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COMMISSIONER LARRYtaking ROGERS JR., A SHINING EXAMPLE New state laws effect Jan. 1 OFwage TRANSPARENCY, INTEGRITY, AND FAIRNESS Minimum hike, pets in public housing among new changes Continued from page 1

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Black Girls Golf Elevates Diverse Women in Golf at

This Year’s Executive Member Retreat LAPORTE, Ind., PRNewswire -- When diverse female professionals are brought together in sisterhood, amazing things happen. Just ask any of the women who attended this year’s Black Girls Golf Executive Member Retreat.

“Thank you for providing this experience. Your vision for women of color is impressive and appreciated. It takes a lot to reach a nationwide audience of American Licorice Company various ages and experiences.

You have given the opportunity to connect with people we never would have met.” - Lynda D. Lynda and more than 50 members of the Black Girls Golf organization from across the U.S. gathered this October in Kohler, Wisconsin for a weekend of connection, community, and empowerment. And a little time at the tee, of course!

The chilly October weather did little to diminish the spirit of those in attendance, who braved the elements to sharpen their skills on and off the golf course.

Through the long weekend, members participated in golf clinics, panel discussions, and networking events. Each event fostered opportunity for the diverse group of women to connect over navigating the complex experience of being a female professional.

Though their varied experiences stem from a variety of

industries and environments, their shared identities as women of color and golf enthusiasts provided them with a significant commonality: the understanding of the work and support required to achieve more diversity and inclusion in the golf industry, and beyond.

“I walked away with not just improved golf skills and knowledge but a greater sense of community and a renewed appreciation for the brands that stand beside us in supporting diversity and inclusion in golf. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your extraordinary effort and unwavering commitment. I’m looking forward to future events and the continued growth of this incredible community you’re building.” - Nicole T. As longtime official partners of Black Girls Golf, organizations like PUMAⓇ, BMW USAⓇ, the LPGAⓇ, and American Licorice™Company joined several other brands in support of this year’s retreat, and the organization’s important mission. It is through these supportive partnerships that founder, Tiffany Fitzgerald, seeks to, “continue breaking down barriers, promoting diversity, and empowering the next generation of Black girls and women in golf.”

Since its founding in 2013, Black Girls Golf has worked tirelessly under Tiffany’s leadership and vision to create more access and opportunity to careers for women of color within the golf industry, a largely insulated environment

steeped in tradition, privilege, and exclusivity. Along the way, their national membership has grown significantly, supporting more and more women each year who seek to not only build their golf skills, but connect with other supportive women as a community.

“The retreat was amazing! Not only did I learn how to play the game of golf but I was able to foster both business and personal connections with other phenomenal women.

The panels were informative, and I left with new information from all panel discussions. The whole experience took the fear out of golf for me. I now feel empowered to try and practice my golf swing and engage [in] the game of golf. “ Wendy J. As one of the many sponsors of the retreat, American Licorice Company was able to send a few of its Associates to attend the event as well. American Licorice Payroll Administrator, Bridgette Braswell, shared that, “For someone who has never golfed but has been to a few clubs, the retreat allowed for insight into the game and a window into the vision of Black Girls Golf.”

Bridgette went on to highlight her favorite aspects of the event, noting, “The panel discussion and fireside chat were excellent opportunities to hear from women [about] their career journeys, take-aways, and growth opportunities. It was also impressive and inspiring to meet so many women with diverse backgrounds, careers and roles. It was a phenomenal event and I look forward to the next one!”

This sentiment is undoubtedly shared by all those who attended this powerful event. To learn more about how Black Girls Golf supports its members and its mission all year round, visit them here: https://blackgirlsgolf.net/

American Council of Learned Societies to Celebrate Completion of Its African Humanities Program at Inaugural African Humanities Association Conference “The African Humanities Association is excited to susAssociation for their inaugural conference in South Africa, NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The American Countain and build upon the vibrant humanities community and which will gather and celebrate a dynamic community of cil of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce exceptional scholarship fostered by the African Humanities scholars. We look forward to their continued work advancthe completion of its celebrated fellowship initiative, the Program, with an emphasis on a Pan-African perspective ing the humanities across the continent.”

