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First Lady Michelle Obama and Rachael Ray look at the “Let’s Move! Cafeteria Cook Off” kick off competition trophy on display at Eastside and Northside Elementary Schools in Clinton, Miss., Feb. 27, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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ccording to letsmove. gov, over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. If these statistics aren’t motivation enough to get kids moving, then maybe an analysis of the end result might be a pause for cause. If nothing is done to solve the problem, letsmove. gov reports that one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. > SEE MORE PAGE 2

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CHICAGO ‒ As a 54-year-old worker, who fell more than 11 feet as he installed a roof joist, recovered from his injuries, federal inspectors investigating his fall in March, arrived two days later and found a coworker about 40 feet off the ground without proper fall protection. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited D.O.M. Construction for putting employees at risk by violating fall safety standards and failing to report the injury to OSHA within 24 hours, as required.

OSHA cited the company with one willful, two serious safety violations and one other-than-serious violation after inspecting the site, a commercial building project on North Paulina Street. The company faces $40,000 in proposed federal fines for these citations. The agency has cited the Mount Prospect-based company in five previous OSHA inspections for fall protection violations.

“One worker’s fall and his potentially life-altering injuries were preventable.

D.O.M. Construction must train its workers in fall protection standards and enforce the use of protective equipment on the job,” said Kathy Webb, OSHA’s area director in Calumet City.

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any others will face chronic obesityrelated health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and asthma, all of which are life-threatening illnesses. Changes in lifestyle over the years have only compounded the problem, the website further reports.

“Thirty years ago, most people led lives that kept them at a healthy weight. Kids walked to and from school every day, ran around at recess, participated in gym class, and played for hours after school and before dinner. Meals were home-cooked with reasonable portion sizes and there was always a vegetable on the plate. Eating fast food was rare and snacking between meals was an occasional treat. Today, children experience a very different lifestyle.

Walks to and from school have been replaced by car and bus rides. Gym class and after-school sports have been cut; afternoons are now spent with TV, video games, and the internet. Parents are busier than ever and families eat fewer homecooked meals.

Snacking between meals is now commonplace.” In addition to that, portion sizes have exploded and are now, “two to five times bigger than they were in years past,” while on the average, Americans are consuming, “fifteen more pounds of sugar a year than they did in 1970.”

Launched by the First Lady, Let’s Move has had an impact on children nationwide. As one of her most important initiatives, it’s changing how people think, eat and live. Dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will grow up healthier with the ability to pursue their dreams, Let’s Move combines comprehensive strategies by taking a common sense approach. Since its inception, it’s put a growing number of children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. The program also provides parents with helpful information and fosters environments that support healthy choices.

Through the program, the First Lady has promoted healthier foods in schools, worked to ensure every family has access to healthy, affordable food and she’s been instrumental in helping children to become more physically active.

The alarming statistics and the end results of obesity are no doubt, bad news. But the good news is Let’s Move gets everyone involved. From parents to schools to kids, to healthcare providers and others, each person plays a vital role in securing a healthier lifestyle for children.

It’s taken years to get to where we are with childhood obesity and the problem didn’t crop up overnight and more likely than not, it won’t be solved overnight. But even a few simple lifestyle changes can have a significant impact. In the final analysis, it’s going to take a village to promote healthier lifestyles while working towards healthier communities and a brighter future for tomorrow. For details on how to get involved, go to www. letsmove.gov for more information.

w For parents, let’smove.gov suggests simple things like: • Keeping fruit within reach so that kids can easily grab a quick snack • Taking a walk with the family after dinner • Planning a menu for the week and getting kids involved in the planning process • Turning off the TV during meals and sharing some family time and; • Talking to the school principal about organizing a school health team.

w For schools: • Creating a school health advisory council • Joining the HealthierUS Schools Challenge • Setting a good example by making your school a healthy workplace • Incorporating nutrition education and physical education into the school day and; • Planting a garden.

w Neighborhood and faith-based organizations are well positioned to initiate and coordinate activities, according to the site. Organizations can: • Establish that wellness is a priority for your organization and provide leadership through consistent messaging • Identify a Wellness Ambassador and direct them to create and lead a Wellness Council or Ministry and; • Empower your community’s Wellness Ambassador to organize a Wellness Council.

w Mayors and local officials play a role as well. Although each town will require its own distinct approach to the issue, some suggestions offered on the website include: • Becoming a Let’s Move! City, Town or County • Enacting changes that give parents the tools they need to make healthy choices such as launching a city website with information for parents on healthy living • Working with local childcare providers and afterschool programs to implement evidence-based standards for nutrition, physical activity and screen time within childcare settings.

• Improving food choices for children in public venues in cities and; • Working to improve restaurant meals for children city-wide.

1 ICC Holds Third Annual Supplier Diversity Policy Session CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission hosted its third annual supplier diversity policy session recently with a focus on encouraging Illinois utilities to work with more diverse businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, and veterans.

All five ICC Commissioners were in attendance, and Commissioners Miguel del Valle, Sherina Maye Edwards and John Rosales led the session.

Participants included State Representative William Davis (D-30), Ralph G. Moore, president of RGMA; John Rogers, Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Ariel Investments; Gloria Castillo, president and chief executive officer of Chicago United, Anne Pramaggiore, president and chief executive officer of Commonwealth Edison; Charles Matthews, president of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas; Bruce Hauk, president of Illinois American Water; and Melvin Williams, “I want to see president of Nicor more ambitious Gas. goals and efforts The to increase Commission supports opportunities for the goal of Public Act diverse suppliers in 97-1041 to increase all (of the utilities) the participation of women, minority projects. “ and veteran business enterprises in procurement contracts with regulated entities. At the session, the Commission reviewed Illinois utilities’ compliance with Section 5-117 of the Public Utilities Act, which requires regulated gas, electric and water utilities with 100,000 customers or more to annually report procurement goals and actual spend for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and small businesses.

Each utility presented an overview of its actual spend in 2015 with women-owned, minority-owned and veteran-owned businesses, as well as goals for future procurement opportunities. The participants also highlighted current outreach programs designed to identify, promote and increase engagement with diverse businesses. The utilities’ reports can be found here on the ICC’s website.

