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REINTRODUCES VIDEO VISITATION IN PRISONS ACT

By Christopher Shuttlesworth “U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced the Video Visitation and Inmate Calling in Prisons Act of 2017 to strengthen the nation’s criminal justice system and help families keep in touch with incarcerated family members, which studies have shown can help reduce recidivism rates and save taxpayer dollars,” according to a Duckworth press release.

Duckworth is reintroducing the legislation after a federal court denied regulations that put a cap on the cost of inmate phone calls. Now, large corporations have the option to exploit inmates and their families in telecommunication price hikes with no federal oversight.

Duckworth explained that she decided to reintroduce the bill because the current system is far too costly for parents in prison who want to stay in touch

U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced the Video Visitation and Inmate Calling in Prisons Act of 2017 to prevent video visitation and inmate phone call companies from exploiting incarcerated individuals through exorbitant and unreasonably expensive fees and low-quality services.

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EDUCATION CHICAGO CONFERENCE TO INVOLVE ADULTS IN PREVENTING BULLYING IN SCHOOLS A new initiative by a Chicago group seeks to involve adults in combating bullying in schools, in order to curb violence among youths. The initiative will be discussed at the 2017 Chicago Bullying Conference at the National Louis University on October 13th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hosted by the Bullying Prevention and Awareness 365 and the university, the conference is expected to attract approximately 250 renowned educators, paraprofessionals, authors, parents and anti-bullying activists from various parts of the country. The theme of the Chicago Conference is “The Collective Roles of Adults in Bullying Prevention and Students’ Well-Being.”

Chicago educator and author Dorothy J. Thompson, who is coordinating the conference, said it will “create awareness on how to identify, address and intervene in bullying situations to promote student safety.”

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SENATOR TAMMY DUCKWORTH REINTRODUCES VIDEO VISITATION IN PRISONS ACT with their children and are not able to visit them.

“I want to stop video visitation and inmate phone call companies from exploiting incarcerated individuals and their families through exorbitant and unreasonably expensive fees and low-quality services,” she said.

The Video Visitation and Inmate Calling in Prisons Act of 2017 would also ensure federal prisons do not replace in-person visitation when offering video visitation services to inmates.

Duckworth said she has recently discussed

the legislation at a Senate nominations hearing and she says she is “encouraged by the support the legislation has received by some of the Federal Communications Commissioners – especially Commissioner Mignon Clyburn who has been a leader on this issue.”

She added, “Once someone has repaid their debt to society, we should do whatever we can to ensure they do not return to a life of crime and instead have a chance to succeed and become productive members of society.”

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LAW & POLITICS Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Launches Internship Program

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CAROLE CHENEY ANNOUNCES CONGRESSMAN BILL FOSTER ENDORSEMENT

Foster endorsement marked Cheney as the only Democratic candidate to be endorsed by a member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation Carole Cheney, a leading Democratic candidate for the Illinois 6th Congressional District, announced on July 24, 2017, that she has received the endorsement of Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11).

Cheney is currently the only primary candidate to be endorsed by a sitting member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

“Carole Cheney is up to the task of leading the way for Illinois’ 6th District,” said Congressman Bill Foster. “She is a fighter and a tireless advocate who will always prioritize her constituents first.

“Carole is a success story. Nothing in life was handed to her.

She had to work hard to open the doors of opportunity. She understands the struggles and obstacles people are facing because she’s faced them too. Carole is uniquely prepared to join me in Congress.

“I asked Carole to join my team and to help serve the constituents in my district. She worked tirelessly to listen to their concerns, identify problems, and offer lasting solutions. She’s delivered again and again.

“There isn’t another candidate in the field prepared like Carole Cheney. Without question, she is up to the task.”

“When it comes to decision making, Congressman Foster always focuses on the interests of his constituents, not special interests,” said Carole Cheney. “It is this focus on constituents that is lacking in our representation in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. Instead of being accessible and hearing the concerns of our community, Congressman Roskam has closed his door -- putting party before the people he should be serving.

“I will fight for the people of the 6th District, and put the needs of the community before the wants of DC special interests. My office will always have an open door, and the concerns of constituents will take top priority, rather than the political gamesmanship that is the central focus of the current representative.”

Carole Cheney served as District Chief of Staff to Illinois’ 11th District from 2013 until 2017. During that time, she focused on delivering for the residents of the district – from making sure seniors received help in navigating the social security system, to helping return millions of tax dollars back to the district so that it could be reinvested into the community, and ensuring that the congressional doors would always be open so constituents could voice their concerns and be heard.

