South End Citizen 9-30-2020

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Citizen The Citizen: Serving The Black Community For 55 Years Week of Sept. 30, 2020

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$1 million in scholarships bridges financial gaps during COVID-19 Page 4

Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods Page 5

Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation Page 6

Sol Anderson is the new executive director of I Grow Chicago. Anderson brings more than 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector to the new job. Photo courtesy of I Grow Chicago

NEW I GROW CHICAGO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEES ORGANIZATION AS BEING A MODEL FOR BUILDING PEACE AND LOVE IN COMMUNITIES I Grow Chicago has a new executive director. Sol Anderson comes to the Englewood-based non-profit with more than 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector. PAGE 2

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION VOTING FOR THE 2020 ABBVIE CF SCHOLARSHIP THRIVING STUDENT AWARDS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The annual public voting period for the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship ends today at 11:00 AM EDT. Following this voting period, scholarships totaling $25,000 each will be given to two commendable students living with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.

AbbVie is inviting the public to visit the official AbbVie CF Scholarship website (www.AbbVieCFScholarship.com) to view the achievements of this year’s forty scholars and vote for their top picks to help determine the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Thriving Graduate Scholarship recipients. Votes can be cast online or via text message by texting the student’s personalized ID code to “60193” during today’s public voting period.

“These students living with CF are committed to succeeding both in and out of the classroom and are determined to ultimately overcome challenges,” said John Duffey, vice president, U.S. Specialty, AbbVie. “AbbVie continues to demonstrate our commitment to students with CF pursuing higher education through the AbbVie CF Scholarship, as it has for the past 28 years.”

AbbVie will announce the 2020 Thriving Undergraduate and Graduate Students in October.

HEALTH

ANGELE MOSS-BAKER BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT OF AMHCA Angele Moss-Baker is the first Black woman to become President of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) in its 44-year history. She is the owner of Comprehensive Addiction & Psychological Services LLC, in Washington D.C. Moss-Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Master Addiction Counselor, Employee Assistance Counselor, and holds the Diplomate, Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders. She has over 25 years of experience providing behavioral health treatment services to diverse populations with a specialty in co-occurring disorders and integrated treatment practices. MossBaker will focus on strategy and work to address the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic and structural and systemic racism present to our society and mental health care.

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

I Grow Chicago has a new executive director. Sol Anderson comes to the Englewood-based non-profit with more than 13 years of experience in the non-profit sector.

The role of president and founder of I Grow Chicago, Robbin Carroll, will change from the day-to-day operations, to Board member and advocate.

“I am so proud to welcome Sol Anderson as our new executive director and pass the torch to him, so that I Grow Chicago can grow further, dream bigger, and be sustainable for years to come. Sol brings a wealth of experience in nonprofits, with community engagement at his heart,” Carroll wrote in a press release.

Anderson was previously at Lift Chicago, a non-profit focused on economic stability for families with young children. Anderson said he has spent most of his career in the non-profit sector.

Anderson attributes the work he’s been involved in to his family — and to how supporting others changed the trajectory. He’s also been able to see the impact of helping others through family members, including his great grandfather, grandfather, father and uncles, all of whom have been involved in the ministry.

He said in Black communities, churches “serve as hubs for social

services” and he just never really thought of doing anything that wasn’t about helping communities and that wasn’t about people having the types of opportunities his family had.

Anderson added because he has had the opportunity to work in all aspects of non-profits, he knows what it takes to make an organization successful. He went on to say that I Grow has done a lot of “great work” and has been “an amazing community-based organization.” He said he doesn’t envision taking away, “the really grassroots sort of feeling,” from the organization, but sees providing “some formalization” and “the right amount of structure,” to help programs grow, succeed and expand. He said he sees this taking shape not only across Englewood, but eventually in other neighborhoods in the city and in other places across the country.

Anderson said he is setting up infrastructure that allows staff to be more effective. Moreover, he said he wants to do some work around crafting a long-term strategic plan.

It’s really about what the organization wants to accomplish over the next year, next three years, next five years so the work they’re doing “is driving towards broader strategic goals and it can help people direct their work on a day-to-day basis knowing that it’s focused on something a little more long-term,” he said.

