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Dr. Marilyn Griffin is the Behavioral Health Medical Director for Aetna Better Health of Illinois. PHOTO PROVIDED BY AETNA BETTER HEALTH OF ILLINOIS.

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2 NEWS briefly COOK COUNTY PASSES PAID LEAVE ORDINANCE, REPLACES EARNED SICK LEAVE

On December 14, 2023, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed significant amendments to the former Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance, shifting to the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance.

Effective December 31, 2023, the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance will ensure employees in Cook County: Earn at least one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked for your employer in Cook County; and Can use paid leave for any reason of the employee’s choosing.

This represents a significant shift, as the Earned Sick Leave Ordinance previously outlined conditions during which earned sick leave could be used (e.g., when you or a family member are ill, receiving medical care, etc.). Paid leave, by contrast, can be used for any reason, providing more flexibility to employees in Cook County to take time off. This change also aligns with the State of Illinois’ Paid Leave for All Workers Act, which will be enforced by the Illinois Department of Labor starting January 1, 2024.

The Cook County Commission on Human Rights is the enforcement agency for the Paid Leave Ordinance. Employees who believe their employer is not providing the required hours of paid leave, failing to allow use of paid leave as required by the Ordinance, or is otherwise violating the Ordinance, should contact the Cook County Commission on Human Rights with any questions or to file a complaint.

The Paid Leave complaint form and additional information can be accessed on the Commission’s website.

Ordinance No. 24-0583 Paid Leave Ordinance (PLO) was passed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on December 14, 2023. Enforcement of the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance will begin on February 1, 2024.

ILLINOIS CHAPTER OF THE BLACK PANTHER PARTY DOCUMENTATION APPROVED BY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Chicago – An email announcement from the National Park Service listed its approval for a Thematic Listing for the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party.

The documentation, available at this link, successfully adds the historical context of the Black Panther Party to the Illinois record and sets the criteria for properties affiliated with the chapter to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The first property under the Thematic Listing is the Church of the Epiphany, affectionately called the People’s Church. The Church of the Epiphany was landmarked for its stunning architecture in 1998 and the Historical Preservation Society is seeking an amendment to add the ILBPP’s history to the listing.

A decision from the National Park Service on the Church of the Epiphany is expected soon.

HPS Executive Director Leila Wills: “Our Landmarking Committee could not have accomplished this without the Illinois Chapter. We thank them for their participation and involvement in this three-year process. We also thank Amy Hathaway from the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office for her dedication in helping us cross the finish line. She felt this was an important project and spent countless hours on our documentation. Lisa DiChiera (now retired) of Landmarks Illinois was the first to partner with us and was a powerful ally. The Illinois Historic Advisory Council enthusiastically passed our nomination unanimously, sending it to the National Park Service.

We thank them for their passionate and encouraging words during the vote.”

The Landmarking Committee of the Historical Preservation Society is Leila Wills, Mikey Spehn, and Adam Yunis. When they came on board, Mikey and Adam were Loyola University Public History students. Both have since graduated and are still actively involved in the process.

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How to Detect and Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms Continued from page 1

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As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, people can experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as the wintertime blues. Dr. Marilyn Griffin, Behavioral Health Medical Director for Aetna Better Health of Illinois, shares how to detect and manage seasonal affective disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression, that happens seasonally, in the fall and winter months. According to Griffin it affects about five percent of adults in the United States and is four times more common in women than in men. It typically starts between the ages of 18 through30 and is more common in people from Northern states.

Griffin said people can start to see the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder anytime during the fall season, once the days become shorter and the amount of sunlight decreases. If it’s a seasonal pattern, people can notice their mood start to shift. Mood shifts can show up as sadness, irritability, feeling tired, or wanting to isolate. People will also notice that they don’t want to engage in activities they enjoy doing.

People with Seasonal Affective Disorder can experience sadness, loss of energy, problems with concentration or focus, difficulty making decisions, changes in sleep pattern, appetite changes, as well as thoughts of death and/or suicide.

Griffin said people can manage the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder by remembering their ABC’s. A is having an attitude of gratitude, which is something people can do all year round. It starts with creating a gratitude journal and jot down things they are grateful for every day. The person can look back at the journal during the winter months when Seasonal Affective Disorder sets in to boost their

mood. B is setting boundaries with personal time.

This can mean that a person is aware of their limits when it comes to spending time with family and friends.

“Setting boundaries is an act of self-care that helps you to say yes to yourself and prioritize your mental wellness,” Griffin said. “We all know that during the winter time and the holidays, there is a lot of stress and a lot of demands.”

C is taking care of yourself. This can mean maintaining a routine, going to bed at the same time every night, eating a balanced meal and limiting alcohol and other substances. Griffin added that people can also exercise and engage in activity on a daily basis.

During the winter months, it is important that people have some sunlight exposure. Another tip she mentioned was checking in with a healthcare professional to rule out things like thyroid disease or vitamin deficiency as the reason for the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

“Even if you’re practicing your ABC’s, you should also see a mental health professional,” she said.

