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n its 11th year, ‘Stay in School,’ is more important now than ever.

Working with six community agencies and their partner high schools from communities such as Austin, Humboldt Park and North Lawndale, ‘Stay in School’ was created by Exelon, ComEd and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. The initiative’s mission is to address the high dropout and truancy rates in schools and offers programs to more than 2,000 students and parents including tutoring, social services, development of pro-social behaviors such as leadership and social engagement skills, among other services. Paid summer internships also help keep teens off of the streets and busy during the summer months.

“There are wonderful people in all of our lives including these kids’ lives who help them succeed,” Stay in School’s mentor Linda Rhodes said. “But for a lot of folks, including some of these kids, there are also a lot of challenges that are out of their control, a lot of exposure in their neighborhoods, within their schools and in their families.”

Stay in School’s recent session for youth between the ages of 11 and up was held March 18, 2017 at 1871, located on 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. The theme of the session was “communication” where organizers covered “non-verbal communication through a touch telephone game; communicating an idea through art; verbal communication and problem solving through interactive activities; professional interview techniques and tactics.

Photo courtesy of Stay in School.

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FSCAC SPEAKS OUT OVER LACK OF FUNDING FOR CPS

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

While an Illinois State Budget has yet to come into fruition, Gov. Rauner stated during his 2017 budget llinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his address that, “We propose a record level of funding 2017 budget address to the Illinois General for our schools. We supported our K-12 schools at an Assembly on Feb. 15, 2017 at the Capitol in unprecedented level in the last school year, and then Springfield, and stated that his 2017 budget we came back and did even more for this school year. proposal would potentially bring, “economic Let’s begin to implement the recommendations of the changes [and] it will also focus on the fabric of our school funding reform commission to make sure every society – investing in schools, public safety, criminal child gets a shot at the American dream, no matter justice reform and human services,” according to an where they live. Let’s increase our general state aid Illinois Government News Network press release. But and funding to other programs that [will] benefit all the Far South Community Action Council (FSCAC), schools. Education is the cornerstone of our future and concerned parents and Illinois State Representatives this investment will pay great dividends in the long held a press conference recently at Corliss Early Stem run,” the Governor said in an Illinois Government News High School, located on 821 E. 103rd St., to show Network press release. their growing concerns with Gov. Rauner’s lack of State Representative of Illinois District 33, Marcus funding in Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) education C. Evans Jr., said as a young man who was raised in and after school programs.

CPS, he is still frustrated and disappointed with Gov. “We are dreading the fact that while Gov. Rauner’s actions in regards to public education funding Rauner has not signed the budget for the State of for CPS students and says it’s an embarrassment that Illinois, he willingly wants to hold our children the state budget has yet to be passed. hostage and use our children for political pawns for “My grandmother used to have an old saying,” his agenda,” FSCAC Chairwoman Joyce Chapman Evans said. “She’s from Como, Mississippi but she used said. “We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.” to always tell people ‘don’t play with my kids.’ And According to a FSCAC press release, “the State he’s playing with our kids right now and I’m mad and Carl West, a concerned parent, gets the attention of the crowd as he states during of Illinois receives $11.3 billion dollars to fund public a press conference at Corliss Early Stem High School, located on 821 E. 103rd St., frustrated. I can be articulate right now but I’m going education, and yet, the Children of Chicago only back to Springfield to tell him to stop playing with the “Chicago would continue to produce kids who are not qualified to compete globally” unless a better fit budget for CPS students is soon implemented. Photo by Christopher receive 15% of the money to fund their education black and brown kids in my community.”

Shuttlesworth even though CPS children account for 20% of all Carl West, a concerned parent, said that he hopes students educated in Illinois.” all of the state and local legislators come together to through the Early Childhood Block grant and during last year Chapman said 90 percent of children in CPS are black find an immediate compromise to make sure the proposed in the school funding formula, part of the funding [plan] made and brown. She said CPS needs 20 percent of funding for budget is passed to educate the children. sure it went to schools in the greatest financial distress.” public education in Chicago and the FSCAC will continue to “It’s been proven time and time again based on decades of Purvis continued to say that it’s frustrating to hear that engage Illinois State elected officials along with the Governor’s neglect within the Chicago Public Schools system that children people are saying that Gov. Rauner is discriminating against Office in Springfield, letting their voices be heard to end racial of color are not valued in terms of quality education being students because the current school funding formula has been in discrimination against CPS students. delivered to them,” West said. “I believe that black and brown “Under Gov. Rauner, the State of Illinois has increased public place long before Rauner came in. From 2009-2015, the General kids have been short changed and ignored. If more isn’t done Assembly and Former Governor Pat Quinn, cut the amount of education funding for pre-K-12th [graders] by $700 million to rectify these alarming statistics that we have, Chicago will money that every school received and the proration along was dollars,” Gov. Rauner’s Secretary of Education, Beth Purvis said. continue to produce kids who are not qualified to compete “The costs of the matter in which those dollars are distributed are discriminatory as it damaged low income districts, she said. globally.”

