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CHICAGO WEEKEND
West Side residents gathered at a June 8, 2019 community meeting to discuss solutions to combat violence and high unemployment in their neighborhoods. Photo credit: By Wendell Hutson
RISING VIOLENCE LEADS TO STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION One Chicago neighborhood has experienced more murders within the last six months than any other and now state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-8th) has declared a state of emergency for the West Side. PAGE 2
BUSINESS
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Survey Reveals Loss Of Lunch Breaks Weighs Heavily On Millennials
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How to Look Polished on Any Budget
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NEWS briefly EDUCATION
GLORIA RAY KARLMARK, ONE OF LITTLE ROCK NINE, RECEIVES AN HONORARY DEGREE FROM ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (IIT) Gloria Ray Karlmark, who was one of 9 African American students who ignited controversy when they enrolled at the allwhite Central High School in 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, received an honorary degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) during its May commencement ceremony held recently. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1965, Karlmark worked as a school teacher, laboratory assistant, programmer, and mathematician. She later moved to Sweden and joined IBM’s Nordic Laboratory. Karlmark worked for IBM’s International Patent Operations for 11 years and received an honorary doctor of science, honoris causa at IIT for outstanding contributions to the development of a more inclusive society.
HEALTH
U.S. MEASLES CASES IN FIRST FIVE MONTHS OF 2019 SURPASS TOTAL CASES PER YEAR FOR PAST 25 YEARS As of May 30, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 971 cases of measles in the United States, the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994, when 963 cases were reported for the entire year. If outbreaks continue through summer and fall, the United States may lose its measles elimination status, erasing the hard work done by all levels of public health. “Measles is preventable and the way to end this outbreak is to ensure that all children and adults who can get vaccinated, do get vaccinated. Again, I want to reassure parents that vaccines are safe, they do not cause autism. The greater danger is the disease the vaccination prevents,” said CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, M.D.
LAW & POLITICS
NEED A LAWYER? THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION CAN HELP! Attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association’s Call-A-Lawyer Program will be available to take calls from the public and offer brief legal advice on Saturday, June 15, as part of an ongoing legal public service program offered by the CBA. When contacting the CBA Lawyer Referral Service during normal business hours Monday through Friday, callers can be referred to attorneys practicing in numerous areas of law. Calls will be accepted June 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at (312) 554-2001. For more information, call 312-554-2012. Additionally, the CBA offers help 24/7 through its after-hours On-Call service which provides help with criminal defense, personal injury and family law matters. Call (312) 554-2001 to receive help with this service.
Rising Violence Leads to State of Emergency Declaration Continued from page 1 BY WENDELL HUTSON Contributing Writer
One Chicago neighborhood has experienced more murders within the last six months than any other and now state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-8th) has declared a state of emergency for the West Side. “Austin has been patient but the community refuses to sit back and wait for state resources while people are dying,” said Ford. “Austin is in a state of emergency and the community demands action now.” According to Chicago police data, 23 people were murdered in Austin, which is more than any other neighborhood suffered during that same period. And besides murders, Austin leads all other neighborhoods when it comes to infant mortality and opioid overdose rates. The West Side neighborhood is Chicago’s largest community with a population of 97,611, according to census data, but is also plagued by poor schools, high unemployment, crime, and low economic development, said Ford. The community has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the city at 10.5 percent compared to Chicago’s overall rate of 7.9 percent, according to the Chicago Health Atlas. The pre-
dominately black neighborhood has also become an epicenter of the opioid overdose crisis in Illinois. In 2017, the last year data was available, 67 people died from an opioid overdose, according to the Chicago Health Atlas. One way to combat crime and drugs is through resources like grants for nonprofits that provide social services to the community, contends Ford. “We [state lawmakers] just passed a progressive agenda in Springfield with a $40 billion budget,” he said. “A casino license and legalizing recreational use of cannabis are both coming to Chicago, which will bring in billions of dollars to the city and the state.” But gun violence is not just happening on the West Side but the South Side too. It’s been a year since the Rev. Anthony Williams, pastor of Avalon Park Community Church of the United Church of Christ, 8100 S. Dante Ave., lost his son to gun violence. The case remains unsolved and no suspects have been arrested, according to Chicago police. “This was my oldest son who was killed on Feb. 21, 2018, the same day Malcolm X was assassinated,” said Williams. “Violence and mental health go hand in hand. All of these shooters have some mental issue because you cannot be in your right mind if you going around shooting innocent people like my son.”
