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Citizen Week of March 17, 2021

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Will the Rise of Remote Work Become a Permanent Pandemic Legacy?

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Business owner uses fashion jewelry and brutal honesty to help heal emotional pain Page 5

Chicago Restaurant Week Returns In 2021 Page 11

The effort aims to help Black Americans make informed personal decisions about vaccination by providing them with accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines from medical professionals and health officials and combating misinformation about the vaccines.

LEADING CEOS CHAMPION EQUITY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN ACCESSING COVID-19 VACCINES Six of the nation’s largest non-governmental, non-profit membership organizations recently announced the launch of a vaccine equity and education initiative. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SNYDER APPLAUDS US CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 2021 The Association of American Universities President Barbara R. Snyder, recently applauded lawmakers for the US Citizenship Act of 2021, stating the Act “would provide long overdue, and desperately needed, reform of our nation’s immigration system.

“We applaud Sen. Menendez and Rep. Sanchez for their leadership on this legislation and look forward to working with them as the legislation moves forward. The bill includes sweeping reforms such as an expedited pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients. The measure also contains provisions to: help clear employment-based visa backlogs; recapture unused visas; reduce visa wait times; provide green card access to doctoral STEM graduates; and allow qualified students to declare intent to stay in the United States after graduation. These protections and pathways help ensure that we retain the talent we train and are vital to ensuring that our nation stays at the forefront of global innovation and protecting our national security,” Snyder stated.

HEALTH

NO MAGIC PILLS: FOR NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® 2021, ACADEMY RECOMMENDS NUTRIENT-RICH FOODS FOR VITAMINS, MINERALS The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends focusing on food to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy.

In March, the Academy focuses attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month®.

The Academy recommends obtaining nutrients primarily through food, because multivitamin and mineral supplements are not scientifically proven to prevent disease. They can benefit those who are unable to meet vitamin and mineral requirements through food or have been diagnosed with a deficiency, according to the Academy’s 2018 position paper “Micronutrient Supplementation.”

LAW & POLITICS

CHICAGO DEMS URGE USDA TO ADD CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY TO URBAN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and U.S. Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), Bill Foster (D-Ill.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Sean Casten (D-Ill.), Jesús G. “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), and Maire Newman (D-Ill.), recently urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the number of pilot Farm Service Agency (FSA)’s County Committees for its Urban Agriculture program in order to add Chicago and Cook County. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 included dedicated resources and programs for urban agriculture and instructed the FSA to create a pilot of County Committees for Urban Agriculture in order to address long-term and ongoing inequities. Chicago and Cook County were not included in the first tranche of grants from the program.

“We are proud that Chicago is home to a robust community of urban and peri-urban food producers, an ecosystem of partnering organizations, and supportive government officials committed to growing our urban agriculture economy.

However, in order to maximize the potential of the growing industry, larger scale investment is needed,” the members wrote in a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

“Consequently, we urge you to increase the number of pilot FSA County Committees for Urban Agriculture in order to add Chicago and Cook County to the pilot areas. Chicagoland’s urban agriculture community — with its large number of producers, strong community partnerships, and supportive government officials — would provide a wealth of knowledge, resources, and ideas to the FSA and the USDA as they continue to build urban agriculture programs.”

Leading CEOs Champion Equity for the Black Community in Accessing COVID-19 Vaccines Continued from page 1 Six of the nation’s largest non-governmental, non-profit membership organizations recently announced the launch of a vaccine equity and education initiative.

The effort aims to help Black Americans make informed personal decisions about vaccination by providing them with accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines from medical professionals and health officials and combating misinformation about the vaccines.

All six organizations are also committed to raising awareness and the importance of equitable access to the vaccine for Black communities.

Led by a diverse group of Black CEOs, this initiative gathers resources from respected and trusted community and business leaders, health professionals and public officials to ensure that accurate and transparent information about the COVID-19 vaccine is available to Black Americans. Our country’s long history of unethical medical practices in the Black community has increased distrust around medical science and may contribute to hesitancy among Black Americans to take the vaccine. This initiative seeks to ensure Black Americans can get answers to their questions so they can make informed decisions about protecting themselves, their families and their communities.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black Americans and Black-owned businesses. It has revealed and exacerbated long-standing racial disparities in the nation’s health system. The initial vaccine outreach and distribution has not reflected equity as a priority, the CEOs said. Available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shows that only 5 percent of the limited supplies of vaccines so far have gone to Blacks. And nearly half of vaccination records are missing race and ethnicity data, according to the CDC, which further hampers abilities to address disparities that may widen as demand grows.

Additionally, a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that approximately one third of Black Americans are reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

AARP, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Psychological Association (APA), the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the National League of Cities (NLC), and the YMCA are joining forces on this effort. Together, the six organizations have a combined reach of more than 60 million Americans. The effort will: * Marshal the resources of all participating organizations to equip Black Americans with accurate information

from medical professionals, health officials and other trusted sources and to combat misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines; * Engage community leaders and organizations of all backgrounds at the local, state and national levels to amplify the importance of reaching Black Americans about COVID-19 vaccines and providing equitable access; and * Provide resources to reach and engage the Black community about the COVID-19 vaccine more effectively.

“The pandemic’s toll on older Black, Indigenous, and people of color is staggering and must be addressed urgently to avoid even greater loss of life. Americans age 50 and older represent nearly 95% of COVID-19 deaths, and Black and Hispanic nursing home residents have died at three times the rate of other residents, making up a substantial number of these deaths,” said AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins. “It’s a national disgrace, but through information, advocacy, and outreach, our nation can and must do better. That’s why AARP is committed to providing trusted information about vaccines, and advocating nationwide for officials to improve information and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines now.”

