South Suburban Citizen 7-21-2021

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Citizen Week of July 21, 2021

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CHECKING IN WITH MAYOR CURRY ON DAY 71 In April, Jada Curry made history as the first African American woman to serve as President of the Village of Lynwood. Curry’s place in history was not lost on her when she was sworn-in on May 11.

Two months later Curry is learning what it will take to make Lynwood self-sustaining and creating a welcoming environment for the Village’s residents.

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Jada Curry is the President of the Village of Lynwood. Since she was sworn in on May 11, she has been opening the lines of communication between herself and residents and business owners. Photo provided by Jada Curry

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NEWS briefly CARLTON W. LENOIR, SR., NAMED CHICAGO TEACHERS’ PENSION FUND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., has been named Executive Director of the Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF or the Fund).

His appointment will be effective on August 2. Lenoir was the Chief Benefits Officer at Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System for the last five years. A national search was conducted by EFL Associates.

A results-oriented pension fund professional with over 32 years of executive and operational experience, Lenoir began his CTPF career as an Active Accounts Counselor and worked his way up to a management position.

He went on to hold leadership roles with public pension plans in Georgia and Illinois. His experience includes all phases of public pension fund administration, including the implementation of three enterprise-wide pension administration systems over an l8-year period.

A graduate of Whitney M. Young High School, Lenoir earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from American Intercontinental University and a J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

“I have always had a desire to serve the public school system.

It is where I got my start and that played a major role in my career development. When I left CTPF in 2005, I believe it was to prepare for this opportunity,” stated Executive Director Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr. “I deeply understand and appreciate the need to protect and enhance the future economic wellbeing of members and beneficiaries through best practices in management, investments, and member services.”

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In April, Jada Curry made history as the first African American woman to serve as President of the Village of Lynwood. Curry’s place in history was not lost on her when she was sworn-in on May 11. Two months later Curry is learning what it will take to make Lynwood self-sustaining and creating a welcoming environment for the Village’s residents.

One of the first things Curry had to do was hire new people to fill vacancies left when people from the old administration transitioned out. She has not had contact with the former Mayor, other than a text message she received the day after Election Night. But, she has not let that stop her plans to turn Lynwood around.

Curry has created several opportunities to open the lines of communication for residents in Lynwood. Something she started right away was a weekly walk-and-talk. Each Thursday at 6 a.m., Curry, along with other elected officials and department heads walk the neighborhood parks and engage residents.

It is a time for residents to get to know Curry and the other people in her administration, as well as share concerns, offer suggestions and ask questions.

Curry has humanized the office so residents feel like it is more than just a place where they come to purchase their city stickers or pay their water bills.

“They come up to the front counter and it’s nothing for them to see me, helping or just talking. Or, if they come in to see me, they don’t have to jump through multiple hoops to see me, I’m coming right out,” she said.

Curry has started movies in the park every other Friday at Lakeview Park, featuring family- friendly movies. Curry gets there early to talk to residents, get to know them and hear what’s on their minds. Curry is in the process of working on a streaming platform so meetings can be viewed without residents having to come in-person. Curry has done this because she is aware that some of the more senior residents of Lynwood might not be able to make it out to the meetings, but she wants them to be informed and included.

There is no typical day for Curry. On any given day, Curry is greeted by Village residents in the parking lot and she chats with them. Curry has been fielding a lot of residents’ questions and concerns.

Curry has seen an uptick in potential businesses that want to come to Lynwood. Making Lynwood more self-sustaining is a multi-layered process.

“You always go into things like this with these great plans and you quickly realize there is a step you have to overcome before you get to the full execution of the plan,” she said.

Curry is now looking at what it means for Lynwood to be self-sustaining and what it looks like for the residents in the Village. Residents want more restaurants and coffee shops, so Curry is working on making that happen. There is a Dunkin’ Donuts and a Family Dollar on the way, as well as a new restaurant.

Curry is engaging entrepreneurs, ice cream shops and grocery stores. Curry wants to understand what residents want, while reaching out to those businesses and convincing them Lynwood is where they should locate their businesses.

All of the previous administrative staff resigned, and Curry had an empty office. She worked quickly to fill administrative positions. She described it as “building the plane while you’re flying it.” Curry reached out to neighboring towns for assistance.

“Those Mayors and Village administrators have been wonderful and offering up their support and allowing us to ask questions,” she said.

Right now, Curry and the administration are doing pretty good. The quality-of-life plan is in the works. The comprehensive plan will be facilitated by an outside agency. Curry is trying to wrap her arms around the Village finances and stabilize them.

The residents’ response to Curry being Mayor has been positive. At a recent Village meeting, there was a full house.

It was something Curry had never seen before. Meetings have gone from 10 minutes to an hour and a half long. Department heads are required to attend meeting and give reports, Trustees are required to do the same. Residents also are encouraged to engage the administration and speak up.

On Friday, July 6, Lynwood hosted its first LynVinia Live Music Experience.

There were more than 500 people in attendance.