But violence is not limited to adults and children are affected too. Over the last few years, 10 children at the West Side Child Development Center, 4920 W. Madison St., witnessed their parents getting shot including three this year, according to Tamera Fair, chief executive officer of the development center. “We have an in-house counselor who works with children affected by violence,” said Fair. “These are kids who suffer physiological and emotional damage from these shootings.” And the root cause of so much violence is poverty, said Fair. “A lack of jobs, education and access to capital is hurting ‘our’ people. If we can fix these problems, then violence would go down and the economy would improve,” explained Fair. “But until that happens, people will remain in survival mode and do whatever they have to in order to provide for their families even if that means illegal activity.” Ford said he plans to mount more pressure on state lawmakers until they give the West Side their fair share of state resources. “There’s enough money (from the state) to help combat these problems,” said Ford. “It’s just a matter of getting my colleagues to ‘play’ ball and help make a difference.”
New Tour Company Uses The City’s L’s to Explore Unique Neighborhoods There’s much more to touring Chicago than viewing downtown skyscrapers from a sightseeing boat or tour bus. Chicago is a city of 77 communities and approximately 180 distinct and diverse neighborhoods. You haven’t seen Chicago if you haven’t been to the neighborhoods. Tom Schaffner, a retired corporate communications executive, journalist and self-proclaimed Chicagophile, came to that conclusion about a year ago while giving his own personal “Tour of Chicago” to friends and family members visiting from out of town. A light bulb went off — someone should conduct tours of Chicago’s unique neighborhoods, Schaffner thought. And they should travel to those neighborhoods the same way that most Chicagoans travel anywhere — via the elevated rail system (the “L”). Enter L Stop Tours, a company founded earlier this year by Schaffner that uses Chicago’s L to transport guests to various city neighborhoods. Upon arrival at designated L stations, Schaffner leads walking tours that reveal the culture and history of the neighborhoods, as well as restaurants and bars along the way that allow
Tom Schaffner, a retired corporate communications executive, journalist and self-proclaimed Chicagophile founded Enter L Stop Tours earlier this year which uses Chicago’s L to transport guests on tours to various city neighborhoods. In this photo, a Pink Line train approaches Randolph/Wabash. Photo Credit: Douglas Rahden
guests to sample the area’s food and drink options. L Stop Tour’s Blue Line Tour, for example, travels from the Loop to Wicker Park and Bucktown; the Pink Line Tour explores the Pilsen neighborhood; two Green Line Tours explore the West Loop, Fulton Market, and Garfield Park (Green West Line) and McCormick Square, Motor Row and the Prairie Avenue Historic District (Green South Line). The tour company’s Brown Line Tour explores historic taverns and pubs in the River North and Old Town neighborhoods.
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“The tours are fun and interesting — we ride the train, we go into historic landmarks and other interesting places, we talk about history and culture and we enjoy food and drink from the neighborhoods we visit,” said Schaffner. It’s a very interactive experience. Everyone has a great time.” Schaffner said that L Stop Tours also works well for people who aren’t familiar with Chicago’s public transit system and are looking for knowledgeable guides who can mentor them on their travels throughout the area. Guides show tour guests how to use the system,
explain where it goes and also how to use smart-phones to determine when the next train will arrive at a station. Other pertinent information about L Stop Tours: l Tours start at $48 per person. l All tours originate in the Loop (central business district). l Different tours are offered on different days of the week. l Public tours are limited to no more than 8 persons. (Larger groups can be accommodated with private tours.) l Tours may be purchased at LStopTours.com.
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Mental Health Professionals And Chicago Police Host Public Forum On Violence And Trauma BY KATHERINE NEWMAN
The National Alliance on Mental Illinois (NAMI) Chicago recently led a community discussion on the westside at Hope Community Advent Christian Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., in Austin to talk about how the community deals with trauma that is caused by violence and what can be done better. The discussion included community members, local police officers, elected officials, and mental health professionals who all came together to share their thoughts on what is working and what still needs to be done in the neighborhood. NAMI Chicago is a nonprofit organization that works to provide hope and improve the quality of life for those whose lives are affected by mental illness. NAMI has stepped in across the city, but specifically on the west side, to connect violence with the trauma it causes and provide mental health resources. “Trauma changes us. Not everyone is traumatized when they experience something so unbelievable but it does change our experience and it literally changes our brain and it changes the way our body functions,” said Alexa James, executive director of NAMI Chicago. The first step in addressing trauma that is caused by violence is to acknowledge that it exists which has been a struggle, according to Marlena White from the Department of Public Health. “During her inaugural address, the Mayor talked about her interest in this and even just hearing her say the word trauma was so important because there are people who have been working just to get elected officials to say the word trauma because it opens the door for the work that needs to be done,” said White.
