South End Citizen 10-05-2022

THE FUNMI ADEWOLE FOUNDATION SEEKS DONATIONS FROM CHICAGO LAND TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL MISSION

FAF to Provide Access to Healthcare for Resi dents of Rural Nigeria

Chicago, Ill. – The Funmi Adewole Founda tion, a Chicago based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide free primary health care to underserved communities across Africa, is seeking the help of Chicago to help with its medical mission trip to Nigeria in late October. A $30,000 Go Fund Me fundraiser has been started for the purchase of medications for their annual medical mission trip in October.

Since 2014, the Funmi Adewole Foundation has hosted annual mission trips to rural areas in Ni geria. Medical mission, education, and cancer aware ness are the three initiatives that are the foundation of FAF. Through the hard work of volunteers comprised mostly of Nigerian immigrants, over 17,500 Nige rians have benefited from FAF’s medical missions and education initiatives. The organization also supports quality education in the continent through an education trust fund and promotes cancer awareness initiatives in the United States and Africa.

The annual mission trips will provide the residents of the rural parts of Nigeria a comprehen sive medical checkup that includes health education, followed by triage, doctor’s assessment, deworming, dental checkup, counseling, prayer, massage therapy, eye examinations along with glasses for patients who need or wear glasses. Anticipation for the annual medical mission is high in rural areas; for most residents, this is the only access to the healthcare they have.

“As we all know, healthcare should be the right of everybody. But unfortunately, that is not what is happening in Nigeria as we know it. A lot of people with medical problems have no means of getting care,” stated Dr. Muyiwa Idowu, medical director of the Funmi Adewole Foundation. “We see patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, infections, arthri tis, asthma, skin diseases, eye problems. We need the international community’s support to help with this mission to help save lives.”

According to the National Library of Medicine, only 43.3% of people had access to healthcare in Nigeria, a country of over 200 million, compared to 13.3% of American adults who did not have access to healthcare before the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, patients with chronic ailments who need medication are also given a one-year supply.

Beta Blockers, Glipizide, Antibiotics, Anti fungal, Antimalarial, and Antibiotics for the eye are some medications given to patients. Multivitamins will also be provided to many patients who are malnourished. A former volunteer of the foundation has started a Gofundme fundraiser to raise $30,000 for the purchase of medications for the 2022 medical mission trip in October.

FAF is a registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit. To donate towards the purchase of medication for medical mission 2022, visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/medical-mission-trip-2022. All donations are tax-deductible.

GYRLS IN THE H.O.O.D FOUNDATION TO HOST SHE’S SO H.O.O.D AWARD SHOWCASE

Chicago, IL – Gyrls In The H.O.O.D Founda tion’s She’s So H.O.O.D Awards is back for it’s third year, acknowledging and rewarding the efforts of adolescent girls.

This year’s honorees are overcoming personal obstacles, defying odds, and are role models at home and in the community. The awards will be presented at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7.

This year’s honorees are Amarria Houston, Neenah Montgomery, Elise Hunt and Iyana Foster. Daja Bonds is receiving the Go-Getter Award and India Rios is receiving the Game Changer Award.

For more information about Gyrls in the H.O.O.D., visit https://www.gyrlsinthehood.com.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District: What the agency does and the responsibilities of the commissioners

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BY TIA CAROL JONES

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, which was created in 1889 by the Illinois General Assembly, is a special service agency that is responsible for processing the waste water and all of the stormwater in Cook County. There are seven plants located in Cook County that process the water, to ensure it does not go back into Lake Michigan, which is the fresh water supply.

The Metropolitan Water Rec lamation District also has reser voirs and tunnels that are designed to capture excess rainwater, with the aim to keep that water out of homes where it might cause flooding.

Metropolitan Water Recla mation District Commissioner Kimberly Du Buclet considers the agency a public health agency because of the work it does.

Metropolitan Water Reclama tion District Commissioners set policy for the agency – whether to invest in infrastructure or invest money in tunnels. One of Du Buclet’s responsibilities as a commissioner is outreach. She lets people know about climate change and what they can do to mitigate climate change. She talks to residents about green infrastructure and rain barrels –which residents can use to collect rainwater and then use that water for plants and to wash their cars.

“It helps to conserve water, it helps to keep water out of our sewer system, and it’s little things like that, residents can do to help do their little part with flooding issues,” Du Buclet said.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District also is responsible for ensuring the Great Lakes stay clean. The Great

Lakes supply 70% of the fresh water supply in the United States. Maintaining the Great Lakes and making sure the Lakes stay clean is a move toward ensuring there are no water short ages in the Midwest.

Du Buclet also goes over do’s and don’ts with residents as part of her outreach. One big don’t is flushing wipes in the toilet, because it clogs up the pipes.

There are nine Metropoli tan Water Reclamation District Commissioners, they serve Coun ty-wide. The term of a commis sioner lasts six years and every two years, three of those commis sioners are up for election. If a commissioner leaves early, before their term is up, an election is held to fill that commissioner’s term.

Du Buclet ran for a vacant Commissioner’s seat in 2018. In 2020, Du Buclet ran for the full six-year term. Du Buclet believes it is incumbent upon commission ers to let constituents know what they do.

“They need to know that we are constantly aware of and work ing on mitigating flooding issues,” she said.

Du Buclet also works on environmental justice issues. She does this because she knows lack of clean water, flood ing, lack of clean air and food deserts primarily happen in Black and Brown communities. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is doing its best to try and help the flooding piece.

In August, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District awarded the Village of Robbins $20 million for the Robbins Stormwater Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project. Projects like these throughout Cook County help mitigate flooding, increasing stormwater drainage protection.

