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LEON WALKER IS REVITALIZING COMMUNITIES WITH COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Leon Walker, Founder and CEO of DL3 Realty Advisors, got into real estate development with his family business. In the late 1960’s his parents, two school teachers, founded the Developmental Institute.

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2 NEWS briefly ‘MARY, A HOLIDAY DANSICAL’ RETURNS DECEMBER 17 AT REVA AND DAVID LOGAN CENTER Black Girls Dance®, which empowers young women of color to pursue professional dance, presents Mary, A Holiday Dansical, choreographed, written, and directed by Founder Erin Barnett. Mary returns for one night only Sunday, December 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th Street, Chicago.

Mary, A Holiday Dansical is a modern twist on the traditional Black Nativity told through ballet, hip hop, tap, and contemporary dance. The first act focuses on the struggles of a typical teenage girl searching for her purpose in life. She is visited by an angel (ballerina) and learns she will conceive and bring forth a child who will be the Savior. Mary turns to her mother and close circle of friends for support, similar to today’s teenagers. The second half includes Christmas songs such as “Mary, Did You Know’” and holiday favorites like “Joy to the World.”

The cast of 18 dancer-actors and 11 Junior Ensemble members includes Emani Drake, a Prince Grace Foundation Honoraria Awardee, as Prophet Tina, and Makeba Malik returning as Joseph, both appearing courtesy of Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. Other cast members will be announced this fall.

Black Girls Dance®, founded by Erin Barnett in 2015, cultivates, empowers, and supports women in pursuing their dream of performing and grants scholarships to pre-professionals to train at the studio or institution of their choice. The organization became a nonprofit in 2021. Barnett, a Chicago native, was the first African-American Clara in the Chicago Tribune Charities production of The Nutcracker at McCormick Place. She toured internationally with Garth Fagan Dance and Philadanco!, played the role of Sarafina in The Lion King in Las Vegas for three years, and performed with Beyonce at the Billboard Awards. She also made her debut as a children’s book author earlier this year with Get Outta Here Stage Fright!, inspired by her experiences as a dance teacher for young children. For information, visit blackgirlsdance.org.

DECEMBER AT NICHOLS CONCERT HALL: MUSIC INSTITUTE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS The Music Institute of Chicago offers holiday programming for families and jazz fans in December at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston.

The Music Institute’s Ensemble-in-Residence Quintet Attacca and guests Braeburn Brass team up with Dance Chicago in a family-friendly, one-hour version of The Nutcracker that alternates between Tchaikovsky’s original score and the jazz version by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. An interactive musical instrument petting zoo for children takes place between the two performances.

Duke It Out! Nutcracker Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The Music Institute’s Ensemble-in-Residence Quintet Attacca and guests Braeburn Brass team up with Dance Chicago in a family-friendly, one-hour version of The Nutcracker that alternates between Tchaikovsky’s original score and the jazz version by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. An interactive musical instrument petting zoo for children takes place between the two performances.

Tammy McCann: A Jazz Christmas Saturday, December 16, 7:30 p.m.

Jazz vocalist and Music Institute Artist-in-Residence Tammy McCann assembles an all-star ensemble, featuring guitarist Fareed Haque and a lush string orchestra, to combine jazz and rhythm and blues for a spirited performance of holiday favorites plus a few surprises.

For more information, visit nicholsconcerthall. org.

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Leon Walker is revitalizing communities with commercial real estate Continued from page 1 generation can get involved in commercial real estate. He said that less than 2% of commercial real estate professionals are Black and brown. Walker is also looking at how Walker comes from a family of educators that believed to take the next generation of entrepreneurs and have them in community. Their investment in commercial properties become the developers that are needed to execute projects. to grow the education business is how Walker started. He Walker co-founded an initiative in the city called learned about commercial real estate around the kitchen Chicago Emerging Minority Developer Initiative. At www. table, working with contractors and architects, at an early cemdi.org, the initiative is hosting conversations with age. emerging developers who want to get into the commercial “That really planted the seed in me of how we can real estate business. There is execute projects that are not also support available and the only important and catalytic “They have great ideas, visions, initiative is working with Chicago for our communities, but Community Trust for funding for provide good services,” he dreams, but they need that predevelopment to help entresaid. predevelopment equity in order to preneurs execute projects.

Walker went into corpo“They have great ideas, virate after graduating from start a project and get it to the closing sions, dreams, but they need that the University of Chicago, table,” Walker said. predevelopment equity in order working at JOL in Los Anto start a project and get it to the geles. He made a decision to closing table,” Walker said. come back to the South side Walker believes that Black and brown entrepreneurs of Chicago after his father passed. He has been back in Chithat come from the community should be supported. He cago for more than 20 years, doing work in the Far South also is calling the talent that has left communities to come Side community where Walker had roots.

DL3 Realty built the medical office building that helped back and bring back those educational resources. That way, the community is not asking people outside the communistabilize Roseland Hospital in 2007. The realty compaty to do something, and the talent can start making things ny has done a lot of healthcare real estate with Federally happen in their own communities.

Qualified Healthcare Centers. From there, DL3 Realty got DL3 Realty has developed the Discover Customer Care into groceries, with the understanding that food is a way to Center in Chatham, the Jewel-Osco in Woodlawn and the bend the curve on healthcare.

Blue Door Neighborhood Center in Morgan Park, just to He also has been focused on job creation and building name a few. These developments have helped the commucommunity anchors, which includes quality retail. Now nity to provide resources as well as provided jobs.

DL3 Realty has a group that focuses on workforce housing.

Walker believes that one of the ways to reverse the cyThere are a number of workforce housing developments in cle of trauma in communities is to drive large scale investthe works at key transit-oriented development sites on the ment that is concentrated in a way that it create a positive South side. ripple effect in a neighborhood.

Walker’s efforts now focus on looking at how the next

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SAVE THE DATE: THE ONE OF A KIND HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE® CHICAGO RETURNS TO THE MART DECEMBER 7-10 FEATURING OVER 500 OF THE NATION’S BEST ARTISTS AND MAKERS CHICAGO – It’s back! The One of a Kind Holiday Show and Sale® Chicago is pleased to announce the 22nd edition of the extraordinary shopping event at THE MART that will run Thursday, December 7 through Sunday, December 10. The holiday season fan-favorite will feature original handmade work from over 500 talented artists and makers across 20 categories. Over 200 of this year’s exhibitors will be new to the show. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and shop directly from the show’s acclaimed artists and emerging talents who can share their inspirations and creative processes along the way.

“We are thrilled to have an overwhelming amount of incredible talent lined up for this year’s holiday show,” Kathleen Hogan, Director of the One of a Kind Show. “Each artist, maker, and designer that exhibits with us brings something truly unique and we know Chicagoans will thoroughly enjoy exploring all there is to experience all weekend long.”

