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BUSINESS

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FASHION

lHayley Williams’ Brand, Good Dye Young, To Launch Nationwide At Sally Beauty PAGE 6

The Chicago Urban League recently released its State of Black Chicago report at their 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon. Photo Credit: Chicago Urban League

CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE RELEASES STATE OF BLACK CHICAGO REPORT

ENTERTAINMENT Longest Running Live National July 4th TV Tradition Hosted By John Stamos PAGE 8

The Chicago Urban League recently hosted its 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon and released the State of Black Chicago report which highlights important statistics about how Chicago’s black residents compare to the general population in areas like education, housing, and employment. The report will be used to help the Chicago Urban League better serve black Chicagoans. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

USF EARNS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRANT WORTH CLOSE TO $1.5 MILLION The University of St. Francis (USF) recently announced that it has been awarded a grant through the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program. The grant, which will provide $1,452,947 in funding, will bring together USF and the Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) to offer high-quality clinical experiences for USF students in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) programs, according to a press release.

The grant will also place USF graduates at WCCHC or in another rural or undeserved community within Illinois and expand the availability of primary care and mental health services for residents of Will County in northeastern Illinois and, through the introduction of telehealth services, residents in rural Illinois.

HEALTH

NEW PRI POLL: DESPITE HIGH COSTS, AMERICANS SUPPORT POTENTIAL OF INNOVATIVE GENE THERAPIES TO CURE DIFFICULT-TO-TREAT DISEASES A new poll from the California-based nonpartisan think tank, the Pacific Research Institute (PRI), shows that Americans overwhelmingly support innovative gene therapies, which change the focus of medicine from treating illnesses to curing illnesses.

“Gene therapies have the potential to cure a wide array of difficult-to-treat diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease, autism, cystic fibrosis, HIV, and cancer, among others” said Dr. Wayne Winegarden, director of PRI’s Center for Medical Economics and Innovation. “Our new poll shows that Americans see the potential for the innovation from gene therapies to find cures for often-deadly diseases that cut short people’s lives, and illnesses that strike newborns, infants, and toddlers.”

LAW & POLITICS

DUCKWORTH, COLLINS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO INVEST IN COMMUNITIES WITH STRANDED NUCLEAR WASTE U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Susan Collins (R-ME) recently introduced the Sensible, Timely Relief for America’s Nuclear Districts’ Economic Development (STRANDED) Act to address the impacts of stranded nuclear waste by providing federal assistance to communities around the country that are burdened with storing this waste.

The Senators’ bipartisan legislation would award economic impact grants to local government entities to offset the economic impacts of stranded nuclear waste, establish a task force to identify existing funding that could benefit these communities and create a competitive grant program to help these communities find alternatives to nuclear facilities, generating sites and waste sites. Under their legislation, affected communities would be eligible for $15 per kilogram of spent nuclear fuel stored, which is consistent with the rate for impact assistance established under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

Chicago Urban League Releases State of Black Chicago Report Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Chicago Urban League recently hosted its 2019 SUMMIT Luncheon and released the State of Black Chicago report which highlights important statistics about how Chicago’s black residents compare to the general population in areas like education, housing, and employment.

The report will be used to help the Chicago Urban League better serve black Chicagoans.

The State of Black Chicago report was developed by the Chicago Urban League’s Research and Policy Center. The report analyzes data from over 10 sources, including Chicago Public Schools data, the U.S. Census, and Chicago Police Department data.

“The overarching finding is that the landscape of opportunity for Black residents of Chicago continues to be hampered by the intersection of structural racism, money, and power.

This institutionalized racism helps to form the “social determinants of opportunity,” or the social conditions that either provide or limit opportunities for individuals,” according to a press

release from the Chicago Urban League.

Black residents make up 31% of Chicago’s population and 27 of Chicago’s 77 community areas are predominantly Black, according to the State of Black Chicago report. Additionally, the report found that the median income for black households in the City of Chicago was $31,056 in 2017 compared to $79,425 for white households.

“What we wanted to do was really focus our study on Black Chicago and we knew going into this that there would be a lot of findings that were sort of exactly what we expected to see,” said Stephanie Schmitz-Bechteler, executive director of the Research and Policy Center at the Chicago Urban League. “I think our intent was really to compile the information and focus it on Black Chicago and then use this report as our starting point for tracking this kind of information.”

The report offers suggestions on what will be needed to shift the “Social Determinants of Opportunity” and create opportunities for progress in Chicago’s black neighborhoods.

Some of the suggestions include increasing exposure to emerging career fields, more

Summit Encourages Girls To Become Active Leaders In Their Communities Chicago Sister Cities International (CSCI) – an initiative of World Business Chicago (WBC) – in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), will host 25 teenage girls from Chicago and around the world at the fourth annual Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit from July 20–27, 2019. The Summit encourages girls to become active leaders in their communities and develop solutions to the challenges girls face around the world.

