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BOOK LOOKS AT YOGA AND WAYS

IT CAN BE USED AS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE Dr. Stacie C.C. Graham was introduced to yoga by a friend that was a physical therapist, who suggested she start using yoga to relieve pain in her shoulders that was causing headaches. She practiced for several years before she learned about the practices of South Asian origins.

Dr. Stacie C.C. Graham is the author of “Yoga as Resistance: Equity and Inclusion On and Off the Mat.” She is also the founder of holistic wellness brand OYA. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY VIKKI SCOTT

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Balu Organics Play Ball Pits Creates a $1 Million Business for Black Mom

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briefly SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE TO OFFER SUMMER GRAPHIC DESIGN SESSION TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – The Art and Design Department at South Suburban College (SSC) invites students, who will enter their junior or senior year of high school in the fall of 2022, to learn about the Graphic Design Program this summer. This hands-on opportunity will run from June 6 - 16, between 9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.

Monday through Thursday on the South Holland campus in room 4431.

Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with Pamela Planera, who is not only the Graphic Design and Visual Communications Coordinator at SSC, but a professional graphic design artist and photographer as well.

She will share details learned throughout her many years of experience in this exciting field while focusing on design elements incorporating professional Adobe software tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop. A variety of topics will be covered from print to animation.

Planera remarked, “If you are passionate about art and design, South Suburban College degree programs can teach you the skills to keep it at the center of your universe. In the graphic design summer session, students will be able to build a hands-on experience that combines traditional fine arts with today’s digital tools and techniques. The students will explore their creativity into a career path in graphic design.”

The enrollment fee for this non-credit session, called Graphic Design I, is $99. This opportunity is limited to 20 students. The deadline to apply for this summer session is June 2, 2022 or until full capacity is reached.

Contact Pamela Planera at pplanera@ssc. edu or (708) 596-2000 ext. 2211 for more information or to register. SSC is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

NICOR GAS EXPANDS PROGRAM TO HELP FAMILIES PAY THEIR NATURAL GAS UTILITY BILL

Naperville, Ill. -- Nicor Gas is making an additional $1 million available to The Salvation Army’s Shield of Caring program to help assist customers in need who may be struggling in the wake of rising energy prices and inflation that have been further strained by global conflicts.

In October 2021, Nicor Gas contributed $5 million to The Salvation Army to help those still being impacted by the global health and financial crises. In the span of five months, the charitable organization has distributed $1 million of those funds, supporting approximately 4,700 individuals and families in need.

Nicor Gas residential customers can apply online for a Shield of Caring grant at www. shieldofcaring.com or by calling their local Salvation Army corps community center. The Shield of Caring Program builds onto Nicor Gas’ existing Sharing Program to offer bill payment assistance to eligible residential customers in need. The Sharing Program will continue to operate as it has since 1983, with one-time annual grants up to $400 for income-eligible residential customers. To maximize the benefits, customers are first encouraged to apply for assistance from LIHEAP and the Sharing Program prior to applying for a Shield of Caring grant.

Nicor Gas also has a variety of programs to help customers pay their natural gas utility bills. If eligible, individuals can take advantage of more than one energy assistance program offered. To learn more about how to benefit from the energy assistance options available, visit www.nicorgas.com/energyassistance.

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cultural appropriation in the yoga industry,” Graham said. Graham wants people to read the book and receive it and start to make When Graham went to India for changes. the first time. it opened her world, Graham’s work focuses on supporting and it changed her life in lot of ways. the healing of people who are experiencSince then, she has been seeking ways ing oppression and those who are putting to ensure that other yoga practitioners themselves out there as activists and advohonor the wisdom tradition yoga origcates, who might not be taking good care of inates from, while accepting as with themselves. Yoga is one way a person can any tradition it will evolve and change take care of themselves. with whoever is teaching it and who is Graham believes it will take a few learning it. different things to make yoga more inclusive.

Graham is the founder of OYA: Graham sees a need for more environments Mind-Body-Spirit Retreats, a holistic where the practice is not hyper commodiwellness brand. Graham has written a fied and not promoting hyper consumerism. book, “Yoga As Resistance: Equity and Graham also believes a change is needed Inclusion On and Off the Mat,” which to bring people into the practice who really is set to be released on June 14th. need it – people in the community and The book is the culmination of caretakers who need someone to take care of work Graham has been doing for years. them – as well as who is doing the healing.

It consists of four parts and includes a “I feel like for so long, especially when glossary and journaling prompts. it comes to Black, Indigenous and People of “Yoga as Resistance: Equity and Inclusion Graham interviewed Haji Healing On and Off the Mat,” is the culmination of Color, we have this collective wisdom that Salon owner Aya-Nicole Cook for the was denied many of us. It was looked down work from Dr. Stacie C.C. Graham. book. Haji Healing Salon is located at upon. Many of us have lost our tangible 4448 S. Cottage Grove. Graham has connection to these practices. So, we need been following Cook for years and reached out to Cook when to find ways to ensure that the next generation of healers, working on the book. During the interview Cook uses the of wellness practitioners, of treatment providers and other words, “In this moment, our practice was an act of resisfacilitators, have the opportunities to learn these traditions so tance,” because there was a community violence incident in they can go out into their own communities and provide it,” the neighborhood where she had her first studio. Cook decidGraham said. ed not to cancel classes.

