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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While we understand that Cook County Board President Preckwinkel is seeking the means of closing a massive budgetary gap, and we applaud her for keeping her pledge to roll back the county sales tax, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) strongly opposes any tax increase that would add to the cost of purchasing a car. It's already more expensive for consumers to purchase cars in Cook County than in the surrounding counties. An...

No fare increases or service cuts included in budget as public hearings begin October 17 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pace Board of Directors officially released the agency's 2012 budget for public review and comment, with the first of 13 public hearings beginning next week. Despite the struggling economy, the agency plans no fare increases or service reductions in its balanced budget for the second straight year. "We've been aggressively containing...

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert ("Bob") William Galvin, the longtime chief executive officer of Motorola Inc., died peacefully during the night of October 11, 2011 in Chicago. Galvin - a transformative global business leader, innovator, author, and philanthropist - was 89 years old. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111012/NY85227) Galvin oversaw remarkable growth and innovation during his 29-year tenure as CEO of Motorola. When he took over in 1959 on the death of...

CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Home + Garden magazine, the city's leading publication for design, and publisher Agate Surrey proudly present Chicago Spaces: Inspiring Interiors. Featuring rooms modern and traditional, minimalist and ornate, pristine and quirky, Chicago Spaces is a must have for design aficionados who love the idea of embracing the city's unique style. "The book puts to rest once and for all the notion that Chicago's design sensibility is predictably...

ORLAND PARK, Ill., July 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith Crossing, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park, announced today that the balance of its bank financing is in place with FirstMerit Bank and Associated Bank. Construction on two new wings for 76 additional independent living residences and major renovations of the common areas begins this week. When it is completed in early fall of 2012, this $37 million expansion will increase the retirement...

BERWYN, Ill., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The City of Berwyn, Berwyn Police Department, and Berwyn Fire Department are pleased to announce the 28th Annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. National Night Out is Berwyn's marquee event in its effort to enhance awareness around public safety issues and to strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the community. To reinforce these goals, Berwyn will bridge the gap at the federal level by featuring...

CHICAGO, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GO Airport Express today launched a shuttle service to the newly opened Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. Casino Express is providing transportation from O'Hare Airport and downtown Chicago hotels. In August, the service will expand to include Midway Airport, McCormick Place, the Rosemont Convention Center and hotels throughout Des Plaines and Rosemont. Fares begin at $12 for one passenger from O'Hare to the casino and $14 for two people; round trip for...

BERWYN, Ill., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) are pleased to announce the launch of the City of Berwyn's 2011 Integrated Marketing Campaign. "The Why Berwyn campaign has been a huge success for our city. Whenever I meet a new resident that saw our billboards or ads and then moved here, I know that our efforts have made a positive difference and that we've added equity into an already great community. Berwyn is decked...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Illinois Association of REALTORS® (IAR) is investigating a technical error related to inconsistent data reporting affecting sales volume and media price reports for the city of Chicago. This error has resulted in inaccurate median price and sales volume reports for single-family homes and condominiums, in the city, possibly dating back to 2008 when IAR first began reporting city data at the request of the Chicago Association...

BERWYN, Ill., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The City of Berwyn and Berwyn Development Corporation are pleased to announce that the development known as Berwyn Gateway Plaza at the northeast corner of Cermak Road and Harlem Avenue broke ground on June 1. Currently, the development team, comprised of Keystone Ventures LLC, Bern Realty Inc., J & P Properties LLC, and Hague Architecture, have leased four of the available six spaces in the development to Buffalo Wild Wings, The...