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Aaron Ozee Distracts Ukrainian Children from the 2022 Russian Invasion with His International Bestselling Children’s Book ‘Regulus’
CHICAGO, Ill., April 4, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the international bestselling children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790), and ingenious director of the "Regulus" movie, has officiated the execution of a secret philanthropic mission to send physical or digital copies of "Regulus" (known as Operation Red) to Ukraine to distract any children facing the unimaginable horrors of the 2022 Russian Invasion.
NPA Names Davis, Jurado as 2022 Winners of Distinguished Awards
CHICAGO, Ill., April 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During its historic twentieth annual conference, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced that Geoff Davis, Ph.D., and Kellie Ann Jurado, Ph.D., are the 2022 winners of the organization's two most prestigious awards in the postdoctoral scholar community.
Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with WYGM on Marketing Campaign
ORLANDO, Fla., March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with WYGM FM 96.9 on a marketing campaign in Central Florida and Orlando to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.
Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with WMFS on Marketing Campaign
CHICAGO, Ill., March 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with WMFS 92.9 FM ESPN on a marketing campaign in Memphis, Tennessee to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.
GPF Foundation Fellows Providing Critical Perspectives on Peer-to-Peer Outreach While Gaining Real-Time Experience in Harm Reduction Practices
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- From educational program development to writing a peer-review article on the diagnosis and treatment of patients in medical emergencies due to the use of adulterated street drugs, GPF Foundation Fellows apply their academic knowledge and compassion to develop and deliver educational presentations for the GPF Foundation (GPFF).
LUI Releases New Album as Belated Valentine’s Gift to Fans
GRAYSLAKE, Ill., Feb. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Lui Salazar, known by his stage name as LUI, released his new art rock album, "Astronomical Ways to Die" under the Dead Internet Records label. The album can be found on most music streaming platforms, and plans for a limited physical release are underway.
Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin Wins Harm Reduction Award Presented by the GPF Foundation
LAKE FOREST, Ill., Jan. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For his work in medical toxicology, public health and medical education, Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin is the most recent winner of the Harm Reduction Award presented by the GPF Foundation (GPFF), a not-for-profit based in Lake Forest, Illinois that is dedicated to saving lives through awareness about the dangers and risks of recreational drugs.
Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with Cox Media Group on Marketing Campaign
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with Cox Media Group on a multiplatform marketing campaign in Atlanta to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.
Swift Homes Gives Homeowners More Value for their Home
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Headquartered in Chicago, Swift Homes has quickly emerged as one of the country's most sought after and successful cash home buyers. Their skilled and knowledgeable personnel help property owners from all walks of life sell houses efficiently for unmatched value. Swift Homes allows customers to sell their homes in as-is condition, and utilizes superior procedures to give them peace of mind and a wonderful experience from start to finish.
Music Theater Works Presents BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL
SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music Theater Works shall present "Billy Elliot: The Musical" at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022 as the final production of the 2021 Season.
TEAM Concept Printing Acquires Guardsman Laminating
CAROL STREAM, Ill., Nov. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Effective November 1, 2021, TEAM Concept Printing, a Carol Stream, IL based commercial printer, has acquired Guardsman Laminating. The acquisition is the latest move in a long line of investments that TEAM Concept Printing has made to bolster their reputation as a one site full-service commercial printing provider.
Music Theater Works Announces 2022 Season
SKOKIE, Ill., Nov. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music Theater Works has announced the 2022 Season, opening with Jerry Herman's "LA CAGE AUX FOLLES" (March 10, 2022 - April 3, 2022) starring Joshua Eads Brown (AKA Ginger Minj) from "RuPaul's Drag Race," followed by "DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID" (June 2, 2022 - June 22, 2022), "ZORRO: THE MUSICAL" (August 11, 2022 - August 21, 2022), "CAMELOT" (October 30, 2022 - November 13, 2022), and "IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS" (December 15, 2022 - January 1, 2023).
Darley Family Foundation Sends 5,000 Gallons of Water to Dixmoor, Ill.
ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Village of Dixmoor has been facing a water crisis for nearly ten days, forcing residents to search for safe water alternatives. In effort to help the citizens in their most vulnerable time, the Darley Family Foundation sent a truckload of Safe Water Boxes™ to Dixmoor. One truckload holds twenty-three pallets of Safe Water Boxes, with eighty boxes per pallet, adding up to 5,000 gallons of water in total. Each box is 2.64 gallons of premium drinking water.
Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with Radio One on Marketing Campaign
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with Radio One on a multiplatform marketing campaign across multiple markets in the United States to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.
Eat Your Words 2021: A Fundraising Event for Chicago Youth
CHICAGO, Ill., oct. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- We are proud to announce 826CHI's biggest fundraising event of the year! Socially conscious Chicagoans, literary enthusiasts, education supporters, and members of the business community will gather in Bridgeport for "Eat Your Words 2021."
Swift Homes Makes It Easy to Sell Your House Fast for Top Value
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Swift Homes, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading home cash buyer throughout the southern United States. Helping homeowners sell their residential properties quickly for top value. Swift Homes purchases homes in as-is condition, making the process straightforward and efficient while giving our customers peace of mind.
Facebook-Recognized Entity Girls Who Travel Rebrands, Changes Name To Her Adventures
CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Who Travel, a popular women's travel group with over 81,000 members from over 100 countries, has undergone a rebranding. The popular group will now operate under the name Her Adventures. This change comes after Facebook recently selected the platform for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program.
Music Theater Works Presents RAGTIME
SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music Theater Works will present "Ragtime" at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from October 29 through November 7, 2021 being the third production of the 2021 Season.
Logistical Labs Launches Updated User Interface for LoadDex Product
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Logistical Labs, creator of innovative technology that takes the complexity out of shipping, announced today the release of their updated user interface for their LoadDex product. The new version will showcase a simpler design and a more user-friendly approach, with the same features as the previous version but now with more functionality including quick access to search history, batch rating, and a much smoother quoting workflow.
Balodana to compete as a finalist in the 2021 Go Global Awards
CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The International Trade Council announced this week that fashion startup Balodana has been chosen as a finalist for its prestigious 2021 Go Global Awards. This global competition celebrates the companies that are driving the economy forward through their innovations, technologies and strategies.
Print’s Not Over – It’s Just Getting a New Lease on Life
CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 31, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is print cool or old school? According to the Productivity Network LLC, a Chicago-based print production company, it's a little of both and that's a good thing. In business for one year, the team at the Productivity Network is positive that print's not just sexy, it's downright hot.
Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with iHeartMedia on Marketing Campaign
CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with iHeartMedia on a multiplatform marketing campaign across multiple markets in the United States to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.
Chicago West Side Families Celebrate 70 Years of Peace and Unity
CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 3161-3163 Monroe Family Fellowship Chicago IL and NewNegro Media announce a Plaque Dedication Ceremony at 3161-3163 Monroe, September 5, 2021, to celebrate the tenants 70-year anniversary. All families are invited, tickets are $30 and children under 12 free.
The Global Leadership Summit 2021 Broadcasts LIVE on August 5-6 to 650+ host sites across the U.S. and Online
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill., July 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Leadership Network, host of the annual Global Leadership Summit (globalleadership.org/summit), for people committed to developing their leadership skills to ignite positive transformation wherever they live and work, has announced the Global Leadership Summit on August 5-6, 2021.
New Research Shows Consumers Find Moments of Small Pleasure Beat Big Experiences When It Comes to Well-Being
CHICAGO, Ill., July 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Australian Macadamia industry released research that reveals that almost 50% of consumers globally now value finding peace and quiet in everyday life as the key to a happy mind. Conversely, only 25% globally said occasional big experiences and milestones make them happy.
Associated Colleges of Illinois Awarded Grant to Help Improve Four-Year Degree Completion Rates for Community College Transfer Students
CHICAGO, Ill., July 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) were awarded a $25,000 planning grant to conduct research and develop an implementation plan to help more community college transfer students earn bachelor's degrees at ACI-affiliated colleges and universities.
