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The Village of Dolton recently held a Community Policing Meeting with the newly appointed Interim Police Chief, Ernest Mobley. Photo Credit: Village of Dolton

SOUTH SUBURBAN VILLAGE HOSTS COMMUNITY POLICING MEETING WITH NEW POLICE CHIEF

The Village of Dolton recently held a Community Policing Meeting to allow residents to share their concerns, ask questions related to crime and policing in Dolton, and to hear from Village officials about their plans for creating a safer community. PAGE 2

BUSINESS

ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION

Survey Reveals Loss Of Lunch Breaks Weighs Heavily On Millennials

Ann Landers Relaunches Online to Shepherd Next Generation with CommonSense Advice

How to Look Polished on Any Budget

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

GLORIA RAY KARLMARK, ONE OF LITTLE ROCK NINE, RECEIVES AN HONORARY DEGREE FROM ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IIT) Gloria Ray Karlmark, who was one of 9 African American students who ignited controversy when they enrolled at the allwhite Central High School in 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, received an honorary degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) during its May commencement ceremony held recently.

After receiving her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1965, Karlmark worked as a school teacher, laboratory assistant, programmer, and mathematician. She later moved to Sweden and joined IBM’s Nordic Laboratory. Karlmark worked for IBM’s International Patent Operations for 11 years and received an honorary doctor of science, honoris causa at IIT for outstanding contributions to the development of a more inclusive society.

HEALTH

U.S. MEASLES CASES IN FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 2019 SURPASS TOTAL CASES PER YEAR FOR PAST 25 YEARS As of May 30, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 971 cases of measles in the United States, the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year.

If outbreaks continue through summer and fall, the United States may lose its measles elimination status, erasing the hard work done by all levels of public health. “Measles is preventable and the way to end this outbreak is to ensure that all children and adults who can get vaccinated, do get vaccinated. Again, I want to reassure parents that vaccines are safe, they do not cause autism. The greater danger is the disease the vaccination prevents,” said CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, M.D.

LAW & POLITICS

NEED A LAWYER? THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION CAN HELP! Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice on Saturday, June 15, as part of an ongoing legal public service program offered by the CBA. When contacting the CBA Lawyer Referral Service during normal business hours Monday through Friday, callers can be referred to attorneys practicing in numerous areas of law. Calls will be accepted June 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at (312) 554-2001. For more information, call 312-554-2012.

Additionally, the CBA offers help 24/7 through its after-hours On-Call service which provides help with criminal defense, personal injury and family law matters.

Call (312) 554-2001 to receive help with this service.

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BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Village of Dolton recently held a Community Policing Meeting to allow residents to share their concerns, ask questions related to crime and policing in Dolton, and to hear from Village officials about their plans for creating a safer community.

The meeting also served as an opportunity for residents to familiarize themselves with the newly appointed Interim Police Chief Ernest Mobley.

Mobley is temporarily taking over leadership of the Dolton Police Department after former Police Chief Robert Collins resigned from his position, according to the Mayor of Dolton, Riley Rogers.

“There has been a change in the police department. I have a signed resignation from our former chief and I put in an interim person who will be here anywhere from 30 to 90 days,” said Rogers. “One of the things that he did immediately, which is something that I have been

asking about for a long time, was put police on the street. There were five officers out per shift and we had no shootings or murders during the [Memorial Day] holiday.”

As the acting Police Chief, Mobley said that he is focused on making the Village of Dolton safe and both he and the Mayor said that they want Dolton to be known as a community that is tough on crime.

“It’s sad when you go in certain communities and people don’t do certain things but then they come into their own community and start acting a fool. We want people to know that they can’t mess around in Dolton,” said Mobley.

One resident spoke at the meeting to ask the Mayor and the Police Chief why the community has been experiencing an increase in crime and how it can be prevented.

“Crime and shootings are done on an opportune basis and we have to confront it.

We have to let these criminals know that this is a no-nonsense town and make arrests and be

vigilant on patrol. In certain communities, you know you can’t speed because you’re going to get nailed and we have to create that same type of environment here,” said Rogers.

Another resident spoke about how vacant homes are creating opportunities for crime to take place in the community and urged Village officials to prioritize the upkeep of vacant properties.

“We have a number of vacant houses and we have a crew that goes out and cuts the grass at those vacant houses but if you have a vacant house next to you, go out and cut the grass at that vacant house,” said Rogers. “We all have to chip in to try to help out.”

As the meeting came to a close, Chief Mobley shared with the audience that he is aware of their concerns and wants the residents of Dolton to feel safe.

Every community has a good part and a bad part,” said Mobley.” Crime is everywhere but we are focusing on Dolton.”

COMMENTARY

Forget the Adversity Score, Just Dump the SAT

BY JULIANNE MALVEAUX NNPA Newswire Contributor

The College Board, the organization that develops and administers the SAT test, has developed a new “adversity score” to augment the widely used college admissions examination.