The One of a Kind Holiday Show will offer the best in everything from Fine Art and Furniture to Apparel and Jewelry, to Home Goods and Gourmet Foods—and more. Cafes and bars, live entertainment from the Old Town School of Folk Music, and hands-on activities, including a draw wall from the non-profit local art organization, Marwen, will also be available for all to enjoy. Shoppers should plan to save the date as tickets will officially go on sale online on October 18th starting at $15 for adult admissions (12+) valid for re-entry all four days of the show. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ann and Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

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General Show Information The One of a Kind Show takes place at THE MART, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 7th Floor, December 7-10, 2023. For more information visit: https://oneofakindshowchicago.com Hours are as follows: Thursday, December 7: 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.

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For the latest press releases, facts, photos, and videos visit the online pressroom. For news and real-time updates follow the One of a Kind Show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. THE MART (formerly The Merchandise Mart), located in the center of the sought-after River North submarket, is interwoven into the fabric of Chicago as an innovator in business, technology, culture, art, media and more. It is one of the world’s leading commercial buildings, wholesale design centers and the preeminent international business location in Chicago. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, THE MART spans two city blocks, rises 25 stories, and is visited by an average of 30,000 people each business day and nearly 10 million people annually. Offering continuous innovation and creativity from leading manufacturers and d showrooms, THE MART serves as the home to Chicago’s most creative and technologically innovative companies.

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Highly-Anticipated IFAFF International Returns with 20 Thought-Provoking and Inspiring Films Focused on Front-Burner Social Justice Issues Three call-out features will include special panel discussions with filmmakers, advocates, and experts The (In)Justice for All Film Festival International (IFAFF International) returns for another season of bold films from the United States and across the globe that center on mass incarceration, the criminal injustice system, returning citizens, social unrest, racism, police brutality, gun violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, discrimination, unfair housing, bail bond inequality, and other critical social justice issues.

For the eighth festival, which runs October 20-26, 2023, audiences around the world can pick from among 20 films and watch each film

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PETERS IN FAVOR OF DIVERSIFIED PAID TECH TRAINEE PROGRAM

State Senator Robert Peters, an advocate of workforce training programs, expressed his support Thursday after the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announced the launch of their paid trainee program designed to build a diversified pipeline of tech talent to address the increasing need for professionals in the tech industry.

“Paid workforce training is invaluable for so many residents here in the city,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “When trainee programs are paid, they support workforce equity and diversity initiatives giving disinvested communities opportunities they haven’t had before.”

Trainees will receive a minimum yearly salary of $54,000 from DoIT while pursuing tracks in one of five high-need concentration areas: cybersecurity, networking, coding and database, end user computing and enterprise infrastructure. Additional tracks will be added as the program grows. Trainees will also receive formal mentoring from current DoIT employees and be offered a full-time job with DoIT after completing the program and meeting its benchmarks.

Cohorts will begin with initial classes of 20 participants, with additional cohorts launching as needed. DoIT will partner with City Colleges of Chicago to provide a Chicago-based training site.

Applicants should apply online at DoIT.illinois.gov or plan to attend the recruitment event on Friday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City College’s Harold Washington campus in Chicago.

“This expansion of tech training opportunities will help grow our economy meeting the increasing demand for skilled tech professionals,” said Peters.

“I look forward to seeing the reach and fruits of this program.”

For additional information on the trainee program, applicant criteria, and upcoming hiring events, email DoIT.Recruitment@illinois.gov.

BELT APPLAUDS FUNDING FOR TWO LOCAL OUTDOOR TRAILS

State Senator Christopher Belt recently announced a total of $400,000 in funding for two outdoor trails in the 57th District through the Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

“There is nothing better than to see frequently used outdoor spaces receive funds to improve their accessibility for residents,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Spending time outdoors has been proven to enhance our health and well-being, and it’s great we are allowing this to happen by making spaces like this more convenient and safe for everyone.”

The funds for the program come from a percentage of motor vehicle title fees, providing a maximum grant award of $200,000 per project for development projects, with no maximum grant award limit for land acquisition projects.

Madison County Transit District will receive $200,000 for the creation of a new trail, the Chain of Rocks Shared Use Path, which will benefit Madison County residents by having a safe, all-weather surfaced path for travel, commuting and recreation. St Clair County Transit District will receive $200,000 for the MetroBikeLink Extension. The trail will be expanded by three miles to enhance the growing trail system.

“These funds will allow Madison County Transit to significantly improve the walkability, ADA accessibility and connections to bus routes in this busy corridor,” said SJ Morrison, MCT managing director. “We are grateful to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois General Assembly for their ongoing commitment to safety and livability in Madison County.”

For more information about IDNR’s bike path grants and to see a list of the latest round of recipients, click here.

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Participation in the AEC Industry WASHINGJoining Designed to increase the number AEC Unites as TON, PRNewswire of Black-owned businesses and co-founders are -- National leaders Turner Construcin architecture, Black talent in architecture, engineering and tion Company engineering and construction, President and CEO construction are launching AEC Peter Davoren as the nonprofit membership Unites to inspire, board co-chair organization will focus on promote and spur and secretary and equity and inclusion achieving industry-wide equity Jacobs Execuin the AEC industive Chair Steve and inclusion.

Demetriou as try for Black talent board co-chair and Black-owned and treasurer. Members of the founding businesses. Historically, Blacks have been board of directors include Hensel Phelps severely underrepresented in AEC, which President and CEO Mike Choutka, WSP employs over 13 million workers -- 9% of USA CEO Lou Cornell, Gensler Co-CEO the U.S. workforce. In 2022, Black workers Diane Hoskins, Stantec EVP and COO held only 7% of all AEC jobs even though Stuart Lerner, Moody Nolan CEO Jonathey represented 13% of all workers. By contrast, White workers comprise 77% of than Moody, Clark Construction Group the workforce yet hold 87% of all construcCEO Robert D. Moser, Jr., H.J. Russell CEO Michael Russell and former HOK Chairman tion jobs and 83% of all architecture and and CEO Bill Helmuth, who passed away engineering jobs. earlier this year, posthumously.

As a nonprofit membership orgaAfter a national search, AEC Unites’ nization, AEC Unites seeks to increase leadership team hired Tia Perry, an intentional opportunities for Black talent award-winning AEC leader with a proven and Black-owned businesses in all facets 17-year track record in fostering equity and of the AEC industry. Through efforts that inclusion and driving membership growth, will range from partnerships with historas executive director. ically Black colleges and universities Why Equity and Inclusion Are (HBCUs) and other groups, to Critical to AEC’s Profitability mentorship, training, proResearch shows the fessional development, majority of Americans and coaching, it will will be minorities by serve as a resource 2045 and diverse and for Black talent. To inclusive teams are create sustainable 33% more likely to opportunities and achieve above aversupport Blackowned businessage profitability and enjoy a 2.5 times es, it will offer higher cash flow member compaper employee. These nies a database of realities have broad Black-owned AEC implications for the AEC businesses and a playindustry. book on how to work In fact, the construction with them. industry is one of the largest in AEC Unites seeks to the United States. In 2022 it had a market increase opportunities for Black talent and Black-owned businesses in all facets of value of around $2.8 trillion, which was roughly 4.3% of our nation’s GDP. More the AEC industry significantly, it is an industry that delivers AEC Unites is the brainchild of Deryl work for every other industry and makes McKissack, who founded McKissack & modern life possible with its output.