Forest Preserves of Cook County Prepares for Fall 2022 Trout Fishing Season

The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s 2022 fall inland trout fishing season will open at sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Vil lage, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.

The Forest Preserves is stocking approximately 1,000 pounds at Horsetail Lake, while the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is providing and stocking 850 pounds of rainbow trout at Sag Quarry East; 2,700 pounds at Busse Reservoir - North Pool; 1,255 pounds at Axehead Lake; 1,000 pounds at Belleau Lake; and 667 pounds at Green Lake. These are catchable-sized Rainbow Trout, in the 0.51-pound size range.

As part of the IDNR’s stocking program, fishing for and possession of any trout is illegal from Oct. 1 until 5 a.m. on Oct. 15. In addition, the Forest Preserves’ trout lakes will be closed to all fishing from Monday, Oct. 10,

until sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 15. The lake closings allow the trout to disperse throughout the lakes prior to opening. Once the season opens, there is a five trout per day creel limit with no size restrictions. No more than two lines per person with no more than two hooks per line may be used.

A valid Illinois sport fishing license with an Inland Trout Stamp is required for anglers 16 years of age and older. An Illinois sport fishing license is not required for Illinois residents who are disabled and have a State of Illi nois disabled I.D. card showing a Class 2 or 2A disability or a Veterans Disability Card, and Illinois residents who are on active military duty and are home on leave.

For a list of all lakes and waters open to public fishing within the Forest Preserves of Cook County, visit fpdcc. com/fishing/, and download the Fishing Guide. The guide includes maps that show location and depth of each lake, as well as main fish species.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District has seven plants located in Cook County that process the wastewa ter and stormwater. PHOTO PROVIDED BY MWRD.

Gov. Pritzker, Stakeholders, Unveil Design for Discovery Partners Institute at The 78

CHICAGO — As part of his fo cus on expanding Illinois’ innovation economy, Governor JB Pritzker and the University of Illinois’ Discovery Partners Institute unveiled the design for the new headquarters in The 78, a vibrant new innovation district along the Chicago River.

In addition, CVS Health an nounced today that it will be an anchor employer for DPI’s new partnership with technology services firm Interapt. Over the next five years, the Chicago/Skills apprentice ship program will provide as many as 2,500 individuals with tuition-free technology training and paid appren ticeship opportunities, with a focus on diverse apprentices. CVS Health has committed to hiring more than 200 successful participants over the

next three years.

“The State of Illinois is build ing a world-class innovation hub in the heart of Chicago on the site of an old railroad yard that has sat vacant for decades,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “Already DPI has helped launch our state’s COVID-testing system, is searching for COVID-19 and other viruses in our wastewater, and is training hundreds of students for careers in tech – and has a plan to spread the opportu nities equitably. This futuristic design from OMA/Jacobs matches our ambitions.”

Located on a oneacre site southwest of the Loop, the new DPI headquarters will provide more than 200,000 square feet of office, classroom, lab, and event space for DPI and its university and industry partners.

The State of Illinois is commit ting $500 million in capital funding to launch DPI and establish its Inno vation Network at regional universi ties throughout the state. DPI is part of the University of Illinois System.

The project is expected to break ground in 2024, becoming the first

building to begin construction in The 78 Innovation District. The facility will mark the beginning of a transformation that will connect the South Loop and Chinatown, filling a 62-acre void that has long separated them.

The eight-story building — a layered dome of glass and steel— is designed to create strong con nections to the vibrant communities on all sides of the building, the adjacent riverfront, and the future phases of the larger Innovation Dis trict at The 78. The base will be populated with space that will be shared with the public — a café, auditorium, and multipurpose exhibition space/classrooms. The building’s main entry will be located at 15th Street and Wells-Wentworth, and a Richard Hunt sculpture will anchor the site’s landscape.

Architecture firms OMA, under the direction of partner Shohei Shigematsu, and Jacobs are leading the design. The Illinois Capital Development Board oversees design and construction. Related Midwest, the developer of The 78, do nated the land for DPI and will oversee the continued buildout of the 62-acre property.

Rush, Pallone, and Other Democrats Introduce Legislation to Lower Gas Prices

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep resentative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, along with seven other Dem ocrats, introduced the Buy Low and Sell High Act to combat high gasoline prices.

“High gas prices place major finan cial burdens on families across America, especially ones living off low to moder ate incomes. As Members of Congress, we have a responsibility to help Ameri cans who are suffering,” said Rep. Rush. “While Vladimir Putin’s immoral war is directly responsible for today’s fuel pric es, we must take action to bring relief.”

The Buy Low and Sell High Act builds on actions that President Joe Biden has taken in recent months to lower the price of gasoline — which has decreased by more than $1.30/gallon since its high in June. Specifically, the bill would:

Create an “Economic Petroleum Reserve” allowing the Department of Energy (DoE) to buy oil at low prices and sell it at high prices, using the profits to fund:

The deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment

Efforts to promote medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification

A program to revitalize oil refineries in allied countries throughout the Western Hemisphere to help our neighbors stand up to China and Russia

Strengthen our nation’s energy resil iency by quadrupling the capacity of the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve and creating a nationwide network of Strategic Refined Petroleum Product Reserves

Give the DoE flexibility over the time line for Congressionally mandated sales of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to maximize the return to US taxpayers

Require federal agencies to acquire al ternative fuel and electric vehicles to reduce federal petroleum consumption

Ensure that barrels from any of our petroleum or refined product reserves cannot be used to enrich our adversaries by preventing barrels from the reserves from being exported to or controlled by China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or any other country under US sanctions.