“That was a moment for me when I realized how meaningful it was for these residents to have a Mayor they can see, touch, feel and talk to,” she said.

There are two more LynVinia events in the works, and Lynwood Fest is set for Aug. 21.

For more information, visit www. lynwoodil.us.

CTA Ridership Jumps More Than 55 percent Since Start of Year OBAMA FOUNDATION’S MY BROTHER’S KEEPER ALLIANCE YOUTH MAKE DREAMS REALITY IN MONTANA Youth from the South Side of Chicago had the opportunity to make their dreams a reality over the Independence Day weekend. Five young men from the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance joined top media company, Turner Sports, for its sports Emmy-nominated premier live golf event series, Capital One’s The Match, in Montana.

The event featured top athletes, including Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Phil Mickelson. The young men had a one-of-akind opportunity to shadow Turner experts, getting hands-on experience in public relations, photography, talent relations, and production, among other roles.

Baltacesar Salinas, one of the youth who attended the weekend event and who is involved in La Villita Basketball with New Life Centers, a MBK Alliance seed community, said “New Life Centers, and the mentorship provided through the MBK Alliance support, has provided a safe place for the youth in my community and has nourished the younger generation to become the future of tomorrow.”

My Brother’s Keeper launched in 2014 in the Obama White House to address persistent opportunity gaps facing boys and young men of color. Today, the work continues through the Obama Foundation and young men like Balatcesar.

Ridership across the Chicago Transit Authority’s rail and bus system has more than doubled since the start of the year and continues to grow, officials said today, as public transit continues to play a vital role in the city and region’s reopening.

Since January, overall ridership has jumped 56 percent, to 4 million rides a week. Rail ridership—which saw a sharper drop during the pandemic than bus ridership — was up 94 percent in mid-June compared to January, with more than 1.6 million weekly trips.

“There is no question that the CTA service needs to support the return to all the things we used to do,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. “Whether you’re getting back to the office or enjoying one of Chicago’s many summertime events, the CTA is ready when you’re ready.”

In recent months, with the City’s gradual re-opening, the CTA has seen some of its biggest gains in ridership. Since May 1, CTA ridership has jumped more than 20 percent, and in the month of June, weekday average ridership was over 600,000, more than double the ridership at the height of the pandemic.

Ridership to and from the Loop has seen the biggest gains of any area of the city, as workers return to the office and downtown events and activities. Since May 1, rail ridership is up 53 percent, while ridership on bus routes primarily serving the Loop was up 41 percent.

As it did throughout the pandemic, the CTA continues provide the highest levels of service, and is committed to continuing its extensive cleaning and disinfecting program, which is among the strongest of any U.S. transit agency. By operating on www.citizennewspapergroup.com

a full-service schedule, the CTA has the capacity to accommodate additional riders as Chicagoans slowly resume their previous day-to-day activities, including their daily commutes to and from work. And soon students will be returning to in-person classes this fall, which is when the agency expects to see yet another uptick in weekday ridership.

“Although the City has fully reopened, we remain committed to continuing to provide a clean, healthy and comfortable travel environment,” Carter said. “We’re doing everything we can to roll out the welcome mat for our customers, and reminding them that public transit is the most affordable, efficient and environmentally friendly way to get around,” Carter added.

While ridership is up, it is still well below pre-pandemic levels. Like transit agencies across the country, the CTA is strongly focused on encouraging riders to return to transit.

Over the last several weeks, the CTA launched “When you’re ready, we’re ready!” a comprehensive, multi-faceted campaign to promote ridership and tout the importance of public transit.

Among many elements, the campaign includes “Refresh & Renew,” an expanded and accelerated program to improve more than 125 rail stations across the system by the end of the year.

The CTA also introduced a summertime fare promotion, “More Fun, Less Fare,” which offers significant discounts on the most popular multi-ride passes. The already affordable passes dropped even further: $5 for a 1-day, $15 for a 3-day; and $20 for a 7-day.

For more info about CTA’s efforts to welcome back customers, visit transitchicago.com/ready.

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ComEd Goats Take Break from Managing Vegetation to Cruise on the Chicago River ComEd uses goats to clear grass and brush under power lines – a safer and greener way to help keep energy reliable ComEd’s four-legged employees took a break from eating vegetation under power lines in Pekin, Ill., for a boat cruise on the Chicago River.

Twenty goats joined ComEd employees this week to take in downtown views from the river and educate customers about ComEd’s goat vegetation management program.

“ComEd was excited to bring the goats to Chicago this year to show one of our innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure reliable power for families and businesses,” said Michelle Blaise, senior vice president of technical services at ComEd. “The goats work hard to clear vegetation in hard-toreach places, helping us to prevent power outages in an environmentally-friendly way. If anyone deserves a break, it’s them.”

