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Baron Waller, owner/operator of three Culver’s restaurant locations in the city of Chicago, was awarded the For-Profit Real Estate Development Award at the LISC Chicago Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards. PHOTO PROVIDED BY RISE STRATEGY GROUP.

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Baron Waller is the owner/operator of three Chicago Culver’s restaurants, one in Bronzeville, one in Ravenswood and one in Pullman. He believes everyone in the city should have access to good food and great service. He also wants to make an impact and make a difference in the city by providing jobs.

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2 NEWS briefly CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO LAUNCH STUDENT OUTREACH AND RE-ENGAGEMENT (SOAR) CENTER IN ENGLEWOOD

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) this week opened the Englewood SOAR Center at Kennedy-King College to strengthen educational opportunities and outcomes for students, ages 15-21. Through the SOAR centers, a cohort of about 20 chronically truant and out-of-school youth are provided with guidance and support over six weeks to determine the best pathways for re-engagement and high school graduation. Participants are also provided access to adult education, CCC credit, and certifications.

The Englewood location is one of four SOAR Centers in the city, strategically located in neighborhoods with the highest concentration of youth vulnerable to truancy and dropping out of school. The centers, detailed in the below table, have served more than 13,000 students since the program’s inception in 2013. The program supports students with one-on-one mentoring, workshops, transcript evaluations, and graduation planning. Stipends of $150 were made available to students who registered to join the first cohort.

To learn more about SOAR Centers, residents can email soar@cps.edu, call 773-553-5103.

MAYOR LIGHTFOOT AND CDOT CUT RIBBON ON MOTOR ROW STREETSCAPE

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) Commissioner Gia Biagi and 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell to cut the ribbon on the recently completed streetscape project along Michigan Avenue between Cermak and 24th Place. The Motor Row streetscape implements a “road diet” that reduces the previous four travel lanes to three, reducing crossing distances for pedestrians. Other improvements include widened sidewalks, new crosswalks, new landscaping, and LED smart lighting. The enhancements encourage drivers to slow down and make it easier for pedestrians to cross safely.

The improved streetscape at Motor Row features safety improvements that help address the recent increase in traffic fatalities citywide: Reduced Pedestrian Crossing Distance — Decreasing the number of travel lanes limits pedestrians’ time exposed in the roadway and increases their visibility to drivers when crossing the street.

Improved Crosswalks — 20-foot continental crosswalk at 23rd Street helps drivers see pedestrians sooner and slow down earlier.

Decreased Travel Lanes — Reducing the number of travel lanes from 4 to 3 forces drivers to slow down when approaching the crosswalk LED Smart Lighting — New lights and hanging baskets increase visibility for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Widened Sidewalks ­— Increasing sidewalk width provides more room for pedestrians to maneuver.

The streetscape at Motor Row also features aesthetic improvements that will have a long-term impact on the surrounding community: Full-width pavement resurfacing Parkway improvements and beautification New benches, litter receptacles, and bike racks New landscaping and trees Community gateway elements and light pole identifiers Located just west of McCormick Place, Motor Row is now known as an entertainment district; however, the area was originally named Motor Row due to the high concentration of car sales and repair businesses once located along the street. To reflect that history, the design of the custom, lighted identifiers was influenced by the Art Deco and automotive styling of that era.

The nearly $11 million streetscape project, funded through two TIFs, was designed in close cooperation with a local task force and community stakeholders. Christopher B. Burke Engineering was the lead design consultant for the project, and Sumit Construction was the lead construction contractor. Duroweld fabricated the gateway community identifiers that welcome all to Motor Row. In addition to investments in infrastructure, Mayor Lightfoot and CDOT will roll out an awareness campaign encouraging drivers to slow down. The campaign, which will appear on digital billboards and social media platforms, highlights the importance of coming together to protect our neighbors and reminds drivers to “Slow Down Chicago.”

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Waller and the Pullman location of Culver’s, 111th and Doty, received the For-Profit Real Estate Development Award as part of the LISC Chicago’s Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards.

Since 1994, LISC Chicago has awarded communities and neighborhood improvement projects, as well as recognize the community-based, non-profit and for-profit organizations connected to those projects. This year’s award theme was Redesigning Legacy, and the event took place on Wednesday, June 29th.

Waller was honored LISC Chicago recognized the work he and his partners did to put the location in Pullman. From working with 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale, to Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives’ David Doig, Powers & Sons, to have the project come to fruition, showed Waller how partnerships work.

When Waller looks for a location for his Culver’s, he looks for neighborhoods where he believes the restaurant will be successful. His focus is on bringing more Culver’s restaurants to the City of Chicago. He doesn’t think people should have to travel outside the city to go to a Culver’s.

“I look for a neighborhood that can sustain it. That’s important. But, also one that there is a give and take. We bring jobs, we bring 70 jobs to that community. We always want, not just to bring the jobs, we want to grow and build in that community,” Waller said.

Waller wants to ensure that the Culver’s restaurants he places will be in those communities for generations. He also is ensuring that when it comes to hiring, people from those communities are getting the jobs.

“We want to make an impact in that community. I think that is the only way we can change the community. Even though we’re just a restaurant, we think the 70 jobs we bring to that community, starts something and it continues something,” he said.

When Culver’s opened in Pullman, Waller believed the location was part of a change in Pullman, and to bring the opportunity for people to have a sit-down restaurant there, where they could congregate, feel safe and eat good food.

The Pullman location of Culver’s has been there for a year.

There are regular customers who come into the restaurant with their families. Seniors and the elderly come in the restaurant regularly. People thank Waller for bringing the Culver’s to Pullman.

It gives them a place to eat, they don’t have to go out of their community to have a good place to eat.

“We’re looking forward to bringing more Culver’s to Chicago. Because for me, bringing more Culver’s to Chicago means there are more jobs. We’re making an impact,” he said.

Waller has plans to open a Culver’s in Wrigleyville and another on the West side. The goal with the West side location is to bring people from the community to work in the restaurant.

“Baron Waller and the Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives’ partnership exemplifies what the CNDAs are all about. The Pullman community gained its first stand-alone restaurant in over 30 years, and residents now have access to career opportunities within the Culver’s national chain—and an example set by Baron Waller about what entrepreneurs can bring to the table. A table where smart, community-informed planning meets successful growth, that’s always worth celebrating,” said Meghan Harte, Executive Director of LISC Chicago.

JULY AND BEYOND AT CITY WINERY CHICAGO CHICAGO – City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, presents a powerhouse lineup of international acts in July and beyond.

Highlights include a residency with Gospel and R&B singer Glenn Jones, “the golden voice of Africa” Salif Keita, stand-up comedian Eric Neumann, Canadian blues rocker Colin James, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band doing the music of Bob Dylan and more. The following shows are on sale now at citywinery.com/chicago.

All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m., unless noted on the ticketing page.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 30-31 SOUL WITH CHICAGO ROOTS Syleena Johnson The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, author and daytime talk show host who grew up outside of Chicago is the daughter of legendary Soul/Blues singer Syl Johnson. Syleena Johnson’s 2020 album WOMAN is a battle-cry for women everywhere, signaling a spirit of empowerment and amplifying the desire for cultural change. Syleena has collaborated with Kanye West, Common and Anthony Hamilton.

She currently hosts Fox Soul’s talk show, Cocktails with the Queens featuring Vivica A. Fox, LisaRaye McCoy and Claudia Jordan.

MONDAY-TUESDAY, AUGUST 15-16 SUMMER RESIDENCY Glenn Jones City Winery Chicago presents the renowned R&B and Gospel vocalist live in a two-night summer residency. After 30 years, Gospel and R&B Singer Glenn Jones is still one of the most sought-after live performers in the music industry today with many chart-topping hits, including his signature songs, Jones voice penetrates the soul through music and lyrics.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 GRAMMY-WINNING BLUES Taj Mahal Taj Mahal is a towering musical figure – a legend who transcended the blues, not by leaving them behind, but by revealing their magnificent scope to the world. A 2017 Grammy win for TajMo, Taj’s collaboration with Keb’ Mo’, brought his Grammy tally to three wins and 14 nominations, and underscored his undiminished relevance more than 50 years after his solo debut. Blues Hall of Fame membership, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association and other honors punctuate his résumé.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 THE GOLDEN VOICE OF AFRICA! Salif Keita - Summer Tour

The music of Malian musician Salif Keita, one of the most beloved artists on the continent, translates his burning desire as a person with Albinism, the white man with the deep soul of Black Africa, to escape from a society that was denying him his full rights as a human being. The names of his bands paradoxically express Salif Keita’s uncompromising pride of belonging to Mali and Manden, the legendary land of his birth, whose captivating Humanism he has been championing around the world for decades. The Patriarch and the undisputed Ambassador of African music tours with Un Autre Blanc, the album he has announced as his last. Ready to celebrate 50 years of a stellar career in music, this album continues Salif’s advocacy for the human rights of people with Albinism, a fight his Foundation for Albinism pledges to intensify.

