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Joliet Mexican-Americans Celebrate Mexican Independence Day

September 16th is officially MexicanIndependence Day but Mexican-Americans inJoliet, Illinois celebrated it with their annualparade on Saturday September 8th.

Under beautiful blue summer skies dottedwith soft billowy white clouds the paradestepped off sharply shortly after its officialstarting time of 1 PM

Collins Street was filled with parade-watchers who lined both sides of the streets inanticipation of the colorful floats and otherentries that are typical of this annual event.

Senator Pat McGuire (D-43) serving hisfirst term in the Illinois Senate since hereplaced former Senator A.J. Wilhelmiwalked briskly outside of his contingentshaking hands with supporters and those  whoare coming to know him for the first time.

The huge crowd supervised by Joliet’sfinest was orderly and was on its bestbehavior as it stretched and craned to see theapproaching entries as they came into view.

Excited children squealed joyously ascandy thrown from the floats landed at theirfeet; many of them jumped up and down asthey anticipated candy and gifts that includedsoccer balls thrown from the Plaza Roblesfloat. Plaza Robles is located on Collins Streetnear Jackson Street.

The Troy Middle School marching bandwas well rehearsed and marched smartlyalong looking very professional. They hadbeen observed weeks ahead of time practicingat the school on West Theodore Street.

Young Mexican-Americans showedtheir determination to succeed with floatsfrom Joliet Junior College and St. FrancisUniversity. A separate contingent from JolietJunior College known as Latinos Unidos, Los Lideres de Mañana had its own entry.

Street vendors hurried up and downCollins Street selling Mexican Flags of allsizes, paletas, cotton candy and other treatsto the crowd that teetered on the curbswatching and cheering.

The parade was exciting and colorful asit always is; the excitement and enthusiasmof the noisy onlookers created an electricatmosphere as a backdrop for the mariachis,

horsemen, and other performers thatentertained the happy crowd.

Amid the marchers was JosephAwinongya professional boxing trainer andowner of Will County Boxing located onScott Street in Joliet. Joseph strode proudlyat the front of his group and wasaccompanied by amateur and professionalboxers from his boxing club. His grouprecently took part in an evening of boxingheld at the sports bar of former ChicagoBear Steve “Mongo” McMichael inRomeoville.

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Naperville, IL – TodayCongresswoman Judy Biggert hosted a fairfor seniors in Illinois, but what she failed totell attendees was that she voted twice for

the Ryan budgetthat would endMedicare as weknow it and leaveseniors with a billof more than$6000.CongresswomanBiggert routinelyrepeats to seniorsthe same mis-

statements that have gotten Paul Ryan introuble with fact-checking organizations.After 30 years in politics, CongresswomanBiggert has become part of the problem inWashington, siding with billionaires andcorporations instead of looking out for thebest interests of the middle class.

“Seniors in Illinois rely on Medicare andwe have a responsibility to make sure thatWashington doesn’t make reckless cuts tothis popular program and force families topay an estimated $6,000 more for theirbenefits,” said Bill Foster. “After 13 years inCongress, Congresswoman Biggertcontinues to use the same failed logic,protecting tax breaks for insurancecompanies, billionaires, and Wall Street, butsqueezing out the middle class by cuttingMedicare. We need people in Congresswho will protect Medicare and make theinterests of seniors and the middle class apriority.”

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FBI Hunts For RobberThat Hit Two  TCF Banks

The FBI is asking assistance from the public in capturing a man who robbed the TCFbank at 3220 Chicago Road in South Chicago Heights, IL on August 12th and then did arepeat robbing the  TCF Bank located at 17720 South Halsted Street, Homewood, IL onSeptember 6th.

The robber has been described as a Male/Black; 5'8" - 5'10", heavy set; with a Beard;Wearing a black shirt, hat, and black pants.

Although the bank robber did not display a weapon during the course of these robberiesthe public is cautioned that he should be considered dangerous. If you have information toprovide to the FBI relative to these recent robberies you are asked to telephone the ChicagoOffice of the FBI (312) 421-6700.