Other original cosponsors of the bill in clude Reps. Angie Craig (D- Minn.), Jason Crow (D- Colo.), Josh Harder (D- Calif.), Annie Kuster (D-N.H.), Tom O’Halleran (D- Ariz.), Abigail Spanberger (D- Va.), and David Trone (D- Md.).

POLITICAL

JOYCE JOINS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO LAUNCH SOUTHLAND REACTIVATION ACT

State Senator Patrick Joyce joined local communi ty leaders recently to launch the Southland Reactivation Act. The purpose of the Southland Reactivation Act is to attract development, create jobs and lower property taxes in the south suburbs.

“This bill is a big win for the Southland communi ty. It will break the cycle of disinvestment that has been happening for too long in this area,” said Joyce. “This economic development tool has the potential—at no cost to the State— to address blight, expand the tax base, cre ate local jobs in the south suburbs and assist in reducing property taxes for homeowners.”

The bill targets commercial and industrial properties that have shown a clear pattern of economic stagnation or decline of real estate taxes as a result of depressed conditions. The property must be located in Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Rich, Thornton or Worth Townships in Cook County.

Identified properties that meet qualifying criteria would be assessed at 50% of the last known equalized assessed value. For the first year a property is certified as a southland reactivation property, the aggregate tax bill liability for the property cannot exceed $100,000. Discounts on the liability would decrease gradually, but continue for a total of 12 years.

Alongside this, a web page was unveiled on the South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association’s web site that further explains the plans of what is to come, as well as eligible properties, which can be found at: https:// www.ssmma.org/southland-reactivation-act .

MARTWICK ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO CHECK THEIR TAX REBATE STATUS

Millions of Illinoisans are waiting to receive their tax rebates as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan. State Senator Robert Martwick is reminding residents they can easily check their rebate status online.

“The Illinois Family Relief Plan is our way of rein vesting in our communities,” said Martwick (D-Chicago). “Families are struggling, and this relief is a good start to alleviate that financial despair.”

Supported by Martwick, the Illinois Senate championed Senate Bill 157, which provides millions of Illinois taxpayers with financial relief – including direct tax rebates. The rebates began to roll out Sept. 12, leaving many to wonder when they will receive their rebate.

People who filed taxes will automatically receive their rebate – otherwise they have until Oct. 17 to do so. To check the status of a rebate, people can click here and select “Where’s My Rebate?” An IL-PIN number is necessary to check the status. To find an IL-PIN number, click here and select “IL-PIN Inquiry.”

Under the law, people who filed 2021 Illinois taxes are eligible to receive up to $700. Individual filers who make less than $200,000 will receive a $50 income tax rebate, and couples who make less than $400,000 will re ceive $100. Filers are also eligible for $100 per dependent, with a maximum of three.

Additionally, people who paid property taxes in 2021 on their primary residence in 2020 – and make less than $250,000 individually or $500,000 jointly – are eligi ble for up to $300. The rebate will be equal to the property tax a resident was qualified to claim on their 2021 taxes.

“Every dollar counts for economically distressed families,” said Martwick. “These rebates could be spent on groceries, much needed car repairs, gas, school supplies and more. Check your status today.”

For more information on how the funds will be dispersed or to see qualification criteria, people can visit tax.illinois.gov/rebates.

“Our local governments understand the resources they need to prevent crime in our communities better than anyone,” said Foster. “Thanks to these grants, Aurora and Joliet can continue their work to fight crime by investing in the programs that need it most. I’ll continue working in Congress to ensure our local law enforcement has the support it needs to protect our communities.”

The Department of Justice awarded $67,621 to Aurora and $59,961 to Joliet. More information on the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Program can be at: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/overview .

Leaders also announce apprenticeship partnership with Interapt and CVS Health, to prepare Chicagoans for lucrative jobs

Stackwell and Detroit Pistons Announce Partnership to Support Financial Access for Detroit’s Black Community

DETROIT and BOSTON, PRNewswire -- Stackwell, the digital investment platform created to eliminate the racial wealth gap, and the Detroit Pistons an nounced a multi-year strategic partnership to increase access to investment in the financial markets, and bring financial wellness and investment education programming to the Black community in the Detroit metro politan area. Stackwell, which has just released the first-of-its-kind ro bo-investing app built to support personal invest ment and wealth building within the Black community, and the Pistons will co-host several events across Detroit to engage members of the community and help support their access to finan cial investment, in addition to other collab orations with the team to support Black students, and small business owners in the city.

“The Detroit Pistons are excited to partner with Stackwell to help provide financial literacy and education resources throughout the Detroit

community,” said Erika Swilley, Vice President of Community & Social Responsibility. “Stack well’s goal of providing Detroit’s Black community with access to financial literacy programs aligns with the Detroit Pistons commitment to being an asset for our com munity and those that call it home.”

The partnership will provide financial literacy and investment education programming for high school and college stu dents, as well as minority small business owners in the greater Detroit Metro area.

The Pistons will host events with Stackwell at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center in the New Center neighborhood of Detroit, which will allow people in the com munity to utilize programs and resources to learn how they can build and sustain personal wealth through investment in the financial markets.

“Stackwell and the Pistons are committed to building a lasting, intentional partnership that will support the Black community in Detroit for the

long-term,” said Trevor Rozier-Byrd, founder and CEO of Stackwell. “Our work will have an im pact across generations of Black people, helping to break down systemic barriers to the financial system, and empower individuals and business owners to take control of their financial futures and build generational wealth for themselves and their families.”

“It was important to build a collaboration with ties across the Pistons’ deep and diverse commu nity initiatives that could evolve over time,” added Rozier-Byrd. “We are honored to be a part of the team’s important equity work because we believe the racial wealth gap is the social justice issue of our time.”

