From the Readers

Dr. Ananias Diokno, Top Urologist

Hi Veronica, I enjoyed our interview/ discussion. I am glad you reached out with me as recommended by Dr. Menchee Fulgado, because I believe the more people we can spread the word that men should know their testosterone level and act on it to keep it at a normal level, the better it will be for mankind. It will improve men’s quality of life if they treat or prevent hypogonadism and could prevent the development of prostate cancer.

If there is anything more I can be of help, please do not hesitate to reach out for me.

Best regards, Dr. Ananias C. Diokno Professor of Urology, Corewell Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan and University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.

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Notice Regarding Cell Phones and Electronic Devices at Leighton Criminal Courthouse

Dear members of the media, This week, an incident occurred at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, during which a member of the media took photographs with a cellphone while in the courtroom. To prevent further disruption of court proceedings, Criminal Division Presiding Judge Erica Reddick has temporarily ordered that no media representatives be allowed to bring cell phones, laptops or any electronic devices into the courthouse without a court order.

Please be reminded that the described conduct violates the court’s General Administrative Order No. 2013-05 regarding cell phones and other electronic devices at the Leighton courthouse. GAO 2013-05 permits media members to use the telephone, texting, instant messaging, email and word processing functions of a cell phone or other electronic device only in the public areas of the courthouse outside of courtrooms, unless otherwise expressly permitted by the judge presiding. Electronic devices must remain off when in courtrooms, unless otherwise permitted by the judge presiding. The taking of photography in Criminal Division courtrooms is only permitted through the Extended Media Coverage protocols, which involve an application process and permission from the judge presiding over a particular case, or by Supreme Court Order, pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 46. Any person in violation of this order may be subject to prosecution for contempt of court.

Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans requests that representatives of media organizations with employees who work in the Criminal Courthouse meet with him and other court personnel on Friday, April 28 at 3 p.m. in the jury administration room, 3rd floor, 2600 S. California Ave. to discuss expectations going forward. Please contact Communications Director Mary Wisniewski at mary.wisniewski@cookcountyil. com or at 312-257-4549 if you have any questions.

Mary Wisniewski Director of Communications Office of the Chief Judge Cook County Circuit Court

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Appeal for Christy Bautista

Hopefully, we can bring Christy quick justice in our nation’s capital where murders have increased more than 30% over the past year.

I’m still upset about Christy’s murder by a repeat violent offender who was supposed to be in jail but was released by a dysfunctional DC criminal justice system and by a judge who said “I’m willing to take a chance” on him in January – months before her killing!

Where’s the outrage? What will the DC Mayor do about this? Stay tuned & https://gofund. me/021ee828 for Christy

Eric Lachica US Filipinos for Good Governance, DC coordinator US cell: +1 202 246-1998

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Registration Opens for Opportunity Summer 2023 Internship Program

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) and Cook County are proud to announce that registration is open for Opportunity Summer 2023, a seven-week paid career-pathway internship program for out-of-work or out of school youth in suburban Cook County. The program offers young adults ages 16-24 internships in high-demand, high-growth sectors such as Information Technology (IT); Manufacturing; Healthcare; Construction; Hospitality; and Transportation, Distribution and Logistics. Interns are engaged in activities 20-25 hours per week and earn $15 per hour. Opportunity Summer internships run from June 5 to August 18, 2023.

Registration opens today here: https://chicookworks.org/initiatives/ opportunityworks/. Registration closes on July 1. Susan Bisno Massel Chief of Communications and External Affairs Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership