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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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National Night Out On Aug. 6th, 2019 was National Night Out in the nation. City of Palos Hills held their 4th Annual National Night out at the Town Square Park. The National Night out supports local law enFind your pictu re from the event, at Hyatt Magaz ine’s Facebook
forcement in the community. Many families in the community came to support their law enforcement. Many fun activities were held for the children along with free food.
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better, and my parents are more busy at work, so I get to talk to you more. I guess things are like the way wet chalk feels, or like the A note on a piano,” Melanie said, smiling at the ‘No more headaches’. She used to have them every day, but ever since she got more sleep and talked to Roya and her family more, her head felt like the side of a cool crystal, one that gleamed sky blue, white, and light lavender purple, smooth and cold, perfectly clear. “That’s good. Do you still take the Ambien?” Roya asked, and that made Melanie’s smile widen. The sleeping pills that Dr. Codey prescribed her. She would need to take them every night to fall asleep. After about a month, Roya claimed she was feeling Melanie laid down on her back on the floor, next to better. her carved word on the wood, her eyes closed and “Everything has gotten less blue-black and more...I paying weirdly close attention to the calming winds don’t know, gray and brown, or blue-gray, I guess,” around her, that felt like the way light creamer for Roya said while she and Melanie sat in the treecoffee felt like. house, Roya flicking her small lighter in her hand “Nope.” on and off, seemingly transfixed by the tiny red flame that appeared and disappeared again. “Gray and brown and blue-gray,” Melanie repeated, That night, after eating dinner with her family, Melthe words coming out like water trying to escape a anie decided to use the art kit her mom bought her dam- it was tough. “Not exactly good, but it’s defifor her birthday awhile ago for the first time. nitely better than blue-black.” Roya nodded her She opened it and set everything up, staring at the head in agreement, her thick auburn hair slightly blank piece of paper in front her for what seemed blowing in wind. It was messy and seemed extra like an eternity before deciding what to draw. She curly that day, and it looked like a messy red halo knew Roya wouldn’t like it if she drew her, so inon her head. Melanie liked it that way. stead she drew something else, something she loved “Agreed,” Roya replied, turning on her side to face almost as much as she loved Roya- she drew the Melanie and slipping the lighter into her jean pocktreehouse, including some of the broken wood and ets. “What about you? How have you been feeling loose screws, not forgetting to add in that olive tree lately?” Roya asked Melanie, which caught her by next to it. She loved that vivid, peaceful olive tree. surprise. Even the way her voice sounded surprised Melanie then decided what colors to use. She Melanie. It did in fact sound gray and brown, like thought about using the colors she liked to describe the way soap tasted like- weird and flavorless. Melait with, but decided to do that with something else nie hated that. Also, it was the first time in awhile and used the regular colors- green for the leaves of that Roya asked how Melanie was doing. The past the trees and the grass, dark brown for the wood month was all about Roya, and Melanie wasn’t comof the trees, light brown for the treehouse, blue for plaining. She didn’t like too much attention, anythe sky, and white for the clouds flecked in the air. ways. When she was finished, she put the oil painting “Do I have to use real words?” Melanie joked, resting her back and head against the light wood of the treehouse behind her. Roya chuckled, a light symphony of January fires. “Nah. Just say what you want to,” Roya answered, to Melanie’s relief. She thought for a few short moments before replying. “Things have been pretty good lately. No more headaches, I’m getting more sleep, my grades are getting 8
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Property Tax Assessment Appeal Seminar
On Aug 6th, 2019 Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak presented a property tax assessment appeal seminar. The seminar took place at Palos Township. The seminar was co-hosted by Palos Township Assessor Robert Maloney and attended by Township Supervisor Colleen Shumann, Cook County State Representative Kelly Kurke Commissioner Sean Morrison, and Mayor of Palos Hills Gerald Bennett. Also Aug. 7th, 2019 the Village of Palos Park held the property tax assessment appeal seminar. Find your pictu re from the event, at Hyatt Magaz ine’s Facebook
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Horoscope
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SEPT 21- Oct. 20 You are oh-so-elegant and tasteful to the point of incurring nausea from loved ones. You are also bipolar as hell and can’t make a decision on your own. You usually consult your therapist or TV Guide. Libras are trendy and malleable folks. They are funny because they will glom onto something they hated before if it suddenly becomes fashionable. Velour is not entirely lost upon these people. Libras eat a lot of ethnic food from cultures they don’t understand. They single-handedly started the cappuccino movement. Ask them why, and they will claim something unintelligible about solidarity. You constantly worry about what other people think. If you really paid any attention, maybe people would like you more. They don’t eat fast food or have any clue where their trash goes. They have
other people tie their expensive shoes. Only two Libras have ever been found in thrift stores. All of their bell-bottoms were color-coordinated to match their lame turtlenecks. Libras are always on the cutting edge of what the rest of us think is absolute pretentious bulls**t. They have huge collections of CDs they’ve never even listened to. Libras give to designer charities. Hollywood is full of Libras. You are the reason butterfly hairpins and parachute pants have made a comeback. Next on the list is those big jam shorts. You probably never threw out your old pair. Hang on to your Winger t-shirt too. Get a Libra as drunk as possible and he or she will still be able to explain the difference between café latté and café au lait. This is peculiar as the rest of us know that there is no difference at all.
