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(from left) Spirit of Excellence Awards honorees Cassandra Holbert, L. Maria Asad, Lynette Stokes, the Rev. Stanley Watkins, and Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward, were joined at a Jan. 20, 2020 Dr. Martin L. King Jr. event by (center) former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and the Rev. Carl White Jr. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson

ROBBINS MAYOR RECEIVES MLK AWARD FOR POLITICAL LEADERSHIP

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Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award

EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

IBHE NAMES EDUCATION VETERAN GINGER OSTRO AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Illinois Board of Higher Education named veteran education administrator Ginger Ostro as its new Executive Director. Ostro brings deep experience in Illinois education to the role, most recently serving as the Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Financial Operations at Chicago State University. IBHE also named Stephanie Bernoteit as Deputy Executive Director. Bernoteit most recently served as the agency’s Deputy Director for Academic Affairs.

“We are thrilled with the new leadership team the Board has put in place and are confident that Ginger and Stephanie will build on Governor Pritzker’s record investments in higher education in Illinois,” said Deputy Governor for Education Jesse Ruiz. “After years of cuts to our higher education system, we look forward to continuing to work closely with the IBHE to rebuild our colleges and universities and ensure students from all backgrounds have access to the education they deserve.”

HEALTH

COOK COUNTY URGES RESIDENTS AND PET OWNERS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID COYOTE ENCOUNTERS More than 1,500 coyotes reside throughout Cook County. While they are very unlikely to attack humans, it is important to take precautions to ensure the safety of residents and their pets. Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips: l Do not leave food outdoors for your pet. That can be a welcome invitation for coyotes. l Walk dogs on a short leash and always be aware of your surroundings. l If letting a dog out in the yard, especially a small dog, always supervise the animal. Coyotes can easily climb a fence and snatch your pet in seconds. l Switch up your routine. Coyotes are smart and can learn your schedule. If you always let Fido out or take him for a walk at a certain time, coyotes will learn that and be ready at that time. l If you see a coyote, make loud noises, jump around and bang on garbage cans or whatever else is around. They should fear humans – it’ll keep residents and their pets safe.

LAW & POLITICS

CNN TO PAY $76 MILLION IN BACKPAY As part of a settlement signed recently, CNN has agreed to pay $76 million in backpay, the largest monetary remedy in the history of the National Labor Relations Board.

The dispute originated in 2003 when CNN terminated a contract with Team Video Services (TVS), a company that had been providing CNN video services in Washington, D.C., and New York City. After terminating the contract, CNN hired new employees to perform the same work without recognizing or bargaining with the two unions that had represented the TVS employees. CNN sought to operate as a nonunion workplace and conveyed to the workers that their prior employment with TVS and union affiliation disqualified them from employment.

After a lengthy hearing in 2008, an administrative law judge found that CNN’s actions violated the National Labor Relations Act and that CNN was a successor to, and joint employer with, TVS. In 2014, the National Labor Relations Board agreed and ordered CNN to bargain with the unions and provide backpay. Later, in 2017, a panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, including Chief Judge Merrick Garland and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh, adopted the majority of the Board’s findings, and enforced the Board’s order that CNN cease and desist from refusing to recognize and bargain with the unions. However, the court remanded the Board’s joint employer finding for further clarification, along with the issue of backpay for further consideration by the Board. After the case was remanded, the parties agreed to resolve their dispute through the Board’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Since then, numerous Board staff have worked with all concerned parties to reach the recent settlement.

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BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer

This year’s Spirit of Excellence Awards honored five individuals for their community service work including Robbins Mayor Tyrone Ward.

New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Harvey hosted the Jan. 20 event on the same day the country honored the legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin L. King Jr. And former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who represented the 2nd congressional district in Washington, D.C. from 1995 to 2012, was the keynote speaker.

Joining Ward as a Spirit of Excellence recipient were L. Marie Asad, health care; the Rev. Stanley Watkins, community advocacy; Cassandra Holbert, financial; and Lynette Stokes, education, who is also the first black, president of South Suburban College in South Holland. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (1st Dist.) gave the opening prayer followed by remarks by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle who discussed the upcoming census.

But before the awards were presented, Jackson delivered a passionate, 30-minute speech where he talked about the life of King and how his own

political and personal struggles resembled those of the late civil rights leader.

“One of the highest celebratory moments annually in the African American community is Dr. King Day,” said Jackson. Not only is it a day we should be proud of, it’s also a day, “we should remember how far we have come as people of color,” he said. “Dr. King was a man of honor, a man with a soul and a man with love for everyone. It is how we should all try to live our lives each and every day.”

