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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of April 29, 2020

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Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church donated $20,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The money donated from the church to Chicago’s Food Bank will go towards buying food to go into the food boxes that are given to those in need. Photos courtesy of Fellowship Missionary

FELLOWSHIP CHURCH DONATES MONEY TO GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY Because of COVID-19, many churches in Chicago haven’t held services in a month. That is the case for Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, which is located on 4543 S. Princeton. But, the Reverend Reginald W. Sharpe, Jr., pastor of Fellowship, has still been challenging his congregation. PAGE 2

New Data Showing Chicago Is Starting to Flatten the Curve

$1.5M Goes Towards Fighting COVID-19

Dream Now and Travel Later

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COVID Tax Tip: SSI Recipients To Receive Automatic Economic Impact Payments

Commentary: “China Lied, People Died?”

Look Who’s Talking!

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SECRETARY DEVOS PROPOSES RETHINKING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY EMPOWERING TEACHERS TO CUSTOMIZE, PERSONALIZE THEIR CONTINUED LEARNING U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed a new funding priority recently that would allow teachers to rethink their professional development. Under the proposal, through stipends or vouchers, teachers would be able to select and access professional development courses and opportunities that are relevant to their personal needs or career goals instead of having one-size-fits all programming dictated to them by the state or local education agency. “I’ve spoken with hundreds of teachers across the country who love teaching yet share the same frustration: their professional development courses don’t meet their needs, and they don’t help them serve students,” said Secretary DeVos. “That’s why I believe we must treat teachers like the valued professionals they are and empower them to seek out the professional learning opportunities that support their goals and aspirations. If we can trust teachers with our children each day, we should trust them to select the right continuing education courses.”

The department is seeking feedback from the public about this Notice of Proposed Priorities, which is posted to the Federal Register. The comment period is open until May 13, 2020.

HEALTH

EXERCISE RESTORES YOUTHFUL PROPERTIES TO MUSCLE STEM CELLS OF OLD MICE A nightly jaunt on the exercise wheel enhances musclerepair capabilities in old mice, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine. Only older mice saw this benefit, which the researchers found is due to the rejuvenation of the animals’ muscle stem cells. “The effect in old animals is very significant,” said Thomas Rando, MD, PhD, professor of neurology and neurological sciences and director of Stanford’s Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging.

“We found that regular exercise restores youthfulness to tissue repair. Their muscle stem cells start to look and behave like those of much younger animals.”

While no researchers have discovered a reliable fountain of youth, it’s well known that certain lifestyle adjustments can be beneficial.

“Exercise is known to reduce the risk of a wide variety of age-related problems, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and perhaps even Alzheimer’s disease,” Rando said. “There’s a lot of interest in understanding how exercise confers these health benefits,” he added.

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

Because of COVID-19, many churches in Chicago haven’t held services in a month. That is the case for Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, which is located on 4543 S. Princeton.

But, the Reverend Reginald W. Sharpe, Jr., pastor of Fellowship, has still been challenging his congregation.

Sharpe has been challenging his church with this little quote, “while we can’t have church traditionally, we can still be the church consistently,” he said. “And so, for me, what it means to be the church is to directly impact the community.”

Sharpe said while conducting his 7 a.m. prayer call, he had the Greater Chicago Food Depository on his mind.

And, he also thought about the number of African Americans in the city who face food insecurity.

“As we were praying, something hit me and was like, ‘you can raise $10,000 and sow it and donate it to the Chicago Food Depository and you can do 10 grand and make it an Easter gift’, “ he said. “The word resurrection means resurgence,” he said and he had the thought in mind to tell the people, “that this is going to be our ‘Easter Resurrection’ gift,” that they could give back to the community. He said the idea was, “to create a Resurrection instead of just celebrating the Resurrection.”

Not only was the church able to raise $10,000, they raised $20,000 and donated it to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Sharpe said being able to raise the money was due to people’s hearts and pitching in to help. He quoted Ephesians 3:20.

“It blew my mind, I was excited,” he said. “It really reminded me that God exceeds our expectations and

The Rev. Reginald W. Sharpe, Jr., pastor of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, and Kate Maehr, executive director and CEO of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, at the check presentation. Photos courtesy of Fellowship Missionary

even in this season, people are still full of generosity, full of love and full of compassion.”

Sharpe said he has seen acts of generosity and kindness, through churches holding services online to people fighting for social justice and equality.

