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NEW SOUTH SIDE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCES FOUNDING BOARD OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND CIVIC LEADERS

BRIEFLY EDUCATION PhD Project Report MONTVALE, N.J.-- The PhD Project, an award-winning program to create diversity in management, today released results of its survey on the representation of African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Native Americans on U.S. business school faculties. North Carolina A&T State University had the greatest number of the three underrepresented minority groups on faculty, and Rutgers had the most among all majority-serving institutions.

The survey, disclosing the latest numbers available, covers the 2016-17 academic year. North Carolina A&T had 22 AfricanAmerican, Hispanic-American or Native American professors on faculty. Howard had 19, Florida A&M 15 and Rutgers 14. Morgan State was fifth with 13.

Rounding out the top ten, were: DePaul, Texas Southern, Florida International, University of Texas-Austin and North Carolina Central

HEALTH St. Bernard Hospital Hosts Community Baby Shower for Nearly 100 Expectant Mothers Chicago, IL - St. Bernard Hospital recently hosted its Second Annual Community Baby Shower for expectant mothers residing in the Englewood community. The shower was held in the conference room of the hospital’s new Ambulatory Care Center, 6307 S. Stewart Avenue. The purpose of the event was to educate expectant mothers about the resources available in the community to provide healthy development and lifelong well-being for their children.

Lunch was served and all mothers-to-be received gifts for their newborn babies.

LAW & POLITICS Mulroe extends statute of limitations for victims of child sex crimes SPRINGFIELD – Under a new law sponsored by State Senator John G. Mulroe (D-Chicago), victims of certain child sex crimes will now have until they are 43-years-old to prosecute the transgression.

Previously, victims of child sex crimes only had until they turned 19 to bring charges.

Senate Bill 1842 applies to victims of involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor and trafficking in persons.

According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, 100 cases of human trafficking have been reported in Illinois in 2017.

CHICAGO – Members of the founding board of the new community and economic development organization in Woodlawn, Washington Park and South Shore were recently announced following an open application and interview process. The new organization will support development and community participation across these three neighborhoods in order to maximize the impact of several new development projects, in particular the creation of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. The organization will focus on supporting Woodlawn, Washington Park and South Shore as economically sustainable and resilient communities through the creation of an inclusive community and economic development model.

Former United States Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and marketing agency executive Sherman Wright will serve as Board co-chairs. The Board is composed of strong representation from the three communities of Woodlawn, Washington Park and South Shore, as well as the South Side more broadly. The full founding Board includes: Arne Duncan (co-chair) Sherman Wright (co-chair) Brant Ahrens Torrey Barrett Byron Brazier Naomi Davis Liz Gardner Stephanie Green Jacky Grimshaw Joel Hamernick Calvin Holmes Jesse Knox III Phaedra Leslie

“The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park presents a unique opportunity to showcase all that is great about Chicago’s South Side on a national and international level and attract investment around it.”

Terry Mazany Donald McGruder Raul Raymundo Tim Schwertfeger Susan Sher Michael Strautmanis Hubert Thompson Richard Tolliver Charise Williams Charles Young David Reifman (ex-officio) Andrea Zopp (ex-officio) “The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park presents

a unique opportunity to showcase all that is great about Chicago’s South Side on a national and international level and attract investment around it,” said Duncan, managing partner of Emerson Collective. “I’m honored to be part of this organization that will build and coordinate work already underway with the Center and beyond to maximize this opportunity, support and supplement where needed, and help implement strategies that benefit the residents in neighborhoods surrounding the Center.”

Selection of the founding board is the next step in a process that began in 2016 when a planning team comprised of representatives from the Network of Woodlawn, Washington Park Consortium, Barack Obama Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, University of Chicago, local aldermen and the City of Chicago came together to research and develop recommendations around how best to ensure that the investment in and around the Obama Presidential Center will benefit existing residents, businesses and stakeholders.

The planning team commissioned the consulting firm Next Street to research the mission and programmatic offerings of existing organizations serving the three neighborhoods and best practices from across the country. Those findings were then shared earlier this year during 16 focus groups and large community meetings that reached more than 1,500 people in Woodlawn, Washington Park and South Shore.

The Board development process was supported by Forefront, the nation’s only statewide membership association for nonprofits, grant makers, public agencies, advisors and allies.

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COMMUNITY FOCUS Summit held on Preparedness as the American Red Cross Responds to Hurricane Harvey

By Christopher Shuttlesworth The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois recently hosted a one-day summit, which included 100 business, government and community organizations, on disaster planning to build resiliency in response to different types of possible threats.

The 8th Annual American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Summit, Bioterrorism and the Impact of Public Health in Community Recovery and Resiliency provides participants from both the public and private sectors with disaster preparedness planning tools and resources from subject-matter experts on bioterrorism preparedness, according to an American Red Cross press release.

“The event is focused on educating individuals from all different sectors and all different types of levels on how we can better to prepare communities on how we should respond to different threats,” said Martin Makowski, development officer for The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois.

Makowski said we want people to have a plan so they will know what to do in an emergency situation whether it’s a cyber-security situation, a residential home-fire or even an act of terrorism.

“If it’s a family then we want them to have a kit and we want them to have the basic supplies of water, food, medication, contacts and photos of themselves,” he said.

“We want people to make a plan and stay informed,” adding, “in regards to skills, we want to make sure the professionals who are responsible for these situations have the right resources and make sure people are generally prepared for disaster situations,” he said.

Makowski said while the American Red Cross does not know precisely what percentage of the public may be prepared, he added, preparedness is important and said it’s an inexpensive endeavor.