The fact that the College Board has had to create an “adversity score” is reason enough to discard the badly flawed SAT test, a test that many consider racially biased, and that only measures the likelihood of first-year college success.

In other words, it measures the accumulated advantages that some students have over others because of the quality of their high schools, their family wealth, and other factors.

The “adversity score” seeks to measure the disadvantages that some students experience.

Interestingly, the “adversity score” does not measure race, although racial discrimination is alive and well in our nation.

Indeed, the development of an adversity score that does not account for race is a capitulation to the anti-affirmative action forces, some directed by this administration’s Justice Department that have brought lawsuits against Harvard and other universities because of “anti-Asian” bias.

It is also a bow to the argument

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that a white student from a poor family is more disadvantaged than a black child whose family is upper-middle-class when there is plenty of evidence that this is not necessarily so. Structural racism is so woven into our national consciousness that a child of middle-class black folks is likely to do worse than their parents did. Our nation is in race denial, and this adversity score, which does not consider race, is part of the denial.

The pilot testing of the adversity score seems to indicate that using it may create more diverse admissions, but there are precious few details about the score (and it won’t even be shared with students and their parents).

But the very existence of an adversity score raises questions about the efficacy of the SAT. This is perhaps why.

This is an interesting time for the adversity score to be rolled out. Robert Schaffer, Public

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Education Director of Fair Test (the National Center for Fair and Open Testing) says the adversity scores are a way for the College Board to defend itself against its critics. He said, “Schools do not need the SAT or ACT – with or without ‘adversity scores’ – to make high-quality, admissions decisions that promote equity and excellence.” In fact, more than 1000 colleges and universities, including half for the top 100 liberal arts colleges, do not use the SAT to evaluate applicants.

What should colleges use, instead, to evaluate students?

How about high school grades?

Some will argue that the quality of high schools varies. Well, that ought to be an impetus for improving the quality of some high schools, especially those in inner cities. How about class rank? The University of Texas uses class rank to admit some students, which ensures a diverse class given the segregation that remains in our nation’s high schools.

The adversity score will purportedly reflect differences in high school quality.

Eliminating the use of the SAT would do much the same, allowing college admissions counselors to make better decisions. The College Board says it is a nonprofit organization, but let’s follow the money. It makes so

much money that its President, David Coleman, earns more than a million dollars a year, more than the President of Harvard University.

The organization is making megabucks on the backs of our students, and it is reinforcing biases along the way. Some see the adversity score as a step in the right direction toward modifying the SAT. I see it as a defensive move to shore up a flawed test and an even more flawed organization.

This fall, more than 150 colleges will use the adversityenhanced SAT in their admissions process. Based on those results, more colleges will use the score to measure adversity. I know lots of folks who consider the development of an adversity score good news. It would be much better news if colleges and universities simply decided to stop using the SAT. It measures privilege, not knowledge, and it is demonstrably biased. Fixing a corrupt system instead of changing it only serves to reinforce the status quo.

Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www. juliannemalveaux.com.

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Chase To Pay $5 Million To Male Employees Who Allege They Were Denied Parental Leave On The Basis of Sex The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Ohio, and Outten & Golden LLP recently announced a first-of-its-kind class action settlement with JPMorgan Chase (Chase) on behalf of male employees who allege they were unlawfully denied access to paid parental leave on the same terms as mothers from 2011 to 2017.

Under the proposed class settlement, filed recently in an Ohio federal court, Chase will continue to maintain its current gender neutral parental leave policy, which was clarified following the filing of Mr. Rotondo’s discrimination charge, train those administering the policy on its gender neutral application, and pay $5 million to fathers who claim they were denied the opportunity to take additional paid parental leave as primary caregivers.

The Chase settlement is the first class action lawsuit to settle sex discrimination claims for a class of fathers who claim they were denied the opportunity to receive equal paid parental leave given to mothers.

“I love my children, and all I wanted was to spend time with them when they were born,” said Derek Rotondo, the Chase employee who filed the sex discrimination charge that led to the class settlement. “I’m proud that since I filed my charge, Chase has clarified its policy to ensure that both male and female employees who wish to be the primary parental caregiver

have equal access to those benefits.”

In a class complaint filed recently along with the settlement, Mr. Rotondo alleges that when he sought to take 14 weeks of “primary caregiver” leave after his son was born, he was told

by Chase’s H.R. department that mothers were presumptively considered primary caregivers, eligible for the full 16 weeks of paid parental leave, while fathers were eligible for two weeks of paid parental leave unless they could show that their spouses or partners were incapacitated or had returned to work.

