New brand strengthens the connection between two independently accredited institutions while expanding access to Christ-centered online education

GLENDORA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) is now Azusa Pacific University Global (APU Global), marking a new chapter for the university and strengthening its connection to Azusa Pacific University (APU).

APU Global is the fully online university within the APU ecosystem, offering 100% online, asynchronous associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs designed to meet the needs of working adults and learners wherever they are. APU continues to provide excellent on-campus and hybrid educational experiences.

Together, APU and APU Global provide students with distinct educational pathways under a shared APU brand and a common commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated education.

"By aligning under the APU name, we're creating a recognized, powerful identity for online learners," said Jay Goin, president of APU Global. "This reduces market confusion and expands our reach to a wider audience, making it easier than ever for students to find the exact education path that fits them best."

"This move enables us to present a unified brand to the marketplace and amplify our impact," said Adam J. Morris, president of Azusa Pacific University. "It ensures that whether a student is seeking a premier residential and hybrid experience on our campuses or a specialized world-class online journey, they find their home within the APU ecosystem."

The transition from LAPU to APU Global strategically leverages the unique strengths of both institutions, expands their reach, and makes it easier for students to find the educational experience that best fits their goals and lives.

Two Institutions, One Shared Mission

While APU and APU Global now share a unified brand presence, they remain two distinct, independently accredited institutions. Each institution maintains its own leadership, academic governance, faculty handbooks, and operating structures.

The partnership is grounded in a shared commitment to providing a Christ-centered, faith-integrated educational experience.

"Our God First mission will guide this partnership, ensuring we continue to deliver a top Christ-centered education to the students we serve," Morris said.

A Clearer Path for Online Learners

APU Global serves students seeking a fully online education through asynchronous learning designed to provide flexibility for working adults and learners wherever they are located. As the #1 Christian university for alumni earnings in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU will continue to focus on its on-campus and hybrid educational experiences.

The partnership also creates opportunities for APU and APU Global to leverage online resources to enhance the experience for existing and future learners.

For current LAPU students, the transition to APU Global is seamless, allowing them to continue their day-to-day educational experience without disruption. Students continue taking their online courses, receiving support from dedicated faculty and staff, and progressing toward their degrees as planned. The primary change is the transition of the university's name and visual identity to APU Global.

About Azusa Pacific University

Since 1899, Azusa Pacific University, a top Christian higher education institution in the nation, has helped students discover their higher calling to impact the world for Christ. Featuring world-class faculty, an APU education leads to lifelong transformation and eternal impact. APU offers 59 bachelor's degrees, 34 master's degrees, 35 certificates and credentials, and 7 doctoral programs to more than 7,000 students at the university's main campus in Azusa, several regional locations across Southern California, and online. Learn more at apu.edu.

About Azusa Pacific University Global

Azusa Pacific University Global (APU Global), formerly Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), is a nonprofit, Christ-centered institution offering flexible, 100% online associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. Designed to meet the needs of working adults, APU Global delivers asynchronous courses that allow students to learn on their own schedules. As part of the APU ecosystem, APU Global is committed to academic excellence and faith integration, preparing students to pursue their calling with purpose and confidence.

To learn more about APU Global and the transition from Los Angeles Pacific University, visit apuglobal.edu/apuglobal

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NEWTON, Mass., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, today announced that the Company granted 333 restricted stock units (RSUs) to one newly-hired employee. This RSU award was granted as of September 30, 2026 (the "Grant Date") pursuant to the Company's 2022 Inducement Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, as an inducement material to the new employee entering into employment with Karyopharm in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The RSU award will vest over three years, with 33 1/3% of the shares underlying the RSU award vesting on each of the three consecutive anniversaries of the Grant Date. The vesting of the RSU award is subject to the employee's continued service as an employee of, or other service provider to, Karyopharm through the applicable vesting dates.

About Karyopharm Therapeutics

Karyopharm Therapeutics is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering the science of nuclear export inhibition to develop differentiated therapies for patients with cancer. The Company's lead therapy, XPOVIO® (selinexor), is a first-in-class inhibitor of exportin 1 (XPO1). XPOVIO is marketed by the Company in the U.S. for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma and is approved as XPOVIO or NEXPOVIO® in more than 50 ex-U.S. countries and territories. Building on its leadership in XPO1 biology, Karyopharm is advancing selinexor's potential in hematological cancers, including in myelofibrosis. The Company is also exploring opportunities to evaluate XPO1 inhibition across myeloproliferative neoplasms using next-generation compounds, including eltanexor. Headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, Karyopharm has an established, efficient, and scalable commercial infrastructure to bring novel therapeutic options to patients with cancer. For more information, visit www.karyopharm.com and follow Karyopharm on LinkedIn and on X at @Karyopharm.