The Summit is the centerpiece of CSCI’s Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Program, an intensive leadership program designed to build the next generation of global leaders. It provides a globally-immersive experience for leadership development, cross-cultural awareness, and civic exchange while creating relationships to last a lifetime.

“Through its 29 sister city relationships, the City of Chicago demonstrates its commitment to building a strong network of global partners, while reflecting our biggest strength – the diversity of our city,” said Andrea Zopp, president and CEO of WBC. “The Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit bolsters our relationships around the world by creating an international network of young leaders.”

The 25 girls – 10 from Chicago and 15 from its sister cities – will work hand-inhand, experiencing workshops, discussions, and presentations on advocacy, activism, and leadership, giving them the tools to be leaders who create positive change in the world.

During the week-long Summit, participants will meet with women leaders in Chicago representing a diverse cross-section of industries. Highlights throughout the week include panel discussions with women leaders in tech, international affairs, the environment, and media. On the final day of the Summit, the girls will present group projects as a capstone to the week at Chicago City Council Chambers. In addition, they will be matched with professional female mentors who they will engage with for the year following the Summit.

“Chicago Sister Cities International is committed to empowering emerging leaders and inspiring young women to become agents of change through the Global Youth Ambassadors Leadership Summit,” said Leroy Allala, executive director of CSCI. “The Summit embodies the spirit of the sister cities movement, creating bonds between girls from around the world and furthering our dedication to citizen diplomacy.”

The Global Youth Ambassadors are selected through a competitive application process.

There is no cost for them to attend, and travel expenses are covered for those traveling from Chicago’s sister cities.

Over 70 girls have participated in the Summit since its inception in 2016. In 2018, the Summit expanded to offer year-round programming that included satellite events in Chicago’s sister cities of Birmingham, United Kingdom; Kyiv, Ukraine; and Osaka, Japan.

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equitable distribution of resources in schools, creating greater access to mentors, and longterm approaches for addressing root causes of violence and incarceration.

“We’re really using the results of the research behind this report to arm ourselves with information as the Research and Policy team continues to have discussions with policymakers and legislators and our team continues to build programming to help our clients,” said Calmetta Coleman, vice president of External Affairs for the Chicago Urban League.

The information provided in the State of Black Chicago report will be useful not only for the Chicago Urban League, it will also be a resource for local legislators, community members, and community partners.

“We’re going to our partners and sharing this information and really hoping that it will help to increase their participation and help us bring on new partners to really move the needle on some of these issues of racial disparity,” said Coleman.

To view the State of Black Chicago report, visit www.chiul.org/reports.

FBI Sued for Jon Burge Records The Lucy Parsons Labs (https://lucyparsonslabs.com/), recently announced a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the FBI seeking its records on Jon Burge.

The FBI maintains investigation, arrest, and prosecution records about Burge, who went to jail for perjury for torture directed under his watch. LPL filed suit after long delays in the processing of their requests.

Lucy Parsons Labs, a non-profit focused on government transparency, believes the files could shine light on a CPD commander accused of torturing at least 118 individuals in police custody. Lucy Parsons Labs is represented by Matt Topic and Josh Burday of the Chicago law firm Loevy and Loevy.

“The chief law enforcement agency in the country has a truly abysmal track record on complying with federal open records laws” said Executive Director, Freddy Martinez. “It’s shocking they continue to stonewall on records about the Chicago Police Department’s historical use of torture decades after investigating these abuses.”

“Instead of transparency around one Chicago Police Department’s darkest moments, the public is instead mislead, delayed and denied the true accounting of CPD’s history” stated Lucy Parsons Labs.

A copy of the suit, Jake Ader v Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of Justice can be found here: https://www. dropbox.com/s/y8yip3jb0r4vm8t/1.%20 Complaint.pdf?dl=0

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Inaugural Men Of Virtue Celebration Honors Four South Side Men

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Washington Park Chamber of Commerce recently held their inaugural Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration where four men were honored for their contributions to the community.

The event was held at the Washington Park Refectory, 5531 S. Russell Dr., and included dinner, music, networking and guest speakers who addressed topics on health, financial security, and entrepreneurship.

“There are so many negative stories that we hear coming from communities on the south side and west side so we wanted to highlight the positive things that are happening. In particular, with the men of the Washington Park community.

We decided to honor four men in four different categories,” said Donna Hampton-Smith, president of the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce. “We honored a businessman, a strong father, a resilient leader, and a clergyman.”

