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ESCAPING THE ODDS PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS FORMERLY INCARCERATED

Aaron Smith hosts a podcast called, Escaping the Odds, where he talks to formerly incarcerated people about their entrepreneurial endeavors, how their time away affected them and what prompted them to start their own business.

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Aaron Smith grew up on the city’s South side in a home that valued education. Smith always knew he would go to college. When he fell into the drug and street culture it changed the trajectory of his life. He was going to college and even graduated, with a business degree, but he also was selling drugs. This led him to get arrested, indicted and sent to federal prison for 12 years.

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2 news briefly BUCKNER UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SAFETY REFORM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the anniversary of passage of last January’s historic public safety reform nears, Illinois House Black Caucus Chair state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Jan. 5.

“Last January, I joined my colleagues in supporting needed reform to ensure our police are funded, equipped and trained to properly respond to and prevent violence without discriminating against communities. We understood then, as we do now, that public safety is a multifaceted issue that requires robust, comprehensive action between state and local officials informed by community input and direction.

“We have taken feedback from law enforcement, including the Illinois State Police, to build on and enhance these reforms in practice with follow up legislation. To address violence responsibly and effectively, we need strong, honest partnerships with law enforcement and the communities they serve.

“Violence continues to be a real emergency for too many, which is why we remain committed to working with all stakeholders to implement solutions that invest resources where they are needed most. Families in Illinois deserve long-term, comprehensive plans that can address the root causes of violence, and we only get there by working together.”

Treasurer Frerichs Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for $200,000 APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN NOW THROUGH MARCH 31ST

SPRINGFIELD – Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Monday, Jan. 10.

“The new year brings a fresh start and an opportunity for small nonprofits to apply for grants to help their organizations serve the public,” Frerichs said. “We have $200,000 available to assist organizations with feeding, housing and employing individuals in need.”

The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund assists small non-profits with annual budgets of $1 million or less. Money comes from filing fees non-profits pay when incorporating in the state of Illinois, not personal or property tax dollars.

For the Spring 2022 cycle, up to $200,000 is available to be split between 10 non-profits.

The maximum award amount is $20,000 for each organization. Close to $3.3 million has been awarded to 163 non-profit organizations through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund since the program was established in 2017. Awardees are selected by an 11-member committee, which oversees the management and guidelines of the fund.

Previous grant recipients are eligible to apply if the term of their grant has been complete for at least one calendar year.

Applications will be accepted through March 31 for this first cycle. The second cycle runs from July 1 – September 30, 2022. Visit ilcharitabletrust.com to complete an application online or contact the treasurer’s office at (217) 836-4590.

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Escaping the Odds podcast features men and women from all across “It shook me up, no doubt and sent the country telling their story, their me back to the essence of who I was. I entrepreneurial endeavors and how think I needed that. It did more good for their time away affected them, as well me than hurt me. I had to have that kind as what prompted them to start their of perspective in order to gain the insight own business. to change my life,” he said.

Smith has started a business since Smith calls his time being incarbecoming a returning citizen. U Turn cerated as his defining moment. He Transport, a trucking company that became a father but couldn’t raise his hires returning citizens, and enables child because he was incarcerated. them to start their own trucking comDuring his time, he got back to the panies. essence of who he was, he started to Smith is also involved with Stretch dream again. He was always a busiFinances, which provides banking for nessman and a dreamer. He also got returning citizens and those who are back to his faith. incarcerated. It enables them to get a Those things shaped his walk and Aaron Smith, host of the Escaping the Odds bank account, with a social security who he is now. His faith became an anchor during his incarceration. A life- Podcast, is using his podcast to shine a light number as a verification process, and long learner, Smith took classes while in on formerly incarcerated people who run employment.

“I never thought my incarceration prison. He looked at his time in prison businesses. would spawn all of these different kinds as school so he could make it through of things, but it became my passion,” he his incarceration. While incarcerated, he met men from all said. walks of life, who educated him on business. He was able to Smith likes to say he went to prison on purpose. He build relationships with those men. didn’t know it at the time but everything that came after it He wanted others to know what kind of people he had has been a positive journey. He looks at his life as paralleled come in contact with during his time. He decided when he got out, he would create a podcast. In December of 2019, he with the story of Joseph in the Bible.

Smith hopes people will be inspired by the podcast and created Escaping the Odds Podcast. The goal of the podcast want to take a chance and a risk and bet on themselves. He is to shed light on the positive men he came into contact wants listeners to hear the stories of the people on the podwith. This February, the podcast will begin its third season. cast and know if they were able to do it, so can they.

“Also, I could use the platform as a way to teach “Everybody that’s locked up aren’t bad people. No business, because that was also a passion of mine. I would doubt, there are people who need to be there, but there are a always have these conversations with these men about busilot of men and women inside who, if they’re given a chance, ness anyways,” he said. they can make something out of themselves and reach Smith wants to change the perception of formerly inback,” he said. carcerated people as business leaders in the community. He For more information about Escaping the Odds, visit recorded 40 episodes the first season. The positive response www.escapingtheodds.com.