“This country’s health inequities have been heightened by this pandemic for millions of Black and underserved communities, especially those Americans living with diabetes, and once again we see more alarming numbers coming out of the vaccine distribution where only 5% of the limited supply of vaccine has gone to Black Americans,” said Tracey D. Brown, CEO of the American Diabetes Association. “If we don’t make these communities a priority now then we will continue to see mounting devastation with severe complications and deaths from this virus. The ADA has made it a goal to address health inequities like these through our Health Equity Now platform and we will continue to advocate and drive change.

Inaction is no longer an option; we must do better for all citizens.”

“Once COVID-19 vaccines were developed, the country’s attention turned immediately to the logistics of dissemination. These plans, however, have not reflected enough of what we know about human behavior to encourage consistently strong vaccine uptake, particularly for communities that have historically been wary of our health care system,” said Arthur C. Evans, PhD, APA chief executive officer. “We know from research that populations differ in their understanding of what vaccines do and their effectiveness. Additionally, for Black Americans , there is research documenting the widespread discrimination they face in interactions with our health care system, which further influences this population’s beliefs

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about vaccines. As a result, people are likely to form biased perceptions and beliefs about negative outcomes – like the severity of the vaccine’s side-effects – affecting them at higher rates relative to other populations. We must better understand people’s perceptions of the vaccine and then deliver evidence-based information through trusted community sources in order to enable people to make informed decisions about the vaccine.”

“All of us, especially our local leaders, have the power to stop the spread of disinformation and misinformation and educate our communities about the COVID-19 vaccine. ICMA will continue to support our members and all local leaders by providing the resources to combat this virus and support equitable distribution of the vaccine,” ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott said. “Vaccination is an opportunity for us to prevent further health and financial hardship in communities of color. We encourage Black Americans and people of color to utilize these resources to learn more about the safety of the vaccine.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic is once again exposing the long-standing health and economic disparities that have existed since the founding of our country. Black Americans are dying at nearly three times the rate of White Americans, and Black-owned businesses have closed at more than twice the rate of non-minority firms since the start of the pandemic,” NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony said. “As leaders of some of the largest member organizations in the United States, and also as Black Americans, we understand the critical importance of providing Black communities with the facts and data to help build confidence in the science behind COVID-19 vaccines. I am proud to work alongside my outstanding colleagues to help uplift the Black community during this critical time for the future of our nation.”

“Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the Y has worked tirelessly to meet the most pressing needs of the 10,000 communities we serve across the country,” YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington said. “Now that the COVID-19 vaccines are beginning to reach the broader population, the Y is committed to doing our part to ensure equitable access to accurate information about the vaccines and to the vaccines themselves, especially in Black and Brown communities, which have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic impacts of the virus. I am excited to partner with these esteemed colleagues and their organizations to increase awareness about the critical importance of equity in vaccine education and distribution.”

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NEWS Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Announces Equity-Centric Child Support Interest Policy In keeping with its commitment to racial and economic equity, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services is changing the way it charges interest on child support obligations.

Rather than automatically assessing interest, the department will only assess interest when ordered by a court. Unadjudicated interest balances will be zeroed out while outstanding principal balances will remain.

The policy change is designed to remedy an inequity between low-income families served by the department and families with private child support arrangements.

Illinois is one of only 15 states that automatically charged interest on families served by the state. In contrast, families with private child support arrangements are only charged interest when adjudicated by a court. Since the department predominately serves low-to-middle income families, HFS reviewed the impact of its interest policy along racial and economic lines and determined that low-income families and families of color were disproportionately impacted by automatic interest charges.

“This is a prime example of how an equity lens can be used to advance the financial well-being of our customers,” said Theresa Eagleson, director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. “There really was no reason that families served by our department should be penalized with a 9% interest rate when families who can afford

to be served through private child support arrangements aren’t automatically charged interest on their balances.”

Research has shown that when an individual’s child support obligation exceeds their ability to pay, it leads to insurmountable debt and triggers disengagement rather than larger child support collections.

The department determined automatic interest assessment was exacerbating the struggles of low-income families statewide, exposing them to myriad collection remedies, such as driver’s license revocation, that can make it even more difficult to overcome personal barriers to repayment.

Fiscal responsibility also played a compelling role in reevaluating the automatic interest policy. Enforcement of interest is extremely time intensive on limited state resources, with meager returns on the investment. Interest enforcement requires large numbers of highly trained staff and is not eligible for federal matching funds, like other child support functions.

As such, under the lenses of racial and economic equity, and the lenses of fiscal responsibility and the efficient use of tax dollars, the department has changed its policy and ceased its enforcement of interest on unadjudicated balances.

For more information, please visit: https:// www.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/Pages/ InterestPolicy.aspx

The Drug Enforcement Administration announced its 20th Take Back Day scheduled for April 24.

DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced its 20th Take Back Day scheduled for April 24. At its last Take Back Day in October, DEA collected a record-high amount of expired, unused prescription medications, with the public turning in close to 500 tons of unwanted drugs. Over the 10-year span of Take Back Day, DEA has brought in more than 6,800 tons of prescription drugs. With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, clearing out unused medicine is essential.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. has seen an increase in overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 83,544 Americans overdosing during the 12-month period ending July 1, 2020, the most ever recorded in a 12-month period. The increase in drug overdose deaths appeared to begin prior to

the COVID-19 health emergency, but accelerated significantly during the first months of the pandemic.

The public can drop off potentially dangerous prescription medications at collection sites which will adhere to local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations in order to maintain the safety of all participants and local law enforcement.

DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. Liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes and other sharps, and illegal drugs will not be accepted. DEA will continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges at its drop off locations provided lithium batteries are removed.

Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just one way DEA is working to reduce addiction and stem overdose deaths.

Learn more about the event at www.deatakeback.com, or by calling 800-882-9539.

COMMENTARY

Do you, like me, suffer from malaise?