Community engagement will be the founda tion of all efforts in the partnership, with year one focused on Black-owned businesses in the Detroit metropolitan area. Subsequent years will introduce new programming for college students as well as other youth programs for high school students.

With a population that is eighty percent Black/ African American, Detroit is the seventh largest Black consumer market in the United States. Stack well is proud to be part of the larger revitalization and inclusion effort happening in the Motor City.

To learn more about Stackwell, visit our web site: stackwellcapital.com. The Stackwell app can be downloaded at the App Store.

PNC ACHIEVES MLT BLACK EQUITY AT WORK CERTIFICATION

PITTSBURGH, PRNewswire -- The PNC Finan cial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) has achieved the Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Black Equity at Work Certification. PNC stepped forward as a launch employer in 2020 and is the first financial services institution to achieve certifica tion. This milestone acknowledges PNC’s continued significant, beneficial progress toward diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

The MLT Black Equity at Work Certification is a critical resource for employers committed to Black equity. It provides the clarity, guidance, and support employers need to make tangible progress. The plan approval process helps employers develop robust, comprehensive plans to achieve certification in one to three years. The certification also provides broadbased recognition, enabling employers that take meaningful actions toward Black equity to stand out.

“Achieving certification demonstrates that PNC is on the right course, but this is not the finish line,” says PNC’s Chief Diversity Officer Gina Coleman. “We remain focused on and committed to continued progress. We have a responsibility to our employees, stakeholders, and the community to continue our journey toward equity, with the goal of being a better company, better employer, better neighbor, and better investment.”

The Certification focuses on People, Purchasing and Philanthropy, and centers on five Pillars: Representation Compensation

Workplace Culture Business Practices Contributions and Investments

“Becoming Black Equity at Work Certified requires a rigorous, comprehensive approach to moving the needle on racial equity. On behalf of MLT, I applaud PNC for reaching this milestone, and am grateful for our 10+ year partnership,” says John Rice, founder and CEO of Management Leadership for Tomorrow.

The two-step process to achieving certification includes a comprehensive measurement framework, re quirement of rigorous action, hands-on support, and ac countability for achieving and sustaining measurable results. During step one, employers develop a comprehensive plan to make progress in each of the five pillars of the MLT Black Equity at Work Certification scorecard. Once the plan is approved, employers have up to three years to achieve the minimum qualifying score to become MLT Black Equity at Work Certified. The Certification framework was carefully crafted by MLT with support from Boston Consulting Group to strike the balance between rigor and achievability.

“What gets measured is often what gets done, and we’re proud to see that our results indicate meaning ful progress,” says Vicki Henn, PNC chief human re sources officer. “This accomplishment represents the

work being done every day across PNC’s footprint. We are optimistic that our comprehensive efforts, embedded into our business practices, will continue to move the needle toward equity.”

Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) is a national nonprofit working to transform our country’s leadership pipelines and increase access to the American Dream. MLT provides Black, Lat inx, and Native American talent with the coaching, playbook, and networks they need in order to excel in high-trajectory careers, secure economic mobility for their families, and become high-impact senior leaders equipped to advocate for vulnerable communities. MLT also provides a comprehen sive solution for institutions, which combines best-in-class recruitment, retention, and diversity strategy offerings. Learn more at www. mltracialequityatwork.org.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

MAKE EVERYDAY EXTRA HAWWT WITH THE SHEIN X JORDYN WOODS COLLECTION

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- SHEIN, a global online retailer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle products, has partnered with American model Jordyn Woods who has curated a collection of her favorite pieces from the brand. The SHEIN x Jordyn Woods collection highlights her glamorous, cool-girl aesthetic with looks inspired by the French glamour of the Moulin Rouge. Showcasing daring daytime looks and adding edge to evening chic, styles include chic mid- and mini-dresses, bralette tops, shackets, bodycon dresses, bodysuits, matching sets and more.

“I have really loved working with SHEIN on this collection. It fits my style perfectly and I can’t wait to see people wearing it,” said Jordyn Woods.

SHEIN has always sought to partner with the most relevant stylestars and icons. Known for their limited collections and of-the-minute drops, SHEIN leads the pack when it comes to curated personal style. SHEIN is partnering with Woods because she embodies the SHEIN girl who is smart, confident, savvy and loves fashion. The SHEIN x Jordyn Woods collection brings

together two of-the-moment fashion heavyweights to bring a collection that embodies and inspires this genera tion of young fashionistas.

The SHEIN x Jordyn Woods collection ranges from $7 for a scoop neck tee to $47 for a belted trench coat. Head to US.shein.com to explore the collection. SHEIN is offering free returns within 45 days of ordering and free shipping on all orders over $49.

SHEIN is calling on customers to share their SHEIN x Jordyn Woods looks on Instagram by tagging @sheinofficial, @shein_us and the hashtag #SHEINx JordynWoods.

SHEIN is a global fashion and lifestyle e-retailer committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all. We use on-demand manufacturing technology to connect suppliers to our agile supply chain, reducing inventory waste and enabling us to deliver a variety of affordable products to customers around the world. From our global offices, we reach customers in more than 150 countries. To learn more about SHEIN, visit SHEIN. com.

Susan G. Komen® and Sugarbear Vitamin Care Pair

Up Against Breast Cancer

DALLAS, PRNewswire -- Susan G. Komen®- can “bear-ly” contain its gratitude for the support of Sugar bear Vitamin Care, a Fort Lauderdale-based beauty and wellness brand, that has partnered with the world’s lead ing breast cancer organization and will raise a minimum donation of $250,000 in support of Komen’s research and patient support services.