The ComEd goats cruised the Chicago River between the DuSable Bridge and LaSalle Street Bridge on Wednesday, July 7, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Since 2019, ComEd has enlisted the support of more than 200 goats to help clear vegetation in Pekin, Ill., in terrain that is difficult to access. The

Hunter congratulates Phillips Academy for receiving STEM Grant State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is congratulating Phillips Academy for being awarded a grant to support hands-on, interdisciplinary STEM-based curriculum that prepares students for life beyond the classroom.

“Phillips Academy could not be more deserving of this award,” Hunter said. “I am so proud of all the students and faculty who have worked hard during the pandemic, and I am excited for the opportunities this grant will provide.”

goats’ “work” helps ComEd avoid power outages and service disruptions often caused by overgrown vegetation near power lines. Using goats cuts the cost and time required to clear the vegetation by more than half, reduces safety risks to workers and is an ecofriendly alternative.

The goats are on loan to ComEd from

goat grazing company Goats on the Go. After clearing 13 acres of land last year, ComEd’s goats are continuing the hard work this summer through the month of July.

To learn more about the goats’ #HotGoatSummer and track their progress, check out ComEd’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jesse White Issues Reminder: Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program Has Begun Program cracks down on uninsured motorists Those who receive letters MUST contact their insurance company or agent; DO NOT visit a Driver Services facility Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding drivers that electronic verification of automobile insurance has begun and vehicle owners who are unable to prove insurance will face a license plate suspension and $100 reinstatement fee.

Enforcement of the state’s mandatory insurance electronic verification program began on July 1, 2021.

Insurance companies are working in conjunction with the Secretary of State’s office to confirm electronically that motorists have automobile insurance. The vast majority of vehicle owners will not have to do anything, as electronic verification of automobile insurance will be confirmed automatically.

“My office has led the effort to establish and

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implement an automobile insurance verification system online that uses innovations in technology to help reduce the number of Illinois motorists driving while uninsured,” said White. “The message is simple: if you don’t have auto insurance, get covered now. It is the law.”

The program follows national standards established by the Insurance Industry Committee on Motor Vehicle Administration and is expected to reduce the number of Illinois motorists driving while uninsured. Under the new Illinois Insurance Verification System (ILIVS), vehicle owners’ automobile insurance will be verified electronically at least twice a year at random intervals to ensure that vehicle owners are complying with the state’s

mandatory automobile liability insurance laws.

If electronic verifications are unsuccessful, the Secretary of State’s office will send a written request to the vehicle owner giving them the opportunity to prove they have insurance before suspending their vehicle registration. Vehicle owners must contact their insurance company or notify their insurance agent that they received a letter with a specific reference number from the Secretary of State. The insurance agent’s responsibility is to confirm electronically with the Secretary of State – through www.ILIVS. com – that the vehicle owner does in fact have automobile insurance on the verification date stated in the letter.

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vehicle owners who receive the letter should NOT VISIT a Driver Services facility; instead, they should contact their insurance company or agent who can provide the necessary electronic proof of insurance needed to cancel the license plate suspension.

Vehicles owners who do not currently have automobile insurance must obtain insurance to avoid license plate suspension.

White chaired the Uninsured Motorist Verification Advisory Committee that worked with insurance companies, traffic safety advocates and members of the General Assembly. The advisory committee reviewed best practices and helped provide the guidelines used to establish legislation and program requirements.

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Thanks to the grant, Phillips Academy High School, which falls in the 3rd District, will be able to offer a new Project Lead The Way Engineering Program. The program will help students build knowledge and skills in engineering while helping them develop essential skills such as problem solving and critical thinking.

The opportunity is made possible through a partnership between Ardagh Group, a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass consumer packaging, and PLTW, a nonprofit organization that offers transformative classroom and learning experiences for PreK-12 students.

Paul Coulson, chairman and CEO of Ardagh Group, expects to invest $50 million over ten years to support education in our U.S. communities. With this initiative, this is Ardagh’s first partnership with PLTW and will make an initial investment of $12 million in this multi-year, impactful program.

PLTW provides PreK-12 schools, teachers, and students with hands-on interdisciplinary STEM-based curriculum that uniquely prepares students for life beyond the classroom through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. More than 15,000 programs in more 12,200 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs. For more information about PLTW, visit pltw.org.

“With this grant, Phillips students will be able to better plan for a successful future,” Hunter said. “The possibilities for success are endless when you give young people the proper resources to excel.”

Senator Sims praises the success of Illinois’ improved bond ratings For the first time in more than two decades, the state of Illinois has received a bond rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service.

Following the announcement, State Senator Elgie Sims, Jr. (DChicago) released the following statement: “When budget negotiations first began this Spring, I vowed to move Illinois toward fiscal stability by working with other leaders in taking a responsible approach for a brighter future for all Illinoisans.

Moody’s ratings upgrade coupled with the recent positive economic outlook by Fitch shows that all of the hard work and determination that went into a plan that moves Illinois forward and puts taxpayers first is working. The state of Illinois is headed in a positive direction and I am very proud of our progress.

I looking forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the Governor to continue our collective efforts to improve the state’s financial condition and to ensure fiscal stability and growth for all Illinoisans. Our work continues.”