The longtime congressman, whose former district included much of the southlands, said since being released from prison in 2015 for felony fraud he has a new outlook on life.

“Over the course of the last several years, I have developed a new appreciation for what it means to be a judge and my new profound and deep appreciation for all of you (judges) who have to make decisions on people’s lives,” Jackson said after receiving a standing ovation from a crowd of 100 people.

Ward, who received the Political Leadership award, said it was an honor to be recognized for work he loves to do.

“To be chosen for this award is gratifying and humble at the same time because it tells me I am doing a good

job and that I am making a difference in the lives of others, just as Dr. King would have wanted us all to do,” Ward told the Citizen. “At the end of the day, it’s not about me, but about all of us helping one another.”

Had King lived today, he would be 91-years-old. “I think he [King] would have appreciated the strides we have made in the southlands, but he would also say we have a lot of work to do,” added Ward, who also serves as president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association. “There are things that we know are not right and we have got to fix that by working together.”

Historically, Robbins has been known for a lack of economic development and high unemployment. But Ward said the south suburban village has made a lot of improvements and under his leadership will continue to do so.

According to Ward, Robbins has decreased crime in a “massive matter” by restructuring the police department to have more roll calls in the streets instead of at police headquarters.

“Public safety is a priority in Robbins and that’s why our crime is down across the board. We had one homicide in 2019 and that’s unheard of for Robbins,” said Ward.

AAMA Releases New Assessment-Based Certificate in Pediatrics Program Parents want the best for their children, so employers need the best medical assistants to help them care for their pediatric patients. From infants to young adults, this patient population requires diverse, specialized health care.

To help providers ensure that they have knowledgeable medical assisting personnel on their staff, the American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA) has launched the Assessment-Based Certificate in Pediatrics (ABC-P) program.

The program is meant to expand and advance the health care professionals’ knowledge and understanding of important aspects of — and medical assistants’ role within — pediatric care.

To earn the certificate, individuals must complete the following four courses

and pass a final exam: l Course 1: Well-Child Care l Course 2: Newborn Care l Course 3: Common Childhood Illnesses, Conditions, and Injuries l Course 4: Psychological Aspects of Pediatric Care While the benefits of this program are applicable to all health care professionals, medical assistants possessing CMA (AAMA)® certification will be able to take the courses for a total of 16 continuing education units (CEUs) toward recertifying their credential.

The courses may also be purchased and taken individually, but then may not be used for achieving the Assessment-Based Certificate in Pediatrics.

More information on the program can be found at http://ow.ly/EAg350xQwWT.

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The Certified Medical Assistant® (AAMA) — or CMA (AAMA) — credential represents a medical assistant who has been credentialed through the Certifying Board (CB) of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

The CB and its CMA (AAMA) Certification Program are the only medical assisting certifying body and certification program (respectively) that hold accreditation under both International Standard ISO/ IEC 17024 and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The National Board of Medical Examiners constructs and administers the CMA (AAMA) Certification Exam.

To remain accredited, the CB must ensure that only candidates who have met the appropriate and necessary

prerequisites should be eligible to obtain the CMA (AAMA) credential.

Certification status is a matter of public record and may be released. Every day, the AAMA responds to more than 100 employer requests for CMA (AAMA) certification verification — for both current and potential employees.

According to a press release, the mission of the American Association of Medical Assistants is to provide the medical assistant professional with education, certification, credential acknowledgment, networking opportunities, scope-of-practice protection, and advocacy for quality patient-centered health care.

For more information, visit www.aama-ntl.org or call the AAMA at 800/2282262.

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Speaker reaches young Black men through books and mentoring

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Jermaine L. Anderson wants to lead by example. As founder and executive director of I Am A Gentleman, Inc., Alexander empowers young men to be successful.

And, as the author of the “Carson Cares” book series, Alexander inspires young men to be respectful, responsible and generous.

Anderson founded I Am A Gentleman, Inc., in 2016, with the vision to provide personal development classes for young men, ages 13-21.

Anderson said as a public speaker, it was disheartening to him to go to events and see young men of color not dressed for the occasion. He created the Project Gentleman as a one-day event with seminars, workshops, guest speakers, vendors, haircuts, manicures and a boutique where young men could get attire to wear for graduation and for job interviews.

“I have always had an affinity to young Black men and boys, I was in their shoes. Although I grew up with a father, my calling is to give back to them and be what they’ve been missing,” he said.

Anderson counts his father as one of his influences, along with teachers and his pastor.

“He just epitomized what it meant to be a hard worker. He never missed a day of work that wasn’t planned.

