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The plan is a long time coming: President Biden first promised to forgive at least $10,000 in student loan debt on the campaign trail in early 2020 and made the same promise after he won the election in November 2020.
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In a sweeping ruling, Judge Mitchell Goldberg denied Indivior’s motions for summary judgment, holding that the plaintiff states’ lawsuit may proceed. Noting that the volume of facts required “enormous judicial resources” to wade through, the court’s 86-page opinion denied all of Indivior’s motions for summary judg ment, and ruled in the states’ favor.
The rising cost of tuition has made it harder for students and families to pay forOvercollegethepast several decades, the cost of attending college in the U.S. has steadily risen largely due to a reduction of state funding, an increase in university amenities, and unprecedented demand from prospective students.
The Illinois Attorney General’s office filed a bipartisan lawsuit against Indivior, previously Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc., in 2016. The lawsuit alleges that in order to preserve its drug monopoly, Indivior used illegal means to switch Suboxone from a tablet version to a film that dissolves in the mouth, while attempting to destroy the market for tablets. A trial has not yet been scheduled but is expected next year. In 2021, Attorney General Raoul announced a $300 million national settle ment with Indivior to resolve a separate lawsuit over allegations Indivior inappro priately marketed Suboxone, which resulted in millions of dollars in improper state Medicaid spending. In that lawsuit, Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general alleged Indivior and its subsidiaries used deceptive marketing tactics – namely, knowingly promoting the sale and use of Suboxone for uses that were unsafe, in effective and medically unnecessary – to boost sales of Suboxone. The company’s aggressive practices resulted in false claims being submitted to states’ Medicaid programs.Suboxone is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat heroin addiction and other opioid addictions by easing addiction cravings. Suboxone and its active ingredient, buprenorphine, are powerful and addictive opioids.
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The announcement is welcomed news for many borrowers as the CARES Act—which paused student loan repayments for most people with federal debt—was set to expire on August 31, 2022. In addition to the debt relief, the administration’s plan extends that deadline to Dec. 31, 2022.
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The Biden administration’s forgiveness plan is expected to have far-reaching impact. It will relieve $10,000 in loan debt per federal borrower with an individual income under $125,000 and a household income under $250,000; it will provide $20,000 in relief for borrowers that attended college on income-based Pell Grants.
Stacker compiled data from the College Board, the Office of Federal Financial Aid, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the Urban Institute to visualize how student debt has grown over the past 50 years and what $10,000 of loan forgiveness could mean for borrowers.
College admissions: HB226, establishing the Higher Education Fair Admissions Act, prohibits public colleges and universities from requiring applicants to submit SAT, ACT or other standardized test scores as part of the admissions process, although prospective students may choose to submit them if they wish.Drug prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale. FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law. Among other things, it provides for a streamlined renewal process for FOID cards and Concealed Carry Licenses for people who voluntarily submit fingerprint records. It also allows the Illinois State Police to issue a combined FOID card and Concealed Carry License to qualified applicants, and it establishes a new Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force to take enforcement action against people with revoked FOID cards.Student mental health: HB576 and SB1577 allow students in Illinois up to five excused absences to attend to their mental or behavioral health without providing a medical note. Those students will be given an opportunity to make up any work they missed during the first absence and, after using a second mental health day, may be referred to the appropriate school support personnel.Officialflags: HB605 requires state agencies and institutions to purchase Illinois and American flags that are made in the United States. Hair styles: SB817 prohibits discrimination in schools against individuals on the grounds of wearing natural or ethnic hairstyles, which include dreadlocks, braids, twists and Lemonadeafros.stands: SB119 prohibits public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizes June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an official state holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In June, President Joe Biden also signed a bill designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
SPRINGFIELD – Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets. Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year. The minimum wage increase is actually the result of a 2019 law that phases in a state minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. This year, it will increase by one dollar to $12 anThehour.law allowing public housing tenants to keep pets is the result of Senate Bill 154, by Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, and Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego. It provides that tenants of multifamily housing units that are acquired, built or renovated with money from the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund may keep up to two cats or one dog weighing less than 50 pounds. It applies to residents of housing units that are designated as affordable housing for low- and very-lowincome families. The bill passed both chambers in its final form on May 30 and Gov. JB Pritzker signed it into law Aug. 6.
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Bureau Chief Elizabeth L. Maxeiner is handling the litigation for Raoul’s Antitrust Bureau.
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Other new laws include: Vehicle taxes: SB58 raises the private vehicle tax, which is a sales tax paid on the purchase of vehicles, by $75 for each model year where the purchase price is less than $15,000 and by $100 for vehicles priced above that amount. However, the registration fee for trailers weighing less than 3,000 pounds will drop to $36 instead of $118.
One of the most common types of grant, the Federal Pell Grant, awarded undergraduate students a maximum of $6,895 for the 2022-2023 school year.
Attorney General Raoul is joined in this victory by the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Con necticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Like crumbling infrastructure or rising gas prices, student loan forgive ness is one of those far-reaching political issues that affect a huge swath of Americans. Close to 1 in 5 Americans have student loans. That’s some 45 million people with a combined $1.75 trillion in student loan debt.
You may also like: 2-year degrees that go on to earn the least money One-third of federal borrowers would see their debt completely forgiven Even with $10,000 of student loan forgiveness per federal borrower, most Americans with student loans will still have some debt to repay. But effectively canceling most (or all) student loans for borrowers with the smallest amount of debt would target Americans who are most likely to miss payments. Analysis from the Federal Reserve shows that people with the least amount of education debt often have more difficulty paying it off, likely be cause borrowers with more debt often have higher levels of education and in creased earning power. In fact, from 2020-2021, 21% of borrowers with less than $15,000 in outstanding debt were late on payments, compared to 17% of borrowers with more than $15,000 in debt. The number of borrowers who fell behind on their loan payments temporarily decreased in the fall of 2021 due to COVID-19 relief efforts; however, for many, student loan payback is a long-term challenge: According to data from the Department of Education, it takes borrowers 17 years on average to pay off their student loans.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, average undergrad uate tuition rose a full 20% between 2011 and 2021 alone. Tuition at private, nonprofit institutions increased more than tuition at public schools during this time period. Loan balances rose right alongside tuition, too. Since 1990, the average loan balance at graduation has nearly quadrupled from just under $7,000 to $30,000 in 2020, according to the Education Data Initiative, which looked at averages across all colleges. Average federal loan packages have grown faster than the average grant size
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The amount of federal grant money available to students hasn’t kept up with continually increasing tuition or with the growth of federal loans. Moreover, federal grants only cover up to a few thousand dollars per year per student.
Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ruled that 42 states, including Illinois, can proceed with their litigation against the makers of Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat opioid addiction. Raoul and the coalition have alleged Indivior Inc. (Indivior) unlawfully engaged in a scheme to block generic competitors, forcing people to pay artificially high prices during a time when the manufacturing companies reaped more than $3 billion in profits. “Our lawsuit alleges that at a time when our country was grappling with a massive opioid epidemic, Indivior was working behind the scenes to limit competi tion and maximize profits for its drug used to treat opioid addiction,” Raoul said. “I am committed to holding accountable companies that unlawfully took advantage of the opioid crisis, and I am pleased that this lawsuit will continue.”
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant—which is also awarded to students with exceptional financial need—ranges from just $100 to $4,000 per year. And not all students who are eligible even secure federal grant funding: A recent study found that the high school class of 2021 left $3.7 billion in Pell Grants unclaimed by not filing the FAFSA, a federal form the government uses to determine student eligibility for grants Today, loans are one of the most widely distributed forms of federal aid For students who don’t come from families that can cover the cost of an undergraduate education, navigating the financial aid application process can be challenging and confusing. Not only do you need to apply to col leges and universities, but you also have to file the FAFSA and sometimes a supplemental form called the CSS Profile to see if you qualify for federal and institutional financial aid. Unless you earn a coveted academic or athletic scholarship, qualify for need-based aid like Federal Pell Grants, or attend a university with a no-loan financial aid policy, you might turn to some form of student loan to cover the cost of your college degree. According to a survey conducted by Sallie Mae, 47% of families bor rowed money to pay for college in 2021. About 40% of outstanding student loan debt is held by people who attended public schools. The rest is held by those who attended private nonprofit and private for-profit schools.