A community conversation was recently held at Hope Community Advent Christian Church, 5900 W. Iowa St., in Austin to discuss how the community deals with trauma that is caused by violence. Photo Credit: Katherine Newman
During the public meeting, attendees were split into groups and were asked to write down what services and resources existed in the community for addressing trauma and what was missing. Most of the groups agreed that there are strong after-school programs, churches, and nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in the communi-
ty but all of the groups also agreed that more needed to be done. “We will never have enough therapists to help everyone but some of this work does not belong to therapists, it belongs to the people who are standing shoulder to shoulder and who live together and drive on the street together. Those are the people that are the
first responders,” said White. State Representative Camille Lilly represents the 78th district and attended the meeting to participate in the conversation. She shared that the state of Illinois will be dedicating $22 million to the Trauma Recovery Center program and $1 million will be dedicated to trauma recovery resources in Austin.
“When we think about violence and trauma we are talking about these instances that so far stretch what you think is your capacity to have a better tomorrow,” said White. “Unfortunately there are lots of us who have lots of those times where we can say I haven’t felt the same since that one thing happened.”
Inaugural Group of Diverse CPS High School Students Celebrate Hard Hat Graduation The inaugural class of six Paschen Engineering Scholars recently graduated from the program at the annual Hard Hat Ceremony. Six freshmen from George Westinghouse College Prep were announced as the latest class of scholars. The program curriculum includes hands-on activities to develop technical skills, build problem-solving abilities and gain real world work experience in the STEM and construction fields.
“There are so many accomplishments amongst this group worth celebrating,” said F.H. Paschen’s Executive Vice President Joe Scarpelli. “It will be tough to say goodbye to our first group, but we’re so excited to see where they are a year from now, and ten years from now. We expect to hear their names associated with great things in the future, and we can’t wait to get our next group of new Paschen scholars started in the program.”
The graduates have received over $2 million in scholarships to schools of their choice, an $800 Amazon gift card for books and technology, $200 in college essentials, and a graduation tassel and charm. The Barkowski Family also awarded the first John Barkowski Memorial Scholarship to one of the graduates in memory of the former FHP Vice President who passed away from colon cancer in 2017. “We truly believe in these students www.thechicagocitizen.com
and the work that we are doing together with Westinghouse in creating career opportunities in engineering and construction,” said F.H. Paschen President and CEO Jim Blair. “We take pride in engaging with the communities we serve and providing opportunities for the next generation of leaders in engineering and construction. We are proud and excited for our graduates and look forward to showing our new class what it means to ‘Build With Paschen’.”
In 2015, FHP partnered with George Westinghouse College Prep, a selective enrollment high school in East Garfield Park, to support the development of a new engineering academy to improve student access to career training in fields such as engineering and construction. F.H. Paschen has over 110 years of experience in the construction industry serving both public and private clients in Chicago and across the country.
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BUSINESS
Survey Reveals Loss Of Lunch Breaks Weighs Heavily On Millennials
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A survey by Tork, an Essity brand and the maker of nearly half of the napkins used in the food service industry in the U.S., finds that Millennials – who are now the largest generation in the U.S. labor force – are nearly three times more likely than Baby Boomers to believe coworkers would judge them negatively if they took a regular lunch break. The survey, conducted as part of the brand’s award-winning Take Back the Lunch BreakSM program, also reveals that Millennials have a greater desire to enjoy a real lunch break than other generations. The survey finds: l 62 percent of Millennials would opt for a longer or more regular lunch break if possible, compared to 46 percent of Baby Boomers. l 44 percent of Millennials strongly agree that they look forward to taking a lunch break, compared to 36 percent of Gen X employees. l 16 percent of Millennials would take a pay cut of 10 percent so they could take a lunch break every day, which is nearly double the percentage of Gen X employees and more than three times the percentage of Baby Boomers. This year, Tork has partnered with Joy Bauer, one of the nation’s leading health authorities, TV personality and host of