Opened in 2012, City Winery Chicago is the city’s only fully operational winery, restaurant with outdoor patio, concert hall and private event space located in the heart of the West Loop at 1200 W. Randolph, in the historic urban Fulton Market district. Once a refrigerated food distribution warehouse, the 1911 building has been transformed into a contemporary 33,000 square foot haven for those passionate about wine, music and culinary arts. The décor evokes the romance of being in wine country, from the exposed stainless-steel fermenting tanks and French oak barrels, to the aroma of fermenting grapes. The West Loop’s only fully operational winery has produced dozens of in-house wines sourced from vineyards in California, Oregon, Washington, Argentina and Chile, including a Wine Enthusiast 92-point 2015 Verna’s Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir. With more than 400 unique producers from around the world City Winery is recognized with 2014 and 2015 Best of Awards of Excellence “for having one of the most outstanding restaurant wine lists in the world” by Wine Spectator. The globally inspired, locally sourced, wine-focused food menu is conceived for pairing and sharing. The concert hall accommodates up to 300 guests, all seated at tables with complete beverage and dining service, ensuring a comfortable “listening room” experience enhanced by a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. Riedel is the official and exclusive provider of glassware, showing City Winery’s commitment to enjoying quality wine in a quality vessel. American Airlines is the Official Airline of City Winery. For more information, please visit www.citywinery.com.

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ART ON THEMART ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR OF CHICAGO DANCE PROGRAMMING FOR FALL 2022 CHICAGO – Art on theMART’s Fall 2022 program is slated to premiere at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, and will feature two new projections highlighting the city of Chicago’s Year of Chicago Dance: Love Letters by internationally-renowned, Chinese-born, Chicago-based artist Yuge Zhou, and Trap Moulin Rouge, a commissioned piece by local performing artist Jasmin Taylor.

“The Year of Chicago Dance is in full swing and Art on theMART is pleased to continue our alignment with this City of Chicago initiative,” said Cynthia Noble, Art on theMART Executive Director. “As a large-scale, centrally-located platform, Art on theMART is a new kind of stage for performing artists and shows the world the breadth and depth of Chicago’s creative talent.”

Love Letters, a video projection by Chinese-born, Chicago-based artist Yuge Zhou, portrays a lively courtship dance between two urban dwellers searching for each other through a labyrinth of colorful geometrics

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with growing curiosity, electricity and affection. Love Letters features original choreography by Hannah Santistevan, performances

by Rebecca Huang and Joffrey dancer Xavier Nunez, computational animation by Mary Franck and Patrick Steppan and sound

by Ori Zur. Zhou won the juried ArtPrize 2021, Honorary Mention in the Prix Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria and a fellowship in Media Arts from the Illinois Arts Council.

Upcoming exhibitions include a solo show at the Chinese American Museum of Chicago which opens in September.

“While my solo works often depict simultaneous and ephemeral encounters amidst the rush of contemporary life, Love Letters tells a singular story of connection through dance and technology within my video art,” said Zhou. “I have assembled a team in a variety of arts as a way to connect with others during the pandemic and diversify my practice. The technical component of the project magnifies the push and pull of the characters in this story as they explore each other’s presence on the larger-than-life canvas of theMART.” Trap Moulin Rouge by Jasmin Taylor, in co-production with Motion/Pictures Dance Project, takes audiences to Chicago’s South Side to showcase the vibrant Black culture and dance that emanate from it. Taking sonic and aesthetic inspiration from the 2001 film “Moulin Rouge,” Trap Moulin Rouge combines classical, R&B and jazz melodies with a variety of dance styles with the aim of creating and promoting equity in Chicago through the performing arts. Trap Moulin Rouge’s production team is 95% Black and 100% women, with funding for the project going directly to the collaborators.

“We want to create and promote more equity in the city of Chicago, and Art on theMART has partnered with us to do so,” said Taylor. “The production of Trap Moulin Rouge supports all of the Black and POC cast and crew members involved in the project, more specifically, the artists, animators, musicians, editors, photographers, performers and digital artists that bring the piece to its full potential.”

Art on theMART’s Fall Program will be on view twice nightly at 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. from September 8 through November 16. Art on theMART is free and can best viewed on the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells Street and Franklin Street, where accompanying

audio can be experienced. For more information, visit artonthemart.com.

Art on theMART, presented in partnership with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), is the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, projecting contemporary artwork across the 2.5-acre river-façade of theMART. This expansive permanent piece of public art continues Chicago’s legacy of providing both residents and visitors with exceptional art that is both free and accessible to all. Projections are visible to the public from Wacker Drive and along the Chicago Riverwalk.

The program content rotates seasonally and is selected with the assistance and expertise of the Curatorial Advisory Board.

The City of Chicago and theMART work in partnership to manage and curate the projected artwork over the course of a 30year agreement. Privately funded by Vornado Realty Trust, owner of theMART, Art on theMART marks the first time a projection of its size and scope is completely dedicated to digital art with no branding, sponsorship credits or messaging. The permanent projection system illuminates theMART with 34 state-of-the-art projectors totaling almost one million lumens. For more information, visit artonthemart.com. theMART (formerly The Merchandise Mart), located in the center of the sought-after River North submarket, is interwoven into the fabric of Chicago as an innovator in business, technology, culture, art, media and more. As the largest privately owned commercial building in the United States, it is also one of the world’s leading commercial buildings, wholesale design centers and the preeminent international business location in Chicago. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, theMART spans two city blocks, rises 25 stories, and is visited by an average of 30,000 people each business day and nearly 10 million people annually. Offering continuous innovation and creativity from leading manufacturers and design forward showrooms, theMART serves as the home to Chicago’s most creative and technologically innovative companies including Motorola Mobility, 1871, Yelp, PayPal and MATTER, as well as Fortune 500 companies ConAgra Brands, Allstate, Medline Industries, Beam Suntory and Grainger. For more information, visit themart.com.

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Lightfoot for Chicago Has More than $2.5 Million Cash on Hand Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot’s reelection campaign announced today that it raised more than $1.25 million for the second quarter of 2022, ending the quarter with $2.5 million cash on hand.

“I’m so grateful to the supporters who are Ridin’ with Lori and have joined our reelection campaign,” said Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “When I announced my reelection bid last month, I promised to never back down from the tough fights that lie ahead. I will continue to tackle our biggest problems head on, like continuing to bring down violent crime, standing up for women’s bodily autonomy and access to high quality reproductive care, helping bridge the financial burdens that too many Chicagoans face and continuing investments in neighborhoods that have been neglected for decades. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but we are seeing what happens when we join together and focus on making a difference in people’s lives. I am honored by the support of so many Chicagoans and I will keep fighting everyday for you.

Since assuming office following her historic election in 2019, Mayor Lightfoot has undertaken an ambitious agenda of expanding opportunity and inclusive economic growth across Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities. She has led the city through the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic with tough, fair leadership – all while keeping her campaign promises.

Mayor Lightfoot has: Increased Chicago’s minimum wage to $15.40 an hour for hundreds of thousands of workers.

Expanded funding for community-based violence prevention and implemented measures to combat gang violence.

Championed the creation of a new civilian police oversight body, advancing Chicago on a path toward police reform.

Forged an equitable and inclusive vaccine distribution program and made unprecedented investments in public health, with a particular focus on the communities most devastated by the virus.

Passed transformative, unprecedented budgets, including historic investments in affordable housing, youth programs, mental health and environmental justice.

DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE FOR U.S. CONGRESS OF THE 7TH DISTRICT KINA COLLINS THANK SUPPORTERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF HER DURING ILLINOIS RECENT PRIMARY ELECTION Dear Friends, It has been just over a week since our election on June 28th, and now that we have had a few days to recharge and reflect, I wanted to reach out, and express my deepest gratitude to all of you.

This election was about giving our city a better vision for the future. A future free of gun violence where we take on the corporate class with Green New Deal union jobs, universal healthcare, and a fully funded public education. A future where we strengthen our labor movement, protect our reproductive rights, and finally end poverty.