XPOVIO® and NEXPOVIO® are registered trademarks of Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.

CONTACT:

Brendan Strong

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

617.762.2661

[email protected]

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Calamos Investments Closed-End Funds (NASDAQ: CHI, CHY, CSQ, CGO, CHW, CCD and CPZ) Announce Monthly Distributions and Required Notifications of Sources of Distribution

METRO CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamos Investments®* has announced monthly distributions and sources of distributions paid in October 2026 to shareholders of its seven closed-end funds (the Funds) pursuant to the Funds' respective distribution plans.

The following table provides estimates of Calamos Global Total Return Fund's, Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund's, Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund's, Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund's, and Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund's distribution sources, reflecting YTD cumulative experience. The Funds attribute these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year.

Regarding Calamos' remaining two closed-end funds, which operate under a managed distribution policy: The information below is required by an exemptive order granted to the Funds by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and includes the information sent to shareholders regarding the sources of the Funds' distributions.

The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder. The Funds estimate the following percentages, of their respective total distribution amount per common share, attributable to (i) current and prior fiscal year net investment income, (ii) net realized short-term capital gain, (iii) net realized longterm capital gain and (iv) return of capital or other capital source as a percentage of the total distribution amount. These percentages are disclosed for the current distribution as well as the fiscal YTD cumulative distribution amount per common share for the Funds. The following table provides estimates of each Fund's distribution sources, reflecting YTD cumulative experience. The Funds attribute these estimates equally to each regular distribution throughout the year.

Note: NAV returns are as of September 30, 2026, and Distribution Returns include the distribution announced today.

You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's plan.

If the Fund(s) estimate(s) that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with 'yield' or 'income'.

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this 19(a) notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for accounting and tax purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099 DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

Return figures provided below are based on the change in the Fund's Net Asset Value per share ("NAV"), compared to the annualized distribution rate for this current distribution as a percentage of the NAV on the last day of the month prior to distribution record date.

Note: NAV returns are as of September 30, 2026, and Distribution Returns include the distribution announced today.

While the NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Monthly distributions offer shareholders the opportunity to accumulate more shares in a fund via the automatic dividend reinvestment plan. For example, if a fund's shares are trading at a premium, distributions will be automatically reinvested through the plan at NAV or 95% of the market price, whichever is greater; if shares are trading at a discount, distributions will be reinvested at the market price through an open market purchase program. Thus, the plan offers current shareholders an efficient method of accumulating additional shares with a potential for cost savings. Please see the dividend reinvestment plan for more information.

Important Notes about Performance and Risk

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. As with other investments, market price will fluctuate with the market and upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Returns at NAV reflect the deduction of the Fund's management fee, debt leverage costs and other expenses. You can purchase or sell common shares daily. Like any other stock, market price will fluctuate with the market. Upon sale, your shares may have a market price that is above or below net asset value and may be worth more or less than your original investment. Shares of closed-end funds frequently trade at a discount which is a market price that is below their net asset value.

About Calamos

Calamos Investments is a diversified global investment firm offering innovative investment strategies including alternatives, multi-asset, convertible, fixed income, equity, and sustainable equity. The firm offers strategies through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, closed-end funds, private funds, interval funds, ETFs, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area, the firm also has offices in New York City, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland (Oregon), and the Miami area. For more information, please visit us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Calamos, Instagram @calamos_investments, or at www.calamos.com.

*Calamos Investments LLC, referred to herein as Calamos Investments®, is a financial services company offering such services through its subsidiaries: Calamos Advisors LLC, Calamos Wealth Management LLC, Calamos Investments LLP and Calamos Financial Services LLC.

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JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EastGroup Properties, Inc. (NYSE: EGP) (the "Company" or "EastGroup") announced today that Bethany Logan Ropa and Robyn R. Werner have been appointed to the EastGroup board of directors (the "Board") effective October 1, 2026. Their appointments expand the Company's Board to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.

