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Chicago Torture Justice activists continue to fight for survivors of torture and incarcerated people during COVID-19. Photo Courtesy of EZ Powers Photography

CHICAGO TORTURE JUSTICE CENTER RECOGNIZES FIVE YEARS The Chicago Torture Justice Center was born out of the city of Chicago’s 2015 “Reparations for Burge Torture Victims” Ordinance, which sought to compensate those with a credible claim of torture or physical abuse by John Burge or officers under his command at Area 2 or Area 3 Police Headquarters between May 1, 1972 and Nov. 30, 1991. PAGE 3

Update on Unemployment Claims During Pandemic Page 2

Nearly $65 Million To States To Address COVID-19

Three new credits available to many businesses hit by COVID-19 Page 4

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South Side developer thriving despite COVID-19, thanks to pipeline offered

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NEWS

IDES Processed More Than One Million Unemployment Claims Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently released new statewide data showing the department processed 74,476 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending May 2, and with upward revisions from weeks past, has now processed 1,006,925 initial unemployment claims from March 1 through May 2. This is nearly 12 times the number of claims the department processed over the same period last year, when IDES processed just 78,100 initial unemployment claims.

Statewide unemployment claims data, which reflects activity for the week prior, will be available on the IDES website every Thursday afternoon. Previous initial claims data have undergone an upward revision to properly account for a number of successfully processed claims.

Workers who believe they may be

Those with questions or in need of assistance with unemployment benefits at this time are encouraged to visit IDES.Illinois.gov.

eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, must first apply for regular unemployment insurance before applying for benefits under PUA. Claimants who receive an eligibility

determination of $0 can then appeal that decision by providing verification of wages earned or they can submit a claim for PUA benefits. Claimants who have already applied for and been denied regular unemployment benefits can submit a claim through the new PUA portal. Receiving a denial for regular unemployment benefits is a mandatory first step in determining eligibility for PUA.

PUA provides 100% federally-funded unemployment benefits for individuals who are unemployed for specified COVID-19-related reasons and are not eligible for the state’s regular unemployment insurance program, the extended benefit (EB) program under Illinois law, or the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program (PEUC), including independent contractors and sole-pro-

prietors. Up to 39 weeks’ worth of benefits are potentially available under the program for COVID-19-related unemployment claims.

IDES is contracting with Deloitte to implement and maintain the web-based PUA program. While a program of this magnitude would normally take up to a year to design and implement, the department worked swiftly to get the program up and running within 4 weeks.

PUA claims will be backdated to the individuals’ first week of unemployment, but no earlier than February 2, 2020, and will continue for as long as the individual remains unemployed as a result of COVID-19, but no later than the week ending December 26, 2020. The program is similar to the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance program which provides unemployment benefits in response to local disasters.

Those with questions or in need of assistance with unemployment benefits at this time are encouraged to visit IDES.Illinois.gov.

briefly EDUCATION ANNUAL ONLINE FORENSIC SYMPOSIUM SERIES The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) and Symposium Founder/Organizer, Tom Gluodenis, Ph.D., have entered a collaborative agreement to develop and host an expanded series of events under the highly acclaimed Online Forensic Symposium: Current Trends brand.

Established in 2018 as a means of providing affordable, accessible, and impactful continuing education to the international forensic community, the event has since reached over 2,000 practitioners, researchers, students and educators in over 63 countries. This year’s Current Trends Symposium Series will offer free, week long programs addressing topics in Forensic Toxicology (starting June 8th), Forensic Trace Analysis (starting July 29th), and Seized Drug Analysis (starting October 26th).

For more information, visit www.forensicsymposium.org.

HEALTH

NEW STUDY FINDS OXALOACETATE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERS PMS MOOD SYMPTOMS Terra Biological LLC reports a new study, peerreviewed and published by the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Science, finds that daily intake of oxaloacetate (OAA) significantly relieves Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)-related mood symptoms within the first menstrual cycle.

The randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study led by Lisa Tully, Ph.D., reports that the four core mood symptoms associated with PMS, anxiety, irritability, stress and gloomy mood, were all significantly reduced compared to placebo after daily intake of 200 milligrams of oxaloacetate, an over-the-counter dietary supplement. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

In response to the clinical trial results, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed OAA manufacturers to include the structure/function claim of “Oxaloacetate may help alleviate the mild to moderate psychological and/or behavioral symptoms associated with Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).”

LAW & POLITICS

SECRETARY OF COMMERCE ALLOCATES $300 MILLION IN CARES ACT AID TO U.S. FISHERMEN AND SEAFOOD INDUSTRIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross recently announced the allocation of $300 million in economic relief to U.S. fishermen and seafood industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds were allocated as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on March 27

by President Trump.

Commercial fishing, charter/for-hire businesses, qualified aquaculture operations, processors, and parts of the seafood sector in coastal states and territories are among those eligible to apply for funds. Tribes are also eligible for funding including for any negative impacts to subsistence, cultural, or ceremonial fisheries.

The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will work with the three Interstate Marine Fishery Commissions, organizations with a demonstrated track record of success in disbursing funds, to quickly deliver financial assistance into the hands of those who need it.

In addition to these funds, the President recently signed into law other Federal financial assistance programs, including several programs at the Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture, that can provide help to fishermen and related businesses.

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Chicago Torture Justice Center recognizes five years Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

The Chicago Torture Justice Center was born out of the city of Chicago’s 2015 “Reparations for Burge Torture Victims” Ordinance, which sought to compensate those with a credible claim of torture or physical abuse by John Burge or officers under his command at Area 2 or Area 3 Police Headquarters between May 1, 1972 and Nov. 30, 1991.

The center opened in 2017 as part of the ordinance’s provision to address the needs of survivors, their families and community members.

