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Azazie and Former Bachelorette, Charity Lawson, Host a Bridal Tea Luncheon P8 Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at a news conference Thursday in Springfield. Pritzker said he believes Illinois’ assault weapons ban is constitutional as gun rights advocates prepare to challenge the law before the U.S. Supreme Court. (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS PHOTO BY PETER HANCOCK)

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TO BLOCK ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN AS FULL LEGAL CHALLENGES PROGRESS SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders this week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to the law are still being heard in lower courts

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U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Block Assault Weapons Ban as Full legal Challenges Progress Continued from page 1

Pritzker says he still believes law is constitutional

reconsider its earlier decision upholding the law as constitutional. But the 7th Circuit said Monday it would not reconsider that decision.

Because of that, NAGR said this week it is now preparing to ask the Supreme Court for a full review of the law.

SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orSpeaking to reporters in Springfield at an unrelated ders this week turning down requests to block enforcement event Thursday, Gov. JB Pritzker, who signed the law back in of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to the law January, said he still believes it is constitutional. are still being heard in lower courts.

“I still believe that – as everybody that voted on the law On Wednesday, Justice Amy Coney Barrett turned down and voted for it – that this is not only a legal undertaking a request from Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins, of Decaand an appropriate undertaking to keep and safeguard the tur, and other gun rights advocates who lost their challenge people of the state of Illinois, but a constitutional one too,” to the law earlier this year at the Illinois Supreme Court. he said.

Read more: Illinois Supreme Court upholds assault weapRead more: What to know about Illinois’ assault weapons on ban, but federal test remains ban And on Thursday, the full court issued an unsigned order Capitol News Illinois is a nonprofit, nonpartisan news denying a similar request for an injunction by the National service covering state government. It is distributed to hunAssociation for Gun Rights, one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit dreds of newspapers, radio and TV stations statewide. It is challenging both the statewide ban and a local ban in the funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and the city of Naperville.

Robert R. McCormick Foundation, along with major contribuNAGR filed its request Nov. 29 while it was waiting for tions from the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation and Souththe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals to decide whether it would ern Illinois Editorial Association.

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Need Extra Cash This Holiday Season?

SPRINGFIELD – Christmas, Happy Holidays, Santa, by the state and crossmatches it with the treasurer’s missing Rudolph, and even Scrooge are among the millions of names money database. When a matching name and mailing address in Illinois’ missing money database with cash and properis identified and confirmed, the unclaimed property owner ty waiting to be claimed, Illinois State Treasurer Michael will receive a letter from the Treasurer’s Office that deFrerichs said. scribes the amount and source of the money. The Treasure’s “It’s the most wonderful time of the year and returning Office conducts one additional security step before issuing missing money to the rightful owners is even more special a check. All recipients have to do is watch the mail and cash during this season,” Frerichs said. “Who wouldn’t want exthe check. tra money they forgot about to pay for holidays gifts? Enter Frerichs also has added a Friends and Family “share” your name at illinoistreasuer.gov/icash to find out if you feature. When visitors to the I-CASH website come across have some extra holiday cash or property to claim.” the name of someone they know, they can select the “share” What is unclaimed property? It is money or accounts icon and provide the email address of their friend or relwithin financial institutions or comative. Frerichs’ office then will notify panies in which there has been no ac- An estimated one-in-four adults in the individual by sending an email that tivity for several years and the legal mentions the missing money, along with Illinois who search the treasurer’s the name of the friend or relative who owner has not responded to inquiries by the business. In Illinois, that monspotted it. Then, that individual can database find missing money, ey goes to the State Treasurer, who is start the process of retrieving it. tasked with safeguarding unclaimed The Treasurer’s Office recommends and the average claim is $1,000. property, such as unpaid life insurance that people check for missing money at Frerichs has returned more than least twice a year. You can check illibenefits, forgotten bank accounts and unused rebate cards. $1.9 billion in unclaimed property noistreasurer.gov/icash to see if missing An estimated one-in-four adults money is waiting for you. in Illinois who search the treasurer’s The Illinois State Treasurer’s Ofduring his tenure. database find missing money, and the fice is a powerful economic engine that average claim is $1,000. Frerichs has invests in people to drive prosperity, returned more than $1.9 billion in unclaimed property during development and growth throughout the state. As State his tenure.

Treasurer, Michael Frerichs (FRAIR’-iks) is the state’s Chief The record-setting performance is the result of a complete Investment and Banking Officer and actively manages restructuring of the missing money process under Frerichs. approximately $55 billion. The investments help families The state treasurer’s office has added electronic claims, elimipay for college and trade school; workers save for a digninated red tape that slowed small money claims, and leveraged fied retirement; and local governments process bill paytechnology to allow payments to be made without a claim even ments more efficiently so they can pass along the savings to needing to be filed. taxpayers. The office provides financial institutions money When Frerichs first became treasurer, there were 60,000 to loan to farmers, small business owners, and qualified claims paid in a year. Today, more than 200,000 claims are individuals at below-market rates because better jobs create paid each year. stronger communities. The office operates the state’s largIn recent months, the Treasurer’s Office has sent out est consumer-protection initiative, the unclaimed property letters to more than 140,000 people through the Enhanced I-Cash program, which has returned a record-breaking $1.8 Money Match program, which leverages data already collected billion since Frerichs was elected.

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The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. Leads Communications Strategy Session WASHINGTON, PRNewswire – More than 200 reparations activists from 26 states, working on local and national reparations initiatives, gathered in Evanston, Illinois, for the 3rd Annual National Symposium for State and Local Reparations (held November 30 to December 2, 2023). The event was convened by First Repair, founded by Robin Rue Simmons.

Simmons is the former 5th Ward Alderman for the City of Evanston, Ill., where she led, in collaboration with others, the passage of the nation’s first municipally-funded reparations legislation for Black residents.

