South End Citizen 5-13-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of May 13, 2020

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Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Alderman, with Dr. Tariq Butt, physician at Access Community Health Network, and Donna Thompson, CEO of Access Community Health Network, in front of the Access COVID-19 Testing Facility in Englewood. Photo courtesy

Popeyes offers outof-work musicians an at-home-gig Page 3

of Stephanie Coleman

Making The CARES Act Part of Your Financial Plan Page 4

ENGLEWOOD GETS COVID-19 TESTING FACILITY

Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Alderman, began lobbying for a COVID-19 testing site in her ward as reports showed that African Americans were being disproportionately affected and dying from the virus.

Then, reports showed that the Latino population was also being disproportionately affected. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SUPPORTING LITERACY AT HOME Concerns have been growing in recent weeks as extended school closures are announced, causing educators and families alike to consider

what the summer months mean for students in 2020. A new study by NWEA projects shows that students who lack steady instruction during the coronavirus school shutdowns, might retain only 70% of their annual reading gains as compared to a normal year.

This compounds the annual issue of reading skill loss known as the summer slide experienced by school-aged kids. To continue to support literacy at home during this pressing time, Scholastic has launched Scholastic Summer Reada-Palooza, a free program designed to increase book access and ensure

engaging experiences to keep kids reading this summer – two key pieces of the puzzle to stem learning loss presented in a way that does not add additional burdens on families or educators.

To learn more about Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza and access free summer reading resources, visit: http://www.scholastic.com/ summer.

HEALTH

THIS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH NAMI SPREADS MESSAGE: YOU ARE NOT ALONE This May for Mental Health Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is raising awareness and highlighting that no one experiencing a mental health condition should feel alone. More than 40 million people in the U.S. face the day-to-day reality of living with a mental health condition.

This year, NAMI’s You Are Not Alone campaign focuses on the

power of connection for those affected by mental illness. The campaign features the lived

experience of people affected by mental illness to reduce stigma, inspire others and educate the public on available online resources.

NAMI is asking the public to share their own experience with mental health conditions by submitting their stories at NAMI. org/YourStory. For the NAMI COVID-19 Information and Resources Guide (in English and in Spanish), please visit NAMI.org/ covid-19. For You Are Not Alone resources, please visit NAMI.org/ MentalHealthMonth.

LAW & POLITICS

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS RELEASES MODEL SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING PROGRAM The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) recently released its model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program for Illinois employers in compliance with Public Act 1010221 (commonly referred to as the Workplace Transparency Act).

Formerly Senate Bill 75, Public Act 101-0221 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker in August 2019.

Under this Act, Illinois employers are required to train employees on sexual harassment prevention

by December 31, 2020, and on an annual basis thereafter. This requirement applies to all employers with employees working in the state.

Employers must either develop their own sexual harassment prevention training program that equals or exceeds the minimum standards for sexual harassment prevention training outlined in Section 2-109(B) of the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), or they may use the model training provided by the IDHR. To download the model Sexual Harassment Prevention Training program or for more information, please visit IDHR’s Training Institute at www.illinois. gov/dhr/training.

The IDHR enforces the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in the contexts of employment, housing, financial credit, public accommodations, and sexual harassment in education.

For more information, visit the IDHR homepage, Facebook.com/ IllinoisDHR, Instagram @Illinois_ DHR or Twitter @Illinois_DHR. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Alderman, with Dr. Tariq Butt, physician at Access Community Health Network, and Donna Thompson, CEO of Access Community Health Network, in front of the Access COVID-19 Testing Facility in Englewood. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Coleman

Englewood gets COVID-19 testing facility Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Stephanie Coleman, 16th Ward Alderman, began lobbying for a COVID-19 testing site in her ward as reports showed that African Americans were being disproportionately affected and dying from the virus. Then, reports showed that the Latino population was also being disproportionately affected.

On Monday, May 4, the testing facility located at 5147 S. Ashland, opened in Englewood. The testing facility will serve residents who live in the Back of the Yards neighborhood as well as New City communities of Englewood. It is next to the Access Community Health Network site at 5153 S. Ashland.