Since 2025, Ms. Ropa has served as Chief Financial Officer of JE Dunn Construction Group ("JE Dunn"), a privately held general contractor focused on building large commercial projects across the United States. She previously served on JE Dunn's board of directors from 2021 to 2024, including serving as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee. From 2008 to 2025, Ms. Ropa worked at UBS in the Real Estate, Lodging and Leisure investment banking group, most recently serving as Managing Director and Head of Americas.

Ms. Werner, a Certified Public Accountant, was an Assurance Partner with Ernst & Young LLP ("EY") from 2008 until her retirement in 2025. During her time with EY, she focused on the real estate, hospitality and construction industry and served as the lead partner or quality partner for audits of numerous public real estate investment trusts. Ms. Werner held a variety of leadership roles at EY, including National Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Assurance Leader; Regional Real Estate, Hospitality and Construction Assurance Leader; and Regional Market Co-leader for the industry sector.

Donald F. Colleran, Chairman of the Board, commented, "On behalf of the Board, I am pleased to announce the appointments of Bethany Ropa and Robyn Werner as directors of the Company. With Bethany and Robyn joining the Board, we are excited to expand the Board's skillsets, and we welcome the varied industry knowledge and expertise that each brings to EastGroup's Board, its executive team, and our shareholders."

About EastGroup Properties, Inc.

EastGroup, a member of the S&P Mid-Cap 400 and Russell 2000 Indexes, is a self-administered equity real estate investment trust focused on the development, acquisition and operation of industrial properties in high-growth markets throughout the United States with an emphasis in the states of Texas, Florida, California, Arizona and North Carolina. The Company's goal is to maximize shareholder value by being a leading provider in its markets of functional, flexible and quality business distribution space for location sensitive customers (primarily in the 20,000 to 100,000 square foot range). The Company's strategy for growth is based on ownership of premier distribution facilities generally clustered near major transportation features in supply-constrained submarkets. The Company's portfolio, including development projects and value-add acquisitions in lease-up and under construction, currently includes approximately 67.0 million square feet.

EastGroup Properties, Inc. press releases are available at www.eastgroup.net.

Contact: [email protected]

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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income, NYSE: O), The Monthly Dividend Company®, today announced it will release its third quarter 2026 operating results after the New York Stock Exchange closes on November 2, 2026. Following publication of this earnings release, the company will host its quarterly investor call at 2:00 p.m. PST.

To access the conference call, dial (833) 816-1264 (United States) or (412) 317-5632 (International). When prompted, please ask for the Realty Income conference call.

A telephone replay of the conference call can also be accessed by calling (855) 669-9658 (United States) or (412) 317-0088 (International) and entering the conference ID 2991704. The telephone replay will be available through November 9, 2026.

A live webcast will be available in listen-only mode by clicking on the webcast link on the company's homepage at www.realtyincome.com. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live broadcast. No access code is required for this replay.

About Realty Income

Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies®. Founded in 1969, we serve our clients as a full-service real estate capital provider. As of June 30, 2026, we have a portfolio of over 15,500 properties in all 50 U.S. states, the U.K., and eight other countries in Europe. We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company®" and have a mission to invest in people and places to deliver dependable monthly dividends that increase over time. Since our founding, we have declared 675 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index for having increased our dividend for over 31 consecutive years. Additional information about the company can be found at www.realtyincome.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this press release, the words "estimate," "anticipate," "assume," "expect," "believe," "intend," "continue," "should," "may," "likely," "plan," "seek," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include discussions of our activities, business, strategy, portfolio, platform, plans, and the intentions of management. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us which may cause our actual future results to differ materially from expected results. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are, among others, our continued qualification as a real estate investment trust; general domestic and foreign business, economic, or financial conditions; competition; fluctuating interest and currency rates; inflation and its impact on our clients and us; access to debt and equity capital markets and other sources of funding (including the terms, structure and partners of such funding); volatility and uncertainty in the credit and financial markets; other risks inherent in real estate, private capital, credit and mezzanine investments, and joint ventures or co-investment ventures, including solvency, defaults under leases, bankruptcies, potential liability relating to environmental matters, illiquidity of real estate investments (including rights of first refusal or rights of first offer), and potential damages from natural disasters; impairments in the value of our real estate assets; volatility and changes in domestic and foreign laws and the application, enforcement or interpretation thereof (including with respect to tax laws and rates); property ownership through co-investment ventures, funds, joint ventures, partnerships and other arrangements which, among other things, may transfer or limit our control of the underlying investments; epidemics or pandemics; the loss of key personnel; the threat and outcome of any legal proceedings to which we are a party or which may occur in the future; acts of terrorism and war; and the anticipated benefits from mergers, acquisitions, co-investment ventures, funds, joint ventures, partnerships, and other arrangements; and those additional risks and factors discussed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future plans and performance and speak only as of the date of this press release. Past operating results and performance are provided for informational purposes and are not a guarantee of future results. There can be no assurance that historical trends will continue. Actual plans and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in this press release and forecasts made in the forward-looking statements discussed in this press release may not materialize. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements or publicly release the results of any forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date these statements were made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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NEON CITY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL 2026 LINEUP FOR FREE THREE-DAY CELEBRATION IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS, NOV. 20-22

