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Mujeres Latinas en Acción announces Voces Unidas: A 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Monday, June 12, 2023

CHICAGO, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce their milestone celebration, Voces Unidas: A 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Chicago History Museum on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 6 p.m.

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  • CHICAGO, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is delighted to announce their milestone celebration, Voces Unidas: A 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Chicago History Museum on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 6 p.m.
    Mujeres was founded in 1973 and is the longest standing Latina-led organization in the nation.
  • Chicago History Museum is a fitting venue, as Mujeres' story is uniquely Chicago and uniquely Latina.
  • The night will feature delicious hors d'oeuvres, inspired drinks, a Mercadito of Mujeres' Empresarias del Futuro, and Mariachi Sirenas, an all-women mariachi group.
  • Voces Unidas: A 50th Celebration is sponsored by local and national firms, business corporations, and philanthropic partners, with a handful of individual tickets still available for purchase on their website: www.mujereslatinasenaccion.org .

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

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

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.

YR Media Secures New Physical Location in Chicago to House its Growing Midwest Hub

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

YR Media announced today that it has secured a new physical space in the Chicago area to serve as the award-winning youth media nonprofit organization’s Midwest hub.

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  • YR Media announced today that it has secured a new physical space in the Chicago area to serve as the award-winning youth media nonprofit organization’s Midwest hub.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230222005268/en/
    YR Media Secures New Physical Location in Chicago to House its Growing Midwest Hub (Photo: Business Wire)
    Complete with a fully functioning newsroom and recording studios, the new hub location will include state-of-the-art equipment.
  • The Midwest hub has cultivated and deepened storyteller relationships in states including Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • And, just as importantly, this new location will allow the organization to increase access to the various support services that are critical for our emerging creators.”
    For more information on YR Media, visit https://www.yrmedia.org/ .

Render Sisters First Self-Titled EP Release Features A Diverse Catalog Of Pop-Country Bops & Ballads

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Monday, June 6, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Teen country duo Render Sisters are excited to release their debut self-titled seven song EP on Friday, June 3 across all digital & streaming music platforms and at linktr.ee/rendersister. The new EP includes the seven original singles which they've digitally released since their emergence in 2020, after being recruited by PCG Artist Development in Nashville.

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  • 1) Anyone Else (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Britton Cameron)
    2) I Don't Wanna Know (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Doug Kahan)
    3) Small Spaces (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Britton Cameron)
    4) Black Roses (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Britton Cameron)
    5) Count On Me Count On You (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Britton Cameron)
    6) Lost Boy (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Britton Cameron)
    7) Little Dreamer (Mary-Keaton Render, Stella Render, Britton Cameron)
    Arkansas Country Music Awards 2022 Nominations:
    Mary-Keaton and Stella Render are up for honors for a second year in two separate categories in the 2022 Arkansas Country Music Awards ; Young Artist Of The Year and Video Of The Year for "Small Spaces" ( click to watch ).
  • The Render Sisters were also nominated in the same categories in the 2021 awards show, where they also performed.
  • The Render Sisters are a four time Arkansas CMA nominated pop country duo from Pine Bluff, who were first influenced to become songwriters by their grandmother, a music teacher.
  • They also released several new songs, including the fun and upbeat country bop "Black Roses," and story ballad "Small Spaces," with both songs' videos being directed by country music icon Pam Tillis.

ComEd Joins Chicago Park District, Sweepstakes Winner to Switch on Summer at Buckingham Fountain on May 14

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

ComEd is joining the Chicago Park District to kickoff the summer season in Chicagoland with the annual Switch on Summer celebration this Saturday, May 14, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckingham Fountain.

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  • ComEd is joining the Chicago Park District to kickoff the summer season in Chicagoland with the annual Switch on Summer celebration this Saturday, May 14, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Buckingham Fountain.
  • ComEd is excited to power on the summer season at the eighth annual Switch on Summer event in Grant Park, ComEd CEO Gil Quiniones said.
  • Every year, the Switch on Summer event invites residents and visitors to gather around the Buckingham Fountain to celebrate the beginning of summer activities," Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot said.
  • ComEds sweepstakes contest invited ComEd customers to answer clean energy trivia questions for a chance to win the honor of turning on Buckingham Fountain.

