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2020 has been a year. Here are some notable events to remember.

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PayPal Announces Additional $5 Million Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses

DO YOU HAVE UNCLAIMED PROPERTY? FIND OUT ON I-CASH

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In 2015, when Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs took office, he committed to making the office more efficient by utilizing technology and streamlining the unclaimed property process. Five years later, the I-Cash program has returned $1 billion to Illinois residents and their families.

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Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs said the Office of Illinois State Treasurer has returned more than $1 billion in unclaimed assets to Illinois residents and their families. Photo courtesy of Illinois State Treasurer

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION AMERICORPS LAUNCHES COLLEGE ACCESS PROJECT FOR ALUMNI; 250 SCHOOLS OF NATIONAL SERVICE PLEDGE SUPPORT AmeriCorps recently announced a new nationwide initiative, Schools of National Service, to improve college access and affordability for AmeriCorps alumni. Through the project, participating schools will provide incentives and awards to AmeriCorps alumni in recognition of their service, encouraging them to attend their institution.

“I’m proud to announce Schools of National Service, a new effort that will prepare the leaders of tomorrow by making higher education more affordable and accessible today,” said Barbara Stewart, CEO of AmeriCorps. “AmeriCorps has a long history of partnership with higher education and this new initiative will continue that legacy by highlighting schools that are committed to the public good. Every day, I’m inspired by our AmeriCorps members – whether in service, in school, or in the community – they are making a difference.” As AmeriCorps prepared to launch Schools of National Service, nearly two dozen schools pledged their support, officially becoming among the latest schools to be named a School of National Service.

AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges, through national service and volunteering. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serve with organizations dedicated to the improvement of communities. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

HEALTH

EATINGWELL ANNOUNCES TOP 10 HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRENDS FOR 2021 Meredith Corporation’s (NYSE: MDP: Meredith.com) EatingWell, recently announced the Top 10 Food and Wellness Trends for 2021, handpicked by its editors.

The global pandemic has altered the way consumers eat, shop, and think about food with the spotlight shining on health and wellness. Using premium insights, EatingWell’s team of editors, registered dietitians, and test kitchen cooks explored evolutions in the industry that resonate most with their audience right now and identified what to expect to see more of in the new year. EatingWell’s list of the Top 10 Health and Wellness Trends for 2021 is as follows: 1. Immunity 6. Chicory Root 2. Gut Health 7. Drinking Less 3. Anti-Inflammation 8. Gardening 4. Plant Protein 9. Sleep 5. Air Frying 10. Adaptogens

LAW & POLITICS

BLOOMBERG LAW INTRODUCES “BLACK LAWYERS SPEAK: STORIES OF THE PAST, HOPES FOR THE FUTURE” Bloomberg Law recently announced the launch of “Black Lawyers Speak: Stories of the Past, Hopes for the Future,” a five-part podcast series that provides firsthand perspectives on how Black lawyers are navigating elite spaces in the legal profession – and how law firms are more closely addressing diversity, barriers to entry, and retainment. The podcast features interviews with more than 30 legal professionals, ranging from Am Law 200 law firm chairs to general counsel to law school students, professors, and deans.

African American lawyers remain significantly underrepresented at top law firms, among in-house counsel, and on the federal bench, despite decades of efforts to make the legal profession more inclusive. In Black Lawyers Speak, co-hosted and reported by Executive Editor of Strategic Initiatives Lisa Helem and Senior Audio Journalist Adam Allington, along with others across the Bloomberg Law newsroom, the team takes the pulse of key Black attorneys, and other legal industry leaders as the nation engages in a renewed dialogue on race and equality. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast series at http://onb-law.com/DjkE50CzOBP.

Year in Review

BY TIA CAROL JONES

2020 has been a year. Here are some notable events to remember:

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Marijuana On January 1, 2020, Illinois legalized cannabis. While there is one marijuana dispensary in a neighborhood of color, Mission at 87th Street and Commercial Avenue, Black people have been noticeably absent from enjoying the monetary gain of a drug that they were disproportionately jailed for having possession of and for selling.