He displayed what it meant to be a role model,” he said.

In addition to Project GentIeman, I Am A Gentleman, Inc., provides four programs which include the White Table Cloth Experience, that teaches about fine dining and etiquette; Tis The Season, that provides clothes, toys and dinner to less fortunate families; Project Gentleman Father’s Day, that is a suit giveaway; and Polka Dot Socks, that teaches young men the importance of self-esteem and confidence.

Since Polka Dot Socks began in 2017, there have been 750 students served. This free mentoring program is for young men ages 13-21. Registration is open and season 7 of the program will begin Saturday, Feb. 8.

“We try to reach as many as we can, one young man at a time. The goal is for them to be so transformed, so inspired, they will go and get their friends and neighbors and give back to them,” Anderson said.

Anderson published the first series of “Carson Cares” on Sunday, Jan. 12. Series One contains three books and follows Carson, a gentleman who is respectful, responsible, kind and generous. He said he created the books because he received messages asking about reaching out to Black boys who are younger than 13.

“We knew we could fill that void as well. The books contain relatable stories with the goals taken from I Am A Gentleman,” he said.

Anderson said right now, they are collecting photos of young men and boys reading the books. They are selling the suspenders and bow tie Carson wears in the book because Anderson said readers have said, “Mom, I want to look like Carson.”

“We don’t have enough books that show Black boys on the pages. We want young Black men to be inspired to be like Carson,” he said.

Anderson said his overall goal is to inspire and encourage young men. “I want to help them discover the leader within them,” he said. “Within us exists a person we don’t know until someone helps us discover them, we’ll never know.”

For more information, visit iamagentleman.com, or call www.iamagentleman.org. To register for Polka Dot Socks program, visit https://bit.ly/3amiJiM. Series One of “Carson Cares” is on sale for $40 at www.myfriendcarson.com.

Jermaine Anderson (pictured) is the founder and executive director of I Am A Gentleman, Inc., a program that looks to empower young men. Photo courtesy of Jermaine Anderson

Attorney General seeks accelerated ratepayer refund from electric utilities Asks Commerce Commission to rethink decision giving companies decades to repay $543 million

BY PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com

Springfield – Two of the state’s largest electric utilities owe their customers a combined $543 million in refunds, according to state regulators, but there is sharp disagreement over how much time the companies should have to pay it back.

At issue for Ameren Illinois and Commonwealth Edison, also known as ComEd, is money they collected to pay future tax bills before federal tax cuts which took effect in 2018 lowered those anticipated rates.

When the corporate tax rate was slashed from 35 percent to 21 percent, both companies found themselves holding onto large surpluses, known as “excess deferred income taxes,” or EDIT. For ComEd, which serves 4 million customers in Chicago and northern Illinois, the excess amounted to $385 million. For Ameren, which serves about 1.2 million customers

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, (pictured in 2009) is calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission to re-examine a decision that would give energy companies more than 30 years to pay rebates to consumers.

in central Illinois and the Metro East area, it amounted to $158 million.

In a pair of rulings last year, the

Illinois Commerce Commission, which regulates public utilities, said ComEd could pay off its EDIT over 38 years and Ameren could pay off its bill over 35 years. But recently, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced he is asking the ICC to reconsider that decision and shorten the payout period to just five years.

“Consumers paid public utility rates to ComEd and Ameren reflecting the higher federal tax rate, and now that the federal tax rate has lowered, fairness dictates that consumers should get that money back,” Raoul said in a news release. “Allowing an unreasonable refund period of close to 40 years nearly guarantees many customers will never get their fair share of the refunds.”

The issue has to do with how utility rates are set and regulated.

Essentially, companies are allowed to recover their cost of providing service and make a “reasonable” rate of return, or profit. The cost of service includes such things as the cost of building and operating power plants www.citizennewspapergroup.com

and transmission lines.

It also includes the cost of taxes owed to various levels of government. When a company builds a plant, it recovers that cost over the expected useful life of the plant, typically around 40 years.

In their cases before the ICC, ComEd and Ameren acknowledged that the tax law change reduces their cost of service, but they argued that the duty to return the excess deferred tax money they collected should be spread out over the life of their facilities so that both current and future ratepayers will be treated evenly.

But it also means customers will see a reduction in their bills of only a few pennies per month instead of a few dollars, according to Jim Chilsen, spokesman for the Citizens Utility Board, a nonprofit entity established by the state to represent residential and small-business customers in utility rate cases.

