Lakeshore Recycling Systems Inks Exclusive In-Game 'Three-and-Out' Sponsorship With WBBM's Chicago Bears Radio Network

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwired - Sep 24, 2014) - Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS), Chicagoland's leading independent recycling and waste diversion services provider, today announced it has signed an exclusive in-game marketing sponsorship with WBBM Newsradio's Chicago Bears Radio Network for the 2014 season.

As part of the sponsorship, Bears play-by-play announcer Jeff Joniak will provide live in-game mentions of LRS on every 'three-and-out' stand by the Chicago defense. Additional sponsorship features include: on-air commercials during the game and in pre- and post-game coverage, as well as game-day tickets to support ongoing LRS business development and customer relations initiatives. 

"Nothing epitomizes and galvanizes the vibrant City of Chicago and our expansive collar-county region more than the Chicago Bears and WBBM Newsradio's outstanding coverage week-after-week," said Lakeshore Recycling Systems CEO Alan T. Handley. "We are thrilled to align the LRS brand and reputation with these respected and venerable Chicago institutions, and to join the growing family of WBBM Bears Radio Network sponsors, partners and supporters."

With primary operations in Chicago and its suburbs, LRS is a diversified waste services company providing commercial, residential, recycling and roll-off waste collection and diversion services to more than 6,000 commercial and municipal customers. LRS operates five Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in Illinois, and is the recent recipient of Chicago Public Schools' coveted Best Partnership Award for suppliers who demonstrate superior commitment to students and a strong track record of collaboration.

In June, LRS acquired Forest View, Ill.-based Heartland Recycling, and as a result, the company now processes more than 1.5 million tons of waste material annually and controls and processes more waste than any other private company in Illinois.

About Lakeshore Recycling Systems

Serving Chicagoland for more than 12 years and headquartered in Morton Grove, Ill., Lakeshore Recycling Systems is Chicago's leading recycling and waste diversion services provider. LRS provides recycling and waste diversion programs, affordable roll-off container services and comprehensive waste removal to businesses and residential homeowners. LRS operates a growing fleet of natural gas-powered trucks and is run by more than 500 committed full-time employees. In addition to servicing all 658 schools in the Chicago Public Schools system, LRS actively participates in the City of Chicago's Blue Cart Residential Recycling Program and is committed to raising awareness and fostering discussion on the importance of recycling and environmental sustainability. Learn more and follow the company at www.lrsrecycles.com, 'Like' us on Facebook and follow on Twitter @LRSRecycles.