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Overcoming the Challenges of Autism

By Christopher Shuttlesworth

“Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. Autism’s most-obvious signs tend to appear between 2 and 3 years of age. In some cases, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months,” according to autismspeaks.org.

Jamica Harper, a former intern of Autism Speaks, said her parents noticed signs of autism in their son, Jovon Dean, at the age of three and half-years-old, but says it took time for them to come to grips with the reality of the matter.

“My parents were in denial,” Harper said. “They didn’t want to go and get the treatments because they said ‘there’s nothing wrong...it turns out that it wasn’t like that,” she said.

Harper explained that Dean’s day-to-day routines would include little activity to none because of his inability to express himself correctly, resulting in him acting out. This led

to his parents seeking out a therapist.

“Once he got the therapy, you did start to see a change,” she said. “But you saw a bigger change once Dean was placed into school around peers who were autistic as well.”

Harper said as Dean got older, his routine became very dear to him and says he would only have issues or breakdowns if a chair was not in place or if he was asked to sit on the floor.

When he got older in 7th grade and was around kids who didn’t suffer from the disorder, Harper said, they would ask him things like, “Why aren’t you functioning this way? Why aren’t you talking this way? Why can’t you read yet or tie your shoes?’”

She said these questions forced the parents to tell Dean who was 12-years-old at the time, that he had autism. “I don’t want to be autistic,” were the words Dean spoke, said Harper. “When I’m autistic, people make fun of me or I’m slow and it’s hard and no one wants to help me because I’m autistic,” she recalled him saying.

Harper said Dean went into a shell for a while, but grew out of it once the family found an African American community that supports

Jovon Dean

and coaches autistic children, which helped the entire family adjust to now 13-year-old Dean’s condition.

Now that the family has found support, things have gotten easier. “You want to know why and how does this [disorder] trigger and why isn’t it prevalent in our community as it is in another community,” Harper questioned?

But one develops “patience,” she said. More “understanding, she added. And “you become less judgmental.”

13-year-old Jovon Dean was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three-and-half-years-old.

Since then, he and his family have received help and have adjusted to the disorder. Photo Credit: Jamica Harper

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GOVERNMENTAL Affairs Janice Garth

Trotter: Antiquated, unfair bond process hurts the poor To end a system that punishes the poor, State Senator Donne Trotter is sponsoring a proposal that eliminates the state’s antiquated monetary bond process. The legislation is Senate Bill 552 which is in the Senate Criminal Law committee.

“Rather than providing all persons arrested an equitable opportunity to leave custody, it is only afforded to those who can pay the bond,” said Trotter, D-Chicago “This antiquated bond process only increases the likelihood of low income people being arrested for petty crimes and enduring harsher conditions than people from affluent backgrounds who commit the same crime.

These trends of partiality toward people with wealth are prevalent in the justice system.”

Illinois Department of Insurance Places Public Service Insurance Company into Rehabilitation An Agreed Order of Rehabilitation has been entered against Public Service Insurance Company (“Public Service”) and its parent corporation Public Service Mutual Holding Company by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois (“Supervising Court”). Jennifer Hammer, Director of Insurance of the State of Illinois, has been affirmed as the statutory rehabilitator (“Rehabilitator”) for the companies.

As of December 31, 2016 Public Service had a statutory surplus of $28,264,847 as it relates to policyholders. The Order of Rehabilitation provides that coverage under policies in force will remain in place through the expiration of their terms, and authorizes the Rehabilitator to continue to pay claims by or against the Public Service policyholders as well as assumed reinsurance claims in the ordinary course of business as they come due. In accordance with Illinois law, the Rehabilitator is preparing a plan of rehabilitation for the companies that will be presented to the Supervising Court for public hearing and approval.

Public Service is an Illinois domestic stock property & casualty insurance company located in New York City, New York. Public Service was previously organized as a mutual insurance company that, upon its conversion to a stock company, became a subsidiary of Public Service Mutual Holding Company.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S DIGITAL SKILLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HELPED AT LEAST 1,000 CHICAGOANS SECURE JOBS IN 2016 Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Chicago Public Library Commissioner Brian Bannon to announce that in 2016 at least 1,000 patrons secured jobs with assistance from the CPL’s CyberNavigators. The CyberNavigator (CN) program, available citywide at CPL locations, offers patrons one-on-one computer help from a CyberNavigator, including job support and online application services.

In April of last year, Mayor Emanuel announced an expansion of digital skills access and training resources across the city, including an expansion of the CyberNavigator program at CPL. The expansion increased CNs from 48 public library branches to every neighborhood in the city, creating an additional 350-400 new training hours per week across Chicago.

The library locations with the highest number of self-reported jobs secured are Kelly in Englewood, Douglass Branch in North Lawndale and Whitney M. Young Jr. in Chatham. The actual numbers of jobs secured may be higher, in these communities and citywide, as numbers were only self-reported by returning library patrons.

“We see Chicago Public Library as a resource for Chicagoans to strengthen their ability to develop digital skills, be successful in today’s labor market, and help support Chicago’s economic development,” said Commissioner Bannon. “We are so proud to be having an impact on the patrons we serve by guiding them to successful job resources.”