He said the Greater Chicago Food Depository was overwhelmingly gracious and thankful for the gift.

“I think what made their gratitude so high was, we’re in a global pandemic and most people are reaching for self-preservation. And to see this level of generosity in a global pandemic was shocking,” he said.

While Fellowship Baptist Church has been a partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository for years, the organization was happy to receive the donation. Greg Trotter, spokesman for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, said Fellowship does excellent work in their community with their food pantry.

LAW & POLITICS

SEC AWARDS OVER $27 MILLION TO WHISTLEBLOWER The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced an award of more than $27 million to a whistleblower who alerted the agency to misconduct occurring, in part, overseas. After providing the tip to the Commission, the whistleblower provided critical investigative leads that advanced the investigation and saved significant Commission resources.

“This award marks several milestones for the program,” said Jane Norberg, chief of the SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower.

“This is the largest whistleblower award announced by the Commission this year, and the sixth largest award overall since the inception of the program. This award also brings the total amount awarded to whistleblowers by the SEC over the $400 million mark.”

As set forth in the Dodd-Frank Act, the SEC protects the confidentiality of whistleblowers and does not disclose information that could reveal a whistleblower’s identity.

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“They raised $20,000 in a pretty short period of time. It’s really amazing. And, we’re just deeply humbled and grateful for this gift,” said Trotter. It’ll make a “big difference,” he said.

Trotter said at this time, with food pantries struggling to stay open, monetary donations are the most helpful. He said much of the money will go towards buying food to go into the food boxes Greater Chicago Food Depository provides.

“It’s a significant and costly effort. We really need donations to help support this effort. Because we’re a food bank, we buy food at scale. And, so we can really stretch those dollars,” he said.

“We’re able to use the donations to buy what’s most needed to go into those boxes and to just help families in need during this time.”

For more information about the Greater Chicago Food Depository, visit www.chicagosfoodbank.org.

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NEWS

New Data Showing Chicago Is Starting to Flatten the Curve of Covid-19 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced new data suggesting social distancing and the state’s stay-at-home order may be working to flatten the COVID-19 curve in Chicago, slowing the rate of increase in total cases in Chicago.

This includes new case-level analysis gathered over the past month signaling great improvement in the time it is taking for the number of cases to double. Just one month ago, cases in Chicago were doubling every 2-3 days; now they are doubling only every 12 days, according to a news release.

This new data capturing cases, community mobility, as well as trends showing the consistent capacity of the hospital system, suggest the city’s mitigation efforts have been effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19.

However, a steady decline in new cases still needs to occur before major social distancing interventions are no longer required. All data are available in a newly published data suite, shared on the city’s website Chicago.gov/coronavirus.

“Thanks to our citywide efforts to stay home and socially isolate, we have made important progress in flattening the curve and stemming the spread of COVID-19 in Chicago,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “However, as encouraging as these numbers are, the light at the end of the tunnel is only a pinprick and we will need continued diligence and social compliance before we can bend the curve and outrun this crisis. That’s why it is imperative we continue to be safe and act responsibly, as it is truly a matter of life and death.”

Flattening the curve means that Chicago has seen continuous progress in its effort to slow the spread of the virus, and therefore, protect the local healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed.

The curve refers to the infection rate which, without interventions like staying at home, skyrockets to the peak and rapidly diminishes the capacity of local hospitals.

As Chicagoans flatten the curve, the rate of increase of new infections begins to decline, where the number of people being diagnosed each day is still rising but at a slower rate.

Flattening the curve allows the City to maintain resources, continue treating patients and ultimately, save lives.

“This data is encouraging and shows that all of our efforts appear to be having the intended impact in help-

New data suggest that Chicago’s mitigation efforts have been effective in reducing transmission of COVID-19. However, a steady decline in new cases still needs to occur before major social distancing interventions are no longer required, according to a news release.

ing to limit the spread of this virus,” said Dr. Allison Arwady, CDPH Commissioner. “I want to thank the people of Chicago who absolutely have saved lives by staying home. But I want to be clear: this also tells us that we need to be abiding by these restrictions more now than ever, because we haven’t yet gotten to the other side of the curve, where the number of daily cases begins to fall day after day. We need to get to the other side of the curve to be able to move forward as a city.”