Diplo, Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor and Three 6 Mafia join previously announced artists; We The Beat and Unity Events join as partners

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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neon City Festival announced its expanded 2026 lineup, with Diplo, Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor and Three 6 Mafia joining previously announced artists Kaskade, Subtronics and The Fray for the free, all-ages festival in downtown Las Vegas Nov. 20–22.

The third annual festival will feature four stages across the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center and Fremont Street Experience's Main Street, First Street and Third Street stages, with live music, local food and beverage offerings, art installations and immersive entertainment.

"This year's lineup brings together artists people have grown up listening to and new voices they may be discovering for the first time," said Jeff Victor, CEO of Neon City Festival. "You can come downtown for a favorite act, discover a local band and experience an entire weekend of live music without purchasing a festival ticket."

2026 Lineup

- Friday, Nov. 20: Diplo, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, The Paradox, Babyface Ray, Summerlin House Mafia and Split Persona.

- Saturday, Nov. 21: Subtronics, The Fray, Three 6 Mafia, Slick Rick, Parachute, LUCKY, The Far Worst, Hoity-Toity, Kings/Kings and the Unity Events Neon Showcase featuring Marsik, VLITO, Carson Wysocki, Allergic, Rainbolt and Shawn.

- Sunday, Nov. 22: Kaskade, Big Boi, Joyce Manor, Rich the Kid, almost monday, CID, Maesic, Quinn Ayers, King Cherry, Pure Sport and VOXXX.

Additional artists, set times and full stage details will be announced at a later date.

The "festival without fences" will span a five-block footprint throughout downtown Las Vegas, featuring live performances, local food and beverage offerings, immersive art, laser shows, pop-up activations and neon visuals on The Canopy™ at Fremont Street Experience.

Neon City Festival is presented in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), Fremont Street Experience and Audacy, with new partners We The Beat and Unity Events joining the festival in 2026.

Created by downtown Las Vegas casino owner Derek Stevens and overseen by Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor, the event was conceived as a free celebration for Las Vegas locals and visitors.

For more information and festival updates, visit neoncityfestival.com.

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—Reimagined exhibition features 22 dazzling displays, including 400-foot Northern

Lights-inspired canopy, and new Pine Whistle Railroad—

LISLE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago's nationally acclaimed outdoor holiday lights exhibition Illumination returns to The Morton Arboretum for its 14th season Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, through Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, with 22 dazzling displays, four spectacular new large-scale installations and the new Pine Whistle Railroad, a family-friendly model train add-on experience. Tickets for Illumination, IllumiBrew and Pine Whistle Railroad went on sale to Arboretum members Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. CT and will go on sale to the general public Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. CT. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mortonarb.org/illumination.

This season, guests will discover an enchanting and inventive winter wonderland unlike anything else in the Chicago region, from a mesmerizing, colorful canopy inspired by the aurora borealis, or northern lights, stretching more than 400 feet overhead—the exhibition's most ambitious installation ever—to a glowing outdoor landscape of firefly-like orbs and illuminated mushrooms. A new model train fantasy woodland adds another imaginative world to explore inside the Firefly Pavilion.

"This year's Illumination invites guests to see the Arboretum in a completely new light," said Amy Scott, the Arboretum's head of exhibitions. "From our most ambitious installation yet, Northern Lights, to the imaginative world of Pine Whistle Railroad, we've created new ways for guests to explore, discover and enjoy the wonder of trees and nature. Alongside refreshed favorites and interactive displays, the 14th season will offer something new and surprising for returning visitors and first-time guests alike."

