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Lisa Creason How one single mother in Illinois worked to change her life, the law and fulfilled a life-long dream. More Inside > PAGE 3

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Fine Art from Washington University, School of Art in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, Moore is a Professor at Indiana University South Bend where she teaches photography and serves as Chair of the Fine Arts Department. Moore’s photography has been exhibited nationally and internationally in individual shows as well as juried exhibitions. Her recent landscape images were selected for exhibition at the South Bend Museum of Art and she has received grants from the Indiana Arts Commission to support her landscape photography projects Moore stated, “The

Susan L. Moore received a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College in Chicago, a Masters in Art Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and most recently, in 2003, she earned a Masters in Fine Art from Washington University, School of Art in St. Louis, Missouri.

photographic process begins with a consideration of light and subject. In these minimalist images of empty places, the quality of light becomes the subject. The film emulsion renders a delicate pattern, commonly known as grain, from the subtle texture of these interior spaces. This, along with the visual qualities of tonality, composition, and space are indicative of the photographic process as a form of representation. The camera, by its very nature, mediates between the subject and the print. The abstraction exaggerates this distinction.

In contemporary culture saturated with images, the camera becomes a powerful tool in forming an understanding of reality.” SSC Galleries are open at minimum Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The galleries are closed on weekends and holidays. The public is welcome to visit art exhibitions and receptions at no charge. For more information, please call (708) 5962000, ext. 2445 or visit www.ssc.edu/art. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

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Tips for Staying Connected While In-Flight (StatePoint) Over 2.2 million Americans fly every day, according to Airlines for America. Whether they are heading to a Disney-themed family adventure or jetting off for a romantic rendezvous, the most indispensable companion for many of these modern, mobile travelers is their smartphone. A recent survey by Gogo Inflight Internet found that 81 percent of travelers want to stay connected while inflight. Use the following travel tips to stay connected while you’re up in the air. Check your airline before booking. Though you’ll now find inflight Wi-Fi on most airlines, not all flights may be equipped to offer it. Other tech amenities, like USB ports and in-seat power outlets, vary from airline to airline and even plane to plane — and can be limited to premium seating. If staying connected is important to you, take the extra step before booking to make sure Wi-Fi is available on your flight and confirm amenity options for your seat. Try a travel-friendly phone plan. Some wireless providers are better for travelers than others. So, it’s worth doing a little homework to find your best option. For example, T-Mobile customers can use their phones to send text and picture messages, use apps like WhatsApp and iMessage, and check visual voicemail for free on all US flights equipped with Gogo Inflight Internet. They also get an hour of free internet access to surf the web and check email or social media though Gogo. And, T-Mobile ONE Plus customers get unlimited Gogo Internet on domestic flights. advertising@cstweekly.com

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Solo Art Exhibition Comes to the South Suburbs SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College recently announced a special guest artist exhibition titled “Light Rendering Space,” by artist Susan L. Moore in the Photo Four Gallery running now until October 5. The Photo Four Gallery is located in Room 4338 on the 4th Floor of SSC’s Main Campus. Susan L. Moore received a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College in Chicago, a Masters in Art Education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and most recently, in 2003, she earned a Masters in

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A year ago, almost to today’s exact date, Lisa Creason saw a battle she had fought for two years, finally come to a close. By fighting for the passage of Senate Bill 42, a law that gives ex-offenders a second chance at success, the 43 year-old mother of four, including a son she has custody over, fulfilled a life-long dream. Before the passage of SB 42, Creason was barred from obtaining a license and from working as a registered nurse. Upon hearing the bad news about the license, the doors to her future seemed closed. But Creason’s devastation was short-lived. Instead of taking “no” for an answer, she fought back and won. While sharing her story with Lisette Gushiniere, Creason discussed how she turned tragedy into triumph. GUSHINIERE: When you were 19, you committed a crime. But today, you’re a successful mother of four, including a son you have custody over. Under Senate Bill 42, passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by Governor Bruce Rauner on August 25, 2016, individuals with forcible felonies on their records (other than sexual offenses) can seek waivers from the state to obtain health care worker licenses, provided the convictions occurred more than five years prior to applying for a waiver. How did this law change your life? CREASON: Senate Bill 42 changed not only my life, but also benefited the futures of my children, which is why I fought so hard for this change. I went from being on government assistance for years, receiving housing assistance, food assistance and medical assistance, to being completely independent of any and all assistance programs. This bill ensures that myself, and others like me can work hard and show our children the American dream is possible. GUSHINIERE: Before SB 42 was signed into law, you were told you couldn’t become a registered nurse because under the Health Care Worker Background Check Act, you were denied a license to practice. How did that make you feel? CREASON: I felt devastated and did not understand. I had done all the right things: I applied for a waiver to pursue the nursing field in 2005 and was granted that waiver. I worked hard as a nursing assistant, went back

