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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne M. Burke announced Monday she will retire from the bench effective Nov. 30. She has served on the state’s high court since 2006 and has been chief justice since 2019.

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Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne M. Burke, left, is pictured in her official court photo. At right is Appellate Justice Joy V. Cunningham, who will replace her. (PHOTOS COURTESY OF ILLINOIS COURTS).

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In 1987 Republican Gov. Jim Thompson appointed her the first female judge on the Illinois Court of Claims, and she was reappointed to the post by Republican Gov. Jim Edgar in 1991. In April 1994, she was appointed special counsel to the governor for child welfare services, and in 1995 she was appointed to the 1st District appellate court, being elected for a full term the following year.

precision, Nasir came out and fully controlled the match from start to finish. With exercising great patience, he put his hard work on display to be na-tionally considered “the best.”

Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the new year.

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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.

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.

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“I thank, first and foremost, my family – my husband, Ed, who has been at my side through 54 years of marriage, and our children, Jennifer, Ed Jr., Emmett (deceased), Sarah, and Travis, and our nine grandchildren – for the sacrifices they have made for me and for being constant sources of love and encour agement,” she said.

“The decision to retire was not an easy one,” Burke, a Democrat, said in a statement. “However, after having been blessed to serve as a justice of the Illinois Supreme Court for the past 16 years, and as chief justice for the past three years, the race has been run and it is time to pass the gavel to a successor.”

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

Burke’s husband, Ed Burke, a longtime alder man in Chicago, was for years considered one of the body’s powerbrokers as chair of the Committee on Finance. He was seated on the council in 1969, most recently gaining reelection in 2019 despite having been charged with extortion and racketeering that year.

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Gov. JB Pritzker is shown here earlier this year in a Capitol News Illinois file photo. The governor signed more than 300 bills that become law on Jan. 1. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

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Those contested races could affect the partisan makeup of the court.

In this November’s election, voters will grant a 10-year term to two justices, one in the 2nd district, which includes Chicago’s north and west suburbs, and one in the 3rd District, which runs from the state’s northern tip to south of Springfield, encompassing most of northwestern and west central Illinois.

It grew into the Chicago Special Olympics which eventually gave way to the International Special Olympics that brings together athletes from 192 nations.

Due to the timing of Burke’s retirement after the November election, Cunningham’s interim term will run through Dec. 2, 2024, at which time a successor will be given a 10-year term by voters in the general election the month prior.

Minimum wage hike, pets in public housing among new changes

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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.

“I have always believed that the nearly 12 years I spent as a justice of the Appellate Court and the 16 years I have served on the Supreme Court have been a continuation of my core desire to speak for those who have no voice of their own and to improve the lives of all of the citizens of the state,” Burke said in her letter.

Prosecutors alleged that Burke attempted to use his city position to solicit business for his law firm, Klafter & Burke, although he has denied wrongdoing and remains on the council despite stepping down from the finance committee and his law firm in 2019.

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

FOID card changes: HB562 enacts several changes to the Firearm Owner Identification card law.

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In her effort to organize the event, she said she was told by Eunice Shriver Kennedy to “think bigger.”“Those words and my husband, Ed’s encour agement, inspired me to return to college at DePaul University, where I graduated with a degree in education. I then enrolled at Chicago-Kent College of Law,” she said.

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Cunningham, Justice Burke’s replacement, will not be the next chief justice, a rotating post that is generally given to the most tenured justice who has

not yet held the title. Burke’s term as chief justice was scheduled to end Oct. 25.

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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

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On Friday night, Nasir wrestled against Ryder Block (IA), who had the #1 ranking. Nasir was tremendously intentional in proving to his family, supporters, and classmates that he is the top wrestler in the nation. With great

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The Supreme Court has seven judges elected in five districts. District 1, which includes Chicago and some of its surrounding areas, has three justices, while the remaining four districts each have one. All 1st District justices are Democrats, making up the biggest chunk of the court’s 4-3 Democratic majority.

prices: SB1682 requires pharmacies to post a notice informing consumers that they may request current pharmacy retail prices at the point of sale.

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.

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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.

its public health authorities from regulating or shutting down lemonade stands or similar operations that are operated by children under the age of 16. Known as “Hayli’s Law,” it was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee was shut down by local officials.Juneteenth: HB3922 recognizes June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as an official state holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the

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She volunteered for a park district program teaching sports to children with mental and physical disabilities which, she said in an exit letter, inspired her to propose “a citywide competition as a way for these special children and young adults to showcase their abilities and love of competition.”

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She was 40 years old and a mother of four when she completed law school and started at a small prac tice serving families and as a guardian for children

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(Rich Township, IL) Rich Township High School is proud to announce that one of its very own has gained the title of “#1 Wrestler In the Nation.” This past weekend Nasir Bailey took part in Flo Wrestling’s “Who’s Number One” match. This event is a special national competition where the top two ranked high school wrestlers at several weight classes are invited out to compete. The notable competition gives athletes the right to be considered the best in the na tion. Over the last several months, Nasir has been training hard with the Raptors assistant coach Mark Duda and Coach Ron in preparation for the event and this upcoming season.