Coleman said up until last week, no testing facility was available in Englewood nor accessible via public transportation, although there was a “dire need” to have a testing facility in the area. “There are locations in Waukegan and the south suburbs, but we didn’t have one right here on the south side to service our community,” she said.

Coleman said she worked with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor J.B. Pritzker, as well as Access and community organizations to help bring the facility to the community.

She credited Donna Thompson, chief executive officer of Access, for listening and meeting the needs of the community by building out the facility. She said the testing process takes 7-10 minutes, and within two-to four days, people can get their results.

She said she’s very impressed with the testing process and how easy and simple it is, especially with senior citizens because “they’re already shaken up by everything

going on and afraid to even come out,” she added.

Coleman said what’s great about the Access testing process is that you don’t just get your test and get the results, there is a follow-up process that happens after the testing is done. She said, hopefully the site could serve as a model to other communities such as Auburn-Gresham and other communities on the south side.

According to Access Community Health Network, the tests are free for patients and if patients are insured, the insurance company will be billed.

If the patient is uninsured, they will not be billed for the service.

Cristina Sotelino, spokesperson for Access Community Health Network, said Access is currently doing 500 tests per week at the site and will adjust the number, if needed.

The testing site is open from 8 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday, for scheduled appointments. The facility is open to senior citizens from 8 to 9 a.m. every day.

Once a telehealth screening appointment is scheduled, Access will help schedule a testing appointment.

“We’ve served this community for more than 20 years and we wanted to provide a testing site in the community for the community.

That’s why we first did community virtual town halls last week with key community partners to make sure area residents knew about the testing site first and could get first access to the facility,” Sotelino said.

“We had unused space next to our health center, and we custom-built a testing site to provide both patients and staff with the safest environment possible,” she added.

To schedule a telehealth appointment, please call 800-836-7633.

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Grant Aims To Combat Gun Violence on the South Side

BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

A new approach to combating gun violence by Mayor Lori Lightfoot is to enlist nonprofits to filter conflict resolution techniques to residents especially youth in urban neighborhoods like Roseland on the Far South Side.

“Gun violence is not only a public safety issue, it’s a public health crisis,” contends Lightfoot. “That’s why through this monumental down payment, we are putting tools directly into the hands of our community-based outreach workers, who every day utilize de-escalation skills to interrupt violence, prevent retaliation and build positive relationships with those who are at the highest risk of violence.”

A $6 million grant by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will be disbursed to 11 organizations including the Uhlich Child Advocate Network (UCAN) and CeaseFire Roseland to provide crisis intervention and de-escalation services to further build on the city’s new approach to reducing violence.

Based in North Lawndale, UCAN has been providing these services since its inception more than a century ago, according to Adrienne Johnson, vice president of violence intervention and prevention services for UCAN. “We have been working in Rose-

The city of Chicago is taking a new approach to solving gun violence by treating crime as a public heath crisis and enlisting help from neighborhood organizations on the South and West Sides of Chicago. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

land now for almost three years and our counselors and case managers work with youth to help mediate conflicts,” said Johnson. Basically, UCAN walks with them through life, whether it’s helping them to get a GED (General Education Diploma), standing with them in court or assisting them in finding employment,” she said.

UCAN will also be among nine organizations to share a $1.5 million grant towards programming to expand the capacity of trauma-informed victim support services in the communities that are most impacted by violence, said Dr. Allison Arwardy, commissioner for the CDPH. Arwardy said CDPH is encouraged that Chicago has used a data-driven approach to create a system

that is responsive to preventing the escalation of violence in communities that suffer the greatest burden while at the same time, pairing in those communities, trauma-informed resources needed to promote recovery, resilience, and restoration.

She added that over the next few months, the nonprofit Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) would work with community-based organizations located in what she described, as the city’s 15 priority communities that experienced high levels of violence over the past three years, and that each organization would receive $150,000 to $400,000 each.

