South Suburban Citizen 9-26-2018

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Entertainment: Chicago Magic Lounge presents evening of eerie and mysterious magic — Page 8 Week of Sept. 26, 2018

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During the How To Festival at the Lansing Public Library, 27 different topics or hobbies were covered including sessions on hair braiding and how to take better photos on a cell phone.

Photo Credit: Lansing Public Library/Daniel Cuthbert

ONE-DAY HOW-TO FESTIVAL HOSTS DOZENS OF WORKSHOPS EXPLORING CRAFTS AND HOBBIES See more on Page 2

Business: National Day Of Action Asks Applebee’s To Add Plant-Based Menu Options To Combat Climate Change, Extinction — Page 4 Fashion: Michael B. Jordan Emerges as the First Global Face of the Coach Menswear Business — Page 6 |

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONS UP 10% AT USF IN 2018 Bucking the trend of lower college enrollments across Illinois, the University of St. Francis (USF) grew by two percent on strong new student enrollment. Fewer high school graduates, strong competition from out-of-state schools, and state budget woes have created a challenging environment for enrollment staffs at public and private universities. USF saw new student registrations jump ten percent this fall across undergraduate, transfer, and graduate programs. Applications to USF grew 14.7 % over last year.

HEALTH

FIRST COMPREHENSIVE HHS DATA SHARING REPORT RELEASED The Office of the Chief Technology Officer recently published a comprehensive report of the data sharing environment at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The report explores the challenges of sharing data between HHS agencies.

Led by HHS Chief Data Officer Dr. Mona Siddiqui, a small team of HHS staff interviewed agency leadership and staff from eleven HHS agencies, including at the NIH, CDC, FDA, CMS, and AHRQ, about the challenges and opportunities in sharing data between agencies.

According to the report, HHS lacks a consistent, transparent, and standardized protocol for interagency data sharing.

While there are project-by-project successes, there is significant opportunity to develop a framework to efficiently scale.

The report also outlines legal, technical, and cultural challenges. Read the full report at https://www.hhs.gov/idealab/ data-insights/

LAW & POLITICS

MARK LANIER EARNS 2018 OUTSTANDING TRIAL LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD Mark Lanier, founding partner of The Lanier Law Firm, has been named the 2018 Outstanding Trial Lawyer of the Year by the editors and reporters of ALM and The National Law Journal. The prestigious award will be presented at the 2018 Elite Trial Lawyers event on Oct. 5, 2018, at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

“There are so many outstanding and experienced attorneys representing the interests of their clients and the public every day in courts across the nation,” said Mr. Lanier. “To be selected from among that group for this award is a supreme honor.”

In July, Lanier won one of the largest verdicts in plaintiffs’ personal injury history. He and his experienced trial team secured a nearly $4.7 billion verdict on behalf of 22 women who developed ovarian cancer as a result of longtime use of asbestos-laced talcum powder made by Johnson & Johnson.

One-Day How-To Festival Hosts Dozens Of Workshops Exploring Crafts and Hobbies Continued from page 1

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Lansing Public Library recently hosted their first How To Festival that featured several 30-minute seminars and workshops that each focused on a different topic and explored crafting techniques, provided valuable information and taught new skills.

This was the first HowTo Festival that was held in Lansing and Debbie Albrecht, director of the Lansing Public Library, said that she was inspired by the Louisville Public Library where a massive How-To Festival is held every year with over 100 different workshops.

“The How-To Festival seemed like a really fun way for people to learn some new things that they might know nothing about and spark someone’s interest in something. That’s kind of the premise of the whole thing. You might pick up something you didn’t know or you might decide that you like to make crepes or you like to knit or you want to learn how to take better pictures with your iPhone or whatever it is,” said Albrecht.

Throughout the day, there were a variety of presenters, some were library staff members while others were not. Each session lasted half an hour and included 27 different topics or hobbies. During some of the best-attended sessions, participants learned everything from how to braid hair, how to take photos with a cell phone and a representative from a local coffee shop gave a presentation about terminology related to coffee.

The Lansing Public Library has a second How-To Festival already scheduled for Feb. 9 and see the event as a way for people to get out of the house and learn something new during the winter months.