African Humanities Program. ACLS joined past fellows and and collaboration across disciplines and countries,” said The AHA conference will bring together a wide range advisors of the program in celebrating the success of the Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, African Humanities Association program at the inaugural conference of the African Human- of scholars, performers, practitioners, authors, artists, and President and University of Ghana Vice-Chancellor. “This activists to discuss the relationship between scholarly ities Association on Nov. 26-29 at the University of Cape year, our first annual conference will center the intersecknowledge and the public. The conference will examine the Town in South Africa. tions of the humanities, social sciences, and arts in Africa conditions African scholars and communities are facThe African Humanities Program awarded more than with multifarious crises across the continent, creating space ing, offering platforms for deciphering the social, political, 500 dissertation and post-doctoral fellowships to scholars. to raise critical issues and imagine new possibilities.” economic, linguistic, cultural, and artistic challenges facing The African Humanities Program (AHP) was created in Formed a century ago, the American Coun2008 with generous support from Carnegie Corcil of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit poration of New York to fund early-career scholars federation of 80 scholarly organizations. As the working and living in Africa. The program awardleading representative of American scholarship in ed more than 500 dissertation and post-doctoral the humanities and interpretive social sciences, fellowships to scholars in Ghana, Nigeria, South ACLS upholds the core principle that knowledge Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, and created a is a public good. In supporting its member orgavital network of more than 100 senior scholars at nizations, ACLS utilizes its endowment and $37 African universities who served as program admillion annual operating budget to expand the visers and peer reviewers. The program provided forms, content, and flow of scholarly knowledge, program fellows with opportunities for residencies reflecting our commitment to diversity of identity at African centers for advanced study, manuscript development workshops, and professional devel- African Humanities Program Regional Assembly in Tanzania, 2019. American Council and experience. ACLS collaborates with institutions, associations, and individuals to strengthen opment and mentoring. In addition, the program’s of Learned Societies. the evolving infrastructure for scholarship. In all African Humanities Series has published 23 aspects of our work, ACLS is committed to principles and the continent. books by AHP fellows to date, circulating African humanpractices in support of racial and social justice.

ACLS President Joy Connolly spoke at the General Asities research to the international scholarly community.

The African Humanities Association (AHA) was sembly on Monday, Nov. 27, and as part of the ACLS panel The momentum generated by the program now conestablished by the adoption of its constitution at an African Diaspora/Africa Dialogue on Tuesday, Nov. 28. She was tinues through the African Humanities Association (AHA).

Humanities Program (AHP) Regional Assembly in Abuja in joined at the conference by Deena Ragavan, ACLS Director This new academic society, created and led by past fellows February 2020. After fifteen years of AHP activity the time for International Programs. and advisors from AHP, has already won an independent has come for a new initiative, driven by the circumstances Additional keynote speakers at the conference includresearch commission from the African Academy of Science. and needs of African scholars and locally designed to exed: The 2023 conference will host 150 scholars from across the tend the transformative impact of the AHP on the contiMalika Ndlovu, a Pan-Africanist poet whose radio continent. nent. The AHA envisages a future in Africa of confident, and podcast programs celebrate diverse voices and foster “Thanks to the support of Carnegie Corporation of self-referring communities of Humanities, Social Science connections across the continent New York, the African Humanities Program strengthened and Arts scholars who enjoy the respect of peers in other Issa Shivji, a celebrated Tanzanian lawyer, multidisthe creation and circulation of humanistic knowledge by disciplines and in wider society through their engagement ciplinary scholar, activist, and advocate for social justice in supporting early-career scholars in Ghana, Nigeria, South with multifarious challenges facing the continent. The misAfrica Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda, and by establishing strong sion of AHA is to revitalize and promote Humanities, Social Ari Sitas, an influential South African researcher, sonetworks for scholarly communication throughout Africa ciologist, dramatist, and poet, with a focus on social change, Sciences and Arts research, publications and mentoring and with Africanists worldwide,” said ACLS President Joy across the continent. culture, and post-colonialism Connolly. “We are excited to join the African Humanities

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HOTEL BOUTIQUE LAGARTA LODGE RECOGNIZED IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2023 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS NOSARA, Costa Rica, PRNewswire -Condé Nast Traveler released the results of its 36th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, naming Lagarta Lodge among the Best 20 Resorts (Central & South America) with an impressive score of 95.18. More than 500,000 travelers cast votes for cities, countries, resorts, and more, aiming to highlight the best travel experiences the world offers.

“We receive this accolade with heartfelt gratitude towards the many guests who championed and shared their experience at Lagarta Lodge. Offering an exemplary retreat where life, nature, and culture are celebrated is a true honor. This recognition holds special meaning for our dedicated team - the hospitality professionals who craft the unique and memorable experiences that distinguish our independent resort,” stated General Manager, Alonso Bermudez.

In a time when travelers are increasingly drawn to wellness, regenerative sustainability, authenticity, and immersive experiences, Lagarta Lodge stands out as an ideal destination. “Meaningful travel extends beyond mere rest and relaxation,” noted Alonso Bermudez.

“Engaged travelers seek holistic well-being. And as the sole regional resort featured on the list,

we’re proud to spotlight Nosara and its wellness philosophy for this evolving group of global explorers.”

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are longstanding and highly prestigious accolades in the travel industry, adapting over the years to reflect the changing preferences of seasoned travelers.

Winners were unveiled on October 3rd in Condé Nast Traveler’s online edition. The print version is currently available at newsstands.

Nestled atop Nosara’s lush hills, Hotel Boutique Lagarta Lodge is often described as “the place where travelers fall in love with Costa Rica.” Situated in one of the planet’s blue zones, this independent resort embodies the Nicoya Peninsula’s healthy living mantra. From panoramic views of the ocean, mangroves, and jungle highlighted by daily sunsets, the lodge is a sensory delight. It offers fine dining, extensive hiking trails, a spa, and is close to popular beaches and surfing spots. Ideal for food lovers, wellness enthusiasts, and nature seekers, the resort has 36 accommodations, from suites to two-bedroom villas for families. Rates include free breakfast and access to a private nature reserve. www.lagartalodge.com.

