Chicago River

CHICAGO RIVER SWIM TO MAKE HISTORY AS FIRST OPEN WATER EVENT IN NEARLY 100 YEARS

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onsdag, april 3, 2024
Clark Street Bridge, Dearborn Street, Metropolitan, ALS, Safety, Research, Northwestern University, Water quality, Chicago River, Feinberg School of Medicine, State Street

CHICAGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Chicago River Swim marks a historic revival of open water swimming in downtown Chicago, celebrating the river's transformation and supporting ALS research.

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  • CHICAGO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Chicago River Swim marks a historic revival of open water swimming in downtown Chicago, celebrating the river's transformation and supporting ALS research.
  • We are committed to conducting a safe event, backed by the latest in water quality technology and a thorough safety plan."
  • Chicago River Swim will use this combined data to determine if the water meets regulatory standards for human contact.
  • Proceeds from the Chicago River Swim will also support local learn-to-swim programs for at-risk youth.

Loeb Equipment to Auction Metropolitan Brewing's Assets

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torsdag, december 14, 2023
Sale, Original equipment manufacturer, Metropolitan Brewing, Bankruptcy, Chicago River, Beer, Auction, Metropolitan

CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loeb Equipment, a leader in the global equipment and auction space, operating since 1880, will be conducting the auction of Metropolitan Brewing in mid-January 2024. The bankruptcy court has entrusted Loeb with the sale of assets from Metropolitan, an industry staple in German Lager brewing for the last fifteen years.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Loeb Equipment, a leader in the global equipment and auction space, operating since 1880, will be conducting the auction of Metropolitan Brewing in mid-January 2024.
  • The bankruptcy court has entrusted Loeb with the sale of assets from Metropolitan, an industry staple in German Lager brewing for the last fifteen years.
  • "Loeb is proud to offer its expertise in helping a legendary Chicago brewery navigate its bankruptcy and monetize its assets," said Howard Newman, President of Loeb.
  • "Loeb has deep experience in the auction and liquidation of brewery equipment, and we will use this expertise to conduct an auction fit for the legend that Metropolitan has been over the years."

CenTrio District Cooling System Honored with Out-of-Box Award of Excellence at the 8th Global Climate District Energy Awards in Brussels, Belgium

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torsdag, november 30, 2023
Old Post, Climate change, Senior, Chicago River, City, Box, Tonne, Water, Monique Riesterer, Growth, Centrio, ESG, Carbon

This category recognizes initiatives demonstrating significant innovation in the District Energy sector, and CenTrio's carbon-free ice storage chilled-water system has proven to be a trailblazer in sustainable district cooling services.

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  • This category recognizes initiatives demonstrating significant innovation in the District Energy sector, and CenTrio's carbon-free ice storage chilled-water system has proven to be a trailblazer in sustainable district cooling services.
  • Established in 1995, CenTrio's Chicago District Cooling System has evolved into North America's largest carbon-zero district cooling system, serving over 53 million square feet of building space in 115 downtown Chicago buildings.
  • This acknowledgment highlights our dedication to sustainability and operational excellence in North America's largest carbon-zero district cooling system."
  • For more information about the Global District Energy Climate Awards and its winners, please visit www.districtenergyaward.org/winners/ .

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® Celebrates Holiday Tradition With A Sparkling Holiday Celebration And Parade on November 18

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tisdag, november 7, 2023
Steps, Newton, The Sugarhill Gang, Grand Marshals of the Rose Parade, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Athlete, Musical, ABC 7, Hospital, ABC, CN, Magic, House, Wintrust Financial, American Idol, Grammy Awards, Coffee, Illinois State Lottery, Quick Look, Latin jazz, Magnificent, AT, Walt Disney World, Travel, Newton High School, Pluto, AT&T, Wacker Drive, Cirque, Anne, Magnificent Mile, Oak, Oak Street, Music for the People (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch album), Wrigley Building, Tree, Volunteering, Chicago River, Water Tower Place, Michigan Avenue, Entertainment, Nightclub

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade-goers are invited for the first time to don outrageously festive sweaters to attempt to set a record for the most holiday sweaters at a parade.