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Afrotainment Launches New Music Label Business Wire - Orlando, Fla. -- Afrotainment, the leader in polycultural Black content in North America and owner of AFRO TV, is thrilled to announce the creation of Afrotainers Music, a music label focused on representing the diverse and original sounds emerging from the multicultural black communities in North America, to be shared with audiences, platforms and brands worldwide.

In the heels of completing the build of its 30,000 sf state of the art digital media studios in Orlando, the launch of Afrotainers Music label marks the next phase in Afrotainment growth strategy and portfolio diversification.

Yves Bollanga, CEO of Afrotainment said, “Our expanding cable television footprint and digital media studios will be the driving forces in support of our strategy via our unique value proposition and differentiator in the music and content ecosystem leveraging exclusive athome viewing experience of live performance, live online streaming and nationwide cable television appearances.”

Afrotainment marked the launch of Afrotainers Music with the signing of Sisaundra Lewis, releasing her new single, “Let’s Go Out” distributed on all streaming platforms starting July 12, 2021 by Spinnup (a Universal Music Group subsidiary).

Sisaundra Lewis is an African American singer and songwriter who scored her first number-one U.S. Billboard hit with her single “Shout” in 2005, after working as vocal director and backing vocalist for Céline Dion on 5 world tours. Sisaundra was a top 8 finalist on the hit television show NBC The Voice and after a 4 chair turn, she chose country legend Blake Shelton as her coach.

Let’s Go Out Music Video was recorded on location at Universal Studios Florida. To learn more about Sisaundra Lewis, please go to www.sisaundra.live.

Leo Burnett Pilots Creative Boot Camp at Chicago State University In partnership with Marcus Graham Project, creative executives forge a fresh pathway for underrepresented talent; enrolled students secure internships within Publicis Groupe Five students from Chicago State University, Illinois’ sole four-year Predominantly Black Institution for higher education, began summer internships this week across Publicis Groupe, including at Leo Burnett Chicago, Arc Worldwide, and ThePub; and one of their classmates has accepted a full-time position at Publicis Health Media. The connection is the culmination of a decades-long partnership, and pro bono work through the Pencil Project, most recently with a boot camp creative curriculum during the Spring semester, with support from Marcus Graham Project.

“This boot camp provided

a proxy of what it’s like to work at an ad agency – not just land the job,” explains Aki Spicer, Chief Strategy Officer for Leo Burnett.

“We’ve made great strides with recruitment, but retention of diverse talent requires industry role models.”

As Aki explains the “radical empathy” that drives the agency’s work, he points to the gift of time and talent in addition to financial support – an “innovation of donation” with hands-on mentorship from creative leads.

“Chicago State University recognizes the power of workplace experiences, striving to secure experiential learning opportunities for

all our students that complements lessons from the classroom,” said Dr. Leslie Roundtree, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Leo Burnett and the Marcus Graham Project are exemplary partners who are at the cutting edge of providing meaningful learning experiences that translate into paid internship and career opportunities.”

Matthew Weiner, SVP, Group Creative Director at Arc Worldwide and a program lead on the boot camp, marvels at the next generation of creative talent. “Their technical abilities are off the chart, and they are ready to make it work,” referencing

busy students who were not necessarily advertising majors but did double duty at their day jobs to engage with the curriculum and excel.

The Boot Camp included Jameelah Hargrove, Denae Hill, Ryonn Gloster, Archie Shaw, and Malcolm Conyers, who are Media Arts majors in the Department of Communications, Media Arts & Theatre at CSU. Students with business majors also participated in the Boot Camp.

According to Matthew and his co-leads, the first step was to step back and simplify industry jargon while decoding corporate constructs for the students. Weekly lesson plans covered the creative process

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in full, from brief writing to pitching and measuring results.

Mary Daniels is the Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Strategic Initiatives at CSU, where she is tasked with pushing curricula to meet industry standards while also drawing from the strength of students’ lived experiences. “Students not only applied skills from the classroom on a project much like the challenges they will encounter in their professional work but also created a final project that was stronger because they drew on their diverse lived experiences.

This project is already resulting in meaningful progress in

expanding equity in the pathway from higher education to the workforce.”

Lisa Ivy, VP, Global Strategy Director at Leo Burnett and a lifelong Chicagoan, proudly supports this critical resource for students of all ages who may not take the traditional path into advertising via portfolio school and specialized training. She and her team were brought into the partnership originally for brand identity, though her goal is for the students to ultimately lead branding in-house.

“The boot camp was a beta.

This is just the beginning,” she vows, with more updates to come for Fall 2021 and beyond.

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NATIONAL NEWS Howard University Raises Over $3 Million for Golf Program Endowment During Bison at the Beach Inaugural Golf Classic Fundraiser NBA champion Stephen Curry Joins Howard University Division I golf teams for Inaugural Golf Classic in Pebble Beach, California Washington – Howard University recently hosted the Bison at the Beach Inaugural Golf Classic, a first-of-its-kind golf classic and fundraising event for the Howard University golf program. NBA champion Stephen Curry joined members of the golf team, Howard alumni, members of the Board of Trustees, corporate sponsors and friends of the University for the two-day event that raised over $3 million in support of the golf program’s endowment.