“I think I Grow—going forward,

could really be the model for how we build peace and love in communities, not only in Chicago, but all over the world,” Anderson said. “I Grow to this point, has done such an amazing job, not only helping to provide things communities need to feel safe and stable and [to] feel love, but also partnering with people in the community to do those things.”

Anderson said it is really important to get the perspective of the people that the organizations are trying to help. He said I Grow Chicago has done a good job of that, and every non-profit should strive to do that. He added he has talked to staff, volunteers and community members and because of what they have lost due to COVID-19, they need more resources and greater support.

Through the I Grow Chicago’s Born to Thrive program, the organization is providing more support for e-learning, with tutoring and with after school support for 40 students in the community, so they can complete their e-learning task. I Grow Chicago is also trying to create a youth council and wants to offer a men’s group.

“We’re trying to add some layers and incorporate more of those voices into our work as well,” Anderson said.

“We’re really trying to be holistic and really try to serve people across the continuum of their lives,” he added.

For more information about I Grow Chicago, visit www.igrowchicago.org.

LAW & POLITICS

KATTEN RENEWS MANSFIELD RULE PARTICIPATION TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP Katten recently announced that the firm achieved certification for Mansfield Rule 3.0 for meeting the benchmarks that women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys, and attorneys with disabilities account for at least 30 percent of the candidate pool considered for leadership and governance roles, equity partner promotions, formal client pitch opportunities, and senior lateral positions.

The firm also has signed on as a participant in the next iteration to further increase representation of historically underrepresented attorneys in law firm leadership and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce in the legal industry. The Mansfield Rule, a winning idea from the 2016 Women in Law Hackathon hosted by Diversity Lab in collaboration with Bloomberg Law and Stanford Law School, was inspired by the NFL’s Rooney Rule, which requires NFL teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coach vacancies.

The rule was named after Arabella Mansfield, the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States.

In addition, Katten’s Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) this fall is launching a six-part boot camp series to provide practical business development training and support for women in all stages of their careers. The series will include sessions on personal branding, leveraging the firm’s internal resources to identify business targets and prepare strategies to develop and expand business relationships, and guiding attorneys on how to successfully implement their action plan for business development. Katten is a full-service law firm with nearly 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. For more information, visit katten.com.

Solving the Challenge of Math Class This School Year StatePoint - Math can be one of the toughest subjects to conquer, even in a typical school year. In today’s unusual learning environment, new challenges are presenting themselves to teachers and students alike. Here is how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place: 1. Use online resources: For distance-learners, (or students who would like to reinforce math concepts at home) free online educational resources can supplement formal instruction.

One unique site providing remote-learning support to educators, parents and teachers is Casio Cares. The

site features free software, math lessons for K through 12 and live webinars, as well as provides a web-based calculation tool that supports the curriculum of grade levels 6 through college. Visit casioeducation.com to access these tools and learn more.

2. Encourage tailored learning: Leaning into the strengths of online learning can help your student make the most of this atypical school year. While online tools like webinars, instructional videos and activities may not provide the same type of interaction as an in-person classroom experience, they do have some clear advantages: such tools appeal to digital natives, can be

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Learn more about how you can help your child make the grade in math, no matter where their learning is taking place with these tips.

tailored to individual needs, offer opportunities for self pacing and can be revisited again and again as needed.

3. Get equipped: Be sure your student is equipped with a calculator well-suited to the curriculum. The affordable scientific calculators and graphing calculators available from Casio feature hundreds of functions, as well as high-definition, three dimensional displays, helping students visualize

mathematical concepts for a better grasp of the material. Tutorials offering in-depth instructions for using different calculator features are available online, and can expand your child’s capabilities.

Remote and hybrid learning come with different challenges than regular classroom learning, especially when it comes to math class. However, new tools can help make this school year a success.

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Group of Prominent Black Women Leaders and Advocates Call for $1 Billion Investment to Help Black Girls Thrive On the 57th Anniversary of the 16th Street Church bombing in Birmingham, AL, that killed four young Black girls, a group of prominent Black women leaders and advocates recently called for an investment of $1 billion over the next 10 years in Black girls and young women.

With an open letter, the group launched the Black Girl Freedom Fund (1Billion4BlackGirls. org, #1Billion4BlackGirls) to mobilize investments “in the brain trust, innovation, health, safety, education, research, and joy of Black girls and their families.”