Starting in September, Sugarbear Vitamin Care (Sugarbear) will be selling a special edition, “Sweet Vi tamins for a Good Cause.” vitamin kit and 13 percent of the retail sales for each kit sold benefits Komen.

“As a beauty and wellness brand, Sugarbear un derstands the importance of health and wellness. They believe in our work to advance breast cancer research, improve the lives of breast cancer patients through our patient support services, advance health eq uity, remove barriers to high-quality breast cancer care, and make lasting systemic changes,” said Sarah Rosales, Vice President of Corporate and Foundations at Komen.

“One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and the need for help is greater than ever,” said Rosales. “Sugarbear is com mitted to providing all women the care they deserve and investing in research searching for the cures.”

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., accounting for 31 percent of newly diagnosed cancers. About every two minutes, one case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the U.S.

“The health of our communities is vital and this be lief is the core of Komen and is supported by Sugarbear,” said Rosales.

For more information about Sugarbear’s Care for Your Pair kit, go to Komen’s Live Pink website, which highlights products from Susan G. Komen’s corporate partners that support the fight against breast cancer at livepink.org.

Target Announces Second Edition of The Fall Designer Collection, Featuring Kika Vargas, La Ligne and Sergio Hudson

MINNEAPOLIS, PRNewswire -- Target Cor poration ( NYSE: TGT) announced the second edition of The Fall Designer Collection, featuring three limit ed-time-only design partners: Kika Vargas, La Ligne and Sergio Hudson. The collection, which features more than 100 apparel and accessories items, reflects each designer’s bold creative vision and arrives just in time for the fall fashion season. Ranging in price from $8-$70, with most items under $40, The Fall Design er Collection features diverse and female-founded brands and will be available on Target.com and in select Target stores beginning Sunday, Oct. 9, while supplies last.

“One of the reasons guests love shopping at Tar get is because of our focus on style – and our ability to deliver that style at incredibly affordable prices,” said Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “Our newest collaboration with Kika Vargas, La Ligne and Sergio Hudson is a celebration of style, and we know our guests will love this collection of trend-forward pieces that reflect each designer’s distinct, diverse perspective on fashion.”

The Fall Designer Collection features modern, cold-weath er dressing and layering essentials that can be worn for seasons to come, while reflecting Target’s commitment to inclusivity,

ranging in size from XXS-4X. And for ease, guests can shop the collection via Target’s convenient same-day pickup options, including Order Pickup and Drive Up.

Meet the Designers:

A 2022 recipient of Harlem’s Fashion Show Designer of the Year, Sergio Hudson created his eponymous brand in 2014 after winning Bravo’s “Styled to Rock” competition and has since dressed several A-list celebrities. Known for his immacu late tailoring, jewel tone hues, and combining flattering silhou

ettes with bold patterns, his collections showcase the power and strength of femininity.

Sergio Hudson for Target features matching sets, dresses and coats, with a modern take on the most classic silhouettes, immaculate tailoring and a minimal aesthetic.

Founded on the universal appeal of the stripe, La Ligne was founded in 2016 by two Vogue editors, Valerie Macaulay and Meredith Melling, along with former investment banker and fashion executive Molly Howard. La Ligne creates timeless pieces that work seamlessly for day or night.

La Ligne for Target features versatile style staples, such as sweaters, pants and dresses, designed in the brand’s iconic stripes that are sure to make a statement for years to come.

Kika Vargas, a Colombian designer and LVMH 2021 finalist, relaunched her namesake brand in 2018. Her ready-towear pieces strike a balance between form and flow, mixing her hand-drawn prints with eccentric proportions to convey a modern romanticism.

Kika Vargas for Target boasts vibrant and feminine layer ing pieces including dresses, tops, skirts, and bottoms that are rooted in structure, volume and everyday wearability — making getting dressed feel like an art.

More information about the second edition of the Fall Designer Collection is available on ABullseyeView.com.

SHEIN x Jordyn Woods

Target Fall Designer Collection

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY & CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS LAUNCH NEW COLLABORATION TO MAKE LIBRARY RESOURCES MORE ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

The 81 Club will allow students and teachers to utilize library materials and databases both in and out of school

Chicago Public Library (CPL) and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today announced a collabo ration to expand public library access for more than 322,000 CPS students and 21,000 teachers in 648 schools. The program, “The 81 Club,” provides a wide array of CPL resources for students and teach ers, as well as a specialized library card for students. This joint initiative will enable more students to access key learning resources, both in and out of school.

“Now more than ever, we must ensure our youth have access to quality reading and learning opportunities both in and out of the classrooms,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “The 81 Club removes barriers so all of our city’s stu dents and teachers can utilize CPL materials and resources. This is an important step forward in our commitment to providing educational programming for our youth to explore and grow.”

Teachers and students will have access to CPL’s online services and databases both in class and outside of school, for more fluid and expansive learning experiences. Students with an 81 Club card will be able to check out five physical items at a time, such as books, DVDs and magazines. Overdrive Public Library CONNECT, a proven, national initiative, will allow students to access CPL’s age-appropriate eBooks and eAudiobooks, in addition to their school’s digital collection, through the program. This physical and digital access for both teachers and students allows for classroom instruction to be streamlined.

“The 81 Club provides access to library materials and resources anywhere a student learns,” said Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown. “This initiative removes barriers for all Chicago students to obtain a library account,

enabling us to reach the students who most need our services.”