The EveryLibrary Institute Acquires NationDigital.io
RIVERSIDE, Ill., July 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NationDigital.io is now a Social Enterprise venture of the EveryLibrary Institute, NFP, a non-partisan library-focused 501(c3) organization dedicated to the future of libraries and literacy across the globe. This acquisition will allow us to expand what we're able to offer you!
Music Theater Works Presents Mamma Mia!
SKOKIE, Ill., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music Theater Works will present "Mamma Mia!" at the North Shore Center For The Performing Arts In Skokie (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from August 19, 2021 through August 29, 2021 being the second production of the 2021 Season.
Calgary Author Honored in 2021 Indie Book Awards for Memoir about Social Justice and Overcoming Mental Health Struggles
CHICAGO, Ill. and CALGARY, Alberta, June 24, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sandra LA Boszko is quickly building a name for herself as an author who's edgy and honest. That's why her new book, "Welcome to California: From LA County Jail to #1 in Sales" (ISBN: 978-1525546440) was named one of the best indie books of 2021 by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group.
Swift Homes Achieves Milestone of 20,000 Home Offers This Year
CHICAGO, Ill., June 24, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Swift Homes, a Chicago-based property purchasing company that buys homes for fair prices to rent out to local families and which is backed by a multi-billion-dollar private equity fund, announced its milestone achievement of 20,000 home offers this year.
Chicago Support Group Part of National Network Taking Aim at Chronic Pain
CHICAGO, Ill., June 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- More than 50 million Americans live with chronic pain. The U.S. Pain Foundation addresses the incredibly isolating and difficult experience that affects all aspects of a person's life-their ability to work, their self-confidence and identify, personal relationships and social engagement, and more. Studies show that people who experience daily pain are significantly more prone to anxiety, depression, and even suicidal ideation.
Chicago Rock Band Lucky Boys Confusion Celebrates 20th Album Anniversary with Global Streaming Event Memorial Day Weekend
CHICAGO, Ill., May 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's been twenty years since Lucky Boys Confusion arrived on the global scene with their 2001 debut, "Throwing the Game." During the TTG era, the hard-touring Chicago five-piece crisscrossed the U.S. innumerable times over, made their national television debut on the CBS Late Late Show, and even made a pit stop in Japan to play for their enthusiastic overseas fan base.
Music Theater Works Presents ‘Legends Of The 50s And 60s: Greatest Hits’
SKOKIE, Ill., May 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Music Theater Works presents "Legends Of The 50s And 60s: Greatest Hits" at North Shore Center For The Performing Arts (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076) from June 18, 2021 through June 27, 2021 as the first production of the 2021 season.
American Board of Cosmetic Surgery Raises the Bar for Patient Safety
CHICAGO, Ill., March 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 14-20, 2021), the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) announces a new way for patients to identify a cosmetic surgeon with a particular focus on safety: Cosmetic Surgery Patient Safety® (CSPS) certification.
Associated Colleges of Illinois to Host March 9 Virtual Event Focused on Solutions to Illinois’ Economic Challenges
CHICAGO, Ill., March 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- College presidents, corporate leaders and students will lead an Associated Colleges of Illinois' virtual event March 9, at 11 a.m., focused on how educators and the business community are working together to offer solutions to economic challenges faced by Illinois' companies, schools and students.
Sunpro Solar Brings Affordable Solar Power to Chicago
MANDEVILLE, La., Feb. 23, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunpro Solar, a leading provider of home solar energy in the U.S., is expanding its services in Illinois to the greater Chicago area. The company's ongoing expansion strategy throughout Illinois creates more opportunity for economic growth and energy independence.
Chicago-Based Romance Novel Series Heads to The Moon
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning Chicagoland romance author Dania Voss's Windy City Nights series is taking part in the Writers on the Moon project. Coordinated by speculative fiction author Dr. Susan Kaye Quinn, Voss is among one hundred and 25 authors participating in the lunar time capsule adventure.
Nanotech Pioneer Julia Greer Joins the Azul 3D All-Star Advisory Board
SKOKIE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nanotechnology and 3D-printing pioneer Julia Greer has joined the advisory board of Azul 3D. Greer is the Ruben F. and Donna Mettler Professor Materials Science, Mechanics and Medical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, where she also directs the Kavli Nanoscience Institute.
