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New, detailed data from the 2020 U.S. Census shows a continuing trend of America’s population shifting away from rural areas and toward urban metropolitan areas. Nearly every Illinois county outside of the Chicago metropolitan area lost population over the previous 10 years. Credit: U.S. Census Bureau
CENSUS DATA SHOWS MORE URBAN CONCENTRATION, POPULATION DROPS IN MOST COUNTIES IN ILLINOIS Nearly every county in Illinois lost population over the past decade, mirroring a national trend of greater concentrations of people leaving rural areas and moving to larger metropolitan areas. PAGE 2
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Census data shows more urban concentration, population drops in most counties in Illinois Detailed numbers to be used in redistricting of state’s congressional districts Continued from page 1 BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly every county in Illinois lost population over the past decade, mirroring a national trend of greater concentrations of people leaving rural areas and moving to larger metropolitan areas. That’s according to the latest numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau showing detailed population numbers from the 2020 census for cities, counties and small geographic areas. In April, the Census Bureau released statewide numbers that determine how many congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state receives. That report showed Illinois’ overall population had shrunk by 18,124 people, to a little more than 12.8 million. That was a much smaller decline than many people had expected, but it did result in Illinois losing one congressional seat, meaning there will be only 17 districts instead of 18 when the 2022 elections are held. The new data released Thursday shows in much greater detail exactly where the population changes occurred. Those numbers are intended to be used to redraw congressional and state legislative district lines so that all residents are represented as equally as possible in both state and federal governments. But the data also has a number of other purposes beyond local representation in government.
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“Results from the 2020 census will be used for the next 10 years to shape the future of our country,” Acting Census Bureau Director Ron Jarmin said during a video news conference Thursday. “Local leaders can use this data to make decisions such as where to build roads and hospitals, and how to help our nation recover from the pandemic. These results will also help inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds will be distributed each year nationwide.” The data were released in what the Census Bureau calls its “legacy format,” meaning it can be read only in sophisticated programs that are used mainly by academics, government officials and others who work with large databases. It was distributed to state officials and legislative leaders in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. But some of the summary data that was released showed the broad trends. For example, all 10 of the largest cities in the United States gained population since the 2010 census. That includes Chicago, which grew by a little less than 2 percent. New York City remained the largest city in the U.S., with 8.8 million people, while Los Angeles County remained the largest county, with more than 10 million people. Nationally, the areas with the most growth areas were located in the southern and western portions of the country. But more than half of all counties in the U.S. saw population declines. Within Illinois, Cook County and its surrounding collar counties all grew by less than 5 percent. The same was true for Carroll
County in northwestern Illinois, McLean and Champaign counties in central Illinois, and Effingham and Williamson counties in southern Illinois. Grundy County, on the southwest edge of the Chicago metropolitan area, was the fastest-growing county in the state at over 10 percent. And Johnson County in southern Illinois had a growth rate between 5 and 10 percent. Also in 2020, the Census Bureau refined the way it tracks race and ethnicity. That information is also important for redistricting in order to prevent minority populations from being broken up or diluted among districts, or from being overly concentrated in too few districts. People who identify themselves as white continue to be the largest racial group in the country at 61.6 percent of the population, while people who identify as white alone or in combination with some other race make up 71 percent. Illinois is slightly less white than the nation as a whole, with 61.4 percent nationally identifying as white alone and 69.7 percent identifying as white alone or in combination with another race. People of Hispanic or Latino origin make up the largest ethnic minority group in Illinois at 18.2 percent, or just over 2.3 million people. Blacks make up 14.1 percent of the Illinois population, higher than the national average of 12.4 percent, while Asian Americans make up 5.9 percent and 8.9 percent identify as being from two or more races. The Census Bureau also developed what it calls a “diversity index,” which attempts to
measure how racially diverse a given population is. It is based on the probability that any two people chosen at random from the population would be from different races. Illinois’ diversity index was listed as 60.3 percent, which is just below the national average but still in the second-highest quintile of states. Hawaii was ranked as the most diverse, with an index value of 76 percent, while Maine was the least diverse, at 18.5 percent. The release of 2020 census data was delayed by several months, due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Illinois General Assembly, however, redrew state legislative and appellate court district lines anyway, using population estimates based on survey data from the Census Bureau. Those new maps are now the subject of two federal lawsuits by Republican leaders in the legislature and the Mexican American Legal and Defense Educational Fund that are pending in the Northern District of Illinois. But lawmakers delayed redrawing congressional district maps pending the release of the official census data while also pushing back the 2022 primary elections to July instead of March. Now that the official data is available, that remapping process is expected to begin soon. Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news service covering state government and distributed to more than 400 newspapers statewide. It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
High School Educators Nationwide Can Apply for Complimentary Access to finEDge Financial Education Curriculum Cutting-edge curriculum provides first-time financial education teachers with necessary resources to help students learn and practice sound financial decision-making skills High school educators nationwide who are new to teaching financial education can apply now for complimentary access to finEDge during the 2021-22 academic year. Local school districts and interested parents are advised to share this information immediately with high school educators who may be interested in applying. finEDge is a semester-long financial education curriculum designed by educators, researchers, and curriculum developers at the University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative in partnership with the Magnetar Capital Foundation. Here are some additional details:
• The underlying philosophy of the program is to teach sound financial decision-making rather than simply transmit financial information and facts. • The research-based curriculum is focused on developing students’ knowledge while fostering productive attitudes and behaviors around money. Simultaneously, finEDge strengthens teachers’ content knowledge and confidence by providing professional development and ongoing support. • With a serious respect for the personal situation of each student, the curriculum responsibly acknowledges and addresses the range of financial learners’ realities and economic environments, including systemic barriers and inequities. Interested educators can apply online: https://
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bit.ly/3e8JP1f. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, with all 100 available sponsorships awarded to schools by Aug. 20, 2021 for the 2021-22 academic year. Educators accepted into this cohort of 100 will also have the opportunity to attend the Jump$tart National Educators Conference free of charge, November 6-8 in Washington D.C. Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to increase financial education across the country, is supporting the University of Chicago Financial Education Initiative to provide 100 teachers and approximately 5,000 high school students with complimentary access to finEDge. Together these two organizations are committed to providing educators and students with access to high-quality financial education materials.
