 Growing from its 1833 founding as a frontier town of the Old Northwest into one of the world's premier cities, Chicago is ranked as one of 10 "Alpha" (most influential) world cities. Formerly the site of the world's first skyscraper, Chicago today is the financial, economic, and cultural capital of the Midwest. Additionally, the city is recognized as a major transportation and architectural center of the U.S. The city's skyscrapers, local cuisine, political traditions, and sports teams are some of its most recognized symbols.(Information provided by Wikipedia .)
If you are looking at visiting, Chicago certainly offers the best to its visitors.
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City Receives $2.521 Billion Winning Bid For Chicago Midway Airport |
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For Immediate Release Tuesday, September 30, 2008 Contact: Mayor's Press Office
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Mayor Richard M. Daley announced today that the City of Chicago has received a winning bid of $2.521 billion from Midway Investment and Development Company, LLC for a long-term lease of Midway Airport.
"As the first privatization of a major American airport, this transaction will provide unprecedented benefits for the traveling public, the airlines and the taxpayers of Chicago," said Mayor Daley.
"For the traveling public, the lease will mean the benefits of a world-class airport operator whose airports have been acclaimed for the range and quality of their amenities and service.
"For the airlines, the lease will mean lower and more predictable airport rates and charges which will improve their financial situation.
"And for the taxpayers of Chicago this transaction will provide more than $1 billion in net proceeds that can be used during this difficult economy to make the infrastructure investments needed to move Chicago forward, as well as protect for Chicago taxpayers. During this very tough economy, this is very good news for our city," the Mayor said. |
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TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 3, 2008
TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE
SKJ Web Designs Inc. launches a new indie shopping website featuring trendy handmade items. Trendyshoppes.com features items including accessories, apparel, bath and body, earth friendly, household, jewelry, children's items, and paper goods.
Trendy Shoppes believes in supporting the indie designer. When you shop there you are supporting independent designers, artists and crafters as opposed to big corporations. The designers that make these products are dedicated to producing quality items and take great pride in the work they do. You will find a commitment to quality and creativeness among their wonderful vendors and designers. So if you are looking for something that you can't get at the local mall, you are visiting the ideal online store.
Trendy Shoppes offers easy online shopping, featured items, and a wish list. To learn more about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com.
About Trendy Shoppes:
Trendy Shoppes is a new online store where you will find unique, hip & trendy handmade items. |
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