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Prominent Chicago Law Firm Opens New Practice in Schaumburg

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. Traub & Associates, a well-regarded Illinois law firm, is excited to announce that it has acquired a new law office conveniently located in Schaumburg. The celebrated law firm offers a breadth of experience to clients throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, and Kane counties from this new centrally-located office. The team at A. Traub & Associates is looking forward to expanding the communities they can serve using the wealth of knowledge and the client-focused approach the firm is known for.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. Traub & Associates, a well-regarded Illinois law firm, is excited to announce that it has acquired a new law office conveniently located in Schaumburg.
  • The celebrated law firm offers a breadth of experience to clients throughout Cook, DuPage, Will, and Kane counties from this new centrally-located office.
  • The founding attorney of this practice, Angel M. Traub, holds strong principles in regards to how her firm handles cases and collaborates with clients.
  • As a leader amongst her peers and a passionate litigator, Angel M. Traub leads a highly-respected Illinois family law firm.

Attorney Hannah McKinney Kingrey Joins Wheaton Family Law Firm, McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C.

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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WHEATON, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C. is pleased to welcome Attorney Hannah McKinney Kingrey as an associate attorney as of October 2022. Hannah concentrates on all areas of domestic relations law including divorce, post-decree modifications, child custody disputes, and pre and post-nuptial agreements. Hannah also handles probate matters.

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  • WHEATON, Ill., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C.
  • is pleased to welcome Attorney Hannah McKinney Kingrey as an associate attorney as of October 2022.
  • Hannah concentrates on all areas of domestic relations law including divorce, post-decree modifications, child custody disputes, and pre and post-nuptial agreements.
  • Prior to joining McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp, P.C., Hannah worked for the Cook County State Attorney's Office during law school.

Essential Utilities’ Aqua Illinois Subsidiary Acquires Oak Brook Water Assets

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Illinois subsidiary has completed the purchase of the Village of Oak Brooks water treatment and distribution system, which serves approximately 4,000 customer equivalents in DuPage and Cook Counties, for $12.5 million.

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  • Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today announced that its Aqua Illinois subsidiary has completed the purchase of the Village of Oak Brooks water treatment and distribution system, which serves approximately 4,000 customer equivalents in DuPage and Cook Counties, for $12.5 million.
  • Aqua has over 135 years of expertise in water and wastewater service, thoughtful infrastructure investment and strong community involvement.
  • My team and I are excited to begin serving this area and look forward to providing the community with safe water and reliable service, said Aqua Illinois President David Carter.
  • Aqua provides water and wastewater service to approximately 273,000 people in 70 communities across 13 Illinois counties.

ICCTA Adopts Neurodiversity Inclusion Statement at Board of Representatives Meeting

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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We believe that, when neurodivergent people are understood, valued, and empowered, we all stand to benefit from their important and unique contributions.

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  • We believe that, when neurodivergent people are understood, valued, and empowered, we all stand to benefit from their important and unique contributions.
  • This resolution represents our commitment to promoting an authentically inclusive learning environment in alignment with this ideal."
  • As ICCTA President, Dr. Dunne's vision includes a focus on neurodiversity inclusion, future of work, and closer industry partnerships with the community college system.
  • As a leading voice in the neurodiversity movement, Dr. Dunne regularly speaks on these topics, including as a keynote speaker at the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit and as an invited speaker at The Atlantic Festival, which included neurodiversity as part of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focus.

Recent Sixth Annual CUPS Bra Drive Collects Over 2,500; Bras Local nonprofit donates undergarments to five local organizations and international groups

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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AURORA, Ill., Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For six years, Cynthia Gamboa has been uplifting women in need in a significant way.

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  • Gamboa, founder and executive director of Commitment to Uplift with Purpose and Service (CUPS) , recently held the nonprofit's sixth annual bra drive at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and collected over 2,500 new and gently used bras.
  • With volunteers, they sorted the undergarments and Gamboa delivered them to five organizations that help women in difficult circumstances such as domestic abuse, homelessness, and sex trafficking.
  • The organizations were the Wheaton-based DuPage PADS, Elgin PADS, and three Aurora-based nonprofits: Hesed House, Mutual Ground, and Not Forgotten Ministries.
  • This nonprofit, Gamboa said, ships the bras to sex trafficking survivors so that they can resale the bras and create sustainable businesses.