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Twitch, Cxmmunity Unveil Second Season of HBCU Esports League With 25 Schools Competing in Madden and NBA2K 22-week season begins on August 18 with support from Verizon and Discover ATLANTA PRNewswire -Cxmmunity, a nonprofit whose mission is to increase diversity in the esports and video game industries, and Twitch unveiled their plans for the second season of its HBCU Esports League. The league aims to help students gain access to educational and scholarship support, offered through Twitch Student, and help Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) bolster their esports programs. Cxmmunity and Twitch unveiled their plans for the second season of its HBCU Esports League. The league aims to help students gain access to educational and scholarship support, offered through Twitch Student, and help HBCUs bolster their esports programs. The 22-week schedule, with support from Discover and Verizon, to be aired on Twitch.tv/ cxmmunity will begin at 7 p.m. EST Wednesday, Aug. 18, and conclude on April 6, 2022, featuring 25 HBCUs who will compete in Madden and NBA2K. “We’re incredibly proud to bring the HBCU Esports League back for its second season with the support of Twitch, Verizon and Discover,” said Ryan Johnson, co-founder and executive director for Cxmmunity. “This will continue building competition and galvanizing the community across our partner colleges and universities.” While 83% of Black teens play video games, opportunities are scarce for them to pursue careers in gaming, esports and STEM when they enroll in college. We hope our Esports League will further their passion and desire to engage in these areas as they navigate their academic journeys at their respective schools,” remarked Johnson The participating HBCUs include Alabama A&M University, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Fayetteville
State University, Fort Valley State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Johnson C. Smith University, Langston University, Morehouse College, Morgan State University, Morris Brown College, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Oakwood University, Shaw University, South Carolina State University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, University of MarylandEastern Shore and Wilberforce University. Verizon Returns as Sponsor Verizon returns as a season partner, which includes its owned branded segment and a Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament to be determined in the coming weeks. The event will feature professional athletes, entertainers and content creators who will compete with
select HBCU students. In June, Verizon announced that it had committed $1 million to increase female representation in gaming and STEM through the creation of the Verizon Game Forward Scholarship for female students at HBCUs; and the creation of tech centers on the campuses to benefit these students. The program is being facilitated by Cxmmunity. Discover Joins Cxmmunity to Present the “Discover Bowl” Discover, one of the most recognizable brands in financial services, joins the season as a new partner and will present the firstever “Discover Bowl,” a Madden tournament to be held during the collegiate football bowl season. Along with the “Discover Bowl,” Discover will also sponsor its own branded segment, “Discover’s Cxmmunity Leader of the Week.” The feature will highlight a HBCU
student achieving exceptional accomplishments both on and offcampus. “By partnering with Cxmmunity and Twitch to support the HBCU 2021 Esports League, Discover is committing to Cxmmunity’s mission of increasing the participation and representation of young minorities within the esports and video game industries. This partnership also allows Discover to continue to engage with college students and provide them with the products and knowledge to encourage financially responsible habits,” said Kate Manfred, Chief Marketing Officer at Discover. “We look forward to highlighting Cxmmunity student leaders’ each week, and culminating the season at the ‘Discover Bowl.’” Inaugural Season Successes In the inaugural season of HBCU Esports League in 2020:
22 students from 18 participating schools competed with students from Fayetteville State University and Claflin University, winning the championships. Captured more than 14 million live views on Twitch. Produced over 600,000 hours of viewed HBCU Esports League content. Garnered 15,000 average concurrent viewers with 32,000 maximum concurrent viewers. Cxmmunity also built two esports labs at Oakwood University and North Carolina Central University. Cxmmunity is currently working with Verizon to open additional esports labs at Delaware State University, Dillard University, Howard University, Morgan State University and Texas Southern University. For more information and details, please visit https://www. hbcuesports.gg/.
Chicago Fashion Designer Stevie Edwards features his Muse Actress LisaRaye in his Fall Fashion Ad Campaign recreating the iconic 70’s photo of Diana Ross, debuting in the September 2021 Issues of Vogue and W Magazine Black PR Wire - Chicago Designer Stevie Edwards announced today that Actress LisaRaye is featured as his Muse in his Fashion Campaign Ads. These ads will be featured in the September Issues of Vogue and W Magazine. The Designer decided to
pay homage to the Legendary Iconic Diva ‘Ms. Diana Ross’ by recreating her iconic photo from the 70’s with his Muse LisaRaye. This will be the debut of Actress LisaRaye in Vogue and W magazine. She was previously featured in a 2-page spread in the March
Issue of Harpers Bazaar wearing Stevie’s Logo Collection. LisaRaye will also make her Debut at NYFW walking for the Designer. In the Fashion Ad LisaRaye is dressed in a custom white beaded fitted dress with tear drop front opening, which is a replica of the
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dress from the Iconic Diana Ross photo. Stevie has dressed some of Hollywood’s finest such as Diana Ross, Jody Watley, LisaRaye, Sparkle, Terisa Griffin, Julie Dexter, Tiffany Haddish and Music Producer/Director Billie Woodruff.
