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Unemployment Benefits In The Midst Of COVID-19 Page 3

Combatting Loneliness During Social Distancing Page 3

Alvin Daniels interviews the Rev. Alvin Richards, of Revival Tabernacle Church, for his show, “Preacher’s Kids.” Photo courtesy of Alvin Daniels

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$1.5M Goes Towards Fighting COVID-19 Page 6

SHOW LOOKS AT THE LIVES OF PREACHERS’ KIDS Alvin Daniels took more than 800 interviews with preachers’ kids from the last 12 years and created a stage play based on the lives of people whose parents were clergy.

Now, he has created a television series based on the same idea, a funny look at their lives, called “Preacher’s Kids: The Untold Stories.”

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NEWS briefly EDUCATION SECRETARY DEVOS PROPOSES RETHINKING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY EMPOWERING TEACHERS TO CUSTOMIZE, PERSONALIZE THEIR CONTINUED LEARNING U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos proposed a new funding priority recently that would allow teachers to rethink their professional development. Under the proposal, through stipends or vouchers, teachers would be able to select and access professional development courses and opportunities that are relevant to their personal needs or career goals instead of having one-size-fits all programming dictated to them by the state or local education agency. “I’ve spoken with hundreds of teachers across the country who love teaching yet share the same frustration: their professional development courses don’t meet their needs, and they don’t help them serve students,” said Secretary DeVos. “That’s why I believe we must treat teachers like the valued professionals they are and empower them to seek out the professional learning opportunities that support their goals and aspirations. If we can trust teachers with our children each day, we should trust them to select the right continuing education courses.”

The department is seeking feedback from the public about this Notice of Proposed Priorities, which is posted to the Federal Register. The comment period is open until May 13, 2020.

HEALTH

EXERCISE RESTORES YOUTHFUL PROPERTIES TO MUSCLE STEM CELLS OF OLD MICE A nightly jaunt on the exercise wheel enhances musclerepair capabilities in old mice, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine. Only older mice saw this benefit, which the researchers found is due to the rejuvenation of the animals’ muscle stem cells. “The effect in old animals is very significant,” said Thomas Rando, MD, PhD, professor of neurology and neurological sciences and director of Stanford’s Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging.

“We found that regular exercise restores youthfulness to tissue repair. Their muscle stem cells start to look and behave like those of much younger animals.”

While no researchers have discovered a reliable fountain of youth, it’s well known that certain lifestyle adjustments can be beneficial.

“Exercise is known to reduce the risk of a wide variety of age-related problems, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and perhaps even Alzheimer’s disease,” Rando said. “There’s a lot of interest in understanding how exercise confers these health benefits,” he added.

Before creating his show, “Preacher’s Kids,” Alvin Daniels wrote a stage play of the same name that was performed at his mother’s church. Photo courtesy of Alvin Daniels

Show looks at the lives of Preachers’ Kids Continued from page 1

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Alvin Daniels took more than 800 interviews with preachers’ kids from the last 12 years and created a stage play based on the lives of people whose parents were clergy. Now, he has created a television series based on the same idea, a funny look at their lives, called “Preacher’s Kids: The Untold Stories.”

Daniels used his experience growing up in the church. He remembered when his grandfather, who was the pastor of a church, sent for his uncle because he needed help.

And, what they found was there were people stealing money and doing other hurtful things.

“I took that pain and began interviewing Preachers Kids around the country,” he said. “How do you deal with the daily grind of being a Preachers Kid?” Daniels said he asked each person the same four questions: Tell me a little bit about your parent who was a preacher, how was it growing up as a preacher’s kid? Do you have any funny stories or funny characters that you grew up with and do you have any advice to younger Preacher’s Kids?

From those questions, Daniels creat-

ed dialogue and funny scenarios that he included in the shows.

He said one of the prevailing messages from the interviews is that you’ve got to find your own voice. He said he had to find his voice. It happened while he was in college.

“Quite often, because we’re at church and whatever needs to be done, we’re there, we’re supporting our parents, you don’t find your own voice,” he said.

“You’ve got to find your own voice, what makes you happy.”