The grant will initially go to MFS, which has a Roseland site, and would then disburse individual grants to the

Popeyes is offering out-of-work musicians an at-home-gig to record its jingle Popeyes is giving out-of-work musicians the chance of a gig, saying it will hire some of them to record its “Love That Chicken From Popeyes” jingle for use in commercials.

At first, the idea was to hire musicians in New Orleans, the fried chicken chain’s hometown, where jazz clubs and other establishments are shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. But Popeyes soon realized that musicians are looking for work nationwide, so it’s searching broadly for people to record videos of their takes on the jingle for a chance to be selected.

The chosen musicians’ work will be used in TV and radio spots. Popeyes says it will pay a one-time fee to the musicians for the use of their recordings, but declined to divulge the payment terms.

While other restaurants are struggling to stay afloat, Popeyes is still selling lots of those chicken sandwiches as well as plenty of family-sized meals. After a blip in business in the last two weeks of March, when sales were about flat with a year ago, Popeyes’ daily same-store sales returned to pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of April, parent company Restaurant Brands International said recently in a news release.

Popeyes’ first-quarter sales at longstanding locations rose a staggering 26.2 percent and were up 29.2 percent in the U.S. Even Restaurant Brands used the word “remarkable” to describe the 32.3-percent jump in first-quarter systemwide sales at Popeyes, gains unseen anywhere else, including at sibling chains Burger King and Tim Hortons, or at competitors such as KFC. Popeyes is asking musicians to submit their recordings

The campaign includes an online video showing the empty streets and clubs of New Orleans and there’s a full-page ad running in The Times-Picayune featuring the sheet music to the tune.

through social media with the hashtag #LoveThat Jingle.

The campaign includes an online video showing the empty streets and clubs of New Orleans and there’s a full-page ad running in The Times-Picayune featuring the sheet music to the tune. It comes weeks after Popeyes raised money for a New Orleans-area food bank through its NOLA Strong campaign, which included an online video voiced by New Orleans actor Wendell Pierce.

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organizations based on services provided, according to Vaughn Bryant, executive director of the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives program at Metropolitan Family Services.

“Based on the work they provide, each organization will receive monies from this grant,” said Bryant. He added most of their partner organizations have begun doing the work in their respective communities and by June 1, they expect to offer legal aid as well.

Moving forward, Bryant said the long-term goal for MFS is to help build strong relationships with people who we know are vulnerable to gun violence, mostly perpetrators.

“We want to help them turn their lives around. That’s why we will pay guys in the communities we are in $300 a week to get their GED,” said Bryant. “I tell guys to take advantage of this opportunity because with a GED, you can then learn a skill trade and that could lead to a $40,000 a year job.”

The other organizations and

neighborhoods identified for the grant are Auburn Gresham and Englewood-Target Area Development; Austin-Institute for Nonviolence Chicago; Back of the Yards-Precious Blood Ministries; Chicago Lawn-Southwest Organizing Project; East Garfield Park-Breakthrough Ministries; Greater Grand Crossing-Acclivus; Humboldt Park-Alliance of Local Services; Little Village-New Life Ministries; South Shore-Claretian Associates; and West Garfield Park-Institute for Nonviolence Chicago.

And Bryant said collaborating with these organizations on combating gun violence would ultimately lead to better communities.

“Our local partners engage and build trusting relationships with individuals and groups most vulnerable to gun violence and mobilize and provide them with a comprehensive set of services that lead to their healing and the healing of our communities,” said Bryant.

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BUSINESS

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How to Make the CARES Act Part of Your Financial Plan StatePoint - For many Americans, the current state of the economy is creating real financial challenges and concerns. However, the federal government’s recently enacted CARES Act is intended to provide some financial relief to families and business owners who may be struggling to manage their finances, using cash disbursements, expanded unemployment benefits, and different loans and tax credits.

