Facing weekend november 7 2017

Week of November 8, 2017 Vol 48 • No 45 |

WE

www.thechicagocitizen.com

ChicagoWeekend

weekly

> SEE MORE ON PAGE 2

NEWS

Obama Foundation Summit Unites Hundreds of Civic Leaders

During the Obama Foundation Summit, Former President Barack Obama recently shared why he wanted to create a center for young leaders across the globe and in local communities.

Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

> MORE ON PAGE 3

BUSINESS: YOUTHFUL ENTHUSIASM ABOUT BLACK-OWNED BANK LEADS TO GROWING NATIONAL BUSINESS >P4 CMMUNITY FOCUS: advertising@thechicagocitizen.com

LOCAL STUDENTS WIN TARGET MERIT SCHOLARSHIP >P2 stweekly@citizen6news

CitizenNewspaper6/

www.chicagocitizen.com

2 / CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017

news

1

briefly

news

1

1 Obama Foundation Summit

COMMUNITY FOCUS

EDUCATION GoFundMe and Thurgood Marshall College Fund Partner To Help HBCU Students Pay For College

Local Students Win Target Merit Scholarship

Continued from Page 1

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.- GoFundMe recently announced a partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. GoFundMe and TMCF are teaming up to raise money in support of students at the nation’s 47 publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

GoFundMe recently released a new TMCF fundraising hub, which will serve as a resource for students and their communities. To make a contribution or to start a GoFundMe, please visit the TMCF fundraising hub here: www.gofundme.com/tmcf.

HEALTH Give thanks for good health by donating blood this holiday season The American Red Cross is encouraging people to share their good health this holiday season by donating blood for patients in need.

Mike Healey’s son was born prematurely, weighing 3 pounds, and immediately needed blood. “I gave blood the next day and have done it 56 times since then,” he said. Though Healey’s son spent his rst 49 days of life in the neonatal intensive care unit, he has thrived and is now a healthy, 10-year-old little league baseball player.

“I will never forget whoever sel essly gave blood for my son.”

A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel. However, patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving transfusions. In fact, every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood.

The Red. Cross is encouraging members of the public to make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

LAW & POLITICS EEOC LAUNCHES ONLINE SERVICES FOR INQUIRIES, APPOINTMENTS AND DISCRIMINATION CHARGES The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an EEOC Public Portal to provide online access to individuals inquiring about discrimination.

“This secure online system makes the EEOC and an individual’s charge information available wherever and whenever it is most convenient for that individual,” said EEOC Acting Chair Victoria A. Lipnic. “It’s a giant leap forward for the EEOC in providing online services.”

The EEOC Public Portal allows individuals to submit online initial inquiries and requests for intake interviews with the agency. Initial inquiries and intake interviews are typically the first steps for individuals seeking to file a charge of discrimination with EEOC. In fiscal year 2017, the EEOC responded to over 550,000 calls to the toll-free number and more than 140,600 inquiries in field offices, reflecting the significant public demand for EEOC’s services.

Local Chicago students were invited to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chicago Empower Me Tour (EMT) where they applied to colleges, scholarships and financial aid. Photo Credit: Perfect Pitch Media Group, LLC

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

Hundreds of Chicago high school seniors applied for thousands of dollars in scholarships during the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour (EMT) Thursday, Nov. 2. EMT is a free, traveling college-and-career-readiness roadshow, presented in partnership with Target, that awards scholarships to our nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

UNCF is the largest scholarship provider to students of color, awarding $100 million annually in scholarships to more than 10,000 students.

“Being awarded the UNCF scholarship has allowed me to maintain my focus on my education by taking away some of my financial burdens,” Chicago native Dion Gray said in a UNCF press release. “It’s made the transition to Lincoln University so much smoother.”

Through partnerships with the Chicago Public School system (CPS), the EMT offers access to HBCU college prep workshops, presenters, college recruiters and award-winning educational experts.

During the college session at the University of Illinois Forum, students were able to apply for nearly $1 million in financial aid.

The Chicago EMT will head to Cincinnati, OH on Nov. 15-16; and Dallas, TX on Dec. 4-5. The tour is supported by presenting sponsor Target, founding sponsor Wells Fargo, FedEx and P&G. For more information, visit www.EmpowerMeTour.org.

CITIZEN Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017 / 3

Connect with the Citizen at www.thechicagocitizen.com

Follow us on

Twitter @CitizenNewsNow Like us on Facebook at

dgarth@thechicagocitizen

www.thechicagocitizen.com • 52 years of serving the Black community

Unites Hundreds of Civic Leaders

GOVERNMENTAL Affairs

Continued from Page 1

Janice Garth

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

The Obama Foundation recently invited 500 civic leaders from 60 countries and 27 states, to the firstever Obama Foundation Summit, at Marriott Marquis Chicago, located at the 2121 S. Prairie Ave. The Obama Foundation Summit spotlighted incredible individuals and projects around the world that are continuing to make an impact and convened those that are tackling challenges in their own backyards.

“For Barack and I, we wanted to make sure this city knew that bringing the Obama Foundation back [to Chicago] was important Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently held their first to us because we love this ever Obama Foundation Summit, inviting 500 civic leaders from 60 countries and 27 states to the Marriott Marquis Chicago, located at the 2121 S. Prairie Ave. city,” Former First Lady [young people] who had started sharing, listening Michelle Obama said. and gathering stories in their communities, and “This was the city that raised me and connected [who] had begun to mobilize, organize and make me to the love of my life. It is the city that my love things happen,” Obama stated. and I raised our two amazing daughters who have He said after his Presidential tenure, he had a become phenomenal women in their own right.” strong desire to create a center for young leaders During the Obama Foundation Summit, across the globe and in local communities to meet, young civic leaders participated in a hands-on teach and learn from each other, no matter their exchange of ideas empowering individuals to background, race or religion. create positive change within their respective “If we could create an architecture, a platform communities, according to an Obama Foundation for those young people to thrive, to grow and to release. scale up all the amazing stuff that they were already Former President Barack Obama shared doing locally, and not just to root themselves locally, how he began his political career as a community but then be able to germinate and seed change all organizer on the South Side of Chicago. Obama around the country and around the world, then said while he didn’t lead the local movement, he there’s no problem we couldn’t solve,” Obama said. served with church leaders to help build after“There’s no aspiration that we might not reach.” school programs, parks and helped combat The Obama Foundation Summit included environmental issues. key speakers such as Anand Giridharadas, NYT “I learned that ordinary people in local columnist & author; Marietje Schaake, Dutch communities can do extraordinary things when politician & Member of the European; Prince they’re given a chance, when their voices are heard, Harry of Wales; Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic when they come together and when they recognize Workers Alliance; Whitney Kimball Coe, Rural themselves in each other,” said Obama.