BY JIM NOWLAN

In the 1970s, President Jimmy Carter supposedly worried that Americans were suffering from collective malaise, the French word for an underlying feeling of discomfort, uneasiness. Carter was roundly ridiculed. A few years later, President Ronald Reagan campaigned in 1984 on the theme, in sharp contrast: “It’s morning again in America.”

Whether that were true, the Reagan positivity fueled his successful re-election.

But today, I do feel a sense of personal malaise about how things are going in our country. Do you feel like I do?

And if so, why, and what can we do about it?

The present brutal winter doesn’t help, of course, and the prolonged pandemic has made me appreciate how much I miss my former, lively social life with friends. Yet, I

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think my malaise goes deeper.

For example, I am sorely distressed by the continuing, deep polarization, even enmity, in Washington and across the country between otherwise generally decent people on both sides of the Trump/ anti-Trump divide.

Second, the pandemic has resulted in a lost year of effective schooling for many, maybe most kids. I fear this will worsen the gaps that exist in American education. We

can’t seem to reduce much the yawning gap between the achievement of minorities and whites. Nor, for that matter, the big gap in achievement between whites and Asian-Americans, as well as overseas Asian students.

Further, there appears to be American — probably worldwide — obsession with the pursuit of “things,” as if owning stuff will comfort, amuse, satisfy us. Yet, we seem no happier overall.

To me, the above adds up to a worry over general American decline. Worse, I have the sense that many of my friends are resigned to this.

Alas, malaise. But what to do about it?

First, short-term and practical, I think we need a massive program of summer school for kids of all ages, to help them catch up. Chinese students have not lost a school year, and as I have hectored

readers before, we face intense economic competition from that former, extremely proud “Middle Kingdom.” With apologies for this inapt comparison, I feel like Winston Churchill in the 1930s, crying out for his countrymen to take Hitler’s military preparations very seriously, which plaints were ignored.

As for summer school, or some such show of determination not to fall behind, we should tax ourselves to pay the significant costs of operating a major summer program. We cannot continue to overheat the printing presses with the production of endless streams of what I call funny money.

First it was the $2 trillion Trump tax cut in 2017, paid for wholly with debt, and now the multi-trillions in pandemic relief, all unsupported by tax revenue.

On a larger scale, we could use “a nice little war,”

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to rally Americans. As to a war, “That’s a joke, son,” as Sen. Beauregard Claghorn of old-time radio used to say. Yet rulers around the globe have done just so through history, to unify citizens and distract them from problems at home.

The only alternative issue I can think of that could conceivably rally most of us is that of, “Will it be good for our grandkids?” After all, I see bumper strips: “Ask me how much I love my grandkids!”

I wonder if the people in the auto really know what we are bequeathing the little ones.

The unprecedented amount of debt I speak of above (approaching that of World War II) will sure not be good for our youngsters.

My very smart young friend, Jake Secrist of Farmington, suggests that our nation needs to think about updating our mission statement. Maybe, after “the pursuit of happiness,”

we should, I say, add, “the pursuit of harmony, at home and around the world.” I don’t know. You fill in the blank.

Can President Joe Biden, our governors and community leaders provide the leadership to rally us somehow? And would their leadership arouse energized followers? After all, if you and I don’t rise to the occasion, it won’t happen. Life is a struggle; always will be.

I know the above paragraphs sound hokey, yet it is bedrock. Civilizations rise and fall. Yet our present, relative national slide, if it be such, is not foreordained.

For many years, Jim Nowlan was a senior fellow and political science professor at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. He has worked for three unindicted governors and published a weekly newspaper in central Illinois.

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BUSINESS

Companies’ Post-COVID Dilemma: Will the Rise of Remote Work Become a Permanent Pandemic Legacy?

When COVID-19 suddenly forced millions of Americans to work from home (WFH), employees and employers alike feared confusion, dislocation, and lost productivity.

Instead, remote work proved to be one of the rare pandemic experiments that nearly all agree has gone better than expected. A year on, as vaccines finally put a return to the office within sight, companies are rushing to decide where WFH fits as a permanent part of their postpandemic strategy.

It’s a decision with immense ramifications, argues a new report from The Conference Board.

COVID-19’s Biggest Legacy: Remote Work and Its Implications for the Postpandemic Labor Market in the US confirms the sea change in thinking that has taken place over the past year.

Before the pandemic, roughly 8% of workers with office jobs worked primarily from home. Conventional wisdom in most industries still held that workers would be less productive outside the office. Those fears failed to materialize, even as WFH rates soared.

Companies, meanwhile, saw the longterm promise of remote work—from reduced spending on office space to massively expanding the talent pool available to hire from. But extrapolating these lessons to a postpandemic world requires caution.

“Remote work worked in 2020, with workers and employers reporting increased productivity on recent surveys,” said Gad Levanon, vice president, labor markets at The Conference Board. “But 2020 was also a year like no other, full of stressors likely to drive employees to work

harder and longer. Whether remote work can be as effective in normal economic conditions remains to be seen. Leaders need to be armed with trusted in-house performance analytics—and a clear-eyed view on collaboration and culture—as they seek the optimal balance of remote work in the months and years ahead.”

“Beyond its impact on individual organizations, the rise of remote work has the potential to transform the US economy and society as a whole,” said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. “If WFH trends hold, millions of workers may relocate over the next decade in search of lower living expenses and higher quality of life. As employees disperse beyond commuter zones, companies may find it increasingly difficult to reverse a decision to embrace remote work.”

WOMEN IN BUSINESS Working Daughters Deserve Support

NAPSI — For the approximate 23 million women who balance caring for an aging parent with going to work, and often raising children of their own, there is little recognition and not enough support. These women themselves often don’t think of what they do as caregiving; they just consider themselves dutiful daughters.