In 2016, Chase increased the overall amount of paid parental leave available to its employees from 12 weeks to 16 weeks, with non-primary caregivers receiving two weeks of paid parental leave. This was far above the average paid parental leave available at most American companies. (As of mid-2018, Chase provides nonprimary caregivers with six weeks of paid parental leave.) Mr. Rotondo’s lawsuit recognizes the generosity of Chase’s parental leave policy, but insisted that the full amount of primary caregiver leave should be equally available to men and women.

“We are pleased to have reached an agreement in this matter and look forward to more effectively communicating the policy so that all men and women employees are aware of their benefits,” said Reid Broda, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Associate General Counsel. “We thank Mr. Rotondo for

bringing the matter to our attention.”

In June 2017, Mr. Rotondo filed a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging that Chase’s policies and practices constituted sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act and state law. Shortly after the charge was filed, Chase granted Mr. Rotondo the full 16 weeks of caregiver leave, and in December 2017, Chase clarified its policy to ensure equal access to all those seeking to serve as the primary caregiver to their new child, regardless of gender.

“While sixteen weeks of parental leave is quite generous, and we wish more companies would follow Chase’s lead, caregiving leave must also be offered on an equal basis to men and women,” said Galen Sherwin, senior staff attorney with the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project. “Unfortunately, the gender stereotype that raising children is a woman’s job is still prevalent, and is reflected in far too many corporate policies. We are pleased that Chase is committed to ensuring that its parental leave system meets the needs of today’s families.”

“All parents, regardless of their sex, deserve fair paid leave,” said Peter Romer-Friedman, an Outten & Golden civil rights attorney. “Even as some companies like Chase expand the amount of paid leave to their employees, it is important for all to remember that these policies must

follow our historic civil rights laws. We hope that other fathers like Derek Rotondo will take a stand for gender equality at their companies.

Derek’s courageous action in this case will benefit thousands of families.”

“Paid parental leave is crucial for all parents, and it should be up to families, not employers, what their caregiving arrangements will look like,” said Freda Levenson, legal director for the ACLU of Ohio. “In order for women to compete on an even playing field at work, we need to ensure that men can play an active role at home.”

The settlement creates a $5 million fund to compensate the class members, as well as to pay legal fees and administrative costs.

Before the settlement can go into effect, the district court will need to provide notice to the class members about their rights under the settlement, allow the class members to file claim forms to receive compensation from the settlement fund, and hold a hearing to determine whether the settlement is fair, adequate, and reasonable. Chase is not admitting liability in the settlement.

The Complaint, Settlement Agreement, and Motion for Preliminary Approval can be found here: https://www.aclu.org/cases/jp-morganchase-eeoc-complaint More information about the case can be found here: www.outtengolden.com/parentalleave

IRS takes additional steps to protect taxpayer data; plans to end faxing and third-party mailings of certain tax transcripts As part of its ongoing efforts to protect taxpayers from identity thieves, the Internal Revenue Service recently announced it will stop its tax transcript faxing service this month and will amend the Form 4506 series to end third-party mailing of tax returns and transcripts in July.

Tax transcripts are summaries of tax return information. Transcripts have become increasingly vulnerable as criminals impersonate taxpayers or authorized third parties. Identity thieves use tax transcripts to file fraudulent returns for refunds that are difficult to detect because they mirror a legitimate tax return.

The halt to the faxing and third-party service this summer are two more steps the IRS is taking to protect taxpayer data. In September 2018, the IRS began to mask personally identifible information for every individual and entity listed on the transcript. At that time, the IRS announced it intended to stop its faxing and third-party mailing service, and has since worked with tax professionals to assure they have what they need for tax preparation and representation.

Faxing service ends June 28 Starting June 28, 2019, the IRS will stop faxing tax transcripts to both taxpayers and third parties, including tax professionals. This action affects individual and business transcripts.

Individual taxpayers have several options to obtain a tax transcript.

They may: l Use IRS.gov or the IRS2Go app to access Get Transcript Online; after verifying their identities, taxpayers may immediately download or print their transcript, or l Use IRS.gov or the IRS2Go app to access Get Transcript by Mail; transcript will be delivered within 10 days to the address of record, or l Call 800-908-9946 for an automated Get Transcript by Mail feature, or l Submit Form 4506-T or 4506TEZ to have a transcript mailed to the address of record.

Tax professionals also have several options to obtain tax transcripts necessary for tax preparation or representation as follows: l Request that the IRS mail a transcript to the taxpayer’s address

of record, or l Use e-Services’ Transcript Delivery System online to obtain masked individual transcripts and business transcripts, or l Obtain a masked individual transcript or a business transcript by calling the IRS, faxing authorization to the IRS assistor and the IRS assistor will place the document in the tax practitioner’s e-Services secure mailbox. l When needed for tax preparation purposes, tax practitioners may: l Obtain an unmasked wage and income transcript by calling the IRS, faxing authorization to the IRS assistor and the IRS assistor will place the document in the tax practitioner’s e-Services secure mailbox, or l Obtain an unmasked wage and income transcript if authorization is already on file by using e-Service’s Transcript Delivery System.