“Setting boundaries is an act of self-care that helps you to say yes to yourself and prioritize your mental wellness, “We all know that during the winter time and the holidays, there is a lot of stress and a lot of demands.”

Even though the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder usually subside by the Spring, Griffin advised that seeing a mental health professional can help the symptoms improve. Mental health professionals can prescribe medication to help with the effects.

Other healthy lifestyle choices include a balanced diet -- making sure to have adequate servings of fruits and vegetables is very important – and exercising.

If anyone is experiencing a mental health crisis, they can text 988. Someone is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about Aetna Better Health of Illinois, visit www.aetnabetterhealth.com.

CANDACE MOORE JOINS RACE FORWARD AS SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR (Black PR Wire) Race Forward recently announced Candace Moore, Esq., a policy and systems strategist with demonstrated experience addressing issues of equity and racial justice, will join the organization on January 8, 2024, as Senior Strategic Advisor. Moore brings executive government, legal practice and community-based advocacy experience to this role, in which she will focus on bridging and aligning the placed-based work of Race Forward’s programs and deepening collaborations. She will also lead the expansion into new sites of our place-based strategies, training curriculum and tools for government and community.

“Race Forward is thrilled to have Candace Moore join our team during this time when attacks on communities of color continue unabated,” said Race Forward President Glenn Harris. “From efforts to dismantle the Voting

Rights Act of 1965, to attacks on reproductive rights, and attacks on public education, we know the importance of local and regional governments working to advance racial justice and democracy. The experience Candace brings with a rich background and expertise in government and community-based work will allow her to develop innovative strategies and initiatives to advance racial equity and democracy in communities across this country.”

Race Forward’s Place-Based Strategy works locally and trans-locally to implement organizational goals in and across places. Collective power building goals include transforming the public sector to govern for racial equity, building governing power of communities of color, and building narratives that advance a just multiracial democracy. Candace’s leadership will help Race Forward to achieve scale and impact in local communities across the country.

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Governor Pritzker Announces Federal Recompete Grant Award Progress for Illinois Communities Two U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awards target Springfield and Decatur for investment dollars

Chicago— Governor JB Pritzker announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has advanced the city of Decatur as a finalist for a grant to advance employment revitalization. The EDA also announced that the city of Springfield will receive planning dollars to develop a proposal for a similar award. The Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program, authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment is significantly lower than the national average, with the goal to close this gap through flexible, locally

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“The CHIPS Act and the Biden-Harris Administration continue to open doors for Illinois working families,” said Governor JB Pritzker.

“The Recompete Plan will help ensure economic development impacts every community, including those who have historically faced barriers to employment. The Springfield Economic Empowerment Project exemplifies that spirit, and I am so grateful to the Biden-Harris Administration for investing in our capital city and allowing Illinois residents to create the future they deserve. I’m also pleased that Decatur and Richland Community College have been recognized as finalists for the funding, and I look forward to championing their program in years to come.”

The Springfield Economic Empowerment Project, led by the city of Springfield, will leverage the grant to increase local coordination and planning activities to create and connect workers to good jobs in geographically diverse and persistently distressed communities. The EDA has awarded additional planning dollars to the project to further develop a proposal.

The Decatur, Illinois’ Recompete Plan, led by Richland Community College, seeks to address key causes of unemployment among underserved populations in the city. The plan proposes to scale the EnRICH training model to prepare workers for manufacturing job opportunities in the emerging electric vehicle and precision fermentation sectors.

Earning the title of Recompete Finalist is an endorsement of the community’s strategy to create and connect workers to good jobs in geographically diverse and persistently distressed communities across the country. Recompete Finalists are now eligible to apply for the final phase of the Recompete Program, which will award an average of $20 to $50 million in implementation funding. Decatur was selected as one of 22 finalists out of 565 applicants.

“Recompete helps fulfill President Biden’s promise that no community in America will be left behind as we continue to grow our nation’s economy and invest in American workers,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “These Recompete grant recipients have presented a wide range of inspiring solutions to create jobs, develop long-term economic growth, and realize the full potential in communities that for too long have been

overlooked or counted out.”

“As President Biden has said many times: we all just want a fair shot. Recompete helps make it possible for more Americans in more communities to find a good-paying job that puts them and their families on the path toward success. By equitably investing in new job creation opportunities across America, we can help fulfil our promise that no American, and no community, is ever left behind,” said Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves.

“We’re in the midst of a manufacturing resurgence in Illinois, but we still need to ensure the benefits are shared and help lift all communities, including those in Central Illinois,” U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) said. “Illinois is home to large numbers of skilled workers who are ready, willing and able to work in emerging industries, and these Recompete plans in Decatur and Springfield can help ensure this growth helps all Illinoisans have a chance to succeed.”