For more information about from listeners let him know he was on the right track. SeaStretch Finances, visit www.stretch.money. son two had 12 episodes. The first episode of season three is Smith telling his own story.

Zing Health Partners with Papa

CHICAGO PRNewswire -- Zing Health is teaming with Papa, a social care service, to help Medicare Advantage HMO plan members reduce loneliness and improve overall health.

Papa's in-home support services assist with instrumental activities of daily living such as grocery shopping and meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation or simply engaging in conversation. A curated platform provides companionship and support for older adults, families and other vulnerable populations.

"Like Zing Health, Papa is a provider that addresses the social determinants of health that keep people from getting the care they need and deserve," said Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, founder and CEO of Zing Health. "We improve members' whole health by providing services beyond traditional Medicare."

Trusted Companions Lend an Ear to Stop Social Isolation Papa Pals allow members to live independently, engaging with them in person or virtually. They assist with appointments, technology and other issues that boost health and well-being.

"Not only are they providing social support, but these Papa Pals are building a rapport and a relationship with

our members," said Dr. Trent Haywood, chief medical officer at Zing Health. "Companions are having conversations related to their healthcare and may be able to identify tripping hazards and other health risks."

Papa was founded in 2017 after CEO Andrew Parker realized his grandfather needed some support but didn't want to be a burden. Parker knew his own Papa and other older adults could be happier and healthier with in-home companionship and an open ear.

"The collective physical, social, and emotional benefits of this companionship are vast, and the opportunity to reduce loneliness and to support health where it happens, at home, is boundless," Parker said.

An Eye for Well-being Papa Pal companions can do more than pick up prescriptions. They're also trained to look for declines in health and escalate wellness concerns.

"Reducing social isolation can have as much impact as a direct intervention such as smoking cessation," Dr. Haywood said. "The Papa service allows for regular ongoing touch points with this friendly, trusted person who could help get you to the doctor's office, connect you with plan benefits, and be the eyes and ears on the ground to make sure gaps are closed and needed resources are deployed."

For more information, visit papa.com.

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas changes 2022 Scavenger Sale to benefit bidders and communities Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ 2022 Scavenger Sale will look different as the Treasurer’s Office takes steps to help small developers, homeowners and investors rebuild neighborhoods and create generational wealth.

Under Illinois law, the Treasurer’s Office is required to conduct a Scavenger Sale every two years, offering at auction the taxes on properties with three or more years of delinquent taxes.

The Sale is scheduled to take place February 14 – March 2.

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How the Scavenger Sale works A property’s unpaid taxes are sold for cash bids. The minimum bid is $250.

The amounts bid typically are significantly less than the total amount of delinquent taxes and interest due. The highest bidder wins a lien on the property.

If the current property owner does not redeem (pay) the delinquent taxes within a certain time period (typically 2 ½ years for residential properties and six months for commercial properties and vacant lots), the tax buyer can petition the Circuit Court of Cook County for a deed to take ownership of the property.

Tax buyers do not pay delinquent taxes on a property. However, after the sale but prior to getting a deed, the buyer must pay whatever taxes went unpaid after the Scavenger Sale.

Bidder registration for the sale will take place January 14, 2022 – February 4, 2022.

What’s included in the Scavenger Sale The 2022 Scavenger Sale includes 31,209 property index numbers, or PINs, with 14,598 of them in the City of Chicago and 16,611 in suburban Cook County. The unpaid taxes on those properties totals almost $1.15 billion countywide, including $254.9 million just in Chicago, and adds to the financial challenges many communities face.

More than half of the PINs are vacant lots and many are on the same block, creating opportunities for meaningful development. The list includes thousands of properties in Chicago and suburban Cook County that were originally offered at previous Scavenger Sales but were not sold.

What’s new for the 2022 Scavenger Sale Changes to the 2022 Cook County Scavenger Sale are intended to remove potential barriers for bidders, increase transparency and make the Scavenger Sale more successful. The changes include: • The list is now free. The Treasurer’s Office has removed the $250 fee required to obtain a list of all Property Index Numbers (PINs) scheduled to be offered during the sale.

• The list is downloadable. The entire list is available at cookcountytreasurer.com to view and/or download.

• There is a searchable map. A new interactive map will allow anyone to view all properties on the Sale list, see how many are in a certain community and block and learn the characteristics of each property to be offered.

Why the changes matter A 2020 Treasurer’s Office study of seven Scavenger Sales conducted from 2007 to 2019 found the process, created in 1939 by the General Assembly, no longer is an

effective tool in returning properties to productive use and the tax rolls. Out of 51,320 unique properties offered over 13 years at the Scavenger Sale, just 3,655 were purchased by private buyers.

Pappas said her changes to the 2022 Scavenger Sale are incremental improvements that may increase the Sale’s success while her office formulates more improvements.