“Illinois’ utility infrastructure and industries in electricity, gas, and water are going through a transformation, and this means there is more opportunity for the utilities and diverse suppliers,” Commissioner del Valle said. “I want to see more ambitious goals and efforts to increase opportunities for diverse suppliers in all (of the utilities) projects. This requires the utilities to be more aggressive and willing to go beyond their comfort zone in terms of their efforts to identify and grow the pool of diverse vendors in all product and service categories,” del Valle added.

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1 Reports Show Internet Empowers Cancer Patients New reports reveal treating cancer could be just a click away. It all comes down to two web-based cancer initiatives that show the internet has the potential to give patients more power over the research and treatment of their diseases.

Researchers believe it empowers patients and helps them track their symptoms in a more calculated ways.

In fact, French researchers say in one study, advanced lung- cancer patients who submitted weekly reports of their symptoms to doctors via a smartphone app lived substantially longer than those who had their disease checked in the normal way with a CT scan every 12 weeks or 24 weeks. After one year, 75% of patients using the app were alive compared with 49% of those who had standard doctor visits.

“It is not a surprise that patients that communicate with their doctors more frequently fair better. This helps in getting therapies and other medications better integrated, making the treatments more effective and less toxic. From the research standpoint this is a tremendous tool to help understand on a real time basis how the body is reacting,” Houston Surgeon Dr. Rafael Lugo said.

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Rafael Lugo, MD Broad Institute at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology say more than 2000 women and about 7% of research dollars are dedicated to this stage of the men are providing medical records, tumor tissue and saliva disease. samples to the big-data study. The hope is it will speed the “Educating the patients about their condition and development of more effective treatments for those with communicating more frequently and effectively helps guide advanced disease. therapy more effectively and use a laser type approach. This, Metastatic breast cancer—also known as stage 4 breast in turn, will help stop disease processes like cancer more cancer, when the disease has traveled to other parts of the effectively and also hopefully prevent reoccurrence or catch body—causes nearly 100% of breast-cancer deaths, but only them early,” he said.

Tamera Mowry-Housley Encourages Parents to Reclaim Family Dinner Nights As a busy working mom to two young children, RAGU Homestyle Sauces contain no artificial Tamera Mowry-Housley, co-host of TV’s “The Real,” colors, no artificial flavors and no high-fructose understands the daily challenge of juggling her corn syrup. “The great ingredients and made-fromtime between home and work. However, family scratch taste make me feel good about serving time is of the utmost importance to her, and she RAGU Homestyle pasta sauce to my friends and still sets aside time to cook meals with her family family,” added Mowry-Housley. almost every night. She encourages other parents With its new line of sauces, the RAGU brand is to reclaim family dinner nights, and there’s no honoring its rich heritage by using the tried-andbetter time to start than summer, when the days true cooking methods inspired by its founder, are longer and the weather Assunta Cantisano, is perfect for backyard who started selling dinners. homemade pasta sauce While it may sound in 1937. Made from a daunting and timebold combination of consuming to prepare vine-ripened tomatoes, dinner after a long day at onions and fragrant work, it doesn’t have to be. herbs and spices such To make cooking easier, the as basil, oregano, fennel RAGU brand has launched and ground black its new line of RAGU pepper, the ingredients Homestyle sauces that have are peeled, chopped a heartier texture and a and simmered to bolder flavor. Even the most perfection. The result demanding home cooks is a thicker and heartier Tamera Mowry-Housley would be proud to serve new sauce that hugs pasta RAGU Homestyle sauces to their family, including perfectly, making it an easy choice for family meals.

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Reports on both studies were presented Monday at the meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago. The news comes amid surging interest in patientdriven research facilitated by social-media technology and such data-gathering tools as Fitbit step-trackers and wearable sensors.

Apple Inc.’s ResearchKit, released last year, for instance, has spawned smartphone-enabled clinical trials in a variety of diseases, reflecting the belief that real-time data reported by or gathered from the patient hold important but often missed clues about what drives health or disease and how the body responds to or resists treatment.

In the French study, 133 patients from five cancer centers in France were randomized to either reporting symptoms weekly with the app or the standard CT scan every three months. The app participants recorded their status on 12 symptoms including fatigue, pain, cough frequency and weight loss.

An algorithm in the app analyzes the responses and sends an alert to the doctor if it senses a likely relapse. That prompts a call to the patient to come in for a checkup and possible changes in care.

Dr. Lugo says, “For a doctor, either in research or in clinical practice, information and data about a patient’s well being and symptoms, or psychological responses, is invaluable. In order to personalize and improve the efficiency of treatments, we need to get as much feedback as possible from the individual. Instead of the shot gun approach, it will be much more personalized to the individual needs and their genetic make up. This is all very exciting and promising.”

New Procedures Implemented to Protect Taxpayers becoming Assessor. It was Chicago – Cook my obligation to make those County Assessor Joseph changes five years ago and to Berrios is applauding the do so quickly. I thank my staff re-apprehension of David for continuing to guarantee Sipich, a former nonthere is no recurrence,” he attorney private property added. tax representative. Sipich Sipich was arrested in had been indicted on Chicago on May 29, 2016, charges of stealing from eight months after failing to taxpayers more than appear subsequent to posting $125,000 in property tax bail for one of several arrests. exemption refund checks In this case, he is charged with before Assessor Berrios was continuing financial crime elected.

Cook County Assessor Joseph enterprises for not turning In 2011, after less Berrios over to clients their exemption than six months in office, refunds issued via Certificate of Error (C of Assessor Berrios noted flaws in procedures E) from the Assessor’s Office. C of E is used to allowed by previous administrations which ensure proper retroactive savings are paid to made such theft possible. New policy and exemption-eligible homeowners who were in procedures were immediately implemented error by not applying for their exemptions or

by Assessor Berrios and key staff members, didn’t receive them due to other error. despite industry opposition. This action Previous administrations allowed C of prevented future problems such as those E exemption refund checks to be made out with Mr. Sipich. to both taxpayer and representative. Sipich “Everyone in my office believes used Power(s) of Attorney given by clients to protecting taxpayers is equal in importance endorse checks for both payees and failed to to the fair and equitable assessment of turn over amounts due those clients. property and getting tax bills out on time.