Reparations activists from Chicago, IL; Evanston, IL; Detroit, MI; Atlanta, GA; Decatur, GA; Seattle, WA; Asheville, NC; San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; Denver, CO; Boston, MA; Tulsa, OK; Washington, DC; Greenbelt, Baltimore, and Waldorf MD, and other municipalities were in attendance at the convening.

During the symposium, Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor, Founder and Executive Director of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc., led the session titled “Communicating Reparations” that issued warnings and guidance for communications messaging and strategies needed to protect and move the reparations movement forward. The Communicating Reparations session included an overview and toolkit for creating detailed strategic communications plans to assist local reparations initiatives nationwide. The session also featured an analysis of the current reparations media landscape, reparative justice narratives, information on correcting misinformation about local reparations initiatives, and countering anti-reparations narratives.

“It’s an exciting and historical time for the reparations movement in America. Our ancestors worked for centuries to get us to this moment. I’m happy that our communications work has helped assist with moving reparatory justice forward,” said Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor, founder of the National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. Aiwuyor was also a featured panelist at the “Local and State Reparations: Repairing Black Communities” National Town Hall Meeting presented by FirstRepair and The National African American Reparations Commission (NAARC) held at historic Second Baptist Church in Evanston, IL. During the panel discussion, she emphasized the necessity of connecting all three eras of harm when discussing reparatory justice in America, including the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and U.S. Chattel Slavery, Jim Crow, and modern-day systemic racism.

The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. shares cultural resources, tools, and information that uplift the collective freedom of Black communities. Contact info@nbcit.org for additional information.

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The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Graduate the Inaugural Cohort of the National Executive Leadership Academy members from the TALI and CMU families will celebrate PITTSBURGH, PRNewswire -- The Advanced Leaderthis milestone alongside the cohort. ship Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Congratulations to the outstanding 16 graduates: are proud to announce the inaugural graduating cohort of Douglas Blanchard – Former Assistant Dean, AB Freeman the National Executive Leadership Academy. Since 2019, School of Business, Tulane University (LA) TALI has engaged CMU Tepper Executive Education to help Alina Butler – Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion, Wabtec develop and deliver content that educates and develops proCorporation (TX) fessionals from Pittsburgh through TALI’s signature program Stephan Coleman – Market Managing Director, Assets, — the Executive Leadership Academy. However, this year PNC (CA) marks a significant milestone with the expansion of the proFaith Cooper – Regional Director, Southern Border, Intergram to a national level, positively impacting professionals, national Rescue Committee (VA) organizations, and corporations throughout the country.

Jean Denis – Vice President, IT - Services & Customer TALI’s National Executive Leadership Academy is a competitive program administered in partnership with Experience, Wabtec Corporation (PA) CMU’s Tepper School of Business to prepare Black leaders Adaora Emembolu – Human Resources Director, Benefrom across the country for national and global executive fits, Giant Eagle (FL) advancement. TALI’s national cohort includes leaders with at Darrell Farewell – Executive Director, Finance & Adminleast 10 years of work experience in the corporate, nonprofit, istration, Wake Forest University School of Business (NC) government, or entrepreneurial sectors in any US market.

Juliet Igboanusi – Innovation Alliance Manager (Energy The National Academy is delivered in a hybrid format includEfficiency), North America, Covestro LLC (TX) Melonie Jackson – VP, Human Resources, UPMC (PA) ing three months of online instruction, plus two, in-person Michael Keeler – one-week sessions District Managing at CMU in PittsDirector, FedEx burgh, Pennsylvania.

Ground (TX) Throughout TALI’s Zak Koné – Capital national program, Investment Portfolio participants benefitManagement, Directed from academic instruction speciftor, North America, ically geared to the Covestro LLC (TX) unique challenges Chymeka OlBlack professionals fonse – Managing face where variDirector, Adults & Household Supous topics, such as “Resilience for ports, Robin Hood Executives of Color,” Foundation (NY) “Asset Framing,” and Oluwatosin (Tosin) “Global Strategy Otulana – Head of and Management” Procurement, New were covered. AdTALI presents the graduates of the 2023 National Executive Leadership Academy Programs, BAE Sysditionally, particCohort: Darren Pagan, Derek Williams, Adaora Emembolu, Stephan Coleman, Jean tems (TX) ipants benefitted Denis, Alina Butler, Douglas Blanchard, Michael Keeler, Oluwatosin (Tosin) Otulana, Darren Pagan – from executive Juliet Igboanusi, Zac Koné, Raquel Ettrick Thompson, Melonie Jackson, Darrell Fare- Managing Director, FedEx Ground (NJ) coaching, peer well, and Chymeka Olfonse *NOT PICTURED: Faith Cooper Photo by: Brian Cook Raquel Ettrick networking, and Thompson – Manmentor identification support. aging Director, “Congratulations to all the graduates of the National Divisional Global Head of Technology, Cyber Risk ManageExecutive Leadership Academy! This has been a phement & Third Party Governance, BNY Mellon (GA) Derek Williams – Vice President, Key Accounts Serving nomenal year, and the cohort was exceptionally talented Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Wabtec Corporation and engaged throughout the program,” says Evan Frazier, (TX) President and CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute.

The mission of The Advanced Leadership Insti“This is just the beginning of the great things that we antute (TALI) is to cultivate Black executive leadership to ticipate happening through TALI as we begin to expand strengthen companies, institutions, and communities. our impact nationally. We are grateful to our academic partner CMU Tepper School of Business along with our TALI is supported by major corporations and founsponsors, boards, faculty, speakers, coaches, staff, and dations including Founding Underwriters: BNY Mellon other members of the TALI Community who helped to Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Highmark make this inaugural National Cohort year a success.”