McKissack in 1990. The company is the White workers make 570% more than outgrowth of a design and construction company started by her great-great-grand- Black workers in the U.S. and have the nafather who was freed from slavery after the tion’s lowest median net worth at $24,100.

Civil War. McKissack attributes AEC’s lack Black workers disproportionately work in of diversity, and her motivation to act, to low-wage job categories and endure a 2-1 systemic racism and unconscious biases, unemployment disparity to White workers. both of which she has experienced many Black workers also make less money on avtimes over as a Black female civil engineer. erage than similar White workers, accordFighting for Equity and Inclusion Must ing to the Economic Policy Institute.

Be an Industry-Wide Effort To address this, AEC Unites will McKissack was moved to seek sysconduct a robust membership campaign in the coming months and has developed a temic change after the events of George set of concrete actions it asks its members Floyd and by the reprehensible display of to follow. It asks all members of the AEC nooses on jobsites. Moved to action, she community to please consider joining now. enlisted industry leaders as her co-foundFor more information or to join AEC ers and is serving as AEC Unites board Unites, visit https://aecunites.org/. chair and president.

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Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator® program celebrates its third year of empowering Black entrepreneurs MILWAUKEE, PRNewswire -- Furthering its commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, Northwestern Mutual, in partnership with gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator, announced this year’s fall cohort of five Black-owned tech startups to its Black Founder Accelerator program.

Research shows that Black founders receive less than two percent of venture capital. To combat this substantial funding disparity for Black entrepreneurs, each startup is eligible for a $100,000 investment and inclusion in a 12-week intensive program with access to individualized coaching and mentorship from industry-leading professionals. This is one of many core components to the company’s Sustained Action for Racial Equity (SARE) initiative, which was created to advance bold, sustainable change that accelerates Northwestern Mutual’s commitment to fight racism, prejudice and social injustice, with a focus on the Black and African American community.

“As we witness the remarkable achievements of each cohort, we are reminded that programs like these are essential in fostering a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Abim Kolawole, chief audit executive at Northwestern Mutual and executive sponsor of the company’s SARE initiative. “We hope that the success of these founders will inspire future generations of Black entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.”

The Black Founder Accelerator program’s comprehensive offerings have enabled past participants to scale their businesses and enhance diversity of the tech industry.

Participating startups reflect Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures’ key strategic areas of focus including fintech, insurtech, digital health and data analytics. The startups include: Kingsley Ezeani: Co-founder and CEO | cashex.app CashEx (Boston) takes away the financial stress of immigrants during their migration journey by guiding them through building credit and establishing a U.S. bank account.

Kahlil Byrd: Founder and CEO | shur. co Shur (New York) promotes economic freedom and generational wealth by helping student loan borrowers eliminate early mistakes, build financial plans and adopt an understanding of credit. Shur also provides student loan repayment interruption insurance.

Matthew Parker: Founder and CEO | moderntax.io ModernTax (San Francisco) simplifies underwriting by providing companies with on-demand tax and financial information on their customers for a better understanding of a company’s financial health.

Ashton Keys: Founder and CEO |

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Jannae Gammage: Founder and CEO | tryforesight.io Foresignt (Kansas City, Mo.) leverages natural language processing and machine learning algorithms to assess credit risk, fraud and bias, which allows traditional banking services to safely open doors for underserved consumers and drive impact at scale.

In addition to the Black Founder Accelerator program, Northwestern Mutual also committed to a $100 million impact investing fund to deliver on the company’s commitment to addressing inequality and the racial wealth gap in the U.S. The fund focuses on three key areas: physical and social infrastructure, access to capital for individuals and businesses, and healthy sustainable neighborhoods and communities. gener8tor is a venture capital fund and startup accelerator. Ranked one of the top -15 accelerators in the United States, gener8tor operates programs for startups, musicians, artists, investors, and workers and prioritizes investing across race, place and gender. Fast Company named gener8tor one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in 2020 and one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021.

The NMBFA is a joint collaboration between Northwestern Mutual and gener8tor to advance Black tech startups based in the United States focused on fintech, insurtech, digital health and data analytics. gener8tor is the administrator of the 12-week accelerator that runs two cohorts of five Black-led tech startups a year.

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Hyde Park Art Center announces programs for Candace Hunter’s largest solo exhibition The Alien Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler CHICAGO (October 13, 2023)— Hyde Park Art Center, the renowned non‐profit hub for contemporary art located on Chicago’s vibrant South Side, announces programs for Chicago‐based artist Candace Hunter’s largest solo exhibition to date, including activations for Women’s History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. With reading circles, writing workshops, and concerts, exhibition programming will explore the ideas of speculative fiction author Octavia E Butler (1947‐2006), whose works serve as inspiration to Hunter’s most immersive exhibition to date. In The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hunter presents a series of assemblage‐based works, installations, video, and sound works that illustrate the meticulously constructed worlds Butler imagined in her novels, examining their significance for Black bodies and future societies. Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler will be on view from November 11, 2023 to March 3, 2024. The exhibition is co‐curated by the Art Center’s Public Programs Manager Ciera Alyse McKissick and Director of Exhibition & Residency Programs Allison Peters Quinn.

In The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Hunter presents new works created with synthetic plants, remnants of a sustainable food experiment, a reading nook, and painted doors as imagined portals to other worlds to create what she describes as an “alien lush space.” The exhibition addresses the concepts of nationhood. Hunter poses questions about who is other, and in what situations do we see people as other to ourselves? How do we

become universal?

A highlight of the exhibition is the installation Lilith’s Journey, inspired by Butler’s Xenogenesis Trilogy (Lilith’s Brood), which features a sequence of female silhouettes interspersed with full-length distorting mirrors. The figure represents the matriarch and Lilith’s ability to lead and grow a new civilization, while the mirrors explore the relationship between the gaze and creating feelings of otherness.

Comparing the Parable of the Sower to the Trump era and using Xenogenesis Trilogy (Lilith’s Brood) to explore what “alien” worlds might exist beyond America and its race relations today, Hunter’s exhibition creates a speculative space where multiple generations come together to envision a better future.

Candace Hunter says, “I’ve been working with Butler’s content for over a decade. I was drawn to Butler’s work because she was a Black girl in literature creating worlds that were fantastical. It was a world you could find for yourself or create. You could just think of something, and it is. That was my first understanding of conceptual art: I can just make it, and it is.”

In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, when the phrase “I can’t breathe” became prevalent in the fight for justice for Black lives, Hunter believes that “the future is breath,” a sign of life and growth.