Yet they average 24.4 hours of unpaid care a week, from buying groceries, to managing medication, helping with household chores, assisting their parents with bathing and dressing, and driving to appointments. Many are even providing complex medical tasks, with little or no training, such as administering injections, monitoring vital signs, caring for wounds or cleaning feeding tubes.

Collectively, they provide $470 billion in unpaid care, according to the AARP. Often, these women provide this care at great cost to their careers. Working daughters, much like working mothers, may need to switch to a less demanding job, take time off or quit work altogether. They lose wages and job-related benefits costing them, on av-

When businesses support working daughters, it’s good for these women, their parents and the companies themselves.

WORKING DAUGHTERS NEED FLEXIBILITY, PAID FAMILY LEAVE POLICIES AND EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. erage, $304,000 in lost wages and benefits while spending nearly 20 percent of their own income on caregiving.

To give these unsung heroes recognition and much needed support, it’s important

to make the care they give compatible with their careers.

With 10,000 people turning 65 every day in the United States, the caregiving workforce is only going to grow.

Smart businesses must ex-

amine policies and corporate cultures to create environments where caregivers can thrive. Working daughters need flexibility, paid family leave policies and expanding eligibility requirements. They need affordable, quality eldercare options.

Learn more at www. workingdaughter.com.

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GOBankingRates has all the answers for the most common tax questions to the most complex in their 2021 comprehensive tax guide.

GOBankingRates Launches Extensive Tax Guide to Aid Americans with Their 2020 Tax Season Believe it or not, the 2020 tax season is already upon us and GOBankingRates has answers for the most common tax questions to the most complex in their 2021 comprehensive tax guide.

In addition, GOBankingRates has included a calculator that can help estimate your 2020 tax refund to give you an idea of how much money could be expected once 2021 tax returns are filed.

Each April, Americans are required to file their tax returns for the previous year. 2020, which was a year unlike any other included not only a pandemic, but with a tumultuous election added into the mix. According to a press release, each of these historic occurrences had some sort of direct impact on your tax returns, so it’s now more important than ever to stay on top of any tax deductions and credits so you don’t miss out on opportunities for valuable tax refunds from the IRS and your state.

According to a press release, it’s never a great idea to procrastinate when it comes to filing taxes, but this year, it’s especially important to get a head start as your tax situation may be more complicated than usual.

Stimulus payments and unemployment compensation are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the potential complications to filing 2020 tax returns, but GOBankingRates’ tax guide is here to help readers file sooner rather than later.

“Navigating through paying your taxes is always complicated, but the 2020 tax year took the difficulty to a new level. Many Americans lost jobs, changed jobs, received stimulus checks and/or went on unemployment for the first time. With so many people facing difficult circumstances with their finances and income, GOBankingRates has built a comprehensive tax guide to help Americans navigate all the various complexities of filing your taxes,” said Don Sena, vice president of content for GOBankingRates.com. “From legal ways to protect your money to the best tax apps and tax breaks for retirees and more, the GOBankingRates’ Tax Resource Center has all the information you need to navigate your taxes this year.”

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FASHION

Best Vitamins For Black Hair Vitamins are a great source of nutrients for Black hair.

The strength, look and feel of “healthy hair” can define your overall look. It can also determine how you feel.

While there are literally thousands of products that market to “healthy black hair” there are only a handful that have the proper ingredients to keep your hair healthy. And just like vitamins help your body, there are certain vitamins that specifically help your hair.

Here is a shortlist of eight vitamins that you need to look for in your hair products: 1. Amino Acids These are the building blocks of protein and your hair follicles require a constant stream of amino acids for optimum hair growth.

Eight amino acids are essential for humans, as the body cannot produce them by themselves, and they have to be supplied externally.

These are isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine.

2. Biotin: Biotin is a crucial vitamin for hair growth.

In laboratory studies, people who were low

in Biotin experienced slower-than-normal hair and nail growth. Biotin is also water-soluble and supports healthy skin as well.

3. Inositol: This nutrient actually helps strengthen hair by ensuring that your hair follicles retain moisture.

4. Choline Your body actually makes choline in very small amounts, but you need more for hair growth. Choline works together with inositol to encourage hair growth.

5. Zinc An essential mineral for proper health and hair growth. It’s quite common for American women to suffer from low mineral levels of zinc.

6. Copper Another essential mineral, copper, aids in the production of collagen and elastin, which are crucial for healthy nails, skin and hair.

7. MSM MSM is a naturally occurring form of sulfur, which helps the body form keratin – a tough protein that strengthens hair and nails against harmful chemicals.

The strength, look and feel of “healthy hair” can define your overall look and determine how you feel.

8. Overall Diet Goes Beyond Vitamins for Your Hair While it’s not a vitamin per se, a healthy diet plays an important role in how healthy (or not) your hair is.

Any product that you use topically on the skin and the scalp won’t achieve its best results unless you put good nutrition in your body.

Your body is one big organism, and your body’s system works together as an organism.

So, remember whatever you put on your skin and in your hair isn’t going to work unless you can put it in your body too. The main reason anyone would not see ample results combining topical treatments and good nutrition is if they had other medical issues.

Business owner uses fashion jewelry and brutal honesty to help heal emotional pain

Kia Waters (pictured with The Glam Van) created EarringEverything.com to help women regain their confidence through fashionable finery that inspires women’s empowerment. Kia offers encouragement, inspiration, and support to those healing from emotional pain through her beauty and fashion brands.

What do earrings, eye lash extensions, and emotional growth all have in common?

Emotional Support Advocate, Kia Waters, correlates the latest fashion trends with her weekly Web Series: Healing, Wine, & Storytime, a pillar of her EarringEverything brand.

EarringEverything.com is an effervescent fashion jewelry brand in Atlanta, Georgia, created by military veteran, black-owned business owner, and Registered Nurse Kia Waters.

Waters created the sparkling brand to help women regain their confidence through fashionable finery that inspires women’s empowerment.