Strategies; Theaster Gates, Chicago-based artist; The Former President continued to say that David Simas, Chief Executive Officer of The he took the lessons he learned as a community Obama Foundation; Former First Lady organizer with him as he traveled the world to Michelle Obama and Former President serve young leaders.

“I would meet young people who were just like Barack Obama.

For more information on the Obama me – maybe a little better than me – who had asked Foundation, visit https://www.obama.org/. themselves how could they make a difference, and

NHS Hosts 8th Annual Neighborhood Leadership Awards

Seven inspiring Chicagoland neighborhood heroes were recently honored for their commitment to making a difference in their communities. Nearly 300 civic, community and corporate leaders attended Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s (NHS) 8th annual Neighborhood Leadership Awards.

The honorees represented NHS’ neighborhood revitalization efforts in Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, North Lawndale, South Suburban Cook County, West Humboldt Park and Woodlawn.

The 2017 Neighborhood Leadership Award recipients included: • Brothers Wayne and Stanley Smith of New Pisgah Community Development Service Organization, Auburn Gresham – For over 20 years this faith-based organization has been developing high-quality, community-focused real estate.

• George Havelka, Chicago Lawn/Gage Park – For nearly a decade George Havelka has been an ardent champion of NHS of Chicago.

• Ruby Miller, Englewood – Ms. Ruby Miller has lived in Englewood since 1957 and has served as the 7400 S. Princeton Block Club President for the last 18 years.

• UCAN, North Lawndale – UCAN is an innovative social service agency that has been a sanctuary for youth who have suffered trauma.

• Dr. Lisa Green, Family Christian Health Center, South Suburbs – Family Christian Health Center (FCHC), provides health services to underserved communities throughout the south suburbs.

• West Humboldt Park’s Vacant Building Busters, West Humboldt Park – These trailblazing families took a chance on their neighborhood through purchasing and rehabbing vacant priorities with NHS. • William Hill, Woodlawn – William Hill is a renowned artist, photographer, life-long Woodlawn resident, and an NHS Woodlawn Advisory Council member.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE 100TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO CONTEST HOSTED BY ISP HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Illinois State Police (ISP) recently celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2022. In anticipation of the anniversary, the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) is hosting a logo design contest open to active and retired ISP employees and the general public.

The 100th anniversary logo will be used in making commemorative stars, patches, car decals, letterhead, challenge coins, yearbooks, apparel, web design, advertising, and collectible memorabilia.

Logo design judging criteria will include professionalism, theme, color, integrity and nostalgia.

Odyssey Media’s IN THE BLACK Tour Offers Free Admission To Houston Small Business Owners And Aspiring Entrepreneurs Post Hurricane Harvey

Over 150 women will attend the IN THE BLACK Houston event on Nov. 10 for free, thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 program, developed to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs worldwide by 2020.

“We know that women are the pillars of our communities. We strongly believe in investing in women to foster economic growth and sustainable development,” said Lori George Billingsley, Vice President of Community Connections at The Coca-Cola Company. “We are proud to support women entrepreneurs by partnering with Odyssey Media’s In The Black Tour, a program that empowers women to build businesses, support their families and shape their communities.”

In a Sept. 2, Business Insider article, Houston business owners expressed that their small businesses, which make up 99% of Houston’s companies, face a long road of restoration after Hurricane Harvey. According to the article, many lack large cash revenues and are suffering from having to shut down temporarily or permanently due to extensive damages.

Linda Spradley Dunn, CEO and Founder of Odyssey Media is quoted saying, “Harvey has been especially difficult for Black and Latina small business owners and it has discouraged many who wanted to start a business. Our sisters need us, and we’ll be there! We will customize the program and focus on where women can get immediate help, as well as how other Odyssey Women around the world can pitch in.”

www.thechicagocitizen.com • 52 years of serving the Black community

4 / CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017

business

CITIZEN Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017 / 5

1

Don’t get hacked! Time to get serious about password safety

Top tips for locking down your online security

Youthful Enthusiasm About Black-owned Bank Leads to Growing National Business

By Hazel Trice Edney

strategies for getting millennials to support Black banks. They are committed to the success of these banks because they want the banks (TriceEdneyWire.com) - Marcus Howard and Charles Hands III, friends to reach more consumers so that African-Americans can become more and colleagues since their days as students at the University of North economically self-sufficient.”

Carolina at Chapel Hill, became increasingly amazed as they read a book It’s been several years since Hands and Howard graduated from about the history of Black business ownership in Durham, N.C. the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Hands, originally from In the early 20th Century, a hub called Black Wall Street bustled with Wilmington, N.C., has since graduated from law school and now practices Black economic vitality. Enthralled with the information, the two young real estate and business law. Howard, from St. Louis, is now studying for a professionals dug deeper and were shocked to discover that at least one doctorate in educational policy and human development with a research of the businesses, Mechanics and Farmers (M&F) Bank, is now 110 years focus in STEM education and the preparedness of teachers in low income, old and is still thriving in 2017 with an office in every major city in North predominately African-American communities.

Carolina. Greatly inspired, Howard and Hands decided to go banking.