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worlds and their resemblance to our own. The neon words serve as a reminder to visitors of Afrofuturism’s dependence on the preservation and elevation of Black bodies and voices in the present.

Rooted in her identification as a Black woman and spanning over two decades, Hunter’s work has explored the crises she predicts will impact twenty‐first century society at large, from capitalism and climate change to food justice, humanism, and the politics of water. In Butler’s novels, the Black female heroes navigate an earth devastated by climate catastrophe and war to lead survivors to a new world ‐ either on this planet or the next planet.

RELATED PROGRAMS Fall Center Days Saturday December 9, 1-4PM, Free Fall Center Days at the Hyde Park Art Center celebrates the opening of Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E. Butler with exhibition viewing and related art-making activities, in addition to an Afrofuturism and science fiction popup book shop with local Black women-owned bookstore, Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery. Offered quarterly, Center Days activate the entire building with intergenerational art-making activities, artist workshops, artist talks, open studios, and community collaborations.

Catwalk Concert: Brown Girl Magic Thursday, December 14, 6-8PM, Free Inspired by Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, the

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Castro NYC, a Testament to Timeless Artistry and Fine Jewelry Innovation, Relaunches Under Sir King Castro New York, NY -- Castro NYC is set to embark on an exhilarating new chapter under the stewardship of Sir King Castro, child of the legendary jewelry designer Terry Castro. The relaunch promises to bring forth a fusion of Terry’s unmatched creative legacy and Sir King Castro’s fresh perspective, culminating in a collection of awe-inspiring pieces that redefine the boundaries of wearable art.

Terry Castro’s journey as a jewelry designer was marked by an unwavering passion for crafting pieces that transcend conventional artistry. His creations, distinguished by a liberal use of opulent gemstones and intricate hand-details, tell unique stories that captivate hearts and minds. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of global cultures and personal experiences, Castro’s designs evoke a sense of wonder, leaving an indelible mark.

Castro understood that jewelry is more than an accessory; it is an embodiment of emotions, a testament to the power of craftsmanship, and a celebration of life’s cherished moments. This insight propelled him to immerse himself in gemology, metalworking, and design, allowing his talent to blossom and earning him accolades from the industry.

A rising star, Terry’s commitment to excellence and passion for pushing the boundaries of design attracted a devoted clientele, ranging from influential personalities to discerning connoisseurs of fine art. Each creation bearing the Castro name became a coveted treasure, sought after by those yearning to wear artful jewels.

Sir King Castro, the torchbearer of Castro NYC, has embarked on a mission to share their father’s story and carry forward the legacy of the iconic brand. Born and raised in the world of jewelry, Sir King represented Castro at Castro NYC the prestigious Sotheby’s Black and Brilliant event in London in 2021, marking the beginning of their journey to preserve and celebrate Castro’s artistic vision.

Sir King’s journey is deeply rooted in the world of jewelry.

Growing up, they split their time between Ohio and New York City, immersing themselves in the artistry of their father, often assisting with street-side jewelry sales in SoHo and making small repairs in Castro’s Harlem studio. This hands-on experience led to a profound understanding of the craft.

After attending the Toledo School for the Arts in Ohio and then the Chicago College of Performing Arts pursuing a BFA in theatre, Sir King’s artistic journey took a transformative turn. In 2016, Castro relocated to Istanbul, Turkey, and his work began to reach new heights.

Sir King soon followed suit, at the behest of their father, to join Castro in Istanbul as his apprentice. Dropping out of college in 2019, Sir King made the move to Istanbul to learn under their father. There, Sir King was taught the tightly held secrets which give Castro’s jewels their signature look. In the workshops of Istanbul, they diligently observed Castro and Old-World jewelry masters fully immersed in the craft.

Tragically, Castro passed away unexpectedly in 2022, leaving behind a thriving brand. Sir King, driven by a passion to share their father’s story and continue his artistic legacy, relocated to New York City eight months later. For clients, Castro NYC is opening its archives for Terry’s one-of-a-kind designs, allowing production for those seeking a unique Castro NYC heirloom.

Sir King Castro is on a mission to share their father’s inspirational story with the world, carrying forward the legacy of Castro NYC. They have re-established working relationships with the brand’s master jewelry workshops in Istanbul, where the intricate craftsmanship that defined Terry’s creations will continue to flourish. While there are sketches and ideas that have yet to be brought to life, Sir King acknowledges the importance of taking the time to honor their father’s legacy properly.

“We are a small family business, and I want to keep it that way, “ they add.

To learn more about Castro NYC, visit https://www.castronyc. com/.

Tan MOCC: On a Soviet-era train bogie in Uzbekistan. Background shot by: Abhi Som - Post-production by: FCTRY LAb

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launches FCTRY LAb’s second shoe the ‘FCTRY MOCC’ LOS ANGELES, PRNewswire -- FCTRY LAb, the venture capital backed footwear innovation lab launches the FCTRY MOCC, a combination of modern design and ancient inspiration.

Building on its extensive expertise making iconic shoes, FCTRY LAb successfully launched and sold-out its debut shoe the Knight RNR earlier this year and has launched the FCTRY MOCC. This will be followed by its third shoe the STMPR later in Q4.

FCTRY LAb is BIPOC owned, and aspires to celebrate and integrate the richness of diverse cultures in its creations.

Tan MOCC: On a Soviet-era train bogie in Uzbekistan Background shot by: Abhi Som - Post-production by: FCTRY LAb “The FCTRY MOCC represents a blend of timeless cultural influences and cutting-edge technology,” said Omar Bailey, co-founder of FCTRY LAb. “Inspired by the intricate beauty of the Juti from Rajasthan and the rich traditions of Native American cultures, we’ve reimagined footwear in a way that combines comfort and style. My journey from rural India to the Yeezy team in Cody, Wyoming, played a pivotal role in shaping this innovative concept.”

The FCTRY MOCC a mono-material product, boasts a removable soft sole with an open design combining comfort and breathability. The recycled suede-microfiber tie running through the shoe reflects traditional threading practices of indigenous North American cultures.

FCTRY LAb also took an unconventional approach to the photography and visual documentation of the shoe. “Being bored of traditional product photography we decided to go a little crazy” said Abhi Som, co-founder of FCTRY LAb. “We

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hired friends who had shot several Time Magazine covers, specializing in war and disaster. With no product photography experience, we sent them to remote Trans-Himalayan landscapes, rainforests in Goa, the Thar Desert and ancient cities in Uzbekistan.” Combining these alien landscapes with giant shoes in post-production FCTRY LAb has shaken up the norm. Some of these photos are included in this release.

Co-Founded by Omar Bailey (Former Head of the Yeezy-Adidas Innovation Lab) and Abhi Som (Former Finance Professional), FCTRY LAb’s mission is to help creators and brands of all sizes to make shoes in America. In addition to its own shoes, FCTRY LAb has also created shoes this year with top design and brand partners and a reigning Super-Bowl winner. FCTRY LAb is a high-tech footwear innovation facility based in Los Angeles.