Foundation, and Richard King Mellon Foundation; ExcelIsabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean, Richard P. Simlence Partners: Henry L. Hillman Foundation and Highmark; Lead Contributors: BNY Mellon, Eden Hall Foundamons Professor of Finance, Carnegie Mellon Universition, and The Heinz Endowments. Presenting Sponsors: ty Tepper School of Business expressed her thoughts Giant Eagle, Highmark Health, PNC, and UPMC. Gold about the graduating cohort: “We are so pleased with our continued partnership with TALI during its national Sponsors: American Eagle Outfitters, Bank of America, expansion. We are equally excited about the impact this Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, CNX, Covestro, Dollar inaugural national cohort will make within their organiBank, Duquesne Light Company, FedEx Ground, FHLBank Pittsburgh, Golub Capital, Koppers, PPG, and Wabtec Corzations and communities, contributing shared expertise and experience.” poration; Silver Sponsors: Pittsburgh Legal Diversity and The graduation ceremony will take place on DecemInclusion Coalition; and Bronze Sponsors, which can be found on TALI’s website. ber 8, 2023, at Carnegie Mellon University. Kevin Walker, To learn more about The Advanced Leadership InstiPresident and CEO, Duquesne Light Holdings and TALI Board Member will deliver the keynote address, while tute, visit www.taliinstitute.org.

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EDITION’S FIRST CARIBBEAN PROPERTY MAKES ITS DEBUT

Disneyland Resort

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ANAHEIM, Calif., PRNewswire -- For the first time, Disneyland Resort is releasing its lineup of special events and limited-time festivities for the coming year, with 2024 highlighted by the resort-wide Pixar Fest celebration beginning in the spring. Guests can book Disneyland Resort theme park reservations up to 180 days in advance with the expanded reservation calendar, and the slate of scheduled events can help them plan their visits earlier.

With distinctly Disney experiences and exciting happenings all year long, no two visits are the same. As it enters an era of boundless growth and innovation, Disneyland Resort is also investing in the development of more guest experiences, with work underway on Pixar Place Hotel; the upcoming attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure; and the continued transformation of the Downtown Disney District.

A variety of ticket options and special offers throughout the year make it possible for many guests to visit Disneyland Resort. For visits in early 2024, families can get greater value with a special offer on theme park tickets for children ages 3-9.* Valid between Jan. 8 and March 10, 2024 (no blockout dates, subject to park reservation availability), child tickets can be purchased for as low as $50 per child, per day. More information is available on Disneyland.com.

This festival of friendship is highlighted by heartwarming entertainment featuring Pixar stories. An all-new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”, will debut at Disney California Adventure Park, and at Disneyland Park, the emotional “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” returns with some all-new scenes. During the celebration, guests may encounter new characters such as Ember and Wade from “Elemental,” Red Panda Mei from “Turning Red” and more. Additional entertainment and offerings will be announced at a later date.

Festivals and limited-time celebrations The return of highly anticipated festivals and seasonal festivities add many more choices of entertainment, menu items and experiences to Disneyland Resort visits in 2024.

Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (Feb. 17 and 24): Performing at the Fantasyland Theatre, the 2024 “Celebrate Gospel” concerts will be headlined by Marvin Sapp (Feb. 17) and Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Feb. 24).

“Celebrate Gospel” is an annual tribute to Gospel music that brings together award-winning music artists and community choirs from across Southern California.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (March 1-April 22): The gastronomic extravaganza serves up creative foods and beverages, cooking demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment inspired by the diverse cultures and cuisines of the

Golden State. The popular attraction, Soarin’ Over California, also returns for a limited time.

Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (April 5-June 2): Season of the Force arrives at Disneyland Park with Hyperspace Mountain and specially themed food and beverage, merchandise and more for a limited time. Debuting during the celebration, guests can embark on new adventures aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland Park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires.

Separately ticketed after-hours events Guests can play the night away during fan-favorite after-hours events scheduled in 2024. These themed, separately ticketed events include pre-party park mixin, shorter wait times for select attractions, unlimited select Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event, and more.

Disneyland After Dark (select nights from January through June): Disneyland Park will host four themed soirées packed with unique entertainment, rare character encounters and distinctive menus of sweet treats and savory snacks. *Offer tickets valid for use beginning 1/8/24, and expire 13 days after the first day of use or on 3/10/24, whichever occurs first. To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date is required. Theme park reservations for Kids’ Special Offer Ticket holders are limited in number and subject to the availability of park reservations allocated to the Kids’ Special Offer Tickets as determined by Disney and theme park capacity. Reservation availability for Kids’ Special Offer Ticket holders is not guaranteed for any date, and reservations may be difficult to get for any particular date, especially as the ticket expiration date approaches. To ensure best availability, make reservations early. On any given date, park reservations may be available for general theme park tickets even though park reservations allocated to the Kids’ Special Offer Tickets are fully reserved. Kids’ Special Offer Ticket holders are not entitled to any reservations Disney makes available to others. Subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice. Sales may be paused from time to time or terminated at any time. **Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/ for restrictions.

Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Offer, event, and event elements may be modified and limited in availability, and are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice or liability.

BETHESDA, Md., PRNewswire -- The premiere of The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai introduces a completely new concept of laidback luxury to the Caribbean coastline, combining unparalleled dining and entertainment, services and amenities with the unique traditions and tastes of the famed locale. Created by Ian Schrager as a result of a partnership between Ian Schrager and Marriott International, the EDITION brand has become synonymous with individualized, customized, and one-of-a-kind hospitality experiences, and The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai is yet another example of Schrager’s visionary magic.

Situated within a 620-acre nature reserve with two miles of pristine white-sand beachfront, the property rises up from a forest of mangroves and tropical flora. Set within Kanai, a new luxury resort community in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the latest EDITION was designed with a minimal construction and environmental footprint to protect and preserve the area renowned for its mangroves, lagoons, ancient Mayan cities, tropical beaches and the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second-largest coral reef.