“I am deeply appreciative of all the sponsors for the Bison at the Beach Inaugural Golf Classic, including Zendesk, Nuna, Workday and Follow Alana. I am also immensely grateful to Stephen Curry for his continued support and generosity, which has enabled our Division I men’s and women’s golf teams to thrive,” said Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University. “Our goal is to introduce and inspire much-needed diversity into the world of golf. And as the golf course continues to serve as an important forum for business, the presence of Howard’s student-ath-

letes will only increase professional opportunities for students from historically Black colleges and universities and minority communities. I am grateful to Pebble Beach for hosting our event.”

The event was hosted at Pebble Beach Golf Links, the No. 1 public golf course in America and six-time host of the U.S. Open Championship.

An opening reception and private auction kicked off the event, followed by a day of golfing at the world-renowned public golf course. Curry golfed alongside student-athletes as they completed the 18-hole course. A closing reception was held to celebrate the outcome of the fundraising event and recognize the top five golfers. Over $3 million were raised as a result of event sponsorships, the private auction and participation in the event.

“The Bison at the Beach Golf Classic was an experience I’ll never forget, and it was truly an honor to play at Pebble Beach Golf Links,” said Everett Whiten Jr., rising senior and student athlete for the men’s golf team. “I also got to meet the people who have impacted mine and my teammates futures

by donating to our golf program. It was a great networking opportunity, and I will always cherish this trip and the memories made with my team. I am grateful to all the sponsors and everyone that contributed to this successful event.”

The Howard University golf program made its debut in the 2020-2021 academic year with Curry’s support. The golf team recently completed a successful inaugural season, which ended with Howard University rising senior Gregory Odom Jr. winning the individual title at the HBCU national championship, the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Works Collegiate Championship.

“The Bison at the Beach Inaugural Golf Classic at Pebble Beach was incredible,” said Samuel G. Puryear, head coach for the Howard University men and women’s golf program. “The love and energy and the extreme kindness everyone showed at the event has already gotten me excited about next year’s Bison at the Beach, when we return to Pebble Beach during the Summer of 2022. We are truly trying to serve as the North Star for others to follow. This experience will create opportunities for years to come.”

“Our inaugural golf classic marks an incredible milestone in the development and success of our golf program,” said Kery D. Davis, Howard University athletics director. “The support from

our sponsors and other members of the Howard community who participated in the event was inspiring to me, and it sends a very encouraging message to our student-athletes. I am so grateful for the support, and I look forward to returning to Pebble Beach for this event next year.”

“Nuna is proud to support the personal and professional opportunities of Howard University’s student-athletes,” said Brad Bickley, Nuna global president. “We were thrilled to be a part of the Bison at the Beach Inaugural Golf Classic and to contribute to the endowment for Howard’s golf program. We look forward to a continued and successful partnership.”

“Howard University is known for removing barriers for students to access top-level education, including matriculating with critical leadership skills needed in the world today,” said David W. Kim, Zendesk’s vice president of global diversity equity and inclusion. “Zendesk is proud to partner with Howard in continuing to increase access to valuable opportunities through the creation of programs like this from the start. We look forward to expanding our relationship in service to students.”

To make contributions to the Howard University Golf Endowed Fund, visit https://giving. howard.edu/give/golf.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Reacts to Latest CDC Guidance for Schools Washington—In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated COVID-19 guidance for schools, AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement: “Today’s guidance is grounded in both science and common sense.

It takes what we’ve learned about COVID transmission in the last few months—from in-school learning, camps and the efficacy of vaccines— and charts a course for schools to fully reopen this fall.

“The guidance confirms two truths: that students learn better in the classroom, and that vaccines remain our best bet to stop the spread of this virus and get our kids and educators fully back to those classrooms for in-person learning. It also makes clear that masking is important in the absence of vaccination. For educators across the country, this guidance sets a floor, not a ceiling; it builds on the evidence we have about COVID transmission and reminds us that we must remain com-

mitted to other mitigation strategies so every school building is safe and welcoming for all, including those who are still too young to be vaccinated and those who cannot be. These additional safety measures include masking if not vaccinated, upgraded ventilation, regular testing, three feet of physical distance, and accommodations where necessary, particularly for those for whom vaccines are not efficacious. As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 reality, we are working hard to build

trust in our public school communities, which means listening to the parents and educators who are worried about safety as well as those who are eager to return to a world without COVID protocols— everyone has a place in our public schools.

“We share the growing concern over the delta variant, as well as the evolving science around COVID transmission in young people, all of which make it incumbent upon school districts to remain committed

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both to vaccinations, and to these safety protocols. But our ultimate goal remains: to get students, teachers and staff back in school buildings full time, and to make sure they’re safe while doing it. Right now, the best way we know how to do that is to encourage as many people as possible to get vaccinated, and in fact, dozens of AFT affiliates around the country are holding vaccine clinics and drives in their communities to make that happen.”