Besides the affordable pricing and Lifetime Warranty on her prismatic accessories, Waters aspirations pledge deeper than styling her shoppers. “Kia” as she prefers to be called, achieves this by offering an immersive experience into her life through her weekly web series “WATCH LIVE: Healing, Wine, & Storytime” streamed live on Instagram & Facebook. Her casual delivery and animated storytelling is creating major buzz, with both shoppers, fans, and the emotional support community. She reveals destructive stories about her life experiences, living through, and growing from personal tragedies designed to encourage, inspire, and uplift those healing from emotional pain.

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hopelessness. It is her raw emotional transparency that keeps her audience watching, relating, and using her tips to heal from their own emotional pain. Waters’ take-away with each show is “I was destroyed, now I’m an asteroid.” Making light of her rise from depression, and that now she is stronger than a fireball.

Waters has created a “text family” where she personally releases inspirational voice notes throughout the week, via text, to uplift and support subscribers. This is also a two-way platform to speak directly with her via text. She also offers One-on-One Confidential Inspiration Sessions, where she listens, offers support and practical tips toward emotional healing and growth using specific actions.

Recently, she has teamed up with August Snow, owner of Eminent 8

Hair Salon, to create StyL•I•Nfection.

StyL•I•Nfection is an Atlanta-based, beauty sect, that consists of industry-leading professionals providing services during organized events.

The stylists use The Glam Van of Atlanta (Waters’ state of the art Mobile Beauty Salon) to offer beauty services in outdoor settings. The beauty faction promotes self-care, self-esteem, and total wellness through beauty enhancement services. Their number one goal is to uplift, inspire, and increase the self-confidence of their clients. Connect with Waters at InfiniteWaters360.com to shop EarringEverything.com, to learn more about and to collaborate with her, and to watch Waters’ web series “WATCH LIVE: Healing, Wine, Storytime” Friday nights at 9pm. For booking, call 808.900.4151 or email Kia@infinitewaters360.com.

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NEWS

Money Management for Kids Pays Off in Adulthood NewsUSA - When thinking about a gift for your children, think about a gift that lasts a lifetime -- financial literacy.

The benefits of understanding finances at a young age will contribute to children’s economic success at all stages of life, so it is never too early to start teaching them about smart money management.

“By providing our children with firsthand experience in earning, saving, and spending money, they are more likely to develop a savvy sensibility and the framework necessary to manage their personal finances as adults,” says Marguerita Cheng, CFP®, a certified financial planner professional and mom of three.

The CFP Board, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting professional standards in personal financial planning, offers four important tips to help you teach kids about money: - Make money management a family affair. Get the whole family involved in financial planning. Talk to your kids about how they think

The benefits of understanding finances at a young age will contribute to children’s economic success at all stages of life.

money should be spent, such as saving for college, taking vacations, or dining out, and how to balance short-term indulgences and longterm financial planning goals.

- Model smart spending. Let your kids know how you spend and save on a daily basis. Take them to the grocery store and explain saving money with coupons and

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sales, and how monthly expenses such as Internet and phone bills, as well as water and electricity, are part of a household budget. Explain how turning off lights saves money,

as does making turkey soup for dinner with leftovers after Thanksgiving.

- Let kids earn money. While not all parents approve of allowances, consider giving your child the opportunity to handle his or her own money, whether it is a regular allowance, small stipend, or money gifts from relatives for a birthday or special occasion.

- Establish a savings plan. Open a savings account for children. Show them statements and explain how money grows. Older children can have access to accounts to make deposits and withdrawals for food, clothes, games, and activities with friends. Kids may make some mistakes, but avoid the urge to rescue them. One experience with an overdraft charge on an account can be a valuable lesson for a lifetime of smart money management.

Visit letsmakeaplan.org today for more financial planning tips and guidance for your children or yourself, and to locate a certified financial planner in your area.

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NEWS

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Delta Air Lines Teams Up With Operation HOPE to Support Employees Managing Their Financial Health Operation HOPE, an Atlanta-based national nonprofit focused on financial literacy and economic self-sufficiency, recently announced that Delta Air Lines is expanding its partnership with a commitment to serve their workforce in Delta hubs across the U.S. This expanded partnership will give employees resources that promote financial empowerment and inclusion.

Operation HOPE’s Hope Inside the Workplace program specializes in credit and money management

and will bring a number of workshops to Delta people, as well as one-on-one debt counseling and financial coaching opportunities.

Operation HOPE’s virtual coaching services will be available to the entire Delta workforce of 80,000 employees in key hub cities starting with the largest base – Atlanta.

“We are excited that with this innovative collaboration, Delta will become our first-ever, national HOPE Inside the Workplace partner, offering comprehensive financial coaching as a standard

workplace wellbeing practice,” said Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant. “We commend Delta as it demonstrates its commitment to all the men and women who work for the airline. Helping its workforce plan ahead in good times and deal with bad ones is in all stakeholders’ interests, as Delta continues to invest in its employees.”

“Operation HOPE is all about financial inclusion and empowerment,” said Delta’s E.V.P. and Chief People Officer, Joanne Smith.

“This new partnership follows a year of economic downturn caused by the global pandemic, as well as historic disparities and injustice.

Delta is committed to taking care of and investing in financial health resources for our people.”

Delta tested Operation HOPE’s services with a small group of employees in 2020, and participants saw an average credit score improvement of 30 points and average reduction in debt of more than $1,500.

In December, Delta CEO Ed

Bastian hosted John Hope Bryant, founder, chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, in an employee town hall to share how his organization equips people with financial tools through programming and coaching.

Delta is also partnering with Operation HOPE to support its One Million Black Business and Entrepreneur Initiative (1MBB) program, to support the development of 1 million new Black business owners and entrepreneurs by 2030.