To recognize the five-year anniversary of the ordinance’s passing, Chicago Torture Justice Center hosted a fundraiser.

Activists from the Torture Justice community say the work continues and COVID-19 has shed light on further injustices experienced by those who are incarcerated.

Aislinn Pulley is the co-executive director at Chicago Torture Justice Center. “There are still over 100 incarcerated torture survivors.

Chicago Torture Justice activists continue to fight for survivors of torture and incarcerated people during COVID-19. Photo Courtesy of EZ Powers Photography

And so, even pre-COVID-[19], we were working on freeing them,” Pulley said. “Now, with the pandemic, there has been [an] increased urgency to free them, along with the

number of other incarcerated people who are medically vulnerable, elderly and who have less than a year on their sentences.”

Pulley said the activists have been fighting for the release of people who are incarcerated because there is no way to be socially distant in jails. And, there have been death in prisons like Cook County Jail and Statesville Prison. Pulley said this has led to fear among the incarcerated population, describing it as a “horror story.”

“There’s been numerous reports we’ve received directly from people incarcerated, through family members reaching out, people are really concerned that people are going to die,” she said.

Pulley said other than mass release, there should be bond for those who are awaiting trial and they should be released.

“There’s overwhelming evidence that shows the majority of people who are released on I-Bonds show up for court,” she said.

Pulley said that those who are incarcerated should also be given personal protective equipment. And, they should have access to better health care and resources during this

Nearly $65 Million Goes To 11 States To Address COVID-19 The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs recently announced that it has awarded almost $65 million to 11 states to address the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.

Awards are being made to: the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, $12,430,204; the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, $6,926,980; the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, $5,875,620; the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, $3,642,919; the Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, $11,173,909; the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, $8,145,268; the New Mexico Department of Public Safety, $6,059,069; the North Dakota Office of the Attorney General, $2,082,871; the Vermont Department of Public Safety, $2,082,871; the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services, $4,410,710; and the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, $2,082,871.

The states of Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam and the Virginia Islands received awards previously.

“The outbreak of COVID-19 and the public health emergency it created are sobering reminders that even the most routine duties performed by our nation’s public safety officials carry potentially grave risks,” said Katharine T. Sullivan, principal deputy assistant attorney general for the Office of Justice Programs. “These funds will provide hard-hit communities with critical resources to help mitigate the impact of this crisis and give added protection to the brave professionals charged with keeping citizens safe.”

The grants are among the most recent to be awarded

through the $850 million available under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recent stimulus legislation signed by President Trump.

This program allows eligible state, local and tribal governments to apply immediately for these critical funds.

OJP is moving quickly, aiming to have funds available for drawdown as soon as possible after receiving an application.

In addition to statewide awards, many local jurisdictions within these states are eligible for direct awards.

A list of all awards can be found at https://ojp-open. data.socrata.com/stories/s/jitc-swxt.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act gives jurisdictions considerable latitude in the use of funds for dealing with COVID-19.

Potential uses include hiring personnel, paying overtime, purchasing protective equipment and distributing resources to hard-hit areas.

Funds may also be used to help correctional facilities cover costs related to COVID-19, including, but not limited to, sanitation, contagion prevention and measures designed to address the related medical needs of inmates, detainees and correctional personnel.

The solicitation, posted by OJP’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, will remain open until May 29.

As a top priority, OJP will fund successful applicants on a rolling basis as it receives applications, according to a press release. Grantees may apply the funds retroactively to January 20, 2020, subject to federal rules.

Agencies that were eligible for the fiscal year 2019 State and Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program are candidates for the emergency funding.

A complete list of eligible jurisdictions and their allocations is available at https://bja.ojp.gov/program/ fy20-cesf-allocations. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

pandemic.

“Prisons and detention centers are deplorable in terms of health care,” she said. “All hospitals should be accepting people who are detained. They shouldn’t be relegated to only a certain, specific ones, it should be any hospital that has the capacity, should be opening its doors and should be supported with the resources it needs in order to provide the care that people need.”

Pulley said the needs of those who are incarcerated mirror the needs of those who are not incarcerated, and that includes providing both populations with access to better health care and personal protection gear.

She said there also needs to be more hospital beds, mass testing, on the outside and on the inside, as well as massive funding.

“We need massive funding in order to expand our public health system, which has been defunded over the last 40 years,” she said. “So, the same demands that we have for the outside, we have for the inside, as well.”

For more information about the Chicago Torture Justice Center, visit www.ChicagoTortureJustice.org.

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BUSINESS

IRS: Three new credits are available to many businesses hit by COVID-19 The Internal Revenue Service is reminding employers affected by COVID-19 about three important new credits available to them.

Employee Retention Credit: The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll.

The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has been financially impacted by COVID-19.

The credit is available to all employers regardless of size, including tax-exempt organizations. There are only two exceptions: State and local governments and their instrumentalities and small businesses who take small business loans.

Qualifying employers must fall into one of two categories: 1. The employer’s business is fully or partially suspended by government order due to COVID-19 during the calendar quarter.

2. The employer’s gross receipts are below 50% of the comparable quarter in 2019. Once the employer’s gross receipts go above 80% of a comparable quarter in 2019, they no longer qualify after the end of that quarter.

Employers will calculate these measures each calendar quarter.

Paid Sick Leave Credit and Family Leave Credit: The paid sick leave credit is designed to allow businesses to get a credit for an employee who is unable

to work (including telework) because of Coronavirus quarantine or self-quarantine or has Coronavirus symptoms and is seeking a medical diagnosis. Those employees are entitled to paid sick leave for up to 10 days (up to 80 hours) at the employee’s regular rate of pay up to $511 per day and $5,110 in total.

