American Mass Media News Center

For Immediate Release

Michael Webdell
Media Contact
American Mass Media Corporation
312-233-2866

July 24, 2010

Café Cubano, a family restaurant based in Elmwood Park, IL, will participate at the First Annual Festival Cubano on August 7th and 8th, 2010, at Riis Park (on Fullerton and Narragansett). The event is free. All visitors are encouraged to share in the Cuban tradition, music, and culinary delights.

“We are excited and looking forward to promoting the taste of old Cuba as my father knew it,” said Javier Fernández Jr, owner and head chef of Café Cubano.

All the recipes had come from his father Javier Sr who passed away in 2009, leaving all his knowledge and love for Cuban cooking to his son and family.

The family carries on the Cuban tradition and high standard of authenticity Javier Sr. set in his recipes.

“Dad taught us about his Cuba through his cooking,” said Javier Jr. “These are Dad’s recipes. We cook food the way Dad cooked it.”

And now Chicago will have a chance to taste the unique flavors of old Cuba at the Festival Cubano.

Café Cubano is located on North Avenue in Elmwood Park, IL. http://cafecubanochicago.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:
Michael Webdell
American Mass Media Corporation
312-233-2866

The Chicago City Treasurer’s 9th Annual Small Business Expo will be held on Friday, July 16th, 2010, at the UIC Forum. For the fourth year in a row, American Mass Media Corporation, a Chicago-based advertising agency, will make its presence at the event. Shelly Ng, president of American Mass Media, will be a speaker at the One-Hour Mentoring Forum which will take place from 10 AM - 11:30 AM on the day of the Expo. Shelly Ng will be on stage answering questions from start-up and existing businesses.

After the One-Hour Mentoring Forum, Shelly Ng will serve as moderator in another forum called “Small Business Owners Helping One Another” during which participants will pose questions to one another and solve problems together.

“The Chicago City Treasurer’s Small Business Expo is one of the best business networking events in Chicagoland,” says Shelly Ng. “Every business owner should attend and take advantage of the networking opportunities, as well as the free workshops ranging from business plans, marketing, procurement to taxation.”

Shelly Ng is a advocate for entrepreneurship and has been a volunteer for the Chicago City Treasurer’s Small Business Expo since 2004 when she served on the Expo’s planning committee. Shelly Ng is also a board member of OCA Chicago, a business organization for Asian American businesses. In 2007, Shelly Ng and her team from American Mass Media assisted the Expo in generating new revenue through the sale of sponsorships.

The event is free. Parking coupons and registration are available online at ChicagoCityTreasurer.com or by phone at 312-744-EXPO. /

American Mass Media Corporation is an advertising agency based in Chicago, IL.  AmericanMassMedia.com

Every day, Lillian Krockenberger sings her favorite songs. While that may not seem like a monumental accomplishment for most people, this soprano turns 105 years old on Feb 3, 2010, and can still hit her high notes.

Lillie, as she is affectionately called, was born in Bad Kreunzach, Germany in 1905. An orphan, she came to Chicago, Illinois in 1921 and worked as a maid and caregiver for a wealthy family. That was when she met her husband, Carl. “He lived two doors down [the street]. He saw me through the window as I walked by his house. He came to me and said, ‘Can I take you to the show?’”

Talking about her husband, Carl, often brings out mischief from Lillie. “My husband was a flirt,” she exclaimed! “Men are flirts. I don’t blame them. They’re built that way,” she added. Looking around the hotel-like retirement home she now calls home, she joked, “Have they got men here?”

Lillie and Carl had two children together, Carl Jr. and Lydia, and seven grandchildren. Though Lillie’s husband and two children have since passed on, her grandchildren remain a big part of her life.

Lillie’s husband, also a musician, played piano and violin. Together they enjoyed entertaining people with music. “I sang wherever I could,” said Lillie.

For the past 20 years, Lillie has lived in the Chicago suburb of Northlake, at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community (http://www.concordplace.com). “Lillie is a gift to us all,” said Fran Pelegrino, Concord Place Resident Coordinator, who has been one of Lillie’s closest friends for the past 20 years.

“The secret to a long life is to be happy and consider each day a gift,” said Lillie.