In testimony before the ICC, both Raoul’s office and CUB argued future customers are not entitled

to the benefit of a refund because they aren’t the ones who paid the higher-than-necessary rates. They also argued the longer payout period will mean that many customers who were charged higher rates prior to the change in tax law will never see their full refund.

CUB argued in favor of a seven-year payout schedule while Raoul’s office argued for five years.

“We completely agree that it’s only right that ComEd and Ameren consumers get their money back over a more reasonable time period,” Chilsen said in an email statement.

“Making customers wait decades to get their money means that a significant number of those customers won’t be able to enjoy their full refund. That’s not right, that’s not fair.”

He also noted that many other states — including Missouri, where Ameren also operates — have adopted 10-year payout schedules.

The ICC has not said whether it will grant the request for reconsideration.

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BUSINESS

Chicago Advertising Federation Honors Renetta McCann with Silver Medal Award

Renetta McCann

Renetta McCann, chief inclusion experience officer, Publicis Groupe, was recently named the recipient of the Chicago Advertising Federation’s 2019 Silver Medal Award.

The Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) is one of the largest marketing and communication organizations, representing thousands of advertising professionals. Its purpose is to connect the marketing industry across all types of companies, disciplines and professionals. Part of its mission is to elevate the marketing community to foster thought leadership in Chicago.

The CAF Silver Medal Award recognizes a distinguished member of the Chicago advertising community for outstanding career accomplishments in the areas of: creative ability, contributions to the general advancement of advertising, contributions to a specific area of advertising, and contributions to the community.

McCann is the 25th professional

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“RENETTA IS THAT EXTREMELY RARE EXECUTIVE WHO IS BOTH INNOVATIVE AND OPERATIONAL, BOTH ANALYTICAL AND EMPATHETIC. EVERYTHING RENETTA DOES, FROM LEADING GLOBAL BUSINESSES TO MENTORING INDIVIDUALS, SHE DOES WITH PASSION AND LEADS BY EXAMPLE.” RICHARD ROCHE

Executive Vice President, Edelman and President, Chicago Advertising Federation

and fifth woman to earn the honor.

She has been recognized as one of the leading innovators and most influential executives in the advertising, marketing and media industries, with a global reputation for not only building brands, but also the organizations and leadership to sustain them.

“It’s impossible to quantify Renetta McCann’s influence on our industry and the people within it, but immense, game-changing, enduring and human would be a good way to start describing it,” said Richard Roche, executive vice president, Edelman and president, Chicago Advertising Federation. “Renetta is that extremely rare executive who is both innovative and operational, both analytical and empathetic.

Everything Renetta does, from leading global businesses to mentoring individuals, she does with passion and leads by example.

Her achievements, particularly what she has done in and for the city of Chicago, are what made her stand out for the Board of Directors of the Chicago Ad Federation.

A generation of industry leaders thanks Renetta; awarding her the CAF Silver Medal is a chance for the Chicago ad community to honor her immense contributions, in the company of some of the countless people she’s impacted.”

“The Silver Medal Award truly acknowledges what I’ve centered my career around: helping others and contributing to the greater good of our industry and our community,” said McCann. “I am humbled to join the prestigious group of professionals who’ve also earned this honor.”

As Chief Inclusion Experience Officer for Publicis Groupe, McCann works to drive inclusion at all levels of the organization, with an emphasis on ensuring that the company’s clients are benefiting from the many strategic advantages that diverse teams deliver.

McCann is no stranger to the Publicis family. She began her career at Leo Burnett, and, after a long tenure, became the CEO of Starcom MediaVest Group Worldwide.

Under her leadership, client billings

exceeded $26 billion and the global workforce rose to over 6,000 people.

Most recently, she served as the Chief Talent Officer for Leo Burnett USA and Publicis Communications North America.

Throughout her career, McCann has been an active volunteer and contributor to various industry and civic organizations. Currently, she serves on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Community Trust, the Marketing Committee of the Robert and Ann Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Legacy Giving Committee of the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago.

She is a frequent name in the press. In 2002, McCann was named “Corporate Executive of the Year”

by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected Ad Woman of the Year by the Chicago Advertising Federation. Essence named her one of “50 Women Who are Changing the World” and she received a Matrix Award in 2006 from New York Women in Communications. She has appeared on the pages of Advertising Age, Business Week and Chicago magazine.

In 2014, the American Advertising Federation honored her with a Diversity Achievement Award for her contributions as an Industry Influential and she received The Pantheon Award from the 4A’s MAIP program. Recently, she was featured on Adweek’s list of “11 Inspiring Women Who Have Broken Down Advertising’s Most Persistent Barriers.”

After nearly 30 years of communications management and leadership, McCann went back to the books, earning an M.S. in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University.

