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South Suburban College Swears in New Trustee SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–At a special meeting of the Board of Trustees of South Suburban College held on November 16, Vivian Payne was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Trustee Jacqueline Martin. The vote was unanimous and Ms. Payne was sworn in immediately.

Payne, a Lansing resident of more than 23 years, presently serves as Lansing’s Village Clerk. She is currently President and past Secretary of the Lansing Business Women’s Association, past Executive Director of the Lansing Chamber of Commerce and past Secretary of the Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals. Payne will represent South Suburban College District 510 which encompasses 18 villages.

She stated, “I’m extremely grateful to the Board of Trustees and Chairman Frank Zuccarelli for their expression of trust and support. As a former SSC student myself, I want everyone to know that I’ll begin each day with a commitment to ensure that our college continues to offer the widest range of academic options to help each student achieve their dreams.”

The college is located at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL. For more information about all of SSC’s programs, admissions and registration, please visit www.ssc.edu or contact the Admissions Office at (708) 210-5718.

HEALTH

OSF HealthCare Reaches Agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois OSF HealthCare has reached an agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) to ensure patients have uninterrupted access to extensive high quality, in-network, medical care and services, including pediatric, neurologic, and cardiovascular care. All OSF HealthCare hospitals and services will continue to be in network now and in the New Year.

OSF HealthCare hospitals and providers are innetwork caregivers for BCBSIL today, and will remain in network moving forward into 2018. This includes BCBSIL Commercial, PPO, EPO, and Blue Choice products that BCBSIL terminated previously. For a complete listing, visit www.osfhealthcare.org/blue.

LAW & POLITICS

Steves discusses ending the prohibition on marijuana Rick Steves, a travel writer and host of the public television series, “Rick Steves’ Europe,” recently joined State Senator Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) for a news conference in Chicago to discuss why it makes sense for Illinois to end its prohibition on marijuana.

Steans and Cassidy are the lead sponsors of a measure to tax and regulate adult-use cannabis.

Estimates suggest legalization could generate $349$699 million for the State of Illinois annually.

Inspired by Europe’s approach to drug policy, Steves is an advocate for ending America’s prohibition of marijuana. Following the news conference, Steves testified at a state Senate hearing on the topic of economic opportunities around legalization.

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Reading Skills

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

Exelon’s volunteers are planning to take students from Rodolfo Lozano Bilingual & International Center to Harold Washington Library’s newly renovated learning space and help enhance their reading skills through Exelon’s WITS program.

Exelon Mentor, George Dozier Jr., explained that during Exelon’s weekly tutoring program, mentors like him, read to third through sixth graders on a weekly basis to help them develop better reading skills and to feel more comfortable with reading out loud.

“Public reading and understanding how to read is something that kids shy away from if they’re not good at it,” Dozier said. “But I think having someone to work with you on a weekly basis helps develop those skills that you will need down the road, which often kids in urban and underserved areas get left behind in,” he said.

Brianna Cavrera, a Lozano student explained that she joined the Exelon’s WITS program because she wanted to improve her reading grade from a B to an A. She continued to explain that in second grade, she made mistakes on words that she didn’t

know due to distractions at home.

“In third grade, I decided to join the program so that I could improve [my grade] so, that when my mom picks up my reading scores, I will have an A,” said Cavrera.

Dozier said he thinks the most important benefit is developing the foundation of understanding what you’re reading and knowing how to read. “Having the ability to read, comprehend and understand can put you at greater advantages even if other learning disabilities or opportunities don’t present themselves, you can always have the ability to read and figure things out for yourself,” Dozier expressed.

Jorge Marcos, who is Dozier’s Mentee in the Exelon’s WITS program, said he no longer makes mistakes when reading sentences because he has learned to read carefully. “In case there is a word that I don’t know, I try to figure it out and I try three times to understand the word now,” said Marcos.

Dozier said the reading levels for students that he’s mentored have increased because the students develop a bond with the mentors and within “two months they start to get comfortable and feel like they have a friend.”

For more information on Exelon’s WITS program, visit http://witschicago.org/.

