Citizen Suburban Times Weekly 9-14-2022

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The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation Announces the Launch of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Center for Research & Action in Downtown Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif., PRNewswire -- In the 1980’s, Black Panther Party co-founder Dr. Huey P. Newton envisioned a research center that would shape the ongoing Black freedom struggle. He wanted it to be a com munity meeting place, a place for thought-leadership and engagement, a place where the ideals of the Black Panther Party could be uplifted and engaged with in an impactful way. Unfortunately, Huey’s life was cut too short, and this crucial vision was never realized for him and the community he loved so dearly.

Today, the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation announces the launch of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Center for Research & Action (HPNCRA) to honor Huey’s vision and elevate the history of the Black Panther Party for an intergenerational audience of Oaklanders and visitors to the city. The Foundation’s Deputy Director, Dr. Xavier Buck will man age the center for the Foundation, and coordinate and direct all initiatives that will be undertaken through the HPNCRA.

According to Dr. Buck: “The HPNCRA will finally tell the full story of who the Black Panther Party was, what they

did, how they did it, and what they were up against. For many Black Panthers who were terrorized by the FBI’s now illegal counterintelligence program, COINTELPRO, this will be a place for reconciliation. For those carrying the movement forward today, these will be sacred grounds to learn and organize. And for those who don’t know anything about the Black Panther Party or who were taught false narratives, this will be a place to learn about and critically analyze American history.”

Among the initiatives to be developed under Dr. Buck’s leader ship will be the capturing of stories of many people who were involved with or impacted by the Black Panther Party during its existence. In addition, the center will host organizing workshops and speaker series, and promote social science and public policy research. The HPNCRA will include a think tank, oral history studio, virtual reality experience, and archival exhibition.

The HPNCRA will promote the following five pillars, grounded in the speeches and writings of Dr. Huey P. New

ABC OWNED TELEVISION STATIONS HIGHLIGHT THE SEARCH FOR THE FIRST BLACK US MARINES IN DOCU MENTARY ‘OUR AMERICA: MISSION MONTFORD POINT’

FRIDAY, AUG. 26, on the 80th anniversa ry of when the first Montford Point Marines set foot on the Marine base, ABC Owned Televi sion Stations debut the trailer of “Our America: Mission Montford Point.”

The documentary special will debut on ABC Owned Stations 24/7 streaming plat forms, 32 connected TV apps across streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku and Hulu beginning Sept. 20.

Chronicling the his tory of the Montford Point Marines, the one-hour special also highlights the dedicated individuals locating these Marines and their descendants in an effort to honor them with the Congressional Gold Medal the men collectively earned in 2012. Presently, an estimated 2,000 men have received the medal, leaving approximately 18,000 who are still due the honor.

“The legacy of the Montford Point Marines has been a largely hidden story and it is our responsibility to amplify the voices of these heroes while attempting to right a historic wrong,” said ABC Owned Television Stations Race & Culture executive producer Porsha Grant. “We hope this news special will encourage the audience to not only embrace the Marines’ contributions but also to be inspired by the strength it took to serve and love a na tion that did not always love them back.”

The U.S. Marine Corps was the last of the armed forces to allow Black men to join. Still, the men came from far and wide and enlisted while staring down racism and discrimination. Housing conditions and treatment were harsh,

but the Montford Point Marines persevered. Thousands saw combat in World War II’s Pacific Theater. Some of the Montford Pointers continued to serve with honor in the USMC after the end of segregation in the military, and others went on to have distinguished careers in public service and the private sector.

Those who served – or family members of deceased Montford Point Marines - can learn more on ABC7/ouramerica.com.

More information about ABC Owned Television Stations streaming channels can be found here: ABC7/ WABC-TV New York, ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago, 6ABC/WPVI-TV Philadelphia, ABC7/KGOTV San Francisco, ABC13/ KTRK-TV Houston, ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno.

Disney Media Entertainment & Dis tribution’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Collectively No. 1 across all U.S. television, reaching 23% of households and more than 34 million Total Viewers and 62 million digital visitors a month, with a record of 2.2 billion minutes streamed, the eight stations are comprised of WABCTV New York, KABC-TV Los Angeles, WLS-TV Chicago, WPVI-TV Philadel phia, KGO-TV San Francisco, KTRK-TV Houston, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and KFSN-TV Fresno. WABC-New York has remained the No. 1 station in the country for 19 years.

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Address your community’s immediate needs, teach them why resources are inequitably distributed, and organize them to change their conditions.

Because we live in a capitalist economy where many people are exploited, we must build coalitions with oppressed people locally and globally.

Sexism and homophobia are counter-revolutionary.

There will be no real change until we redistribute wealth, resources, and technology equitably.

Theory must be grounded in real-world experiences and criticism is essential to intellectual growth.

“This center is very important for our Foundation to meet its mission of sharing the true legacy and ideals of the Black Panther Party,” said Fredrika Newton, president and co-founder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. “We want to serve the community of Oakland with services like those carried out by the Black Panther Party, such as free food, free clothing, free medical services, educational tools, and more. The HPNCRA will serve as a central hub for these activities as it, in turn, honors the vision that Huey had.”

The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation is dedicated to pre serving and promoting the true legacy and ideals of the Black Panther Party. The Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation is based in Oakland, CA, the birthplace of the Black Panther Party. Follow on Instagram @hueypnewtonfoundation

NAREB CALLS ON WHITE HOUSE AND CONGRESS TO BOOST BLACK HOMEOWNERSHIP AND CLOSE WEALTH GAP

WASHINGTON – The National Associ ation of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) called on the White House and Congress to enact leg islation aimed at increasing Black homeown ership after provisions approved by the House were excluded from the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congress passed and was signed into law by President Biden.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), chair of House Financial Services Committee, cham pioned $150 billion of assistance for renters and potential homebuyers in House legislation, including support for first-generation home buyers and improved fair housing enforce ment. After it was eliminated, Rep. Waters summed up her disappointment in a speech on the House floor: “There is not one nickel, not one dime, not one dollar, for the development of housing in this bill.”

NAREB President Lydia Pope said organization members are disappointed that down payment assistance for first-generation homebuyers, as well as other measures, were stripped from the legislation before passage. She called for Congress and the White House to work on legislation to address lagging Black homeownership and the racial wealth gap in America.