CyberNavigators provide patrons the opportunity to work oneon-one with a digital tutor who helps navigate their questions on computer basics, email and Internet basics, online job searching and resume writing, CPL website and online resources, and eBooks and other digital content.

The CyberNavigator program is privately funded by the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Hours for CyberNavigators vary by location and more information can be found at chipublib.org/ computer-help-cybernavigator.

In its 11th year, “Stay in School” continues to tackle “the high dropout and truancy rates in schools by working with six community agencies and their partner high schools from communities such as Austin, Humboldt Park and North Lawndale.” The program offers an eight-month skills-building workshop and paid summer internships to more than 2,000 students and parents.

Photo courtesy of Stay in School.

LOCAL TEENS UPLIFTED BY ‘STAY IN SCHOOL’ PROGRAM Rhodes said the reason the program is important to the community is because it provides an opportunity to uplift youth and it allows them to operate in an environment where people are rooting for them.

Stay in School’s recent session for youth between the ages of 11 and up was held on Mar. 18, 2017 at 1871, located at 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza. The theme of the session was “communication” and it covered “non-verbal communication through a touch telephone game; communicating an idea through art; verbal communication and problem solving through interactive activities; professional interview techniques and tactics, according to a Stay in School press release.

“It was very engaging,” Rhodes said. “From the moment it started, meaning from the moment you walked into the 1871 space for neighbors, entrepreneurs and creators, it was different because these young people were exposed to a non-traditional work environment that obviously encouraged collaboration and communication just by its very design.”

Elephant Rebellion, which is an advocacy group, featured and led activities that really involved the students, their bodies and minds.

Rhodes said there were teenagers who she says had not spoken a word all year long, but who volunteered to rap about their mentor or colleague.

“It’s not just about asking a question and getting people to raise their hands, but

making sure their engaged,” Rhodes said.

“This was more about having them stand up, communicate with each other and it was something that resonated with the kids.

It’s funny because with teenagers, if they’re not engaged and you don’t come up with something that resonates with them, then you can tell. They don’t pretend that it’s okay and they are very clear about whether or not it connects with them.”

According to exeloncorp.com, Exelon and ComEd employee volunteers continue to “provide one-on-one mentoring to the students” and both companies help keep positivity running throughout the communities through their contributions amounting to nearly $3 million to fund the Stay in School Initiative since its start.

Rhodes said it’s vital that the program and its mentors continue to show that they can connect with the students because if not, the sessions will be meaningless.

“Those of us who are involved in the program, intentions are genuine,” Rhodes said.

“But if the young people don’t believe that… if that’s not something that they’re convinced about, then it doesn’t matter what messages we’re trying to send or expose them to because it would not have the same effect as when they connect with us. It would be a missed opportunity because the message would be there, but it would only reach some, if any students.”

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REP. SHEILA JACKSON LEE TO BLACK PRESS: TRUMP HAS ENDANGERED AMERICA

Report shows Black Millennials are the most optimistic DALLAS -- PRNewswire/ -- In a unique collaboration within the advertising industry, Richards/ Lerma joined forces with The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations to decode “Millennials,” the generation set to define the future of our nation.

The “Millennials Deconstructed” initiative was supported by a nationally representative online research study conducted among 1,000 Millennials aged 18 to 34, with representation across White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian ethnicities. The quantitative findings were enhanced with qualitative ethnographic interviews, a comprehensive social media listening effort, and academic desk research to provide an in-depth look into the subtle differences among today’s highly diverse multicultural Millennial groups.

Richards/Lerma and The University of Texas at Austin, Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public

Relations will provide free access to all findings through the release of a series of research reports. The first report, “New Political Beat” on Millennial political beliefs was released last October, and the unrestricted release of the second report, “American Dreams,” released recently centered on Millennials’ varied aspirations and attitudes toward the American Dream.

Findings are eye-opening and often counterintuitive to what is portrayed in mainstream media: Expecting to uncover at least hints of despair, apathy, and hopelessness in Black Millennials, we found the opposite. They are the most optimistic segment. With a heightened sense of control over their future, they have the most faith that their hard work will pay off.

Many Hispanics feel misrepresented as cultural intruders, blamed at least in part for what some see as a deteriorating American society and culture. But the data suggests that there’s been a misdiagnosis.

Hispanic Millennials are the most traditional keepers and seekers of the American Dream.

The minority Millennial segments will contribute the most energy toward pursuing and keeping alive the American Dream. Their racial setbacks fuel their motivation and oddly their optimism and traditional values as well.

With more achievement in their family history, White Millennials are less energetic about the American Dream and future aspirations than the other three ethnic segments.

In the coming months, the third and final report will be released by Richards/ Lerma and The University of Texas at Austin featuring findings about Millennial media behavior broken out by various ethnic segments.