The employer can also receive the credit for employees who are unable to work due to caring for someone with Coronavirus or caring for a child because the child’s school or place of care is closed, or the paid childcare provider is unavailable due to the Coronavirus.

Those employees are entitled to paid sick leave for up to two weeks (up to 80 hours) at 2/3 the employee’s regular rate of pay or, up to $200 per day and $2,000 in total.

Employees are also entitled to paid family and medical leave equal to 2/3 of the employee’s regular pay, up to $200 per day and $10,000 in total. Up to 10 weeks of qualifying leave can be counted towards the family leave credit.

Employers can be immediately reimbursed for the credit by reducing their required deposits of payroll taxes that have been withheld from employees’ wages by the amount of the credit.

Eligible employers are entitled to immediately receive a credit in the full amount of the required sick leave and family leave, plus related health plan expenses and the employer’s share of Medicare tax on the leave, for the period of April 1, 2020, through Dec. 31, 2020. The refundable credit is applied against certain employment taxes on wages

The IRS has posted Employee Retention Credit FAQs and Paid Family Leave and Sick Leave FAQs that will help answer questions.

paid to all employees.

How will employers receive the credit?

Employers can be immediately reimbursed for the credit by reducing their required deposits of payroll taxes that have been withheld from employees’ wages by the amount of the credit.

Eligible employers will report their total qualified wages and the related health insurance costs for each quarter on their quarterly employment tax returns or Form 941 beginning with the second quarter.

If the employer’s employment tax deposits are not sufficient to

cover the credit, the employer may receive an advance payment from the IRS by submitting Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19.

Eligible employers can also request an advance of the Employee Retention Credit by submitting Form 7200.

The IRS has also posted Employee Retention Credit FAQs and Paid Family Leave and Sick Leave FAQs that will help answer questions.

Updates on the implementation of the Employee Retention Credit and other information can be found on the Coronavirus page of IRS.gov.

AT&T and Cisco Make Cloud Voice Capabilities Accessible for More Businesses AT&T and Cisco recently introduced Webex Calling with AT&T aimed at expanding access to cloud-based phone capabilities. At a time when staying connected is both vital and challenging, it can help more businesses transform their voice communications to better adapt to evolving needs using AT&T’s network.

“In an instant, business-

es are being confronted with business continuity and remote workforce challenges head-on.

Until now, many haven’t needed the expertise or capabilities to keep critical operations moving in this situation,” says Rich Shaw, vice president, voice

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and collaboration for AT&T Business. “During a time when ‘the office’ is more disparate than ever, Webex Calling with AT&T gives businesses an affordable, flexible tool for staying connected to customers, partners and employees during uncertain times.”

Built on the Webex Calling platform, it provides even more ways to connect

by including access to Webex Teams™ for business calling, meetings, and team collaboration, according to a press release.

Webex Calling with AT&T includes free on-network calls, unlimited U.S. domestic toll calling and 1,000 minutes of toll-free calling.

For more information, please visit www.att.com/ webexcalling.

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NEWS South Side developer thriving despite COVID-19, thanks to pipeline offered by Cook County Land Bank Authority The mortgage crisis of 2008 put real estate developer Keith Lindsey, founder and CEO of Solar Energy Construction, out of business for four years. But this time around, Lindsey’s business is thriving, in spite of the COVID-19 crisis.

A general contractor for more than 20 years, Lindsey recently sold two single-family homes in Englewood since the pandemic hit Chicago, and he is now rehabbing a six-unit Englewood building that will be discounted housing for veterans in honor of his father, a veteran who died last year. He credits his success to being smarter with money, plus the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s vast pool of low-priced abandoned properties, tailor-made for small local developers.

“You learn from your mistakes,” said Lindsey, who has been back in business for five years. “You learn what not to do. You’re just smarter with money.

And having a pipeline with the Land Bank makes it easy to keep going.”

Lindsey is one of several small developers who is putting bids on the 250 abandoned, vacant properties that the Cook County Land Bank Authority recently released for sale on its website: http://www.cookcountylandbank.org/. In spite of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Land Bank is receiving more applications for its abandoned properties now – about 30 each day –than this time last year.

Last year, the Land Bank averaged 300 applications a month from developers vying for its properties.

“Understandably, there’s a fair amount of trepidation among some small developers because of tighter lending criteria from banks, making it harder for small developers to get new loans to acquire property,” said Rob Rose, executive director of the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

“But many of our developer clients are optimistic that transactions can move forward. The pandemic is not slowing down rehabs or new applications for our properties. For those small real

estate developers who are well-capitalized, this economy presents a great opportunity to acquire property and revitalize communities.”

“I believe if you buy something very cheap and you put your good love in it and make it affordable, I think it will sale, I don’t care where it is,” Lindsey said. “Right now, with the interest rates being low, it’s cheaper to own than rent. So you should give people what they want to buy.”

The Cook County Land Bank Authority, an independent agency of Cook County, acquires properties that have sat tax‐delinquent, abandoned or vacant for years and

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sells them at below‐market rates to qualified community‐based developers who rehab the properties.

Since its inception in 2013, the Land Bank has worked with more than 400 small developers to rehab more than 600 single family homes and generate $77 million dollars in community wealth.

“The Land Bank offers a very fair program for small developers,” Lindsey said. “They make you crawl before you walk. They come and make sure your rehab work is up to par. It’s a very nice opportunity that came to Chicago, and for me, personally, the Land Bank changed my life.”

Keith Lindsey, founder and CEO of Solar Energy Construction, inside the Englewood building that he’s rehabbing and converting into discounted housing for veterans. Lindsey acquired the building from the Cook County Land Bank Authority. Photo provided.

