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MBD Marketing, headquartered in South Holland, is preparing to host their third annual LEGACY Awards Gala on Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Malcolm X College located on 1900 W. Jackson, in Chicago. Photo Credit: MBD Marketing

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Where African Americans Can Find the Most Six Figure Jobs in 2019

ENTERTAINMENT Marvin Gaye’s Never-Released 1972 Album, ‘You’re The Man,’ Set For Global Release

Star of Lifetime’s American Beauty Star and Hollywood’s GoTo Makeup Master to Lead His First Hands on Master Class in the U.S.

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

2019 CHICAGO WOMEN’S CONFERENCE & EXPO - LEADING THE WAY THROUGH VISION & ACTION South Suburban College (SSC) recently announced its 2019 Chicago Women’s Conference on Friday, March 15, from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., located at the college’s Main Campus in South Holland, Illinois. This year’s theme “Leading the Way through Vision & Action” marks the 11th Annual event planned through the college’s Business and Career Institute (BCI). Women of all backgrounds ages 18 and up are welcome to come together for one day dedicated exclusively to women. SSC is inviting all women to join in the experience and connect with hundreds of other women this March. Admission includes a full breakfast, breakout sessions addressing relevant issues for today’s woman in Health & Wellness, Personal Empowerment and Business & Finance. For more information, email bci@ssc.edu or call 708-225-6055. South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street, South Holland, IL

HEALTH

WEBMD HEALTH HERO AWARDS HONOR RESEARCHERS, CAREGIVERS AND ADVOCATES TRANSFORMING THE IMPACT OF CANCER WebMD celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of researchers, health care professionals and advocates who are helping to transform the impact of cancer during its Health Heroes event in New York City recently. Advocate, filmmaker, and cancer survivor Sandra Lee and 20/20 co-anchor, ABC News correspondent, and cancer survivor Amy Robach kicked off the event following opening remarks from WebMD CEO Bob Brisco. Robach noted that this year’s Health Heroes are “…changing the world. They are transforming the way we think about prevention, making breakthrough discoveries, raising money and awareness and so much more.” For a recap and to learn more about the winners of the 2019 WebMD Health Hero Awards visit www. webmd.com/healthheroes.

LAW & POLITICS

FIRST PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOW CLOSED ON PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL HEMP REGULATIONS The 45-day First Notice public comment period on proposed industrial hemp regulations closed at the end of business on February 11, 2019. Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) staff drafted proposed rules after the Industrial Hemp Act was signed into law in August 2018. This new law allows individuals or corporations licensed through IDOA to cultivate industrial hemp. IDOA will also register individuals or corporations that will process industrial hemp. Once IDOA submits its comment responses and any proposed rule modifications to JCAR for review, that will open the Second Notice period. During that at least 45-day period, public comments on the updated proposed rules should be submitted directly to JCAR by letter, fax, phone, or email. IDOA will publish instructions on its website as to how to submit comments to JCAR once the Second Notice period is open. As soon as the rules are finalized and approved by JCAR, IDOA will begin accepting applications for industrial hemp licenses and registrations.

South Suburban Based Marketing Company Celebrates Black Entrepreneurship Continued from page 1 BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

WDB Marketing is a black-owned full-service marketing company, headquartered in South Holland, that was established in 2006. Over the last decade, the company has worked with over 3,000 black-owned businesses throughout the nation and witnessed firsthand the enormous impact black businesses are having in their communities. The CEO of MDB Marketing, Keeana Barber, is a black entrepreneur herself and made it her mission three years ago to create the LEGACY Awards Gala which is an event that honors and celebrates black entrepreneurship while providing black business owners with the opportunity to network with each other. The third annual LEGACY Awards Gala will soon be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Malcolm X College located on 1900 W. Jackson, in Chicago and will amplify the message that black businesses matter.