Illinois celebrates 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

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For the first time, an FDA advisory committee will focus on patient-related issues. On Oct. 11-12, 2017, FDA will hold the inaugural meeting of the new Patient Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC). The topic will be the challenges of clinical trial design, conduct, and reporting identified by patients.

FDA chose this subject because patients often have concerns about participating in clinical trials or drop out once they have enrolled in a trial.

Inconsistent or minimal participation in clinical trials can make it difficult to reach reliable conclusions or to determine the level of benefit for patients.

It also can take longer to bring technological advances to the patients who need them.

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation recently announced the start of its interns, Keith Davies and Jada Rice in addition to its summer fellow, Cartecia Lawrence.

“This is our first summer having interns in the history of our organization, and we couldn’t have had better candidates. Keith and Jada both are hard workers and have a history of achievement,” said Larry Luster, Executive Director of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. “As our organization continues to move forward, we want to extend educational opportunities to train our future leaders.”

The ILBCF summer internship goals are to ensure each intern gains an understanding of issues that are affecting the black community and learns how to address those concerns through advocacy. Interns are responsible for creating, developing and hosting a series of outreach events with aim of giving them the skills to take these skills with them during their professional journey.

The ILBCF is also proud to introduce its summer fellow, Cartecia Lawrence, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she double majored in Legal Studies and Afro-American Studies.

“Developing the fellowship program has been one of my goals for some time,” comments Senator Kimberly Lightford, chairman of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, “I am proud that this vision has come into fruition.

The foundation works aggressively to prepare scholars like Cartecia to lead us into a brighter future.”

For more information regarding the internship and fellow programs please contact ILBCF Executive Director, Larry Luster at info@ilbcf.org.

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The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), along with several other state agencies and councils, hosted a celebratory event to honor the 27th anniversary of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at the James R. Thompson Center.

The interactive and informative event included an art exhibit, entertainment by performers with disabilities, ADA informational workshops, and exhibits from federal, state, and local organizations.

“At IDHS we are committed to a simple motto that many know well, ‘treating people the way we wish to be treated.’ On July 20th we commemorate and celebrate a living doctrine that does just that,” said IDHS Secretary James Dimas. “The Americans with Disabilities Act has been empowering individuals with disabilities to be treated the way we all wish to be treated by enabling them to reach their employment, education, and independent living goals for 27 years.

Please join me in celebrating this landmark legislation.”

The ADA celebration included presentations from IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Director Quinetta Wade and Illinois Tollway Authority Director Greg Bedalov. ADA informational workshops informed job seekers and employers about the benefits of the ADA, and entertainers with disabilities performed for those in attendance.

The entire event was free, accessible and opened to the public.

To further encourage all Illinoisans to reaffirm the principles of equality and inclusion, Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed July 20, 2017 the Americans with Disabilities Act Day.

Chicago, IL – The Obama Foundation recently announced Ralph Leslie as Chief Financial Officer. As Chief Financial Officer, Ralph will oversee the financial planning for the Obama Foundation, including its accounting and budget operations.

“We are thrilled to have Ralph join our team and bring his expertise and impressive background to the Obama Foundation. Through his work with some of the most wellknown companies in the world, Ralph is a terrific addition to our team at this important and exciting time,” said David Simas, Chief Executive Officer of the Obama Foundation.

“As a lifelong Chicagoan, it is a great honor to join the Obama Foundation as it works to become an institution within the South Side community and beyond,” said Ralph Leslie, Chief Financial Officer of the Obama Foundation.

“The Obama Foundation has an ambitious set of goals – from establishing the Obama Presidential Center to developing programming available to the community, the country and the world. I look forward to working with the entire Obama Foundation team to make those goals a reality.”

About Ralph Leslie

Ralph R. Leslie has 25+ years’ experience in financial management, administration, and strategy. Most recently

Ralph served as Chief Financial Officer at Navy Pier Inc. (NPI). At NPI, Ralph oversaw all aspects of Accounting and Finance, Human Resources and Purchasing. Ralph also had administrative oversight of Navy Pier’s conference, meeting, and banquet businesses, as well as financial oversight of the construction. Ralph previously served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with the Ounce of Prevention Fund, a national non-for-profit focused on early childhood education.