Burke, the court’s third female justice, will be replaced by 1st District Appellate Justice Joy V. Cun ningham, who will follow current Justice Lisa Holder White as the second Black woman seated on the court. Holder White was seated earlier this year. The court has constitutional authority to choose interim successors.Burke was born in Chicago in 1944 and raised on the city’s south side. She attended DePaul Univer sity School for New Learning and majored in educa tion. She began her career teaching physical education at the Chicago Park District.

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She thanked constituents of the 1st District and her family.

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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

Cunningham was sworn in as an associate judge in Cook County Circuit Court in 1996 before leaving the bench in 2000 to serve as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at North western Memorial Healthcare. In December 2006 she was elected to the 1st District appellate court and was retained by voters in 2016.

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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 prohib-

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“We all are extremely proud of Nasir’s accomplishment and all the hard work that he displays. He is a great young man who embodies what hard work and dedication can bring. He acts as a role model to the athletes within our program, and he is a great representative of Rich Town-ship. This is a great mo ment in this young man’s life and a great light to shine our praise on,” says Rich Township Athletic Director.

The court later Monday announced Justice Mary Jane Theis, a 1st District Democrat who has been on the high court since 2010, as the next chief justice. She’ll be on 1st District ballot in November when voters choose whether to give her another 10-year term.Cunningham has been on the appellate court since 2006 and serves on its executive committee. She received her Bachelor of Science from the City Uni versity of New York and earned her Juris Doctorate from the John Marshall Law School.

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“I’m just super grateful that I have a chance to compete at the national level. None of this would be possible without the support of my coaches, team, and family. I can’t wait to see what this new season in November brings”, says stand out wrestler Nasir Bailey

The news release announcing her departure highlighted her work navigating the courts through the COVID-19 pandemic and moving statewide “listening tours” organized by the Illinois State Bar Association online.

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U.S. Navy Recruiting Outreach and Diversity has announced the establishment of the “Divine Nine” Ambassador program to build stronger rela tionships with students, faculty, administration and alumni at Historically Black Colleges and Univer sities (HBCUs). “Divine Nine” refers to the nine sororities and fraternities that were established by African American students more than a century ago, mainly at HBCUs. These organizations are known collectively as the National Pan-Hellenic Council or the “Divine Nine.”

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Powell began his appointment on Thursday, Sept. 1, with his first public lecture scheduled later this month.

As part of the new program, the Navy has ap pointed 19 Active-duty Officers and Reservists –most of whom are HBCU graduates with “Divine Nine” affiliations – to serve as ambassadors, who will attend events at HBCUs to establish deeper connections with current “Divine Nine” members and share information about the exceptional Navy career opportunities available to HBCU graduates.

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“The Toni Morrison Writing Program’s selection of Kevin Powell as writer-in-residence meets the objective: Powell studies; Powell thinks deeply. He takes a stance on a cornucopia of issues, including, but not limited to, social justice, interpersonal relationships, hip hop culture, and environmentalism, you name it. He challenges a multi-gen erational audience and issues to them a call to action. Given today’s socio-political climate, nothing could be more timely, especially for HBCU college students for whom the college years are an apprenticeship for thoughtful, meaningful, intentional participation in the change they wish to see,” Thomas-Smith said.

Powell has penned articles, essays and blogs for a wide range of newspapers, magazines and major websites. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, CNN.com, The Nation, NPR, ESPN, Essence, Esquire, Ebony, The Huffington Post, The Wash ington Post, Rolling Stone, Com plex, British GQ, The Guardian, and ESPN.com. Powell worked at Vibe Magazine as a senior writer for many years, interviewing such diverse public figures as Tupac Shakur and General Colin Powell.Powell’s forthcoming books include The Kevin Powell Reader, a collection of his writings, interviews and speeches

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“The Navy has always attracted the bestand-brightest HBCU graduates and ‘Divine Nine’ members to its ranks,” says Commander Dominique “DJ” Jackson, a graduate of South ern University and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. who currently serves as Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer for Naval Surface Forces Atlantic. “These officers make incredible contributions to our service and rewrite our history every day. It is important that the current generation of HBCU students and “Divine Nine” members know about this legacy and understand the opportunities that are available to them in today’s Navy.”

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A native of Jersey City, Pow ell was raised by a single mother in a community stricken with extreme poverty and violence. His life transformed after studying at Rutgers University in New Brunswick thanks to the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund, a program created during the Civil Rights Movement to benefit poor youth. Today, he has lectured, worked and traveled in all 50 American states and five of the world’s seven continents.

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PHILADELPHIA, PRNewswire -- The Board of Trustees of Calder Gardens unveiled the design for its new site on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. Featuring a building con ceived by Pritzker Prize-winning design practice Herzog & de Meuron and gardens by internationally acclaimed Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf, the project is dedicated to the art and ideas of Alexander Calder, a native Philadelphian who is considered one of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century.