FCTRY LAb’s ability to design, prototype and create footwear, shrinks new product development to 1-3 months instead of 8-12 months. The innovation lab is a bridge between product creation and largescale manufacturing.

FCTRY LAb is funded by a diverse group of venture capital firms, top professional athletes and angel investors. Investors include the Co-Founder of Tinder (via Time Zero Capital), Co-Founder of WeWork, the West Coast Head of Warburg Pincus and a consortium of NBA & NFL stars via Chicago based Aurelien Capital. Venture capital investment was led by the LA-based, Pay-Pal backed Slauson & Co, with additional investment from Relay Ventures, Elysian Ventures, Level One Fund and Fog City Capital.

For more information, visit fctrylab.com. Follow @fctrylab on Instagram for updates.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces an Additional $9 Billion in Approved Student Debt Relief The Biden-Harris administration announced that an additional 125,000 Americans have been approved for $9 billion in debt relief through fixes the U.S. Department of Education has made to income-driven repayment (IDR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and granting automatic relief for borrowers with total and permanent disabilities. Today’s announcement brings the total approved debt cancellation by the Biden-Harris Administration to $127 billion for nearly 3.6 million Americans The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing it has approved: $5.2 billion in additional debt relief for 53,000 borrowers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

Nearly $2.8 billion in new debt relief for nearly 51,000 borrowers through fixes to income-driven repayment plans. These are borrowers who have been in repayment for 20 or more years but never got the relief they were entitled to. $1.2 billion for nearly 22,000 borrowers who have a total or permanent disability and have been identified and approved for discharge through a data match with the Social Security Administration.

“For years, millions of eligible borrowers were unable to access the student debt relief they qualified for, but that’s all changed thanks to President Biden and this Administration’s relentless efforts to fix the broken student loan system,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “The Biden-Harris administration’s laser-like focus on reducing red tape, addressing past administrative failures, and putting borrowers first have now resulted in a historic $127 billion in debt relief approved for nearly 3.6 million borrowers. Today’s announcement builds on everything our administration has already done to protect students from unaffordable debt, make repayment more affordable, and ensure that investments in higher education pay off for students and working families.”

The Biden-Harris administration has taken historic steps to reduce the burden of student debt and ensure that student loans are not a barrier to opportunity for students and families. The Administration earlier this

year launched the most affordable student loan repayment plan – SAVE – which makes many borrowers’ monthly payments as low as $0 and prevents balances from growing because of unpaid interest. The Administration secured the largest increase to Pell Grants in a decade, and finalized new rules to protect borrowers from career programs that leave graduates with unaffordable debts or insufficient earnings. And, in the wake of the Supreme Court decision on the Administration’s original student debt relief plan, President Biden announced his Administration was pursuing an alternative path to debt relief through negotiated rulemaking under the Higher Education Act. The Department of Education took an important step forward in the negotiated rulemaking last week – announcing individuals who will serve on the negotiating committee and releasing an issue paper to guide the first negotiation session. The paper asks the committee to consider how the Administration can help borrowers, including borrowers whose balances are greater than what they originally borrowed, who would be eligible for relief under existing repayment plans but have not applied, and who have experienced financial hardship on their loans that the current loan system doesn’t address.

To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has approved the following in debt cancellation: Nearly $42 billion for almost 855,000 borrowers who are eligible for forgiveness through income-driven repayment by fixing historical inaccuracies in the count of payments that qualify toward forgiveness; Almost $51 billion for 715,000 public servants through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs, including the limited PSLF waiver and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF); $11.7 billion for almost 513,000 borrowers with a total and permanent disability; an $22.5 billion for more than 1.3 million borrowers who were cheated by their schools, saw their institutions precipitously close, or are covered by related court settlements.

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Past, Present, and Future Tense: An Octavia Butler Writing Workshop

Saturday, February 10, 12-3PM, Free The Hyde Park Art Center presents a writing workshop delving into the genres of Afrofuturism, speculative fiction, and science fiction, inspired by the work of Octavia Butler and current exhibition, Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E. Butler. The workshop is free, open to all, and directed towards BIPOC women and teens.

Octavia Butler Read-a-thon Saturday, March 2, 12-3PM, Free This Women’s History Month, Hyde Park Art Center celebrates the books and author inspiring Candace Hunter’s current exhibition, The Alien‐ Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler. Visitors and community members are invited to a collective public reading of excerpts from Lilith’s Brood and Parable of the Sower, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023.

Candace Hunter, Study for Lilith’s Journey, 2023, mixed media, dimensions variable. PHOTOGRAPHY BY TRAN TRAN

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Gov. Pritzker Highlights University of Chicago Banned Book Collection During Banned Books Week The University of Chicago Library’s banned book collection will soon be available to the public in person and digitally

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker visited the University of Chicago Library to announce the University’s plan to build a collection of books that have been historically banned, creating an accessible library open to the public. The event takes place during National Banned Books Week, which took place October 1-7. The governor was joined by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton and University of Chicago leadership.

“When we can engage with ideas that are new to us, challenge and be challenged by different perspectives, learn new things, understand all the amazing miracles and darkest hours of the world around us — we are all better off,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Today’s announcement not only means that any member of the public can come access commonly banned books here in person at UChicago — it also means that residents throughout Illinois can access these texts digitally. Even in the face of rising censorship around the country, I have faith in the power of free speech and free thinking to overcome. Through programming and protests and advocacy like this, Illinoisans demonstrate to the nation and the world what it really looks like to stand up for liberty.”

“Illinois continues to stand on the right side of history, refusing to censor educational and social reading material that celebrates our diversity and the richness of the human experience,” said Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. “As we celebrate Banned Books Week, our administration is committed to protecting the voices and stories of those who have historically gone unheard and unseen.”

The event was held at the University of Chicago’s Regenstein Library and highlighted the value of intellectual freedom in Illinois and nationwide. Governor Pritzker

emphasized the importance of literary access and supporting library staff, who have been dealing with threats around the state.

With support from the American Library Association (ALA), the University of Chicago will be consolidating dozens of “banned books” for their new collection, which can be freely accessed by members of the public with a UChicago Library visitor pass.

The collection will be digitized and made available to those nationwide who lack local access to these titles, in partnership with the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The virtual “Banned Book Club” app uses geolocation services to determine book titles that have been banned in users’ areas. The UChicago Library and DPLA have already made over 900 titles accessible, and are consistently increasing the number of available titles on the app.

In June 2023, Governor Pritzker signed a bill making Illinois the first state to outlaw book bans, encouraging schools and libraries to embrace education, literary justice, and equity. HB2789, which takes effect January 1, 2024, protects libraries from external restrictions to book collections.

Governor Pritzker also included $1.6 million in the FY24 state budget to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library statewide. This initiative includes a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter a family’s income.

The Banned Book Collection at the Regenstein Library is currently available for access. The digital collection can be found on DPLA’s recently launched “Banned Books Club” on the Palace e-reader app.