Despite their career paths, they exude yet another cardinal rule for “We’d read about Black Wall Street and the millionaires and the business entrepreneurs - passion about their product. They agree that their owners. And we said, ‘Wait a minute, these African-American people just enthusiasm will be key to getting their messages across to their friends got out of slavery and they created neighborhoods and prosperity. Why and contemporaries. can’t we get back to that?’ That’s why we went right to the bank looking “The attitude of millennials about Black banks is they don’t know to put our money in there,” said Howard in an interview during the 90th about them,” says Howard. “And so, one of the things that we want to anniversary of the National Bankers Association (NBA), a D.C.-based do is make it known to the public that there are Black banks and they do organization of minority owned banks. have a social justice theme because a lot of these Black banks give right But when the 26-year-olds walked into M&F Bank to start the process back into the community. And we want them to know that the bank that of making deposits, they became disillusioned. Despite the fact that you currently are banking with may not be the best for your particular the historic Mechanics community. And so we’re and Farmers Bank was kind of saying, ‘Hey you need still prospering and to support an institution that holding its own in a cycles money back into your world of large whitecommunity.’” owned banks, it had not The two young men say kept up with advanced they have received positive technologies and 21st reinforcements from friends. century customer service “All of our friends are super methods. excited and impressed by “When we went into what we’re doing,” says the bank, it was just not Hands. “I think just getting what we’d pictured,” says a job is respected and it is Howard. “What we saw looked up to if you get a though was solvable. We good job. But what’s looked knew that, okay, we can up to even further is if you create a solution for it do your own business and do and we can help build it something that’s unique and up to what we believe it different in the world.” could be and what we Howard adds, “Again, not imagined it was while we many of our friends knew were reading.” about Black banks and so So, instead of walking when we started this and Marcus Howard and Charles Hands (center), co-founders of Engage Millennials, have out of the bank and started working with this, provided valuable advice to M&F Bank executives Travis Rouse, chief sales officer; bashing it on social a lot of our friends started media, Howard and Hands and James Sills III, president/CEO. putting money in Black banks seized the opportunity. because they too believed in They decided to reach out to the bank’s leaders in a way that would get our vision. So that’s a part of what Engage Millennials is about. Our friends their attention. are sending that message to their friends and continuing to further the “We didn’t email, we didn’t call,” said Hands. “We wrote a handvision of a revitalization of economic power for the Black community.” written letter to the CEO and put a stamp on it and sent it off. In about a It appears obvious that at some point prospective clients at Whiteweek, we got a call back.” owned banks and other corporations will seek the wisdom of Engage That call came from James Sills III, president/CEO of M&F Bank. Then Millennials. But, Howard and Hands say they prefer to remain focused. came a series of meetings between Sills, the two millennials and other “What we’re doing is mission driven. Our mission is to build up Black bank officials. Those meetings have started a new life for all involved. communities,” says Hands. “Engage Millennials is to attract the millennials It resulted in the formation of the M&F Bank Millennial Advisory Board. so that the banks can capitalize on the spending power of millennials It has also sprung into a brand new business called Engage Millennials, a to uplift the Black community and to revitalize the community so that consulting company that helps businesses to effectively serve the next we can see the communities that we read about in the 1920s and the generation of customers. Co-founded by Marcus Howard and Charles Reconstruction Period. That’s what we want to see and that’s our vision.

Hands, the company offers a team of experts specializing in social Not to say that we wouldn’t maybe create some solution whereby they media, millennial strategic planning and millennial marketing. can help us further our mission. For us it’s really not about the money. It’s “This is very important because these are our future leaders,” says M&F about the vision that we have for our community.”

Bank President Sills. “We need the energy. We need new customers. All Meanwhile, both Engage Millennials and the Black-owned banks will businesses need new customers in order to survive. Partnering with this maintain relationships that benefit both ways. group; plus the other eight members of our millennial advisory board “We also learn from them. We learn how boards are run, we’ve learned will help us in the area of technology and marketing. They’re learning how CEOs of banks think and how chief marketing officers of banks something from us and we’re learning something from them. I think think, how banks run, how banks make money,” says Howard. “And every bank is trying to tap into that group. I think they just need to what they get in return is marketing strategies and technological figure out how.” solutions from millennials.”

That’s where the National Bankers Association comes in. NBA He concludes, it takes humility and openness from both sides: President Michael Grant sees such value in Engage Millennials, that he is “It takes the leaders of these banks who are currently in power to let working to connect the company with all of the NBA member banks. us in. That’s why we give credit to Jim Sills of M&F Bank because he “Charles and Marcus are following the cardinal rule for young saw our vision. He let us in, he let us help. It’s a two-way street ... And entrepreneurs - find a need and fill it,” said Grant. “They have identified that’s the story.”

National Bankers Association (NBA) President Michael Grant introduced Marcus Howard and Charles Hands III to NBA bankers during the organization’s 90th Anniversary celebration.

Online Seminars from the 2017 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Now Available WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is reminding tax professionals that they can earn continuing education credits online through seminars filmed at the 2017 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums.

The 17 self-study seminars are now available on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online (NTFO). Selfstudy seminars provide information to participants using interactive videos, PowerPoint slides and transcripts.

The 2017 online forum seminars cover many topics of interest to tax professionals including business use of the home (for such things as the shared economy), advanced rental real estate issues, Office of Professional Responsibility discipline, and Individual Tax Identification Number program changes.

The online forums are registered with the IRS Return Preparer Office and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a qualified sponsor of continuing education. For a fee, CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Annual Filing Season Program participants taking NTFO seminars can earn continuing education credits. To earn credit, users must create an account, answer review questions throughout the seminar, and pass short tests at the end of the seminars.

The online forum seminars can also be audited for free. Individuals who choose to audit seminars will not have access to the review questions or final examination and will not receive credit for the seminar.

In addition to the recentlyadded seminars, NTFO also offers many seminars from prior-year IRS Nationwide Tax Forums. For more information, please visit www. irstaxforumsonline.com.

www.thechicagocitizen.com • 52 years of serving the Black community

(BPT) - We all know hiding your house key under the doormat is a terrible idea, but we do it anyway because it’s a convenient backup. When it comes to safeguarding passwords, especially in a family setting, people often choose convenience over safety.

As families manage their digital information and online accounts, many end up opting for that less secure key-under-the-doormat solution. People are already sharing passwords, and their methods of sharing are not always the best. Some 41 percent of adults with online accounts admit to sharing passwords with friends and family, according to an Americans and Cybersecurity survey by Pew Research Center. Yet, 90.8 percent of respondents say they know that having strong passwords helps them better protect their families.

Consider the number of security breaches that continue to make national news: * In 2016, we learned the Yahoo data breach compromised 1 billion accounts. * In that same month, we learned 167 million email addresses and passwords were stolen from LinkedIn. * In September 2017, a security breach at Equifax was reported, exposing Social Security numbers and other personal data of 143 million users, which is nearly half the U.S. population.