Pope acknowledged that Rep. Waters and Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), who chairs the Senate Banking Committee, continue to press for down payment assistance. Pope called on Congress to pass legislation in a lame duck session after the midterm elections.

Pope noted that homeownership for Blacks dropped nearly 20% since 2008. Fifty-four years after the 1968 Fair Housing Act, the homeownership gap has widened. In 1960, a 27-point gap existed with 38% of Blacks owning homes compared to 65% of

Whites. The gap is now 29.6% with 44.6% of Blacks owning homes and 74.2% of Whites, the largest spread since 1890.

The House legislation had addressed one of the most difficult hurdles for Black home owners – the down payment costs. Studies find that many Black families have the income to qualify for a mortgage but struggle to come up with the upfront costs. The House had included a $10 billion down payment grant program for first-time, first-generation homebuyers.

Specifically, NAREB has identified four areas that need to be addressed.

Ø Down Payment Assistance. Currently, there are options for down payment assistance available for families, but most come with con ditions that hurt their ability to get a home loan. Some programs tack on a second mortgage or stricter wage and credit score requirements. Others link down payment assistance to a tax credit, but that kind of relief does little to help a family that cannot close on house because they cannot afford the down payment. NAREB supports a grant program for down payment assistance so that participation does not impact the ability to qualify for a mortgage.

Ø Student Loan Debt. Four years after college graduation, Black people owe an average of $25,000 more in student loan debt than their White counterparts, and Black peo ple leave school with an average of $52,726 in student debt, according to the Brookings Institution. The student loan debt impacts the ability of Black people to purchase homes. One of the biggest issues is the inconsisten cy in determining how student loan debt is calculated in the debt ratios of the mortgage underwriting process. Essentially, while the future debt is factored in, anticipated future wage increases are not.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI LAUNCHES THE PERFECT “GETAWAY” FOR FALL TRAVELERS

WAILEA, Hawaii, PRNewswire -- With the summer season coming to a close, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea welcomes fall travelers to relax and reset with the launch of a new Getaway experience, designed for guests of all kinds seeking meaningful ways to con nect to the tropical destination and its extraor dinary culture. Available through November 19, the Getaway experience features a variety of complimentary activities from evening “star stories” and hands-on environmental experi ences to poke pop-up parties and workshops led by some of the island’s most notable artists.

“As children return to school and the Resort welcomes more adult travelers, we are excited to invite guests to an array of new ex periential programming highlighting a variety of activities that immerse our guests in what makes both the Resort and the island so spe cial,” says General Manager Ben Shank. “Our incredible team has gone above and beyond to create exceptional experiences that will surely make memories for a lifetime.”

The robust Getaway schedule is offered in addition to the Resort’s full calendar of cultural and wellness activities, allowing travelers of all interests to personalize their escape to the luxury resort on Maui.

The Four Seasons Resort Maui compli mentary Getaway experiences include:

Hawaiian Star Stories

Mondays | 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Talk story with Hawaiian navigator Kala Baybayan Tanaka as she recounts the history of Polynesian wayfinders who used the stars, wind, and currents to journey to the Hawaiian Islands.

Coral Reefs 101

Tuesdays | 9:00am – 10:00am

Learn about the delicate ocean ecosystem and how to restore and protect it through an onshore class and a hands-on snorkel experience led by the experts from Coral Reef Institute.

The Art of Botanical Block Printing

Wednesdays | 10:30am – 11:30am

Drawing inspiration from the island’s natural beauty, design a botanical stamp and print statio nery with fine art block artist Susanna Cromwell. The ancient techniques learned can be applied to everything from custom textiles, to product labels, and even art for the home.

Poke Pop-Up

Wednesdays | 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Sample different variations of one of Hawaii’s most beloved dishes: poke. Paired with Maui Brewing Co.’s handcrafted beer, this not-tobe-missed pop-up featuring the Resort’s talented culinary team is a guest favorite.

Sunrise Photo Walk

Sundays | 6:00am – 7:30am

Join award-winning fine art landscape photographer Scott Reither for an interactive 90-minute photo workshop along the picturesque Wailea Beach Path, in which he will teach the es sential technical and creative aspects for capturing evocative photographs.

Morning Beach Yoga

Daily | 7:30am – 8:30am

Start the day on Wailea Beach with breathtak ing views, soothing sounds of ocean waves, and a rejuvenating yoga practice led by the Resort’s experienced yoga instructors.

To make reservations to experience a Four Seasons Resort Maui Getaway, email the Resort at reservations.mau@fourseasons.com or call (808) 874-8000.

FOUR SEASONS RESORT TAMARINDO, México Set to Welcome First Guests

TAMARINDO, Mexico, PRNewswire -- The all-new Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2022.

Equally committed to preservation of the natural landscape, celebra tion of its country’s deep heritage and providing the ultimate luxury travel experience, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is a tribute to Mexico. The Resort will offer 157 contemporary Mexican accommodations – many with private pools – plus four restaurants and bars, a superb golf course, a transformative spa and wellness experience, and much more.

A defining characteristic of the Resort is that just 2% of the sur rounding nature reserve will be developed.

With unique features including an on-site working farm, Rancho Ortega, and a Discovery Centre that will serve as an introduction to near ly unlimited exploration and recreational pursuits, guests will be able to create their own version of paradise in this undiscovered part of Mexico.

A Unique Collaboration

An integral part of the character of the Resort is puro talento Mex icano, the celebration of Mexican talent across all design disciplines, beginning with a partnership between the country’s greatest contempo rary architects, Victor Legorreta and Mauricio Rocha, who came together

as LegoRocha specifically for this project. LegoRocha, along with lead interior designers Uribe Krayer, and Estudio Esterlina, have effused every space and touchpoint with elements of pre-Hispanic culture and con temporary Mexican aesthetics. The team was also joined by landscape designer Mario Schjetnan, and restaurant designers Esrawe Studio and Bibiana Huber to complete the Resort’s contemporary Mexican look and feel. From employee fashion by Mexico City-based designer Kris Goyri to tableware, hammocks, hampers, candles and countless functional items and decorative details hand made by philanthropic alliances throughout the country, guests will feel connected to Mexico’s rich heritage and modern lifestyle at every turn.