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Africa Is Calling Her Children Home

The inspiring story of Africa and her children around the world, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Her Excellency, Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, MD. FAAFP has released her debut book: “Africa 101: The Wake Up Call,” telling the story of Africa yesterday, today, and tomorrow…

Africa 101: The Wake Up Call is an interactive book about the “hunters” and the “hunted.” The hunters are Africa’s exploiters, slavers, colonizers, and neo-colonizers, and the hunted are the African people who survived against severe odds.

In this book, former African Union Ambassador to the United States Her Excellency, Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, MD. FAAFP tells the story of Africa combining a traditional oral style with her in-your-face approach.

Although she served as a diplo-

mat, she says that being diplomatic about the real issues facing Africa will do us no good. She warns in this book that the hunt is still ongoing and calls on Africans and people of African descent all over the world to rise up in defense of our beloved continent.

Using personal stories, her father’s accounts from the village of Chivu in Zimbabwe, and solid historical references, Her Excellency, Ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao, MD. FAAFP educates, motivates, and challenges the status quo with regard to western countries’ abuse of Africa.

Africa 101 is not only an in-depth read about the history, struggles and background of colonialism in Africa, but it is also a hopeful, mind-altering business-centered recipe for mining,

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cultivating and retooling Africa’s greatest commodity - her people.

This book is a treatise on changing the mindset of those who would continue on the road to destruction at Africa’s expense and re-educating those towards a new paradigm, one which is full of an abundant life for all by approaching the motherland on her own terms, with respect.

Africa is now positioned to rise above the ashes, break the mental shackles of post-colonialism to emerge as a world leader in raw/natural resources of land and mind.

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March is National Ladder Safety Month The Illinois Department of Labor’s Illinois OSHA division joins safety officials across the country in promoting March as National Ladder Safety Month.

Ladder safety is important both on the job site and at home as each year, approximately 500,000 people are injured and 300 people die in ladder-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

“From the smallest step ladder to the tallest extension ladder, it is important to follow safety precautions to avoid being injured or worse,” said Director Michael Kleinik of the Illinois Department of Labor.

The goal of the fifth annual Ladder Safety Month, which is sponsored by the American Ladder Institute, is to decrease the number of injuries and deaths caused by the misuse of ladders. With that goal in mind, the American Ladder Institute is offering a variety of training opportunities to help increase safety awareness and the proper choice and use of ladders.

Each week of March will feature a different

LADDER SAFETY IS IMPORTANT BOTH ON THE JOB SITE AND AT HOME AS EACH YEAR APPROXIMATELY 500,000 PEOPLE ARE INJURED AND 300 PEOPLE DIE IN LADDER-RELATED INJURIES, emphasis on ladder training.

• Week one: Choosing Your Ladder • Week two: Safety Before the First Step (Inspection and Set Up) • Week three: Safety While Climbing • Week four: Safety at the Top • Week five: Ladder Safety Misconceptions Free weekly Webinars on each, by industry, safety experts are being provided now. You can register here: https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/Participate/ Scheduled-Events Additional training is also available through the American Ladder Institute as well as the ability to earn a safety certificate after completing the training and a ladder safety test.

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NEWS FOR 17 CONSECUTIVE, DININGPACKED DAYS, PARTICIPATING DINING ESTABLISHMENTS SHOWCASE SPECIALLY CURATED PRIX-FIXE MENUS WITH PRICES SET AT $25 FOR BRUNCH AND LUNCH, AND $39 AND/OR $55 FOR DINNER (EXCLUDING BEVERAGES, TAX AND GRATUITY).

Chicago Restaurant Week Returns In 2021 Choose Chicago recently announced the return of the highly anticipated, 14th annual Chicago Restaurant Week from Friday, March 19 to Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Chicago Restaurant Week offers local food enthusiasts an opportunity to experience some of the city’s most highly sought restaurants.

For 17 consecutive, dining-packed days, participating dining establishments showcase specially curated prix-fixe menus with prices set at $25 for brunch and lunch, and $39 and/or $55 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). Lending an ideal reason to explore Chicago’s nationally lauded culinary scene, diners can experience new, show-stopping restaurants and familiar favorites alike throughout the city’s vibrant communities.

Accounting for the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses – and with support of the restaurant industry at heart – Choose Chicago has adjusted its program dates in 2021 and expanded its purview to accommodate both dine-in menus for restaurants with limited indoor and al fresco service as well as delivery and carry-out menus. This magnified program increases opportunities for restaurants to participate regardless of the availability of dine-in operations. Prices have also been slightly adjusted to augment revenue generation for restaurants during these challenging times.

TOGETHER, WE CAN POWER THROUGH ANYTHING.

In 2020, Chicago Restaurant Week featured a record-breaking number of restaurants, including more than 50 in the suburbs and over 80 first-time participants.

Chicago Restaurant Week 2021 is sponsored by 100.3, 101.9, OpenTable, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and Yelp. In an effort to support an industry in need, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is encouraging restaurants to offer wine and spirits beverage pairings on their prix fix menus. A special campaign from SGWS in partnership with the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, will help provide additional dollars for their one-time, cash grants to hospitality workers facing unforeseen financial strife as a result of the pandemic.

Fans are encouraged to follow @ChooseChicago on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and tag #ChicagoRestaurantWeek.

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3 Hacks to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze (StatePoint) Time for your annual spring clean?

Make sure you’re equipped with the right tools and strategies. Here are a few cleaning hacks to help ensure a smooth and easy process.

De-Clutter First Reducing clutter in your home means fewer objects to launder, dust and wipe down, and should be the first step of your spring clean. Start with dressers and closets. As the seasons change, you’ll likely be reorganizing them anyway in order to stow winter items away while making spring and summer garments readily accessible.

As you do your seasonal swap, have bags and labels on-hand to sort items by what you are keeping, what you plan to donate, and what needs to be recycled or discarded. Use the same organizational method to pare down knickknacks, books and other odds and ends as you tackle pantries, shelving and more. Take this opportunity to wipe down shelving, particularly surface areas with food, dust and other residue build-up.