Cook County Board Approves Balanced FY18 Budget The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently approved a balanced $5.2 billion FY18 budget through a package of amendments presented by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

The 17-0 bipartisan vote approving the budget follows a month of extensive departmental hearings, commissioner questions and public meetings aimed at closing a more than $200.6 million gap that followed a vote last month repealing the Sweetened Beverage Tax. “Through shared sacrifice and cooperation we were able to develop and pass a balanced budget,” President Preckwinkle said. “We have had to make exceedingly difficult but necessary choices, but we have met our fiscal obligation to the people of Cook County. While at the same time protecting key public health and public safety services.

“I remain committed to building on the progress we have made over the past seven years of passing balanced budgets and working to secure the County’s financial future.”

The $200.6 million budget gap is being closed primarily via expenditure reductions, including 321 layoffs and more than 1,000 vacancy closures. Also factored into closing the budget gap are a combination of expected increases in Disproportionate Share Hospital payments for the County’s Health Fund, additional Tax Increment Financing surplus revenue, heightened enforcement of existing home rule taxes such as parking and gasoline, and organic growth in miscellaneous revenues and fees.

Additionally, adjustments from special purpose funds, grant and capital expenditures in a series of additional amendments presented today combined to solve for the $200.6 million shortfall.

Among the steps taken to close the gap were: A collection of efficiency measures eliminating equipment purchases from general fund revenues, holding the line on salary increases, and approved furlough days in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

More than 1,000 vacancy eliminations for offices and departments across the County. The amendment contains 763 vacancy eliminations on top of 254 eliminations advanced in the President’s original budget recommendation.

321 layoffs, the result of a number of initiatives such as consolidating services, right-sizing management-to-staff ratios, merging HR functions, closing a branch court and Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) housing unit, and additional divisions at the County Jail as a result of sustained population reduction at both the Jail and JTDC. “We sought efficiencies wherever we could while at the same time protecting our vital services,” Preckwinkle said. “But unfortunately, we could not reach the needed savings without having to lay off some people. I deeply regret having to do so but the fiscal realities we face left us with no choice.”

She added, “I applaud the commissioners for their collaboration and for asking the tough questions of separately elected officials, bureau chiefs and department heads. As a result of this process, I believe we all have a better understanding of where our money comes from and where it goes – how we raise it and how we spend it – that will ensure we continue to provide our residents with the services they expect and are entitled to.”All budget information has been posted to the Cook County budget website, allowing the public to review documents. To view the amendments and additional budget information visit www.cookcountyil.gov/Budget.

Duckworth Highlights Importance of Infrastructure Investments during Meeting with Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit Leadership support their family,” said Duckworth. “I’m proud to support infrastructure projects like the Illinois Terminal Project and I’ll keep working to modernize our state’s transportation systems and create jobs through key infrastructure investments.”

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CHA Board Expands Housing Opportunities, Approves Investment in Apartments The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners recently approved the addition of 353 apartments to its Property Rental Assistance Program (PRA).

The housing, co-developed with a number of development partners, will bring new affordable housing for veterans, seniors and families across the city.

“Our commitment is to bring affordable housing to every neighborhood in Chicago,” said CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr. “And we’re doing so, with investments now in 75 of Chicago’s 77 community areas. As important, we are working in partnership with a broad range of for- and non-profit developers. There is a need for affordable housing in every neighborhood, and with our partners we are ensuring that there is long-term affordable housing everywhere.”

Under the Property Rental Assistance (PRA) program, CHA provides rental subsidy assistance to create affordably-priced apartments in both new construction and rehabbed properties to ensure that low-income Chicagoans have quality housing options in as many communities as possible. CHA’s support for these units will provide long-term rental subsidy contracts, thereby keeping these units affordable.

Construction on the majority of projects will be completed in 2018 and 2019.

Ald. Arena, Waguespack vote against Emanuel administration budget Following is a joint statement from Progressive Reform Caucus Chair Ald. Scott Waguespack (32) and Ald. John Arena (45) regarding their votes against the Emanuel administration’s proposed FY 2018 budget: “[Recently], we voted no on Mayor Emanuel’s proposed 2018 budget, because it falls far short of what the working families of Chicago need and deserve.”

“In recent years, Chicago taxpayers have been hit with an increase in property taxes, water and sewer fees, a new garbage tax and a phone tax. Public employee retirees have had to pick up thousands of dollars in health care costs that were previously covered by the City. And yet, again through this year’s budget, the Emanuel administration adds to the load of regressive fines, fees and taxes that working families must bear. We cannot in good conscience vote to advance this irresponsible approach.”