In order to find the honorees, the Washington Park Chamber of Commerce asked for nominations from the community. At the event Rashad Umrani received the Businessman award, Coston Plummer, Sr. was given the Strong Father award, Reverend Harry J. Reese received the

Four Washington Park men were recently honored at the Inaugural Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration.

Photo Credit: Washington Park Chamber of Commerce

Resilient Leader award, and Pastor Bill H. Brown received the Clergy-Man of God award.

“The men were very thrilled and humbled to be acknowledged, and they agree that you hear a lot of negative things being said about the community of Washington Park so

to be honored and recognized for the work they do, they were just very thrilled and pleased,” said Hampton-Smith.

The Washington Park Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization with a mission to create economic opportunities for businesses

in the Washington Park community.

“As a Chamber, our mission is to not work only with businesses but also work with residents, so this event is a great opportunity for businesses and residents and community stakeholders to partner and come together to network to get to know

one another to build the community of Washington Park,” said Hampton-Smith. We’d love to do this every year.”

Another purpose for hosting the Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration was to raise money for the organization’s Christmas on 55th Street event which takes place in December.

“One of the goals was to raise money for our Christmas on 55th Street event which is an event that brings community partners, churches, schools, and businesses together to celebrate one another and bring about peace and to unify the community,” said Hampton-Smith.

In addition to supporting economic development, Hampton-Smith said the organization is looking for new ways to work with residents and to help them to develop entrepreneurial and job skills. She is hoping that as they continue to host the Men of Virtue Business Networking Celebration year after year, they will be able to expand the event to offer more opportunities for men in the community.

“One of the things that we’ve talked about doing is pulling in a component to help with entrepreneurship and developing gentlemen to be business minded,” said Hampton-Smith.

COMMENTARY

President Trump’s ethanol policy gives Americans something to worry about

BY PETER ROFF

The Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed new regulations that could dramatically ramp up the use of ethanol, a corn-based biofuel that can be blended into gasoline. That news was music to the ears of Iowa corn farmers.

But the rest of the country isn’t so pleased. A recent poll finds that more than 80 percent of voters are concerned the new policy will raise prices at the pump. And more than two-thirds think the ethanol expansion will harm their engines.

Americans are right to be alarmed. Ethanol is an expensive, environmentally hazardous fuel. The EPA’s new policy is a flagrant attempt by the Trump administration to buy the support of farmers -- at huge expense to American consumers.

The EPA’s plan would lift restrictions on gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol, a blend known as E15. At the moment, the sale of E15

is banned during the summer because the fuel generates more ozone than is permitted by the Clean Air Act. But recently, President Donald Trump instructed the Environmental Protection Agency to begin the process of legalizing year-round E15 sales.

The president found an E15 ally in Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, chairman of the powerful Senate Finance Committee.

In many cases, E15 is dangerous. Roughly three-quarters of the cars on the road today weren’t built to use E15, and could be seriously damaged if forced to run on the fuel.

E15 might even harm engines that have just rolled off the line. Many prominent automotive brands -- including BMW, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Mazda, and Volvo -- have model-year 2018 cars that aren’t equipped to handle the fuel.

Some automakers have warned drivers that filling up with E15 could be grounds for voiding their vehicles’ warranties.

The fuel is also useless for motorcycles and

boats, as well as lawnmowers and other outdoor equipment.

Pushing more E15 into the market will inevitably lead to costly engine damage for Americans who mistakenly assume that this government-mandated fuel is actually safe to use.

This isn’t the only way in which E15 is a bad deal for consumers. Since ethanol contains only a third of the energy of gasoline, motorists who fill up with E15 can expect to get far fewer miles to the gallon -- forcing them to fill up more often.

Ethanol was developed to be a clean-burning alternative to other fossil fuels. But ironically, it actually poses a grave threat to the environment. Over a 30-year period, the net emissions from ethanol are 28 percent higher than emissions from gasoline, according to the Clean Air Task Force. One Princeton University researcher warns ethanol’s true emissions are even higher. He estimates biofuels emit twice as much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere as

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gasoline over three decades.

Ethanol proponents often argue the biofuel is necessary for America’s energy independence.

But today, Americans already have an abundant supply of domestic, clean, low-cost fuel.

Thanks to improved drilling techniques such as fracking, the country is producing historic levels of both oil and natural gas. Natural gas in particular burns far cleaner than coal, propane, or gasoline. Major automakers are already designing vehicles to run on the fuel.

The president seems intent on forcing consumers to buy a costly, inefficient, environmentally-damaging fuel unsuitable for most vehicles. It’s no wonder that the policy has raised a red flag with so many voters. Their concerns are more than justified. Americans deserve an energy policy that serves the country’s needs -- and not the narrow interests of corn-growers.

Peter Roff is a Senior Fellow at Frontiers of Freedom.