Now more than ever, it’s clear how important it is to protect our personal information online. According to a Verizon 2017 Data Breach Investigations Report, 81 percent of data breaches involve weak, reused or stolen credentials.

That’s significantly higher than the 63 percent it was in 2016.

“If you were to dig into the reasons behind these repeated, overly simple, shared passwords, it’s actually pretty understandable as to how this happens,” according to LastPass Senior Director of Product, Steve Schult. “The average person has some 200-plus logins. If you were to give each its own strong, unique password, that’s way too many for one person to keep track of and remember, let alone all

the other family members that might also use some of those accounts.”

But there’s no need to trade security for the convenience of digital access. With a password manager designed for individual or family use, you can create those strong passwords for all the accounts you and your family use, and store them within a secure vault that’s accessed by a single master password only you know. These digital lockboxes protect your information under multiple layers of security, making it impossible for digital thieves to hack and access.

If you’re debating whether to make the switch to a digital password manager, here’s a few ways it can improve your family’s online security and help stop the struggle with passwords.

Create rock-solid passwords: Most password managers offer a secure password generator that allows you to set and create a long, strong and unique password for every online account. You can create a password up to 100 characters long, including numbers and symbols. Another way to do it is by using the “passphrase” approach, meaning string together

words that create a phrase. Be sure to steer clear of birthdays, anniversaries, street names and other specific personal details that can be found through a simple social media search.

Secure more than just passwords: There’s an endless number of passwords and sensitive information you can store in your password manager, including banking logins, passport and license numbers, shopping accounts, email and social media passwords and more. By storing all of this information in your secure vault, you’ll always have access to the information whenever and wherever you may need it.

Safely share passwords with family members: One benefit of a password manager that’s designed for family use is that it lets you safely and conveniently store passwords and valuable documents in folders for flexible sharing with others in the family. LastPass Families includes unlimited shared folders, which means you can create multiple folders and store an endless number of passwords and share with those in your family. For example, you could put your banking account password into one folder and share access with your spouse, have another folder for your favorite streaming services and securely share access with the whole family. All the while, you can keep your personal accounts private.

Use it as a teaching moment: Have a talk with your kids about how passwords are the keys to our digital lives, and how good password habits help protect everything from personal details to finances. Show them how to build a good password, and how tools like a password manager can create a safe way to access and share accounts. It’s an important life skill that will help them protect themselves for years to come.

Plan for the digital afterlife: When there’s a death or serious emergency, it turns out that state and federal laws, along with service agreements, can block your family from getting access to your online accounts. With a password manager that allows emergency access, family members can get into your password vault and have access to whatever they need.

If you’re interested in learning more about LastPass or LastPass Families, visit LastPass.com.

A DREAM HOME DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A DREAM. Whether you’re buying your first home or your next home, Associated Bank is dedicated to guiding you through all phases of homeownership.

Our experienced professionals work with you and your situation to develop a solution that makes your dream a reality. All so you can focus on the excitement of taking the next step.

Find out if you qualify for up to $4,000† in grants. Contact us today.

• AssociatedBank.com/Home • Call 800-270-7721

†Maximum grant assistance is $4,000 for down payment and closing costs. Consult your lender for details. First-time homebuyers will need to complete a Homeownership Educational Program. Refinance transactions are not eligible. Program only available with an Associated Bank first mortgage. Exclusions apply. Associated Bank reserves the right to discontinue the program at any time without notice. *The Leading Lender in the Midwest designation is based on information gathered from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data compiled annually by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. The results of the data were obtained through RATA Comply, November 2016.

Loan products are offered by Associated Bank, N.A., and are subject to credit approval and involve interest and other costs. Please ask about details on fees and terms and conditions for these products.

Property insurance and flood insurance, if applicable, will be required on collateral. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. (7/17) 0099_10683

6 / CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017

CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017 / 7

fashion

6 tips to help keep your drive distraction-free

Third Annual Green Beauty Barometer Shows High Demand for All-Natural Options

Kari Gran, an eco-luxe skin care company, recently announced the results of its third annual Green Beauty Barometer. The results once again indicate a growing demand for natural beauty products among American women, with more than three in five (61%) reading ingredient labels on beauty products prior to purchase (compared to 55% last year). In addition, 37% of women will buy more natural products* in the next two years than they currently do, slightly up from 2016 results (35%). Visit karigran.com/greenbeauty for full survey results.

The third annual Green Beauty Barometer survey was commissioned by Kari Gran and conducted online by Harris Poll on the company’s behalf in September 2017. The survey was among more than 1,000 U.S. women aged 18 and up. It measured attitudes and purchase behaviors across several beauty product categories, including: skin care; hair care; makeup; sunscreen; fragrance and nail care.

Key Findings Sulfates, Parabens Most Avoided Chemicals: For the third year running, sulfates is the number one ingredient women will avoid when purchasing beauty products, with 31% claiming if this was listed on a product label, it would prevent them from purchasing that beauty product. This is followed by: parabens (23%); synthetic fragrance (18%); oxybenzone (14%); PEG compounds (12%); mineral oil (11%); nanoparticles (11%) and retinyl palmitate (10%).

More Spending Across All Product Categories: Across all beauty categories,* the total percentage of women who will only purchase or intend to purchase more natural products in the next two years, compared to what they currently do, scored in the double digits. Skin care led the pack with 26% of women saying they will increase the amount of natural skin care products they purchase and 12% saying they will only purchase natural skin products in the next two years. This is followed by hair care (21% and 10%), then makeup (21% and 9%), sunscreen (18% and 8%), nail care (15% and 6%) and fragrance (13% and 6%). When it comes to age, Millennial women (aged 18-34) are more likely than older women (ages 35+) to plan to only purchase or increase their natural beauty product purchases (65% vs. 37%). Geographically, 54% of women living in the West intend to

only purchase or purchase more natural beauty products in the next two years than they currently do, while 46% in the South, 38% in the Midwest and 40% in the Northeast say the same.

Green Skin Care, Hair Care and Makeup in Highest Demand: Women again felt the strongest about their skin care purchases being green, as compared to other beauty product categories.* Among women who use products in the listed categories, three in five (60%) say choosing all-natural skin care products is important to them, followed by hair care at 53%, and makeup and sunscreen at 50% each. Rounding out the categories is fragrance at 44% and nail care at 40%, with each up 4 percentage points from last year.

