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Presbyterian Homes, owner-operator of three continuing care retirement communities in the Chicago area, has added more flexibility, affordability and choice to its residence agreements to meet the changing needs and lifestyles of older adults. Evanston, IL (PRWEB) April 10, 2013 Presbyterian Homes, owner-operator of three continuing care retirement communities in the Chicago area, has added more flexibility, affordability and choice to its residence agreements to meet the changing...
Adam Levine and Nicki Minaj will be the first brands for the unit under leadership from Star Branding HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears Holdings announces the creation of a new business unit called SHOP YOUR WAY Brands, focused exclusively on the development of entertainment-driven fashion and lifestyle brands. Leading this business unit is Bernt Ullmann and his team from Star Branding, whose partners include Tommy Hilfiger, Andy Hilfiger, and Joe Lamastra....
-- Verde to Provide Low-cost, 100% Green Power EVANSTON, Ill., April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Evanston, Illinois, and Verde Energy USA ("Verde"), a leading independent retail power supplier and energy solutions provider, jointly announced today that Verde has been selected as the city's electricity supplier, effective August 2013. As part of its agreement with the city, Verde Energy will also install Ice Bear(TM) technology - a proven, clean energy storage system - in...
18 spots to try now! CHICAGO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago's dining scene is world-class, able to constantly reinvent itself even as one-time culinary leaders like Charlie Trotter's close shop. More than 70 dining spots opened in the city and suburbs over the past 12 months, and the May issue of Chicago magazine ranks the 18 top newcomers. As always, Chicago's dining team has tasted their way through every promising contender to assemble this definitive list, which includes...
Celebrities, friends and fans are invited to celebrate the life, career of "the world's film critic" CHICAGO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger Ebert's life and prolific career will be remembered during a memorial tribute this Thursday at the Chicago Theatre, which is expected to draw friends and admirers from Hollywood to the independent film world to the Chicago Theatre. This special evening will include music, several great moments from the beloved TV show "At the Movies,"...
CHICAGO, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DePaul University's School of Cinema and Interactive Media is teaming up with Cinespace Chicago, the city's premiere movie studio, to create a learning environment that will provide students with film and television production experience in the midst of a working studio. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130408/DC90016 ) Under the arrangement, Cinespace Chicago will provide an exclusive cinema production stage and design space for...
ITASCA, Ill., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG) today announced the acquisition of Advanced Benefit Advisors, Inc. of Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established in 2005, Advanced Benefit Advisors (ABA) offers employee benefit brokerage and consulting services such as group medical, dental, life, voluntary benefits, disability, wellness and long term care insurance programs for their corporate clients...
Join Bill Jacobs Automotive and the Joliet, IL community to raise money for March of Dimes JOLIET, Ill., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Bill Jacobs Automotive Group is set to host an April 21 March of Dimes "March for Babies" event at Joliet West High School. Joined by a number of Joliet businesses and organizations, the Bill Jacobs Automotive March of Dimes event in Joliet, IL will build awareness and raise money for healthy pregnancies and babies. (Photo:...
Partnering with Adventist Hospital, MB encourages donors to make an appointment or just walk-in. (PRWEB) April 03, 2013 On Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., MB Financial Bank at 1151 State Street, Lemont, Ill. will co-host a community blood drive in partnership with Adventist Hospital. “It’s a great way to help your neighbors and get some special rewards for yourself,” said Karen LaBuda, banking service manager at the Lemont Banking Center. To make an appointment, call MB...
Veteran actress Ann Stevenson Whitney lives at Westminster Place retirement community in Evanston, IL, but she is far from "retired." Ms. Whitney is currently performing five times a week in the highly praised "Everything is Illuminated" at the Next Theatre in Evanston, which has been extended until April 14, 2013. Evanston, IL (PRWEB) March 28, 2013 Ann Stevenson Whitney, veteran actress of Chicago stage, film, and commercials, is a new resident at Westminster Place...