“I think the idea is to protect lives and property,” Makowski said. “So we want to make sure we’re protecting the lives of ourselves, family, friends and colleagues in addition to our property. The better we do in preparing for any type of disaster, then the more likely we are to easily protect life and property.”

Topics for the preparedness summit included: Public Health Emergency Response, Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Planning in Illinois, Private Sector Response to a Bioterrorism Event, Psychological Impact of Disasters as well as other topics.

Recently the American Red Cross launched the largest hurricane relief effort in years in response to Hurricane Harvey.

The Red Cross mobilized hundreds of trained Red Cross disaster relief workers, truckloads of kitchen supplies, and tens of thousands of ready-to-eat meals to support the response effort. Trailers full of shelter supplies including cots and blankets—enough to support more than 20,000 people—arrived in Texas and more than 40 Red Cross emergency response vehicles were activated with more on alert, according to an American Red Cross press release. The Red Cross is also working in close collaboration with government officials and community partners in both Texas and Louisiana to coordinate response efforts.

Hurricane Harvey is causing unprecedented and catastrophic floods southeastern Texas. It is the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since Wilma in 2005, according to reports.

HOW YOU CAN HELP The Red Cross depends on financial donations to be able to provide disaster relief immediately. Help people affected by Hurricane Harvey by visiting redcross.org, calling 1- 800-RED CROSS or texting the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

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Steans creates new protection for social service providers

Under a new law sponsored by State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago), social service providers will have at least 30 days’ notice of a change in contracts with the state.

House Bill 3110 allows authorized social service providers and the state to terminate, suspend or reduce a contract for any reason as long as the other party is provided with 30 days’ notice.

“Immediate contract changes can create an immense financial hardship for social service providers and those they serve,” Steans said. “In the aftermath of the budget impasse, I felt it was important to increase protections for social service contracts and afford providers with more notice so that they can better prepare for financial changes in the future.”

House Bill 3110 also requires state agencies to provide 45 days’ written notice to the governor and legislative leaders if it intends to change a contract because of either a reduction of funds or a failure of appropriation.

“This gives the legislature time to act to prevent reductions of services if they so choose,” Steans said.

This legislation only applies to non-governmental social service providers. It takes effect immediately.

Mulroe measure to reduce premature birth becomes law

Legislation sponsored by State Senator John G. Mulroe (D-Chicago) that works to increase the rate of infants carried to term was recently signed into law. Senate Bill 317 allows pharmacists to administer progesterone injections, a hormone used to decrease the risk of preterm birth, to women who have a history of delivering prematurely.

“I sponsored this legislation to improve health outcomes by decreasing barriers to care,” Mulroe said. “Over 10 percent of children in Illinois are born prematurely. Something had to be done to lower that rate.”

According to the March of Dimes, the preterm birth rate in Illinois was 9.1 percent for Asian and Hispanic women, 9.4 percent for white women, and 13.6 percent for African American women in 2016. Preterm birth can cause cerebral palsy, developmental delays and vision issues, among other problems.

“It can be difficult for pregnant women to get to the doctor each week for a progesterone shot, especially if they have to travel” Mulroe said. “By allowing pharmacists to administer this medication, I hope that more women will be able to complete the regimen.”

A progesterone regimen requires pregnant women to receive a weekly shot for 20 weeks. Senate Bill 317 includes public safety precautions such as ensuring the patient has a valid prescription, notifying the physician and confirming that the pharmacist is properly trained before administering the medication.

Measure to increase local access to Ag School becomes law Families in Mount Greenwood, Beverly and Morgan Park will soon see increased enrollment opportunities to the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHAS) because of a measure being signed into law.

“Unique public education experiences should be available to all students in Chicago and throughout Illinois,” State Senator Bill Cunningham said. “The Ag School will now have more seats to offer to more students in our community because of this new law.”

Senate Bill 447, sponsored by Senator Cunningham, would allow for 40 more seats to be opened up to local families and would statutorily authorize the special education cluster that currently exists at the school.

The legislation will go into effect on January 1, 2018.

Forefront brought extensive expertise in non-profit development and provides a range of support in board development, non-profit capacity building and fundraising to the selection process.

“We will work closely with the community and local businesses, providing tools, resources and support to spur new and impactful investments on Chicago’s South Side,” said Wright, managing partner of TEN35. “Above all else, our work as a Board will be informed by and respond to the unique needs, opportunities and challenges identified by the communities surrounding the Center itself.”

The Board will lead the transition to become an independent organization. It will advance fundraising, the creation of a business plan and operating model for the organization, the hiring of full-time staff, and ongoing community engagement and outreach activities.

It will build the capacity of current organizations working in these communities and involve residents by taking on a mix of the following priorities identified during community meetings held

earlier this year: Building and strengthening commercial corridors Bolstering business and nonprofit incubation, development and recruitment Cross-coordinating workforce development efforts Supporting an inclusive housing strategy “I’ve lived in Washington Park for 18 years and see the pride and love that members of the community have each and every day for the neighborhood we call home,” said Chicago attorney and Board member Stephanie Green. “My hope for the organization is that we’re able to listen to, honor, support and advocate on behalf of the myriad organizations that have been on the ground doing the heavy lifting for years. We now have the opportunity to share our amazing neighborhoods with the world, and I’m proud to be part of this organization that will elevate our voices even further.”