Kids.gov is the U.S. government's website for children (grades K-8). Kids, parents, andteachers can use the site to get help with homework, access lesson plans, watch videos, playgames, and more.       If you've visited Kids.gov previously, you'll notice that the website has been completelyredesigned. The vibrant new site provides areas for three specific audiences: kids (grades K-5), teens (grades 6-8), and grown-ups (teachers and parents).Enjoy exploring all that Kids.gov has to offer, including the following examples:

How to Become President of the United States -- Check out a colorful and informativeposter to help kids understand the process of becoming President.

Videos Featuring Various Careers -- View videos describing different professions,ranging from an archeologist with the National Park Service to an executive chef at the WhiteHouse.

How Parents Can Get Involved -- Get homework tips, learn about school mealprograms, find out how to help stop bullying, and more.

Lesson Plans -- Teachers can find lesson plans on math, history, science, music, and

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Bill Foster released the following statemenf theterrorist attacks ofSeptember 11, 2001:

“Today weremember the nearly3000 innocent peoplewho were lost onSeptember 11, 2001when Americasuffered its worstterrorist attack in ourhistory,” said BillFoster. “As we taketime to pause andreflect today, we are

reminded that what unites us is far stronger than whatdivides us, and that the courage and resilience of theAmerican people is unmatched. My thoughts are withthe families of those who were lost on that day as wehonor the lives of their loved ones.”

Children, young adults and older Americans can havehigh cholesterol. Learn how to prevent high cholesteroland know what your cholesterol levels mean.September is National Cholesterol Education Month, agood time to get your blood cholesterol checked andtake steps to lower it if it is high. National CholesterolEducation Month is also a good time to learn about lipidprofiles and about food and lifestyle choices that helpyou reach personal cholesterol goals. Below you will findsome information about cholesterol and a summary ofCDC programs that address cholesterol across thecountry. You will also find a few fact sheets andpublications about cholesterol, as well as links to usefulconsumer and health care provider information on ourpartner Web sites. National CholesterolEducation Month

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WASHINGTON -- Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atopNASA's modified 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), will make thefinal ferry flight of the Space Shuttle Program era when it departsMonday, Sept. 17, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Floridaheaded to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

On Oct. 11, 2011, NASA transferred title and ownership ofEndeavour to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Underthe terms of a Space Act Agreement with the science center, NASAwill safely transport Endeavour to LAX for a planned arrival onThursday, Sept. 20.

In cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, the SCA is scheduled to conduct low-level flyovers at about 1,500 feet

above locations along the planned flight path. The exact timing andpath of the ferry flight will depend on weather conditions andoperational constraints. Some planned flyovers or stopovers could bedelayed or cancelled. If the ferry flight must be postponed for anyreason, an additional advisory will be issued.

At sunrise on Sept. 17, the SCA and Endeavour will departKennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility and perform a flyover of variousareas of the Space Coast, including Kennedy, the Kennedy SpaceCenter Visitor Complex, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station andPatrick Air Force Base.

The aircraft will fly west and conduct lowflyovers of NASA's Stennis Space Center inMississippi and the agency's MichoudAssembly Facility in New Orleans. As itarrives over the Texas Gulf Coast area, theSCA will perform low flyovers above variousareas of Houston, Clear Lake and Galvestonbefore landing at Ellington Field nearNASA's Johnson Space Center. Weatherpermitting, the SCA and Endeavour will stayat Ellington the remainder of Sept. 17 and allday Sept. 18.

At sunrise on Wednesday, Sept. 19, theaircraft will depart Houston, make a refuelingstop at Biggs Army Airfield in El Paso,Texas, and conduct low-level flyovers ofWhite Sands Test Facility near Las Cruces,N.M., and NASA's Dryden Flight ResearchCenter at Edwards Air Force Base inCalifornia, before landing around mid-day atDryden.