If a student doesn’t want to take on debt, federal grants—financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid—are an attractive alternative. The problem?
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT VICTORY IN LITIGATION AGAINST SUBOXONE MANUFACTURER
Loan balances rose right alongside tuition, too. Since 1990, the average loan balance at graduation has nearly quadrupled from just under $7,000 to $30,000 in 2020, according to the Edu cation Data Initiative, which looked at averag es across all colleges.
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ATLANTA – The National AIDS Memorial is bringing sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to communities through out the Southern U.S to highlight and honor Black and Brown and lives lost to HIV and AIDS as part of Change the Pattern, a new initiative to reimagine the response to the epidemic in the region.
Change the Pattern: Sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Honoring Black and Brown Lives Lost to AIDS will Travel throughout the South in the Fight to End the Epidemic
“It is a vote of confidence in the caliber of the programs for our graduates and the public they serve,” she said. “It ensures excellence and is evident that our programs meet the highest level of practice in the field—which allows us to be competitive with other social work programs across the nation.”
The sharing and telling of these powerful stories through the Quilt, coupled with advocacy and open dialogue, can help end HIV-related stigma and bring the stories of those we’ve lost to light.”In the coming weeks, the National AIDS Memorial and Southern AIDS Coalition will announce additional Quilt displays, programming, and Quilt-making workshops in these states and other southern communities most impacted by HIV today. More details and information can be found at www. changethepattern.org. Learn more at www.aidsmemorial.org.
MONTRÉAL, CNW -- For the first time ever, a wom an will grace the cover of EA SPORTS NHL video game with NHL 23. Olympian Sarah Nurse, who broke the record for most points in a single Olympic tournament (five goals and 13 assists) helping Team Canada to secure Olympic Gold at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, now adds video game cover star to her extensive resume.
According to Dr. Jenny L. Jones, dean and professor, the school’s eight-year accreditation recognizes that the programs maintain high performance, integrity, and quality.
Partnering with Southern AIDS Coalition, the multi-city initiative will address opportu nities to take action and support communities in the fight to end the southern epidemic. Funded by a $2.4 million grant by Gile ad Sciences, Change the Pattern will focus on reaching, engaging and sharing the experiences of marginalized communities disproportionately impacted by HIV and AIDS. The program will bring an opportunity for learning through immersive Quilt dis plays, educational programming, advocacy and quilt-making.
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Sarah Nurse (Dulcedo) and Trevor Zegras on the cover of EA SPORTS, NHL 23 (CNW Group/Dulcedo Inc.)
ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- The bachelor’s and master’s social work programs at Clark Atlanta University’s Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work have been reaffirmed accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Commission on Accreditation for another eight years, ending in June 2030. The Commission voted to reaffirm the programs’ accreditation at its June 2022 meeting.
History Is Made As Sarah Nurse Becomes First Woman Ever On The Cover of EA SPORTS™ NHL® Video Game
“The National AIDS Memorial is honored to partner with Southern AIDS Coalition and Gilead Sciences to bring the Quilt to the South as a touchstone to actively engage communities most impacted by HIV/AIDS,” said CEO John Cunningham. “By creating an empowering message and safe spaces for conversation, we can uplift, inspire, and make progress toward ending the HIV epidemic, challenge cultural stigmas, and con tinue the legacy of advocacy that the Quilt represents.”
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“Just as the Quilt was founded thirty-five years ago as a visual rep resentation of the need to end stigma and provide equitable resources to communities most impacted by HIV and AIDS, Change the Pattern is a call to action and change in the South,” said Dafina Ward, Executive Director of Southern AIDS Coalition. “Quilt-making has such a deep cultural connection in the Black community and in the South. We recognize that the disproportionate impact of HIV and AIDS on our communities is woven together by systemic injustices and historic wrongs that must be corrected.
Nurse shares the cover of the NHL 23 game with NHL player Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks. “It is such a tremendous honor to be the first woman on the cover of the EA SPORTS NHL franchise,” says Nurse, who has been with Dulcedo since 2018. How this vision came to life is solely at the hands of one man, Dulcedo Sports & Entertainment senior agent Thomas Houlton. “In the latter part of 2021, I helped negotiate a licensing agreement between EA and Hockey Canada to include women in the NHL 22 video game for the first time ever,” says Houlton. “The public reception was incredible and Sarah and I forged a strong relationship with EA SPORTS through that partnership.” This partnership provided a gateway to bigger aspira tions. “I kind of jokingly said to a representative at EA, that our next conversation would need to be about landing the cover,” laughs Houlton. Lo and behold, an Olympic Gold medal, and a tournament points record later, EA SPORTS called up Houlton to say they wanted Nurse to be the first woman on the cover of the NHL video game. And the rest is history as they say. Though diversity is an important matter in mainstream these days, sports has seemed more careful lately when broaching this topic. “Having not only a woman but a wom an of color on the cover of a video game in a male-dom inated sport will have unfair criticism, so we applaud EA SPORTS for blazing a trail and taking a strong stance on being pro-diversity and inclusion, something that we take seriously at Dulcedo,” says Houlton. Nurse represents a double minority in the world of hockey as a woman of color but that is an element she prides herself on. “The thing I am most proud about with this campaign is the long lasting impact it will have on the next generation of female hockey players,” says Houlton. “Every partnership with Sarah serves a greater purpose, to inspire those she is paving the way for. If young girls can see it, they can dream it, and ultimately be there one day,” stresses Houlton. “Also, as a woman of color in hockey, Sarah has long been a champion of diversity and inclusion and I am so humbled to represent someone who is proud to carry that responsibility on her shoulders. She is unapologetically herself.”About Dulcedo: Founded in 2008, in Montréal, Dulce do Management Group is a global multi-disciplinary talent management agency with head offices in Montréal and Toronto with a talent roster from all over the world. Dulcedo currently has four branches, representing talents within the Modeling, Sports, Influencer, and Gaming industries. Visit www.dulcedo.com to learn more.
The Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work is the first accredited school of social work in Georgia and at a histori cally black college or university. In 2020, the School, which also offers a doctoral program, celebrated its centennial anniversary The school is currently ranked #51 by the US News and World Report.
The first major Change the Pattern Quilt display will take place in Jackson, Mississippi from September 28 to October 4 with a week of free events and programs drawing multigenera tional audiences for community activities and fellowship. More than 500 hand-stitched Quilt panels, many from the local area, will be displayed for the first time at various locations in Jack son and surrounding communities. It will be the largest display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt ever in the state. Accompanying the Quilt displays will be powerfully curated stories that share the love, remembrance, pain, and cele bration sewn into Quilt panels of lives lost from within the Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Transgender and other marginalized communities, providing historical reflections on the issues of stigma that still persist today in the long struggle for health and social justice in the South.
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Guided by the Afrocentric perspective, the school prepares students to address specific psychological, social, spiritual, and economic problems experienced by people of African descent while encompassing the intersectionality of race and other soci etal factors such as gender, ethnicity, social class, ability status, and sexual orientation. “Racial, ethnic, and gender inequalities continue to be front and center in our society,” said Jones. “Families are being im pacted in every possible way. Gun violence in our schools and communities, racial violence, and income inequality threaten our security. The continued development and enforcement of oppressive policies challenge the values upon which this pro fession is built. “Now more than ever, we need social workers to challenge injustices and work to alleviate human and social issues to effect positive change.”
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The East Course at TPC Dorado Beach astounds with its beauty, location, and exceptional design by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and his son, Robert Trent Jones II. PRNewsFoto.
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The golf destination is rising as one of the world’s best, via 18 courses and numerous resorts on the Island, and through the game’s top organizations choosing Puerto Rico to stage high-profile championships.
The PGA TOUR, United States Golf Association, R&A, and Augusta National all hold an event in Puerto Rico, have recently hosted one, or have one upcoming. The Latin Ameri ca Amateur Championship will be held in the island for the first time in January 2023 – a joint effort by the USGA, R&A and Augusta National, with the winner earning a berth into the 2023 Masters and 2023 Open Championship. Requiring no passport from American citizens, offering dozens of direct flights daily into San Juan’s airport (SJU), and a bilingual culture that uses U.S. currency are some reasons why the island is recognized among travelers as a preferred destina tion. Several of the island’s courses are top rated. They offer an array of different price points, terrain features, and designs from some of the game’s greats. These include Greg Norman, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Chi Chi Rodriguez, Tom Fazio, Tom Kite, Rees Jones, and Gary Player.
