The 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon infused nearly $756 million into the Chicago Metropolitan Area economy, representing a 7.5% increase in impact over the 2024 event and showing sustained growth over the past decade.The independent economic impact study (PDF) by Jones & Associates Economics confirms the significant impact of the marathon, which welcomed 55,744…
Zelle® and Bank of America Partner on Charitable Disbursements App
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Zelle® and Bank of America have announced a first-of-its-kind application of Zelle to enable charitable disbursements from Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The new capability allows nonprofits to receive charitable grant funding in near real time, replacing the traditional multi-week, paper-based process with fast and reliable digital payments using the Zelle network. This new capability is…
Chicago River Swim Returns for Second Year
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The Chicago River Swim presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson will return for its second annual event on Sunday, September 20, 2026, bringing swimmers back to the heart of downtown Chicago for another landmark civic moment.The inaugural Swim in 2025 marked a historic milestone as the first organized open water swim…
The Australian Museum Giving Day Exceeds Target
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Following its inaugural Giving Day, the Australian Museum (AM) is pleased to announce it received over 880 donations and raised more than $1 million, exceeding the $750,000 target by over 30 per cent. The funds raised will be used to support the wide range of access and education initiatives, including the A Day at the…
Post Code, City, State or Nation?
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Australia Post’s latest research is in, and it reveals a whole new level of pride when it comes to Aussies and their postcodes. The four numbers that were originally introduced by Australia Post back in 1967 as an administrative tool, have taken on a cultural significance far greater, with new data revealing how 57% of…
The Search for Wendy’s Chief Tasting Officer
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The search is on! Wendy’s call for its first-ever Chief Tasting Officer has already sparked an overwhelming response, with thousands of fans eagerly submitting applications for the chance to win $100,000 and become the ultimate Wendy’s ambassador.Wendy’s is looking for someone who can bring the vibes, creativity and taste buds to the table in ways…
Redbreast®, Irish Whiskey, returns to SXSW Film & TV Festival for the second year
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Redbreast®, the World’s Most Awarded Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, returns to SXSW Film & TV Festival for the second year of Redbreast Unhidden, a global platform created to discover, support, and elevate exceptional short films and emerging filmmakers. Rooted in Redbreast’s belief that the most rewarding finds are often hidden, the initiative reflects the…
Shell to sell Jiffy Lube International and Premium Velocity Auto
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Pennzoil Quaker State Company DBA SOPUS Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc., that comprises Shell’s United States (“U.S.”) lubricants business, has entered an agreement to sell Jiffy Lube International (JLI) and its subsidiary Premium Velocity Auto (PVA) LLC business to an affiliate of Monomoy Capital Partners (Monomoy) for $1.3 billion. As part…
AirTouch 500 to Debut NASCAR Style Camping
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Shell V-Power Motorsport Park has today announced that this year’s AirTouch 500 at The Bend will debut on the shorter West Circuit alongside the release of their first infield campground on pit straight, giving fans the chance to stay trackside in one of the most immersive Supercars experiences in the country. Shell V-Power Motorsport Park…
Crazy Mountain a new non-alcoholic beer
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From George Clooney, Rande Gerber, and Mike Meldman comes a new kind of beer – one made for good times and clear minds. Crazy Mountain is a premium non-alc lager-style brew for those who want to live healthier without giving up the taste, ritual, camaraderie, and satisfaction of drinking a cold one. “We wanted to…