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to remove the option for mailing to a third-party. These forms are often used by lenders and others to verify income for non-tax purposes.

Among the largest users are colleges and universities verifying income for financial aid purposes. Tax professionals also are large volume users.

Taxpayers may continue to use these forms to obtain a copy of their tax return or obtain a copy of their tax transcripts. This change will NOT affect use of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process.

Third parties who use these forms for income verification have other alternatives. The IRS offers an Income Verification Express Service (IVES) which has several hundred participants, who, with proper authorization, order transcripts. Lenders or higher education institutions can either contract with existing IVES participants or become IVES participants themselves. The tax transcript is an official IRS record. Taxpayers may choose to provide transcripts to requestors instead of authorizing the third party to request these transcrpts from the

IRS on their behalf.

Tax professionals who are attorneys, Certified Public Accountants or Enrolled Agents (i.e., Circular 230 practitioners) and do not have an e-Services account may create one and, with proper authorization from clients, can access the e-Services’ Transcript Delivery System. Unenrolled tax practitioners must have an e-File application on file and be listed as delegated users to access TDS. Customer File Number helps match transcripts Because the taxpayer’s name and Social Security number are now partially masked, the IRS also created a Customer File Number space that can be used to help third parties match transcripts to taxpayers. Third parties can assign a Customer File Number, such as a loan application number or a student identification number. The number will populate on the transcript and help match it to the client/student.

Learn more about the Customer File Number at https://www.irs.gov/ individuals/about-the-new-tax-transcript-faqs

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BUSINESS

Survey Reveals Loss Of Lunch Breaks Weighs Heavily On Millennials

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A survey by Tork, an Essity brand and the maker of nearly half of the napkins used in the food service industry in the U.S., finds that Millennials – who are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force – are nearly three times more likely than Baby Boomers to believe coworkers would judge them negatively if they took a regular lunch break.

The survey, conducted as part of the brand’s award-winning Take Back the Lunch BreakSM program, also reveals that Millennials have a greater desire to enjoy a real lunch break than other generations.

The survey finds: l 62 percent of Millennials would opt for a longer or more regular lunch break if possible, compared to 46 percent of Baby Boomers. l 44 percent of Millennials strongly agree that they look forward to taking a lunch break, compared to 36 percent of Gen X employees. l 16 percent of Millennials would take a pay cut of 10 percent so they could take a lunch break every day, which is nearly double the percentage of Gen X employees and more than three times the percentage of Baby Boomers.

This year, Tork has partnered with Joy Bauer, one of the nation’s leading health authorities, TV personality and host of

NBC’s hit show, Health & Happiness, to spread the word about the health, wellness and workplace performance benefits of taking a lunch break.

As someone who helps millions of Americans eat better, live healthier and lead more fulfilling lives by offering reliable and practical advice, Joy Bauer will join Tork in raising awareness and educating consumers about how taking time away from the office can have a significant impact on one’s mental and physical health.

“Choosing to eat a nutritious lunch is only part of the equation to living a healthy life at work,” said Joy Bauer. “What you eat matters, but where you eat matters just as much, and eating a so-called ‘sad desk lunch’ could make you feel unhappy and less productive.

That’s why I’m teaming up with Tork, to encourage office workers to take back the lunch break and go out to eat a healthy meal with a coworker or friend. It will make a real difference.”

In 2018, Tork established the third Friday in June as the annual National Take Back the Lunch Break Day, which falls on Friday, June 21 this year. On this day and every day, Tork is calling on employees and restaurants alike to rally behind the Take Back the Lunch Break movement

and spread the word to coworkers and friends on social media by sharing photos of how they step away from their desks each day and reclaim their lunch break using the hashtag #takebacklunch.

“We understand that today’s employees – especially Millennials – often find it difficult to take a lunch break due to workplace demands and even a perceived stigma around leaving the office for lunch.

That’s not good for business if you’re working in an office, and it’s especially bad if you’re working in a restaurant.

At Tork, we are deeply committed to understanding our customers and what is impacting their business, so we wanted to start a movement and help create a happier, more productive workforce that also improves restaurants’ bottom lines,” said Don Lewis, president of professional hygiene at Essity.

To encourage employees and their colleagues to take the pledge to leave their desk during lunch, Tork has announced a contest for employees to win a free lunch for their office on National Take Back the Lunch Break Day on June 21.

For more information about Tork, visit www.torkusa.com. For more information about Essity, visit www.essity.com. To enter the contest and take the pledge, visit TorkUSA.com/TBTLB.

Boston Properties’ 325 Main in Cambridge, designed by Pickard Chilton

Pickard Chilton Tapped by Boston Properties to Design 325 Main, Google’s New Cambridge HQ Pickard Chilton, an awardwinning architecture studio best known for its innovative and cutting-edge design of corporate headquarters and campuses, has been selected by developer Boston Properties to design a 16-story, 417,000 gsf office tower at 325 Main Street in Cambridge, Mass.