Grand Reserve’s Championship Course (where the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open is played annually, likewise from the Ocean and River courses at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort. Remarkable ocean views await at Royal Isabela and Punta Borinquen, both perched atop seaside cliffs on the Island’s Northwest Coast. Near San Juan, Ponce, and Huma cao, the courses in Dorado Beach, Bahia Beach, Costa Caribe, and Palmas Athletic Club are adjacent to the ocean, with holes parallel to the sandy beaches and turquoise surf.
“Our seven-mile stretch is home to signature and world-famous restaurants, including legendary dining des tinations like Joe’s Stone Crab, Carbone, Nobu and now, a collection of Michelin star rated and recognized concepts,” says Steve Adkins, Chairman of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). “During Miami Spice, 80 Miami Beach restaurants participate, inviting culinary lovers to discover menus that feature the finest of ingredients and innovative techniques. Miami Beach’s recent influx of new restaurants is a testament to the ever-growing demand to deliv er stellar dining experiences and unique menus.” Offering three-course tasting menus, Miami Spice is one of the hottest and most delicious times to visit Miami Beach.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., PRNewswire -- There is a seat around the table for all in Miami Beach, as the destination pro vides a selection of hidden gems, “mom and pop” shops and now, Michelin rated dining experiences. Catering to travelers with discerning palates, Chefs and restaurateurs continue to double-down on Miami Beach’s appeal and natural inspiration for all things cuisine, featuring a fusion of Latin American, Cu ban, Caribbean, Southern and American style, all set amongst the shoreline and vibrancy of the city. From tableside perfor mances at Michelin recommended MILA to fresh seafood at Prime Fish, foodies will find the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of menus during Miami Spice, offering specialty tastings for lunch and dinner through September 30th.
Foodies on a mission can make flavor-packed plans that pair perfectly with any palate through the end of next month.
Just this summer, the regarded Michelin Guide debuted in Florida, bestowing Michelin Recommendations to six Miami Beach restaurants participating in Miami Spice including MILA, Los Fuegos and Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach, Hoja Taqueria, Hakkasan and Estiatorio Milos. While not offering specialty menus, two Miami Beach institutions, Stubborn Seed by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford and The Den at Sushi Azabu, were recognized with one Michelin Star, making them a must-add to any travel itinerary.
El Yunque is a spectacular rain forest that can be seen from several Puerto Rico golf courses, including at Hyatt Regency
There is a seat around the table for all in Miami Beach, as the destination provides a selection of hidden gems, “mom and pop” shops and now, Michelin rated dining experiences. Foodies will find the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of menus during Miami Spice, offering specialty tastings for lunch and dinner through September 30th. PRNewsFoto.
Start with Southern tradition with a twist at Yardbird, a Miami Beach staple for fried chicken and inventive cocktails for more than a decade. Take a trip to an under-the-radar storefront for incredible Korean BBQ at Drunken Dragon. Don’t be confused by the exterior, they are, in fact, open! Is any trip to Miami Beach complete without a stop at a celebrity favor ite? Check out Strawberry Moon at The Goodtime Hotel for playful plates and cocktails. Finally, go for the scene at Chotto Matte, the hidden, open-air Peruvian restaurant serving up Nikkei cuisine located just off of Lincoln Road. “Food and travel go hand-in-hand. Miami Beach has always been a melting pot of flavors and an exchange of cul tures rooted in the tradition of dining. We invite visitors to take advantage of Miami Spice to connect with our city’s diverse culinary scene,” adds Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the MBVCA. “Those looking for restaurant and dish recom mendations can follow @experiencemiamibeach on Instagram for a taste of this limited-time menu experience.”
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, PRNewswire -- Golfers covet destinations where wonderful weather, an array of lodging, restaurants, and other activities beckon. Puerto Rico checks those boxes and provides traveling golfers with the things they prefer.The tropical climate, beaches, island vibe, and ocean and mountain views from golf courses await. Restaurants, casinos, culture, history, welcoming people, and natural wonders com plement the award-winning playing options.
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Pandora democratizes diamonds with U.S. and Canada lab-created diamond launch
Introducing an unreleased, never-heard-before track, Lil Nas X and YSL Beauté bring a musical thrum into the desert for this campaign.
Lil Nas X is known for boldly challenging con ventional beauty standards, and has created a name for himself rooted in passion, creativity and fearless attitude – much like Mr. Saint Laurent himself set out to do with the creation of the Yves Saint Laurent brand, which remains the foundation of campaigns and assortments today.“The partnership with YSL Beauté is one of the most thoughtful and impactful collaborations we’ve orchestrated,” says Jennifer Frommer, SVP, Partnerships & Commercial Licensing at Columbia Records. “Like Lil Nas X, the campaign is brave, it challenges the sta tus quo and reminds us to keep pushing the boundaries of identity.”“It’s been a lot of fun working on this campaign with YSL Beauté – they’re such an iconic brand, and I’m happy to be a part of something so unique and ground breaking in the beauty world,” says Lil Nas X. “Shout out to YSL for embracing me and my campness and for inspiring change for the next generation of beauty.” Lil Nas X. PRNewsFoto.
Anne Klein’s Fall 2022 campaign was shot in New York City by award-winning photographer Mark Seliger, who is noted for his portraitures memorializing some of the biggest names in pop culture on the covers of Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Italian VOGUE, Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE and GQ. Rodriguez is featured wearing the Fall 2022 ready-to-wear, footwear, handbag, jewelry, eyewear (optical and sun), watch, and outerwear collections of Anne Klein. To learn more visit anneklein.com.
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“I am thrilled to join forces with the team at Anne Klein and to support their efforts to make an impact for future communities of women,” adds Rodriguez. “I feel blessed to be in a position to help champion the voices and art of the Latinx community and partner with like-minded brands that can bring real change.”
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pan dora employs 27,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery at two LEED-certified facilities in Thailand. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and will use only recycled silver and gold in its jewel lery by 2025 and halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and gener ated sales of DKK 23.4 billion (EUR 3.1 billion) in 2021.
Rodriguez was chosen not only for her prowess as an actor, but her commitment to philanthropy and fe male empowerment. She chairs her own We Will Foundation that was founded with her sisters, positioned to empower young Hispanic youth through arts and education and has been an advocate of creating a seat at the table for Latina women in the production world of Hollywood.
“Gina exemplifies the Anne Klein brand ethos as she is a leader in her industry and a strong advocate for her community,” said Effy Zinkin, Chief Operating Officer at WHP Global, owner of the Anne Klein brand. “We are honored to have her as the face of our new campaign and as our partner to help further the brand’s mission of encouraging, empowering, and engaging women through content and causes that create and foster community.”
NEW NassingertodaySaintPRNewswireYORK,--YvesLaurentBeautéannouncedrapper,andsongwriter,LilXasitslatestU.S. Ambassador. Both van guards for innovation, Lil Nas X and YSL Beauté are taking the world by storm and pushing the boundaries of beauty as we know it today. Announcing Lil Nas X as the brand’s newest U.S. Ambassador taps into the transformative power of beauty, inspiring independent self-expression for individuals and communities driven to change the world alongside YSL.
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Rodriguez is best known for her leading role as Jane in the TV series Jane the Virgin. Named the “Next Big Thing” and one of the “Top 35 Latinos Under 35,” by The Hollywood Reporter, Rodriguez has also starred in multiple feature films including Filly Brown (2012), Deepwater Horizon (2016), Ferdi nand (2017), Annihilation (2018), Miss Bala (2019), Someone Great (2019), Scoob! (2020), and voiced the titular character of the Netflix animated action-adventure series Carmen Sandiego.
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Iconic American women’s fashion brand Anne Klein partners with Golden Globe Award winning actress Gina Rodriguez for its Fall/Holiday 2022 campaign, which launches in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
“Lil Nas X embodies YSL Beauté’s vision for the future of the beauty industry: boundary-breaking, unique, unapologetic, bold” says Laetitia Raoust, YSL Beauté U.S. General Manager. “The synergies between the brand and Lil Nas X’s unwavering passion for indi viduality are the inspiration behind this partnership with the hope it empowers the next generation of beauty.”