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UCHICAGO STARTUP INVESTMENT PROGRAM MAKES FIRST INVESTMENT The University of Chicago has made its first venture investment from the UChicago Startup Investment Program. ExplORer Surgical, which is based on technology developed at the University of Chicago Medical Center, provides an interactive surgical playbook that promotes optimal teamwork in the operating room. It will receive an investment of $500,000 from the University as part of its $3 million Series A financing.

Announced in December, the UChicago Startup Investment Program is a new initiative where the University co-invests alongside established venture funds in startups led by UChicago faculty, staff, students and alumni. The University has set aside $25 million from its endowment to invest in startups raising early funding rounds. The program is overseen by the University’s Office of Investments, which manages the $7.5 billion endowment, as part of its private equity and venture capital portfolio, in collaboration with the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

“The goal of the UChicago Startup Investment Program is to invest in University-affiliated companies that can grow and create economic opportunities,” said Mark Schmid, University vice president and chief investment officer.

“ExplORer Surgical has a record of success, both from their time at the University and in recent years, and we are pleased that they will be receiving the first investment from this program.”

The $500,000 investment from the University is part of ExplORer Surgical’s oversubscribed $3 million Series A. It was led by Aphelion Capital and saw investments from Elliott Management, M25 Group and HBS Angels. It follows the company’s $1 million Seed round in 2016.

ExplORer Surgical is an interactive surgical software platform that reduces disruptions and wasted disposables incurred by existing manual practices by improving surgical team communication in the operating room. ExplORer Surgical also enhances quality of care and efficiency by providing real-time performance and scheduling data to operating room administrators. Surgical teams use ExplORer Surgical’s software to coordinate their activities while managing their operating tools and supplies.

Connecting UChicago resources

ExplORer Surgical was formed in 2013 at the Polsky Center Collaboratorium—an annual event hosted by the Polsky Center that connects UChicago scientists and researchers with Chicago Booth MBA students. Alexander Langerman, at the time a surgeon at the UChicago Medical Center running a research lab focused on operating room efficiency, described his methods to bring efficient operational principles into surgery to a crowd of MBA

students. In the audience was Jennifer Fried, MBA’15, a Chicago Booth student with health care consulting and venture capital experience. Langerman, Fried, along with surgical resident Marko Rojinica and Raza Jafri, MBA’15, connected on a passion to improve a critical medical experience through operational efficiency, and ExplORer Surgical was born.

The Polsky Center Collaboratorium was to be the first of many University-affiliated entrepreneurial programs that ExplORer Surgical participated in, and at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

“ExplORer Surgical would not be where we are without the support of the University of Chicago and the Polsky Center,” said Fried, co-founder and CEO of ExplORer Surgical. “From early team formation, to the training and investments received through the Innovation Fund and New Venture Challenge, and to the support I’ve received since graduating from Chicago Booth, the Polsky Center has been with us on every step of our entrepreneurial journey.”

ExplORer was a member of the Autumn 2014 cohort of the Polsky Center Innovation Corps program—a National Science Foundation-supported program to empower UChicago scientists, researchers and students to test the commercial potential of their research and ideas.

In Innovation Corps, scientists and researchers undergo entrepreneurship training—over seven weeks they are given funds, mentoring, resources and training in areas such as customer discovery and market validation.

In the spring of 2014, the team received a $50,000 investment from the UChicago Innovation Fund—a multimillion dollar fund run by the Polsky Center that invests in proof-of-concept and early business development work for viable new startups created by faculty and students. At the time, the investment from the Innovation Fund was used to enhance the production of ExplORer Surgical’s surgical workflow software.

ExplORer Surgical participated in the 2015 Edward L. Kaplan, ’71, New Venture Challenge—the Polsky Center’s nationally-ranked capstone program, offered through Chicago Booth. ExplORer took second place, receiving an investment of $50,000, in addition to the months of education and mentorship provided throughout the program.

“ExplORer is making operating rooms safer and more efficient, it’s having a real impact on the world,” said John Flavin, associate vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation and head of the Polsky Center. “That’s the Polsky Center’s mission: to go from idea to impact, and we’re doing it in a way that harnesses and connects the resources of the entire university—from the business school to the medical center—and advances Chicago’s economy.”

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“I AM 2018” CAMPAIGN TO MARK 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SANITATION STRIKE IN MEMPHIS AND THE ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Washington, DC - As the shocking events of Charlottesville, bolstered by the incendiary rhetoric of Donald Trump, stir nightmarish visions of the 1960s, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) are embarking upon a major commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Memphis sanitation workers’ strike and Dr. Martin Luther King’s final “Mountaintop” speech; events that led up to Dr. King’s assassination and transformed the civil rights landscape forever. On June 27th, AFSCME and COGIC launched the “I AM 2018” CAMPAIGN, designed to connect the legacy of the strikers and Dr. King to the current issues facing our nation.