On the morning of Sept. 20, the SCAand Endeavour will take off from Dryden andperform a low-level flyover of northernCalifornia, passing near NASA's AmesResearch Center at Moffett Field, Calif., and

various landmarks in multiple cities, includingSan Francisco and Sacramento. The aircraftalso will conduct a flyover of many LosAngeles sites before landing about 11 a.m.PDT at LAX.

After arrival at LAX, Endeavour will be

removed from the SCA and spend a fewweeks at a United Airlines hangar undergoingpreparations for transport and display.Endeavour then will travel through Inglewood

and Los Angeles city streets on a 12-milejourney from the airport to the science center,arriving in the evening on Oct. 13.

Beginning Oct. 30, the shuttle will be ondisplay in the science center's Samuel OschinSpace Shuttle Endeavour Display Pavilion,embarking on its new mission tocommemorate past achievements in spaceand educate and inspire future generations ofexplorers.

Endeavour completed 25 missions, spent299 days in orbit, and orbited Earth 4,671times while traveling 122,883,151 miles.       For information about NASA's transferof space shuttles to museums, visit:http://www.nasa.gov/transition. For moreabout NASA missions and programs, visit:http://www.nasa.gov

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Picking a health insurance plan that provides the coverage youand your family need can seem overwhelming. There are a lot ofoptions, and it can be hard to narrow down your choices to find aplan that offers comprehensive coverage and still fits your budget.USA.gov suggests you ask these questions as you’re evaluatingplans:

Are specialists such as eye doctors and dentists covered?Does the plan cover special conditions or treatments such as

pregnancy, psychiatric care and physical therapy?Does the plan cover home care or nursing home care?Will the plan cover all medications my physician might prescribe?What are the deductibles? Are there any co-payments?What is the most I will have to pay out of my own pocket to

cover expenses?If there is a dispute about a bill or service, how is it handled? In

some plans, you may be required to have a third-party decide howto settle the problem.

If you’re currently between jobs, there are health care optionsfor you too. You have the option of extending your previousemployer’s plan through COBRA. If you choose to do this, you mayhave to pay a higher premium amount, but you will still have the samebenefits available for you and your family. Read An Employee’sGuide to Health Benefits Under COBRA to learn more about yourrights under COBRA.

If you don’t have health insurance, you can find a public healthclinic and pay what you can afford, based on your income. If youhave a smart phone, you can use the Find a Health Center app tofind a clinic near you. Find and compare health care facilities nearyou.

You can learn more about your health care options and how topick a plan that gives you the coverage you need at USA.gov.

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(ARA) - For all of the discussion around the importance of creditscores, it's hard to know what's true, what's fiction, and what lies inbetween.

While there are misperceptions and misunderstandings stilllingering in the marketplace, the good news is that overall knowledgeabout credit scoring is improving. A recent survey by the ConsumerFederation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions, one ofthe two primary companies that generate credit scores, shows thatconsumers know they have more than one credit score, have a betterunderstanding about the factors that affect credit scores, and haveincreased familiarity with how different kinds of companies andentities use credit scores. Consumers also have a good handle onsome recent additions to federal laws regarding when lenders arerequired to inform borrowers about their credit scores.

"Increases in consumer knowledge probably reflect, in part, theincreased public attention given to credit scores because of the newprotections," says Stephen Brobeck, executive director, CFA. "Theimprovements may also be related to increased efforts of financialeducators, including our own educational website,creditscorequiz.org, to inform consumers about credit reports andscores."

However, despite the positive developments, there's room forimprovement according to the CFA-VantageScore Solutionssurvey.

Myth: Low credit scores don't greatly affect how much youpay over the life of the loan.

Fact: Low scores can be costly. Only 29 percent of surveyrespondents were aware that on a $20,000, 60-month auto loan, aborrower with a low credit score is likely to pay at least $5,000more than a borrower with a high credit score.

Myth: Age and marital status are factors used in calculatingcredit scores.