The Lansing Public Library recently hosted their first How To Festival that featured several 30-minute seminars and workshops that focused on a different topic. Photo Credit: Lansing Public Library/Daniel Cuthbert

Like many other public libraries, the Lansing Library has been offering a robust calendar of free programming throughout the year from free concerts to guest speakers and authors to crafting

workshops.

Albrecht added events have become really important for libraries and while people use the library for traditional purposes such as finding books and using comput-

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ers to find jobs, they’ve also become free spaces where members of the community can come together and have fun.

To keep people engaged and interested in the schedule of events, the

Lansing Public Library tries to pay attention to current trends and programming for people of all ages. To see a full list of upcoming events or for more information, please visit www.lansingpl.org.

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NEWS

Turn Two For Youth Collects Baseball Equipment In South Suburbs

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program applications available

BY KATHERINE NEWMAN

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Assistance recently announced that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin scheduling appointments and accepting applications for winter heating assistance for seniors and people with disabilities beginning October 1, 2018.

Customers must bring all required documentation when applying for assistance including: • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30day income period beginning with the date of the application.

• A copy of their current heat and electric bills issued within the last 30 days (if they pay for their energy directly).

• A copy of their rental agreement (if they are renting) showing that utilities are included, the monthly rental amount and landlord contact information.

• Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members.

• Proof that their household received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled (AABD); or other benefits, such as Medical Eligibility or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), if receiving assistance from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

Disconnected households and families with children ages 5 or under (includes all children who are not yet 6 years old, that is, up to 5 years and 364 days) can begin applying for LIHEAP assistance beginning November 1, 2018. Individuals not eligible for priority enrollment can apply beginning December 1, 2018. LIHEAP applicants will be served on a first-come, firstserved basis until May 31, 2019 or until funding is exhausted.

LIHEAP is a state and federally funded energy assistance program for low-income families, in which heating bill payments are made on behalf of households. Applications are processed through a network of 35 local administering agencies around the state. A single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1,518; a two-person household up to $2,058; a family of three can earn up to $2,598; and a family of four can earn up to $3,138.

Benefits are paid directly to energy vendors on behalf of eligible households. The exception is households whose heating costs are included in their rent.

For a complete listing of LIHEAP’s local administering agencies and additional information about the program, go to www.liheapIllinois.com or call the LIHEAP toll-free hotline at 1-877-411-WARM (9276).

The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is once again hosting the Turn Two For Youth sports drive across Chicago’s south suburbs.

From now until Oct. 8, gently used baseball equipment can be dropped off at several locations and from there, it will make it’s way across the world to active kids in need.

Turn Two for Youth is a non-profit organization, based in North Carolina, that was formed to collect and distribute baseball equipment to active children worldwide.

Despite the recent devastation caused

by Hurricane Florence, Turn Two For Youth is still on schedule for their November shipment which will include the baseball equipment that is collected in the south suburbs.

“We want to give every kid a chance to play the game. Baseball and softball are expensive sports. It can cost $500 to outfit a kid and that's a reoccurring expense every year as each kid grows and needs different size equipment. Some families are just trying to make ends meet and choices have to be made. We often make the difference in whether a kid plays or not,” said Vince Chalena, executive director of Turn Two For Youth.

This is the third year that The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the Turn Two For Youth sports drive and items can be dropped off at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center in Mokena, the Matteson Recreational Center, the Midlothian Park District, and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau office in Lansing. Accepted donations include new and gently used bats,

The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is once again hosting the Turn Two For Youth sports drive across Chicago’s south suburbs. From now until Oct. 8, gently used baseball equipment can be dropped off at several locations and from there, it will make it’s way across the world to active kids in need.

fielding gloves, cleats, batting helmets, uniforms, and equipment bags and other equipment.

After the equipment is collected, it is shipped to Charlotte, North Carolina where it is cleaned, refurbished and stored until a complete container of gear can be shipped to creditable volunteer organizations, like churches and baseball organizations, to ensure the equipment gets to the kids that need it.

“The gear collected from this drive will likely be distributed in a couple of places. We are working with MLB in the Dominican Republic using baseball's popularity there to reach kids in rural areas, with an emphasis on promoting education and civic responsibility. A shipment is planned for November,” said Chalena.

