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CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has nearly doubled the number of states where select CVS Pharmacy locations are offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP).

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CVS HEALTH NOW OFFERING COVID-19 VACCINES IN 29 STATES CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has nearly doubled the number of states where select CVS Pharmacy locations are offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP). PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION MILTON JONES OF PEACHTREE PROVIDENCE PARTNERS NAMED CHAIR OF UNCF BOARD Atlanta business and civic leader Milton H. Jones, Jr. has been elected chair of the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Board of Directors, becoming the first African American to hold that position.

Jones succeeds William F. Stasior, Sr., retired chairman and CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, who served as UNCF’s Chair for 11 years. Former Chairs of the UNCF board include: John D. Rockefeller, III; former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo’s International Food and Beverage Division Michael H. Jordan and former Revlon President and CEO Jack Stahl.

“Since 1944, UNCF has played an integral role in changing the life trajectory for each student it has served, and l look forward to continuing that legacy,” said Jones. “Our member institutions and students remain the focus of our collective efforts. As we progress each year, we will grow our organization by building upon the strong foundation laid at UNCF’s inception and strengthened throughout its history.”

HEALTH

EXPOSURE TO FLAME RETARDANTS EARLY IN PREGNANCY LINKED TO PREMATURE BIRTH Expectant women are more likely to give birth early if they have high blood levels of a chemical used in flame retardants compared with those who have limited exposure, a new study finds.

These polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are used in the manufacture of furniture, carpeting, and other products to reduce flammability. Previous studies have found that the substances can leach into household dust and build up in the body where they may interfere with the thyroid, an organ that secretes brain-developing hormones. Childhood exposure to PBDEs has been linked to learning disabilities, autistic symptoms, and behavioral issues, among other developmental problems.

LAW & POLITICS

IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CORPS ANNOUNCES SEVENTH CLASS OF JUSTICE FELLOWS Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC), the country’s first fellowship program wholly dedicated to meeting immigrants’ need for high-quality legal assistance, recently announced its seventh class of Justice Fellows. Selected for their compassion, intellect, and commitment to immigrants’ rights, the 2021 Justice Fellows will bring their many skills to bear on the acute representation crisis in immigration.

Twenty-eight graduates from top law schools and with impressive experience from around the country were chosen for the prestigious Fellowship at IJC. The Class of 2021 Justice Fellows come to IJC with stellar backgrounds, including education in the nation’s most well-regarded immigration law programs and years of cumulative experience as client advocates.

The Fellows will serve for two years as staff attorneys at strategically selected legal services agencies and community-based organizations across the country, providing legal assistance to low-income immigrants in an array of immigration matters including deportation defense and affirmative applications for those fleeing persecution.

CVS Health Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccines in 29 States Continued from page 1 CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has nearly doubled the number of states where select CVS Pharmacy locations are offering COVID-19 vaccines to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program (FRPP). The company is now administering vaccines in nearly 1,200 stores across 29 states and Puerto Rico including: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York (now including New York City), Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (now including Philadelphia), Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia.

“We’re increasing the number of active stores and expanding to additional states as fast as supply allows, with the capacity to administer 20 – 25 million shots per month,” said Karen S. Lynch, president and chief executive officer, CVS Health. “We’re also focused on priority populations, including vulnerable communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic as well as teachers and school support staff.”

On March 2, the Biden Administration announced that for the month of March, FRPP participants would prioritize vaccinating pre-K through 12 educators and staff and child care workers. From March 3 to March 10, this population accounted for more than 30 percent of COVID-19 vaccine appointments at CVS Pharmacy locations.

CVS Health is now administering vaccines in nearly 1,200 stores across 29 states and Puerto Rico

Appointments in the newly activated states and jurisdictions became available for booking on Saturday, March 13. Vaccines in a retail setting are offered on an appointment-only basis via CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and those without online access can contact customer service: (800) 746-7287.

Long-term care vaccination effort a success Since CVS Health began administering COVID-19 vaccine doses to residents and staff at over 40,000 long-term care facilities across the country in late December, there has been a dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases and deaths. In fact, according to

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, between December 20 and February 21 there has been a 94 percent decrease in COVID-19 cases, and an 84 percent decrease in COVID-19 deaths.

Per the company’s publicly available data, CVS Pharmacy teams have completed second doses at all skilled nursing facilities, and third and final visits are 90 percent complete. Second doses at assisted living and other facilities are 91 percent complete, with more than half of third and final visits complete. CVS Health has administered nearly 4.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses through the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program.