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Thousands Of Dollars Awarded To Black Males For Achieving Academic Excellence Chicago Organization Awards Scholarships To Twenty-Two Black Males Impacted By Gun Violence The Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation (ETSF) is awarding scholarships to 22 African-American young men, Sunday, July 25, 2021. The ‘Yet, Still We Rise’ Scholarship Fundraiser, Gala and Silent Auction will highlight the academic achievements and success of young black males in the Chicago area.

The event honors the legacy of Ezekiel Taylor who was robbed, and killed on Chicago’s Southside in the early 80s. The gala, usually an in-person affair, is virtual again due to the Covid pandemic. “The pandemic has forced our students to survive, thrive and think outside of the box, and it has also caused our foundation to become more innovative and creative,” says Tenisha Taylor, daughter of Ezekiel Taylor and ETSF CEO. “These young men have survived a tumultuous year. From the public health crisis, to the cloud of Black

on Black crime, to the Black Lives Matter movement, young Black men are traumatized on every level. Despite the negative news and societal constraints, we are celebrating the achievements and academic success of young men who are making positive life choices”, adds the former CNN Executive Producer.

‘Yet, Still We Rise’ is a one-hour production that celebrates the 2021 scholarship winners, and highlights their achievements. “You can’t be what you can’t see,” says Dennis Banks, annual donor and owner of C.F.K. Foods, Inc. “This foundation brings sight to these young men. ETSF places energy around a population in our community that is at risk, our young black males are vulnerable and this organization gives them comfort food. By pouring into them, they succeed, and it changes the trajectory of their lives.”

ETSF celebrates its 5th year of operation. To date, it has awarded more $100,000 in college scholarships from a grass roots level. “This is an amazing foundation. I appreciate everything ETSF does in the community and I’m happy to be a part of it,” says Kyle Santillian, Radio Host WGCI-FM 107.5.

Besides financial support, the foundation conducts quarterly life skill programs for high school and college students. It also boasts a one-on-one mentoring program. “This will be my 4th year in the ETSF program and they are my family,” says Ezekiel Stevens, Morehouse College rising senior. “The organization does more than write checks, it supports my dreams, goals. Whenever I call to talk to a mentor or Ms. Taylor about life situations, they always come through for me.”

“Yet, Still We Rise” is sponsored by The

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Boka Restaurant Group. Boka owns 19 restaurants in the Chicago area, and is committed to the plight of Black males in the city. “We as a company want to do better by our people, better by the community,” says Michelle Herndon, Director of Diversity and Community Affairs. “My nephew was a recipient of this scholarship a few years ago.

I saw how it impacted his life, and the lives of the other students, so I knew this was partnership that would be beneficial for Boka and the community.”

To watch the scholarship gala, visit the Ezekiel Taylor Scholarship Foundation’s Facebook page, on YouTube and on the website: www.EZTaylor.org at 7pmCST/8pmEST on Sunday, July 25th. To bid in the silent auction, visit: www.BiddingOwl.com/ EzekielTaylorScholar

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COVID ‘Surge Teams’ May Be Coming To Your Town Black PR Wire - The White House is readying COVID-19 “surge teams” to send to communities with low vaccination rates to help combat the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the coronavirus, officials announced Thursday.

The teams will work with local public health authorities to conduct contact tracing and will distribute supplies as needed or requested by states, such as therapeutics and additional tests. The teams will also help augment staffing at local vaccination sites.

The Biden administration plans to deploy “surge response” teams to some states, including Missouri, in response to rising COVID-19 cases across various parts of the country.

Nevada and Missouri have had the highest rates of COVID-19 infection in recent weeks, and there have been recent outbreaks in Utah, Nebraska, and Wyoming, as well.

According to the Kansas City Star and multiple media reports, Missouri has requested aid from the White House, which announced

the newly-formed federal “surge response” teams on Thursday.

Teams will be deployed to several states where the COVID-19 Delta

variant presents risks to unvaccinated Americans. In a recent report, the CDC says the highest proportion of Delta variant was

detected in southwest Missouri, which accounted for nearly twothirds of all Delta variants identified in the state.

The teams are designed to “surge additional testing into communities to expand detection of the virus and allow public health authorities to do contact tracing to help contain outbreaks,” according to an announcement from the White House.

State data shows that 44.6% of residents have received at least one shot, far short of the 54.7% rate nationally. In more than 60 Missouri counties, less than 30% of the population had received their first shot, according to state data.

Arkansas has less than 35% of residents fully vaccinated as of Sunday, and the state averaged 16 new cases per 100,000 residents every day over the past week, according to Johns Hopkins. That’s about five times the nationwide rate of new cases.

The surge teams will work with public health department officials to conduct contact tracing. They will also distribute supplies such as therapeutics or COVID-19 tests and bolster staffing levels at vaccination sites.

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Public officials should not diminish this vital resource.