Taxpayers do not need an attorney or We’re committed to those practices and have tax representative to file a Certificate of Error accomplished this by being vigilant every or to appeal an assessed valuation with the day,” said Assessor Berrios.

Assessor’s Office, and there is no fee involved.

“It was clear that changes were needed Bail for Sipich has been set at $500,000. to avoid what happened prior to my

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with our consumers in new ways,” said Rachel Weiss, Vice President ’Oreal USA recently announced its open call for of Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship at L’Oreal USA and nominations for the Women in Digital NEXT Chair of the Women in Digital program. “The success of the women Generation Awards. Now entering its fifth year, involved in this program is a true testament to our mission. This year, L’Oreal USA created the program to support female we’re excited to continue growing L’Oreal USA’s leadership in digital entrepreneurs working in digital fields by providing innovation and expand our pipeline of diverse female entrepreneurs.” them with the opportunity to launch and scale new technologies The program also offers winners mentorship from the esteemed in partnership with L’Oreal USA brands. The Women in Digital L’Oreal USA Women in program provides Digital Advisory Board, which recognition, exposure and includes: Joanne Bradford, mentorship opportunities to Chief Operating Officer at help female entrepreneurs SoFi; Cheryl Cheng, Partner, elevate their profiles, expand BlueRun Ventures; Beth their networks and grow Comstock, Vice Chair, General their businesses. Since its Electric; Carolyn Everson, Vice inception, the program has President of Global Marketing created a network of more Solutions at Facebook; Brooke than 2,000 female-operated Hammerling, Founder, companies.

Brew; Arianna Huffington, The NEXT Generation President and Editor-in-Chief, Awards are presented to Huffington Post Media Group; three companies that are Jalak Jobanputra, Managing creating disruptive and Director and Founding Partner, innovative technology FuturePerfect Ventures; Sallie solutions for businesses. The Krawcheck, CEO and Cowinners will be invited to Founder at Ellevest; Karin participate in L’Oreal USA’s Courtesy of L’Oreal USA (PRNewsFoto/L’Oreal USA) Klein, ‎Founder, Venture Capitalist, Strategist at annual Inspiration Day, where more than 500 ‎Bloomberg Beta; Ann Miura-Ko, Co-Founding L’Oreal USA marketing executives and employees Partner at Floodgate; Kara Nortman, Partner at will vote on a Grand Prize winner who will UPFront Ventures. receive a paid pilot with a L’Oreal USA brand.

L’Oreal USA continues to see the measurable Past winners of the program include notable impact of the program and has negotiated pilots with names such as: Kathryn Minshew, Founder and six of the winning female entrepreneurs thus far. Previous winners CEO of The Muse; Bettina Hein, Founder and CEO of Pixability and have experienced tremendous business growth and have collectively Rachel Tipograph, Founder and CEO of MikMak.”This powerful raised over $300 million in funding. community of women entrepreneurs that we were proud to start five Women-founded companies can apply for the 2016 L’Oreal years ago is now having a measurable impact. Many of the winners USA Women in Digital NEXT Generation Awards at: www. we supported in the early years of the program have gone on to lorealwomenindigital.com through July 18. develop groundbreaking technologies that enable L’Oreal to connect

Money MATTERS Social Security Benefits Lose 23% of Buying Power Since 2000 Social Security beneficiaries have lost 23 percent of their buying power since 2000, according to the 2016 Survey of Senior Costs released recently by The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). The findings indicate that except for higher medical and prescription drug costs, overall prices have changed relatively little over the past year. Inflation remains very low, almost nil, mainly due to the dramatic drop in oil prices. “TSCL is concerned,” says TSCL Chairman Ed Cates. “There appears to be a high risk of either an extremely low annual cost - of - living adjustment (COLA) next year, or worse — none at all,” he says.

Older Americans and disabled Social Security beneficiaries received no cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) in 2016 due to low inflation last year, but TSCL’s new survey found that lower inflation didn’t translate into lower household expenses in 2015. In fact, nearly 1,200 survey respondents recently said that monthly household expenses made steep increases in 2015. The majority, 72%, indicated their monthly expenses went up by more than $79. “With

today’s Social Security benefit averaging $1,230 per month, that’s an unsustainable level when there’s no benefit increase to match,” Cates says.

In most years, Social Security beneficiaries receive a small increase in their Social Security checks, intended to help them keep up with rising costs. But since 2000, the COLAs rose a total of just 36.3 percentage points while typical senior expenses have jumped 75.3 percent.

“Going without any COLA in 2016 has longterm consequences for retirees when real costs continue to climb,” Cates says. “People must spend down retirement savings more quickly than expected, and those without savings are either going into debt, or going without,” he says.

A person with average Social Security benefits in 2000 received $816 per month, a figure that rose to $1,166.30 by 2016. However, according to the survey, that individual would require a Social Security benefit of $1,430.50 per month in 2016 just to maintain his or her 2000 buying power, the study found.

The study examined the increase in costs of 38 key items between 2000 and January 2016.

The items were chosen because they are typical of the costs that most Social Security recipients must bear. Of the 38 costs analyzed, 29 exceeded the amount of increase in the COLA over the same period. The selected items represent eight categories, weighted by approximate expenditure.

“This study illustrates why Congress should enact legislation to provide an emergency COLA this year,” says Cates. “To put it in perspective, for every $100 worth of expenses seniors could afford in 2000, they can afford just $77.00 today,” Cates adds.

A majority of the 57 million senior and disabled Americans who receive Social Security depend on it for at least 50 percent of their total income, and one in four beneficiaries relies on it for 90 percent or more of his or her total income. To help protect buying power of benefits, TSCL supports legislation that would base COLAs on the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly. TSCL and its members are lobbying Congress for an emergency COLA for 2016. To learn more, visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org.

Diversified’s Award-winning Installation at Regal LA LIVE featuring Samsung

Diversified Receives Samsung Smart Signage Award For Vertical Installation Public Space Diversified has been honored with a Samsung Smart Signage Award for Vertical Installation Public Space at InfoComm16 in Las Vegas, an annual event for the professional audiovisual and information communication industries.