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JINS Launches Its First Biodegradable Sunglasses Newest additions to popular JINS&SUN sunglasses brand feature biodegradable, bioplastic frames. SAN FRANCISCO PRNewswire -- JINS Eyewear announced a new line of biodegradable sunglasses as part of its popular JINS&SUN brand. Launching in the USA, the newest line of sunglasses will combine JINS&SUN’s refined frame designs with biodegradable, bioplastic materials. JINS&SUN was launched in April 2021 under the concept of “EVERYDAY EYE WEAR,” with the collections not limited to an occasion or style. The brand was an immediate hit. In response, JINS&SUN has decided to expand its product offerings with the Classic Collection. The Classic Collection combines modern technology, innovative materials, and traditional designs to create sustainable sunglasses in line with current customer values. A notable feature of the Classic Collection is the use of the plantbased bioplastic M49. M49 was developed by Italian polymer manufacturer Mazzucchelli as a sustainable alternative to acetate, the plastic used in most glasses frames. In contrast with regular acetate, M49 contains a high amount of plant-
derived content that can be quickly broken down by microorganisms upon disposal. In addition to being more eco-friendly, M49 boasts high durability, lightweight feel, and a smooth, beautiful luster. In other words, it is the ideal material for JINS&SUN sunglasses. JINS has committed to offering its first sustainable product at a price that is accessible by a wide range of customers. The JINS&SUN Classic Collection will provide affordable, high-quality sunglasses in timeless designs that can be enjoyed for years to come. Similar to wooden frameworks in furniture or buildings, the Classic Collection frames (the acetate frame and temple parts only) can be easily broken down, separated into different parts, and recycled at the end of their life cycle. This also means that any worn parts can easily be removed and replaced, allowing you to maintain and use your Classic sunglasses for a long time. Classic Collection sunglasses are available in three different frame styles – Boston, Wellington, and Sirmont. All three bold, classic frames are made
of lightweight and lustrous M49. The hinges of each frame are adjustable accent pieces that can be configured to your facial and head shape. JINS seeks to provide customers who are dissatisfied with environmentally harmful, consumerist trends with timeless, sustainable classics. The JINS&SUN Classic Collection will be a favorite of those who value the product life cycle. Made of the bioplastic M49, a plant-based material made by Italian polymer manufacturer Mazzucchelli. Highly biodegradable and easy to return to soil. Inspired by wooden frameworks, the front hinge is adjustable and separable. Can be easily maintained by disassembling. Comes in classic, bold shapes. Founded in 1849 Mazzucchelli is a well-established Italian polymer manufacturer. Boasts 45% of the global market share of acetate, a plastic material used to construct spectacle and sunglass frames. Known for producing high-quality acetate in a number of vivid colors and patterns. Has developed about
20,000 colored acetates to date, and continues to produce hundreds of original colors every year. M49 Bioplastic developed by Mazzucchelli. Plant-based cellulose acetate material. Made from cotton fiber and wood pulp. Made using less petroleum-based resources, which translates to reduced carbon-dioxide (CO2) production. Tests using ISO14855- 2:2018(=JIS K 6953-2) demonstrate that M49 has a higher biodegradability rate than regular acetate. A new sunglasses brand of JINS has a concept of “EVERYDAY EYE WEAR”. The collections are not limited to an occasion or style. They are for everyone who lives under the sun & enjoys life every day. NIGO®, who continues to influence the world’s street culture, and JINS, the eyewear brand, which
is innovating the world of eyewear, have teamed up to bring new sunglasses collections. JINS believes in Eyewear Fit for All. With stylish, innovative eyewear and thoughtful design, they encourage customers to explore their personal style, without having to worry about budget. Not only are they here to help you see the world better, but they also want our world to be a better place to see. Their Cases for Causes program collaborates with local nonprofits, with beautifully designed cases to support their missions. 100% of case sales goes back to the nonprofits. The brand has retail stores globally in Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, and Hong Kong, including U.S. stores, in the San Francisco Bay Area: Union Square, San Jose, San Mateo, and in Los Angeles: Sherman Oaks, Arcadia, and Torrance.
PINK Is Giving Away $250,000 To Help You Get Back To You This Back-To-School Season “Back to ___” Campaign Helps Young Adults Foster Positive Mental Health & Set Intentions for the Year Ahead COLUMBUS, Ohio PRNewswire -- This back-to-school season, Victoria’s Secret PINK aims to thoughtfully acknowledge that the “new normal” will be different for everyone. Whether you’re planning to head back to the classroom or office – or still remote learning or working – it’s less about going back to a place and more about going back to what makes us, us. PINK is proud to launch their “Back To ___” campaign, including a nationwide sweepstakes giving away $250,000 and pop-up events in select markets, to help young adults head into the fall with intention and focus on positive mental health. As part of the campaign, PINK is also donating $200,000 to The Jed Foundation’s Set to Go program, which works online and on campus to help students and their parents manage the transition to college, emphasizing mental health and wellness. To uncover how Gen Z really feels about heading into the back-to-school season, PINK conducted a nationwide survey* which found that the top three adjectives to describe their current feelings are: hopeful (40%), anxious (38%) and ready (30%). When
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asked about activities they’re most ready to go back to, respondents ranked restaurants (56%), traveling (50%), attending events (sports, concerts, etc.) (48%), in-person time with family and friends (45%) and in-person shopping (41%) at the top. Additionally, while 55% of respondents say they are ready to do things they haven’t been able to during the pandemic, 43% say they want to do things differently, suggesting the pandemic has made young people reconsider their priorities. Despite the uncertainty and mixed emotions
surrounding this time, Gen Z showed that they are still full of dreams. In an open ended question, respondents shared their aspirations and goals for this year, including everything from becoming a chef, having financial independence, fixing the healthcare system, getting out of their comfort zone and traveling the world. Whatever you’re looking forward to doing most this year, PINK wants to help you get there. The brand is giving away a total of $250,000 to help you get back to YOU. 500 lucky winners will receive $500 each to put towards anything that makes them feel their best – whether it’s a membership at a yoga studio, a visit to see a friend, help with textbooks or a class to pursue a passion project. To enter, starting now until Aug. 28, create a video on Instagram explaining how you would use the $500 to feel like yourself again, add the hashtags #PINKBackToYou and #PINKSweepstakes, tag @VSPINK in your post and follow @VSPINK on Instagram. Plus, to give customers a chance to relax, reflect, shake things off and write their future in person, PINK is launching a pop-up “Back To ___” event tour. The event tour starts at The Gulch in Nashville from Aug. 12 – Aug. 14, then heads to Atlantic Station in Atlanta from Aug. 19 – Aug. 21 and ends at The Sparkman Wharf in Tampa from Aug. 26 – Aug. 28. Customers can enjoy an IRL, immersive experience including a zen garden reflection zone and dance tunnel, and receive an exclusive swag bag filled with goodies like a limited-edition activity journal
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created in collaboration with We The Urban and The Jed Foundation, as well as PINK beauty products, custom ear buds and more! “We recognize that this new normal is unfamiliar and uncertain, so we want to help our customers navigate this time however we can,” said Amy Hauk, CEO of Victoria’s Secret PINK. “Our ‘Back To ___’ campaign is all about helping young adults feel like their best selves, so we’re honored to join them on this journey of self-love and, of course, dress them along the way!” For more details on the “Back To ___” campaign, pop-up event tour and official sweepstakes rules, download the PINK Nation App and visit the PINK Back to YOU microsite. To check out all of PINK’s latest fall apparel and accessories, visit PINK’s website. *PINK’s Back To __ Campaign Survey was conducted by the social impact consultancy DoSomethingStrategic among a representative sample of 1,000 young adults of the general population (ages 18-24) from July 21 to July 29, 2021. PINK is a lifestyle brand that is focused on celebrating and supporting the power of community, fostering positive mental health among young adults and being kinder to the planet. Together with our customer, PINK honors diversity, equity and inclusion, selfconfidence and individuality. Our products are made to feel good both inside and out and include loungewear, knit tops, bras, panties, activewear, accessories, beauty and more.