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BUSINESS

“Art for Justice” Unveiled at Ben & Jerry’s Factory While melting ice cream cones may seem like an ice cream company’s biggest summer concern, Ben & Jerry’s is tackling an issue that’s a bit more substantial: criminal justice reform.

With 5% of the world’s population, and 25% of the world’s prison population, the criminal justice system in the United States is what author Paul Brakke refers to as “a national shame.” Addressing that issue and advocating for criminal justice reform is the focus of a threeyear effort by the iconic ice cream maker, who proudly unveiled a new art installation at its Waterbury, Vermont factory tour site recently.

To highlight the need for criminal justice reform, the exhibit features artwork by Jesse Krimes, Russell Craig, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Mary Baxter and other artists who have first-hand experience with incarceration and are now working to improve our criminal justice system.

The display is featured at the entrance to the ice cream factory, which hosts approximately 400,000 annual visitors, making it one of Vermont’s most popular tourist destinations. The exhibit was launched in conjunction with the Art for Justice Fund in front of fans, visitors, employees and those

Visitors to the Ben & Jerry’s factory view the newly-opened Art for Justice exhibit, which highlights the need for criminal justice reform, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Waterbury, Vt. (Andy Duback/AP Images for Ben & Jerry’s) (From left) Artist Mary Baxter of Philadelphia, Pa. talks with Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield and Sherry Packman of Starksboro, Vt., while viewing the newly-opened Art for Justice exhibit at the Ben & Jerry’s factory on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Waterbury, Vt. The exhibit highlights the need for criminal justice reform and features artwork by formerly-incarcerated artists, including Baxter. (Andy

Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy and Rasir Corzen, 11, of Philadelphia, Pa., enjoy ice cream while viewing the newly opened Art for Justice exhibit at the Ben & Jerry’s factory on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Waterbury, Vt. The exhibit highlights the need for criminal justice reform and features artwork by formerly-incarcerated artists. (Andy Duback/AP Images for Ben & Jerry’s)

committed to seeing a systemic change in the way state and federal authorities approach the use of jail and bail in the penal system.

“Ben & Jerry’s is taking action on the issue of criminal justice reform, actively working with NGO partners and in league with a growing number of companies, to learn how we can best make a positive impact,”

said Ben & Jerry’s CEO Matthew McCarthy, “Collectively we call out the tremendous disparity between spending 260 million dollars and the fact that those impacted individuals and communities are no better off.”

The CEO noted that the company is pursuing an “invest/divest” approach that would redirect money from jails and prisons and

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put it toward programs that make communities safer, such as more mental health counselors, substance abuse programs, and job training.

This approach is called “front end” criminal justice reform and is part of Ben & Jerry’s overall strategy.

So far in 2019, the company has worked with Color of Change to fight for reforms including ending cash bail, stopping unnecessary prosecutions and disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline.

Ben & Jerry’s has also worked with the ACLU, scooping ice cream at over a dozen cities as part of a national “People Not Prisons” tour from L.A. to

D.C., addressing mass incarceration.

The company is actively campaigning in St. Louis, MO to help close The Workhouse jail and end cash bail, in partnership with the Advancement Project National Office and local organizations.

After unveiling the artwork, attendees enjoyed an ice cream social hearing from the attending artists, interactive art projects such as protest sign and button making, as well as music by formerly incarcerated artist DJ Rimarkable.

To find more about Ben & Jerry’s work on criminal justice reform, visit www.BenJerry.com.

Federal Government Achieves Small Business Contracting Goal for Sixth Consecutive Year The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced that the federal government exceeded its small business federal contracting goal for the sixth consecutive year, awarding 25.05 percent in federal contract dollars to small businesses totaling $120.8 billion, an increase from the previous fiscal year of nearly $15 billion.

The Fiscal Year 2018 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard marks the first time more than $120 billion in prime contracts has been awarded to small businesses. Overall, the federal government earned an “A” on this year’s government-wide scorecard.

“I’m happy to report that for the first time in history the federal government has awarded more than $120 billion in federal contracts and marked the sixth year in a row exceeding our target milestones for small businesses,” said Acting Administrator Chris Pilkerton. “Through these businesses, we strengthen the economy, and support the American workforce in the process. For example, the federal prime and subcontract awarded to small businesses in FY18 equate to more than one million jobs created. Every contract that gets in the hands of a small business is a win-win for our nation, the entrepreneurs, their employees and the communities they support all across the country.” www.thechicagocitizen.com

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FASHION

ORS™ Olive Oil Launches FIX IT Range for Wig and Weave Wearers

Good Dye Young Founders Hayley Williams and Brian O’Connor

Hayley Williams’ Brand, Good Dye Young, To Launch Nationwide At Sally Beauty Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH), recently announced the nationwide launch of community-driven hair color brand Good Dye Young, founded by Grammy Award winner Hayley Williams and her longtime stylist Brian O’Connor. The partnership is a significant step in Good Dye Young’s path to reaching and growing its community while being accessible to all.