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CITY CRUISES CHICAGO ANNOUNCES FALL DINING AND COCKTAIL MENUS Chicago, IL – City Cruises Chicago announced new fall dining and cocktail menus, embracing the flavors of autumn and winter with hearty dishes and regionally inspired recipes. Guests will enjoy new menus across City Cruises’ Signature, Premier, and Premier Plus offerings, all of which will run through the fall and winter seasons.

Each menu will promote a sense of place, drawing on local flavors and traditions. “Experiencing Chicago in a completely unique perspective such as ours is part of what makes our cruises so special, and we wanted to complement that experience with memorable dishes and cocktails inspired by the city,” said Chad Barth, City Cruises’ Vice President of Food & Beverage, who oversaw the creation of each menu in collaboration with the local team.

Highlights of the fall menus include a delicious Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (Red Oak Lettuce, Aged White Cheddar, Marcona Almonds, Maple Sherry Vinaigrette) and refreshing Honeycrisp Apple Salad (Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Crumbled Feta, Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette) to start.

Main courses feature a savory Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast (Mustard Glazed Marble Fingerlings, Marinated Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Apricot Preserves), tasty Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Ragu (Rosemary Whipped Ricotta, Fresh Herbs, Shaved Parmesan Reggiano), a flavorful Atlantic Striped Bass (Castelvetrano Olives, Braised Cannellini, Fennel, Fines Herb Vinaigrette) and

a luxurious Za’atar Flat Iron Steak (Tamari Marinade, Butternut Squash, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Balsamic Demi-Glace). Decadent dessert options include Spanish “Basque Style” Cheesecake (a Cheesecake Soufflé, with Macerated Blueberries, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Bean Sauce) and Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake (Kahlúa, Chantilly Cream, Raspberries). Enhancements are available to the main course and appetizers, and dietary restrictions can be accompanied upon request.

The seasonal cocktail menu features city-inspired names like Chicago Sunset (New Amsterdam Pink Whitney Vodka, New Amsterdam Vodka, Lemon Sour, Strawberry Puree, Fresh Mint, Soda Water), A Day on Lake Michigan (Botanical Citrus Gin, Pamplemousse Liqueur, Yuzu Lemon Sour, Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water) and Making Waves (Camarena Siler Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Mango Puree, Pressed Lime Juice, Habanero Bitters). There are also a selection of mocktails available aboard.

“We are thrilled to offer seasonal menus that are inspired by Chicago,” said Grace Fuller, General Manager. “Fall is a beautiful time to cruise, and thanks to our climate-controlled interiors, we can offer the unique experience of dining with a spectacular city skyline view all year long. We look forward to delighting our guests with these new flavors.”

City Cruises will also host specialty holiday cruises on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New

Year’s Eve. In addition to the regular menu items, Thanksgiving cruises will feature a traditional turkey dinner entree with classic accents like garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.

City Cruises’ menus are all available to view at CityCruises.com, where guests can also book fall and holiday cruises.

City Experiences represents Hornblower Group’s expansive portfolio of water- and landbased experience companies and includes two subbrands: City Cruises and City Ferry. City Cruises companies operate dining, sightseeing and private events across 22 destinations in the U.S., Canada and the UK. City Cruises companies also operate cruises on behalf of the National Park Service and the Niagara Parks Commission and currently hold service contracts to provide ferry service to the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, Alcatraz Island and Niagara Falls. City Ferry companies offer specialized knowledge and expertise required to transport passengers, vehicles and other cargo safely across inland and coastal waterways, serving as operator of NYC Ferry and Puerto Rico ferry system, among others. City Experiences’ portfolio of companies also offers a range of water- and land-based experiences including shore excursions, partner-offered experiences, multi-port packages, with companies including Venture Ashore, Walks and Devour Tours. For more information visit cityexperiences.com.

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“Women of the Jury” DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., PRNewswire -- Maverick Entertainment proudly presents its latest cinematic endeavor, “Women of the Jury,” an intense courtroom drama that brings together a steely ensemble of actresses including Erica Pinkett, Drew Sidora, Alexis “Lexxy” Walker, and Angela “Blac Chyna” White.

This movie will be available exclusively on Peacock.

“Women of the Jury” thrusts its audience into the heart of a riveting trial where an Asian store owner is accused of murdering two black men. The responsibility of delivering a verdict falls onto twelve diverse women, each bringing her unique background and perspective to the jury box. The jurors find themselves embroiled in heated debates, forming unexpected al-

liances, and confronting their biases as emotions run high.

One juror’s staunch stand for a “not guilty” vote becomes the focal point of contention, leading the group down a tumultuous path of introspection and confrontation.

View the official trailer here: https://youtu.be/DHLP66dQDDU A compelling drama featuring twelve unique personalities, each wrestling with making a pivotal decision. This powerful narrative weaves together themes of justice, prejudice, and sisterhood, promising to be a thought-provoking experience that will deeply resonate with audiences.

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BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP COLLABORATES WITH NOTED PRODUCER-DIRECTOR KENYA BARRIS IN HIS FIRST SERIES OF TV COMMERCIALS FOR TOYOTA’S FIRST EVER ‘GRAND HIGHLANDER’ CHICAGO, PRNewswire -- Burrell Communications Group, one of the nation’s largest multicultural marketing communications agencies, has announced yet another signature and groundbreaking national ad campaign supporting the launch of the first ever Toyota Grand Highlander.

Themed “Life’s Grander,” the campaign was conceived targeting families who realize that life isn’t always picture-perfect, but when at the wheel of a grander Toyota vehicle featuring more room, enhanced style and hybrid power, they can easily turn raucous family chaos and tension into fun and unforgettable memories.

The Burrell strategy team focused on many African American families’ traditional desire to be fully engaged at parenting as a means of countering negative stereotypes. That keen strategic insight was then leveraged to grant Black families permission to be their authentic selves in, and throughout the new campaign.

The agency created two broadcast TV spots for Life’s Grander: “Back There” and “HBCU Tour,” along with a series of short digital commercials. “Back There” humorously visits the all too familiar ah-hah! moment when a mom interrupts the backseat bedlam and tells her kids, “Don’t make me come back there!” In a similar spirit, “HBCU Tour” introduces two proud parents engaged in a verbal tug-of-war to influence which Historically Black College or University (HBCU) their son will choose after campus visits to their rival alma maters.

The Life’s Grander work features African American families, well-timed dialogue and heartwarming tinges of comedy. Burrell sought out award-winning writer, producer and director Kenya Barris, the king of the Black sitcom, to authentically bring the scripts to life. The agency collaborated with Barris

throughout each stage of production, tapping his renowned expertise to assemble a stellar ensemble cast of actors who delivered on-screen. Barris’ input on performances, wardrobe and story nuances helped elevate the Burrell team’s work to deliver to Toyota a great and on-target campaign.