Abundant with rainforest plants, palms, cacti, tropical fruit trees and flowers, and home to iguanas, raccoons, spider monkeys, deer, anteaters, indigenous white-nose coatis, Yucatan squirrels and hundreds of species of birds, Kanai is a nature-lover’s paradise. The turquoise waters of Riviera Maya are also home to flourishing marine life including sea turtles, which are protected both by the Mexican government and the property’s comprehensive conservation program, which to date has hosted 12 nests, each containing an average of 120 eggs.

Designed to be in harmony with its surroundings and local culture, whilst also making an architectural statement, the resort takes inspiration from the ancient Mayans’ concept of the universe. Encompassing the heavens, the earth, and the magical realm below, this tri-level world is embodied in the unique native elements of the land as well as the architectural structures. One of the region’s most famous natural wonders is the cenote, a sinkhole resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock, exposing groundwater, that was thought by the Mayans to be a gateway to the world below. Formed when an asteroid hit the land some 65 million years ago, this near-perfect ring of rock formations and turquoise freshwater is the largest connection of underground caves in the world, both a sacred water source for the ancient Mayans and an attraction for modern-day adventure seekers. As guests approach the property via a three-mile road that winds its way through the lush mangroves and verdant natural vegetation, the outside world fades away.

The timber-covered exterior walls of the property come into view, appearing to rise from the forest, then vanish again as guests continue down a gentle slope, sinking below the tree line to the root level, nearly touching the water. At the property’s entrance, water meets jungle and guests alight below a tunnel of greenery, gazing up at the terrestrial world through the leaves. This leads to a grand travertine staircase, ushering guests back up to land in an almost ceremonial fashion, where they’re immediately greeted by a view of the ocean and vast expanses of water in the massive reflecting pools flanking the lobby. Beyond the lobby, an oversized lagoon-like swimming pool continues the water concept, seemingly bringing the ocean into the hotel, complete with floating cabanas. Meanwhile, a meandering white sand path connects the main buildings to the SO’OL Beach Club, home to a second outdoor pool with an infinity edge.

With interiors by Ian Schrager Company in collaboration with architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, and architecture by Edmonds International, the three main buildings that make up the resort converge in the architectural equivalent of a cenote. A massive rippling bamboo structure, designed by Eduardo Neira, seems to rise from the water and funnel back down into it. This striking structure serves as the resort’s dedicated yoga space as well as a visual and spiritual centerpiece anchoring the terrestrial world and the realm below it, while also drawing the eye towards the sky and stars above. The undulating walls of the surrounding limestone buildings mimic the seismic ripple that occurred when the ancient asteroid hit the earth.

The property boasts 182 guestrooms, including 30 suites, with numerous rooms featuring plunge pools and terraces that provide stunning ocean or mangrove views. Additionally, it offers a one-of-a-kind Sky Rooftop Villa - the largest hotel penthouse in North America.

The Riviera Maya at Kanai EDITION is now open in preview. The hotel offers an exclusive opening preview rate, available for a limited time only. Room rates start from $637 (excluding tax and fees) per room per night, inclusive of $100 resort credit. Terms and conditions apply. www.editionhotels.com www.editionhotels.com/riviera-maya www.marriott.com/cunek www.kiiskanai.com www.soolbeachclub.com

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PEPSICO CHICAGO EMPLOYEES GIFT OVER $1 MILLION TO NONPROFITS DURING OCTOBER; COMPANY ANNOUNCES NEW GRANTS TO SUPPORT CHICAGOANS The Efforts Expands Local Partnerships in Community Development, Education, Healthcare and Workforce Development

CHICAGO — Employees in PepsiCo’s organizations to increase access to career access to career resources for young peodowntown Chicago office at the Old Post resources and are proud to announce 11 ple in Chicago’s South and West Sides. To Office showed that their commitment to new grants totaling nearly $90,000 to learn more, visit pepsistrongertogether. giving back goes well beyond the holiday support vital work being led by changecom/communities/chicago. season. During October, they volunteered makers like GoodKidsMadCity. The holPepsiCo products are enjoyed by nearly 1,400 hours alongside neighbors as iday season is in full swing while giving consumers more than one billion times part of “PepsiCo Gives Back,” the comseason is an important fundraising peri- a day in more than 200 countries and pany’s annual global giving and service od, PepsiCo uses its financial, commerterritories around the world. PepsiCo campaign. Chicago-based employees who cial and human assets to be an impactful generated more than $86 billion in net are part of local PepsiCo Beverages North community partner year-round--helping revenue in 2022, driven by a compleAmerica, Quaker Oats, Frito-Lay North create opportunities for others and our mentary beverage and convenient foods America, Gatorade Performance and other local business.” portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, teams also donated $1,225,008 toward PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation’s Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain nonprofits—gifts that were matched by most recent grant recipients include: Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s the PepsiCo Foundation 2:1.

Community Development product portfolio includes a wide range of A recent day of giving back included Operation Warm enjoyable foods and beverages, including nearly 100 PepsiCo Chicago employees TGi Movement many iconic brands that generate more packing 2,000 backpacks filled with IMAN than $1 billion each in estimated annual 8,000 nutritious, shelf-stable ‘Food for Education retail sales.

Good’ meals, which reached neighbors Casa Central Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to and students through Ladies of Virtue, Healthcare Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Chicago Jesuit Academy, Casa Central, Esperanza Health Centers Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ Breakthrough Urban Ministries and HowWorkforce Development (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strateard Brown Health.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries gic end-to-end transformation that puts “PepsiCo Chicago employees lean in Central States SER sustainability and human capital at the to support local nonprofits like no othChicago Veterans center of how we will create value and er team—all year round,” said Tameka GoodKidsMadCity-Englewood growth by operating within planetary McBride, Senior Vice President of ComPODER boundaries and inspiring positive change mercial, Central Division, PepsiCo BevHACE for planet and people. For more informaerages North America. “Together for the Through PREP (Pathways to Readition, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow last few years, we’ve been working with ness and Empowerment Program), Pepon Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and T:10.75" South and West Side-based community siCo is investing $5 million to increase LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $93 Million in Grants

The Chicago Scots Will Transform Elder Care with Huge $14 M Gift

The U.S. Department of Education Bar for college excellence and attainment in (Department) announced today $93 million this country and close equity gaps in highin grant awards to 20 colleges and universi- er education that have no place in the 21st ties to support research and development at century.”