In addition to reading up on CARES Act programs, experts say there are several ways to make sure you get as much financial support from the bill as possible. Here are three things to think about: • Estimate the value of your economic impact check and plan

how you will use the money. The Internal Revenue Service may send up to $1,200 to individual taxpayers and $2,400 to married couples, plus another $500 for each qualifying child. Tools such as The Washington Post’s stimulus check calculator can help you determine the amount you may receive. Then you can decide what to do with your check: e.g., pay your bills, buy essential goods, save it or even invest it.

• Check your eligibility for unemployment benefits. The CARES Act created a new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program to provide benefits to people who lost their jobs, had their hours reduced or are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19. You may

In addition to reading up on CARES Act programs, experts say there are several ways to make sure you get as much financial support from the bill as possible.

qualify for these benefits even if you are self-employed or an independent contractor. Unemployment benefits have also been increased by $600 a week and extended to up to 39 weeks of coverage. The Department of Labor’s website (www.dol.gov/ coronavirus) has more information on these changes, as well as guidance on applying for unemployment.

• If you own a small business, consider applying for a federal loan.

The CARES Act set aside hundreds of billions of dollars for the Small Business Administration and the

Treasury Department to provide financial relief to business owners and their employees. Loan options include the Paycheck Protection Program to help businesses keep workers on their payrolls and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan to help cover a temporary dip in revenue. Visit the SBA’s website (www.sba.gov/fundingprograms/loans/coronavirus-reliefoptions) to learn more and apply.

A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional can help you understand these programs and make sound decisions about

how to use your stimulus funds.

A CFP professional can also provide competent, ethical advice on maintaining your financial well-being during this period of uncertainty. And, this advice can be provided remotely via phone calls, emails and video conferencing technology. To find a CFP professional near you, visit www. letsmakeaplan.org.

With thoughtful planning, you can make the most of these and other financial resources to weather the economic storm.

PayPal Releases 2019 Global Impact Report PayPal Holdings, Inc. has released its third annual Global Impact Report, publishing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and activities of its global operations for 2019, according to a press release.

The Global Impact Report highlights progress PayPal has made to advance financial health, promote an inclusive and diverse workforce, minimize its environmental impact, and work to ensure that its business operates responsibly.

As the company took action to address the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, PayPal reaffirmed its commitment to its employees, customers, and communities around the world.

The company put measures in place to

protect the physical well-being and financial security of its employees through remote working policies and increased paid time off through a Crisis Leave Program.

It took steps to help its more than 24 million merchants impacted by COVID-19, including waiving certain fees and deferring repayments on select business loans.

Additionally, PayPal supported community relief efforts through new employee giving programs, launched fundraising campaigns around the world through PayPal Giving Fund, and

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made donations to relief efforts in highly impacted regions. The company also worked with governments and regulatory agencies to efficiently provide loans to small businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program and distribute government stimulus payments to consumers in the U.S. “The responsibility of corporations has moved beyond simply delivering shareholder profits. The growing expectation from stakeholders is that companies need to take action to effect positive social and environmental impact. Purpose and profit are becoming increasingly intertwined,” said Dan Schulman, president and CEO of PayPal. “Given the challenges the world is facing as a result of the

COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to supporting the needs of our employees, customers, and communities and helping them navigate this unprecedented time.

Our products and services are perhaps more critical than ever before, and our PayPal community has come together during this crisis to take meaningful action to help the most vulnerable in our society.”

PayPal’s 2019 Global Impact Report features information across four key priority areas: Social Innovation, Employees & Culture, Environmental Sustainability, and Responsible Business Practices.

To view and download the 2019 report, please visit Global Impact website at https://www.paypal. com/us/webapps/mpp/ globalimpact

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FASHION

Revlon Appoints Jessica Jung As Global Brand Ambassador Korean Pop Star, Actress and Fashion Designer to Front Revlon Campaigns in Asia Global beauty leader Revlon has announced that singer, author, actress, model and fashion designer Jessica Jung is its newest Global Brand Ambassador.

The multi-hyphenate, known for her rise to K-pop stardom, will represent the brand in Asia and appear in global campaigns this year for the iconic Super Lustrous and ColorStay franchises along with other new launches such as new Total Color permanent hair color.