“The purpose of the event is for people to be able to celebrate black entrepreneurs but also to provide a platform for all of us to connect and ideally grow our businesses together,” said Keeana Barber, chief executive officer of MDB Marketing. As CEO of MDB Marketing, Barber has the first-hand experience of being a black entrepreneur and understands the importance of having black-owned businesses across the Greater Chicagoland Area. “From an emotional level, black entrepreneurship is the success story in the community and shows people that they can do something on their own and be very successful at it. Of course, it also creates jobs because small businesses are the number one job creator and the number one employer in America and black businesses are a part of that. The more successful we are, the more that we can hire and we generally hire from within the community,” said Barber. “As I’ve grown, I now have nine people that work for me and I hire form the community so the more people that support me and support

my company, the more we have been able to hire.” In knowing the impact that entrepreneurship can have on a community through job creation and recirculation of community dollars, Barber said that she is motivated to help black business owners in any way she can. “It’s easier to touch me and to make me want to do something and to impact these communities as a business owner than it ever will be for these larger corporations because they, for the most part, don’t live in our community and they have never visited our community, so to them, pulling their big box out of a neighborhood, not that they necessarily want to do it, but they don’t feel that pain that we feel,” said Barber. This year, The LEGACY Awards Gala will honor seven black business owners and community leaders for building LEGACY, which is an acronym that stands for leadership, education, growth, advocacy, community, and youth. Tickets for the Gala are available now at www.LegacyAwardsGala.com.

Solar Jobs Down 3 Percent Nationwide in 2018, But Some Key States See Job Growth The U.S. solar industry employs 242,343 workers as of 2018, a decline of nearly 8,000 jobs (3.2 percent) compared to 2017, according to the National Solar Jobs Census 2018 released recently by The Solar Foundation. This marks the second year in a row that solar jobs have declined after seven years of steady growth. At the same time, solar jobs increased in 29 states in 2018, including in many states with emerging solar markets. States with the highest employment gains include Florida, Illinois, Texas, and New York State. Other states that saw job growth include Ohio, Washington State, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Virginia, and Tennessee. The full report and a complete list of solar jobs by state is available at SolarJobsCensus. org. The Solar Foundation, a nonprofit educational and research organization, issues the National Solar Jobs Census each year to provide comprehensive and reliable data on the U.S. solar workforce. Overall, solar employment has grown 159 percent since

the first Census was released in 2010, adding nearly 150,000 well-paying jobs across all 50 states. The 2018 National Solar Jobs Census for the first time includes jobs numbers for Puerto Rico, which has 1,997 solar workers as of 2018. With Puerto Rico jobs included, the total number of U.S. solar jobs comes to 244,340. “Despite two challenging years, the long-term outlook for this industry remains positive as even more Americans turn to low-cost solar energy and storage solutions to power their homes and businesses,” said Andrea Luecke, President and Executive Director at The Solar Foundation. “However, it will take exceptional leadership at the federal, state, and local levels to spur this growth and address the urgent challenge of climate change. Expanding solar energy and storage across America will create high-quality jobs, reduce carbon emissions, boost local economies, and build resilient and adaptive communities.” Nationwide, the jobs decline in 2018 reflects a slowdown in installed solar capacity. Solar

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companies delayed many utility-scale projects in late 2017 while awaiting the outcome of a petition for new tariffs on solar panels and cells. These delays led to reduced capacity growth and fewer jobs in the first three quarters of 2018. At the state level, policy challenges and a difficult business climate contributed to lower jobs numbers in some states with established solar markets. In other states, supportive policies and the rapidly declining cost of solar technologies helped drive an increase in employment in 2018. “We are proud of the solar job growth in Wisconsin. It solidifies our commitment to getting our state on track for a future driven by renewable energy that will make Wisconsin a stronger, better place to live, work, and play,” said Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. “We look forward to continuing our promise to build a clean economy that incentivizes energy innovation, diversifies Wisconsin jobs and energy sources, and promotes efficiency, affordability, and accessibility in clean energy production.” “I’m proud that Minnesota

continues to be a clean energy leader in the Midwest,” said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. “While our solar workforce continued to grow last year, we need to do even more to develop and deploy renewable energy and continue to build a strong clean energy economy in Minnesota.” This year’s National Solar Jobs Census is based on a rigorous survey of solar establishments conducted between September and October 2018. The survey included approximately 59,300 phone calls and over 49,000 emails. The survey was administered to 13,945 separate establishments, of which 2,697 provided full or substantially completed surveys. “Google is very proud to be the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in the world,” Urs Hölzle, senior vice resident of technical infrastructure at Google Cloud. “We deploy solar because it helps the environment and the economy; our total investment in energy from solar and other renewable resources exceeds the amount of electricity used by our operations around the world. An Continued from page 3