Historically Black Colleges and Universities RDI program grants are being awarded (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and to five HBCUs, two TCCUs, three HispanUniversities (TCCUs), and Minority-Serving ic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and a dual Institutions (MSIs), and to improve comple- HSI and Asian American and Native Amertion rates for underserved students. ican Pacific Islander-Serving Institution The grants are being provided under (AANAPISI). the Research and Development InfrastrucFor HBCUs and MSIs, the grant will ture (RDI) program and the Postsecondary support institutions in increasing their level Student Success Grant (PSSG) program. of research activity in alignment with the The RDI program provides funds to HBCUs, Carnegie Classification designations to move TCCUs, and MSIs to transform their research from the Doctoral and Professional Universiinfrastructure, including strengthening ties (D/PU) classification toward the Doctoral research productivity, faculty expertise, Universities with High Research Activity physical infrastructure, and partnerships (R2) classification. It also will increase their leading to increases in external funding. The classification from the Doctoral Universities PSSG program aims to equitably improve with High Research Activity (R2) toward postsecondary student outcomes, including the Doctoral Universities with Very High retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and Research Activity (R1) category. For TCCUs, completion, by leveraging data and implethe funds will support an increase in rementing, scaling, and rigorously evaluating search activities, undergraduate research evidence-based approaches. opportunities, faculty development, research This funding builds on the more than development, and infrastructure, including $25 billion in funding to HBCUs, MSIs, physical infrastructure and human capital and TCCUs through the Department since development. Because of their central role in President Biden took office. Specifically, $7.3 educating underserved students, including billion in cumulative investments in HBCUs, students of color, it is important for HBCUs, $474.5 million for TCCUs, and $18.1 billion for TCCUs, and MSIs to excel in research activity MSIs. that can impact funding, faculty and student “The Biden-Harris Administration recrecruitment, student research opportunities, ognizes the urgency of this moment in higher and promote diversity in graduate students education and that creating opportunities and faculty at an institution. for students of color and other underserved Nine institutions are receiving grants students to succeed in today’s most cutthrough PSSG to fund evidence-based stratting-edge fields has never mattered more,” egies that result in improved outcomes for said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel underserved students. The funding is being Cardona. “These grant awards will help many awarded to six grantees that are in the early of our nation’s most inclusive and diverse phase and three grantees in the mid-phase/ colleges and universities expand their caexpansion phase, based upon the amount of pacity to drive research and innovation, and existing research validating their effectivepropel more students to graduation day and ness in improving student postsecondary fulfilling careers. This is how we Raise the education outcomes.

Chicago, Ill. – The Chicago Scots, lack social connection with family and Illinois’ first and oldest non-profit or- friends have a 39% increased risk of ganization, has received a foundation- dying early. al $14 million gift from The Negaunee “Chicago Scots will realign its misFoundation to launch a program to sion to provide for future unmet needs meet the future unmet needs of Chica- of seniors in Chicago,” said Charles Gonzalez, Chair of the Chicago Scots go’s senior population.

The largest donation in the orga- Board of Governors. “Our mission will nization’s 178-year history, it enables be made manifest in a model of living the Chicago Scots to begin a campaign designed to connect people through to boldly transform its legacy building, comprehensive, high-touch care based the Scottish Home at Caledonia Senior on community and companionship.”

Living & Memory Care, in North RiverChicago Scots own and operate side into a model of living that relieves the five-acre Caledonia Senior Living the social distress of aging. & Memory Care community as its “In just a few years there will be principal charitable purpose based many millions of older Americans around the 114-year-old Scottish without the wealth to pay for longHome and seven-year-old MacLean term care as it is currently configured House just 15 minutes from downtown but with too much to qualify for Chicago. government support,” said Gus Noble, Chicago Scots will collaborate President and CEO. with the Alford Group on its transformation plans. “Time and again “They are the ‘forgotten middle.’

They will want to live collaboratively in throughout their long history, Chicago Scots have positioned and reposicommunity with others, to be connected and not isolated, to be social tioned themselves to be relevant in the and not lonely. The Negaunee Founfield of care. I am honored to bring the dation’s incredible gift will empower expertise of the Alford Group to supus to relieve distress caused by aging port Gus and the Board as they bring – medical, cognitive, and social.” this innovative realignment of purpose to reality,” said the Alford Group’s Don The baby-boomer generation, now estimated to number 73 million, is Cooke.

The Negaunee Foundation is a rapidly aging and by 2030 all will have turned 65. Many are likely to face the Chicago non-profit foundation that supports cultural, historical, educahuman and financial costs of social tional institutions and museums, isolation, which are already massive along with performing arts organizaand set to increase. tions in Chicagoland.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine report “The Negaunee Foundation enables and encourages all of us in the that social isolation poses a health risk to seniors equivalent to high Scottish community, the field of senior blood pressure, smoking or obesity. care, throughout Chicagoland, and A November 2023 study by Glasgow across the country – kith and kin – to University reported that seniors who dream together,” said Gus Noble.

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Washington Park Resident Creates Chicagothemed Christmas Cards Center, and Local Market Foods in South Shore. Full list independent and Black-owned line to be carried in the Chicago IL- Lavenderpop Greeting Cards, a Chicabelow and at www.lavenderpop.com.