“At this very moment, Black Lives Matter has emerged as our nation’s largest political movement and racial justice is receiving unprecedented philanthropic support. And yet, Black girls and young women still remain adultified, victimized by violence, and erased from the very same social justice movement for which they continue to risk their lives,” said the letter. “We, Black women and Femme activists, artists, educators, organizers, and philanthropists, have come together at the historic time to call attention to the fact that Black girls in the United States are in crisis. From discrimination in education and healthcare to sexual assault and policing, the lives and livelihoods of Black girls and young women are notably absent in the public narratives, policies, and justice movements most crucial to addressing inequality and racial trauma.”

Co-Leading this effort are: Dr. Monique Morris, Executive Director, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, and author/ filmmaker of PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools LaTosha Brown, Founder, Black Girls Dream Fund--organized by the Southern Black Girls &

A group of prominent Black women leaders and advocates recently called for an investment of $1 billion over the next 10 years in Black girls and young women.

Women’s Consortium Tarana Burke, Founder, The ‘me too.’ Movement Fatima Goss Graves, President and CEO, National Women’s Law Center Joanne N. Smith, Founding President and CEO, Girls for Gender Equity Salamishah Tillet and Scheherazade Tillet, Founders, A Long Walk Home Teresa Younger, President and CEO, Ms. Foundation for Women Confirmed signatories to the open letter are: Ciara, Akira Barclay, Beverly Bond, Karen Boykin-Towns, Camille A. Brown, Sherrese Clarke Soares, Felicia Davis, Marley Dias, Jessyca

Dudley, Kamilah Forbes, Melissa Harris-Perry, Valerie Jarrett, Alice Jenkins, Janice Johnson Dias, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Rashida Jones, Jane Kimondo, Ashley Leonard, Nakisha Lewis, Felecia Lucky, Tynesha McHarris, Margo Miller, Heather D. Parish, Angelique Power, Angela Robinson, Cidra M. Sebastien, Jurnee Smollett, Gabrielle Union, Whitney Wade, Damaris Walker and Ada Williams-Prince.

“We believe that by investing $1 billion in Black girls and young women over the next decade, we can make the biggest change possible,” the letter said. “It is clear that, with intention and investment, Black girls can thrive. We

call on you to robustly invest in Black girls and women’s leadership, innovation, wellness, advocacy. This support is necessary for our collective freedom and to ensure that all Black Lives Matter, now and tomorrow.”

According to the Ms. Foundation landmark study on philanthropy, women and girls of color account for 0.5% of $66.9 billion by foundations, totaling just $5.48 per woman and girl of color in the United States.

The Black Girl Freedom Fund will support work that advances the wellbeing of Black girls and their families, including work that centers and advances the power of Black girls through organizing, asset mapping, capacity-building of non-Black led organizations to better respond to Black girls organizations led by Black women and girls, and legal advocacy and narrative work to shift structural violence enacted against Black girls.

The Black Girl Freedom Fund includes important efforts like the Black Girls Dream Fund, a 10-year fundraising initiative launched by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (SBGWC) to raise $100 million to financially empower the goals of Southern Black girls and women in the United States. The new Fund seeks to fundraise and shift current grantmaking efforts in the South, channeling greater resources toward organizations that are intentionally supporting and empowering Black girls and women.

Read the open letter at 1Billion4BlackGirls.org About the Black Girl Freedom Fund: The Black Girl Freedom Fund is an initiative of Grantmakers for Girls of Color (G4GC), a fiscally-sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. Learn more about the Black Girl Freedom Fund: 1Billion4BlackGirls.org.

New Pilot to Provide Fresh Produce to Communities on the South Side of Chicago Englewood area of Chicago first site to participate in the Community Garden Pilot Project The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced a new Community Garden Pilot Project to provide fresh produce to communities on the south side of Chicago that have a history of poverty and that have been hardest hit by COVID-19.

“We are excited to announce this great new pilot program and to offer fresh produce to some of the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 and poverty in Illinois,” said IDHS Secretary Grace Hou. “Fresh produce is an extremely important part of a healthy, long-term diet and even more so during a global pandemic.

We hope to continue to build this program into additional underserved communities in the future.”