NBC’s hit show, Health & Happiness, to spread the word about the health, wellness and workplace performance benefits of taking a lunch break. As someone who helps millions of Americans eat better, live healthier and lead more fulfilling lives by offering reliable and practical advice, Joy Bauer will join Tork in raising awareness and educating consumers about how taking time away from the office can have a significant impact on one’s mental and physical health. “Choosing to eat a nutritious lunch is only part of the equation to living a healthy life at work,” said Joy Bauer. “What you eat matters, but where you eat matters just as much, and eating a so-called ‘sad desk lunch’ could make you feel unhappy and less productive. That’s why I’m teaming up with Tork, to encourage office workers to take back the lunch break and go out to eat a healthy meal with a coworker or friend. It will make a real difference.” In 2018, Tork established the third Friday in June as the annual National Take Back the Lunch Break Day, which falls on Friday, June 21 this year. On this day and every day, Tork is calling on employees and restaurants alike to rally behind the Take Back the Lunch Break movement
and spread the word to coworkers and friends on social media by sharing photos of how they step away from their desks each day and reclaim their lunch break using the hashtag #takebacklunch. “We understand that today’s employees – especially Millennials – often find it difficult to take a lunch break due to workplace demands and even a perceived stigma around leaving the office for lunch. That’s not good for business if you’re working in an office, and it’s especially bad if you’re working in a restaurant. At Tork, we are deeply committed to understanding our customers and what is impacting their business, so we wanted to start a movement and help create a happier, more productive workforce that also improves restaurants’ bottom lines,” said Don Lewis, president of professional hygiene at Essity. To encourage employees and their colleagues to take the pledge to leave their desk during lunch, Tork has announced a contest for employees to win a free lunch for their office on National Take Back the Lunch Break Day on June 21. For more information about Tork, visit www.torkusa.com. For more information about Essity, visit www.essity.com. To enter the contest and take the pledge, visit TorkUSA.com/TBTLB.
Boston Properties’ 325 Main in Cambridge, designed by Pickard Chilton
Pickard Chilton Tapped by Boston Properties to Design 325 Main, Google’s New Cambridge HQ Pickard Chilton, an awardwinning architecture studio best known for its innovative and cutting-edge design of corporate headquarters and campuses, has been selected by developer Boston Properties to design a 16-story, 417,000 gsf office tower at 325 Main Street in Cambridge, Mass.
Pickard Chilton’s latest project will serve as Google’s new Cambridge headquarters in the heart of Kendall Square. The technology giant has been retained as a major tenant at the property, signing a 15-year lease for 362,000 square feet as additional office space for its growing Cambridge office.
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FASHION Beauty Veteran Targets Skin Changes During Menopause With a New Skincare Line
Giambattista Valli Collaborates With H&M — Main Collection To Launch Autumn 2019 H&M’s next designer collaboration is with Giambattista Valli, the Paris-based master of beauty and sophistication. The news was revealed at a recent amfAR gala in Cannes where Giambattista Valli and H&M’s Creative Advisor Ann-Sofie Johansson walked the red carpet together with Kendall Jenner, Chiara Ferragni, Ross Lynch, H.E.R., Chris Lee (Li Yuchun), and Bianca Brandolini D’Adda. The stars dressed in glamorous must-have pieces from a unique limitededition pre-drop collection from the Giambattista Valli x H&M collaboration. Born and raised in
Rome, Giambattista Valli launched his namesake line in Paris in 2005. His universe now encompasses ready-to-wear, haute couture and accessories. The collaboration with H&M is the first of its kind for Valli and also marks Valli’s first foray into menswear. A limited pre-collection of the Giambattista Valli x H&M collaboration was made available in twelve select H&M stores around the world and on hm.com on May 25th. The exquisite pieces gave fashion fans a sneak peek of the exciting collaboration full of stylish twists and turns. The main collection will launch globally on November 7, 2019.
Ann-Sofie Johansson, Kendall Jenner and Giambattista Valli
How to Look Polished on Any Budget StatePoint - You don’t need to spend a fortune to look like you own a fortune. Use these shopping and wardrobe maintenance tips to look amazing on a limited budget: Clothing Exchange By hosting a clothing exchange, you won’t need to spend a dime updating your wardrobe. How does it work? Invite fashionable friends to bring their unwanted, gently used items to your home (or another location with a lot of space). Once all your guests arrive, you’ll have a huge pile of clothing, shoes and accessories for everyone to assess. That awesome skirt that didn’t quite flatter your best friend? It may look just right on you. Your handbag that no longer goes with anything? It may be a friend of a friend’s newfound treasure. Clothing exchanges are not only fun, they’re an excellent way to walk away with new-to-you items that you love. Don’t forget to have a full-length mirror on-hand! At-Home Care Ever shied away from purchasing a particular garment because the label said “Dry Clean Only”? There’s an easy way to avoid the steep cost and inconvenience of the dry cleaners without avoiding the highquality garment itself. Treat items at home using Dryel At-Home Dry Cleaner, which comes with cloths similar to dryer sheets that are infused with cleaners and are used to steam clean clothes in the dryer. “At a cost of just 25 cents per item washed, it’s a great money-saving alternative
By applying a few new strategies to your shopping and clothing care routine, a polished look can be yours, no matter your budget.