Graham herself has made a space for people of color to “She was talking about this energy they were cultivating practice during retreats with OYA. Graham has gone on many in the studio, and then emanating out into the surroundings retreats – spiritual retreats, meditation retreats. Many times, around them, not only through the practice, but through she was the only Black woman, which she said can be hard the people leaving the practice with that renewed energy,” when you are supposed to be going into a space where you Graham said. That is just one example in the book of yoga as are supposed to regenerate, let your walls down and work on resistance. yourself. Graham found herself not able to do that because of Graham feels honored that Susana Barkataki, who wrote the people around her. one of book’s endorsements, and Kallie Schut, who wrote the Graham wanted to create a space where Black women book’s foreward, both of South Asian heritage, recognized and women of color could come and just be. They can just and received what she was trying to do from a place of allyfocus on what they’re trying to do there, they all have similar ship for the people of South Asian heritage. point of departure. The feedback she receives tells her that it “Just like Black people need allies when it comes to anis very much needed. ti-Black racism, people of South Asian heritage, who grew up For more information about Dr. Stacie C.C. Graham, in a yoga tradition, need allies when it comes to dismantling visit https://stacieccgraham.com.

BY TIA CAROL JONES

Summer Registration is Underway at South Suburban College Summer registration at South Suburban College (SSC) is in progress and plenty of convenient course offerings are set to begin as early as June 6, 2022. SSC offers a wide selection of career education and college transfer programs individually tailored to the unique needs of every student.

Various resources are offered at SSC to guide students on their path to success. Special tuition programs are available for eligible individuals, as well as a Technology Relief Fund that provides students with items like laptops and course software to allow for a more effective virtual learning experience. Additionally, SSC’s Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant provides financial assistance and academic support for participants within a variety of program areas. Many of these students receive stackable

credentials.

Early enrollment is highly encouraged as summer courses are filling fast.

Current students can login to self-service to register.

Information regarding registration services, such as in-person and remote hours of availability, and a “live chat” function to connect with staff, are available on the college’s Admissions and Registration webpage. Prospective students may also call (708) 210-5718 or email admissions@ssc.edu for assistance.

SSC is a community college located in South Holland, Illinois serving 21 communities including parts of the Chicago Southland and Northwest Indiana. SSC provides a variety of support services and leadership opportunities to its students in addition to a wide range of affordable academic programs.

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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Launches Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center 2nd Cohort CHICAGO, Ill. — YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center, with the support of global financial services boutique William Blair, is launching its second cohort to give successful Black women in the food industry the tools, mentorship, and access to capital to grow their businesses. Black women represent the fastest growing segment of entrepreneurs, but they access just a fraction of the funding and support that white-owned businesses receive. The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center, in partnership with Below the Line, Inc., is addressing the problem in the second year of this small business development initiative.

The women entrepreneurs of the 2022 Breedlove cohort are taking advantage of a unique accelerator program focusing on growing food-based businesses ranging from food service to consumer packaged goods. Thanks to a generous seed grant from William Blair, the program will arm these Black women entrepreneurs with tools and knowledge on finance, marketing, sales forecasting and strategy, and brand building & storytelling, with an end goal to scale, gain more funding, or grow through acquisition.

“Amidst the two years of crippling effects from the pandemic, Black women have faced continuing obstacles in growing their business,” said Nicole Robinson, CEO, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. “For decades, the deck has been stacked against them, so helping them grow aligns with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s core mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Just as importantly, we know when you help Black women, you are helping families and the community at large,” Robinson added.

YWCA is among William Blair’s current 22 Global Community Partners, an employee-led program to expand the firm’s long-standing commitment to philanthropy worldwide. The Global Community Partners program also provides opportunities for employees to support nonprofits both financially and in volunteer time.

“We are proud to support the second Breedlove cohort with a catalytic investment made possible by our Global Community Partners program,” said Nancy Bonges, William Blair’s director of community engagement. “When we help lift up women of color entrepreneurs, our impact ripples locally and nationwide,” she added.

“Only three percent of business loans went to Black-led businesses in 2021 and 0.34 percent of Black-women founders received venture capital funding in 2018,” said Robert Johnson, Chief Economic Inclusion Officer and General Counsel at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. “Through the help of our partners, we will support Black women entrepreneurs, who have the power to transform communities through job creation,” said Johnson.

Below the Line is behind the food industry-based curriculum of the second Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center cohort. Below the Line is driving economic inclusion within the food sector by using a combined 15+ years of experience in all segments from packaging and processing to sales and leadership.

“Barriers to entry in the food industry are high for women of color, and operating these businesses is capital intensive,” said Jill Miller, Co-Founder & CEO at Below the Line. “As a curriculum partner, we work collaboratively with industry to create opportunities for connection, innovation and growth. We are unique in that we augment the program with wealth building strategies like acquisition and employee ownership,” said Miller. Russ McLeod, COO at Below the Line adds “Not only does the Breedlove curriculum offer excellent support, but it has gained attention from some of the world’s best and most creative minds in supply chain, finance and storytelling.”

This year’s Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center businesswomen include: Yazmin Curtis, Founder and CEO of Two Fish Crab Shack.

Regine T. Rousseau, Founder and CEO of Shall We Wine.

Joslyn Kelly, Founder of J’s Breakfast Club.

Terri Evans, Owner of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey.

Takia Smith, Owner and Founder of Smart Smoothie.

Pamela A. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of International House of Sauces & Seasonings, (IHSS) Inc., DBA Charboy’s.

Genesis Bencivenga Sr., Principal and Chief Executive Officer at Lorenzo’s Delectables, Lorenzo’s Frozen Pudding.

Michelle Wainwright, Founder and CEO of Cute as a Cupcake Entrepreneurs attend the program free-of-charge, thanks to funding support from YWCA partners like William Blair. The members of the second Breedlove cohort will also benefit from the expertise of Chicago-based Compatibility. Compatibility fosters employee engagement and productivity in diverse and inclusive environments by matching professionals to mentors through cloudbased technology.

Upon completion of the second Breedlove cohort, participants will receive ongoing support from Below the Line and Compatibility to help them expand their businesses through scaling and acquiring other relevant companies.

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago encourages new partners and investors to support Black women owned businesses.