AFSCME President Lee Saunders stresses the importance of the “I States AFSCME President Lee Saunders, AM 2018” campaign at AFSCME headquarters in Washington, DC as “AFSCME emphatically and unequivocally Rep. John Lewis, COGIC Presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. and condemns the Nazi white nationalists who NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith listen. spewed vile bigotry and incited domestic terrorism two weeks ago. Now is a moment where we lift up each other. One where we recognize and for all Americans who believe in freedom and justice, in celebrate our common humanity. One where we respect tolerance and inclusion, to stand up and speak out. In and embrace our neighbors.” light of this, our union has been on the front lines of the During the 1960s, one of the most transformative civil and racial justice struggle for decades. In the cIn chapters in the civil rights movement was the close the coming year, through the “I AM 2018” initiative we collaboration between religious, civil rights and labor have launched, we will honor the memory of Dr. King organizers - the same spirit I AM 2018 seeks to create. “By a half-century after he was assassinated during a trip to attacking problems, in communities across the nation, Memphis to support striking AFSME sanitation workers.” from these interrelated perspectives simultaneously we “The violence, hate and white supremacy on display maximize the likelihood of success,” added Bishop Blake. in Charlottesville, Virginia must be condemned by all Leading up to events planned for April 2, 3 and 4, people of faith and goodwill,” said COGIC Presiding 2018, the campaign will focus on training and mobilizing Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. “We in the church must youth activists and organizers to work in communities provide moral leadership to show how we vigorously nationwide - addressing the issues civil rights, labor rights, pursue justice.” and economic justice. There will also be a wide range Saunders stresses that, “This campaign is not just of other activities taking place between now and April, a look back at our past; it’s a call to action, to inspire including town halls and trainings. For more information and train people to create a better American future. One on the “I AM 2018” CAMPAIGN, go to https://www.

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CHRIST UNIVERSAL PASTOR OFFERS 21st CENTURY SOLUTIONS FOR ACHIEVING HAPPINESS IN NEW BOOK, ‘GUIDELINES FOR A MASTER’ Book Inspires Happiness, Success Using Quotes from ‘80s Fictional Character CHICAGO - Guidelines for a Master, the first of Chicago-native the Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells’ written series focusing on extreme happiness through practical spirituality, is a book that’s difficult to categorize. Some are tempted to label Guidelines a self-help book, but it’s so much more.

Wells’ manuscript traverses through a series of life’s lessons offering 12 well-defined steps designed to uplift, encourage and congratulate, but only if the reader is willing to admit that he or she enters the gates of success powered by his or her own steam. And, that true happiness is attainable through better living and following the modern lessons of metaphysical Christianity.

Wells, CEO and senior minister of Chicago icon Christ Universal Temple, provides pearls of wisdom on mental and physical health, spirituality and biblical teachings to inspire readers to achieve happiness. Some of the chapter headings, or steps, include: “Recognize that Happiness is Already in You,” “Experience Less Fear and Greater Happiness,” “Fill the World with Happiness: The Law of Giving & Receiving” and “Open Up the Happy Flow through Meditation.”

What sets Guidelines apart from other books offering advice for holistic living is that Wells and his co-writer Dr. Stanley Robertson pepper Guidelines with quotes from the 1980s The Rev. Dr. Derrick B. fictional character, Bruce Leroy, made famous in Wells, CEO and Senior the cult classic film The Last Dragon. The inserts Minister of Christ Universal Temple inspires extreme are intended to add relatability and sometimes happiness in his new book levity to traditional principles. entitled, “Guidelines For A One such Leroy quote says: “Do not get Master.” mad at one who knows more than you do. It’s not their fault.” Another more serious bit of wisdom: “If you do not change your direction, you will likely end up where you are headed.”

Think of it in terms of adding castor oil to orange juice – the cure is the same, although the experience is more palpable and easier to digest.

The result is an easy-to-read, 180-page journey that will inspire even world-class pessimists to think beyond their current situation to strive for higher goals. And Wells, once a troubled youth, knows what he’s writing about.

“The theories that we discuss in Guidelines are many of the principles that were passed along to me as a struggling youth by my mentor, the legendary Rev. Dr. Johnnie Colemon, who founded Christ Universal Temple more than 60 years ago,” says Wells.

“Through these lessons, which I still practice every day, I am able to enjoy extreme happiness and understanding. My goal is to inspire as many people as possible to live beyond their present, whatever the present may be, and encourage them to recognize that extreme happiness and success are choices that are achievable by following a few simple rules – and never giving up.”

Guidelines for a Master is available now in paperback on Amazon. com. The book is also available for purchase in the Christ Universal Temple bookstore, located on the church’s campus at 11901 South Ashland in Chicago.

About The Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells The Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells holds a doctorate in educational leadership and is the CEO and Senior Minister at Christ Universal Temple for Better Living in Chicago. His positive messages help people live better lives through practical Christianity and are based on the principles of truth. Dr. Wells lives in Chicago with his wife, Sylvia. They have two children.

About Dr. Stanley Robertson Dr. Stanley G. Robertson holds a law degree and a doctorate in business administration and accounting. He is the CFO at Christ Universal Temple for Better Living in Chicago and is a college professor who is passionate about helping people reach their goals, both personal and professional. He lives in Chicago with his wife, LaTanya. They have three children.

About The Temple: Christ Universal Temple, located at 11901 South Ashland, is a Chicago icon. The 61-year-old church is noted for its modern-day fellowship which has progressed under the leadership of native the Rev. Dr. Derrick B. Wells for the past six years. The Temple’s original teachings are based on the idea of better living through metaphysical Christianity, and the key to happy and successful living is right thinking followed by right action. More information about The Temple is available at cutemple.org.

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GUEST COLUMN Celebrate Life Insurance Awareness Month this September with the Gift of Financial Security

By: Henry Benjamin, Allstate agency owner Life Insurance Awareness Month is upon us. And as we take this opportunity to consider the importance of life insurance, I encourage consumers to keep two tips in mind: Buy life insurance if you need it.

If you have life insurance, make sure your beneficiary information is up-to-date and the insurance paperwork is readily accessible to your family.

Many of us have heard stories of people who could have benefitted from life insurance but didn’t have it. And in some cases, an individual may have life insurance that the family doesn’t know about. That could cause family members to go through unnecessary anguish if they don’t know they can file a claim as beneficiaries of a life insurance policy.

