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About us
Hyatt Magazine is a free social and cultural magazine, featuring events, entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, business, leisure, and lore. “Hyatt” in Arabic Language means Life. Its events and news guide targeting heavy populated Middle-Eastern community in Chicagoland area and soon in Michigan. Hyatt Magazine targets are to establish and strengthen Middle-Eastern social and cultural aspects and to connect the Middle-Eastern communities together. Furthermore, Hyatt Magazine is assisting in building bridges with other communities socially and economically. Hyatt Magazine published monthly to promote coverage area in an informative and positive manner, and it’s distributed throughout the area by Direct Mailing and placed in key locations. You’ll find the magazine enlightening and have interesting articles are written by someone like yourself, who cares about the community. We welcome contributions of articles, events, recording, photos, and videos; however, they will be subject to editing and availability of space and subject matter. Comments, questions, subscription requests and ad placement inquiries are invited. This glossy social magazine published by Flash Media, offers several major subjects that will interest many readers.
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Hyatt Magazine Seminar
On April 9th, 2019 Hyatt Magazine held their second seminar about self-esteem and empowerment at Paradise Banquet in Bridgeview, IL. Food and refreshment were served at the seminar. It started at 6pm with social time and networking, followed by the program and end up with raffles. Hyatt Magazine will be holding monthly seminar where it will be absolutely free. If you like to know more about our monthly seminar, please contact us at 708-529-1222. Hyatt Magazine would like to thank our main sponsor Dr. Rania Agha “Summit Dermatology & Aesthetic Surgery”. Also, a special thanks for the seminar supporter: Fattoush Restaurant for donated food. Sweets were donated by McDash and Beitna Café. Free Raffle gifts were donated by Gold City, Furniture Stars, Bushra Beauty Bar, Byline Bank in Bridgeview, IL, Anonymous Addictions, and Falcon Fuel. Find your pictu re from the event, at Hyatt Magaz ine’s Facebook
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Written By Haya Barakat “Are you okay?” Roya asked Melanie, who shook her head no furiously in response. “What happened?” Roya’s voice was stern and protective, and Melanie liked when it turned from flowing water to warm ice, but it didn’t stop her tears from flowing down her cheek. “Dr. Codey and my mom agreed on giving me Ambien, and I don’t want to. I don’t want to take any drugs, I don’t want to listen to them. I just want to be free. They’re trapping me again, Roya. They’re trapping me,” Melanie sobbed into Roya’s shoulder. Roya immediately held Melanie tighter, allowing her to cry and not saying another word. “It’s okay. One day they’ll understand that you just need to think for yourself, that they don’t need to make your decisions for you,” Roya said, slowly pulling away from Melanie and giving her a blue and understanding smile. “Hopefully,” Melanie replied, her voice slightly cracking. Roya thought for a few seconds, glancing around at the trees surrounding them. Melanie recognized the place. They weren’t too far from their treehouse. “Is there anything I can do?” Roya asked Melanie sweetly. Melanie thought for a moment before slowly nodding. “Can you sing for me? Something that...no one has heard before?” Melanie requested. She remembered how her mother would always sing her to sleep, and every night she’d try to sing a different song. Back in the older, easier days, when all Melanie needed was a short song sung to her by her mother to fall asleep, not drugs prescription drugs given to her from her therapist. Roya’s smile widened a bit and she nodded her head in response. “Of course,” she answered. She took a deep breath before starting to sing. It was a soft, slow song, and her voice was more like flowing water than ever. It was a pink-green river of flowers 8
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and soft caramel. Her voice was the way honey felt, the way a birdsong sounded. Melanie was so entranced in Roya’s voice, she didn’t realize the song Roya was singing was the same tune she was humming in the treehouse, the song Melanie also hummed just mere minutes ago next to her mother. Melanie decided at that moment that it was her favorite song in the world, better than any song her mother sang to her when she was younger, better than any song she heard on the radio or the school played on the P.A system during passing period. It was the best thing to listen to, especially hearing it from Roya. When Roya was finished, Melanie looked up at her with a small, genuine smile on her face. “Thank you,” she thanked Roya, her blue temporarily gone. Roya smiled at her in response. “You’re welcome. Can you do the same for me? But not a song no one has heard. A song that everybody has heard,” Roya asked, slightly startling Melanie. Melanie hadn’t sung in her life besides silly duets with her mother when she repeated a song. But Melanie was willing to do anything for her best friend. She closed her eyes and for some reason, started singing ‘Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star’. She thought it was silly at first, but continued singing it for a whole minute. When she was done, she opened her eyes again and Roya’s eyes were also closed. When she opened them, Melanie stared into miles of oceans and the brightest skies on the sunniest summer days. Roya smiled down at Melanie one more time before turning her head to look at something in the distance. Without turning back to Melanie, she asked, “Do you want to go to the treehouse?” “Of course. When do I not want to?” Melanie replied. Roya chuckled before grabbing Melanie’s hand and immediately sprinting deeper into the woods. Melanie giggled and raced behind her, hot on her trail as Roya sped to Melanie’s true home. After about a minute of running as fast as they could, they finally reached their treehouse. Roya......