Entrepreneurs interested in the next Breedlove Entrepreneurship Center cohort can visit https://ywcachicago.org/our-work/ economic-empowerment/breedlove/ to apply and learn more about

RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace launch joint transit advocacy campaign ‘Forward for All’ The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) today announced the launch of the “Forward for All” campaign to show that transit is essential to the recovery and ongoing vibrancy of the Chicago region, contributing to our economy and environment and enabling opportunity in ways and at a scale nothing else can.

“The Chicago region’s transit system is in a rare category along with the lakefront, our architecture, and the history and culture of our people in defining who we are,” said RTA Executive Director Leanne Redden. “People here have deep, emotional connections to our public transportation, whether they ride it or not.”

In the face of COVID-19’s impact on transit ridership, this initial phase of “Forward for All” aims to strengthen this trust and pride in the region’s transit system by building awareness of the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits of public transportation. Future phases of the multi-year campaign will address challenges to the system and build support for comprehensive solutions stemming from the Regional Transit Strategic Plan currently in development by the RTA and slated for adoption in early 2023.

This initial phase of “Forward for All” will include print advertisements running next week in a variety of regional

publications, including Crain’s Chicago Business, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Daily Southtown, the Daily Herald and more than a dozen independent and minority-owned publications throughout the six-county region. The ads feature a letter signed by the leaders of the RTA, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra and Pace, demonstrating a joint commitment to boldly leading the region’s transit system into the uncertain future.

Ads will also appear on 15 CTA bus shelters, 19 Metra stations along the Union Pacific North and Metra Electric lines, and 25 Pace bus shelters, as well as six billboards along highways leading into the city from the west and south. The campaign also features static digital advertising, a promotional video and a webpage outlining the benefits of transit in terms of economy, equity and climate.

“While the pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to transit systems the world over, this campaign represents a joint commitment from the RTA, CTA, Metra and Pace to meet those challenges head-on,” said RTA Board Chair Kirk Dillard.

“We’re making a promise to all the residents of northeastern Illinois that our public transportation will remain something to be proud of well into the future.”

Learn more about “Forward for All” by visiting www.rtachicago.org/forwardforall.

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POLITICAL AFFAIRS

HUNTER MEASURE TO CREATE TASK FORCE TO RESOLVE DISCRIMINATION IN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to create the Real Estate Valuation Task Force to combat discrimination in the housing industry passed the Senate Thursday.

“Discrimination in the housing industry goes back decades, and it has yet to be rectified today,” Hunter said. “Black and Brown people won’t have a fair chance at renting and owning a home until discrimination is addressed on a systemic level.”

The Real Estate Valuation Task Force is a response to an unresolved history of federal housing agencies, including the Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation and the Federal Housing Administration, discriminating against Black and Brown people when underwriting real estate loans.

Both agencies devalued property or refused to make loans secured by property in communities of color. The harmful consequences of this discrimination is still evident today.

“This is more than a historical issue – people are still being denied housing opportunities because of their skin color,” Hunter said. “I am confident that the task force will identify trends so we can put an end to housing discrimination in Illinois.”

Anyone who has experienced housing discrimination can file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

House Bill 4410 moves to the House for concurrence.

IN-HOME PATIENTS TO RECEIVE EQUITABLE CARE UNDER HARRIS’S LAW

To ensure patients needing home health services receive adequate care, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III (D-Harvey) advanced legislation to require all state health insurance plans to offer coverage.

“Home care offers individualized services that are tailored to the client’s health care needs and finances,” Harris said. “By ensuring all state insurance plans cover home services, Illinois can play a tremendous role in protecting the most vulnerable among us, including older residents, the chronically ill and individuals with disabilities.”

House Bill 5585 will require all health insurance plans governed by state law issued on or after Jan. 1, 2024, to provide coverage for access to home health services for the duration of medically necessary care.

Home health services will be offered to any individual at their residence to treat significant illnesses or conditions diagnosed by a licensed physician.

House Bill 5585 passed the Senate and now heads to the governor for further review.

SIMMONS SPONSORS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN LEAD MITIGATION PROCEDURES PASSES SENATE

To protect communities across Illinois from the deadly impact of lead, State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) is leading a measure to strengthen lead mitigation procedures.

“Virtually every community across the state is affected by lead in our water supply,” said Simmons. “This bill provides a systemic response to a problem that is systemic in nature, is decades in the making, and often does the most injury to Black and Brown communities.”

House Bill 4369 would require the Illinois Department of Public Health to follow up on lead mitigation notices by carrying out inspections to ensure the work has been completed. The current law merely permits an inspection, while this legislation will require and enforce lead mitigation efforts.

Lead is a heavy metal and suspected carcinogen that was frequently used in paint, plumbing materials, and many other items before the 1980s. Today, it is mostly found in aging water pipes, contaminated soil, and peeling paint found on windows, baseboards, trim, and doors. No amount of lead exposure is considered safe for children or adults.

“Removing lead from all housing and facilities is long overdue and is critical towards overall health equity and racial equity across Illinois,” Simmons said. “I am hopeful we can continue to work together on this systemic solution that ensures the people of Illinois can have access to clean drinking water.”

House Bill 4369 passed the Senate and awaits further consideration.

4 BUSINESS MICHELE A. ROBERTS JOINS VAUNT INC’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Vaunt Inc. (Vaunt) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Roger Mason Jr, announce the addition of former National Basketball Players Association Executive Director (NBPA), Michele A. Roberts, to the Company’s Board of Directors. A sports and entertainment intellectual property (IP) development company, Vaunt is trailblazing new ways for talent to connect across the globe. The first woman to hold a leadership position in a major professional sports union in North America, Roberts will add a rich, important perspective to Vaunt’s strategies in the evolving landscape of streaming content.

“We are thrilled for Michele to join the PRNewsFoto Board of Vaunt and provide insights from her years of experience,” said Roger Mason Jr, Chief Executive Officer of Vaunt Inc, “Vaunt was created to empower players and talent to connect with their fans in new and innovative ways. Fundamentally, our Company flourishes by increasing voice, and that’s what Michele has spent her career doing—it’s what she is known for—adding more diverse voices to the room and being unwavering in her convictions.”