Four Brand-New Large-Scale Installations

Illumination's immersive one-mile, ADA-accessible outdoor walking trail will feature 22 radiant displays designed exclusively for the Arboretum. This season, guests will encounter four spectacular new installations, alongside enhanced fan-favorite displays and interactive features that will spark the imagination of all ages.

- Northern Lights: A stunning aurora borealis-inspired canopy of shifting color spans more than 400 feet overhead, with shimmering illuminated curtains. This is Illumination's most ambitious installation ever and will be available to experience during this Illumination season only.

- Lightwave: An immersive 165-foot tunnel features 64 moving lit spheres surrounded by 160 fixed chrome spheres of different sizes, inspired by falling rain and dew drops.

- Cosmic Garden: A sweeping hillside landscape of 25 glowing orbs and shifting patterns draws inspiration from meditative sand gardens.

- Fairy Forest: An enchanted landscape features glowing orbs evoking floating fairies and giant fireflies, alongside illuminated mushrooms and otherworldly elements.

New Family-Friendly Pine Whistle Railroad

New this year, the Pine Whistle Railroad transforms the Firefly Pavilion into a fantastical illuminated woodland world, featuring nearly 1,000 feet of model train track winding through detailed miniature scenes with fairy and gnome houses, large-scale mushrooms and illuminated elements. As guests walk through the exhibit, trains travel both overhead and at eye level, weaving through the fantasy woodland and surrounding visitors in the magic of the miniature realm.

Opening with IllumiBrew on Friday, Nov. 13, the Pine Whistle Railroad will be open during daytime hours as a ticketed add-on to general Arboretum admission and during evening Illumination hours as a ticketed add-on to an Illumination ticket. Following the conclusion of Illumination on Jan. 2, the daytime Pine Whistle Railroad will continue through Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027.

Enhanced Returning Favorites and Interactive Features

Returning fan favorites, including Treemagination, Golden Glade and Symphony Woods, will also debut refreshed enhancements this season, alongside interactive elements such as Celebration Circle and the beloved Hug-a-Tree installation.

Four larger-than-life illuminated Vivid Creatures sculptures by artists Heather BeGaetz and Fez BeGaetz will once again accompany guests along the trail, bringing whimsy and wonder to the nighttime landscape.

Special Event Nights and Seasonal Fun

Festivities will kick off with IllumiBrew, a 21+ preview and beer-tasting event on Friday, Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 10 p.m., offering seasonal beers, ciders and meads from popular Chicago-area breweries along the trail. Tickets to IllumiBrew are $85 for members and $95 for nonmembers, with designated driver tickets $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers.

Dog Admission Nights return on four evenings this season—Dec. 2, 9, 16 and Jan. 1—inviting guests to enjoy Illumination alongside their furry companions. Dog Admission Nights require standard Illumination tickets for human admission and separate $10 admission tickets for dogs.

Sensory Night also returns on Tuesday, Nov. 17, offering a modified Illumination experience featuring static lights and lower-volume music in a limited-capacity, sensory-sensitive environment.

Cozy IllumiDomes and Seasonal Concessions

Guests can elevate their Illumination visit with two-hour IllumiDome rentals, available beginning Friday, Nov. 27. The warm, enclosed, 13-foot see-through domes offer a cozy, more private setting for groups of up to eight guests. Each rental includes a warm nonalcoholic beverage voucher and s'more kit for each guest, plus a festive basket of holiday treats, including brownies and cookies. An optional alcoholic beverage package is available for an additional cost.

New this year, guests can add a four-course prix-fixe dining package, featuring two hours of dinner service and a specially curated menu served family-style. The menu includes shareable appetizers, soup, hearty entrées and a festive chocolate fondue dessert, along with soft drinks, sparkling water, coffee and hot chocolate. Dining Dome packages are limited to one reservation per evening.

A special IllumiDome Proposal Package is also available, featuring a 90-minute private dome rental for up to eight guests, champagne with toasting flutes, an artisan cheese board, chocolate-covered strawberries, warm beverage vouchers and a holiday treat basket.