Women 35-54 Increasingly Embracing Green Beauty: While 75% of Millennial women said purchasing green beauty products is important to them, this year’s data show women in their mid-thirties to mid-fifties are increasingly placing importance on purchasing all-natural beauty products. Sixty-nine percent of women aged 35-44 say purchasing all-natural beauty products is important to them, an increase of 10 percentage points from 2016. Women 45-54 came in at 68%, an 11 percentage point increase over last year.

Western U.S. Women Are Seeing Green: Women living in the Western U.S. are creating a demand for green beauty, with 73% in the West stating that purchasing all-natural beauty products is important to them. More than three in five women in the South and Northeast agree (67% and 63%, respectively), while just 56% of women in the Midwest say the same.

Retailers Haven’t Closed Demand Gap: While most women seem to be satisfied by the selection of natural beauty products available at retailers—including their related online sites, where they shop for each category of beauty products—there is still work to be done to meet the demand. This year, 16% of women are unsatisfied by the all-natural beauty selection available at specialty drugstores and grocery stores. This dissatisfaction is closely followed by department stores (15%), mass market drugstores and grocery stores (12%), and specialty cosmetic stores (10%).

“As a company, we’ve seen the growth in demand for green beauty products firsthand,” said Lisa Strain, co-founder of Kari Gran, a line of skin

care, makeup and sunscreen products that draw on plant and essential oils as the essence of a good skin care regime.

“In the last three years alone, our sales are up 235%, we’ve expanded into major beauty retailers and overseas, and we’ll continue to innovate as we

help educate women to look at beauty product labels just as closely as they do food product labels.”

For more green beauty trend insights or to request a copy of the full Green Beauty Barometer survey results, visit karigran.com/greenbeauty.

Spice Up Your Wardrobe for Holiday Festivities

Is your wardrobe ready for this holiday season’s festivities?

(NewsUSA) - Sure, the little black dress is a staple of holiday parties. It can be dressed up or down, and it is the epitome of understated elegance. But it’s not the only option for fashionable women.

“This is the time of year that women can put some fun in their wardrobe,” says Elliot Staples, whose fashion designs are featured at The Limited stores and thelimited.com. “It’s as much a celebration of decorating yourself as well as celebrating the holidays.”

It’s also the time of year that many women need an outfit to play double duty by going from the office to a party.

Here’s the fashion forecast for the upcoming holiday season. * Fancy That. Focus on black and white trousers and pieces worn in sharp contrast to one another. A soft blouse tones down what could be a too-severe look. This style works well for a dinner party, work event, or an upscale occasion. * Going Baroque. Wear jewel tones in luscious greens and cobalt blues and

jet black. This trend reflects a sexier, more youthful look for going out -- be it with the girls, a party, or a more casual event.

This style is as easy as a special top with black jeans. Gold is a key accent color in printing, buttons, and accessories. To round out the look, pair with a clutch adorned with fabric or touches of sequins. * Skyes the Limit. Sweaters and yarns take on a slightly rustic and darker mood and color this season. Pair them with simple skinny jeans, furry accents, and fringe inspired boho necklaces.

www.thechicagocitizen.com • 52 years of serving the Black community

(BPT) - As you drive down the street, the threat of potential distractions is everywhere. Federal research shows that distracted driving is a factor in one out of every six crashes, and accounts for 5,000 automobile crash-related fatalities each year.

While teens are commonly associated with distracted-driving issues - particularly texting the issue affects drivers of all ages. To help reduce distracted driving crash-related injuries, and loss of life, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Auto Alliance) offer these tips to help drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. * Gear up before you go out. Whether it’s your sunglasses, your Bluetooth(R) earpiece or your favorite hat, putting accessories on before starting your car allows you to keep your hands on the wheel, and not your wardrobe while driving. * Stop for a bite. A quick bite for lunch should be enjoyed in a restaurant, or your non-moving vehicle, instead of on the go while you’re driving.

This allows you to take a break, enjoy your food and not worry about spilling beverages on yourself. * Don’t be afraid to pull over. If another matter begs your attention - such as settling a disagreement between your children - pull the car over to handle the situation properly rather than trying to attend to it while you are driving. * Have a plan in place. Sometimes this is easier said than done. However, if you are traveling somewhere for the first time, you should understand your route before starting the drive. Program your GPS, or share printed directions with your navigator before you depart. * Call them back. Cell phone usage is one of the leading causes of distracted driving-related crashes

and not all of them are related solely to texting. If your phone rings while you’re in the car and you do not have a hands-free headset already on, let the caller go to voicemail. You can always call them back when you arrive at your destination or your next stop. * If you don’t need it, store it. Sporting equipment, kids’ toys or groceries, your car is the transport home for many things and sometimes those items can jostle back and forth while you’re driving - particularly on those sharp turns. And when things start moving, your natural reaction is to take your

eyes off the road and reach for them. Instead, secure items in the trunk or in another storage compartment before the drive.

Keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel is one of the most important things you do every single day you choose to drive so be sure to apply the tips above and make driving your No. 1 priority. Your loved ones and those you share the road with will thank you for it. For even more helpful tips and strategies to minimize driving distractions, visit www.decidetodrive.org.

8 / CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017

entertainment

CITIZEN Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017 / 9

1

$15,000 Award to Dr. Coya Paz and Free Street Theater!

GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER (GSFC) OF THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC) SCREENINGS AND EVENTS Series

Making ‘Em Move: A History of Animation (Now until November 28) is a series of 13 programs that explores the foundations of presentday animation that was established in the medium of theatrical entertainment films. Presented in November are Oscar nominee are the follow-up to The Triplets of Belleville; Robert Zemeckis and Richard Williams’ Who Framed Roger Rabbit (November 11, 14; format: DCP digital); Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning classic Spirited Away (November 18, 21; format: 35mm); and The Red Turtle (November 25, 28; format: DCP digital), the first Studio Ghibli film helmed by a non-Japanese animator. Each Tuesday screening includes a lecture by Donald Crafton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame.