The 81 Club is a multi-tiered approach that will enable CPL and CPS to achieve the goal of removing barriers to reach all students. Students will learn how to connect to the extended CPL catalog in school, through their CPS Sora app. In the classroom, teacher accounts will provide easier access to CPL digital resources, giving the ability to teach directly from CPL databases. Library staff can recommend specific resources for teachers to access in their classrooms. The 81 Club pro vides meaningful opportunities for collaboration between educators, school administrators and librarians to enrich the learning experiences of CPS students.

With this initiative, the card registration process is easy - students can register without identification or parent signature. It allows greater autonomy for students to check out materials, especially those who were previously unable to access library resources because of issues with a regular library card or lack of parental involve ment. Students with an 81 Club card are also able to utilize regular CPL cards for expanded access to materials and special items.

“We’re grateful and excited to launch this new partnership with Chicago Public Library,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. “This partnership expands our students’ access to the wealth of resources, from digital to print materials, offered through CPL’s 81 amazing library branches which inspire and support literacy and lifelong learning opportunities.”

Students will be able to register for the account this fall. Chicago Public Library has created and distributed “eTeach” cards for CPS

instruction. In the coming months, CPS teachers will learn more about the new student and teacher cards, as well as highlights of CPL e-resources for classroom use. In November, students will be able to visit their local libraries to pick up a newly designed 81 Club library card.

The 81 Club builds on the success of other recent access initiatives at CPL, including the elimination of overdue fines and expanded Sunday hours. As we continue to recover from the learning disruptions created by a pandemic, CPL can play an important role in ensuring that every CPS stu dent has access to the tools and resources needed to bridge those gaps.

For complete program information and events, visit chipublib.org/81Club.

The 81 Club program is supported by our creative partner FCB Chicago and other generous donors to CPL’s philanthropic partner, Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF). To learn more about how CPLF supports the Library’s mission and offerings, visit cplfoundation.org.

About Chicago Public Library

Since 1873, Chicago Public Library (CPL) has encouraged lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment, and knowledge through innovative services, programs, and technology. Through its 81 locations, the Library provides free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, and presents the highest quality author discussions, exhibits, and programs for children, teens, and adults. For more information, please call (312) 747-4300 or visit chipublib.org. To follow CPL on social media, visit us on Twitter (@chipublib), Facebook (Chicago Public Library), or Instagram (@chicagopubliclibrary).

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MAJOR CREDIT CARD COMPANIES’ ADOPTION OF NEW MERCHANT CODE FOR GUN SALES BY ARMS RETAILERS

Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general supporting the adoption of a new merchant category code by three of the world’s largest credit card companies: Visa, American Express and Mastercard. The new code applies to the sale of firearms and ammuni tion, which will aid law enforcement efforts to combat the scourge of gun violence.

Earlier this month, the International Organization for Standardization approved the creation of a new merchant code that will allow financial institutions to better detect and report suspicious activity related to the purchase of firearms and ammunition at stand-alone gun retail stores.

The code will have no bearing on an individual’s ability to lawfully purchase firearms and is narrowly tailored so it applies only to purchases made at stand-alone gun retail shops. The decision by the credit card com panies is viewed by gun-safety advocates as an important action that will help law enforcement investigate gun crimes, prevent mass shootings and combat illegal weapons trafficking.

In a letter to the chief executives of Visa, American Express and Mastercard, Attorney General Raoul welcomed the companies’ decision to adopt the new merchant code as an important new public safety tool. Gun violence is a national crisis. There have been hundreds of mass shootings in 2022 alone, including the July 4 mass shooting at the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day parade, a supermarket shooting in Buffalo, New York and the Uvalde Elementary School massacre. In addition, gun violence plagues communities in Chicago and around Illinois. A collective effort – not just isolated acts – is critical to turn the tide on gun-related violence and crime, the letter asserts.

The letter anticipates that use of the new merchant code will yield vital information to fill crucial data gaps related to multiple purchases of firearms and ammunition. Critically, the letter points out, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has identified failure by retailers to report the sale of two or more firearms to the same person at one time as a common violation found by ATF inspectors.

In addition, the letter notes that the code will enable financial institu tions to track multiple sales to persons who seek to avoid the threshold for reporting gun purchases by making firearms purchases at several different retail outlets.

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Our Hispanic-Latino Business Councils across the country are focused on understanding the needs of our clients so we can better serve them.

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We’re furthering our partnership with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc., helping emerging leaders succeed in today’s economy.

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Our Better Money Habits® platform is available in Spanish, Mejores Hábitos Financieros,® to help people build financial know-how and make informed, confident decisions.

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WHERE ART CAN OCCUR THEATER CENTER’S WEARABLE ART GALA RETURNS IN PERSON

LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- Where Art Can Occur (WACO) Theater Center announces the five-year anniversary, and this year’s Wear able Art Gala at 4:30 p.m. PST Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA. The Gala will be hosted by WACO Founders and Co-Artistic Directors Richard Lawson and Tina Knowles Lawson, longtime champions of art and mentorship, who opened the visual and perform ing arts center in 2017.

The evening serves as a fundraiser to support WACO’s artistic and youth mentorship programs.

For the celebratory fifth year anniversary gala, the wearable art theme is Step Into Harlem Nights.

This year’s event will transform the 35,000 square foot hangar into an immersive experience bringing Harlem to Los Angeles, recreating the big ballrooms, jazz clubs, speakeasies, iconic restaurants and theaters where artists such as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald performed.

“I have always had this dream to bring the energy, tastes and sounds of Harlem in the 1920s to 50s to our gala. From the fashion and the food, to the art, cars and supper clubs— on this night, people will be taken back in time to experience and be inspired by it all…today — in 2022,” shares Tina Knowles Lawson.