ESCAPE TO THE SOUTH’S PREMIER HOLIDAY DESTINATION AND CELEBRATE THE SEASON AT BEAU RIVAGE BILOXI, Miss., PRNewswire -- Holiday tradition for that’s sure to create memories for young and old alike. many on the Gulf Coast includes a visit to Beau Rivage, MGM Keep the holiday magic alive after brunch by experiencResorts International’s expansive four-diamond beachfront ing the tradition of The Nutcracker. The Mississippi Gulf Coast destination in Biloxi. For more than two decades, Beau Rivage Ballet Theatre presents the timeless classic The Nutcracker for has transformed the holiday experience with festive décor, both a matinee and an evening performance on Sunday, Dec. seasonal promotions, entertainment and activities for all ages, 3. Choreographer Noelle Change brings this holiday fairytale and spectacular shopping for everyone on the list. to life with stunning sets, vibrant costumes, dramatic lighting “Christmas at Beau Rivage has become a Gulf Coast and international performers Sayat Asatryan, Vladmir Russu holiday tradition,” said Beau Rivage President & COO Brandon and Jasmine Jimison.

Dardeau. “From ThanksBack by popular demand, giving to New Year’s, we Beau Rivage welcomes Findhave seasonal décor and a ing Christmas to the stage for full calendar of events that two shows daily from Dec. 15truly brings the holiday magic 27. Rand Productions presents alive. Our team looks forward a Broadway-style musical to creating memorable expevariety production that riences and it’s a time of year follows young siblings as they our guests and visitors to the set out on a quest to find the Mississippi Gulf Coast have true meaning of Christmas. come to know and love.”

Finding Christmas provides Escape into a winter the perfect mix of holiday wonderland with largerclassics and modern-day fathan-life nutcrackers, colosvorites from an ensemble cast sal Christmas ornaments, of singers, dancers and actors. hundreds of frost-covered Accentuated by a guaranteed trees, thousands of brilliant Beau Rivage’s annual Holiday Open House, Dec. 5-9, provides snowfall at each performance, poinsettias and Santa’s sleigh an opportunity to find distinctive gifts for everyone on your the production transforms and reindeer soaring high the Beau Rivage Theatre and list. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino. above the atrium, as well as a delivers the joy of the season to stunning 25-foot Christmas guests of all ages. tree and classic winter scenes, the spirit of the season is In addition to the holiday production show, Beau Rivage invoked throughout the property. plays hosts to headline entertainment throughout the season.

On Sunday, Dec. 3, Beau Rivage’s signature holiday Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes event, Santa Brunch, will be held at the award-winning BR kicks off her “JOY: The Holiday Tour” on Dec. 8 at Beau Rivage.

Prime. The upscale event presents an exquisite holiday meal The Mississippi native will perform Christmas classics and featuring everyone’s favorite big guy, Santa, and several of his her well-known hits, such as “Can’t Fight the Moonlight,” friends. Strolling characters, a commemorative photo and a “How Do I Live,’ and “Blue,” as well as new release from her cherished keepsake gift mark this special holiday occasion critically acclaimed record God’s Work. Enjoy a night of laugh-

ter with comedian Tom Segura on Dec. 9 when the funnyman brings his top-selling touring act to the Beau Rivage Theatre.

Beau Rivage’s annual Holiday Open House provides an opportunity to find distinctive gifts for everyone on the Christmas list. From Dec. 5-9, dozens of vendors and Coastal artisans will showcase their wares in the resort’s retail promenade and hotel second floor. Meet representatives and enjoy special holiday offerings from Gucci, Roberto Coin, Maui Jim and Onex, as well as local artists Henig Furs, Pewter Graphics and Aubrey Adele among others.

Casino players will enjoy Five Days of Stocking Stuffers Dec. 17-21, where a daily gift is available based on MGM Rewards points earned from slot activity and the annual Winning Wonderland Giveaway gives participants a chance to win something on everyone’s wish list, a share of $250,000 in prizes including $50,000 cash and a 2024 BMW, now through Jan. 1.

Popular party band Who’s Bad 20/20 presents The Evolution of Pop closes out 2023 with a high-voltage, multi-sensory evening that delves deep into the universal songbook of popular music, promising a sing-and-dancealong on New Year’s Eve in the Beau Rivage Theatre.

Already known as the crown jewel of the Gulf Coast, Beau Rivage continues to raise the bar. Named one of the “South’s Best Resorts” by Southern Living, MGM Resorts International’s AAA Four Diamond beachfront resort recently completed a $55 million room remodel of its 1,740 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites. The resort is home to 12 restaurants, four bars and lounges, and an 85,000-square-foot gaming area that includes the new Buffalo Zone and BetMGM Book Bar and Grill, Mississippi’s full-service sports betting and entertainment destination. The resort also offers live entertainment in its 1,550-seat theatre, an upscale shopping promenade with a Black Clover Lounge and Topgolf Swing Suite, a worldclass spa & salon and Fallen Oak, a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. For more info, call (888) 5676667 or visit www.beaurivage.com.