“Revlon has always represented the epitome of glamour for me,” Jessica Jung said in a news release. “As a young girl growing up in San Francisco, I couldn’t help but be dazzled by the bold imagery of iconic women wearing Revlon makeup!” added Jung, “To now be part of these legendary Revlon ambassadors is a thrill and an honor.”

“We were drawn to Jessica because she is a force of nature, channeling her positive energy and entrepreneurial mindset into achieving her goals and breaking boundaries all along the way.

She loves to experiment with beauty and has an unapologetic spirit that helps her transcend convention, perfectly capturing our Live Boldly ethos. We’re thrilled to have her as part of the Revlon family,” added Silvia Galfo, Revlon global brand president.

Born in San Francisco to Korean parents, Jung, or popularly known as

Jessica Jung, a singer, author, actress, model and fashion designer is Revlon’s newest Global Brand Ambassador.

Jessica, to her millions of global fans, moved to Korea at age 11 to pursue her dream as a performer. She was discovered at a South Korean shopping mall with her sister, rose to K-Pop stardom as a member of a popular girl group and went on to become an accomplished actress, singer, author and fashion designer with her own line, Blanc & Eclare. She speaks English, Korean and Chinese and has become an international superstar by forging her own path and pursuing her passions through a wide range of creative endeavors.

Jung is the newest addition to the cohort of bold women representing Revlon, including actress Gal Gadot, actress and recording artist Sofia Carson, model and activist Ashley Graham, model Adwoa Aboah, and model Eniola Abioro.

She will begin appearing on behalf of Revlon across all media platforms in Spring 2020.

Singer, author, actress, model and fashion designer Jessica Jung will begin appearing on behalf of Revlon across all media platforms in Spring 2020.

Dunlop Protective Footwear Partners with LineDrive to Reinvent Its Way to Market in Industrial Sector Dunlop Protective Footwear recently announced a partnership with LineDrive to be Dunlop’s sales agency in the industrial sector. LineDrive is the leading national industrial sales agency with a suite of technology-enabled services and solutions designed to achieve the utmost worker safety and facility productivity. LineDrive will focus on growing and developing national and key account distribution partnerships, as well as expanding Dunlop Protective Footwear’s innovative good, better, best product range options for workers in target vertical markets such as oil and gas and food processing.

“As Dunlop Protective Footwear accelerates their business plans in the USA and enhances the product and service offerings for the industrial, food processing, oil, gas and mining market segments, we are pleased to join forces with LineDrive”, said Dunlop General Manager Mary Steinebrunner. “Our partnership with the LineDrive organization extends our reach www.citizennewspapergroup.com

and resources in the channel in a very structured way that will allow us to grow together in a sustainable way for the future,” she said.

LineDrive will be a key growth engine for the launch of Dunlop’s latest innovation: the Dunlop Snugboot. The new Snugboot collection reinvents how a boot should fit for all day comfort and protection. LineDrive will also represent Dunlop’s industrial protective footwear range featuring the iconic Purofort assortment, and the best in class Made in the USA PVC line for the OGM, construction, and other industrial sectors.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE Family Features - It’s never too early to plan ahead, especially when you are expecting guests in your home. Your family and friends know and might love your style, but it can be important to spice things up now and again to impress your visitors. Factors such as lights, music and food can affect your guests experience in your home.

To remain stylish and keep your party going, consider these tips for fun and festive home entertaining.

Back to Basics.

Staying organized is key while entertaining guests in your home.

Try to plan out every detail before the big event, which can allow things to go more smoothly on the big day.

As you think out your plan ahead of time, making lists can be a helpful way to stay organized and ensure you get everything done. List out your guests, what needs to be picked up from the store and possible decorations you might need to buy or craft yourself. The possibilities can seem endless, but it’s important to have a plan in place before you start putting things together.

Think about Theme.

There are numerous ways your style can be shown while entertaining. One way is to pick

stress of entertainment planning, make sure you take time to enjoy yourself during the time guests are in your home. Some guests will notice if you’re not having a good

time. Smile and remember to be present in the moment.