In one case, an Allstate claims adjuster found third-party records indicating that a 42-yearold insured man had passed away. However, she received no response when she attempted to contact his wife at their last known address.

The claims adjuster looked into the situation further and found a possible cell phone number on a public database. Fortunately, this was the wife’s phone number.

When the adjuster called, the wife said she had no idea her husband had a $250,000 life insurance policy. She burst into tears on the phone. After her husband died suddenly, she and the three children moved in with her parents and she went back to work. She said she’d just told the children, ages 3 to 12, they probably would never be able to afford to live in their own home again. She was grateful to learn she could file a life insurance claim for the funds to help take care of her family.

I encourage consumers to talk with a financial professional, and with those you care about, this month about life insurance – this will help ensure that you’re informed, protected and also that you and your family members have access to the information you need in the event that you need to use a loved one’s life insurance. I can be reached at 773-723-0400 for an insurance review or to discuss life insurance in more detail.

Have questions? Contact Henry Benjamin Allstate Agency Owner at (773)723-0400 Disclaimer: “The following is a guest column, submitted to Citizen Newspapers. Citizen Newspapers is please to run selected guest columns to further educate our readers. Citizen Newspapers provides these columns as a service to our communities. Citizen Newspapers does not endorse or recommend any services or products suggested in our guest columns, and urges all readers to research suggested products and make wise decisions.”

By Carl West Publisher and President of TBT News

Ward) and Sophia King Alderman (4th Ward), your leadership on this particular issue proved The flag has been invaluable and we thank planted. The black press you both. in Chicago has come Now, thanks to my together like never before comrades in the struggle to challenge a formidable for fairness: Dorothy grocer and won. Actually, Leavell and Mike House to be transparent, all of the Crusader, Hermene celebrated parties involved Hartmene of N’DIGO, have come up victorious.

Frances Jackson and Not only did six media Dyanna Knight Lewis entities get a win, their from the Defender, opponent, Mariano’s also Darrell and Janice Garth got a victory. of the Citizen, and Pierre Mariano’s openly Cooper from WVON, it and respectfully gets has been a joy to work to do what most big The Mariano’s chain opened its newest location in Bronzeville on October 11, 2016. with each of you. These businesses aim to do-- and Photo: Aamer Madhani media giants performed that’s to create strategic professionally and with marketing partnerships focus from the very to increase their bottom line. The difference between Mariano’s beginning. and other corporate brands is that most of the times they are We’re committed to being one unit as we prepare to not allowed to ignore the black media in an effort to invade the only execute our designated duties to support Mariano’s but to black communities and abstract as most discretionary money as identify others who’ve been negligent in their marketing and possible, without ever giving anything relevant back in return. advertising spending with the black press.

There is never an even exchange. And most successful business people know that there should always be a mutual understanding.

The black press is not a charity. The black press doesn’t have their hands out looking for something for nothing. The black press that got involved in this campaign, each has a long history in Chicago as credible and respectable news organizations. Most have over 30 plus years in business aside from TBTNews, whose place in the media landscape would not have been possible if it wasn’t for others who paved the way, like the Chicago Defender, the Chicago Crusader, WVON, the Citizens News, and N’DIGO; each with careers in media spanning as far back as over 110 years (the Sengstacke brand).

With that said, never before in recent history has multiple black media companies in Chicago entrusted some of their future earnings on each other. Not until now. And they did so in an astounding fashion as they noticed a problem, which is not a new problem, but one nonetheless. With this problem came an immediate solution that each media entity collectively understood was time to act on. They gathered, discussed and decided this was a fight worth joining forces for.

This week is the start of a 17-week promotional AD campaign that will appear simultaneously in each media organization. Mariano’s commercial will start running on WVON. Inserts will be placed in N’DIGO, Citizen, Crusader and Defender. A banner AD will be placed in TBTNews. Not only that, each media company Earns 0.75% APY* was allocated sponsorship money for select events to be used over the next year. Also, collectively, the media Fewer restrictions than traditional CDs partners will assist in planning Mariano’s signature oneyear anniversary celebration, scheduled for Oct 25 & 26.

As part of our input, we insisted that all of their black One FREE Withdrawal per Month vendors be included in tastings or in-store promotions during the two-day event. More details to follow.

We want to thank Mariano’s and their executive team, even though the meetings got semi-hot, they showed a respect for our profession and wanted to find a solution. They did, and for that, we appreciate their *Annual Percentage Yield current as of 7/31/17. sincerity and the opportunity to do good business with A United Fidelity Bank Checking Account is required to open a FlexPlus Savings. them. We also want to thank two aldermen who joined A $25,000 minimum balance is required to open. If balance falls below $25,000, interest rate will change to the current savings rate. with us to ensure that this challenge would be a fair and on neutral territory. Alderman Pat Dowell (3rd UNITED FIDELITY BANK - CHICAGO

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HotHouse Annual Jazz Fest After-Sets Announced

HotHouse was one of the originators of the “Afterset” - a now ubiquitous panoply of concerts that happen around the city once the lights dim for the night at the Chicago Jazz Festival in Millenium Park.

In fact, the now infamous story of the raid on the Adams Street loft during the 1982 Eight Bold Souls afterset is ensconced in the annals of jazz lore.

When HotHouse opened in a storefront on Milwaukee Avenue, famous afterfest sessions there included the legendary father and son pairing of Dewey and Joshua Redman, the Chicago debut of Charles Gayle, and internationally cherished maestros like Roscoe Mitchell, Evan Parker and Lester Bowie.