to college for nursing and made it through the program - all while telling my children it would pay off in the end. My dreams had come crashing down. But, then God told me not to give up. I knew I could not just sit back and accept the fate that our lawmakers were trying to force upon me. GUSHINIERE: Senate Bill 42 was signed by the governor on August 25, 2016. It gives ex-offenders like you a shot at a productive career in health care. What was life like for you before the bill was signed? CREASON: Life was what it had always been: a struggle to move forward and progress in a world that restricts felons. We face lifelong restrictions and stigmas that then floods over onto our children. I have been denied housing and jobs due to my record. When you have children, it is hard to explain to them that they are now being punished for something you did before they were even born. However, this bill and others like it are removing barriers so a person who wants to succeed can. GUSHINIERE: Tell us about the crime you committed that once stood in between you and your dreams? Why did you do it? You are now 43. It was decades ago that you committed that crime. How have you changed? What have you learned from it? CREASON: The crime that restricted me was an attempted robbery. I walked into a Subway, undisguised and unarmed, and demanded money from the register. It was wrong and an act of desperation, done by a teenage mother who wanted to provide for a child when there were no options left. The changes I have made over the years have come through personal growth, hard work and listening to others. I wanted to show that you can overcome past mistakes. I became humble and grateful, those two things will always keep a person grounded and focused. GUSHINIERE: Explain your involvement with getting SB 42 passed. What things did you have to overcome? CREASON: When I called the regulations department to ask what I could do about my license denial, the lady on the other end of the phone told me to change the law.

Lisa Creason, a mother of four, including a son she has custody over, shares her story about turning tragedy into triumph by fighting for Senate Bill 42.

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repressed. Putin’s term On July 21, Vladimir Putin was would end in 2024, at which asked at an audience with schoolpoint he will be 72 years old. children what he will do when As a scholar of the Soviet he retires. He replied, “I haven’t Union back in the 1980s, decided yet if I will leave the I saw how the failure to presidency.” develop an effective mechWhile everyone is obsessed with By Peter Rutland following the twists and turns of anism to rotate political the ties between Putin and President Trump, it leaders contributed to that system’s stagnation is important to bear in mind that the relationship and ultimate collapse. Could a similar situation between the two countries will long outlast these soon unfold? two men. Follow the leader Putin will run again in the March 2018 presidential election, and he is sure to win. His Given the problems facing Russia, it is underapproval rating is above 80 percent, and the standable why Putin might not feel comfortable opposition has been co-opted, preempted or handing over the reins of power to a successor advertising@cstweekly.com

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next year. With the global oil price stuck at US$50 a barrel, the Russian economy is barely growing, and Russia remains subject to Western sanctions imposedafter its annexation of Crimea in 2014. But by 2024, “Project Successor” will surely be back on the agenda of the Russian elite. The Russian Constitution requires Putin to step down after two consecutive terms. Putin solved that problem in 2008 by moving sideways, becoming prime minister while his protégé, Dmitry Medvedev, took over as president. Putin decided to return to the presidency in 2012, presumably because he felt Medvedev was not doing a good enough job. Now, analysts are divided over whether the political regime Putin has created will survive CitizenNewspaper6/

beyond his tenure. Many believe that power is so deeply embedded in Putin’s web of informal ties that it is impossible to imagine another individual stepping into his shoes. There is so much at stake – so many illegally acquired fortunes that need state protection – that the day after he steps down, the Kremlin could erupt into faction fighting of the sort that ravaged Russia in the 1990s, and which plagues Ukraine to this day. However, it is important to remember that Putin is not a dictator who wields unchallenged authority. Nor is he the head of a disciplined ruling party, such as the former Communist Party of the Soviet Union. As the Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar shows, he is a broker, balancing

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“Politburo 2.0,” a reference to the ruling Cabinet of the Communist era that represented diverse bureaucratic interests. But in order to secure his place in Russian history – something that clearly concerns him – Putin faces the challenge of installing a reliable successor. This person will have to guarantee Putin’s personal security and wealth and that of his inner circle. This is apparently what Putin promised his predecessor Boris Yeltsinand his family when he was selected as Yeltin’s successor. Putin will probably try out the person as prime minister before nominating him as president. Indeed, this was the path Putin himself took back in 1999.

