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Marathon Runners Take to the Windy City to Raise Awareness of Liver Disease

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is proud to once again be a member of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Official Charity Program for the 2023 race, which takes place on Sunday, October 8, 2023, in iconic Grant Park.

Key Points: 
  • "There are nearly 100 million people in the U.S. affected by liver disease, and most aren't aware they even have it.
  • That's why we are so honored that these runners have chosen to join us to help raise awareness and funds to combat liver disease."
  • The American Liver Foundation's Bank of America Chicago Marathon team has already met their fundraising goal and has since increased it.
  • The American Liver Foundation team is made up of runners with varying levels of experience from novice to advanced, most of whom have a connection to liver disease.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon Generates Record-Breaking $386 Million for Chicago Economy in 2022

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bank of America Chicago Marathon continues to generate significant impact for the city of Chicago, with the 2022 race contributing a record-breaking $386 million (PDF) to the city's economy, a 25 percent increase from 2021, according to an independent economic impact study conducted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Regional Economics Applications Lab.

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  • The 44th Bank of America Chicago Marathon saw 42,948 participants, 33 percent of whom were international visitors.
  • On behalf of the city's entire tourism industry, I want to congratulate the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for these amazing results and thank them for their commitment to Chicago."
  • Beyond the economic impact the marathon has on Chicago, we saw 10,000+ charity runners raise a record-breaking $27.6 million for 180 worthy causes last year," said Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon executive race director.
  • "Each year, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is an inspiring, joyful and fulfilling experience for the whole city," said Rita Sola-Cook, President, Bank of America Chicago.

Transforming Communities with Excellence: HGOR Garners Multiple American Society of Landscape Architect Georgia Chapter Awards

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Anticipating Atlanta's largest public gathering space's transformative impact on the city, HGOR's planning and designs for Westside Park resulted in an Honor Award for General Design. The project included community engagement and prioritized a thorough understanding of the site and its history to create a welcoming urban park oasis that bridges the gap between the city's east and west sides. The project's framework capitalizes on the park's natural attributes-- its high points and the 35.5-acre reservoir now used as a major emergency water source, increasing the city's drinking water supply from three to 30+ days. Integrating extensive green infrastructure, including a 100% native plant palette and accessible community amenities, delivered an inclusive space that fosters social engagement, enhances ecological biodiversity, withstands environmental challenges, and addresses immediate needs, contributing to the area's long-term resilience and well-being. Noted by the Trust for Public Land's George Dusenbury, the 280-acre Westside Park contributed significantly to Atlanta's #28 ranking on the 2023 ParkScore Index.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of HGOR's unwavering dedication to innovation and sustainability through planning, design and analysis, the firm was awarded five prestigious awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects' Georgia Chapter (GA ASLA).
  • HGOR, Atlanta-based planning and landscape architecture firm, acknowledged as the ASLA GA Chapter's Firm of the Year.
  • The vision for the project was to provide a functional, sustainable, tranquil escape that fosters hope for healing.
  • HGOR's creative approach used a mix of water features--and engaging, multi-functional hardscape elements to support healing for Children's patients.

ENHANCE HEALTH AND TRACKHOUSE RACING CELEBRATE FIRST NASCAR VICTORY IN GRANT PARK 220

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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SUNRISE, Fla., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhance Health, a leading digital health insurance brokerage and care navigation platform, and Trackhouse Racing, a prominent team in the NASCAR Cup Series Race, are thrilled to celebrate their victory in the inaugural Grant Park 220.

Key Points: 
  • SUNRISE, Fla., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhance Health, a leading digital health insurance brokerage and care navigation platform, and Trackhouse Racing, a prominent team in the NASCAR Cup Series Race, are thrilled to celebrate their victory in the inaugural Grant Park 220.
  • 91 Enhance Health Chevrolet Camaro, driven by three-time Supercars champion Shane Van Gisbergen, triumphed in the exhilarating back-and-forth race held on July 2, 2023, on the streets of Chicago.
  • As Enhance Health and Trackhouse Racing celebrate their first NASCAR victory in the Grant Park 220, both organizations remain committed to their shared vision of championing health and well-being in the world of motorsports.
  • "The partnership between Enhance Health and Trackhouse Racing was built on a shared vision of increasing availability to healthcare in America and amplifying that message via platforms like this," said Matt Herman, CEO and President of Enhance Health.

Think being a NASCAR driver isn't as physically demanding as other sports? Think again

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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But how many truly grasp the physical and mental strain placed on the drivers?

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  • But how many truly grasp the physical and mental strain placed on the drivers?
  • Our research team from the University of Florida and Michigan State University is collaborating with NASCAR to better understand the stressors drivers experience on the track.
  • We’ve learned that professional drivers need extraordinary physical and mental stamina to compete in major racing series such as NASCAR, IndyCar and Formula One.
  • But unlike other athletes, race car drivers compete in full-body safety gear while sitting in a piping hot car for hours at a time.