The tradition continued when HotHouse moved just blocks from the bandshell at 31 E. Balbo (now Buddy Guy’s). There, with close proximity to the Festival and down the block from the Jazz Showcase, fans could count on an entire block of star power into the wee hours.

While the Showcase attracted the be-boppers, HotHouse favored the avant-garde and the showcasing of young lions then emerging on the scene (Vijay Iyer, Dafnis Preito, Danilo Perez, et.al.) thereby democratically ensuring various strains of jazz music were being expressed in the afterhours.

When HotHouse moved out of its last permanent home in 2007, organizers have been carrying out the legacy of their award-winning programs by presenting in a variety of venues around the region. The 2015 Afterset edition

Every Little Cancer-Fighting Superhero Needs a Sidekick That’s You! What: Community Event to Honor Children Battling Cancer Who: CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and the Chicagoland Superheroes Unite! Volunteer Committee Why: Help fund lifesaving children’s cancer research and make young cancer fighters feel like superheroes. Register for the Chicagoland CureSearch Superheroes

featured Sun Ra’s Arkestra paired with Chicago artists up on a West Loop rooftop, and last year a host of Chicago’s favorites blew hot and heavy in the art deco corner store up in historic Edgewater Beach Apartments.

This year’s edition of our legendary Jazz Fest Aftersets will be staged in the beautifully adorned Alhambra Palace Restaurant - located just a few blocks west of the Jazz Festival. (The Alhambra is also the home of HotHouse’s Global Voices Series now in its second year).

On Friday September 1, HotHouse will present a double bill featuring Tatsu Aoki’s Miyumi Project Special Edition with Mwata Bowden, Jamie Kempkers, Rami Tassi, and Avreeyal Ra. Also on Friday night September 1, James Sanders Dark Matter String Band will appear with Christian Dillingham, Matt Gold, Avreeyl Ra and James Sanders.

Special artist- in- residence, Vincent Chancey will appear both nights of the Aftersets.

On Saturday September 2, Vincent Chancey leads an all-star session with Shanta Nurullah, Ben La Mar Gay, Marcus Evans and Harrison Bankhead.

Surprise guests from the stages of the Chicago Jazz Festival will join the spontaneous performances.

The Alhambra Palace Restaurant is located at 1241 West Randolph.

Tickets are $10 in advance via the HotHouse web-site or $15 at the door. Valet Parking, Food and Drink are available at the venue. The Alhambra Palace Restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Unite! event. You can make these children feel powerful and invincible.

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in helping children beat cancer When: Sunday, September 24, 2017. Registration and activities begin at 9; Opening ceremonies and Walk begins at 11.

Where: Boomer’s Stadium, 1999 South Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193 For more information, visit www. curesearchsuperheroes.org/chicago

34th Annual UNCF Walk For

Education Chicago

Join hundreds of supporters and their family, friends and team members to help raise funds for Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs).

UNCF 5K Walk/Run - 10K Bike/Skate on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Burnham Park Grove #7, South Lake Park at 39th Street.

Registration begins at 7 a.m., Program & Warm Up at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m.

Step Off. For more information and to register visit: http://give.uncf.org/ site/TR/ChicagoWalk/General?fr_

ACADEMY OF OUR LADY/ LONGWOOD ALUMNAE SET OCT. 14 REUNION Academy of Our Lady/ Longwood High School graduates of years ending in 2 and 7 will receive a special salute at the AOL Alumnae Association’s all-school Reunion 2017 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel, 94th and Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn. Hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. (cash bar). Tickets are $55 ($60 after October 10). Proceeds will assist the Alumnae Office.

Five-year-anniversary class photos will be taken and may be ordered.

AOL memorabilia will be available for purchase.

As part of the Reunion, alumnae may visit the former AOL campus at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, for a short prayer service at the Lourdes Grotto followed by a tour of the buildings. (Enter the campus, now the Chicago International Charter School/Longwood, from Loomis Street, south of 95th Street.) Parking is available on the campus.

Reservations are required for the evening Reunion but not for the morning campus visit. The summer Longwood Update newsletter includes a reservation form for Reunion 2017.

For more reunion information, please call the AOL Alumnae Office, 773-445-2300, or visit the website www.AOLAlumnae.com.

Alumnae who wish to take advantage of a Reunion group rate of $129 plus tax, single or double, for guest rooms at the Hilton Oak Lawn may access a link on the AOL website or call Hilton reservations at 800-445-8667 by Sept. 22 and mention the Academy of Our Lady High School Reunion on Oct. 14. The Hilton’s local number is 708-4257800.

Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1874 as a Catholic school for girls, the Academy of Our Lady/Longwood closed in 1999. The goal of the AOL Alumnae Association is to foster support of current SSND ministries and to keep Longwood’s spirit alive among its alumnae.

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(BPT) - For Christine Wilkins, now 16, freshman year of high school was an ordeal.

The same students who bullied her in middle school were at her new high school.

Just approaching the school entry filled her with angst. One day, instead of going in, she turned around and went home.

“The idea of walking through those gates gave me so much anxiety,” she says.

Christine hated school. Unable to focus or dedicate herself to her schoolwork, she made C’s, D’s and F’s.

Eventually, Christine stopped going to school and dropped out.

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Tackling the dropout issue

There are many reasons students drop out of high school. Poverty, pregnancy, homelessness, bullying or just losing interest are some of the many issues that cause students to skip a day of class, a week and eventually drop out altogether.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, missing just three weeks of school is enough to threaten a student’s chance to graduate.

What can be done to help these students?