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Puerto Rico Highlights Eight Under-Discovered Wonders For Travelers To Explore Through “Population: YOU,” Discover Puerto Rico is releasing a series of clues helping travelers find the Island’s most picturesque, secluded spaces SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, PRNewswire -Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s non-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), has identified eight under-discovered locations throughout the Island’s vast landscape as part of a new travel content series, “Population: YOU.” As travelers look to explore more of the outdoors and less populated attractions, Puerto Rico is the epitome of a fly and drive destination given its unparalleled and vast natural offerings. In collaboration with the Puerto Rican Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) and local municipalities, “Population: YOU” signage has been installed with GPS coordinates for travelers looking to truly explore off-the-beaten-path gems. “Travelers have developed a newfound appreciation for traveling consciously, and Puerto Rico is the ideal destination for those who want to reconnect with nature, but not the crowds. Through ‘Population: YOU,’ we encourage the exploration of the Island’s natural resources safely and responsibly. American travelers will quickly realize that Puerto Rico has the allure of an exotic destination with the ease and convenience of not needing a passport,” said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico. From hidden waterfalls to secluded beaches, each location has been intentionally chosen and many can only be discovered by foot or by sea—their names will not be revealed. The eight locations are marked with a locally sourced, environmentally friendly sign with the location’s latitude and longitude coordinates and a clue because over the next month, Discover Puerto Rico will share a scenic picture of each “Population: YOU” sign through its website, Facebook, and Instagram pages and ask followers to find these hidden gems next time they venture to the Island. Hint, explorers will find themselves, and possibly only themselves, and… A wondrous waterfall A forest of pristine pinecones A canyon full of curiosities An off the beaten path beach paradise A delightfully uninhabited island A few singing coquís An occasionally accessible beach cave A couple of curious seagulls “We’re excited to see this initiative come to fruition and appreciate the work that Discover Puerto Rico has put into generating awareness of our natural wonders that can be found throughout the Island,” said Rafael Machargo Maldonado, Secretary of DRNA. “Our Island truly has so much to offer and we
look forward to having travelers continuing to experience Puerto Rico off the beaten path with our help and guidance.” Discover Puerto Rico has also enlisted the help of on-Island influencers Luis Sousa, of @ sousa_pr, and Miguel Camilo, of @latitudperfecta, to help identify these hidden gems and tease the locations with scenic images and footage to entice adventurers to their homeland. Discover Puerto Rico will reshare photos of adventurers who visit Puerto Rico, find these locations, snap a photo and share on Instagram tagging #PRPopulationYou. These signs will remain installed well beyond the summer months for those who would like to seek out these locations and add them to their future travel plans. Outside of these eight distinct locations, Puerto Rico has a plethora of natural offerings for travelers to explore, including three of the world’s five bioluminescent bays, the only rainforest in the U.S. forest service, El Yunque Rainforest, a breathtaking dry forest, stunning pink salt flats, unique cave systems, and more. As a U.S. territory, there’s no passport, currency exchange, or new phone plan required for Americans – and English is widely spoken, offering ease of travel. It is recommended that visitors check entry requirements prior to visiting as these have recently been updated. For example, fully vaccinated travelers coming from the mainland do not require a negative COVID test result upon entry. Additionally, masks are no longer required for outdoor spaces for fully vaccinated travelers, among other protocols. Follow Discover Puerto Rico’s social channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay up-to-date on the latest, and for more information about Puerto Rico and things to know ahead of time as you plan to book, visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com. Discover Puerto Rico is a newly established private, not-for-profit Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) whose mission is to make Puerto Rico visible to the world as a premier travel destination. The DMO brings prosperity to the people of Puerto Rico by collaboratively promoting the Island’s diversity and uniqueness for leisure and business travel, and events. It is responsible for all global marketing, sales, and promotion of the destination and works collaboratively with key local governmental and non-governmental players throughout Puerto Rico’s visitor economy and the community at large, to empower economic growth. To discover all the beauty the Island has to offer, visit DiscoverPuertoRico.com.
Destination Kohler Announces Launch of Ticket Sales and Headlining Talent for Milestone 20th Anniversary of Kohler Food & Wine Experience, October 21-24 The celebrity Chef Lineup includes Fabio Viviani, Rick Bayless, Nyesha Arrington, Jamika Pessoa, Melissa King, Elena Bessser, and cast members from “America’s Test Kitchen” KOHLER, Wis., PRNewswire -- Destination Kohler announced today the headlining talent for the highly anticipated 20th anniversary of Kohler Food & Wine Experience. Now, guests can purchase tickets for the premier epicurean event of the Midwest, which kicks off Thursday, October 21 and extends throughout the weekend with cooking demos, educational sessions, tastings, luncheons, evening soirées and live music entertainment. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the country’s most innovative chefs, wine experts and restaurateurs. “We are thrilled to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual Kohler Food & Wine Experience,” said Jenna Check, Associate Director of Special Events. “This year’s event was designed to be more intimate and experiential – guided by the pillars of authenticity, fun and community. It will create an exciting atmosphere for guests that is memorable and meaningful. In addition to our nationally recognized celebrity chef line-up to be showcased on the Culinary Stages, our partnership with The Bartolotta Restaurant Group will offer unique programming, and our skilled vineyard principals and owners will feature the ‘best in class’ in their wine and spirit portfolios to attendees,” she shared. New wine and spirits experiences will round out this year’s culinarian event, including Kohler Food & Wine HUB and The Seeker: Your Passport to Wine. The HUB will offer a dedicated gathering area where all event attendees can connect with family and friends while taking in the creativity of Destination Kohler mixologists. The HUB will feature six unique craft cocktails; eventgoers can redeem their choice of four libations exclusively with the purchase of a wristband, available for purchase on-site. Wine loving guests can explore the grounds of Destination Kohler through The Seeker: Your Passport to Wine, a wine-guided tour unlike any other. Guests who purchase this add-on to their event tickets will enjoy the opportunity to sample four different offerings from The Seeker fine wines at four different locations with a final stop including a wine bottle to take home. For more programming and ticket purchase, log onto DestinationKohler.com. Our plan is to host the 20th Anniversary of Kohler Food & Wine Experience with full attendance at Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin, this October 21-24. We continue to follow the guidance of public health authorities and are currently working on specific guidelines that may
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be required of attendees. New information and updates will continue to be shared accordingly. Tickets & Hotel Packages Now Available Destination Kohler – the Midwest’s only Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond resort-hotel – will serve as the stunning backdrop with reservations available for hotel packages. Luxury accommodation is available at The American Club (starting at $665 per person), The Carriage House (starting at $768 per person), and Inn on Woodlake (starting at $639 per person). The festival program schedule and tickets are now available at www.KohlerFoodandWine.com. For more information about Destination Kohler’s offerings or reservations, please call 800-344-2838 or visit DestinationKohler.com. Stay up to date on resort news and happenings on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate profile includes The American Club, which is the only Forbes Five-Star resort hotel in the Midwest and the Three-Star Inn on Woodlake. It has world-renowned golf venues of Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. A sister property, The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa resides in St. Andrews, Scotland, the birthplace of golf, and is recognized as one of the more luxurious resorts in the world. In 2017, Kohler Co. opened LODGE KOHLER, a AAA Four Diamond property, in the heart of Titletown, in Green Bay, Wis. Herb Kohler created Kohler Co.’s Hospitality & Real Estate Group with the reclamation of The American Club from an immigrant dormitory and then built championship golf courses, The Straits and The Irish at Whistling Straits and The River and Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run, all designed by Pete Dye and all in the top 100 of public courses. Straits will host the Ryder Cup in September 2021. Kohler Waters Spa is the only Forbes Five-Star spa in Wisconsin. The resort features 500 acres of river and forest, and 12 dining establishments from the Four-Star Immigrant Restaurant to traditional pub fare of The Horse & Plow as well as River Wildlife. Herb Kohler believes the log cabin of River Wildlife has the best country gourmet dining in the United States. The resort is located in the surrounds of the Village of Kohler, Wisconsin, one hour south of Green Bay, one hour north of Milwaukee and two and a half hours north of Chicago on I-43.