The new suite of data published recently online demonstrates that several factors contributed to the curve flattening, including orders that limited the size of gatherings, closed schools, prevented sick people from leaving home, and instructed all residents to stay home unless it is essential, along with the subsequent enforcement of these orders. The city also showed new data demonstrating a decrease in community mobility as measured by anonymous mobile device movement—more people actually staying home across Chicago— and explained that data like this can be used when restrictions eventually begin to be lifted to track the impact of these changes in near-real-time.

The new data confirms that policy decisions at the city and state level have positioned Chicago well for the next phase of the pandemic. Key take-aways include: l New case rate slowdown: The data show that the rate of increase of new COVID-19 cases has considerably slowed and that Chicago is making real progress in flattening the curve – cases were increasing by 25% to 50%per day just one month ago and are increasing by 8 percent per day now. This is best seen in the ‘days-to-doubling’ case numbers,

with cases in Chicago residents doubling as quickly as every 1-2 days at the beginning of our local outbreak, as compared to every 12 days now. l Lower rate of cases and deaths: Data analysis shows Chicago could have had several times more deaths than currently have been reported if there hadn’t been a stay-at-home order and strong compliance with social distancing. Without such measures, modeling shows that the city could have seen more than 62,000 cases and 2,000 deaths by this point. l Sustained hospital capacity: Chicago’s healthcare and hospital systems still have available bed capacity, ICU capacity, and ventilator capacity, indicating that the progress in flattening the curve has protected our health system so far. l Increased social compliance: New data from BlueDot, a health data company that shares data with CDPH,

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shows major improvement in Chicagoans staying at or near their homes since the orders were implemented last month. BlueDot metrics are derived from anonymous data linked to cell phone and mobile device movement, with location check-ins every 30 minutes. In February and early March, these metrics showed an average (median) of between 59% and 64% of phone check-ins in Chicago were at home, recognizing that we spend a lot of time at home, much of it sleeping. By last week, across Chicago, the average (median) phone check-ins at home had increased to 79% of all check-ins. No personal or individual data is reported.

While the city has seen this initial progress, it has also worked to greatly expand the capacity of its full system of care. City and healthcare officials, in conjunction with state and federal partners, worked proactively to provide additional capacity, should the hospitals become overwhelmed, with the construction of the McCormick Place Alternate Care Facility.

In recent weeks, the city has also established new dedicated quarantine and isolation sites, adding 2,600 rooms, worked closely with city partners to reduce transmission in congregate settings, and transferred hundreds of residents experiencing homelessness to shelter settings where they can receive care and social distance while allowing the city’s existing shelter system to decompress.

While data shows continued improvements, the city remains concerned about the prevalence of COVID-19 in Black and Brown communities, which have been disproportionately impacted in terms

of sickness and death – with seven times the death rate when compared to white communities.

Guided by the data, the city has developed a hyper-focused strategy centered around deep, consistent education, outreach, and intervention with communities most adversely impacted by COVID-19. Through a partnership with West Side United, the city’s racial equity rapid response teams will work to reach vulnerable populations in the communities most impacted by COVID-19, connecting them with resources and care to improve equity in health outcomes across the city, according to a news release.

As the city works to see a decline in new cases and to prepare for a “deceleration” phase, CDPH will continue to monitor a series of metrics, taking the following steps before a recommendation is made to exit the stay at home phase of the pandemic.

This includes close tracking of new cases and deaths; monitoring local hospital capacity; working to increase testing capacity; leveraging new technologies and tools to monitor confirmed cases and conduct contact tracing; and continuing to reinforce compliance with social distancing requirements and the statewide mandate.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city launched the Stay Home, Save Lives campaign to inform residents about how they can stay healthy and do their part to bend the curve of the virus.

For more information and updates on COVID-19, text COVID19 to 78015, email coronavirus@chicago. gov or visit Chicago.gov/coronavirus.

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BUSINESS

Siemens Foundation Provides $1.5M Across 12 Community Health Centers to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts In a news release, the Siemens Foundation recently announced it is providing $1.5 million to community health centers across 12 U.S. cities to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

Community health centers are the nation’s largest primary care provider for the medically underserved and uninsured, reaching 29 million of those most in-need. As a result of COVID-19, these health centers face a shortage of funding to stay operational and maintain a sufficient workforce, further crippling their ability to provide affordable healthcare at a critical time. Aligning with its dedication to social equity, the non-profit organization established by Siemens USA, including funding provided by Siemens Healthineers, is committed to supporting these critical healthcare providers so they can continue serving their communities when they are needed most.