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The brand is recognized for its position at the forefront of culture and is equipped with an arsenal of innovative products, with each collection defining a new age of expres sion. The announcement from YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X shatters the ceiling and enables fearless, boundary-pushing artistry to remold beauty as it is understood today. With the ability to create and inspire change, YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X are elevating the cultural landscape, reaching new heights, and challenging norms that have boxed in creatives for generations. In this partnership, YSL Beauté and Lil Nas X bring to life a groundswell of forward-thinking beauty – sweeping away conventional thought and ushering in a new standard: glamour through individuality, beauty as self-expression, and luxury as a vessel for change.
Actress Gina Rodriguez partners with Anne Klein for Fall 2022 campaign which debuts in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
BALTIMORE, PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE -- Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, announces that Diamonds by Pandora is available in the U.S. and Canada. Featuring lab-created diamonds grown in the U.S. and crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold, the new collection combines design and sustainability and makes diamond jewellery – the epitome of luxury – accessible to more people. Rather than waiting for traditional gifting mo ments or for someone else to purchase a diamond, Pandora encourages women to instead celebrate their own milestones of modern womanhood: such as graduating with a master’s degree, getting a promo tion at work, or moving to a new city. The collection campaign was shot by renowned artist, photographer, and director Cass Bird and styled by fashion industry force Camilla Nickerson, and fea tures Supermodel and Entrepreneur Ashley Graham and Actress Rosario Dawson, both trailblazers in their fields and champions of self-empowerment. “I’m so excited to be a part of this campaign,” said Rosario Dawson. “To show that brands can create something beautiful and brilliant with tech and an understanding of our natural world is really powerful.”“Celebrating women at each milestone is some thing that really spoke to me,” said Ashley Graham. “Throughout my career and after having my kids, I realized on a new level how important it is to honor your accomplishments and love yourself at every opportunity.”EachDiamonds by Pandora piece features a sol itary, VS+ clarity lab-created diamond ranging from 0.15 to 1.0 carat that is hand-set within sterling silver, solid 14K yellow gold or solid 14K white gold. The 33-piece collection is priced from $300 - $1950 and is available to purchase at 248 Pandora stores in the U.S., 21 Pandora stores in Canada, and at pandora. net. Lab-created diamonds are identical to mined diamonds, but grown in a laboratory rather than excavated from a mine. They have the same optical, chemical, thermal and physical characteristics and are graded by the same standards known as the 4Cs – cut, colour, clarity and carat. To reduce climate impact, Pandora’s lab-cre ated diamonds are grown, cut and polished using 100% renewable energy. The collection also marks a Pandora milestone: it is the first collection crafted with 100% recycled silver and gold. The company has committed to craft all its jewellery from recycled silver and gold by 2025. Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. The company designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished jewellery made from high-quality ma terials at affordable prices. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,600 concept stores.
On Wednesday, Aug. 24, the Obama Foundation released its first annual workforce report highlighting that the organization is on track to meet its ambi tious workforce business diversity goals for construction. With just 18 percent of the spend utilized to date, 52 percent of contracts have been awarded to diverse vendors. While workforce hiring has only just begun, 32 percent of the early workforce comes from the South and West Sides, a key priority for the Foundation to focus on specific communities rather than citywide residents.
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Chicago, Ill. -- After a two year hiatus, The 4th Annual WINE RIVAL (formerly Somm Madness) returns on Thursday, Sept. 22, to award the 2022 title of WINE RI VAL Champion at Venue West (221 N PaulinaTicketsStreet).are$50 and the eve ning includes a premium Tailgate Tasting from 6pm-9pm and the WINE RIVAL Tasting Tournament from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is hosted by Adam Sweders, creator of WINEWINERIVAL.RIVAL brings together the nation’s sommelier community and wine aficionados for a blind tasting tournament. Sixty-four individuals will go head-to-head to advance to the championship round with the ultimate hope of taking home the grand prize: $10,000 cash. There is also a $3,000 cash prize for the runner-up and a $1,000 cash prize to the 3rd & 4th place contestants. At 6 p.m., the event kicks off with an over-the-top Tailgate Tasting, the exciting pre-party to the main event that will run through the first half of the competition until 9 p.m. Ticket holders will have access to more than 300 luxury wines in a walk-around tasting as well as a grand display of endless bites. While feasting on fancy finger foods and a selection of sweets, guests will sample from wineries that include some of the most iconic names in the world, including Jordan, Moet Hennessy, Louis Roederer, Heitz, and more. At 7pm, the WINE RIVAL Tourna ment begins. All ticket holders can watch the tournament while the 64 registered competitors try their luck at the tasting tournament led by renownedWhilejudges.ticket holders look on, each competitor will partake in a blind taste test, tournament-style, and have a specified amount of time to provide written answers following CMS Standards. The winner will advance to the next round, similar to March Madness. For a chance to compete in the 4th Annual WINE RIVAL Tournament, visit pete/.https://winerival.com/comRegistrationisopennow and final seedings will be announced on September 19th, 2021. General admission tickets can be purchased at 32ROUNDhttps://tinyurl.com/mrx32hk2.1:64Matches•1Wine•90sec *Participants must provide an swers verbally in accordance with CMS Standards. All contestants and spectators must purchase a Tailgate Tasting ticket. Event Judges • DLYNN PROCTORDLynn Proctor has been a figure in the wine industry for 20 years. As a winery executive, DLynn has spent the last decade in global leadership roles with Penfolds Winery and Fantesca Estate & Winery, focusing on import/export, sales, marketing, strategy, and consumer relations. The previous decade of his career, he was instrumental in building restaurant and training programs, private client and retail wine lists, and expanding new venue opera tions, while garnering accolades as an accomplished sommelier. DLynn has appeared on TV and films including the international ly acclaimed wine documentary series, SOMM and SOMMTV, as well as work as Associate Producer in Netflix’s feature film, Uncorked—which have earned him recognition as “Somm to the Stars” in popular culture. DLynn is also the Co-Founder of Wine Unify, a non-profit organization that provides funding, mentorship, and access for underrepresented minorities in the food & beverage industry.•AMELIA SINGER, IN TERNATIONAL WINE INFLU ENCER + TV PERSONALITY - Internationally award-winning Wine Communicator and Educa tor. HULU TV presenter on The Wine Show. Previous Wine Writer for the UK’ s most read Food Mag azine (Waitrose). UK Ambassador for the California Wine Institute. Founder of Amelia’s Wine – an event and media business which offers a range of original, fun, help ful and ultimately relatable wine experiences and content. IWSC and WSET Future 50 Award Winner which recognizes innovative and influential drink industry talent from all around the world.
Obama Foundation Outpaces City Goals for Diverse Hiring, Awarding 52 percent of Contracts to Diverse Vendors
In 2021, the Foundation committed $850,000 to a partnership with local workforce development organizations, including Hire 360, Chicago Women In Trades, IBEW-NECA Technical Institute, Revolution Workshop, and St. Paul’s Community Development Ministries, to train 400 new apprentices from the South and West Sides. The Foundation is using this model to recruit and train the workforce that will build the Obama Presidential Center, but to also create more opportunities in construction for South and West Side residents to work on projects across the city. The 2022 workforce report shares that to date 158 candidates have already been placed in jobs around the city.
• JOSEPH SPELLMAN, MASTER SOMMELIER - Fre quent instructor + examiner in Court of Master Sommeliers. Named “Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines & Spirits” and 1998’s Bon Appetit “Wine & Spirits Professional of the Year.” Contributor to Wine & Spirits, Wine Enthusiast, Sante, Decanter, and Appellation. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Balance Project. Locat ed in Highland Park, The Balance Project is a non-profit organization helping families and individuals access emotional wellness support. They build mental health awareness through education and community programming as well as connect individuals to resources and treatment. Part of their mission is to try to eliminate financial barriers for all to find a better balance. Tickets are $50 each. All contestants and spectators must purchase a Tailgate Tasting ticket to attend. For more infor mation and to purchase tickets, visit https://winerival.com. Stay tuned for updates at @winer ival_official on Facebook and Instagram. For additional infor mation and / or questions, please email info@winerival.com.