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FASHION

Natural Is The New Normal Lafe’s® Natural BodyCare is offering their Active, Fresh and Soothe Deodorant Sticks made from natural and organic ingredients in 4,200 Walmart stores throughout the United States and grocery.walmart.com.

Consumers are now more aware than ever of the benefits to choosing natural when given the option. However, cost often impacts the ability to choose a natural alternative.

According to a news release, Lafe’s new partnership with Walmart will make available three of their most popular baking soda free, non-toxic deodorant scents: Active – Scented with Citrus & Bergamot essential oils, Fresh – Scented with Cedar essential oil & Organic Aloe, Soothe – Scented with Lavender essential oil at a price of $4.84.

“We are living in a different time where natural, healthy products need to be more accessible and affordable to all consumers.

Natural is the new normal and it shouldn’t cost consumers more to make a healthier choice,” Founder & Owner, Lafe Larson said.

For over 25 years, the Lafe’s brand has provided consumers with non-toxic deodorants and other personal care products.

Lafe’s plant-based Deodorants are made with natural and organic ingredients and essential oils, while being baking soda, aluminum, propylene glycol and petroleum free, cruelty free, gluten free, non-GMO, and vegan.

Clinically Proven 24-Hour Protection Lafe’s Natural Bodycare Deodorant

Larson says, “We’ve been doing natural for over 25 years and believe what goes on your body goes in your body.”

Lafe’s is honored with several awards,

including Natural Solutions “Beauty with a Conscience Award” two years in a row and in 2017, was awarded the prestigious The President’s “E” award for Exports.

Plastic-Free Body Care Line Alpine Provisions Picked Up Nationwide by REI April was quite a month for Alpine Provisions Co.—in a great way. The Boulder-based manufacturer of 100% biodegradable, natural, organic hand sanitizers and body and hair care products has committed to going completely plastic-free. Their repackaging initiative is accompanied by the hashtag #LifeAfterPlastic and is optimistic that it will spark an industry-wide shift away from plastic packaging. Alpine Provisions has also been picked up by outdoor retail titan, REI, who will be partnering with them for nationwide distribution this July.

“We’re really excited about this partnership,” says Alpine Provisions Founder and CEO, Joshua Scott Onysko. “Everything we create, from our Essential Oil scent profiles to our sustainably-sourced ingredients list, is designed to go hand-in-hand with an outdoor adventurist’s lifestyle. All of our Castile Soap Body Washes, Shampoos and Conditioners and Hand Sanitizers are 100% biodegradable, which makes them perfect companions for travel and camping.”

When asked about the decision to take Alpine Provisions’ packaging completely plastic-free, Onysko says, “Only 7% of all the plastic ever made has been recycled, which is why, in the last century, over 150 million metric tons of it have found their way into the world’s oceans.

It’s worth noting that 60% of plastic found in

NEA Announces 2020 Eczema Research Grant Cycle Opening The National Eczema Association (NEA) has announced the opening of its 2020 research grant cycle. As the largest private nonprofit funder of eczema research, NEA has invested over $1.4 million to date to support a deeper understanding of eczema, provide insights into new treatment strategies and improve care and prevention.

Grants are available in multiple categories and applications are now being accepted. Applications must be received

by Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at 5 p.m. PDT, and recipients will be announced in November 2020.

Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting over 30 million people in the U.S. alone. Often resulting in a visible and itchy rash, recent discoveries have revealed a complex underlying biology of eczema involving the immune system and structural integrity of the skin.

To date, NEA research grants have supported 37 novel research investigations and 31 unique grant awardees, resulting in over 2,900 citations of NEA-funded research publications.

For the 2020 funding cycle, NEA has grants available in each of the following categories: Engagement Research Grant – up to $5,000 Small research grants for emerging investigators intended to explore a new research concept, pilot a new experiment or undertake a novel or secondary data analysis.

Catalyst Research Grant – up to $50,000 Grants designed to support talented early-career scientists on the path toward becoming the next generation of eczema thought leaders by supporting hypothesis-driven research projects.

Eczema Champion Research Grant – up to $100,000 Grants to encourage proven researchers to continue research on emerging or ongoing challenges in eczema or bring their expertise to the field of eczema.

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the oceans is carried there via rivers and other tributaries. For people who love to spend time outdoors, this is unacceptable. It’s a problem requiring a solution. As a business owner, this is the first place I can start to affect real change.”

Aluminum—the material Alpine Provisions says will replace its plastic hand-sanitizer, hair care and liquid soap bottles—can be recycled infinitely. In fact, 84% of all the aluminum ever made is still in use today. And because it’s so lightweight, shipping aluminum saves millions

of pounds of carbon emissions per year.

“Our hope is that this will begin an industry-wide revolution,” Onysko added.

Alpine Provisions launched its Kickstarter campaign—called #LifeAfterPlastic—to bring awareness to the plastics problem and to provide high-quality personal care items to those affected by the pandemic. To learn more and to get involved, visit the #LifeAfterPlastic site here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lifeafterplastic/alpine-provisions.

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Applications for 2020 Research Grants are requested for the following research priorities established by NEA’s Scientific & Medical Advisory Council: Cutting Edge Basic & Translational Science Eczema Heterogeneity: Novel Insights Innovations in Clinical Practice & Care Understanding & Alleviating Disease Burden Eczema Prevention More information can be found at NationalEczema.org/research/researchwe-fund

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DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIALS BRINGS NEW TREATMENTS TO EVERYONE. Participation in clinical trials not only helps patients gain access to new medical therapies but also advances knowledge about how treatments work safely and effectively in the diverse communities represented in those clinical trials. Visit medicalheroes.org to learn more.

