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Harris announces funding for South Suburban libraries HARVEY – State Senator Napoleon Harris III announced that school libraries across the South Suburbs will receive over $18,000 in state library grants. “Libraries provide a place for kids to learn and expand their knowledge,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “These grants will help libraries meet the needs of students as technology continues to advance.” The grants, awarded throughout Illinois, included annual per capita grant funding, public library construction grants and newly created technology grants to help libraries most in need upgrade their technology infrastructure. School districts receiving funding in the 15th Senate District include: • Beecher School District 200U – $887 • Bremen High School District 228 – $4,293 • Brookwood School District 167 – $850

• Harvey School District 152 – $1,235 • Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233 – $2,435 • Homewood School District 153 – $1,555 • Manteno Community Unit School District 5 – $1,452 • Midlothian School District 143 – $1,210 • Peotone Community Unit School District 207U – $1,070 • South Holland School District 150 – $850 • South Holland School District 151 – $1,169 • Thornton School District 154 – $850 • West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 – $850 The grants will support school library services for over 1 million students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade across the state.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. It has been observed every May since 1949 and was launched by the National Association for Mental Health (now Mental Health America). The United Day of Hope will take place on May 17, 2025. The theme for this year is “Turn Awareness into Action”. This theme encourages individuals and organizations to take meaningful steps toward improving mental health, building on the progress made in raising awareness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental illness each year, and 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder annually. Mental health treatment can make recovery a reality for most people experiencing a mental illness, but sadly, only about 47% of those suffering from mental illness receive treatment. People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and about 33% of U.S. adults with a mental illness also experience a

substance use disorder. Mental illness can contribute to suicidal ideation. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-14 and 15-25. Additionally, 46% of individuals who die by suicide have a diagnosed mental health condition. The “5 C’s” of mental health usually refer to the Positive Youth Development framework, created by Richard M. Lerner and colleagues. They form the base of mental and emotional health. The “5 C’s” are Connection, Coping, Calmness, Care, and Compassion. Many experts in the field agree incorporating the 5 C’s into our daily routine can create the best plan for managing stress, improving relationships, and fostering personal growth. They also help build resilience, reduce stress, and enhance our overall quality of life. The Jason Foundation is a valuable resource for those suffering from a mental illness who may be thinking about suicide. JFI believes that awareness and education are the first steps to prevent suicide. To find the nearest Jason Foundation Affiliate Office or to learn how you can support a friend or loved one who may be struggling, please visit www.jasonfoundation.com.

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Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Presents Renowned Emmy-Nominated Comedian Jeff Ross in a New Theatrical Solo Show Take A Banana For The Ride Gary, IN., April 22, 2025 – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue will host 1 of 9 oneman comedy shows by Emmy-nominated comedian Jeff Ross, internationally known as “The Roastmaster General”, for his new show, Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride on Friday, July 11. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ross will exclusively tour this show on Hard Rock stages this summer before heading to Broadway. Hot off the record-breaking success of his Emmynominated “GROAT (Greatest Roast of All Time): Tom Brady” for Netflix, Ross offers audiences a strikingly rare insight into his life with Take A Banana For The Ride, a hilarious and cathartic comedic experience about life and human resilience. Named for his beloved grandfather’s practical and loving travel advice, this exhilaratingly intimate one-man show offers a peeled back look into the heart and soul of America’s Roastmaster – but don’t expect to get away un-skewered. “Ever since my Aunt Bess took me to see Jackie Mason on Broadway when I was young, I’ve daydreamed about performing my own classy and uncensored one-man show,” said Jeff Ross. “I’m honored and excited by the opportunity to share my origin story of how I became the

Roastmaster General! This new show is designed to be a cathartic experience shared with others – I encourage you to bring friends that you care about, people that might be going through tough times. I will shake them out of it with an evening of uncensored jokes, uplifting stories, songs and even some live roasting of the bravest volunteers.” “We are proud to welcome Jeff’s one-man show to the stage and allow our local comedy fans to be the first to see his terrific show this summer before he takes it to the Big Apple,” said Matt Schuffert, President of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Take A Banana For The Ride is produced by Eric Nederlander, Robert Nederlander Jr., Marc Cornstein, and Tony Eisenberg, with ShowTown Productions serving as Executive Producer. To book tickets at Hard Rock Casin Northern Indiana and for a full list of shows, visit: https://www.ticketmaster. com/event/0500628A0C1D5AEB . Through www. myHRL.com and www.roastmastergeneral.com, fans can access presale tickets Wednesday, April 23 at 10 a.m. local – Friday, April 25 at 9:59 a.m. local and on sale tickets Friday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. local.

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