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SANAD’s Event
Senator Ellman’s Event On Aug. 29, 2019 Senator Laura Ellman held a Seminar at the Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library in Naperville, IL. connecting with the neighbors about their issues.
On Aug. 7th, 2019 Sanad social service held their International Human Relation Council and 30th Annual Fight the Hunger Day block party. They have given out free phones, back to school supplies, and food baskets for family in need. Throughout the block party there was music, raffles and BBQ.
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Eid Al Adha On Aug. 11, 2019 The Prayer Center of Orland Park held their Eid Al Adha prayer at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Many Muslim families attended the prayer. The prayer started at 9am and ended around 10am. After the prayer everyone
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gathered with their family, taking pictures and sharing the excitement of seeing friends that they haven’t seen in a while. Everyone was wishing each other a happy Eid and there was a great celebration early in the morning. Photo Credit Samah Abuimeir Advertisement
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India Day On Aug. 11th, 2019 the India Day parade was held in Naperville, IL. The parade started at 4pm with the celebration of Independence Day for India. Many families attended and watched the parade and enjoyed the cultural dances and fashion throughout the parade. After the parade there was a concert held for the community.
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Congressman Raja & Tom Skilling On Aug. 10th, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and WGN 9 weatherman Tom Skilling held a seminar at the Roosevelt University in Schamburg, IL. The seminar was educational about the weather around us and in the world and how climate changes affect our live today.
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Census 2020
On Aug. 17th, 2019 the IL Muslims Civic Coalition held a Census 2020 meeting for the IL Muslim Complete Count Committee. The event took place at MECCA Center in Burr Ridge, IL. As Census 2020 is next year, everyone and the organization are joining together to work on Census 2020.
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GreekFest On Aug. 16,17 and 18, 2019 the Palos Hills GreekFest was hosted by STS. Constantine and Helen Church with three days of family fun and connecting with neighbors from all around the area. The festival had great activities, food and fashion reflecting the Greek culture. It was great to hear the music and participate in the traditional dances. Every year the STS. Constantine and Helen Church host the Palos Hills Greek Fest. It is a enjoyable to attend.
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NIIMS’s Event On Aug.17th, 2019 the Nagamia Institute of Islamic Medicine and Sciences (NIIMS) and the Chicago Muslim Medical Alliance (CMMA) held their grand inaugural exhibition. Dr. Husain Nagamia, Dr. Mubin Syed, Dr.Teepu Siddique and Dr. Aasim Padela spoke highly about the study of medicine and the Muslim Doctors who had made
historical contributions to modern medicine. State Senator Cristina Castro, 22nd district also spoke and lauded the contributions of Muslim scientists and doctors to medicine and science. Visitors can enjoy the exhibits Monday thru Friday at NIIMS building at 5999 S. New Wilke rd. #500 in Rolling Meadows. Photo Credit TW Studio Advertisement
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Lifta Association On Aug 17th, 2019 the Lifta association held their Eid Al Adha family party. The event was held in Burbank, IL. It was a family fun to enjoy for the holiday. Magic show for the kids, gift raffles and best part from last was the homemade holiday sweets.