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  • The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade-goers are invited for the first time to don outrageously festive sweaters to attempt to set a record for the most holiday sweaters at a parade.
  • “Our attempt to set this festive sweater record adds a new layer of holiday spirit to a tradition that The Magnificent Mile Association has produced for 32 years,” says Kimberly Bares, President and CEO, The Magnificent Mile Association.
  • The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival draws an international audience through global influencers and media from around the world invited to the parade by Choose Chicago.
  • The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular delivers a thrilling finale at 7 p.m. over the Chicago River at Michigan Avenue.

MUSIC INDUSTRY LINEUP REVEALED AND A WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT ANNOUNCED FOR THE WINTRUST MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL® PARADE IN CHICAGO NOVEMBER 18TH

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onsdag, oktober 18, 2023
The Sugarhill Gang, Gold, Magnificent Mile, American Idol, Grammy Awards, Pioneer Court, Wildside (Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch song), Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, Wrigley, Wrigley Building, Grand Parade, Friends, Magnificent, Chicago River, Hip, Michigan Avenue, Nightclub, Entertainment, Fireworks, WLS-TV

The 32nd annual festival and parade produced by The Magnificent Mile Association draws more than one million visitors to cheer as Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from Walt Disney World Resort® light one million lights along the magical parade down Michigan Avenue.

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  • The 32nd annual festival and parade produced by The Magnificent Mile Association draws more than one million visitors to cheer as Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from Walt Disney World Resort® light one million lights along the magical parade down Michigan Avenue.
  • For the first time ever, attendees are urged to dress in colorful, outrageously awesome holiday sweaters to help set the world record for the most holiday sweaters at a parade.
  • Activities begin at Lights Festival Lane (401 N. Michigan Ave) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18.
  • The Lights Festival Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m. followed by The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular at 7:00 p.m.
    All events happen in The Magnificent Mile® District of Chicago.

Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) is on the Move!

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torsdag, september 28, 2023
Communication, Hearing, Hard, Huber loss, Anixter, Chicago River, Patient, Deafblindness, CHS, Person, Nightclub

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center announced today, Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) which provides communication access; hearing and assistive technologies; and support services for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing will relocate and lease space at 2017 North Mendell, in the Lincoln Park Riverfront area, in early 2024.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center announced today, Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) which provides communication access; hearing and assistive technologies; and support services for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing will relocate and lease space at 2017 North Mendell, in the Lincoln Park Riverfront area, in early 2024.
  • This is one of Chicago's most progressive work environments and is situated between on the Chicago River between Webster and Cortland.
  • CHS will be occupying a little over 5,000 square feet of space in this 62,000 square foot loft building.
  • "We look forward to welcoming our clients, patients, and visitors to this newly redeveloped modern environment.

Palm Tree LLC Opens New Office in the Heart of Chicago’s Loop

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tisdag, juli 11, 2023
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Small Business, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Loop, Heart, University, Tree, Marv Felderman, Wacker Drive, Multimedia, Chicago River, Interior design, Arecaceae

Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor that provides integrated investment banking and consulting services for private equity firms and businesses worldwide, today announced the opening of its new Chicago office in the heart of the Loop.

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  • Palm Tree LLC (“Palm Tree”), the modern M&A advisor that provides integrated investment banking and consulting services for private equity firms and businesses worldwide, today announced the opening of its new Chicago office in the heart of the Loop.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230711592786/en/
    In 2020, Chris Felderman, Managing Director and Head of Financial Due Diligence at Palm Tree, was tapped to establish a Chicago office to serve as a central hub to serve client needs and business interests.
  • In the past three years, Felderman has expanded the Chicago presence to nearly 30 people, making it the fastest-growing office outside of Palm Tree’s Los Angeles headquarters.
  • “Palm Tree sees Chicago as a growing, critical hub for Midwest industrials, high finance, and the tech and biotech sectors,” said Pardis Nasseri, CEO and President of Palm Tree.