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Factors such as lights, music and food can affect your guests experience in your home.

a theme or theme-related food dishes. One way to show your theme is through decorations.

Placing them throughout your home can give the party some life and help guests get into the overall theme of the party.

Light up the Party.

Transforming your home can be made simpler by changing the lighting. It’s typical for lights to be dimmed for parties to set a more relaxed mood. Other ideas include using candles, lamps or even hanging lanterns if you are entertaining outside. Make sure it’s bright enough so everyone can see, but dimmed

enough to set the mood for the evening’s events.

Set the Mood with Music.

Pick music that matches your theme and inspires that same feel throughout the house. If you’re going for a fun, energetic atmosphere, try something with a quick tempo, such as pop. If you’re wanting to relax, go for subtler, soothing tones. Try making your playlist before you entertain and listen to it a few times through, that way you can know what to expect and how guests will react to your music selections.

Enjoy it.

Through all the anxiety and

Through all the anxiety and stress of entertainment planning, make sure you take time to enjoy yourself during the time guests are in your home.

We can’t be together, but we can play together.

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What You Need to Know About Filing Your 2019 Taxes StatePoint - Spring is the season of warmer weather and blossoming flowers, but it is also – usually – the season of taxes. Tax Day is typically April 15, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently extended the deadline for filing and paying your 2019 federal income taxes to July 15, 2020.

While this gives you more time to get your tax records in order, the IRS recommends that anyone expecting to receive a tax refund should file as soon as possible.

According to the IRS, most refunds are being issued within three weeks of a tax return’s acceptance. You should also double check your state’s tax deadlines. Some states have announced tax filing or payment extensions, but other deadlines remain in place.

Here are five other changes to keep in mind while you prepare your 2019 taxes:

• There is no longer a federal tax penalty for not having health insurance. However, some states will charge their own penalties for taxpayers who did not have health insurance in 2019.

• The standard deduction increased to $24,800 for married couples filing jointly and to $12,400 for single filers.

• If you received, sold, sent or exchanged any virtual currency in 2019, you will need to report that on your tax return.

• Mortgage insurance premiums above $600 are now deductible.

Mortgage premiums can also be retroactively applied to 2018.

• The Child Tax Credit doubled to $2,000 per child, up to $1,400 of which is refundable. The credit is also available to more families for the 2019 tax year, since the income thresholds for when this benefit phases out were raised to $400,000

for married couples filing jointly and $200,000 for individual filers.

Experts say it is never too early to begin thinking about and planning for the next year’s taxes. Once you have filed your 2019 return, you may want to consider speaking to a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) professional for guidance on maximizing your 2020 tax benefits.

A CFP professional can help you understand tax rules for retirement accounts, such as pre-tax contribution limits and tax credits available

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Tax Day is typically April 15, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently extended the deadline for filing and paying your 2019 federal income taxes to July 15, 2020.

to savers, for example. You can find a CFP professional near you by visiting www.letsmakeaplan.org.

Timely and thoughtful tax preparation is an important part of a comprehensive financial plan.

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HOME

3 value-boosting improvements new homeowners make to enhance spaces (BPT) - Buying a home is an exciting time.

Once you purchase a property, you want to make it your own. Whether it's a 100-year-old beauty or a fresh new build, there are improvements you can make that not only personalize the space, but add instant value to your real estate investment.

Project 1: Update the garage door Garage doors take up a lot of visual real estate on the exterior of a home, meaning they dramatically impact curb appeal. Because you never get a second chance to make a first impression, bland designs, old styles and damaged doors detract from a home's appearance and overall value.

Updating a garage door has a midrange cost but an impressive ROI. According to Remodeling Magazine's 2020 Cost vs. Value report, the average national job cost of a garage door replacement is $3,695, with an impressive 94.5% cost recouped at resale.

When choosing a garage door, select one you like that matches the home's design. For example, carriage-house garage doors have a rustic look that work well with American Craftsman style homes. Contemporary garage doors with clean lines work well with midcentury modern homes. Raised panel garage doors are popular and work with many types of homes.