“Barriers are constantly and arbitrarily erected with systems and institutional power telling people what is and is not possible. Vaunt is a company dedicated to exactly the opposite of that, which is why I am so excited to join this Board,” said former National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Executive Director, Michele A. Roberts, “ Vaunt ‘s mission to create access and opportunity is perfectly aligned with what I’ve spent my career advocating for.”

To learn more, visit www.vaunt.com.

You can also find us on Twitter @Vaunt and Instagram @Vaunt.

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Balu Organics Play Ball Pits Creates a $1 Million Business for Black Mom TORONTO PRNewswire -- When shapes. parents see how much fun toddlers have “We sell top-of-the-line foam playing and diving into Balu Organics products locally sourced from Ontarfoam ball play pits, they know they have io, Canada that adhere to strict North to get one for their little ones, too.

American safety regulations. Parents “Ball pits can be a unique part trust us because we only sell products of playtime for toddlers and can help that our own children would use,” said nurture their natural creativeness and Spencer. curiosity,” said Balu Organics Founder, Balu Organics is also CertiDanielle Spencer.

PUR-US certified and known for its When working mom, Spencer, excellent customer service. discovered the environmentally friendly Offering a quality product with atfoam toy that provided hours of fun and tentive customer service has paid off — entertainment for her own young daughmost of her U.S. and Canadian customter, she knew it was a winner. ers are from word-of-mouth. She has She founded Balu Organics, a blackmore than 150 positive reviews alone on owned business that started online from Etsy, and social media influencers have her basement during the height of the raved about her product. pandemic in 2020, now revenue is set to Her products were selected by hit seven figures. bookstore Indigo as one of the finalists Danielle Spencer founded Balu Organics, a black-owned Her products provide a safe and of their Mini Marché program that business that started online from her basement during fun play activity, so parents can get supports local Canadian businesses. Balu the height of the pandemic in 2020, now revenue is set much-needed rest, free time, or most like- to hit seven figures. PRNewsFoto Organics has also been featured in several ly cross off chores from their never-endarticles, including The New York Post, ing to-do lists.

Vanity Fair, Fatherly, and BuzzFeed.

Balu Organics was born out of the desire to give Spencer’s As a healthier alternative to polyethylene foam, Balu Organics daughter a unique product that challenged her physical and mental offers an environmentally friendly green soy-based high-resiliency growth while satisfying her boundless curiosity. foam option called Koosh, which is safe and doesn’t emit harmful Spencer also puts her daughter to work as the main model in chemicals. all her marketing materials, so she gets to spend time with her as The green foam is also 100 percent organic, so it can be compostshe works on the business and sees how she reacts to new products ed and is exclusively available only at Balu Organics. The brand is the firsthand. only company in North America offering this product.

“Now demand is so high, we’re set to sell $1 million, only after “Moms and parents always have a soft spot for their kids, so 18 months. After navigating all the perils and pitfalls that cause many they’re willing to spend a little more for a great product like this. small businesses to fail, we’ve expanded into a 2,500 square foot Grandparents and people attending baby showers are also buying our warehouse, and we’re looking at moving into a bigger place,” Spencer product as gifts,” Spencer said. said.

“Our daughter started playing in the ball pit at three months old Her cloth-covered foam play pits are filled with soft cuddly play when we started the business, and she never got bored. You can also balls, so toddlers can safely dive in without getting hurt. Toddlers who watch how your baby grows and progresses over time, from laying in are still crawling can also stand up in the play pits, using the edge of the pit to standing up,” said Spencer. the pits as a handrail guide.

Balu Organics creates products that will still delight and entertain Toddlers are naturally attracted to the ball pits, which encourage your baby at every stage and are also available online at Best Buy, safe and creative playtime while nurturing their growing curiosities Indigo, Etsy, and The Tot. about the world around them. The pits help their physical and mental “From tummy time to first climb, we’re committed to making development, from crawling to walking. sure you have the best and most beautiful options for your little one’s Besides play ball pits, Balu Organics also sells playmats, and developmental playtime. If you have any questions, please review the will soon be diversifying into baby couches and ball pits of different Balu Organics website or contact me directly,” said Spencer.

Lafayette Square Appoints Onay Payne as Managing Director of Real Estate NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 / PRNewswire/ -- Lafayette Square, an impact investment platform, announced that Onay Payne has been appointed Managing Director of Real Estate. In this newly created role, Payne will oversee the firm’s real estate division, which will utilize long-term capital and coordinated services to support the revitalization of neighborhoods in historically marginalized communities through municipally significant redevelopments as well as the creation and preservation of affordable housing. Payne will also be a part of the investment committee that will oversee all of Lafayette Square’s broader real estate activities including strategic joint ventures and inclusive real estate development.

Payne is a real estate veteran with over

twenty-five years of industry experience.

Prior to joining Lafayette Square, she was an equity partner, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Clarion Partners, a real estate investment firm with over $70 billion in assets under management. Over the course of her career at Clarion Partners, which began in 2003, Payne served in multiple investment roles with oversight of multiple commingled funds and separate accounts invested across all major property types and markets throughout the United States and Mexico, and also served on the Investment and Career Management Committees. Payne began her Onay Payne, Managing Direc- career within the investment banking division tor of Real Estate at Lafayette at JPMorgan Chase.

Square. PRNewsfoto/Lafayette “We are thrilled that Onay has joined Square Holding Company Lafayette Square to build the third pillar of

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our impact investment platform,” said Damien Dwin, founder and CEO of Lafayette Square. “Her background melds deep real estate investment expertise with a passion for creating positive impact in local communities.”