“From the gross underfunding of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, to the extreme over-reliance, yet again, on police overtime and civilianization of the police department, this budget fails to responsibly deal with our troubled police department.”

“We are also deeply concerned about new cuts to the mental health safety net and the dysfunctional recycling program, among other aspects of this budget.”

“Year after year, the administration has failed to fight for ways to make sure the very wealthy and big corporations are paying their fair share, and that we aren’t balancing the budget through more regressive, burdensome fees and fines on working families. The only way to address the needs of Chicagoans, and keep our promise to our Chicago workers, is to go to Springfield and fight like hell for a progressive income tax and other progressive revenue options. We all know that’s what’s needed. The question is whether the Mayor will get down there and fight for working people.”

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“The vast majority (85 percent) of marketplace enrollees As President Donald Trump continues to sow confusion also say they plan to sign up for health insurance during the 2018 about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a recent poll by the Kaiser open enrollment period, and most of them (54 percent of the total Family Foundation, shows that, although some of his tactics are marketplace enrollees) prefer to renew their current plan if it is working, many consumers still plan on signing up for healthcare available next year,” according to the KFF poll. during the open enrollment period.

Most enrollees will also get help paying for healthcare The ACA open enrollment period started on November 1 and through the ACA. will end December 15 in most states and despite its critics, the law “Insurers are still required by law to provide reduced has effectively reduced the uninsured rate for Blacks; healthcare deductibles and co-pays for low-income marketplace enrollees,” advocates have said that access to preventive care provided by said Larry Levitt, senior vice president for special initiatives and the ACA could also limit the effects of healthcare disparities, like co-executive director of the Foundation’s Program for the Study of infant mortality rates and deaths from breast cancer among Black Health Reform and Private Insurance. “Premiums are increasing, women. but consumers will also get more help.”

Even though the ACA, also known as Obamacare, provided Even though consumers will get help paying for health healthcare to millions of Americans—some of them Trump insurance, this isn’t President Obama’s open enrollment; many supporters—the current president has worked to cripple the law in things have changed so it’s important to start reviewing plans now. tweets and actions.

Don’t just “auto-renew” your health insurance plan. Study Deep cuts to funding for advertising about the ACA are your options carefully. having expected results.

In previous years, the healthcare marketplace auto-renewed In previous years, television ads played a key role in educating consumers for the upcoming coverage year. According to the KFF people about open enrollment and the ins and outs of the ACA. poll, almost 25 percent of marketplace enrollees were autoTrump cut that advertising budget to the bone. renewed for their same plan or auto-reassigned to similar According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation plans in 2016 for the 2017 coverage year.

(KFF) poll, “few of those most likely to consider But experts have said that the auto-renewal marketplace coverage report hearing or seeing any ads feature may not identify the subsidies that you’re providing information about how to get insurance eligible for accurately and when it comes to under the health care law.” prescriptions or other life-saving services that you Less than 20 percent of the uninsured and just need, you’ll want to make sure that any similar plan 12 percent of market enrollees said that they saw ads fits your needs. in the past 30 days that provided information about Remember, it’s best to enroll early; don’t wait how to get insurance. until the last minute.

The poll also reported that just 5 percent of the During previous enrollment periods, there has uninsured and 25 percent of the marketplace enrollees been a surge of interest as the deadline nears; were aware of the month when open enrollment that increased activity slowed down the ends in their state. responsiveness of HealthCare.gov Despite White House efforts to and created longer wait times for discourage Americans from signing the marketplace call center, said up for healthcare and the House Karen Pollitz, a senior fellow at the Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) claims Kaiser Family Foundation. that people would choose not buy “Log-in to HealthCare.

Obamacare, if the government gov, update your application for didn’t force them, 90 percent financial assistance, review your of marketplace enrollees said plan choices and what they cost, that they would continue to and select a plan for 2018,” said buy their own insurance, even Pollitz. “If you want the same plan, if the government stopped select the same plan.” enforcing the individual Whether you choose the same mandate. health insurance plan or a new Most marketplace one, don’t wait until the last minute enrollees like their health to make your decision. This year, insurance under the ACA. thanks to Trump and the RepublicanThe KFF poll revealed controlled Congress, if you have The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that 70 percent of current questions about plans in the final hours that 70 percent of marketplace marketplace enrollees are of the enrollment period, you might just enrollees are satisfied with Obamacare. satisfied with their insurance be on your own.