Streamline Your Clean These days, disinfecting high-traffic areas of the home should be top of mind. However, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Streamline the task by selecting cleaning products that are safe for use on a wide variety of household surfaces, and can be used around kids and pets.

Consider stocking your cleaning arsenal with an easy-to-use product such as ARM & HAMMER

Essentials Disinfecting Wipes, which kills cold and flu viruses, along with MRSA, strep, staph, E. coli, salmonella and kleb.

Available in Lemon Orchard and Renewing Rain scents, these wipes provide citrus-based disinfection that clean without harsh chemicals, and are safe for use on stainless steel, sealed granite, finished hardwood, tubs, shower walls, toilet exteriors and hard nonporous surfaces of car interiors. To learn more, visit armandhammercleans.com.

Use Household Items A true deep clean is not just about what meets the eye, it’s also about what meets the nose.

Unfortunately, certain nooks and crannies of the home have a sneaky habit of odor build-up. Squash problem areas with a versatile, essential item you probably already have on hand -- baking soda. Place an opened box in your fridge to absorb unwanted odors, swapping it out every month or so. Do the same in pantries where food items like onions and garlic are stored in order to neutralize their strong smells.

You might also try using ARM & HAMMER Garbage Disposal Cleaner, which are capsules containing baking soda. Leaving behind a citrus scent, they are a useful tool in combatting kitchen sink odors.

A few essentials and some smart cleaning strategies is all you need to give your home some TLC this spring.

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(StatePoint) The arrival of spring brings with it warming temperatures, blooming flowers and endless springtime celebrations. It is also an opportunity to try something new, whether it is in the garden, kitchen or around the home. To help find the fun this season, the experts at Dollar General are offering some affordable spring tips and tricks for celebrating and decorating.

Decorations to Spring into the Season Celebrate spring holidays with extra flair around the home. From adding a colorful vase of flowers to the coffee table, a new wreath on the front door or new pastel-colored pillows for the couch, seasonal decorative touches can help provide a fresh look and pops of color to any home. Consider adding festive holiday-themed decorations too, like a centerpiece filled with plastic eggs on the dining room table.

The Season of New Beginnings As they say, April showers bring May flowers. To celebrate the season of new beginnings, set some time aside to plan out thisseason’s garden with fresh flowers, as well as fruits and vegetables to enjoy all summer long. Spruce up your home’s outdoor spaces by painting flowerpots bright new colors and by adding new outdoor or solar lights. With longer days approaching, having the perfect outdoor oasis may invite everyone to spend more time outside.

Try out a Seasonal Spring Recipe Spring can also be the perfect time to try out a new recipe, whether it is a new side, main dish or a sweet seasonal dessert. Get some inspiration from DG Easy Meals, which provides meal ideas that anyone in the family can try out, including “Better For You” recipes that offer healthier food choices using ingredients readily found at DG stores. Featured recipes include a BBQ chicken salad perfect for a spring cookout, an apple slaw with honey mustard vinaigrette to complement any weeknight dinner and pink bunny cupcakes that can be assembled as a tasty activity for kids.

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REAL ESTATE AC 3-3-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING; Plaintiff, vs. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 25, 2008 KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 8002350565; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY; AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants,20 CH 2028 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, April 6, 2021 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. 26-07-149-082-0000.

Commonly known as 10010 South Calhoun Avenue, 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, Kluever Law Group, 225 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 236-0077.

SMS000130-20FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3164690 ____________________________ AC 3-10-2021

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.LEONIA POINTER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 2018CH01158 6853 S. LANGLEY AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2021, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6853 S. LANGLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22412-048-0000 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. 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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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 POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our

building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-16417 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney

Code. 21762 Case Number: 2018CH01158 TJSC#: 41-248 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2018CH01158 I3165001 ____________________________ AC 3-17-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT-CHANCERY DIVISION SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff,vs.

UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; LEAH THOMAS GRAY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS ANDLEGATEES OF PAULINE N. SANDLIN AKA PAULINE N. GIBSON AKA

PAULINE NORMA SANDLIN AKA PAULINE NORMA THOMAS AKA PAULINE SANDLIN, DECEASED; THOMAS QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF PAULINE N. SANDLIN AKA PAULINE N. GIBSON AKA PAULINE NORMA SANDLIN AKA PAULINE NORMA THOMAS AKA PAULINE SANDLIN, DECEASED; Defendants, 18 ch 13394 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 Monday, April 19, 2021 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. 25-02-216-001-0000.

Commonly known as 1315 East

89th Street, Chicago, IL 60619. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 19-027607 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3165374 ____________________________

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ACROSS 1. Great divide 6. World’s oldest national broadcaster 9. Pasturelands 13. Chinese fruit 14. #9 Across, sing.

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40. Toothy wheel 41. *Some are heirlooms 43. Make like a cat 44. Erasable programmable read only memory 46. Stanislavski’s rifle, e.g.

47. Unwanted correspondence 48. Motionless 50. Catch-22 52. “Are you sure?” in a text 53. Freight horse cart 55. Opposite of don’ts 57. *6 or more hours of sunshine 61. *Radicchio or frisée 65. On foot 66. Negative vote 68. 2020 NFL MVP 69. Morrison’s “The ____” 70. Hockey great Bobby 71. Respectable and quiet 72. Sports award

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4 Tips for Reducing Your Plastic Footprint at Home

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y21005968 on FEBRUARY 11, 2021 Under the Assumed Business Name of HARDRICK TRUCKING COMPANY with the business located at: 12701 SOUTH ELIZABETH STREET, CALUMEYT PARK, ILLINOIS 60827. The true and real full name (s) and residence address of the owner (s)/ partner (s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name IRA LEE HARDRICK Complete Address 12701 SOUTH ELIZABETH STREET, CALUMET PARK, ILLINOIS 60827, USA. _______________________________________

(StatePoint) Plastic contributes to climate change and is a major pollutant, harming wildlife and people. With Earth Day around the corner, here are a few tips for reducing your plastic footprint at home that will also contribute to a healthier planet.