Stay tuned for more information about the spring 2018 film/lecture series Apocalypse Then: The Vietnam War on Film, beginning January 30 with weekly Tuesday lectures by Nora Annesley Taylor, Alsdorf Professor of South and Southeast Asian Art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/ makingemmove

Free Street Theater will receive $15,000 to develop a project - with ProPublica Illinois - that facilitates public workshops in rural and urban communities across the state to engage residents in the investigative stories produced by ProPublica Illinois.

This project will use theater performance and workshops to deliver ProPublica Illinois’ investigative reporting to communities in Chicago and throughout the state. It will also train participants - or “news ambassadors” - to host future workshops in their own communities around ProPublica Illinois investigations. Illinois Humanities will support Paz and ProPublica Illinois’ efforts to build relationships in these communities, The project will host theater workshops in rural and urban communities across Illinois to engage and connect them to its statewide residents in ProPublica Illinois’ investigative journalism. network of cultural organizations.

UBER PRODUCER OAK FELDER AND THE ORPHANAGE CELEBRATE A #1 HIT SONG WITH DEMI LOVATO’S SORRY NOT SORRY MARKING 3 #1 HITS IN A ROW FOR FELDER

CuriPow Offers New Social Network for African Americans With Empowering Historical Data

Uber producer Oak Felder and his team The Orphanage (Trevor Brown & Zaire Koalo) celebrate a #1 hit on the pop charts today with Demi Lovato’s “Sorry Not Sorry.” The single is one of five songs that Oak has crafted for the chart topping artist (including “Daddy Issues,” “Games,” “Only Forever” and Lovato’s new single “Sexy Dirty Love,”) with the #1 “Sorry Not Sorry” co-written and produced by Oak and his team in Los Angeles.

Oak Felder & The Orphanage In The Studio With Demi Lovato https://www.instagram.com/p/ BaZsyQiBcb8/ “Sorry Not Sorry” is not the first #1 for Felder in recent times. As one of the top urban producers in music, Oak has enjoyed a tremendous amount of current chart success with “Distraction,” from Kehlani’s SweetSexySavage (amongst other songs on the album that were produced/written

by Felder,) two # 1 Billboard Mainstream Top 40 hits with Alessia Cara’s “Scars To Your Beautiful” and “Here” as well as “How Far I’ll Go” written and produced for Cara for the Disney animated motion picture For Oak Felder: Kristyna Felder Moana.

Oak Felder has also crafted hits for the likes of Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Miguel, Jessie J, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Wiz Khalifa and Big Sean.

Felder earned two 2014 Grammy Awards for his work on Alicia Keys’ Girl on Fire (Best R&B Album) and Rihanna’s Unapologetic (Best Urban Contemporary Album) and a nomination for Usher’s “Good Kisser” (Best R&B Song.)

“I’m so proud to have created this song,” says Oak Felder. “ It’s cool see people respond to it the way Sean Douglas, Trevor Brown, Zaire Koalo and myself did while she was singing it in the studio! Awesome team, awesome song.”

“Oak continues to be one of the most in demand urban pop producers.

With well over a decade perfecting his craft he is putting hit records on both new talent and big established franchise names…and he is just getting started.”

Comments Manager Lucas Keller from Milk & Honey Music.

WASHINGTON-- The social media world is about to have a new player in the field with a twist! In an already crowded space, CuriPow will differentiate itself by providing its users with something more. Included in every user profile is historical information on African Americans ranging from the early 1700’s up to current events.

The service has a forum called “What Chu Talkin Bout” where a topic of the day is presented, for example: “How Can White People Stop White Supremacy?” It allows for spirited discussions, debates and engaging conversations each day. In CuriPow Shorts, users can read four quick snippets on African Americans daily that have made contributions or significant changes in history.

The African American community has been looking for a social network to call their own. Most African American social media users are familiar with Black Twitter, Black Instagram and even Black Reddit. It clearly shows that there is a need and CuriPow plans to fill that void not by only providing a platform for African Americans to have a voice but also to provide them with empowering information on their history to share with friends and family. The company plans to expand into other ethnicities in the near future.

Founded by Brian Galvin, a former U.S. Marine and Washington DC resident, who has worked in the real estate industry for over a decade. He has dabbled in the tech sector with a few projects and is now looking to take a full plunge into a space where there are not that many African Americans.

About CuriPow The inspiration for CuriPow came about from Brian’s childhood. As an avid comic book reader, his mother gave him some comics on Crispus Attucks, Benjamin Banneker and Frederick Douglas that forever changed his perspective on life. Discover more information at #CuriosityEmpowered.

www.thechicagocitizen.com • 52 years of serving the Black community

New program helps former offenders become entrepreneurs CHICAGO— Gov. Bruce Rauner is announcing a new, innovative program to help formerly incarcerated men and women start their own businesses.

The Pathway to Enterprise for Returning Citizens (PERC) program is the first of its kind in Illinois. In its pilot phase, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will screen candidates and select 125 people who are returning to communities on the south and west sides of Chicago. When they go home, they will receive in-depth training and coaching on how to run a business. This program will give them the opportunity to spur economic development and create jobs in the same communities in which they live.

“One of my most important goals since taking office has been to fix our broken criminal justice system and give people a real chance at success when they are released from prison,” Rauner said.

“This program not only allows us to create jobs in underserved communities, it also drives down the recidivism rate and sets families on the right course.”

The program highlights Rauner’s commitment to equip incarcerated men and women with the tools they need to make a smoother transition back to the community.

Earlier this year, he also initiated a five-year pilot program that provides them with training on how to prepare a budget, write a business plan, set realistic goals, and build interpersonal relationship skills. The governor also has created a pathway for former offenders to get a state ID, access to their birth certificates, and professional licenses in healthcare fields and cosmetology.

The Illinois prison population is down 12 percent since Rauner took office in 2015.

“We are laser focused on improving outcomes for the men and women who leave our custody,” said IDOC Director John Baldwin. “Many of them have entrepreneurial minds and this program is just what they need to hone their skills and build a better life for themselves.”

Training services for the PERC program will be provided by The Safer Foundation of Illinois, Bethel New Life in the Austin neighborhood, Chatham Business Association, North Lawndale Employment Network, and Sunshine Enterprises, based in Woodlawn. Those who complete the program successfully will be positioned to receive a privately funded loan of up to $50,000 to launch their businesses.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) will monitor the program.