Fact: Over 50 percent of survey respondents incorrectlybelieved their age and marital status were factors used to calculatetheir credit scores. The only factors credit score models use arerelated to your use of credit, especially whether you makepayments on time.

Myth: Multiple inquiries when applying for a consumer ormortgage loan will have a negative effect on your score.

Fact: If multiple inquiries occur during a one-to two-weekwindow, generally they will not lower your credit scores. Only 9percent of respondents were aware of this, and 34 percentincorrectly believed that each inquiry will lower your score.Understanding credit scoring can be complex, but it's in your bestinterest to get the facts straight. With a clear view of what's trueand false, it's easier to set the course for a sound financial future.For more information about the myths and facts of credit, visitwww.creditscorequiz.org, www.vantagescore.com  andwww.consumerfed.org. These wwebsites are free, do not displayany advertising and do not collect any personal data. Both theonline quiz

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(ARA) - Finding the Medicare coverage that best fits their needsand their pocketbooks is challenging for many seniors. Health careplans make changes to their coverage. People's health conditionschange. Not keeping on top of these changes can mean problems.Suddenly seniors may find they don't have needed coverage, theirdoctor no longer takes their plan, or they face steep medical orprescription drug costs.

That's why it's essential to review Medicare coverage andindividual needs each year, and to use the Medicare annual openenrollment period to make changes to coverage. Medicare annualopen enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, with new benefitchoices effective the following Jan. 1.

“Getting started early is key,” says Mary Dale Walters, seniorvice president of the Allsup Medicare Advisor, a Medicare planselection service. “Choosing Medicare coverage is complicated,even when you have lots of information on the Web. It can bedifficult to get current plan information and to get an apples-to-apples comparison of plans.”

Walters offers these tips for seniors to manage and lower theirhealth care costs.

1. Be an informed consumer. Millions of seniors, their familiesand caregivers will be pleased to know that for the third straight yearthe average basic Medicare prescription drug premiums will remainsteady.

Since enacted, the Affordable Care Act has helped more than5.4 million people with Medicare save more than $4.1 billion in out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses. These are significant results asthe law closes the Medicare Part D donut hole coverage gap,according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Seniors can capitalize on those savings by knowing exactly whatthey are paying for — shop around for better prescription prices andask about costs. For additional savings, use generic medications.Take advantage of Medicare preventive services, including manytypes of screenings, tests, shots, counseling, training and suppliesnow offered without co-pays or other out-of-pocket costs.

2. Ask for help. In addition to guidance on retirement, estate andlong-term care planning, seniors can rely on professionals to helpthem with health care choices. Walters points out this can includeMedicare specialists such as Allsup or financial planners who oftenconsult Medicare experts.

“Health care planning is a quality of life and a financial issue,”Walters says. “If you need assistance sorting through theoverwhelming number of options, it' s important to know that help isout there for you — don't be afraid to ask.”Grace Hercules used Allsup to research her Medicare needs and

found she could save more than $1,000 a year by switching drugplans. “I thought amail-orderprescription plan wasbest for me, but theirspecialists proved mewrong about this —and I am so happy,”she says.

“People canprobably do their

own taxes, but when they pay a tax adviser they get better returns,”Hercules adds. “It's getting the mindset that good help is available.It's really worth getting expert help and not having the aggravation.”

3. Be proactive. Having known and been around seniors,Hercules says she is saddened that so many settle for high costs orkeep the same Medicare plan year after year because of a lack ofunderstanding.

Just as seniors review their finances or taxes each year,Medicare annual enrollment is the ideal time to review health carecoverage, Walters says. “It's OK to admit it's confusing and that helpwill be valuable. Look at all your Medicare options and take chargeof your health care.”

In addition to annual Medicare enrollment, special enrollmentperiods happen throughout the year for specific situations. For anevaluation of Medicare options, call an Allsup Medicare Advisorspecialist at 866-521-7655, or go to medicare.allsup.com.