Exploring the Reserve

The centre of Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is the Discovery Centre, a starting point to engaging in the natural cycles of the region from ocean to jungle across the Reserve. The Resort’s on-site team of biologists is eager to introduce guests to the area’s biodiversity, including its more than 70 endemic species of wildlife and hundreds of birds, mam mals, amphibians and reptiles to be seen throughout the Reserve’s more than 3,000 acres (1,220 hectares).

National Public Housing Museum Selects Visionary Artist for Unique Residency

CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Art can spark curiosity, provoke deep thought and ignite change. That transformative power is at the core of the National Public Housing Museum’s Artist as Insti gator Residency, and at the heart of Marisa Morán Jahn’s artistic practice. Jahn was recently selected to be NPHM’s 2022 Artist as Instigator. The yearlong residency fuses art and advocacy to im pact public policy and promote equity, a key goal at NPHM, the country’s first cultural institution dedicated to interpreting public housing in America.

As NPHM’s fourth Artist as Instigator, Jahn will produce new, social justice-oriented work in partnership with the Chica go-based museum. She will receive a $10,000 honorarium and a $10,000 budget for project expenses. NPHM will also provide exhibition space, programming and administrative support and help Jahn make connections to residents and additional fund ing sources. Jahn also brings other partnership opportunities to her residency at NPHM, including Parsons’ School of Design Strategies at The New School where she is director of Integrated Design.

Prioritizing Collaboration to Create Transformative Art Collaboration is a foundational tenet of NPHM. The museum

partners with the community to capture the voices and memories of public housing residents and share those accounts through ex hibits and oral histories. Similarly, Jahn’s art is fueled by collab oration. Much of her work has been co-designed with immigrants and working families, and she has created public art with input and insights from domestic workers, taxicab drivers, car washers, migrant workers and family caregivers.

One of Jahn’s current projects is Carehaus—the country’s first care-based co-housing project—which she co-founded and collaboratively designed with architect and MIT Professor Rafi Segal. Carehaus is an intergenerational housing model where older and disabled adults, caregivers and their families will live in independent units clustered around shared spaces, and caregivers receive good wages, childcare and other benefits. The first Care haus site will be built in Baltimore and is slated to open in 2023. Besides providing quality homes and care for the adults and quality jobs and homes for their caregivers, the innovative, art-in fused housing project will be a model for sustainable neighbor hood development. Carehaus grew out of an ongoing art project Jahn created in collaboration with the National Domestic Workers Alliance to amplify the voices of caregivers.

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DSW Partners with Rising Athletes

C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba for Its Men’s Fall Season

NEW YORK, NY – DSW, leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, announces its fall NIL partnership with college athletes C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba as style authori ties for men’s footwear.

The player-retailer partnership is aimed to attract a new generation of young consumers reaching for the latest menswear trends in foot wear and the best-performing styles in athletics.

College Quarterback C.J. Stroud, and Wide Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, are athletes who are watched closely for their stellar performances on the field, but also are earning serious respect for their personal style off the field. These gen tleman athletes take the DSW style playbook to the next level reaching for shoes with the freshest trends, unrivaled style and best-in-class perfor mance.

DSW has been leaning into athletics for the past several years recognizing consumers’ need for comfortable, current styles and shoes with the ability to perform. Collaborating with influencers like Stroud and Smith-Njigba provides DSW the ability to drive awareness and earn credibility in men’s fashion and athleisure products—part of its long-term strategy for growth.

“DSW men’s is growing as we continue to acquire and engage new male customers. As part of this growth, we are investing in partnerships for DSW to build awareness of our incredible men’s assortment,” says DSW Chief Marketing Officer, Julie Roy. “Leveraging the style author ity of young athletes like C.J. and Jaxon speaks to current and new customers in relevant and inspiring ways.”

Through its breadth of assortment of top sneaker brands and classic menswear styles, DSW continues to position itself as the ultimate destination for anyone who loves fashion and the excitement of finding the

perfect shoe.

The Stroud and Smith-Njigba partnership official ly launched on Sept. 2nd at DSW.com and all 500 store locations. The styles selected and worn by C.J. Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba include top brands like Adi das, New Balance, Crown Vintage, and Vince Camuto.

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Limitless X Inc., (OTCQB: VYBE) (“the Company”), a creative and empowering lifestyle agency and brand house, announced that recent International Boxing Hall of Famer, Floyd Mayweather Jr. arrived wearing a “Limitless X” sports cap and “VYBE” t-shirt at a press conference in Hawaii, promoting his latest exhibition fight against Japanese star and two-weight MMA champion Mikuru Asakura.

Mayweather is a long-time friend and associate of Limitless X’s CEO, Jas Mathur, a successful entrepreneur, and venture capitalist, and has been an avid supporter of the Limitless X brand. The Company recently effected a new ticker change, “VYBE” which stands for Visualize Yourself Better Everyday and plans to launch VYBE.com as an e-commerce plat form selling consumer lifestyle and wellness products, which is expected to go live in September 2022.

“We are grateful for the long-standing partnership and support from Mayweather. We look forward to the upcoming exhibition fight, which comes at an opportune time as we have recently successfully changed our ticker to ‘VYBE’,” Jas Mathur, CEO of Limitless X, commented.

Floyd Mayweather will be facing off his opponent Asakura in Japan for another boxing exhibition under the Rizin banner in September 2022.

Jas Mathur is an investor and entrepreneur who has developed multi ple brands in the marketing, health and wellness spaces generating tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year. The digital marketing and branding firm he founded, Limitless X, has launched numerous in dustry-leading products in the dietary and CBD supplement sectors. He is a trendsetter with more than 7 million Instagram followers and frequently collaborates with leaders in the sports and entertainment industries.

Jas’ passion is helping accelerate the achievement of people’s health, wellness and business goals, inspired by his personal transformation story of losing over 250lbs in his twenties. Now a sought-after expert in devel oping fitness and training programs, he’s helped many high-profile figures embark on their own health journeys and seeks to do the same for today’s youth. Suitably, he partnered with Dr. Oz’s nonprofit, Healthcorps, to jumpstart health and wellness programs targeted at teens and young adults.