“I share Damien’s and the Lafayette Square team’s vision in leveraging an impact-driven investment approach to make a lasting difference in communities that have historically been overlooked and undercapitalized,” said Payne. “I’m honored to join such an innovative platform and help scale our real estate investment efforts to enact meaningful change in underserved areas.”

Payne is a recognized leader within the real estate industry, having been selected as a member of Commercial Observer’s 2021 Power Finance 50 list, featured in the Pace Common Ground Campaign for Gender Equality in 2017, inducted into Toigo Foundation’s inaugural “40 Under 40” list in 2013, and featured in Real Estate Forum Magazine’s “Women of Influence 2010.”

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Angela Stevens New Brand Ambassador for KOSA Professionals Angela Stevens teams up with KOSA Professionals to promote hot tools in a new way

New York – Innovative black-owned hot it. With KOSA Professionals, Yummie continues tools brand KOSA Professionals announces new to help open doors for all women in the beauty brand ambassador as Emmy award-winning hairindustry. stylist, children’s book author, and mentor Angela KOSA ProfesStevens. As a leader in the hair and beauty indussionals continues to try, KOSA Professionals partnership with Angela improve the lives of Stevens will assist in educating consumers on everyday people with how to style their hair with the revolutionary tools their best-selling Elite that are safe for all hair types.

Infrared Styler, which Angela Stevens is known for creating is a versatile heat styler versatile and stylish looks and has worked with that allows you to style some of music and entertainment’s top influencin a variety of styles es including Rihanna, Lupita Nyong’o, Keke such as straightening Palmer, Rita Ora, and countless others. She is hair or creating breach the hairstylist for Oprah Winfrey Networks’ waves. For a bonus, award-winning legal drama television series All this styler shuts off Rise. Through the years, Angela’s passion for automatically after sixty hair care and education grew leading her to write minutes. The fan-favorand self-publish her own children’s book “Hair.” ite Triple Threat Infrare Courtesy of Kosas Professionals “Hair” helps to shed light on the importance of KOSA Professionals is a black-owned hair loving and taking care of the hair we are born with, making this a quintessenstyling tool brand founded by Nigerian-American Yummie O made for all. tial partnership with KOSA Professionals.

All hot tools are made specifically to be innovative and safe for everyone’s “As we continue to innovate and excel in the beauty category, we feel hair type and lifestyle. KOSA Professionals is on a mission to create heat Angela embodies the essence of KOSA Professionals and what it truly tools that will help you and hairstylists alike to create flawless hairstyles means to be a voice for everyone to celebrate their hair,” said Yummie O, that are sleek and won’t compromise the health of your hair. KOSA ProCEO & Founder of KOSA Professionals. fessionals strive to develop highly effective, elegant-looking, ergonomic, Yummie O is a Nigerian-American “mompreneur” and business mogul and lightweight tools that will make you the envy amongst hair and beauty whose entrepreneurial journey began when she leaped out on faith, leaventhusiasts. ing her career in IT consulting to start her own business after finding her KOSA Professionals collection includes six styling hair tools ranging passion in the beauty industry. Yummie is a mother and a mentor to young from $95 - $195 and available in black and blush. The brand is available women and has a mission to help others find their unique niche and excel in exclusively on KosaProfessionals.com.

Mignon Faget Ushers in New Era With Latest Spring Jewelry Collection

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STORM REID DROPS ALL NEW STYLES AS PART OF HER PACSUN ARASHIBLU COLLECTION LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -Pacsun announced its second drop with actress, producer, and future filmmaker Storm Reid under her Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBlu Collection. Debuting in July 2021, Storm Reid x Pacsun ArashiBlu Collection was created with body positivity and inclusivity in mind, and the current drop consists of all new swim styles, including bikinis, one pieces, cover ups and more.

Reid is bringing a fresh take to the latest collection, offering new super soft lurex and flat swim fabrications, while also detailing the pieces with an assortment of different hardware, silver and gold beads.

“For this collection, I wanted the suits to be bold, bright and colorful,” said Storm Reid. “Colors express our emotions, energy, and playfulness, and I am grateful and extremely proud of this continued partnership with Pacsun.”

“Storm has an incredible eye for fashion and detail and this new evolution of her ArashiBlu Collection really shows

her depth and versatility,” said Brie Olson, President at Pacsun. “She is a great partner, and we are so excited to bring these new styles to our consumers in time for warm weather months.”

Along with concepting all of the creatives and designs, Storm self shot and helped direct the campaign.

Storm Reid is an actress, producer, artivist and current freshman at USC. She is best known for her roles in A Wrinkle in Time, Invisible Man, Don’t Let Go, and The Suicide Squad, among many others.

Reid most recently was seen returning for the second season of HBO’s smash hit Euphoria alongside Zendaya. In 2013, Reid and her mother, Robyn Simpson, launched A SEED & WINGS Productions, an independent multimedia production house rooted in narratives that forge multi-cultural conversations, entertain, educate, and uplift. The collection is now available exclusively at https://www.pacsun.com/ storm-reid/ in sizes XXS - XL and range from $24.95 to $59.95.

NEW ORLEANS PRNewswire -buted in August 2021, we were introduced The story of Mignon Faget’s latest Spring to the Jasmine leaves, we now watch as Collection is an inspiring shift into the new the latest additions bloom in tandem with direction Mignon Faget is entering within the vines lining New Orleans’ streets and the world of jewelry. houses.

Blending three generations of women “With each new collection now into Mignon Faget’s Spring Catalog narracomes a new story and an opportunity for tive lets us dive into the brand to speak the past, present, and to the inspiration future personalities of behind the designs a Mignon Faget Coland the Collectors. lector. The longtime Mignon Faget jewelry Collector is a strong continues to evolve and vibrant woman and is a catalyst for who has passed down stories. By wearing her love for Mf. to meaningful pieces of her daughter and jewelry, our Collectors granddaughter. The can stay connected to present-day Collector their own stories and is a woman confident bring them out into in her worth, comthe world with them,” fortable with being said Maghan Oroszi, forceful and feminine.