ComEd, Chicago Park District Set to Power on Buckingham Fountain with WGN’s Tom Skilling on May 14

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

“The sight of Buckingham Fountain’s jets shooting into the sky is synonymous with the return of warm weather and summertime in the best city in the world--which is why I’m thrilled to join ComEd and the Chicago Park District to power on this magnificent attraction for the season,” said Tom Skilling, WGN-TV’s Chief Meteorologist and local celebrity. “I hope to see Chicago residents, families, and visitors out there on May 14 to mark the occasion, and to join us for the local cuisine, educational programming and free outdoor entertainment that are a hallmark of this amazing festival each year.”

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  • This years community celebration will feature WGN-TV Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling , who will serve as the master of ceremonies.
  • ComEd is calling on residents to enter a sweepstakes contest for the chance to be the one to turn on the fountain at the May 14 event.
  • Buckingham Fountain, a major summer tourism attraction, welcomes millions of visitors a year and will celebrate its 95th anniversary this May.
  • "Nothing signals the arrival of summer in Chicago like activating the Buckingham Fountain," said Chicago Park District Interim General Superintendent & CEO Rosa Escareo.

Bona Fide Beauty Makes a Perfect Mother's Day Gift by Keeping Nails Healthy Smooth for a Just-Manicured Feeling

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Since 2019, more than 202,000 customers have placed 252,000 Bona Fide Beauty orders.

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  • Since 2019, more than 202,000 customers have placed 252,000 Bona Fide Beauty orders.
  • Articles talking about the benefits of Bona Fide Beauty have appeared in Elle , Harper's Bizarre , Chicago Tribune , Chicago WGN-TV , Cosmopolitan , Women's Health , and The Zoe Report .
  • Over time, Bona Fide Beauty can also improve nail strength and appearance and will help her grow healthy beautiful nails.
  • All products can be purchased directly on the Bona Fide Beauty website or through Amazon.

CHICAGO NATIVE AND TELEVISION VETERAN BRITTNEY PAYTON SIGNS EXCLUSIVE CONTENT DEAL WITH BETRIVERS

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI"), a Chicago based gaming and betting company, is proud to announce the signing of Brittney Payton, Chicago television personality and daughter of Chicago Bears Legend Walter Payton, to an exclusive brand and content deal with BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com .

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (NYSE: RSI) ("RSI"), a Chicago based gaming and betting company, is proud to announce the signing of Brittney Payton, Chicago television personality and daughter of Chicago Bears Legend Walter Payton, to an exclusive brand and content deal with BetRivers.com and PlaySugarHouse.com .
  • Payton will be representing RSI in a variety of ways, including the creation of sports betting content and a multitude of sports and culture content for RSI.
  • As an Ambassador, Payton will be appearing in BetRivers TV and radio commercials, podcasts, and social media interviews.
  • Payton won a Chicago Emmy for her work as co-host of WGN-TV's Chicago's Best.

Devon Bank Donate $6,000 To Little Sisters Of The Poor As They Recover From Flood Damages

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Devon Bank President Tom Olivieri saw this while watching the morning news and immediately knew he wanted to help.

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  • Devon Bank President Tom Olivieri saw this while watching the morning news and immediately knew he wanted to help.
  • Devon Bank made a $6,000 donation to Little Sisters of the Poor via The Loundy Charitable Foundation.
  • Cleanup is already underway and Little Sisters of the Poor's Sister Charles Patricia told WGN-TV that she was thankful no residents were displaced.
  • The Loundy Charitable Foundation is an Illinois not-for-profit organization created by Devon Bank to serve the local community.

NewsNation Announces Major Programming Expansion Launching September 27

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Monday, July 19, 2021

NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced a major expansion of its programming, adding 26 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.

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  • NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced a major expansion of its programming, adding 26 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.
  • Beginning September 27, NewsNations new programming line-up will include DAN ABRAMS LIVE, airing weeknights from 8 p.m.
  • Following the expansion, the networks weekly original programming will increase from 19 hours at its launch in September 2020, to a total of 55 hours of live news, analysis, and talk every week.
  • Also launching on September 27 is MORNING IN AMERICA, NewsNations live three-hour national morning newscast airing from 7 a.m.