She worked as an executive coach and organizational change consultant before rejoining Burnett in fall 2012. Currently, she is an adjunct lecturer in the MSLOC program, teaching a course on organizational design. McCann has also served as a Corporate Director of Tribune Publishing.

She lives in Chicago with her husband, Kevin, and children, Ella and Alexander.

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Global Girls Celebrate It's 20th Year Anniversary

Members and staff of Global Girls, Inc. performed to a standing room only audience.

Pictured above, over 50 South side youth ranging in age from 4 to 19, took to the stage to celebrate the Global Girls, "20th Anniversary". Global Girls is located in the heart of South Shore and provides after school and summer programs for girls ages 5 to 14 and teens and adult co-ed theatre programs. for further information on Global Girls and the program that are provided visit us at: www.globalgirlsinc.org.

(Pictured on the left), Joining the celebration are: Raymond Stanton, Board Member; Lafayette Ford, Board Chairman; Marvinetta Woodley-Penn CEO and Founder Global Girls; MiCrystal Day, former student; Charles "Chuck" Gordon, Business Supporter.

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Homewood-Flossmoor High School Wrestling Team Receives Honor

Author Jermaine Lawrence Anderson and NBC Channel 5 Reporter Regina Waldroup, reading excerpts from Carson Cares. Photo by: Algean Garner II.

The 1993 State Championship Wrestling Team of HomewoodFlossmoor High School were recently honored by the school.

Team members attending the reunion are: Ryan McCormick; Bob Stringham; John Trioni; Jeff Trask, Captain Rael; Griffin and Todd Blumb.

I Am A Gentleman, Founder and CEO, Jermaine Anderson held his Chicago Book Signing at the Chicago Children's Museum and Introduce the star of his book series "Carson".

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The 2020 Census informs funding for walk-in clinics, Medicare and all types of health services. Rest assured your answers are safe and secure.

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FASHION

Mother Daughter Duo Launch New Hair Tool: THEBRAIDREALEASER

BRAIDREALESER can be used to unbraid hair extensions or natural hair.

Angela Green created THEBRAIDRELEASER in 1992 as a pain free way to unbraid her daughter’s tresses, while never making the ergonomic tool public.

Now, as Co-Founder & CEO, her youngest daughter Saraa Green is bringing this family secret weapon to homes everywhere.

As recently mentioned on ESSENCE.com, “In January, Saraa received her MBA, and decided to continue to develop the product after she used it for a required business proposal for school.”

Green is now proudly spearheading this project bringing it to market in

Spring 2020. According to a press release, the mini spear shaped curved tool is built for comfort, with an end for mini braids and the other for thicker braids. THE BRAIDREALESER can be used to unbraid hair extensions or natural hair.

Starting on January 26th via Kickstarter, The BRAIDRELEASER will welcome crowdfunders and an invite only hackathon event will take place in New York City on January 26th & 27th.

For more information, follow @ saraa_green_ and @thebraidreleaser on Instagram.

For crowndfunding updates visit thebraidsreleaser.com

Saraa Green Co-Founder THEBRAIDRELEASER

Sally Beauty Calls for Influencers to “Unleash Their PROtential” Following Announcement of Brand Campaign Launch Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SBH) has started the search for its first #SallyCrew, an official partnership that offers influencers the opportunity to serve as Sally Beauty brand ambassadors.

The #SallyCrew program aligns with the brand’s priority to boost confidence, build trusting relationships and inspire consumers to take beauty into their own hands. Five inaugural #SallyCrew members will be revealed in May 2020.

“Sally Beauty has always enjoyed collaborating with influencers to help educate and empower beauty enthusiasts.

As we continue our transformation, we’re excited to establish the #SallyCrew to reinforce our commitment to helping our customers discover quality products to Unleash their PROtential,” said Carolyne Guss, group vice president of marketing at Sally Beauty. “I am especially pleased to announce we’ve extended the invitation to our very own Sally Beauty associates.”

The brand is seeking influencer submissions from the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico from beauty enthusiasts who are passionate about hair color, hair care, textured hair care, cosmetics and nails. Five brand ambassadors will be selected to receive a one-year, paid contract of up to $150,000, as well as professional business coaching, spokesperson opportunities with the brand and access to exclusive products and brand events.

The ideal candidates will embody Sally Beauty’s new motto to “Unleash Your PROtential” and empower others by sharing expert tips, encouraging self-expression and building strong relationships with other beauty enthusiasts.