Subsequently, legal experts and organizations have been trying to help people get their records expunged and found the rules surrounding expungement cumbersome. In November, Illinois Equal Justice Foundation announced the launch of New Leaf Illinois. The State-funded program is an alliance of 20 organizations across Illinois that will provide free legal and advisory services to assist people with marijuana convictions.

Pandemic COVID-19 was first recognized in December 2019. And, a year later, businesses have closed, schools have moved to remote learning, restaurants and other small businesses have suffered irreparable losses. In the United States, more than 300,000 people have died.

The pandemic brought to light the health disparities experienced by Black people. It also highlighted the lack of resources for Black people when it comes to health care.

According to the Illinois Department of Public Health’s website, there have been 16,074 deaths in 102 counties in Illinois due to COVID-19. There have been more than 4,000 deaths in the City of Chicago.

Black Lives Matter After the deaths of unarmed Black people, including George Floyd, Breonna

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Taylor and Ahmad Arbery, people took to the streets to protest the loss of Black lives, with some calling for measures designed to “Defund the Police,” and “Abolish the Police.” From that movement, came celebrations of Juneteenth and calls to make it a holiday, nationally and locally. In December, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to make Juneteenth a recognized holiday, making it a paid day off for county workers. Locally, movements like Equality Should Be Normal, founded by Romel Murphy, and Illinois Black Collective, founded by Ashley Munson, as well as others, were born out of the marches for equity and inclusion.

Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to the states. This is the information that is used to redraw legislative districts, which is based on population changes.

Civil Unrest People caused damage to businesses, which led to businesses boarding up their storefronts.

Communities had to clean up and recover from damage done to grocery stores and other businesses. In communities where there were fewer resources, the pain of loss was felt even deeper. But something else happened, people also banded together to protect businesses in their communities.

Census 2020 Once every 10 years, the United States takes a count of the people in the country. This year, there was a push to make sure Black people were counted because it meant more federal dollars and representation for the community. There were events to inform people about how to fill out the census form as well as mobilization efforts to ensure people completed the form. Now, the United States Census Bureau is tabulating and certifying the number.

According to the United States 2020 website, as close to April 1, 2021, the

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Politics The November 4, 2020 election was not expected to be decided the night of and results didn’t come until that Saturday and now, Joe Biden has been certified as the President-elect, and Kamala Harris is the Vice President-elect.

Donald Trump has still not conceded the race and has still said publicly the election was stolen.

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Do you have unclaimed property? Find out on I-Cash Continued from page 1

BY TIA CAROL JONES

In 2015, when Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs took office, he committed to making the office more efficient by utilizing technology and streamlining the unclaimed property process. Five years later, the I-Cash program has returned $1 billion to Illinois residents and their families.

Frerichs said in Illinois, there is more than $3 billion in unclaimed assets. And, in Cook County, there is more than $1 billion in unclaimed assets. Assets refer to cash and stocks.

“People have investments, they pass away, they forget about them and those financial institutions in charge of holding onto those shares, will then turn them over to us if there’s no activity,” he said. “We are a consumer watchdog,

we fight on behalf of citizens of this state to get money that is rightfully theirs.”

Frerichs said there are reasons why money might go missing. Someone might have forgotten about it or someone might have passed away and not told their heirs. He said the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office fights hard to get that money and get it back into the hands of the proper owner.

The search is simple, go to the database, put in your name and address. “We find that one in four people who go to our website find something that belongs to them. And, the average amount last year was just over a thousand dollars,” he said.

Frerichs said state law requires that financial institutions or companies that have been holding on to money for 3-5 years and that has not been claimed, has to be turned over to the

Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. And, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will try and track down the rightful owners. Frerichs said this law came about because before, a company could mail out a check and if it wasn’t cashed, the company could keep the money.

“What we found was that there were some shady companies would mail a check, and perhaps they would mail it to the wrong address, or they would say they mailed the check and keep the money that belonged to someone else,” he said. “That’s why I say, we are a consumer watchdog or consumer protection agency. We fight on behalf of consumers to get money that belongs to them.”