Turn Two For Youth supplies the equipment for young people across the world to play baseball because they know that the opportunity to join a sports team does much more than just keep kids active.

“We strongly believe that a good coach can help parents prepare their kids for success. The very idea of being included on a team and participate in team dynamics has a profound impact on a kid's state of mind. It will help to develop social skills that will remain with that young man or young woman for the rest of their lives. We all need a mentor and often that mentor for our youth is a coach,” said Chalena.

Financial donations are also accepted at www.crowdrise.com/donate/charity/ turn-two-for-youth.

Leadership Institute for People With Disabilities Seek New Applicants ADA 25 Advancing Leadership, an initiative whose mission is to build a pipeline and network of leaders with disabilities who are deeply engaged in the civic life of the Chicago region, is now accepting applications for its 2019 Leadership Institute.

The year-long Leadership Institute serves as training for emerging leaders via a tailored curriculum, mentorship and networking opportunities. The competitive opportunity is open to anyone who self-identifies as having disability (visible, invisible or acquired); resides in one of the seven Chicago-area counties (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, Will, and McHenry); and has at least five years of management or leadership experience (in myriad context: professional, nonprofit, volunteerism, etc.)

Twenty (20) Leadership Institute Fellows are chosen each year. Those who apply to the Leadership Institute by September 28 are guaranteed an in-person interview; the final application deadline is October 23.

“Even with all of the diversity that Chicago has in its many non-profit boards, commissions, and task forces aimed at improving the quality of life for all citizens, the voice of those with disabilities is still underrepresented,” says Emily Harris, executive director of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership. “The institute helps to fill that gap by preparing this population to lead and contribute as everyone else does.

Like other fellowships for emerging leaders, its vision is to develop individuals who can create positive change with power and influence.”

The institute provides its fellows training and programs designed to advance their leadership skills, including: · a two-part, multi-day immersive retreat · the development of an individual leadership plan, and ongoing support from a mentor to move each plan forward · opportunities to pursue nonprofit board positions, with a focus on readiness and preparation

· regular meetings and networking events with other members, and connections to civic leadership opportunities With a focus on personal leadership and civic engagement, the institute is one of ADA 25 Advancing Leadership’s key strategies to meet its goal of having more than 300 people with disabilities in 500 civic and professional leadership positions throughout the Chicago region by 2020.

Playwright Tsehaye G. Hebert, a 2017 Leadership Institute Fellow, cites the Institute as instrumental in expanding her understanding and awareness of disability and finding opportunities to make a difference.

“The Leadership Institute gave me an immersive experience that deepened my understanding of, and commitment to, my community,” says Hebert. “I connected with other outstanding individuals who are working to make our region more reflective of our population and bring a disability lens that improves

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and elevates the lived experience for us all.

“Personally, I am committed to making the American stage more accessible, and the theater experience more accommodating,” she says.

For more information about applying for the Leadership Institute, potential applicants and anyone who’d like to nominate an applicant, may visit ada25chicago.org/leadership-institute-application or contact Robin Burnett, program manager, at 312-616-6765 or rburnett@ cct.org.

About ADA 25 Advancing Leadership: ADA 25 Advancing Leadership is an initiative to build a pipeline and network of leaders with disabilities who are deeply engaged in the civic life of the Chicago region. The initiative seeks to help emerging leaders with disabilities advance their careers, consistent with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was created as a legacy of Chicago’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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BUSINESS National Day Of Action Asks Applebee's To Add Plant-Based Menu Options To Combat Climate Change And Extinction

In partnership with One Meal a Day for the Planet and the Center for Biological Diversity, demonstrators outside of an Applebee's location in Queens, NY ask the chain to add a plant-based entrée for people's health and the health of the planet.

People recently gathered to ask Applebee's to add plantbased entrées to all of its menus nationwide. One Meal a Day for the Planet (OMD) and the Center for Biological Diversity hosted events at locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Clearwater to target the restaurant to make a change on behalf of climate health and biodiversity.