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NEWS

How One South Suburban Mayor Works To Maintain A Quality of Life For Residents BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

As Mayor of the Village of Matteson, Sheila Chalmers-Currin often says that upon taking office two years ago she was quickly baptized in what could go wrong in retail. What she means by this is that during her first year as Mayor, she saw a mass exodus of big box stores like Sam’s Club, Target, and Toys R Us from the community and had to immediately take action. Two years later, she has succeeded in maintaining the quality of life for her residents with a thriving community center, redeveloped business corridors, a variety of safe and affordable housing options, and has big plans to keep growing. “The vision that I talked about when I initially came into office, was the vision that we love this town and we love our accomplishments but we also know that there is so much more we can do with this and I want to continue that. When I get up every day, I think that it is a gift and a privilege to be the Mayor here and so with those thoughts, I want to make sure that it is a town that years from now my grandkids are saying I love living here in the Village of Matteson,” said Chalmers-Currin. The Village of Matteson currently has about 20,000 residents with an average household income of just under $82,000. Mayor Chalmers-Currin sees the community as a gateway to the south suburbs of Chicago because it is perfectly situated between Lincoln Highway, Cicero Ave., and Interstate 57. All of these culminating attributes have helped the Mayor to attract new businesses and encourage surrounding communities to support her efforts. “When people talk about coming in and

“THE VISION THAT I TALKED ABOUT WHEN I INITIALLY CAME INTO OFFICE, WAS THE VISION THAT WE LOVE THIS TOWN AND WE LOVE OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS BUT WE ALSO KNOW THAT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE WE CAN DO WITH THIS AND I WANT TO CONTINUE THAT. SHEILA CHALMERS-CURRIN Mayor of the Village of Matteson

building their business here, they know that they can get right on I-57 and that we have Cicero Ave. right here and that Lincoln Highway will take them straight across to Indiana. I really think we are at the center of everything and when I talk to other communities, they say, ‘where goes the Village of Matteson, where goes the south region’ and that’s how important we are,” said Chalmers-Currin. Just as important as economic development, if not more important, is active community engagement which can be found every day of the week at the Matteson Community Center where residents of all ages can participate in dozens of programs, take fitness classes, have birthday parties, or simply just socialize on a Monday morning. The Mayor said that it is important to her that everything she does revolves around family and community, and that is more than evident at the community center. “This work is so important and we all play a part in it,” said Chalmers-Currin. "Some people only see the big picture but there are a lot of those little integral parts of it that make us a family and we are truly a village that cares about everyone.”

As Mayor of the Village of Matteson, Sheila Chalmers-Currin (pictured) has succeeded in maintaining the quality of life for her residents and has big plans to keep growing.

Solar Jobs Down 3 Percent Nationwide in 2018, But Some Key States See Job Growth Continued from page 2 added benefit of that achievement is the enormous job creation that renewable energy deployment spurs – as borne out by the findings of The Solar Foundation’s 2018 Solar Jobs Census.” At Target, we are committed to solar and the benefits of clean energy, which drives our goal to install rooftop panels on 500 buildings nationally by 2020,” says John Leisen, vice president,Target Properties. “We’re proud to be a partner in helping communities, cities and states reach their clean energy goals with our solar programs.” Other key findings from the National Solar Jobs Census 2018 include: l Approximately 155,000 solar

jobs, or two-thirds of the total, are in the installation and project development sector. Of these, about 87,000 jobs (56 percent) are focused on the residential market segment. The non-residential segment includes 46,000 jobs (30 percent), including about 12,500 jobs in community solar. The utility-scale market comprises 22,000 jobs (14 percent). l Solar workforce demographics saw little change from the previous year. In 2018, women made up 26 percent of the workforce; Latino or Hispanic workers made up 17 percent; black or African American workers made up 8 percent; and Asian workers made up 9 percent. l In 2018, 26 percent of solar establishments reported it was “very difficult” to find qualified candidates