Antioch Haven Homes, located in the Englewood area of Chicago is the first site that will participate in the Community Garden Pilot Project.

The fresh produce is being grown in the gardens on the property of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church’s Antioch Haven Homes.

“As the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, we identified the need for increased access to healthy foods in areas where food insecurity is prevalent and grocery stores are scarce,”

said Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood). “Our vision was to implement a program that would provide fresh produce grown right in our neediest communities. I’m grateful to IDHS and the many organizations working to implement this program.”

Broccoli, collard greens, curly kale, and stonehead cabbage will serve the residents of the 197 affordable housing units in Antioch Haven Homes.

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church also plans to expand their community gardens to include all of their 600 units that serve over 1200 individuals. www.citizennewspapergroup.com

“Englewood has a rich history of community gardening and is a worldwide leader in urban agriculture,” Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago). “As a longtime advocate for eliminating food deserts and creating local healthy food systems I am happy to see the state investing in our local solutions to improve healthy food access for all.”

Additional participating organizations include Fernwood Community Outreach Church, Great True Vine Baptist Church (The Laura B. Collins Community Development Center), Inner-City Muslim Action Network

(IMAN) and Trinity United Church (Endeleo Institute). The organizations are partnering with the Chicago Community Gardens Association during the pilot program to provide technical assistance and farming products. The Chicago Community Gardens Association will continue their partnership with the organizations after the pilot program concludes in December 2020. All organizations will also be partnered with the Cook County Farm Bureau to apply for their annual Cookfresh Community Urban Garden Grant Program next year.

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BUSINESS WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR FOUNDING SPONSOR HUGGIES, THE NATIONAL DIAPER BANK NETWORK AND OUR MEMBER PROGRAMS ARE CHANGING LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY WORKING TO END DIAPER NEED. THEY ALSO NEED IMMEDIATE HELP TO DO WHAT THEY DO. PARTICULARLY BECAUSE THE COVID-19 CRISIS HAS CAUSED AN UNPRECEDENT NUMBER OF FAMILIES TO TURN TO DIAPER BANKS FOR SUPPORT. Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network

Awareness Week Takes Action To Help End Diaper Need Kimberly-Clark® and its North American Huggies® brand recently asked consumers to join them during National Diaper Need Awareness Week—which was recognized on September 21 - 27, 2020—by taking action to help end diaper need in America.

Diaper need is the lack of a enough supply of diapers to help keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy, and it is a recognized public health issue that impacts the physical, mental, and economic well-being of U.S. children and families.

Diaper need can result from poverty, unexpected life hardships, natural disasters, and so much more.

Together with the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN), Huggies is helping struggling families secure this basic need of clean, dry diapers for babies and toddlers.

Throughout the month of September, Huggies will donate a case of diapers for every specially marked package purchased at Walmart, helping to ensure all babies have access to clean diapers and other basic necessities required for them to thrive and reach their full potential. For every specially marked HUGGIES brand diaper product purchased between 9/1/20 and 9/30/20, HUGGIES will donate a pack to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to five million diapers.

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A nationwide study conducted by the NDBN and Huggies helped reveal the facts on diaper need in the U.S.: * One in three U.S. families reported experiencing diaper need. * Nearly three in five families experiencing diaper need reported missing work or school due to lack of access to clean diapers needed for childcare services. * Families reporting diaper need encompass a wide array of ages, racial groups and income levels. Of those in diaper need, 96 percent are under 45 years of age with the majority between 25 to 34 years of age. * Of those in need, two-in-five families said they stretch the use of diapers by keeping a child in the same diaper longer, which can increase a child’s risk for skin irritation and other serious side effects.

“Diapers are a basic necessity for every baby and toddler,” said Joanne Goldblum, CEO of the National Diaper Bank Network. “With the support of our founding sponsor Huggies, the

National Diaper Bank Network

National Diaper Bank Network and our member programs are changing lives of children and families by working to end diaper need. They also need immediate help to do what they do.

Particularly because the COVID-19 crisis has caused an unprecedent[ed] number of families to turn to diaper banks for support.”

With five million children in the U.S. aged three or younger living in poor or low-income families, National Diaper Need Awareness Week aims to draw attention to the issue of diaper need in the U.S. The week was created to provide individuals, organizations, communities, and elected officials the opportunity to engage in real talk and simple actions.