INSTANT BRANDS EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP TACKLE FOOD INSECURITY

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot®, Pyrex® and more, is further addressing food insecurity through partnerships with eight organizations across North America providing food assistance. Roughly 1 in 10 U.S. residents1 and 1 in 6 households in Canada2 currently face food insecurity—and as these numbers grow, so does the demand for food banks and pantries to serve more, with less.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot, Pyrex and more, is further addressing food insecurity through partnerships with eight organizations across North America providing food assistance.
  • Food insecurity is a complex issue, and there is no one-size-fits all solution," said Ben Gadbois, President and CEO of Instant Brands.
  • As one component of its multi-pronged commitment to addressing food insecurity, Instant Brands donated approximately 30,000 pieces of its Snapware food storage solutions to the eight partner organizations.
  • Instant Brands designs, manufactures and markets a global portfolio of innovative and iconic consumer lifestyle brands: Instant, Pyrex, Corelle, Corningware, Snapware, Chicago Cutlery, ZOID and Visions.

ComEd and Chicago Area Clean Cities to Host Free, Virtual Event for Customers Interested in Electric Vehicles

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Without question, the EV revolution will deliver important health, environmental and cost savings benefits for our customers across the northern Illinois region.

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  • Without question, the EV revolution will deliver important health, environmental and cost savings benefits for our customers across the northern Illinois region.
  • The event will be posted on CACCs website for those customers who are not able to attend the webinar but would like to view it later.
  • We know many consumers have been overwhelmed with information about EVs and that they do not want to sacrifice performance, said John Walton, chair, Chicago Area Clean Cities.
  • This webinar will help give you the details that you need to confidently make the switch to driving electric.

Housing Counseling Resource Programs Reach Extended Through Support from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has partnered with local housing counseling agencies to facilitate expanded service to minority and low- and moderate-income homebuyers.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has partnered with local housing counseling agencies to facilitate expanded service to minority and low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
  • The Community FirstHousing Counseling Resource Program (Housing Counseling Resource Program) provides grants to agencies in Illinois and Wisconsin that support these programs.
  • Two FHLBank Chicago housing associates, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), are administering the Housing Counseling Resource Program on behalf of FHLBank Chicago.
  • "Through the Housing Counseling Resource Program, these 21 beneficiary organizations and agencies will be able to provide counseling to thousands of additional low- and moderate-income homebuyers.

Hinsdale Law Firm Welcomes New Managing Partner Attorney Azam Nizamuddin

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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HINSDALE, Ill., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The law office of Martoccio & Martoccio is pleased to announce that it has welcomed a new managing partner to the firm. Attorney Azam Nizamuddin joins the Hinsdale law firm as a managing partner. Mr. Nizamuddin brings a wealth of experience and an expansive skillset to the practice, where he will be serving clients in the areas of family law, personal injury, employment law, and real estate law.

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  • HINSDALE, Ill., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The law office of Martoccio & Martoccio is pleased to announce that it has welcomed a new managing partner to the firm.
  • Attorney Azam Nizamuddin joins the Hinsdale law firm as a managing partner.
  • Before joining Martoccio & Martoccio, Attorney Nizamuddin served as a trial lawyer and litigator for 18 years focusing on litigation and family law.
  • Founding attorney John F. Martoccio and managing partner Azam Nizamuddin boast over 75 years of combined experience, and the firm's attorneys can proficiently handle an extensive array of legal issues.

North Park University, College of DuPage partner to guarantee admission for transfer students

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University's School of Professional Studies (SPS) will partner with College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn in a program that guarantees COD transfer students admission to North Park.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University's School of Professional Studies (SPS) will partner with College of DuPage (COD) in Glen Ellyn in a program that guarantees COD transfer students admission to North Park.
  • The two schools will work collaboratively, even before students transfer to North Park, to seamlessly guide students from their associate degree at COD to completing their bachelor's degrees at North Park.
  • "This agreement formalizes and elevates an excellent new partnership that gives students of the College of DuPage an opportunity to complete their bachelor's degrees at North Park University, in the world-class city of Chicago," said North Park President Mary K. Surridge.
  • Founded in 1967, College of DuPage is a community college serving students in Chicago's western suburbs.