Good Dye Young is rolling out with its Semi-Permanent Hair Color line and its innovative Hair Makeup formulation, Poser Paste, which will be available in both Sally Beauty stores and on sallybeauty.com.

Good Dye Young Semi-Permanent Hair Color ($18, 5oz.) – in 9 colors and a Fader, the vibrantly pigmented, customizable cream formula is Vegan and Cruelty-Free and contains Bergamot

Good Dye Young Collection of Semi-Permanent Hair Color

Essential Oil to lift the mood while it cares for the hair.

Good Dye Young Poser Paste Hair Makeup ($18, 2.5oz.) – brings the fun of color to hair without long-term color commitment. The eight colors are mixable and vibrant on all hair types and can be used whenever a little change is needed, according to a press release. Simply wash it out with your favorite shampoo.

“We’re thrilled to offer this exciting new line to our customers seeking more creativity with hair color,” said Maryann Herskowitz, vice president of color and care at Sally Beauty.

“The professional-grade ingredients in the semi-permanent and temporary poser paste provide Sally customers with quality results, all while encouraging them to think outside of the box with hair color and confidently experiment with their look.”

“Good Dye Young is a community built on a mission of inclusion, diversity and self-expression,” said president of Good Dye Young, Abraham Faddoul.

“Our partnership with Sally Beauty offers us a platform to grow our diverse community and be present where consumers shop for vibrant hair color, at Sally Beauty stores.”

Good Dye Young Poser Paste Hair Makeup

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Cutting-edge hairstyles are just as unique as the wearer and these days consumers demand more versatility than ever. Individual self-expression is now simpler with ORS Olive Oil’s latest sweat and humidity-resistant FIX IT line, formulated specifically for applying and styling wigs with unprecedented ease. FIX IT is the only multicultural brand with a gel adhesive and styling collection for lace front wig and weave wearers.

ORS™, a brand known and trusted for its commitment to natural healthy hair and styling, recognized that wigs and weaves aren’t just a passing trend; they’re a style choice — that is low maintenance and cost effective. The FIX IT range was created to allow weave and wig enthusiasts the flexibility to change up their style quickly, without sacrificing the integrity of their natural hair or scalp health.

“We set out to create a holistic line ORS™ Olive Oil of products that complement and has launched a enhance each other,” said Taniqua FIX IT range for Bennett, director of marketing North wig and weave America for ORS™. “Our end goal is to wearers. provide customers a means to maintain whatever hairstyle they choose, without having to spend lots of time or money to get there,” she added. “Whether you want next level hold for your wig or definition added to your curly hair extension, the FIX IT range has a regimen that will work for you.”

ORS™ didn’t forget their natural hair roots when it came to the FIX IT line, either. Protecting and nourishing the natural hairline was a chief concern during the range’s research and development phase. Every product in the range contains Keravis, a complex three times more effective than Panthenol for follicle stimulation and strengthening.

“When you want a break from the daily wig styling, this product line allows you to switch between styles with confidence, knowing your scalp is nourished and protected,” noted Bennett.

Formulated with olive oil, castor oil, burdock root and white peony, the FIX IT range ensures natural hairlines are soothed, stimulated, and strengthened. All products in the range dry quickly and are residue-free, according to a press release. The full line-up includes the following products: FIX IT Grip Gel ($5.49 USD): An extreme-hold styling gel for styling and applying wigs and weaves FIX IT Gellie Glaze & Hold ($5.49 USD): Works to lay edges, add definition, as well as adding moisture and staying power for sleek updos with a lasting hold.

FIX IT Superhold Spray ($6.49 USD): An extreme-hold styling gel for both styling and application of wigs and weaves.

FIX IT Liquifix Reset Spray ($6.99 USD): A gamechanging spray that creates both maximum hold and extended style time on wigs, weaves, natural and relaxed hair.

FIX IT No Grease Crème Styler ($7.99 USD) combines the power of nourishing olive oil, frizz taming argan oil, moisturizing jojoba, strengthening wheat protein. With this product, you can smooth and design curls for weaves, wigs or natural hair.

The FIX IT range by ORS™ Olive Oil is currently available in select Walmart stores and will be available at local beauty supply stores in August. To learn more about the FIX IT range, or any of the ORS™ product lines, visit orshaircare.com

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Sesame Street Muppets will perform a musical medley of patriotic favorites and iconic songs from the groundbreaking children’s television series, currently celebrating a landmark 50 years of learning and fun.

