2013 Construction Season Underway for $1.5 Billion In Roadway, Waterway and Transit Infrastructure Projects
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, City officials and labor leaders today announced more than $1.5 billion in roadway, waterway and transit infrastructure projects will be completed during the 2013 construction season and support 6,500 jobs as the city begins the second year of its ambitious Building a New Chicago infrastructure program. “We are building a 21st century foundation for a 21st...
Three Chicago Nonprofit Leaders Awarded Fellowships at Harvard Business School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Chicago Nonprofit Leaders Awarded Fellowships at Harvard Business School Chicago, IL – May 1, 2013 The Harvard Business School Club of Chicago and HBSCC Charitable Fund (the “Fund”) are pleased to name three Chicago-area nonprofit executive directors as 2013 Fellows. They are: • Brian Fabes of Civic Consulting Alliance. Civic Consulting invests...
Cheeto Art Sweeping The World
There are over 3 million bags of cheetos sold every single day yet when most people look at them they see nothing more than a bright orange cheesy snack. One man is on a mission to change that perception. Cheeto artist and collector Joel Jerome is going on a 30-day hunger strike only eating Cheetos, to promote his art and groundbreaking book Cheeto’s…One Man’s Art. The...
LiquidSpill.com hires new Marketing Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LiquidSpill.com hires new Marketing Director MacBook Repair Company Increases Brand Awareness Chicago, IL – LiquidSpill.com announced today that John LaLoggia has joined the company to further develop their Marketing and Public Relations efforts at their new Chicago location. John comes from experience within the Industry, having spent 2 years at R.H....
LiquidSpill.com joins 2013 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LiquidSpill.com joins 2013 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo Mac Repair Service Reaches out to Target Audience Chicago, IL – LiquidSpill.com announced today that they will be setting up a Premium Booth at the 2013 Chicago Comic & Entertainment (C2E2) Expo on April 26-28th. The C2E2 is being held in the West Building at McCormick Place located...
Lazaro Bridal Colllection featured at Volles Bridal this weekend
Glamorous Styling & Dramatic Silhouettes…Lazaro at Volle’s! Volle’s Bridal & Boutique in Lake Zurich, IL to host The Best of Lazaro Trunk Show Lake Zurich, IL- (April 5th, 2013) – From April 11th through April 14th Volle’s Bridal & Boutique will host The Best of Lazaro trunk show that features luxurious fabrics and impeccable fit for an undeniable haute...
Traditional Meets Modern with Allure Bridals at Volle’s!
Volle’s Bridal & Boutique in Lake Zurich, IL to host Allure Trunk Show Lake Zurich, IL- (March 16th, 2013) – From March 21st through March 24th Volle’s Bridal & Boutique will host an Allure Bridals trunk show that features gorgeous wedding gowns at the most affordable prices! From classic lace to shining satin and beading, Allure bridals have gowns to fit any...
Don’t Delay, Find Your Prom Gown at Volle’s Today!
Volle’s Bridal & Boutique in Lake Zurich, IL featuring high fashion Prom gowns NOW! Lake Zurich, IL- (March 16th, 2013) – It’s prom season at Volle’s Bridal & Boutique and our gowns are flying out the doors! We’ve already had tons of girls in the store who have purchased their perfect dress, and believe us when we say that now is your time to buy. We carry all...
Online Dating Site MeetAt6.com Takes Group Approach To Finding Love
So what are you doing this weekend? Well if you don’t have anything to do and no date, don’t blame new online dating site www.MeetAt6.com. The Chicago-based start-up combines online dating, social networking, and free, interactive group “Date Ups” for all subscribed members to meet and find love. What sets www.MeetAt6.com apart from other dating sites is that it creates...
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Capturing the beauty and wonder of the Galapagos on Google Maps
The Galapagos Islands are some of the most biologically unique ecosystems in the world. Explorers and scientists alike have long studied and marveled at these islands—made famous by Charles Darwin .
1 Dead in Crash On Skyway
advertisement One person was killed Thursday morning in a crash on the Chicago Skyway, Chicago Police said. The crash happened just after 5 a.m.
PAWS Chicago To Rescue 75 Dogs From Oklahoma
PAWS Chicago is sending its medical team and volunteers to Oklahoma Friday to take in about 75 displaced, injured and homeless pets as a result of the tornado. PAWS Chicago executive director Rochelle Michalek talks to Daniella Guzman.
Bail Set For Man Accused Of Planning Violent School Attack
Michael Santoro, 19, faces felony disorderly conduct charges. advertisement A former Glenbard High School student is being held on a $500,000 bond after he was arrested for allegedly planning a violent attack at the school.
Behind the Scenes of Today Show’s Chicago Visit
unable to retrieve full-text content The NBC 5 News Today team takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Today Show’s visit to the Windy City.
Bear Bites: All About Urlacher
Getty Images for Nike (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Nike) advertisement Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. The day after Brian Urlacher’s retirement the news is all about no.
CPS CEO: "Our Children in Cleveland are Underperforming"
advertisement Does Barbara Byrd-Bennett know which city’s schools she’s closing? During an interview on Good Day Chicago , Bennett declared that the Chicago Public Schools’ decision to close 50 schools was “not made haphazardly.
McDonald’s Workers Rally For Pay Increase
Several buses full of protestors headed to McDonald’s shareholders meeting Thursday to fight for less than minimum wage. McDonald’s Workers Rally For Higher Wages Copy Close Link to this video http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/news/local/McDonald’s-Workers-Rally-For-Higher-Wages/208655421 Copy Close Embed this video Replay advertisement Workers Fight for Increase in Minimum Wage Hundreds of workers say they can’t live on the $8.25/hour they’re currently earning.