Frerichs said just because someone passes away, doesn’t mean the company or bank can keep that money. It belongs to their rightful heirs. “We will help track down their heirs and

give them the money that rightfully belongs to them,” he said.

Frerichs said the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office had to file lawsuits against companies that didn’t pay rebates and added the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office discovered more than $500 million in unpaid life insurance proceeds to people whose loved ones had policies that insurance companies did not pay out.

“So, companies sold policies promised to pay a certain amount and never did. And, so they’re required to turn it over to us to make sure they comply, we’ll also send out auditors to look and see if they have money,” he said. “We had to fight life insurance companies and change state law to make it absolutely clear that they had to pay out to beneficiaries.”

For more information about the I-Cash program, visit https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov.

Leading National Food Distributor Systematically Refused to Hire Women, Federal Agency Charged

Using the online directory, users can search for Black businesses by state or by product category, including Home Goods, Health/Wellness, Art & Photography, Food & Drink, Fashion/Clothing, Booksellers, and Body/Beauty.

Color Of Change Launches Black Business Directory as Economic Fallout of COVID-19 Pandemic Intensifies Color Of Change, the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, recently launched the Black Business Green Book — a new digital directory that helps consumers locate and patronize Black-owned small businesses across the country.

As the pandemic continues to decimate Black-owned businesses at a disproportionate rate, the need to support them is more urgent than ever.

“We must do all that we can to help Black-owned small businesses — the economic engines and cultural hubs of our communities — as the devastating effects of COVID-19 and the lack of adequate federal aid continue to threaten their survival,” said Jade Magnus Ogunnaike, senior campaigns director at Color Of Change.

Using the online directory, users can search for Black businesses by state or by product category, including Home Goods, Health/Wellness, Art & Photography,

Food & Drink, Fashion/Clothing, Booksellers, and Body/ Beauty. In the coming months, Color Of Change will update the website with additional businesses and featured stories of Black small business owners.

To ensure the green book includes a wide range of Black-owned businesses, Color Of Change launched a campaign asking the public to help identify those that could be included. The call for submissions currently remains open, and anyone can submit a Black business to highlight in the directory.

Earlier this year, Color Of Change led efforts to bring awareness to Black proprietors’ experiences amid the pandemic, including by conducting a survey that revealed Black-owned small businesses were shut out of the Paycheck Protection Program at a higher rate than their white counterparts.

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Performance Food Group, Inc. (PFG), a national marketer and distributor of national and proprietary-branded food and food-related products, will pay $5,075,000 in monetary relief and furnish significant equitable relief to settle a federal nationwide sex discrimination lawsuit, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced recently.

According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, since at least 2004, PFG has engaged in an ongoing pattern or practice of failing to hire a class of female applicants for operative positions at its Broadline facilities. The EEOC also charged that PFG failed to promote a qualified female employee into the position of nighttime warehouse training supervisor at its Carroll County Foods facility in Maryland based on her sex.

Such alleged conduct violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit (EEOC v. Performance Food Group, Inc., et al., Civil Action No. 1:13-cv-01712-CCB) in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division after first attempting to reach a voluntary pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.

The five-year consent decree resolving the lawsuit provides $5,000,000 in monetary relief to the class of female applicants

who were not hired and $75,000 in monetary relief to the female worker who was not promoted.

The consent decree enjoins PFG from failing to hire women to selector or driver positions because of their sex and from engaging in retaliation.

In addition, PFG will implement equitable relief, including: hiring a vice president of diversity to ensure that hiring decisions for selector and driver positions are made without regard to sex, to oversee the company’s compliance with the terms of the consent decree, and to report to EEOC; giving hiring prefer­ ence to class members who are qualified female applicants; conducting affirmative recruitment activities towards qualified female applicants for its selector and driver workforce; revising management performance evaluations; and agreeing not to reemploy two former vice presidents of operations implicated in EEOC’s complaint.