Pickard Chilton’s latest project will serve as Google’s new Cambridge headquarters in the heart of Kendall Square. The technology giant has been retained as a major tenant at the property, signing a 15-year lease for 362,000 square feet as additional office space for its growing Cambridge office.

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FASHION Beauty Veteran Targets Skin Changes During Menopause With a New Skincare Line

Giambattista Valli Collaborates With H&M — Main Collection To Launch Autumn 2019 H&M’s next designer collaboration is with Giambattista Valli, the Paris-based master of beauty and sophistication.

The news was revealed at a recent amfAR gala in Cannes where Giambattista Valli and H&M’s Creative Advisor Ann-Sofie Johansson walked the red carpet together with Kendall Jenner, Chiara Ferragni, Ross Lynch, H.E.R., Chris Lee (Li Yuchun), and Bianca Brandolini D’Adda.

The stars dressed in glamorous must-have pieces from a unique limitededition pre-drop collection from the Giambattista Valli x H&M collaboration.

Born and raised in

Rome, Giambattista Valli launched his namesake line in Paris in 2005. His universe now encompasses ready-to-wear, haute couture and accessories. The collaboration with H&M is the first of its kind for Valli and also marks Valli’s first foray into menswear.

A limited pre-collection of the Giambattista Valli x H&M collaboration was made available in twelve select H&M stores around the world and on hm.com on May 25th. The exquisite pieces gave fashion fans a sneak peek of the exciting collaboration full of stylish twists and turns. The main collection will launch globally on November 7, 2019.

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How to Look Polished on Any Budget StatePoint - You don’t need to spend a fortune to look like you own a fortune.

Use these shopping and wardrobe maintenance tips to look amazing on a limited budget: Clothing Exchange By hosting a clothing exchange, you won’t need to spend a dime updating your wardrobe. How does it work?

Invite fashionable friends to bring their unwanted, gently used items to your home (or another location with a lot of space).

Once all your guests arrive, you’ll have a huge pile of clothing, shoes and accessories for everyone to assess.

That awesome skirt that didn’t quite flatter your best friend? It may look just right on you. Your handbag that no longer goes with anything? It may be a friend of a friend’s newfound treasure. Clothing exchanges are not only fun, they’re an excellent way to walk away with new-to-you items that you love. Don’t forget to have a full-length mirror on-hand!

At-Home Care Ever shied away from purchasing a particular garment because the label said “Dry Clean Only”? There’s an easy way to avoid the steep cost and inconvenience of the dry cleaners without avoiding the highquality garment itself. Treat items at home using Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaner, which comes with cloths similar to dryer sheets that are infused with cleaners and are used to steam clean clothes in the dryer.

“At a cost of just 25 cents per item washed, it’s a great money-saving alternative

By applying a few new strategies to your shopping and clothing care routine, a polished look can be yours, no matter your budget.

for maintaining your best looks,” says Betsy Appleton, a fashion blogger.

Go Thrifting You’ll never know what treasures you’ll find while thrifting. Bear in mind that many items -- including designer fashions -- may be on sale in nearly mint condition, with just one spot or other imperfection. Experts say it may still be worth the risk to buy those with the dreaded Dry Clean Only tag.

Appleton, whose Goldwill Digger blog details her thrifting missions says, “I used to be deterred from thrifting dry clean only items because the cost of professional dry cleaning outweighed the bargain of the garment. With Dryel, I can easily and affordably clean these delicate pieces at home.”

Another common thrift store woe?

Finding the perfect item with a missing buttons or tear along a seam. Learning a few basic sewing skills is critical for any serious thrifter. Whereas others may pass over a treasure for a small imperfection, you’ll have the know-how to restore it to mint condition.

Re-Sell Whether you visit a consignment shop or use an online platform such as thredUP, reselling items you no longer want or need is a great way to infuse your clothing budget with some quick extra cash and is totally on-trend -- 56 million women bought secondhand products in 2018, up from 44 million in 2017, according to thredUP’s Annual Resale Report.

By applying a few new strategies to your shopping and clothing care routine, a polished look can be yours, no matter your budget.

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Noted beauty industry executive Rochelle Weitzner, former chief executive officer of Erno Laszlo and former chief financial officer at Laura Mercier Cosmetics and RéVive Skincare, recently announced the launch of Pause™, a first-of-its-kind, science-based skincare line focused on supporting skin during the three stages of menopause.

The Pause story began when Weitzner experienced her first hot flash. Naturally, she looked to her industry for products that could support her through menopause. What she found—actually what she didn’t find—shocked her.

“Not only were there no products targeting the particular effects of menopause on skin,” reflects Weitzner, “but no one was even talking about it. For all the noise we make about aging and all the products aimed at anti-aging, it was as if the whole topic of menopause was forbidden.”