Prior to joining the Ounce, Ralph was Director of Finance for the beverage division of PepsiCo where he managed finance for one of the largest markets in the Pepsi system. He started his career as an auditor with Cargill, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN and held leadership roles in finance, strategy, and business development.

Ralph earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Chicago State University. He later earned an MBA from the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN. Additionally, he completed post graduate business courses at the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

Ralph has also been an instructor at South Suburban College in South Holland, IL where he taught management and marketing courses. Ralph is a member of the Board of Directors of Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago and serves on the finance committee. He is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

HONORING OFFICER TIMOTHY JONES AS HE UNDERGOES REHAB suspect to surrender but instead the suspect jumped out of a window. When Jones tried to tackle him, he was ultimately Police Officer Timothy Jones is a 25-year-old man whose shot by the armed suspect. commitment to serving the Park Forest community led him to “It was a very dark period and everyone was upset and meet the needs of several residents. shocked,” Mannino said. “But Jones But it all came to a halt when Jones showed resilience and was able to pull was shot multiple times by an armed through. The initial pain and shock turned suspect in March 2016. into hope and his family kept fighting Deputy Chief Mannino said along beside him.”

Jones is an incredibly dynamic, An estimated 500 people wrote well outgoing and friendly person. wishes to Jones on one of several poster One of Jones’ heart filled boards in St. Irenaeus Church. Also, a moments was back in December GoFundMe page was created for Jones, 2015, when he stopped and created and brought in $16,000 in just 24 hours to a video in the Park Forest police help cover his medical expenses, according station to thank everyone who to Park Forest’s Discover Magazine. participated in the “No Shave Jones is currently recovering in a November” competition, which rehabilitation facility and the Park Forest raised money for Breast Cancer Police Department has decided to form Awareness Month. the Officer Timothy Jones Scholarship Although Jones received with a minimum of $500 being given hundreds of votes to become the to a Park Forest youth who will major in winner of the competition, he never Criminal Justice at their desired college or mentioned himself in the video university. The senior student must have because he was always focused on at least a 2.75 grade point average (G.P.A.) honoring others. and have no significant misconduct with Unfortunately, on March 19, Timothy Jones the law.

Photo Credit to Village of Park Forest 2016, Jones was shot in the head “We really wanted to support and give and chest while tackling an armed back to the community because we see a lot suspect, who reportedly fled a burglarized house, according to of support surrounding Jones and his injury,” Mannino said.

Park Forest’s Discover Magazine. Paramedics from the Park “So, we wanted to create the scholarship in his honor.”

Forest Fire Department rushed Jones to Advocate Christ Jones is also expected to be honored at an Inaugural First Medical Center where friends, family and fellow officers stayed Responders Street Dance on August 12, 2017 at Park Forest to comfort Jones.

American Legion, located at 1631 S. Western Avenue. For Mannino explained that Jones responded to the burglary more information, visit http://www.villageofparkforest.com/ call in a vacant residence and the officers on sight told the index.aspx?nid=670.

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arbara Gonzaque Boutte, who was renowned for her involvement in a host of social service and civil rights organizations died at her home in Markham, Illinois on July 17. She was 86. Boutte succumbed after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

She was the widow of the late Alvin J. Boutte, CEO of Indecorp and President of Independence Bank of Chicago.

Barbara Boutte, affectionately known as “BeBe” was born Barbara Theresa Gonzaque on August 5, 1930 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Her parents instilled in her a love of music, dancing and the arts as she grew up surrounded with music, musicians and dance.

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The Bouttes worked side by side and established credited his success to the devotion and backing of his wife. a drug store chain (Independent Drug Stores, Inc.).

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Man March. Alvin Boutte´ often hosted meetings at his home with civil rights leaders where Barbara Boutté was a hostess. One of Barbara Boutte’s final public outings was the dedication of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living Memorial, located in Marquette Park at 3201 West Marquette Road.

After moving to Chatham, the family joined the Parish of St. Dorothy under the leadership of Father George Clements. Later the family moved and joined St. Clotilde which remained her home parish until her death. She served in a leadership capacity on their School Board, their Leadership Committee, the Women’s Club, chairing several church fundraisers while singing in the choir, playing both the organ and piano for Mass and other church functions.

For years, she served on the National Committee for the Sainthood of now St. Katherine Drexel, the matriarch of Xavier University of Louisiana.