Influencers interested in applying to join the #SallyCrew can find more information at www.sallybeauty.com/sallycrew. The program will take place in four phases: l Step 1: Influencers can apply online at https://fs22.formsite. com/bjXD9a/p9h5ezlceb/index.html now through Jan. 31. l Step 2: Applicants submit a video on Instagram between Feb. 17 and March 13 sharing why they’d be an awesome Sally Crew influencer, using #SallyCrew and #SallyBeauty to gain support and shout-outs from their followers. l Step 3: Up to 25 semi-finalists will promote special category products on their social platforms to showcase how they share

Sally Beauty Opens Search for Brand Ambassadors to Join the #SallyCrew

expert beauty tips with their followers. Fans will be able to support their favorite semi-finalists by voting and shopping their curated product picks. Voting is open April 13 – May 8. l Step 4: By May 29, the five inaugural members of the #SallyCrew will be announced.

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confidence to shine by unlocking the ‘power of pro’ at home.

With our professional-grade products, Sally Beauty empowers the everyday beauty-lover to take their skills to the next level,” said Aaron Alt, president of Sally Beauty. “We can’t wait to meet our new ambassadors, who will help us share our revamped, pro-philosophy on an even greater scale.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

ESSENCE Celebrates Women Owning Their Narrative and Transforming the Art of Storytelling ESSENCE has unveiled the honorees for its highlyesteemed 2020 Black Women in Hollywood Awards. The highly coveted invitationonly Oscar-week event— spotlighting Hollywood’s most renowned and accomplished women at the forefront of the industry—will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA. This year’s theme, in honor of the brand’s 50th anniversary, will be a celebration of women owning, expanding and transforming the art of storytelling.

ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood is presented by Ford and sponsored by AT&T Humanity of Connection, Geico, L’Oréal Paris and

Netflix.

The 2020 illustrious Black Women in Hollywood honorees include: EMMY Award-winning actress, comedian, director and producer Niecy Nash (When They See Us, Claws, Kidnapped: The Kamiyah Mobley Story); DGA nominated director and two-time Grammy Award winning music video director Melina Matsoukas (Queen & Slim, Master of None’s “Thanksgiving”, “Formation”

by Beyoncé); actress Lashana Lynch (Captain Marvel and the upcoming No Time to Die); and the trailblazing cast and co-executive producer/

director/writer of Pose (Janet Mock, Mj Rodriguez, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Angelica Ross and Hailie Sahar). The star-studded list of presenters will include EMMY, GRAMMY and Tony award-winning actor Billy Porter (Pose, American Horror Story.) Additional presenters will be announced at a later date.

“For fifty years, ESSENCE has remained committed to portraying and highlighting the triumphs, aspirations and dynamic lives of Black women,” said Michelle Ebanks, CEO of ESSENCE Communications, Inc. “The ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood luncheon has become an amazing platform to recognize and honor the

unparalleled talents of Black women in an industry that often hasn’t. We celebrate all of our honorees this year for their fearlessness and strength as they boldly continue to own their narratives and share our stories.”

“ESSENCE is thrilled to commemorate the creative and critical achievements of Black women as originators, nurturers, makers and creators during our 13th Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon,” said MoAna Luu, ESSENCE Chief Content & Creative Officer. “Whether they’re reclaiming our culture or dismantling traditional gender ideas, each of our honorees uplift us as they present their unique gifts on the screen and behind

the camera. As ESSENCE celebrates 50 years of the power of our presence, we are proud to salute them all.”

In addition, ESSENCE’s Oscar week activities will culminate with the launch of the inaugural ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition, which will be held on Friday, February 7th. This communal space will provide a catalyst for diverse creatives to connect and collaborate through an interactive program. The event will feature a curated schedule of panels, workshops and screenings focused on uplifting emerging storytellers through the mentorship of established Hollywood movers and shakers. Scheduled speakers and participants

EdTech Studio, Wonder Media, Produces Emergency Preparedness Animation Series The EdTech animation studio founded by Terry Thoren, the former CEO of the company that incubated Rugrats and The Simpsons, has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children.

The series is titled “Rocket Rules;” and was developed with the Hero In You Foundation to teach emergency preparedness and safety awareness to children ages 3-9.

Based on research which shows that children will mimic the behaviors of an animated character before they listen to an adult, the series features Rocket the Safety Spokesdog who delivers tough subjects in a kidfriendly way.

Wonder Media produced the

concept and series for The Hero in You Foundation and they have teamed up with fire departments, law enforcement agencies, school districts, afterschool programs, community centers, museums and libraries to distribute the safety resources.

One of the videos is hosted by Los Angeles Dodger and NLCS MVP Justin Turner who also appears in TV public service announcements.