“As the COVID-19 crisis disproportionately threatens lower-income and medically underserved communities, it’s important for us to support the institutions that sustain our social compact,” said David Etzwiler, CEO of the Siemens Foundation.

“Community health centers and their staff are on the front lines providing primary care every day and they now play an especially critical role in our medical services infrastructure when emergency services and hospital settings are overwhelmed. Vital services like these are paramount to advancing equity in America.”

The following health centers were selected using equity criteria developed by the Siemens Foundation in consultation with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers, and Siemens: Chase Brexton Health Services in Baltimore Chicago Family Health Center in Chicago Western Wayne Family Health Centers in Metro Detroit Daughters of Charity Services/Marillac Community Health Center in New Orleans Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc., in Philadelphia Stride Community Health Center in Denver Newark Community Health Centers, Inc., in

Newark WATTS Healthcare Corporation in Los Angeles Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health Care in Washington, D.C. Morris Heights Health Center, Inc., in New York Community Health Centers in Orlando International Community Health Services in Seattle The $1.5 million commitment is funded, in part,

by The Siemens Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation, supported by Siemens Healthineers business in the United States. The centers will be free to use the funding however they deem it is most needed.

The Foundation’s efforts complement Siemens’ and Siemens Healthineers’ collective efforts to combat COVID-19 by supporting critical infrastructure and by helping state and local governments address urgent healthcare needs. The company’s employees are maintaining essential operations to support hospitals, power plants, government facilities, military sites, manufacturing locations and data centers. They’re also supporting critical city services such as transportation, water and waste, and national security emergency response systems.

Siemens is also a part of collaborative on-theground effort to support the expansion of existing and new hospital spaces, ensuring these facilities have reliable power, fire and life safety systems, and the tools they need to treat patients. Siemens Healthineers is committed to providing a range of solutions necessary for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with COVID-19 – from a test kit used to aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 disease to portable X-ray, ultrasound, and blood gas systems used in monitoring for patients, as well as unique cloud-based platforms and remote monitoring systems to assist front-line healthcare providers.

For more information on how Siemens is taking action to support American healthcare, visit its COVID-19 response page.

For more information on the Siemens Foundation, follow @SFoundation on Twitter or visit siemensfoundation.org.

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Chris Mitchell

Crowe appoints first chief diversity officer As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Crowe LLP recently named Chris Mitchell as the firm’s first chief diversity officer.

Crowe is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world.

Mitchell has been with Crowe for six years, serving as a consulting principal within the technology, media and telecommunications services group prior to this appointment.

In his new officer role, Mitchell is responsible for driving an innovative and programmatic agenda to support a culture of inclusion in line with the firm’s vision and strategy. He has an MBA in IT management from Touro University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Diversity and inclusion have been a major focus for Crowe and for Crowe CEO Jim Powers throughout his tenure. “The firm needs to continue building, promoting and sustaining an inclusive work environment where each person feels a sense of belonging and is inspired to bring their best each day,” Powers said. “As we continue to dedicate resources to this goal, we felt it was important to appoint someone to lead and be held accountable for the continued progress toward our vision.”

As one of the firm’s top priorities, diversity and inclusion is championed internally at Crowe by its Inclusion Excellence Council, which Mitchell has chaired. The council oversees initiatives that work to understand, appreciate and address the various perspectives and needs of all Crowe people, clients and the communities in which the firm operates.

“I’ve been given the opportunity to formally lead our diversity efforts,” said Mitchell, “but what’s important to understand is that Crowe is behind it, firm leadership is behind it and our people have been behind it all along.”

Mitchell said the need for diversity resources continues to strengthen and evolve. “On top of being vital for a company’s workforce, it’s also growing more important in business,” he said.

“Crowe is already nurturing the values, ethics and culture of diversity, and as we mature as a business, it’s critical to have the resources dedicated to it, as well,” Mitchell said.

“Diversity and inclusion are not only important to the firm, but important to our clients and prospects as well. This offers us an opportunity to grow and recognize the diverse backgrounds at Crowe,” Mitchell stated.

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FASHION

Jewelers of America Launches “Make Mom Shine” Sweepstakes

While the most health-conscious person may opt for a morning sweat-a-thon, working in some stretches can also be beneficial.

Begin Your Mornings Feeling Refreshed Family Features - Ready, set, go. Just as you would set off at the starting line of a race, this hectic pace is how mornings begin for many men and women.