“At Toyota, our goal is to create authentic imagery and depictions of our customers engaging with our brand in ways that reflect their values and lived experiences. We believe this new Grand Highlander ad campaign delivers on that promise,” said Mike Tripp, VP of Marketing and Communications, Toyota Motor North America. “We are humbled to contribute to the uplift of African American families with the heartwarming Life’s Grander series, and share Burrell’s enthusiasm about the outcomes of this collaboration with Kenya Barris.”

This project marks Barris’ first venture into TV commercial advertising. But, after this strong showing, it’s bound to not be his last. He thoroughly relished the collaboration with the agency. “As a first time commercial director, Burrell made the entire process seamless from beginning to end,” Barris states. “Along with decades of experience, working with the agency team to create a commercial centered around a Black family also meant working with a team that understands all of the big and little details that needed to be portrayed, and was aligned in making sure we did our best to get them right,” he continued.

“As a creative, I’ve always been a big proponent of embracing brand integrations and marketing as a storytelling tool. I loved being able to see that process from the other side of the creative table, while also expanding my skill set as a director for a different format, and would welcome the opportunity to do it again.”

“Burrell is committed to making work that Matters, and is as Aspirational as it is Disruptive.

We achieve that by leading with cultural relevance,” said Khari Streeter, Burrell’s chief creative officer.

“When the opportunity arose to work with Kenya to help us bring our Grand Highlander concepts to life, we jumped at it. He was immediately generous and accessible,” Streeter relates further. “He didn’t hesitate to unpack his culture-led perspective, nor his personal experience to elevate the work. He brought in a spectrum of top-tier talent he had worked with, used a nuanced sense of humor and treated the spots as if they were a collection of episodes, which added depth and cohesion to the campaign.

We were happy to be able to break the seal on his commercial directing debut, and look forward to working with him in the future.”

Burrell Communications Group was established by renowned ad man Tom Burrell in 1971, who led the company for 33 years. The agency today boasts a roster of premiere, blue-chip clients that lead in their respective categories, including McDonald’s, Toyota, Comcast, Fidelity, Deloitte, Coca-Cola, FIFCO, Procter & Gamble and the American Red Cross.

Celebrating more than 50 years of best-in-class transcultural communications, Burrell Communications Group is the largest U.S. agency specializing in communications to diverse audiences. The agency is known for its strategic thought-leadership and creativity. The foundation of its success lies in uncovering rich insights and a deep understanding of the Black community. Burrell’s strong relationship with the Black community has influenced the development of humanitarian campaigns such as “Black Is Human,” “The Fatherhood Initiative” and “Allies of Innocence.” For more information, visit burrell.com.

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Boston University Names Melissa L. Gilliam 11th President be familiar territory for Gilliam. She graduated from BOSTON, PRNewswire -- Boston University Harvard Medical School, and for one of her summer announced today that Melissa L. Gilliam, the execprojects there, she collaborated with BU School of utive vice president and provost of The Ohio State Public Health researchers, joining them in Ecuador University, and a distinguished educator, scholar, on a project aimed at understanding the health of research scientist, and physician, will be Boston elderly people.

University’s 11th president. She will assume the “I’m really excited about how engaged Boston post on July 1, 2024.

University is in the city and how engagement has A national leader in faculty recruitment and been a hallmark of BU,” says Dr. Gilliam. “I’m looking student success and a champion of diversity and forward to hearing from people, learning and inclusion, Gilliam is also a professor of listening. I lead by listening, collaborating, obstetrics and gynecology and pediand empowering other people. That is the atrics whose scholarship focuses on best way to run big organizations, to get developing interventions to promote everyone excited and engaged and emadolescent health and well-being.

Beyond her background in science and powered and doing more than they think medicine, Gilliam, who studied English they’re capable of doing. This philosophy Literature at Yale and philosophy and is core to shared governance, an essential politics at Oxford, says she was raised to component of a thriving university.” embrace the societal importance of arts Gilliam succeeds Robert A. Brown, and culture. Her late father, Sam Gilliam, who served as BU’s 10th president was a pioneering abstract painter who from 2005 until stepping down over was known for a career of continuous the summer. His 18-year tenure saw experimentation and innovation. And her BU quadruple its endowment, open its mother, Dorothy Gilliam, was a trailblazdoors to a more diverse student body, and establish itself as a leading private ing journalist and the first Black female urban research institution and a global reporter hired by the Washington Post. Her leader in fighting infectious diseases. parents instilled in her an intellectual curiKenneth Freeman, BU president ad osity and a firm belief in the importance of interim since Brown’s departure, will civic engagement and public service.

Melissa L. Gilliam. Boston University remain in the post until Gilliam begins Boston, and Boston University, will

in July and will help her transition into the role during the spring.

Her appointment caps a search that lasted more than a year and yielded close to 400 potential candidates from around the world. Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and alumni participated in the process by sharing the characteristics and qualifications they hoped to see in their next president, input that helped shape a presidential profile and guided the work of the 16-person Presidential Search Committee. BU’s Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday to confirm Gilliam’s appointment.

“It is a testament to Boston University’s accomplishments and momentum that we were able to attract candidates who were so highly qualified and with such enormous capability,” says Ahmass Fakahany, chair of the BU Board of Trustees. “We are at an incredible juncture, and we’ve earned the right to dream big and to fulfill the potential of this University. Hiring Dr. Melissa Gilliam is a tremendous step in that direction.”

Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With nearly 37,000 students, it is one of the largest private residential universities in the United States. BU consists of 17 schools and colleges, along with the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences and a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes integral to the University’s research and teaching mission. In 2012, BU joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), a consortium of leading research universities in the United States and Canada.

Clark Atlanta University’s Executive Leadership Institute Continues To Shape The Future Of HBCUs this legacy, preserving and strengthening HBCUs as hubs of ATLANTA, PRNewswire -- The HBCU Executive Lead- riences: education, opportunity, and uplift in the communities they “You will quickly find yourself in a professionally ership Institute (HBCU ELI) at Clark Atlanta University is serve. In the backdrop of ELI’s mission, the recent Supreme now accepting applications for its 2024 Community Fellows. supportive space to explore and advance your leadership attributes such as crisis management, institutional advance- Court ruling that has ended affirmative action practices in Aspiring leaders with a passion for shaping the future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are ment, and board governance, while also acquiring a keen un- higher education has raised concerns about its potential encouraged to apply online. derstanding of how these multifaceted aspects of leadership impact on Black students’ access to quality education. As a HBCU ELI stands as a pioneering initiative, committed can be successfully navigated as an HBCU President.” – Dr. result, the need to strengthen HBCU leadership is now more to nurturing and empowering the next generation of legacy Ann Lampkin-Williams, University of Michigan, Dearborn. critical than ever.