As Jas transformed his life and body, he applied his newfound pas sion for health and wellness to launch Limitless X. Prospective services he is blueprinting for the company include personality development, life coaching and educational platforms, in addition to the brand portfolio.

Limitless X is a creative and empowering lifestyle agency specializ ing in the full spectrum of digital advertising and marketing. The Compa ny has a global eco-system with three verticals and a series of unique prod uct and service-oriented businesses within each, focused on the Health & Wellness, Beauty & Skincare, and CBD Industries.

JANIE AND JACK DEBUTS ‘PAJAMAS FOR GOOD’ PROGRAM WITH ROOM TO READ PARTNERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF WORLD LITERACY DAY

SAN FRANCISCO, PRNewswire -- Children’s fashion brand Janie and Jack® debuted their PJs for Good program, an ongoing initiative focused on partnering with organizations that do good in their communities. The program has launched with Room to Read, a leading global nonprofit for children’s literacy and education, coinciding with the Fall 2022 launch of the brand’s Good Night by Janie and Jack pajama collec tion. For the month of September, which is National Literacy Month and includes World Literacy Day on September 8th, Janie and Jack will donate one book for every pajama sold. They also invite customers to donate directly in stores or online at checkout.

“As a purpose-driven brand that tells stories through our collections and believes in inspiring every child, we’re excited to announce our partnership with Room to Read,” said Linda Heasley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Janie and Jack. “We’re proud to support a nonprofit organization that encourages a new generation of young readers through educa tion and are thrilled to kick off the first PJs for Good.”

Janie and Jack has an ongoing commitment to teach children about kindness, unity, and love while instilling a passion for reading. Through their GoodBooks series, which

can be viewed on the brand’s Instagram @janieandjack, they feature celebrity and influencer parents and kids reading books that correspond with a curated library collection available on their website. In celebration of World Literacy Day, Shan non Hesel, Associate Director at Room to Read, will be featured, reading a book and inviting customers to purchase paja mas and support the organization.

“Through this partnership, we will translate the love of reading that exists within Janie and Jack’s com munity into an impactful investment in literacy. Together, we will ensure that every child is able to develop the habit of reading and pursue lifelong learning,” said Dr. Geetha Murali, Room to Read’s CEO.

The Good Night by Janie and Jack Collection features a variety of pajama silhouettes in one-of-akind, colorful prints that are perfect for special family

moments. From leopard print styles to seasonal Halloween and Christmas prints, the Good Night by Janie and Jack Collection is made with soft, 100% cotton for a good night’s sleep. The collec tion, sized 0-3M to 12 years and priced from $44-$48, is available for purchase in select Janie and Jack stores and online at www. JanieandJack.com.

Janie and Jack is a design house with every kid at its heart — because individual style starts early. Each season, collections feature modern twists on classic fashion. Janie and Jack is known for family moments, thoughtful details and memorable gifts. Visit Janie and Jack stores nationwide for kids’ clothing from newborn to size 6 and www.janieandjack.com for up to size 18.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.

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Recently inducted into International Boxing Hall of Fame, Mayweather will continue The Floyd Mayweather exhibition tour under the Rizin Fighting Federation against Mikuru Asakura

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UNION LEAGUE BOYS

CHICAGO, Ill. — As the 2022-23 aca demic year begins, 57 current and recent high school graduates hailing from Chicago’s South and West sides have received $210,600 (total) in financial scholarships granted by Union League Boys & Girls Clubs, it was announced today. Twenty-two (22) recent high school graduates, in addition to 35 currently enrolled students at Northwestern University, Uni versity of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, among others, are on the road to success thanks in part to the financial and developmental support pro vided by the students’ involvement in Union League Boys & Girls Clubs serving the Pilsen, West Town, Humboldt Park, South Lawndale and Englewood communities, among others.

“We are so proud of our Union League Boys & Girls Clubs high school graduates beginning their higher education journeys and our Club alumni currently enrolled,” said Union League Boys & Girls Clubs President & CEO Mary Ann Mahon Huels. “We are sincerely thankful to everyone who supports our scholarship program which enables us to continue to serve our youth beyond their time as a Club member. We look forward to learning of their future achievements.”

As unequivocally expressed by the stu dents, of equal value to the financial assistance (in the form of individual scholarships ranging from $2700-$4800) is the academic, moral, and emotional support provided by their experience at the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. The 2022 high school graduates hail from Roberto Clemente Community Acade my, William H. Wells Community Academy and Chicago High School for the Arts, among others. They credit the academic tutoring and guidance on college applications, along with the skills gained from the Clubs’ after- school arts activities, sports teams and STEM pro gramming, with providing them the encour agement to pursue advance education, in some cases, as the first in their family to do so. And in addition to the graduating seniors, former Club members who are currently enrolled in college were able to apply for financial support

from Union League Boys & Girls Clubs to assist with tuition and housing expenses.

In the students’ own words:

· “The Clemente Club gave me a safe space to learn and grow in. In Chicago, there aren’t too many places to go where you can play and learn without being in danger. The Club helped me develop social, sport, and academic skills every day and I am truly grateful for the experience.” (James S, Roberto Clemente Club, sophomore enrolled at Loras College)

· “The main thing the Club made me realize about myself is that I am able to accomplish anything no matter how difficult it may seem - as long as I put forth the effort and just try. When I joined the Club, I realized that trying new things and maybe not being good at them is a part of life and we learn from those experiences. The hardest thing you can ever do to yourself is not to try.” (Omayra S, Roberto Clemente Club, sophomore enrolled at Domini can University)

· “If it weren’t for the Club, I wouldn’t be where I am now. Establishing a healthy relationship with staff, such as the Club Director and mentors, has helped tremendously and they became connections for post-graduation plans. Due to this, I was hired as a Youth Development Professional and can now make an impact on other youth.” (Sofia M, Club Two at Wells Community Academy, sophomore at Malcolm X)

· “The experiences I had while going to the Club really shaped me as a person. I know if I ever need any help with anything I am going through I can rely on some of the staff I built a relationship with to help me. I believe every kid should experience going to the Club; it is amazing.” (Stephanie C, Club One, sophomore at Lincoln Memorial University)

Since its founding on December 26, 1919, as a foundation of the Union League Club of Chicago, Union League Boys & Girls Clubs have been serving youth in neighborhoods with the highest hardship index in Chicago; provid ing quality programming centered on academic success, good character and citizenship, and

healthy lifestyles. Today, Union League Boys & Girls Clubs serve over 15,000 youth members at 21 well-equipped and professionally staffed inner-city Clubs, that bring effective after-school programming to youth in the Humboldt Park, Pilsen, Englewood, West Town, South Lawn dale, West Garfield Park, Back of the Yards,

Archer Heights, Homan Square and Little Village communities as well as to youth in the Juvenile Detention Center and at an overnight camp in Kenosha County Wisconsin. For more information on Union League Boys & Girls Clubs and its ongoing support of Chicago’s youth, visit www.ulbgc.org.