For available IllumiDome rental dates, times, and prices, visit mortonarb.org. Illumination tickets must be purchased separately in advance for the same date and time as the IllumiDome reservation. Reservations may be requested through the Arboretum's Signature Events team at 630-719-2457 or by submitting an online inquiry form.

Along Illumination's walking trail, guests can warm up with seasonal concession offerings including hot chocolate, snacks, alcoholic beverages and s'mores kits to enjoy around warming outdoor fires. New this year, the featured seasonal beverage is a premium Ultimate Blizzard Hot Cocoa, served in a limited-edition Morton Arboretum logo mug and topped with whipped cream, a house-made cocoa marshmallow, a mini snowflake cookie and iridescent snow dust. This decadent winter treat is available exclusively for purchase inside the concessions tent. Guests can also enjoy a hot meal inside the Ginkgo Restaurant overlooking the spectacular Meadow Lake finale.

Ticket Information and Discounts

Tickets for Illumination, IllumiBrew and Pine Whistle Railroad went on sale exclusively to Arboretum members Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. CT and will go on sale to the general public Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. CT. Tickets for the one-of-a-kind interactive spectacle of dazzling light and music displays start at $17.60 for adult members and $22 for adult nonmembers, with prices varying by date and time selected. Members receive the lowest ticket prices all season with a 20% discount. The lowest Illumination ticket prices will be available exclusively to members Oct. 1–14.

Pine Whistle Railroad tickets are $7 for members and $9 for nonmembers and are available as an add-on to daytime Arboretum admission or an Illumination ticket. Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free.

In addition, deeply reduced Illumination ticket prices will be available on select nights for Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT/LINK) and WIC cardholders through the Museums for All program at $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Illumination sponsor ComEd is offering a $5 discount per ticket on a limited number of nonmember tickets by entering the code COMEDLIGHTS2026 during online checkout beginning Oct. 15, while supplies last. Offer is valid on all Illumination dates and is subject to availability. Offer not valid for IllumiBrew. The $5 discount applies to nonmember tickets only. Discount does not apply to tickets for dogs on Dog Admission Nights or for additional Illumination experiences like the Pine Whistle Railroad. A limit of four tickets can be purchased per transaction.

Don't worry about the weather—ticket rebooking for Illumination will be available up to the start time of the original reservation. The full balance may be applied to a new reservation, though additional payment may be required depending on the selected date and time. Illumination tickets cannot be exchanged after the start time of the original reservation.

Tickets are available online at mortonarb.org/illumination, via the ticket hotline at 630-725-2066 and in person at the Arboretum's Visitor Center during operating hours. The further in advance guests purchase tickets, the more they can save.

About the Exhibition

Illumination has delighted more than 2 million visitors since debuting in 2013. The exhibition is custom-designed for the Arboretum in partnership with international media and exhibit designers Lightswitch and features energy-efficient, eco-friendly LED lighting.

More details and ticket information for Illumination is available at mortonarb.org/illumination.

Purpose-driven luxury house AGCF will open its second boutique inside The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in fall 2026, marking its first East Coast location and continuing Alexandra Gucci Zarini's family legacy with St. Regis

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCF, the purpose-driven luxury accessories house founded by Alexandra Gucci Zarini, and The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort today announced the opening of AGCF's second boutique, opening inside the resort's lobby in today. The opening marks AGCF's first East Coast location, following the house's flagship at 479 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, and brings the Gucci family's historic connection to St. Regis to Florida's Gulf Coast for the first time.

The opening carries a rare historical symmetry. In 1960, Aldo Gucci, the visionary who transformed his father's Florentine workshop into a global luxury house, opened a store for the family business at The St. Regis New York, with a boutique inside the hotel on the 55th Street side and the family's Fifth Avenue store adjacent to it. Aldo Gucci was equally a pioneer of Rodeo Drive, where he helped establish the street as the West Coast capital of luxury. AGCF's first boutique, at 479 N. Rodeo Drive, was conceived as an homage to him, and the house continues to honor his legacy through each of its retail locations. More than 65 years after he brought the family name to St. Regis, his granddaughter now brings her own house back, this time on Florida's Gulf Coast, pairing the heritage of the St. Regis name with a new generation of luxury hospitality.

"My grandfather understood that the world's great hotels are where luxury lives," said Alexandra Gucci Zarini, Founder of AGCF. "For me, returning to St. Regis is not nostalgia. It is a continuation, with a new purpose at its heart: the protection of children."