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The Calder Gardens Board announced its selection of Herzog & de Meuron as Design Consultants in 2020. Ballinger will be the project’s Executive Architects. Presented before the Philadelphia Art Commission this week, the Basel, Switzerland-based firm’s design has been developed over the past two and a half years through intensive collaboration with the organization’s board, the Calder Foundation, and, since 2021, Piet Oudolf. The shared goal has been to create a place where art and nature merge uniquely: the 1.8-acre Calder Gardens site—situated between 21st and 22nd Streets, across from the Barnes Foundation—will be a sanctuary-like retreat for Philadelphia residents and visitors alike, and a complement to the existing configuration of internationally acclaimed arts institutions that line the Parkway.Inaddition to lead funding from the Neubauer Family Foundation, the Calder Gardens project has been brought to fruition by numerous philan thropists and private foundations, including The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Estate of H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest, and an anonymous donor. The project is also supported by the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The $70 million projected budget for Calder Gardens will include a substantial endowment to provide ongoing operating support and has been raised through the generous contributions of these patrons.

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OnTimes.herever-changing fashion journey, Chlöe shares, “I’m still developing my person al style. Every. Single. Day. Fashion’s about evolution and figuring out what makes you feel best in that moment. People can definitely expect evolution from me in the coming years. As I get older, I’m learning to just let the confi dence in myself speak for me.”

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creativity and discusses her style and career evolution. Throughout the campaign, she can be seen boldly wearing some of the season’s most daring fashion while owning each look in the process. In imagery, Chlöe is seen sporting a matching bandeau, legging and jacket set from LaQuan Smith, a body hugging dress from MÔNOT and designs from Khaite and Gianvito Rossi. Chlöe also shows off her charismatic personality in a video that can be seen on the Saks Instagram (@saks) and YouTube (Saks) channels. In the video, she reviews runway looks from Alaïa, Burberry, Balmain and Isabel Marant, using only emojis. Saks is also part nering with internet media, news and entertain ment company, BuzzFeed, for a piece showcas ing the seasonal campaign and Chlöe’s fashion inspiration for fall and will run ads in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and T Magazine and The New York

Each season, the Saks It List highlights the biggest styles and trends that appeal to each individual’s needs. This fall, key styles include: leather separates, the slip dress, tall shaft boots, platforms and the crescent bag. Customers can find recommended pieces and tips on how to wear them on the Saks It List, available on Saks.com.“Saks prides itself on offering our cus tomers the best luxury fashion assortment in the business,” notes Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer, Saks. “We deliver an expertly curated selection of the season’s best trends as well as timeless essentials. This cam paign reflects the excitement of the fall with fresh and fashion-forward pieces from the most sought after designers.”

Saks’ Fall 2022 Campaign star Chlöe Bailey wearing LaQuan Smith. PRNewsfoto/Saks

“Ndidi and I are very excited about our Walmart partnership, and the opportunity it presents. It’s a major milestone for us in our mission to make the beauty space more inclusive. Our goal as always is to formulate high-quality skincare products that target the unique skincare concerns of black women like ourselves, and importantly, to offer them at affordable prices,” Co-founder Chidozie expressed. “As Walmart shoppers ourselves, we appreciate Walmart’s dedication to diversity in all aspects of its business.”

Bolden is a premium Black-owned skincare line created by Chine lo Chidozie & Ndidi Obidoa to embolden black and brown women to confidently embrace their natural beauty. They recognized the need for highly effective and clinically proven products that address the unique skin care needs of women of color, and created an affordable, vegan & cruelty-free skincare line backed by science. The brand is home to the influencer cult-favorite SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer, long championed by the likes of beauty guru Jackie Aina, & actress Yvonne Orji. Through its expertly crafted skin products tailor-made for women of color, Bolden has undoubtedly solidified itself as a leader within the Inclusive Beauty movement. Bolden has received coveted Beauty Awards from Into The Gloss, Women’s Health, WWD, & Cosmopoli tan, among others.

Bolden has curated a collection of five products for Walmart customers including three of its top-selling products (a Skin Clarifying Cleanser, a Brightening Glycolic Acid Toner, & an SPF 30 Brightening Moisturizer) in new and exclusive sizing along with the debut of their Dark Spot Fix, which can only be found at Walmart. Consumers can also purchase the Skin Basics Kit - 3 steps of essentials which includes the cleanser, toner, & moisturizer. All products fall within a price range of $11.99 to $22.49, making them an affordable solution for top skin concerns while the prices of most modern-day luxuries are steadily increasing.Tocelebrate the launch, Bolden is bringing together their Bold en Insiders, a community of more than 100+ influencers covering all platforms, to spread the great news about the launch and share their reviews of the exclusive Walmart line of products. However, the cel ebration will reach farther than the social channels, with the founders hosting meet-ups with customers, affectionately known as Bolden Beauties, at select Walmart stores.

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The Bolden founders would love the opportunity to share more info about their big retail launch and what it means for other women entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses that are just looking for a seat at the table.