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Imagining Russia post-Putin the interests of rival clans – business oligarchs, regional bosses, the heads of the security forces (siloviki) and the technocrats who run the government ministries. These were the men who brought Putin into power, and without whose cooperation nothing in Russia gets done. Certain rules of the game have emerged. The oligarchs stay out of politics, and in return are mostly protected from the seizure of their assets by the state. Over the years, Putin has also skillfully won more autonomy for himself, but he is still aware of the limits of his power. Russian analysts speak of the number of individuals around Putin who hold power as the “collective Putin,” or the

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Putin’s system does not, however, have any mechanism in place for picking a successor: a major structural flaw. In the 17 years that Putin has been in power, China has smoothly cycled through three leaders. In the oil-rich former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan, Gaidar Aliev groomed his son Ilham, who took over the presidency upon his father’s death in 2003. But Putin has no son, only daughters, traditionally not seen as successors to power. Presidents Karimov in Uzbekistan and Niyazov in Turkmenistan, who ruled for decades, also did not have sons to whom they could hand over power. Nevertheless, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have both experienced fairly smooth leadership CitizenNewspaper6/

transitions in recent years. When Uzbekistan’s Islam Karimov died in 2016 he was replacedby the man who had served as his prime minister since 2003. In Turkmenistan in 2006, Saparmurad Niyazov was succeeded upon his death by his former dentist, then serving as deputy prime minister. Admittedly, those countries are smaller and more homogeneous than Russia, and their leaders wielded far more personal power than Putin. But it is evidence for the argument that the authoritarian regimes that emerged from collapse of the Soviet Union may be more stable than they appear to outsiders, even though they have not

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developed the institutions of a liberal democracy. Next president of Russia? Dmitry Medvedev, the current prime minister, is unlikely to return to the presidency. He is not a popular figure, and was the target of a recent documentary by opposition leader Aleksei Navalny which detailed his personal wealth, including owning a vineyard in Tuscany. Since its release on YouTubein March 2007, it has been viewed more than 23 million times, and Medvedev’s approval rating swung negative, losing 15 points in one month.

There are three men who stand out as more plausible successors to Putin, trusted by the elite and with the potential to be sold to the public as an effective leader. Sergei Shoigu, currently defense minister, is the second-most popular politician in Russia after Putin (26 percent trust versus Putin’s 55 percent), but he has no experience in business or foreign affairs, having spent most of his career in the civil emergencies ministry. Sergei Sobyanin, Moscow’s mayor, was formerly the head of the oil-rich Khanty-Mansi province.

Yurii Trutnev, a former regional governor and natural resources minister, currently serves as deputy prime minister, is intelligent and a proven manager. Shoigu and Sobyanin are both from a mixed ethnic background. Shoigu comes from Tuva on the Mongolian border, and Sobyanin is part Mansi, a people of the Arctic north. This could be a problem, since many Russians harbor negative stereotypes about ethnic minorities and may be reluctant to see one as president of Russia. Despite the grave problems facing Russia, Putin has undoubtedly brought a degree of

SuburbanTimes stability to Russia, especially when compared to the chaos of the 1990s. In the 17 years since he took office in 2000, living standards have more than doubled, the problem of Islamist terrorism and Chechen secession has been contained, and Russia has reemerged as an influential player on the international stage. In my view, Putin – and Russia – would be best served by his stepping aside sooner rather than later, establishing a precedent for a peaceful transition of power as part of his legacy. Peter Rutland is a Professor of Government at Wesleyan University.

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So that’s what I set out to do. I began going to the capitol every day with Amy Snider, a former IDOC worker and friend. I met Senator Manar and then Senator Martinez. For two years, I introduced myself and told my story to any lawmaker, media or organization who would listen. I detailed my journey on social media and gained national support. I wore t-shirts and handed out postcards. Illinois Policy picked up my story immediately and became one of the strongest support systems I could have asked for. Everything I did for those two years revolved around getting this bill passed. GUSHINIERE: Your story goes from tragedy to triumph and now you are a respected member of the community. In 2002, the father of your three children was killed by a stray bullet. What would you tell other members of the community who might be in a similar position about how to cope with life’s disappointments and how they can work to change their circumstances? CREASON: The key is to find a positive outlet, to never give up and to keep pushing forward. Many, many days I felt like giving up. But then, I would remind myself that giving up is not an option. In order to change your circumstances, you have to be willing to change yourself. Too many people get stuck in a dark place not knowing how to move forward. You just do it. Before you know it, that dark place does not exist anymore and a trail of accomplishments has replaced it. GUSHINIERE: The tragedy relating to the death of your childrens’ father inspired you to found a nonprofit combating youth violence, which joined with local churches and other nonprofits to form a chapter of CeaseFire in your community. Why is it important to not only rise above ones own personal circumstances, but to also give back to the community? CREASON: Helping others always makes you feel good. It gives you purpose and reminds you that you are not alone. I wanted to lead by example and show the youth, as well as my fellow brothers and sisters, that there’s a reason to give back. When children lose their parents to death or incarceration, it is easy for them to feel as if there is no hope. However, if they see someone else who has survived hardships - if they see families reunited and doing good - then you restore that hope. GUSHINIERE: In 2012, you enrolled in nursing school, have since graduated and SB 42 undoubtedly changed your life. How did it make life better for your children and how are they doing today? CREASON: Well, my children are doing advertising@cstweekly.com