for maintaining your best looks,” says Betsy Appleton, a fashion blogger. Go Thrifting You’ll never know what treasures you’ll find while thrifting. Bear in mind that many items -- including designer fashions -- may be on sale in nearly mint condition, with just one spot or other imperfection. Experts say it may still be worth the risk to buy those with the dreaded Dry Clean Only tag. Appleton, whose Goldwill Digger blog details her thrifting missions says, “I used to be deterred from thrifting dry clean only items because the cost of professional dry cleaning outweighed the bargain of the garment. With Dryel, I can easily and affordably clean these delicate pieces at home.” Another common thrift store woe?
Finding the perfect item with a missing buttons or tear along a seam. Learning a few basic sewing skills is critical for any serious thrifter. Whereas others may pass over a treasure for a small imperfection, you’ll have the know-how to restore it to mint condition. Re-Sell Whether you visit a consignment shop or use an online platform such as thredUP, reselling items you no longer want or need is a great way to infuse your clothing budget with some quick extra cash and is totally on-trend -- 56 million women bought secondhand products in 2018, up from 44 million in 2017, according to thredUP’s Annual Resale Report. By applying a few new strategies to your shopping and clothing care routine, a polished look can be yours, no matter your budget.
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Noted beauty industry executive Rochelle Weitzner, former chief executive officer of Erno Laszlo and former chief financial officer at Laura Mercier Cosmetics and RéVive Skincare, recently announced the launch of Pause™, a first-of-its-kind, science-based skincare line focused on supporting skin during the three stages of menopause. The Pause story began when Weitzner experienced her first hot flash. Naturally, she looked to her industry for products that could support her through menopause. What she found—actually what she didn’t find—shocked her. “Not only were there no products targeting the particular effects of menopause on skin,” reflects Weitzner, “but no one was even talking about it. For all the noise we make about aging and all the products aimed at anti-aging, it was as if the whole topic of menopause was forbidden.” After a career in the C-suite, Weitzner found that not just surprising but unacceptable. “Menopause is or will be a fact of life for millions of women. From perimenopause—which can start in a woman’s thirties—and for the rest of her life, she will deal with a combination of hot flashes, dryness, sagging and loss of elasticity,” says Weitzner. She decided to change all that, redirecting her extensive experience in beauty to fill this gaping void. Weitzner teamed up with Grace Beauty Capital to establish Pause™ Well-Aging™ skincare. “Menopause is a huge transition for women—and a huge underserved market,” says Grace’s Founder and Partner, Frank Fazzinga III, “and I couldn’t understand why nobody had the courage to tackle it.” Weitzner notes, “We’ve done our homework, developing products that scientifically target this stage of skin health from both the inside and the outside.” According to a press release, Pause includes three products created to address the unique physiology of menopausal skin. Hot Flash Cooling Mist is a use-anywhere fine mist that minimizes flushing and provides instant relief during a hot flash. Collagen Boosting Moisturizer is a deeply hydrating formula that can tighten facial contours, increase skin density and improve elasticity to estrogen-deprived skin. The Fascia Stimulating Tool, an FDA-cleared Class I medical device developed with Dr. Jessica Hill, Doctor of Physical Therapy, uses gentle massage to help stimulate collagen production, improve tone and texture, and enhance subdermal tissue health. The next round of products will launch in the Fall. Among the many differentiating factors for this line is the proprietary Pause Complex, a carefully researched fusion of vitamins, antioxidants and peptides that helps fuel collagen production and diminish the visible signs of skin aging. The Complex is part of all Pause formulations. While products are the core of Pause, Weitzner emphasizes that Pause is about more than skincare. “Pause is both science for your skin and a community for your soul,” Weitzner offers. She explains that it’s about giving women resources and space to share their stories as they adapt to the “new normal” that is menopause. The Connect the Dots blog is packed with articles, stories, science, lifestyle features, humor and more, reflecting the company tagline: Pause. Learn. Laugh. Weitzner sums up the company’s mission: “We want to view menopause not as an ending but as a time to Pause, reflect and look ahead. Pause is beauty for what’s next.” Price points are $72 for the Moisturizer, $39 for the Mist and $115 for the Tool, which includes a vegan leather storage pouch and detailed instructions. Instructional videos are also available. For more information, visit pausewellaging.com.