At the National Day of Action, concerned eaters served plant-based hamburger samples donated by Hungry Planet, a health-focused, premium plant-based food brand, outside of the Applebee's locations in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Additionally, customers filled out comment cards and petitions were delivered urging the chain to offer healthy options free of meat and dairy.

With over 1,900 locations, Applebee's is the largest restaurant chain in the U.S. that does not offer a single vegetarian entrée on all its menus.

The day was the kickoff of a larger national campaign targeting restaurants, developed and co-led by OMD and the Center, in an effort to increase access to plant-based foods for better health and to take action for the planet.

SIZE MATTERS! FitSmallBusiness.com Ranks the Least Expensive Cities for Business Travel The results are in, and it turns out, bigger really is better…when it comes to U.S. business travel. FitSmallBusiness.com, the digital business publication, analyzed 40 popular U.S. destinations to determine the least expensive cities for business travel. Newsflash: the bigger the city, the better it is on your wallet.

Common wisdom suggests that small, lesser known cities offer business travelers the lowest prices for hotel rooms, airfare, transportation and dining options. But after a thorough research and evaluation process, Fit Small Business discovered something entirely different.

In reality, large metropolitan cities offer the most competitive prices for all amenities including flight, hotel, car rental options and shared work stations, thus, making them the most cost efficient for business travelers.

While the cost of living is sky high in cities like San Diego, Miami, and Atlanta, they are all central hubs for travel and commerce, offering the business traveler a broad spectrum of pricing on virtually all business travel needs. The top spot goes to Las Vegas courtesy of its inexpensive fight, dining and entertainment options.

To create the list, Fit Small Business evaluated and ranked 40 popular U.S. destinations using a variety of factors that impact the cost of travel (see below) and assigned a weight to each category.

THESE ARE THE LEAST EXPENSIVE CITIES IN THE U.S. FOR BUSINESS TRAVEL: 1. Las Vegas 2. West Palm Beach 3. Phoenix 4. Orlando 5. Atlanta 6. Tucson 7. San Diego 8. Miami 9. Sacramento 10. Washington D.C. Fit Small Business ranked the 40 cities on the following weighted six metrics: • Flight Costs (30%) - Average cost for a round-trip ticket to each of the cities from three airports across the country: DallasFort Worth International Airport, New York JFK International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport • Rental Car Costs (25%) - Average cost to rent a full-size vehicle from three rental car companies, based on a Monday pickup and a

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FitSmallBusiness.com's 2018 Least Expensive U.S. Cities for Business Travel

Wednesday drop-off at each city's major airport • Hotel Costs (25%) – Cost of a hotel room in each city researched, based on a Monday check-in and Wednesday checkout • Dining Costs (10%) - Cost of a three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant • Taxi Costs (5%) - Taxi start price, hour waiting price, and average length of a one-way trip in each city researched • Workspace Costs (5%) - Cost to rent a conference room through Davinci in each city.

The publication also considered the cost of

renting a shared office space through WeWork, however, WeWork's monthly plan makes the cost of renting office space equal across markets.

"A lot of companies - particularly small businesses - might be tempted to choose a smaller city to host a conference or a corporate retreat as a way to save money," said Eric Noe, Editor in Chief of Fit Small Business. "But our study found they'd be better off looking at major transportation hubs, where they'll find many choices for flights, event spaces and everything else to fit their budget parameters - whatever they may be."

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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation recently with the Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to make it easier for small businesses to become accessible for people with disabilities and help those businesses comply with the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act bolsters the existing Disabled Access Credit (DAC), which helps businesses pay for renovations by doubling the maximum tax credit and allowing more small businesses to receive it. The legislation also invests in programs that mediate ADA-related disputes to avoid additional litigation and help individuals and businesses understand the ADA. “I’m proud to work with Senators Casey, Hassan and Klobuchar on this important legislation to strengthen the ADA and give Americans with disabilities increased opportunity to fully participate in our society,” Duckworth said. “This bill will help more businesses across the country comply with a nearly 30-yearold law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. It is a common-sense alternative to misguided efforts like the ADA Education and Reform Act, which would roll back hard-earned protections for people with disabilities by rewarding businesses who refuse to comply with the ADA instead of encouraging them to become accessible.”