The award for Vertical Installation Public Space honors a project that helped solve a business challenge by successfully leveraging innovative digital signage hardware, complex systems and collaboration among partners to bring a powerful, all-encompassing public space solution to life. The solution for which Diversified was recognized for specifically included a significant overhaul of a large movie theater lobby, leveraging Samsung Smart Signage technology to integrate a large video wall and digital signage and create an immersive and awe-inspiring experience for movie goers.

“The annual Samsung Smart Signage Award celebration gives us an opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of our ProAV Dealers and their contributions to the signage industry,” said Ed Abrams, Vice President of Marketing, Samsung Electronics America. “We take great pride in recognizing the partners and projects that represent the driving force of innovation in the ProAV industry, and congratulate the well-deserved winners.”

“We are very honored to have been selected for this prestigious award. Regal and the LA Live Lobby Domination is revolutionizing the cinema experience,” said Fred D’Alessandro, CEO Diversified.

“The 59 Samsung displays fit every technical requirement and the picture quality creates the immersive experience our client demanded.” John Scarcella, Vice President, Business Development at Diversifed adds, “In a project such as LA Live, where video, audio and lighting synchronized to create an immersive experience, the quality of the screens is paramount. The performance of the Samsung displays greatly contributed to the desired look and feel of the lobby; especially when the lobby domination feature was engaged.”

Samsung offers a diverse range of smart signage solutions, from seamless video walls and fine pixel-pitch LED to outdoor displays and collaborative e-boards, designed for retail, corporate, QSR, education and other business environments.

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Giving Back to the Industry He Loves (NewsUSA) - There’s something to be said for the media gurus who immerse themselves in the whole industry.

Multi-media mogul Armstrong Williams began as a South Carolina high schooler with an aptitude for public speaking and wound up hosting a daily radio show and nationally syndicated TV program, “The Right Side With Armstrong Williams.”

The 51-year-old entrepreneur has never shown signs of slowing down. His early PR work turned into a full-fledged devotion to broadcasting, and now he’s a regular conservative columnist for publications like Newsmax and the Washington Times.

Williams is also frequently invited as a guest commentator on networks such as MSNBC, Washington Watch, C-SPAN, Sky news and Joy Behar’s “Say Anything.”

The Washington Post describes the radio host as “one of the most recognized conservative voices in America.” He’s also a provocative voice who doesn’t believe in partisan politics and isn’t afraid to challenge anyone, be they representatives or their constituents.

“Although my fundamental values haven’t changed, my perspective has broadened.

Above all, I do not delve into partisan politics,” says Williams, who’s always willing to take on legislators.

Williams is all too familiar with the political landscape in Washington, noting that “public policy is inherently grey,” but his expertise exceeds the realm of politics.

Now that Williams has hosted television and radio programs, including his daily 6-7pm EST Sirius 128 Live broadcast, and solidified himself

Radio host Armstrong Williams now owns two television stations.

as an assertive political analyst, he’s branched out to running entire stations. =Williams has two decades of experience producing public affairs and entertainment

programming, but with the help of Sinclair Broadcast Group, his company Howard Stirk Holdings, LLC now owns two full-powered broadcast stations, NBC 25 WEYI, Flint, Mich. and

CW WWMB 25, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Williams’ venture emerged from a larger deal in which Sinclair acquired the assets of 18 other TV stations -- further cementing Sinclair as America’s largest independent owner of broadcast TV. Williams’ longstanding professional history with Sinclair shows he’s already versed in managing programming, advertising and producing prime-time specials. “[The] announcement fulfills a lifelong dream to own and operate broadcast facilities and give back to an industry that I love,” Williams says. “Many in the industry talk about diversity and expanding opportunity, but here the Sinclair Broadcast Group is putting words into action.”

Learn more at www. rightsidenews.com.

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Start Reading Early and Often (NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - Most parents know the best way to get kids to read later in life is to read to them early and often.

But even parents’ best efforts to create bookworms sometimes fall flat -- especially in today’s world of lights and action best seen from a screen.

Yet, studies continue to suggest that the benefits of reading from an early age not only teach kids the rules of syntax and expand their vocabulary, but, according to one study released last year, also activate the part of the brain that allows them to understand the meaning of language.

Because of its interest in closing the reading gap among children in this country, RRKidz Inc., home of the beloved children’s brand Reading Rainbow, embarked on a Kickstarter campaign in the summer of 2014. Through generous donations by its legions of fans, the company raised more than $6.4 million in 35 days.

As a result, Skybrary Family, the award-winning digital library of books and videos, was released.

On the heels of this successful introduction, RRKidz Inc. is

proud to announce the launch of Skybrary School, an educatorspecific version with features designed to increase reading frequency and build literacy skills.

This new digital library, especially for early elementary school students (K-3) and their educators, offers close to 1,000 fiction and non-fiction books, all in the hopes of creating life-long readers and learner“Teachers devote their lives to giving students the tools needed to succeed in reading, and we want to make sure we are doing the same for them,” said LeVar Burton. “With Reading Rainbow’s Skybrary Family and now Skybrary School, we are offering a comprehensive solution to assist both educators and parents in providing engaging and relevant content to develop children’s literacy and learning skills.”

In addition, the service features more than 200 educational video field trips hosted by Burton, such as a trip to the White House, peeking inside the Mars Rover at NASA, behind the

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Technology Camps for Kids Coming to SSC This July

Chicago Weekend College’s Continuing Education Department is offering courses to provide a fun learning environment that will both entertain and challenge children and young adults this summer. Technology Camps are scheduled for July at SSC’s Main Campus in South Holland and Oak Forest Center. The price for the camps is $100 including materials: KFK C02 – Graphic Design Fee $100 (Class Materials Included) (Grades 9-12) Graphic design is a class that teaches art, design, and technology. In this class, students will use design as a creative process in communication. Students will also explore various methods used to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideaas and messages.

Students will use the basic elements and principles of art and also learn how to use the basics of an Apple Macintosh (MAC) computer and computer programs: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop CS6. This class teaches the basics of Graphic Design through an illustrative and corporate view.