To learn more about the “Millennials Deconstructed” research project and download the comprehensive second report, “American Dreams,” visit www. millennialsdeconstructed. com

U.S. Army Partners with National Society of Black Engineers for 43rd Annual Convention – “Engineering Your Foundation” ARLINGTON, VA--Recognizing the vital importance of developing our nation’s next generation of engineers, scientists and technical professionals, the U.S. Army continues its partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) for the sixth year. The partnership includes the Army’s participation at the NSBE Annual Convention March 29 – April 2 in Kansas City, Mo. as a member of the organization’s Board of Corporate Affiliates (BCA).

At the convention, the Army will provide students with information about educational resources and career opportunities available in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This effort to better support tomorrow’s brilliant leaders in STEM helps the Army to lay a stronger foundation

for success for young African-American professionals.

The five-day conference kicks off on Wednesday, March 29 at the Kansas City Convention Center. Through its participation in meetings such as the Senior Executive Leadership Forum, the Army will work with NSBE and fellow Board of Corporate Affiliate members to support ongoing initiatives impacting African-American youth, including NSBE’s 2025 campaign, “Be One of 10,000,” which aims to increase the annual number of African-Americans earning bachelor’s degrees in engineering to 10,000 by 2025. In addition, the Army will host an interactive exhibit to allow participants to experience Army technology, including robotics and a Tube Ultra display.

Jackson Lee’s statement rang loud, because she is also a member WASHINGTON, DC—On a day of the House Judiciary and that honored a stalwart of the Black Homeland Security Committees.

Press and saw a liaison of the Trump Some have expressed concerns Administration walk out on a breakfast that an impeachment of Trump with members of the Black Press, it was would leave the nation under the the words of Representative Sheila Jackson control of Vice President Mike Lee (D-Texas) in a university library that Pence, who is seen as a staunch rang the loudest. conservative with far right-wing Rep. Jackson Lee delivered remarks views. Jackson Lee does not share in on March 23 in memory of Lenora those concerns.

“Doll” Carter, long-time publisher of the “At least he understands “Houston Forward Times,” who was just government,” said the Texas enshrined in the National Newspaper representative. “And I’m focused on Publishers Association (NNPA) Gallery getting him (Pence) out in 2020, anyway.” of Distinguished Publishers at Howard Jackson Lee also remembered “Doll” University’s Founders Library. The Carter, fondly. enshrinement ceremony is one of the “Doll was larger than life,” remarked signature events of Black Press Week, an Jackson Lee. Carter lived in Jackson Lee’s annual celebration in Washington, D.C., district. attended by NNPA members, partners, Carter, who died in 2010, also Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) said that she has considered pursuing impeachment proceedings for sponsors and Black Press contributors. served as the treasurer of the NNPA. President Donald Trump, during a ceremony honoring a Lenora “Doll” Carter, former publisher of the The NNPA is a trade group of more She was remembered as a powerful Houston Forward Times. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) than 200 Black-owned media companies businesswoman and a loving friend. operating in 70 markets in the United president including his potential ties to Russia and its Colleague and close friend Dorothy States. interference in November’s election, but she also said Leavell said Carter lived up to her nickname.

During her impromptu talk after the America is unsafe under Trump.

“I know why they called her ‘Doll,’” said Leavell, “She was enshrinement ceremony, Jackson Lee dropped a “I’m concerned about our nation. I’m concerned beautiful on the outside and she was beautiful on the inside, as bombshell. In talking about the nation’s current about what happens when we get that call about North well.” president, Jackson Lee minced no words.

Korea in the middle of the night,” said Jackson Lee. Insight News is a member publication of the National Jackson Lee said there are a litany of reasons “You have in office an individual that is unread and Newspaper Publishers Association. Learn more that should disqualify President Donald Trump as unlearned.” about becoming a member at www.nnpa.org.

By Harry Colbert, Jr. (Insight News/NNPA Member)

“The U.S. Army is at the forefront of many of today’s innovations in science and technology, making NSBE the ideal partner to elevate professional opportunities for AfricanAmerican youth,” stated Lt. Col. Michelle Nhambure, program manager for the U.S. Army Marketing and Research Group.

“The Army is proud to invest resources that will lead to longterm success for these students and benefit our nation.”

The Army’s partnership with NSBE is consistent with its continued focus on leadership development and education.

Last year, the Army awarded more than $280 million in ROTC scholarships to students at more than 275 colleges and universities across the country.

Additionally, the Army has more than 150 career paths, including in-demand fields such as information technology, engineering and health care, among others. For more information, please visit www.goarmy.com.

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Van Cleef Hair Studio, stylist for Michelle Obama relocates CHICAGO, IL- Van Cleef Hair Studio (http://www.vancleefhair. com) a fixture on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and River North neighborhoods for more than 30 years, has relocated to University Village Maxwell Street (http:// www.uvmaxwellstreet.com) on the Chicago Weekend of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus.

The salon, known for its highprofile clients -- including former first lady Michelle Obama, actresses Kerry Washington and Jennifer Holliday, and TV journalists Merri Dee and Muriel Clair – is open for business at 1255 S. Halsted St. It’s the newest addition to the dining, retail, and service offerings on the former site of the historic Maxwell Street open air market.