124-year history of Jewel-Osco. “I was nervous when I go based collection of Black and Chicago themed cards Otis Richardson, owner and creator of Lavenderpop started because I was delivering my spinner rack of cards continues to flourish in its partnership with Jewel-Osco, in the middle of a pandemic. But I knew I had to put those Greeting Cards is an artist and nationally published illusWhole Foods, Buddy Store at the Chicago Culture Center worries aside. If other vendors were making deliveries, and Local Market Foods in South Shore. trator based in Washington Park, Chicago. “The fact that then so could I. There wasn’t going to be some perfectly Lavenderpop Greeting Cards launches new Chicathese designs started as a sketch on my kitchen table and are then finished and sold to thousands of shoppers still go-themed Christmas card designs for the holiday seasons. safe moment.”

Women purchase an estimated 80% of all greeting blows my mind. I have this never give up spirit and I’m moWashington Park resident Otis Richardson, the owner and artist behind the card company, says “I wanted to give my cards (stat from Greeting Card Association). “Because of tivated to not just sell a bunch of cards, but to create cards returning customers new cards to choose from so I created this data, women, especially Black women are the biggest that really connect with people. Sending greeting cards is one card using the Chicago flag where the red stars double purchasers of Lavenderpop cards. I noticed the best-sell- another way we can keep in touch with the ones we love.” as stars atop Christmas trees. Another design has a Black ing cards are the ones that feature Black women on the Full store list: Santa, his reindeer and Rudolph on top of a CTA train.”

JEWEL-OSCO cover. I’ve added more designs like this by representing Santa says “ Rudolph, why didn’t we think of this soon17705 S. Halsted St, Homewood, IL 60430 Black women of different ages, hair styles, and body types.

3153 W. 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430 The new designs launched for 2023 features a woman er?“ “It was a lot of fun creating these cards and I believe 7530 S. Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 praying on a Sympathy card. For Birthday designs, one has customers will connect with them because they speak to 11730 S. Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 a smiling woman holding a bouquet of flowers, and anothus as Chicagoans.”

1220 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 Richardson has also added new Birthday and Sympa- er is a funny card with a woman scowling of the cover, but 87 W. 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 smiling and wishing a happy birthday on the inside. thy cards this year. “During the times that I’m restocking 1655 E. 95th St, Chicago, IL 60617 the cards, I’ve met customers that really appreciate that “I want to keep coming up with new designs to keep 9400 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 there is another option for Black greeting cards. “I want to the line “fresh”. One of my newer birthday cards for men 443 E. 34th St, Chicago, IL 60616 make sure there are new designs especially for customers features a bearded man in blue t-shirt. The cards was 7036 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL 60304 who have supported the cards for the three years I’ve been made in reaction to a customer who wanted a card for a 6014 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 friend who was not a “suit and tie kinda guy”. Richardson in Jewel-Osco.”

WHOLE FOODS The Jewel-Osco at 6014 S. Cottage Grove happens to adds “One of my biggest advantages is that I can take South Loop 1101 S. Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607 be the top performing store related to sales for Lavender- feedback directly from customers and come up with cards BUDDY SHOP - Chicago Culture Center that are relatable.” pop Greeting Cards. Richardson says “I’m really appre78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602 In addition to Jewel-Osco, Lavenderpop Greeting ciative of the support I’ve gotten from the Hyde Park and LOCAL MARKET FOODS Cards are also carried in Whole Foods in the South Loop Washington Park community.

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Azazie and Former Bachelorette, Charity Lawson, Host a Bridal Tea Luncheon

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LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Former Bachelorette, Charity Lawson, hosted an exquisite tea luncheon with made-to-order evening wear brand, Azazie, in celebration of bridesto-be & their beloved bridal party. Charity was joined by Vanderpump Rules star Charli Burnett, actress Danielle Campbell, and top tier influencers for an afternoon of elegance at the Peninsula Hotel Beverly Hills. Attendees arrived in dazzling dresses from Azazie, offered in sizes 0-30. Check out their stunning looks below!

Azazie is the leading DTC e-tailer for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion wear and accessories, Azazie offers direct-to-consumer, high-quality, gowns at affordable prices. Based in the tech capital of Silicon Valley, Azazie is disrupting the traditional bridal industry while garnering high ratings from customers and review sites alike. With 200+ bridal gowns and 400+ bridal party dresses in over 80 colors, Azazie is committed to body-positive fashion, offering all dresses from size 0-30, cut and sewn to order like expensive bespoke designs. Azazie has appeared on The Today Show, CNBC and other top media outlets and won the Glossy Beauty and Fashion Award for the Best E-Commerce Experience in addition to being recognized as one of Newsweek’s Fastest Growing Online Shops in 2022. Visit the website at www.azazie.com.

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Luvme Hair’s #LUVMEPOPUP NYC Event: A Remarkable Success NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the hair industry, recently hosted its first-ever event, the Switching It Up Tour #LUVMEPOPUP, held from November 11th-13th in Brooklyn.

The event proved to be a resounding success, attracting hair enthusiasts and offering an immersive experience showcasing a wide array of Luvme Hair wigs and premium hair care products.

Throughout the #LUVMEPOPUP event, attendees had the opportunity to explore Luvme Hair’s diverse range of innovative products, including headband wigs, lace front wigs, body wave wigs, and more. These high-quality offerings were showcased alongside personalized styling sessions, further highlighting Luvme Hair’s dedication to offering both exceptional products and expert guidance for a luvmehair #LUVMEPOPUP NYC Event. Luvme Hair complete customer experience. #LUVMEPOPUP event in Brooklyn, New York for around 10 years. Luvme started with long and short drew in a large number of customers, all excited to wigs, but now we have variations including afro, frontal, explore the brand’s offerings and join in the festivi360, braided wigs, and various other types that offer ties. Throughout the event, more than 3000 gifts were women the opportunity to express themselves freely generously distributed, adding to the overall excitement with their hair. There’s a range of densities, thicknesses, and joy of the experience. Yolanda, a dedicated Luvme and even thinness; the quality of the wigs is amazing. customer for nearly a decade, expressed her admiration You can wash them, color them, condition them, and for the brand, saying, “I have been a Luvme customer

they all maintain their quality consistently. That’s why I continue to choose Luvme.”