Since its launch in 2015, founders Chinelo Chidozie and Ndidi Obidoa exclusively sold the vegan & cruelty-free skincare line on Am azon, Costco.com, boutique beauty suppliers and the Bolden website. By making a move to such a significant retailer, they are continuing to provide accessible science-backed products that actually work on melanin-rich skin, a serious gap in the skincare market.

Illinois State Treasurer’s Office IT Team Among the Best in the World in Recent Competition

SPRINGFIELD – The tech team at Illinois S tate Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office is one of the world’s best, a recent cybersecurity com petition showed.

A three-person Information Technology team from the state treasurer’s office reached the semi final round in the International Cyber League 2022 competition. The team finished 15th out of 500 that entered. Just 200 teams escaped the qualifying round, and the Illinois treasurer contingent was the only government team to do so. The treasurer team performed better than counterparts from some Fortune 100 companies and a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

ing an online attack on a computer network. Working from the office’s security operations center in the Marine Bank building in downtown Springfield, each member had three hours to fend off the would-be computer network intrud ers.

Members of the team each had to qualify and were given individual challenges simulat

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“We take cybersecurity very seriously, as the results of this competition illustrate,” Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said. “We are very proud of our Information Technology group for its problem-solving skills and top-notch teamwork.”Thetreasurer’s team was led by Joe Dan iels, the office’s chief information officer and a sergeant in the Illinois National Guard who has deployed for cybersecurity missions.

One of the simulated scenarios involved a data leak from a computer network. The chal lenge was to locate the leak, identify the bad actor and quickly fix the problem. Those who finished sooner rather than later scored more points.Daniels, who is more experienced, got a tougher task --- a “golden ticket” scenario. An infiltrator snuck inside a network and granted themselves top-level administrative powers. Critical-thinking and puzzle-solving skills come into play, Daniels said. Solving the training ex ercise during a simulated crisis helps the tech nology specialists do a better job of safeguard ing information.“Partofmy role is to evaluate how our employees operate during a crisis,” Daniels said. “We have state-of-the-art tools in the treasurer’s office, but what if they didn’t work? That’s what this exercise was designed to test.”

The number of threats to computer networks is mind-boggling. During a recent afternoon, the treasurer’s cybersecurity defenses neutralized 7.5 million attempts to enter the network in one hour, DanielsDaniels,said. who has years of private- and pub lic-sector cybersecurity experience, deployed to Afghanistan in 2014-15 and several other times for cybersecurity missions. He serves out of the Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element in Joint Force Headquarters, Springfield. He also has served on a state mission to provide cybersecurity support for the Illinois State Board of Elections.

“It has been a great role. What I love about the state treasurer’s office is that Treasurer Michael Frerichs puts security first,” Daniels said. “When I have told him I need to deploy, he says ‘Do what you need to do to make us safe.’”

The winning team from a Middle Eastern bank got a perfect score in the competition put on by Is raeli-based Cyberbit, which provides cybersecurity training. Daniels and his team already are looking forward to next year after finishing 19th the first time and 15th this year.

“We are hoping for a top-5 finish,” Daniels said.

Cybersecurity Efforts Deny 7.5 Million Attacks in a Typical Hour

gov/rebates.Taxpayers eligible for both rebates will receive one payment. Rebates will be sent automatically using the same method orig inal refunds were transmitted if they were sent directly to the taxpayer by the State of Illinois.For additional rebate resources or to check on the status of a rebate, taxpayers

IDOR will certify the list of eligible taxpayers and the rebates will be issued by the Comptroller’s Office. Though the 2021 tax deadline was April 18, all qualified in come tax filers who file on or before Octo ber 17, will be eligible for rebate payments.

“This $1.8 billion in tax relief is possible because Democrats balanced the budget, eliminated the bill backlog, funded schools, fixed roads – and through re sponsible financial decision-making – still found ourselves with a one-time surplus,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “There are those who might have sent those funds straight back into the pockets of the 1 percent and big corporations instead of to working families, but that’s not what good governmentIndividualsdoes.”who made less than $200,000 in 2021 and are not claimed as a

Taxpayers who did not file or are not required to file their 2021 IL-1040 individu

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Tax Rebate Payments Begin for Millions of Illinoisans

The rebate payments, which will take at least eight weeks to be issued in total, will be sent automatically to Illinois res idents who filed 2021 state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit. Those who have not filed can still access the re bates after completing additional filing.

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CHICAGO -- Income and property tax rebates will begin being sent to an estimat ed six million qualified taxpayers begin ning today, September 12. The rebates are the result of Gov. Pritzker’s Illinois Family Relief Plan, which also provided grocery, gas, and school supply tax savings in addi tion to the direct payments.

The State of Illinois is also providing property tax rebates for eligible home owners in an amount equal to the property tax credit they qualified for on their 2021 returns, up to a maximum of $300. The re bate is not allowed if a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income for the taxable year exceeds $500,000 for returns with a federal filing status of married filing jointly, or $250,000 for all other returns.

Tax return filers will also receive $100 per dependent they claimed on their 2021 taxes, up to three dependents.