KFK C02 730 9:00-11:45a M-TH MA-4431 7/11-7/14 KFK C09 – 2D & 3D Design Fee $100 (Includes Lab Materials) (Grades 4-12) Students will be introduced to the field of Computer-Aided Design and Drafting; including 2D and 3D prototyping. Students will use AutoCad AutoDesk 2013 software as well as other types of software available. Students will plan and create a mechanical or architectural design.

KFK C09 730 8:30-12:30p T-TH OFC-5690 7/5-7/7 (This class is for 4-8 grades students) KFK C09 731 1:00-5:00p T-TH OFC-5690 7/5-7/7 (This class is for 9-12 grades students) KFK C77 – Robotics & Electronics Fee $100 (Includes Lab Materials) (Grades 4-12) Students will be introduced to a variety of topics related to Robotics and Electronics; including design, programming, artificial intelligence (AI) and building. This class is designed for students to learn how to build a robot using the fundamentals from electrical and mechanical engineering and computers.

KFK C77 730 9:00-12:00p M-TH OFC-5260 7/18-7/21 (This class is for 5-8 grades students) KFK C77 731 1:00-4:00p M-TH OFC-5260 7/18-7/21 (This class is for 9-12 grades students) Students with classes totaling $100 or more may be eligible for the FACTS deferred tuition payment plan. For more information about FACTS please contact the Business and Accounting Services Office at (708) 596-2000 ext. 5720. Access class schedule online from www.ssc.edu to search the Summer Continuing Education Schedule, or call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2231.

Veggie Fest 2016 Veggie Fest Chicago celebrates its 11th anniversary and is one of the largest vegetarian food and lifestyle festivals in North America.

The two-day festival, which drew record-

breaking crowds of over 35,000 people from around the world last year, will be held on July 23 and 24 at the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 4045 Naperville Rd., Lisle, IL 60532. 11:00 am to 8:00 pm.

With a huge international food court; health professionals speaking on diet, lifestyle, and environmental issues; engaging food demos by restaurant owners, chefs, and authors; an incredible children’s tent with face painting, clowns, and crafts; live music from some of Chicago’s best bands; over 100 vendor booths to explore; and free admission and free parking, Veggie Fest has become a highly anticipated summer event and tons of fun for the whole family in the Chicagoland area.

See the full two-day schedule at http://www.

VeggieFestChicago.org.

Keynote Speakers this year: Kim Allan Williams, Sr., M.D., FACC, FAHA, MASNC President, American College of Cardiology Chief, Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center

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In Retrospect: An Exhibition Series, Oral History and Archival Project The African American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago will present “In Retrospect: An Exhibition Series, Oral History and Archival Project” to commemorate the center’s 25th anniversary.

WHEN: Closing reception: Aug. 11, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Exhibition on view: Monday – Thursday, Now through Aug. 11, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and by appointment.

WHERE: UIC African American Cultural Center Gallery Addams Hall, Room 207 830 S. Halsted St.

DETAILS: The second of three installments of “In Retrospect” features the works of five Chicago area artists who previously exhibited at the African American Cultural Center as a part of the center’s long-running Visiting Artists Series from 1991 to 2012.

The summer presentation focuses on the theme of “environment,” with fine art photographs, mixed media and paintings by artists whose works have been exhibited widely throughout Chicago, the U.S. and abroad.

The African American Cultural Center at UIC is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exhibition series, arts workshops, poetry readings, story circles, an archival research project and other activities that highlight historical and contemporary issues, events, programs and experiences that have furthered the center’s mission and purpose.

Admission is free and open to the public. More information about the exhibition and related programs is available at (312) 996-9549 or online.

EVENT OF THE WEEK

MSI exhibit showcases technological breakthroughs The United States’ Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the focus of a first-of-its-kind exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI). DARPA: Redefining Possible highlights some of the remarkable innovations that have kept the United States at the forefront of technology. From robotics to GPS devices, the Internet to voice recognition software, this exhibit showcases the agency’s history, rare artifacts and hands-on activities. The exhibit runs through September 5, 2016, and is included in Museum Entry.

“This is the first time that DARPA is displaying their work to the public, and many people may not realize that they use DARPA-created innovations every single day,” Director of Collections Kathleen McCarthy said. “MSI consistently displays and demonstrates the greatest advancements in technology, and we’re excited to host this exhibit that puts DARPA’s world-altering work on display.”

DARPA was founded in 1958 in response to the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. The agency was created to position America as a leader in discovering new areas of science and engineering relevant to national security.

In this self-guided exhibit, guests can learn more about the history of the agency alongside one-of-a-kind tech artifacts on display.

Museum guests will explore real artifacts as part of DARPA’s past and continuing work including: Atlas, the 6-foot-2, 350-pound, highmobility humanoid robot designed to navigate rough outdoor terrain and provide assistance after natural disasters.

Spot, an agile autonomous quadruped that

is the world’s most technically advanced robotic dog.

The DEKA Arm System, a sophisticated prosthetic arm that matches the size and weight of an average female arm, contains its own power supply and can be worn comfortably by its user.

A large-scale model of the Sea Hunter, DARPA’s recently christened 132-foot submarine-tracking ship, designed to cruise for thousands of kilometers and months on end without a single crew member aboard, alongside video of the vessel’s first openwater speed trials.

An intricate look at today’s microelectronic chips, which help advance robotics and artificial intelligence research.

An “air legs” exoskeleton device that provides the lower limbs of soldiers or others with rhythmic bursts of power to increase endurance and decrease injuries during long hikes with heavy loads.

A look at the small, sophisticated electrode arrays used to help people with traumatic brain injury and assist in neurological control of prosthetic arms.

Hands-on activities allow guests to create their own robot in an interactive game. Create a virtual robot by mixing and matching parts to power and strengthen the ‘bot, while learning how various sensors and limbs allow robots to complete a certain task. Learn more about innovations you might use daily, like the GPS in your car or the iPad you use at home, initially created by the agency. Activate areas on a smartphone that highlight technology first created by DARPA. For more information on DARPA, visit www. darpa.mil.