The Obama Presidential Center broke ground in September 2021 and is expected to open its doors in 2025. Interested applicants can visit https://www.obama.org/opc-jobs/ to start the workforce application process and learn more about upcoming orientation meetings.
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• JOHN LALOGANES, AUTHOR & DIRECTOR OF BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT, KENDALL COLLEGE - ACP 2012’s “Sommelier/Wine Steward of the Year.” Founder and educator of Kendall’s Wine Professional Program. Laureate Global Products & Services Award for Innovation. Beverage Book Judge for Inter national Association of Culinary Professionals. Author of high ly-acclaimed books such as The Essentials of Wine & Food Pairing Techniques and more.
The City of Chicago requires developers to award 32 percent of contracts to minority and women-owned businesses, while ensuring 50 percent of the workforce resides in the City of Chicago - though they do not distinguish between what neighborhoods the workforce will come from within the city limits.
The Foundation credits several measures with allowing them to meet their goals, including: A barrier reduction fund to pay for expenses like apprenticeship fees or tools that have presented challenges for workforce candidates in the past; Breaking up large construction bids into multiple smaller packages to ensure smaller and diverse vendors could compete for the bids; Working with trusted allies and partners who have proven successes in engaging constituencies like women in trades and returning citizens who have paid their dues to society and struggled to re-enter the workforce.
The launch of the program comes as ComEd has announced a new hiring plan to expand its workforce to help enable the clean energy transition, bringing aboard 500 new entry-level craft positions over the next three years. Graduates of the Craft Academy will develop skillsets that are prioritized in hiring for new frontline jobs at ComEd, including overhead helper positions that ComEd will begin accepting applications for later this month.
ComEd announced the first-ever cohort of the ComEd Craft Academy program has graduated, with nine participants demonstrating the knowledge and physical competencies required to enter the craft workforce, comprised of roles in the skilled trades, including entry-level positions such as line workers and construction workers. The Craft Academy launched earlier this year to expand training opportunities for prospective skilled trades workers, a key focus of ComEd’s plan to grow its workforce to meet the demands of the clean energy transition underway in Illinois.
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“My journey began when I connected with ComEd at a career fair back in June. I am so glad I learned about this training program that will allow me an opportuni ty to provide a better life for me and my family.”
ComEd worked with local nonprofit and workforce training agency, Insituto del Progreso Latino, to recruit locally for the inaugural training program, which includ ed primarily Black and Latino participants. “As a nationally recognized leader in career path ways, Instituto is proud to partner with ComEd and its Craft Academy Program as it connects our community to exciting careers within ComEd,” said Karina Ayala-Ber mejo, CEO, Instituto del Progreso Latino. “Together, we are strengthening the pipeline into successful careers within ComEd that in turn are strengthening our commu nities.”During the three-week program, participants were exposed to a range of topics to prepare them for en try-level craft work, which requires knowledge of the skilled trades or construction. Training included: inten sive CAST Exam preparation, a requirement for trade and construction jobs; the basics of pole climbing; field lessons taught by ComEd experts; and prepara tion on STAR method interview coaching. Upon com pletion, all participants will receive an $800 stipend, in addition to eligibility for scholarships. “My training in the Craft Academy will provide me the tools and experience I need to further my aspi rations for a career in the energy industry,” said Antu an Wilburn, a Craft Academy graduate from Lombard.
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The Craft Academy is ComEd’s newest workforce training program, and part of an expanding portfolio of programs designed to meet job seekers where they are and to expand pathways to skilled trades roles within the company. Last year alone, ComEd’s work force training and STEM education programs reached over 1,700 people across northern Illinois.
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“The men and women who work above and below ground and across northern Illinois to maintain our grid are essential to the work we do to deliver power safely, reliably and affordably for nine million people in the area we serve,” said Diana Sharpe, Interim Vice President of Workforce Development for ComEd. “Never before has it been a more exciting time to join the energy field, and ComEd is investing in training programs that will help recruit more diverse talent to join our team and to learn new skillsets needed to power our clean energy future.”
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Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy provid er, with approximately 10 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. For more information visit ComEd.com, and connect with the company on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
ComEd supports a range of other training pro grams to prepare residents for jobs in the trades, including the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy, the Chicago BUILDS program at Dunbar High School, and the Overhead Electrical Line Worker (OELW) program at Dawson Technical Institute, which has graduated over 435 residents with 61 percent of them hired to ComEd. These programs focus on building a diverse and inclusive workforce, with opportunities available across the region, and for a range of ages, from high school to adults opting for a career change. These programs also provide participants the training needed to compete for growing jobs in the utilities industry, an area expected to grow rapidly in the years ahead to support the clean energy transfor mation underway in Illinois. The Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) estimates that 2,000 new utility jobs will be created in the Midwest in the next three years alone. Careers in utilities also offer job seekers competitive benefits and pay, with entry level craft roles earning nearly $29 an hour plus com petitive benefits. For more information on workforce training programs, please contact WorkforceDevelopment@ ComEd.com or visit ComEd’s website.
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RIAA HONORS: PIONEERS OF HIP-HOP CELEBRATES GRANDMASTER FLASH, MC LYTE, JEFF HARLESTON & CHAIRMAN HAKEEM JEFFRIES
RIAA Honors: Pioneers of Hip-Hop Grandmaster Flash – Few names have become as well known to music lovers across the globe as that of Grand master Flash, one of the originators of the musical genre called Hip-Hop and the first DJ to play turntables as a musical instrument thus helping to elevate the status of the DJ to a masterful, artistic position. MC Lyte – Leg endary lyricist, DJ, voice over talent, actress, entertainer and icon, MC Lyte is still making the crowds move across the globe. Jeff Harleston (Label Honoree) – As General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for Universal Music Group (UMG), Jeff Harles ton is responsible for overseeing all of the company’s business transactions, contracts, litigation, government relations, trade and anti-piracyChairmanactivities.Hakeem Jeffries (Policy maker Honoree) – Congressman Jeffries (DNY-08) is a member of the House Judiciary and Budget Committees, and since 2018 has served as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.Performers, presenters and other special guests will be announced soon. Billboard and Discus will join the festivities as reception sponsors.Leading up to the big night, Billboard in troduced these music trailblazers in an in-depth feature for the Aug. 26 print issue.
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WNBA TOP SHOT TO CELEBRATE ICONIC CAREERS OF LIVING LEGENDS SUE BIRD AND SYLVIA FOWLES
As part of this announcement, Dapper Labs is also donating a percentage of their revenue from the sales of Moments featuring Sue and Syl – up to $50,000 per player for a total of $100,000 – to the National Wom en’s Law Center in support of gender justice across issues central to the lives of women and girls.
An illustration of Blitz Bazawule from the manga by Hiroki Otsuka. Image courtesy of the Vilcek Foundation
The manga is the third in a series of visual biographies produced as a collaboration between the Vilcek Foundation and artist Hiroki Otsuka. The series celebrates notable immigrant artists and scientists living and working in the United States. Previous editions highlighted architect and urban planner Denise Scott Brown (b. Zambia), and molecular biologist Mohamed Abou Donia (b. Egypt). The full manga is available as a free download from the Vilcek Foundation. Through this engaging visual format, the foundation aims to celebrate the im portance of immigration in a format that is accessible to readers of all ages. The Vilcek Foundation raises awareness of im migrant contributions in the United States and fosters appreciation for the arts and sciences. The foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation was inspired by the couple’s respective careers in biomedical science and art history. Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $6.6 million in prizes to foreign-born individuals and has supported organizations with over $5.8 million in grants. The Vilcek Foundation is a private operating foundation, a federally tax-exempt nonprofit organization under IRS Sec tion 501(c)(3). To learn more, please visit vilcek.org.
It’s incredible that WNBA Top Shot is help ing bring our league and players to the forefront in a new space,” said Sylvia Fowles. “It’s an honor to partner with WNBA Top Shot to im mortalize my career in this space. Representa tion matters and I hope this breaks barriers for girls interested in sports while inspiring the next generation of women athletes and fans.”