EIC, Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit, to report any eligible dependents. Taxpayers who did not file or are not required to file their 2021 IL-1040 individ ual income tax returns but want to claim both the property tax and individual income tax rebates must file Form IL-1040, in cluding Schedule ICR, Illinois Credits, and Schedule IL-E/EIC, Illinois Exemption and Earned Income Credit, to report any eligible dependents.Taxpayers who only want to claim the property tax rebate or did not report their property tax information on their 2021 IL1040 individual income tax return have the option to fill out Form IL-1040-PTR either electronically, or by filling out a paper form and mailing it to IDOR. Form IL-1040PTR, the Property Tax Rebate Form, is available on IDOR’s website at tax.illinois.

More details about how to claim rebate checks:For those who have filed state income taxes and claimed a property tax credit for 2021 and are not claimed as a dependent on another return, nothing additional is needed to receive the property and income tax re bates. Payments will be automatic.

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They are a legacy, a place you become your true self and where past generations uplift you to your destiny. It's your family's history and your community’s future. It's your HBCU.

HBCUs are more than a place for higher education

The REC Philly location has over 1,000 active members subscribed to their membership offering, giving creators access to a 10,000 sq ft creative facility, educational programming, and access to a network of brands in need of creative services. Members use the space to create content, connect with collab orators, and attend educational & social programming, while brands use REC to source the best emerging talent for their projects. Current brand partners in Philadelphia include Live Nation, Comcast, Cash App, WXPN, WSFS Bank, Amuse, Red Bull, T-Mobile, Ballard Spahr & Temple University.

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Notwithstanding the unique hardships both schools faced heading into the weekend, the teams arrived in South Florida

ThroughoutCommittee.the weekend, the Orange Blossom Committee and partners consistently focused on HBCU tradition, athletics, and academics, raising scholarship funds for students interested in pursuing post-secondary education at Historically Black Col leges and Universities. Sponsors of this year’s DOBC committed more than $100,000 in donations to help level the playing field. Check presentations during the game included $10,000 from Lowes, $25,000 from Truist, $5,000 from Coors, $50,000 from Wells Fargo, and $10,000 from Denny’s.

Sponsors of this year’s Orange Blossom Classic includ ed Denny’s, Ready Life, Miami-Dade County, FPL, Celsius, Orange Bowl, Cricket, FSF, Miami Gardens, SGWS, Greater Miami Conventions Visitor Bureau, Pepsi, Visit Lauderdale, Lowe’s, Wells Fargo, AEA, GT Law, Tobacco Free, Bacardi, AARP, and Amazon.

JSU Deion Sanders, Orange Blossom Classic Committee Executive Director Kendra Bulluck-Major, FAMU Coach Willie Simmons. Photo by Ernest Nelfrard

The Greater Miami Convention Visitors Bureau Com missioner’s Welcome Reception and Luncheon presented by Florida Power and Light celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Year of the Woman, honoring exceptional HBCU alumnae in Sports, Politics, and Entertainment and providing a pivotal opportunity to reach further fundraising goals for the Orange Blossom Classic scholarship fund.

Sean Combs is committed to creating brands and building businesses that provide opportunities and platforms to em

power the next generation of creators. Combs Enterprises will not only utilize REC’s spaces but also plans to tap into the creative talent to amplify the brands under his umbrella. With his invest ment, REC joins Combs Enterprises Portfolio of investments.

The events continued into Friday with the Allstate Careers in Sports and Entertainment Symposium pre sented by Coors Light, which brought together leading minds in the Sport Industry together on the campus of St. Thomas University for an event focused both on career elevation and collaboration. The growth and networking opportunities for students and industry leaders alike continued during the Ama zon Career Recruitment Fair hosted by Career Source, which provided career prospects from Molson Coors, Riddell, NFL Films, DuCon, Onyx Financial, Balfour Beaty, Ready Life, Allstate, Denny’s, Baptist Health and AT&T.

MIAMI, PRNewswire -- Nearly 40,000 fans congregated at Hard Rock Stadium for the sophomore return of Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic, Present ed by Ready Life (DOBC), Sunday, Sept. 4, for the much-anticipated rematch between HBCU powerhous es Florida A&M (FAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU).The weekend of events forecasted to exceed the $12 million mark set in 2022 with more than 70% benefiting small and minority-owned businesses. With multiple events held throughout Labor Day weekend, attendees descended upon South Florida for a weekend of events focused on community, education, empower ment, and family fun.

Former Rattler Congressman Al Lawson and Jack son State alumni Congressman Benni Thompson were honorary captains for this year’s game. Jackson State Tigers came away with another victory, leaving the on-field rivalry to continue.The weekend of events featured appearances from nota bles such as Grammy award winner Ledisi, Rashan Ali, Roy Wood Jr, Cultural Advisor Wallo, Congresswoman Fredricka Wilson, State Representative Felicia Robinson, Edgerrin James, U.S. Senator Val Demings, Bravo reality TV star Phaedra Parks, Cortez Bryant, NFL pro bowl Chad Johnson, AJ Calloway recording artists Uncle Luke, Ballgreezy, Fredo Bang, and Gillie da King.