“By making the list free, putting it online and making an easily searchable map, I hope we see more potential bidders intent on improving their communities. A vacant lot could become a side yard, helping a homeowner build generational wealth. A cluster of parcels could attract a local developer interested in adding new houses to a block,” Pappas said.

How communities can benefit from the Scavenger Sale One participant at several previous Scavenger Sales was Noble Development Associates, headed by Louis Williams and Yolanda Davis. With roots in the community, Williams and Davis decided to focus on the area near Garfield Boulevard and Shields Avenue in the northeast corner of Englewood.

Since winning bids, Noble has gone through the court process to obtain the deeds to dozens of vacant lots in the neighborhood. Now it plans to partner with developers to build homes. “We have a significant investment in the neighborhood,” Williams said.

Construction is expected to start this spring on a three-flat at 333 W. Garfield Boulevard that Noble has sold to developers and real estate agents Rich Aronson of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago and Greg Viti of Keller Williams ONEChicago Lincoln Park. They hope to sell it to a someone who will live in the building.

“The ultimate goal is the create ownership and generational wealth,” Aronson said. “We want to recreate the neighborhood.”

“Throughout Cook County, there are groups and individuals working hard to better the lives of the people around them,” Pappas added. “The Scavenger Sale can be an effective tool to obtain a deed to a property that no longer has delinquent taxes attached to it.”

For more information, visit cookcountytreasurer.com

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Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) announced that the City of Kankakee has been awarded a $1,426,306 grant to help improve housing through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Healthy Homes Production Grant Program.

“I am proud to announce this $1.4 million grant for the City of Kankakee, which will help create safer homes in our community,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “Unhealthy housing can lead to lifelong health challenges for children and place a financial burden on families. I will continue working in Congress to provide funding for programs such as the Healthy Homes Production Grant to ensure that Illinois’ children have a safe and healthy place to call home.”

“The City of Kankakee and our Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) team are thrilled to have received this Healthy Homes Production Program grant,” said Kankakee Mayor Christopher Curtis. “As a community that has many homes that were built in the mid-century, this allocation of funds will improve the lives and health of all of our families, especially children, by creating safer and healthier homes. This grant begins the new year as a prosperous one for our residents and continues to assist the City of Kankakee in stabilizing and modernizing our neighborhoods.”

The purpose of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Healthy Homes Production Grant Program enables a comprehensive approach to addressing multiple childhood diseases and injuries in the home by focusing on housing-related hazards in a coordinated fashion, rather than addressing a single hazard at a time. These grants are critical to communities to mitigate the impacts of unhealthy housing, preserve affordable housing, and to ensure that future generations can reach their full potential.

Slaughter’s Trailer Bill to Last Year’s Criminal Justice Omnibus Bill Passes Both Houses In an effort to follow up on last year’s historic criminal justice reform package and address the public safety needs of communities across the state, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that enhances and clarifies last year’s SAFE-T Act with input from law enforcement.

“Although last year’s reforms were a major win for our communities, activists and law enforcement professionals, it was always clear that would not be the end,” said Slaughter. “After continuing our conversations with law enforcement, community stakeholders and public safety experts, we have put forth a package that builds upon the hard work that we began last year.”

Through House Bill 3512, Slaughter listened to and addressed concerns from law enforcement regarding the officer decertification process, as well as updated guidelines around body camera footage, detainee phone calls and pretrial services. In addition, the effective dates for mandatory supervised release changes were pushed back to July 1, 2022 to give additional time for adjustments.

“There’s still a lot of work to do to effectively address violence, and it’s critically important we listen to law enforcement on how we can best implement our state resources and strategies responsibly,” said Slaughter. “I’m appreciative of the feedback we’ve received, and look forward to working with all of our partners to tackle crime in our communities.”

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CANTU BEAUTY AND WOMEN EMPOWERING NATIONS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP STAMFORD, Conn., PRNewswire -- Cantu Beauty, an award-winning multicultural hair care brand, joins Women Empowering Nations (WEN), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide exposure, development and mentorship for girls of color in underserved communities to accelerate their path to executive leadership, in hosting a series of career-readiness workshops for minority women around the globe.

WEN and Cantu will be selecting 50 young women ages 17-23 from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, United Kingdom, France and the United States to participate in the Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Global Cohort, an immersive, high impact leadership coaching experience beginning March through May 2022. The virtual program will feature female executives from diverse backgrounds in entrepreneurship and leadership, who will lead workshops exploring career development, public speaking, professional Cantu Beauty branding and executive leadership. Cantu Beauty and WEN are encouraging women of color who aspire for leadership and entrepreneurship to apply now and throughout the month of January at www.wenations.org.

“Cantu Beauty has always been committed to supporting the next generation of female leaders by equipping them with the skills and resources to make a difference in their personal and professional lives,” said Dametria Kinsley, Cantu Beauty’s Global Vice President of Marketing. “Through our partnership with WEN we’re able to take our commitment to the next level at a larger scale to reach women of color all over the world.”