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• Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil, for frying• 1 1/2 cups White Lily®Enriched Bleached All Purpose Flour• 1 teaspoon salt• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper• 2 large eggs• 1 cup buttermilk• 8 chicken tenders

1. HEAT 1 1/2 inches oil in large skillet to 365°F.

2. BLEND flour, salt, and pepper in mediumbowl. Break eggs into small bowl; beat lightly.Set aside. Pour 1 cup buttermilk into separatebowl.

3. DIP chicken, one piece at a time, intobuttermilk, then into flour mixture. Coatcompletely. Dip into egg, then return to flourmixture. Coat completely.

4. PLACE chicken gently into hot oil. Fryuncovered about 10 minutes on each side untilgolden brown and juices from chicken run clear.

5. DRAIN on paper towels. Serve immediately orplace on rack in 200°F oven until ready to serve.

Serving Size (1/4 of recipe), Calories 540 (Calories from Fat 250), Total Fat 28g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g),Cholesterol 120mg, Sodium 1010mg, Total Carbohydrate 47g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 3g), Protein 25g; PercentDaily Value*: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 10%, Iron 20%.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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(ARA) - The kids got their back-to-school haircuts and pickedout new outfits. You've stocked up on school supplies and healthyafter-school snacks, and you're prepared to limit your child's non-school screen time. Like many parents, you're now wondering ifthere's more you can do to help your kids succeed this year atschool. There is, and it's not too difficult with a little planning.

First, help your kids stay organized. Talk to your kids about howthey'll stay on top of assignments, and let them know that you'regoing to check in to make sure things aren't slipping through thecracks. As soon as a project is assigned - like that paper due nextFriday - help your child develop a timeline for completing it to avoidlast-minute agony. Many schools have websites where assignmentsare posted. Be sure to ask your child's teacher.

“Some students are natural self starters and organizers, whileothers need your help creating a system to stay on track,” says Dr.Stuart Lustig, a child psychiatrist and medical director for Cigna'sbehavioral health business. This could be a calendar in their schoolbinder or a checklist. Following up is important, Lustig says. “Somekids need their parents to check their progress.”

Lustig suggests scheduling a time when your student will dohomework. “Most kids need a one- or two-hour cool-down periodafter school, but don't let them postpone homework until late atnight,” Lustig says. If your household has two parents, determinewhich parent will help with which subjects, and build that “help time”into your schedule.

If you think your child might have difficulty with certain subjects,line up tutors early in the school year so your child

can start off strong. “Don't wait for a bad report card andfeelings of failure before getting help for your child,” Lustigsays.Every child needs balance, so consider what non-school

activities your child might want to pursue. “Don't over schedule, butdon't let your student get away with doing nothing. Give themoptions,” Lustig advises.

Does your child have difficulty making friends? Particularly in theyounger grades, talk to teachers a few weeks after school starts for

hints about who might be suitable playmates for your child. Contactthe parents and get to know them. Suggest a family outing, or afathers-and-sons or mothers-and-daughters play date.

Remember, not all other students will become friends with yourchild, and not every child will even like your child - that's notrealistic; but be aware of potential bullying. Find out early in the yearhow your child's school addresses bullying, and which adults yourchild can turn to for help. “Although everyone needs to learn how tocope with difficult people and bad situations, no child should ever bebullied,” Lustig says. Start a conversation with your child todayabout bullying.

Lastly, if you think your child might need mental health services,schedule an appointment now for an evaluation. Schedules for childpsychologists and child psychiatrists fill up fast, so it's better toschedule an appointment before the need becomes urgent.

For the parents: Being the mom or dad of a student of any agecan be stressful, so be sure to take care of yourself, Lustig advises.Many employers offer an employee assistance program (EAP), oftenthrough their health plan, which can provide short-term counseling forstress, depression or anxiety. An EAP counselor can also help youfind child care, elder care and other services that can improve yourwork/life balance. These services are free to the employee andthey're completely confidential.