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NEWS American Composers Forum presents concert of world premieres with Chicago’s acclaimed Great Black Music Ensemble, celebrating 55th anniversary of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians Premiering newly commissioned works by The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, Adegoke Steve Colson and Rudresh Mahanthappa The American Composers Forum (ACF) is proud to announce the culminating event of its two-year partnership with the Chicago-based, internationallyrenowned Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) and its Great Black Music Ensemble: a concert celebrating the 55th anniversary of AACM, taking place at AACM’s long-time partner the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts (915 E. 60th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. Tickets are free and available at tickets.uchicago. edu on Friday, Oct. 1. This is the first time AACM has collaborated with another organization to commission artists; the partnership also supported a long period of creative and relationship development among the artists. The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, Adegoke Steve Colson and Rudresh Mahanthappa were selected from over 100 submissions by AACM to collaborate with the Great Black Music Ensemble over the past two years, culminating in three new works to be presented in this captivating performance. The Honourable Elizabeth A. Baker, a highly sought after new renaissance artist, was recently awarded a 2021-2022 Harvard
Radcliffe Institute Fellowship. Colson is a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer who has performed internationally as a leader of jazz ensembles ranging from trios to orchestras. Mahanthappa, a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, is currently the Anthony H. P. Lee ‘79 Director of Jazz at Princeton University and named alto saxophonist of the year multiple times by Downbeat Magazine and the Jazz Journalists’ Association. The Great Black Music Ensemble features some of Chicago’s most visionary artists of improvisation and creative music. An ensemble ranging in size from three to 30
musicians, the Ensemble carries on the legacy of Chicago’s South Side creative music by expressing the excitement of new sounds and rhythms while invigorating the traditions of Great Black Music. “ACF’s partnership with the AACM has become a much deeper, fulfilling partnership than we could have anticipated,” says ACF President & CEO, Vanessa Rose. “It has been our privilege and pleasure to collaborate with this extraordinary ensemble and three commissioned artists as we have navigated the pandemic, organizational changes, and living history together. We are looking forward to engaging with the greater Chicago community in this upcoming musical event.”
“The AACM is extremely excited about this unique development to premiere the concert at the Logan Center, a longstanding partner. This creative experience’s impact on the composers and musicians is a great example of creative nurturing spearheaded by the ACF. The possibilities born from this creative synergy are deeply tied to AACM’s mantra, which is ‘A Power Greater Than Itself.’ Our 55th anniversary celebration represents a new chapter, new collaborations, and a renewed impetus amidst a rapidly changing world, surviving and continuing our legacy in creating Great Black Music,” says Coco Elysses, AACM Chairwoman. The partnership was initiated
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through ACF’s commissioning program, ACF | connect, with the aspiration to work with a rotating ensemble on a national call for scores and year-long development of new work. Launched in 2017, ACF | connect provides sustained support for music creators to build relationships with ensembles based in the United States. Through the development of new work, the program intentionally supports a spectrum of voices and music to advance creative musical expression, which we believe is essential to human culture. Other collaborations include the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble (PNME), Roomful of Teeth, and Music of the Unsung America.
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FourthWall Testing Offers New, One-of-a-Kind, COVID-19 Testing Solutions For Families and Businesses New lab provides rapid testing, support, and up-to-date information in 24-48 hours WINTER GARDEN, Fla. PRNewswire -- As the Delta and other variants circulate it’s clear that widespread and accurate testing will play a critical role in ensuring public safety. Businesses, schools, professional sports teams, and productions want to stay open but are looking for ways to keep employees and their families safe. Epitome Risk is now offering one-of-a-kind testing solutions through its new subsidiary, FourthWall Testing that lets people know how their body responded to the Covid-19 vaccine. “COVID-19 antibody results are more than a number,” said Dr. Marvin S. Hausman MD “cPass is a proactive rather than reactive test,” said CEO and co-Founder of Eptiome Risk Lisa Wilson. “Having people know their neutralizing antibody numbers can save businesses, sports teams, events and productions the need for repeat weekly testing. Knowing neutralizing antibody numbers can safeguard against costly shutdowns. FourthWall Testing is a private lab in Winter Garden, Florida that offers rapid COVID-19 testing services, neutralizing antibody testing,
and immune assessment solutions for organizations in industries that need fast and accurate COVID-19 testing and results. FourthWall Testing is led by industry experts with more than 70 years of combined experience in drug research and development, as well as risk management services for business, education, entertainment and sporting industries. FourthWall Testing also supports family events, travelers and offers direct to consumer at-home, finger prick testing. “COVID-19 antibody results are more than a number,” said Dr. Marvin S. Hausman MD, Co-Founder and Medical Director of FourthWall Testing.” The objective is the success of our clients, and the well-being of their employees and their families. Keeping people safe is at the core of what we do at FourthWall Testing.” Diagnostics testing is used in 70% of decision-making by today’s healthcare, education and business officials, according to the CDC. With the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak, decisions in regards to business, school, family, productions, and
events depend on accurate and fast lab results. A new neutralizing antibody test that has earned Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) effectively detects SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies (nAbs), according to an analysis recently published in the Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Because evidence indicates a correlation between nAbs and protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 the Genscript cPass neutralization antibody tests plays a critical role in understanding long-term immunity against COVID-19. Through tireless research and correlation studies, FourthWall was able to develop a lab developed test utilizing a finger prick device. FourthWall is training other labs to use this protocol. FourthWall Testing is a private lab in Flagler Beach, Florida that offers rapid COVID testing services, neutralizing antibody testing, and immune assessment solutions for organizations in industries that need fast and accurate COVID-19 testing and results.