Barbara Boutte’ participated in community-based, faith-based and national organizations which reflected her compassion for others, as well as her love of music and the arts. For over 40 years, she held leadership roles in the Pharmacist’s Auxiliary, Chicago State TaGGers, March of Dimes, Good Samaritans, Women’s Auxiliary of Provident Hospital, Kennedy King Choir, Proscenium Players, Women’s Division of UNCF, Association of University Women, Bravo Chapter of Lyric Opera, Xavier University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Holy Ghost Alumni Association, and the Chicago Musicians Association and was a tireless fundraiser. She was instrumental in raising funds to build the New Provident Hospital, the 63rd Street YMCA and worked tirelessly year-round to ensure the Annual Ebony Fashion Show’s UNCF fundraising efforts would be successful. Barbara Boutte remained an ardent supporter of her alma mater throughout her life and as a show of support, the Bouttés donated large sums toward the growth of the University’s Pharmacy Program.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Cancer Support Center in Barbara Boutté’s name.

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TICKETS ON SALE FOR SECOND ANNUAL CHRIST FESTNATIONWIDE The main event will feature top Christian artists including Mac Powell from Third Day, Shane & Shane, Rush of Fools, Ike Ndolol, Las Siervas, Jimi Cravity, and Adam Bitter. Festival De Cristo’s performers include Mariachi Sol De Mexico, Son by Four, Barbara Padilla and mariachis, and Las Siervas.

“Given the resounding response from last year’s event, we are thrilled to bring back Christ Fest in 2017,” said Bishop Kevin Vann. “We are excited with this year’s lineup and the addition of Festival De Cristo, and welcome all to celebrate our faith through a day of music and fellowship.”

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Christ Fest 2017 site.

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will support CNN Hero, chef and owner of the White House Restaurant, and philanthropist Sir Bruno Serato’s efforts to feed thousands of children in Orange County every day through the Caterina’s Club from the kitchens of Christ Cathedral.

“We are so grateful for Sir Bruno Serato’s dedication to ensuring the children in our community don’t go to bed hungry,” said Bishop Vann. “We want him to continue to be able to feed 3,000 kids a day and are happy to be honoring and supporting him in

this way.”

The ecumenical event brings the local and regional community together for a celebration of the Christian faith through diverse food, chart-topping musical artists and a beer garden featuring Orange County microbreweries.

Lineup: September 8, 2017

6:30 p.m. - Mariachi Sol De Mexico 6:30 p.m. – Mass in Arboretum on Christ Cathedral campus 7:10 p.m. – Marian Procession to concert venue 7:10 p.m. – Barbara Padilla and Mariachi Sol De Mexico 7:35 - Barbara Padilla and Mariachi Sol De Mexico 8:15 p.m. – Son by 4 9:15 p.m. Siervas 10 p.m. – Concert ends Lineup: September 9, 2017 2 p.m. – Gates Open / Food/ Beer Gardens 3 p.m. - Jimmy Cravity 4 p.m. - Adam Bitter 5 p.m. - Las Siervas 6 p.m. - Ike Ndolo 7 p.m. - Rush of Fools 8 p.m. - Shane and Shane 9 p.m. - Mac Powell from Third Day 10 p.m. – Concert Ends

THEME: PATIENCE

Romans 8:25 - But if we hope for that we see not, [then] do we with patience wait for [it].

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BEWARE OF UNIVERSAL LIFE INSURANCE!

Life Policyholders Unaware of Impending Lapse

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Inspirations

from Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells,

Senior Minister of Christ Universal Temple

DEDICATED TO GROWTH

In life, there are things that we must work for and there are things that we must wait for. Either way, we can still give ourselves a greater degree of personalized service if we begin each day with dedication. When we begin the day with dedication, we are better positioned to end the day with satisfaction. It is, however, important to know how you will direct your dedication and it what areas you will take action.

Dedication to the daily improvement of self precedes a future filled with greater possibilities. When we are dedicated to learning and being better in the simple things like having a better walk in faith or being a better parent, a better spouse, a better friend, a better employee, a better business partner, a better person, etc. our dedication facilitates and supports our growth.

Dedication helps us grow and when we grow, we expand our vision, we attract more options, we open more opportunities, and we optimize our potential. We must remember that the law of increase is subjective; the soil will willingly accept the seed and do its part to help the seed transform into a plant; it does not however determine if it is making a tomato or potato.