Van Cleef Hair Studio offers a wide range of hair services for men and women with all hair textures and types. As an introductory offer, the salon is offering UIC students, faculty, and staff a 20% discount off their first visit. University IDs must be presented, and appointments are required.

“We love it here, and are excited to continue to offer our services in a fresh, contemporary setting in this vibrant, growing neighborhood,” said Daryl Wells, co-owner and salon manager.

The salon’s creator and proprietor, Michael “Rahni” Flowers, began his career at Vidal Sassoon before leaving to pursue his vision of providing women of color with a sophisticated, professional, and luxurious environment in which to relax and enjoy their beauty treatments. He opened the original

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Pfizer and the National Newspaper Publishers Association Collaborate to Raise Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease and Need for Improved Patient Care NEW YORK--(Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a trade association of more than 200 African-American–owned community newspapers from around the United States, are collaborating to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, a lifelong and debilitating genetic disorder that affects red blood cells.

People with rare diseases, like sickle cell disease, have unique and complex challenges. The first initiative under the collaboration will be a national poll, conducted in partnership with Howard University’s Interdisciplinary Research Team in Washington, DC. The goal is to assess the awareness of sickle cell disease, the challenges of living with the disease, and the importance of clinical trial participation in helping researchers succeed in developing potential new treatments. In a review of 174 sickle cell disease trials, difficulty enrolling patients was the stated cause in nearly half of the 30% of the trials that were

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“At Pfizer, we are committed to delivering life-changing therapies to people living with rare diseases, like sickle cell disease,” said Kevin Williams, Chief Medical Officer for Pfizer’s Rare Disease unit. “Our commitment also goes beyond clinical research to supporting the rare disease community through innovative collaborations. Working together, we hope to improve awareness and ultimately address the unmet medical needs of sickle cell disease patients.”

The poll results and information about sickle cell disease will be shared with the NNPA network and incorporated into educational programs at NNPA events. More information about sickle cell disease can be found at www.pfizer. com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/ sickle-cell-disease. For more information about the NNPA, please visit www.nnpa.

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Studio Movie Grill Chatham Hosts 6 Weeks of Community Events

Chatham’s resident first-run movie theater Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”), is celebrating the completion of its nearly $3 million recent remodel with a six-week lineup of special screenings and events. Residents of Chatham and communities across the city are invited to experience nearly two months of special community activities at Studio Movie Grill Chatham, 210 W. 87th Street.

On March 29, there will be a Black Star Project film screening and discussion.

Flashback Café will present “Love & Basketball” on Thursday, March 30. Watch for live events on the SMG Live stage in the lobby for performances by local musicians, spoken word artists during cocktail hour at the bar, DJ appearances and the King of Poetry Blaq ICE and The P.O.E.T. Movement on April 2 from 5:007:00pm.

During Spring Break, help young Jahkil Jackson create Blessing Bags on April 10 starting at 9:00am and see a screening of “The Boss Baby.” Participants must RSVP to info@iamnaeem.com.

On April 8, there will be a Special Needs Screening of “The Boss Baby” at 11:00am.

H FOUNDATION’S KICK OFF EVENT FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL GOOMBAY BASH

The H Foundation will kick off their 17th Annual Goombay Bash with “An Evening with the H Foundation” at 6 PM on Thursday, March 30 at the La Buona Vita Restaurant located on 15 Calendar Court in La Grange. For a tax deductible $100 donation, guests will support basic cancer research while enjoying a Prosecco toast, two glasses of wine, appetizers, along with pasta, salad, a choice of steak or shrimp kabobs with risotto, and cannoli tray for dessert. Space is limited, to make a reservation, or for any additional questions please call (708) 352-5240.

The event will also include an inside look at the H Foundation from details about their upcoming 17th Annual Goombay Bash in July to a presentation by featured keynote speakers from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University Director Leonidas C. Platanias, MD, PhD and Associate Director, Basic Sciences Research Kathleen J. Green, PhD on current basic cancer research funded by donations from the foundation.

Last year the Goombay Bash raised $638,705 to fund basic cancer research.

The renowned Caribbean-themed “un-gala” was hosted by CBS 2 Chicago lead sports anchor Ryan Baker and drew thousands over 1,000 people to Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom. This year, the 17th Annual Goombay Bash on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Navy Pier’s Grand Ballroom. For more information please visit www.

GoombayBash.comor visit their Facebook www.facebook.com/thehfoundation.

Event at Art Institute To Aid Farms, Good Food Startups With Once-In-A-Lifetime Chef Lineup

To mark the 30th anniversary of his beloved Frontera Grill, Chef Rick Bayless is partnering with FamilyFarmed to throw the Good Food party of the year!

On Sunday, April 30, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.The celebratory evening will feature renowned chefs from around the globe along with an inspirational forum exploring the Good Food movement!

The event is a joint effort of Chef Rick Bayless’ Frontera Farmer Foundation, which has made nearly $2 million in grants to Midwestern local farmers since 2003, and FamilyFarmed, a nonprofit that works with farm and food entrepreneurs to build the market for delicious, healthy, locally and sustainably produced food.