To learn more about how energy helps your community, visit CommunityEnergyCenter.org

The Community Energy Center, a cooperative with the National Newspaper Publishers Association and National Association of Hispanic Publications Media, will provide information and perspectives on the integral role of the energy sector in daily life for American families in a wide range of communities.

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HOME & GARDENING

Modern Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

(Family Features) Upgrades happen for all kinds of reasons, but one of the most common purposes of a home renovation is to make essential spaces like kitchens and bathrooms more modern.

Modernizing your spaces isn't just about the aesthetic, although that is a major advantage, especially when it comes to resale value. Updating your kitchen and bath is also an opportunity to introduce new technology and enhancements that improve the function of these high-traffic rooms.

Modern styles simplify everyday living and can make contemporary entertaining more enjoyable. The sleek lines of modern design lend themselves to a clean look, which is supported by hidden features that make organization easier.

Smart Technology Although the idea of a connected home isn't new, technology is steadily improving. This means smart features are now often more affordable, easily integrated into the rest of your home and available to help manage a wider range of household items.

In the kitchen, you can add smart technology in numerous ways, from appliances and climate control to lighting and window treatments. For example, touch-to-open and push-to-open doors and drawers create a sleek, modern design while opening and closing with either a push or touch of a button for convenience.

Similar diversity is available in the bathroom, where you can incorporate connected health and fitness monitors, touchless toilets, mirrors that double as information centers, towel warmers and even showers that automatically adjust to your preferred temperature.

Paint Changing the colors in a space is one of the most effective ways to transform the decor, but the walls aren't the only place where paint can make a big impact, especially in rooms like the kitchen or bathroom, where the cabinetry can make a bold statement.

Black is a hallmark of modern design and installing cabinetry with a black finish can instantly upgrade a room. To create visual interest, consider incorporating accent cabinets in a coordinating finish. For example, you could pair Wellborn Cabinet's Midtown wall cabinets finished in Matte Ebony with upper center cabinets finished in Putty Oak. An island in Bel-Air can incorporate both dark and light tones for a cohesive look.

Decorative Range Hoods An exposed range hood is a trendy look that can add sophistication to your kitchen. Treating this functional element as a statement piece gives you another place to showcase your style and create a sleek and modern look. If your hood is covered, consider making the cabinet door a focal point with a material such as back-painted glass.

Multi-Purpose Sinks While your sink has some obvious functions, you can upgrade the space for even more practical use.

Some of the latest sink design innovations include built-in features such as cutting boards, collanders, bowls, drying racks and compost areas. In addition, motion activated wastebaskets with separate compost or recycling containers provide hands-free access to reduce unwanted messes.

Touchless Faucets Public restrooms aren't the only places you can benefit from a touchless faucet. At home, the feature may come in handy when your hands are full or filthy.

An automatic water flow is convenient and can help keep germs and grime under control. For the most ontrend, modern look, coordinate your faucets with other bathroom elements finished in gold hues, such

as a laminate veneer vanity in a high-gloss gold finish.

homeowners, and trends are moving toward free-standing options that create a f ocal point in an oasis-like bathroom. You may be

Cabinetry Collectively, cabinets are the biggest component of most kitchens. Since kitchens tend to be the hub of the home, it's important to maintain a homey feel while adding the luxury of modern features. Using warm colors, gold-toned hardware and sleek door styles can deliver a glamorous yet welcoming design.

For example, Wellborn Cabinet's Aspire Full Access Frameless line features flat moulding and flush lines to create a thoughtfully integrated flow throughout the kitchen.

A Morristown door in the Smokey Walnut finish and Serenity metal doors in Sand Gloss Glass marry heirloom quality and contemporary finishes for a beautiful and functional space.

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Wood-Look Flooring Natural wood floors were once the gold standard, but thanks to improvements in the quality and appearance of laminate and vinyl products, you can find alternative flooring in even high-end homes. Laminate and vinyl planks give the same look as wood (or stone, if you prefer) to complement a modern aesthetic, usually at a lower price point and with greater durability over time.

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Fisher to retire; Craven to be next leader of Illinois Press Association One familiar face at the Illinois Press Association is retiring and another will succeed him.

IPA Board of Directors Chairman Don Bricker today announced that Sam Fisher is retiring as the organization’s president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Fisher has been the IPA’s leader since 2017.

Bricker also announced that the IPA Board has voted to appoint Donald M. Craven, longtime legal adviser to IPA membership, to be the next president and CEO. Craven has provided legal counsel to members of the IPA and Illinois Press Foundation for nearly four decades. He was interim president and CEO of the IPA from 2009 to 2010, and again in 2017 until Fisher was named to the position.

“I look forward to leading the great staff at the Association and Foundation,” Craven said. “The staff is a relatively small group, much smaller than in the past, but to call them talented is an understatement. They know their jobs, they know the membership, and they know (and like) each other.