Atlas is a 6-foot-2, 350-pound, high-mobility humanoid robot designed to navigate rough outdoor terrain and provide assistance after natural disasters. [J.B. Spector/Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago]

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Good and good for you

Peanuts are a superfood with more than 30 essential nutrients.

They’re a surprising source of: • Protein — with 7 grams per oneounce serving, peanuts have the most protein of any nut.

• Niacin, folate, fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, manganese and phosphorus.

• More antioxidants than green tea, broccoli or spinach.

Rio Star grapefruit delivers a burst of nutrition with one-half of a mediumsized grapefruit delivering: • One fruit serving for adults, antioxidant vitamins C and A, fiber and lycopene — all with only 60 calories.

• 100% of the daily requirement of vitamin C for adults. Vitamin C supports healthy immune function, which helps the body fight infection.

Grapefruit and Peanut Salad Flatbread Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 8 to 10 minutes Makes 8 servings 1 pound whole wheat pizza dough (or ready-made whole wheat lavash, naan, or flatbread) Flour for dusting Olive oil cooking spray 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon aged balsamic vinegar 3 cups baby arugula 1/4 cup red onion, sliced thin 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground pepper to taste 2 Texas Rio Star grapefruit, peeled and segmented 1/4 cup roasted, salted peanuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

If using pizza dough, divide into 2 equal portions and roll each into a thin oval on a lightly floured board (about 9 x 13 inches). Place on prepared baking sheets and spray with cooking spray. Top with equal amounts of cheese and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until crusts are golden brown.

In large bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; add arugula, onion, and basil, tossing gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide arugula mixture among flatbread and top with grapefruit segments and peanuts; serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 280, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 420mg, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 12g, Vitamin A: 15%, Vitamin C: 45%, Calcium: 20%, Iron: 10%

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Be Smart About Snacking (Family Features) Midmorning munchies? An afternoon snack attack? Or a late-night nosh? No matter what time of day, sometimes the body just seems to be calling out for something to nibble on. But snacking doesn’t have to be a bad thing — if you know how to do it right.

Snacking with wellness in mind can help curb your appetite and keep you from overeating at meal times. Here are some tips, ideas and recipes to help you out.

Plan Ahead. We all need a little pick-me-up during the day. So rather than hitting the vending machine at work or the fast food place when you’re out, pack wholesome snacks such as apples or almonds to have on hand when the munchies hit.

With nutritious snacks at the ready, snacker’s remorse is sure to be a thing of the past.

Practice Portion Control.

Snack time should be enjoyable, but it’s important not to

overindulge.

A portioncontrolled snack such as Lean Cuisine® Spring Rolls makes it easy to snack deliciously while enjoying a balanced treat. Packed with 100 percent white meat chicken, melted cheeses, crisp vegetables and flavorful sauces, these tasty spring rolls are 200 calories per serving and they’re

ready in just minutes. Find out more at www.LeanCuisine.com.

Pay Attention to What You Eat. Mindless eating leads to overeating. Instead of munching while you work or sneaking a snack during your favorite television show, eat only to satiate hunger. Being aware of the foods you consume and why you are

Crunchy Peanut Chicken Strips with Spinach Salad Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: about 30 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup finely crushed baked tortilla chips 6 tablespoons peanut flour, divided (available at supermarkets nationwide and online) 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning blend 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound chicken tenders, or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch strips 2 beaten egg whites Olive oil nonstick cooking spray Peanut Dressing: 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons rice wine

vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha) 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil Salad: 5 cups baby spinach, washed and dried 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin Preparation Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir together tortilla chips, 2 tablespoons peanut flour, chopped peanuts, Mexican seasoning and garlic powder

in a shallow dish.

Dip chicken into remaining peanut flour, then in egg whites, then into tortilla chip mixture, pressing to evenly coat. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture over chicken.

Coat liberally with cooking spray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is golden brown, coating with nonstick cooking spray several times during cooking.

While chicken is cooking, in large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Gently toss spinach, red pepper and onion in dressing. To serve, divide dressed salad among plates and top with 2 to 3 chicken strips.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 500,

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JULY 6 • JULY 13

ARIES

LIBRA

Love, joy and hope fill the air around you this week.

Three of the greatest intangible assets that one can experience will be given to you in abundance this week. Use them to overcome the bad vibes being given out by a co-worker this week. Soul Affirmation: Hope is future’s way of shining on me this week. Lucky Numbers: 1, 23, 42

Emotional well being is as important to happiness as physical health. Cool it this week. Give yourself a break. Problems are learning experiences.

Make sure you keep that in mind as you face a challenge in the financial area of your life this week. Know that highs and lows bring balance to life and balance signifies well being. Soul Affirmation: Money is my good friend this week.

Lucky Numbers: 4, 21, 55

MARCH 21 - APRIL 20

SEPTEMBER 21 - OCTOBER 20

TAURUS

SCORPIO

Live this week especially in a celebratory mode and count your blessings for you are wealthy in ways that are above materialistic levels. Do not dwell on the financial situation in which you find yourself this week. Be ecstatic about the little pleasures that bring you laughter and gladness in your life! Soul Affirmation: When I give thanks for what I have, I lose all sense of what is missing. Lucky Numbers: 7, 28, 31

This week is your week to shine! Let nothing get in the way of your light. You have an energy inside of you that can light the path at work.

Now is the time to let your inner glow radiate out to co-workers. Others are in need of your inner strength. Let love dominate your week. Soul Affirmation: I move ahead joyfully in practical matters. Lucky Numbers: 3, 46, 47

OCTOBER 21 - NOVEMBER 20

APRIL 21 - MAY 20

GEMINI

SAGITTARIUS

Take the time this week for self-reflection. There is something about yourself that you are not seeing clearly. Remember now and whenever you examine your inner self to celebrate your strengths, for you have so many, and to accept your weaknesses as necessary, you are rewarded. Soul Affirmation: When I am clear about who I am, the world becomes clearer. Lucky Numbers: 6: 8, 47

Everyone wants joy in their lives but few people are ready to commit to truly joy filled ideals.