The campaign that we built together showed everyone that a young Black woman from the West Side of Chicago can take on the Chicago machine without a dime of corporate money. My opponent had to call in every political favor, from the President of the United States & Speaker of the House, to the Mayor of Chicago and the Governor of Illinois, only to barely win.

I am proud to say that after 40,000 doors knocked, 300,000 phones called, and over $840,000 raised, they can never ignore our movement again.

I am so grateful to all of you for every donation, every knock on a door, every house party, every phone call, every parade, and every meeting that you made possible over the course of this campaign. Together, we transformed our political landscape.

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iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God Announce First-Ever Black Effect Podcast Festival (Black PR Wire) NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God today announced the first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices in the podcast industry. The event will take place Sunday, August 28 at the Avant Gardner, Brooklyn Mirage. Charlamagne Tha God will join the festival alongside some of the Black Effect’s most popular personalities for a day full of live podcast tapings and informative discussions aimed at aspiring podcasters in the Black community. The festival will be hosted by comedian Lil Duval and Power 105.1 DJ and personality Nyla Symone. For more information on the inaugural festival, visit blackeffect.com/podfest for live updates.

BusinessWire The Festival will feature live podcast tapings first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival, where talented from the Black Effect’s most popular shows includBlack creators and aspiring podcasters will come together for ing “The 85 South Show,” “All The Smoke,” “We Talk a day to uplift and inspire one another. This festival is for the Back,” “Reasonably Shady,” “Black Tech Green Money,” culture and is one of many events the network will host for “WHOREible Decisions” and “The Trap Nerds Podcast.” the Black community.”

Additionally, ticket holders will hear thought-provoking The Black Effect Podcast Network has emerged as the and informative discussions during the event’s Women in leading platform for Black creators to raise their voices and Podcasting Panel and The Business of Podcasting Panel be heard in the podcast space. It brings together the most featuring Dollie S. Bishop, President of Production and Creative Development for the Black Effect Podcast Network influential and trusted voices in black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, menand Charlamagne Tha God. tal health, news, comedy and more. Launched in September “The Black Effect Podcast Network was created to 2020, the Black Effect Podcast Network has since debuted amplify Black voices for new and established content 32 shows, featuring a luminous roster of marquee talent and creators and storytellers, giving them a space to showcase culture-shifting voices committed to enlightening, educating their creative vision in the ever-growing podcast game,” and entertaining audiences, curated by Charlamagne Tha said Charlamagne Tha God. “I’m excited to celebrate the

John Hancock Celebrates 15 Years of MLK Scholars Program 600 Boston teens at 50 local non-profit and BOSTON, PRNewswire -- John corporate organizations. This unique youth Hancock, the US division of Toronto-based Manulife (NYSE: MFC), have celebrated the employment model empowers Boston teens 15th anniversary of its annual MLK Scholars with career readiness skills and financial literProgram, the Nation’s largest and most comacy tools, in addition to a steady paycheck.

“The MLK Scholars program is a prehensive corporate summer jobs program proven model of success for Boston’s youth of its kind. Since the program’s inception in 2008, the program has provided summer em- and for leading private and public instiployment for more than 6,000 Boston youth tutions,” Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston, at nonprofit organizasaid. “Thanks to the resources and guidance tions throughout Boston from partners like John and at John Hancock.

Hancock, our City is “This year marks a leading the way on summomentous anniversary for our MLK Scholars mer jobs programs. We CNW Group/John Hancock Program,” said Marianne encourage others to join Harrison, John Hancock president and CEO. us in our continued commitment to youth “For the past 15 years, the program has gone employment and financial education.” The far beyond a summer job for students – it John Hancock MLK Scholars summer jobs also provides the skills, knowledge, educamodel leverages youth employment to build capacity within the non-profit community tion, and advice that will help them succeed for summer programming, creating opportuacross many aspects of their lives. For many Scholars, the professional relationships and nities for long-term employment within our financial capability established throughout public service and private corporate sectors. the summer provide the foundation for a The program benefits the organizations that meaningful and prosperous future. John Han- employ MLK Scholars by engaging Boston’s diverse student population in potential career cock is extremely proud of the MLK Scholpaths in their industries – with some students ars Program and its ability to drive inclusive economic opportunities for our young people even returning as college interns and fulltime hires. to help build a more equitable Boston.”

For more information about the MLK Each summer, in partnership with The Boston Globe, Boston University, Mass Gen- Scholars program, visit https://www.johnhaneral Brigham, and the City of Boston, John cock.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/ Hancock sponsors the employment of nearly mlk-nonprofit.html

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The Black Effect Podcast Festival is sponsored

by Nissan who will be on-site at the festival with an engaging activation for attendees. In addition, the festival will also feature a variety of other entertaining activities and games such as a popup market showcasing merchandise from Black businesses, a family game room, and a photo booth.

Black Effect Podcast Network partners include AT&T, BetterHelp, Hulu, Molson Coors, Nissan and State Farm. Fans can visit blackeffect.com/podfest to purchase tickets.

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God. In a historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the most important Black culture-shapers on the planet— in education, politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspective and creative vision have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

MyOwnDoctor Announces Heart & Health App CHICAGO -- MyOwnDoctor, an Illinois-based telehealth company, today announced the launch of the free Heart & Health app, which will provide users with a multitude of culturally specific mental health resources and services beginning in September 2022.

The MyOwnDoctor Heart & Health app is designed to address the mental healthcare epidemic in America rooted in racebased traumatic stress. The app’s services will include weekly free webinars featuring MyOwnDoctor’s mental health experts and will cover a wide range of timely topics— from managing stress and anxiety, to tips for building healthy relationships, to coping with daily stress of racism, discrimination, sexism and violence.

Multiple crises in America—including a spike in racially motivated violence and gun violence and too few mental health providers, especially in Black communities—have increased the need for culturally specific health care services such as those that MyOwnDoctor provides. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported that 2020 marked the highest spike in reported hate crimes since 2012. Incidents targeting people because of their race increased more than any other category, with the Black community seeing the largest increase.

At the same time, the U.S. suffers from a shortage of mental health providers, particularly in Black and Latinx communities. Only 3 percent of U.S. psychologists

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are Black and only 7 percent are Latinx, according to the American Psychological Association.

“Everyone has the right to good health—including mental health—but not everyone has access to mental health resources or providers who understand and relate to their lived experiences,” says Cheryle Jackson, Chief Executive Officer at MyOwnDoctor. “The Heart & Health app offers free access to culturally specific mental health providers, which research has shown can improve health outcomes for patients.”

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, African Americans are 20 percent more likely to experience a serious mental illness and 25 percent more likely to experience symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder. Despite these realities, fewer than one in three receive treatment.

“A recent study showed that 63 percent of Black participants believed that having a mental health issue represented a personal weakness,” says Dr. Jay Weems, Chief Mental Health Officer at MyOwnDoctor and doctorate in Clinical Psychology. “It’s difficult to improve treatment outcomes when there are so many barriers to that treatment—including barriers like shame and stigma that we construct ourselves. Free, culturally specific care makes it possible to overcome those barriers.”

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Americans still have financial goals, just not sure how they will reach them “Consumers often think they aren’t in a position to take advantage of sound wealthbuilding strategies that will benefit them over time, when there are technology tools out there like Digit that can help them find ways to save and invest .”

(BPT) - If you have a vision for where you’d like to be financially in the coming years but no clear idea of how to get there - you’re far from alone.

In fact, a recent survey by Wakefield Research and financial services company Digit (now a part of Oportun) found that 78% of American adults with financial goals have no strategy in place for reaching those goals.

Unfortunately, with challenges like student loan debt and rising inflation, financial planning is more difficult than it has ever been. These challenges may mean people are missing out on opportunities to build financial security and prosperity as they move through their lives, at any monthly income.

“Although most of us recognize the importance of smart financial planning, money management is challenging, complex and time-consuming,” notes Snigdha Kumar, head of product operations for Digit. “Consumers often think they aren’t in a position to take advantage of sound wealth-building strategies that will benefit them over time, when there are technology tools out there like Digit that can help them find ways to save and invest .”

That concerning trend is reflected in

these other survey findings: * Young people are especially concerned about having no financial plans in place; those who say they’re worried include 95% of Gen Z-ers, 92% of millennials, 84% of Gen X-ers and 60% of baby boomers. * Nearly three in five respondents (58%) consider managing their money more mentally demanding than solving crossword puzzles. * Respondents spend an average four hours per month managing their money, and in spite of AI technology tools that could help them, 37% rely on pen-andpaper methods to do so - including 30% of Gen Z-ers and 28% of millennials. * A significant 44% reported being at least somewhat likely to dip into their savings during the first three months of 2022, and 27% said they were very likely to do so. * A full 13% of all respondents (and 19% of women respondents) say they have no savings at all from which to draw.