Start a Garden From cartons of berries and tomatoes to individually-wrapped cucumbers, it can be difficult to avoid plastic in the produce aisle of your supermarket. By growing your favorite fruits, vegetables and herbs at home, you may avoid some of this waste and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time, as foods found in the store are often shipped from distant places.

Keep Your Produce Green When you do have to grab a staple that’s not in your garden, bring some reusable produce bags with you. Check out this cute set from Food52’s shop: food52.com. Then, stick to the loose fruits and veggies not already wrapped in plastic.

Green Your Hydration In the pursuit of having a constant source of great-tasting, healthy water at home, you may be stocking your fridge with bottled water.

However, bottled water contains microplastics and is a significant part of the global plastic waste problem. To stay hydrated healthfully and sustainably, use a water filter pitcher. One great option is the LifeStraw Home Glass Water Filter Pitcher, which protects against over 30 contaminants, including bacteria, parasites, microplastics, lead, mercury and chemicals, including PFAS and chlorine. To shop or learn more, visit LifeStraw.com, Target.com, or CrateandBarrel.com.

Rethink Garbage Collection Plastic garbage bags may seem necessary, but there are reusable alternatives available today that can help to drastically reduce your plastic waste. For example, Bagito makes durable, washable, water-resistant garbage can liners from 100 percent post-consumer recycled plastics. They are available in three sizes that are ideal for bathroom wastebaskets, kitchen-sized trash cans and outdoor yard debris bins.

By doing your part to find sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic, you can reduce your contribution to a global environmental crisis right at home. ____________________________________

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y21006079 on FEBRUARY 24, 2021. Under the Assumed Business Name of MAURESHPRECISECUTS INTERPRISES with the business located at: 7143 EAST END, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 6069. The true and real full names (s) and residence address of the owner (s) / partners (s) is: Owner/Partner Full Name Complete Address OMAR AKHIR BEY 7143 S. EAST END, CHICAGO, IL 60649, USA _______________________________________ NOTICE OF MECHANIC’S LIEN We are giving you notice of upcoming mechanic’s lien sale for a 2012 Buick Regal Vin 2G44N5EC9199439 owned by Lynnette Austin 19221 Elm Drive County Club Hills, Illinois 60478. Lien holder Nationwide CAC LLC 10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 300, Rosemont Illinois 60018.

And a 2016 Nissan Altima Vin# 1N4AL3AP6GC224462 owned by Kaneshia Morris 1640 W. 125th Street, Apt# 9, Calumet Park, Il 60827,Lien holder Prestige Financial SVCS P.O. BOX 26707, Salt Lake City Utah 84126.

2017 Ford Econoline Cutaway 1FDXE4FSXHDC16485 owned by Amber LLC Green, 5700 Carol Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053. Lien holder Ford Motor Credit Co. POB 105704 Atlanta GA 30345. This is an attempt to collect a debt of $5000.00 each owed on both cars and $7,000.00 for the truck for repairs and storage at Lightning Fast Inc. 17140 S. Cicero Ave. Sale WIll take Place Sat 4/10/2021 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Lightning Fast Inc. To avoid this sale please pay the balance owed. Contact Derek Banks at 708-227-4164. _______________________________________

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COMMUNITY How the USO Serves Our Military and Their Families (StatePoint) Since its founding in 1941, the USO has provided generations of service members and their families with crucial support. During that 80-year history, the world, the military and the needs of service members changed. The USO also adapted, adjusting and expanding its operations to help boost their morale and keep them connected to home.

USO Centers USO centers have provided service members with a home away from home since World War II. Initially housed in churches, stores and other community centers across the U.S., the organization’s network of locations soon extended overseas, with centers popping up in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe as military engagements shifted. USO airport lounges were added in the 1990s to give troops a place to relax during long travels, while Mobile USOs have brought support services to disaster sites and U.S. communities without a brick-and-mortar center since 2016.

Entertainment It was during World War II that the USO created and established its legacy of entertainment through USO Camp Shows. Since then, the USO has teamed up with hundreds of movie and TV stars, comedians and professional athletes to produce concerts, meet-and-greets and other interactive events for service members. Many of these events are now offered online through the recently launched USO Military Virtual Programming to accommodate new health and safety measures.

Staying Connected to Home Evolving modes of communication have also changed the way the USO helps service members connect with loved ones. Today’s USO centers are outfitted with phone rooms, computers and free Wi-Fi. Many also have cated video gaming spaces where service members can play with their spouses and children. New USO programs continue to focus on keeping families connected. The Bob Hope Legacy Reading Program, for example, allows service members to record themselves reading a bedtime story to their child and have that recording, as well as the book, shipped back home.

Support for Military Families Over the past 20 years, the USO has added more entertainment and support programs for military spouses and children. USO Coffee Connections, for example, help military

spouses build personal and professional networks. The USO Special Delivery program provides both military spouses and service members with free baby showers. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USO hosted more virtual and socially distant programs for the military community, ranging from drive-thru high school graduation ceremonies to virtual baking classes.

Transitions to Civilian Life The USO has also launched support for service members and military spouses as they assimilate into their civilian communities after their military career. The USO Pathfinder Transition Program creates a customized action plan for each participant, assisting in everything from education to financial readiness to career advice.

Visit USO.org to learn more about the organization’s evolution and how it supports today’s military.

“The sacrifice of service members and their families requires that we rise to the challenge as we have done for the past 80 years and will continue to do for years to come,” says J.D. Crouch II, CEO and president of the USO. _______________________________________

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