“The EDA’s Recompete Pilot Program channels resources into the heart of economically distressed communities that have been overlooked for far too long,” said U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). “By strategically investing in these areas, we not only breathe new life into local economies, but also forge pathways to quality employment, fostering a brighter future for the residents who call Springfield and Decatur home.”

“Innovate Illinois salutes leaders in Decatur and Springfield as they work to foster economic expansion and equitable growth in central Illinois,” said Innovate Illinois Vice Chair and UL Solutions President and CEO Jenny Scanlon. “Grants from the EDA Recompete program will help boost regional innovation, job growth, and Illinois’ growing reputation as a national tech leader.”

“The EDA Recompete Pilot program envisioned by the Biden-Harris administration aligns with the public engagement commitment of our university to transition distressed communities and their marginalized populations to prosperity.” said Chancellor Robert J. Jones, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. “I’m so proud of our central Illinois community colleges, the Illinois Innovation Network, and Innovate Illinois for their strategic partnerships and dedication to empower communities and their workforces for sustained economic development.”

For a full list of Recompete Finalists, visit eda.gov/recompete.

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HUNTER’S LAW TARGETING SNAP BENEFIT FRAUD EFFECTIVE JAN. 1 The Illinois Department of Human Services will collect data on the frequency of stolen SNAP benefits beginning Jan. 1st after a new law from State Senator Mattie Hunter takes effect.

“We have heard from many Illinois residents who have been victims of identity fraud and lost access to their SNAP benefits,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “By tracking the frequency of these occurrences, IDHS will have a better idea of the scope of the problem and how we can effectively move forward.”

Under the new law, IDHS will have the authority to track how often benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are stolen from their rightful recipients. SNAP participants receive monthly benefits for groceries deposited onto EBT cards, and in the past year, card skimming has increased significantly in many states. IDHS began collecting data on card skimming and other fraud methods in December 2022, making it unclear how much theft had previously occurred.

Last year, Congress passed legislation to replace SNAP benefits stolen between Oct. 1, 2022 and Sept.

30, 2024. This new law will serve as a starting point for Illinois to gain a clearer understanding of the scope and frequency of SNAP benefit fraud in the state, allowing for more effective measures to be put in place to combat this issue.

“When families lose their benefits —at no fault of their own — they are unable to purchase food until the situation can be resolved,” Hunter said. “We must ensure these benefits remain accessible to those who need them.”

House Bill 2214 takes effect Jan. 1.

PETERS’ NEW CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES RESTORATION ACT TAKES EFFECT ON JAN. 1 Financial penalties for civil rights violations will increase starting Jan. 1st under the new Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act that State Senator Robert Peters championed.

“In previous court rulings, Illinois has been prevented from intervening in discriminatory damages and relief – this measure eliminates the red tape,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “We can’t put a price on mending the emotional trauma endured as a result of discrimination but we can ensure we provide substantial support to enable those suffering a firm financial footing on their restorative journey.”

This act was created in response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, P.L.L.C. that ruled emotional distress damages are not recoverable in a private action under the anti-discrimination provisions of either the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Peters’ new law allows state claims for violations of federal civil rights laws to be heard in any court with jurisdiction. The measure also allows Illinois courts to award no less than $4,000 in damages or other relief for violations, including damages for past, current and future monetary losses, emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life and other non-monetary losses.

“The Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act restores the rights first won 50 years ago for people with disabilities within Illinois,” said Senior Attorney Charles Petrof of Access Living. “The passage of this act demonstrates that Illinois is committed to honoring and continuing the legacy of the disability rights movement.”

House Bill 2248 takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.

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for Editorial Series Showcasing Black Innovation Alliance Members ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- Digital news brand UrbanGeekz has teamed up with CultureBanx for an exciting media partnership showcasing Black Innovation Alliance member organizations. for those without wealthy, accredited relThe popular news sites profile select Black atives to rely on for initial funding.”

Innovation Alliance (BIA) organizations in the In Twanna Harris’ CultureBanx article first-of-its-kind collaborative Q&A editorial she touches on her brand’s unique propseries. Aptly named Black Innovation’s Frontosition, “Tribal Good remains one of the line the series highlights important work these very few focused exclusively on building innovator support organizations are doing the person as a brand, such as the next across the entrepreneurial landscape in the United States.

Issa Rae,” said Harris.

“Ecosystem building is a critical role that “Highlighting Black-led startups at is very undervalued in the innovation space,” the forefront of innovation isn’t just about said Griselle Colon, COO of Black Innovation diversity and inclusion; it’s about unlockAlliance. “We are extremely excited to partner ing the untapped potential of a commuwith our media members, UrbanGeekz and nity that has historically faced barriers,” CultureBanx on the series Black Innovation’s Black Innovation Alliance members: Marguerite Pressley Davis, Tunji Fadiora, Elaine said Kori Hale, CEO of CultureBanx. “At Frontline so that the world can see all that Rasmussen, and Luis Martínez. UrbanGeekz.