The partnership programming will continue in June 2022, with the GLOW Virtual Summit featuring women and girls of color who represent a spectrum of journeys in entrepreneurship and leadership.

The event, with an anticipated global audience of over 1,000, hosts young women leaders for engaging workshops to explore social change, economic justice, women’s empowerment and leadership.

The GLOW Global experience will be a core feature of the 2022 Summit along with the girls in the program. At the Summit, 10 young women from the GLOW Global Cohort will be announced to move forward on to the Cantu GLOW Global Fellowship. Two participants from each country will intern at Cantu Beauty for four months gaining hands-on experience in the beauty industry, equipped with a monetary stipend. Cantu GLOW Global Fellows will conclude their experience with a capstone and group travel seminar in Nigeria this November, including service projects, brand promotions, Cantu executive meet and greet, leadership sessions, and career workshops.

“We are elated to team up with Cantu Beauty on this program investing in the future and talent development of young women of color,” said Carlisha Williams Bradley, Women Empowering Nation’s Founder and Executive Director. “Young women receiving training from a company who makes products that caters to them and has a fellowship that addresses our unique cultural needs is rare. This partnership can change the career trajectory of young women around

the world.”

Cantu has been a partner sponsor of the GLOW Virtual Summit since 2020, providing scholarships to young women around the globe to continue their education. The partnership is part of Cantu’s continued commitments to elevating and uplifting Black and Brown communities. Last year, Cantu Beauty announced its partnership with Gyrl Wonder to provide bespoke events and resources designed for ambitious young women of color to help build resilience, self-confidence and mental wellness as they embark on the next phase of their personal and professional journey. Additionally, Cantu Beauty impacted nontraditional college students alongside the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) with investment in programming and scholarships.

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Scripps Promotes Content Strategist Marcus Riley (Black PR Wire) CINCINNATI, OHIO -- Marcus lin, vice president of news for Local Media.

Riley has been promoted to senior director of content Scripps has been conducting field research to strategy and inclusive journalism for the Local learn how to be more inclusive in its news coverage Media division of The E.W. Scripps Company and connect better with the people who live in its (NASDAQ: SSP), a new role that will help all communities.

Scripps television stations better connect with McLaughlin said Riley will work with all their audiences.

Scripps local news teams to implement the company’s research findings, developing best practices and Since 2019, Riley has served as senior director expertise. of content strategy for the Scripps Local Media’s “Content strategy is about more than how to covnorthern region. He will continue to work with stations BlackPRWire er news,” Riley said. “It’s about how to engage with a in that region on content strategy. community and connect on new and important levels so “As we continue to place more emphasis on inclusive we’re reflecting our audiences – how they look and how they journalism and representing all sectors of our audience in our feel. Scripps is committed to getting better and better at that, and newsrooms, having someone who is devoted to working closely I am committed, too.” with that effort is increasingly important,” said Sean McLaugh-

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Gene Wade named CEO of the Propel Center ATLANTA PRNewswire -- The Propel Center, the global HBCU technology and learning hub intended to level the playing field and open greater doors of opportunity for their students, has announced the naming of respected social entrepreneur and education advocate Gene Wade as chief executive officer.

Wade most recently served as Founder and CEO of Honors Pathway in Oakland, California, a social venture that enabled low-income students to attend their first year of college at no cost while receiving over 500 hours of in-person coaching and mentoring. He also serves on several non-profit boards, including the Pahara Institute, Portal Schools, and Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, ideal foundations for his new role with Propel Center.

Over his 25-year career, Wade also co-founded and led several entrepreneurial social ventures, including UniversityNow, which developed a self-paced online learning management system designed to lower PRNewsFoto the cost of higher education that was acquired and is currently serving hundreds of thousands of online students; Platform Learning, which developed a network of free after school tutoring programs that served over 50,000 students; and LearnNow, the first national network of public charter schools founded and led by African Americans.

Before cementing his name as one of the nation’s foremost education entrepreneurs, Wade worked as a corporate attorney. He is the holder of an M.B.A. degree from The Wharton School, a J.D. from Harvard Law School and earned his B.A. degree from Morehouse College.

“Gene Wade has the experience and vision Propel needs to create ground-breaking opportunities that will make a difference for HBCUs and their students.”

Supported by founding partners Apple and Southern Company, the Propel Center is a first-of-its-kind innovation and learning hub for the entire HBCU community that will serve as a catalytic epicenter of learning, providing students with the knowledge, skills, tools and resources necessary to transform the nation’s talent pipeline and workforce.

Through a robust virtual platform, on-campus activities at partner institutions and a physical campus located in the Atlanta University Center, Propel will bring innovative curricula and unprecedented leadership opportunities to produce the next generation of black leaders.