“Women continue to be excluded from traditionally male-dominated industries and occupations based upon misconceived and outdated notions about their abilities,” said EEOC Assistant General Counsel Maria Salacuse. “The EEOC will pursue class-wide litigation to eliminate discriminatory barriers that women face in the workplace - especially in the hiring process.”

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BUSINESS Harvard Business School and the Executive Leadership Council Team Up to Build Pipeline of Black Executives Harvard Business School (HBS) and the Executive Leadership Council (ELC) announced they have entered into a collaboration to provide enhanced programming opportunities for ELC scholarship recipients (ELC Scholars) and executive education opportunities for the most senior Black executives in corporate America.

The ELC’s mission, to open channels of opportunity for Black executives to positively impact business and communities, aligns well with the goals of the recently announced HBS Action Plan for Racial Equity, a plan to advance racial equity both within and beyond the School.

“HBS must do more to create opportunities for Black talent to succeed and take up leadership roles,” said HBS Dean Nitin Nohria. “The Executive Leadership Council has demonstrated the ability to create these opportunities and harness the power of Black talent. Together, we can create a tremendous and unique opportunity for ELC scholarship recipients, ELC members, and the HBS community.”

“The ELC looks forward to launching this unique collaboration with HBS. It is an advantage to be able to provide another development opportunity for our ELC Scholars,” said Crystal E. Ashby, ELC interim president and CEO. “Adding this component will enrich their overall experience, providing financial support, networking and education as benefits for the Scholars. We are energized to offer executive education opportunities for our members, and to do so with one of the most highly-regarded academic

institutions around the world.”

The collaboration will focus on three main areas: support for ELC Scholars, Executive Education, and MBA programming and case development.

Building the pipeline of Black business leaders for the future The mission of The ELC’s Scholars program is to build a pipeline of Black corporate talent by supporting the academic achievement and development of Black undergraduate and graduate students. HBS will provide financial support to the student scholarship program and assist in identifying potential internship opportunities for ELC Scholars at HBS, partner companies, and alumni-led organizations.

Cultivating high-potential executive leaders Leveraging the School’s existing Executive Education platform, the two organizations will work together to create a course customized for ELC members, while also providing them with access to existing HBS Executive Education courses and programs, which offer fully immersive and transformational living-learning experiences, networking opportunities with executives from around the world, and the opportunity to engage in programs led by HBS faculty.

Infusing diversity into the MBA curriculum Throughout the fall, HBS hosted a speaker series featuring diverse thought leaders covering

a range of inclusion topics.

Going forward, HBS will tap into the vast ELC network, many of whom are HBS alumni, as potential speakers, giving MBA students access to different and unique perspectives, and providing the speakers with greater exposure. In addition to speaking opportunities, HBS and ELC will work on developing community events that allow for deeper interactions between ELC and HBS community members.

A key component of the HBS Racial Equity plan is the development of additional cases featuring Black protagonists.

HBS and ELC will work together to identify potential topics and individuals to feature in cases from the more than 800 current and former Black CEOs, senior executives and board directors at Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies, and entrepreneurs at top-tier firms comprising ELC’s membership.

“ELC’s commitment to professional growth of blacks in the corporate sector and to leadership in the Black community in general is uplifting and powerful,” said Ron Chandler, HBS chief information officer and co-chair of the School’s AntiRacism Taskforce who played a key role in bringing the groups together. “A strategic partnership between the Executive Leadership Council and Harvard Business School would not only cultivate immediate greatness, but can have phenomenal second- and third-order impacts for years and decades to come.”

PayPal Announces Additional $5 Million Grant Program for Black-Owned Businesses as COVID-19 Crisis Continues PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) recently announced an additional $5 million grant program that will further the company’s support for Blackowned businesses in the U.S., which have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new grant program is an extension of the $10 million PayPal Empowerment Grant program for Black-owned businesses that PayPal announced in June as part of the company’s $530 million commitment to support Black-owned businesses, strengthen minority communities and fight economic inequality.