AGCF is a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation built on a singular idea, expressed in the house's guiding principle: "Giving is the highest luxury." Most AGCF pieces carry the house's signature Unità hardware, meaning "in unity for children." A portion of proceeds from the house's collections directly supports AGCF's charity partners dedicated to the protection and well-being of children.

"AGCF was built on Alexandra's vision that a luxury piece of the highest quality can be more than a sign of wealth or style. It can be a statement of character and a promise that, when we come together, we can inspire change," said Josef Zarini, Chief Executive Officer of AGCF. "The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the most luxurious beachfront resort in America, is the ideal home for our second boutique. It shares our belief that luxury, at its best, is defined by meaning, service, and legacy. We are honored to write this next chapter where the story began, under the St. Regis name."

"We are delighted to welcome AGCF to The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, offering our guests an exclusive boutique experience," said Winfred van Workum, General Manager. "We are proud to welcome Alexandra Gucci Zarini and AGCF to our resort and to celebrate the enduring relationship between the Gucci family and St. Regis. This curated space invites guests to discover beautifully crafted pieces that reflect both artistry and purpose."

Set within the lobby of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, the boutique will present AGCF's full universe of handbags and small leather goods crafted in family-owned workshops, as well as silk scarves, jewelry, and eyewear, in an intimate salon setting. Guests will experience the house's four pillars: craftsmanship, timeless design, genuine purpose, and personal service, delivered in the tradition of St. Regis hospitality.

The opening coincides with AGCF's newly announced partnership with the World Childhood Foundation, founded by Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, through the house's Color of Hope collection. Twenty percent of proceeds from all products in AGCF's signature green will support Childhood USA, the World Childhood Foundation's American chapter.

The AGCF Boutique at The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort opened today, Thursday October 1, 2026.

About AGCF

A Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, AGCF was founded by Alexandra Gucci Zarini to inspire change through luxury artisan designs that embody hope, compassion, and unity. Alexandra's own childhood story and her deep commitment to protecting children have shaped a house that transcends exquisite fashion to champion meaningful social change while honoring the entrepreneurial legacy of her grandfather, Aldo Gucci. Guided by the principle "Giving is the highest luxury," the house creates handbags and leather goods crafted in family-owned workshops, as well as silk scarves, jewelry, and eyewear, with many pieces featuring Unità, the house's signature hardware, meaning "in unity for children." AGCF operates its flagship boutique at 479 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and online at AGCF.com. AGCF's giving partnerships include Fostering the Future and the World Childhood Foundation. www.AGCF.com.

About The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort

Nestled on Sarasota's barrier island, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort spans 18 acres of pristine beachfront, with exclusive access to 800 feet of private white sand. At its heart lies "The Pools," a lush courtyard surrounded by soaring palms and featuring a family-friendly Resort Pool, jacuzzi, and Winding River. Personal cabanas and luxury loungers ensure privacy, while the dedicated Pool Butler, an exclusive brand first, caters to every need, both in and out of the water. Guests can explore marine life at the Under the Sea Lagoon, a 500,000-gallon habitat with stingrays, reef fish, and Aldabra tortoises, guided by resident marine biologists. Children can join the Reef Rangers Club for immersive, educational adventures through the marine explorer camp. The 20,000-square-foot beachfront St. Regis Spa offers 14 treatment rooms and a hydrothermal suite with a Finnish sauna, eucalyptus steam room, snow shower, cold plunge, and more. In partnership with La Mer, the spa offers the signature Genaissance de La Mer Facial, designed to visibly rejuvenate the skin through advanced massage and drainage techniques. With 10 flexible event spaces and 18,000 square feet of beachfront venue access, the resort is also an exceptional setting for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/srqls-the-st-regis-longboat-key-resort/overview/.

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Accomplished communications leader brings more than three decades of experience advising global organizations on reputation, transformation and growth

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clario Group, a global strategic integrated communications and advisory consultancy, today announced that Tom Smith will join the firm as President, Corporate Affairs. In this newly created leadership role, Smith will lead the growth of Clario Group's corporate affairs offering, advise senior executives and oversee integrated client engagements focused on reputation, transformation, risk and growth.