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VANCOUVER, BC, PRNewswire -WNBA Top Shot announced that 4x WNBA Champion and 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, Sue Bird; and 2x WNBA Champion, 2x WNBA Finals MVP and 4x Olympic Gold Medalist, Sylvia Fowles will highlight two upcoming limited-edition pack drops as a homage to their storied careers. Sylvia Fowles will serve as the face of the upcoming Metallic Gold Limited Edition set, the Premier Rare Set for both WNBA and NBA Top Shot products. This pack features some of the best plays from the top players from the 2022 WNBA season. As a tribute to Sylvia, one of the 25 Moments in this set will include a bucket from the final home game of her career, a feature that only Top Shot can bring to life. Each Moment will be minted to 499 and will drop in a Premium Pack on Tues day, August 30, 2022.
WASHINGTON, DC – In the heart of the nation’s capital on Sept. 14, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) will recognize artists, label executives and poli cymakers who impact American music, culture and society. Alongside co-hosts National Muse um of African American Music and Stupid Fly, this year’s celebration, dubbed RIAA Honors: Pioneers of Hip-Hop, will acknowledge the immense contributions from Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Jeff Harleston and Chairman Hakeem Jeffries to the most popular genre of music in the US on streaming services.
NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Vilcek Foundation has published a new manga biography celebrating the creative roots of Ghanaian-born artist Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule. A musician, visual artist, filmmaker, and novelist, Bazawule received the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Music in 2013. The Vilcek Foundation Prizes recognize outstanding immigrants and honor immigrants’ contributions to the arts, culture, and society in the United States. The manga comes at a time when Bazawule’s work is reaching more audiences than ever before. His debut novel, The Scent of Burnt Flowers, was published to critical acclaim in June 2022. Baza wule also recently wrapped filming on The Color Purple, a new full-length musical drama based on Alice Walker’s 1982 novel. “With each new medium Blitz explores, his creative vocabulary and reach expands, adding new layers to the stories he shares with audiences and readers,” says Vilcek Foundation President Rick Kinsel. “It has always been the foundation’s intention that our Creative Promise Prizes could catalyze growth and new developments for the young artists who receive them. Blitz’s trajectory since his receipt of the prize demonstrates the influence that a meaning ful investment in artists can have on their career.” Following his receipt of the Creative Promise Prize, Ba zawule tried his hand at filmmaking, with short films and his debut feature, The Burial of Kojo in 2018. In 2020, Bazawule was named a Guggenheim Fellow; later that year, millions would see his directorial work on Beyoncé’s Black Is King, for which he received a Grammy.
New Manga about Samuel “Blitz” Bazawule highlights his creative roots
RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier says, “at this year’s RIAA Honors, we are thrilled to celebrate pioneers who have defied obstacles, defined a genre and accelerated the growth of hip-hop to audiences across genera tions and geography. Congratulations and thank you, Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Jeff Harles ton and Chairman Hakeem Jeffries for your contributions to this diverse musical landscape and setting the stage for creators to come.” The advent of hip-hop not only shared the compelling stories of its rappers and musicians, it paved the way for countless artists who together have created a uniquely American art form, like blues, jazz and rock & roll before them.
Soon after, WNBA Top Shot will release Sue Bird’s Game Recognize Game pack, a first of its kind collection for WNBA Top Shot. The Rare set will feature nine contemporary and historical plays curated by Sue. Each Moment will include narration and commentary from Sue providing her reasoning for selecting each. The theme of the pack highlights play ers Sue has personally looked up to, players she has grown with, won with, and players she is passing the torch to as she retires from one of the best basketball careers of all-time.
Sylvia Fowles will serve as the face of the upcoming Metallic Gold Limited Edition set, the Premier Rare Set for both WNBA and NBA Top Shot products. This pack features some of the best plays from the top players from the 2022 WNBA season. Soon after, WNBA Top Shot will release Sue Bird’s Game Recognize Game pack, a first of its kind collection for WNBA Top Shot. The Rare set will feature nine contemporary (CNW Group/Dapper Labs, Inc.)
“Throughout my career in the W, advocat ing for and empowering women in sports has been my mission,” said Sue Bird, “I’m thrilled to part ner with WNBA Top Shot to help increase the rep resentation of women’s sports in the collectibles space. This is monu mental for our game and this new generation of players. It’s amazing to know that fans will now be able to truly connect to the greatness of the Women in our sport.”
Pictured L-R: Grandmaster Flash, MC Lyte, Jeff Harleston, Chairman Hakeem Jeffries. RIAA.
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EPIC BURGER Celebrates 14th Anniversary
Epic Burger, known for its burgers, fries and shakes, is celebrating its 14th Anniversary. With that celebration comes special deals every Thursday in Sep tember. They are offering $5 Deals and $2 Epic Fries. David Grossman knew Epic Burger, the product, the quality and the people. He was at the opening of the first Epic Burger on State Street 14 years ago. When he was approached to take over the company two years ago, he saw a golden opportunity to take an amazing brand and an amazing product and bring it back to the way it was in 2008. For last year’s celebration, on one day in Septem ber, Epic had $1 burgers all day. Grossman described it as complete madness, in a good way. There were lines at all seven locations. So, this year Epic wanted to spread things out and give people a chance to try the entire menu. “Hey, we’re way more than just burgers. We were known for our burgers, our burgers are awesome. It’s 100% quality beef, Black Angus, Halal beef,” Gross man said. Epic Burger also offers turkey burgers, veggie burgers, chicken and Beyond burgers. On Thursday, Sept. 8, the deal is $5 for the Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich, Cajun fried chicken breast, honey hot sauce, pepper jack, pickle, and Epic sauce, served on a brioche bun; on Sept. 15, the deal is $5 for Garden Veggie Ranch Burger, veggie burger patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and spicy garlic ranch sauce, served on a brioche bun; On Sept. 22, the deal is the Turkado, lean ground turkey, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, to mato, pickle, grilled onion, and Epic sauce, served on a wheat bun; and on Sept. 29, the deal is for the Epic Classic Burger, lean ground turkey, avocado, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled onion, and Epic sauce, served on a wheat bun. “Epic has something for everybody, which is what I love. You could come in every day and try some thing different. You can get a burger one day, get a grilled chicken sandwich, and it takes completely different. You’re never going to get bored,” Gross man Grossmansaid. is hoping to introduce Epic Burger to people who have never tried it, while reminding people who haven’t been in a long time that it is still good.
Grossman’s favorite meal is the farmhouse, with an order of fries and a vanilla milkshake. For him, there is something about the combination of the fries and the milk shake. The farmhouse has an egg on it and Grossman loves a burger with an egg on it. For more information about Epic Burger, visit www. epicburger.com.
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Grossman believes that food should be fun. He wants people to come in and celebrate with Epic Burger and have fun. He wants to create a great guest experience and make the guests who come to the restaurant smile.
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There are currently five locations of Epic Burger in the city of Chicago and two locations in the suburbs. There are plans to expand and have more locations in the suburbs and in the city. Ultimately, Epic Burger would expand to other markets.Epic Burger also has plant-based and vegetari an options. The plant-based community is growing and having offering for people who want to eat healthier should have options. It also allows Epic Burger to appeal to a whole new community, and give more choices to existing customers. “We’ve seen, people who love burgers, they also love the Beyond Burger and the Garden Veggie Ranch, just because they want variety,” Grossman said.
Built-in Step Stool: If you love the look of tall cabinets but struggle to reach the top shelves, a practical addition is a hidden step ladder in a pullout caddy. Specially designed lad ders that fold down extra narrow and feature nonslip rubber treads make this a handy addition you’ll reach for again and again.
A cluttered closet may not be the first thing a guest notices, but it’s a space you visit daily. Improving the organizational features can streamline your morning routine and put you in a more positive frame of mind to start each day. There’s no right or wrong when it comes to closet design, but using cabinetry in place of open shelving and rods lends a more luxurious feel. Plan for adequate hanging and closed storage, and if space allows, be sure to plan for shoes and accessories since these items can easily contribute to a closet’s disarray.