Duckworth Highlights Importance of Infrastructure Investments during Meeting with Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit Leadership [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently met with Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) Managing Director Karl Gnadt and Chief Operating Officer Andrew Johnson to discuss the importance of the Illinois Terminal Project, which will expand MTD’s intermodal facility and improve existing transit terminals, among other benefits. Duckworth also discussed her efforts to support transportation infrastructure projects and create jobs across Illinois.

“Thousands of Champaign-Urbana residents depend on reliable public transportation every day to commute to work, get an education and support their family,” said Duckworth. “I’m proud to support

infrastructure projects like the Illinois Terminal Project and I’ll keep working to modernize our state’s transportation systems and create jobs through key infrastructure investments.”

Duckworth is working to ensure the Illinois Terminal Project receives federal support through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. Duckworth has been a vocal opponent of the Trump administration’s efforts to eliminate the TIGER Grant program, which has been used to fund infrastructure projects throughout Illinois. Since 2009, Illinois has received more than $327 million in TIGER Grant funding to support critical transportation infrastructure projects.

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Money is Transforming from Cash to Digital: Don’t Get Lost in the Change The past decade has seen consumers move their spending habits from paying cash to moving money digitally, often from their mobile devices.

The number of fintech companies and traditional companies vying for your dollar is exploding. So are the ways that you can make a payment, get a loan or save money. And just around the corner lie the new generation of cryptocurrencies, ICOs, and the rapid adoption of blockchain paradigms that will surely change business and finance indelibly.

Welcome to the world of Digital Money where frictionless, seamless transfers are the aspiration and

keeping safe identities is the challenge. Ultimately, money is based on trust. The systems that you trust will set themselves off from the pack.

Living in Digital Times, creators of Digital Money Forum, returns to CES® 2018 for year three on January 9 at the Venetian, Level 4, Marcello 4405. The one-day summit will include leading industry experts such as: Tim Pawlenty, CEO of Financial Services Roundtable and Former Governor of Minnesota, will look at the

CAREERCORNER Trailblazing panelists offer valuable career advice Northwestern Mutual - Chicago received hosted an insightful conversation about entrepreneurialism in the AfricanAmerican community. The female entrepreneurs discussed the forces that inspired them to turn their passions and ideas into successful businesses, the challenges that come with starting a business from scratch and benefits of selfemployment.

The panelists included: Autumn Merritt, fashionista, and co-founder of Sir and Madame Boutique in Chicago Weekend, Lauren Ash, founder and executive director of wellness and lifestyle brand Black Girl in Om, and Andrea Williams, CLU®, CFP®, Northwestern Mutual - Chicago Financial Advisor who runs her own financial planning practice.

The group of trailblazers offered valuable career advice for those in any industry. Ash emphasized that without a support system, Black Girl in Om would not be reaching the same level of success that it is today.

“Acknowledging your fears and hesitations by talking about them with other people is important,” Ash said. “Surround yourself with a support system of people who affirm you, rather than those who question or doubt you.”

Merritt advised that resilience and reflection are two important things to keep in mind as an entrepreneur. “Being in business for yourself requires resilience. However, every time you get knocked down, you need to look back and assess the situation. You are going to learn something from every win and every loss.”

An insight from Williams was that mentality and hard work is crucial in growing a career when cultivating one from the ground up. “Whether you’re working for yourself or

for others, don’t ever have a lazy day. Always put forth 100 percent effort and work with the spirit of excellence. If you don’t, you’ll only be cheating yourself. Hard workers are building muscle memory that will only help them as their responsibilities increase down the road.”

The panelists also discussed the low but rising numbers of African-American owned businesses. “I found that not only was I often the only woman of color in a yoga class but that there was rarely a woman of color actually teaching a class - I thought, ‘why don’t I create something that speaks to this?” Not only did Ash create an inclusive health and wellness space but also created an online publication and podcast that focuses on conversations of self-care and self-love for women of color.