Instead of waking with dread to face another hectic morning, consider these tips for a healthier way to ease into your daily rituals. While these activities may require you to allow extra time, you may be pleased with the productive results.

Meditate. A practice that has been around for thousands of years may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried mornings. To start, find a

place in your home that is free of noise and distraction. Practice sitting still, with eyes closed, and focus only on your breathing. Using deep, controlled breaths, try to steer your thoughts away from negative and stress-inducing thoughts.

Stretch. While the most healthconscious person may opt for a morning sweat-a-thon, working in some stretches can also be beneficial. When you awake, think about oft-used muscles and extend each one for 15-30 seconds.

Activate. Give your brain some fuel in

Instead of waking with dread to face another hectic morning, consider these tips for a healthier way to ease into your daily rituals.

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the morning while also doing something nice for your mind. For example, journaling is a gentle way to ease into your morning and get your brain firing.

If you can’t think of a topic, simply write down a few affirmations for the day, revisit a pleasant memory from your past or scribble down a goal for the week.

Journaling can be an uplifting way to engage the mind and express gratitude for the day ahead.

Find more tips for starting your day on the right foot at eLivingToday.com.

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Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years and it may still be one of the best stress busters for hurried mornings.

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Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for fine jewelry businesses, has launched the “Make Mom Shine” sweepstakes on Instagram in honor of Mother’s Day, according to a news release.

Now, Instagram users will be able to enter to win one of six pieces of jewelry from Jewelers of America members in the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. “Now more than ever, we all need a little shine and sparkle in our life. The ‘Make Mom Shine’ sweepstakes gives entrants the opportunity to win a piece of jewelry for themselves or to gift to a special mom in their life. We are giving away a different piece of jewelry every few days, providing more opportunities to win,” says Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America.

The sweepstakes will be made up of six mini-giveaways throughout the time period, so each follower will have the opportunity to enter multiple times for their shot at a prize.

Each entrant must follow Jewelers of America on Instagram, tag a friend in the giveaway post comments, and use #MakeMomShine. The giveaways feature jewelry by GiGi Ferranti Jewelry; Graziela Gems; Jean Joaillerie; Loriann Jewelry; Martha Seely Design; and With You Designs, LLC. Jewelers of America’s “Make Mom Shine” Sweepstakes runs through May 9, 2020 at 5:00PM EDT. The full prize schedule and rules are available here: https://www.jewelers.org/news/ jewelry-contests/1067-makemomshine-instagramgiveaway-2020. The winner will be selected in a random drawing among all eligible entries received. Jewelers of America has also released its annual Mother’s Day gift guide, which can be found here: https://www.jewelers.org/gift-guides/ mothers-day-jewelry.

For more information on jewelry or to find a Jewelers of America member jewelry store near you, visit www.jewelers.org.

Jewelers of America’s “Make Mom Shine” sweepstakes features five jewelry giveaways during the run up to Mother’s Day.

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NEWS About 43 million adult Americans carry a federal student loan, but here’s how companies can help StatePoint - After paying monthly student loan minimums, many Americans have just enough to cover basic living expenses, which means that when unexpected expenses arise, they often end up defaulting on their student loans.

It’s no wonder that student loan debt is a top financial stressor for so many. There’s good news, though.

Not only can employers help employees with student loan debt, but doing so is in everyone’s best interest. Here’s how: Reducing Anxiety A growing number of employees are entering the workforce with student loan debt. About 43 million adult Americans carry a federal student loan, owing $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt, and Americans also owe an estimated $119 billion in student loans from private sources not backed by the government, according to the Center for American Progress.

Experts say that this debt is

causing anxiety and a distracted workforce, with many people spending hours of their workday wondering how to meet financial commitments. A majority of borrowers with student loan debt report being worried about paying off their student loans, according to research reported by Phy.org from the University of Missouri, research which also found a strong link between student loans and mental stress for borrowers.

According to research, those with student loans say that getting help with refinancing or repaying their loans would ease their stress so they can focus on their job. When such assistance is offered, employees appreciate that their employer cares about their financial well-being, and ultimately becomes more engaged and involved in the success of the business.

Refinancing Education Some may wonder whether refinancing is worth their time and

effort, but research shows that many people who take out student loans have a high interest rate, and on average, borrowers take 20 years to pay off their student loan debts.