Longest Running Live National July 4th TV Tradition Hosted By John Stamos This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation’s independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix’s YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host the country’s longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition. A CAPITOL FOURTH’s family-

friendly Independence Day celebration will commemorate our country’s 243rd birthday with all-star musical performances, and remains unaffiliated with any other July 4th events around the country, and in other locations in Washington, D.C. The 39th annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH airs on PBS Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET before a concert audience of

Two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos (Netflix’s YOU, FULLER HOUSE, ER) returns to host A CAPITOL FOURTH, the country’s longest-running live national July 4th TV tradition.

hundreds of thousands, millions more at home, as well as to our troops serving around the world on the American Forces Network. The program can also be heard live in stereo over NPR member stations nationwide. The concert will also be streaming live on Facebook, YouTube and www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth and available as Video on Demand for a limited time only, July 4 to July 18, 2019.

A CAPITOL FOURTH will feature Grammy Award-winning music legend Carole King with the Broadway cast of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical BEAUTIFUL starring Vanessa Carlton. Photo Credit: Kirsten Schultz

New Hero App Uses Video Game Mechanics to Empower Children With ADHD and Autism Looking to make daily routines more fun for her and her son with ADHD and ASD (Autism), Annie Martineau, an entrepreneur and mother, was inspired to find an easier and engaging solution to fit the times.

Working closely with health professionals, researchers, and families, her company, Neuro Solutions, (www.neurosolutionsgroup. com ), has developed the HERO video game dedicated to empowering the lives of children with neurological disabilities such as ADHD and Autism.

The HERO game, (www.heropowers.com ), seeks to make daily routines exciting and is designed to have a positive impact on the autonomy and self-confidence of children between the ages of 6 and 12 through encouraging them to improve and recognize their time-management skills, according to a press release.

The game promotes responsibility through motivating children to

The HERO video game is dedicated to empowering the lives of children with neurological disabilities such as ADHD and Autism.

complete their routines by presenting them with a customizable avatar, an incarnation of themselves inside the video game.

In the game, the avatar is a secret agent traveling through the ages, both past and future, to restore the flow of time. Children can explore fascinating eras to save the planet

including: the Stone Age, Medieval Times, the Old West, Pirate Times, and the future.

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complete a level without having the necessary powers, the avatar will tell them they still have tasks to finish in order to gain the powers to advance in the game.

“We believe in the potential of every human being. Our goal is to allow everyone to benefit from self-development tools adapted and tailored to their individual needs,” said Martineau, the founder and CEO of Neuro Solutions, a Quebec-based company that develops technological solutions to improve the lives of people with neurological disabilities.

“Fun is not an option in the solutions we create. It is a necessity. By incorporating video games, we can improve the lives of families.”

According to a press release, the benefits of the HERO game include: l Personalization of tasks: The parents configure a routine, composed of several tasks, personalized for each child. Custom tasks can be created. l Facilitates a child’s daily routine:

HERO provides the necessary stimulus to maintain motivation and facilitates time management l Improves a child’s self-esteem: With HERO, they develop the ability to self-regulate at an early stage. l Customizable avatar: The avatar is the embodiment of the child in the game, and users can choose gender, hair, eyes, nose, mouth, and skin color to match their appearance. l Fun and engaging: The child is rewarded with new powers, allowing him or her to progress in the video game. l Fully Customizable: The parents can decide the game tasks and their duration. There are also predefined tasks included in the app.

Neuro Solutions has launched a Kickstarter campaign, (https://www. kickstarter.com/projects/hero-game/ hero-game-platform-for-kidsstruggling-with-daily-routines ), to spread awareness about the HERO game among consumers, parents and the investment community.

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Some new laws taking effect; others already in place Bills passed by General Assembly have varying effective dates

BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – Starting Monday, July 1, it will officially become illegal in Illinois for anyone to sell or provide tobacco cigarettes or other tobacco products to people under age 21.

The so-called “Tobacco 21” bill, House Bill 345, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law April 8, is one of several new laws that will take effect on July 1, the start of the new state fiscal year.

It prohibits anyone from selling or providing cigarettes, electronic cigarettes or any other “alternative” tobacco product to a person under age 21.

Both Illinois and Virginia passed Tobacco 21 laws this year, making them the seventh and eighth states to have such laws in effect, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The others are Hawaii, California, New Jersey, Oregon, Maine and Massachusetts.

Eight more states – Delaware, Arkansas, Texas, Vermont, Connecticut, Maryland, Washington and Utah – have enacted similar laws that are set to take effect between now and July 1, 2021.

Illinois lawmakers passed 599 bills during the spring 2019 session. Of

those, as of Wednesday, only 27 had been signed into law.