Jesse White Issues Reminder Urging Residents to Conduct Business Online When Possible Online transactions up 75 percent over the last nine months White also extends expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards until Aug. 1, 2021 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White issued a reminder today urging the public to visit his office’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com to conduct transactions online when possible instead of visiting a Driver Services facility. Over the last nine months, more than 3.8 million transactions have been conducted online, an increase of 75%.

In addition, White has extended all driver’s license and ID card expiration dates an additional two months. All expired driver’s licenses and ID cards, as well as those expiring over the next four months, are now valid until Aug. 1, 2021. This extension does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) and CDL learner’s permits.

“Renew online and avoid waiting in line,” said White. “More Illinoisans have taken advantage of our office’s online services, and we are encouraging others to do the same. For those who must visit a facility, we ask they be patient as we are experiencing a high volume of customers.”

Some online transactions include: • Purchasing license plate stickers and • Renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards for those who qualify.

To renew license plate stickers online: • Residents will need a registration ID and PIN, which are located on the renewal notice and registration card – which

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most people keep in their vehicle’s glove compartment.

• Vehicle owners may then visit www.cyberdriveillinois. com and click on “License Plates Renewal” under Online Services.

In addition, White has expanded online renewals for driver’s licenses and ID cards.

Not everyone qualifies, particularly those who are required to take a written or road test.

Those who qualify for online renewal will receive a letter containing their PIN approximately 90 days before their driver’s license expiration date.

Customers may check their eligibility status for online driver’s license and ID card renewal by:

• Visiting www.cyberdriveillinois.com and clicking on “Read more on how to renew your driver’s license or ID card online” near the top of the main page.

• Then click on “Check your eligibility now” where they will be prompted to enter their driver’s license or ID card number and the last four digits of their social security number.

“My goal remains serving the public to the best of our ability during the pandemic, and reducing facility wait times while prioritizing the health and safety of customers and employees,” said White. “Those who conduct business online help shorten the line for those who must visit a facility.”

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Marquette Bank Supports 61 High School Students through Annual Scholarship Program Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, has announced the continuation and expansion of the annual Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program.

The 2021 Scholarship Program has grown to 61 Chicagoland High Schools. The program awarded its first scholarships in 1968 and celebrates a tradition of providing scholarships to graduating seniors from schools in Marquette Bank’s neighborhood footprint.

Scholarships of $2,500 are awarded to students continuing their education who have an outstanding record of community service, demonstrate financial need and maintain at least a “B” average through their high school education. Since 1968, approximately $3.5 million has been awarded to almost 1,800 Chicagoland high school seniors.

“As a neighborhood bank, we support the most involved and dedicated kids in our communities,” Christie Cox, director of neighborhood strategy. “By contributing to the education of these deserving students, we hope that they will find individual success and return to help improve their neighborhoods in the future.”

Students are invited to apply for the scholarship through their schools’ guidance office.

Scholarship recipients are selected by their own school’s principal, guidance counselors or a principal-appointed committee. The scholarship can be used to cover expenses at any higher education program, including four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, vocational training or trade schools.

The Chicagoland schools invited to participate in the 2021 Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program include:

Acero - Major Hector P. Garcia M.D. High School; Chicago Air Force Academy High School; Chicago Andrew High School; Tinley Park Argo Community High School; Summit Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School; Chicago Benito Juarez Community Academy; Chicago Bogan College Prep High School; Chicago Bolingbrook High School; Bolingbrook Brother Rice High School; Chicago Catalyst Maria High School; Chicago Chicago Christian High School; Palos Heights Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences; Chicago Chicago Hope Academy; Chicago Christ the King Jesuit College Prep.

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; Chicago Curie Metropolitan High School; Chicago De La Salle Institute; Chicago Eisenhower High School; Blue Island Eric Solorio Academy H.S.; Chicago Evergreen Park High School; Evergreen Park Farragut Career Academy; Chicago Gage Park High School; Chicago Hancock High School; Chicago Harper High School; Chicago Hubbard High School; Chicago Infinity Math, Science and Technology High School; Chicago Johnson College Prep; Chicago Kelly High School; Chicago Kennedy High School; Chicago Lemont High School; Lemont Leo Catholic High School; Chicago Lincoln-Way Central High School; New Lenox Lindblom Math & Science Academy High