The good news is that Digit by Oportun can help you manage your money with confidence and less stress by intelligently (and automatically) budgeting, saving and investing according to your short-term

needs and long-term goals. Digit uses advanced technology to analyze your full financial picture and make smart money decisions for you - with no need for additional tools or mental math. Available for download on Apple or Android devices, Digit members are setting aside more than $3,000 per year on average (based on daily average saves of all paying Digit members in 2021).

As Kumar points out, having a solid financial plan in place can mean more than just financial freedom. In fact, 92% of survey respondents report feeling less daily anxiety when their finances are under control. And 70% of those who directly manage their own finances (including those who use apps for that purpose) report having a positive relationship with money.

“There’s really no substitute for financial peace of mind,” Kumar advises. “And there’s no longer any need to spend hours each month trying to determine the best courses of action for managing your hardearned money. AI technology can streamline that process on your behalf so you can spend that time and energy elsewhere, but still know you’re on a sound financial path.”

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Bloomingdale’s Launches Exclusive AQUA x Studio 189 Collection NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Bloomingdale’s announced AQUA x Studio 189, a limited-edition collaboration between the retailer’s best-selling exclusive brand and the artisan-produced fashion luxury lifestyle brand and social enterprise co-founded by luxury executive and educator Abrima Erwiah and actress and activist Rosario Dawson. The collection features vibrant hand-dyed prints produced by Studio 189 artisans in Ghana in vibrant summer-ready styles including dresses, tops, skirts, and swimwear – all designed to be mixed and matched. The AQUA x Studio 189 collection launches on July 1 at Bloomingdale’s stores nationwide and on Bloomingdales.com.

“By partnering with AQUA on this collection, we’re able to celebrate the work of our artisans on a whole new level,” said Abrima Erwiah, Studio 189 co-founder. “The special hand-batiked prints that were created exclusively for this collaboration resulted in Studio 189’s largest single fabric order to date, which grants us the opportunity to present the craftsmanship of our artisans to a broader audience. It’s an accessible collection that embraces joy with vibrant and tropical designs fitting for the summer season.”

“We’re delighted to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Studio 189 on this beautiful collection,” says Denise Magid, Executive Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Ready-to-Wear, Center Core, Concessions and Bloomingdale’s Outlets. “As a brand that works with artisanal communities that specialize in various traditional craftsmanship techniques, Studio Looks from Bloomingdale’s exclu- 189 brings bold, inspired new looks sive AQUA x Studio 189 collection. to our beloved and best-selling AQUA PRNewsFoto portfolio this summer.”

COLLECTION INSPIRATION & COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

The AQUA x Studio 189 collection entitled “AKUA” was born on a Wednesday during New York Fashion Week after Bloomingdale’s Creative Director of AQUA Erica Ruff Hatfield contacted designer Abrima Erwiah to collaborate following Studio 189’s SS2022 Runway Show. “In Ghana, we are named after the days of the week. For example, Abrima is Nzema for Tuesday born. I felt very moved by this idea of birthing a new project “AKUA” when I was contacted by Bloomingdale’s and AQUA,” says Erwiah. Akua is an Akan female name for a girl child born on Wednesday and is derived from deities. Akua is said to be a champion for the cause of others.

Erwiah continued, “This was fitting because the goal of this collaboration was to allow Studio 189 to create more work for the communities we serve in Africa. We were able to produce more than 20,000 yards of hand-made fabric and activate rural communities that really need the work especially considering the effects of the pandemic and rising prices. This was also our first time producing in Asia which is where AQUA produces. We learned new ways of working via skills transfer from AQUA’s family-run factory that is based in LA, Korea and China. This was a true collaboration in every way. The team we worked with has been spectacular and have helped us to achieve our mission in providing jobs, to empowering women in disenfranchised communities, and to support education and skills training.”

AQUA X STUDIO 189: ACCESSIBLE & ARTISAN-MADE

The AQUA x Studio 189 collection features vibrant prints produced

by Studio 189 artisans using the art of hand-batiking. This art form starts with patterns carved into wood or sponge that are dipped into hot wax and stamped onto cloth. This cloth is dipped into hand-mixed dyes and then the wax is removed to unveil the finished design.

Visit Bloomingdales.com and your nearest Bloomingdale’s store to shop the full AQUA x Studio 189 collection.

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TIAA, Azzi Fudd and Curry Brand Collab on Custom Sneakers to Spotlight 30% Retirement Income Gap Between Men and Women NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- TIAA is once women she finds personally inspiring, including again working alongside top athletes to spotlight the TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett and her startling reality that women have an average of 30 perparents. centi less retirement income than men. The company “This partnership with TIAA and Curry announced a collaboration with UConn Huskies Guard Brand is a really special one for me,” said Azzi Azzi Fudd, the top-ranked basketball recruit in 2021, Fudd. “I am proud to have helped design these and Curry Brand, Stephen Curry’s bespoke apparel incredible shoes that pay homage to the women who and footwear line produced by Under Armour. The have paved the way for gender equality, while spreadparties have collaborated to debut nine one-of-a-kind, ing awareness around the retirement income gap for hand-painted #RetireInequality sneakers. The sneakers athletes and women across the board.” were custom designed by David “DEZ” Zambrano “Azzi Fudd is the best choice to start a brand and Moe of Creative Custom Kicks and symbolrelationship like this because she is the next face of ize the progress that women’s basketball and has has been made over been a part of SC30 Inc. the past 50 years since and the Curry Brand family the passing of Title IX since she was an invitee to legislation and all of the All-American Camp,” the work that still needs said Stephen Curry. to be done.

To hear inspirational “On average, stories, join the conversawomen still earn just 82 tion, and learn how you can cents on the dollar and help, please visit: https:// retire with 30 percent retireinequality.com/ less income compared TIAA is a leading proto men – a gap that the vider of secure retirements pandemic has exacerand outcome-focused investbated,” said Stephen ment solutions to millions Tisdalle, TIAA’s Chief of people and thousands of Azzi Fudd. PRNewsfoto/TIAA Brand and Demand institutions. It is the #1 notGeneration Officer. “We launched the #Refor-profit retirement market provider1, paid more than tireInequality campaign during March Madness $6.4 billion in lifetime income to retired clients in 2021 this year to celebrate the advances made and to and has $1.3 trillion in assets under management (as of raise awareness of gender wage and retirement 3/31/2022)2. gaps. The collaboration with these all-star athTIAA Powered by Women’s Sports Foundation letes and designers further helps tell that story (founded by Billie Jean King), The Equity Project™ in an effort to advance the pace of progress for is a movement of individuals and organizations that women and society overall.” aims to impact participation, policy, representation TIAA launched its #RetireInequality and leadership in sports in sustainable and measurcampaign in March 2022, aligned to Womable ways. en’s History Month and just ahead of the 50th The Women’s Sports Foundation exists to anniversary of Title IX, the landmark law that enable girls and women to reach their potential in drove equity in education and opened the doors sport and life. We are an ally, an advocate and a of college sports for women. The campaign catalyst. Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, we brought together some of the most influential strengthen and expand participation and leaderplayers and coaches in the NCAA and WNBA ship opportunities through our research, advocacy, – women who have played pivotal roles in community programming and a wide variety of stamping out inequities in the sports arena – to collaborative partnerships. From its inception to Title bring awareness and educate others about why IX’s 50th anniversary in 2022, WSF has invested the fight to retire inequality still matters. over $100 million in these impact efforts, helping to As a #RetireInequality campaign ambasshape the lives of millions of youth, high school and sador, Azzi Fudd became passionate about encollegiate student-athletes, elite athletes and coaches. couraging young women, particularly athletes, We’re building a future where every girl and woman to take hold of their financial futures, and was can #KeepPlaying and unlock the lifelong benefits of eager to team up with TIAA and Curry Brand sport participation. All girls. All women. All sports ®. for this collaboration. As part of the collaboraTo learn more about the Women’s Sports Foundation, tion, Azzi will also gift pairs of the sneakers to please visit www.WomensSportsFoundation.org.