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Best Tips to Kick Off Summer and Celebrate Dad StatePoint - Father’s Day is a chance to kick off summer and celebrate Dad. Where better to gather your celebration than the grill, where family memories, traditions and delicious meals are created? Here are some ways to make your father’s grilling wishes come true. Thanking Dad If your father is like many others, grilling is kind of his thing, and there’s no better way to honor the man of the house than with the equipment he needs and deserves. At the top of your gift list should be a brandnew grill that will allow the king of the backyard barbecue to create world class ribs, wings, smoked meats and more at home. Whether his preference is traditional wood pellet, charcoal, gas or even a vertical smoker, consider those from Pit Boss, which offer exceptional value. Their pellet grills are particularly well-suited to give Dad true bragging rights. Imparting a simple, all-natural wood flavor to cooking and featuring 8-in-1 versatility -- letting him bake, braise, sear, chargrill, grill, smoke, BBQ and roast -- he’ll be well on his way to making falloff-the-bone ribs and other competition-quality barbecue favorites in his own backyard. Next up, gift tools and accessories to boost
Ingredients: • 1 rack spare ribs • 1/4 cup of mustard • Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub • 2 tbsp of butter • 2 tbsp of brown sugar • 2 tbsp of honey • 1/4 cup of apple juice • 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
Father’s Day is just around the corner. Try these tips to kick off your summer and at the same time, celebrate dad!
Dad’s grilling dexterity. For example, the nonstick porcelain-coated Pit Boss Grill Basket & Topper, fits most grill surfaces, making it possible to grill mouth-watering foods of any size without the need for tin foil or skewers. Or, beef up marinades and rubs, while infusing heat, tang and zest into barbecue creations with the gift of a gourmet spice pack. For more gift ideas to make cooking outdoors easier and more versatile, such as covers to protect
the grill when it’s not in use or a defrosting tray to thaw foods in a hurry, visit pitboss-grills.com. Feeding Dad To celebrate Dad in the big way he deserves, try smoking meats in your own backyard with this recipe from Pit Boss. These fall-off-thebone St. Louis-style ribs are easy to make and can serve a group of four, or double the recipe to serve a big party!
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Directions: • Prep your ribs by patting them dry, removing the membrane, and trimming them, if your butcher hasn’t already. • Generously coat every inch of the ribs with mustard and Pit Boss Sweet Rib Rub. Lay them on the grill bone side down and smoke at 225 F for 3 hours. • After 3 hours, wrap them tightly in foil, leaving one side open to add in your butter, brown sugar, honey, and apple juice. Then, seal them up and place them back on the grill flesh side down for 2 more hours. • To finish them off, remove the foil and lay the ribs bone side down for an hour or until they reach an internal temperature of 185 – 190 F, making sure to add your favorite BBQ sauce and crank up the grill temperature to 275 F, 15 – 20 minutes before the ribs are done.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Ann Landers Relaunches Online to Shepherd Next Generation with Common-Sense Advice The nationally syndicated and popular Ann Landers print advice column, which ran in 1,200 newspapers across the country for nearly half a century and left an indelible imprint on millions in the U.S. and throughout the world, recently relaunched at www.AnnLanders.com. Syndicated advice columnist, media celebrity and cultural icon Ann Landers (born Eppie Lederer in Sioux City, Iowa) was affectionately known as “America’s mother” for inking commonsense advice punctuated by a dash of wit and humor. Landers, who had 90 million readers, making her the world’s most widely syndicated columnist, died in June 2002. Her last column ran posthumously on July 27, 2002, though her classic advice will be resurrected through the new site. Nearly 17 years later, Ann Landers’ outspoken daughter, writer, author and advice columnist, Margo Howard, in partnership with privately funded Electronic Advice Systems, will carry on her mother’s legacy. Howard is relaunching Ann Landers to shepherd a new generation more interested in counseling than any other peer group. Howard spent 30 years writing for newspapers and magazines, as well as the Dear Prudence advice column for online magazine Slate. “Common sense ain’t so common these days,” said Howard. The historic relaunch pays tribute to a time when most U.S. cities published two newspapers and the syndicated columns Ask Ann Landers and Dear Abby—which was written by her mother’s twin sister and sometimes rival—were considered American cultural institutions. Together, they created and defined the category of advice columns. “I think, if my mother were writing today, the advice would mostly be the same and would hold up even in these confusing times when loneliness and depression are unprecedented,” Howard continued enthusiastically. “That’s why Ask Ann Landers is back, to offer time-tested advice online about prevailing issues of the day.”
been a guest columnist for New York Newsday, a regular columnist for Boston Magazine and has written three books, including Eppie: The Story of Ann Landers in 1982; A Life in Letters: Ann Landers’ Letters to Her Only Child in 2003; and recently, Eat, Drink, and Remarry: Confessions of a Serial Wife. Howard attended Brandeis University and, like her mother, did not graduate. Howard says she is “a newspaper kid” who just kept going.
