What happens when you mix American music royalty with great friends? A perfect evening at Old Town School of Folk Music. Country star Roseanne Cash already dazzled, but when joined on stage by R&B / Gospel queen and civil rights dynamo Mavis Staples, the evening cemented itself as a musical experience of a lifetime for Magellan attendees.  The OTSFM is a true gem in Chicago’s cultural scene, providing a wide range of music, dance, theater and visual arts courses to people of all ages and abilities.

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Magellan has been a longtime supporter of and the remarkable work they do to serve those who serve all of us. Our own Matthew Bell and his wife Monica enjoyed a well-deserved night on the town at the Salute Gala on Navy Pier on September 10, 2023, for which Magellan was a sponsor. Matt served in the Army Reserves for 9 years, has been Magellan's IT Manager for 5 years, and has been an active USO Illinois Board member for three years. We’re proud of our team.

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Magellan friends from both sides of the Atlantic gathered in Glasgow for a few fantastic days of camaraderie and world-class women's tennis -- including time with the woman of the hour herself-- at the Billie Jean King Cup. Magellan has long fostered a commitment to initiatives (not just athletic!) promoting gender equality, and there has been no fiercer advocate than Billie Jean. We’re proud of this connection, and to be able to share the experience with dear colleagues and friends. 

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Abby Bruggeman and Becky Reiter channeled their inner Ditka during a company outing to Hallas Hall in November 2022. Staff members enjoyed a buffet lunch in a viewing suite overlooking the practice field. After watching the team work their drills, play-by-play announcer and voice of the Chicago Bears Jeff Joniak held a Q&A for diehard fans. Lynn Tanis, Bob Arthur and Amy Ford each flexed a little sporty knowledge to win Bears gnomes. A great day!

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It didn't go the way we all had hoped, but Magellan was proud to sponsor the women athletes of Chicago Sky WNBA always, and these powerhouses in particular. After winning the 2021 WNBA Championship, the true-blue fans at Magellan had of course hoped for another trophy for our favorite ball players. Magellan’s commitment to gender equality goes beyond athletic, with a history of civic, educational, and scientific initiatives supported over the years, and we have been longtime sponsors of the Sky.

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Fall, football, friends, a visit from Chicago Bears legend and hometown favorite Dick Butkus AND a 23-20 win over the Texans! No better way to spend a Sunday than with our friends from USO Illinois in a beautiful suite at Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field. The USO offers enriching programs to military service members and their families, Magellan is a proud partner of their important work and the alliance has led to true friendship.

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Just one game under her belt, and military kid Tatiana is already our MVP. As part of our sponsorship with Chicago Sky, Magellan works with our nonprofit partners to identify a young girl for a truly unique opportunity – to sign a one day contract as a Chicago Sky player! Our friends at USO Illinois thought Tatiana, who is the daughter of two military parents, was just the kid for the job. After a presser, practice round with her new teammates, and primo seat on the court, Tatiana got to feel like the star that she is!

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On May 24, the Chicago Sky hosted a pregame celebration featuring a ring ceremony and banner unveiling to commemorate the team’s 2021 WNBA Championship. After a 95-90 win over the Indiana Fever, Sky fans received Magellan-sponsored commemorative banners as they filed out of Wintrust Arena. This mommy / daughter duo shows us their great swag after a terrific evening celebrating these stellar athletes. Magellan has been a proud supporter of women's athletics and other initiatives that promote gender equity.

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A day with the dinos!! Michael Minkus, from our sales department, took full advantage of Family Day at the Field Museum. He and his adorable family enjoyed walking with the woolly mammoths, the titanosaur, under the pterodactyl and more. The Field Museum has been a stalwart of Chicago's cultural scene since its founding in 1893. While we haven't been partners with them for QUITE that long, Magellan is proud to be a longtime supporter of this excellent institution.

Our own Lee Stufflebeam turned over his keycard to enjoy retirement after decades of hard work, expertise, and leadership at Magellan Corporation.

Teammates, clients, Lee's family and friends honored him on Monday, January 6, 2020 with a dinner and roast, followed by a concert with the Nick Moss Band at Evanston SPACE. Lee has been a stalwart and exceptional member of the team, a beloved colleague, friend, family man, and all around wonderful human being.

Within days of the farewell fete, Lee and wife jetted off to Seville. We missed him the moment he left!

Magellan Corporation congratulates our friends at USO Illinois on a successful Star Spangled Salute Gala, with a whopping $1MM raised! Held in the beautiful Navy Pier ballroom on October 19, 2019, among the hundreds of attendees were Magellan’s own Lisa Wortman and Matt Bell. Matt served in the US Army and is a current board member of USO Illinois. The USO works in more than 200 locations and offers a robust array of programs to keep service members connected to the people, places and things they love. Magellan is proud to help them do just that.

September 4, 2020, was no ordinary Wednesday. Magellan Corporation was thrilled to host the exceptional players, coaches and staff of Chicago Sky at Steak48 Chicago. The evening included a delicious meal, the celebration of the birthdays of Coach James Wade and players Cheyenne Parker, Gabby Williams, Kahleah Cooper and Astou Ndour – even a little electric slide performance by Jantel Lavendar and Assistant Coach Bridget Pettis. Coach Wade invited all to raise a glass to victory in the upcoming playoffs, a toast well received by all. Magellan Corporation is more than proud of our five year partnership with Chicago Sky.