Not all great things come in big packages, and home upgrades are an example of the truth in this wisdom. Unexpected, smaller spaces may not get the same attention as high-traffic areas like kitchens, bathrooms and living areas, but their impact can be just as powerful. Get inspired to make improvements to the lesser-used areas of your home with these tips from the home decorating experts at Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.:
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Hideaway Storage Spaces
One feature that enhances virtually any space is more storage. Having convenient places to tuck away all your stuff makes rooms feel more open and inviting. Hidden storage solutions are often better because you can enjoy the functionality they add to the space without interrupting your design aesthetic.
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Here are some clever ideas for keeping necessary items tucked out of sight but within easy reach:
Paper Towel Pullout: Keep paper towels hidden but close by hiding them in a pullout cab inet such as Wellborn Cabinet Inc.’s 12-inch-wide model, which features a built-in paper towel holder and bottom shelf ideal for organizing cleaning products. There’s also a space behind the paper towels that’s perfect for storing sponges and other kitchen supplies.
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Pantry Guests may not find themselves in your pantry very often, but you likely use this space every day. Transform your pantry for heightened utility in simple ways like using clear plastic bins for small boxed foods or stylish wicker baskets to hide away snacks. For a more permanent solution, take advantage of unused space on the back of the pantry door with thin shelves for items like seasoning packets and smaller canned goods.
If you fear you don’t have room for a mini bar, you may be surprised. Reimagining a larder cabinet, like the ones Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. offers in 30-, 33-, 36- and 42-inch widths, can create an instant bar out of just about any wall space where you can fit a cabinet. Install it as a coffee bar or traditional bar, or add the optional Appliance Pullout shelf for more versatility.
It’s the impression that welcomes guests into your home, so even if the space is small, your entryway warrants some TLC. Focus on making it open and inviting by removing any unnecessary furnishings. Some functional storage, like a bench with integrated coat hooks, can serve a practical purpose, and if you have the space, some built-in cabinetry with an eye-catching countertop can incorporate stylish storage.
Drawer Dividers: While you can find many after-market options to organize the insides of your drawers and cabinets, choosing organizers designed to work seamlessly with your cabi netry creates a more polished look (and saves the headaches of measuring and guesstimating the fit). Tray dividers are useful for sorting cookie sheets and baking pans, while you can find dividers in a variety of heights to match drawers below the oven or where you store your cut lery. Another option that serves a similar purpose is pegs, which keep fragile items from shifting when drawers are opened or closed.
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Getting motivated to do chores like laundry is easy when you have a beautiful setting for getting to work. Introducing pops of color in nontraditional places, like the cabinetry, adds a high-end elegance. Water-inspired and earthy hues like Midtown Matte Tidewater or Arcadia Chiffon Cypress are perfect for the laundry space. Both are options in Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.’s Aspire Series, which features concealed hinges with self-close functionality and matching interiors for a high-class look, even when the doors are open for business.
Guest Bathroom Swapping out a tired vanity and countertop is a relatively affordable upgrade that can completely change the style of a secondary bathroom. Be sure to also update the fixtures for a more contemporary look and, if budget allows, replace the flooring. Finish the project with a fresh coat of paint in a light, airy shade and add new textiles and a few decorative touches to complete the job.
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StemCyte Announces FDA Approval of IND for a Phase II Clinical Trial to Treat PostCOVID Syndrome Using Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy
Cue has the most accurate at-home COVID-19 test**, delivering results in 20 minutes to connected mobile devices. It detects all known COVID-19 variants of concern in people with or without symptoms. Cue is used in homes, in pointof-care settings, and by world-class organizations across the country, including Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Google, the National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball, among many others.
SAN DIEGO, PRNewswire -- Cue Health Inc. (Nasdaq: HLTH), a healthcare technology company that puts diagnostic information at the center of care, announced the nationwide launch of Cue Care™, its same-day, at-home, test-to-treatment solution. Patients in any of the 50 states who test positive using Cue’s COVID-19 tests can now use the Cue Health App to: Consult virtually and on-demand with a healthcare professional about their test result; Obtain an e-prescription - if medically indicatedfor a medication to treat the virus; and Get the medication delivered - usually within hours* - conveniently and safely at home or the med ication will be made available for pickup at their local pharmacy.Within a few weeks, Cue Health anticipates expanding this new service to patients who test positive on any COVID-19 test, including at-home antigen tests. The Cue Care antiviral delivery service costs between $79 and $99 and includes a televisit with a healthcare professional and delivery of a medication, the cost of which is currently covered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). According to HHS, early COVID-19 treatment can help improve patient outcomes, reduce hospital ization, and even save lives. “Early diagnosis and treatment have shown to lead to better health outcomes, which is why we’re proud to deliver timely testing and treatment all within the Cue Health App,” said Ayub Khattak, Chairman and CEO of Cue Health. “Cue Care meets the need today for convenient delivery of COVID-19 treatment, and this capability will support our expanding pipeline of future diagnostics tests.”
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** #1 accuracy claim based on comparison of clinical study results submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis tration (FDA) for Emergency Use Authorization for Cue and other molecular home tests. Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements”. The words, without limitation, “antic ipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these or similar identifying words. Actual results may differ materi ally from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those related to the expected future diagnostic test menu and the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Cue’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 filed with the SEC on August 10, 2022. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the current expectations of Cue’s management team and speak only as of the date hereof, and Cue specifi cally disclaims any obligation to update any forward-look ing statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or Cue’sotherwise.COVID-19 tests have not been FDA cleared or approved; but have been authorized by FDA and under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). These products have been authorized only for the detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. The emergency use of these products is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justify ing the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diag nostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.
* Antiviral medications prescribed by independent healthcare professionals through Cue Care are subject to availability and patient eligibility. Cue Health Inc. is not affili ated with any pharmaceutical manufacturer.
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BALDWIN PARK, Calif., PRNewswire -- Southern California cord blood regenerative therapeutics company StemCyte is pleased to announce it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their Phase II clinical trial for Post-COVID Syndrome (or PCS) using umbilical cord blood stem cell therapy. PCS is also referred to as Long COVID and is characterized by lingering health effects or symptoms that are not explained by tests, which could last years.
PCS consists of sequelae in one-third of COVID-19 patients and could potentially be per manent. The U.S. government estimated that between 7.7 to 23 million people are suffer ing from PCS in the United States. In Asia, PCS prevalence reaches 51%. Symptoms of PCS include breathlessness, persistent cough, fatigue, pain, brain fog, anxiety, depression, palpitations, dizziness, weakness, and sleep problems. These symptoms have negative impacts on personal communica tion, daily activities, and social functioning. Some PCS suffer ers even display severe disabilities. While a recent survey in the U.S. announced more than three-quarters of PCS patients did not feel sick enough to be hospitalized when infected with SARS-CoV-2, this impending health disaster is caused by a “silent killer” that seems determined to irreversibly destroy human health. StemCyte aims to treat PCS by infusing umbilical cord blood that is capable of anti-inflammation and tissue repair. How this “silent killer” wreaks havoc on the body is still under in vestigation, as it appears SARS-CoV-2 viral infection is the current prospective mechanism leading to multiple organ damage. More over, this pathogenesis triggers long-term in flammation and auto immunity. Therefore, although COVID-19 may be resolved in a patient, the remaining Long COVID symptoms become a chron ic and systemic illness that leads to persistent PCS complications.Theprevention and treatment of COVID-19 is still challenged due to speedy mutations of SARSCoV-2. Nevertheless, medical science has gradual ly identified keys to develop medicines to control infection. Hope remains in Pandora’s box as the hope to cure PCS-mediated disability is yet under develop ment. There have been a few candidates for potential treatment or cure examined in clinical trials, but almost all may just temporarily ameliorate a specific PCS symptom. Treatment with systemic and per sistent efficacy will be the total solution to cure PCS. StemCyte’s Phase II clinical trial aims to effectively treat PCS by infusing umbilical cord blood that is capable of anti-inflammation and tissue repair for long-term effect.