CultureBanx when we shine a spotlight on Black Innovator Support Organizations are doing to drive entrepreneurship throughout these entrepreneurs, we not only promote ries has already covered several BIA member orgathe United States and the globe.” nizations. Companies such as We Tha Plug, Connececonomic change but also inspire a generation of Black Innovation Alliance is a coalition of tUP! Institute, ELEV8 Ventures, Macon Black Tech, innovators who can reshape industries and drive 116-member organizations supporting 300,000+ Finance Savvy CEO, and Wearable Tech Ventures, to progress for all across the ecosystem,”. entrepreneurs, innovators, and creatives. The name a few.

“I’m a big proponent of strategic alliances and organizations spearhead everything from funds, The series gives a fresh perspective on grasscollaboration to extend our reach, mission, and media content, accelerators, incubators, and grant roots work taking place to support Black innovators. influence,” said Kunbi Tinuoye founder and CEO of programming to provide critical support for Black For example, in UrbanGeekz, FundBlackFounders UrbanGeekz. “We are thrilled to partner with BIA and founders to thrive.

CEO Renee King talks candidly about her “decision to address this funding gap and create an alternative The recently launched co-branded editorial seCultureBanx to celebrate Black excellence.”

Marcelo Claure to Co-Lead and Co-Own Open Opportunity Fund in Partnership with Paul Judge Marcelo Claure to become Vice Chairman and General Partner alongside Dr. Paul Judge as Chairman and Managing Partner Claure joins Judge and affiliated entities in previously announced agreement to acquire an ownership stake in the $100 million Fund 1 of the Opportunity Fund from SoftBank Group Open Opportunity Fund is now raising Fund 2 to continue to back exceptional Black and Latino tech founders NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Open Opportunity Fund, a venture capital fund dedicated to funding Black- and Latino-founded technology companies, is announcing two significant advancements within the fund.

Marcelo Claure, a technology entrepreneur and investor, is returning to the Open Opportunity Fund as Vice Chairman and General Partner. In June 2020, SoftBank Group (“SoftBank”) launched the SB Opportunity Fund to invest in underrepresented founders. Claure was a founding member of the fund while he was CEO of SoftBank Group International. In less than three years, SoftBank successfully incubated the Opportunity Fund and deployed the initial $100 million into 75 Black- and Latino-led companies. Two of SoftBank Group’s core growth funds—Vision Fund 2 and the Latin America Fund—separately invested nearly $600 million in Opportunity Fund portfolio companies, for a total of nearly $700 million invested across SoftBank’s funds.

In addition, Claure joins Open Opportunity Fund Chairman, Paul Judge, in the previously announced agreement to acquire an ownership stake in the $100 million Opportunity Fund 1 portfolio from SoftBank. SoftBank remains committed to building a community of diverse founders and continues to support the fund as an investor in Fund 2.

Open Opportunity Fund aims to double in size, raising Fund

2 to a $200 million fund open to LPs and other investors.

Claure is the founder & CEO of Claure Group, a multi-billion-dollar global investment firm. He is also Chairman and Managing Partner at growth equity firm Bicycle Capital as well as Group Vice Chairman of SHEIN. After building his first business, Brightstar, into the world’s largest global wireless distribution and services company, Claure became CEO of Sprint. He later became CEO of SoftBank Group International, where he oversaw strategy alongside SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, and launched SoftBank’s $8 billion Latin America Fund.

Claure’s return to Open Opportunity Fund is part of a personal mission, shared with Judge, to provide equal opportunity for Black and Latino entrepreneurs like themselves – entrepreneurs who struggle to get access to capital to grow their businesses.

“As a Latino and Hispanic entrepreneur who was successful in growing businesses, I still had to fight harder to get funding,” said Open Opportunity Fund Vice Chairman and General Partner Marcelo Claure. “Paul fought those same battles as a Black entrepreneur. Together through the Open Opportunity Fund, we are investing back into our communities, ensuring that Black and Latino innovators have the capital they need to grow profitable businesses. We are grateful to SoftBank for investing in Black- and Latino-led companies through the initial fund, and we appreciate their commitment to Fund 2 as we build on that legacy.”

“I’m excited to work alongside Marcelo again. It is a full-circle moment to have him back as a partner. Beyond our work as investors and advisors, I believe our position as an independently-owned fund led by a Black American and a Bolivian immigrant is a powerful statement that I hope will inspire future leaders,” said Open Opportunity Fund

Chairman Paul Judge.

“As the founding LP and an investor in Fund 2, SoftBank remains committed to building a community of diverse founders,” said Brett Rochkind, Managing Partner of SoftBank Investment Advisers. We believe that under Marcelo and Paul’s leadership, the Open Opportunity Fund is strongly positioned to enter its next chapter, and we look forward to our continued support of its important mission.”