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L’ORÉAL UNVEILS LATEST BEAUTY TECH INNOVATIONS

Coloright and Colorsonic, a 2022 CES Innovation Awards Honoree, reinvent consumer haircoloring experience through user-design breakthroughs at home and in the salon LAS VEGAS PRNewswire -- L’Oréal Group unveiled its latest beauty tech innovation to reinvent the entire hair coloration category: Colorsonic, a lightweight, handheld device that uses an innovative, mess-free process to mix hair color and apply it evenly, delivering consistent hair color results for consumers at home, and Coloright, an AI-connected hair color system for salon stylists that uses Virtual Try-on to project desired shades, and an algorithm that leads to an on-demand, customized hair color with more than 1,500 custom shades possibilities.

L’Oréal has the longest hair coloration heritage in the industry as it invented the world’s first safe, synthetic hair color formulation more than 100 years ago – creating what is now a $10 billion dollar industry. Today, a century later, the company once again reveals its hair coloration leadership by transforming the industry with two breakthrough innovations powered by cutting-edge technology alongside the most precise formulation.

“Our century-long, deep experience and leadership in hair coloration has allowed our researchers, data scientists and Tech engineers to completely revisit and reinvent the haircoloring experience for both: at home with Colorsonic, a unique Courtesy of L’Oréal user-designed re-usable device allowing a precise vibrant result of hair coloration, and for hair stylists with Coloright, the most personalized and advanced experience in hair salons to achieve desired hair color results anywhere in the world. L’Oréal’s BeautyTech leadership allows us to push the boundaries of tech multiplied by science for breakthroughs in more personalized, inclusive and sustainable beauty experiences,” said Barbara Lavernos, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, in Charge of Research, Innovation and Technology.

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused the temporary closure of many salons, the at-home hair color business grew by 6%. During this time, consumers experienced the challenges of an at-home haircoloring process that has remained virtually unchanged for decades, namely the messiness of hair dye and the difficulty of applying hair color to hard-to-reach places.

Developed in response to these consumer needs and refined over a five-year period, Colorsonic uses a custom mixer mechanism to combine a precise amount of developer and formula to create a hair color. The device then dispenses the right dose of hair color and applies it to the hair via an oscillating nozzle of bristles as they move in a zigzag pattern to evenly distribute it on the hair. In five steps, the consumer can: Select a hair color out of 40 shades on the Colorsonic website. The ammonia-free hair color kit is conveniently shipped directly to homes.

Load color cartridge into device for on-demand color mixing. The color and developer are kept separate until the device is turned on, a critical component to preserving the color and keeping it fresh.

Brush device from roots to ends for uniform color application. The oscillating nozzle—tested rigorously to prevent leaking, over saturation, and dripping—moves 300 times per minute to effectively cover hair quickly. An attachment is also included for those with long hair (shoulder length or longer).

Wait 30 minutes. Then rinse, style, and go.

Remove cartridge from device and store the remaining color, for easy touch-ups anytime. The cartridge system allows Colorsonic to store the remaining color for touchups and gray coverage.

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thrilled to unveil technologies ahead of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show that modernize the experience for millions of people worldwide who color their hair at home and in the salon,” said Guive Balooch, Global Head of Research and Innovation’s Tech Incubator at L’Oréal. “We aim to leverage science and technology to solve age-old problems for consumers, and Colorsonic is a great example of the power of innovating for consumers by innovating with consumers.”

The unveiling of Colorsonic is a continuation of L’Oréal’s commitment to delivering exceptional personalized beauty experiences rooted in sustainability. Features that reflect this commitment include: Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic: Colorsonic is a reusable device with a recyclable formula cartridge that uses less plastic per application than home box hair color.

Reusable Gloves: Existing at-home hair color includes single-use gloves in every box. Colorsonic replaces single-use gloves with gloves that can be reused up to 10 times and are high-performing in protection.

Reduced Shipping Packaging: The Colorsonic device and color cartridges are shipped in certified recyclable paper mailers.

L’Oréal plans to launch Colorsonic to consumers in the U.S. beginning in early 2023.

L’Oréal will also unveil technology that modernizes the salon hair color experience.

In addition to transforming the at-home haircoloring experience with Colorsonic, L’Oréal is also focused on the next evolution of the salon hair color experience. L’Oréal will also be unveiling Coloright ahead of CES 2022.

Coloright is an AI-connected hair color system for salon stylists that creates on-demand, customized hair color.

It puts innovation in the hands of professional colorists and customizes salon hair color experience powered by a patented algorithm to offer more precise colorations.

The machine features a reader, which analyzes the client’s hair, measuring factors that influence color’s effectiveness, including hair color, gray percentage, length, and density and a dispenser that contains dry beads consisting of hair dye, accompanied by cartridges of base creams, developers and diluters. Together, these dispensed components create a personalized hair color recipe. The ultra-precise machine dispenses all the components of the formula and, in total, Coloright can provide more than 1,500 custom possibilities.consumers in the U.S. beginning in early 2023.

L’Oréal will also unveil technology that modernizes the salon hair color experience.