“Raising awareness for diaper need is more important than ever before given the COVID-19 crisis,” said Robert Raines, Huggies North America general manager. “Huggies is dedicated to helping parents provide essentials needed to

OF THOSE IN NEED, TWO-IN-FIVE FAMILIES SAID THEY STRETCH THE USE OF DIAPERS BY KEEPING A CHILD IN THE SAME DIAPER LONGER, WHICH CAN INCREASE A CHILD’S RISK FOR SKIN IRRITATION AND OTHER SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. ensure all babies thrive and get the best care.

2020 will mark our biggest donation year to the NDBN in the brand’s history through our #HelpingHugs campaign, and we look forward to continue to find more ways to help.”

The National Diaper Bank Network member diaper banks help families in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. To find a diaper bank near you, please visit the Member Directory at NationalDiaperBankNetwork.org.

Follow the National Diaper Bank Network on Twitter (@DiaperNetwork), Instagram (@ DiaperNetwork) and Facebook (facebook.com/ NationalDiaperBankNetwork).

Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many, their plans are threatened due to the unexpected financial gap posed by COVID-19 – sometimes prohibiting them from continuing and completing college.

Wells Fargo wants to help close that gap by launching the Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship.

This new initiative will provide 200 students with $5,000 each – funds that could help them cover various costs for their instruction and potentially make the difference in being able to continue their education.

Wells Fargo’s commitment will go beyond financial assistance to include an optional mentorship opportunity to provide ongoing guidance for these students.

The program, which began accepting applications on Sept. 14, will be administered with longstanding partner APIA Scholars

THESE STUDENTS ARE MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT, BUT ARE FACED WITH A NEGATIVE IMPACT FROM COVID THAT COULD LIMIT THEIR OPTIONS. WE WANT TO HELP THEM REMAIN ON THEIR ACADEMIC PATHS AND CONTINUE CULTIVATING THEIR POTENTIAL TO BENEFIT THOSE AROUND THEM. John Rasmussen Leader of the Student Lending Wells Fargo to students entering college and current college undergraduates for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial aid will be able to help cover costs of education like books, computers, materials to support distance learning, tuition, and housing.

A recent survey of leaders at various colleges and universities in July showed that 85 percent of colleges intended to maintain their tuition levels, with another twelve percent saying they would increase them, while another recent study showed that more than half (56%) of college students say they can no longer afford their tuition

costs. These factors combined with the impacts of the pandemic to jobs overall creates a significant and unexpected financial gap for some students in continuing their educational journey.

“Despite the incredible disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has created in their personal and academic lives, students remain some of the key drivers of change. Many are rising to the challenges we are all facing today, and they are working hard to make a difference in their communities,” said John Rasmussen, leader of the Student Lending at Wells Fargo. “These www.citizennewspapergroup.com

students are making a positive impact, but are faced with a negative impact from COVID that could limit their options.

We want to help them remain on their academic paths and continue cultivating their potential to benefit those around them.”

Expanding Support Through a collaboration with Wells Fargo’s scholarship partners, awardees will also have the opportunity to be matched with mentors from Wells Fargo that will offer practical expertise and guidance as they navigate academic life and their post-graduation

journey. These mentors will provide guidance to better position these students for their futures and continue the positive impact they make in their communities and beyond.

“It has been our long-held belief that a post-secondary education can be a valuable tool in building long-term financial health, not just for individuals, but for their communities,” said Mike Weinbach, head of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo. “The value of this program stems not just from the funds being allocated, but from pairing students with Wells Fargo team members and information that will help them long after they have utilized the direct financial support.”

Scholarship applications will be accepted from now until Oct. 2.

Those interested in learning more about eligibility can visit wellsfargo. com/impactscholarship. Learn more about how Wells Fargo is responding to COIVD-19.

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NEWS Open House Chicago expands to 10 days for its 10th anniversary in fall 2020, highlighting South and West Side neighborhoods The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) recently announced the return of Open House Chicago (OHC) for a 10th consecutive year.

Part of the worldwide family of 46 Open House events, inaugurated by Open House London in 1992, Open House Chicago is the second-most widely attended event of its kind.