Held in Griffin Court in the Art Institute of Chicago’s Modern Wing — one of the most awe-inspiring spaces in Chicago — this celebration will be a memorable precursor to the James Beard Foundation Awards the following day. Guests will enjoy food and drink from top-flight chefs from Chicago and beyond — all invited personally by Rick Bayless — transforming the beautiful venue into a Culinary All-Star Food Court.

Beginning at 5:30 p.m., The Good Food Forum: A Bold Vision for the Future kicks off the evening in the Art Institute’s Rubloff Auditorium. Featuring a keynote speech by Rick Bayless, the high-impact panel discussion of the transformation of our nation’s food system will feature culinary luminaries including New York City’s Marcus Samuelsson, Chicago’s Paul Kahan and Washington D.C.’s Nora Pouillon. Other top chefs joining this Good Food affair are Ming Tsai, Stephanie Izard, Matthias Merges, Jason Hammel, Mindy Segal, Michael Mina, Abe Conlon and Adrienne Lo, Josefina Santacruz, Frontera alum Anselmo Ramirez and more.

In addition to the all-star chef lineup, all of Bayless’ Chicago restaurants will be offering tastings throughout the evening!

Proceeds from the event will benefit both Frontera Farmer Foundation and FamilyFarmed — two groups working to promote family farming and a healthier, more sustainable food system.

The Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago is located at 230 S. Columbus St., Chicago, Illinois 60603. Individual tickets are priced at $500. To purchase tickets or for more information regarding host committee memberships and sponsorships, please visit www.frontera30.org.

EVENT OF THE WEEK

AKILAH TOWNSEND HIGHLIGHTS GROUND-BREAKING STEM PANEL: ‘GENIUS HAS NO GENDER’ Environmental scientist Akilah Townsend, a 2010 graduate of the Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago, is one of the five powerful women executives participating in the first-ever “Girl Power” panel discussion on science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, sponsored by the city’s only all-girl public school.

Townsend, a 2010 graduate of YWLCS, is currently a scientist at Environmental Design International, Inc. The Chicago native will share her story of how she broke through several glass ceilings to excel in her field, and why other young girls should pursue careers in STEM fields.

The Ninth Annual YWLCS “Girl Power” Luncheon and fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 6 at the Drake Hotel, located at 140 E. Walton Place in Chicago.

The event’s first-ever panel format will offer YWLCS students and an audience of business professionals the opportunity to hear the successful women executives describe how they have emerged as leaders in their mostly maledominated industries.

Participants in the panel discussion, aptly named “Genius Has No Gender,” also include: Nelda J. Connors, founder and president, Pine Grove Holdings, LLC; Caralynn Nowinski Collens, chief executive officer, UI-Labs; Dr. Opella Finley Ernest, senior vice president, HCSC chief clinical officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois; and Anne Pramaggiore, CEO of ComEd. Kimberly E. McCullough-Starks, president of the school’s board of directors, says the luncheon is important not only for operational

Prospective Students Invited to April 4th Spring Open House at City Colleges of Chicago The City Colleges of Chicago is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 for prospective students at the following campus locations:

reasons, but it also allows students to see examples of individuals who worked hard to achieve great success.

“By partnering with businesses and entrepreneurs we make sure that our students have a front row seat to what they can expect when they graduate,” according to McCulloughStarks. “Our mission is to provide every available resource so that our girls can excel beyond their dreams and leave their own indelible marks in the world.”

The “Girl Power” luncheon is the largest fundraiser for the 17-year-old high school, which reports 100 percent graduation and college placement rates, as well as 85 percent college retention rates among its mostly African American girls.

School officials hope to raise $650,000 from the luncheon’s proceeds. The cost is $16,000 to educate each student per year, and while there is funding from Chicago Public Schools, there is a $4,000 gap per girl that must be raised from private contributions.

For more on the “Girl Power” luncheon, including information on purchasing tickets, visit www.ywlcs.org, or call 312-949-9400.

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eadership is an important quality and we need good leadership like never before. As both good and bad examples of leadership seem to popup all around us, many leadership experts will tell you, it is difficult to move a family, community, city, or country above the level of its leader. I particularly enjoy reading about the leadership challenges and opportunities faced by many of the transformational leaders found in scripture.

Now, just as then, transformational leadership remains a valuable commodity. Whether you’re leading department, division, company, family or just yourself, when it comes down to people deciding whether you are worth following, remember that people first listen to the words you say, then they watch the things you do. People want to make sure that the talk of the leader matches the walk of the leader.

Accordingly, leaders are largely considered credible only after their words and deeds match. Before you can lead others, you must first be willing to lead yourself well. When leaders practice what they preach, people are more willing to trust and trust is one of those invaluable qualities that give leaders the ability to move.

Transformational leaders understand how to use their influence to share their vision and improve their environment. One of the responsibilities of transformational leaders then is to develop the trust that leads to the ability to see into the distant future with clarity and vision. Transformational leaders develop this essential ability and eventually master the skills necessary to envision a preferred future and lead into an enlarged territory.

Leadership and vision go hand-in-hand.

When we have leadership without vision, we get lost without a place to go. When we have vision without leadership, we get people excited about some place we cannot take them.