to fill open positions, a substantial increase from the 18 percent reporting such challenges in 2017. l With a backlog of utility-scale projects and new policy incentives in key states, the outlook for solar jobs is expected to improve in 2019. Survey respondents predict that solar jobs will increase 7 percent in 2019, bringing the total to 259,400 jobs. “As one of the largest utility and commercial solar contractors in the U.S., we were impacted by several factors that caused market instability in 2018,” said George Hershman, president of Swinerton Renewable Energy. “Tariffs on solar cells and modules, steel, and aluminum increased costs and impacted projects that were already in the pipeline. Despite these economic factors, we

began 2019 with a robust pipeline that includes new projects in existing and emerging markets. Together with industry partners, we will continue to advocate at the federal level in support of long-term solutions that support growth for solar energy.” “This report highlights that in order to continue adding jobs, the solar industry is going to have to work harder to reduce the cost of going solar,” said Samuel Adeyemo, co-founder and chief operating officer of Aurora Solar. “Over the past seven years, this was accomplished by lowering module prices and democratizing financing. At Aurora, we believe that over the next seven years, it will come from reducing soft costs, such that solar gets to the point where it is the default option for most homes and businesses.”

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As a leader in renewable energy, E.ON is proud to contribute to one of the fastest-growing industries in the country,” said E.ON Chief Operating Officer North America Silvia Ortin. “Our utility-scale approach to solar energy with an effort to continually lower costs, combined with our customer focus, provides us with the tools of success despite challenging market conditions.” Natixis is incredibly proud to work with and support the The Solar Foundation,” said SVP of Retirement Strategies at Natixis Investment Managers Jim Roach. “The annual Solar Jobs Census report is a great means to showcase industry trends, and we are hopeful the Foundation’s efforts will continue to be transformative in the years to come.”

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BUSINESS

Where African Americans Can Find the Most Six Figure Jobs in 2019 BlackJobs.com features the latest wellpaying job opportunities for African American job seekers from companies who are dedicated to diversity recruiting and hiring. Ultimately, the website’s goal is to help reduce the high rate of unemployment in Black communities. According to Forbes, the African-American median household income in 2016 was just $41,300 compared to the national median household income of $64,000. This means that Black families, in general, earn around $20,000 less each year than other American families. BlackJobs.com, which is produced by Columbus, Ohio-based Diversity City Media, helps to solve this problem because it lists thousands of job opportunities in various categories and even allows users to sign up for free job alerts via email. This helps to present qualified African

BlackJobs.com features the latest well-paying job opportunities for African American job seekers.

American candidates with high quality job opportunities that they may not otherwise find out about. Employers that currently have their available positions featured on the site

include: Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Netflix, USPS, Doctors Without Borders, National Wildlife Federation, UPS, Amazon, BET, TV One, and more. Each job opening on the site features a

Nurture Life Announces New Chief Marketing Officer

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Nurture Life, the leading provider of freshly made, wholesome, nutritionally balanced meals for children delivered direct to consumers, announces the appointment of Christina Kline as Chief Marketing Officer. Following revenue growth of 220% YOY, Nurture Life is strategically investing in key talent to further accelerate the company's market leadership position. In this role, Kline will be responsible for leading all aspects of marketing including brand strategy, growth and acquisition, customer lifecycle marketing, social media and public relations. "We're thrilled to have Christina join the team as our first chief marketing officer," said Steven Minisini, co-founder of Nurture Life. "She's a seasoned marketing veteran with a proven track record of scaling brands and using customer insights to attract and delight consumers. This investment in marketing leadership showcases the commitment to our mission to revolutionize how families nurture their children to positively impact their healthy development." Prior to joining Nurture Life, Kline was the Chief Marketing Officer of Analyte Health, a platform that connects patients to diagnostic services. Earlier in her career, Kline

Nurture Life, recently announced the appointment of Christina Kline (pictured) as Chief Marketing Officer.

led marketing at a key business unit of Career Education Corporation and held various marketing roles at the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company and Porter Novelli. She holds an MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and a BA from John Carroll University. "I am excited to be part of Nurture Life's journey to disrupt the traditional baby, toddler and kid food industry," said Kline. "It is an honor to join this growing organization and work with visionary co-founders authentically focused on addressing a growing health concern for children in the United States."