The program has been endorsed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s former director, James Lee Witt.

Aligned with the National Health Education Standards for K-5th graders, Rocket Rules teaches safety awareness with topics that range

include talent attorney Nina Shaw; celeb hairstylist Kim Kimble; filmmaker/author Nelson George, producer Nina Yang Bongiovi and more.

For more on ESSENCE House: Hollywood Edition visit ESSENCE.com.

ESSENCE’s January/ February 2020 issue (on newsstands now) features its annual Black Women in Hollywood package highlighting each honoree.

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Wonder Media has rolled out yet another mission-driven series using animated stories to engage children. The series is titled “Rocket Rules,” and was developed with the Hero In You Foundation to teach emergency preparedness and safety awareness to children ages 3-9.

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CALENDAR CCICS & BUFI present Black History Month lecture featuring Dr. Greg Kimathi Carr Lecture pays tribute to the historic work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson

Carter Woodson biographical cartoon by Charles Alston, 1943

director of BUFI, are “excited to keep this partnership alive through the co-sponsorship of this historic Black History Month program.”

Carr is the chair of the Department of Afro-American Studies at Howard University and As a kick-off to Black History 1st vice president of the Association Month—celebrated during the for the Study of Classical African entire month of February—the Civilizations. He represents a long Jacob H. Carruthers Center for line of scholar/activists and was Inner Studies (CCICS) and the mentored by late CCICS professors, Black United Fund of Illinois Dr. Jacob H. Carruthers and Dr. (BUFI) will co-sponsor the lecture, Anderson Thompson.

A Tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson Widely respected as the ‘Father Carter G. Woodson & the Continuing Challenges of of Black History,’ Dr. Carter G. MisEducation, featuring Dr. Greg Kimathi Woodson’s profound tome, The Mis-Education Carr on Friday, January 31, 2020 in the Donn of the Negro published in 1933, is considered F. Bailey Legacy Hall on the campus of CCICS, one of the most significant books on Black 700 E. Oakwood Boulevard, at 7pm. self-empowerment. “Dr. Carter G. Woodson “The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner and his contributions to the study of African City Studies (NEIU) and the Black United peoples’ contributions in the world remain an Fund of Illinois (BUFI) have a longstanding inspiration,” shared Worrill. partnership in educational and community A Tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson & the programming,” stated Dr. Conrad Worrill, Continuing Challenges of MisEducation is free professor emeritus and retired CCICS director. and open to the public. For tickets, go to www.

Worrill went on to say that CCICS director, eventbrite.com. For additional information, Dr. Andrea Evans, and Carolyn Day, executive contact Dr. Conrad Worrill, 773.592.2598.

Orion Premieres Arrangement Of Ugandan Composer Tamusuza’s Quartet In March Plus Works by Rolla, Huydts, Dvorák in Chicago, Evanston, Aurora Highlighted by a premiere arrangement by and for its musicians, The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, continues its 27th season with a diverse chamber music program combining classics with modern works.

Performances, which also feature guest violist Stephen Boe, take place at a new venue this season--New England Congregational Church in Aurora--March 1, followed by a benefit reception; PianoForte Studios in Chicago March 4; and Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston March 8.

The program A highlight of the concert is the premiere of Orion clarinetist Kathryne Pirtle and Orion violinist Florentina Ramniceanu’s arrangement of Ugandan composer Justinian Tamusuza’s Mu Kkubo Ery ‘Omusaalaba (On the Way of the Cross) for clarinet quartet (1993), a rhythmically innovative and captivating work earlier recorded

by the Kronos Quartet. Tamusuza blends Western classical and Ugandan traditional styles in his compositions, including African folk elements, minimalist techniques and polyrhythms.

The Concertante Duo in E-Flat Major for violin and viola, Op. 5

by Alessandro Rolla features the highly expressive strains of early Romanticism, tempered by the charming elegance of Classical era influences. Known primarily as Paganini’s teacher, Rolla was a viola and violin virtuoso whose many accomplishments include writing one of the first viola concertos.

Continuing a long and fruitful partnership with Chicago-based composer Sebastian Huydts (b. 1966), Orion performs selected movements

of his Delicias de Blancanieves (Snow White’s Delight, 2015), a highly imaginative work consisting of 27 fairy tales with a decidedly Spanish flavor. Strongly melodic and tuneful, offering much rhythmic variety and a fair amount of harmonic spice, each piece harbors a little story, suggested by its title. Orion’s performance features selections Huydts has arranged specifically for the ensemble as well as original versions played by Orion pianist Diana Schmück.