Margo Howard (R), Daughter of Eppie Lederer (L), will relaunch her mother’s classic advice column at AnnLanders.com
AnnLanders.com Launch AnnLanders.com targets nostalgic fans and new generations including Millennials and Gen Xers who have more interest in counseling than Boomers and Elders. According to recent reports, one-fifth of Millennials (21%) and 16% of Gen Xers are currently receiving therapy. The new online version features the best of both worlds— classic advice from the archives of Ann Landers and fresh, new answers penned by Howard to contemporary questions— covering a range of topics including abuse, addictions, aging, children, dating, grief and loss, health and wellness, manners, mental health, money, pets, relationships, spritituality and work. About Margo Howard Howard started at the Chicago Tribune in the late ‘60s and moved to the Chicago Daily News to write her thrice-weekly column, Margo -- social commentary written with humor. Howard freelanced for several magazines as varied as The New Republic, People, The Nation and TV Guide. She has
About Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer AKA Ann Landers Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer, better known by the pen name Ann Landers, began writing the “Ask Ann Landers” column in 1955 at the Chicago Sun-Times, and continued for 47 years. Landers became well known for popularizing common household phrases like: “Time wounds all heels” and “Wake up and smell the coffee.” Advice seekers used to write their problems to Landers and send them through the mail. “For the price of a stamp, you could get advice from a renowned expert,” said Howard. About Electronic Advice Systems AnnLanders.com is wholly owned by Electronic Advice Systems LLC., a privately funded holding company backed by investors/operators Jim Hoffman and Andrew Tenenbaum. Hoffman has a long history of successful and innovative ventures and investments that have matured to household names including Bigfoot.com, Zappos.com and most recently Mother Dirt. Tenenbaum has a 25 year career in the entertainment industry as a talent manager including with CKX/Core (owners of American Idol, Elvis Presley and So You Think You Can Dance), and as a founder and investor in entities including ticketing platform Future Beat LLC, which was acquired in 2018 by On Locations Experiences.
Chicago At The Crossroads Premieres at the American Black Film Festival As Chicago welcomes its history making new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, many residents are hopeful for a brighter future. “I am very optimistic about the new mayor,” begins Community Activist Afrika Porter. “She has talked a lot about reducing violence, putting more education programs in schools, building more schools that fit to the needs of our children in our community…. I think she is going to do exactly what she said she is going to do.” Porter’s activism, especially with young people, has positioned her to see problems in the community and to also offer solutions. Some of those solutions are documented in the new film “Chicago at the Crossroad.” Porter is an Executive Producer for a film by Schodorf Media Creative, written, directed, and produced by Emmy Award winner Brian Schodorf. Porter and Schodorf recently announced the film as one of only 5 documentaries set to screen at the prestigious American Black Film Festival; June 12-16 in Miami. This honor kicks off a tour of
screenings and festivals for the film; traveling to share the film’s important perspective to urban areas and wherever it can help… including the new mayor’s office. “We made this film to tell the story of a past that created the present,” says Brian Schodorf. “With an overwhelming number of headlines about gun related deaths, we wanted to know why?… and we wanted to offer solutions.” Chicago at the Crossroad opens a rare historical window into the systematic creation of poverty stricken communities plagued by gun violence. Chicago as a case study, the film sparks thought on how we got here and what we can do today to reduce violence… a message that the new Mayor and city leaders should hear. ABOUT: CHICAGO AT THE CROSSROAD - 2019 | USA | 80 min World Premiere at ABFF Written & Directed by: Brian Schodorf Produced by: Brian Schodorf, Afrika Porter, Nathan Weber, Randy
Chicago at the Crossroad opens a rare historical window into the systematic creation of poverty stricken communities plagued by gun violence.