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FASHION Star of Lifetime’s American Beauty Star and Hollywood’s Go-To Makeup Master to Lead His First Hands on Master Class in the U.S. Sir John Barnett’s commitment to natural beauty and ever-changing needs of women, paired with his focus on inclusivity and authenticity has elevated him to makeup nobility, as his name portends. As one of the most soughtafter makeup and color artists in the world, he has led master classes around the world, including South Africa, Paris, and Dubai. On May 15th, Sir John will host his first Hands on Master Class in the United States in Chicago. The class, presented by Erica Carr Global, will help makeup artists to unleash their creative spirits through his tips and tricks used to create signature looks for Karlie Kloss, Naomi Campbell, Joan Smalls, Chrissy Tiegen, Kim Kardashian West, Priyanka Chopra and Beyonce. “We are so thrilled to host Sir John’s premier US master class because his approach to teaching is unlike anything we’ve seen,” says Erica Carr, president and founder of Erica Carr Global. “His motivating practices and humble attitude is a refreshing take on the otherwise saturated market of beauty. He is honest, open and incredibly supportive when it comes to sharing tips and techniques. His work ethic is un-matched and his wise words hit deep in your soul so you feel like you can do it too.” Erica Carr created her series of classes for working professional artists out of pure frustration. While researching intermediate and advanced classes for beauty professionals, beyond a basic demonstration, nothing hands on was offered. After realizing that it simply didn’t exist, she created her own series, hiring the best artists in the world who are at the top of their game to educate the masses who take education and their careers seriously. When an artist takes an Erica Carr

Sir John Barnett’s commitment to natural beauty and ever-changing needs of women, paired with his focus on inclusivity and authenticity has elevated him to makeup nobility, as his name portends. As one of the most soughtafter makeup and color artists in the world, he has led master classes around the world, including South Africa, Paris, and Dubai. On May 15th, Sir John (pictured) will host his first Hands on Master Class in the United States in Chicago.

Global, they receive top level, one on one, hands on training by a pro in a highly-organized and supportive environment. Providing beauty education at the luxury level, each artist in training gains added confidence, tools to perfect techniques and business advice that will serve them the length of their career, according to a press release.

The action packed day of beauty includes the following schedule of events: Sir John – A Hands On Masterclass Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Genacelli Salon, 2829 N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago IL 60657

Opening Workshop: Sir John demonstrates three different looks and Q&A Gourmet Lunch Hands on Skill Practice with Sir John Bubbles and Breakthroughs Meet & Greet with Sir John Registration Pricing: Full Price: $1150 All attendees receive Gift Bags, surprises and more. Additional Details and Registration: ericacarrglobal.com Official Hashtags: #SirJohnInChicago #EricaCarrClasses