The Illinois Constitution provides that the governor has 60 days from the day he receives a bill from the General Assembly to either sign or veto it. Many of the 599 bills passed this session have not yet been delivered to the governor’s office.

Lawmakers have the discretion to set the effective date of any new law on any date they choose. The constitution, however, says any bill passed after May 31 of a given year cannot take effect until June 1 of the following year, unless an earlier date is approved by three-fifths majorities in both the House and Senate.

Bills passed before June 1 that do not provide an effective date become law on Jan. 1 of the following year, or on the date the governor signs them, whichever is later.

Also starting July 1, a new law takes effect that will have an impact on public school students, although most of them won’t notice it until school resumes in the fall.Senate Bill 28 reinstates the “five clock-hour”

rule, which requires a “school day” to include at least five clock hours of instruction.

That had been the law for many years in Illinois, but it was inadvertently omitted when lawmakers overhauled the state school funding system, creating the evidence-based funding formula in 2017.

The new law allows some exceptions to the five-hour rule for time some students spend taking college classes for dual credit, participating in a supervised career development program, participating in a youth apprenticeship, or participating in an approved “blended learning” program.

July 1 also marks the date when people who provide various kinds of services for children on behalf of the Department of Children and Family Services will get a 5 percent raise in their reimbursement rates. That was part of the budget implementation bill, Senate Bill 1814, and it represents the first such increase they have seen in several years.

Many of the bills Gov. Pritzker has signed have already gone into effect because the bills contained immediate effective dates.

For example, mayors can now perform marriages in Illinois. That was enacted in House Bill 2841, which also extends the same authority to presidents of cities, villages and

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incorporated towns. Pritzker signed that new law June 14.

Many local governments lost some authority, however, on April 19. That was the day Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2988, which strips townships of the authority to regulate the placement of wind farms outside of an incorporated city’s zoning area. That bill came in response to a dispute in Douglas County, in eastern Illinois, where two townships sought to block development of a large-scale wind farm.

Local governments also lost authority to enact local “right to work” laws under Senate Bill 1474, the “Collective Bargaining Freedom Act,” which Pritzker signed into law on April 12.

Right to work laws prohibit people from being required to join a union as a condition of employment. Senate Bill 1474 came in response to an ordinance passed by the village of Lincolnshire, in northern Illinois, in 2015.

Another bill that has already taken effect expands the ability of workers, their families or their estates to file claims for damages that result from exposure to toxic substances. Previously, workers had a defined period of time in which to file those claims, known as a “period of repose.” That prevented many workers from filing claims for occupational diseases

such as mesothelioma, a cancer that results from asbestos exposure, that don’t become known until long after the deadline had passed.

Senate Bill 1596, which Pritzker signed May 17, provides that those conditions are no longer subject to any repose provisions.

A number of other bills enacted this year do not take effect for some time.

For example, a tax amnesty program is set to begin Oct. 1 and run through Nov. 15. During that time, people who owe back taxes to the state can pay off those debts and avoid having to pay interest and penalties.

That was part of Senate Bill 689, which provides revenue to fund the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. The amnesty program is expected to generate about $75 million.

And, most notably, there is the marijuana legalization bill, House Bill 1438, which Pritzker signed into law Tuesday.

Although the bill has an immediate effective date, that merely allows various state agencies to begin the process of drafting rules and regulations that will govern the licensing of marijuana growers, processors, transporters and retailers.

The actual sale and possession of marijuana won’t become legal until Jan. 1, 2020.

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Chicago House Music Lovers Kick-Off Holiday With Annual South Side Pub Crawl

The Chicago History Museum Presents The 60th Annual Independence Day Celebration Join the family fun and educational tradition at the Chicago History Museum’s 60th Annual Independence Day Celebration! The event begins with a concert of patriotic music performed by the Americana Concert Band, directed by Randy Szostek.

Additional highlights of the program include: l Opening remarks from Walter Carlson, first Vice-Chair and Trustee at the Museum l Presenting of the colors and the Pledge of Allegiance by Michelle Smith, 43rd Ward Alderman l A reading of the Declaration of Independence by Tariq El-Amin, host of Radio Islam.

Chicago History Museum President, Gary Johnson, will deliver the keynote address, dedicated to the late Russell Lewis, chief historian emeritus for the Chicago History Museum, who passed away in April 2019.

Kids and caregivers are invited to celebrate with face painting, patriotic crafts, a juggler and a children’s parade led by the World’s Tallest Uncle Sam. Event Details WHEN Thursday, July 4th

10 a.m. – noon *Following the event, the Museum is open until 4:30 PM with free admission for Illinois residents.