THE MOST SPECTACULARLY LAMENTABLE TRIAL OF MIZ MARTHA WASHINGTON

By James Ijames

Directed by Whitney White Featuring ensemble member Celeste M. Cooper

The recently widowed “Mother of America” lies alone in her Mount Vernon bed, ravaged by illness and attended to by the enslaved people who will be free the moment she dies. This uproarious form-shifting fever dream takes us deep into the ramifications of one of America’s original sins. Dizzying and fantastical, this Chicago premiere from Pulitzer winner James Ijames boldly remixes this country’s dark history with a delicate balance of truth and humor.

Great Lakes Credit Union Supports Chicago Area Students with Donation of 14,000+ Needed School Supplies

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. – As part of its strong social responsibility, Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) held its an nual school supply drive this summer to help support students in its communities prepare for a successful year ahead. The drive collected much-needed classroom items for 14 local schools, a number of which have a predominantly low-income student base. From June 1 to July 23, GLCU employees and members do nated over 14,000 school supply items to aid these students in their academic journeys, including 500 notebooks, 612 folders, and 2,936 pencils.

Donated items ranged from back packs to binders to pencils and erasers. GLCU members and employees could contribute to the school supply drive either by donating items in person at any one of GLCU’s 13 branch locations, at its headquarters, or electronically. For digital donations, GLCU branch visitors could simply scan the displayed flyers’ QR code to find an Amazon wish list of needed school materials. Any items purchased in this way were shipped di rectly to the respective branch, allowing the GLCU team to track collected items before dropping them off at neighboring schools.

School supplies collected at GLCU HQ GLCU Community Development Specialist Brooke Wallace and District 75

Lead Parent Coordinator Jorge Moncada pose with donated items

Area schools that received the donations include Hillcrest Elementa ry, Pioneer Elementary School, John T. McCutcheon Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Mae Jemison School, Hussmann Elemen tary School, Viking Middle School, Adler School, Naper Elementary, North Chicago CUSD 187, Round Lake Beach Elementary, McCall Elementary School, Dean Street Elementary School, and Zion Elementary School.

At Washington Elementary, the do nated supplies were used to create 188 school supply resource bags for low-in come students and Ukraine refugees in Mundelein.

Promoting and supporting educa tion is a top priority for GLCU, with the not-for-profit organization regularly providing its members with scholarship opportunities, book banks, and other academically focused opportunities.

“At GLCU, we believe that ed ucation paves the way for empower

ment when it comes to a person’s and community’s future. A single pack of pencils and paper could mark the start of a bright and promising career, and it’s crucial to make sure the leaders of tomorrow are prepared for that future today in our schools. Doing so is key to promoting prosperity for the next generation,” said Steve Bugg, GLCU CEO & President.

GLCU is pleased to report how enthusiastically its team and members supported this year’s school supply drive. The initiative saw an 82% in crease in donations from the organiza tion’s drive in 2021. The GLCU team is already looking forward to boosting this number in 2023 to provide even greater aid to its communities’ future leaders.

Founded in 1938 and headquar tered in Northern Illinois, GLCU is committed to financial empowerment for you. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative with over $1 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve more than 80,000 members in the Chicago land and surrounding areas. Learn more about GLCU’s accounts, educational initiatives and community development programs at glcu.org

Chicago Public Schools Announces First Day Attendance Rates for the 2022-23 School Year

CHICAGO – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced that more than 93 percent of students attended the first day of classes on Monday, August 22, up from 91 percent on day one last year. The uptick follows the District’s strategic effort to offer robust summer programming, from academic recovery classes to those aimed at helping students accelerate, as well as enrichment courses, career exploration and grade-level transition camps.

“Every day in school matters and we are thrilled to see a higher percent age of students were in class as we started the new year,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “I am grateful to our amazing CPS families for allowing us to work with more than 91,000 students over the summer and to all our faculty and staff who provided great learning experiences. Now we must continue to keep students in school where they can continue to learn, grow, and succeed with their classmates.”

Historical Comparison First Day of School Attendance Rate:

2022-23 School Year: 93.4 percent (Earliest first day in recent history)

2021-22 School Year: 91.2 percent (First day of school before Labor Day)

2020-21 School Year: 84.2 percent (Remote Learning)

2019-20 School Year: 94.2 percent

2018-19 School Year: 94.5 percent

2017-18 School Year: 94.7 percent

2016-17 School Year: 93.9 percent

*2013-2014 School Year: 93.5 percent (last time CPS began classes before Labor Day)

The District opened school doors one week earlier than the prior year, as the new calendar aligns its schedule to be closer to its suburban school district and college calendars. Under this new calendar, the first semester ends prior to winter break, offering students and staff a more defined session for uninterrupt ed teaching and learning.

The school year began under new and more relaxed COVID-19 health guidance that promises to support in-person and continuous instruction. The District continues to strongly encourage masking and is offering weekly screening and making vaccine events available through mobile clinics, the District’s 22 school-based health centers and four regional clinics.

District officials hope that the momentum made through participation in summer activities and programming will encourage school year attendance. More than 12,400 priority students were enrolled in some form of summer programming.