Williams spoke to this topic as an entrepreneur and as a financial advisor. “When I first started my practice, a lot of people had never seen a black woman in financial services,” Williams said. “Now after ten years, my practice has reached the Northwestern Mutual Forum, where only the top two percent of Northwestern Mutual advisors are able to be.”

As a financial advisor, Williams has built a successful practice that works with the African-American community not just in Chicago, but nationally. “It is very consistent in our community that there is a lack of discussion revolving finances,” Williams explained. “The way that we can bridge that communication gap is by having conversations like this. Build a relationship with a financial advisor you can trust, introduce them to people in your community. This will increase communication, awareness and ultimately be comfortable in your understanding of financial planning.”

the future of financial data, who will own it and how fintechs and traditional banking will get along.

Scott Roen, Managing Director and head of Digital within Global Marketing at Black Rock will reveal how a traditional wealth management company saw the need for robo advisors and AI and how they were implemented.

Derrick Carpenter, SVP of Industry Solutions at Bank of America, reveals the ins and outs of finding the perfect balance between new services and old banking.

Matthew Roszak, Chairman and Co-founder of Bloq and Founding Partner of Tally Capital, will provide the technology investor’s point of view for those developing a strategy and compass for cryptocurrencies and ICOs. To register to attend the Digital Money Forum at CES, visit http://thedigitalmoneyforum.com.

For updates of the Forum, follow #DigitalMoney and #CES2018.

JOBS Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Fifth Consecutive Month CHICAGO– Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in October in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas and in all 102 counties, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in eight of the metropolitan areas and decreased in six.

“It is encouraging that the unemployment rate is down statewide and Illinois gained 18,200 jobs over the past year,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “However, six of the 14 metro areas did not add jobs, which is a clear sign of the need for more sustained job growth across all areas of the state.”

Illinois businesses added jobs in eight metro areas, with the largest increases in: Carbondale-Marion (+2.1 percent, +1,200), Kankakee (+2.0 percent, +900), and Lake/ Kenosha (+1.3 percent, +5,300). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+0.6 percent or +20,800). Illinois businesses lost jobs in six metro areas, with the largest losses in: Danville (-1.0 percent, -300), Springfield (-0.9 percent, -1,100), and Champaign (-0.5 percent, -600).

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The industry sectors recording job growth in the majority of metro areas included Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities (9 of 14) and Education and Health Services (9 of 14).

Not seasonally adjusted data compares October 2017 with October 2016. The not seasonally adjusted Illinois rate was 4.7 percent in October 2017 and stood at 12.2 percent at its peak in this economic cycle in January 2010. Nationally, the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in October 2017 and 10.6 percent in January 2010 at its peak. The unemployment rate identifies those who are out of work and looking for work, and is not tied to collecting unemployment insurance benefits.

(BPT) - With U.S. graduation rates being at an all-time high, one might expect employers to have a wealth of qualified candidates to hire.

Instead, many employers are finding that these recent graduates are unprepared to succeed in the workforce.

While many are graduating with technical skills, their “soft skills” are lacking. These skills - from professional communication and critical thinking to collaboration and time management - are seen as critical by employers, yet have not historically been taught with consistency or prioritized.

A recent whitepaper commissioned by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), an education nonprofit that equips students with the necessary soft skills needed to be successful in college and their careers, highlights recent partnerships between the business and education sectors to tackle this skills gap.

“Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: How Employers Can Partner with Educators to Prepare Students for the 21st Century Workforce” offers practical recommendations for businesses to make an impact and profiles strategic partnerships being successfully implemented across the country

by Nike, Ernst & Young, Wegmans, Wynn Las Vegas, and the Northern Kentucky Education Council.

According to a 2016 analysis by the Wall Street Journal, 92 percent of nearly 900 surveyed executives said soft skills were as or more important than technical skills, yet 89 percent reported some level of difficulty finding employees who have mastered these skills.

“With almost 6 million unfilled jobs in America, this lack of soft skills hurts workers, businesses and the economy,” says Cheryl Oldham of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Education and Workforce.

“Businesses recognize the critical need for soft skills and are working hard in their communities to help students obtain the skills they need to

succeed in the jobs of tomorrow.”

A growing number of companies are focusing on student education as a part of their business strategy. By equipping students with the skills for workplace success, they strengthen their talent pipeline and create shared value. The following insights from the whitepaper offers successful approaches to collaboration between the education and business sectors to help youth become better prepared for their careers.