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REAL ESTATE AC10-4-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- EDWARD BARBEE A/K/A EDWARD L BARBEE A/K/A EDWARD BARBEE, JR A/K/A EDWARD LEE BARBEE A/K/A EDWARD L BARBEE, JR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 22 CH 07199 5124 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 1, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5124 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-10-304-015 The real estate is improved with a two to four apartment building with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2210631IL_811446 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 07199 TJSC#: 43-906 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 22 CH 07199 I3228522 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PMIT REI 2021-A LLC Plaintiff, -v.CHARLENE HENRY, CITY OF CHICAGO, THERESA BANKS Defendants 2022 CH 11122 1759 E. 72ND PL. CHICAGO, IL 60649 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 27, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 30, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 30, 31, 37 AND 38 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 4 FEET OF LOT 31) IN J.O. BRYANTS SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 5 AND 8 IN CONRADS SEIPP'S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS Commonly known as 1759 E 72ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60649 Property Index No. 20-25-116-014-0000 The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $163,582.31. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirma-

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tion by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Alexander Potestivo, POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL, 60606 (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number 310918.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 310918 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 2022 CH 11122 TJSC#: 43-3474 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 11122 I3229889 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- MELISSA SMITH A/K/A MELISSA LASHA SMITH, RAYMOND C SMITH, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ARMETTA JOHNSON, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, MARY FRANCES SMITH, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, EQUITY ONE, INC. Defendants 12 CH 05355 5917 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH 20 FEET OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 1 IN JAMES BOLTON'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 1 IN WILSON, HEALD AND STEBBINGS SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5917 SOUTH INDIANA AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-15-303-008-0000 The real estate is improved with a gray stone townhouse without garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2005418IL_615377 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 05355 TJSC#: 43-3667 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 12 CH 05355 I3229971 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- LINDA ECHOLS, THE NEWPORT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 2022 CH 08996 4800 S CHICAGO BEACH DRIVE UNIT 2206S CHICAGO, IL 60615 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4800 S CHICAGO BEACH DRIVE UNIT 2206S , CHICAGO, IL 60615 Property Index No. 20-12100-003-1567 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $174,834.99. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact CHAD LEWIS, ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810, CHICAGO, IL, 60601 (561) 241-6901.

Please refer to file number 22-063895. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CHAD LEWIS ROBERTSON ANSCHUTZ SCHNEID CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 205 N. MICHIGAN SUITE 810 CHICAGO IL, 60601 561-241-6901 E-Mail: ILMAIL@RASLG.COM Attorney File No. 22063895 Attorney ARDC No. 6306439 Attorney Code. 65582 Case Number: 2022 CH 08996 TJSC#: 43-3418 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2022 CH 08996 I3230231 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.- JACK BRENGETTSY A/K/A JACK BRENGETTSY, JR, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A. Defendants 23 CH 01128 502 EAST 88TH PLACE CHICAGO, IL 60619 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 502 EAST 88TH PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 25-03-209-025-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accept-

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ed. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-3469088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 23-14111IL_884068 Attorney Code.

61256 Case Number: 23 CH 01128 TJSC#: 433369 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 23 CH 01128 I3230348 _______________________________________ AC10-11-2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JEWELL LAWS A/K/A JEWELL D. LAWS, LAKE TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MARSHAUN LAWS A/K/A MASHAUN LAWS A/K/A MARSHAUN DONELL LAWS, WILLIAM BUTCHER AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 22 CH 8084 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, November 13, 2023 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 21-30-114-029-1338. Commonly known as 7337 S. SOUTH SHORE DR., UNIT 430, CHICAGO, IL 60649. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. 22-01939 ADC INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3230418 _______________________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.- HELEN Y LATIMORE Defendants 23 CH 02988 6150 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60637 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 9, 2023, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 17, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6150 SOUTH INGLESIDE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 Property Index No. 20-14-308-033-0000 The real estate is improved with a townhouse with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by

the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIO One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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Kids Have Questions About Their Bodies, Now You Have Answers (StatePoint) Children have a lot of questions about the way the world works and parents hope to have straightforward answers.

But when it comes to questions regarding the body, parents and kids alike can find these conversations awkward, uncomfortable and embarrassing. Experts say that destigmatizing a child’s curiosity about their body will not only help them take better care of their health, it may even spark their interest in science.

or vagina outside the role of sex,” says Dr. Hu. A valuable resource for parents, librarians, educators and of course, kids, more information about “The P-Word” can be found by visiting sciencenaturally.com/product-page/the-p-word-a-manual-for-mammals.

“Kids have so many questions about their bodies, some practical, some pure curiosity. Sadly, society sometimes chastises children for even asking these questions. By better understanding their bodies though, they can adopt good habits that stay with them for life, and learn about physics and biology in a fun way,” says David L. Hu, Ph.D., a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology and author of “The P Word: A Manual for Mammals.”

Dr. Hu, an award-winning scientist, animal expert and author, wrote “The P Word” for his 10-year old son, who like many children his age, is eager to learn more about his body. While previous books dealing with this topic are written with teenagers in mind, Dr. Hu believes it’s important for younger kids to enter puberty already having all the facts about their biology. His book, meant for ages 712, introduces the penis as an organ that unites all biologically male mammals. It’s meant to serve as a gender-neutral, definitive resource about the penis for kids, providing tools kids need to recognize and name their body parts, understand when something might be wrong and practice good hygiene.

If you’re a parent of a curious kid, or a parent of a child who hasn’t yet voiced their questions, Dr. Hu offers the following tips: 1. Try not to shy away from these conversations or make your child feel ashamed for asking a question about their body. Keep in mind that many children will turn to the internet for answers if you aren’t open to answering their questions, where they may encounter false information or inappropriate content. Instead, acknowledge their curiosity by answering their questions as best you can, and by pointing them to trustworthy resources.

2. Don’t wait until your child reaches puberty. If you start talking to kids about their bodies when they are young, you’ll normalize and desensitize the subject, and the act of talking about it. Helping a child feel comfortable in their own skin before things start to change, will set the stage for less stress during puberty.

3. Help kids understand that their body is natural and normal. In “The P Word,” Dr. Hu intentionally presents colorful, engaging images and facts about different mammals around the globe alongside information about human bodies, including how animals use their penises to pee, mark their territory and reproduce.

“Comparative biology makes learning fun and amusing, lightens the mood around a serious subject, helps young kids understand their place in nature, and offers insights into the role of their penis

EDUCATION October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month (SPM Wire) Learning disabilities can impact an individual’s opportunities in school and in life. Though 1 in 5 students across the country have learning and attention issues, many classroom environments are not currently designed to help them thrive.

October, which is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, is an annual reminder to parents, educators, policymakers, and the community at large of the importance of creating inclusive learning spaces that accept and understand all students.

Fortunately, resources and solutions exist that can help impacted individuals of all ages and abilities get the accommodations they need to succeed. Visit the Learning Disabilities Association of America website at https://ldaamerica.org to learn more.

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“My hope is that kids realize that every question they have, no matter how embarrassing it is, can be addressed by the tools of science. They should be proud of being curious about their own bodies,” Dr. Hu.

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