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wonderful thank you for asking! My daughter who was one at the time of my offense is now a mother of two twin girls; she, too, is a certified nursing assistant. My 18-yearold son just went off to college at Quincy University to major in communications, my other 18-year-old boy - a lifelong friend of my son’s who I also have custody over – is about to graduate high school, and my 12 year old just began junior high. Because of Senate Bill 42, I am now able to provide for them in a way that I couldn’t before. But most of all, my children learned through watching my struggle and victory that they should stand for what is right and help provoke change. GUSHINIERE: House Bill 5973 was also signed into law in 2016 and prohibits the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation from barring former offenders from working in a variety of fields unless they’ve been convicted of a crime directly related to the occupation. The law helps ex-offenders pursue productive careers as barbers, cosmetologists, hair braiders, estheticians, nail technicians, roofing business owners and funeral directors. There are a lot of people working in these professions and while SB 42 helped you, how would you say HB 5973 helps the others? CREASON: I’m so grateful that HB 5973 was passed. It amazed me that an inmate can be trained in prison, taught a new trade and made to feel good about it, only to return to society and be told, “Sorry you can’t hold this license.” It makes no sense. Now, these fields are available for people to pursue. HB 5373 means more ex-offenders have an even better chance of becoming successful tax-paying citizens, who are independent and free to pursue the American dream. That is a beautiful thing. GUSHINIERE: When it comes to second chances, how should lawmakers view ex-offenders when making laws? What things should they take into consideration? CREASON: Lawmakers should form a committee of ex-offenders, former parole officers and social workers. I heard lawmaker after lawmaker say there were unintended consequences they did not foresee, such as in my case, when passing 20 ILCS 2105-165. However, it takes 10 minutes to pass a law and 7 years to correct it. These restrictive laws do not only punish the offender for a lifetime AFTER release, but those restrictions trickle down to the next generation of children, who are innocent, but being punished through no fault of their own. Do you know a hometown hero in your community? Tell us about it. Write to Lisette Gushiniere at editorial@cstweekly.com

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On Saturday, August 19, 2017, Thornton Township and Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor, hosted its Annual Taste of Thornton Township, located on 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL. Participants enjoyed a wide assortment of foods including BBQ, turkey legs, jerk chicken, steak tacos, pork chops, turkey hoagies, catfish and other gourmet foods. A special feature at the taste included breakfast with superheroes and princesses for children ages 2-10 years old. The event also included live entertainment featuring The Dramatics, Thornton Township Youth Mexican Dance Group, Free 2 Dance (line dance group), the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team, Tribute Artist “Rico” Michael Jackson, Vision of Santana, and Past Life.

Glenwood Academy Holds 130th Anniversary Pro-Am event story about how Glenwood has given Glenwood, IL – August 16, 2017 him hope to achieve his dreams. Dwan’s – Over 70 amateur and professtory highlighted the need for events sional golfers enjoyed a beautiful like Pro-Am to support youth on their day on the green at Flossmoor academic journey. “Since I’ve arrived at Country Club on Wednesday, Aug. Glenwood, I’ve received support from 2 for Glenwood Academy’s 130th my teachers and my house parents that Anniversary Pro-Am Golf Outing. has prepared me for success,” Dwan said. The event is an annual Glenwood “They’ve provided extra help in school fundraiser. This year’s Pro-Am is when I’ve needed it and have given me part of a yearlong celebration honadvice to make good decisions.” oring the organization’s 130 years The event raised more than $104,000 to of service to children and families. support Glenwood’s supportive learnGolf enthusiasts traveled from as far away as Florida to support ing community that offers students and Glenwood’s mission of eradicating their families a safe haven of combined poverty, injustice, and inequality. academic and residential excellence. Glenwood students greeted Through a rigorous core curriculum, a guests curbside upon their nurturing residential program and strong arrival which was followed by family partnerships, the Glenwood expeGlenwood Academy students greet golf foursomes during the school’s 130th Anniversary an all- American luncheon with rience builds a platform children need to Pro-Am event at Flossmoor Country Club on Aug. 2, 2017. (Photo provided by Glenwood Academy) hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken. be successful students and become outstandThe festivities began promptly at noon ing citizens. This experience forever changes where prizes were awarded and also included a live with a shotgun start following acknowledgements their lives, enhances the lives of their families and auction featuring play at Chicago Golf, Shoreacres, from Pro-Am Committee Member, Liam Garvey. improves the fabric of their communities. and Dunes Club. Later in the day, golfers enjoyed a dinner program Glenwood 7th grader, Dwan, shared an inspiring advertising@cstweekly.com

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