CPS Strategies to engage or re-engage students

In addition to robust summer programming, CPS continues to provide a variety of engagement and re-engagement programming and services for students and families. These include:

Districtwide Back-to-School Bashes: Between July 15 and Aug. 11, CEO Martinez and top District leaders greeted more than 17,000 families at the District’s 10 Back-to-School Bashes across the city. Students and families con nected with their school communities, received backpacks filled with school supplies, and many took advantage of access to free COVID-19 vaccines and health-related information.

School-level Welcome Back Parties: Schools were allotted funds to host their own school-based events to welcome students back to school.

Choose to Change: The District’s evidence-based mentoring program is set to engage with 1000 teens who are heavily impacted by violence and trauma. The program helps students stay or get back to school so they can graduate, stay out of the criminal justice system, and pave their way to a more secure future.

Back to our Future: This new collaborative program with the Illinois Department of Health (IDHS) and community partner organizations addresses the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth and aims to reduce firearm violence, building upon the success of the Choose to Change program.

Student Outreach and Re-Engagement (SOAR) Centers: This collabo rative effort with community-based organizations and the City Colleges of Chicago supports students with one-on-one mentoring, workshops, transcript evaluations, and graduation planning.

Targeted Summer Program Recruitment: Schools designed local pro grams and conducted targeted recruitment of students with a history of chronic absence.

The CPS first-day attendance rate reflects the proportion of students who were enrolled for the first day of school and engaged with school on the first day. A high proportion of students who do not attend on the first day often come back to school within the first week or two of their own accord or through some of them previously-cited strategies and programming. When they re-enroll, their existing information is still available in their profile. CPS will outline official enrollment data later this fall, following the 20th day milestone.

ANGIE THOMAS MAKES HER MIDDLE GRADE DEBUT WITH THE FIRST IN A CONTEMPORARY FANTASY TRILOGY

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Harp erCollins Children’s Books/Balzer + Bray announced the highly anticipated middle grade debut from Angie Thomas, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose. Publishing April 4, 2023, Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Man ifestor Prophecy is the first in a contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.

Donna Bray bought USCPOM rights from Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent Agency.

With a literal Underground Railroad, haints, vampires, ghosts, a dragon, and tons of magic, Nic Blake and the Remarkables takes readers on a wild ride through a world that looks like, but isn’t quite, our own, making for an inventive, suspenseful (and funny!) ride in this new trilogy.

Angie Thomas said: “I think I can speak for a lot of us when I say that over the past two years, I’ve desperately needed an escape. While I’m known for writing young adult fiction that hits on hard topics, whenever I want to read for enjoyment, I usually turn to middle grade fantasy novels. It only felt right to finally give the genre and category a go myself. Nic Blake is a character younger Angie longed for—a young Black girl with magical powers who gets to go on adventures,

not as a sidekick, but as the center of the story.”

Donna Bray, Vice President, Co-Publisher, Balzer + Bray, said: “It’s no surprise that Angie Thom as’s prodigious storytelling gifts—rich world-building, sharp plotting, nuanced characterization, crackling dialogue, complex family dynamics—translate per fectly to middle grade fan tasy. But we’ve never seen Angie in the fantasy realm, weaving her own original magic systems with African American history and legend. The result is truly dazzling. We’re thrilled to be publishing Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy and can’t wait to introduce Angie to a whole new readership.”

Since her debut in 2017, Angie has established herself as a global literary star. All her novels have debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list: The Hate U Give (249 weeks and counting in both hardcover and paperback), On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose. The Hate U Give hit theaters in 2018, in an adaptation starring Amandla Stenberg, Issa Rae, and Regina Hall. The film adaptation of On the Come Up will release on Paramount+ on September 23 starring Jamila C. Gray, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, and more. Angie has earned a total of twenty starred reviews for her three novels and has garnered numerous awards and honors, including a 2022 Printz Honor for Concrete Rose.

SECRET WALLS BRINGS THEIR LEGENDARY LIVE ART COMPETITIONS TO CHICAGO

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Los Angeles-based live arts entertainment brand Secret Walls is proud to announce the first-ever Support Your Local Artist North America Tour (SYLA Tour). The tour kicked off in mid-August in South ern California, bringing Secret Walls’ high-energy physical illustration and design battles to cities across North America. Each stop will shine a spotlight on local talent, delivering an unforgettable battle event as the next generation of superstar artists compete for Secret Walls glory. The SYLA Tour heads to the Subterranean in Chicago on Wednesday, September 21, and will feature local street muralist Sentrock, street artist Lauren Asta, multi-media artist Emmy Star Brown, visual artist EDO and more to be announced.

“We started Secret Walls in 2006 with a mission to support local artists. Over the years we’ve produced over 2,000 battles in more than 50 countries and thanks to our supporters, Secret Walls has grown to become the world’s premier live paint and pixel battle platform,” says Terry Guy, Founder of Secret Walls. “Working with great partners, we’re extremely excited to present the SYLA Tour providing artists a unique platform - for themselves and their communities - to gather, celebrate, and be inspired.”

By building a community and high energy around the “Art of Competition,” the concept of a Secret Walls battle is specif ic and distinctive. The artists are divided randomly into teams

and equipped with markers, paint brushes, spray paint, and paint rollers. Nothing is revealed to the artists prior to the start of the competition. The artists will have exactly 90 minutes on the clock to ideate and create their artwork. A select team of judges and a decibel meter measuring the audience’s cheers determine the winner of each battle.

Tickets for the Secret Walls Support Your Local Artist Tour are on sale now. General Admission tickets are $25 with limited VIP Admission available for $99, which includes early entry, limited-edition merchandise, artist meet and greet and more. For tickets and more details, please visit www.secret walls.world and follow Secret Walls on Instagram and Twitter.

Founded in London in 2006, Secret Walls is the world’s premier live arts entertainment brand, where artists take a stage to show off their talent and compete to win. We exist to entertain fans, support local, develop artists and showcase the best creativity on the planet. We operate across the realms of physical and digital art - IRL + URL - and we are always expanding our universe in exciting new ways.

SECRET WALLS SYLA TOUR CHICAGO

17+ Standing Room Only Event Subterranean 2011 West North Ave. Doors 6:30 PM Show 7:30 PM

HEBRU BRANTLEY OPENS DARK FICTION: FLOWERS & FROGS

NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Interna tionally recognized artist Hebru Brantley has a new show, Dark Fiction: Flowers & Frogs, at Richard Beavers Gallery at 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY.