“Having the opportunity to help them help the IPA is an honor. We have the task of preserving where we are and what we have, while at the same time working to further expand existing programs such as Capitol News Illinois and Public Notice Illinois. We will continue to have the same fights in the General Assembly on legislation impacting the press and public notices, and we will hopefully continue our success under the dome.”

Craven currently operates a general practice law firm with a concentration in media and government law in Springfield. He has been with the firm

Sam Fisher (left) and Donald M. Craven.

since 1986, when he joined his father, former Illinois Appellate Court Justice James C. Craven.

Fisher had informed the IPA Board at the time of his hiring in 2017 of his intention to retire at the end of 2020.

“Given the events of the past year with the pandemic, I decided to wait to retire until this year,” Fisher said. “I had advised the IPA Board’s Executive Committee this spring of my intent to retire in August.”

Bricker said of Fisher, “After almost 45 years in the newspaper business, Sam is certainly moving to a well-deserved retirement. However, I’m sorry this day has come. As a member, board member, board chairman and CEO, there are few people who can match the contributions Sam has made throughout the years to the IPA and the Illinois newspaper industry.

“But we are fortunate to have someone with Don’s skills and experience step into the role at this very challenging time. Our businesses face challenges from every direction. Don has been a key advocate for the IPA and its members for decades and will bring that experience with him every day as he works with members and the Illinois legislature to keep the Illinois news and information landscape vital and thriving.”

Fisher said he is excited that Craven will be his successor.

“Nobody has more experience with our industry and knows the challenges that we face than Don,” Fisher said. “I’ve known Don for years, as he provided me wise counsel when I was a publisher that kept me out of harm’s way. He has provided me the same sage advice and direction during the past four years. He taught me the ways of Springfield, and that is a key prerequisite of the position.”

Craven has counseled members, executive directors and board members of the Illinois Press Association, Illinois Broadcasters Association, and Illinois News Broadcasters Association on legal and legislative activities.

He has testified before committees of the Illinois General Assembly on media issues, and is the author of the Illinois chapter of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’ Open Government Guide publication.

“The friendships and professional relationships forged during that time

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are near and dear to me,” Craven said.

“I look forward to IPA gatherings as much for the opportunity to renew those friendships as any other reason.”

Craven noted Fisher’s many contributions to the IPA over many years.

“It is important to me that I thank Sam Fisher for his service to the IPA,” Craven said, “not just over the last several years while he was leading the Association, but for the many, many years of service before that as a board member, board chairman, and prior to all that, just an active and participating member of the Association.

“Sam and I share a trait – some would say more than one – and that is a passion of the newspaper industry and for newspaper people. So, Sam, as you prepare to ‘ride your pony into the sunset’ – a phrase I have heard more than once – know that we will still be calling you for your continued participation in this industry we both feel passionate about.

“I look forward to continuing and expanding my role with the IPA/IPF

and our members. I encourage you to keep those calls and emails coming.”

Craven’s hiring was also lauded

by Illinois Press Foundation Board President Jerry Reppert.

“The selection of Don Craven to lead the Association is an outstanding choice,” Reppert said. “No one is more qualified to hold the post. Much of his career has been devoted to the newspaper industry. As Foundation president, I look forward to working closely with Don.” He also had kind words for Fisher.

“Sam’s leadership of the IPA was marked by one of the most challenging times in the history of the organization, but he was up to the task,” Reppert said.

“COVID, and all of the issues it brought with daily operations, could never have been expected. On a positive note, that state government coverage news service Capitol News Illinois will always be much to his credit as the best program the Foundation has ever sponsored.

And, the hiring of Jeff Rogers to lead CNI was remarkable.”

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CITIZEN On The Move

ILBCF Hosts Annual Golf Outing Photos by Ven Sherrod

Pictured Left to Right: Rep. Sonya Harper, ILBC Joint Chair; House Speaker Chris Welch; Senator Napoleon Harris; Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford.

Mayor Joe Roudez, University Park; Donovan Pepper, Government Relations Walgreens; Anazette Collins, Former State Senator and Senator Napoleon B. Harris III( D- Harvey).

Mayor Katrina Thompson, Broadview; and Representative Sonya M. Harper, ILBC Joint Chair.

Kimberly DuBuclet, MWRD Commissioner and ILBCF Board Member; Charise Willams, ICJIA; DeShana Forney, Peoples Gas; Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Matteson; Representative Camille Lilly.

Tangela Feemster, Lobbyist; Representative Chris Welch, Illinois Speaker of the House: Senator Kimberly Lightford, Senate Majority Leader; Tiffany Hightower, ILBC Executive Director.

Pictured are a few of the Golf Outing attendees.

Pictured in front row: Paul Williams, Chairman of the ILBCF; Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton; Tiffany Hightower;ILBCF, Vince Williams, Vice-Chair ILBCF; Litesa Wallace, Former State Rep and Lobbyist; Representative Justin Slaughter; Commissioner MWRD Kim Dubuclet, Board Member; Senator Eligie Sims. Back Row: Sam Balark; ILBCF Board Member; Senator Napoleon Harris, Scholarship Golf Outing Chair.

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