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TENNIS CHAMPION VENUS WILLIAMS JOINS REINSTEIN ROSS GOLDSMITHS TO LAUNCH THE NEW DIAMOND MATCH™ JEWELRY COLLECTION expertise to this remarkable collaboration as Reinstein NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Reinstein Ross, the Ross’ new Designer in Residence - where she worked distinguished jewelry brand renowned for its alongside renowned Reinstein Ross’ Goldsmith exquisite brushed gold creations in iconic guild in designing and creating the collection. custom gold alloys and rare gemstones, is This collaborative debut exemplifies exceptionproud to unveil its new partnership with tennis champion and entrepreneur, Venus al artisanal craftsmanship, transforming the Williams. Together, they are excited to inDiamond Match™ collection into modern heirtroduce the Diamond Match™ collection. looms. Inspired by her love of Pavé pieces and Redefining what everyday jewelry looks a Match Ring – a very sentimental piece which and feels like, Venus wanted to empower she used to wear during her tennis matches – jewelry lovers to express their individualThe Diamond Match™ collection embodies the facets of inner beauty amplified through ity through one-of-a-kind pieces. bespoke designs.

Available starting today, the col“I was thrilled to partner with Reinlection offers a captivating selection of 20-karat peach gold, domed diamond stein Ross because of their commitment Pavé jewelry pieces. The line includes to creating pieces that are both brilliant stud earrings, drop earrings, braceand uniquely one-of-a-kind. For me, jewelry has always been more than lets, necklaces and a ring. Influenced just an accessory – it’s been a means

by Reinstein Ross’ hunter link clasp and of self-expression, both on and off the co-designed by Williams, the collection court, and the Diamond Match™ Collection encapsulates jewelry that is as unique as it is encapsulates that esempowering.

Venus Williams brings Venus Williams showcases her Diamond Match™ Collection sence. We designed each with Reinstein Ross in striking campaign imagery shot by piece in this collection as her own sense of style, renowned photographer, Gillian Laub. empowerment and design a testament to the belief

that fashion should not be about conforming to someone else’s idea of beauty, but about celebrating your own. It’s about inspiring women to feel bespoke, to be unapologetically themselves, and to cherish their inner radiance,” said Williams.

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The Diamond Match™ collection unites Venus Williams’ dynamic spirit and distinctive style with the timelessness and craftsmanship that Reinstein Ross is renowned for. The Diamond Match™ collection ranges from $2,800 to $25,000 and is available for purchase on ReinsteinRoss.com, and in-store at Reinstein Ross’ new flagship on the Upper East Side designed in partnership with Francis D’Heane from D’Apostrophe Architects.

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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES OVER $1 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH MANUFACTURING COMPANY OVER USE OF NO-POACH AGREEMENTS “We will not tolerate companies collaborating to take advantage of workers, and my office is committed to enforcing laws that protect workers’ rights and access to fair wages and opportunities to better provide for their families.”

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a settlement with Colony Display LLC (Colony) that resolves allegations Colony entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with three staffing agencies. The settlement requires Colony to pay more than $1 million to compensate temporary workers who were impacted by the unlawful activity.

“Illinois workers ultimately pay when employers collude to keep wages down. I am pleased that this settlement includes compensation for workers who were impacted by unlawful activity that limited wages and job opportunities,” Raoul said.

“We will not tolerate companies collaborating to take advantage of workers, and my office is committed to enforcing laws that protect workers’ rights and access to fair wages and opportunities to better provide for their families.”

In 2020, Raoul’s office filed a lawsuit against three staffing agencies – Elite Staffing Inc., Metro Staff Inc., and Midway Staffing Inc. – and Colony. Raoul alleged the staffing agencies formed an unlawful agreement to refuse to solicit or hire each other’s employees (commonly known as “no-poach” agreements), and to fix the wages paid to employees. Colony allegedly facilitated the unlawful agreements by act-

ing as an intermediary between the parties staffing agencies are pending with the Illito communicate about the agreement and nois Supreme Court, and oral arguments on assist in enforcing the no-poach agreethe appeal were heard Nov. 15. ment.