The ideal you need to cultivate this week is forgiveness. You’re holding on to something needlessly. Even if you get even you won’t feel any better. Let it go. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy letting my conservative side shine through. Lucky Numbers: 22, 37, 50

MAY 21 - JUNE 20

NOVEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 20

CANCER

CAPRICORN

This week your honest acceptance of yourself will give you a power of both grandeur and humility.

People will approach you for advice. You are capable of seeing clearly what it is that troubles them. This week be a counselor. In that you will find your prize. Soul Affirmation: I rejoice because of who I know myself to be. Lucky Numbers: 34, 51, 52

You know, the dream that you say you’ll “get to” when the time is right. This week the time is exactly right. Get the plan started that will lead to the realization of that dream. Talk it over with significant others so that they can add their strength. Make the dream their dream too. Soul Affirmation: I love the options that are presented to me. Lucky Numbers: 13, 41, 55

JUNE 21 - JULY 20

DECEMBER 21 - JANUARY 20

LEO

AQUARIUS

This week others might mistake your gift for something else. They may not be able to see it but your inner strength is very available to you this week. Fill the workplace with warmth as soon as you enter. Let peace radiate from your inner glow.

Soul Affirmation: Love is the greatest gift I can give.

Lucky Numbers: 7, 16, 33

You are made from the best stuff on earth. You’ll need to remember that this week. Cast a wide net among the people that admire you and spend time being admired. There re plenty of people who know your best qualities but this week seek out those who enjoy talking about what is good about you. Soul Affirmation: I let my positive emotions make my decisions this week. Lucky Numbers: 8, 14, 36

JULY 21 - AUGUST 20

VIRGO

AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 20

JANUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 20

PISCES

Someone influential is watching you at work this week. Get your work done as you think about celebrating your harmonious vibrations in the evenings in secluded time with your lover. Think about being uninhibited in your celebration and you will radiate joy in you work place and no one will know the reason. Soul Affirmation: My focus is good for making those decisions important to my career. Lucky Numbers: 14, 16, 19

F FEBRUARY 21 - MARCH

Give to a charity, talk with a grandparent, counsel a child, encourage a colleague this week. Choose any or all of the above or create your own list.

Your goodness is an investment in your future as long as you do not think of it as such. Soul Affirmation: I don’t hide the wonderful things I feel about myself. Lucky Numbers: 6, 24, 53

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CANCER Cancer is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac, which spans the Zodiac between the 90th and 119th degree of celestial longitude. It is considered a water sign and one of four cardinal signs. Cancer is ruled by the Moon. In the Tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area of the zodiac between June 21st to July 21st each year. In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Cancer from July 16 to August 15 (approximately). Individuals born during these dates, depending on which system of astrology they subscribe to, may be called “Cancerians”.

Mythology

According to an ancient Greek legend, the figure of a crab was placed in the nighttime sky by the goddess Hera to form the constellation Cancer. Hera swore to kill Heracles, the most famous Greek hero. Hera attempted to kill Heracles in many different ways, but each time his incredible physical strength allowed him to survive. Hera cast a spell of madness on Heracles, causing him to commit a great crime. In order to be forgiven, he had to perform twelve difficult tasks. One of these tasks was destroying the terrible nine-headed water-serpent, Hydra.

During the battle between Heracles and Hydra, the goddess Hera sent a crab to aid the serpent. But Heracles, being so strong, killed the crab by smashing its shell with his foot. As a reward for its service, Hera placed the crab’s image in the night sky.

However, there are many different stories regarding this; in one version, instead of Hera graciously placing it in the sky, Heracles kicked the crab to the stars, but this is not known for sure.

Compatibilities

In Synastry, the natives of Cancer are generally considered to be compatible with the natives of the other water signs Scorpio and Pisces, and the natives of the earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. Aries and Libra are signs of the other nature (masculine/extroverted), but are considered semi-compatible with Cancer due to them having the same cardinal quality.

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Outdoor Kitchens Add Fun, Function (Family Features)

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f your backyard beckons when temperatures climb, an outdoor kitchen may be the perfect answer for your next construction or remodeling project.

Outdoor kitchens bring color, style and design to your backyard landscape while adding a fully functional living space to your home.

Whether you tend to enjoy your backyard with close family or frequently host a larger group, creating a work zone close to the action lets you keep tabs on all the fun. By bringing the same luxuries and conveniences of interior kitchens outdoors, you can stay in the middle of it all while serving up meals that keep the party going well into the evening.

The options are nearly endless when it comes to designing your ideal outdoor kitchen.

Consider these key areas as you begin planning your project: Location comes first. A well-designed outdoor kitchen flows from the home and creates a natural transition to the rest of the landscape. As you contemplate the location and orientation, think about how the kitchen will be incorporated into your existing outdoor living space. Let the land guide your design.

Seamless style. The aesthetic style of your

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outdoor kitchen is another vital ingredient to help ensure the design complements your home’s exterior architecture and landscaping. Create a unique, one-of-a-kind look with door styles and powder coat colors and realistic wood grain finishes, such as those offered by Danver Stainless Outdoor Kitchens and Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens, to capture the exact look you desire.

Layout logistics. A grill is an obvious element of virtually every outdoor kitchen, but there are

still plenty of decisions to make, such as the best placement of your grilling appliances. Don’t forget to factor in wind, which may force smoke into your house or dining areas, or create the need to incorporate a ventilation hood. Also keep your cooking style in mind, which may help you determine how to lay out other features, such as the work space and other cooking and cooling appliances, so they are in easy reach.

Menu options. Think about the types of foods and beverages you’ll want to serve outdoors. For example, a backyard bar may warrant an extra sink, larger refrigerator, ice maker, wine cooler and/or beer dispenser. For interactive kitchen fun, you may opt for a pizza oven that is both attractive and deliciously entertaining.

Know the code. Remember that the purpose of an outdoor kitchen is to provide function, which you can only achieve with proper plumbing, gas and electric. Do your research to determine any local building code requirements and be sure to check with your home owners association or any other group that may govern a remodeling project on your property.

To get your project started on the right track, enlist the help of a design professional.