No matter where you find yourself planted, it is your dedication to remain true to the potential of what you can become that determines what youwill produce.

New things are usually difficult before they become easy and too often our difficulties become a deterrent that prevents us from becoming better. Every worthwhile experience of growth and achievement requires dedication and determination. The people who grow the most are the ones who most consistently practice and prepare to grow day after day.

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nce it is determined that the policy will lapse prematurely, you have a number of options.

• You may choose to increase the premiums enough to prevent the anticipated lapse and maintain the original face amount. Before doing so, you would need to request that the carrier send you an in-force Henry Benjamin illustration projecting what the higher premium payments would be, assuming that the current market conditions and interest rates remain stable. However, this may not be your best choice because there is no protection against additional premium increases.

Also, insurers now offer better performing insurance products than the original policy, which have guaranteed no-lapse features.

• If policy design permits, you may keep paying the current premiums but reduce the death benefit enough so that the policy will not lapse. The problem here is that you may want to maintain the original face amount

(death benefit) because it fits your family’s needs. Therefore, you may need to buy additional life insurance through a second policy and there is no guarantee that you may not be forced to again lower the face amount on the original policy.

• You may elect to buy new life insurance that might be a better deal for you. There are new universal life products available with guaranteed no-lapse features and shortened, level pay options.

For example, you could purchase a policy designed with the following features: • Death Benefit guaranteed to 120 years of age.

• Premiums guaranteed to be level and not to increase.

• Pay for only 20 years - after 20 years premiums drop to zero.

Be careful not to surrender the old policy until the new policy is in place.

Remember, as with your investment portfolio, there are no shortcuts to this evaluation and a professional life insurance broker should be consulted to analyze your

life insurance policy performance and make recommendations when necessary.

Are you aware that as you get older, the actual cost of insurance increases each year and if a policy is underfunded the cost of insurance will begin to cannibalize the cash value of the policy?

As a result, it is possible that a universal life policy can run out of cash-value and lapse without benefit, unless the policyholder pays additional premiums into the policy.

I will leave you with this question.

Your agent gets the same annual statement that you do; has he called you?

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National family safety program makes stop in Chicago at Mike Anderson Chevrolet.

For over a decade the Keeping Kids Safe Project has been touring the country helping communities connect with families to promote safety awareness and encourage a proactive approach to child safety.

While providing a free digital fingerprinting service to families this program also focuses on the great resources available within the local community. In order to keep this event free for families all over the country the Project relies on committed sponsors like Mike Anderson Chevrolet “It is wonderful to have dedicated community partners to work with, the impact they are making is so powerful” says National Director Lytishya Borglum. These records along with other safety information are sent directly home with parents for safekeeping, there are no records that are data-based or maintained.

This allows families to be as prepared as possible if an emergency arises while protecting their children’s privacy.

This exciting event will feature “The Stu Show, Be Kind, Be Positive and Read” by humorist and songwriter Stuart Jacobson. He will be performing original, fun and motivating songs at 1pm. Also in attendance will be the Chicago police, fire department, face painting from Kids Fantasy Gala, Kids in Danger, The Chicago Health Department and much more. All activities are free for families including the fingerprinting and other fun activities.

The event will be on Saturday, August 5th from 10am until 4pm at Mike Anderson Chevrolet, located at 5333 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago “Our goal is to encourage regular conversations within families about how they can be safer, that way if a situation does arise they can have more of a prepared reaction rather than a panicked reaction,” says Borglum, a mom of five, herself . “It’s a fun event and a great way for parents to approach what can be a difficult topic to discuss.”

Families are encouraged to get their child’s record updated annually.

Most activities will be indoors and the event is rain or shine.

For more information, contact the Keeping Kids Safe Project.

Contact: Emily Yoder Company: Keeping Kids Safe Project Tel: (319) 232-2004 Fax: (866) 867-1344 E-mail: Emily@saferfamiliesproject.com

Martinez to hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair

CHICAGO — Majority Caucus Whip Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will be holding her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair with State Representative Jaime Andrade, Jr. (D-Chicago), Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa and Cook County Commissioner Luis Arroyo, Jr. this month.

The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 10, at Avondale Logandale School, 3212 W. George, on the corner of Kedzie and George.

“The start of the school year is a perfect time to check up on your health and learn about the services that are available in your community,” Martinez said. “The services at the event are designed to keep both kids and adults healthy all year long.”