“If your employer offers an EAP, use it! It's there to help you,”Lustig says.

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(ARA) - It's colorless, odorless and the No. 1 cause of accidental poisoning in the UnitedStates. And, it worsens in the winter.

Known as the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is responsible for an average of 450deaths and 20,000 emergency room visits each year, according to the Journal of the AmericanMedical Association. With more than two-fifths of all CO poisonings occurring betweenDecember and February, homeowners are at increased risk once temperatures begin to drop.

Protecting your home againstwinter's 'silent killer'

“During the winter months, many families turn toheating sources they might not use at other times of theyear,” says Deborah Hanson, director of external affairsfor First Alert, the most trusted name in home safety.“While these heating sources may be effective at providingwarmth, they also can pose great risks if not usedproperly. To help protect loved ones from the dangers ofCO poisoning, it is important for homeowners to takeproper precautions when dealing with any kind of fuel-burning heat source.”

First Alert recommends the following tips and tools forkeeping your home and loved ones warm - and safe - thiswinter and all year long:

Protect against CO poisoningRun kitchen vents or exhaust fans any time the stove is

in use. The kitchen stove is among the most frequentsources of CO poisoning in the home. To help eliminatedanger of overexposure, never use the oven to heat ahome. Always run exhaust fans when cooking, especiallyduring the holidays when stoves are left on for longerperiods of time. Also, open a nearby window periodicallywhen cooking to allow fresh air to circulate.

Never use generators indoors. In the case of a poweroutage, portable electricity generators must be usedoutside only with power brought into the structure with a

cord. Never use them inside the home, in a garage or inany confined area that can allow CO to collect. And becareful to follow operating instructions closely. Also refrainfrom using charcoal grills, camp stoves or other similardevices indoors.

Have fuel-burning appliances inspected regularly.Arrange for a professional inspection of all fireplaces andfuel-burning appliances - such as furnaces, stoves, clothesdryers, water heaters and space heaters - annually todetect any CO leaks.

Be mindful of the garage. Warming the car in themorning before work is common during the winter months,but running vehicles inside an attached garage, even if thedoor is open, is hazardous, as CO can leak into the home.

Install/test CO alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms arethe only way to detect this poisonous gas in a home. Formaximum protection, alarms should be installed on everylevel of the home and near each sleeping area. Test alarmfunction monthly and change batteries every six months. Inaddition, alarms should be replaced every five to sevenyears to ensure proper function. If the installation date isunknown, replace immediately.

For more information on carbon monoxide safety, visitwww.firstalert.com.

Known as the “silentkiller,” carbonmonoxide (CO) isresponsible for anaverage of 450 deathsand 20,000 emergencyroom visits each year,according to theJournal of theAmerican MedicalAssociation.

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Illinois secretary of State Jesse White is warning businesses tobe aware of a scam targeting Illinois corporations.

A firm called Corporate Records Service is contacting Illinoisbusinesses in an attempt to collect a $125 fee to fill out acorporation’s “Annual Minutes Records Form.” The Illinois BusinessCorporation Act does not require corporations to file a “MinutesRecords Form” or pay such a fee with the state or any private entity.

“The problem is that the form this bogus firm is sending outlooks similar to our Secretary of State’s Annual report form.” Whitesaid. “We are concerned that companies are filing the form andpaying the $125 because they believe they are filing their annualreport with us, as required by law.”

Although the bogus notice states that the fee must be paid bySeptember 21, 2012 there is no fee due to the state for thatpurpose. The only that fee that corporations must pay is the fee thatpaid with their annual report. Illinois corporations should be on thealert for this and other similar attempts to defraud them.

The Secretary of State police and Illinois Attorney General’sOffice are investigating this deceptive practice.

White is recommending that corporations do not reply to thesolicitation.

If a business has questions or wants to report that they havebeen a victim of the scam please contact the Secretary of State’sOffice at 312-814-2201.

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