Leading well leads to being better.

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CHRISTIAN APPAREL COMPANY DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY Ramseur, NC -- As an apparel company, Christian Strong™ is doing things differently by offering ways to give back to their local communities while also serving a mission to offer highquality and inspirational Christian clothing to all Christians. Offering a wide range of apparel for men, women and kids, Christian Strong™ makes Christian T Shirts and a host of other fashion apparel that inspire Christians to talk about their faith and share Christianity in everyday life.

After Christian Strong™ started, they were already selling Breast Cancer Awareness apparel and then came up with a line called Pray for a Cure™, that helps spread awareness and supports women’s fight against breast cancer with fashion. Christian Strong™ donates proceeds to Randolph Hospital Mammography Fund which offers free mammogram screenings for uninsured and struggling women in Randolph County, North Carolina. Since its establishment, the fund has provided over 2,400 mammograms.

Another innovative addition to what Christian Strong is doing for Churches across the country is offering custom Christian apparel for church events, youth groups, church retreats and other events at prices that are well below the leading online provider for custom t-shirts.

“Our goal is to make it easy for churches to represent themselves in tasteful ways that clearly emphasize their church’s identity and their members. Offering this service at a 33% lower cost allows low-funded churches to more easily afford promotional campaigns and church involvement with their own designs,” according to Scott Gartner the President and CEO of the company.

As the company’s success grows, they are able to offer more products and brand awareness too. The website now includes Christian Baby™, a new brand of Christian Strong that is offering Christian baby onesies at affordable prices for all Christian families.

Rather than offering generic baby onesies, devoted Christian parents now have a Christian-based faith company where they can buy baby clothes.

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Matthew 6:25-34 - Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

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Naya Rivera Becomes New Celebrity Brand Ambassador WOODLAND HILLS, Calif.NIOXIN®, the #1 Globally Selling Salon Brand for Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair, recently announced actress, singer and author Naya Rivera as the brand’s new Celebrity Ambassador. Together, NIOXIN and Rivera will help give a voice to the 75% of Americans who are worried about losing their hair* and the 46% of Americans who think there is nothing they can do to prevent their hair from thinning. NIOXIN encourages and empowers men and women to talk openly about thinning hair, and Rivera will lead the charge in helping normalize this otherwise taboo and embarrassing subject.

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NIOXIN®, the #1 Globally Selling Salon Brand for Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair, recently announced actress, singer and author Naya Rivera as the brand’s new Celebrity Ambassador.

David & Tamela Mann Star in Popular Comedy ATLANTA -- David Mann, Youngfly, Blue Kimble, Vanessa Fraction Tamela Mann and company bring a and Brely Evans. new assortment of hysterical family Mann & Wife co-creator Roger Bobb situations and laughs in the third (House of Payne The Rickey Smiley Show) season of their hit Bounce comedy serves as executive producer and director of series Mann & Wife. Bounce doubled the series. the fun by kicking off season three with Mann & Wife has been a smash success, two new original episodes which aired setting network records for viewership in back-to-back at 9:00-10:00 pm (ET) both seasons. Bounce is the only emerging on Tuesday, March 28. All-new Mann & broadcast network producing original Wife episodes will continue to premiere scripted series, which in addition to Mann Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) & Wife includes the current mega-hit through the spring on Bounce. drama Saints & Sinners and the popular Real-life husband and wife team comedies In The Cut and Family Time.

David and Tamela Mann star and serve Bounce (@BounceTV) airs on the as executive producers of Mann & Wife. broadcast signals of local television stations Mann & Wife has been a smash success, setting network records for viewership in both seasons.

The half-hour situation comedy follows and corresponding cable carriage and their characters - newlyweds and secondfeatures a programming mix of original and Mann children. Terri J. Vaughn joins the cast chance sweethearts Daniel and Toni Mann - as off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, as Daniel’s new Lieutenant and also directs an they laugh and love their way through the ups specials, live sports and more. Bounce has episode this season. and downs of life as a blended family, each with grown to be available in more than 94 million This season sees hilarious takes on visiting two children from previous marriages. homes across the United States and 93% of family, mistaken identity, school pressure, phony all African-American (AA) television homes, In addition to the show’s popular stars, health scares, an embarrassing email leak and Tony Rock is back as Daniel’s partner on the including all the top AA television markets. even a 1970’s cop show spoof. Guest stars include Among the founders of Bounce are iconic police force with Steven Walsh (Daniel, Jr.), George Wallace, Antonio Fargas, Carl Payne, Amir O’Neil (Darren), Lauren Kennedy Hardy American figures Ambassador Andrew Young Victoria Rowell, Rod “Rod Man” Thompson, DC (Terri) and Jadah Marie (Tosha) playing the and Martin Luther King, III.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE IN RE THE ADOPTION OF SOPHIA ANABELLA SHEETS, d/o/b 01­21­13, CAUSE NUMBER: 45D061702AD00039 NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO MOTHER Shawna Kiowa Sheets is notified that a Petition for Adoption of a Minor Child, named Sophia Anabella Sheets born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Lake Superior Court, locat­ ed at 3000 W. 93rd Ave., Crown Point, Indiana 46307. If Shawna Kiowa Sheets seeks to contest the adoption of the child, she must file a Motion to Contest the adoption in accordance with IC 31­ 19­10­1 in the above named Court not later than thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. If Shawna Kiowa Sheets does not file a Motion to Contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above named Court will hear and deter­ mine the petition for adoption or the validity of her implied consent to the adoption. Nothing says to Shawna Kiowa Sheets relieves Shawna Kiowa Sheets of her obligations under this notice. This notice complies with IC 31­ 19­4­5 but does not exhaustively set forth a parent's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