In addition to transforming the at-home haircoloring experience with Colorsonic, L’Oréal is also focused on the next evolution of the salon hair color experience. L’Oréal will also be unveiling Coloright ahead of CES 2022. Coloright is an AI-connected hair color system for salon stylists that creates on-demand, customized hair color. It puts innovation in the hands of professional colorists and customizes salon hair color experience powered by a patented algorithm to offer more precise colorations.

The machine features a reader, which analyzes the client’s hair, measuring factors that influence color’s effectiveness, including hair color, gray percentage, length, and density and a dispenser that contains dry beads consisting of hair dye, accompanied by cartridges of base creams, developers and diluters. Together, these dispensed components create a personalized hair color recipe. The ultra-precise machine dispenses all the components of the formula and, in total, Coloright can provide more than 1,500 custom possibilities.

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Froliage Is Redefining Black Hair Care LAKELAND, Fla., PRNewswire -- Black hair is not simply just hair, and Froliage knows it. Born from the urgency to create safe, accessible hair care products for black hair, Froliage is officially launching to revolutionize the hair care industry.

Froliage is a black female-owned eCommerce website specializing in hair, skin, and cosmetic products for Black woman. The brand boasts an ultra-modern website that hosts its catPRNewsFoto alog of brilliant product offerings.

Froliage is officially launching to revolutionize the hair care industry because “Natural black hair is a BIG deal.”

The brand was created in 2017 by Amanda Harris, who proudly possesses over a decade in retail and IT. She has intertwined that prowess and adept skillfulness in project management and logistics with her desire to elevate black women everywhere with carefully formulated products.

Froliage was Harris’ ode to herself and her daughter. At the time she very first conceived the idea, a pregnant Harris spent her life up to that point with a relaxer. One day, it struck her. Her hair would vary from her daughter’s.

What started as a mother’s duty of teaching her daughter to love her natural tresses has exploded into a premier online store. However, Froliage is not merely just another web-based store. Froliage tells the story of every single Black woman who has her hair “tamed” with a heating tool to appear more refined. This line is a small black-owned business that creates jobs fostering the establishment of generational wealth for each person involved.

Not wanting to be outdone, Harris has continued to make purposeful strides in expanding her products. She has ventured beyond hair to skincare, cosmetics, a vegan line of products, and so much more.

Froliage also boasts an app available on both Android and iOS. Currently only available in the USA, Froliage will begin shipping internationally next year.

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ADAM GROSS TO SERVE AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY CHICAGO – Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced that Adam Gross has been appointed to serve as the first-ever Executive Director of the newly created and historic Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. In this role, Executive Director Gross will be tasked with standing up the staff, operations, and budget of the newly created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

“The establishment of a community-led Commission for oversight of the Chicago Police Department and its relevant agencies is a historic milestone for our city, and I am thrilled to announce that Adam Gross will serve as its first Executive Director,” said Mayor Lightfoot. “Under Adam’s leadership, the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability will become a critically important piece of our city’s police accountability infrastructure and empower our communities to take the lead in this incredibly important work. I have the utmost confidence in Adam’s experience and ability to support and guide this new commission, and look forward to working with him as we work to make Chicago a national leader in police reform.”

Executive Director Gross is an attorney and policy expert with more than 30 years of experience in developing, advocating for, and implementing structural reforms. Most recently, he served as Director of the Police Accountability Program for Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, leading their efforts to increase public safety, enact systemic police reforms in Chicago, and ensure that those most directly affected by the reforms play an active role in

developing them. Since 2016, he has provided legal, policy, and technical support to community-based coalitions working on the ordinance that creates the Commission, including the Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability and the Empowering Communities for Public Safety coalition.

Executive Director Gross also worked with Mayor Lightfoot on the Mayor’s Police Accountability Task Force and helped develop the Task Force’s key proposals for structural reform.

“I am honored and humbled to serve Chicago as the first-ever Executive Director of the newly created Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability,” said Executive Director Adam Gross. “Independent, civilian-led oversight of our police department and police accountability agencies is more important than ever before. I look forward to working with the Commission, District Councils, the Police Department, and partners across the city to give community members a greater opportunity to help build a safer and stronger Chicago. I am grateful to Mayor Lightfoot and the City Council for their leadership on this critical issue and appreciate their confidence in my leadership on this momentous and historic step for our city.”

The ordinance establishes a two-tiered model for civilian oversight including: The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability: a city-wide, community-led oversight body (7 members, with four-year terms of office) District Councils: an elected body for each police district (3 members per district, 22 districts, with four-year terms of office)

As Executive Director, Adam will manage the team that supports the Commission and District Council’s work and will serve as the liaison and primary point of contact between the Commission and the Police Department, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), the Police Board, the Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety, the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and the Consent Decree Monitor.

Executive Director Gross will also be responsible for hiring 14 full-time employees.