“Our goal is to make sure that independent creators have the informa tion, tools and resources needed to win and level the playing field,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs. “This partnership is about the future of the creator economy and helping REC expand to serve more creators in cities and countries around the world.”Sinceits inception in 2015, REC’s model has helped pay out nearly $2 million dollars directly to members of its community by way of its creative agency. REC has proven to be a strong bridge for brands to participate in the independent creative revolution in a meaningful way by adapting a ‘creator-first’ approach that’s refreshing to the entertainment industry status quo.

REC is coming to Miami’s Little River neighborhood in 2023 behind the partnership with Diddy. The expansion will bring a 12,000 square foot creative facility equipped with multiple recording studios, photo/video production studios, editing bays, podcast studios, dance studios, design studios, an event venue, coworking space and the in-house production equipment needed to create high-quality media. Little River Miami is a neighborhood project owned and developed by Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners, a progressive real estate and hospitality company, along with local partner MVW Partners. The neighborhood, consisting of adaptive reuse and ground-up construction, encompasses 25 acres of land with more than 1.08M land sq. ft.

Dave Silver, Co-founder & CEO of REC said, “In Philadelphia, much of our success comes from our ability to empower & convene the local creative community, making it easy for both local & global brands to know where they can find & hire creative talent. Getting artists paid has always been our most impactful metric, and I’m excited to bring that same energy into Miami.”

For Toms, Silver and their team, Philly and Miami are just the beginning of the fast-growing REC vision. The collective is actively seeking leaders in cities around the world to bring the model to Learnnext.how to get involved with REC, as a Creator or Brand, at JoinREC.com.

REC Founders Will Toms & Dave Silver with REC

MIAMI, PRNewswire -Philadelphia-based startup, “REC” (also known as “REC Philly”), will call Miami its second home as they launch “REC Miami” behind a $2 million investment from Sean Combs Capital, lead investor in the round. Founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients, Will Toms & Dave Silver, REC is an ecosys tem designed and dedicated to providing creative people with the resources, communities and op portunities to pursue their passions and entrepreneurial goals.

Blossom Classic Presented by Ready Life more than just a game through the support of teams, fans, our partners, and sponsors; we’re afforded the opportunity once again to positively impact our communities, share and showcase both culture and tradition of HBCUs while tangibly supporting infrastructure, academics, and athletics in innovative ways,” stated Kendra Bul luck-Major Executive Director of the Orange Blossom Classic

While the players focused on the big game, the Orange Blossom Classic Committee delivered on its pillar of commu nity impact, orchestrating a bottled water donation drive. With the generous support of South Florida residents heading the call to action, lining up Saturday morning to drop off over 2,000 cases of bottled water for Jackson, Mississippi residents.

Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eppley at REC Miami site visit in August 2022. PRNewsFoto.

with a clear focus. It showed as student-athletes Shedeur Sand ers, Devonta Davis from JSU, and Nadarius Fagan, Xavier Smith from FAMU, joined by their Coaches Deion Sanders and Willie Simmons for the pregame press conference moder ated by Don Jackson at the Hard Rock Stadium.

to bring our solution to communities beyond our hometown of Philly, “said Will Toms, Co-founder of REC.

“Our key focus is turning artists and creators into cre ative entrepreneurs. We’ve known since the beginning that we weren’t just solving a Philadelphia problem. Access to resources, strategies and opportunities is a global challenge for creatives everywhere, and with Diddy’s support, we’re excited

The Return of the Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Produces a Positive Impact

On the eve of the football game, nearly 6,000 fans gath ered at the University of Miami Watsco Center for a mag nificent showcase of talent from high school bands from the tri-county area and a preview of the mighty FAMU Marching 100 and the Jackson State Sonic Boom during the AEA Battle of the“ThankBands.you for making this year’s Denny’s Orange

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Thousands of fans, alums, HBCU students, and sports enthusiasts arrived in South Florida to experi ence the action both on and off the field, the four-day weekend kick-offed with HBCU Music Mogul Cortez Bryant hosting the annual OBC Golf Tournament, a fundraising event for both participating universities.

Improve Curb Appeal

Windows can often be overlooked or left with the simple paper shades or aluminum blinds the builder initially installed. Consider replacing them with plantation shutters, wood en blinds or drapes that better suit the style of

Install Mess-Free Stone Accents

There are a multitude of inexpensive ways to give your home’s exterior a make over. Start by pressure washing your siding and windows, which can make your house look almost as good as a fresh coat of paint for a fraction of the time and money.

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the room. In addition to blinds, curtains provide another opportunity to add design elements that align with your tastes. From geometric panels to sheers, the possibili ties are nearly endless. Or simply match the curtain panels to the color of your walls or an accent color for a look that can match almost any style.

