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AAOS Earns Fourth Consecutive Top Workplace Award from Chicago Tribune

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has once again been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune. This year marks the fourth consecutive year the AAOS has received this accolade. Based on employee feedback gathered by a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC, the award criteria monitor year-over-year anonymous employee feedback.

Key Points: 
  • The award is the third of 2023 to recognize the AAOS' commitment to fostering an excellent workplace.
  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has once again been named a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune .
  • This year marks the fourth consecutive year the AAOS has received this accolade.
  • The 2023 Chicago Tribune award accompanies two additional workplace awards given to AAOS in 2023, including the Best and Brightest® Companies to Work for Award, both national and regional, by the National Association for Business Resources.

Thurgood Marshall’s Legacy Is Alive And Thriving Thanks to Focus on Equity & Inclusion

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased by 37 percent.

Key Points: 
  • Like many in attendance, Williams was startled to discover that the percentage of Black students attending colleges in Illinois decreased by 37 percent.
  • The fight for equity is the engine that fuels the mission of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
  • It is also a passion to continue the work and enhance the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a two-time HBCU graduate of Lincoln University and Howard.
  • He was dignified and believed with the Constitution on his side; he could venture forward with essential change.

People of Play Announce Winners of the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs)

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries gathered to honor the winners of People of Play (POP)’s Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs).

Key Points: 
  • Almost 350 attendees from 20 countries gathered to honor the winners of People of Play (POP)’s Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs).
  • “The evening was celebratory and entertaining,” said Mary Couzin, President of People of Play.
  • A one-stop source of community for industry professionals, aspiring inventors and people of all ages who love to play, POP hosts a wide range of events including the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the TAGIE Awards, Young Inventor Challenge, Toy & Game Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference, POP Wiki and People of Play Holiday Guide.
  • Founded in 2008, the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs) celebrate the outstanding achievements of toy and game industry leaders from around the world, by honoring masters of innovation and invention.

ComEd Named Most Reliable Electric Utility in America

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

“It wasn’t that long ago that most ComEd customers expected power outages and considered them commonplace,” said ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones .

Key Points: 
  • “It wasn’t that long ago that most ComEd customers expected power outages and considered them commonplace,” said ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones .
  • “Being recognized as the most reliable utility company in America is a well-deserved honor and we are thankful for their continued dedication to the 9 million Illinoisans they serve.”
    Investments in the power grid continued to pay reliability dividends for ComEd customers as the electric company delivered record reliability in 2022.
  • Donnelly has been COO throughout the grid modernization work at ComEd and has led efforts to improve reliability for ComEd customers.
  • All utilities operating electric delivery networks in North America are eligible for consideration for the ReliabilityOne® award.

MEDIA ALERT: PEOPLE OF PLAY’S CHICAGO TOY AND GAME FAIR

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

-- Interactive booths with the hottest holiday toys and games from Box Blox, ChattySnaps, Cut.com, Duncan Toys, E-Blox, Flybar, Good Soul Brands, Gray Matters Games, Happy Camper Live, M&M Funky Stuff, MAGNA-TILES, Marmals, PlusPlus, Popular Playthings, Squaregles, The Pencil Grip, TOMY, Top Secret Toys, Yogibo and many more. Consumers can do their holiday shopping for the kiddos right on site!

Key Points: 
  • Kick off the holiday shopping season at the 21st annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair!
  • Presented by People of Play (POP), the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (CHITAG) is the largest toy and game fair open to the public in North America!
  • Many of the winning inventions have been licensed by these global companies and can be found on store shelves today!
  • - and try your hand at the Big Dice Shooter Game!

No Kid Hungry Corporate Partners Spread Holiday Cheer and Help End Childhood Hunger in America with Seasonal Products and Promotions That Give Back

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Monday, November 6, 2023

That's why No Kid Hungry partners are uniting to help connect kids with the meals they need to thrive this holiday season and all year long.

Key Points: 
  • That's why No Kid Hungry partners are uniting to help connect kids with the meals they need to thrive this holiday season and all year long.
  • Every $1 donated to No Kid Hungry this holiday season can help connect a child with 10 healthy meals.
  • Seasonal products and holiday promotions that support No Kid Hungry include:
    Citi: On Giving Tuesday, Citi will be matching all donations to No Kid Hungry, up to $500,000.
  • For a complete list of No Kid Hungry's participating partners and promotions, and to learn all the ways to give back to No Kid Hungry this holiday season, visit NoKidHungry.org/BrandsThatGive .

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for Exchange-Traded Funds

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $195 billion as of September 30, 2023 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.
  • Please refer to each fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for additional details on a fund's risks.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. is an affiliate of First Trust Portfolios L.P., the fund's distributor.

Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for October 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023

1 Canadian Equities data includes MATCHNow and NEO (now operating as Cboe Canada) from June 2022 onwards.

Key Points: 
  • 1 Canadian Equities data includes MATCHNow and NEO (now operating as Cboe Canada) from June 2022 onwards.
  • Before June 2022 it included MATCHNow only.
  • 2 Cboe Clear Europe figures are totals (not ADV) for the months and years-to-date.
  • As of April 2023, data has been restated to reflect both On-Book and Off-Book cleared trades.

Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for October 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023

1 Canadian Equities data includes MATCHNow and NEO (now operating as Cboe Canada) from June 2022 onwards.

Key Points: 
  • 1 Canadian Equities data includes MATCHNow and NEO (now operating as Cboe Canada) from June 2022 onwards.
  • Before June 2022 it included MATCHNow only.
  • 2 Cboe Clear Europe figures are totals (not ADV) for the months and years-to-date.
  • As of April 2023, data has been restated to reflect both On-Book and Off-Book cleared trades.

Cboe Global Markets Reports Results for Third Quarter 2023

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Friday, November 3, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Cboe's Options exchanges had total market share of 33.6 percent for the third quarter of 2023 compared to 33.8 percent in the third quarter of 2022.
  • For the third quarter of 2023, Cboe European Equities had 23.2 percent market share, down from 24.6 percent in the third quarter of 2022.
  • (1)The Digital and Corporate segments are not further discussed as results were not material during the third quarter of 2023.
  • Executives of Cboe Global Markets will host a conference call to review its third-quarter financial results today, November 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET/7:30 a.m. CT.