Instead of continuing to pay a high rate for the lifetime of the loan, employers can work with education benefits providers, such as BenefitEd, to direct employees toward private refinancing options such as U-fi.

Even saving a small amount each month can substantially lower the total cost paid over the life of the loan.

Employees are likely to appreciate having the option to refinance loans as well as receive education and financial advice from their employers, say experts who name supporting employees’ financial health as a great way to increase employee loyalty and engagement.

Avoiding Loan Default Nationally, the default rate on student loans is increasing. In 2018 alone, student loan delinquencies

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amounted to over $166 billion.

Missed payments can affect someone’s credit score for years.

It can also affect employment opportunities as some employers are now checking candidates’ credit scores before making job offers.

If employees receive advice on refinancing their student loans or receive repayment assistance from employers, they’ll be more likely to make their monthly payments

and less likely to deal with the consequences of a poor credit score.

To learn more about how employers can support future and current employee financial needs, visit youbenefited.com.

There are many ways companies can support their employees who are currently managing student loans, and when they do, experts say they’ll have a happier, healthier and more grateful workforce.

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NEWS

Virtual “Armchair Explorer” Tours Entice Consumers to Dream Now and Travel Later Staying home doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world right from the comfort of your armchair, sofa or bed, say travel advisors at Travel Leaders Group who send their clients the recently launched “Armchair Explorer” -- an inspirational series of emails with social graphics, eBooks, videos, virtual tours and articles. The emails, chuck-full of engaging travel options, are delivered every Thursday for 12 weeks to approximately 2 million consumers who have already opted in. Due to the popularity, Armchair Explorer can now be opened as a digital magazine layout using a link in the email.

“With Armchair Explorer, travelers can fill their extra time with dreams of travel,” said J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Travel Leaders Group, North America’s largest travel agency company.

“Travelers can virtually explore from the comfort of their homes, letting their minds wander the earth to sample a

Travel Leaders Group has launched the Armchair Explorer for travelers.

world of experiences until they can travel later to their desired destination.”

As the first email in the series states, “time is something many of us have more of lately, which makes now a great time to sit back, relax and let our minds wander free.”

The Armchair Explorers distributed so far have included such as entries on the best places to whale watch, virtual tours of national parks and some of the finest museums in the world, such as the Louvre in Paris and the Guggenheim in New

York, according to a press release. It included links to several audiobooks, including “Tracks” by Robyn Davidson, following a courageous young woman’s journey through the Australian desert, and “The Art of Travel” in which author Alain de Botton gives a philosophical examination of why and how we travel.

Clients were also able to explore several wonders of the world, including The Taj Mahal in India, The Colosseum in Rome, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, as well

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as hike the Great Wall of China and explore the Pyramids of Giza.

“As Armchair Explorers, consumers can enjoy these destinations and more from home while helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” said O’Hara. “We know people want to be safe, but they also have a natural desire to explore the world around them. The Armchair Explorer emails help to satisfy those desires.

When this crisis ends, and travelers are ready to turn those travel dreams into reality, our advisors will be here

with additional ideas and advice about a host of journeys.”

Travelers who receive Armchair Explorer emails are current clients of advisors affiliated with Travel Leaders Group, including those from Travel Leaders Network, Barrhead Travel, Nexion Travel Group, CruCon Cruise Outlet, Cruise Specialists and Travel Leaders Vacation Centers.

To opt in to advisor emails, armchair explorers can visit TravelLeadersGroup.com/advisors to connect with a travel advisor of their choice.

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FOOD

Refreshing Dishes for Dining Al Fresco Family Features - Some of life’s most cherished moments are shared with loved ones around the table. As temperatures climb, cheerful sunshine and sparkling blue skies are the perfect ingredients to make family time even more enjoyable with a meal served al fresco.

One of the great joys of dining outdoors is the chance to appreciate the simplicity of a gentle breeze or the first glimpses of seasonal blooms. Keeping meal prep simple makes it even easier to embrace these special moments.

A unique approach to an entree salad is easy to prepare and adds a festive flair to your picnic plate.

These Ruby Beet Chicken Salad Skewers owe their zesty flavor to the delicate balance of sweetness and vinegar infused by Aunt Nellie’s Baby Whole Pickled Beets.

A cool salad is another must for your outdoor dining menu. Classic Mediterranean flavors like feta cheese and olives combined with READ 3 Bean Salad make this Mediterranean 3-Bean Quinoa Salad the perfect side dish to accompany a light lunch or grilled main course.