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If you’re looking to add warmth and texture, easy-to-install stone veneer can provide the look of natural stone without the expense. A mor tarless option like ClipStone is designed to be installed with screws and common tools, making it easy to achieve the look of traditional ma sonry without the hassle and mess. Durable and low maintenance, you don’t have to worry about sealing or painting and it’s a perfect option for exterior or interior installation that can be installed in any weather conditions. Available in a variety of styles and colors, homeowners can mix and match to create a custom look. Plus, it features a built-in water management system, overlapping edges to minimize gaps, reversible outside corners and a variety of available acces sories.

Remember to also clean your driveway, patio and walkways to maximize your investment. Pulling weeds, trimming trees and bushes, and patching bald spots in the yard can also go a long way as can planting greenery in front of your home and making landscaping upgrades like adding mulch beds, water features or decorative edging. Another idea: replace your front door or give it a fresh coat of paint to add a pop of color to your porch.

Cabinet pulls, outlet covers, curtain rods, switch plates and door knobs are easily ignored, but replacing them can be an inexpensive way to add small touches of elegance to your home. With a variety of designs and finishes to choose from, including bronze, brushed nickel, copper and stainless steel, updating worn pull handles and knobs can create an affordable look that appears expensive. The same is true for metal switch covers and outlet plates. While decorative curtain rods may be on the pric ier side, adding a coat of paint in a metallic finish could provide a cheaper alternative.

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When it comes to simple DIY projects, a new coat of paint can drastically update your spaces without making major renovations. Light colors like gray, beige or white can make small er spaces feel more open while darker shades like navy and purple can create a dramatic look. If you don’t want (or need) to paint the entire room, adding a pop of color with an accent wall or touching up the trim are quick and easy improvements. Adding paint to a less traditional spot like the ceiling or refreshing cabinets with a new color can also help bring your spaces to life.

(Family Features) Home upgrades are necessary for a variety of reasons, but many homeowners look to update their homes to add comfort and beauty. While a complete renova tion can be appealing, it can also be costly and timeHowever,consuming.if you’re willing to take on some of the work yourself, there are ways to upgrade your living spaces to add style (and value) with out the assistance of a contractor. Consider these DIY ideas to spruce up your home’s aesthetics and create a more attractive place to live.

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“We typically treat plantar fasciitis conservatively, at first,” said Michael J. Cornelison, DPM, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon and president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. “This can include a combination of remedies, including rest, exercises that stretch the calf mus cles, orthotics, icing the heel, over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen, supportive footwear and physical therapy.”

• Injection Therapy: Growth factor injections and platelet rich plasma injections are used to boost the body’s healing response and help repair injured tissue.

For more heel pain information and to find a foot and ankle surgeon near you, visit FootHealthFacts.org, the pa tient education website for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

“The Heart Health roundtable session was a strong reminder that there is urgent work to be done to address possibly the largest threat to our quality of life and overall survival. Our charge as Omega Psi Phi Fraterni ty, Inc., leaders is to bring awareness to our membership of why our peoples’ cardiovascular health needs to improve immediately, become active in changing the course of heart disease in the communities we serve, and to remain accountable to ourselves and those whose lives we commit to uplifting,” said Dr. Brennen.

What You Need to Know About Heel Pain

• Ultrasonic Treatment: In this newer procedure, a small incision is made into the heel of the foot and a probe directs ultrasonic energy at the fascia to break down bad tissue and help the healing process. A diagnostic ultrasound tool is used to create an image of the inside of the foot and guide the probe. Patients may need to wear a boot immediately after the procedure for up to two weeks and they can expect to see improvements anywhere from three to six months after the procedure.•Surgery: Also called a plantar fasciotomy, this min imally invasive, minimally traumatic surgical treatment involves making a small incision through the heel into the damaged tendon to try to lengthen it and relieve tension. Patients tend to recover in six to 10 weeks, but it may take up to three months to resume exercise and more vigorous activities.Nomatter

Guest speaker Omar Carter, Founder of Omar Carter Foundation, kicked off the session by sharing his story about how his heart attack at the age of 25 changed his life–a story recently chronicled in an ESPN docu mentary about him and his lifelong friend, NBA star StephTheCurrypanel discussion and roundtable talk, moderat ed by Sam Conaway, president, U.S. Cardiology Sales and chair, Close the Gap, Boston Scientific, educated members about the high risk of heart and vascular

How is it Treated?

The expert panel of heart health practitioners included Crystal Liles, Enterprise Vice President, Heart & Vascular, Atrium Health; Stephanie Leasure, FNP-C, Atrium Health; Diane Holmes FNP-BC, Atrium Health; Sandy Charles, MD, Cardiologist, Novant Health and Oluseun Alli, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Novant Health. The panel speakers shared their knowledge, patient stories and answered the questions in the room based on their experience in caring for women with heart disease. “I received such positive feedback from the attendees on the amazing session. It truly was an absolutely wonderful program that was very much need ed and very well received,” said Ms. Young, Quettes

DIVINE NINE FRATERNITY COMBATS HEALTH DISPARITIES, INCREASED HEART HEALTH SAVVY BY 99%

Both events were initiated by Close the Gap from Boston Scientific. For two decades, Close the Gap has been working to raise awareness about heart and vascu lar care disparities for women and people of color. The dedicated team of health equity consultants partners with providers to reduce barriers to care and improve access to care for women and people of color with heart and vascular disease. Partici pants’ knowledge on avoiding limb amputation, and increased confi dence in making proactive decisions about heart and vascular health, were assessed through pre- and post-event questionnaires.