School; Chicago Marist High School; Chicago Morgan Park High School; Chicago Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School; Chicago Mount Carmel High School; Chicago Oak Forest High School; Oak Forest Oak Lawn Community High School; Oak Lawn Our Lady of Tepeyac High School; Chicago Percy L. Julian High School; Chicago Providence Catholic High School; New Lenox Reavis High School; Burbank Richards High School; Oak Lawn Romeoville High School; Romeoville Saint Ignatius College Prep; Chicago Sandburg High School; Orland Park Shepard High School; Palos Heights Simeon Career Academy; Chicago St. Laurence High School; Burbank St. Rita of Cascia High School; Chicago Stagg High School; Palos Hills Tilden Career Community Academy High School; Chicago Tinley Park High School; Tinley Park Trinity High School; River Forest Universal School; Bridgeview Urban Prep Charter Academy - Englewood Campus; Chicago The Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program is part of the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment, where each quarter, the bank focuses on a different area of need: shelter, hunger, education and health/wellness.

For more information on the Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program, call 1-888-254-9500 or visit www.emarquettebank.com.

Jackson Park Improvement Update This spring, the Chicago Park District will begin utility relocation work and resume track and field work in Jackson Park. The utility work includes relocating an electrical line, a sewer line and a water line below-ground between Midway and Hayes.

The utility relocation work will occur alongside streets or sidewalks around the edges of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) site, or south of the OPC site. The existing track and field on that site will remain available for use.

The Park District also has a partially-completed a new track and field project at the corner of Stony Island and Hayes. As the site has been sitting dormant since 2018, the park district needs to review the current site condition and determine if remedial work is needed prior to completing the full scope of work.

The target start date for commencing both the utility work and the track and field work is April 1st, weather permitting.

Additional announcements regarding next steps will be forthcoming.

McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program Speeds Up as Bubba Wallace Comes on Board McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors program is driving into a new industry – the world of competitive racing – in the fourth episode of its digital content series featuring NASCAR driver and advocate Bubba Wallace.

During the episode, Wallace mentors 18-year-old emerging NASCAR/Rev Racing driver Rajah Caruth, sharing advice about navigating adversity as the lone Black driver in the auto racing sport, industry insights and more. Fans can tune in to IGTV on @wearegolden to hear both mentor and mentee discuss their careers and experiences on and off the track.

“I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to be mentored by Bubba through this McDonald’s program,” says Caruth. “Bubba shared such great advice about

racing and life, and I can’t wait to make him proud this year!”

In addition to providing one-onone mentoring to Caruth – who is also a freshman at Winston-Salem State University – Wallace and McDonald’s gifted the driver a $1,000 gift card for racing gear.

Launched last fall, the Black & Positively Golden Mentors program pairs industry leaders with up-andcoming changemakers in the same fields taking steps today to own tomorrow. To date, the program has featured mentors in coding and music, including 16-year-old tech genius Ian Michael Brock, award-winning rapper and songwriter Big Sean and gospel legacy Kierra Sheard, respectively.

“As a McDonald’s racing partner, I couldn’t be more excited about being a Black & Positively Golden

mentor,” said Wallace, who McDonald’s sponsors as a founding partner of 23XI Racing. “Mentorship is important in racing and in life, and I’m honored to help elevate young leaders as they pursue their passions and dreams. Golden Mentors is a perfect combination of both and I’m here for it all.”

The Black & Positively Golden Mentors program is a continuation of McDonald’s focus on elevating the next generation of leaders and shows the difference between being in a community and being part of one.

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NASCAR driver and advocate Bubba Wallace in his 23XI racing gear

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BUSINESS

Why Women Benefit from Financial Planning NewsUSA - As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we take time to reflect on the important contributions women of different backgrounds have made to our country and on the importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and economy.

We should also celebrate the women serving their communities as financial planners and emphasize that gender diversity and inclusion in the financial planning profession is very good for business.

Attracting and retaining an inclusive, gender-diverse financial planner workforce that better reflects the United States population’s shifting demographics has been a central, profession-wide focus in recent years, particularly following the 2015 launch of the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning. The Center is driven to create a more diverse and sustainable financial planning profession, working to provide financial planning advice to all Americans who need it -- regardless of their background or personal financial situation.