A sincere thank you to everyone who participates in clinical research from the following sponsors:

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Shauna Whisenton - Credit: Sarah Grille / Mesa7

How a Clinical Trial Participant Became an Advocate for the Sickle Cell Community

Shauna Whisenton was once an individual living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Now she’s an advocate for better therapies, a cure, and better understanding of SCD. Whisenton was born with SCD, a painful, inherited disorder where red blood cells are misshaped, restricting blood flow and oxygen to parts of the body.

“It was all going pretty well until I had my third son,” she says. “Then my health started to take a turn for the worse.”

While nursing, she was admitted to the hospital every few weeks and despite best efforts, was not replenishing enough fluids for her body to function properly and had major organ complications.

Her doctor asked her to consider a bone marrow transplant clinical trial to cure SCD. She didn’t believe she could be cured and some members of her family were unsure she should undergo the treatment. For many in the minority community, there is a fear that medical testing may exploit patients instead of helping them. However, clinical trial oversights ensure safety during participation.

After consulting an SCD patient advocate, she realized, “Although a cure is not guaranteed, this could be an amazing opportunity. If that is not possible for me, researchers could learn something from my participation to save others.”

Finding a donor

The best chance for a donor match would be a family member. Whisenton lost her parents

when she was a child and her sister wasn’t a match; but her nine-year-old son, Dorian was a 50% match.

A successful transplant meant a better life for Whisenton and her family.

“I felt like my children had suffered enough watching my pain,” she says.

Whisenton’s son had marrow extracted from his pelvis bone.

It was a one-day procedure for him but the start of a two-year ordeal for his mother.

Journey

Whisenton’s journey was tough.

She was hospitalized, receiving anti-rejection medications and had to undergo chemotherapy.

She persevered with support from family and medical team. For her, treatment beyond the transplant was an important part of procedure preparation and recovery.

This included coordinated care to provide relief from the symptoms of her disease and the transplant, including pain and detoxing from opiates, but also the physical and mental stress from the procedure.

“It’s important to equip someone who’s received a curative therapy with tools to rebuild their lives

during and after recovery,” she says.

Within nine months of receiving the bone marrow transplant, Whisenton received the news that she was SCD free and now only carries the trait. Now, 10 years later, her transplant was a complete success.

Whisenton calls the date of her transplant her birthday.

Patient advocate Whisenton has made it her life’s work to help those living with SCD. She’s the manager of sickle cell disease community engagement for the ASH Research Collaborative (ASH RC) Sickle Cell Disease Clinical Trials Network (CTN), established by the American Society of Hematology, the world’s largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatments of blood disorders.

Whisenton is carrying out the mission of the ASH RC CTN to improve the lives of individuals with SCD by expediting the development of new therapies through innovative clinical trial research. Whisenton ensures that the voice of the patient is heard at all stages of these clinical trials.

“SCD warriors, don’t lose hope. There are many treatments in the pipeline to help those living with this disease have a better quality of life. Our hope is that advances in research will bring more effective treatments to individuals living with SCD.” To learn more about how the ASH RC is accelerating progress in hematology, visit: www. ashresearchcollaborative.org.

Clinical Research Participation:

On the frontlines of diversity and inclusion The importance of clinical research is widely recognized and while many decide to participate in clinical trials, there is a lack of representation of individuals from underserved communities. In 2019 alone, 46,391 individuals participated in clinical trials that resulted in the approval of 48 new drugs, yet a limited number of study volunteers identified as black/African American, Asian, and/ or Hispanic.

Current efforts to address this lack of representation include a guidance document released by the FDA encouraging pharmaceutical companies to broaden their eligibility criteria and to recruit individuals from diverse communities and establishing study sites in areas that lack clinical trial opportunities. While these efforts are critical in increasing diversity and inclusion in clinical trials, it is equally important to understand how clinical research is viewed from a broad audience.

Every two years, the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) conducts a global online study to gather insights on the public and patients’ perceptions and experience with clinical research. Responses from over 12,450 individuals were collected, with representation from many communities, including black (6%), Asian (10%), and Hispanic (13%). These are some highlights that can be applied to promote diversity and inclusion in clinical research studies.

The Importance of Clinical Research Individuals across many races and ethnicities acknowledge the value of clinical research studies. Many consider clinical trials to be “somewhat/ very important” to the discovery and development of new medicines.

Additionally, the greatest benefits of participation in clinical research include helping to advance science and the treatment of patient’s disease/ condition (26 percent) and the possibility of improving or saving the lives of others with the same condition (21 percent). This highlights how individuals perceive and understand the positive impact participation can have – by potentially helping themselves

and others through research. Yet few individuals had recently seen or heard about a clinical trial opportunity, notably 53 percent of Asian and 52 percent of Hispanic individuals did not recall recently learning about an available trial.

Where To Look For Clinical Trials?

Many would begin looking for a clinical trial opportunity by asking their healthcare provider or by using an online resource. For example, over half of black individuals (52 percent) would use an online clinical trial registry, such as clinicaltrials.gov, and 42 percent of Asian individuals would use an internet search engine like Google. Recommendations from family members are also important to underserved populations in their search for clinical trials.

The relationship between healthcare providers and their patients can be leveraged to increase awareness of and participation in clinical trials. It is important to many that their healthcare provider be aware of ongoing clinical trials in their local communities. Additionally, 66 percent of black individuals report being more willing to participate if their own doctor is conducting the trial. However, less than 25 percent of Hispanic and black individuals learn about a clinical trial opportunity through their healthcare providers, highlighting a significant gap between where individuals prefer to learn about clinical research and where they look for opportunities.

Pharmaceutical companies can take an important first step by informing healthcare providers about new clinical trial opportunities in underserved communities.

These providers can then share these opportunities with their patients in a trusted and comfortable environment.