Daniels, whose mother and grandfather were pastors, said the episodes combine his three loves: love of humor, love of filmmaking and love of the church. He also took from scenarios from his life.

“In the first episode, you see me, as a young Alvin, portrayed by a young guy, he goes to his mother, portrayed by someone else, she says it’s totally in confidence, it’s just between us, then in the next scene, we’re in church and she’s telling my business,” he said. “Think ‘In Living Color’ meets the Gospel. It is [a] sketch comedy from church from Preacher’s Kids.”

Some of the characters include Deacon Pray Too Long, Sister Tell It All and Sister Off-Keys. Daniels said not only is it meant to make people laugh, it is meant to be inspirational, with a

LAW & POLITICS

SEC AWARDS OVER $27 MILLION TO WHISTLEBLOWER The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced an award of more than $27 million to a whistleblower who alerted the agency to misconduct occurring, in part, overseas. After providing the tip to the Commission, the whistleblower provided critical investigative leads that advanced the investigation and saved significant Commission resources.

“This award marks several milestones for the program,” said Jane Norberg, chief of the SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower.

“This is the largest whistleblower award announced by the Commission this year, and the sixth largest award overall since the inception of the program. This award also brings the total amount awarded to whistleblowers by the SEC over the $400 million mark.”

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bit of nostalgia.

He added, “I try and bring the old hymns that we used to sing, I try and bring back friendships,” Daniels said.

“Without my foundation, I wouldn’t be the man I am today.”

Daniels, who teaches filmmaking at Chicago State University, said the response has been tremendous. He said people have really identified with the characters in the play and in the show.

“Anyone who’s ever been to church can identify,” he said. “Each story is a different slice of life.”

Daniels said he wants people to get some hope from the show, because the church is a place of hope. And, to understand that preacher’s kids are human.

“We’re not asking you to lift us up and honor us, but just like you respect your kids, respect us as kids, as well,” he said.

Daniels said he also wants people to laugh.

“I want you to get a good laugh.

Laughter is healing,” he said. “Again, it allows me to give something that you might have looked at one way, in a different way, just to give you some laughter, something to laugh about.”

Episodes of “Preacher’s Kids: The Untold Stories” are available for rent on Amazon Prime Video for $2.

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More Than 650,000 Unemployment Claims Filed Since March 1

Combat Loneliness During Social Distancing StatePoint - As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are staying in their homes to help prevent the spread of the disease.

Feeling lonely from time to time is natural, but this unprecedented time of social distancing could lead to increased loneliness.

There are some easy ways to feel connected to others, even when you aren’t seeing them in person.

Consider these tips from Dr. Doug Nemecek, Cigna chief medical officer for behavioral health.

• Use technology… but not too much. Social media is a favorite and easy way to stay connected to family and friends, but too much use can leave you feeling lonely. Cigna’s 2020 U.S. Loneliness Index found that 72 percent of very heavy social media users identify themselves as lonely. Balance technology use with disconnecting and taking time for yourself. Use real-time interactions with others, like video chats, to build meaningful connections and limit time spent passively scrolling social media. Read a book, take a walk or do a puzzle after screen time. It may help you feel more connected when you spend time online.

• Join a virtual club or group.

There are plenty of resources available to find virtual book clubs, craft communities or even fitness challenges. You can start a new hobby,

learn a skill or find others who are interested in the same things as you, remotely. Once the guidelines for social distancing are lifted, you’ll have new friends you can meet in person.

• Spend time outdoors. Simply leaving your house to take a jog around your neighborhood or to walk your dog a few blocks could improve your spirits, refreshing you for the next time you virtually connect with others.

• Ask those you reach out to how they’re really doing. How you connect with those in your network makes a significant difference in how lonely you feel. People tend to feel less lonely when connecting on a deeper level. Cigna’s study found that those who do not feel they have close relationships that give them emotional security and well-being have an average loneliness score of nearly 15 points higher than those that do. When video chatting with friends, ask them for their most honest response when you ask how they’re doing. Everyone will likely feel better for it.

• Rethink working hours. We spend approximately 90,000 hours at work over our lifetime, so how we spend that time will play an important role in how we feel overall.