Expert panelists who spoke at the afternoon session included James Roberts, MD, Cardiologist, Novant Health; Rohit Mehta, M.D., Electrophysiologist, Atrium Health; Jerome Williams, Jr., MD and, SVP, Consumer Engagement and Corporate Health, Novant Health; Yele Aluko MD, Chief Medical Officer and Managing Director, Ernst & Young.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., PRNewswire -- As part of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s 83rd Grand Conclave, plenary participants reported 99% greater familiarity with cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment options after education sessions led by Black Health Matters and the Boston Scientific Close the Gap program.Toaddress health inequities in the African Ameri can community, Black Health Matters in collaboration with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the Boston Scientific Close the Gap health equity program, hosted two health education panel discussions and roundtable talks focused on heart disease at the fraternity’s recent 83rd Grand “ElevatingConclave.awareness about cardiovascular dis ease–the #1 killer of Black Americans in the U. S[1]., through educational panel discussions and one-to-one conversations at the 83rd Grand Conclave in Charlotte, is one of many examples of how we are advancing health equity in the African American community,” said Roslyn Daniels, founder and President of Black Health Matters.The morning, “Your Heart Matters: Taking Charge of Your Heart Health” women’s roundtable session, attended by more than 100 women connected to the fraternity members, focused on raising awareness of the impor tance of knowing the risk factors of heart disease for women, talking to their doctors, and taking charge of their heart health. Joyce Marion, The First Lady of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Katrina Young, the Quettes Chairperson for the 83rd Grand Conclave hosted the panel session moderated by Dr. Jeri’Ann Hiller, Sr. Health Equity Manager, Boston Scientific.

disease for Black men, in turn empowering participants advocate for their own heart health. The session high lighted actionable steps members can take to advance awareness about heart health with their family, friends, chapter members, and wider communities.

(StatePoint) Very common in adults and on the rise in children, heel pain continues to be the number one reason pa tients seek care from foot and ankle surgeons. While experts say there are many reasons for heel pain, including bursitis, Achilles tendonitis, bone bruises, fractures, growth spurts and nerve pain, the most common cause is plantar fasciitis, a condition that one in 10 people will suffer from in their

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Black Health Matters (BHM) was launched almost a decade ago, and is the leading health, wellness and chronic disease interactive digital platform dedicated to improving health outcomes among African Americans. BHM has collaborated with a wide range of partners, including fraternities, sororities, and faith-based and civic organizations to raise awareness around chronic diseases, mental and physical health, and fitness in the Black community. The organization’s mission is to im prove health literacy, which includes addressing health care, health policy, health equity, and health disparities for better results. For more information go to www. blackhealthmatters.comOnFridayevening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduate students, with the as sistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This event occurred in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just, the faculty adviser, in the Science Hall (now known as Thirkield Hall). The three liberal arts students were Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, and Frank Coleman. From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning “friendship is essential to the soul,” the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship, perse verance, and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. A decision was made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first meeting of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

A telltale sign of mechanical issues in the foot, those with overly flat feet or high-arched feet are more prone to developing plantar fasciitis. Lifestyle factors can also play a role. Wearing non-supportive footwear on hard, flat surfaces puts abnormal strain on the plantar fascia. This is particu larly evident when one’s job requires long hours on the feet. Obesity and overuse may also contribute to plantar fasciitis.

Chairperson.Theafternoon “Health Equity Strategies: Ele vating Heart and Vascular Care in Our Community” session, hosted by the fraternity’s International Medical Health Committee Chairman, Delon Brennen, MD and Vice-Chairman, Jaden Phillips, MD, was held with over 65 district, state and local members of the fraternity’s health and wellness committees.

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• Shockwave Therapy: This in-office treatment uses sound waves delivered over the skin to slightly damage the tissue and stimulate the body’s natural repair process. This helps the plantar fasciitis heal and relieves pain symptoms without making an incision. Patients can expect to be up and moving immediately after treatment, but it may take three to six months to see results.

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lifetime.According to the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS), plantar fasciitis can have serious reper cussions if left untreated. Here’s what to know:

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that extends from the heel to the toes in which the fascia becomes irritated and then inflamed. Symptoms include pain on the bottom of the heel, pain in the arch of the foot, and swelling on the bottom of the heel. For many, the pain is worse upon arising and increases over a period of months.

Most patients respond well to conservative treatments. However, depending on the severity of the plantar fasciitis, additional therapies may be required, including:

what kind of treatment a patient undergoes, the underlying causes that led to the condition may remain. Preventive measures, such as wearing supportive shoes, stretching and using custom orthotic devices, are the main stay of long-term treatment for plantar fasciitis.

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