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AKRON, Ohio, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Township, Illinois, selected FirstEnergy Solutions to supply its residents and small businesses with 100 percent green power for a 16-month term. Through this program, participants will receive a low fixed price of 4.804 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) on 100 percent green electric generation. "We're pleased to be implementing this electric aggregation program for our community," said Christina Campos, Aurora Township Supervisor....

First Phase of Innovative Energy Storage Project Complete ST. CHARLES, Ill., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of St. Charles, Illinois, ("City") and Verde Energy USA ("Verde"), a leading independent retail power supplier and energy solutions provider, jointly announced today the successful installation of Ice Energy's Ice Bear(TM), a proven, clean energy storage system. This marks the completion of the initial phase of the project between Verde and the City. The Ice Bear...

What effect does a father's depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional intimacy in their marriage, their children benefit, said a University of Illinois study. "When a parent is interacting with their child, they need to be able to attend to the child's emotional state, be cued in to his developmental stage and abilities, and notice whether he is getting frustrated or needs help. Depressed parents have more difficulty doing that," said Nancy...

Multi-million dollar auction features more than 1,400 equipment items and trucks from more than 220 sellers-including 70+ truck tractors and 45 trailers from Walmart's professionally-maintained fleet CHICAGO, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, will sell more than 1,400 equipment items and trucks at an unreserved public auction in Chicago, Illinois on May 30, 2013. Equipment highlights in the...

BMA Management, the largest provider of assisted living in Illinois, has been honored by the Assisted Living Federation of America with a 2013 Best of the Best Award. The awards are designed to recognize outstanding business practices in the senior living industry. Bradley, IL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 BMA Management, Ltd., of Bradley, Illinois, was honored earlier this month by the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) with a 2013 Best of the Best Award for the company’s Eat Smart,...

Companies and agencies working together to provide equal employment opportunities for construction jobs in Illinois CHICAGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten construction industry employers, three Chicago-area not-for-profit organizations, and ComEd joined forces today to announce a new Construction Jobs Educational Pilot Program to provide candidates interested in construction fields with the training, information and guidance needed to compete for good-paying, entry-level jobs in...

COLLINSVILLE, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois House of Representatives today voted overwhelmingly to overturn Governor Pat Quinn's veto of Senate Bill 9, legislation that accelerates the ability for Ameren Illinois to make improvements to the electric grid and create hundreds of new jobs. The Senate took the same action yesterday. "Members of the General Assembly have been steadfast in calling for the development of an energy delivery system that meets today's needs...

Smart meter installations to begin later this year, adding jobs and boosting Illinois economy CHICAGO, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois General Assembly overrode a veto to enact Senate Bill 9, getting the state's Smart Grid program back on track. The law, which takes effect immediately, ensures ComEd can invest in a modern grid that will reduce power outages and give customers more choice and control over their energy use. ComEd's modernization efforts are designed to...

64 Of The World's Best Players Faceoff In An Electrifying Tournament To Crown The Ultimate Pinball Champion MELROSE PARK, Ill., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stern Pinball, Inc., the world's leading maker of real pinball games and the AAMA 2012 Manufacturer of the Year, is proud to be a premiere sponsor for this year's International Flipper Pinball Association's World Pinball Championship. IFPA10 will bring together the top 64 players representing 19 countries for a marathon...

Entries to be Judged by Renowned Artists Gil Cerezo, Federico Archuleta, Juan Angel Chavez and Diana Garcia NEW YORK, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Indio, the dark lager Mexican beer, invites artists 25 and older who are residents of California, Texas, or Illinois, to "do their thing" and submit an original piece of 2D artwork into the first ever Indio Gallery contest, brewing on the brand's Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/IndioBeer (Gallery Tab) between May 21 and July 1. Thirty two...