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New Documentary "Common Enemy" Reveals Devastating Environmental Impact Of Factory Farms On Small-Town America

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane League (THL) today releases Common Enemy, a gripping short documentary directed and written by filmmaker Adam Peditto, offering a look at the sobering consequences of factory farms, also known as concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFOs). As the number of American farms continues to decline and with 80 percent of domestic food production now controlled by a handful of major corporations, farmers, environmentalists, and animal welfare advocates find themselves united against one common enemy: industrialized animal agriculture.

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  • "Common Enemy examines the vibrant yet often-overlooked rural communities suffering at the hands of corporate factory farming.
  • "This short film brings to light issues of environmental justice, worker justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and animal welfare.
  • In Oklahoma, nearly 200 million animals are raised and slaughtered each year, nearly all in factory farms.
  • In a single year in the US alone, factory farms produce 1.4 billion tons of manure —five times the waste of the entire US human population.

Tetra Tech Wins $33 Million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Award to Enhance Inland Navigation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tetra Tech was awarded the task order through the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Contract.

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  • Tetra Tech was awarded the task order through the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Contract.
  • Tetra Tech scientists, consultants, and engineers will design the new lock chamber to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety for navigation traffic along the river.
  • “The USACE Rock Island District maintains navigable waterways that are essential to the transportation of goods throughout the Midwest,” said Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO.
  • “Tetra Tech looks forward to using our Leading with Science® approach to design systems that improve critical infrastructure, support public safety, and enhance the resilience and reliability of U.S. waterborne transportation supply chains.”

Kirby Corporation Announces 2023 Third Quarter Results

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Consolidated revenues for the 2023 third quarter were $764.8 million compared with $745.8 million reported for the 2022 third quarter.

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  • Consolidated revenues for the 2023 third quarter were $764.8 million compared with $745.8 million reported for the 2022 third quarter.
  • Operating income for the 2023 third quarter was $63.5 million compared with $41.7 million for the 2022 third quarter.
  • Segment operating margin for the 2023 third quarter was 14.8% compared with 9.6% for the 2022 third quarter.
  • Operating income for the 2023 third quarter was $33.2 million compared with $22.3 million for the 2022 third quarter.

Old National’s Jim Roolf Named Illinois Bankers Association 2023 Banker of the Year

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Jim Roolf, senior vice president and corporate relations officer of Old National Bank, received the Illinois Bankers Association’s (IBA) top honor when he was named 2023 Banker of the Year.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ONB) – Jim Roolf, senior vice president and corporate relations officer of Old National Bank, received the Illinois Bankers Association’s (IBA) top honor when he was named 2023 Banker of the Year.
  • The Banker of the Year award recognizes an individual whose dedication to excellence has profoundly enhanced the banking industry.
  • “His engagement and effective leadership are consistent with our core values and further the long-term success of our company.”
    “Jim Roolf exemplifies everything we hold dear about banking in Illinois.
  • His drive and commitment to the industry and his community have created a lasting legacy,” said Randy Hultgren, president and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association.

JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS CVB ROLLS OUT NEW BRAND

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

The CVB worked with Pekin, IL-based McDaniels Marketing — an experienced tourism marketing firm — to create a brand that highlights the city's most attractive attributes.

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  • The CVB worked with Pekin, IL-based McDaniels Marketing — an experienced tourism marketing firm — to create a brand that highlights the city's most attractive attributes.
  • "Uncover the Possibilities" represents Jacksonville's status as a "hidden secret" in Central Illinois with many historical sites and stories that haven't been widely told.
  • These brand promise statements will influence the core messaging moving forward, epitomizing the best traits of the Jacksonville area.
  • The Jacksonville Area CVB has developed a brand standards guide to keep brand usage on track.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Opens New Store in Peoria, Ill.

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

KATY, Texas, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in the Peoria area. Located at 7611 North Grand Prairie Dr., the over 60,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area. Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9. Throughout the weekend, customers can look forward to exclusive deals and giveaways, and take advantage of great prices.

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  • KATY, Texas, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in the Peoria area.
  • Located at 7611 North Grand Prairie Dr., the over 60,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area.
  • Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9.
  • "Academy Sports + Outdoors is excited to bring its newest store to the Peoria community as a destination that makes pursuing their sports and outdoors passions easy and affordable," said Sam Johnson, Academy's Executive Vice President of Retail Operations.

Illinois American Water Awards Seven 2023 Environmental Grants

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

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.

Atrium Hospitality Names Joe Browning General Manager of Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center in Illinois

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Atrium Hospitality announces Joe Browning is the new General Manager of the company’s Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center in Illinois.

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  • Atrium Hospitality announces Joe Browning is the new General Manager of the company’s Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center in Illinois.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230522005055/en/
    Joe Browning is the new General Manager of the Atrium Hospitality-managed Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center in Illinois.
  • “I’m excited to collaborate with Joe in his new role as General Manager at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront,” said Peter Komar, Vice President, Operational Strategies — Midwest Region, Atrium Hospitality.
  • The Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center is located at 100 Conference Center Drive and next to the East Peoria River Front Park.

Academy Sports + Outdoors continues new store expansion with first location in Peoria, Illinois

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

KATY, Texas, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer whose mission is to provide "Fun for All", will open its first location in Peoria, IL in the summer of 2023. This is Academy's second location in Illinois which is set to open in Grand Prairie Plaza and will be over 60,000 square feet. Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.

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  • This is Academy's second location in Illinois which is set to open in Grand Prairie Plaza and will be over 60,000 square feet.
  • Academy plans to continue its expansion efforts with the goal of opening 13 – 15 stores this year, and a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027.
  • The location will carry a wide assortment of sports and outdoors products for customers to choose from to kickstart their fun.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy Sports + Outdoors can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Monarch Private Capital Helps Finance Renovation of Historic Warehouse in Illinois

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Friday, March 31, 2023

The six-story structure is the tallest building in the Warehouse District, boasting superior views of the Illinois River and the surrounding skyline.

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  • The six-story structure is the tallest building in the Warehouse District, boasting superior views of the Illinois River and the surrounding skyline.
  • Federal Companies owned and impeccably maintained the building since its construction until Baldovin Development Company secured its purchase in 2019.
  • We couldn’t have gotten this project to the finish line without our incredible financing partners, including Monarch Private Capital.
  • For more information on Monarch Private Capital and its ESG-oriented impact investment funds, please contact Rick Chukas by emailing [email protected] .