The City Council will nominate fourteen people and the Mayor will appoint seven of them to serve as interim commissioners until the first regular Commission is appointed. The Executive Director and staff will help support these seven interim commissioners and future permanent commissioners.

Once appointed, the Commission’s powers will include: Playing a central role in selecting and removing the Police Superintendent, COPA Chief Administrator, and Police Board members. When a vacancy occurs, interview, assess the qualifications of and recommend to the Mayor candidates having appropriate qualifications for the positions of Superintendent and Police Board member. The Commission may also introduce and by two-thirds majority vote adopt a resolution of no confidence in the Superintendent or a Police Board member. When a vacancy occurs, the Commission will appoint the COPA Chief Administrator with the advice and consent of the City Council. The Commission will have the authority to remove the COPA Chief Administrator for cause.

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Urban Autism Solutions receives $20,000 grant from the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Urban Autism Solutions has received a $20,000 grant from the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund to support STEM-focused learning opportunities at Growing Solutions Farm. The grant will help the farm maintain its busy production schedule while providing high-quality instruction to young adults with autism and related challenges who learn about urban agriculture and acquire transferrable job skills at the farm.

“The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund is pleased to partner with Urban Autism Solutions to support its Growing Solutions Farm, says Iris Krieg, executive director of the Albert Pick, Jr. Fund.

“The farm gives young adults with autism and related challenges an incredible opportunity to learn in a positive environment where their assets are valued and they are presented with exciting opportunities for their futures.”

Growing Solutions Farm is a 1.2-acre produce farm on Chicago’s West Side run by Urban Autism Solutions. The farm offers produce through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscription and through weekly farm stands. It also donates 20 percent of the harvest to local food banks through Grace Seeds Ministry.

Transition-aged (16 – 22 years old) students with autism and related challenges from West Side Chicago public high schools learn through hands-on experience as they work at the farm while gaining transferrable job skills such as following directions, working as a team, getting to work on time, interacting effectively with co-workers and managing work tasks and schedules.

Guided by our lead grower, participants learn everything about urban agriculture including light construction, food safety and sanitation, how to plant and maintain crops, create nutrient-rich compost and how to harvest, wash and package food for sale at our farm stands, through our CSA and to small businesses, restaurants and wholesalers.

Much of the work at the farm requires basic math, geometry and science knowledge, such as determining the number of seeds needed to cover a specific area,

evenly spacing out seedlings, and measuring lumber or other materials needed for light construction projects.

Students learn basic geometry as they build garden beds and trellises (angles, rectangles) and think about supporting loads (how strong does a trellis need to be to support the weight of a vine as it grows). The concepts of volume and space are used as students determine how much produce is needed to fill different-sized containers (how many tomatoes fit in a pint-sized container). Students also use scales to weigh produce for packaging. Science plays a big role in urban agriculture from watching the weather to understanding basic earth science, and the layers of ground that need to be soaked for watering.

“This hands-on approach to STEM subjects is much more effective for this population than learning these

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“At the farm, students learn by doing and with the help of lots of visual aids. This grant will allow our lead grower to take the time to help students understand and apply STEM ideas like measurements and weights as well as some biology and soil science in a unique, immersive environment.”

Almost all UAS participants come from households with incomes at or below the federal poverty level. To support the health and well-being of families, students take home a bag of fresh produce from the farm each week. Many students live in food deserts where access to fresh produce is limited, and there are exceptionally high rates of diabetes and heart disease. By bringing home a bag of fresh produce each week, students incorporate fresh vegetables into their diets to displace empty calories from sugary snacks.

“The farm experience is so special because it’s so many things at once: it’s a place to try on what it’s like to work, it’s a hands-on STEM laboratory and it’s a place to just get outside, get your hands dirty and have fun,” says lead grower, Tucker Kelly. “To get to literally see the fruits of your labor is a very powerful thing for our students.”

The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund was established as a general-purpose, private foundation to meet the needs of the Chicago, Illinois area community.

The Foundation makes annual and multi-year grants to nonprofit organizations in Chicago.

Since its establishment in 2012, Urban Autism Solutions has served more than 1,000 young adults through innovative, person-centered programs that focus on the acquisition of life skills, community integration, social interaction, and vocational training. Whether we are serving West Side Chicago public high school students at our UAS West Side Transition Academy or at Growing Solutions Farm, or offering opportunities to the broader autism community for socialization through Network 1212 or our other programs, UAS believes that all young adults living with autism and other learning differences are valued members of society.

