA ALBANESE, ELIZABETH GUERRERO A/K/A ELIZABETH A. KUDRA A/K/A ELIZABETH A. ORLICK, ANTHONY R. KUDRA, JR., DAMON RITENHOUSE, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ANTHONY R. KUDRA, SR., DECEASED, ONEMAIN FINANCIAL OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 19 CH 11823 306 ASHLAND AVENUE 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 April 14, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 306 ASHLAND AVENUE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-18-213-037-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $99,633.47. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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, 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 19-091750. 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. 19-091750 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 11823 TJSC#: 41600 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 11823 I3171232 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE MONEY SOURCE INC. Plaintiff, -v.- JIMMIE L. STRONG, LINDA STRONG, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2019 CH 02566 20708 BROOKWOOD DRIVE OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 20708 BROOKWOOD DRIVE, OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL 60461 Property Index No. 31-24-202-012-0000 (VOL. 179) The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $302,453.06.

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, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 541-9710.

Please refer to file number 19-6959.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA-

TION 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. 19-6959 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 2019 CH 02566 TJSC#: 41-885 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 # 2019 CH 02566 I3171236 ____________________________ 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 ____________________________

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HELP WANTED Part-time bookkeeper wanted: If you applied to this position last month, please re-apply. The initial email address was incorrect. Chicago Dramatists is a 40year-old non-profit organization focused on developing dramatic writers. We are hiring an experienced, permanent, part-time bookkeeper. 15-20 hours a week. Hourly rate $18/hour. Ideal for a former accountant looking to supplement income. Expertise in bookkeeping, QuickBooks and Excel required. Send resume to Mike at board@Chicagodramatists.org.

More details will be provided to qualified candidates. __________________________________ Full-time Managing Director wanted: If you applied to this position last month, please re-apply. The initial email address was incorrect. Chicago Dramatists is a 40year-old non-profit organization focused on developing dramatic writers. We are hiring a full-time managing director who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, including: Upholding organizational values, financial management, income generation and marketing.

Ability to work with and manage people in a positive manner required. Salary range $40,000 - $50,000 depending upon experience. Send resume to Mike at board@Chicagodramatists.org.

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GUNS/HUNTING GEAR GUN SHOW - July 16- 18, Fairgrounds, Pecatonica, IL. Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-3pm. Large selection of rifles, shotguns, handguns & more! More info: 563-608-4401 www.marvkrauspromotions.net __________________________________

AUTOMOTIVE Extend the Life of Your Used Car With These Tips (StatePoint) In the market for a car? If you’re planning on purchasing a used vehicle, you’re in good company.

Nearly 70 percent of all car sales are used vehicles, likely due to the the rising costs of new cars and the increasing quality of their used counterparts.While previously owned vehicles make the best financial sense in a lot of cases, experts encourage motorists to keep a few things in mind.

“For the safety of everyone sharing the road with you and to protect your purchase, it’s important to stay up-to-date on car maintenance,” says Doug Turner, director of service operations at Byrider, the nation’s largest used car and finance network of dealerships.

To help you extend the life of your used car, the automotive experts at Byrider are offering the following tips: • Follow the maintenance recommendations of the manufacturer to keep it running as smoothly as possible. This includes filling your vehicle with the proper gas, and using the proper oil per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Prioritize preventive maintenance to avoid issues down the line. Pay special attention to noises or warning signs that could indicate your vehicle needs maintenance. Remember, warning lights on your dashboard are illuminated for a reason.

Understand what they mean and address them as-needed.

• Keep the interior and exterior of your vehicle clean to prevent rust and other issues.

• Use only trusted repair services that hire Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technicians. This certification can make a big difference when it comes to quality repairs and maintenance.

• Complete as-needed or at a minimum, an annual inspection, on the vehicle. Keep in mind that different seasons of the year require different inspections and repairs.

• Use quality parts.

• When buying a vehicle, stick to retail dealers that put cars through a detailed inspection process to help ensure a given vehicle’s safety and reliability. At the same time, consider dealers with an attached service department to help streamline maintenance and repairs. “Your relationship with the dealership shouldn’t end once you drive the car off the lot,” adds Turner. In the case of Byrider, every car sold comes with a warranty or optional vehicle service agreement, as well as discounted parts, labor and service. To learn more, visit byrider.com.

A used vehicle can be a great investment. Extend the life of your car and stay safer on the roads by making smart purchasing decisions and taking a proactive approach to maintenance. __________________________________

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 Coumty. Registration Number: Y21007275 on June 24, 2021 Under the Assumed Business Name of EB GRASS CUTTING AND WEED PICKING BUSINESS with the business located at: 9721 SOUTH HARVARD AVE., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60628. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owner(s) /partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full name: ERIC BILLINGSLEA JR. Complete Address: 9721 SOUTH HARVARD AVE., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60628,USA. ____________________________

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