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Chicago State University (CSU) is pleased to announce the award of $450,000 from the FY22 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. This critical financial investment will be dedicated to the purchase of science laboratory equipment for the University’s Health Sciences Simulation Lab. The new equipment will be part of CSU’s state-of-the-art Health Sciences Simulation Lab, which will train thousands of students for jobs in the medical profession. The College of Health Sciences and the College of Pharmacy at CSU are critical to sustaining a pipeline of underrepresented professionals by educating a caring and competent, and diverse student body. CSU graduates have 100 percent job placement in nursing and occupational therapy and the College of Pharmacy is first in the Midwest for graduating underrepresented students with doctoral degrees.

“The COVID-19 pandemic magnified alarming disparities in our healthcare system and exacerbated workforce shortages. Chicago State University has been leading the way in training students to address these challenges. That’s why I secured this new federal investment in CSU’s Health Simulation Lab to help train a diverse, highly-skilled workforce of medical professionals,” said U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.

“The Health Sciences Simulation Lab will provide top-level training to our students and supply the diverse leadership needed in the health profession,” said Zaldwaynaka (“Z”) Scott, Esq., President of Chicago State University. “Located in the heart of Chicago’s South Side, CSU is uniquely positioned to be the center of training for Health Sciences professionals that represent the patients they serve.”

Chicago State University (CSU), founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The University’s five colleges offer over 70 undergraduate and graduate degree-granting and non-degree programs. CSU is committed to equity in education, serving as the only U.S. Department of Education-designated four-year Predominantly Black Institution in Illinois and ranked by a Harvard economist in the top 4% of public and private universities nationwide in supporting our graduates’ economic mobility. The University serves as a prominent civic space on the greater South Side of Chicago by hosting a multitude of athletic, educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The University is located near public transit that provides convenient access to the campus. Visit www.csu.edu.

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Seven Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress During National Stress Awareness Month This April Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Offering Helpful Information to Family Caregivers

NEW YORK (March 31, 2022)— Stress can damage your health if you do not manage it properly—especially if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. As part of National Stress Awareness Month this April, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing seven tips to help caregivers manage their stress.

“Stress management and self-care are essential for every Alzheimer’s caregiver. Untreated stress increases the risk of caregiver burnout and can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, anxiety, depression, and numerous other health issues,” said Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, AFA’s Director of Educational and Social Services. “Being proactive in dealing with stress has both short-term and long-term benefits for caregivers’ physical, mental, and emotional health, which is why it’s something that they should prioritize.”

AFA suggests the following tips for Alzheimer’s caregivers to prevent and manage their stress: • Flexibility helps. A caregiver’s attitude plays a huge role in stress levels—if the caregiver is calm and relaxed, it helps the individual living with Alzheimer’s to be as well. Conversely, an angry, agitated caregiver increases the chances that the person for whom they are caring will be angry and agitated too.

Be adaptable, be positive, and aim for constructive solutions to changing situations.

• Deal with what you can control. You cannot control every stress-causing factor, but you can control how you react to them. Focusing on finding solutions to the problem can help reduce the stress it’s causing.

• Mind your health. Inadequate rest, poor diet and lack of exercise can all exacerbate stress (and create other health prob-

lems as well). As best you can, prioritize getting sleep, eating right, drinking plenty of water and being active. You cannot provide quality care to a loved one if you don’t take care of yourself.

• Clear and refresh your mind. Exercise, yoga, meditating, listening to music, walking, or even taking a few deep breaths can all help relax the mind and reduce stress. Find something that works for you and do it regularly!

• Take things one day at a time. Resolving everything at once is both impossible and unrealistic—don’t hold yourself to that unreasonable expectation. Prioritize, set practical goals, do your best to achieve them, and take things one day at a time.

• Stay in touch. There are so many ways to stay socially connected with family and friends—visits, FaceTime, phone calls, text messages, and emails, just to name a few. Disconnecting from your support structure and staying bottled-up increases stress.

• Be open with your feelings. Sometimes just talking about your stress can help relieve it. Whether it’s with someone in your support structure, a professional or even a stranger, don’t be reluctant to open up. AFA’s Helpline has licensed social workers available for caregivers seven days to provide support or even just listen.

The AFA Helpline is available seven days a week to help provide information and support regarding caregiver stress and other caregiving questions. Connect with a licensed social worker by calling 866-232-8484, web chatting at www.alzfdn. org or sending a text message to 646-586-5283. The web chat and text message features can serve individuals in more than 90 different languages.

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JOHNNIE WALKER TAPS BRITTANY HOWARD AND TIA P. TO CREATE OFFICIAL ANTHEM FOR ANGEL CITY FC NEW YORK PRNewswire -- Johnnie Walker, the most popular Scotch Whisky brand in the world, has announced the launch of First Strides, a long-term initiative that aims to celebrate, inspire and enable those people and organizations that are taking bold steps towards progress, and pushing boundaries to move culture forward for all.

To kick off the program with a special nod to strides being made for women’s progress, Johnnie Walker and partners at the National Women’s Soccer League’s LA-based Angel City Football Club tapped five-time Grammy Award-winning artist Brittany Howard and LA-based artist Tia P. to create “Running with the Angels,” the first original anthem for a U.S. women’s professional sports team and the official anthem for the ACFC team. The song is an ode to the team’s trailblazing spirit, as the world’s first majority women-founded, owned and operated pro-soccer team, and will serve as a celebratory anthem for the team and fans as they take the field for their first season next month.

“This anthem is a celebration of women, of Angel City FC, of the city of Los Angeles, and of everyone around the country doing bold things to create positive change in the world,” said Brittany Howard. “I’m proud to continue creating meaningful work with Johnnie Walker that hopefully inspires people to keep walking together towards a more equitable future.”