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FASHION

Don't Let the Workout Routine Get Cold Just Because the Weather Is Sticking to an exercise schedule can be tough when the days start getting shorter and the air chillier.

But while it may be tempting to take it easier during the colder months with exercise, health doesn't take vacations, and it's important to stay on top of things or risk falling behind.

Financial Education Benefits Center (FEBC), a membership benefits company, encourages people to stay active even when it's cold out, for their personal wellness.

"Fitness is a year round endeavor, but during different seasons different tools and safety rules might

apply," said Jennifer Martinez, manager at FEBC. Though it may not feel like it at first, exercising in the cold might be easier. As long as the appropriate clothing is worn to keep warm, temperature regulation is easier in the cold. So when exercising in cooler temperatures, it's often easier to exercise longer and with more intensity.

However, if exercising outside during these shorter days, it might become necessary to wear reflective workout gear to increase visibility. Many favorite sports brands have reflective wear that easily layers over regular gear, to help with bundling up.

Even still, exercising outside isn't for everyone.

There's plenty to do inside to keep fit, even when the weather outside isn't so pleasant. Gyms usually have heated interiors, that way people can keep up with their regular fitness routines. And even if someone does skip a few gym sessions, it's important to keep in mind the end goal, not only the day by day.

For however someone is looking to stay fit, FEBC offers select fitness discounts for its members. "At FEBC, we strive to provide our members with relevant, everyday discounts, to help encourage physical and financial wellness," said Martinez.

Coach Announces Michael B. Jordan As First Global Men's Face Of Coach

Michael B. Jordan Emerges as the First Global Face of the Coach Menswear Business

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Women-Owned Business Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet Wins Coveted 'Best Product in Healthcare 2018'

Dr. Dana Canuso, owner of Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet, accepts the "2018 Best Product in Healthcare" award presented by Drug Store News and ECRM/RangeMe. Dr. Canuso is a podiatrist in New Jersey and is often seen as an expert on television, radio and in national print media.

Dr. Canuso, LLC., an OTC footcare products company recently announced that the line has won the prestigious 2018 ECRM/RangeMe "Best Product in Healthcare" Buyers Choice Award in Phoenix, AZ. The award, which was presented at the ECRM Healthcare EPPS annual event, recognizes the newest and most innovative products in healthcare across foot care, eye and ear care, first aid, wound care, digestives and analgesics categories.

A robust panel of national chain retail buyers across all healthcare categories voted on their favorite products from over one hundred brands in attendance. Dr. Dana Canuso, owner of the brand, was presented with the award at a reception held at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Canuso's innovative, cutting-edge products effectively mesh beauty with footcare, and are changing the landscape of the retail foot care aisle," said Dr. Dana Canuso, podiatric surgeon and owner of the highly acclaimed product line.

"We are proud to be offering beautiful, highly effective products to consumers and are honored to be recognized for these advancements by Drug Store News, ECRM, RangeMe and buyers from national retail chains in attendance including CVS and Target."

Dr. Canuso Skincare for Feet products were developed by Dr. Dana Canuso, a podiatric surgeon and chemist. While treating her patients, she noticed that many of them complained about common foot concerns that had no effective over the counter solutions. She formulated products specifically for her patients and then began selling them to other physicians across the country. Four years later, her line of products can now be found in over 2000 locations in all 50 states nationwide.

The products blend beauty with medicine and effectively treat common symptoms such as dry, cracked heels and fungal toenails. These innovative products are clinically tested, safe for diabetics, and FDA registered.

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Coach recently announced actor and producer Michael B. Jordan as the first global face of the Coach menswear business. His partnership with Coach will include global advertising campaigns for men's ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrance, beginning with the Spring 2019 season.

The partnership will also include special design projects with Creative Director Stuart Vevers and philanthropic endeavors with the Coach Foundation.

Founded in New York more than 75 years ago, Coach began as a men's accessories brand and has built its reputation on leather innovation and craftsmanship. Today, it is a global fashion brand defined by a free-spirited attitude rooted in New York City.