Founder Helena shared her thoughts on the success of the event, saying: “The incredible response to our Switching It Up Tour #LUVMEPOPUP in Brooklyn, New York has been truly remarkable. Witnessing the passion and excitement from our community reaffirms our commitment to delivering exceptional products and experiences. We’re thrilled to have connected with so many individuals and are excited about our ongoing innovation in elevating the wig industry.”

The event’s success serves as a testament to Luvme Hair’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier products and personalized experiences, solidifying its position as a trailblazer in the hair care sector.

Luvme Hair is a reputable brand in the hair industry, known for its high-quality HD Lace Wigs, Glueless Wigs, ready-to-go wigs, and wigs that allow individuals to effortlessly switch up their looks. With a focus on innovation, creativity, quality, and customer satisfaction, Luvme Hair has garnered a loyal customer base globally. For more information about Luvme Hair and its products, please visit their official website at shop.luvmehair.com.

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Remembers Legendary Singer 56 Years After His Passing MACON, Ga., PRNewswire -- Nicknamed the “King of Soul,” Otis Redding is regarded as one of the greatest singer-songwriters in the history of American popular music and a seminal artist in soul music, rhythm and blues,” stated Otis’ wife, Zelma Redding.

Sunday, Dec. 10, marked 56 years since Otis Redding passed away in an airplane crash in Madison, Wisc., with four members of his band, The Bar-Kays (guitarist Jimmy King, tenor saxophonist, Phalon Jones, organist, Ronnie Caldwell and drummer Carl Cunningham; their valet, Matthew Kelly and the pilot Dick Fraser. Trumpet player, Ben Cauley was the only survivor.

Otis has received numerous honors over the past 56 years including Two Grammy Awards, A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award (Legacy Tribute Award) and Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame (Foundational Inductee). Redding is also number 9 on Rolling Stone’s 200 Best Singers of All Time (January 2023).

The Otis Redding Foundation, founded by Mrs. Zelma Redding to continue his commitment to education for young people with a focus in music and the arts, would like to thank radio, television, print media and social media for their continued support of Otis’ music. The Foundation is well underway for the opening of the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts, in Macon, GA, in the Fall of 2024. This multipurpose space will be open to students 5-18 who have a desire to explore their interest in all elements of music and the arts. The Center will be staffed with Macon’s finest musicians and educators offering private lessons in areas including piano, audio engineering, strings and more.

Since its inception in 2007, the Foundation continues to support the philanthropic commitment of Otis Redding to empower and enlighten all young people to fulfill their dreams.

Stay connected to the Otis Redding Foundation, by visiting https://otisreddingfoundation.org, on Instagram @otisreddingfoundation, on X @Otisredding, or on Facebook @Otisredding foundation.

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NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL SHARES INSPIRING STORY OF THE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY STAR, CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER, AND AMERICAN HERO THAT HISTORY FORGOT Sidat-Singh was also a scholar, civil rights SYRACUSE, N.Y., PRNewswire -- A riveting historical novel pioneer, World War II veteran, and one based on the real story of Wilmeth other thing—forgotten. In this novelized Sidat-Singh, the Black Syracuse account of Sidat-Singh’s life, fictional University football star who was sportswriter Breanna Shelton stumbles forced to conceal his race in order upon the compelling story of the rocket-armed Syracuse football player who to take the field, was released hid his identity in order to play, leading to today from Mascot Books. Invisible No More: A Historical Novel climactic moments when race and sports by prolific sports journalists Scott collided. As a young Black woman making Pitoniak and Rick Burton unearths her way in a profession not ready to fully the impressive life story of the athaccept her, Shelton immerses herself in lete, scholar, civil rights pioneer, the research, determined to resurrect an and American hero that history inspirational man who time left behind. forgot. The book is on sale now via Along the way, she finds courage and Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mascot perseverance to transform herself and her Books, and more. career.

A rocket-armed passer on the Drawing on their experience as nationPRNewsFoto ally honored journalists and historians, football field and an ankle-breaking playmaker on the basketball court, Wilmeth authors Pitoniak and Burton spent years meticulous-

ly researching and conducting interviews to get to the core of their subject and the times in which he lived. Post–civil rights era society still grapples with dispiriting obstacles that Sidat-Singh faced more than a half century earlier, when he was “passing” to play, serving as a Tuskegee Airman in World War II, and interacting with luminaries such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Grantland Rice, Sam Lacy, and Joe Louis.

This fictionalized account, as timely now as ever, honors an American hero whose life was cut short while serving a country that didn’t recognize him as a full-fledged citizen because of the color of his skin.

“The story of Wilmeth Sidat-Singh is both heroic and heartbreaking,” writes NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico. “The authors place a much-needed spotlight on a forgotten superstar athlete.”

Invisible No More is on sale now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Mascot Books. To learn more, visit invisiblenomorenovel.com.

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Popovers with Cranberry Butter

Make ‘Eggstra’ Special Holiday Memories

Turn to eggs to take festivities to new heights this season (Family Features) Creating memorable moments media chef Shereen Pavlides. and special meals with friends and family during Start by whisking the star of the show – eggs – the holiday season doesn’t have to be overwhelming. with flour, salt and milk to a silky-smooth texture.