Cybernauts Called to PLANETXXI to Save Planet Earth
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PLANETXXI, an exoplanet and mirror to Earth, has recently picked up chatter and cries for help to save planet Earth. Their voices were heard in CyberCity, PLANETXXI's satellite communications center saying that planet Earth is in trouble. Sandra Snowden, Founder of PLANETXXI LLC and newly launched online entertainment broadcasting website, says she and her company are ready to help save planet earth.
Tech Giant Facebook ‘Censoring’ Small Business
CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nana's All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning, a premium Himalayan Salt based alkaline blend sold direct to consumers, at nanaseasoning.com, in an 8.4-ounce bottle is being "censored" by Facebook, says Changing The World Foods, LLC. Since October 27, 2020 Facebook has stopped this small business and others from placing paid advertisements.
Right Choice Dental Care offers Dental Implant and Laser Dentistry to Patients in Naperville IL
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Jan. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right Choice Dental Care is local, trusted, and top-rated dentists that specialize in comprehensive cosmetic, family & restorative dentistry. Dr. Pinal Patel and Dr. Konstantin Gromov utilize their combined expertise to offer patients high-quality and personalized cosmetic & oral implantology dental care.
LeadingIT Launches New IT Support Strategies to Conform with Cybersecurity Predictions For 2021 And Beyond
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeadingIT, a Chicagoland cybersecurity and IT support company, today refreshed their previously launched cybersecurity measures to help its clients curb the increasing menace of cyberattacks. The launch comes when internet usage and online networking rose to unprecedented levels following the stay-at-home orders and other COVID-19 containment measures.
Cgaga Software Launches New Fotosifter for Fast Photo Organizing and Editing
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cgaga Software, the professional audio-visual software provider, today officially unveiled the latest edition of Fotosifter which offers the easy and smart solution to manage and edit photos. It has made significant improvements on its performance and user experience comparing to the previous version.
LeadingIT Announces Year-End Plans and Looks Forward to A Strong 2021
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeadingIT, a cybersecurity and technology support company in the Chicagoland area, outlines the plans for its team and clients for the end of the year, as well as the strategy it has to grow in 2021.
Take the PLANETXXI Challenge: Create the Eco City of the Future
CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As we zoom into the future in 2021, we see first-hand that the universe is filled with limitless opportunities. There's a real competition in the "race for space," and Sandra Snowden, aka Celestina, Ambassador PLANETXXI, has just entered the race with plans of her own to create The Eco City of the Future on PLANETXXI.
Aaron Ozee Considers Eight Figure Acquisition Offer for Regulus Literary Empire
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the bestselling children's book, "Regulus" (ISBN: 978-1387010790), and revered director of the "Regulus" movie, has received an eight-figure acquisition offer from a private investment group for the literary empire constructed around his infamous rat king character.
PCS International selected by RSM Computer Services as exclusive provider
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 23, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PCS International (PCS), a Chicagoland based technology service provider, is excited to announce that it has been named the exclusive provider to all clients of RSM Computer Services (RSM) for technology service, support, and maintenance services.
EveryLibrary’s One Book, One Congress Campaign Raises Awareness of Role of Libraries
RIVERSIDE, Ill., Nov. 19, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- What if every member of Congress read the same book? And what if that book was about libraries? That's the question that EveryLibrary posed as the basis for their recently launched One Book, One Congress campaign. Every $20 raised by the One Book, One Congress campaign will be used to send a copy of the book "Inspiring Library Stories" to a member of Congress.
Beauty Exec Maggie Ciafardini Joins Solésence Beauty Science to Show the Future of Sun Care Is the Future of Beauty
ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Nov. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Solésence Beauty Science, a skin care and cosmetics product manufacturer at the forefront of mineral-based environmental protection technology, has welcomed leading beauty executive Maggie Ciafardini as Managing Director of Business Development for their beauty category.
LeadingIT Teams Up with Extra Life to Raise Money for Sick Children
CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeadingIT, a Chicagoland technology and cybersecurity support company, has teamed up with Extra Life to raise money for hospitals that treat sick or injured children.