Improving your work-life balance and connecting with colleagues can reduce loneliness. Your employer

may also benefit from you feeling less lonely. Lonely employees are less productive, produce lower quality work and miss more days of work. So, talk to your boss about slight changes you can make to how you spend your working hours. This could help you feel less lonely and benefit your company.

Being unable to spend time with others in-person will likely cause many of us to feel lonely, but there are ways to help lessen those feelings during this challenging time.

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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently released new statewide data showing the department processed over 141,000 new initial unemployment claims for the week ending April 11.

As of March 1, the department has processed more than 650,000 initial unemployment claims, 12 times more than the number of claims over the corresponding time period last year, when it processed 53,000 initial unemployment claims.

It is also five times greater than the amount processed during the first six weeks of the Great Recession.

To meet the needs of this unprecedented level of claimants, the Pritzker administration overhauled the IDES website infrastructure, expanded web and call center capacity, and secured third party vendor partnerships to further implement and streamline new programs that enhance filing capabilities.

The department also reenlisted recent retirees who have the required knowledge and experience to process unemployment claims to assist the department during this crisis.

Governor Pritzker also recently outlined efforts the administration and the department have taken to expand access and eligibility to unemployment insurance and provided an update on the implementation of programs included in the federal CARES Act. To date, IDES has suspended the employment services require-

THE DEPARTMENT HAS PROCESSED MORE THAN 650,000 INITIAL UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS, 12 TIMES MORE THAN THE NUMBER OF CLAIMS OVER THE CORRESPONDING TIME PERIOD LAST YEAR, WHEN IT PROCESSED 53,000 INITIAL UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS. ment to register with Illinois Job Link if their unemployment is due to a temporary lay-off resulting from COVID-19, and modified the “able and available to work” requirement to those who have become unemployed due to COVID-19, waived the waiting week for claimants, and implemented the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides an additional $600 each week in federally funded benefits to eligible Illinoisans.

In the coming weeks, IDES will roll-out the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, which provides up to 13 weeks’ worth of federally funded benefits to individuals who have exhausted their regular state unemployment benefits.

The department is also contracting with Deloitte to launch a new benefit system in May for individuals who are not typically covered by the state’s unemployment.

Those with questions or in need of assistance with unemployment benefits at this time are encouraged to visit IDES.Illinois.gov.

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NEWS About 43 million adult Americans carry a federal student loan, but here’s how companies can help StatePoint - After paying monthly student loan minimums, many Americans have just enough to cover basic living expenses, which means that when unexpected expenses arise, they often end up defaulting on their student loans.

It’s no wonder that student loan debt is a top financial stressor for so many. There’s good news, though.

Not only can employers help employees with student loan debt, but doing so is in everyone’s best interest. Here’s how: Reducing Anxiety A growing number of employees are entering the workforce with student loan debt. About 43 million adult Americans carry a federal student loan, owing $1.5 trillion in federal student loan debt, and Americans also owe an estimated $119 billion in student loans from private sources not backed by the government, according to the Center for American Progress.

Experts say that this debt is

causing anxiety and a distracted workforce, with many people spending hours of their workday wondering how to meet financial commitments. A majority of borrowers with student loan debt report being worried about paying off their student loans, according to research reported by Phy.org from the University of Missouri, research which also found a strong link between student loans and mental stress for borrowers.

According to research, those with student loans say that getting help with refinancing or repaying their loans would ease their stress so they can focus on their job. When such assistance is offered, employees appreciate that their employer cares about their financial well-being, and ultimately becomes more engaged and involved in the success of the business.

Refinancing Education Some may wonder whether refinancing is worth their time and

effort, but research shows that many people who take out student loans have a high interest rate, and on average, borrowers take 20 years to pay off their student loan debts.

Instead of continuing to pay a high rate for the lifetime of the loan, employers can work with education benefits providers, such as BenefitEd, to direct employees toward private refinancing options such as U-fi.

Even saving a small amount each month can substantially lower the total cost paid over the life of the loan.

Employees are likely to appreciate having the option to refinance loans as well as receive education and financial advice from their employers, say experts who name supporting employees’ financial health as a great way to increase employee loyalty and engagement.