In August, PayPal, in partnership with the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO), awarded $10 million in grants to 1,167 Black-owned businesses across the country to help them stabilize and reopen. These businesses will have the opportunity to receive additional grant funding, along with approximately 250 additional Black-owned businesses that qualified for funding.

The new grant program is coming at a time when small businesses are struggling to stay afloat. A recent study found that close to 40% of Black small business owners who received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans have already been forced to lay off employees or cut wages due to their PPP loans being exhausted.

“Small businesses continue to face extreme hardship and uncertainty during this time, and PayPal is doubling down on its support for those businesses that are most vulnerable,” said Connie Evans, president and CEO, AEO. “We are proud to remain their partner in this important work creating access to both capital and resources that will help Black-owned businesses navigate this crisis and support their long-term success.”

In addition to the grant, PayPal and AEO have partnered with Deloitte, Facebook, Guidehouse, Mastercard and Qualtrics to offer all awardees capacitybuilding programming that features business education webinars, coaching and network building opportunities designed to give business owners the tools they need to not only sustain, but grow their business.

Since June, PayPal has continued to fulfill its $530 million commitment that was designed to provide immediate assistance to Black-owned businesses, while setting the foundation for sustained engagement and progress towards economic equality and social justice. Most recently, PayPal invested $50 million in the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Black Economic Development Fund. It is the largest single investment in the fund designed to support Black-led banks, institutions and businesses and expand economic opportunity in the communities they serve. Other actions include: Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: PayPal awarded $5 million in grants to 20 nonprofit community partners to support their work sustaining Black-owned businesses across the U.S. in their recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Investing in Community Banks and Credit Unions: PayPal deposited $50 million in Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina dedicated to providing equal access to capital and financial services for minority communities.

Investing in Minority-Focused Investment Funds: PayPal is investing $50 million in eight early-stage, Black and Latinx-led venture capital funds to bring more equity to the fundraising process.

AAWOL Announces Multi-Year Partnership With the Chicago Bulls AAWOL (Athletic Apparel Without Limits) recently announced their multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls. The partnership encompasses a range of AAWOL x Chicago Bulls collaborated products, marketing elements, retail experiences, in-arena signage, as well as various digital activations.

Established in 2017 with the mission of “Connecting The World Through Sports,” AAWOL is a direct-to-consumer sportswear and e-commerce company, striving to give voice to the next generation through sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, storytelling, and branded experiences.

“The Chicago Bulls are one of the most iconic brands in the world and have been trailblazers and innovators across the NBA, as well as the broader sports landscape,” said Evan Lefft, founder and CEO of AAWOL. “As we began considering potential

franchises to align our brand with, the Chicago Bulls were at the top of our list. With its deep and rich history of success and a legacy that’s bigger than just basketball, we felt the Bulls brand was a natural fit. At AAWOL, we believe that sports connect people in a uniquely meaningful way. Our partnership with the Bulls is a great step forward in our mission of Connecting The www.citizennewspapergroup.com

World Through Sports. The City of Chicago is one of the greatest sports cities in the world, and the Chicago Bulls are amongst the leaders in that charge. We appreciate the faith and support that the Bulls Organization has provided us. We look forward to this being a long and fruitful partnership, as we walk into the future together.”

The partnership officially tipped off on December 23, with the Bulls’ season opener against the Atlanta Hawks. In the first year of the partnership, AAWOL will be the team’s digital T-Shirt Toss partner, and for every home game, fans can follow along on Bulls Twitter for a chance to win AAWOL x Bulls co-branded apparel. In future seasons, AAWOL will release exclusive retail collaborations with the team with further details to come at a later date.

To learn more about AAWOL, please visit www.aawol.com

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5 top tips for refinishing hardwood floors

(BPT) - Since spending more time at home, you've probably started eyeing projects that need attention. If so, you're not alone - Houzz home renovation website reported a 58% increase in leads for home improvement professionals this past summer.

One project that can make an impact on the look and value of your home is refinishing your hardwood floors. It may seem like a big project to tackle, but refinishing can not only improve the look and value of your home but will extend the lifespan of your floors.