Star of Lifetime’s American Beauty Star and Hollywood’s go-to make-up master to lead his first hands on Master Class in the U.S. in Chicago on May 15.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Marvin Gaye's Never-Released 1972 Tamla/Motown Album, 'You're The Man,' Set For Global Release In celebration of Marvin Gaye's 80th birthday on April 2, Motown/UMe will release his never-issued 1972 Tamla/Motown album, You're The Man, in 2LP gatefold vinyl and digital editions on March 29. You're The Man features all of Gaye's solo and non-soundtrack recordings from 1972, with most of the album's tracks making their vinyl release debuts. SaLaAM ReMi's new mix of the album track "My Last Chance" is available now for streaming and for immediate download with album pre-order. Pre-order You're The Man: https://UMe.lnk.to/ YoureTheManPR In 1972, Marvin Gaye was on top: or so it seemed. "What's Going On," "Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)," and "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)," the three singles from his universally acclaimed album What's Going On, had each hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart (since renamed Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) and Top 10 Pop the year before. His new single, "You're The Man" – a percolating, sarcastic riff on political non-action issued as the U.S. presidential campaign was kicking off – reached No. 7 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart. He saw Motown schedule a You're The Man album (catalog number Tamla 316). But when the lead single didn't cross over Pop, stalling at No. 50, Marvin retreated. Ambivalent about recording, stubborn about moving to Los Angeles with Berry Gordy and Motown, Marvin by his actions proclaimed no more new Marvin Gaye music. Or so it seemed. In this singular and transitional year for the late music legend, Gaye recorded more than an album's worth of music in Detroit and L.A. He produced himself, creating a suite of aching ballads; he worked with songwriters-becoming-producers Willie Hutch, then known mainly for the Jackson 5 smash "I'll Be There," but soon to be lauded for his film scores to The Mack and Foxy Brown; and with Pam Sawyer and Gloria Jones, whose "Piece of Clay" for Marvin decades later became a smash in the 1995 film Phenomenon.

In celebration of Marvin Gaye’s 80th birthday on April 2, Motown/UMe will release his never-issued 1972 Tamla/Motown album, 'You’re The Man,' in 2LP gatefold vinyl and digital editions on March 29. 'You’re The Man' features all of Gaye’s solo and non-soundtrack recordings from 1972, with most of the album’s tracks making their vinyl release debuts. SaLaAM ReMi’s new mix of the album track “My Last Chance” is available now for streaming and for immediate download with album pre-order.

He cut two sought-after tracks with Freddie Perren and Fonce Mizell, half of the hit-making machine behind the Jackson 5; he got together with Hal Davis, who was preparing a Marvin Gaye-Diana Ross album, to cut another topical gem, "The World Is Rated X." And Marvin funnelled his anger over the Vietnam War, and his brother's experiences there, into a sequel of sorts to "What's Going On," the poetic holiday ballad, "I Want To Come Home For Christmas." He even re-cut "You're The Man" as an eerie funk jam, perhaps for the LP as a bookend to the single. None of these tracks or any other on the LP, except the single, were issued at the time. Three tracks from the album are newly mixed

by SaLaAM ReMi, the songwriter and producer long associated with Nas, the Fugees, and Amy Winehouse: "My Last Chance," "Symphony," and "I'd Give My Life For You." Also included is the rare, long LP version of Gaye's cancelled 1972 Christmas single, plus an unreleased vault mix of its instrumental B-side. Over the years, songs from You're The Man have been included on several CD releases but 15 of the album's 17 tracks have not been released on vinyl until now. You're The Man's 2LP vinyl edition includes new liner notes by Marvin Gaye biographer David Ritz. In his essay, Ritz delves into Gaye's deeply personal internal conflict as a source of creative vigor and emotional burden as he experienced What's Going On's massive success and all that came with it. "Now I could do what I wanted," Gaye told Ritz in an interview that first appeared in Divided Soul: The Life of Marvin Gaye. "For most people that would be a blessing. But for me the thought was heavy. They said I'd reached the top, and that scared me because Mother used to say, 'First ripe, first rotten.' When you're at the top there's nowhere to go but down. No, I needed to keep going up – raising my consciousness – or I'd fall back on my behind. When would the war stop? That's what I wanted to know – the war inside my soul." Despite his inner turmoil, that same year Gaye recorded a duets album with Diana Ross, and he accepted an offer to write what became his landmark Trouble Man film score. A year later, he released Let's Get It On, the biggest hit of his career. In addition to You're The Man, Motown/UMe will release a new expanded edition of Marvin Gaye's 1965 album, A Tribute To The Great Nat King Cole, digitally on March 15. Honoring what would have been Cole's 100th birthday, the album's original mono mix makes its digital debut with the new edition, which also adds more than a dozen bonus tracks, including six alternate takes from the studio sessions.