Opportunity Fund 1 invested $100 million into 75 Black- and Latino-led tech companies, with a portfolio that includes Atomic, Brex, Career Karma, Cityblock Health, Eight Sleep, Esusu, Lendtable, Lumu, Mayvenn, Paystand, Praxis Labs, QuickNode, Squire, and Subject. The fund has had seven exits.

In 2022, Black and Latino founders received less than 3% of venture capital funding, despite comprising over 30% of the United States population. Research has consistently shown that diverse companies yield greater results, such as producing higher profits and exit multiples.

Open Opportunity Fund is now raising Fund 2 with the aim of continuing to deliver strong financial performance by backing Black and Latino tech founders. The fund is open to other corporations, institutions, qualified individuals, and other LPs who are committed to this cause.

Open Opportunity Fund is a technology venture capital fund focused on investing in and partnering with outstanding Black and Latino founders. Fund 1 was a $100 million fund with SoftBank as an LP. In 2023, the team led by Paul Judge and Marcelo Claure acquired the Fund from SoftBank and announced Fund 2 to continue to execute the thesis.

For more information, visit http://TheOpportunityFund.com and follow @OpportunityFund on X (previously Twitter) and Instagram.

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ANNOUNCES BRIDGERTON COLLABORATION SAN FRANCISCO -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Williams Sonoma, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM), the world’s largest digital-first, design-led and sustainable home retailer, announced today an exclusive collaboration with Shondaland’s popular Bridgerton franchise.

Developed as part of a partnership between Williams Sonoma, Netflix and Shondaland, the new Bridgerton for Williams Sonoma collection consists of exclusive products designed to embrace the Regency-era elegance that has become synonymous with the show.

Fans of the popular franchise will be able to host parties and entertain regency style with products ranging from Bridgerton picnic baskets, beverage and baking mixes to artisanal chocolates, cookies, candies and petit fours.

“We are proud to partner with Netflix and Shondaland to develop products inspired by the sets, fashion and storylines that have made Bridgerton a global phenomenon, and one of the most watched shows on Netflix,” said Williams Sonoma President, Felix Carbullido. “Fans of Bridgerton will appreciate the design details that are apparent throughout the collection.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Williams Sonoma to bring the Bridgerton lifestyle to our fans.

As the leader in bringing people together around food and high-quality products for the kitchen and home, the team at Williams Sonoma has created a beautiful collection that will delight home cooks, bakers and hosts alike,” said Shondaland Chief Innovation & Design Officer, Sandie Bailey. “Together, we were able to infuse the world of Bridgerton into the Williams Sonoma brand in a way that feels authentic to both iconic and beloved brands.”

The Bridgerton Collection for Williams Sonoma features more than 20 products including: Bridgerton Baking Mixes Flavors include Strawberry Scone Mix, Vanilla Earl Grey Quick Bread, Orange Cardamom Shortbread Mix. $18.95 each.

Bridgerton Cakes, Cookies, Pastries and Petite Fours

Mini Cakes, Scones, Teapot Cake Pops, Cameo Cookies, Springerlie Cookies and Ollalieberry Floral Petite Fours. $29.95 - $59.95.

Bridgerton Artisanal Chocolates, Candies, Gelato, Honey and Curds Assorted Chocolate Truffles on a Chocolate Tray, Floral Lollipops, Rose-shaped Strawberry Gelato, Lavender Honey, and Passionfruit Curd. $16.95 - $59.95.

Bridgerton Beverage Mixes Created to be combined with your favorite spirit to create a unique cocktail or paired perfectly with sparkling water for a nonalcoholic refresher. Flavors include Elderflower Lemonade, Honey Ginger Tonic, and Blood Orange Blossom Fizz. $21.95 each.

Bridgerton Tableware

Cocktail Napkins, Linen Napkins, Tablecloths and Table Runners. $29.95 - $119.95.

Bridgerton 8 Day Countdown Calendar Eight of Lady Whistledown’s preferred confidential comestibles, one for each episode of the upcoming season. $39.95 each.

Bridgerton Picnic Basket The handwoven basket holds elegant ceramic plates, golden flatware, wine glasses, a corkscrew, a cheese board, cheese knife, napkins and a blanket. $349.95 each.

Williams Sonoma will also be carrying the Bridgerton Guide to Entertaining book that features over 40 recipes for finger food, cocktails and mocktails all inspired by Bridgerton.

Bridgerton will return to Netflix for a lavish season three in late Spring of 2024.

For more information on Williams Sonoma’s Bridgerton collection, please visit: www.williams-sonoma.com/bridgerton Since its founding by Chuck Williams in 1956, the Williams Sonoma brand has been bringing people together around food. A member of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) portfolio of brands, Williams Sonoma is a leading specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home, providing world-class service and an engaging customer experience. Products include cookware, cooks’ tools, cutlery, electrics, bakeware, food, tabletop and bar, outdoor, cookbooks, as well as furniture, lighting and decorative accessories. Each store offers cooking classes and tastings conducted by expert culinary staff. A comprehensive gift registry program for weddings and other special events is available in stores and online. On williams-sonoma.com, customers can find recipes, tips, and techniques that help them create delicious meals. Williams Sonoma can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube.