After a career in the C-suite, Weitzner found that not just surprising but unacceptable. “Menopause is or will be a fact of life for millions of women. From perimenopause—which can start in a woman’s thirties—and for the rest of her life, she will deal with a combination of hot flashes, dryness, sagging and loss of elasticity,” says Weitzner. She decided to change all that, redirecting her extensive experience in beauty to fill this gaping void.

Weitzner teamed up with Grace Beauty Capital to establish Pause™ Well-Aging™ skincare. “Menopause is a huge transition for women—and a huge underserved market,” says Grace’s Founder and Partner, Frank Fazzinga III, “and I couldn’t understand why nobody had the courage to tackle it.”

Weitzner notes, “We’ve done our homework, developing products that scientifically target this stage of skin health from both the inside and the outside.”

According to a press release, Pause includes three products created to address the unique physiology of menopausal skin. Hot Flash Cooling Mist is a use-anywhere fine mist that minimizes flushing and provides instant relief during a hot flash. Collagen Boosting Moisturizer is a deeply hydrating formula that can tighten facial contours, increase skin density and improve elasticity to estrogen-deprived skin. The Fascia Stimulating Tool, an FDA-cleared Class I medical device developed with Dr. Jessica Hill, Doctor of Physical Therapy, uses gentle massage to help stimulate collagen production, improve tone and texture, and enhance subdermal tissue health.

The next round of products will launch in the Fall.

Among the many differentiating factors for this line is the proprietary Pause Complex, a carefully researched fusion of vitamins, antioxidants and peptides that helps fuel collagen production and diminish the visible signs of skin aging. The Complex is part of all Pause formulations.

While products are the core of Pause, Weitzner emphasizes that Pause is about more than skincare.

“Pause is both science for your skin and a community for your soul,” Weitzner offers. She explains that it’s about giving women resources and space to share their stories as they adapt to the “new normal” that is menopause.

The Connect the Dots blog is packed with articles, stories, science, lifestyle features, humor and more, reflecting the company tagline: Pause. Learn. Laugh.

Weitzner sums up the company’s mission: “We want to view menopause not as an ending but as a time to Pause, reflect and look ahead. Pause is beauty for what’s next.”

Price points are $72 for the Moisturizer, $39 for the Mist and $115 for the Tool, which includes a vegan leather storage pouch and detailed instructions.

Instructional videos are also available. For more information, visit pausewellaging.com.

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Best Tips to Kick Off Summer and Celebrate Dad StatePoint - Father’s Day is a chance to kick off summer and celebrate Dad. Where better to gather your celebration than the grill, where family memories, traditions and delicious meals are created?

Here are some ways to make your father’s grilling wishes come true.

Thanking Dad If your father is like many others, grilling is kind of his thing, and there’s no better way to honor the man of the house than with the equipment he needs and deserves.

At the top of your gift list should be a brandnew grill that will allow the king of the backyard barbecue to create world class ribs, wings, smoked meats and more at home. Whether his preference is traditional wood pellet, charcoal, gas or even a vertical smoker, consider those from Pit Boss, which offer exceptional value.

Their pellet grills are particularly well-suited to give Dad true bragging rights. Imparting a simple, all-natural wood flavor to cooking and featuring 8-in-1 versatility -- letting him bake, braise, sear, chargrill, grill, smoke, BBQ and roast -- he’ll be well on his way to making falloff-the-bone ribs and other competition-quality barbecue favorites in his own backyard.

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Ann Landers Relaunches Online to Shepherd Next Generation with Common-Sense Advice The nationally syndicated and popular Ann Landers print advice column, which ran in 1,200 newspapers across the country for nearly half a century and left an indelible imprint on millions in the U.S. and throughout the world, recently relaunched at www.AnnLanders.com.

Syndicated advice columnist, media celebrity and cultural icon Ann Landers (born Eppie Lederer in Sioux City, Iowa) was affectionately known as “America’s mother” for inking commonsense advice punctuated by a dash of wit and humor.

Landers, who had 90 million readers, making her the world’s most widely syndicated columnist, died in June 2002. Her last column ran posthumously on July 27, 2002, though her classic advice will be resurrected through the new site.

Nearly 17 years later, Ann Landers’ outspoken daughter, writer, author and advice columnist, Margo Howard, in partnership with privately funded Electronic Advice Systems, will carry on her mother’s legacy. Howard is relaunching Ann Landers to shepherd a new generation more interested in counseling than any other peer group.

Howard spent 30 years writing for newspapers and magazines, as well as the Dear Prudence advice column for online magazine Slate.

“Common sense ain’t so common these days,” said Howard.

The historic relaunch pays tribute to a time when most U.S. cities published two newspapers and the syndicated columns Ask Ann Landers and Dear Abby—which was written by her mother’s twin sister and sometimes rival—were considered American cultural institutions.