The event will be hosted by five-time NAACP Image

Award winner Keke Palmer, and feature an all-star lineup, including a special performance by Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner Andra Day as well as a musical tribute by Chloe Bailey and Halle Bailey. The evening will include the return of Los Angeles-based DJ Millie and close with a

McCormick® Teams Up with Keke Palmer To Announce The Winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos’ Song Contest

HUNT VALLEY, Md., PRNewswire -The McCormick Brand is proud to announce that Reginald Lewis Halsey Jr. was selected as the winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos,’ a nationwide song contest that encouraged fans to showcase their love of tacos by creating an original standout jingle. The contest was announced last month by McCormick part ner, actress and singer Keke Palmer, who also participated in judging submissions and surprised Halsey with the news that he won the Grand Prize of $50,000 and a year’s supply of McCormick Origi nal Taco Seasoning. Halsey’s winning jingle is currently featured across the McCor mick social media pages.

“We’re thrilled with the range and qual ity of creative submissions we received that showcased the entrants’ love of tacos through music,’’ said Jill Pratt, Chief Marketing Of ficer for McCormick. “The winning submis sion was synonymous with everything Mc Cormick Original Taco Seasoning represents. It made us smile with its warmth, originality, and ability to bring family together over a flavorful, delicious taco meal.”

Submissions for ‘America’s Got Tacos’ spanned several genres including Power Ballads, Country, Hip Hop, R&B, and Afro Beats. The contest received entries from solo performers, dynamic duos, and some that in tegrated the entire family. Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia were among the states represented within the top 20 submissions.

Across the board, performers brought their creative chops to the table, embodying all of the flavors of McCormick’s Original Taco Seasoning.

Halsey, the winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos’, is a native and current resident of Chesapeake, VA. A long shoreman by trade, Halsey, 38, began devoting more time to his passion for singing and producing music after he was involved in a car accident in 2019, that was supposed to leave him paralyzed. Creating music became a therapeutic outlet that has helped him during the rehabilitation process. A devoted father of three, his song was inspired by his family’s love of ‘Taco Tuesdays’, which can be seen in the video submission. He describes the song as Soul Rock with a Country twist that will make your feet tap while listening to it.

“I’m so honored to have been chosen by McCormick and Keke Palmer as the winner of ‘America’s Got Tacos’,” said Reginald Lewis Halsey Jr. “After reading about the contest, I was instantly inspired to create a unique song that expressed my love for McCormick Original Taco Seasoning and our family’s weekly taco night. McCormick has always been a staple in our household, especially when it comes to spending time with my children, so it was only fitting that they were featured in my video.”

Halsey’s winning jingle will be featured across McCormick’s social media pages, and can be seen at https://mccormick.widen.net/s/ jmhcqcjld7/americas_got_tacos_winner.

finale performance by award-winning artist, produc er, and the creator of Club Quarantine, D-Nice.

Critically acclaimed actor and Golden Globe Award winner Angela Bassett, will receive the Film & TV Icon Award, recognizing her career achieve ments in television and film and continuous support for young artists. This year’s Art Icon Award will go to internationally celebrated contemporary artist and the U.S. State Department Medal of Arts award recipient Mark Bradford. Special guests for the event include actress and longtime co-host of It’s Showtime at the Apollo Kiki Shepard, along with music mogul, philanthropist and art collector Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter.

Celebrity Judge Star Jones returns to lead the live art auction, featuring gallery represented artists and new talent that include April Bey, Fahamu Pe cou, Samuel Levi Jones, and Shinique Smith, among others. An online preview and registration for the auction can be completed by texting WACO to 243725. The online preview begins October 17.

Corporate sponsors of this year’s event and programs include contributions from SheaMois ture, PRG, Mielle and Fund II Fund Foundation. In-kind gifts for the event are provided by The Hue Society, Nespresso, Republic National Distribution Company, and United Airlines. Additional support is provided by Netflix and Meta, a collaboration with the We the Culture initiative, elevating and supporting Black creators.

Mars And Lil Nas X Debut M&M’S® Pack Collaboration

NEWARK, N.J., PRNewswire -M&M’S®, proudly part of Mars, announced the next phase of its partnership with music megastar and cultural trailblazer, Lil Nas X. Mars and Lil Nas X will unveil limited-edition M&M’S Packs inspired by their shared mission to bring people together through colorful fun and music.

For each purchase of the M&M’S Packs Inspired by Lil Nas X, the iconic candy brand will donate $5 (up to $100,000) to Sing for Hope, a non-profit organization that uses the power of the arts to create a better world. The partnership is part of the M&M’S FUNd, a global initiative that provides resources, mentorship, opportu nities and financial support in the arts and entertainment space to help ensure people have access to experiences where everyone feels they belong.

The Lil Nas X and M&M’S pack collaboration will specifi cally benefit the country’s largest annual public arts project, the Sing For Hope Pianos, which arranges artist-designed pianos in public spaces to encourage connections through impromptu music-making. In celebration of the new packs, illustrator and designer Patrick Freeman and Julie Diaz Petta from New York’s Gay and Lesbian Center’s Youth Pride Chorus have co-designed a M&M’S x Lil Nas X inspired piano.

will then be donated to Newark Pride Inc., a volunteer organization committed to develop ing a diverse, educational and advocacy driven community.

The limited-edition packs include a custom one-pound blend of pastel colored blue, pink and purple lentils, which, in addition to the classic M&M’S “M,” feature Lil Nas X’s face, butter flies, and heart graphics. The chocolate candies are housed in a commemorative, one-of-a-kind box that pays homage to his Long Live Montero tour. Packs will be available for purchase at MMS.com/LilNasX and at the M&M’S Store in Times Square beginning September 21 while supplies last.