Smith brings more than three decades of experience advising companies and executives through periods of change, opportunity and heightened scrutiny. Most recently, he served as President, Corporate, North America at Allison Worldwide, where he helped build and lead the firm's corporate practice and counseled organizations across the technology, professional services, financial services, industrial and healthcare sectors.

His expertise spans corporate reputation, capital markets communications, crisis and issues management, executive positioning, stakeholder engagement, social impact and integrated communications. Earlier in his career, Smith held senior roles at Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide and Fleishman-Hillard, as well as positions at GCI Group and Makovsky.

"Tom is an exceptional corporate affairs counselor and business leader who understands how communications can create tangible enterprise value," said Matthew Della Croce, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Clario Group. "I have seen firsthand his ability to earn the confidence of senior executives, build high-performing teams and guide organizations through moments of consequential change. His appointment strengthens our leadership team and accelerates our ambition to build a modern consultancy for organizations navigating their most important reputational and business growth challenges."

As President, Corporate Affairs, Smith will work across Clario Group's team of counselors, executive advisors and specialist partners to bring together the expertise organizations need to address increasingly interconnected business and stakeholder challenges. He will also play a central role in expanding the firm's client portfolio, developing talent and building new corporate affairs capabilities powered by proprietary AI-driven offerings.

"Corporate leaders today are navigating a level of complexity that requires communications to do more than manage a narrative, it must help organizations anticipate change, make better decisions and build trust," said Smith. "That is what attracted me to Clario Group. The firm is building a senior-led, agile consultancy that brings together deep corporate affairs expertise, creative thinking, data-driven insight and new technologies to solve consequential business challenges. I'm excited to reunite with trusted colleagues, help build the next phase of Clario Group and deliver work that strengthens reputation and drives business performance."

Smith's appointment comes as Clario Group continues to expand its leadership, capabilities and global network. The firm combines experienced counsel, creative problem-solving, behavioral science and AI-enabled insights to help organizations anticipate change, navigate disruption, protect reputation and turn complexity into opportunity.

About Clario Group

Clario Group is a senior-driven global strategic integrated communications and advisory firm helping organizations adapt, grow and lead. The firm combines strategic rigor, data-driven insights and creative problem-solving to help leaders address business-critical challenges and protect corporate reputation. Supported by an AI-enabled backbone and guided by behavioral science, Clario Group delivers human-centered solutions designed to achieve measurable outcomes.

Built for Growth. Designed for Change.

For more information, visit clariogroup.com.

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Recognition highlights WOW!'s continued innovation and investment in network expansion and modernization

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WideOpenWest, Inc. a leading provider of fiber-broadband internet services and advanced connectivity solutions, today announced it has been named Cablefax's 2026 Top Ops Market Mover, recognizing the company's continued progress in reshaping its network to meet the evolving needs of customers and communities.

The annual Top Ops awards honor the people and companies making an impact across the cable and broadband industry. The "Market Mover" category recognizes an operator whose strategic moves—greenfield expansion, network modernization, new market entry—meaningfully impacted its competitive position over the past year.

WOW! is investing in its network, scaling its fiber footprint while continuing to modernize its existing infrastructure to deliver exceptional reliability and performance. Over the past year, the company increased fiber passings by more than 50% across its expansion markets and more than 20% across its legacy markets, while extending its network to nearly 50,000 additional homes and businesses across Central Florida, South Carolina and Michigan.

Last month WOW! announced a major upgrade to its Newnan, GA network, delivering the largest capacity increase for WOW! internet customers in more than a decade, including a tenfold increase in upload speed. Additional upgrades are planned in that market over the next year to further boost capacity and to prepare for the future launch of DOCSIS 4.0.

"We're pleased to be recognized for the hard work our team does day in and day out to modernize our networks and to deliver a great connected experience for our customers," said Frank van der Post, CEO of WOW!. "Our focus is not just about expansion into new fiber markets. It includes making targeted improvements to the existing network, including adding capacity to deliver the greatest impact for our customers."

For more information, visit wowway.com.

About WOW!

WideOpenWest (WOW!) is one of the nation's leading broadband providers, with a high-performing, fiber-rich network that passes nearly two million residential, business and wholesale customers. WOW! provides service in 20 markets, including Michigan, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. WOW!'s expansive portfolio of advanced services includes high-speed Internet, all-fiber internet in multiple markets, TV, home phone, mobile phone, business data, voice and cloud services.

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