The settlement agreement advances Raoul’s lawsuit further alleged that the Attorney General Raoul’s ongoing efforts staffing agencies eliminated competition to advocate for workers and oppose unand harmed temporary workers in Illinois lawful employment practices, such as by interfering with their ability to seek bet- those that restrict employees’ rights and ter employment opportunities, wages and opportunities. Raoul filed a similar lawsuit benefits. against another group of staffing agencies Under the terms of the settlement en- and their client, Vee Pak LLC (which does tered in Cook County Circuit Court, Colobusiness as Voyant Beauty) which remains ny agrees to pay $1.2 million that will be pending. Attorney General Raoul also led used, primarily, to compensate temporary a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general workers impacted by Colony’s alleged role acting through federal litigation to oppose in no-poach and wage-fixing agreements. no-poach agreements that will impact IlliAdditionally, Colony agrees to refrain from nois workers. conduct that would violate antitrust law Attorney General Raoul encourages and to implement measures designed to workers who believe their rights have been ensure that affected workers can return to violated to call his Workplace Rights Howork at Colony and its staffing agencies. tline at 1-844-740-5076, or file a complaint The settlement also requires Colony to im- in English or en Español by visiting the plement compliance measures and prohib- Attorney General’s website. its the company from engaging in certain This lawsuit is the result of collaboraconduct that would violate antitrust laws. tion between Raoul’s Antitrust Bureau and The Colony matter has been remandthe Workplace Rights Bureau. Bureau Chief ed from the Illinois Supreme Court to the Elizabeth Maxeiner and Assistant Attorcircuit court. On Nov. 16, the state and ney General Paul Harper are handling the Colony submitted their agreement to the case for the Antitrust Bureau; Bureau Chief circuit court to seek final approval of the Alvar Ayala is handing the case for the settlement. Raoul’s claims against the three Workplace Rights Bureau.

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THE JOFFREY BALLET PARTNERS WITH THE CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE BIENNIAL TO PRESENT “ALL OF MANKIND” BY ARTIST JAN TICHY CHICAGO – In partnership with the Chicago the façade and interior walls of a church in CabriArchitecture Biennial, The Joffrey Ballet announc- ni-Green, was whitewashed in 2015. The mural es the completion of Jan Tichy’s installation, All depicted intertwined figures of different races of Mankind, on the windows of Joffrey Towand featured names of innocent victims who er, which is home to The Joffrey Ballet and the were murdered for their beliefs, alongside names Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The of events involving deadline racial violence. It Joffrey Ballet. Located in the center of downtown served as a memorial to humanity’s intolerance Chicago at 10 E. Randolph Street, The Joffrey Bal- and cruelty while calling for unity and solidarity. let is one of 14 venues taking part in CAB 5: This By repainting these names on the glass façade is a Rehearsal, a city-wide program including of Joffrey Tower and reconnecting them to the site-specific installations and presentations at human bodies of dancers rehearsing behind, ten outdoor City Sites and four cultural and civic Walker’s question continues to be posed fifty institutions, including the Chicago Cultural Cen- years later in the heart of the city, compelling us ter, the James R. Thompson Center, the Graham to acknowledge the long list of victims added to it Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, since it was first asked. the Chicago Architecture Center. The most geoCollaboration between the organizations graphically expansive Biennial to date, CAB offers began when Joffrey Ballet President & CEO Greg opportunities not just for concentrated cultural Cameron reached out to Floating Museum Artisengagement with the city, but also the space for tic Director Faheem Majeed upon learning of the citizens and visitors alike to consider their relaBiennial’s 5th edition. “Our partnership with the tionship with the city at large, through historic, Chicago Architecture Biennial is a significant and civic, and personal lenses. The Chicago Architec- meaningful way to participate in Chicago’s artisture Biennial is on view now through February 11. tic and historical landscape. In sharing the high More information is online at chicagoarchitecture- visibility of the Joffrey Tower windows, we create biennial.org. a space for artists such as Tichy, to tell stories At the Joffrey, All of Mankind is a contempo- that express and remind—rather than efface—our rary reconstruction and interpretation of William city’s history.” said Cameron.

Walker’s 1973 mural, All of Mankind – Why Were This is a Rehearsal explores how contemThey Crucified? This historic mural, painted by porary environmental, political, and economic the founder of the Chicago Mural Movement on issues are shared across national boundaries

but are addressed differently around the world through art, architecture, infrastructure, and civic participation. CAB 5 builds on and expands Floating Museum’s ongoing work, including site-responsive art and design projects and public programs, to explore divergent interpretations of infrastructure, history, and the role of aesthetics as a mode for expanding how we frame the relationship between our environments and ourselves.

Jan Tichy is a Chicago-based contemporary artist and educator working at the intersection of video, sculpture, architecture, and photography.

His conceptual work is socially and politically engaged. He is currently an Associate Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Tichy has been involved in a number of larger public art projects, among them the 2011 Project Cabrini Green, which illuminated the last high-rise of Chicago public housing with spoken word, and in 2018, Tichy was one of the inaugural artists for Art on theMART. Floating Museum—co-directed by is an art collective that creates new models: exploring relationships between art, community, architecture, and public institutions. Using site-responsive art, design, and programming, they explore the potential in these relationships, considering the infrastructure, history, and aesthetics of a space.