CLEO WADE HOSTS NEW ORLEANS DINNER CELEBRATING THE BUY FROM A BLACK WOMAN INSPIRE TOUR PRESENTED BY H&M NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- H&M USA and Buy From A Black Woman kicked off the start of the non-profit’s 2022 Inspire Tour in New Orleans with a celebratory dinner hosted by artist, poet, activist, and author Cleo Wade. Preceded by a special screening of BFABW’s new documentary, “The Story Behind A Black Woman,” the dinner was followed the next day by the tour’s first pop up at H&M’s French Quarter location, which highlighted Black Woman owned businesses from all over the country.

On June 30, H&M and non-profit Buy From a Black Woman celebrated the start of their 2022 Inspire Tour, now in its second year, in New Orleans, La. The evening began

with a special screening of the non-profit’s new documentary “The Story Behind a Black Woman” at New Orleans’ WB Collective in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District.

The film examines Founder Nikki Porcher, the background of her creation of the non-profit as well as its incredible effect on Black Woman business owners operating in a world where they may not always be seen. Following the screening, guests were led by a classic New Orleans brass band to a dinner at Calcasieu, hosted by Cleo Wade, in celebration of the start of the Inspire Tour the following day in H&M’s French Quarter location at 418 N. Peters St. “As a New Orleans native, it’s so special to me to be

supporting Buy From a Black Woman and the kick off to their Inspire Tour 2022 here in the Crescent City,” says Wade. “I’m inspired by the work Nikki Porcher and the organization has done in empowering Black Woman business owners, and I look forward to continuing my work with them this year.”

The Buy From a Black Woman Inspire Tour is a series of pop-up shopping events across 12 U.S. cities, highlighting local Black Woman owned businesses and providing them options in a world that limits their voices.

July 1 marked the beginning of the Inspire Tour in New Orleans.

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RELATED MIDWEST ANNOUNCES CHICAGO BASED, VETERAN-RUN VETERAN ROASTERS SELECTED AS COMPANY-WIDE COFFEE PROVIDER The Local Coffee Roaster Staffed By U.S. Military Veterans Will Host a Variety of Pop-Ups, Beginning June 30, Across All Related Midwest Construction Sites

CHICAGO—Related Midwest has announced that Veteran Roasters has been selected as the company’s in-office coffee provider, and will also feature the Chicago-based coffee roasters coffee on-site daily at construction projects. In celebration of this partnership, Related Midwest hosted an event at the 900 Randolph job site on June 30 to provide free coffee for hundreds of tradespeople and highlight the U.S. Veterans who make Veteran Roasters so special.

Veteran Roasters, founded in 2017, is a veteran-owned and -staffed coffee brand that sources, roasts and distributes its own coffee beans, cold brew and other coffee products from its Chicago-area roastery and warehouse. Veteran Roasters trains its new employees through the production process, finding that many service members’ mechanical aptitude is welcome and needed on the production line. Many tradespeople are also veterans, finding their duty-tested skills well suited to construction and development work.

Both Veteran Roasters and its sister company, Rags of Honor, provide veterans with continuing education and housing support as needed, while paying employees a living wage. Rags of Honor is a veteran-staffed Chicago-based screen printing company dedicated, like Veteran Roasters, to the mission of providing employment and services to returning vets. Rags of Honor is the exclusive supplier of safety vests, T-shirts, jackets, vests and other construction and branded gear for both Related Midwest and LR Contracting.

“Veteran Roasters empowers veterans to transfer their valuable skills to the civilian workforce, providing

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“Veteran Roasters is proud to supply top-of-the-line products to Related Midwest and is happy to have Related’s partnership as we invest in our veterans’ long-term success,” said Mark Doyle founder of Veteran Roasters.

“Fewer than two percent of Americans serve in the U.S. military, and when they come home very few people understand what they’ve been through. Collaborations like these help ensure that the transition for veterans is the healthy and economically stable experience they deserve.”

Related Midwest will pour Veteran Roasters Coffee daily at each of its Chicago-area job sites. To kick off this partnership, Veteran Roasters will be onsite at the 900 Randolph construction site (164 N. Peoria) on June 30 to provide free fresh coffee and promote the company’s mission—to provide high-paying jobs and supportive services to returning veterans.

“When I was a helicopter pilot in the Navy, I was focused only on what was in front of me. Life after deployment was too far away to contemplate,” said Branden Marty, CEO of Veteran Roasters. “With partners like Related Midwest, we can ensure that Veterans face fewer challenges and fewer unknowns upon their return.”

To learn more about Veteran Roasters, visit veteranroasters.com. To learn more about Rags of Honor, visit ragsofhonor.us.

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(BPT) - Food and gas prices continue to rise, on top of record-high housing costs in many cities across the U.S. If you’re an older adult who is already living on a tight budget, today’s inflation can be particularly difficult. Fortunately, there are programs available that can help you save money on health care, prescriptions, food, utilities and more.

One of the easiest ways to find out if you’re eligible for benefits is to visit the National Council on Aging’s BenefitsCheckUp.org. The free and confidential tool connects older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers to benefit programs. The site is easy to use, even for people with minimal digital experience.

“It only takes a few minutes to learn about all the programs available and how to apply,” said Ramsey Alwin, president and CEO of NCOA. “For example, there are Medicare programs that can boost your budget by helping with prescription drug costs, as well as premiums, deductibles and coinsurance.”

There are thousands of programs on BenefitsCheckUp, including: * The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which can help you pay for healthy food* The Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs, which can help people with Medicare afford their out-of-pocket health care expenses * The Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing Programs, which can help with housing costs * Supplemental Security Income, which provides cash for basic needs * The Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounted internet services * The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which can help you pay for home heating and cooling Millions of older adults are eligible for, but not enrolled in these programs. In fact, NCOA estimates that $30 billion in benefits go unused each year simply because older adults don’t know about these programs - or how to apply.

BenefitsCheckUp.org will give you a personalized list of benefits you may be eligible for and the steps you need to apply, including links to the correct government agencies and applications. Just a few minutes could save you money every month.

IAMHP and State Legislators Rally Support for Behavioral Healthcare Services Recent incidents such as school shootings, the pandemic and inflation are all factors that could greatly impact mental health. Several measures, designed to improve efficiency and efficacy of behavioral health services, were approved for increased funding during the last legislative session. The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in healthcare services throughout the country. One such gap, which will be difficult to improve in the short term, is access to behavioral health services amid a significant provider shortage. To address this situation, IAMHP collaborated with legislators on many shared priorities during the last legislative session. “The legislature introduced and passed a number of bills that align with IAMHP’s goals of increasing equitable access to healthcare and supporting providers who treat patients with behavioral healthcare needs, said Samantha Olds Frey, CEO of the Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans.

Funding for additional training, in the form of academic detailing, offers providers opportunities to enhance their level of expertise in caring for patients with behavioral health disorders. In addition, behavioral health providers will now find it easier to locate appropriate care settings for patients thanks to funding that expands a new system that tracks the availability of inpatient treatment beds. Added to these new measures are simplified billing and payment codes for behavioral health and substance use disorders.

For patients in treatment for substance use disorders, additional funds approved cover new Peer Support Services (PSS). Peer Support Services are community based and known to improve treatment outcomes. IAMHP led the initiative to gain this coverage.

The Illinois Association of Medicaid Health Plans (IAMHP) is an advocacy, member organization representing the Medicaid managed care health plans (MCOs) operating in the state of Illinois, which includes: Aetna Better Health of Illinois, BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, CountyCare Health Plan, Humana, Meridian Health and Molina Healthcare.

As a member organization for the Medicaid managed care health plans, IAMHP works with the Illinois state government, legislators, advocacy groups and Medicaid patients to invest in and provide high-quality health care focused on cost-effective, individualized care that helps the residents of Illinois live longer and healthier lives.

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Bikes & Music Announces Summer “Fun-Raiser!”

Group Ride and Cookout to Follow Online Fundraising Drive Bikes & Music, a Chicagoland 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, has a goal to raise $25,000 by August 20, 2022. The funds are needed for the repair of donated bicycles, and for the purchase of new bike helmets and locks. The bikes and equipment will be provided to children and adults in need.

Since the start of 2022, Bikes & Music has collected over 100 bicycles throughout Chicagoland. “We received a terrific response to our spring bike drive,” says Bikes & Music co-founder Ryan Gable. “We have supported organizations that are doing amazing work, like Home of the Sparrow and RefugeeOne. We’ve supplied these refurbished bikes along with helmets and locks to children and some adults that need bikes for fun but also as a mode of transportation to work and school!”