StemCyte is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of firstin-class cellular therapies. It has operations in the United States, Taiwan, and India. The company has cooperated with more than 350 medical transplant centers around the world, and has successfully as sisted in the treatment of more than 2,200 patients using cord blood transplants. StemCyte considers umbilical cord blood banking its core competence, while actively pursuing new regenerative cell ther apy indications, including spinal cord injury, Long COVID treatment, acute stroke, cerebral palsy and cancers. StemCyte’s mission is to continue to develop its unique cord blood banking capabilities to achieve the goal of delivering lifesaving therapies to patients who suffered degenerative and other life-threatening diseases. Contact: research@stemcyte.com | www. stemcyte.com
Current and future testing capabilities While Cue Care is for COVID-19 patients today, it is expected to apply to a wide range of diagnostic tests in Cue’s pipeline, particularly those for which specific treatments are available. For example, if an individual tests positive for flu, they will be able to use Cue Care to connect with a healthcare professional and, if eligible, get an antiviral for flu delivered to them on the same day, all within the Cue Health App. Cue Care is expected to handle other respiratory infections, such as strep throat and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as well as sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
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Notice] is heregy 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 certfication was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22009563 on August 24, 2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of MG MEDIA with the business located at: 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owners(s) /partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name CARL WEST Complete Address 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT. 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615,USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State," as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.Registration Number: Y22009499 on August10,2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of DEEZ JOYOUS CREATIONS with the business located at: 18500 MARYCREST DRIVE, COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL 60478 The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name DIETRA LASHUN WHITE-MCKAMEY Complete Address 18500 MARYCREST DRIVE COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, IL 60478, USA Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certfication was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y22009573 on August 25, 2022. Under the Assumed Business Name of MIDWEST GAP ENTERPRISE with the business located at: 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owners(s) /partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name CARL WEST Complete Address 5330 S. PRAIRIE AVE. APT. 2S, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60615,USA Notice/ Legal Notice NOTICE OF INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids are invited for : Cornerstone Community Development Corporation - Parking Lot ReconstructionFord Heights, IL Scope: Scope of Work• CLEAN, HOT-TAR CRACKSEAL, SEALCOAT & RESTRIPE• SAW-CUT, REMOVE & REPLACE STORM
REAL ESTATE AC 8-24-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI SION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCI ATION Plaintiff, vs. EARLINE GRAHAM; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., LYNWOOD TERRACE RECREATION AL ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWN ERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 20 CH 559 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 26, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mort gaged real estate: P.I.N. 33-07-315-0100000. Commonly known as 20031 Arroyo Avenue, Lynwood, Illinois 60411. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the sub ject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the pur chaser of the unit other than a mort gagee 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 infor mation call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 4536925. F20010020 ADC INTERCOUN TY JUDICIAL SALES ilyrealHeights,as32-08-215-016-0000.describedcash,atStreet,a.m.SeptemberSalesaboveForeclosureGIVENSALEDefendants,ERSNIFERGUILDUNION;SIONDEPARTMENTCOUNTY,INintercountyjudicialsales.comCORPORATIONI3201053THECIRCUITCOURTOFCOOKILLINOISCOUNTY-CHANCERYDIVINAVYFEDERALCREDITPlaintiff,vs.THOMASD.AKATHOMASGUILD;JENJ.GUILD;UNKNOWNOWNANDNONRECORDCLAIMANTS20CH2507NOTICEOFPUBLICNOTICEISHEREBYthatpursuanttoaJudgmentofandSaleenteredintheentitledcauseIntercountyJudicialCorporationwillonTuesday,27,2022atthehourof11intheirofficeat120WestMadisonSuite718A,Chicago,Illinois,sellpublicauctiontothehighestbidderforassetforthbelow,thefollowingmortgagedrealestate:P.I.N.Commonlyknown370CoolidgeStreetNorth,ChicagoIllinois60411.Themortgagedestateisimprovedwithasinglefamresidence.Ifthesubjectmortgaged
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 (g1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. F20020088 INTER COUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPO RATION intercountyjudicialsales.com INI3201077THECIRCUIT
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COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI SION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JULIAN L. BUT LER AKA JULIAN BUTLER AKA JULIAN LENAL BUTLER; FIDELITY SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OF KANSAS, FSB; SHANDA C. BUTLER AKA SHANDA BUTLER; JULIE E. FOX AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR JULIAN L. BUTLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 20 CH 1606 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 27, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mort gaged real estate: P.I.N. 33-31-102-0210000. Commonly known as 2855 223rd Place, Sauk Village, Illinois 60411. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a com mon interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by sub section (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. F19090093 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicial sales.com I3201087 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI SION REVERSE MORTGAGE FUND ING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- JACQUELYN BLACK A/K/A JACKIE BLACK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF THELMA G. DAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP MENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS SPECIAL REPRE SENTATIVE FOR THELMA G. DAY (DECEASED) Defendants 2019 CH 12017 20113 LAKE LYNWOOD DRIVE LYNWOOD, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 23, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 20113 LAKE LYN WOOD DRIVE, LYNWOOD, IL 60411 Property Index No. 33-07-324-003-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mort gagee, 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 represen tation 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 pay ment in full of the amount bid, the pur chaser 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 peri od 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 sub section (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 con dition of the property. Prospective bid ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this proper ty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assess ments 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 com mon interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assess ments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORT GAGE 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 coun ty venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-09118 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 12017 TJSC#: 422978 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 12017 I3201265 AC 9-7-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI SION DLJ MORTGAGE CAPITAL INC.; Plaintiff, vs. LESTER V. MOODY; ANNIE E. MOODY; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; Defendants, 18 CH 4792 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, October 11, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the high est bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 31-11-308-007-0000. Commonly known as 3721 Culloden Street, Flossmoor, IL 60422. The mort gaged real estate is improved with a sin gle family residence. If the subject mort gaged 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 (g1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-015930 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDI CIAL SALES intercountyjudicialsales.comCORPORATIONI3201979
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3. My address is listed at the end of the Request. 4. I have lived continuosly in Illinois for at least 6 months beginning: 1127-1963. 5. My birth date is: 11-27-1963 6. My place of birth is: CHICAGO, COOK, ILLINOIS USA 7. I have not been adjudicated or convicted or a felony or misdemeanor in Illinis or any other state for which a pardon has not be granted. 8. I do not have an arrest for which charges have not been filed. 9. I do not have pending felony or m isdemeanor charge. 10. I have not been convicted or or placed on probation for a crime 11. I have not been convicted or or ploaced on probation for identity theift or aggravated identity theft in Illinois or an other state. 12. I have not been convicted or placed on probation for a felony in Illinois or any other state. I certify that everything in the Request for Name Changes (Adult) is thrue and correct. I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. /s/ Dwayne Julius Collins, 2655 E. 92nd Street, Chicago, Illinois 60617, 217-597-9093.
VERI FICATION BY WITNESS: PHILLIP L. SMITH Certify that what is stated above and on the Reuest for Name Change (Adult) is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalties provided by law under 735ILCS 5/1-109. 6154
SEWER AREAS (2)-12x12• Replace with 6 inches of 6-Bag Concrete• Replace with 4 inches of compacted asphalt• SAW-CUT, REMOVE & REPLACE DAMAGED ASPHALT AREA MAIN TRAFFIC LANE• REMOVE & REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE BARRIER CURB: (10 L.F)• CLEAN, PRIME, INSTALL SEWER ADJ. RINGS, PRIME & RESURFACE Linear&RESTRIPEFeet:286.12 Bid Deadline: 3:00 pm, September 7th, 2022 Cornerstoneat Community Development Corporation943 E. Lincoln HighwayFord Heights, IL 60411 SAMS.gov registration required Bid Bond required: No Withdrawal of Bid due to error: No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the President and the Board Members of the Agency of Cornerstone Community Development Corporation for a period of 3 days after the scheduled time of closing bids. Invitation for Bids, including plans and specifications, are available from Cornerstone: DevelopmentCommunityCorporation943 E. Lincoln HighwayFord Heights, IL 60411Telephone (708)0758-2565 Documents available for inspection at Cornerstone: DevelopmentCommunityCorporation943 E. Lincoln HighwayFord Heights, IL 60411 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY. PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of DWYNE FELTON Case Number 22M6007021.There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: DWYNE FELTON to the new name of DWAYNE JULIUS COLLINS. The court date will be held: OCT. 31, 2022 AT 9:00 a.m. at 16501 S. KEDZIE, MARKHAM , ILLINOIS COOK COUNTY in Courtroom# 207. I ask the court to enter an order to change my name, and I state: 1. My current name is: DWYNE FELTON 2. I wish my name to be change to: DWAYNE JULIUS COLLINS
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