As each person is a complex individual, there is no single solution that can reach the multitude of different students.

This is why Learn4Life, a nonprofit dropout recovery program, takes a dynamic approach to reengage students.

The average student who enrolls in Learn4Life has been out of school for 11.4 weeks. Through different methods, such as personalized learning, mentoring and job skills training, the program has been highly successful in reengaging dropouts and keeping them in school.

These are the five effective ways they reach out to

prevents a student from returning to complete their education. Giving students flexible schedules, help with transportation and access to teachers or mentors at different hours of the day can make a big difference in their ability to learn.

Making them feel safe. It’s an unfortunate fact that schools are not always the safe environment they ought to be. Creating a respectful and safe place to learn is essential for removing social anxieties and fears that can hinder learning.

5Helping them see a future. Through job skills training programs, students can prepare for a future beyond a diploma. As a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partner, Learn4Life offers courses in work-readiness skills, career exploration, writing cover letters and resumes, completing applications and interviewing.

The effectiveness of Learn4Life’s approach can be seen in the fact that when students enroll, only 15 percent of them come to school regularly, but as the year goes on, that number jumps to 86 percent.

Concluding Christine’s story After six months out of school, counselors at Christine’s old high school pointed her to a Learn4Life program at Desert Sands Charter School.

She enrolled and by participating in an internship with Pacific Gateway, part of the YouthBuild WIOA program at Desert Sands, Christine gained experience in customer service and Microsoft applications.

Currently, Christine attends school and is getting all A’s and B’s in her school work, and has a full-time internship. At the end of the internship, she will receive certificates in customer service and Microsoft Office.

“I’m dedicated because I’m getting knowledge and experience for a life outside of school,” Christine says.

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these students.

Dealing with issues outside of the classroom.

Whether it’s counseling to help students come to terms with issues they’re facing or a mentoring program that builds confidence, helping students deal with non-academic issues is a way to give them the stability they need to succeed.

Meeting students where they are. Not every student is at the same emotional, academic or mental level as their peers. Through oneon-one attention, personalized learning and academic planning, students can get help where they most need it.

This personalized approach is designed to find a solution that’s best for the individual.

Removing obstacles to learning. Sometimes it’s something as simple as not having proper transportation or childcare that

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15 JEFF AWARD NOMINATIONS Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Committee recently announced the 2016-17 Equity Jeff Award nominees with the Paramount Theatre Broadway musical series productions earning 15 nominations for outstanding performance, direction and/or design in Chicago theater last season.

Two of Paramount’s four 2016-17 Broadway series productions – Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street received multiple nominations, including the biggest honor, Best ProductionMusical-Large.

Additionally, all four of Paramount’s 2016-17 productions, including Jesus Christ Superstar and Mamma Mia! – received nominations.

The full list includes: Disney’s The Little Mermaid – 6 nominations Production-Musical-Large Supporting Actor, Musical: Jonathan Butler-Duplessis (Sebastian) Scenic Design, Large: Jeffrey D. Kmiec Costume Design, Large: Theresa Ham Lighting Design, Large: Jesse Klug Puppet Design: Jesse Mooney-Bullock Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – 6 nominations Production-Musical-Large Director, Musical or Revue: Jim Corti Principal Actor, Musical: Paul-Jordan Jansen (Sweeney Todd) Principal Actress, Musical: Bri Sudia (Mrs. Lovett) Music Direction: Tom Vendafreddo Lighting Design, Large: Nick Belley and Jesse Klug Jesus Christ Superstar – 2 nominations Supporting Actress, Musical: Felicia Boswell (Mary Magdalene) Lighting Design, Large: Greg Hofmann Mamma Mia! – 1 nomination Projection Design: Christopher Ash “The Jeff Committee, the critics and our audiences clearly agree - Paramount is producing many of the very best musicals in the entire Chicagoland area,” said Paramount President and CEO Tim Rater. “This is our third consecutive year for multiple nominations across the board, a nod to not only the excellent work being produced on our beautiful stage, but the consistently top-notch production values that rival theaters anywhere in Chicago, on Broadway and around the nation.”

Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti, who earned an individual Best Director nomination for his production of Sweeney Todd last season, added, “I’m grateful to the Jeff Committee, and thrilled for our creative and technical teams for this much-deserved recognition of their work on stage and behind the scenes.”

Last season, Corti’s production of West Side Story received the night’s top honor – Best Musical/Large Theater – at the 201516 Jeff Awards, marking Paramount’s second consecutive Jeff Award for Best Musical. Les Misérables won both Best Musical/ Large and Best Director for Corti in 2014-15. Paramount’s work has been eligible for review by the Jeff Committee for just the past three seasons. In its first year of eligibility in 2014-15, Paramount was honored with an unprecedented 16 Jeff Awards nominations, winning five. Last season, Paramount snared 14 Jeff Award nominations and won three.

Mark your calendars: the 2016-17 Jeff Award winners will be announced November 6, 2017. To see the full list of nominees, visit jeffawards.org.

Paramount Theatre recently shared that its Broadway musical series productions earned 15 nominations for outstanding performance, direction and/or design in Chicago theater last season. Two of Paramount’s four 2016-17 Broadway series productions – Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street received multiple nominations, including the biggest honor, Best Production-Musical-Large.

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SilverSneakers Celebrates 25 Years of Health and Happiness (NAPSI)—While the fitness industry has changed over the decades with workout “fads” that have come and gone, one exercise program has stood the test of time—SilverSneakers®. As the nation’s leading community fitness program designed for older Americans, SilverSneakers has changed thousands of lives through fitness for the past 25 years. What began in 1992 as a first-of-its-kind fitness class for older adults has evolved to inspire a health revolution that is shattering stereotypes of aging and health, supporting member transformations and creating countless friendships.