Recognizing where patients currently begin their search for trial opportunities also presents an opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to target recruitment efforts in these areas to better engage this audience.

To learn more about how CISCRP is educating and informing the public and patient communities about clinical research, visit: www. ciscrp.org

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Newly Unemployed? Understanding Your Health Insurance Options StatePoint - With millions of people nationwide filing for unemployment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families across the country are suddenly finding themselves without health insurance at a precarious time.

Fortunately, new options may be able to help those on tight budgets.

“The sudden and unexpected loss of health insurance only compounds the stress caused by job loss amidst this unprecedented economic and public health crisis. However, unemployed individuals have more options for affordable health insurance than they did during past economic recessions thanks to provisions in the Affordable Care Act, along with actions recently taken by Congress and some states,” says American Medical Association

(AMA) president, Patrice A. Harris, M.D. Whether you recently lost your job-based health insurance or were uninsured before COVID-19 struck, the AMA, a long-time advocate for health insurance coverage for all Americans, is highlighting the following options: • Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces: Family and individual health plans can be bought in the health insurance marketplaces created by the ACA. Losing a job is a qualifying life event that allows unemployed individuals up to 60 days to enroll in a marketplace health plan before the close of a special enrollment period. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, certain states have reopened enrollment periods

when all consumers -- not only those who have experienced a job loss -- can enroll in marketplace health plans and potentially qualify for financial assistance to purchase these plans based on their income.

Subsidies available to eligible individuals through the health insurance marketplaces can help with premiums and out-of-pocket costs, making coverage more affordable. The Kaiser Family Foundation can help calculate an estimate of premiums and subsidies based on an individual’s income, age and family size. It will also estimate an individual’s eligibility for Medicaid.

• Medicaid: While each state’s program has unique attributes for coverage, Medicaid can offer no- or low-cost coverage for those with the lowest incomes with limited costsharing requirements. Unlike the ACA marketplaces, there is no defined open enrollment period for Medicaid,

Whether you recently lost your jobbased health insurance or were uninsured before COVID-19 struck, the AMA, a long-time advocate for health insurance coverage for all Americans, is highlighting the options.

and eligible people can sign up at any time. State eligibility requirements and income qualifications vary by state. Every state covers low-income children, pregnant women and people with disabilities, while 36 states and the District of Columbia have expanded

Medicaid coverage so that adults with income up to 138 percent of the federal poverty level can qualify.

• Beware Short-Term Plans: The AMA cautions patients to avoid short-term limited duration plans whenever possible, especially during this pandemic. Short-term plans are designed to fill temporary gaps in health insurance when comprehensive coverage may not be an option. But it is important to understand that these plans offer very limited benefits and do not usually cover COVID-19 testing and treatment, preexisting medical conditions, mental health services, prescription drugs, and preventative and wellness care.

“Avoiding gaps in coverage should be a top priority for anyone who has recently lost their health insurance,” says Harris. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of having meaningful health insurance coverage.”

COMMENTARY

How Will History Judge Us?

BY DONALD J. DEW President/CEO, Habilitative Services and Organizer, Counting on Chicago Coalition

There are moments in life when we are called to summon all of our strength and fortitude; to find our resolve as we stand at the base of a mountain that we are not sure we can climb.

For everyone in Chicago who is concerned about the vulnerable and the disenfranchised, this moment feels like standing at the foot of a mountain whose peak can’t even be seen.

It begins with the health crisis. Black and brown people are disproportionately infected and dying from COVID-19. Across Chicago, 70 percent of all COVID-19 deaths are occurring among African Americans.

Long-standing health disparities between racial groups – such as chronic diseases and access to medical care – are now rearing its ugly head in the most tragic way possible.

The health consequences of this pandemic also extend beyond the infected and hospitalized. Isolation and untreated chronic conditions can be just as dangerous.

Habilitative Systems serves persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities in programs and clinics that have had to shutter. We are doing our best to mitigate the impacts as best we can.

This moment is also an economic crisis and we all know who is enduring its full force: the poor and disadvantaged. It is the Uber drivers and dishwashers, the bell hops, and janitors. These are the people, living paycheck to paycheck, who were already struggling to balance on the shaky tightrope of life inside a fundamentally flawed social system, and now are the most likely to fall off.

In a cruel irony of timing, this is all happening at the exact moment of the decennial census on which decisions of funding to human services will be made. If making sure everyone is counted in Illinois was monumentally important before, it is absolutely essential now. As a leader of the Counting on Chicago Coalition, Illinois’ largest Census Regional Intermediary, I am focused urgently on reaching hard-to-count populations www.citizennewspapergroup.com

in this moment of social distancing.

Thankfully, the human service agencies within the Coalition are strategically positioned to engage and support this at the grass roots level.

Everyone Needed In the face of this trauma and threat, lurks opportunities to come together. But it will take everyone.

It will require politicians at all levels to forgo gamesmanship and recognize the essential role that government must play. Further, any policy promulgated must be effectuated at the community level so the benefits actually gets to the intended recipients.

It will require the news and media industry to focus more on the real world, everyday impacts this crisis is having on the most vulnerable population rather than the horserace of political jockeying.

It will require large corporations, who have longed supported community-based human service providers, to step in and increase their support.

It will require those of us in the human service provider community to redouble our efforts to rebuild society’s social fabric and continue serving as a valuable economic engine.

It will require those with financial security to help the less fortunate with contributions, volunteerism and advocating to your representatives that a safety net is important to you as well.

It will require the vulnerable and those in need of services to do everything within their personal power to reduce the demand on the human services system.

And, very importantly, it’s up to ALL of us to stand up and be counted in the 2020 Census. Our voice, our enfranchisement has never been more important.