Here are some reasons why women benefit from financial planning and why more women need to become financial planners: l Financial planning helps women achieve their financial goals. Talking to a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional is a smart investment for women at any stage of life. If you are just beginning your career, a financial planner can help with paying your bills, managing debt and saving for your future. As you get older and your financial life becomes more complicated, a financial planner can help you determine your financial priorities and juggle competing needs. Whether buying a house, navigating a career transition, saving for your kids’ education, or enjoying a fulfilling retirement, a sound financial plan grows with you and can be adjusted as your needs and goals change. l Financial planning gives women confidence. All women should have access to a competent, ethical financial planner who can

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Women today recognize the need for financial advice and the benefits of working with a CFP® professional.

provide guidance for making complicated financial decisions, so you can have less stress, more confidence and more time to focus on other things. No matter who you are, financial planning can provide financial security for you and your family. l Financial planning should reflect women’s increased buying power. Women are an increasingly important demographic for the financial services industry. They compose 51 percent of the U.S. population, and not only outnumber men in graduating from college, but also represent the majority of the workforce. Women now have increased buying power and make most consumer purchasing decisions for their families. Additionally, the economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the importance of competent, ethical financial planning.

Women today recognize the need for financial advice and the benefits of working with a CFP® professional. This need will go unmet unless the population of CFP® professionals more closely reflects the demographics of the public they serve.

We are making progress. By the end of 2020, the number of female CFP® professionals increased to an all-time high of 20,633 - 23.3 percent of all CFP® professionals -reflecting growth of 3.1 percent since 2019. It’s a significant milestone, but we will continue to work hard to achieve gender diversity and inclusion in the financial planning profession.

To find a CFP® professional near you, visit letsmakeaplan.org today to get started.

Jocelyn D. Wright, CFP® is special advisor for gender diversity for the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning.

WHP Global Acquires Controlling Stake in Toys”R”Us WHP Global (“WHP’’) recently announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Tru Kids Inc., parent company to the iconic Toys”R”Us® (“TRU”), Babies”R”Us®, Geoffrey® the Giraffe brands, and more than 20 established related consumer toy and baby brands.

Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us generate over $2 billion in global retail sales annually through nearly 900 branded stores and ecommerce sites in over 25 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Middle East.

WHP is now a significant shareholder of TRU among a group of institutional investors that includes funds managed by Solus Alternative Asset Management and funds managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation. Going forward, WHP will manage the

A Toys”R”Us store.

global TRU business and direct its strategic expansion.

Yehuda Shmidman, chairman and CEO at WHP commented, “Our investment in Toys”R”Us reflects our belief and passion for the brand. We are thrilled to be taking the reins of the world’s leading toy brand at a time when the category is up 16% and consumer demand for toys is at an all-time high. This is a natural fit for WHP, as we can leverage our global network and digital plat-

form to help grow Toys”R”Us and Babies”R”Us around the world.”

Shmidman has extensive experience with the brands, having served as vice chairman of TRU since 2019.

The Toys”R”Us brand - with its famous jingle “I don’t wanna grow up, I’m a Toys”R”Us kid” - and mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe - are synonymous with the joys of childhood for millions of people around the world. Founded by Charles Lazarus, Toys”R”Us became a

globally-recognized household name that to this day is a dominant leader in the toy category.

According to a press release, Babies”R”Us was introduced several years after the Toys”R”Us brand was founded, and it quickly became the go-to resource for all new and expecting parents, with the largest baby registry across the USA. In addition, there are 20+ related consumer brands in the portfolio, including: Journey Girls®, Fastlane®, True Heroes®, You & Me®, Just Like Home® and Imaginarium®.

Including TRU and its fashion brands, WHP manages over $3 billion in retail sales across its portfolio of brands. WHP is backed by a $350 million equity commitment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. with a leverage facility provided to WHP by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock.

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Black Female Entrepreneur and Group of Female Investors Disrupt The CBD Industry A new CBD wellness line of products by Cannabelo Inc., which is a black female-owned company and founded by Steph Cence, recently launched its online store, www.ilovepurely.com, highlighting all natural, vegan, gluten-free CBD gumdrops – derived from hemp. Cannabelo, Inc. says the secret to making CBD products that work is using real ingredients + quality hemp.

Founder Steph Cence joins the ranks of a handful of minority, female entrepreneurs in the exploding multi-billion-dollar cannabis/ hemp industry.

“My goal is to find categories that can be elevated with premium brands and innovative products,” states Cence. “We create with the consumer in mind and the belief that hemp truly has the power to improve quality of life.”

As an advocate for mental health awareness and resources, Steph truly believes CBD can help improve overall wellbeing, including mental health, with a personal journey discovering the power of the plant she wants to share with the world.

Preparing to be a keynote speaker at the White Label Expo in Vegas, Sept 1-2, she will discuss her journey along with unique challenges and opportunities for minority women entering the industry. A female founded business with all female investors is aiming to disrupt the status quo of the CBD industry.