Mars and Lil Nas X unveil limited-edition M&M’S Packs inspired by their shared mission to bring people together through colorful fun and music. Mars, Incorporated.

For more information about M&M’S work with Lil Nas X, and to stay up to date on the latest M&M’S musical program ming, visit MMS.com/Music and follow along on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. To be among the first to know about future brand news, sign up for the M&M’S newsletter here.

The M&M’S x Lil Nas X inspired Sing for Hope Piano will make an appearance at Radio City Music Hall on September 21 as part of the singer’s Long Live Montero Tour. Following the show, it will be moved to the M&M’S Store in Times Square, where It will be open for the public to play until mid-October. After that, it

We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the commu nities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive. The Mars Compass, inspired by the Economics of Mutuality, is used to measure the company’s progress in service of its purpose; The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

For more information about Mars, please visit mars.com.

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All sealed bids need to be in the office on October 12, 2022 by close of business 4pm. Telephone bids are not accepted. Successful bidder will be notified and must have liability insurance, be licensed in the City of Harvey and bonded. Successful bidder must be able to pull permits in the City of Harvey.

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Name of Person's Jamonie Beamon 9706 S. Springfield Ave Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Description of Article

Year: 2016 Make: Ford Model: Fusion Sedan VIN: 3FA6P0H7XGR197248

Amount of lien $16,682.66

Regional Acceptance Corporation P.O Box 277760 Sacramento, CA 95827

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's NITA GLENN 12415 S. RACINE AVE CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

Description of Article Year: 2008 Make: Lexus Model: ES VIN: JTHBJ46G682208710

Amount of lien: $16,531.09

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication.

(Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Description of Article

Year: 1995

Make: Cadillac

Model: FLTWDBROU

VIN: 1G6DW52P0SR71742

Amount of Llien: $11,404.60

ONYX Acceptance Corp

P.O Box 7001

Rancho SNTA MARG, CA 92688 Arlington, TX 76096

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication. (Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

Angela Spraggins, CEO

A.S. ENTERPRISE COLLISION CENTER, LLC

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Quarlena Spraggins Micheal P. Stanford. 10854 S. Sangamon Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 11205 S. Eggleston Chicago, IL 60628

Description of Article Year: 2010

Make: Toyota Model: Scion VIN: JTLZE4FE9A1106210

Amount of Lien $18,659.65 Americredit Finance Service Inc P.O Box 182673 Arlington, TX 76096

A separate notice need not be published for each lien to be enforced, but several may be combined in one publication. (Source: P.A. 87-206.)

This is your final notice. Time is of the essence, and you have (30) days, by (October 31, 2022) to respond or we will proceed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. As of August 1, 2022, the storage fee for this vehicle will be ($85) a day and counting. Please contact our office at (708) 339-4411 for more information.

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impacted by one in the next three to five years.

While no one likes to dwell on worstcase scenarios, taking time now to prepare your family for any unexpected event will save you pre cious time when a disaster strikes, and help you evacuate at a moment’s notice if need be. Here are a few ways to start.

Pack Your “Go Bag”: A “Go Bag” is a disaster kit that ensures that you and your family have everything you may need in an emergency. The?American Red Cross?recommends packing an emergency radio, water container, food supply for three days, a personal hygiene kit, a first aid kit and any medications your family needs. If you have a pet, ensure you have enough food, med ications, a leash, collar, ID tags and even a crate or kennel in case you need to evacuate to a public shelter. Some other items to include are a flash light, batteries, multi-tools, duct tape, exam gloves and hand sanitizer.

Know What Natural Disasters Could Affect You: According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), 90% of disasters within the United States involve flooding and an estimat ed 1,000 tornadoes touch down every year. Knowing what natural disasters your region is prone to can help you best prepare.

Stay Informed: There are various apps and alerts you can sign up for to stay on top of any weather developments. You can get the lat est storm forecasts online from NOAA’s National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center. You can also download the Federal Emergency Management Agency app to send noti fications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area and more. T-Mobile and Metro by TMobile customers can call 611 or visit TMobile.com to stay up to date on response and recovery efforts.

Use Tech to Protect Your Essentials: Using technology to store all your important docu ments on a secure jump drive or in cloud storage

can help keep you protected during an emergency. There are several apps available like Google Scan Drive that allow you to use your phone’s camera as a scanning device. The DHS recommends you capture important documents like insurance poli cies, identification documents, medical records and pet information. You can also scan memora bilia like family photos in case the physical copies are destroyed.

Stay Charged: To stay connected during a storm, keep your phone fully charged. Make sure you have fully charged portable power banks to keep your smartphones charged and the correct charging cables. Doing so will help you reach loved ones and find safety when disaster strikes. To maintain an optimal battery level, set your phone to power saving mode and use air plane mode when your phone is not in use.

Don’t wait until an emergency is looming to prepare. Taking key actions now can help you stay safe, informed and connected during a natural disaster, and help you recover in the aftermath.

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473),to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed

That on (October 31,2022), a sale will be held at (16144-48 Vandustrial Ln, South Holland, IL 60473), to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following desig nated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

Name of Person's Roger Weeden

11205 S. Eggleston Chicago, IL 60628

(StatePoint) September is National Preparedness Month, which means there’s no better time to prep yourself and your family for the unexpected. Don’t wait until torrential rain and high winds beat on your windows or wildfire flames glow on the hori zon. In those moments, your only thought will be getting your family to safety.

According to the Association of International Certified Public Accountants, nearly 30% of people have not taken any steps to prepare their family for a natural disaster, yet more than 60% of Americans believe they will likely be

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