“Our researchers will keep a close watch on

the PERC program,” said ICJIA Executive Director John Maki. “We will be measuring its effectiveness so that the leadership team can make sure it’s working to improve public safety outcomes.”

PERC is created through a public-private partnership between the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), IDOC, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Chicago Neighborhood Initiative Micro Finance Group (CNIMFG), which will underwrite loans for the start-up capital.

“This program leverages the resources of three state agencies and a nonprofit,” said Randy Kurtz, deputy director at ICJIA. “It is testimony to what can be done when organizations work together.”

“We’re excited and honored to be part of this program,” said Erica King, vice president at the CNIMFG. “It will empower retuning citizens to create opportunities for others to follow, which tracks closely our CNIMFG mission.”

More than $1 million was raised from private-sector foundations, including Citibank Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, the Perry Family Foundation, US Bank and the Hughes Foundation, to get the program off the ground.

An Important Message from Medicare

“Paying less for my Medicare?

I’m open to that.”

This is your time to see if you can find lower premiums and extra benefits.

Look at all your Medicare health plan choices for 2018—including prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans from private insurers.

Plans change every year—maybe your healthcare needs have changed, too.

Open to something better? Start today.

Use the Plan Finder and other tools at medicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY 1-877-486-2048) for help.

Like Medicare? ‘Like’ us on Facebook.

Paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017 / 11

calendar

The Annual Black Walnut Harvest has erupted with strong success. As of October 30, 2017, roughly 20 million pounds of Black Walnuts have been collected out of an estimated 25-30 million pound season. Demand remains high as Black Walnuts provide a substantial economic benefit for communities across the Midwest and continues to serve as an important, generational tradition for families alike.

Every year, people across the Midwest band together to continue the natural-born tradition of collecting fallen Black Walnuts and selling them to Hammons Hulling Stations. People have reported participating in the harvest for a number of reasons apart from the financial benefits. Good exercise, valuable lessons to children on hard work and great family memories all top the list.

However, the harvest is also vital to local economies across all 14 states, as an estimated 5–6 million dollars will be poured back into the local communities. The harvest has become essential for providing additional income for both the families harvesting and the hullers themselves.

The 2017 harvest ends November 6, 2017 and individuals, families and organizations alike are encouraged to participate while nuts are still on the ground.

As prices remain at an all time high of $15 per 100lbs after hulling across 14 states and 235+ hulling stations, it’s a great way to earn extra money by just picking up a natural resource.

For information on how to get involved in the harvest, visit http://www.black-walnuts. com to learn more and to find a hulling station near you.

Thornton Township Veterans Day Memorial Service Chicago, IL. Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli and the Thornton Township Board of Trustees will honor and recognize all Veterans for their dedicated and loyal service to our country.

DATE: Friday, November 10, 2017 TIME: 10:00AM – 2:00PM

HELP WANTED DRIVERS

EVENT OF THE WEEK

Annual Black Walnut Harvest

CLASSIFIEDS Classified

Weekly

10 / CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017

Conversations & Coffee with Mayor Turner is free and wil be held this Sat., Nov. 4.

(Anna, IL) …. Vietnam War Veterans were honored and thanked on Saturday, October 28th for their service during the Vietnam War by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna, Illinois. During the ceremony, over 100 Veterans were honored with a 50-year commemoration pin.

This national commemoration was authorized by Congress, established under the Secretary of Defense, and launched by the President as follows: In 2007, the 110th Congress incorporated language in H.R. 4986 authorizing the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. “The celebration is to honor and thank veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war, or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States, and to thank and honor the families of these veterans,” said IDVA Director Erica Jeffries. “These veterans put their lives on the line for us. They deserve our recognition and respect for the sacrifices they undertook for our nation.”

The Commemoration honors all United States

TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE? Join TTI Inc. & receive a $1600 Sign­on Bonus with pay up to .52 per mile! EXPE­ RIENCED DRIVERS *Flatbed *Step Deck *Van *LTL Reefer. Full benefits w/ Minimal health ins. premiums, FREE after 5 years! + Industry leading Driver Bonus Program! Must have Class A CDL & 2 yrs OTR Exp. Call Ruth or Mike at TTI Inc 1­800­222­5732 Apply Online ttitrucking.com __________________________________ Drivers: OURS GET PAID! Sign­On Bonus, Orientation! All Miles, Stops!

Benefits, Bonuses, Referral, Mileage, Fuel & More! No­Touch, Weekly Settlements!

1yr CDL­A: 855­867­3412 __________________________________

MISC AUCTION 2 Day Gun Auction Saturday & Sunday November 25/26 9AM 2601 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 900 Firearms; Ammo; Scopes; Reloading; Knives; Military. www.bauerauction.com __________________________________ COIN & CURRENCY AUCTION Live, Online, MAIL, Phone BIDS November 18th 1pm Lasalle, IL 500+ LOTS! Many Key & Semi Key dates & High Grades www.sonnyhenryauctions.com __________________________________

veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, regardless of location. The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that today there are 7 million living Vietnam veterans and 9 million families of those who served in this time frame. No distinction is made between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period. All were called to serve and the overwhelming majority of these veterans served honorably and admirably.

LEGAL SERVICES Injured? If you've been hurt in an acci­ dent, call Staver Law Group for a free consultation at (888) 988­7866 or visit us online at InjuredIL.com. __________________________________

SERVICE

Ever Wanted Your Own Profitable Online Business? Now you can for only $7.