Williams Sonoma is also part of The Key Rewards, a free-to-join loyalty program that offers members exclusive benefits across the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family of brands.

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BLACK WOMEN THRIVING EAST OF THE RIVER LAUNCH CELEBRATION CITES ROLE OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT WASHINGTON, DC -- A powerful organization, Black Women Thriving East of the River, celebrated its community launch on December 12. The event emphasized that strategies and interventions to improve cancer survival and opportunities for quality jobs were developed by women with community ties, diverse backgrounds, and lived experiences in healthcare, community service, education, workforce development, and various other specialties.

The event, held at THEARC Black Box Theater in Southeast Washington, was a huge success, with Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher and second-generation owner of The Washington Informer, serving as Mistress of Ceremonies.

“Launched in 2019 as an initiative of the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation, this organization (Black Women Thriving East of the River) is a beacon of hope for Wards 7 & 8,” said Rolark Barnes. “It focuses on empowering Black women through lasting change to healthcare and workforce systems that result in optimal health and economic success.”

Lori Jackson, president of the Jane Bancroft Robinson Foundation, said its mission is to empower communities, foster positive change, and address critical issues faced by underrepresented groups in the District.

“The genesis of Black Women Thriving East of the River came from our commitment to this community,” Jackson said. “Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Black women in these wards, we embarked on a mission to design and implement a funding strategy that would significantly improve lives. We…collaborated with community residents and leaders for nearly four years. Our goal was to develop holistic solutions addressing workforce

development and cancer survival – two critical areas affecting the health and economic stability of Black women east of the river.”

The organization has launched a scholarship fund for Black women interested in health-related careers east of the river. They are considering a wide range of applicants, from those seeking training to become nursing assistants or community health workers to those who aspire to be doctors and surgeons or hold other healthcare system roles. Thus far, nearly $50,000 in scholarships have been awarded.

The goal is to increase the number of Black women health providers and their ability to influence decisions in healthcare systems.

Further, they meet with human resources departments of healthcare facilities to learn what posts will be filed now and in the future so a pipeline of community talent can be steered to these positions. The organization was awarded a $1 million grant from the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s Health Equity Fund to use data, training, and advocacy to improve workforce development systems impacting Black women.

The organization also established a Patients Bill of Rights to help Black women access high-quality healthcare. It will make Black women more aware of high-quality care, help them access that care, and identify ways for them to be treated more equitably. Six Community Ambassadors (CAs)are helping increase awareness of the Bill of Rights among the community, family, friends, peers, and networks.

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The team with communities ties who developed Black Women Thriving East of the River.

Our vision is bold and clear: to create a future where Black women in our communities have unfettered access to opportunities, resources, and health care that lead to their holistic well-being and economic prosperity,” said Nakeisha Neal Jones, executive director of Black Women Thriving East of the River. “We are here to break the cycles of neglect and marginalization and replace them with cycles of support and success.”

Jones announced several awards. · Jaren Hill Lockridge, Ward 8 Health Council Chair, received the Flourishing Force Award. A mother and student, she has helped Ward 8 flourish as “Woman at the Well,” where she built an intergenerational farm at Oxon Run Park. · Ambrose Lane Jr., Chair of the Health Alliance Network, received the Thrive Advocate Award.

A health advocate, activist, poverty abolitionist, and father, Lane founded the Health Alliance Network in D.C. and co-founded the Black Coalition Against COVID. The accolade honors his relentless dedication to increasing awareness of critical health issues in Ward 7 and securing resources needed to address them. · The Jane Bancroft Foundation received the Thriving Leadership Award. “Your innovative approach to philanthropy, particularly in how you fund and engage with women most impacted by your work, sets a new standard,” Jones said. “Your leadership and vision have been pivotal in empowering Black women and fostering community resilience, truly embodying the essence of Thriving Leadership.”

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TUBI SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON THE SPIRIT AND STRENGTH OF WNBA PLAYERS WITH NEW DOCUMENTARY “SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA STORY” SAN FRANCISCO, PRNewswire -- Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s ad-supported video-on-demand service, is set to impact the sports documentary scene with its latest Tubi Exclusive, SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story, which is the first to ever feature four WNBA MVP players. Produced by Malka Media Group LLC (MALKA) in partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and PUMA, this trailblazing documentary promises an exhilarating journey into the heart of professional women’s basketball, spotlighting the extraordinary lives, resilience, and triumphant achievements of the WNBA’s most iconic players.

SHATTERED GLASS premieres January 31, 2024 exclusively on Tubi.

“SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story is a transcendent documentary that uniquely captures the power and spirit of female athletes,” said Anjali Sud, Chief Executive Officer at Tubi. “Tubi is proud to collaborate with the Women’s National Basketball Players Association as part of our commitment to uplifting bold and inspiring voices for young and diverse audiences.”

SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story dives deep into the lives beyond the court of the next generation of basketball luminaries, Jonquel Jones, Nneka Ogwumike, and Breanna Stewart, as well as WNBA legend, Sheryl Swoopes. From intense off-season routines to the intricacies of family dynamics to navigating the politics of women’s sports, this documentary offers viewers a rare, all-encompassing look at the athletes as holistic individuals.

“We’re excited to bring together the WNBPA and Tubi on the release of SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story, showcasing the incredible athletes and stories that define the WNBA,” said Jessica McCourt, Executive Producer and Head of Partnerships at MALKA. “MALKA’s cutting-edge production brings to life the strength and resilience of these phenomenal players, underscoring our commitment to celebrating and supporting women’s sports.”

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er Andrea Buccilla (MALKA), a former college athlete and commercial director whose passion for female sports shines through in the film, the documentary features an all-women team in its development, production, and direction. Its executive production team boasts names like Breanna Stewart, Nneka Ogwumike, Jonquel Jones, Jessica McCourt (MALKA), Terri Carmichael Jackson, Rebecca Otto (Wasserman), Faith Suggs (Sports International Group) and Sheryl Swoopes, with Erin Gilchrist managing the production.

“SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story is more than a documentary – it’s a movement,” states Executive Producer Terri Carmichael Jackson. “We’re bringing to light the incredible stories of these athletes, who are not just sports icons but powerful advocates for change, respect, and inspiration – something that all women can relate to and feel empowered by.”

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by Crown Royal Regal Apple, SHATTERED GLASS: A WNBPA Story premieres exclusively on Tubi beginning January 31, 2024.

Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of Tubi Originals, and nearly 250 FAST channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.

Established in 1998 and celebrating a 25th Anniversary this year, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) is the first of its kind and the longest-running union for women athletes. The purpose of the WNBPA is to protect the rights of players and assist them in achieving their full potential on and off the court. The members of the WNBPA are phenomenal and accomplished athletes. They play around the world and are, without a doubt, the global ambassadors for the sport.

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Brings First-Ever AI-Themed Series to SiriusXM Platform with Launch of Exclusive New SiriusXM Show (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK – SiriusXM announced that will.i.am, global music artist, producer, TV star/host, Futurist, future-caster, creative innovator, popthropologist, philanthropist and STEAM education activist, will launch an exclusive SiriusXM show, will.i.am Presents the FYI Show. The show is set to launch in this month on SiriusXM’s The 10s Spot (channel 11), available to listeners in their cars and on the SiriusXM app. will.i.am Presents the FYI Show will be hosted by will.i.am, showcasing the latest in AI innovation and AI-powered interactive projects. Each week the show will take listeners on a deep dive into the intersection of pop culture, music, entertainment, world news, and technology, featuring thought-provoking conversations, hilarious games, the hottest new music, and interviews with the brightest stars making culture happen today.

The interactive show will be driven through will.i.am’s FYI app – an AI-powered communication and creative collaboration tool designed to help Focus Your Ideas.

Listeners can keep the movement going by joining the Show Project on FYI, giving the audience access to episode content, bonus materials, discussions with other listeners and engagement with AI. A special preview of the new show was recorded with will.i.am in front of a live audience this week at the SiriusXM Miami studios. Subscribers will be able to tune into this content in car and on the app upon show launch in January. Photos from the event can be found HERE. “The FYI Show is a celebration of creators, innovators, and their dreams,” said will.i.am. “Episodes delve into AI-powered projects, exploring the What and the How, while also understanding the passion behind them.

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An amazing journey awaits us!” “will.i.am is an extraordinary talent who has been at the nexus of entertainment and technology for some time,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “SiriusXM offers an ideal platform for him to combine these passions and create a cutting-edge show that can showcase his renowned creativity, his insights into trends and much more.”

Eligible customers can get their first three months of SiriusXM streaming for free.

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America with a portfolio of audio businesses including its flagship subscription entertainment service SiriusXM; the ad-supported and premium music streaming services of Pandora; an expansive podcast network; and a suite of business and advertising solutions.

Reaching a combined monthly audience of approximately 150 million listeners, SiriusXM offers a broad range of content for listeners everywhere they tune in with a diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com. will.i.am is a global music artist, producer, television and podcast host, tech entrepreneur/investor, Futurist, and philanthropist. He has seven Grammy Awards, a Latin Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, and a CLIO Award. He is also a TIME 100 Impact Award winner, the recipient of the James C. Morgan Global Humanitarian Award, an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET, UK), and a World Economic Forum Crystal Award winner.

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Commissioned Portrait of Oprah Winfrey by Chicago-Based Artist Shawn Michael Warren (Black PR Wire) Oprah Winfrey’s portrait is now on display at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Chicago-based artist Shawn Michael Warren painted Winfrey in a purple taffeta dress amidst a lush garden at her California home. The full-length portrait with the frame, approximately 6 feet 10 inches by 5 feet 8 inches, is commissioned for the museum’s permanent collection. It has been on view on the museum’s first floor beginning Dec. 13.