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GIVE PEACE A CHANCE SO SAYS THE KIDS Photo by Jerome Simmons - MRMAGRIOT@AOL.COM
Kids of all ages came out to rally for peace at Gately Stadium
L-R Pat Cortolillo, Everett Rand Chgo Football Classic, Akeisha Walker, Starbucks, Larry Huggins Chicago Football Classic, Kim Scott Starbucks, Levi Taylor, Frank Adams, Kiera Mosely all representing Terry Marsh, Alderman Carrie Austin (34) Kell Mitchell star of Nickelodeon's Starbucks. Starbuck supports peace in the hood. “All That” with Keenan Thompson and Quinton Brooks CPD . Mitchell In town for Slymfest at Soldier Field.
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Graduated tax rates join amendment in moving to House floor Final vote on both measures expected next week BY JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com
SPRINGFIELD – A graduated tax rate bill joined the constitutional amendment that would allow for the implementation of such a tax structure in awaiting a vote from the full Illinois House Friday. The bill, which adopts the same rates approved by the state Senate, was advanced by the House Revenue and Finance committee on a 9-6 party line vote with two “swing vote” Democrats who serve on the committee having been replaced with substitutes. Rep. Mike Zalewski, a Riverside Democrat and House sponsor of Senate Bill 687, said he expects the House to take up the full amendment and rate structure package next week. The committee did not act on a separate bill that would have created a conditional property tax freeze on school districts if the state meets certain funding requirements. Zalewski said property tax relief would be an ongoing discussion in the summer. “I think it’s the intent of the caucuses to try to work toward a summer task force to deal with property tax relief,” he said. “Property tax relief cannot really be addressed in the income tax code. It’s a very hard bridge to gap. So we’re going to try to work on a solution
where we address property tax relief. It should be part of the conversation but it’s hard to entwine the two.” Democratic Reps. Sam Yingling, of Grayslake, and Jonathan Carroll, of Northbrook, have both said publicly they would not support a graduated tax plan that does not offer more systemic property tax relief. Both serve on the Revenue and Finance Committee, but were replaced on the committee with substitutes Friday by Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan. Even if the plan passes the full House, it would not take effect unless a constitutional amendment – Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 1 – allowing a graduated rate structure is approved by the full chamber, then by voters in November 2020. Carroll previously voted to pass the amendment out of committee, but said his vote did not mean he would support the measure on the floor. While the amendment would need 71 of the chamber’s 74 Democrats to vote for it, the rate structure only requires 60 yes votes.
Rep. Mike Zalewski, chair of the House Revenue and Finance Committee and sponsor of a bill to set graduated income tax rates, looks on as his committee discusses the proposal Friday. The rate structure bill passed committee by a 9-6 partisan vote. Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki
Per the rate structure approved by committee Friday, single filers would pay the maximum rate of 7.99 percent on all income once their taxable income tops $750,000. For joint filers, that rate takes effect when income tops $1 million. For joint filers outside of the top brackets, the rates are 4.75 percent on taxable income from $0 to $10,000; 4.9 percent from $10,001 to $100,000; 4.95 percent from $100,001 to $250,000; 7.75 percent from $250,001 to $500,000; and 7.85 percent from $500,001 to $1 million. For single filers, tax rates are the same as joint filers up to $250,000; but the 7.75 percent rate applies from $250,001 only to $350,000, while the 7.85 percent rate applies from $350,001 to $750,000. The bill also includes an increase in the property tax credit from 5 percent to 6 percent, and a $100 per-child tax credit for couples earning less than $100,000 and single persons earning
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less than $80,000. The discussion of the matter was similar to those in several other committees that have discussed the matter previously. Republicans said it will drive taxpayers out of the state and make Illinois too reliant on its wealthiest residents for revenue. Democrats said Illinois needs the estimated $3.5 billion in revenue the bill would generate to close structural budget deficits and give the state the stability it needs to attract new residents and businesses. Currently, the state constitution mandates that taxes be levied at a flat rate. The current rate is 4.95 percent. In response to claims that the state’s constitutionally-mandated flat tax is attractive to businesses, Zalewski said it’s only recently that this claim has been made. “There hasn’t been a celebration of
Illinois’ flat tax over the last 10 years around here…” he said. “I’ve never seen a TV commercial or an online ad that said thank God we have the flat tax, this is a reason people need to come to Illinois.” Rep. Rob Martwick, who will carry the constitutional amendment in the House, said every day of inaction on a graduated income tax would necessitate higher taxes in the future as the state continues to accumulate debt because of a structural budget deficit he believes the graduated rate structure would erase. But Rep. Margo McDermed, a Mokena Republican, said reductions in pension spending – which would require a separate constitutional amendment – and cuts to other state spending are needed before a tax increase. The House is scheduled to reconvene Sunday, May 26, with substantial action expected to begin Monday.
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