Here are a few tips to get the job done right: 1. Choose carefully Do your research. Since floors comprise one of the largest surfaces in your home, you want them to look great and wear well for years to come.

Consider the room's overall aesthetic such as color palette and light. A darker space could benefit from lighter colored floors, while darker floors can add rich contrast. In addition to color, pay attention to the variety of floor finish sheens, which can range from extra glossy to super matte.

Don't forget to account for other room changes you're planning such as wall color, window treatments or furnishings.

2. Use a professional While you may be handy around the house, this is one area where you don't want to make costly mistakes. Hiring a qualified professional flooring craftsman will save time and could also save you money. DIY floor refinishing mistakes are difficult to repair and may mean replacing the flooring surface all together. Consult an expert such as a Bona Certified Craftsman to ensure your floors are refinished with the best products and tools to safeguard the health of your home.

3. Think environmentally friendly When it comes to a hardwood floor finish, the best choice for keeping your home free of toxins is a water-based or waterborne finish.

When it comes to a hardwood floor finish, the best choice for keeping your home free of toxins is a water-based or waterborne finish.

The three most common hardwood floor finish choices are - acid cured (also called Swedish finish), oil-based polyurethane or waterborne. Acid cured is high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and is even outlawed in some regions. Because of its toxic nature, homeowners, pets, food, houseplants and even fish tanks must be removed from the home during the refinishing process to keep them safe. Even after the homeowner's return, this floor finish will continue to release toxins into the home.

Oil-based polyurethane floor finish also emits a high level of VOCs creating an intense smell. Additionally, it can have an extended drying time (making your flooring project take longer) and over time, the color can turn yellow compromising the original floor color you selected.

By contrast, waterborne finishes are durable, sustainable and safe enough for homeowners, pets, plants and food to remain in the home during the entire refinishing process. A waterborne finish may take a few hours more to dry than acid cure finish, but it will be ready to walk on hours before an oilbased polyurethane finish. The environmental and health benefits are also well worth it. A highdurability waterborne finish like Bona Traffic HD has low VOCs and is Greenguard Gold certified, ensuring that your finish looks beautiful and will keep your home healthy.

"Hardwood floor refinishing has come a long way from 10 or 15 years ago," said Kenny Boggs, Jr. of of CHP Inc., a Chesapeake, VA-based hardwood floor installation and renovation company. "With low VOC waterborne finishes, environmentally friendly sealers, and dust containment systems, the refinishing process will only leave a beautiful floor behind." www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Finally, ask your flooring craftsman to use a dust containment system to further protect your home from potentially harmful dust, while also making clean-up a breeze.

4. Let the floors unify your space Designers often select the same flooring throughout several rooms, especially on one level of a home, to connect the spaces visually. If you have other rooms on the same level that aren't hardwood, see if there is hardwood under those other surfaces that could be refinished to create a unified look, or consider if installing hardwood floors would be worth the investment.

5. Keep them clean Once the floors are refinished, cleaning and protecting your hardwood floors is essential. Ask your flooring craftsman to recommend products that will keep your newly refinished floors in great condition. The right floor care after refinishing will help keep your home looking beautiful for years.

Follow these tips to keep your hardwood floors looking their best. Consult a Bona Certified Craftsman at bona.com/bcc for expert advice on achieving beautiful floors that will last a lifetime.

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FASHION

PRETTYPARTY And Fashion Nova To Launch New Hair Products Line PRETTYPARTY, LLC (https://prettyparty.com, @ prettypartybty), recently announced that it’s introducing, SOULe by PRETTYPARTY, a new line of youthful, salonquality, affordable do-it-yourself hair extensions and other hair products developed in conjunction with Fashion Nova, one of the world’s leading fashion lifestyle brands. SOULe by PRETTYPARTY hair products will be available through a new beauty section of Fashion Nova’s website, and will also be sold directly by PRETTYPARTY. “For years, I have admired and loved Fashion Nova. Their styles and looks are always right on, and the brand has great energy,” said PRETTYPARTY Founder and CEO Laura Mayer.