“There is a place for minority women in this industry. We might have to be a little more resourceful and a lot more creative to get the job done,” Cence continues. “We have to work harder, with less of everything, but we belong here. I’m working everyday to make a place for us.”

With an eye on launching 7 unique hemp brands, this female led enterprise is poised to capture significant market share by identifying and filling in gaps in the market with their brands.

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American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Raises the Bar for Patient Safety To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week which was recognized on March 14-20, 2021, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announced a new way for patients to identify a cosmetic surgeon with a particular focus on safety: Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety® (CSPS) certification.

“While all of our board certified cosmetic surgeons are already required to understand and meet high safety standards, this added credential shows patients the surgeon has gone above and beyond in prioritizing safety matters,” explained Dr. Wilbur Hah, Texas cosmetic surgeon and president of the Board.

To display the Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety® badge, board certified cosmetic surgeons must pass a specialized, in-depth Patient Safety Exam in addition to the fellowship training and rigorous exams they completed to become a board certified cosmetic surgeon.

The CSPS logo is intended to reassure patients that not only is their surgeon highly trained in cosmetic procedures: they are also up to date on the latest research-driven best practices for patient safety.

To find a surgeon with Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety® certification, patients should look for the CSPS badge on a board certified cosmetic surgeon’s ABCS member profile, on their social media or website, or at their practice.

Dr. Hah explained that it

Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety® certification signals to patients that their board certified cosmetic surgeon puts their safety first.

is imperative for patients to understand their surgeon’s qualifications and experience to safely achieve excellent results, whether it is with nonsurgical treatments or surgical procedures. Safety concerns have arisen in recent years around topics such as a recalled model of breast implant, unsafe Brazilian butt lift techniques, and unqualified providers of injectables. All of these issues point to the necessity of board certified cosmetic surgeons, whose training emphasizes both safety and achieving excellent aesthetic results.

“Choosing a board certified cosmetic surgeon with extensive experience, the highest level of training, and very safe practices is within reach. Once patients realize that, they will settle for nothing less,” he said. He urged patients to take advantage of the free resources available on the board’s website and patient safety blog as they search for a provider of surgical or nonsurgical procedures.

The hair wigs and extensions market is expected to grow during the period 2020−2026 according to an Arizton Advisory and Intelligence report.

The urban population base is the major factor contributing to the growth of the beauty industry.

Hair Wigs and Extensions Market Size to Reach Revenues of over USD 13.3 Billion by 2026 The hair wigs and extensions market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 13% during the period 2020−2026, according to a report by Arizton Advisory and Intelligence, an innovation and quality-driven firm which offers cutting-edge research solutions to its clients.

Key highlights of the report include the following: 1. The top 10 manufacturers of hair wigs and extensions accounted for a share of approximately 27% of the global hair wigs and extensions market. Interestingly, eight of the top ten manufacturers have a share of less than 3% each, thereby making the market highly fragmented.

2. According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery

(ISHRS), more than 2 million patients sought treatment for hair loss in 2019, a 14% increase from 2016.

3. In 2020, the global hair extensions market by end-use was dominated by the lengthening and volumizing segment, followed by the coloring and styling segment.

4. In 2020, the global hair wigs and extensions market was dominated by North America with a share of over 41%. North America was followed by APAC with a share of around 32%.

5. China exports around 70% of the global supply of wigs and hair – this supply was impacted in Q1 and Q2 2020 due to the pandemic. The export volume decreased in the first few months, but the prices kept increasing due to raw material shortage.

6. The urban population base is the major factor contributing to the growth of the beauty industry. The development of infrastructure and access to better amenities are further helping this segment become a major consumer base, driving the retail demand for beauty and hair care products.

7. Men with hair problems, such as alopecia and receding hairlines are increasingly choosing toupees and hair pieces to cover hair loss.

8. In 2020, the hair wigs and extensions market in APAC was dominated by hair extensions, which accounted for a share of around 58%, while hair wigs and extensions made from human hair accounted for a share of over 54%.

Dove And The CROWN Coalition Celebrate Victory The CROWN Coalition recently announced that Connecticut is the first state in 2021 and eighth state to pass and enact The CROWN Act. The CROWN Act – which stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, is legislation that extends statutory protection to traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and/or protective styles in the workplace and schools.

The Crown Coalition is the official national supporter of The CROWN Act movement;

an alliance cofounded by Dove, National Urban League, Western Center on Law & Poverty and Color Of Change, with support from now over 80 organizations.