This exhibition explores the perception of the Black body – how it is presented, seen, and how it survives. In this work, Brantley finds a correlation between the beauty of flowers and the Black body. “There is a beauty within us and within our culture,” says Brantley. “This beauty is precious and vulner able, and oftentimes commoditized, the same way flowers are clipped for decoration for the instant gratification of humans, promptly causing them to wither and die once removed from their soil.”

“Flowers are also personal to me as I recollect my mother in the garden,” continues Brantley. “As a child I have memories of helping her tend the garden and learning the delicate and precious nature of the various plants she was cultivating. A correlation is also drawn between a tended garden and a community or household in the same context of the black body, embodying both themes of nature and nurture, together.”

Brantley’s Dark Fiction body of work is a departure from his well-known Flyboy uni verse, featuring iconic characters “Flyboy and Lil Mama.” But throughout, his work is often seen challenging the traditional view of the hero or protagonist. The context, development and expressions of his youthful troupe, which are sometimes in autobiographical form, summon the audience to reimagine childhood and the American cultural experience in Brantley’s created context of dark fiction.

Dark Fiction: Flowers & Frogs by Hebru Brantley will run through Oct. 22. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon –6:00 p.m. Richard Beavers Gallery SoHo is located at 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013.

Recognized internationally, HEBRU BRANTLEY has exhibited in Chicago, Tokyo, Hong Kong, London, San Francisco, Atlanta, Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York including Art Basel Switzerland, Art Basel Miami, Art Basel Hong Kong, and Frieze London. Brantley has been recognized in publications including CNN, the Chi cago Tribune, Forbes, WWD, HypeBeast, Complex Magazine, the Chicago Sun-Times, and the New York Post. Collectors of his work include LeBron James, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Lenny Kravitz, George Lucas, and Rahm Emanuel, among others. Brantley has collaborated with brands like Nike, Hublot, and Adidas.

RICHARD BEAVERS GALLERY, established in 2007, is a contemporary fine art gallery. Our collection primarily consists of artists whose work depicts various aspects of life in an urban environment through a multi tude of genres. The artwork is inspired by the culture of these communities and addresses the many social and political issues on the forefront of society. RB Gallery aims to edu cate, inspire, and stir consciousness – whether you are a seasoned collector, art appreciator, or merely have an interest in art.

Angie Thomas (Photo credit: Imani Khayyam)

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas (on sale April 4, 2023)

Argonne Puts Climate Impact in Cities Under the Microscope with New Collaborative Study

CHICAGO -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory and a team of academic and community leaders, including City Colleges of Chicago, $25 million over five years to advance urban climate science by studying climate change effects at local and regional scales. The results of this new research will inform communities to build resilience to future effects of climate change.

Argonne and partners will establish an Urban Integrated Field Laboratory called Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS) focusing on the Chicago region. CROCUS will use community input to identify questions and specific areas of urban climate change to study, ensuring that research results directly benefit local residents. CROCUS re searchers will also work with organizations and students to collect on-the-ground data and develop climate models.

Like other U.S. cities, Chicago is already experiencing disruption from climate change in the form of extreme weather, flooding, drought and heat waves. Unfortunately, the neigh borhoods that are most at risk for climate-related disasters have historically been understudied and unable to access the resources or services they need. That’s why CROCUS has strong represen tation from local organizations to develop its research goals.

Researchers will measure Chicago’s temperature, precip itation, and soil conditions. They will explore how trees, open spaces, buildings, expressways and Lake Michigan are shaping the city’s climate, as well as how the Chicago area influences cli mate regionally. And because no two communities are alike, the study will create more detailed climate models than ever before to reveal the effects of climate change on individual neighborhoods Instead of looking at the climate of the entire region or city as a whole, researchers will be able to predict how climate will evolve at a much smaller scale--even down to street level. This will help communities identify and vet solutions that will make their neigh

borhoods resilient against the effects of a changing climate.

“The Chicagoland area provides a rich environment for study and we are excited to work with such a diverse group of community, research and educational partners,” said Cristina Negri, director of Argonne’s Environmental Sciences Division and CROCUS lead. “The climate here is noticeably changing. Through CROCUS, we can all join forces to understand the un derlying processes and provide science-based information. This will help local planners enact solutions leading to an equitable and effective transition to a resilient and carbon-efficient future for all communities.”

Collaboration is central to CROCUS’s work in Chicago. Argonne is partnering with local, regional and national colleges and universities who will recruit and train the next generation of climate and environmental researchers. To address the underrep resentation of people of color in this field of study, the CROCUS collaborative includes minority-serving institutions and historical ly black colleges and universities. CROCUS academic partners include:

Chicago State University

City Colleges of Chicago

Discovery Partners Institute

North Carolina A&T State University

Northeastern Illinois University Northwestern University

University of Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Notre Dame

University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Texas-Austin Washington University-St. Louis

“Partnering with Argonne National Laboratory and DPI on

climate change research and education is critical to the commu nities we serve, the ones often left out of the conversation,” said City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor, Juan Salgado. “What we do today in educating the next generations on how to combat cli mate change will advance urban climate science as well as help low-income communities adapt to changes. We are confident that the results of this intentional collaboration will inform our communities and help them remain resilient against climate change.”

This study focuses on climate change at the neighborhood level, so the research team includes community-based orga nizations on Chicago’s South and West Sides. This unique collaboration will empower community members to share their needs and concerns, ensuring that researchers deliver informa tion critical to neighborhoods as they transition to clean energy and green infrastructure. Community partners include:

Blacks in Green (Woodlawn)

Greater Chatham Initiative (Chatham)

Puerto Rican Agenda (Humboldt Park)

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Chicago metropolitan area)

While Chicago is the center of this study, the new insights and lessons learned will help researchers create a blueprint to assist other cities across the country and around the world as they work to become climate change resilient.

“If we understand how climate and urban systems interact at increasingly detailed scales, we can address the challenge in a fair, equitable and sustainable way,” Negri said. “By advanc ing the science, we can help neighborhoods, governments and communities envision a climate-ready future. We’re all in this together.”

CROCUS is funded by the Biological and Environmental Research program in the DOE’s Office of Science. Learn more at anl.gov/crocus.