OHC engaged 109,000 individuals in 2019, who made 370,000 total site visits to 352 sites in 39 Chicago neighborhoods, plus the near suburbs of Evanston and Oak Park.

In support of public health and with sensitivity to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CAC has reconfigured OHC for outdoor and online attendance from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25.

This reimagined OHC framework—designed for individuals, families and small groups that have isolated together—will highlight and promote visitation of specific areas, encouraging foot traffic and participants to patronize local businesses while learning more about the unique histories and stories of these featured areas.

More than 20 Chicago neighborhoods and two suburbs will be highlighted during OHC 2020, with an intentional focus on, and engagement with, areas and corridors prioritized by the City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative including Auburn Gresham, Austin, Back of the Yards, Bronzeville, Englewood, Humboldt Park, North Lawndale, Pullman, Roseland and South Shore.

Fourteen additional focus areas confirmed to date are Chicago’s Loop, Near North Side and Near West Side plus Beverly, Chinatown, Evanston, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Oak Park, Pilsen, Rogers Park, Wicker Park and Woodlawn.

Visitors to each OHC 2020 area will be supported in their self-guided exploration by free resources available online at openhousechicago.org, as well as through an application for mobile devices compatible with both Android (Google) and iOS (Apple) operating systems.

Using these free resources, OHC 2020 attendees will be able to explore and select routes on a variety of themes, learn more about buildings and sites of interest in each neighborhood, browse and register for related OHC online programs and more.

CAC walking tours continue throughout the festival, some highlighting OHC neighborhoods.

Austin Town Hall in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Photo by Eric Allix Rogers

Building upon the success of more than 50 remotely accessible CAC Live programs offered continuously by the CAC since April 4, 2020, OHC will include a variety of online events aligned with its 2020 neighborhoods and themes.

Featuring guest presenters and representatives from numerous Chicago organizations, these online events may include classes, discussions and lectures, music and performance presentations, virtual tours and other offerings designed to bring the expressions, flavors and voices of OHC 2020 neighborhoods into the homes of people across and far beyond Chicago.

To further embed OHC 2020 into the neighborhoods it spotlights, the CAC will again engage multiple communitybased organizations for advice and mutual support in communications and engagement, route creation, site selection, the development of program content and more.

Chambers of commerce, cultural centers and neighborhood associations confirmed to date include 826CHI, Beverly Area Planning Association, Chicago Cultural Alliance, Chicago’s North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chicago Public Library, Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community, Evanston History Center, Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, Logan Square Neighborhood Association, North Lawndale Historical and Cultural Society, Oak Park Art League, Preservation Chicago and The Renaissance Collaborative.

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NEWS

Top Ways to Take a Safe Vacation StatePoint - After months spent indoors at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that many people are itching to get back out there and take a vacation. This is with good reason. Staying isolated for too long can take a substantial toll on one’s mental health and well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

If you still feel uncomfortable with going far from your home for a travel experience however, traveling domestically can be a step in the right direction. There are lots of great places to visit a few hours’ drive from your home that you probably didn’t think of! Whether you’re looking for a beach stay, or some nature, exploring options close to home can allow for an escape you and your family want, and in a safe environment, such as an apartment or home vacation rental. And it’s an increasingly popular choice. According to trivago,

a global accommodation metasearch provider, the share of users clicking on deals for such vacation rentals increased by 5 percent from February to June 2020, both in the U.S. and internationally.

As you book and plan your travel, here are a few tips to consider to help ensure you have a healthy and safe experience: • DIY Cleaning: If you are worried about cleaning standards, consider seeking out accommodations where you don’t have to worry about someone else coming into your space during your stay. Bring your own wipes, anti-bacterial soap and other supplies and wipe down surfaces when you arrive, and as often as needed. Of course, you should always check with your accommodation provider about their hygiene standards to make sure they meet your expectations. Major hotel chains have announced special cleaning

protocols in light of the coronavirus.

• Beating the Crowds: From beach houses to mountain cabins, try to look for a vacation experience away from densely populated city destinations, which is a good choice for those wanting to beat the crowds.