Classroom solutions Investing in classroom solutions empowers teachers to better help young people develop the skills they need in school, work, and life. Since promoting soft skills is less about what is taught than how they are taught, access to hands-on methodology training for educators is vital.

Employers can help by ensuring that teachers and administrators across local schools have access to proven professional development programs from established education nonprofits.

Mentoring for college and career readiness Businesses can mobilize employees to mentor students based upon a college and career readiness curriculum.

Proponents of these mentoring programs say that they enhance employee satisfaction and retention; strengthen the talent pipeline; and contribute to thriving communities.

Adopt-a-school In adopting a specific school or school district, businesses typically identify and commit to meeting a holistic set of needs through multifaceted programming, ranging from tutoring and mentoring to specific grants for programming and facilities.

Work-based learning Instead of solely offering traditional internships for college students, businesses can partner with high schools to establish pre-employment apprenticeship programs designed to introduce students to workplace demands. The Department of Labor supports employers that establish Registered Apprenticeships to build a robust talent pipeline.

for meaningful dialogue about common priorities and unique local challenges. It also facilitates collective action around solutions.

For more on how the business and education sectors

Coalition building Building a coalition of representatives from industry, the education system, and the community creates the space

are closing the skills gap, click here to read “Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: How Employers Can Partner with Educators to Prepare Students for the 21st Century Workforce.”

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Cosmoprof Asia Keeps Growing Attracted Record-breaking Numbers Pavilions representing 25 HONG KONG-countries and regions increased Cosmoprof Asia keeps growing, the international appeal of the confirming the success of the exhibition and included Australia, “One Fair, Two Venues” format.

Belgium, Bulgaria, California, The launch of “Cosmopack mainland China, France, Asia”, held at the AsiaWorldGermany, Greece, Hong Kong, Expo (AWE) from November 14 Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, to 16, alongside Cosmoprof Asia Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, in the Hong Kong Convention Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and Exhibition Centre Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK and (HKCEC) from November 15 USA. to 17, attracted record-breaking Korea was the Country of numbers. Cosmoprof Asia 2017 Honour for 2017, presenting reinforced once again its role as the leading cosmetic trends and the most relevant networking novelties of the industry, known event for the beauty industry worldwide as “K-Beauty”. in the Asia-Pacific region, “This year’s expansion of gathering under one roof buyers, 2017 Cosmoprof Asia registers 83,793 visitors representing 135 countries, Asia Pacific’s most popular and distributors, suppliers and +9% compared with last year (PRNewsfoto/Cosmoprof Asia) extensive beauty industry expo to two retailers from all over the world. venues has opened up the potential 83,793 beauty professionals for more cutting-edge products, services and packaging trends to from 135 countries and regions visited the two fair venues, with an reach the region’s growing network of buyers, distributors, suppliers increase of 9% compared with 2016. Further statistics reveal 2,877 and retailers,” commented Michael Duck, Executive Vice President at companies exhibited this year, representing 54 countries and regions, UBM Asia Ltd and Director at Cosmoprof Asia Ltd. “Cosmoprof Asia showing an increase of 7% compared with last year. In addition, the is undisputedly the event of the year for the industry, and it now has the exhibition area grew to 108,600 sqm, an 11% increase compared with space to continue to grow exponentially going into the future.” last year.

“Cosmoprof Asia’s new format across two different product Broken down into country visits, registering the highest doubledigit growth leaps were Japan with 24%, Australia with 22% and China areas has allowed a greater insight into both the industrial reality and finished products, making the Cosmoprof brand even stronger,” with 20%. Singapore’s 15%, Indonesia’s 14% and Korea’s 14% increases were also indicative of healthy growth. The USA and Taiwan region also says Gianpiero Calzolari, president of BolognaFiere. “Cosmoprof Asia collects the entire beauty chain under one roof and is the only event in made it into the top 10 country visits with double-digit growth of 11%.

Thailand and the Philippines showed steady growth finishing in the top Asia Pacific that represents all sectors, providing a unique opportunity 10. for visitors to be informed, updated and do business.”