Jordan, a star who is redefining Hollywood standards as a leading man and producer, creating opportunity and empowering the careers of others, is also a longtime friend of the brand and shares Coach's belief in the modern American Dream and values of optimism and inclusivity.

"I'm honored to be joining the Coach family and have so much respect for Stuart Vevers' vision," said Jordan. "I'm looking forward to jumping into the creative process and exploring fashion through a different lens."

"Michael is cool and authentic, and he really embodies the Coach guy," said Vevers. "I've had the chance to get to know Michael over the last couple of years. He always looks great in Coach, so it felt really natural to build our relationship."

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ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago Magic Lounge presents an evening of eerie and mysterious magic with The Halloween Show Chicago Magic Lounge, Chicago’s new home for close-up magic, brings magic, mystery and the macabre to the stage this Halloween season with a variety of performances to satisfy all cravings.

Hosted by Ed Furman, The Halloween Show will feature magic

by Sean Masterson and David Parr.

In addition to the table and stage magic that evening, Parr will bring the spirits of the season to the 654 Club with an old-fashioned, Victorian-era séance.

Seating to this exclusive bonus experience is limited and can be secured by purchasing an upgraded ticket to The Halloween Show. A special, child-friendly, Halloweenthemed Family Show with costumes and trick-or-treating will be held on Sunday afternoon, October 28 at 2pm.

Featured offerings throughout the month include shock illusionist Dan Sperry: The Anti Conjurer as the headliner for The Signature Show, October 11-13. Artist-inResidence Parr will continue to perform his magical and mysterious show Cabinet of Curiosities every Wednesday.

Tickets for all Chicago Magic Lounge performances are available at the box office, (312) 366-4500 or online at chicagomagiclounge. com. Chicago Magic Lounge is a 21+ venue. Ages 16+ allowed to ticketed shows with a legal guardian. Ages 5+ allowed for The Family Show only.

In addition to its programming, Chicago Magic Lounge is an organizational sponsor of Open Heart Magic, a non-profit organization of volunteer magicians who perform Bedside Magic™ for kids in hospitals, regardless of their medical condition or physical abilities.

Halloween is the 80th anniversary of National Magic Day, which recognizes the day of Houdini’s death and is observed as a day of service in the magic community. Open Heart Magic takes this philosophy and practices it year-round.

Halloween highlights include: The Halloween Show Hosted by Ed Furman Featuring Masterson and Parr in the Harry Blackstone Cabaret Upgraded ticket to the 654 Club: Parr hosts a Victorian-era séance Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 7:30pm Tickets: $39.50 (Main Floor), $44.50 (Premium Main Floor), $49.50 (Front Row), $54.50 (Mezzanine Experience) The Halloween Show will begin

CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE REINVENTS THE CLASSIC "MAGIC BAR" THAT ONCE DOTTED CHICAGO'S NIGHTLIFE LANDSCAPE, BRINGING COCKTAILS AND CARD TRICKS BACK TOGETHER AGAIN. SHOWS INCLUDE MAGIC PERFORMANCE AT THE BAR, ON THE STAGE AND IN TRUE CHICAGO-STYLE MAGIC FORM, AT THE TABLES OF THE GUESTS, PROVIDING THE CLASSIC "CLOSE-UP" TRADITION FOR WHICH CHICAGO-STYLE MAGIC IS KNOWN.

Chicago Magic Lounge is a 7,200 square-foot, Art Deco, state-of-the-art theater and lounge complete with secret doors, elegant performance areas and a magic bar – all dedicated to the art of sleight of hand, prestidigitation and Chicago's contribution to the magical arts.

with an hour of close-up magic at 7:30pm, followed by stage performances with Masterson and Parr, hosted by comedy writer and performer Furman. Guests who purchase Front Row, Mezzanine and Premium Main Floor tickets are invited to the 654 Club immediately after the mainstage for an exclusive performance with Parr, where he will explore the paranormal and the mysteries of the unknown.

Each Wednesday, Parr brings his favorite artifacts and stories in David Parr’s Cabinet of Curiosities, but on Halloween he will be bringing the spirits of the season to the 654 Club. You might begin to doubt the evidence of your senses when objects move of their own accord and strange sounds are heard.