Marvin Gaye: You're The Man [2LP vinyl] Side 1

Produced by Marvin Gaye (1), Hal Davis (2), Gloria Jones and Pamela Sawyer (3), Freddie Perren and Fonce Mizell (4)

1. You're The Man 5:45 2. The World Is Rated X 3:50 3. Piece of Clay 5:10 4. Where Are We Going? 3:53 Side 2

Produced by Willie Hutch

1. I'm Gonna Give You Respect 2:55 2. Try It, You'll Like It 3:55 3. You Are That Special One 3:35 4. We Can Make It Baby 3:20 Side 3

Produced by Marvin Gaye except *Freddie Perren and Fonce Mizell Mixes for tracks 1-3, by SaLaAM ReMi, and track 5, by Art Stewart, are previously unreleased.

1. My Last Chance 3:40 2. Symphony 2:52 3. I'd Give My Life For You 3:31 4. Woman of the World* 3:30 5. Christmas In the City (instrumental) 3:48 Side 4

Produced by Marvin Gaye

1. You're The Man Version 2 4:40 2. I Want to Come Home For Christmas 4:48 3. I'm Going Home (Move) 4:38 4. Checking Out (Double Clutch) 4:50 SOURCE Motown/UMe

Juicebox Offers Free Family Performance Series at the Chicago Cultural Center and Garfield Park Conservatory The popular free Juicebox will entertain and educate young children and their families with a schedule of music, dance and performances at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave.) With its engaging performances in a kid-friendly setting, the free-admission Juicebox programs are geared toward the “stroller set” and enjoyable for the whole family. Children will experience a diverse range of artistic and educational presentations, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to move, dance and otherwise interact with performers. The program began on Friday, January 4, and continues on the first and third Friday of each month at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and following Saturday of each month at the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave.) through May. Juicebox Schedule All performances take place from

Koplin & the Jigglejam Band. Their engaging style and catchy tunes spark imagination, promoting self-esteem while silliness abounds. Via a wide range of musical styles from folk to rock, country to calypso, boogie to blues, the Jigglejam Band will keep the whole audience jammin' along!

In April, learn more about the art of Hawaiian Dance at the Halau i Ka Pono, a Hawaiian Hula School in Chicago based in Oak Park, Ill.

11–11:45am Schedule Subject to Change March 1: Chicago Cultural Center March 2: Garfield Park Conservatory Little Miss Ann Get ready to clap and sing along as Little Miss Ann and her band play upbeat and interactive originals. Chicago's Ann Torralba, best known as Little Miss Ann, is an award-winning kids musician, former Chicago Public School teacher

and instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music, who has performed across the country from Lollapalooza to SXSW, and been featured on WXRT Local Anesthetic, Sirius XM Kids Place Live and more. March 15: Chicago Cultural Center March 16: Garfield Park Conservatory Jodi Koplin & the Jigglejam Band Get ready to wiggle, jiggle and giggle as you sing and dance along with Jodi

April 5: Chicago Cultural Center April 6: Garfield Park Conservatory Stacy Buehler Stacy Buehler loves to make music with young children, and her live shows include upbeat traditional tunes, peppered with lively originals. Part of the children’s music world for the past 20 years including two albums under the name Stacymusic, you can catch her performances at places like the Chicago Children’s Museum and Millennium Park’s Family Fun Festival. April 19: Chicago Cultural Center April 20: Garfield Park Conservatory Halau i Ka Pono Learn more about the art of Hawaiian

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Dance at the Halau i Ka Pono, a Hawaiian Hula School in Chicago based in Oak Park, Illinois. Share indigenous Hawaiian culture and stories through the joy of dance. Started in 2009, the school teaches hula, Hawaiian mythology, cultural values and history at beginner level classes for children and adults. May 3: Chicago Cultural Center May 4: Garfield Park Conservatory Mr. Dave Music Mr. Dave Music brings the joy of music into the lives of children, families and adults with a warm educational experience. The Wicker Park location offers a schedule of music and yoga classes, private lessons, birthday parties and “baby raves.” May 17: Chicago Cultural Center May 18: Garfield Park Conservatory To be announced on the website this spring. For more information, visit cityofchicago.org/dcase

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CITIZEN On The Move

University Park Mayor Vivian Covington Holds Meet and Greet

Mayor Covington of University Park is pictured with supporters of her recently held fundraiser. Photo by CRED

Mayor Vivian Covington on University Park meet and greet. Pictured left to right: Trustee Curtis McMillian, Trustee Paula Wilson, Mayor Vivian E. Covington; Trustee Theo Brooks all of the Village of University Park. Photo by CRED.