Together, they created and defined the category of advice columns. “I think, if my mother were writing today, the advice would mostly be the same and would hold up even in these confusing times when loneliness and depression are unprecedented,” Howard continued enthusiastically. “That’s why Ask Ann Landers is back, to offer time-tested advice online about prevailing issues of the day.”

been a guest columnist for New York Newsday, a regular columnist for Boston Magazine and has written three books, including Eppie: The Story of Ann Landers in 1982; A Life in Letters: Ann Landers’ Letters to Her Only Child in 2003; and recently, Eat, Drink, and Remarry: Confessions of a Serial Wife.

Howard attended Brandeis University and, like her mother, did not graduate. Howard says she is “a newspaper kid” who just kept going.

Margo Howard (R), Daughter of Eppie Lederer (L), will relaunch her mother’s classic advice column at AnnLanders.com

AnnLanders.com Launch AnnLanders.com targets nostalgic fans and new generations including Millennials and Gen Xers who have more interest in counseling than Boomers and Elders. According to recent reports, one-fifth of Millennials (21%) and 16% of Gen Xers are currently receiving therapy.

The new online version features the best of both worlds— classic advice from the archives of Ann Landers and fresh, new answers penned by Howard to contemporary questions— covering a range of topics including abuse, addictions, aging, children, dating, grief and loss, health and wellness, manners, mental health, money, pets, relationships, spritituality and work.

About Margo Howard Howard started at the Chicago Tribune in the late ‘60s and moved to the Chicago Daily News to write her thrice-weekly column, Margo -- social commentary written with humor.

Howard freelanced for several magazines as varied as The New Republic, People, The Nation and TV Guide. She has

About Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer AKA Ann Landers Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer, better known by the pen name Ann Landers, began writing the “Ask Ann Landers” column in 1955 at the Chicago Sun-Times, and continued for 47 years. Landers became well known for popularizing common household phrases like: “Time wounds all heels” and “Wake up and smell the coffee.” Advice seekers used to write their problems to Landers and send them through the mail. “For the price of a stamp, you could get advice from a renowned expert,” said Howard.

About Electronic Advice Systems AnnLanders.com is wholly owned by Electronic Advice Systems LLC., a privately funded holding company backed by investors/operators Jim Hoffman and Andrew Tenenbaum.

Hoffman has a long history of successful and innovative ventures and investments that have matured to household names including Bigfoot.com, Zappos.com and most recently Mother Dirt. Tenenbaum has a 25 year career in the entertainment industry as a talent manager including with CKX/Core (owners of American Idol, Elvis Presley and So You Think You Can Dance), and as a founder and investor in entities including ticketing platform Future Beat LLC, which was acquired in 2018

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Chicago At The Crossroads Premieres at the American Black Film Festival As Chicago welcomes its history making new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, many residents are hopeful for a brighter future. “I am very optimistic about the new mayor,” begins Community Activist Afrika Porter. “She has talked a lot about reducing violence, putting more education programs in schools, building more schools that fit to the needs of our children in our community…. I think she is going to do exactly what she said she is going to do.”

Porter’s activism, especially with young people, has positioned her to see problems in the community and to also offer solutions. Some of those solutions are documented in the new film “Chicago at the Crossroad.”

Porter is an Executive Producer for a film by Schodorf Media Creative, written, directed, and produced by Emmy Award winner Brian Schodorf. Porter and Schodorf recently announced the film as one of only 5 documentaries set to screen at the prestigious American Black Film Festival; June 12-16 in Miami.

This honor kicks off a tour of

screenings and festivals for the film; traveling to share the film’s important perspective to urban areas and wherever it can help… including the new mayor’s office.

“We made this film to tell the story of a past that created the present,” says Brian Schodorf. “With an overwhelming number of headlines about gun related deaths, we wanted to know why?… and we wanted to offer solutions.”

Chicago at the Crossroad opens a rare historical window into the systematic creation of poverty stricken communities plagued by gun violence.

Chicago as a case study, the film sparks thought on how we got here and what we can do today to reduce violence… a message that the new Mayor and city leaders should hear.

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Southland College Prep Charter High School Hosted It’s First Annual White Party Fundraiser Pictured at the All White Affair are (L-R) Chip Johnson, Chicago Public Schools; Vivian Covington, Yvonne Williams: Dr. Blondean Davis, CEO Southland Charter Prep H.S.; Carolyn Palmer; SB SB Member (159) and Columnist, Andre Satchell, Trustee Matteson. . Photos

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Vocalist Teresa Griffin and her band provided entertainment for the evening with an awesome performance.

Back Ground Singers performing behind Teresa Griffin.

TAKE ME TO THE BALL GAME

1. Illinois Supreme Court Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and actor Joe Mantegna 2. IL. Supreme Court Justice P. Scott throws out the first pitch of the game.