Our children and grandchildren will look back on this moment and take stock of how we did as a society. How did we stand up for vulnerable? Did we allow society to blame the victims and let only the strong survive?

How well did we rise to the crisis?

Let us be sure that history judges us well.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Free Family Entertainment from Home Family Features - As people from coast to coast hunker down at home, some with children, taking a mental break from a new and unfamiliar lifestyle with the world of entertainment can be a way to relax and disconnect.

All you need is a TV with a Wi-Fi connection to access free, family-friendly movies to keep the kids entertained while at home, as well as other films for parents to watch after the kids have gone to bed (or after a day in the home office is done).

An option like Tubi, the world’s largest free, ad-supported movie and TV service, features a library of more than 20,000 on-demand movies and TV shows on more than 25 different devices, including mobile devices, smart TVs, video game consoles and more, without the hassle of credit cards and subscription fees.

“When you can’t get out and explore the world like you’re used to, your home TV screen is a great way to make a virtual escape,” said Maude Garrett, pop culture expert and founder of the Geek Bomb website. “The wide selection available on Tubi makes it a great option for family members of all ages, and even better, it’s free so families can tune in again and again.”

Young viewers can follow the adventures of countless classic and contemporary characters such as: l Throwback series like “Casper the Friendly Ghost,” “My Little Pony” and “Dennis the Menace”

Maude Garrett

Today’s cartoon favorites like “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “Transformers Rescue Bots” l Educational programs and documentaries like “Learn with Verne” and “The Traveling Trio,” an adventure-filled series following three siblings Grab a bowl of popcorn and enjoy family time together with a wide range of full-length films, including: l The story of a young adventurer racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune and an ancient curse in Steven Spielberg’s “Adventures of TinTin” l

All you need is a TV with a Wi-Fi connection to access free, family-friendly movies to keep the kids entertained while at home, as well as other films for parents to watch after the kids have gone to bed (or after a day in the home office is done). l The chronicles of a young sea turtle named Sammy and his friend, Ray, who swim around the world enduring the challenges of the oceans in search of Shelly, the love of Sammy’s life in “A Turtle’s Tale” l A light-hearted look at what happens when kids rule the world in “Opposite Day,” featuring comedian Pauly Shore, among others l A modern spin on the classic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” with Will Arnett and

Megan Fox, following four pizza-loving mutated turtle brothers who unleash their ninja skills on New York City, which has been ravaged by the evil Shredder To take advantage of the expansive library of film and TV titles that can let your family enjoy a getaway from the safety of home, and to learn more about starting your free subscription, visit Tubi.TV. SOURCE: Tubi

Betaal releases on Netflix this May 24, 2020.

Netflix’s drops trailer of its horror-thriller series BETAAL releasing on May 24, 2020 Hell is about to be unleashed. A tunnel, which no one has dared to open for decades, hides a curse that could change an entire country’s fate forever.

What is the cost for those who would dare to step inside? How far would you go to battle the demons within?

Netflix recently dropped the trailer of its upcoming series Betaal that hits the

service on May 24, 2020.

Renowned horror studio Blumhouse Television, SK Global Entertainment and Red Chillies Entertainment come together to present this horror-thriller series.

The story is set in a remote village, which quickly becomes the arena of a breathless battle when a two-century-old East India Company Colonel, infected with the Betaal’s

Netflix recently dropped the trailer of its upcoming series Betaal that hits the service on May 24, 2020.

curse, and his battalion of blood-thirsty zombie redcoats are released from their tomb - attacking anything with a pulse. With the CIPD (Counter Insurgency Police Department) forces pitted

against the undead army, hapless civilians are trapped in a gripping, edge-of-your-seat conflict.

Betaal is created, directed and written by Patrick Graham, co-directed by

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Nikhil Mahajan and cowritten by Suhani Kanwar.

Starring Viineet Kumar, Aahana Kumra, Suchitra Pillai, Jitendra Joshi, Jatin Goswami, Manjiri Pupala, and Syna Anand, the series

guarantees a nail-biting, gripping battle that will keep you hooked, while it explores age-old secrets and ideologies that live to this day.

Betaal releases on Netflix this May 24, 2020.

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Because of your commitment to life, your community and family during this pandemic . . .

THANK YOU!

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4 Hot Home Renovation Trends This Summer (StatePoint) Whether building a home from scratch, doing a complete renovation or simply refreshing a room or two, you can take your project to the next level with some design inspiration.

As one half of HGTV’s “The Cousins” and the founder of Lilyshea Development LLC, John Colaneri is well-versed in top design trends. Having recently purchased a 1960s-era rambler with the goal of taking it down to the studs and remaking it, Colaneri is sharing insights and ideas to help you create a unique space in your own home where all the elements blend together: • Color pop. Find a color to carry throughout the entire home. While many people typically look to paint doors and trim white, consider being creative here.

“For my home, which has an open concept floor plan, I knew that I wanted to use a dark color for trim and doors in order to enhance other design elements, such as my kitchen island and hood,” says Colaneri.

• Something old, something new. Achieving a blend of old and new can bring warmth and texture to otherwise ascetic spaces and design elements.

“I love contemporary design, but my true passion is blending old and new together. For the main entry and hallway, I installed reclaimed natural wood to add warmth and character to the space,” says Colaneri. “Likewise, I selected industrial-style light fixtures that boast traditional touches.”

• Let it shine. Blurring that line between the indoors and outside can make a space feel larger and more inviting. To do this, Colaneri suggests replacing old windows with those that bring in more natural light.

“I chose black trim to give my windows a contemporary look and allow them to be a focal point, but I went with a farmhouse-style grille for a traditional feel,” he says. “I also changed the rear windows into sliding doors, which made a huge difference by offering more outdoor access and light.”