Connecticut State Representative Robyn Porter sponsored The CROWN Act (HB6515) and led the efforts in the legislature, with State Senator Julie Kushner serving as the Senate sponsor.

On February 24, 2021, the bill passed in the Connecticut House of Representatives with a vote of 139-9. The

THE CROWN ACT MOVEMENT WAS FOUNDED TO CREATE REAL CHANGE AND AID IN THE EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT BLACK WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN, AND OTHER IMPACTED GROUPS, FEEL CONFIDENT IN EXPRESSING THEMSELVES. bill passed in the Connecticut Senate on March 1, 2021, with a vote of 33-0. Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill into law on Thursday,

March 4, 2021.

“I’m so proud of the important and impactful work we’re doing with The CROWN Act,” said Esi Eggleston Brac-

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ey, executive vice president and chief operating officer of North America beauty and personal care at Unilever.

“Dove is excited Connecticut has joined seven other states in passing The CROWN Act – and appreciative of the leadership of Representative Porter, Senator Kushner, and Governor Lamont for taking action to make hair discrimination illegal.”

The CROWN Act movement was founded to create real change and aid in the efforts to ensure that Black

women, men, and children, and other impacted groups, feel confident in expressing themselves. Supporters are invited to visit TheCROWNAct. com to learn more about how to end hair discrimination, and how to get involved in bringing anti-hair discrimination legislation to their state.

Sign the petition at www.

TheCROWNAct.com to help end discrimination and learn how you can get involved in bringing anti-hair discrimination legislation to your state.

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NEWS Public Engagement Phase of “Chicago Monuments and Public Art Project” lets Chicagoans join the conversation about monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques The City of Chicago, in partnership with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago Park District (Parks) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS), recently launched the Chicago Monuments Project website at chicagomonuments.org, which kicked off the public engagement phase of the Chicago Monuments Project that will conclude in April. The new website identifies monumental sculptures, artworks and commemorative plaques on the public way and in Chicago parks selected by the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee for further review. Chicagoans can join the conversation by submitting feedback through the website, virtual events and one-onone conversations.

“This project is a powerful opportunity for us to come together as a city to assess the many monuments and memorials across our neighborhoods and communities—to face our history and what and how we memorialize that history,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “Given the past year and in particular the past summer that made clear history isn’t past, it is essential that residents are a part of this conversation. This project is about more than a single statue or

mural, it’s about channeling our city’s dynamic civic energy to permanently memorialize our shared values, history and heritage as Chicagoans in an open and democratic way.”

The Chicago Monuments Project is the city’s first effort to grapple with the often unacknowledged – or forgotten – history associated with the city’s various municipal art collections and provides a vehicle to address the hard truths of Chicago’s racial history, confront the ways in which that history has and has not been memorialized and develop a framework for marking public space that elevates new ways to memorialize Chicago’s true and complete history.

Using feedback collected through the upcoming public art and engagement efforts, the city, along with various stakeholder groups, will create a plan to erect a series of new monuments that equitably acknowledge Chicago’s shared history.

The Chicago Monuments Project also seeks project ideas from individual artists and/or community groups for the development of new monuments that rethink the place, purpose and permanence of monuments in our public spaces. Dead-

line for submissions is April 1, 2021.

Leading this review of monuments is the Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee, a group of community leaders, artists, architects, scholars, curators and city officials who have dedicated their time, experience and expertise. The committee, announced in August 2020, is co-chaired by Mark Kelly, commissioner of DCASE, Bonnie McDonald, president & CEO of Landmarks Illinois and Jennifer Scott, director/chief curator of Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.

“The Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee has considered hundreds of the city’s sculptures and plaques in this critically important process,” said DCASE Commissioner and Advisory Committee Co-Chair Mark Kelly. “The City’s public art collection is a defining characteristic of Chicago and it should reflect and respect all Chicagoans. The public’s input will now help us evaluate the collection and to commission new works.”

Out of a collection of over 500 monumental sculptures and commemorative plaques on the public way and in Chicago parks, several have been selected for further review on the

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projects website. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to share feedback on specific monuments, monuments in general or what monuments might look like in the future. The website is currently accepting public feedback.

Chicagoans are also invited to pre-register to participate in discussions with Chicago Monuments Project Advisory Committee Members, where they can ask questions, share their thoughts and learn more about the Chicago Monuments Project. Space will be limited to 20 community members per drop-in session.