Celebrities rally against the fur trade Ahead of the international day of action ‘Fur Free Friday’ on November 24th (Black Friday), comedian Sara Pascoe and actor Peter Egan joined ranks with a growing number of celebrities backing a campaign by Animal Defenders International (ADI) to end the cruel fur trade.

Peter Egan said: “Don’t be fooled, fur is far from humane. Trapped in tiny cages, the animals endure a terrible life, and death. Please, never support this cruel industry. Join ADI and make a difference.”

Sara Pascoe said: “With so many alternatives to fur available, no animal need suffer. Using the real thing is cruel and unnecessary. Please join me and ADI in supporting the designers whose fabrics, but not principles, are fake.”

Since the launch of ADI’s shocking films ‘A Lifetime’ about the brutal short lives of two foxes, brothers Borys and Eryk, and ‘Never Humane’ exposing inhumane killing on a Polish fur farm, celebrities have lined up to speak out against wearing fur, including Ricky Gervais, Joanna Lumley, Moby, Alexandra Paul, Brian Blessed, Elaine Hendrix and legendary TV host and animal advocate Bob Barker.

ADI’s findings reveal a cruel industry hidden behind images of beauty and luxury; the desperation and suffering of sensitive, intelligent, foxes deprived of their natural lives and intensively farmed in barren, cramped, filthy conditions. The lifelong stress, deprivation and extreme confinement causes both psychological and physical damage.

Wild foxes are trapped in small bare wire cages, with babies torn from their mothers at just a few weeks old. After only seven short months, the young foxes are dragged from the cages by their tails, hung upside down and electrocuted in front of their families and other animals on the farm.

Aware of what will happen to them, the animals desperately attempt to evade capture, clinging onto the mesh.

Animal Defenders International President Jan Creamer said:

“Animals farmed for their fur endure a lifetime of suffering and a terrifying, painful death. Buying fur buys cruelty and we urge shoppers to say no to fur and help ADI end this brutal trade”.

Worldwide every year over 110 million animals are killed on fur farms, with more than 16 million trapped in the wild for their fur. Over 15 million foxes are killed in a year, usually for trinkets, trims and accessories.

Poland is the fourth largest producer of fox fur in the world – almost all is exported. Although the UK banned fur farming more than 15 years ago, it remains a major dealer importing and exporting fur. The UK is in fact one of the largest exporters of fur in Europe; garment exports amount to over $30 million a year, while imports of fur skins are valued in millions, including $6 million from Poland and $6 million from China last year alone.

Compassionate shoppers are being tricked into buying real fur – some products being sold as “fake” have been found to be real fur. ADI advises ethical shoppers to report items that are not labelled, or mislabeled, and is providing advice on how to identify the real fur being sold as ethical fake.

Actress Joanna Lumley, said: “Be comfortable in your own skin, and not that of a poor defenseless animal caged and killed to provide it. Say no to fur and yes to helping these fashion victims. Please help ADI stop this brutal trade.”

Actor Brian Blessed, said: “Millions of wild animals live on factory farms, bred for the fashion industry. It’s time to kill the suffering, not the animal. Always choose faux and not real fur and support ADI in this campaign.”

Comedian Ricky Gervais: “Fashion is a form of escapism for many but for the animals, imprisoned and denied their most basic needs, death is the only escape. It doesn’t have to be this way – save lives by going fur-free and supporting ADI.”

Global Nail Polish Market Expected to Reach $15.55 Billion The global nail polish market is expected to reach USD 15.55 billion by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 9.5%, according to a new report.

Key findings from the report suggest: Gel polish accounted for a share of 10.1% in 2015 and is expected to witness considerable growth over the coming years owing to rising demand for long lasting nail paints Liquid polish segment is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2016 to 2024 due to affordability and availability of numerous colors Europe is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.1% from 2016 to 2024 owing to rapid expansion by industry participants in the region Asia Pacific is the secondfastest growing region with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2016 to 2024 owing to the presence of a large number of the youth population The market is highly fragmented owing to the presence of a large number of small and large manufacturers Product differentiation on the basis of color shades is being practiced by a large number of industry participants The growing popularity of nail designs among the young population is likely to fuel the demand over the forecast period.