BRIDGETT TURNED PAIN INTO PURPOSE

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Bridgett Floyd President, The George Floyd Memorial Foundation

In 2020, the murder of George Floyd Jr. changed the world and Bridgett Floyd’s life forever. While the world protested, donated, and wrote letters in response, George’s sister, Bridgett was left with an unspeakable pain. But then she and other Floyd family members turned that pain into a higher purpose. Today, she makes sure love and George’s legacy live on through the George Floyd Memorial Foundation and its mission to fight for racial justice.

CITY OF CHICAGO AND THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ARE

ROLLING OUT UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINES FOLLOWING FEDERAL APPROVAL

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) an nounced that Chicago is rolling out two updated COVID-19 vaccines designed specifically to target the Omicron subvariants, in light of final approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The vaccines will be available this week to Chicago residents 12 years and older who have already completed a primary vaccine series.

“Today, we are taking a new step to ensure every resident can continue to be protected against COVID-19 and all of its subvariants,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “This updated vaccine is critical to our ongoing fight against this pandemic and will help to keep our residents and their communities as healthy as possible.”

“This is big news. These updated vaccines will be a huge help in our efforts to get ahead of the virus this fall and protect residents from the strains we see in Chicago and across the nation right now,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. “These vaccines are the best possible match to the variants currently circulating, which may not be true a few months down the line, so I urge everyone who is eligible to get yours as soon as

The City of Chicago has already been allo cated approximately 150,000 doses of the updated vaccines, with more following in the coming weeks. For those who need help finding a nearby site, Vac cines.gov is a free online service that you can use to search for pharmacies and providers that offer vaccination. Residents can also call the City’s COVID-19 call center at 312-746-4835.

The new vaccines from Pfizer-Bi oNTech and Moderna are being called “bivalent boosters,” meaning they are a mix of two versions of the vaccine — both boosting protection against original coronavirus strain as well as (newly) protecting against the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants.

Nearly all (99.8%) of COVID-19 new cases in the U.S. are BA.4 or BA.5.

Key details about the updated vaccines (bivalent boosters):

These new vaccines are ap proved for those who have completed their primary series — two doses of an mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or one dose of Johnson & Johnson (J&J).

The Pfizer vaccine is available for those age 12 and up, Moderna age 18 and

The updated vaccines are recommend ed at least two months following com pletion of the primary series or booster

Patients can mix-and-match mRNA brands for their primary

series, previous booster dose(s), and bivalent booster dose — you can also pair the updated vaccine with your annual flu shot and some other vaccines.

This updated vaccine will replace current booster doses (monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) for individuals 12 years of age and older.

The updated vaccines have met FDA and CDC’s rigorous safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quali ty standards.

Additional answers to frequently asked questions about the new vaccine will continue to be updated at Chicago.gov/Boost.

“We know that older adults and immunocompro mised patients are most likely to get seriously ill from COVID-19 right now, and I want to especially encour age those individuals to receive the updated vaccine as soon as possible,” added Dr. Arwady. “Throughout the initial rollout, our teams at CDPH are prioritizing our distribution of the updated vaccine to long-term care facilities and other congregate settings.”

There are many ways people can get the updated vaccines. For clinics hosted by CDPH, a $50 gift card may be offered for booster doses, as advertised, depend ing on availability and eligibility.

Call or visit your local pharmacy’s website for more information on availability of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. More than 130 pharmacy locations in Chicago are expected to receive the updated vaccine this week:

CVS Jewel-Osco Walgreens Mariano’s Walmart Costco

CDPH’s in-home vaccination program, Protect Chi cago At Home, will offer the updated COVID-19 vac cine, as well as primary doses for anyone age 6 months and up. Appointments for homebound individuals, those age 65 and up, as well as those living in certain zip codes will be prioritized. Up to 10 people can be vaccinated at a time. Make an at-home appointment at Chicago.gov/AtH ome or by calling 312-746-4835.

CDPH will continue to host family vaccination clinics at City Colleges of Chicago through the month of Novem ber. These events will offer flu shots, Pfizer and Moderna for children 6 months through 4 years old, as well as Pfizer vaccines and the updated bivalent booster doses to all eligible Chicagoans. Clinics will be open 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Registration is recommended and is available at Chicago.gov/COVIDvax. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows.

CDPH is partnering with aldermen and organizations across all 50 wards to provide flu/COVID-19 vaccination clinics this fall, that will include the updated COVID-19 vaccine. This includes clinics held in partnership with the Department of Family and Support Services at locations serving seniors and other congregate settings. View the full schedule and find an event near you at Chicago.gov/ VaxCalendar — events will be added as they are con firmed.

COVID-19 vaccines — including the updated, bivalent boosters — are free, and no government-issued ID or insurance is required. Learn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDvax.

Bivalent boosters were designed specifically to target the current Omicron subvariants and will be available in Chicago beginning this week

REAL ESTATE

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 CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3201979

AC 9-14-2022

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI SION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- TAMEKA L CHAVERS, CHARLES GREEN, JR., SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL OPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS

Defendants 19 CH 14657 138 WAR WICK STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 24, 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 138 WARWICK STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-25-305-043-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brown wood brick,

one story single family home, attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no repre sentation as to the condition of the prop erty.

Prospective bidders are admon ished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condo minium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mort gagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a 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.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPO RATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a

7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-03747IL_608687 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 14657 TJSC#: 42-1264

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 14657 I3201798

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVI SION MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS GRAHAM, ARBORETUM IN PARK FOREST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWN ERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCU PANTS Defendants 19 CH 1928 275 DOGWOOD STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pur suant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 17, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 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 275 DOGWOOD STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 32-31-122-002-1002 The real estate is improved with . The judgment amount was $43,219.45. 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no repre sentation as to the condition of the prop erty. Prospective bidders are admon ished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condo minium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mort gagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a 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, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-089655.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORA TION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-089655 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 1928 TJSC#: 42-3074 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 1928 I3202354

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LEGAL NOTICE

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

Public Notice/ Legal Notice

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

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.

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. 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. VERIFICATION 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

S. Campbell, chicago, illinois 60629, 773-993-3318.