The Chicago Monuments Project also seeks proposals from community partners to host and facilitate public conversations about the city’s monuments. Programs can address a specific artwork(s) identified by the Chicago Monuments Advisory Committee and/or present open platforms for a constructive dialogue about previously untold, erased or obscured narratives in the telling of Chicago’s history and the development of new monuments.

Program proposals will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee, and a select number of proposals will be identified to receive a $1,500 stipend toward

program production. Additional public program details will be updated in the upcoming weeks. “We urge residents and groups to share their perspectives, in a thoughtful and respectful manner. Public participation is critical to our success, not only in examining Chicago’s public art collection but also healing our city,” said General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly.

CPS will lead a separate, but aligned, process to review their extensive collection of artworks. CPS is currently in the final stages of creating a Works of Art Steering Committee that will meet quarterly to review concerns about specific works of art raised by members of the CPS community. The committee will work with students, teachers, school leaders and advocacy groups to recommend and advise school communities on actions related to the collection.

“Chicago Public Schools is committed to ensuring works of art in our schools represent the diversity, history and heritage of the communities we serve,” said CPS Chief Education Officer, LaTanya McDade. “CPS is proud to participate in this joint effort to better reflect and honor the diversity of our city through public art.”

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Global Sensation, “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” A Digital And Virtual Reality Exhibition, Coming April 6 AREA15, a new art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, will be the first U.S. venue to stage the global sensation, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, when it opens to the public April 6. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at https://area15. com/experiences/van-gogh-immersive-experience/ Debuting in Las Vegas after international stops in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, its arrival at AREA15 marks the first time a digitally immersive and virtual reality experience of this magnitude and complexity featuring the art of Vincent Van Gogh will be seen in the United States.

In advance of its wider North American release to at least eight cities this year, including Atlanta, New York, and Boston, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will debut an exclusive preview inside The PORTAL—AREA15’s 360-degree

projection-mapped room designed settings that inspired his artwork. for events, performances and digital Captivating a worldwide audience art installations. for more than four years in cities “The PORTAL at AREA15 was such as Brussels, Naples, Tel Aviv, created to stage exactly this sort of Beijing, and Antwerp, Van Gogh: immersive, 360-degree experience,” The Immersive Experience is an awe said Winston Fisher, chief executive inspiring 360-degree experience officer, AREA15. “We’re thrilled to be making visitors feel as though they the first U.S. location to preview this have stepped into the famous artist’s mesmerizing, art-and-technology masterpieces. phenomenon celebrating the life and The immersive experience invites art of Van Gogh.” guests to revel in a transcendent On view from April 6 through July display of this 19th century artistic Client: ComEd Bleed: Campaign: Reliability Campaign genius’ life, workTrim: x 6.5” 5 at AREA15, Van2021 Gogh: The Imand 10” secrets as Agency Job #: B1241-022518-00 mersiveAD Experience will be a timed never before – allLive: seen through #/AD ID: QEXL1106000 experience 35 22, minutes digital Dateencompassing Modified: February 2021 3:33 high-resolution PM Keyline projections Scale: 100% CR: specifically to fit the Outputoriginal at: and mapped and an accompanying VR AD Round: Page: nearly 7,000-square-foot PORTAL. experience. The uniquely atmoGeneral admission tickets will spheric light and sound show feaTO BE include lounge seating where guests tures dazzling animationsNOT of more are enveloped in sensational artistry, than 300 of Van Gogh’s works set P: B. Godsell while VIP tickets will include VR to a custom score and punctuated goggles to experience “A Day in the by voice actors sharing poignant Life of the Artist in Arles, France,” quotes from Van Gogh’s letters to a virtual stroll alongside Van Gogh his brother, Theo. himself to explore the countryside The production, brought to life by

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“Having created numerous immerPUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE sive experiences around the world, I am thrilled to bring Van Gogh: The AREA15 and all its experiences Immersive Experience AREA15, follow the latest recommendations of Region:toUS Language: English which lies at the heart of the city’s leading health experts and govNotes: None ” said new entertainment landscape, ernment authorities, including the Mario Iacampo, CEO of Exhibition World Health Organization and CenHub. “The innovative storytelling ters for Disease Control and Prevenand technology that define Van tion. AREA15 also uses cutting-edge, Gogh: The Immersive Experience state-of-the-art technology to help USED COLOR APPROVAL make it aFOR perfect fit for AREA15. ” implement these recommendations, Van Gogh: The Immersive including an AI-driven thermal scanExperience will be on view Sunning platform that screens temperadays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday ture accurately and non-invasively, through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m.; detects the absence of a mask, and Fridays, dark; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to alerts staff when social distancing 6:30 p.m. Adult tickets start at $35 thresholds are not being met.