Find more ideas and recipes for meals to enjoy outside at auntnellies.com and READsalads.com.

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A Stuffed Tomato Snack Culinary.net - Whether you need a quick appetizer or something to snack on, these Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes make for an appealing bite. Find more snack recipes at Culinary.net.

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Ruby Beet Chicken Salad Skewers Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 * 1 jar (16 ounces) Aunt Nellie’s Baby Whole Pickled Beets * 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) * 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional, to taste, divided * 1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus additional, to taste, divided * 4 1/2 tablespoons stone ground mustard, divided * 1 1/2 tablespoons, plus 1/3 cup, orange marmalade, divided * 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives * 1 large lemon, zest and juice (1/3 cup juice) * 1/4 cup olive oil * 1 bag (9 ounces) leafy romaine lettuce pieces * 1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted * 1/3 cup crumbled blue, feta or goat cheese

Mediterranean 3-Bean Quinoa Salad

1. Heat oven to 375° F. Drain beets; set aside.

2. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. In small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard and 1 1/2 tablespoons marmalade. Brush mixture over chicken until completely coated. Bake chicken on rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil about 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear; set aside.

3. To make vinaigrette: In medium bowl, combine remaining mustard, remaining marmalade, chives, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Slowly pour in oil while whisking vigorously until completely combined.

4. Slice cooled chicken into 1-inch pieces. Onto each skewer, thread one beet, one piece of chicken and 4-5 pieces of lettuce; repeat two times for each skewer, adding one beet at ends. Repeat to make eight skewers. Place skewers on large serving platter.

5. Stir vinaigrette; drizzle lightly over skewers. Sprinkle with almonds and cheese. Serve with remaining vinaigrette.

Recipe courtesy of “A New Dawnn” Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 8 * 2 cans (15 ounces each) READ 3 Bean Salad * 1 cup halved grape tomatoes * 1 cup crumbled feta cheese * 1 cup cooked quinoa * 1/2 cup chopped olives * 1/2 cup diced bell pepper, any color * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1. Drain bean salad; reserve 3 tablespoons liquid.

2. In large bowl, combine bean salad, tomatoes, feta cheese, quinoa, olives and bell pepper. Add reserved bean liquid, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar. Stir gently to coat ingredients.

3. Top with cilantro or parsley.

Serve immediately.

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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes 24-48 cherry tomatoes 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced 3 green onion stalks, diced 2 teaspoons minced dill fresh dill, for garnish Cut thin slice off top of each tomato.

Scoop out pulp. Invert tomatoes on paper towel to drain.

In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.

Stir in cucumber, green onion and dill.

Spoon mixture into tomatoes. Top with fresh dill.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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NEWS

Supplemental Security Income recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments The Internal Revenue Service, working in partnership with the Treasury Department and the Social Security Administration, recently announced that recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will automatically receive automatic Economic Impact Payments.

SSI recipients will receive a $1,200 Economic Impact Payment with no further action needed on their part. The IRS projects the payments for this group will go out no later than early May. “Since SSI recipients typically aren’t required to file tax returns, the IRS had to work extensively with these other government agencies to determine a way to quickly and accurately deliver Economic Impact Payments to this group,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig in a news release.

“Additional programming work remains, but this step simplifies the process for SSI recipients to quickly and easily receive these $1,200 payments automatically.

We appreciate the assistance of SSA and the Bureau of Fiscal Services in this effort.”

For benefit recipients with dependents, extra step needed to claim $500 for children The law provides eligible taxpayers with qualifying children under age 17 to receive an extra $500. For taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 or 2019, the child payments will be automatic.

However, many benefit recipients typically aren’t required to file tax returns. If they have children who qualify, an extra step is needed to add $500 per child onto their automatic

payment of $1,200 if they didn’t file a tax return in 2018 or 2019.

For those who receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits (SSDI), Railroad Retirement benefits or SSI and have a qualifying child, they can quickly register by visiting special tool available only on IRS.gov and provide their information in the Non-Filers section. By quickly taking steps to enter information on the IRS website about them and their qualifying children, they can receive the $500 per dependent child payment in addition to their $1,200 individual payment. If beneficiaries in these groups do not provide their information to the IRS soon, they will have to wait until later to receive their $500 per qualifying child.