• Staying Active: Getting away doesn’t have to mean staying indoors somewhere new. Take a leisurely stroll on a beach. Go on a hike in the mountains. Explore a national park you’ve always wanted to see. Brunch at a small local café. There are plenty

of ways to stay active and have fun, all while following social distance guidelines.

• Choosing Your Destination: So where is everybody going? The current most popular U.S travel destinations by click share according to trivago are: 1. Las Vegas 2. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 3. Panama City Beach, Fla. 4. Virginia Beach, Va. 5. Destin, Fla. 6. Miami Beach, Fla.

7. Ocean City, Md. 8. Galveston, Texas 9. South Padre Island, Texas 10. Orlando, Fla. 11. Key West, Fla. For more travel tips and ideas, visit trivago.com, and trivago.com/ corona for the most up-to-date travel restrictions.

Whether you hit up a popular destination or head somewhere remote, make sure you adhere to local health guidelines when traveling. And above all, stay safe and healthy.

BUILD BACK BETTER

JOBS AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY AGENDA Joe Biden believes we cannot build back better without a major mobilization of effort and resources to advance racial equity across the American economy.

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NEWS Open House Chicago Continued from page 5 regarding the free OHC app for mobile devices.

Advance registration for most free and paid online events will be required, through the OHC mobile app, at architecture.org or openhousechicago.org.

Current CAC members will receive exclusive benefits and discounts throughout OHC 2020.

Acknowledgments In addition to continued support from Presenting Sponsor Wintrust, Open House Chicago 2020 is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities through its CARES Act grant program, the National Endowment for the Arts, the TAWANI Foundation and ComEd. About the Chicago Architecture Center The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966, dedicated to inspiring people to discover why design matters. A national leader in architecture and design education, the CAC offers field-leading tours, programs, exhibitions and more that are part of a dynamic journey of lifelong learning.

Opened to the public in 2018, its riverfront location is in the heart of the city, where Michigan Avenue meets the Chicago River, featuring nearly 10,000 square feet of exhibition space filled with super-sized models— and views—of iconic skyscrapers built over the course of more than a century. Exhibitions focus on Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods,

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Through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations, the CAC reaches approximately 30,000 K–12 students annually, while teacher workshops provide educators with tools and resources they need to advance STEM curricula in their classrooms. Committed to increasing access for populations historically under-represented in ACED (architecture, construction, engineering, and design) professions, the CAC offers many of its education programs—and all of its programs for teens—at no cost to participants.

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REAL ESTATE AC 9-16/2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. GENEVA HOFFMAN; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; ASSOCIATES FINANCE INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 10203 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, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-03-419-027-0000.

Commonly known as 9318 South Rhodes Avenue , Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1907853 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155852 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EASTERN SAVINGS BANK FSB; Plaintiff, vs. KENNETH R. JONES; DERITA J. JONES; CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS NONRECORD CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 2975 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, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9640 South Avenue L, Chicago, Illinois 60617.

P.I.N. 26-05-314-037-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence (two to six apartments). The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff's Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O'Donoghue, LLC, 1051 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173. (847) 5908700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155861 ____________________________

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC DBA CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

FULTON NOLEN, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FULTON NOLEN, SR.; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 5560 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, October 19, 2020 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-35-410-028-0000.

Commonly known as 8522 S Blackstone Ave., Chicago, IL 60619. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Edgar J. Ortega at Plaintiff's Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 1902688 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3155863 ____________________________

New to Medicare? Choosing coverage for next year? Know these key dates

(BPT) - When can you sign up for Medicare? When can you switch plans if your health needs have changed?

Understanding Medicare's enrollment periods helps you get the coverage you need when you need it.

If you're signing up for Medicare for the first time, your enrollment window is unique to you and based on your birthday month. Here's a guideline for what timeframe applies to you.

New to Medicare?

Your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) occurs around your 65th birthday, including the three months before and the three months after it.

For example, if your birthday is in June, your IEP would be from March to September.

Once you're enrolled in Medicare, there are set dates for when you are allowed to change your plan.

During the Annual Enrollment Period - Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 - all Medicare beneficiaries have the chance to choose plans for the following calendar year. This is the time for you to decide if your current plan fits your budget and your health

needs.

Already on Medicare?