RVers Rejoice! The Dyrt PRO Adds 19,000 Overnight Parking, Dump Station and Water Station Locations to Maps

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onsdag, juli 5, 2023
Camping, Dave Matthews Band, DMB, Database, The Dyrt, DYRT-FM, Family, Chicago River, Water, The RVers, Tourism, Propane

1 app for camping information and booking, has added more than 19,000 overnight parking, dump station and water station locations to its popular PRO Maps feature.

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  • 1 app for camping information and booking, has added more than 19,000 overnight parking, dump station and water station locations to its popular PRO Maps feature.
  • Using The Dyrt PRO ($36/year), RVers can now easily access the largest US database of these facilities in existence.
  • "As an owner of a camper van , I have become very aware of the challenges of finding dump stations, water stations and overnight parking along your route," says The Dyrt founder Sarah Smith.
  • Adding dump stations, water stations, and overnight parking is the largest ever expansion to The Dyrt's PRO Maps, which also displays all campgrounds in the U.S., including free camping .

Illinois American Water Awards Seven 2023 Environmental Grants

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torsdag, juni 29, 2023
Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Sustainability, Environmental Issues, Energy, Well, Volunteering, University, Personal, Printing, 3D, Water, American Water, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Attention, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois River, Spring Lake Park, Museum, Friends, Biodiversity, Nature reserve, Student, City, PPE, American Water Works, Collection, Personal protective equipment, Forest, Ethics, Calumet River, Research, Wheel, Chicago River, Forestry, Confluence

Illinois American Water is awarding seven 2023 Environmental Grants that fund innovative, community-based projects focused on improving, restoring and enhancing local watersheds.

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  • Illinois American Water is awarding seven 2023 Environmental Grants that fund innovative, community-based projects focused on improving, restoring and enhancing local watersheds.
  • Since 2009, Illinois American Water has contributed more than $300,000 to more than 90 projects throughout Illinois dedicated to water source and environment protection.
  • Rebecca Losli, Illinois American Water President, said, “Our responsibility as a community’s water company includes helping to protect our water sources.
  • The project’s aim is to utilize water meter technology to bring attention and action to the conservation of water on campus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

ST. REGIS HOTELS & RESORTS DEBUTS THE ST. REGIS CHICAGO, AN ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL FOREVER CHANGING THE WINDY CITY'S SKYLINE

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torsdag, maj 18, 2023
Heart, St. Regis Chicago, Food, Rejuvenation, Gensler, Art, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, School of Chocolate, Millennium Park, Friends, Drink, Navy Pier, Studio, Chocolate, Great Chicago Fire, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Magellan Development Group, Seafood, Rye whiskey, History, Art Institute, Pat Crawford Brown, Miru, David Rockwell, Coffeehouse, Bloody Mary, Schitt's Creek, Water, Function (mathematics), School, Architecture, Midwestern United States, Copper, Coffee, Smoking, Magnificent Mile, Netflix, Glass, Chicago River, Very important person, Wine, Female, Hotel, Nightclub

CHICAGO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chicago. Developed by Magellan Development Group and designed by Studio Gang, the world-renowned architecture and urban design practice led by Jeanne Gang, the 101-story tower is the tallest building in the world designed by a female architect, offering guests and local luminaries a new viewpoint on sophisticated dining, bespoke service, and avant-garde design in the heart of downtown Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Chicago.
  • Through The St. Regis Chicago we will debut a new icon within the city, sharing with our guests and local luminaries an architectural masterpiece that also represents the pinnacle of luxury hospitality today."
  • The St. Regis Chicago features 159 luxurious guestrooms and 33 exquisite suites across 11 floors.
  • The St. Regis Spa, commands 12,000 square-feet of the expansive Wellness Floor, evoking an urban oasis of calming sensory experiences.