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6 Things to Know About GMOs Family Features) You may have heard of “GMO” foods before, but what you may not know is the science and purpose behind them.

“GMO” is a common term used to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. A GMO (genetically modified organism) is a plant, animal or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally involves the transfer of specific DNA from one organism to another.

Although GMO foods are widely available to consumers, there is sometimes confusion around what GMOs are and how they are used in the United States’ food supply.

As part of the Feed Your Mind education initiative, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides science-based information to help consumers better understand GMOs: 1. Only a few types of GMO foods are sold in the United States.Soybeans, cotton, corn, alfalfa, apples, canola, papaya, potatoes, summer

squash, sugar beets, pineapple and AquAdvantage salmon complete the list of GMO foods currently sold in the U.S. Only a few of these are available in the produce sections of grocery stores. Most are instead used to make ingredients that are then used in other food products like cereals and snack chips.

2. GMOs can help farmers grow crops that are resistant to diseases and insects. Humans have used traditional ways to modify crops and animals to suit their needs and tastes for more than 10,000 years. Genetic engineering lets scientists take a beneficial gene, like insect resistance, and transfer it into a plant. Results can include higher crop yields, less crop loss, longer storage life, better appearance, better nutrition or some combination of these traits.

3. GMO foods are as safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. The FDA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture work together to make sure GMOs are safe for human, plant and animal health. GMO foods are

carefully studied before being sold to the public to make sure they are safe.

Some GMO plants have even been modified to improve their nutritional value. For example, some GMO soybeans contain healthier oils, which can replace oils containing trans fat.

4. GMO foods are no more likely to cause allergies than non-GMOs. You will not be allergic to a GMO food unless you’re allergic to the non-GMO version of that food. For example, if you’re not allergic to foods made with non-GMO soy, you won’t be allergic to foods made with GMO soy. When developing GMOs, scientists run tests to make sure allergens aren’t transferred from one food to another.

5. GMOs can reduce farmers’ use of pesticides. Some GMO plants contain plant-incorporated protectants to make them resistant to insects.

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REAL ESTATE 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 ____________________________ AC3-24-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff,vs. KATE L. TAYLOR; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 20 CH 4912 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, May 4, 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. 20-22-303-022-0000.

Commonly known as 6753 South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637.

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.

SMS000231-20FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3166134 ____________________________ AC 3-31-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ELOISE PUGH, STEPHANIE PUGH, BRIAN K. RILEY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 18 CH 11689 6337 SOUTH VERNON 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 February 27, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 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 6337 SOUTH VERNON AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-22201-035-0000 The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $66,756.15.

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. 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, The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301,

Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 2911717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 18-087541.

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. LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-

1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 18-087541 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 18 CH 11689 TJSC#: 41422 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 # 18 CH 11689 I3166462 ____________________________

What Homeowners Need to Know Before Refinancing (StatePoint) With mortgage rates hovering near three percent, experts say there are still a number of homeowners who could benefit from refinancing. In fact, borrowers who refinanced in 2020 to lower their mortgage rate saved over $2,800 in mortgage payments annually, according to the latest Freddie Mac research.

“While today’s low mortgage rates have fueled a refinance boom, it’s been driven mainly by higher-income borrowers. With millions of borrowers eligible to refinance, lower- and middleincome borrowers who could stand to benefit the most from refinancing might be leaving money on the table,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

To determine whether refinancing makes financial sense for you, it’s essential to first understand the basics.

Here’s what to know about the refinancing process: • Understanding refinancing: When refinancing your mortgage, you are essentially applying for a new mortgage with the goal of securing a loan with better terms than your current one.

Primarily, people refinance their mortgages for three reasons: to lower their interest rate, to switch from one product to another (i.e. switch from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a fixedrate mortgage) or switch to a loan with a shorter term.

• Determining refinancing costs: While refinancing can save you money, it isn’t free. Just as there are closing costs and associated fees with your current mortgage, there are related costs to refinance your loan. To get a sense of what refinancing could cost

you, use Freddie Mac’s refinance calculator, which is available at calculators.freddiemac.com.

• Knowing your options: The refinancing option that is best for you will depend on your financial situation and goals. The most common option is to refinance the remaining unpaid balance on your mortgage. Through refinancing, you can improve your financial position by shortening your term or locking in a lower interest rate. Your lender will be able to discuss refinancing options with you and help determine the best solution for your situation.

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