From weight loss and flexibility to strength and endurance, SilverSneakers guides members through all Getting and staying fit can be easier at any age with the help of a good program. aspects of their fitness journey.

Marvin Bradley, a participating from members who have reached their member, began running marathons at age fitness and personal goals—whether 52. Now at 78 years old, Bradley trains that be running a marathon, taking a five days a week, and has completed more dream vacation, or playing actively with than 240 marathons. Training through grandchildren. SilverSneakers offers a the SilverSneakers program, Bradley vibrant and welcoming community, offering accomplished his fitness goals while its 14.5 million eligible members fitness breaking age stereotypes. opportunities that allow them to live their Bradley’s story is one of thousands fullest life.

If you are looking to embark on your own fitness journey, consider the following tips to get started: • Seek out an exercise that you enjoy • Find a workout partner to help you stick with the routine • Write down your fitness goals to ensure accountability • Consider any limitations and share those with your instructor • Start slow so that you don’t risk injury.

SilverSneakers partners with more than 13,000 participating locations and fitness centers, giving members access to the site’s basic amenities, including weights, treadmills, pools and other facilities, as well as specialized SilverSneakers exercise classes led by a certified SilverSneakers instructor. The SilverSneakers benefit is offered at no additional charge through the nation’s leading Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and group retiree plans—saving members money on a fitness membership.

To learn more about SilverSneakers history, legacy and member transformations, visit www.SilverSneakers.com.

Scientists Discover A Better Way To Clean Teeth (NAPSI)—Here’s something to smile about: Silicon Valley researchers have discovered a way for you to get close to a professional cleaning every time you brush.

to brush your teeth. Clinical studies show that brushing with LivFresh Dental Gel reduces dental plaque 2.5 times better than a

The Problem

Dentists and researchers agree that cavities, bad breath, and gum disease are all caused by dental plaque. Despite Americans spending over $1.8 billion on toothpaste annually, 90 percent of adults have gingivitis (gum inflammation and bleeding), and 64 million American adults have irreversible gum disease known as periodontitis.

Furthermore, new research now links oral diseases to heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and more. Given these epidemic numbers, should you be looking for a different way to brush?

A Solution

A Silicon Valley pharmaceutical company, Livionex, has invented what many consider a better way

leading toothpaste. That’s because using the gel repels the bacteria and keeps plaque from sticking to the teeth for results that are close to a professional cleaning. One study showed that 100 percent of participants using the gel experienced a significant reduction in plaque.

Dental professionals like the fact that the gel does not contain triclosan, a toothpaste ingredient that has been linked to cancer. In fact, LivFresh is safe for all ages.

It contains all edible ingredients and does not contain abrasives and detergents found in conventional toothpastes. The gel has been developed with over 10 years of research in close collaboration with top U.S. universities, and currently has over 100,000 users.

For more information, visit www.BestDentalGel.com or Amazon.

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER The Chicago Citizen Newspaper Group Inc. is seeking a part­time General Assignment Reporter to gather and write about news in and around the Chicagoland area.

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

The ideal candidate will have the ability to gather, write and report on news in communities encompassing the Citizen's coverage areas.

The ability to research and write thought provoking stories, conduct interviews, find sources to discuss topics that affect readers, as well as be able to write in a clear, concise and accu­ rate manner are essential functions of the position.

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to identify excellent photo opportunities and take photos. Completing weekly assignments on deadline as well as assisting with the completion of one in­house column efficiently, with accuracy is a must.

Applicants should be proficient in using Microsoft Office, Email, Smart phones as well as writing captions and catchy headlines for articles.

A Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, or a related degree and at least six months work experience in writ­ ing for a print publication serving as a general assignment reporter is preferred.

Interested applicants can submit cover letters, resumes and at least one newspaper or magazine article to recruitment@lisettegushinierecconsulting.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE.

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INTRODUCING OUR

HOMEBUYER GRANT PROGRAM

We want to help make your dream of homeownership a reality. If the down payment is the only thing standing between you and your own home, we may have a tool for you. We’ve partnered with local nonprofits to offer the Homebuyer Grant Program to help first-time homebuyers overcome the challenge of covering a down payment. This program can offer up to $2,000 to qualifying borrowers purchasing a home as their primary residence and can be paired with federal, state, and local grants or loans. If purchasing a home seems out of reach because of the down payment, we’ve got a solution for you.

TO QUALIFY, HOMEBUYERS MUST: • Be applying for your first mortgage • Have an annual household income at or below 80 percent of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s median income of the county in which the property is located, adjusted for household size • Contribute at least $1,000 from personal funds toward the purchase of your home • Complete an approved homebuyer counseling program • Be applying for a minimum five-year loan term and, on adjustable rate mortgages, an initial interest rate lock period of five years minimum

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BANKING!

For a full list of our nonprofit partners and what area each covers, visit wintrust.com/buyergrant.

WE’RE PROUD TO BRING IT HOME. As a company made in this area, for this area, Wintrust and its family of true community banks is dedicated to the unique neighborhoods each serves.

For 25 years, we’ve been banks that invest in, give back to, and get to really know our communities and the people living in them. When you bank with a Wintrust Community Bank, you can be confident your money is going back into the things that matter most to you.

Mortgage Lending is provided through our affiliate Wintrust Mortgage. Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank and Trust N.A. NMLS # 449042