Not your mom’s minivan

    • First, the physical effort of driving a race car is much greater than that of driving your family car.
    • Turning and braking require more force due to the high speeds and the unique engineering of race cars.
    • Drivers control the vehicle by constantly engaging the muscles of the arms, upper body and legs.
    • “Imagine a string tied to your hand where you have to pull that 35 pounds up or down constantly,” he added.

Bodies pushed to the limit

    • A massive amount of heat is generated by the race car engine, exhaust, brakes and tires.
    • These sources heat the cockpit and the driver, especially in cars with roofs like stock cars.
    • In summer, cockpit temperatures can exceed 135 degrees Fahrenheit (57 Celsius), leading to profuse sweating, dehydration and even heatstroke.
    • Instead, technologies used to combat the heat include hoses that bring fresh air into driver helmets and cool-shirts worn by drivers.
    • While the outcome is unpredictable, the drivers will be pushing their bodies – in addition to their cars – to their limits.

Recent Survey Finds 70% of Parents Want Early Education Incorporated into Real Estate Developments

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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ATLANTA, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- – Primrose Schools, the premier early education and care leader with more than 480 schools nationwide and an incoming pipeline totaling 17 schools currently under construction, is working with developers and real estate professionals across the country to deliver the missing piece for mixed-use communities in U.S. metros – early education and child care.

Key Points: 
  • The OnePoll and Primrose Schools study offered insight into the growing demand for live-work-play, and now, learn communities, where early education offerings are situated within mixed-use developments, so parents can easily access quality early education and care alongside residential, retail, and workplaces.
  • A staggering 88% of parents surveyed said it was important to live and/or work near their child's early education and child care center.
  • Further, early education offerings like Primrose Schools act as an anchor that encourages foot traffic for surrounding businesses.
  • Families want the real estate industry to add learn to live, work, play developments," said Nick Koros, Chief Development Officer of Primrose Schools.

Electrolit Joins Sueños Music Festival to Hydrate Fans at Chicago's Biggest Latin Music Lineup

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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CERRITOS, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolit , the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from quality ingredients announces its partnership with Sueños Music Festival, the largest Latin music lineup to reach Chicago, Illinois.

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  • CERRITOS, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrolit , the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from quality ingredients announces its partnership with Sueños Music Festival, the largest Latin music lineup to reach Chicago, Illinois.
  • Hosted at Grant Park, Sueños brings over 20 Reggaeton and Latin artists to the stage for more than 45,000 fans on May 27th and May 28th, 2023.
  • "We are so proud to be a part of Sueños in its second year, a significant music festival celebrating Latino culture and community in Chicago," said Jake Sloan, Sr. Marketing Director of Electrolit USA.
  • "Sueños guarantees an unforgettable experience with awesome performances and countless activities to entertain fans.

Illinois Residents Can Enter Sweepstakes to Turn on Buckingham Fountain for Summer

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Members of the community are invited to Grant Park where ComEd and the Chicago Park District will switch on Buckingham Fountain to mark the unofficial start of the summer season.

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  • Members of the community are invited to Grant Park where ComEd and the Chicago Park District will switch on Buckingham Fountain to mark the unofficial start of the summer season.
  • ComEd is calling on residents to enter a sweepstakes for the chance to switch on Buckingham Fountain at the event.
  • “It wouldn’t be summer in Chicago without the spectacular Buckingham Fountain water display," said Rosa Escareno, General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District.
  • The Chicago Park District invites everyone to come and countdown with us as we turn on the fountain for its 96th season during the free Switch on Summer event with ComEd.

Toll Brothers Announces Final Opportunity to Buy a New Home at its Emerson on Krog Community

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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ATLANTA, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc (NYSE:TOL), the nations leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the final opportunity to buy a new home at its popular Emerson on Krog community.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc (NYSE:TOL), the nations leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the final opportunity to buy a new home at its popular Emerson on Krog community.
  • The Euclid home design includes 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, while the Jenkins home design offers 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths.
  • Emerson on Krog is centrally located at the corner of Krog Street and Edgewood Avenue.
  • Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of, Toll Brothers.

Austin Food + Wine Festival Teams Up with 100% Cork to Promote the Environmental Benefits of Cork

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Monday, November 1, 2021
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With a shared interest in addressing the most pressing ecological issues facing the U.S. wine industry today, 100% Cork and the Austin Food + Wine Festival will be implementing a groundbreaking cork recycling initiative across the event, a first for the festival.

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  • With a shared interest in addressing the most pressing ecological issues facing the U.S. wine industry today, 100% Cork and the Austin Food + Wine Festival will be implementing a groundbreaking cork recycling initiative across the event, a first for the festival.
  • The tenth annual Austin Food + Wine Festival will feature chefs, restaurants and wine and spirits experts from Texas and across the country.
  • 100% Cork will support the Austin Food + Wine Festival's sustainability efforts with on-site education to help wine lovers learn about the incredible carbon sequestration properties of cork forests, cork closures, and cork as a material in general.
  • Presented by FOOD & WINE Magazine and C3 Presents, Austin Food + Wine Festival is proud to be the benefactor of the Austin Food & Wine Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to fostering awareness and innovation in the Central Texas food and wine community through grants, educational programming and events.