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REAL ESTATE AC 12-29-2021 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOISCOUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.- MELISSA SMITH AKA MELISSA LASHA SMITH, RAYMOND C SMITH, CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ARMETTA JOHNSON, IF ANY, MARY FRANCES SMITH, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, EQUITY ONE, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS 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 January 24, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: 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 a garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the 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) 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. 10975 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 05355 TJSC#: 412901 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 I3184270 ____________________________ AC1-5-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREENWICH REVOLV-

ING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.- DARIUS HARRISON, TAMERIA HARRISON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DARYL J HARRISON, IF ANY Defendants 19 CH 10552 8031 SOUTH COLFAX AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 30, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 26, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8031 SOUTH COLFAX AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-112-0110000 The real estate is improved with a two unit 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, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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. 271004 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 19 CH 10552 TJSC#: 413004 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 10552 I3184284 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT INDIVIDUALLY BUT AS TRUSTEE FOR PRETIUM MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- MARSHALL G WILLIAMS, FREDDIE M WILLIAMS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 17 CH 05442 49 EAST 83RD STREET 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 January 22, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 28, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 49 EAST 83RD STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60619 Property Index No. 20-34301-050-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family home with detached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the 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) 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. 20-05443IL_615466 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 05442 TJSC#: 41-3028 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 # 17 CH 05442 I3184304 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, vs. LORETTA MOORE, AKA LORETTA L. MOORE Defendants, 19 CH 11525 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, February 7, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-01-309-010-0000.

Commonly known as 9222 SOUTH CREGIER AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617. The mortgaged real estate

is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 21-022568 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3184334 ____________________________ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 20054, ASSET- BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-4 Plaintiff, v.LEE MONTGOMERY Defendants 17 CH 09513 8115 S. SAGINAW AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60617 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 15, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 030R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8115 S. SAGINAW AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 Property Index No. 21-31-100-025-0000 The real estate is improved with a single

family residence. The judgment amount was $150,649.38. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a con-

dominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 107157. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago IL, 60606 312-263-0003 EMail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. 107157 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 17 CH 09513 TJSC#: 41-1883 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 # 17 CH 09513 I3184443

____________________________ AC 1-12-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DLJ MORTGAGE INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

SOCIAL REALTY GROUP, INC.; TAMMIE HANKERSON; MK CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 21 CH 2523 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 20-22-231-011-0000.

Commonly known as 6629 South Evans Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. F21030089 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3184715 ____________________________

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1. My current name is: MALESIA FAYE JACKSON

Janice Garth Sales Manager General Manager

2. I wish my name to be change to: MALESIA FAYE ROBINSON 3. My birth date is: 06/13/1968.

4. My place of birth is: Chicago, Illinois, Cook Cunty.

There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: MALESIA FAYE JACKSON to the new name of: MALESIA FAYE ROBINSON. The court date will be held: 12/3/21 at 1:30 p.m. at 50 W. Washington, Chicago, Illinois in the County of Cook in Courtroom# 1703.

Another court date have been scheduled for 1/7/22 at 1:30 p.m. at 50 W. Washington, Chicago, Illinois in the County of Cook in Courtroom# 1703.

I certify that everything in the Request for Name Change (Adult) is true and correct. I understand that making a false statement on this form is perjury and has penalities provided by law under 735 ILCS 5/1-109. ________________________________________

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(StatePoint) Given how much has changed about the way people do business over the last few years, experts say it may be time for entrepreneurs to rethink how they store and protect company data, and collaborate with their teams.

According to Brian Mallari, a marketing director in Western Digital’s hard drive business unit, a shared storage or network attached storage (NAS) solution can help, and here’s why: • Cost: As every owner of a small- or mid-sized business (SMB) knows, cutting costs without cutting corners is key to protecting the bottom line.

While cloud storage fees can incur ongoing costs, adopting a NAS solution is a great way to pay once while keeping sensitive data local to the office or home.

• Capacity: Before selecting a storage solution, consider your needs. From wedding photographers to graphic designers, many businesses need a storage solution that can grow over time.

Popular NAS storage drives for small and medium businesses, such as the WD Red family of products from Western Digital, range in capacity from 1 terabyte (TB) to 18TBs, making them a good solution for those who work with large amounts of data.

• A shifting workplace: With hybrid and remote workplaces becoming the norm for businesses of all sizes, this has added new challenges for business owners and their staff wishing to easily collaborate, edit files and work with shared files and databases. With a NAS storage system, all users’ PCs and laptops can be assigned permission to access the storage solution, giving them the ability to load files and data wirelessly or via connected ports. What’s more, such a system can help protect your team’s work and data against loss from a network outage or potential cyberattacks, as remote/home data can be backed up to the storage device itself at the office. Because NAS solutions use several hard drives, they can provide protection of data via redundancy, also referred to as RAID. In other words, should one drive fail, the data lives on.

• Getting set up: Getting set up with a SMB NAS storage system is easy. The solutions are available at consumer electronics stores and online, and you can choose from a NAS system that includes from two to 24 slots or “bays” for hard drives to make sure all your data is covered. Most NAS solutions, especially two- and four-bay solutions, can simply plug into an internet router via Ethernet.

To learn more about NAS-ready data storage options, visit westerndigital.com.

“In today’s world, small- and mid-sized businesses need both reliable, affordable data storage solutions, as well as tools that allow for collaboration among workers near and far,” says Mallari.

“Rethinking how data is stored can help entrepreneurs achieve both these goals.”

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