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Accelerates Commitment to Stimulate Innovation With 16 New ASPIRE Awards Totaling Over $5 Million Taha Merghoub, PhD, and Jedd Wolchok, MD, NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- The Mark FounPhD, Weill Cornell Medicine dation for Cancer Research announced 16 outstandInvestigating novel KRAS inhibitors effects on ing projects in its latest class of ASPIRE awards, the tumor-immune responses and integration of granting more than $5 million for research that KRAS inhibition aims to answer key feasibility and proof-of-concept Jim Olson, MD, PhD, and Surojit Sarkar, PhD, questions in an accelerated time frame, and scaling Seattle Children’s Research Institute for impact based upon initial success. The high-risk PD-L1 bispecific & CXCL10 armored CARs for nature of these projects, often based on new ideas Diffuse Midline Gliomas that have generated limited preliminary data, tends Owen Sansom, PhD, Cancer Research UK to place them outside the scope of other funding Scotland Institute; Sabine Tejpar, MD, PhD, KU/UZ opportunities.

Leuven; Ramanuj DasGupta, PhD, Genome Institute These new awards cover research into multiple of Singapore types of adult and pediatric cancers, encompassing Defining the origin, evolution and therapeutic both solid tumors and blood cancers. Of note, two vulnerabilities of metaplastic colorectal cancer of the projects result from a request for proposals Sriram Venneti, MD, PhD, University of Michfollowing a Mark Foundation scientific workshop on pediatric brain tumors, which convened worldwide igan, Ann Arbor; Michael Taylor, MD, PhD, Baylor experts to dream up novel solutions to the critical College of Medicine; Elaine Mardis, PhD, Nationproblem that brain tumors kill more children than wide Children’s Hospital any other cancer.

Defining pre-cancerous potential of persistent The Mark Foundation’s commitment to interrhombic lip (PeRL) to develop biomarkers for group 3/4 medulloblastoma disciplinary research Andrea Ventura, and global collaboraMD, PhD, Memorial tion is also embodied Sloan Kettering Cancer by these new grants, Center with many different Defining the Roles fields of study repPRNewsfoto/The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Of ecDNAs In Cancer resented including genetics, chemical biology, artificial intelligence (AI), Initiation and Progression Jun Wang, PhD, and Iannis Aifantis, PhD, NYU immuno-oncology, biophysics, and cancer prevenLangone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center tion. For example, two of the projects will apply Antigen Presentation Inhibitors for Cancer state-of-the-art technologies in AI and structural Immunotherapy biology to study the T-cell receptor, a signaling node Thomas Walz, PhD, and Ryan Notti, MD, PhD, that is key for successful cancer immunotherapies.

Rockefeller University Another project brings together laboratories from Structural biochemistry of T-cell receptor the United Kingdom and Australia working on lung activation cancer and breast cancer to collaborate on cancer Christina Woo, PhD, Harvard University prevention and protection.

Discovery of E3 ligase substrate adapters of “These ASPIRE awards will enable trailblazoverlooked forms of protein damage ing approaches to help solve some of the biggest ASPIRE II awards: challenges in cancer research today,” said Ryan Stephen Jackson, PhD, and Samah Awwad, Schoenfeld, CEO, The Mark Foundation. “I’m excitPhD, University of Cambridge ed to see these projects embracing the high-risk / Dissecting molecular mechanism(s) of high-reward spirit of the program and covering such ATR-inhibitor and CHK1-inhibitor sensitivity and a broad range of important scientific questions and resistance different cancer types that represent areas of high Bennie Lemmens, PhD, and Jiri Bartek, MD, unmet need for patients.”

PhD, Karolinska Institutet Launched in 2018, The Mark Foundation Redefining cancer drug resistance and ASPIRE Award program has provided 118 grants totaling over $48 million across 63 different research replication timing at nucleotide and nanoscale resolution institutions in 12 countries.

Charles Swanton, MD, PhD, The Francis Crick David Allman, PhD, and Dan Vogl, MD, MSCE, Institute and Sherene Loi, MD, PhD, University of University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Melbourne Medicine Tumor promotion and protection Survival pathways in multiple myeloma The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, Regina Barzilay, PhD, and Tyler Jacks, PhD, a charitable organization based in New York City, Massachusetts Institute of Technology actively partners with scientists around the world AI-driven modeling of T-cell receptors to accelerate research that will transform the Madhav Dhodapkar, MBBS, Winship Cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

Institute of Emory University; Richard Flavell, PhD Since 2017, The Mark Foundation has awarded and Noah Palm, PhD, Yale University more than $200 million in grants to over 100 Understanding and targeting microbial triggers academic institutions across 13 countries, with for myeloma research programs focusing on early career supCourtney Hodges, PhD, and Damian Young, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine; Nathaniel Hathaport, team science collaboration, new technology innovation, and therapeutics discovery. Additionway, PhD, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Chemical-induced proximity for control of ally, The Mark Foundation maintains a growing STAT transcription factor networks portfolio of investments in early-stage cancer Darrell Irvine, PhD, and Dane Wittrup, PhD, diagnostics and therapeutics companies, includMassachusetts Institute of Technology ing several that have transitioned from grantee Induction of tumor-eradicating systemic improjects into commercial development. To learn more please visit www.TheMarkFoundation.org. munity via leukocyte-targeted cytokine therapy

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Lupus Foundation of America Awards Four Grants to Support and Advance Childhood Lupus Research WASHINGTON, PRNewswire -- The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is pleased to announce four recipients of pediatric lupus research grants under the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research Program. The grants will support researchers in their studies of lupus in children as they address the most urgent challenges in this area of medicine.