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Trustee Theo Brooks (Uiversity Park); Trustee Andre Satchel (Matteson);Randy Alexander, School Board President SD 227; Trustee Canssandra Matz, (Olympia Fields); Mayor Vivian Covington, (University Park); Mayor Tyrone Ward (Robbins); Judge Nichole Patton; State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin; University Park Trustee Curtis McMillian. =

Lynwood Mayor Eugene Williams Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance Highlights 2

Photo: 1- Lynwood Mayor Eugene Williams and Wife smile for a photo while enjoying the festivities. Photo: 2- Mayor Eugene WIlliams was joined by friends and supporter at his Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance.

Photo 3: Mayor Tyrone Ward, Robbins; Mayor Vivian Covington, University Park; Mayor Derrick Burgess, Sauk Village; Allen Shorter, Matteson Trustee and Former Rep. David Miller all were participants at Mayor William Valentines event. Photo 4: 34th District Representative Nicholas Smith and other dignitaries and supportors came out to show support of Mayor Wiliam during his annual Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance. Photo’s by CRED

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REAL ESTATE AC 2-6-2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.- KEENAN COLLINS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 17 CH 03096 13923 S SCHOOL ST. RIVERDALE, 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 December 18, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 19, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13923 S SCHOOL ST., RIVERDALE, IL 60827 Property Index No. 29-04-106-046-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi unit building containing two to six apartments. The judgment amount was $100,397.79. 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 which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13084. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES COR-

PORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 4221754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13084 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 03096 TJSC#: 389745 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. I3109153 ____________________________

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 or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES,

P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-18-04730. 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. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-1804730 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2018 CH 05605 TJSC#: 39-659 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. I3112448 ____________________________

AC 2-13-2019 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.- UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLIFTON JACKSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLIFTON JACKSON (DECEASED) Defendants 2018 CH 05605 12313 S BISHOP STREET 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 December 20, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 22, 2019, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: ; Commonly known as 12313 S BISHOP STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827 Property Index No. 25-29302-067. 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 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

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Getting The Word Out To promote kidney health and raise awareness of kidney disease, Rice made a series of PSAs for the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The NKF is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease. Given Rice’s genuine concern about and personal connection to the disease, NKF enlisted the widely beloved sports legend to help to speak to the general public as well as kidney patients. He already has lots of practice doing so up close and personally whenever he joins his brother at a neighborhood dialysis center in Jackson, Miss. “I’d go there to mainly be with my brother, of course, but I always walk around the room to say hello and socialize with the other dialysis patients,” Rice said. “You don’t realize it until you see for yourself in centers that there are lots of people on dialysis. It puts everything in perspective whenever I start complaining. When I visit the dialysis center, people often know who I am and are happy to see me, and if I can bring a smile to some faces and make them forget even for a second, that warms my heart. That’s how I felt playing football, seeing the smiles in the stands and helping people to forget problems for a little while.” Rice is also part of NKF’s continuing and growing Heart Your Kidneys (#HeartYourKidneys) public campaign to help elevate awareness of the kidneys to the status of other vital organs such as the heart. He is amazed that most people know very little about their kidneys and that some don’t know the kidneys are located in the lower back below the rib cage—or that each person has two. Rice hopes his new PSAs with NKF will help change that. “It’s important to me to keep working hard to get the word out with NKF, because you can see that this really hits home for me in more ways than one,” Rice said. Further Facts • African Americans are three times more likely to suffer from kidney disease than are people of other races. • The kidneys’ major function is to filter out waste products and excess fluid from the body. • Eat healthy and drink water instead of sugary drinks. • Exercise regularly. • Ask your doctor about your kidney health. To learn more about kidney disease and whether you’re at risk, call (800) 622-9010 or visit www.kidney.org. __________________________________

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