MICHAEL BROWN, Clerk, Lake Superior Court __________________________________

IN THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT JUVENILE DIVISION SITTING IN CROWN POINT, INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF LAKE IN RE THE ADOPTION OF SOPHIA ANABELLA SHEETS, CAUSE NUMBER:45D061702AD00039 d/o/b 01­21­13, NOTICE TO UNNAMED FATHER The unnamed putative father of the child born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, or the person who claims to be the father of the child born to Shawna Kiowa Sheets on January 21,2013, is notified that a petition for adoption of the child was filed in the office of the clerk of the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division, 3000 W. 93rd St., Crown Point, IN 46307. If the unnamed putative father seeks to con­ test the adoption of the child, the unnamed putative father must file a motion to contest the adoption in accor­ dance with IC 31­19­10­1 in the above named court within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this notice. This notice may be served by publication. If the unnamed putative father does not file a motion to contest the adoption within thirty (30) days after service of this notice, the above named court shall hear and determine the petition for adoption. The unnamed putative father's consent is irrevocably implied and the unnamed putative father loses the right to contest the adoption or the validity of the unnamed putative father's implied consent to the adoption. The unnamed putative father loses the right to estab­ lish paternity of the child under IC 31­14.

Nothing Shawna Kiowa Sheets or any one else says to the unnamed putative father of the child relieves the unnamed putative father of his obligations under this notice. Under Indiana law, a puta­ tive father is a person who is named as or claims that he may be the father of a child born out of wedlock but who has not yet been legally proven to be the child's father.. This notice complies with IC 31­19­4­4 but does not exhaus­ tively set forth the unnamed putative father's legal obligations under the Indiana adoption statutes. A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.

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

Registration Number: D17149981 on March 13, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGO CHESS INI­ TIATIVE with the business located at: 618 S. WABASH AVE. APT. #621,CHICA­ GO, IL 60605. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: JOHN PORTER 618 S. WABASH AVE. APT. #621 CHICAGO, IL 60605, USA. __________________________________

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

Registration Number: D17149999 on March 15, 2017 Under the Assumed Business Name of CHICAGO REAL ESTATE LAW CENTER with the busi­ ness located at: 1940 EAST 79TH,CHICAGO,IL 60619. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: JAMES HOOKS,III 7400 SOUTH CLYDE CHICAGO, IL 60649,USA. __________________________________ “Vertical Bridge Development, LLC would like to place on notice the pro­ posed construction of a 105­foot mono­ pole tower (587 feet above mean sea level) with dual red/white, medium inten­ sity lighting, located at 41°43’53.7096” north latitude and 87°37’24.9096” west longitude at 8935 South State Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 60620. If you have any concerns regarding his­ toric properties that may be affected by this proposed undertaking, please con­ tact Mr. Miles Walz­Salvador, The Lotis Engineering Group, PC, at walz­sal­ vador@thelotisgroup.com or 6465 Transit Road ­ Suite 23, East Amherst, NY 14051­2232 or (314) 913­0505. In your response, please include the pro­ posed undertaking’s location and a list of the historic resources that you believe to be affected along with their respective addresses or approximate locations.” __________________________________

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For many people, the first stores to come to mind are big box retailers because of the widespread assumption that chains can offer better selection and better prices.

Keep in mind, though, that when it comes to items needed for your home projects ­­ whether it be new flooring, paint or a kitchen renovation ­­ more often than not, experts say that your local independent retailer can offer as good or better selection, be compet­ itive with pricing, and provide a superior cus­ tomer service experience.

What’s more, shopping at local business­ es can benefit your household and the com­ munity. At a locally owned store, you will be more likely to find interesting items and prod­ ucts that set your home apart. And more of your dollars will stay put when you give them to business owners who pay taxes locally, hire locally and may be more inclined to sup­ port community charities and organizations.

You may also find independent retailers that can offer some of the same benefits as a large chain. For example, when small busi­ ness owners belong to a cooperative, they come together to scale buying power, access goods and services at a lower cost, and cre­ ate opportunities not available to them as individual businesses. For you, this can mean more and better choices of products and affordability.

In the case of Flooring America for exam­ ple, this means being able to offer a wide selection of products, including hard sur­ faces like hardwood, laminate and tile, and soft surface flooring, paint, cabinets for kitchen renovations and even closet organi­ zation solutions. Their retailers can be found in local communities throughout the country, with a varying product selection depending on location.

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