The 2023 recipients are: Joyce Chang, MD, MSCE, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cuoghi Edens, MD, University of Chicago Linda Hiraki, MD, FRCPC, SM, ScD, Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Ram Raj Singh, MD, University of California – Los Angeles Established in 2006 with the generous support of the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation, the LFA’s Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Lupus Research Program is the first and only national childhood lupus research program, founded in memory of Michael Jon Barlin who passed away at the age of 24 following a long battle with lupus.

“Studies indicate that lupus is more aggressive and severe in children and adolescents than adults. The disease can devastate a child’s growth and day-to-day life, and even shorten a child’s life,” said Joy Buie, PhD, MSCR, RN, Vice President of Research, Lupus Foundation of America. “The Lupus Foundation of America has long recognized the critical importance of supporting our youngest lupus warriors, and we are excited to support the important work of these grantees within the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Research Program who are dedicated to solving the unique challenges of childhood lupus and helping to improve their quality of life.”

“Young people who get lupus often have organ involvement, making the disease more difficult to control and having a severe impact on quality of life. These research grants under the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Research Program will move childhood lupus research forward and help to ensure that more children can live their lives to the fullest with more controlled lupus disease and improved prognosis,” shared Wayne and Judy Barlin.

The pediatric grant recipients are committed to advancing childhood lupus exploration by studying these important areas of lupus research: Joyce Chang, MD, MSCE, will be looking at cognitive dysfunction in children with lupus using a non-invasive brain imaging tool. This approach could pave the way for future studies on brain function in children with lupus so there is a better understanding of how to diagnose and treat brain involvement, which is poorly diagnosed and undertreated.

Cuoghi Edens, MD, will study the interplay between reproductive planning and childhood lupus. Her study will help provide foundational information to improve awareness and educational resources around the topics of family planning and infertility for those diagnosed with lupus as children.

Linda Hiraki, MD, FRCPC, SM, ScD, will investigate the genes that contribute to anxiety and depression in children and teens with lupus. This study will help shed light on the genetics underlying lupus symptoms and other outcomes in children with lupus to help improve care and treatment.

Ram Raj Singh, MD, hopes to identify genes and proteins that are abnormally present in children with lupus using recent advancements in technology. The study will help identify cellular and molecular abnormalities in pediatric lupus nephritis with the goal of finding new targets for treatment.

The Lupus Foundation of America is the national force devoted to solving the mystery of lupus, one of the world’s cruelest, most unpredictable and devastating diseases, while giving caring support to those who suffer from its brutal impact.

Through a comprehensive program of research, education, and advocacy, we lead the fight to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus. Learn more about the Lupus Foundation of America at lupus.org.

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THE JOFFREY... Continued From Page 7 Biennial, titled This is a Rehearsal, expands upon Floating Museum’s ongoing work, including site-responsive art and design projects and public programs, to explore interpretations of infrastructure, history, and the role of aesthetics as a way of framing the relationship between our environments and ourselves.

The Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to convening the world to explore innovative ideas and bring people together to collectively imagine and shape the future of design. CAB’s programs are committed to producing opportunities to explore and address timely global issues through the lens of architecture and design, emphasizing community input, sustainability, and equity. Free and open to the public, CAB stands as North America’s largest international survey of contemporary architecture.

The Joffrey Ballet is one of the premier dance companies in the world today, with a reputation for boundary-breaking performances for more than 60 years. The Joffrey repertoire is an extensive collection of all-time classics, modern masterpieces, and original works.

Founded in 1956 by pioneers Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, the Joffrey remains dedicated to artistic expression, innovation, and first-rate education and engagement programming. The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director Ashley Wheater MBE and President and CEO Greg Cameron.

The Joffrey Ballet is grateful for the support of its 2023-2024 Season Sponsors: The Abbott Fund, Alphawood Foundation Chicago, Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation, The Florian Fund, Anne L. Kaplan, and Live Music Sponsors Sandy and Roger Deromedi, Sage Foundation, and The Marina and Arnold Tatar Fund for Live Music. The Joffrey also acknowledges Season Partners Chicago Athletic Clubs, and Athletico Physical Therapy, official provider of physical therapy for The Joffrey Ballet.

For more information on The Joffrey Ballet and its programs, visit joffrey.org. Connect with the Joffrey on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

League of Women Voters Honors Giannoulias with “Making Democracy Work” Award Award Recognizes Individuals Committed to Strengthening Democracy.

The League of Women Voters (LWV) only honor Secretary Giannoulias’ contriof Chicago presented Illinois Secretary of butions but also extend our gratitude for State Alexi Giannoulias with its “Making his dedication to a cause that resonates Democracy Work” Award, recognizing his deeply with all of us here,” LWV President “committed and visionary leadership” that Jane Ruby said. “Secretary Giannoulias’ ultimately strengthens our democracy. tireless advocacy for HB2789 echoes the Officials from the League of Women League’s own mission to empower citizens Voters (LWV) of Chicago presented Illinois and strengthen the democratic process.”