Along with the anthem release, Johnnie Walker will enable more people to take bold steps towards progress through a series of First Strides grants. Anyone 21+ can apply for a First Stride grant but the brand will continue to dedicate funding to communities where inequality exists.

Through a partnership with the go-to funding

marketplace for women-owned businesses IFundWomen, Johnnie Walker will continue to support women entrepreneurs and fuel women-owned businesses. The brand is also introducing a grants and mentorship program with first-of-its-kind streaming service Blacktag, who is changing the model for pay equity among Black creators.

Particularly inspiring and impactful first strides will be identified by the ‘Walkers’ – a diverse group of thought leaders and cultural changemakers.

This network includes powerhouse writer and producer Kenya Barris, actor, producer, and activist Sophia Bush, and comedian and creator Lilly Singh.

“Progress is the core of Johnnie Walker’s DNA, which is why we are committed to celebrating and propelling the people and organizations taking bold steps to move culture forward,” said Sophie Kelly, Senior Vice President of Whiskies at Diageo North America. “Our partners at Angel City FC, IFundWomen and Blacktag are doing just that - breaking the mold and creating more equity - and we are proud to continue partnering with them and others to fund and toast First Strides.”

The Johnnie Walker First Strides initiative builds on the impact of the brand’s ‘First Women’ campaign, launched in 2020 to celebrate the many women breaking glass ceilings to achieve monumental firsts.

The campaign also highlighted the brand’s ongoing support of constitutional equality for women via partnership with the ERA Coalition, which continues today.

For more information on Johnnie Walker and to apply for a First Strides grant, visit johnniewalker.com/en-us/firststrides. Be sure to follow @JohnnieWalkerUS on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

LOS ANGELES PRNewswire -- Bestselling author, businessman, producer, and popular inspirational leader Touré Roberts today announced that his third book, Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well, will be released on April 26, 2022. In Balance, Roberts guides readers through an eye-opening journey that unpacks a revolutionary formula for PRNewsFoto breaking the patterns of inconsistency that keep them from being their best, leaving behind past hit-or-miss cycles and unlocking successful outcomes in life, love and business.

This illuminating guide brings a unique perspective to the evasive concept of balance. Transcending familiar theories of work-life balance, in the book, Roberts teaches that balance is a state of existence that, when realized, brings forth not only the highest version of an individual but optimizes their life’s output. As he unpacks the concept of balance with stunning relatability, Roberts connects with readers on every level. His easy-to-grasp style of teaching and unabashed vulnerability shed light on a missing link and source of longing in the human experience — the innate desire for Balance.

As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, CEO, the lead pastor of a global movement, a devoted husband and a father of six, Roberts understands firsthand the importance of finding true balance in one’s life.

“Balance is not about learning to ef-

fectively give pieces of yourself to important parts of your life,” said Roberts. “It’s about knowing and becoming your entire self—and then giving from your wholeness to everyone and everything within the context of your life.”

Using life-changing principles gleaned from his own personal experiences in relationships, leadership and business, Roberts’ book stands out as a relatable, eye-opening resource that will not only educate, but inspire. Key topics include: The Power of No, which unpacks why “no” is the most powerful word in your vocabulary There’s No Team in I, a paradigm-shifting exploration of the difference between being selfish and a term Roberts coins as being “self-ful” The 5 Signs of Imbalance, which helps you quickly identify imbalances in your life and effectively respond before crisis hits Balance after the Blow, a step-by-step guide to get you back on your feet after experiencing an unexpected setback A personal navigation guide like no other, Balance enables readers to chart a path to productivity, peace, positivity, purpose, and unlimited possibilities.

Balance: Positioning Yourself to Do All Things Well is available for pre-order at amazon.com.

Touré shares his life with his spouse and best friend, author, businesswoman, pastor and popular women’s influencer Sarah Jakes Roberts. The Roberts have six children together and reside in Los Angeles.

PHARRELL WILLIAMS’ BLACK AMBITION BUILDS UPON INAUGURAL YEAR’S SUCCESS Black PR Wire) Los Angeles, Calif.

-- Black Ambition empowers Black and Latinx innovators and communities to excel uninterrupted. Founded by Pharrell Williams in 2020, the non-profit announced today that applications for its second annual prize competition are now at BlackAmbitionPrize.com. Ventures in consumer products and services, media and entertainment, healthcare, technology and Web 3.0 are eligible to win up to $1M. In 2021, Black Ambition completd its inaugural Prize cycle, awarding funding and resources to 34 Prize winners , and supporting an additional 250 entrepreneurs with mentorship to strengthen their ventures.

Over $3.2 million dollars were awarded to finalists, and these individuals have collectively raised over $40 million dollars since receiving a Black Ambition Prize.

The Black Ambition Prize offers more than access to capital. It is a commitment to cultivating the pipelines of diverse talent

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Black Ambition is committed to leveling the playing field and fostering the ingenuity, determination, and resilience of underrepresented entrepreneurs.

To connect and learn more about Black Ambition, competition eligibility, and how to apply, please visit www.blackambitionprize.com. Follow us on Facebook (@ blackambitionprize), Twitter (@blackambitionpz) and Instagram (@blackambitionprize) to stay up to date with the Black Ambition community. Black Ambition is a fiscal sponsorship project of PolicyLink.

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Improve Your Home and Its Value (Family Features) Home upgrades happen for different reasons but enhancing your home’s curb appeal and value are often at the top of the list. These projects can make it easier to enjoy your home knowing they carry a return on investment of up to 92%, according to the Remodeling 2021 Cost vs. Value Report published in “Remodeling Magazine.” Plus, you’ll have the added benefit of knowing you’re making a sound investment should you decide to sell down the road.

high-ROI ideas to increase the value of your house

Stone Veneer Stone veneer is an upgrade that adds warmth and texture with the look of natural stone, but without the expense. It’s also a durable product that is low maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about sealing or painting.