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FourthWall Testing is led by industry experts with more than 70 years of combined experience in drug research and development, as well as risk management services for business, education, entertainment and sporting industries. FourthWall Testing also supports family events, travelers and offers direct to consumer at-home, finger prick testing. Epitome Risk is a leader in risk management, COVID-compliance measures, and safety support for corporate and professional sporting events, and television and film productions. Epitome Risk was looking for a neutralizing antibody test and began working with Genscript to tailor an offering for their clients.
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‘Johnson’ Reaches More Than Two Million Viewers in Series Premiere, New Episodes Seen Sunday Nights at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Bounce ATLANTA PRNewswire -- The series premiere episodes of the newest Bounce original series Johnson were seen by 2.1 million viewers 2+ in their debut telecasts. The first two episodes of Johnson premiered back-to-back on Bounce from 8 to 9 p.m. ET Sunday, Aug. 1, and their initial airing burst within 24 hours included special presentation on Bounce’s sister network ION Sunday night. Johnson is a dramedy that focuses on life-long best friends, all of whom share the same last name, centering around their intriguing and sometimes complicated journey of love, friendship, heartbreak and personal growth. The series is produced in partnership with Cedric The Entertainer and Eric Rhone’s A Bird & A Bear Entertainment and Deji LaRay (The show’s creator) and Thomas Q. Jones’ Midnight Train Productions. Johnson’s ensemble cast is led by D.L. Hughley, LaRay (Bosch, Greenleaf), Jones
(P. Valley, Luke Cage), Philip Smithey (Switched At Birth, The Rookie), and Derrex Brady (NCIS, First). Bounce premieres new episodes of Johnson Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET, with a primetime play for the west coast at 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT. They are added to Bounce’s streaming service Brown Sugar on Monday mornings. Bounce (@bouncetv) is the leading broadcast and multiplatform entertainment network
serving African Americans, with programming seen over-theair, on cable, on DISH channel 359, over-the-top on Roku®, on mobile devices via the Bounce and Brown Sugar apps and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce features a programming mix of original series, docuseries and movies, off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and events and more. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
Houston’s Singing Sensation, Aysia, Launches her Debut Single with UniversalCMG World Entertainment 1954 Shaking Up The Music Industry, Aysia, The Young Talent From Houston, Has Just Released Her Incredible Debut Single With UniversalCMG 1954. LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -UniversalCMG World Entertainment 1954 has yet again partnered with a talented artist Aysia, who has the makings of being America’s next big singing sensation. Today, UniversalCMG announced the release of Aysia’s debut single. Her single ‘Privacy’ will release Tuesday, Aug. 31, followed by an incredible music video on VEVO. A Houston, Texas resident, Aysia was passionate about music from the beginning and strove to make her dream of singing for a larger audience a reality. Her years of effort paid off when she started to gain a loyal following of music enthusiasts who were enchanted by her exceptional singing and vivacity. The same qualities landed her profile before UniversalCMG, who decided to scout an artist of her caliber. UniversalCMG World Entertainment 1954 (http://www. unicmg.com/) is a famous label that has helped launched some of the most exceptional entertainers and artists over the years. With offices in
10 different locations, experience in marketing and PR, and distribution partnership with Sony Orchard, UniversalCMG has become the center of opportunities for brilliant artists who have dedicated their lives to music. Although Aysia (https://iamaysia. com/) is new to the music industry, she is already proving herself to be a remarkable singing prodigy who has the potential to enter the ranks of some of the best singers from her area. So far, she is dedicated to making a career in the music industry, and her commitment to her art is nothing short of exemplary. She is also creative and uses her unique perspective and experiences to add richness to her singing, making her stand out among the rest. Aysia’s single is available for pre-sale.
Southern Company Gas partners with Chauncey Black of Grammy® Award-winning Blackstreet to launch ‘No Diggity’ Safe Digging Campaign 25th anniversary of ‘No Diggity’ remixes nostalgic hit song to promote safe digging awareness Southern Company Gas partnered with Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter Chauncey Black of Blackstreet to launch the “No Diggity” Safe Digging Campaign to emphasize the importance of calling 811 before starting any outdoor digging project. The witty remix of the hit song, recorded by Black himself, marks the first time that the lyrics have ever been altered. The music video was filmed in Atlanta and features the influencer family Terrell and Jarius Joseph. “When I heard about this campaign and its message, I instantly wanted to get behind it. The message builds awareness of the dangers around unsafe digging where utility lines may be involved and is something that must be heard. And what better way to deliver an important message than with a song,” Black said. “Safe digging saves lives. No diggity, no doubt.” Southern Company Gas is using
the fresh take on “No Diggity” to remind homeowners and professional contractors across the country that Aug. 11, National 811 Day, serves as an important reminder to always call 811 before starting any outdoor digging project. Social media influencers in the states served by Southern Company Gas – Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee and Virginia – will be sharing the safe digging message and music video as part of the dynamic “No Diggity” Safe Digging Campaign. The Common Ground Alliance, a national nonprofit organization working to protect underground utility lines, says damage to covered pipe and cable happens once every few minutes because of digging near unmarked utility lines. To help prevent damage, calling 811 is required before digging, including minor do-it-yourself home improvement projects like planting a tree or installing a fence or deck, as
well as breaking ground on a major new building development. “Nothing is more important to us than ensuring the safe delivery of natural gas to our 4.3 million customers. But we can’t do it alone,” said Kim Greene, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Gas. “We are so thrilled that Chauncey of Blackstreet is partnering with us in this important effort. By leveraging such a creative remix to their song, we aim to educate more people about the importance of calling 811 before beginning any digging project. When homeowners and contractors call 811, it notifies the appropriate utility companies of the intent to dig. Professional locators are then sent – for free – to the requested dig site to mark the approximate locations of underground lines with flags, paint or both. A homeowner using a shovel and a professional excavator using an www.citizennewspapergroup.com www.citizennewspapergroup.com
earthmover are required by state law to call 811 at least three business days before starting any digging project. Calling 811 before digging on any property is the law. Southern Company Gas encourages homeowners and contractors to follow these safe digging guidelines and always dig with CARE: Call Before You Dig: Before starting any outdoor digging project, customers should dial 811 at least three days in advance to request to have underground utility lines marked. Requests to have utility operators locate underground lines, including natural gas, electric, water, sewer, telephone and cable lines, can be made 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The service is free. Allow the Required Time for Marking:
After contacting 811, wait for underground utility lines to be marked before digging. Locators will mark the approximate location of buried lines with color-coded spray paint, flags or stakes corresponding to the utility. The color used for natural gas is yellow. Respect the Marks: Only use hand digging tools to carefully uncover the area around a utility line when you need to dig near location markers. Excavate Carefully: Make sure the marks remain visible during the project. If the lines are damaged or removed, customers are encouraged to contact 811 to have lines remarked. For more information about Southern Company Gas’ commitment to safety, visit southerncompanygas.com/safety.