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias with Giannoulias was also recognized for its “Making Democracy Work” Award, other positive contributions to Illinois, recognizing his “committed and visionary including improving public services, leadership” for his legislation aimed at modernizing government technology and preventing censorship and eliminating expanding access to education resources book bans in Illinois libraries. for some of the state’s most vulnerable LWV honored Giannoulias for his role citizens. in crafting and passing landmark legisla“I’m honored to receive this award tion aimed at banning book bans in Illinois from an organization as respected and earlier this year. The first-in-the-nation dedicated to democracy as the League initiative has served as a model for other of Women Voters,” Giannoulias said. “I states in the fight against censorship and appreciate the League’s passion and for vitriol that libraries and librarians have always honoring and fighting for our nafaced nationwide. tion’s democratic values. This award is a Giannoulias, who also serves as the valuable reminder that our work as public State Librarian, has been a staunch advo- servants directly impacts our communicate of the public’s Right to Read. ties and the lives of Illinoisans on a daily “In presenting this award, we not basis.”

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RECHARGES FAN-FAVORITE SINGLE “FINE WHINE” OUT NOW

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New York, NY — Rising R&B powerhouse CANDIACE refreshes her fan-favorite “Fine Whine” with an official re-release of the single. It graces her acclaimed 2022 full-length album, Deep Space (Deluxe Editon).

On the track, a dreamy soundscape uplifted by charging 808s and sizzling hi-hats immediately captivates as CANDIACE follows with a flurry of enchanting vocals. Her lyrics teem with emotion, detailing her uncontainable love and attraction for a significant other.

Leaning into unforgettable melodies, it hinges on her anthemic hook, “Sexy fine whine, dutty fine whine, that shit I like.” She continues to urge, “Come and lay in my sheets tonight.”

Stay tuned for the official music video premiering on Friday, November 10. The single will also be featured in MTV’s upcoming film Noah’s Arc, premiering this winter.

It arrives on the heels of her recent collaboration with Drew Sidora, “Affirmations, Pt. II.” The latter has garnered more than 175k Spotify streams while also reeling in critical acclaim from the likes of Rated R&B, That Grape Juice, Broadway World, and more.

In other news, CANDIACE just wrapped up the second leg of her highly-successful “Deep Space” Tour.

Throughout 2023, she lit up stages across the nation with performances in Chicago, IL, Nashville, TN, New

York, NY, and Atlanta, GA, to name a few.

Fans can tune into Season 8 of Real Housewives of Potomac to watch CANDIACE shine on the big screen.

CANDIACE built widespread hype with last year’s Deep Space. In its first week, it opened with more than half a million streams and has garnered north of 7.5 million streams to date. It achieved #24 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart and also peaked at #4 on the iTunes R&B/Soul chart. Additionally, it earned praise from the likes of Anita Baker, Nicki Minaj, and Toni Braxton.

She then re-upped, re-energized, and recharged her acclaimed full-length debut album with eight recordings, including “INSECURE” [feat. Trina].

Right out of the gate, “INSECURE” incited critical applause and earned plugs from the likes of Bossip and That Grape Juice, who noted, “The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star has been making solid strides with tracks such as ‘Drive Back’ and its housing album ‘Deep Space.’ And the trajectory continues with her newest number.” Rated R&B raved, “The spicy track contains some of the bluntest lyrics and heartfelt vocals as Candiace lets a fragile lover know it’s all him and not her, putting a damper on their relationship.” BET highlighted, “she’s telling the insecure folks about themselves.”

REVOLT Unveils Dynamic Lineup of Fall 2023 Podcast Class stories.

ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- REVOLT, America’s The 12 new shows within REVOLT’s fall 2023 podfastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is proud to announce its fall 2023 podcast class. Featurcast class include: Archie The Podcast: Hosted by the world’s favorite ing 12 dynamic new shows, REVOLT’s growing podcast lineup includes captivating series spanning across music, millennial Black gay with a mic, Archie The Podcast is a culture, relationships, sports, mental health, and finance. collaborative space for speaking your mind and singing it loud, featuring captivating conversations hosted by ArWith the addition of these new shows, REVOLT now has the largest podcast network of any Black-owned multichie Jay with interesting individuals sharing their stories.

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REAL ESTATE AC 11-15-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- BENNIE J ROBINSON Defendants 22 CH 10221 505 ANTIETAM STREET PARK FOREST, IL 60466 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 22, 2023, 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 505 ANTIETAM STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-23-435-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2212897IL Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 10221 TJSC#: 43-600 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 # 22 CH 10221 I3232385 _______________________________________

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: Y23011126 on October 24, 2023. Under the Assumed Business name of ALL 4 HIS GLORY with the business located at: 454 SPRINGFIELD ST., PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS 60466. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name KENNETH LEONARD PHILLIPS Complete Address 454 SPRINGFIELD ST., PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS 60466, USA and SUZETTE RENE’ PHILLIPS Complete Address 454 SPRINGFIELD ST., PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS 60466, USA _______________________________________

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