This past weekend, Concord Place threw Lillie a party to celebrate her 105th birthday. Among the guests were Lillie’s 103-year-old cousin, Edna, and the mayor of Northlake, IL Jeffrey Sherwin. Mayor Sherwin presented Lillie with a certificate and declared Feb 3 as Lillian Krockenberger Day.

About Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community:

Located in Northlake, Illinois, Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community is one of the premier Retirement Communities in Chicago and surrounding areas. Concord Place offers an enjoyable life for older adults, with private apartments, three restaurant-style meals a day, activities, companionship and on-site assistance. http://www.concordplace.com

Every morning, Lillian Krockenberger sings her favorite opera arias in German.  While that may not seem like a monumental accomplishment, this opera soprano turns 105 years old on Feb 3, 2010.

Lillian was born in Germany in 1905.  An orphan, she came to Chicago, Illinois in 1921 and worked as a maid and caregiver for a wealthy family.  That’s when she met her husband, Carl.  “He saw me through the front window of the home I was working at.  It was love at first sight,”  said Lillian.

During Lillian and Carl’s marriage, they had two children together, Carl Jr. and Lydia, and four grandchildren.  Though Lillian’s husband and two children have since passed on, her four grandchildren remain a big part of her life.

Lillian’s husband, also a musician, played piano and violin.  Together they enjoyed careers as entertainers in the Chicago area.

For the past 20 years, Lillian has lived in the Chicago suburb of Northlake at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community (http://www.concordplace.com). Concord Place Executive Director, Colleen Bottens said that “Lillian’s joyous song is a gift to residence and staff alike.”  Lillian remains fiercely independent and sings every day.  “The secret to a long life is to be happy and consider each day a gift,”  said Lillian.

On Saturday, January 30, 2010, Concord Place is throwing Lillian a 105th birthday party.  She will be joined by her Concord Place friends, 20 family members and the Mayor of Northlake, IL, Jeffrey Sherwin.

About Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community:

Conveniently located in Northlake, Illinois, Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community is one of the premier Retirement Communities in Chicago and surrounding areas.   Concord Place offers an enjoyable life for older adults, with private apartments, three restaurant-style meals a day, activities, companionship and on-site assistance.  http://www.concordplace.com Call (708) 562-9000

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People Recovery Services Company was founded in Northbrook, Illinois to help people who have been injured at work or in who have been injured in car accidents. 

Our network consists of personal injury lawyers and workers compensation attorneys to help you recover compensation for your personal injury case, doctors who specialize in impact injuries and pain management, and financial assistance to keep you going while you wait the result of your injury case. In many cases, we can help get money before your case is settled. 

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Royal Jewelers and Loans announces the launch of SellGoldChicagoland.com.  The site is aimed to be a resource for people to learn about gold and jewelry.  ”A lot of people out there want to sell their gold, but don’t know what they have or the best place to sell it.  We just wanted to create a place where people could become educated so that they don’t get ripped off,”  said Randy Cohen, co-owner of Royal Jewelers and Loans.

“SellGoldChicagoland.com is the place to go when you want to know what a karat is and how much gold you really have,” said Royal Jewelers and Loans co-owner, Wayne Cohen. 

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About Royal Jewelers and Loans

Randy and Wayne Cohen own one of Chicago’s oldest pawn brokerage groups.  The business was started in the early 1900s by their grandfather, and now has three locations, with their flagship store, Royal Jewelers & Loans, at 428 S. Clark Street in Chicago’s Loop.  Royal buys gold, diamonds, platinum, Rolex watches, laptops, digital cameras, fur coats and anything of value. They pay cash on the spot.

Visit RoyalPaysCash.com or SellGoldChicagoland.com or cal 312-427-6542

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For over 32 years, Zivic Solutions, Ltd. has been helping people obtain Social Security Disability Benefits. Jerry Zivic, founder, has been an attorney since 1976 and has appeared on numerous radio shows, written articles about Social Security Disability, been a resource for different support groups,and has provided training for long term disability insurance companies regarding Social Security Disability.

Zivic Solutions, Ltd. is dedicated to helping you get your Social Security Disability Benefits. Call toll-free 800-400-HELP (4357)www.zivicsolutions.com