Project 2: Add a bathroom Wish there was a bathroom where no conventional plumbing exists in your home?

Basements, attics, garages and unfinished spaces are tricky, but there is one way to add a bathroom without busting through concrete or sacrificing the structural integrity of a home: above-floor plumbing such as macerating toilets and drain pumps from Saniflo.

This was the case for David Pirain of NextHome PPM Realty, who wanted to add a half bath to a home he was flipping in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The primary challenge: Sewage access was above grade and 40 feet away from the basement, which is

situated about six feet below the sewer line. Installing conventional plumbing was impossible without installing a large sewage ejector system that would require breaking concrete to dig a pit to hold the system, which he estimated would cost $9,000. He decided above-floor plumbing options would be an effective alternative at a much lower cost. He spent $1,100 for the Sanibest Pro grinder system, whose onehorsepower pump can discharge up to 25 vertical feet and up to 150 horizontal feet to a soil stack or septic tank. Pirain now estimates that a

dding a basement bathroom increased the value of the home by $20,000. Learn more about adding a bathroom anywhere you want without the traditional cost at go.saniflo.com.Project 3: Revitalize ceilings Dingy, cracked ceilings are eyesores that date a property and can make it look older than it is. By updating your ceiling, you not only improve the appearance, but you also increase the home's overall value. If there are chips and cracks, it's important to repair these issues before applying any paint. Once repaired, vacuum cobwebs and remove dust to ensure that fresh coat of ceiling paint adheres properly.

Don't like the style of ceiling you have? Many homeowners are opting to replace popcorn texture ceilings with flat or knock-down styles. While a ceiling is a personal preference, updating it to a more modern option may command a higher price at resale. If the ceiling has never been painted, you may be able to remove the popcorn texture yourself; otherwise, hiring a professional should get the job done quickly. Keep in mind, popcorn textures and other ceilings applied before 1979 may have asbestos, so you'll want to get it tested before removal.

Enhance the value and enjoy the results As you look at different properties, you imagine yourself in each house, enjoying the space and making memories. Even when you find "the one," there are things you want to update. By making these improvements, you will personalize the space, instantly enhance the value and have a property you enjoy. above-floor plumbing features such as a macerating toilet and drain pumps from Saniflo.

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21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. Teamed Up With A Local Organization To Perform A Much Needed Service During COVID-19 Photos by L. M. Warbington

Spreading Great Cheers For Mothers Day This past weekend south side resident choose to do something different. With Social Distancing has caused regular family gathering to be postponed, they decided to utilize their time differently.

The COVID-19 Pandemic has left many across the city without access to proper facial mask. With so many in need these days community Service has become the number one thing to do when you want to show up for others in need especially during these unprecedented times.

Happy to do their part Members of a local Christian-based organization wanted to do their part for the community, so they teamed up with 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. to pass out face mask and literature. The group went door-to-door in the Lowden Homes located on 95th Street in the city's south-side dropping mask in each mail box for Mothers Day.

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REAL ESTATE 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 ____________________________ AC 5/6/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. DBW PROPER-

TY GROUP, CORP.; DAKOTA BLACK- WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 18 CH 10565 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, June 11, 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. 21-30-417-004-0000; 21-30417-009-0000; 21-30-417-0100000; 21-3 -417-011-0000; 21-30417-012-0000. Commonly known as 3065 East Cheltenham Place, Chicago, IL 60649. 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. James M. Crowley at Plaintiff's Attorney, Plunkett Cooney, P.C., 221 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 670-6900. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3150337 ________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MICHAEL J. DAVIS A/K/A MICHAEL DAVIS, PATRICIA L. COOPER A/K/A PATRICIA COOPER, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC

Defendants 19 CH 9412 8326 SOUTH LUELLA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 24, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 27, 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 8326 SOUTH LUELLA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 20-36403-028-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $71,782.88. 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 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, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-091290. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-2911717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-091290 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 19 CH 9412 TJSC#: 401145 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 9412 I3150386 ____________________________

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