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is Jan. 1 through March 31.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can take the following steps from Jan. 1 through March 31. Changes will be effective the first day of the following month. * Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan * Drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare (Parts A and B) * Sign up for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Supplement plan, if you return to Original Medicare Special Enrollment Periods are times when you can sign up for Medicare or change your plan if you qualify due to a life event like moving or retiring.

Looking to learn more? You may be enrolling in Medicare for the first time; you may be looking to change coverage during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, Oct. 15 to Dec. 7; you may be helping a loved

one with their Medicare decisions.

No matter your situation, visit GetToKnowMedicare.com to access resources to help you prepare and make confident Medicare decisions.

Chronic pain management can't wait for the end of the pandemic (BPT) - When COVID-19 halted all nonessential health services, it begged the question - what types of care can't be delayed? Treatment for chronic pain, for one. Not only is pain management essential care, it's even more critical during stressful times.

The good news is the pandemic has inspired innovations, such as telehealth and minimally invasive treatments for long-lasting pain relief, to help suffering patients, says the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA).

"The anxiety and isolation caused by COVID-19 adds to chronic pain, which is further compounded by reduced access to strategies, such as physical therapy, exercise and even visits with the grandkids or other loved ones, that help people manage their discomfort," said David Dickerson, M.D., pain medicine specialist and vice chair of ASA's Committee on Pain Medicine. "As a result, they may be more likely to turn to medications or alcohol, increasing the risk of misuse and abuse. Physician anesthesiologists who specialize in pain medicine have gotten creative to ensure their patients have access to the safest and most effective care."

Here are three ways pain management changed due to COVID-19.

Greater access to providers through telehealth When the COVID-19 pandemic suspended in-person visits, physician anesthesiologist pain medicine specialists turned to secure video meetings or telephone calls to consult with patients.

Led by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS), health insurance companies revised their coverage to include telehealth to ensure this vital care.

Using telehealth visits, pain medicine specialists see the patient face-to-face via video, ask and answer questions and formulate a plan. They can refer those struggling with stress from COVID-19 to psychologists who also can counsel them via telehealth.

Telehealth also removes some barriers to care during a pandemic. Patients don't need to worry about getting to an appointment, or sitting for long periods in crowded waiting rooms. Via telehealth, they wait in a virtual waiting room in their own home. Specialists can easily access patients' electronic medical records while talking to them virtually. As a result, 95% of people seeing pain medicine specialists have continued to do so, many of them via telehealth, which likely will remain an

option for the foreseeable future.

Pain medicine specialists expand role to meet patients' needs During the pandemic, many patients have put off seeing their primary care physicians, so pain medicine specialists have been helping fill that role. They're getting patients to understand the importance of seeking necessary treatment, such as visiting the emergency room if they are experiencing signs of stroke or angina, a symptom of heart disease.

As in-person medical appointments resume, many pain medicine specialists have revised their office visit practices, requiring masks and staggering appointments, to keep patients safe.

Although telehealth remains an option, having the patient come into the office is preferred in some instances. For example, pain medicine specialists can more readily treat those with addiction issues in person. During this national health emergency, the number of patients needing treatment for pancreatitis - painful inflammation of the pancreas often due to excessive alcohol use - has increased dramatically. Early evidence suggests drug overdoses, including those from opioids, may be increasing as well.1 Long-lasting, minimally invasive techniques reduce visits and hospitalizations To reduce the frequency of visits while keeping patients out of the hospital, pain medicine specialists are focus-

ing on office-based treatments that can ease pain for six months or more. For example, rather than giving patients a series of injections that require regular office visits, pain medicine specialists can perform procedures in one visit.

Some of these treatments include a procedure called percutaneous imageguided lumbar decompression (PILD), which reduces pain by removing excess tissue in people with spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal that can compress nerves and cause pain in the back and legs); neurostimulation, in which a device implanted under the skin generates electrical impulses that disrupt pain signals; and radiofrequency ablation or neurolysis, which silences nerves that bring pain signals from inflamed joints or tissue.

"Treatment for debilitating pain is complex in any circumstance and even more so during this health crisis," said Dr. Dickerson. "Physician anesthesiologists and other pain medicine specialists can ensure proper and effective approaches to care that improve quality of life during the pandemic and beyond."

Learn more about how pain specialists can help you manage your chronic pain and download tips for relieving pain during the pandemic.

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