The challenge now and mission of the fundraiser is to cover the tune-ups and repairs for these bikes. When you add in the cost of helmets and locks, it takes about $100 to get each bike ready to go and into the hands of someone that desperately wants one.

Gable explains that repairing used bicycles keeps them out of landfills. “We could almost buy new bikes for what repairs and parts cost sometimes. But we are dedicated to doing the right thing for the planet by recycling bikes that just need a little love. We’re fortunate to have support from two local bike shops (Crank Revolution in Hoffman Estates and Never Ending Cycles in Streamwood) for the safety checks, maintenance and repairs. They do everything they can to keep our costs to a minimum.”

Attending the ride is not required. To make a donation to Bik, visit bikesandmusic.org.

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“BET AWARDS” 2022 DELIVERS UNPRECEDENTED +34% LINEAR VIEWERSHIP SURGE CLAIMING THE #1 SPOT AS BEST PERFORMING CABLE AWARD SHOW THIS YEAR AMONG P18-49 NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Culture’s biggest night, the “BET Awards” 2022, remains the undisputed #1 cable awards show among P 18-49 for the 2022 broadcast season. Celebrating Black excellence, creativity, ingenuity, and innovation, the LIVE award show is now the best performing cable award show with viewership this year* “BET Awards” 2022 premiered Sunday, June 26, and drew 3.2 MM Total Viewers P2+ (EDAC), as it was simulcast LIVE across 10 Paramount Global networks, including BET, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Pop, TV Land, and VH1, up +34% vs last year. 2.1 MM Total Viewers P2+ tuned in on BET alone.* BET now holds the Top 2 Cable award shows of 2022 for Black viewers: “BET Awards” 2022 (#1) and “NAACP Image Awards” (#2).* The special, jammed-packed with must-see moments, secured the #1 Most Social Show on ALL of TV. The “BET Awards” 2022 was the #1 most-watched TV show on social and the best-performing telecast on BET Digital ever across Instagram PRNewsFoto Reels, YouTube, and Facebook with +103 MM social views.** #BETAwards trended on Twitter in the #1 spot consecutively for five hours worldwide.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled about this year’s ratings! Every year, we strive to have the BET Awards celebrate and reflect that which is best and most important to our community and culture in our hope to inspire them to dream big and take action. I salute my colleagues for delivering an event that has so profoundly resonated, “said Scott Mills, CEO of BET. “We always knew we had a very special show, but now the ratings confirmed we are truly culture’s biggest night! We are grateful to our audience for tuning in live and on social media, all who stepped on stage, from the artists who delivered show-stopping performances and their teams, to our winners, nominees and presenters. We could not be more proud,” said Connie Orlando BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.

Hosted by Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, “BET Awards” 2022 honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories.

The iconic show aired live Sunday, June 26, on BET. Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, and Tems took top honors. An array of artists delivered unforgettable and sensational surprise performances, including Lizzo who opened the show with a stunning high-energy performance of “About Damn Time” from her forthcoming album Special. Many artists also spoke out about the repeal of Roe v Wade and Gun Control.

The night also included a star-studded tribute to Sean “Diddy”

Combs, who was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

The celeb-filled show featured performances, appearances by Babyface, Big Freedia, Billy Porter, Bleu, Brandy, Bryson Tiller, Busta Rhymes, Carl Anthony Payne II, Chance The Rapper, Chlöe, Crystal Hayslett, Daniel Kaluuya, Dashaun Wesley, Debbie Allen, Doechii, Dominique Jackson, Ebony Obsidian, Ella Mai, Eva Marcille, Faith Evans, Fireboy DML, GIVĒON, GoGo Morrow Idris Elba, Jack Harlow, Joey Bada$$, Irv Gotti, Janelle Monáe, Jodeci, Kandi Burruss, Keke Palmer, Kanye West, Kevin Prodigy, Franklin, KJ Smith, Latto, Lil’ Kim, Lil Wayne, Lizzo, Luke James, LUKE LAWAL JR, MC Lyte, Mariah Carey, Marsai Martin, Mary J. Blige, Maverick City Music, MC Lyte, Mignon, Muni Long, Nene Leakes, Ne-Yo, Novi Brown, OGI, Paula Patton, Ray J, Roddy Ricch, Sanaa Lathan, Serayah, Shannon Balenciaga, Shaun Ross, Shyne, Tamar Braxton, Terrence J, The Lox, Tisha Campbell, Will Packer, Young Dirty Bastard and many more.

The “BET Awards” 2022 celebrated the very best in entertainment and culture with performances and appearances by an inspiring lineup of artists, entertainers, and cultural icons. The “BET Awards,” which has become synonymous with powerful Black artistry and social commentary, continued to spotlight and celebrate the artists and creators of tomorrow, making the ceremony one of the most news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts year after year.

Internationally, the show was simulcast on BET Africa, BET France and will be available to watch on My5 and Sky On-Demand in the UK, as well as BET Pluto in the UK and Brazil.

Connie Orlando, BET’s Executive Vice President, Specials, Music Programming, Music Strategy, and News oversaw the annual show as an Executive Producer, along with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, who will serve as Co-Executive Producer for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment is the production company for the show with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay serving as Executive Producers.

Relive the “BET AWARDS” 2022 digital red carpet via the live stream powered by Bulldog DM, available on BET’s official YouTube page.

For more information on the “BET Awards” 2022, please visit BET.com/bet-awards. *Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) | Viewership % increases based on EDAC Coverage Rating (cumulative sum of avg imps of simulcast nets over BET coverage universe | Tentpole ranker based on Imps ranking on home network only (cable only) **Social Source: YouTube Analytics, Instagram, Conviva, ListenFirst, Tubular, Adobe Analytics; 5/1/22 - 6/26/22, as of 9am; Talkwalker Social Content Ratings, GetDayTrends; 6/26/22

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COUNTRY LEGEND STONEY EDWARDS’ SIX ALBUMS MAKE STREAMING DEBUT LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -Stoney Edwards’ personal story filled with the struggle, grit, courage and heart is what has long been the basis for songs that have shaped country music. He was among the early black country music artists to find success and the first black country singer-songwriter signed to Capitol Nashville in the 1970s. With 2022 marking the 25th year since his passing, UMG Nashville/UMe concluded Black Music Month and honored Stoney Edwards with the streaming debut of all six of his acclaimed 1971-1976 Capitol Records’ albums. Down Home In The Country, A Country Singer, Stoney Edwards, She’s My Rock, Mississippi You’re On My Mind and Blackbird have been remastered from original analog tapes.

Stoney Edwards had 15 charting singles across his six Capitol Records albums and two top-20 hits “She’s My Rock” and “Mississippi You’re On My Mind,” available to stream/download here: https://stoneyedwards.lnk.to/Stream Although his country music career began later in life, Stoney Edwards brought classic twang to his deeply personal lyrics such as “last night a two dollar toy made a million dollar daddy out of me,” the opening track and his first single, “A Two Dollar Toy,” from his debut album, A Country Singer. Also from his debut, “A Few of the Reasons” is a romantic ode with “Your love was there when everything else was gone….”

Hailed by critics from Nashville to London, The Nashville Scene praised him as “A wonderful country vocalist and a highly entertaining songwriter who tirelessly beat the bushes on Music Row in the early and mid-’70s. His style interspersed bits of Lefty Frizzell, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams with his deep, coarse, yet ingratiating delivery.” The Guardian stated, “the former trucker’s recordings were regarded as crying-into-your-beer classics.…” In addition, country stalwart Billy Ray Cyrus, who narrated a new video about Stoney Edwards, said “I was captivated and mesmerized by this story. He opened the door for so many great talents to follow their dreams in country music. “ Discover Stoney Edwards, HERE: https://stoneyedwards.lnk.to/Stream

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR HALL DES LUMIÈRES, MANHATTAN’S NEW CULTURAL CENTER FOR DIGITAL ART Visit www.halldeslumieres.com to Purchase Tickets and be the First to Experience Its Debut Multi-Sensory Exhibition, “Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion” NEW YORK, PRNewswire -- Culturespaces, France’s leading private manager of museums and cultural heritage sites, and IMG, a global leader in events, media and fashion, announced today that tickets are now on sale for Culturespaces’ first North American property, Hall des Lumières, a permanent center for custom-designed immersive digital art experiences, which opens in New York City September 14, 2022. Culturespaces is the creator and producer behind numerous digital art centers around the globe which marries its exhibitions to historic places that it redesigns and reimagines as permanent destinations, including the famed Atelier des Lumières in Paris, which welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year.