Find inspiration and more tips for creating your ideal outdoor kitchen at danver.com and brownjordanoutdoorkitchens.com.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER/ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR South Holland, Illinois

A Summer of

The Village of South Holland, Illinois (22,000 pop.) has an excellent opportunity for an experienced and knowledgeable person to join a first-rate Planning, Development & Code Enforcement department as a Code Enforcement Officer/Electrical Inspector.

The successful candidate must model behavior that is consistent with our overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior of a Servant Leader; interacts effectively with the public, employees, unions, village officials, and fellow supervisors; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization.

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he weather is warm and school is out, but learning experiences shouldn’t end there. The summer months can provide plenty of opportunities to continue a child’s advancement through different activities and programs.

According to a University of Missouri-Columbia study, students can lose up to three months of what they learned during the school year over summer break. To help avoid that loss of knowledge, here are some helpful brain-boosting activities to keep your child’s mind sharp this summer.

Essential Functions: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the safeguarding of the public welfare and protection of property by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials specified, use occupancy, location and repair of all structures and buildings; responding to complaints regarding property maintenance and municipal code deficiencies, preparing reports, violation notices and preparing cases for municipal hearings; reviewing plans for electrical code compliance, performing onsite inspections for new and existing structures for electrical code compliance. Residential Rental Inspections will also be required.

Super summer camps

One way to tie together fun and learning is to enroll your child in a summer camp. Whether the camp is down the road or across the country, children can gain valuable life lessons – such as independence, social skills, resiliency and teamwork – all while staying physically active. A little technology-free time wouldn’t hurt, either. Try seeking out a camp that doesn’t allow cellphones or electronic devices to ensure your child gets the most out of his or her outdoor experience.

Family fun time

While a summer camp might send your youngster far away, a family vacation keeps children right by your side. A trip together as a family, even as short as a one-night camping getaway, can provide a variety of life lessons and unexpected learning experiences. Visit a national park or even a zoo for some science-related exploration and a chance to spend time with nature.

Head to the library To try and bring out the bookworm in your child, a trip to the library is an easy place to start. Of course, reading programs provide the simplest way to put literature in children’s hands, but many libraries offer programs to get children involved.

Look for art and craft programs at your local library, such as an origami class or doodling session, for additional ways to jog your child’s brain.

Books for bonding A family book club is a great way to increase bonding time while also encouraging a love of reading. Your children will love digging into stories about dinosaurs, exploring outer space and reading about the biology of deep-sea creatures. After finishing a book together, discuss the plot, characters, themes and more in an interactive fashion that allows each family member to take part in the literary discussion.

From reading to writing All of that reading just might give children motivation to put thoughts into words of their own. A journal is a great place for any child to write about summer trips, memories with friends or draw quick sketches. On top of recordkeeping, children can learn to create stories of their own, such as the ones they read in fictional books about their favorite characters, superheroes or animals.

Celebrating science Because science is everywhere, it’s easy to make every day a learning experience that inspires curiosity for your little one.

Something as simple as bird-watching or taking a walk around the neighborhood can give your child a chance to view nature in action. Schedule some time outside when the view is at its best, such as early in the morning when birds are singing or just before dusk as the sun sets over the horizon.

For more ways to get your kids engaged with an educational summer, visit elivingtoday.com.

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6 TIPS to Stop the Summer Slide

Learning shouldn’t stop just because school is out. Stepping too far away from the books can result in learning loss. However, research shows that encouraging kids to read for 20 minutes a day over the summer can help prevent the summer slide. The key is finding ways to make reading fun, combining educa­tion and entertainment, said Kate DiCamillo, a two-time Newbery Medal Award-winning author and the 2016 Collaborative Summer Library Program National Summer Reading Champion.

“Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty, but rather as a gift that emphasizes the fun of opening a new book and celebrating the satisfaction that comes from read­ing another story,” said DiCamillo, who is the 2016-17 Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program literary partner.

Summer schedules can get busy, but with a little creativity it’s easy to fit in those 20 minutes, even when you have other plans.

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ake a book. The best way to get your kids T reading is to have books available, so take them with you, whether it’s in the car, at the beach or waiting at the doctor’s office.

Summer recharge. Plan ahead for a fun reading-related trip during the summer to reignite the love of books and reward kids for reading. It doesn’t have to be fancy; the trip could simply be camping like a character in a book.

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Explore hobbies. Reading is more fun when the subject matter involves your favorite things. Look for books that match your kids’ personal interests.

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Pen pals. Work with other parents to set up pen pals and have kids write letters back and forth to practice their reading

and writing skills.

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Take direction. Ask kids to read the directions for a classic summer project, like setting up a tent or making a picnic snack. Whether they are directing you or doing it themselves, reading and understanding directions builds important skills.

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Tap into tech time. If you’re committed to limiting screen time for the summer, consider a compromise that lets kids use devices for productive activities, such as reading e-books.

The sooner you start a habit of reading every day, the better your child will be prepared when school – and the annual BOOK IT! Program – kicks off again. Learn more about the program and find more summer reading tips and activities at bookitprogram.com.

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Registration Number: D16147082 on JUNE 9,2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of MISS JAY'S COMMUNITY ARTS CONNECTION with the business located at: 9041 S BLACKSTONE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60619. The true and real full name and residence address of the owner is: JACYNTA HARRIS 9041 S BLACKSTONE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60619, USA __________________________________ Notice is hereby given, pursuant to "An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State, as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

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Position Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required, along with a valid State of Illinois Class B Driver's License. Must have a basic understanding of building construction plans and specifications, and completed a four year Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent training with five (5) years of municipal electrical inspection code compliance experience. Considerable knowledge of IBC Codes, modern building construction practices, as well as the local street system is a plus. ICC Certification as a Residential/Commercial Electric inspector is to be obtained within 12 months of hire. Must possess competencies in written and oral communications, with a command of basic Microsoft Office products.

Starting salary is $61,484.00 with excellent benefits.

The Village of South Holland reserves the right to conduct a background check, medical examination, drug screen, polygraph screening, and psychological screening on any applicant.

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Applications are available at the Village Hall, 16226 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, Illinois. Applications, along with salary history, must be submitted

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