As a global media leader, philanthropist, producer, actor, author and entrepreneur, Winfrey has made significant contributions to American popular culture, which earned her a place in the National Portrait Gallery.

The painting was revealed in a ceremony the morning of Dec. 13 in the museum’s Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard. Speakers included Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Oprah Winfrey by Shawn Michael Warren, oil on linen, 2023. National Portrait Gallery, SmithBunch, National Porsonian Institution. Acquired through the generosity of Tommie L. Pegues and Donald A. trait Gallery Director Capoccia; Taylor and Wemimo Abbey; Anonymous; Deon Jones and Cameron J. Ross; Lisa Kim Sajet, Winfrey and Opoku and Loki Muthu; Mack Wilbourn; Charles Young and Andrea Wishom Young.

Warren. More luminaries from television, cludes in-depth study and research, as well as publishing, business, arts, culture and Holshooting numerous photographs and making lywood were in attendance at the portrait various sketches during his sittings. It is apreveal. parent that the level of care and keen obser“Through her rise to fame as host and vation that are a part of his artistic practice producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah are on beautiful display here. As someone who demonstrated an unparalleled ability to congrew up in Chicago watching and admiring nect with people and inspire them to become Oprah on television, in this painting Warren the best versions of themselves,” Sajet said. has been able to deftly capture the wonderful “Her vision and spirit deserve recognition spirit and engaging energy of Oprah Winfrey.” in the nation’s Portrait Gallery, and we are The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Galdelighted to celebrate her with this commislery tells the multifaceted story of the Unitsioned portrait by Shawn Michael Warren, ed States through the individuals who have who has reflected her warmth and compassion shaped American culture. Spanning the visual in this painting.” arts, performing arts and new media, the The commission for this new painting in Portrait Gallery portrays poets and presidents, oil on canvas was led by Rhea L. Combs, the visionaries and villains, actors and activists museum’s director of curatorial affairs. whose lives tell the nation’s story.

“Artist Shawn Michael Warren’s remarkThe National Portrait Gallery is located at able attention to detail and keen knowledge of Eighth and G streets N.W., Washington, D.C. color theory are fully represented in this vivid, Connect with the museum at npg.si.edu and large-scale portrait of Oprah Winfrey,” Combs on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Yousaid. “Warren’s approach to portraiture inTube.

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Echo360 Holds HBCU Summit at Howard University to Address EdTech Disparities, Opportunities NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Echo360, one of the leading and most comprehensive, global, SaaS video platforms for creating, delivering, and measuring learning engagement outcomes in any learning environment, recently gathered at the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (CETLA) at Howard University for its inaugural HBCU EdTech Summit to discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding educational technology support at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

“Our institutions, from their inceptions, throughout their histories and embodied in their missions-address matters pertaining to equity,” said Dr. Morris Thomas, Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning and Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CETLA) at Howard University. “We are aware of the importance equity plays in our purposes for being here and we want to ensure equity is also realized within educational technology for our institutions.”

Throughout the event, Echo360 brought together thought leaders, educators, and administrators for candid discussions, breakout sessions, and interviews concerning funding and digital divides that disproportionately affect HBCUs, and how companies like Echo360 can help bridge the gap.

“Echo360 is deeply committed to principles of equity, evidence, and engagement in helping learners all over the world achieve the transformations they seek,” said Murad Velani, Echo360 President and CEO. “We hope this inaugural summit ignited new ideas and energy to explore how we can further turbo charge more HBCU transformations.”

Echo360 closed the summit by announcing a new tech grants program for 2024 providing cash and software grants advancing learning technology innovation and impact at HBCUs. Echo360 is the leading interactive video learning management, content, engagement, and assessment platform serving over 2 million learners and instructors at more than 1200 higher education institutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Built for the cloud and grounded in principles of learning equity, evidence, and engagement, instructors and learners around the world can use the platform from wherever they are, on any device, to create, record and consume content, give and receive feedback, and gain real-time insights along their inspired learning journey. For more information visit www.echo360.com.

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REAL ESTATE AC 12-20-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC Bank, National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Derek Davis; City of Chicago; Unknown Owners, generally, and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants, 22 CH 2530 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-36116-020-0000. Commonly known as 8104 S. Euclid Ave, Chicago, IL 60617. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Matthew C. Abad at Plaintiff's Attorney, Altman, Strautins & Kromm, LLC d/b/a Kluever Law Group, 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

SPS001323-22FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3234801 _______________________________________ AC 1-3-2024 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE OF STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.- THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF CLARENCE BOLTON, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, HARRISON BOLTON, LATASHA MOSLEY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF

CLARENCE BOLTON Defendants 22 CH 00769 9314 SOUTH JEFFREY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 13, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 6, 2024, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9314 SOUTH JEFFREY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 25-01-323-017-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POS-

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