Hall des Lumières will be located at 49 Chambers Street, inside the elaborate former teller hall and vault level of the historic, landmarked Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank opposite

Manhattan’s City Hall Park. The former bank has been redesigned and reimagined to become New York’s newest cultural destination. The immersive digital arts center presents new, innovative ways for audiences to interact with and experience artists and their work, and will showcase entirely new, custom-curated exhibitions every ten to twelve months based on the work of different world-renowned artists, starting with the debut exhibition, Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion.

The inaugural installation will feature luminescent, 30-foot-high images of celebrated works by the legendary painter, moving across the spectacular architecture and mapped precisely to the exact specifications of the building, along with other sensory elements including a musical soundtrack arranged especially for this presentation. The experience is designed to bring guests through Klimt’s prolific career while perfectly

complementing the marble walls, towering columns, stained glass skylights and coved ceilings of the grand space. The artistic team for the exhibition is led by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, whose previous projects include his original immersive experience of the work of Vincent van Gogh at Atelier des Lumières.

Shorter, complementary digital experiences will accompany Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion. These will include an exhibition featuring works by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an Austrian artist inspired by Klimt; a contemporary creation by the interdisciplinary studio Nohlab, titled 5 Movements, which will guide visitors to explore space and time through a performer’s five different types of body movements; and a contemporary creation, Recording Entropia, exploring the vast possibilities of the human mind.

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U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DANNY K. DAVIS ANNOUNCED OVER $26 MILLION DOLLAR COMMUNITY PROJECTS U. S. House of Representative Danny K. Davis announced at a press conference recently 25 community projects as part of the U. S. House of Representatives initiative. The projects range from technology, healthcare, education, substance use treatment, mental health services, mentoring programs, affordable housing, and capital improvements.

Attendees included: • U. S. Rep. Danny K. Davis • Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer • State Rep. Lakeisha Collins • Alderman Monique Scott 24th Ward • Christa Hamilton, President UCAN • Rukiya Curvey Johnson, Interim VP, Community Health Equity, Rush University System for Health • Mayor Nathaniel Booker, Mayor of Maywood • Mr. Le Monte Booker, Field Museum’s Chief Financial Officer • Mr. Sharif Walker, Bethel New Life • Lashunda Brown, Chief Officer of Quality and Impact • Ms. Jamie Noto, Executive Director, Youth Outreach Services • Neli Rowland, A Safe Haven • Isaac Lewis, Jr., Strategic Human Services/North Lawndale Community News • Representative from Sankofa • Representative from Introspect U. S. House of Representative Danny K. Davis said, “When the U. S. House of Representatives revisited and brought back earmarks it was a great opportunity to strategically identify worthwhile community projects which might never receive funding, special needs, and increase the quality of life for marginalized communities.”

The community projects are a part of the U. S. House of Representatives’ earmarks which provide an opportunity for Members of Congress to identify community projects in their legislative districts. Congressman Danny K. Davis’ community project include programs and capital projects across the 7th Congressional district, but also specifically in the following areas: Cities in District: Bellwood Berkeley City of Chicago Forest Park Maywood Community Areas in Chicago: North Lawndale Downtown East Garfield Park West Garfield Park Austin Michigan Ave. Englewood Near Westside U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis’ 2023 funded Community Projects A Safe Haven Foundation • The Behavioral Health Center Expansion Initiative project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it increases access to quality substance

abuse and mental health services to disenfranchised adult men, women, and families experiencing or at-risk of homelessness to improve social, emotional, and economic well-being and stability.

• $2,000,000 Ashunti Residential Management Systems, Inc. • The Ashunti Campus project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it increases long-term, residential, supportive housing for formerly-homeless individuals in Chicago to provide housing security and improve social, emotional, and economic well-being and stability.

• $2,000,000 Bethel New Life, Inc. • The Mildred Wiley Wellness Hub project is a good use of taxpayer funds because creating a multi-faceted community wellness hub will greatly increase westside residents’ access to health, nutrition, and community services to improve well-being.

• $750,000 City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College • The Malcolm X College Initiatives for Minority Male Mentoring and EMT Diversity and Inclusion project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it would improve college and emergency services certification completion for low-income students underrepresented in higher education and the health fields.

• $1,000,000 City of Chicago • This Prairie District Affordable Housing project is a good use of taxpayer funds because increasing affordable housing will improve housing security and community well-being for marginalized, low, and very low-income residents on the near south side of Chicago.

• $2,000,000.

Field Museum of Natural History • The Field Museum Facilities Upgrades project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it would allow the world-famous Field Museum of Natural History to modernize its air-handling systems to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality for its visitors and staff, and humidity levels to help safeguard its priceless collections as well as to significantly reduce its overall carbon footprint and operating expenses.

• $2,000,000.

Mount Sinai Hospital • The Mount Sinai Hospital ICU Expansion project is a good use of taxpayer funds because renovating and expanding the Sinai Intensive Care Unit will help address the increased health needs of and improve the advanced health care quality for low-income residents on the westside

of Chicago.

• $2,000,000.

Mount Vernon Community Foundation • The Mount Vernon Affordable Housing and Community Services Expansion project is a good use of taxpayer funds because increasing affordable housing and community services on the westside of Chicago will increase housing security and community well-being for residents in under-resourced communities in Chicago.

• $2,000,000.

Near North Health Service Corporation • The Near North Health’s Center Infrastructure Improvement project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it would improve access to affordable, high-quality primary and specialty healthcare for residents living in communities lacking primary care, mental health, and oral health services and who have been disproportionately affected by persistent, pre-existing health and economic disparities.

• $2,000,000.

New Age Services Corporation • The Expansion of New Age Services Corporation’s Client Center Treatment project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it increases access to

substance abuse and mental health services to help individuals improve social, emotional, and economic stability.

• $600,000.

Primo Center for Women and Children • The Trauma-Informed Network of Care for Chicago’s South and Westsides (TIN for Chicago) project is a good use of taxpayer funds because providing trauma-informed mental health services to homeless children experiencing trauma will improve their social-emotional well-being while improving the coordinated trauma-informed care network on the south and westsides of Chicago.

• $800,000.

Strategic Human Services • The Strategic Human Services Youth Employment Intervention and Media Podcast Training Program project is a good use of taxpayer funds because out-of-school programs that develop the journalism skills of high school students promote interest in and expand diversity within the high-demand careers of communications and media as well as strengthen pre-employment and college readiness skills.

• $832,140.

UCAN • The Expansion of UCAN Ser-

vices Supporting Foster Youth and Community Wellbeing project is a good use of taxpayer funds because expanding social services to foster youth and community well-being programs will improve the economic and social-emotional welfare of youth and community safety.

• $1,000,000.

United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago • The Supportive Living, Community Day Services, and Housing Site Project for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities project is a good use of taxpayer dollars because expanding the array of supportive and affordable housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will improve housing security and social-emotional well-being for vulnerable individuals.

• $750,000 Youth Outreach Services • The Ensuring & Empowering Homeless Youth in IL07: Independence, Life Skills & Workforce Development project is an important use of taxpayer funds because it expands the array of affordable housing and support services for homeless youth which will improve housing security and social, emotional, and economic well-being of vulnerable individuals.

• $750,000

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Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups

Recipe courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 (2 lettuce cups each)

Put Sustainability on the Family Menu

Serve wild, sustainably produced seafood (Family Features) Cooking delicious family meals is surely the focus of many home chefs, from quick dishes on busy weeknights to homestyle favorites on the weekend. Equally important, however, is dishing up foods and ingredients you can feel good about serving to your loved ones.

The next time seafood is on the menu, consider the source of your main course. Available fresh, frozen, smoked and canned year-round and nationwide, seafood from Alaska is sustainably harvested, and you can trust it comes from a responsibly managed fishery. Utilizing a science-based approach, the state sustains the long-term vitality of species and their natural habitats, as well as the fishing communities that rely on them.

Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos

Recipe courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and Sari Diskin Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 2-3 2 cups slaw mix 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus additional for serving 1 lime, divided salt, to taste pepper, to taste nonstick cooking spray 1/2 pound Alaska cod olive oil blackening seasoning, to taste, plus additional, divided

Fishermen and scientists work together to ensure they only harvest what science tells them the ecosystem can support, so that fish stocks, communities and the marine environment can thrive for generations to come.