Comes complete with video training and much more including great commission capability. lamontslist.com __________________________________

RENTAL Townhouse for rent. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom, big backyard. Near 87th and Cottage Grove. $975.00. section 8 wel­ come , Call John 773­260­2336 __________________________________ Room for rent Grand Crossing Neighborhood no deposit required has laundry facility use of kitchen full bath­ room and central air if interested contact Ms Sibley 312 208 8870 __________________________________

30 days is hereby given to Noreen Abrams of 7717 S. Saginaw, Chicago IL concerning a 2006 Pontiac Torrent VIN# 2CKD173FX66113187. You must pick up personal item from Kar Kare Service 7455 S Exchange Ave, Chicago IL 60649 on or before November 25, 2017 since vehicle has been abandoned and will be disposed of. __________________________________

30 days is hereby given to Carron Artenberry of 7717 S. Saginaw, Chicago IL concerning a 2004 Nissan Maxima VIN# 1N4BA41E14C839656 You must pick up personal items from Kar Kare Service 7455 S Exchange Ave, Chicago IL 60649 on or before November 25, 2017 since vehicle has been abandoned will and be disposed of. __________________________________

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or trans­ action of Business in the State", as amended, that a certification was regis­ tered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: D17152482 on October 20,2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of SJT CLINICAL MAS­ SAGE THERAPY with the business located at: 9415 S WESTERN AVE SUITE 114, CHICAGO, IL 60643. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: SHIRLEY TIGER 12110 S LASALLE CHICAGO,IL 60628, USA __________________________________

Don’t miss out on the latest community news Stay up to date visit us at

www.thechicagocitizen.com

REAL ESTATE Available Commercial Warehouse and Furnish Office Space, located on the Southeast side 773­821­4000 __________________________________

Darrell Garth

President /Publisher

LEGAL NOTICE

Janice Garth Sales Manager General Manager

PROCLAMATION I, POWE EL, whose address is 10133 South Calhoun Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617, proclaim my Free National Name as MOORISH SCIENCE TEMPLE OF AMERICA according to the rules and usages of such MOORISH SCIENCE TEMPLE OF AMERICA. The Moorish Science Temple of America deriving its power and authority from the Great Koran of Mohammed to propagate the faith and extend the learning and truth of the Great Prophet of Alli in America. To anoint, appoint, and consecrate mis­ sionaries of the prophet, and to estab­ lish the faith of Mohammed in America. __________________________________

William Garth Sr. CEO Emeritus

Editorial

Send news tips, press releases, calendar listing etc to: editorial@thechicagocitizen.com

Advertising

Display Advertising advertising@thechicagocitizen.com or jgarth@thechicagocitizen.com

Classified Advertising (773) 783­1251

SERVICE SERVICE

SERVICE

Display Advertising call us at (773) 783­1251

Coverage Areas: CHATHAM­SOUTHEAST

LOCATION: Thornton Township Thornton Township Hall 333 East 162nd Street South Holland, IL ADMISSION: Free, lunch will be served. Food provided by Jimbooo’s and Walt’s. For more information, call 708/596-6040, Extension 3168.

Epilepsy Awareness Month

Leaders in Epilepsy Research Webinars November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Throughout the month, CURE will be bringing top researchers together for its Leaders in Epilepsy Research Webinar Series providing cutting-edge information about new discoveries, research, and treatments in epilepsy. Webinars will address the following topics: Nov. 1 - Epilepsy Genetics Dan Lowenstein, MD, University of California San Francisco Nov. 8 - Epilepsy Devices and

Technology Robert Fisher, MD, PhD, Stanford University Nov. 15 - Infantile Spasms Jeffrey L. Noebels, MD, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine Nov. 21 - Post-Traumatic Epilepsy Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, MD, University of Pennsylvania Nov 29 - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Elizabeth Donner, MD, University of Toronto All webinars are at 2pm, Eastern Time. For more information, contact Chris Rost at 312-255-1801 or Chris.Rost@ CUREepilepsy.org

Chicago Weekend College Fall PAC Music Performances Please note: This calendar is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. All events are held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (PAC) on SSC’s Main Campus and admission is FREE for these events. (Donations are appreciated

to benefit the Music Scholarship Fund.)

Choral Festival

Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Orchestra Festival with clinician Phil Bauman Monday, December 4, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Orchestra & Chamber String Ensemble Concert Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Student Recital

Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Combo & Jazz Orchestra Concert Friday, December 8, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Holiday Concert featuring the Symphonic Band, PAC Rats Theatre Company, and SSC Voices For more information or to confirm dates and times, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2316. Chicago Weekend College is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

www.thechicagocitizen.com • 52 years of serving the Black community

Chatham ,Avalon Park, Park Manor, Greater Grand crossing, Burnside, chesterfield, West chersterfield, South Shore,and Calumet Heitghts.

SOUTH END

Washington Heights, Roseland, Rosemoor, Englewood, West Englewood, Auburn­Gresham, Morgan Park, Maple Park, Mt. Vernon, Fernwood, Bellevue, Beverly, Pullman, West Pullman, West Pullman, Riverdale, Jeffrey Manor and Hegewisch.

SOUTH SUBURBAN

Washington Heights, Rosesland, Rosemoor, Englewood, West Englewood, Auburn­Gresheam, Morgan Park, Maple Park, Mt. vernon, Fernwood,B ellevue, Beverly, Pullmann, West Pullman, Riverdale, Jeffrey Manor and Hegewisch.

HYDE PARK

Lake Meadows, Oakland, Prairie Shores, Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Kenwood, Woodland, South Shore and Hyde Park.

CHICAGO WEEKEND

Chicago Westside communities, Austin and Garfield Park

SUBURBAN TIMES WEEKLY Bloom Township, Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Food Heights, Glenwood, Homewood,Lansing,Lynwood, Olympia Fileds, Park Forest, Sauk Village, Southe Chicago and Steger

CCNG Publishers of the Chatham­Southeast, South End, Chicago Weekend, South Suburban and Hyde Park Citizen, published weekly on Wednesday’s (pub­ lishing 52 issues annually). Written permission is required to reproduce contents in whole or in part from the publisher. CCNG does not assume the responsibil­ ity for nor are we able to return unsolicited materials, therefore they become property of the newspaper and can or will be discarded or used at the newspapers dis­ gratation. Deadlines for advertising is every Monday at noon. Deadlines for press releases are Mondays at noon prior to the next edition. For more information on subscriptions or advertising call us at (773) 783­1251 or fax (872) 208­8793. Our offices are located at 8741 South Greenwood Suite# 107, Chicago, Illinois 60619.

12 / CITIZEN / Chicago Weekend / Week of November 8, 2017

GET SOCIAL WITH THE CHICAGO CITIZEN NEWSPAPER WEEKLY

Like Us On Facebook at WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DURRELL.GARTH.9

Follow Us On Twitter at: THECHICAGOCITIZEN@THECHICAGOCITIZ

Send press releases to EDITORIAL@THECHICAGOCITIZEN.COM

Visit us online at WWW. THECHICAGOCITIZEN.COM