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Horoscope
Gemini
MAY 22 -JUNE 21 Everyone loves a Gemini because everyone loves a schizophrenic. You like to think that you are a half-and half mixture of Socrates and Michelangelo, but in reality, it’s more like Prince and Bea Arthur. You are progressive, outgoing, and one of the most popular rides at Cedar Point. However, you can and will negate all of this by the time you’re finished reading this sentence. Geminis drive funny cars. They often drive them into trees or buildings. Geminis are pushy and overbearing. They pick fights with small children and moon people at weddings. They like to use Libras as punching bags. A bisexual Gemini is a walking double date. The rest are hermaphrodites. Geminis vandalize their own houses. Geminis use far-fetched analo-
gies to describe philosophical concepts. Geminis rarely compete in the Olympics. When they do, it is usually pool or air hockey. Frogger turns up as well. Geminis are always on some sort of medication. This medication is not always legal. Gemini is Latin for “I’m okay, I’m okay.” Geminis speak very loudly in order to be heard. This is unfortunate as they are nearly always talking to themselves. In fact, they often pick animated arguments with themselves in the bathtub. The most famous Gemini in history is Orville and Wilbur Wright. Geminis are frequently abidextrous, which means that they can pick both sides of their noses at the same time. The Gemini is essentially nothing more than a paranoid Aquarius.
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On April 12, 2019 another new business called The Alliance Group Wholesale, held their grand opening in Bridgeview, IL.
On April 4th, 2019 was the Sam Jidd Luxury’s Grand Opening. The grand opening was held in the Northside of Chicago. Many people attend the opening in support and welcomed the new business in the community.
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ABPA’s Event
PEACE’s Event
On April 2nd, ABPA’s emerging leader Khaled Hasiba organized an event about the power of resilient transportation network. This event aimed to introduce the community to the importance of having a well-maintained and sustainable infrastructure to businesses and individuals. Two elite professionals, Nathan Kebede and Bilal Masri, will illustrate the importance of a resilient transportation network to the economy, how infrastructure assets are managed, and how transportation agencies manage the maintenance of their networks. Written by Khaled Hasiba
On April 12, 2019 PEACE held their annual fundraising dinner at Paradise Banquet in Bridgeview, IL. Also, attended and performed the night was Abdel Fattah Owaint.
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Aden’s 2nd Health Expo On April 13, 2019 the Aden Center in Bridgeview, IL, held their second annual Health Expo for the community. The Aden Center held great amount of booth for medical information to dental, hospital, pharmacy and more. Attend many key speak-
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Photo Credit Samah Abuimeir ers in different medical topics, like Dr. Ruba Azzam a who specializes in treating children with conditions related diseases in gastrointestinal system. It left many people educational in learning the information in their health. Advertisement
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Kindi Academy
On April 20, 2019 Kindi Academy held their fundraising lunch in Downer Grove, IL. The Keynote in the event is Hon. Jacquline Collins IL State Senator. To know more about Kindi Academy visit their website at www.kinidacademy.com
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Recipe: Ruffled Milk Pie Ingredients:
- 1 Box of Phyllo Dough - 8 Tbs Melted Unsalted Butter - Ground Cinnamon - Confectioners’ sugar.