Avoiding Loan Default Nationally, the default rate on student loans is increasing. In 2018 alone, student loan delinquencies

There are many ways companies can support their employees who are currently managing student loans, and when they do, experts say they’ll have a happier, healthier and more grateful workforce. Photo credit: fizkes / iStock via Getty Images Plus

amounted to over $166 billion.

Missed payments can affect someone’s credit score for years.

It can also affect employment opportunities as some employers are now checking candidates’ credit scores before making job offers.

If employees receive advice on refinancing their student loans or receive repayment assistance from employers, they’ll be more likely to make their monthly payments

and less likely to deal with the consequences of a poor credit score.

To learn more about how employers can support future and current employee financial needs, visit youbenefited.com.

There are many ways companies can support their employees who are currently managing student loans, and when they do, experts say they’ll have a happier, healthier and more grateful workforce.

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Virtual “Armchair Explorer” Tours Entice Consumers to Dream Now and Travel Later Staying home doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world right from the comfort of your armchair, sofa or bed, say travel advisors at Travel Leaders Group who send their clients the recently launched “Armchair Explorer” -- an inspirational series of emails with social graphics, eBooks, videos, virtual tours and articles. The emails, chuck-full of engaging travel options, are delivered every Thursday for 12 weeks to approximately 2 million consumers who have already opted in. Due to the popularity, Armchair Explorer can now be opened as a digital magazine layout using a link in the email.

“With Armchair Explorer, travelers can fill their extra time with dreams of travel,” said J.D. O’Hara, CEO of Travel Leaders Group, North America’s largest travel agency company.

“Travelers can virtually explore from the comfort of their homes, letting their minds wander the earth to sample a

Travel Leaders Group has launched the Armchair Explorer for travelers.

world of experiences until they can travel later to their desired destination.”

As the first email in the series states, “time is something many of us have more of lately, which makes now a great time to sit back, relax and let our minds wander free.”

The Armchair Explorers distributed so far have included such as entries on the best places to whale watch, virtual tours of national parks and some of the finest museums in the world, such as the Louvre in Paris and the Guggenheim in New

York, according to a press release. It included links to several audiobooks, including “Tracks” by Robyn Davidson, following a courageous young woman’s journey through the Australian desert, and “The Art of Travel” in which author Alain de Botton gives a philosophical examination of why and how we travel.

Clients were also able to explore several wonders of the world, including The Taj Mahal in India, The Colosseum in Rome, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, as well

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as hike the Great Wall of China and explore the Pyramids of Giza.

“As Armchair Explorers, consumers can enjoy these destinations and more from home while helping prevent the spread of the coronavirus,” said O’Hara. “We know people want to be safe, but they also have a natural desire to explore the world around them. The Armchair Explorer emails help to satisfy those desires.

When this crisis ends, and travelers are ready to turn those travel dreams into reality, our advisors will be here

with additional ideas and advice about a host of journeys.”

Travelers who receive Armchair Explorer emails are current clients of advisors affiliated with Travel Leaders Group, including those from Travel Leaders Network, Barrhead Travel, Nexion Travel Group, CruCon Cruise Outlet, Cruise Specialists and Travel Leaders Vacation Centers.

To opt in to advisor emails, armchair explorers can visit TravelLeadersGroup.com/advisors to connect with a travel advisor of their choice.

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BUSINESS

Siemens Foundation Provides $1.5M Across 12 Community Health Centers to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts In a news release, the Siemens Foundation recently announced it is providing $1.5 million to community health centers across 12 U.S. cities to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

Community health centers are the nation’s largest primary care provider for the medically underserved and uninsured, reaching 29 million of those most in-need. As a result of COVID-19, these health centers face a shortage of funding to stay operational and maintain a sufficient workforce, further crippling their ability to provide affordable healthcare at a critical time. Aligning with its dedication to social equity, the non-profit organization established by Siemens USA, including funding provided by Siemens Healthineers, is committed to supporting these critical healthcare providers so they can continue serving their communities when they are needed most.

“As the COVID-19 crisis disproportionately threatens lower-income and medically underserved communities, it’s important for us to support the institutions that sustain our social compact,” said David Etzwiler, CEO of the Siemens Foundation.

“Community health centers and their staff are on the front lines providing primary care every day and they now play an especially critical role in our medical services infrastructure when emergency services and hospital settings are overwhelmed. Vital services like these are paramount to advancing equity in America.”

The following health centers were selected using equity criteria developed by the Siemens Foundation in consultation with the National Association of Community Health Centers, the Minnesota Association of Community Health Centers, and Siemens: Chase Brexton Health Services in Baltimore Chicago Family Health Center in Chicago Western Wayne Family Health Centers in Metro Detroit Daughters of Charity Services/Marillac Community Health Center in New Orleans Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc., in Philadelphia Stride Community Health Center in Denver Newark Community Health Centers, Inc., in

Newark WATTS Healthcare Corporation in Los Angeles Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Health Care in Washington, D.C. Morris Heights Health Center, Inc., in New York Community Health Centers in Orlando International Community Health Services in Seattle The $1.5 million commitment is funded, in part,

by The Siemens Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation, supported by Siemens Healthineers business in the United States. The centers will be free to use the funding however they deem it is most needed.

The Foundation’s efforts complement Siemens’ and Siemens Healthineers’ collective efforts to combat COVID-19 by supporting critical infrastructure and by helping state and local governments address urgent healthcare needs. The company’s employees are maintaining essential operations to support hospitals, power plants, government facilities, military sites, manufacturing locations and data centers. They’re also supporting critical city services such as transportation, water and waste, and national security emergency response systems.

Siemens is also a part of collaborative on-theground effort to support the expansion of existing and new hospital spaces, ensuring these facilities have reliable power, fire and life safety systems, and the tools they need to treat patients. Siemens Healthineers is committed to providing a range of solutions necessary for the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with COVID-19 – from a test kit used to aid in the diagnosis of COVID-19 disease to portable X-ray, ultrasound, and blood gas systems used in monitoring for patients, as well as unique cloud-based platforms and remote monitoring systems to assist front-line healthcare providers.

For more information on how Siemens is taking action to support American healthcare, visit its COVID-19 response page.

For more information on the Siemens Foundation, follow @SFoundation on Twitter or visit siemensfoundation.org.

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Crowe appoints first chief diversity officer As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, Crowe LLP recently named Chris Mitchell as the firm’s first chief diversity officer.

Crowe is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm with offices around the world.

Mitchell has been with Crowe for six years, serving as a consulting principal within the technology, media and telecommunications services group prior to this appointment.

In his new officer role, Mitchell is responsible for driving an innovative and programmatic agenda to support a culture of inclusion in line with the firm’s vision and strategy. He has an MBA in IT management from Touro University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Diversity and inclusion have been a major focus for Crowe and for Crowe CEO Jim Powers throughout his tenure. “The firm needs to continue building, promoting and sustaining an inclusive work environment where each person feels a sense of belonging and is inspired to bring their best each day,” Powers said. “As we continue to dedicate resources to this goal, we felt it was important to appoint someone to lead and be held accountable for the continued progress toward our vision.”

As one of the firm’s top priorities, diversity and inclusion is championed internally at Crowe by its Inclusion Excellence Council, which Mitchell has chaired. The council oversees initiatives that work to understand, appreciate and address the various perspectives and needs of all Crowe people, clients and the communities in which the firm operates.

“I’ve been given the opportunity to formally lead our diversity efforts,” said Mitchell, “but what’s important to understand is that Crowe is behind it, firm leadership is behind it and our people have been behind it all along.”

Mitchell said the need for diversity resources continues to strengthen and evolve. “On top of being vital for a company’s workforce, it’s also growing more important in business,” he said.

“Crowe is already nurturing the values, ethics and culture of diversity, and as we mature as a business, it’s critical to have the resources dedicated to it, as well,” Mitchell said.

“Diversity and inclusion are not only important to the firm, but important to our clients and prospects as well. This offers us an opportunity to grow and recognize the diverse backgrounds at Crowe,” Mitchell stated.

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