Kids will receive free backpacks and healthy snacks at the fair and can get physicals, immunizations and dental screenings.

Services are available for parents and other adults, including blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings.

For more information on the Family Wellness and Back to School Fair, call Martinez’s office at (773) 278-2020.

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The 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Presented by Shell Oil Products Soars into Town this August 19 and 20

The City of Chicago’s 59th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show Presented by Shell Oil Products will take place this August 19 and 20 along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach serving as show center from 10am to 3pm daily. Strong in tradition and one of the largest free admission events of its kind, the show headliners include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels have been astounding audiences since 1946 with their gravity-defying flying, commanding presence and supersonic maneuvers in their F/A-18 Hornets. The brave men and women of the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs will inspire spectators as they jump out of an aircraft 12,500 feet above the earth’s surface to a perfect beach landing on North Avenue Beach.

The popular lakefront event features a wide variety of military and civilian aerial demonstration teams with daredevil pilots performing their stunts in the skies above Chicago. Returning acts confirmed for 2017 include: F-35 Heritage Flight, F-16, A-10, F-22, AV-8B Harrier, U.S Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter, C-130, AeroShell Aerobatic Team, Aerostars, American Airlines, Bill Stein Airshows, Chicago Fire Department Helicopter Air/Sea Rescue, Firebirds Delta Team, Matt Chapman Airshows, Warbird Heritage Museum P-51 Mustang, Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle, Susan Dacy in the Super Stearman Model 70, Warbird Heritage Museum Foundation: A-4 Skyhawk Jet Tac Demo – and show announcer Herb Hunter, the “Voice of the Air and Water Show” for the last 30 years.

“For more than 20 years, Shell and the City of Chicago have partnered together to present the Annual Chicago Air and Water Show,” said Barbara Stoyko, GM, Sales for Shell U.S. Fuels, Sales and

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Marketing. “The event, which highlights amazing performances both in the air and water from military and civilian teams, has been a tradition in Chicago for nearly 60 years, and Shell is very proud to be a part of it. We appreciate all that the City of Chicago does to make this a spectacular event year in and year out and look forward to bringing this event to the public for free in conjunction with our local joint venture partners, wholesalers and dealers and the City of Chicago.”

For close to 25 years, ABC 7 Chicago has helped make The Chicago Air and Water Show one of the most exciting local traditions for families throughout the Chicagoland area. This year ABC 7 is creating “Air and Water Show Week” on Eyewitness News, with special features starting Monday, August 14, and leading up to coverage on Eyewitness News on Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, August 20, as the thrilling, high-powered tradition takes to the skies. Spectators on Lake Michigan and along the lakefront can watch and listen with WBBM Newsradio 780and 105.9FM as they broadcast the show live both days and provide live streaming video coverage at WBBM780.com/airshow.

The Chicago Air and Water Show is presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Shell Oil Products U.S. and sponsored in part by ABC 7 Chicago, American Airlines, Bud Light, The Boeing Company, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Tribune, Communications Direct, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Krakus Polish Hams, M*M Graphics, Oracle and WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9FM. For more information, visit chicagoairandwatershow. us, join the conversation on Facebook (Chicago Air and Water Show) and follow it on Twitter and Instagram@ChicagoDCASE (#ChiAirandWater).

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Donate a backpack, learn about Lincoln

Anyone who donates a sturdy new backpack for Springfield school children in July will get free admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

All backpacks will benefit the students of Springfield Public School District 186. The backpacks should be new and sturdy enough for students to carry books and school supplies.

“The ultimate mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is education.

This exchange is a great way to make school

a little easier for students and simultaneously give people yet another reason to come learn about the nation’s greatest president,” said ALPLM Executive Director Alan Lowe.

Donors can bring their backpacks to the presidential museum and tour immediately or get a coupon for free admission later this year.

Donors can also drop them off and pick up admission coupons at The Real Estate Group, 3701 W. Wabash Ave., Springfield.

Backpacks can cost just $10, so donors not only do a good deed but also save money off the regular admission price of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $6 for children. Find out more at www.presidentlincoln.illinois.gov.

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The Citizen is the largest chain of black-owned newspapers in the Midwest. It is comprised of five weekly publications. For 51 years, the Citizen has been an integral part of the community and covers neighborhoods such Chatham, South Shore, Englewood, Hyde Park, areas in the South Suburbs as well as many other neighborhoods.

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