For Custard:
- 3 Eggs - 1 and 1/2 cups Milk - 1/2 cup Sugar - 1 tsp Vanilla - A pinch of salt. Spread one layer of dough on work surface and brush with butter, then bring the long-sided edges inwards to create a small circle. Place in buttered oven-safe pan. Repeat process with other sheets until you fill up the pan. Sprinkle all with a little bit of cinnamon. Place in a preheated oven at 350F for about 30 min until golden brown. Mean-
while, mix custard ingredients well. Remove pan from oven and let cool for 10 mins then spoon custard over it. Return pan back to oven for an extra 20 mins. Dust with more cinnamon and confectioners’ sugar. Enjoy! By Dr Anas Nahhas. Abumallek Makes and Bakes on youtube. Advertisement
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IFS’s Event
Indiana Horizon Academy
On April 12, 2019 the Islamic Foundation School held their annual fundraising dinner. The event took place in the Islamic Foundation School in Villa Park, IL. Many people and families attended the event. To know more about IFS, visit their website at www.islamicfoundation.org.
On April 13, 2019 was Indiana Horizon Academy’s fundraising dinner. The event took place in Crown Point, Indiana. Indiana Horizon Academy has been growing strongly in the community and educational to the next level. To know more about the private school visit their website at www.indianahorizon.org.
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Al Nahda’s Event
CPFF’s Event
On April 20th, 2019 Al Nahda center held their fundraising annual dinner. The event took place at Aladdin’s Palace.
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On April 20th, 2019 the Chicago Palestine Film Fest was held in downtown Chicago.
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Charlie Barbari Written by Nafia Lee On April 23rd, broker and local area businessman Charlie Barbari was sworn into office as Alderman for Ward 1 in the City of Oak Brook Terrace at the City Council’s bi-monthly meeting. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Council chambers inside the City Police building. Mayor Tony Ragucci administered the Oath of Office as Barbari’s family looked on, along with other community members in attendance. Second-term alderman Dennis Greco from Ward 2 and incoming alderman for Ward 3 Bob Rada were also sworn in at the city council meeting. Prominent leaders in at-
Photo Credit TW Studio tendance included retired Honorable Judge William Haddad of the Northern District of Illinois. The council conducted its normal agenda after swearing-in the aldermen, including approving plans for a development in the City of Oak Brook Terrace. Barbari thanked his family, community members and his new colleagues for the opportunity to work together to make the City of Oakbrook Terrace a great place to live and work in. Advertisement
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UIC’s Event
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day On April 18, 2019 Hayat Home Medical Equipment presented sleep apnea awareness day. The event took place in Oak Lawn, IL.
On April 18, 2019 the Arab American Cultural Center at UIC held their third UIC Arab Graduation Ceremony.
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Al Tayseer Center’s Event
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On April 25 & 26 Al Tayseer center held a bazaar.
On April 10, 2019 Al Tayseer center held an active for student’s family.
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Elected officials celebrate Arab Heritage Month, April
in November, was killed by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner in 2011 who both were engaged in anti-Arab policies. In December, however, Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan moved to restore the commemoration for Arab Americans. Madigan introduced a law recognized April as “Arab American Heritage Month� and it was approved unanimously by the Illinois House and Illinois Senate, and signed by the governor on Dec. 14, 2018. An array of at least 35 elected officials including Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, Mayor Keith Pekau of Orland Park, Mayor Sergio Rodriguez of
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More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and approved unanimously by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law on Dec. 14, 2018. Arab AMerican heritage month had previously been held in November but was gutted for political reasons by former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Governor Bruce Rauner in 2011. Officials from across Cook County gathered on Wednesday (April 10, 2019) to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, April, with leaders of the Chicagoland Arab American community at a new Southwest Suburban restaurant to enjoy Arab food and cultural activities. The annual cultural celebration had been a tradition in Chicago and Illinois since the 1980s, initiated following the election of Mayor Harold Washington. But the annual commemoration, previously held
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