WHERE Chicago History Museum plaza 1601 N. Clark St. COST The event is free and open to the public ABOUT THE CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM The Chicago History Museum serves as a hub of scholarship and learning, inspiration and civic engagement. The Museum has dedicated more than a century to celebrating and sharing Chicago’s stories through dynamic exhibitions, tours, publications, special events and programming. Located on 1601 N. Clark Street in Chicago’s historic Lincoln Park neighborhood, the Museum collects and preserves millions of artifacts, documents and images to help audiences connect to the city and its history. To learn more, visit www.chicagohistory.org and follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Chicago is a popular destination for summer music events. On Wednesday, July 3rd, thousands of House music lovers will “Get on the Bus” as the organizers House Club Tour, LLC continues the House Club Tour (HCT) Pub Crawl for the fifth year. Every year the HCT kicks off the House Music holiday weekend celebrated by music lovers all across the world. Chicago widely recognized as the birthplace of House Music now plays a major role in the current rise of the genre.

Affectionately known as “Black Friday in July”, because of the exciting promise of one night of “profit” for small business owners on Chicago’s Southside, the pub crawl helps to expand the arts and entertainment of House Music and the awareness of African American businesses. The producers will showcase 12 venues, 32 talented House DJs, many of them notable pioneers of the genre, along with 30 rotating buses. The event is from 6 pm-midnight.

The buses will make stops at some well-known establishments and hidden jewels scattered within Chicago’s Southside and South Loop communities. Alderman Rod Sawyer, a house music lover who sponsored this annual event in the past, says it provides the South Side residents with local entertainment.

“Businesses and residents in the 6th

ward are happy to celebrate the House Music holiday weekend with this annual event. The venues and restaurants in our community are just as fine as those up North and Downtown.”

Thirty-five House Music lovers are expected to come together for this spectacular event of music, excursion, and networking. Organizers describe it as “a movement of positive people, who enjoy great music and value strong communities.” Because of the successful response to pre-sale tickets, organizers have added more venues and buses that will depart from various locations rotating every 15 minutes.

This year HCT will provide 25 We Jam Scholarships to inner-city youth through A.I.M.B.A.C.K., its non-profit affiliate, whose mission is to promote, nurture, and preserve the culture of House Music with inner-city youth through music education and effective mentoring. The goal is to keep arts in motion before another child is killed.

Event Details WHO: House Club Tour, LLC WHAT: 5th Annual Chicago House Club Tour Pub Crawl WHEN: Wednesday, July 3, 2019 WHERE: Chicago Southside- South Loop to Morgan Park For more information, visit www.houseclubtour.com or email houseclubtour@gmail.com

Cooking Demos with Vegetarian & Vegan Cookbook Authors, Guest Chefs, and Coaches at Veggie Fest Chicago Veggie Fest Chicago, now in its 13th year, is one of the largest, free vegetarian food and wellness festivals in North America. The twoday event, which drew record-breaking crowds from around the world in 2017, will be held on the grounds of Danada South Park at Navistar, Lisle, IL 60532 on August 10 and 11 from 11am to 8pm each day.

One of the many things people love about Veggie Fest is the opportunity to pick up new vegetarian, vegan, and raw food recipes from the cookbook authors, guest chefs, and coaches who are stationed in demo tents.

Among other engaging presentations, you can look forward to tips, techniques, and

delicious samples from one of the biggest names in organic food: Nature’s Path Organics.

The goodies from this family-run company can be found on the shelves of nearly every supermarket.

Making its debut at VF 2019 is Manna Kitchen, the first plant-based restaurant in the Chicago suburbs (scheduled to open later this year). They will give you a sneak peek at the types of dishes you can expect to find on their menu. In their cooking demos on August 10 and 11, they’ll feature bread from Manna Organics in creative ways that’ll get your mouth watering.

Some of the fan favorites will be back, too!

Chicago’s premier raw food restauranteur, Karyn Calabrese; cookbook author Elle Jaffe; Marla Rose of Chicago’s VeganMania festival; vegan gourmet chef, Acooba Scott; and Chef Ramses Bravo will all be found on the demo schedule.

Check out the full line up of cooking demos by visiting www.VeggieFestChicago.com With a huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle, and environmental issues; engaging food demos by restaurant owners, chefs, and authors; a children’s tent with face painting, a kids’ parade, and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; and over 100 vendor booths to explore, Veggie Fest has become

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a highly anticipated summer event in the Chicagoland area.

Admission and parking are both free.

For more information about Veggie Fest Chicago visit, www.VeggieFestChicago.com

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The survey also revealed the following insights: • Doctor prescribed creativity: Science has legitimized creativity as a critical component of well-being, and doctors are increasingly prescribing creative pursuits as part of medical prescription regimens. If given the choice, 57 percent of U.S. adults would rather take up a new creative hobby than start a new medication, if assured by their doctor it would have the same health benefits.

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