Great Chicago Fire

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

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

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.

David C Cook Equips Churches to Extend Faith Formation Beyond Sundays

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David C Cook is reinventing the way kids and families engage in the Bible, and extending faith formation beyond the church walls through a new customizable digital tool kit, Wonder Ink. Created by ministry practitioners and discipleship thought leaders to fit the needs of today's church, Wonder Ink empowers families and invites children to experience the wonder of God every day in every way.

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  • It's our goal for Wonder Ink to spark curiosity and guide children on a journey of faith through the wonder of God."
  • Wonder Ink's digital suite of resources connects Sundays to Mondays with Wonder@home, including online portals individualized for parents and children.
  • David C Cook is a global nonprofit equipping individuals and church leaders with vital learning and worship resources.
  • David C Cook was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1875 by David Caleb Cook, a businessman who began publishing pamphlets on lessons and songs that equipped local churches for ministry to children displaced by the Great Chicago Fire.

Great American Insurance Group Recognizes 150 Years of Business During its Anniversary Week Celebrations

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Great American Insurance Group announced today that it is kicking off its 150th Anniversary Week celebrations in recognition of the March 7, 1872 founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company.

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  • Great American Insurance Group announced today that it is kicking off its 150th Anniversary Week celebrations in recognition of the March 7, 1872 founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company.
  • Great American Insurance Groups roots go back to 1872 with the founding of its flagship company, Great American Insurance Company.
  • Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the operations of Great American Insurance Group are engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialty commercial products for businesses.
  • The members of Great American Insurance Group are subsidiaries of American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG), also based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Pair of 35-year-old Machines Earn Top Honors in UniMac Longevity Contest

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Friday, October 8, 2021

The legendary cleaner won the contest with a pair of 35-year-old washer-extractors that run six days a week.

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  • The legendary cleaner won the contest with a pair of 35-year-old washer-extractors that run six days a week.
  • "In the end, Zengeler Cleaners stood alone with their pair of UniMac machines boasting an impressive run."
  • As winners of the contest, Zengeler Cleaners will receive a new UniMac washer-extractor and matching tumble dryer to help them increase capacity at their facilities.
  • To learn more about the UniMac Longevity Contest and read a story about Zengeler Cleaners, visit unimac.com/zengeler .

Newly Published Historic Investigation Argues Great Chicago Fire Purposely Set by Southern Separatists

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Friday, October 8, 2021

On the 8th of October 1871 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Chicago was visited by what newspapers of the day often referred to as, "The Fire Fiend".

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  • On the 8th of October 1871 at approximately 8:45 p.m., Chicago was visited by what newspapers of the day often referred to as, "The Fire Fiend".
  • Over the next 30 hours, 2,100 acres burned along with the 17,450 buildings that sat on them.
  • The Great Chicago Fire: The Southern Rationale provides readers an opportunity to pick up the trail and have access to the original fact-pattern those investigators of the day collected.
  • Hillmann's works can be found in libraries around the world, including the Norwegian Nobel Library and the United Nations' Archives.

October is National Fire Prevention Month

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

"Currently, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan," explains David Davis, of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSAB). "Seconds really do matter when it comes to a fire. Having an escape plan with two ways out -- and practicing that plan, can mean the difference between safely escaping from a fire or tragically losing lives."

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  • October is National Fire Prevention Month, the perfect time to learn more about how to prevent home fires and keep your family safe in the event of a fire.
  • "Currently, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan," explains David Davis, of the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSAB).
  • "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety" is the 2021 theme for National Fire Prevention Week which runs from October 3-9.
  • Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) the observance began in October of 1925 in to commemorate the tragic Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richard H. Driehaus Museum is pleased to announce its programming around the sesquicentennial of the Great Chicago Fire.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Richard H. Driehaus Museum is pleased to announce its programming around the sesquicentennial of the Great Chicago Fire.
  • Built from 1879-1883, it is one of Chicago's earliest fire-proof residences that rose from the ashes of the Chicago Fire.
  • Audiences will grasp first-hand the direct impact the fire had on one Chicago family and one Chicago home.
  • It will be followed by a reading of Fiery Night: A Boy, His Goat, and the Great Chicago Fireby Sally M. Walker and Kayla Harren.

Saint Xavier University Celebrates 175 Years of Mercy Education

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Saint Xavier University (SXU) celebrates 175 years of Mercy education on September 23, 2021, marking 175 years to the day that five Sisters of Mercy arrived in Chicago to begin the work of Catholic education and open the Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy of Chicago in 1846.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Saint Xavier University (SXU) celebrates 175 years of Mercy education on September 23, 2021, marking 175 years to the day that five Sisters of Mercy arrived in Chicago to begin the work of Catholic education and open the Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy of Chicago in 1846.
  • Perhaps most exceptional is SXU's transformation story, built under the leadership of President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., SXU's 20th president, who's served the University since January 2017.
  • SXU is thrilled to celebrate 175 years and looks forward to another 175 years of delivering on its Mercy mission for the benefit of future generations of students.
  • Recognizing Saint Xavier's excellence in education, U.S. News & World Report has ranked SXU consistently among the best colleges in the Midwest.

A Love Letter to Chicago: Chicago-based Video Production Company Crafts Inspirational Video for a City in Crisis

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Monday, May 18, 2020

In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire consumed 17,000 buildings and claimed over 300 lives.

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  • In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire consumed 17,000 buildings and claimed over 300 lives.
  • Robert Collyer, a Unitarian minister and famed orator, lost his home and church during the fire.
  • While the ashes were still smoking, he summoned his people and spoke strong words of community and resilience.
  • BEHOLD is the next iteration of the video production company.