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“Gardens in the Sky” Exhibit at O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — An exciting, new exhibit installed inside O’Hare International Airport highlights some of Chicago’s most innovative and iconic rooftop gardens. “Gardens in the Sky” features a small scale version of rooftop gardens and organic farms that have sprouted up across the city’s urban environment. The exhibit also provides information about the 14 vegetated green… Read the full press release

Free Jazz Music at Chicago Neighborhoods in anticipation of the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival August 29 – September 1 2013

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2013-07-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Jazz Festival: Neighborhood Nights will put jazz music fans in the mood for the highly anticipated 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival, August 29 – September 1, with a variety of events in the weeks leading up to the festival. Highlights include the 7th Annual Chicago Latin Jazz Festival, the beautiful jazz styling… Read the full press release

5th Annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull for Special Olympics at O’Hare International Airport September 21, 2013

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Think you’re strong enough to pull an airplane? Here’s your chance to prove it! Gather your friends, family and co-workers to participate in the 5th Annual Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull for Special Olympics at O’Hare International Airport on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. Men and women are invited… Read the full press release

Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative report announced on June 27 in Chicago

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CHICAGO, 2013-07-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino joined with leaders from United Airlines, Boeing, Honeywell’s UOP and Clean Energy Trust on June 27 in Chicago to announce the release of a new report by the Midwest Aviation Sustainable Biofuels Initiative (MASBI). With the findings and recommendations in the MASBI report, the commercial aviation industry has a… Read the full press release

President & CEO of William Blair & Company John Ettelson elected Chairman of Lincoln Park Zoo

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Newly appointed zoo officials include John Mostofi as Vice Chair of Finance, Mary Babson as Secretary and Tom McLeary as Vice Chair Chicago, 2013-06-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Lincoln Park Zoo Board of Trustees announced the election of John Ettelson, the president and chief executive officer of William Blair & Company, as its new chairman at… Read the full press release

U.S. Travel Association Announced the 2014 Through 2020 IPW Host Cities across U.S.

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Washington, D.C., 2013-06-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — The U.S. Travel Association today announced locations for its next seven annual IPW marketplaces, locking in host cities that span America through 2020. Future host cities are: Chicago, Illinois – 2014 (last hosted in 1998) Orlando, Florida – 2015 (last hosted in 2010) Miami, Florida – 2016 (last hosted in 2009)… Read the full press release

Free Registration for the very first Chicago Music Summit starts June 17

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2013-06-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — When the City of Chicago hosts the very first Chicago Music Summit on Friday, September 20, the entire Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and the Storefront Theater (66 E. Randolph St.) will become the nexus for music professionals with a full day of panel discussions, networking and live performances. A Keynote Speaker… Read the full press release

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago – The All-In-One Luxury Summertime Destination

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World-class dining, outdoor fitness programming, experiential overnight packages, and more CHICAGO, 2013-06-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — This summer, discerning travelers seeking a unique, luxurious getaway in the heart of a vibrant metropolis are invited to visit Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, where world-class dining, entertaining vacation packages, outdoor activities and a prime location within steps of the city’s… Read the full press release

Popular Pop-Up Restaurants Return To The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago Presented By WTTW11’s Check, Please!

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2013-06-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 33rd Annual Taste of Chicago, July 10-14 in Grant Park, will once again include the popular new feature of Pop-Ups, restaurants that literally pop up for just a day or two. New this year, many of the restaurants will be on site for two days in a row and an additional… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation to Present Airport Concessions Workshop on June 14

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CHICAGO, 2013-05-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Are you interested in operating a business at O’Hare or Midway International Airport and don’t know where to begin? The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, June 14, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the City… Read the full press release

airberlin is now carrying flight guests to the United States of America at especially attractive prices

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2013-05-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — airberlin is now carrying flight guests to the United States of America at especially attractive prices. Travellers can take advantage of this opportunity thanks to the airberlin USA special in the booking period from 22nd to 28th May 2013 with attractively priced tickets to Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Outward… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines flies to Chicago five times a week featuring new Austrian long-haul cabin

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Airport Executive Board, US Ambassador and Austrian CCO open maiden flight Non-stop flights to Chicago five times a week featuring new Austrian long-haul cabin 26 non-stop flights a week to North America 2013-05-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — From today, Austrian Airlines is offering another North American destination in its flight schedule. Flights will leave for Chicago five… Read the full press release

Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour

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Noted Chefs Prepare Three-Course Dining Experience 2013-05-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — As the City of Chicago continues to demonstrate a robust culinary community of noted chefs, the city’s premier food festival continues its efforts to highlight these food masters as Taste of Chicago once again features the Mazda6 Celebrity Chef du Jour. This year’s menu of celebrity… Read the full press release

City of Chicago: Millennium Park’s Downtown Sound Launch Memorial Day Weekend

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2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The first of three Millennium Park summer concert series launches on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. with the cutting edge, indie rock and pop music series Downtown Sound, beginning with headliner, Lee Renaldo Band. The ten-week series continues through July 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each Monday night and includes… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport Launches New summer Schedule

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2013-05-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Five new services across US, UK and Europe and 33-destinations in-all this year from Shannon.  22% upswing in transatlantic alone as airport secures five US services for the first time in five years. The summer officially began for the newly independent Shannon Airport over the May bank holiday weekend as the premier… Read the full press release

Lost $15,000 wedding ring returned to a guest at The Drake Hotel

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CHICAGO, 2013-05-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A $15,000 wedding ring was returned to a guest after being retrieved by a team member at The Drake Hotel from five tons of garbage in the hotel’s trash compactor. “It feels amazing to have it back on my finger,” said the giddy Jodi Eastgate while showing off the wedding ring she feared she… Read the full press release

Spirit Airlines Job Opportunity Events in Chicago for Flight Attendants

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Miramar, Florida, 2013-05-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) has announced that it is opening a crew base at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on June 1, 2013. The new base will be home to over 140 crewmembers, including pilots and flight attendants, as well as mechanics, by the end of this summer. Recruitment will take… Read the full press release

Spontaneous Interventions Opens At Chicago Cultural Center On May 24

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2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Exhibit Features Work by Architects, Designers and Everyday People to Bring Positive Change to Neighborhoods and Cities DCASE    312.744.3316 The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is pleased to announce a new exhibit, Spontaneous Interventions: Design Actions for the Common Good, opening Friday, May 24, and running through September 1 in… Read the full press release