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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America are teaming up for a “Merry Minions” Holiday Program, a joint venture designed to celebrate the season with help from the home entertainment release of Despicable Me 3 -the biggest animated film of the year presented

by Illumination and UPHE -- and the iconic Minions. Despicable Me 3 has grossed over $1 billion at the global box office and is available now on Digital and on Blu-ray™, DVD, On Demand and 4K Ultra HD. In keeping with the holiday spirit, the “Merry Minions” Holiday Program is intended to engage Boys & Girls Club members through fun Minion-themed activities that encourage friendship, teamwork, leadership and creativity.

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Review: YouTube Music Sensation Alicia Grimes “The Album 43” Reaches Over 170 Million Streams On SoundCloud

Innovative Elementary Sports Program CHICAGO - More than 15,000 Chicago Public School elementary students from 280 schools dedicated their fall weekends to volleyball, cross country and soccer competitions as part of the CPS SCORE! fall sports season, nearly doubling the number of students who participated in last winter’s inaugural season. As participation in CPS SCORE! continues to climb, the district has established new partnerships and programs, such as Junior SCORE! – a groundbreaking program with the Chicago Fire and Chicago Red Stars that provides soccer coaching and innovative lessons to students in the BelmontCragin community. To celebrate the end of the first fall season, hundreds of students from across Chicago participated in the CPS SCORE! Fall Championships this past weekend at Hanson Stadium.

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Chicago, and #4 Top Twitter Accounts For Detroit YouTube Music Sensation Alicia Grimes Michigan. Already amassing over 89K followers on has released her latest creative endeavor, her new Instagram; over 70K likes on Facebook; 170 Million single, the dynamic and eclectic “Jazz Walk” which plus SoundCloud streams; 2,625,698 YouTube has amassed over 83 million SoundCloud Streams Views; Her video Money Money clocks in @ over 1.1 and over 170 million streams for her “The Album million views. Few young artist are making such a 43” in 8 months already. Her “Jazz Walk” video impact. Alicia is living out loud and proud her music on YouTube has over 687,365 views with over is clearly standing out.

2,625,698 YouTube plays. Alicia is receiving local radio support from several popular radio stations.

Alicia Grimes Promotion was in the top 100 With the record tearing up the clubs, Alicia has Twitter users in Chicago Illinois. She is the current gained the support of many industry heavy weights music artist in Central Illinois to hit over 1 Million championing the record. Its no wonder, She was Real Twitter Followers so far. Already presently named by numerous of publications as best new amassing over 1.3 Million followers on Twitter. artist to watch in 2017 and beyond. Her music is She really found her niche by getting behind her presently being monetized and distributed by Vydia, own brand and using every opportunity out there Inc. online and in the music world to get her music YouTube Music Sensation Alicia Grimes The new album from young phenom Alicia heard and she did it all independently without Grimes couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins. being signed to a record label. With so many accomplishments under her This music artist is taking the music industry by storm. Her style many argue, belt already Alicia continues to prove that she is continuing to reach more is a fascinating fusion of Electronic, Alternative and Pop and also she is a heights as a music artist each day. Not only has she done some incredible YouTube Music Star and a very incredible independent business woman who is things in music she got a education. She worked with women inspired making waves in the music world. This Chicago Native is rising to fame. activities, boyz and girls club. international music network. women inspired Alicia first stormed on the music scene In 2013 when she began activities to get where she is at. Along with making music, Grimes took promoting her music on YouTube. Her first upload quickly attracted more business classes in the ‘90s and in 2016, founded her own Alicia Grimes than 300,000 views.With whats now over 2,625,698 YouTube Views. She has Entertainment Label. She is someone who really took her destiny in her built a remarkable career in the music industry while notable and famous in own hands and reached the celebrity birthday list. She is on the list of the music industry for her hit singles ‘Say I Do’ and ‘Love You’. Apart from her famous Illinoisans and is ranked #13,801 most popular famous person music career she found success within the marketing profession. Her company worldwide.

Alicia Grimes Promotion had made it on the Evan Carmichael Top Marketers There are few, if any, new unsigned music artist thriving like Grimes to follow on Twitter. From March 2013 – April 2015 and currently. She was is. Thus, Grimes’ music is entirely original unto itself, and the performer’s #1 on Evan Carmichael Jan-May 2015 Top Marketers to follow on Twitter prolific releases have marked her as one of the most notablé phenom rising and continues into 2016. She is currently the #14 Top Twitter Accounts for talents today.

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