The Treasury Department, not the Social Security Administration, will make these automatic payments to SSI recipients.

Recipients will generally receive the automatic payments by direct deposit, Direct Express debit card, or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their SSI benefits.

For information about Social Security retirement, survivors and disability insurance beneficiaries, please visit the SSA website at SSA.gov.

General information about the Economic Impact Payments is available on a special section of IRS.gov.

Watch out for scams related to Economic Impact Payments In a news release, the IRS urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for scams related to the Economic Impact Payments. To use the new app or

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will automatically receive automatic Economic Impact Payments.

get information, taxpayers should visit IRS.gov.

People should watch out for scams using email, phone calls or texts related to the payments.

Be careful and cautious: The IRS will not send unsolicited electronic communications asking people to open attachments, visit a website or share personal or financial information.

Remember, go directly and solely to IRS.gov for official information.

More information The IRS will post frequently asked questions on IRS.gov/coronavirus and will provide updates as soon as they are available.

COMMENTARY

“China Lied, People Died?” Look Who’s Talking!

BY THOMAS L. KNAPP

“The costs of the pandemic keep piling up,” writes Marc Thiessen at the Washington Post. “Somebody has to pay for this unprecedented damage. That somebody should be the government of China.”

And why, pray tell, should China’s government be punished? For “intentionally lying to the world about the danger of the virus, and proactively impeding a global response that might have prevented a worldwide contagion.”

Sounds fair, doesn’t it? If a government lies and people die

as a result, that government and its functionaries should be held responsible, right? Good enough for me.

But sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, so if we’re having Peking Duck this week, I’d like to know when Thiessen plans to cough up his share of US government’s tab.

As a speechwriter for US president George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in the first decade of this century, Thiessen was directly responsible for pushing lies that resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Humanity is still paying a steep price for fairy tales about weapons of mass destruction and cries of wolf that “the smoking gun could be a mushroom cloud” — fairy tales and cries of wolf that Thiessen helped draft and craft.

In fact, he’s got a lot of nerve pretending that he’s even on the same moral level as Chinese government actors who may have lied about COVID-19, let alone in a position to lecture them.

Those Chinese actors were, at worst, trying to save face for their regime, and at best trying to keep themselves out of jail (the Chinese www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Communist Party has a reputation for harsh treatment of people who embarrass it).

Thiessen was shilling for an unprovoked war of aggression in Iraq by his regime, and he could have quit that job any time he chose without fear of being dragged off for “re-education.”

Governments collectively, and the people who comprise them individually, lie. A lot. About all kinds of different things and for all kinds of different reasons. And often, as a result, people die. I’m all for holding them accountable, but accountability starts at home.

Let’s be honest about what’s going on here: Republican flacks like Thiessen are trying to shift blame away from their party’s own policy failures by re-premising the same old anti-China campaign they’ve been waging for years.

Don’t forget to tip your server, Marc.

Thomas L. Knapp (Twitter: @thomaslknapp) is director and senior news analyst at the William Lloyd Garrison Center for Libertarian Advocacy Journalism (thegarrisoncenter.org). He lives and works in north central Florida.

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REAL ESTATE AC 4-15-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC; Plaintiff, vs. JULIAN VILLEGAS; MARTHA GUZMAN; HECTOR MANUEL TAPIA; TERECITA D. TAPIA; CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS S/I/I TO SOUTH CHICAGO BANK; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA FKA CAPITAL ONE BANK; MANOR CARE OF OAK LAWN (WEST)IL, LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 8633 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 Thursday, May 21, 2020 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. 26-06-226-016-0000.

Commonly known as 9010 South Brandon 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 Law Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455. W18-1057 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3149924 ____________________________ AC 4/22/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.CORNELIUS DOLES, DENISE DOLES, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 18 CH 13500 7526 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 26, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 2, 2020, 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 7526 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-302-0290000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. 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 twenty-four (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 con-

dominium 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 267852 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 18 CH 13500 TJSC#: 40412 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 13500 I3148929 ____________________________ AC 4/29/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- DIANE M WALKER A/K/A DIANE M BENNETT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 19 CH 01146 7620 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 6, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2020, 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 7620 SOUTH CALUMET AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-27-310-0200000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, one story single family home with a detached two car garage. 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 twenty-four (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 fil 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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's

Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

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. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail:

pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 260491 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 01146 TJSC#: 4083 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 # 19 CH 01146 I3149137 ____________________________

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