Host Ed Furman has been a performer and writer in Chicago for over 30 years and was one of the original creators of “Co-ed Prison Sluts” at the Annoyance Theater. Furman cowrote and performed in three Second City Mainstage shows, and, along with TJ Shanoff, co-authored the hit musicals Rod Blagojevich: Superstar, Rush Limbaugh: The Musical and Lanyard Skynard.

Masterson has been entertaining Chicago audiences with his closeup and stage magic for 25 years, including the long-running hit show

Timeless Magic at Theater Wit. Parr was a winner on the TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, created and co-starred in the longest-running, weekly magic show in Chicago, The Magic Cabaret, and is an Artist in Residence at Chicago Magic Lounge with his Cabinet of Curiosities.

The Halloween Family Show Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2pm Tickets: $15 (children 5-16), $25 The Halloween Show will feature fun and family-friendly magic that will delight children and adults alike. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes and bring trick-or-treat bags as candy will be handed out at the show! The Halloween Family Show is appropriate for children ages 5 and up.

The Signature Show headliner Dan Sperry: The Anti-Conjurer Oct. 11-13, 2018 Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & 10pm Tickets: $39.50 (Main Floor), $44.50 (Premium Main Floor), $49.50 (Front Row), $54.50 (Mezzanine Experience) Shock Illusionist Dan Sperry: The Anti-Conjuror is hailed as the most popular and in-demand illusionist of this generation. His live show is a high-energy roller coaster ride of shock illusion. Combining the art of www.thechicagocitizen.com

magic with the macabre, his totally unique and edgy illusions capture the imagination of crowds while his unhinged, shockingly eccentric humor and audience interaction makes his live show a truly unique experience. From starring in the best-selling magic show in Broadway history The Illusionists, appearing on America's Got Talent, Germany's hit series Das SuperTalent, FOX's World Magic Awards, and TLC's Cake Boss, to selling out countless performance venues around the world, Sperry presents a magic show that is not for the faint hearted.

Ongoing Events and Performances are as follows: Music & Magic Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:30pm Tickets: $10 (General Admission) Unwind at the beginning of the week with magic, jazz, and a cocktail. Music & Magic is the only performance of its kind in the city.

Enjoy live jazz on stage and close-up magic at your table performed by resident house magicians. When the band takes a break, a magician takes the stage.

David Parr’s Cabinet of Curiosities Wednesdays at 7:30pm (except October 31) Tickets: $35 (Main Floor), $45 (Front Row) Chicago Magic Lounge presents host David Parr, winner on the hit TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Parr created and co-starred in the longest-running, weekly magic show in Chicago, The Magic Cabaret, which was chosen by the Travel Channel as one of the top nine magic shows in the country. For Cabinet of Curiosities Parr has gathered his favorite artifacts and stories to share in this show of mystery and magic.

Each performance is accompanied by an hour of table-side magic.

The Signature Show Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm & 10pm Tickets: $39.50 (Main Floor), $44.50 (Premium Main Floor), $49.50 (Front Row), $54.50 (Mezzanine Experience) The Signature Show was conceived in 2015 as an homage to the historic, Chicago magic bar scene. Experience close-up magic right at your table during the cocktail hour, followed by an hour of stage magic featuring two masters of their craft performing feats of prestidigitation and sleight of hand.

Guests who purchase Mezzanine, Front Row and Premium Main Floor tickets are invited to an exclusive performance of close-up magic directly after the show in a 43-seat close-up gallery, The 654 Club. Visit chicagomagiclounge.com for a complete schedule of performers and special Halloween shows.

The Family Show Sundays at 2pm Tickets: $25, $15 (children 5-16) On Sundays a family-friendly magician is featured that will fill both the adults and children with wonder. The Family Show can serve as a post-brunch activity with many restaurants nearby. The Family Show is suitable for ages 5 and up.

The Performance Bar Mondays-Wednesdays, 5pm11pm; Thursdays, 5pm-12am; and Fridays-Saturdays, 5pm-2am Open from 5pm to close Mondays thru Saturdays, The Performance Bar features signature cocktails, luxurious seating and magicians behind the bar and is open to the public. No ticket is required for the show. Please note that The Performance Bar is 21+ only and is not open on Sundays.