While these festivities are often a favorite moment Cover and refrigerate the thin batter for 6 hours, or each year, the planning and preparation can be a bear overnight, then bake in a popover pan (or try a muffin for hosts. To help take some stress out of hosting du- pan) to warm, eggy, flaky perfection. ties, start with what you likely already have on hand, Then combine softened butter and cranberry like eggs. sauce with a pinch of salt before spreading on the This year, simplify holiday gatherings by leaning melt-in-your-mouth popovers. For an extra special into underappreciated ingredients that can make all touch, consider whipping up homemade cranberry kinds of recipes a cinch. After all, less time stressing sauce rather than using a store-bought version. over planning, shopping and prepping means more Whether it’s served as an appetizer or light destime to make memories that last a lifetime. sert, this savory-with-a-touch-of-sweet recipe can When it’s time for a celebration, eggs are at the become part of your family’s most cherished tradiheart of many favorite recipes. They are an invaluable tions, made possible by eggs. Remember, all it takes ingredient to hosts, delivering convenience and inis the egg carton already in the refrigerator to be the spiration for hors d’oeuvres, baked treats, traditional “host or hostess with the most-est” and make memodishes perfect for entertaining and more. ries with those who matter most.

Eggs keep baked favorites (and festivities) from Don’t rule out the egg as a key ingredient for crefalling flat. In only 10 minutes prep time and with a ating new experiences, memories and traditions this few simple ingredients, you can make crowd-pleasholiday season. Discover more benefits and recipes ing recipes like these Popovers with Cranberry Butter that go beyond eggspectations at IncredibleEgg.org/ from best-selling author and international social invaluableegg.

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Recipe courtesy of Shereen Pavlides (@CookingwithShereen) on behalf of the American Egg Board Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45-50 minutes Yield: 6 popovers Popovers: 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/3 cups whole milk 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil nonstick cooking spray Cranberry Butter: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce 1 pinch salt To make popovers: In large bowl, whisk flour, salt, milk and eggs until silky smooth. Add oil and whisk to combine. Transfer to pourable pitcher, cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.

Heat oven to 375 F. Place 6-cup popover pan in oven 10 minutes.

Remove pan and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Stir batter, divide and pour into cups, filling each 3/4 full.

Bake until puffed high and cooked through, 45-50 minutes.

To make cranberry butter: In medium bowl, mix butter, cranberry sauce and salt until well combined.

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REAL ESTATE AC 12-06--2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. WILLIAM GETTINGS AKA WILLIAM R. GETTINGS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 4800 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 3126-420-006-0000. Commonly known as 337 Winnebago St., Park Forest, IL 60466. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. 6766-184463 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3233696 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v. VICTOR COOKSEY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, BALLANTRAE OF FLOSSMOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Defendants 2023 CH 01699 3643 ANTHOLL STREET FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2024, 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 3643 ANTHOLL STREET, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 Property Index No. 31-11-110-009-0000 The real estate is improved with a 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-23-01393 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2023 CH 01699 TJSC#: 43-4296 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 # 2023 CH 01699 I3233991 _______________________________________ AC 12-13-2023

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LOANCARE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ELLA WARD, DEBRA WARD MITCHELL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ELLA WARD, BAYTHORNE CONDOMINIUM I ASSOCIATION, EL FAMOUS RESTAURANT, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, NICHOLE BERRY, ROCHELLE WARD, ROBERT WARD, PHILLIP WARD, ADRIAN MORRIS Defendants 22 CH 05593 1113 PALMER COURT FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2024, 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 1113 PALMER COURT, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422 Property Index No. 31-12-100-049-1007 The real estate is improved with a townhouse with a two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. 2209868IL Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 05593 TJSC#: 43-4171 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 05593 I3234459 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.- JOHN J LYDON, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR MELVIN CANNON, CHERYL CANNON, MELVIN CANNON, JR., MARK CANNON, MICHAEL CANNON, REGINA LEVESTON, ANDORA VALENTINE, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MELVIN CANNON A/K/A MELVIN CANNON, SR. A/K/A CANNON MELVIN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2016 CH 16710 7 DEBRA COURT SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2024, 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 7 DEBRA COURT, SAUK VILLAGE, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-35-102-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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

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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(g1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 20-05321IL_615283 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 2016 CH 16710 TJSC#: 43529 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 # 2016 CH 16710 I3234723 _______________________________________ AC 12/20/2023

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JAMES SMITH, SOW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS AS NOMINEE FOR MERCANTILE MORTGAGE COMPANY Defendants 2023 CH 00468 520 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 December 8, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2024, 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 520 ANTIETAM STREET, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 Property Index No. 31-23-433-011-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $152,934.70. 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. For information, contact MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 22-037362. 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. MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601 312-651-6700 E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com Attorney File No. 22037362 Attorney Code. 48928 Case Number: 2023 CH 00468 TJSC#: 43-4533 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 # 2023 CH 00468 I3235127 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT - SIXTH DISTRICT CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- MAUREEN B. MADDAMMA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 20226008009 1243 OTTO BOULEVARD CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the

above cause on November 28, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 18, 2024, 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 1243 OTTO BOULEVARD, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411 Property Index No. 32-20-208-016, 017, & 035-0000 The real estate is improved with vacant land. The judgment amount was $10,714.57.

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. For information, contact JACQUELINE J. AGEE, THE LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS G. GIANOPOLUS, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 18511 TORRENCE AVENUE, Lansing, IL, 60438 (708) 889-9626. 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. Jacqueline J. Agee THE LAW OFFICES OF DENNIS G. GIANOPOLUS, P.C. 18511 TORRENCE AVENUE Lansing IL, 60438 708-889-9626 E-Mail: jagee@lawofficesofdgg.com Attorney Code. 34464 Case Number: 20226008009 TJSC#: 43-4525 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.

I3235134 _______________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE 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: Y23011261 on December 8, 2023. Under the Assumed Business name of RON PRODUCTIONS with the business located at: 840 W SUNNYSIDE APT 19 D, CHICAGO, IL 60640. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name AKIYA FINLEY Complete Address 840 W. SUNNYSIDE APT 19 D , CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60604, USA . _______________________________________

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