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The California Based Non-Profit, Happy HeartBreaks Inc., Launches on National Appreciate Black Men Day Kicking Off of Their First Initiative by Directly Impacting the Lives of 100 Young Men in the California Intercity Communities LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- A mission starting off as a coping mechanism has turned into a rising empire with people from all over the nation celebrating their happy heartbreaks. Happy HeartBreaks Inc. (HH Inc.) is an ascending 501(3)(c) non-profit organization located in the State of California. We’re known for their sold out fashionably forward clothes pins, the small brand is now becoming a movement in itself. Worn by Ralph Lauren Designer, Kennard Lily, the conversation has moved to being the cure of the community. For the commencement of Happy HeartBreaks Inc. as an official California based non-profit organization we will host our first benefit on National Appreciate Black Men Day. Documented a National Holiday on September 17, 2008 by SingleBlackMale. org. The benefit will be held Friday, September 17th in Los Angeles, California at the famous 2101 Gallery. We’ve come to know heartbreaks as a place to wallow in, however Happy HeartBreaks hopes to foster growth from the heartbreaks that affect our community. It’s time to place meaning back into our initiatives, while generating true
generational wealth within our communities. According to the National Institute of Health, “Studies that have explored the difference between African Americans and Caucasians lie in the fact that the chronicity of disease was higher for African Americans (56%) than it was for Caucasian patients (38.6%). Among this percentage, fewer than half of these African Americans sought treatment for their depression, although when asked to qualify their disease, they would rate their condition as severe or disabling.” The call for action has become one that many cannot reject, our mission is to take things a step further. Happy HeartBreaks Inc. was created for the individual that’s not ready to give up hope and who’s ready for action. This commitment will create the road map for success within impoverished communities. Wasting no time, kicking the initiative off with the “100 Young Men Futures.” Happy HeartBreaks Inc is pledging to raise money and awareness for black men mental health services. This campaign will provide each individual young man with: 5 One Hour Therapy Sessions 1 Suit Tailored for Fit Recording Studio sessions 3 Haircuts and Grooming Services 1 Fitness & Gym Membership for 1 Year This initiative will be for black men from the ages of 13-18 in marginalized neighborhoods in the Los Angeles community. The therapy sessions to assure they’re mentally
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on the right track, and their gym membership will also make sure their fitness aligns. For the gentlemen seeking alternative therapy, we have recording sessions to book with top studios in the area. As we provide the tailored suits, we accompany it with mock job interviews, and pitch practices with experts in their desired fields. Happy HeartBreaks Inc name derives from taking failures, lessons, and heartbreaks to learn and grow from. The Founder, Reese Free, is a Long Beach, California native. She’s made it a mission to create a change from within. Some issues within the community that they’re tackling include: Mental health, financial literacy, physical health, hunger, poverty, and education. The call to action of, “Do what you love” heeds from taking chances on love. Moving forward optimistically with decisions, however, preparing the mind that healing is always internal.
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Eat like the elite: Athletes know beef-rich diets can spur good health (BPT) - Most Americans know firsthand how delicious beef can taste in salads, appetizers, and entrees. But many are less aware of how a diet rich in the savory red meat promotes strength and overall good health. That fact is well-understood by our country's elite athletes, who continually fine-tune their diets to maximize their performance in international competition. As our top athletes prepare to compete for gold this summer, a registered dietitian has tips for how you can eat like a champion at home. "Simply put, beef is a protein powerhouse, especially when compared to some of the most popular plant-based protein options," notes Dr. Shalene McNeill, Registered Dietitian and Executive Director of Nutrition Science, Health & Wellness at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. "You'd need to eat three cups of quinoa or 6.5 tablespoons of peanut butter to get the same amount of protein as three ounces of cooked beef - and that would mean consuming more than three times as many calories." Though multiple myths exist about beef production and consumption, the truth is that incorporating the protein-packed taste treat into your diet can benefit your health while supporting an industry that's sound, sustainable into the future and of key importance to a wide segment of the world population. In that spirit, here are six other facts about beef that may surprise you. 1. A unique mix of nutrients. By providing high-quality protein and multiple other essential nutrients (iron, zinc, potassium, phosphorus, niacin, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6), beef wards off deficiencies in those elements. No other protein source offers that unique and important mix of benefits. Sources: * US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy. Version Current: April 2018. Internet: /nea/bhnrc/nd * Zanovec M, O'Neil CE, Keast DR, Fulgoni VL 3rd, Nicklas TA. Lean beef contributes significant amounts of key nutrients to the diets of US adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004. Nutr Res. 2010 Jun;30(6):375-8 2. Big bang for the buck Beef is an excellent food choice for those watching their weight, as 3 ounces pack approximately 25 grams of mind- and body-building protein into just about 170 calories. Overall, beef contributes only 5% of the calories found in the diet of the typical American. And it's versatile enough to be enjoyed in a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes (as well as snacks). Sources: * Wolfe, R. The underappreciated role of muscle in health and disease. Am J Clin Nutr 2006; 84:475-82
* Sayer RD, et al. Equivalent reductions in body weight during the Beef WISE Study: beef's role in weight improvement, satisfaction and energy. Obes Sci Pract 2017;3:298-31
* Layman DK, et al. Dietary protein and exercise have additive effects on body composition during weight loss in adult women. J Nutr 2005;135:1903-10
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4. Lean cuts are good for your heart. Lean beef helps support cardiovascular health; happily, nearly 40 cuts of beef (including the ultra-popular sirloin) are classified as lean by the USDA.