On Aug 25, 2019 Mr. Kalil Nawab, Mrs. Laique Owaisi and Dr. Khursheed Gir hosted an event for Raees Yawer, who is running for State Senator District 22. The event took place in Hanover Park, IL. Friends in the community came to support and hear Raees Yawer.
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Lebanese Festival 2019
On Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1st the Lady of Lebanon Church held their annual Lebanese Festival in Lombard, IL. Many people in the community attended the festival. The festival had great Middle Eastern and Lebanese singers performing each night, a taste of Lebanese food and dance performances throughout the weekend. Photo Credit Samah Abuimeir Advertisement
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DU88 - Reunion 2019
On Aug. 24, 2019 the Damascus University of Medicine - Class of 1988 (DU88) reunion was held in downtown Chicago, IL. The organizer and host of the reunion was Dr. Bsher Toulimet. Many
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doctors from the DU88 came from all over the USA and overseas for a reunion with their classmate from 1988. They shared great memories and laughter from their days in Damascus University. Photo Credit TW Studio Advertisement
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School Success Tied to Vision
Children are becoming near sighted much earlier and we are seeing profound dry eye problems in children for the first time because they do not blink as they should when looking at tablets,
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It’s back to school time and it is an excellent time to consider your family’s vision. Did you know that 80% of your child’s learning is through vision? If a child can’t see, they can’t learn. Children with vision problems may not show squinting or other signs of difficulty. Often they will favor one eye and the other may never develop normally which will potentially impact depth perception and other skills needed for life. This condition, called amblyopia, is virtually untreatable after age 12. When caught early the success rate for treatment is very high. It’s incredible how much time
Written by Dr. Sandra Bury laptops and screens. Kid’s eyes children spend looking at screens dry out and they experience quite these days. Parents are strongly a bit of discomfort as they use urged to limit the amount of chil- their eyes. dren’s screen time for non-school related use. The World Health All of this is preventable. ExOrganization recently made the perts suggest balancing screen following recommendations for time with other activities such as screen time: sports, dancing or other activities • Less than 2 years old screen that require movement in space. time is not recommended Studies show that children who • Ages two to four, no more than one hour daily
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Eid Al Adha
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On Aug. 31st, 2019 Ashfaq Syed held an Eid Al Adha celebration for local official in the community. The event took place at Pita Inn in Naperville, IL. Photo Credit TW Studio Advertisement
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Recipe: Vegan Imam Bayildi-Stuffed Eggplant
Cooking time: 1 hour. 4 servings Ingredients: 4 eggplants (cut into halves along the long edge), 1 tomato (diced), 1 onion (diced), 1 minced garlic clove, 1 green pepper (diced), 1 Tbs tomato paste, 1 Tbs red pepper paste, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. With a sharp knife, make slightly deep cuts in each eggplant half, drizzle olive oil on each one, then place in a preheated oven at 450 F for 25 min.
Meanwhile, sautĂŠ onion, tomato, and pepper in olive oil. Then, add tomato paste, pepper paste, and salt and pepper to mixture. Cook for 20 min. Remove eggplants from oven and, with a spoon, remove core and add to onion mixture. Fill each eggplant half with some onion mixture, then add remainder to pan with few Tbs of olive oil. Place back in oven at 350 F for 15 min. Decorate with fresh parsley and serve. Enjoy! By Dr Anas Nahhas. Abumallek Makes and Bakes on youtube.
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Hyatt Magazine 5th Seminar
On August 13, 2019 Hyatt Magazine held their fifth seminar this year about leadership by Dr. Abdelbary and Empowerment by Dr. Alqulali. The seminar took place 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 several giveaways. Hyatt Magazine will be holding an absolutely free seminar on important topics every month. If you would like to know more about our monthly seminar, please contact us at 708-5291222.
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Hyatt Magazine would like to thank our main sponsor Magic FemTouch Medical Spa & TW Studio. Also, a special thanks for the seminar supporter: Fattoush Restaurant for donated humus, cucumber with yogurt, baba ghanouj, falafel, fattoush salad and pita bread. FREE GIVEAWAY was donated by Al Amal Supermarket, Bushra Beauty Bar, Jeenas Studio, Falcon Fuel and Hyatt Magazine’s Gift.
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