Dvorák had an international reputation when he completed his Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 87 in 1889. Responding to his publisher Simrock’s request, Dvorák composed this work only after completing his opera, The Jacobin. This masterful chamber work displays extraordinary writing for piano and prominent expressiveness for strings, resulting in an exquisitely crafted work in overall texture and tone.

Orion’s 27th season Orion’s 2019-20 season, which includes violist Stephen Boe on all programs, concludes with Mozart, www.citizennewspapergroup.com

Borodin and Schumann, featuring guest violinist Mathias Tacke, in May. Orion appears on the broadcast series “Live from WFMT” May 11, 2020.

The Orion Ensemble Founded in 1992, The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming for its critically acclaimed millennium celebration “An Inside Look at Contemporary Music,” features a roster of four musicians--Kathryne Pirtle (clarinet), Florentina Ramniceanu (violin), Diana Schmück (piano) and Judy Stone (cello)--who have performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia, as an ensemble and individually in solo, orchestral and other chamber music roles.

The Chicago Tribune called Orion “one of Chicago’s most vibrant, versatile and distinctive ensembles,” and Peter Schickele (aka PDQ Bach) said Orion is “what chamber music should be all about: Individual virtuosity melded into a group personality.” The Orion Ensemble

is supported in part by grants from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the John R. Halligan Charitable Fund, the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund, the Illinois Arts Council and generous donations from its patrons.

Performance and ticket information The Orion Ensemble’s third concert program of its 27th season takes place Sunday, March 1 at a special time of 3 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese benefit reception, at its new venue, New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora; Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the PianoForte Studios, 1335 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago; and Sunday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston. Single tickets are $30, $25 for seniors (65+) and $15 for students; admission is free for children 12 and younger. A four-ticket flexible subscription provides a 10 percent savings on full-priced tickets. For tickets or more information, call 630628-9591 or visit orionensemble.org.

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CLASSIFIEDS which is part of a common interest community, the

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) 3469088. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 267816 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2018 CH 13409 TJSC#: 39-6601 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.

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ANTIQUES/ COLLECTIBLES REAL ESTATE AC 1-8-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, -v.- ANDREA FLEMING, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 2019 CH 07880 1116 W VERMONT ST CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 4, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 7, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 1116 W VERMONT ST, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-32-217-061-0000 The real estate is improved with a residence.

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 twenty-four (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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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

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, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527 630-794-5300 EMail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-19-05959 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2019 CH 07880 TJSC#: 39-7257 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 # 2019 CH 07880 I3141967 ________________________________________ AC1-22-2020 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CVF III MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST II Plaintiff, -v.- CAROLYN F FRYE, TIMESHA A FRYE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2018 CH 13409 19713 TERRACE AVENUE LYNWOOD, IL 60411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 13, 2019, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 2020, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 19713 TERRACE AVENUE, LYNWOOD, IL 60411 Property Index No. 33-07-112-010-0000 The real estate is improved with a four or more 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 twenty-four (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

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(StatePoint) While visiting a new place is exciting and fun, it’s often no match for jetlag. Here are four ways to make the most of your trip and avoid grogginess and lost sleep.

• Revamp Evenings: Time changes and jetlag are best handled when you’re wellrested. Encourage plenty of sleep in the weeks ahead of your travels. Before bed, avoid activities that make sleep more evasive, such as looking at bright screens, consuming caffeine or indulging in too much alcohol. A vigorous workout, while great for your cardio health, is best performed at least several hours before lights out.

• Connected Tech: You don’t necessarily need a smartwatch to avoid the hassle and potential risk of forgetting to wind watches to local time when you arrive at your destination. Instead, consider a connected watch that updates automatically when Daylight Saving Time starts or ends or when traveling to a different time zone. For example, the shock-resistant, solar-powered G-Shock GSTB100XA-1A is equipped with Bluetooth that lets it connect with a smartphone to receive time information from an internet time server. Likewise, the Casio Edifice EQB1000D-1A, a new highspec super-slim model with phone linking capabilities can keep you further on track with a daily alarm, full auto-calendar and stopwatch.

• Avoid Anxiety: The anxiety caused by traveling to a different time zone can ironically make it harder to function. Make a point of engaging in a stress-reducing activity when you arrive, like meditation or yoga.

• Think of the Family: Traveling with pets or young kids? A time change can be especially difficult on those who don’t understand why bedtimes and feeding schedules have changed. Ease kids and furry creatures into the time change by shifting their schedules 10-15 minutes each day.

Traveling east or west can cause stress, jetlag and lost sleep. With some smart strategies, you can make the transition smooth sailing.

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