With the variety of styles and colors available, it’s easy for homeowners to mix and match to create a custom look. Mortarless options like ClipStone are designed to be installed with screws and common tools, making them accessible options for both professionals and DIYers. With a built-in water management system, overlapping edges to minimize gaps, reversible outside corners and a variety of accessories, mortarless options allow homeowners to achieve the look of traditional masonry without the hassle.

Garage Doors Exterior features often bring a big return on investment because a home with strong curb appeal can make a great first impression on potential buyers. The garage doors are no exception. If you think of your garage doors as a purely functional element of your home, you may be surprised to learn garage door replacement is actually the best home upgrade you can make, according to the report.

Garage doors aren’t just functional; they can be a focal point of your home’s exterior design, completely transforming the exterior. Depending on the style and features you choose, an updated garage door is also a smart strategy for managing climate and adding security to your home.

Windows Windows are another smart investment for numerous reasons. Not only do they provide a sophisticated presence that can greatly enhance curb appeal, upgraded windows play a major role in energy conservation.

Homeowners also rely on windows to make a bold statement. For example, Simonton black exterior windows and patio doors can help perfect a wide range of architectural styles including farmhouse, modern, industrial and contemporary designs.

This award-winning line of vinyl windows offers homeowners a

variety of styles and colors to customize both their home’s interior and exterior spaces. The windows are AAMA Gold Certified, passing some of the industry’s most stringent quality assurance testing for air leakage, water penetration and wind pressure – resulting in low-maintenance windows with lasting durability, weather resistance and energy efficiency.

Deck Additions Adding a deck is an easy way to improve your home’s exterior appeal and increase your livable space. Wooden decks rank in the top 10 for ROI, according to the report. An attractive deck situated off the living room or kitchen can make those rooms feel larger, especially when you’re entertaining, and guests can circulate freely between indoor and outdoor spaces.

A well-constructed deck also serves as a transition point from the home to the backyard, where you may invest in even more outdoor living features.

You’ll achieve the greatest ROI by designing your deck to integrate seamlessly with your home and landscaping and even stone accents.

Also take functional features into consideration, including privacy and protection from the wind and sun. Depending on your climate, it may be beneficial to design a deck for maximum shade during the warm months or to make the most of sunlight during the cool seasons. Features like built-in kitchens, stone accents, TV mounts and access to water features all lend high-end custom touches that also boost ROI. Siding If you’re considering updating your home’s color and trim, re-siding is a great way to transform its curb appeal while also earning a hefty return on the investment and giving yourself (or a future owner) the gift of lower maintenance living.

With 15 different collections, Ply Gem Mastic has an array of solutions to help homeowners transform their living spaces such as board and batten, hand-split shake shingles, traditional Dutch lap siding and more.

Each is available with detailed wood grain texture in a variety of rich, ontrend colors, including increasingly popular dark options.

Entry Doors One of the simplest projects in the report, a new entry door can also make a big impact because it’s one of the first things potential buyers see. Not only can a steel door help make a good first impression, it also serves as an updated security feature and can offer additional insulation, which makes for a good investment if you live in an area that experiences extreme weather.

Explore more high-ROI ideas and products for upgrading your home and its value at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com/residential.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TOORAK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC Plaintiff, -v.- PROSPEROUS CONNECTION LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ANA L. ARREDONDO, AN INDIVIDUAL, JOSE GUTIERREZ, AN INDIVIDUAL, JOSE R. SANCHEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL, CARLYLE 11, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 21CH03916 5659 S. KILDARE AVE CHICAGO, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 4, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 25, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5659 S. KILDARE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-15-210-023-0000 AND 19-15-210024-0000 The real estate is improved with a multifamily commercial investment property. The judgment amount was $169,874.11. 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 ted. 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. 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 151701(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 Counsel, Nathan B. Grzegorek, POLSINELLI PC, 150 N. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 3000, Chicago, IL, 60606; (312) 819-1900. Please refer to file number 113073683206 . 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. Nathan B. Grzegorek POLSINELLI PC 150 N. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 3000 Chicago IL, 60606 312-8191900 E-Mail: ngrzegorek@polsinelli.com Attorney File No. 113073-683206 Attorney Code. 47375 Case Number: 21CH03916 TJSC#: 42-1018 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. ________________________________________ SWP 3-30-2022 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U. S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MEB LOAN TRUST IV Plaintiff, -v.- ARTEMIO CISNEROS, ELIZABETH CISNEROS Defendants 19 CH 08089 5135 S. LONG AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60638 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 3, 2021, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at

classified at 10:30 AM on May 11, 2022, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5135 S. LONG AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60638 Property Index No. 19-09-304-012-0000 The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $51,166.63. 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719.

Please refer to file number 383393. 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. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR IL, 62523 217-422-1719 Fax #: 217-422-1754 E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 383393 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 19 CH 08089 TJSC#: 42-219 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 19 CH 08089 _______________________________________

LEGAL NOTICE Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Manage Your Affairs Consultive Firm PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 51 West 107th Street Chicago IL 60628 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Address: Civic Moors United C/O General Delivery 433 West Harrison Street Chicago IL 60699 United States R A Bey Trust 8212 South Escanaba Avenue Chicago IL 60617 United States The Edward House Jr. Private Express Trust 10510 South Throop Street Chicago IL 60643 USA Rohsaan Kwame Alexander Bey C/O General Delivery 433 West Harrison Street Chicago IL 60699 United States Edward Rollin House Jr 10510 South Throop Street Chicago IL 60643 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. SIGNED BY: UCC 1 - 308 MAILING ADDRESS: 10510 South Throop Street Chicago IL 60643 EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: shyraent@gmail.com Work Item 1300903200028 Original File Number 1300903200028 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 03/05/2022 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State _______________________________________

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