“We were really honored when they approached us and asked us to work with them to develop a new line of hair extensions designed with their customer in mind. SOULe products are just as high quality and innovative as, and even more affordable than, our existing product line. We designed the SOULe line to appeal to customers of all ethnicities and

Fashion Nova and PRETTYPARTY create new, hair extension line.

ages, so we know that Fashion Nova’s customers will love it.”

“At Fashion Nova, we are always looking for hot, on-trend products that can help our customers look and feel stylish and beautiful,” explained Fashion Nova Senior Beauty Buyer Marissa Schroeder.

“SOULe by PRETTYPARTY extensions and other hair items fit just as perfectly with our fashion products as our famous jeans fit our customers’ bodies. We are super excited to be entering the beauty space and PRETTYPARTY is a great initial partner in that effort.”

SOULe by PRETTYPARTY hair extensions are 22 and 26 inches long and come in a variety of colors and textures. According to a press release, they attach in less than 30 seconds, eliminating time-consuming, expensive salon visits, tape or beads.

For more information, visit Fashion Nova’s website at https:// www.fashionnova.com/ or follow them on Instagram @fashionnova For more information, visit PRETTYPARTY’s website at https://prettyparty.com or follow them on Instagram @ prettypartybty

Dental Visits Are Essential Health Care, Here’s Why StatePoint - If maintaining good health is top of mind these days, as it is for many, be sure to factor dental hygiene into the equation.

Medical experts say that a healthy mouth is critical to whole-body health, and warn that during the COVID-19 pandemic, certain stressrelated oral health concerns are on the rise.

“Dental health and overall health are intrinsically linked.

Beyond teeth and gums, the mouth serves as a window to the rest of the body, providing clues about health related issues that may be brewing,” says Dr. Alice Boghosian, American Dental Association (ADA) spokesperson.

Dr. Boghosian reminds the public that dental visits have always been an essential part of health care and are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to ADA and Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention guidance, dentists have increased their already strong infection control and office sterilization protocols when treating patients.

“Routine dental exams during the pandemic can help keep your mouth and body healthy. In addition, dentists can sometimes spot signs suggestive of medical issues, alerting you to the need for medical follow-up,” says Dr. Boghosian.

According to the ADA, here’s why you should be seeing your dentist regularly, and insights into how oral and overall health are connected: • The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tremendous source of anxiety and stress, which makes it no surprise that since its onset, a majority of dentists in an ADA Health Policy Institute survey report a rise in stress-related oral health conditions in their patients. If

you are waking with a tired or sore jaw, find you’re grinding your teeth or have a chipped or cracked tooth, a dentist can help.

• Dentists’ areas of care extend beyond teeth, gums and supporting bone to include the muscles of the head, neck and jaw, the tongue, salivary glands and the nervous system of the head, neck and other areas.

When appropriate, dentists can take samples of tissue to screen for chronic or infectious diseases, and even oral cancer. Catching oral cancer early reduces the risk of your being among the 10,030 people nationwide whose lives are claimed annually by the disease.

• For the 29.1 million people in the U.S. living with diabetes, and those at high risk of developing the disease, dental visits are especially important. Untreated diabetes

“Dentists, along with your physician and other healthcare professionals, are part of your health care team,” says Dr. Boghosian. “Your oral and overall health are our top priority.”

can take a toll on your mouth in numerous ways your dentist can detect. What’s more, people with diabetes are more prone to periodontal disease, a chronic, inflammatory disease that can destroy gums, all the tissues holding your teeth and even bones. Research suggests

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that treating gum disease and then practicing good oral hygiene can help improve blood sugar control in people living with diabetes.

• With pregnancy come changes in your body, including an increased risk of the gum disease called

gingivitis. Keeping up with regular dental cleanings during your pregnancy can help keep this issue at bay.

For more dental health tips and resources, visit MouthHealthy.org. To find a dentist near you, visit FindaDentist.ada.org.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Derrick Lowe,Plaintiff (s) v.

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