Wild, sustainable and harvested in the USA, Alaska seafood is full of flavor and high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals and oils essential to good health, including omega-3s and vitamin D. You can feel good serving your loved ones these Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos as a classic way to spice up your dinner table, or give a sweet heat kick to Spicy Alaska Sablefish in Lettuce Cups with Korean chili paste, miso and honey.

Visit alaskaseafood.org to find more information and family-friendly recipes.

sea salt, to taste 4 small flour tortillas 1 avocado, sliced Preheat oven to 400 F. In bowl, mix slaw with mayonnaise, hot sauce, juice from 1/2 lime and salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.

Line baking dish with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place Alaska cod on top and coat lightly with olive oil. Generously season with blackening seasoning and sea salt, to taste.

Bake 5 minutes, set oven to broil and broil 3-5 minutes.

When fish is done (when it flakes easily with fork and is opaque throughout), remove from oven and break into small chunks with fork.

In flour tortillas, add avocado and slaw. Top with chunks of cod and drizzle with additional hot sauce, squeeze of lime

1/4 cup yellow or white miso 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste 1 tablespoon honey 1 pound Alaska sablefish (black cod), cut into 2-ounce portions nonstick cooking spray 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped 1-1 1/4 cups cooked sushi rice or quinoa 1/2 cup chopped English cucumber 1/4 cup thinly sliced halved radish 1/2 cup pickled ginger, chopped 1/2 cup bottled Asian-style salad dressing with wasabi and ginger 8 medium-large butter lettuce leaves 1/2 cup cilantro leaves Preheat oven to 450 F. Blend miso, chili paste and honey; spread onto Alaska sablefish portions.

Place portions on nonstick cooking spray-coated, foil-lined baking sheet.

Roast 5-7 minutes, or until fish is opaque throughout and deep golden brown; cool slightly.

In mixing bowl, combine avocado, rice or quinoa, cucumber, radishes and ginger; pour in dressing. Toss to coat.

To serve, place about 1/3 cup vegetable-rice mixture in each lettuce leaf.

Top with one sablefish portion. Sprinkle each lettuce cup with 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves.

juice from remaining 1/2 lime and additional blackening seasoning.

Photo courtesy of Sari Diskin (Blackened Alaska Cod Tacos)

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LEGAL NOTICE/ PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Southland Ministerial Health Network, NFP 2108-011 Roof Tear Off and Replacement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Directors of Southland Ministerial Health Network, NFP (SMHN), Cook County, Illinois, that the sealed bids will be received for the following improvements: Roof Tear Off and Replacement Said bids will be received up to the hour of 5pm CST, on the day of July 25, 2022, at SMHN, located at 15406 Lexington Avenue, Harvey, 1llinois 60426 and will publicly be opened and read at that time and location.

The Bidding forms and documents are available at the office ofSMHN, 15406 Lexington Avenue, Harvey, IL 60426, upon the payment of$5.00, which is non-refundable. The Project Manager has been authorized to refuse to issue plans, specifications and proposals to any persons, firm or corporation that he considers to be unqualified. Proposals must be submitted on the forms provided.

No proposals will be issued to bidders after July 24, 2022 at 5pm. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of the proposals without the consent of the Executive Director of SMHN for a period of 3 days after the scheduled time of closing bods.

The bidder is specifically advised that the SMHN is a Subrecipient of the County of Cook of a grant pursuant to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, pursuant to an agreement entered into between the County of Cook and SMHN. Payments to the contractor will be made by SMHN after it has received the funds to make such payment from the County of Cook in accordance with the terms of the Defense Appropriations Act 1989, the (estimated/actual) percentage of the total cost of this Project to be funded with federal dollars is $76,000.00 and the exact dollar amount of federal funds which will be set aside for this project will be based on the contract amount awarded under this offering.

APPLICABLE FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS All laborers and mechanics employed by the Contractor of Subcontractor on constmction work for this Project shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar constmction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the DavisBacon Act, as amended, (U.S. C. Sections 76-276a-5), and shall receive overtime compensation in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standard Act (40 U.S.C Sections 327333), and the Contractor and Subcontractor(s) shall comply with all regulations issued pursuant to these Acts and other applicable Federal laws and regulations pertaining to labor standards. The Secretary of Labor has, with respect to the labor standard specified in this Section, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Number 14 of 1950 (U.S.C. Section 122z-15) and Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 2934, as amended, (40 U.S.C. Section 276c). All contracts and Subrecipients for the construction or repair shall include a provision for compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kick Act" (18 U.S.C. Section 874) as supplemented in Department of Labor Regulations (29 CFR Part 3).

Each bidder is required to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity for the Community Development Block Grants, a copy of which is on file with SMHN ands available for inspection.

Compliance with "Section 3", which calls for affinnative action by the Contractor to train and/hire lower income residents of the Project area and to subcontract with local, small businesses is required on the Project.

An explanation of the applicable federal requirements previously mentioned is provided in the Special Provisions of the Bid Specifications.

The successful bidder for the constrnction of the improvement will be required to file a perfonnance bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the bid, with sureties to

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be approved by the Executive Director of, which perfonnance bonds shall be conditioned upon proper and faithful performance by the Contractor of the work specified in accordance with the plans and specifications therefore, according to the time and terms and conditions of the contract and also that the bidder and contractor shall properly pay all debts incurred by the Contractor in the execution of the work, including those for labor and materials furnished.

The Contractor shall be required to furnish sufficient insurance or guaranty of indemnity to SMHN and the County of Cook, Illinois against any and all claims which might arise for damages to persons or property due to the negligence of the Contractor or Subcontractor(s), or their officers, agents, employees or servants, during the construction of said improvement and until the said improvement has been finally accepted as complete by the Executive Director of SMHN, the right to reject and all proposals or bids is reserved.

Wendell Brown, Executive Director Demetruis Morton, Sr., Project Coordinator _______________________________________ LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Chapter 770ILCS 50/3 “Mechanics Lien Act,” to file a Mechanics Lien on a 2005 chevy equinox, VIN: 2CNDL6356195078. The true and real full name (s) of said vehicloe’s owner (s) is:CAPRIAH TATE. Amount due to Al’s Auto Repair LLC, 635 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL is $1,584.50. Vehicle will be up for sale on August 24th, 2022 at 635 Burnham Ave, Calumet City, IL. _______________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE On April 4, 2015, Karen Williams gave Notice by Posting at the property Commonly Known As 7321 S. Marshfield in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois (the "Property") to all claiming any interest in the Property (together, the "Claimants") that Karen Williams claims undivided, free and clear title to the Property. Claimants' failure to mail notice of claim to Karen Williams within 21 days from the date of said Notice constitutes a QUIT of any and all claim or interest in the Property to the Trust.

Mail To: c/o 7321 S. Marshfield, Chicago, [60636].

PUBLISHER Mail Certification to: Karen Williams c/o 7321 S. Marshfield Chicago, IL [60636] _______________________________________

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REAL ESTATE HUD/BANK FORECLOSURES CITY & SUBURBS Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM ____________________________________ 3+ Bedroom HOMES FOR SALE SELLER FINANCING Call: FRED D. CLINK (773) 294-5870 REALTY SERVICES CONSORTIUM ______________________________________

REAL ESTATES AC 7-06-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GOVERNMENT LOAN SECURITIZATION TRUST 2011-FV1 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE AND U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CO-TRUSTEE; Plaintiff, vs. TYRELL WILLIAMS; FIRSTAR BANK USA, N.A.; STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; US BANK FBM TO FIRSTSTAR BANK USA, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 13219 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 8, 2022 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. 2607-116-057-0000. Commonly known as 9639 South Hoxie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60617. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Diaz Anselmo & Associates, P.A., 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 453-6925. F19100176 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3197532 ________________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- BRANDON EDWARD FRANKLIN, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, UPTOWN MOTORS, INC. D/B/A MARINO CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE Defendants 2019 CH 09966 13322 S COMMERCIAL AVE CHICAGO, IL 60633 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13322 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60633 Property Index No. 26-31-116-011-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR

RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-1 -07633 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 09966 TJSC#: 42 -2289 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 09966 I3197645 ________________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- DIANA CUSTER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF EVELYN M. CUSTER A/K/A EVELYN M. WILLIS, THOMAS P. QUINN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR EVELYN M. CUSTER A/K/A EVELYN M. WILLIS (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 000094 8902 S. BURLEY AVENUE CHIC GO, 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 March 15, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8902 S. BURLEY AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 26-06-220-021-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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 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 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-17042 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code.

21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000094 TJSC#: 421493 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 # 16 CH 000094 I3197686 ________________________________________

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