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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award 18 Grants to Support Holiday Lights Events in Northern Illinois

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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To support local holiday displays, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced grants of up to $2,500 each for 18 northern Illinois communities as part of the annual ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.

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  • To support local holiday displays, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced grants of up to $2,500 each for 18 northern Illinois communities as part of the annual ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.
  • "We are thrilled to once again partner with ComEd on the Powering the Holidays Program," said Neil James, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
  • With the addition of the 2023 grant recipients, ComEd has now awarded 46 communities and organizations a total of $113,000 in grants to power holiday lights events since 2021.
  • Powering the Holidays grants can be used for any community holiday lights event held from November 1, 2023, to February 13, 2024.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Offer Grants to Power Community Light Events this Holiday Season

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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The program supports community holiday lights events that represent the diverse cultures and traditions celebrated across northern Illinois.

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  • The program supports community holiday lights events that represent the diverse cultures and traditions celebrated across northern Illinois.
  • ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are making $45,000 in funds available for the 2023 grant program to power a variety of holiday lights celebrations this year.
  • During the 2022 holiday season, 18 communities throughout northern Illinois utilized these grants to support holiday lights events.
  • This annual event invites community members to celebrate the holiday season with light displays, carols and the lighting of the South Chicago Heights Christmas tree.

New Episodes of Hearst Media Production Group's Earth Odyssey on NBC to Showcase Chicago's Brookfield Zoo

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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NEW YORK and CHICAGO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The award-winning NBC series Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer, produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), debuts new episodes starting June 24 from Brookfield Zoo near Chicago.

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  • NEW YORK and CHICAGO, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The award-winning NBC series Earth Odyssey with Dylan Dreyer, produced by Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), debuts new episodes starting June 24 from Brookfield Zoo near Chicago.
  • Joining Dreyer for these special episodes is Dr. Michael Adkesson, president and CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society and director of Brookfield Zoo.
  • "Brookfield Zoo is a great location for the new episodes and Dr. Adkesson and his team are tremendous contributors."
  • During its first four seasons, Earth Odyssey traveled the globe to deliver important information about the environment, conservation and animal welfare.

Dabaran Joins Chicago Zoological Society Associates to Promote Animal Conservation

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Asad Kausar of Dabaran Inc. has joined the Marketing Committee at Chicago Zoological Society Associates.

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  • Asad Kausar of Dabaran Inc. has joined the Marketing Committee at Chicago Zoological Society Associates.
  • Associates provide an essential role in assisting CZS and its future, and further define the CZS Associates role and responsibilities supporting a leading zoological institution in the 21st century.
  • Im excited to support this volunteer group of dedicated young professionals who share an interest in animals and conservation, says Kausar.
  • The Zoo opened in 1934 and continues to play a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural world.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award 18 Grants to Support Holiday Lighting Events Across Northern Illinois

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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Recognizing the importance of cultural holiday celebrations and how they can brighten communities, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced grants of up to $2,500 each for 18 northern Illinois communities as part of the ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.

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  • Recognizing the importance of cultural holiday celebrations and how they can brighten communities, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced grants of up to $2,500 each for 18 northern Illinois communities as part of the ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.
  • "ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are excited to again support a wide variety of holiday lighting displays that bring residents together to celebrate and experience cultural traditions within their communities."
  • Powering the Holidays grants can be used for any community holiday lights event held from November 1, 2022, to February 13, 2023.
  • Municipalities, townships, counties and other local governments within the northern Illinois areas ComEd serves were eligible to apply.

ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Offer Grants to Illuminate Community Light Events this Holiday Season

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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For the second year, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) encourage communities and community organizations to apply for competitive grants of up to $2,500 each as part of the Powering the Holidays program.

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  • For the second year, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) encourage communities and community organizations to apply for competitive grants of up to $2,500 each as part of the Powering the Holidays program.
  • The program supports community holiday light events that represent the diverse cultures and traditions celebrated across northern Illinois.
  • ComEd is proud to team up with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to deliver community funding to help brighten our cities and towns for the holidays this season.
  • On behalf of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, we are grateful to partner with ComEd to offer this wonderful grant opportunity to communities.

Teamsters Local 727: Chicago Zoological Society Continues to Undervalue its Workforce in the Wake of a Potential Unfair Labor Practice Strike Authorization Vote

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, these hardworking front-line Teamsters workers willingly and selflessly took a pay freeze to their hourly rates.

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  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, these hardworking front-line Teamsters workers willingly and selflessly took a pay freeze to their hourly rates.
  • After months of negotiations, the Chicago Zoological Society which manages the Brookfield Zoo (the Zoo) has continued to offer substandard wage increases with some groups receiving higher increases than others.
  • With the current extension agreement set to expire June 15th and only one scheduled day of negotiations left, the Chicago Zoological Society may be just weeks away from an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike.
  • An Unfair Labor Practice Charge is currently pending with Region 13 of the National Labor Relations Board.

April 10 will be the 25th anniversary of Siblings Day

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thousands of siblings and their friends and their families are expected to celebrate Siblings Day in the U.S. and many other countries on April 10, 2022. Claudia Evart created Siblings Day and she also founded the Siblings Day Foundation (SDF) to honor and to memorialize her only siblings – Alan and Lisette. "All siblings should be appreciated, honored, and celebrated on April 10 each year and have a day to call their own," says Evart. "Siblings Day can be celebrated by family members of all ages with hugs, cards, flowers, or special dinners. More and more countries celebrate Siblings Day. We consider it a very special day to develop, nurture and sustain the special bond between siblings."

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  • Claudia Evart created Siblings Day and she also founded the Siblings Day Foundation (SDF) to honor and to memorialize her only siblings Alan and Lisette.
  • "Siblings Day can be celebrated by family members of all ages with hugs, cards, flowers, or special dinners.
  • "Every year Siblings Day is gaining momentum around the country and many websites, newspapers, and bloggers make reference to April 10 as National Siblings Day," adds Evart.
  • "It is being held on that date for two reasons -- the 25th anniversary of the creation of Siblings Day and the launch of our Adopt-A-Sibling program.

Bank of America Names Rita Sola Cook President of Chicago

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bank of America has named Rita Sola Cook as President of Bank of America Chicago.Cook succeeds Paul Lambert, who announced his retirement after 30 years with the company.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bank of America has named Rita Sola Cook as President of Bank of America Chicago.Cook succeeds Paul Lambert, who announced his retirement after 30 years with the company.
  • "Since joining Bank of America more than 20 years ago, Rita has held various leadership positions and established deep relationships with teammates, clients, and the Chicago community," said Brian Moynihan, Bank of America chairman and CEO.
  • "Rita is perfectly positioned to build upon the legacy and impact that Paul has made in his three decades with Bank of America.
  • Cook joined Bank of America in 1997 and was most recently named Division Executive for the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic regions of The Private Bank.

10 Holiday Lighting Events Awarded Grants from ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Powering the Holidays grants can be used for any community holiday lighting event held from Nov. 1, 2021 to Feb. 13, 2022.

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  • Powering the Holidays grants can be used for any community holiday lighting event held from Nov. 1, 2021 to Feb. 13, 2022.
  • Our neighborhoods are rich in holiday lighting events that celebrate community identity and culture, said Melissa Washington , senior vice president of governmental and external affairs at ComEd.
  • ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are excited to support these events that provide residents with opportunities for interculture exchange and understanding.
  • We are grateful to partner with ComEd to launch this first ever Powering the Holidays Program, said Kevin Wallace, mayor of Bartlett and chairman of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.