Chicago Magic Lounge is also the home of the Chicagoland magic community, showcasing over 30 local professionals, and serving as a networking hub for working magicians from all over the world.

The newly constructed theater at 5050 N. Clark St., designed by Morris Architects Planners, has ushered in a new wave of entertainment, bringing back “Chicago-style Magic” under the leadership of Donald C Clark, Jr. and Joseph (Joey) Cranford.

For a complete schedule of performances and more information about Chicago Magic Lounge, as well as resident and guest performers, Chicago Magic College classes, the Chicago Magic Round Table, and more, please visit chicagomagiclounge.com.

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New Study Suggests This Breakfast Staple Could Help Kids Start the Day off Right Family Features - Eating a nutritious breakfast helps kids start their day off right, and new research reminds us why serving real dairy milk is so important for the first meal of the day. As little as 7 grams of milk protein at breakfast could help set kids up with building blocks they need to grow after a good night’s sleep, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition.

It’s no secret that kids need nutritious foods to fuel their constantly growing bodies, but there’s a period of time when they’re not getting these nutrients - during sleep. Of course kids need sleep - and plenty of it - but as they slumber, they’re using up their body’s energy stores, and if they don’t refuel in the morning it could potentially impact their ability to grow. That’s why a proper breakfast is so important, to ensure kids make up for this overnight fast.

In this new study, University of Toronto researchers gave 28 boys and girls ages 7-11 a breakfast of 170 calories that included 0, 7, 14 or 21 grams of milk protein. While more protein at breakfast was more beneficial, researchers found as little as 7 grams was enough to promote positive effects over the next nine hours.

Serving an 8-ounce glass of milk, which

has 8 grams of high-quality protein, each day at breakfast is an easy way to get kids protein they need to support optimal growth and development. In fact, a previous study in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests regularly drinking milk during the growing years (all the way through late teens/early twenties) is associated with greater height in the teen years, while research in Osteoporosis International has linked regularly skipping milk to reduced height.1,2 Milk is also an easy way to get kids B vitamins to convert food to energy, vitamin A to support a healthy immune system, and phosphorus, calcium and vitamin D to help build strong bones. That’s why experts recommend including milk in kids’ diets. And, with a taste they love, it’s a simple, wholesome and affordable addition to any morning meal.

To kick start your child’s morning, serve a protein-packed breakfast, like this adorable bunny oatmeal, to give them nutrients they need to grow up strong. Not only will it bring a smile to your child’s face, it also gives them 18 grams of high-quality protein when served with a glass of lowfat milk.

For more information and kid-friendly recipe ideas, visit milklife.com.

BUNNY OATMEAL (1 serving) Recipe courtesy of MilkPEP Ingredients 1/3 cup instant oats 3/4 cup fat free milk 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon brown sugar 2/3 of a small banana 2 fresh blueberries 1/2 of a small strawberry Optional- chocolate syrup Pair each serving with: 8-ounce glass of milk Directions In a microwave safe bowl stir together oats, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute and stir.

Cut banana in half crosswise. Cut 1 1/8-inch thick coin slices from the flat end of each banana half. Place those banana slices in the upper third of your oatmeal bowl, side by side, to make the eyes. Top with one

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blueberry on each banana slice.

Place the remaining banana halves at the top of the bowl, hanging out, to create the ears.

Place strawberry in the middle of the bowl to make the nose, and then drizzle chocolate if desired to make a mouth and whiskers.

Serve with an 8-ounce glass of milk.

Nutritional information per serving: 320 calories; 2 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 18 g protein; 59 g carbohydrates; 5 g fiber; 190 mg sodium; 550 mg calcium (60% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk, and include an 8-ounce glass of milk.

1 Wiley AS. Does milk make children grow?

Relationships between milk consumption and height in NHANES 1999-2002. American Journal of Human Biology. 2005;17(4):425441.

2 Rockell JEP, Williams SM, Taylor RW, Grant AM, Jones IE, Goulding A. Two-year changes in bone and body composition in young children with a history of prolonged milk avoidance. Osteoporosis International.

2005;16(9):1016-1023.

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