Colaneri chose to work with Renewal by Andersen because of the quality of the products and the fact that it’s a one-stop shop, which can simplify a home renovation during these uncertain times.

“This is the first time I had one company handle so many aspects of my project,” he says. “You need to have a professional team that thinks of all the small things that can go wrong and reacts before they happen.”

• Customized Tiling. Tiles are a great way to customize a space so that it’s truly yours.

• “Since I have three different design styles pervasive in my home -- contemporary, rustic and industrial, I wanted the tiles to reflect this,” says Colaneri, who chose different effects for his daughter’s bathroom, the master bathroom and his home’s entryway, where he used a hexagon marble tile that blends into the wood floor.

• To learn more about Colaneri’s project and read about more ways to freshen up your space, visit getinspiredwithjohn.com.

• When it comes to a renovation, it’s all about potential. With a little vision, you can transform your home into something that you never thought possible.

PHOTO SOURCE: Courtesy of John Colaneri

Decorating With Table Lamps: The 5 Best Tips for 2020 help you define the look. For example, if you’re a bohemian type who prefers a minimalist style, shop for fixtures with an eclectic design and clean, simple lines.

For mid-century modern rooms, look for clean lines and vintage-inspired finishes. Mixing rustic and modern finishes can add a modern edge to a traditional space.

To get you started, consider these recommendations from Eyely.com:

(StatePoint) Many people underestimate the power of lighting to set the mood and introduce different design elements into their home’s interiors. As a result, they often make the mistake of relying solely only overhead fixtures to light their homes.

To get that cozy, homey feel, be sure to incorporate table lamps into your design scheme using these tips and trends from Eyely.com: • Use color: Table lamps can be a good way to add bold pops of color or complement the existing palette. Think about whether you want each lamp to act as focal point or to quietly blend in.

To simultaneously harken the past and beckon the future, consider the Alani 34-inch Metal LED Table Lamp, which is evocative of 1960s futuristic space raceinspired design but plated in a modern brass, finish.

• Consider size: Make sure that what you’re buying is actually meant to sit atop a table. Table lamps should be between 24 and 31-inches high and at eye level when you’re sitting next to them. This comes in handy if you’re using the lamp as a reading light. Those on the shorter end of the range are ideal for bedrooms, whereas taller lamps work best in living rooms and other spaces You’ll also need to note the size of the base -- if it’s too wide, it may not leave room on the table for books, coasters and decorative pieces.

Flank a table, sofa, or adorn bedside tables with a set of two, such as these Max 27-inch Glass TripleSphere LED Table Lamps. Glass blown into a trio of orbs, the look is completed with a matching finial and linen drum shade.

Whether adding a conversation-worthy lighting feature to an otherwise serious room, or completing a menagerie of animal-inspired decor items, the blue and white owl-shaped Kai 16-inch Ceramic Mini LED Table Lamp will give your home a touch of chinoiserie and woodland whimsy.

• Think purpose: There are many different types of lampshades and each offers its own benefits. An opaque or dark shade is good for minimizing glare if you’re watching TV. A less opaque shade will provide more light and give off a warm glow.

• Pair up: Table lamps usually look best in pairs. If you have a long table, you can place a lamp on either end and then, place additional decorations in the center of the table, or, use matching end tables on either side of a sofa to accommodate your twin lamps.

For more design tips, visit Eyely.com.

• Define Your Space: Do you decorate around a theme such as farmhouse or mid-century design? Lighting can

completes the look and feel of your interior spaces.

Redecorating? Be sure to include lighting that

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REAL ESTATE AC 5/6/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. DBW PROPERTY 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 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. 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 ____________________________ AC 5-20-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE''), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.MARIA HILBRING-ARMSTEAD, MONIQUE HILBRING, MARIA HILBRING-ARMSTEAD AS TRUSTEE OF THE DONALD LOUIS HILBRING TRUST DATED AUGUST 31, 2017, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD HILBRING, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, MARIA HILBRING-ARMSTEAD, INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD HILBRING Defendants 2019 CH 02690 8546 SOUTH WABASH 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 December 18, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 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 8546 SOUTH WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34-312-014-0000 The real estate is improved with a red brick, two 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 twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the pur-

chaser 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.

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 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 269375 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2019 CH02690 TJSC#: 39-8111 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 # 2019 CH 02690 I3149204 ___________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.JACOB ROBINSON AKA JACOB V. ROBINSON, MALIA K. ROBINSON, WILLIAM WILLBORN Defendants 19 CH 09031 6649 S MINERVA AVE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 19, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 6649 S MINERVA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-23-127-016-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence.

The judgment amount was $327,044.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid,

the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit

which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license,

passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719. Please refer to file number 385715. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status

report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E M a i l : CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 385715 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 19 CH 09031 TJSC#: 40-1028 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 09031 I3149788 ___________________________

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PLEASE NOTE: SOME OF THE SITES MIGHT REQUIRE APPOINTMENTS (CALL)

COVID-19 Testing Sites are opening up across the city.

Here is a list of some that are already open and administering tests: Kennedy-King College 6301 S. Halsted Suburbs Movie Studio Grill 210 W. 87th St. Walgreen’s 347 E. 95th St. www.walgreens.com/covid19testing Access Health Facility 5153 S. Ashland 800-836-7633

Roseland Hospital 45 W. 111th St. 773-995-3000 Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness Center 5001S. Michigan Ave. 877-692-8686

Harvey Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness Center 15420 S. Dixie Highway 877-692-8686 Chicago Heights Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness Center 500 Dixie Highway 877-692-8686

Gately Park 744 E. 103rd St. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Orland Park Physicians Immediate Care 9570 W. 159th St. 708-675-7070