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6. Beef cattle are raised sustainably. Contrary to popular belief, they're a sustainable part of the food chain, playing the key role of converting inedible plants and solar energy into high-quality protein that's helping to feed our growing global population. Not only do grain-finished beef operations in the U.S. generate 19% more protein for the human food supply than they consume, but they produce only 2% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and sustain a carbon footprint that's 10 to 50 times lower than other world regions.
* US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy. Version Current: April 2018. Internet: /nea/bhnrc/nd * Zanovec M, O'Neil CE, Keast DR, Fulgoni VL 3rd, Nicklas TA. Lean beef contributes significant amounts of key nutrients to the diets of US adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004. Nutr Res. 2010 Jun;30(6):375-8
* Bonci LJ. Eating for performance: bringing science to the training table. Clin Sports Med 2011;30:661-7 * American College of Sports Medicine, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2016;48:543-68 3. Beneficial for all ages In young children, beef provides the protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins that help build growing bodies and brains. For those over age 50, the protein in beef helps prevent the loss of muscle mass that can lead to frailty and/or falls as people age. Sources: * American Academy of Pediatrics. Pediatric Nutrition Handbook. 7th ed. Elk Grove, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 201 * Tang M, Krebs NF. High protein intake from meat as complementary food increases growth but not adiposity in breastfed infants: a randomized trial. Am J Clin Nutr2014;100:1322* Nyaradi A, et al. The role of nutrition in children's neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through childhood. Front Hum Neurosci 2013;7:9 * Krebs NF, et al. Effects of different complementary feeding regimens on iron status and enteric microbiota in breastfed infants. J Pediatr 2013;163:416-2
* Roussell MA, et al. Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet study: effects on lipids, lipoproteins, and apolipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Jan;95(1):9-16 * Roussell MA, et al. Effects of a DASH-like diet containing lean beef on vascular health. J Hum Hypertens. 2014 Oct;28(10):600* Sayer RD, et al. Equivalent reductions in body weight during the Beef WISE Study: Beef's Role in Weight Improvement, Satisfaction, and Energy. Obes Sci Pract 2017;3:298-31 * O'Connor LE, et al. A Mediterranean-style eating pattern with lean unprocessed red meat has cardiometabolic benefits for adults who are overweight/obese in a randomized crossover controlled feeding trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 2018 Jul 1;108(1):33-4 * US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy. Version Current: April 2018. Internet: / nea/bhnrc/nd 5. Plant protein is not the same. Real beef contains an optimal mix of the amino acids needed to build and repair muscle; the body can't produce amino acids on its own, and plant proteins provide a lesser variety. Real beef is also rich in the iron that helps prevent fatigue, and that iron is more easily absorbed from meat sources than from plant sources. Iron deficiency is already a global public health concern among women and adolescent girls. Sources: * US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy. Version Current: April 2018. Available at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/nutrientdata (NDB#13364 for beef, 20137 for quinoa, 16167 for smooth peanut butter)
Sources: * National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2016. Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle: Eighth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https:// doi.org/10.17226/1901 * Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). 1999. Animal Agriculture and Global Food Supply. Task force report N. 135 July 1999, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis, CA, USA. Available at: https://www.cast-science.org/wp-content/uploads/1999/07/ CASTR135Animal-Agriculture-and-Global-Food-Supply.pdf * EPA. 2018. Inventory of U. S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2016. U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D. C * U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. FAOSTAT Database - Food and agricultural data. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#home (accessed August 17, 2017) Follow the lead of our nation's champions and support your strength and energy by building the power punch of beef into your daily diet. Your body and your taste buds will thank you. Find more research about the benefits of enjoying beef at www.beefboard.org or www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com.
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Classifieds REAL ESTATES AC 8-4-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. PETER R. VRANESH; PETER R. VRANESH, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED THE 23RD DAY OF DECEMBER 2011 AKA KNOWN AS THE PETER R. VRANESH REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST; Defendants, 19 CH 5557 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 32-19-405-027-0000. Commonly known as 409 West 15th Street, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 19-013815 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3173052 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC; Plaintiff, vs. LATRICE INVESTMENTS JUST DO IT LLC; LATRICE JONES AKA LATRICE L. JONES AKA LATRICE LATOYA JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 21 CH 215 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 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. 31-23-428-009-0000. Commonly known as 128 Indiana Street, Park Forest, IL 60466. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. F20070028 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3173058 ____________________________ AC 8-11-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VIRGINIA L. KOWALCZYK AKA VIRGINIA KOWALCZYK, DECEASED; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; TERRY LEE D'AMICO; CARY ROSENTHAL, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO VIRGINIA L. KOWALCZYK AKA VIRGINIA KOWALCZYK, DECEASED; Defendants, 21 CH 266 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, September 13, 2021 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 32-16-302-088-0000. Commonly known as 635 South Union Avenue aka 635 Union Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411. The mortgaged real estate is
improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 20-023534 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3173441 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- MELIKA AUDAIN A/K/A MELIKA W AUDAIN, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 20 CH 06999 171 CONSTANCE LANE 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 May 5, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 7, 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 171 CONSTANCE LANE, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-08-331-006-0000 The real estate is improved with a brown, brick single family residence with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney
File No. 20-06831IL_631085 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 20 CH 06999 TJSC#: 41-747 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 # 20 CH 06999 I3173635 ___________________________ AC-8-18-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-NC2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-NC2 Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN J. LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR KENNETH DEAN (DECEASED), PURTINA DEAN, CHRISTOPHER DEAN, COREY DEAN, CAMERON DEAN, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KENNETH DEAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 14798 122 WILLOW STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 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 122 WILLOW STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-25-303-0230000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $163,074.82. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial
Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 116881. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 116881 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 18 CH 14798 TJSC#: 41-650 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 # 18 CH 14798 I3173971 ____________________________ 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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