3. The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. Photos by Lauren Knox

Rich Township New Officers Were Inducted Into Their New Roles During Regular Meeting

Pictured (L-R) Tony Bass, Vice- President; Chris Cole, Secretary; State Senator Mike Hastings; Yumeka Brown, President; Calvin Jordan, Committeeman Rich Township; Cynthia Butler, Treasurer; Tarik Alamin, Transportation; State Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin.

Left to Right: Yumeka Brown, President Rich Township Democratic Party; William McClinton, President School District 159; Nate Legardy, School Board Member Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.; State Representative Debbie Meyers-Matin; Judge Nichole Patton; Calvin Jordan, Committeeman Rich Township.

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Graduated tax rates join amendment in moving to House floor Final vote on both measures expected next week

BY JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com

SPRINGFIELD – A graduated tax rate bill joined the constitutional amendment that would allow for the implementation of such a tax structure in awaiting a vote from the full Illinois House Friday.

The bill, which adopts the same rates approved by the state Senate, was advanced by the House Revenue and Finance committee on a 9-6 party line vote with two “swing vote” Democrats who serve on the committee having been replaced with substitutes.

Rep. Mike Zalewski, a Riverside Democrat and House sponsor of Senate Bill 687, said he expects the House to take up the full amendment and rate structure package next week.

The committee did not act on a separate bill that would have created a conditional property tax freeze on school districts if the state meets certain funding requirements.

Zalewski said property tax relief would be an ongoing discussion in the summer.

“I think it’s the intent of the caucuses to try to work toward a summer task force to deal with property tax relief,” he said. “Property tax relief cannot really be addressed in the income tax code. It’s a very hard bridge to gap. So we’re going to try to work on a solution

where we address property tax relief. It should be part of the conversation but it’s hard to entwine the two.”

Democratic Reps. Sam Yingling, of Grayslake, and Jonathan Carroll, of Northbrook, have both said publicly they would not support a graduated tax plan that does not offer more systemic property tax relief. Both serve on the Revenue and Finance Committee, but were replaced on the committee with substitutes Friday by Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Even if the plan passes the full House, it would not take effect unless a constitutional amendment – Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1 – allowing a graduated rate structure is approved by the full chamber, then by voters in November 2020.

Carroll previously voted to pass the amendment out of committee, but said his vote did not mean he would support the measure on the floor.

While the amendment would need 71 of the chamber’s 74 Democrats to vote for it, the rate structure only requires 60 yes votes.

Rep. Mike Zalewski, chair of the House Revenue and Finance Committee and sponsor of a bill to set graduated income tax rates, looks on as his committee discusses the proposal Friday. The rate structure bill passed committee by a 9-6 partisan vote. Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki

Per the rate structure approved by committee Friday, single filers would pay the maximum rate of 7.99 percent on all income once their taxable income tops $750,000. For joint filers, that rate takes effect when income tops $1 million.

For joint filers outside of the top brackets, the rates are 4.75 percent on taxable income from $0 to $10,000; 4.9 percent from $10,001 to $100,000; 4.95 percent from $100,001 to $250,000; 7.75 percent from $250,001 to $500,000; and 7.85 percent from $500,001 to $1 million.

For single filers, tax rates are the same as joint filers up to $250,000; but the 7.75 percent rate applies from $250,001 only to $350,000, while the 7.85 percent rate applies from $350,001 to $750,000.

The bill also includes an increase in the property tax credit from 5 percent to 6 percent, and a $100 per-child tax credit for couples earning less than $100,000 and single persons earning

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less than $80,000.

The discussion of the matter was similar to those in several other committees that have discussed the matter previously.

Republicans said it will drive taxpayers out of the state and make Illinois too reliant on its wealthiest residents for revenue.

Democrats said Illinois needs the estimated $3.5 billion in revenue the bill would generate to close structural budget deficits and give the state the stability it needs to attract new residents and businesses.

Currently, the state constitution mandates that taxes be levied at a flat rate. The current rate is 4.95 percent.

In response to claims that the state’s constitutionally-mandated flat tax is attractive to businesses, Zalewski said it’s only recently that this claim has been made.

“There hasn’t been a celebration of

Illinois’ flat tax over the last 10 years around here…” he said. “I’ve never seen a TV commercial or an online ad that said thank God we have the flat tax, this is a reason people need to come to Illinois.”

Rep. Rob Martwick, who will carry the constitutional amendment in the House, said every day of inaction on a graduated income tax would necessitate higher taxes in the future as the state continues to accumulate debt because of a structural budget deficit he believes the graduated rate structure would erase.

But Rep. Margo McDermed, a Mokena Republican, said reductions in pension spending – which would require a separate constitutional amendment – and cuts to other state spending are needed before a tax increase.

The House is scheduled to reconvene Sunday, May 26, with substantial action expected to begin Monday.

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