MATTOON, Illinois, April 20 (TNSres) -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL), a leading fiber provider, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report (https://www.consolidated.com/Portals/0/About%20Us/About%20Us%20-%20Docs/ESG-April%203%202023.pdf). The report details Consolidated's ongoing efforts to enhance sustainable and respo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: By Pfc. Harry Jerele, a member of the 192nd Tank Battalion, died while a Prisoner of War at Cabanatuan POW Camp Rosemary Dillon, of Chicago, was about five years old when her Uncle Harry, who was serving in the Illinois Army National Guard's Company B, 192nd Tank Battalion, was activated for federal service, arriving in the Philippines just days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the next day  more

ELMHURST, Illinois, April 19 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of clinical settings, ranging from schools to hospitals to private practice. * * * During the panel discussion "From Class to Clinical Practice" on Thursday, May 2, alumni from Elmhurst University's Communication Sciences and Disorders program will talk about their experiences transitioning from the classroom to the clinic, the challenges and rewards of their wo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is proud to announce that Managing Partner & CEO Brian Becker and three other RSM partners: Laura Dietzel, partner and real estate assurance leader; Sara Lord, partner and chief auditor; and Kurt Shenk, partner and Industry Eminence Program senior an  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his legislation to clarify that Illinois' child pornography laws apply to images and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) technology was passed by the House of Representatives. The measure builds on the work being done by Attorney General Raoul's office, in collaboration with state and federal law enforcement agencie  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Energy is announcing $902,200 in grants to four recipients of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Programs (EECBG) awards from the first round of EECBG Program funding, while also opening a third EECBG Program funding opportunity for a total of $500,000. The EECBG Program supports municipalities and counties w  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to raise awareness of the ongoing need for organ and tissue donation, State Senator Christopher Belt joined Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias in a press conference about the topic on Thursday. "As an organ donor recipient, I know firsthand how critical one's life may be in if they are on the transplant list waiting for the news an organ has become available to them," said Belt (D-Swansea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure out of the Senate that aims to identify and correct inequities some individuals face when seeking loans, mortgages or other financial services. "We should be welcoming and encouraging residents to take the steps needed to buy a home or own a small business, not deter them through unfair lending practices," said Belt (D-Swansea). "This legislation will he  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightfordis working to keep families together by preventing children from being wrongfully removed from their homes due toan unfounded allegation of abuse or mistreatment. "While we need to take child abuse and mistreatment seriously, we must also remember that kids will be kids and accidents happen," said Lightford (D-Maywood). "Cases of abuse and mistreatment must be  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Acknowledging a greater need for educational opportunities for young adults in custody, State Senator Laura Murphy is leading a measure to bring emerging adult programs to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice. Standing alongside advocates, experts and fellow lawmakers, Murphy outlined her proposal at a press conference Thursday. "As a state, we have a duty to ensure young adult  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Willie Preston advanced legislation to ban harmful chemicals in candy, soda and other food items sold and produced in Illinois. "The FDA has failed to take action on this pressing issue," said Preston (D-Chicago). "Safer alternatives are already being used in the EU and other places. We need to make sure that safer choices are available to families in Illinois and hopefully, other states w  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 19 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: As newsrooms across the state and nation continue to shrink, State Senator Steve Stadelman's measures to encourage local ownership of newsrooms and recruit more students to the journalism profession have passed the Senate. "Investing in journalism education is investing in the future of our democracy," said Stadelman (D-Rockford). One part of the measure involves the sale of local news organizations to  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: A mining truck manufactured by Komatsu recently emerged as the winner of the 2024 Makers Madness contest, earning the title of "the coolest thing made in Illinois." Beating out more than 200 other entries for the coveted title, the Peoria-made truck, was crowned through the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's fifth annual contest. The truck has a hauling capacity of up to 400 tons, boasts cutting-edge   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on April 19, 2024: The streets of Springfield were filled with hundreds of supporters of the Second Amendment on April 18 as Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) took center stage. This annual event brings together gun owners, Second Amendment advocates, and lawmakers in a collective effort to uphold constitutional rights and safeguard the interests of law-abiding gun owners. The group began their day in   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: While many communities rely on pesticides to manage weeds and insects, residents often find themselves in the dark about when and how these chemicals are applied. The Illinois Senate is working to bring transparency to the process by passing legislation mandating notification procedures for pesticide application. The legislation was created at the request of a constituent in Senator McClure's district, wh  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Law enforcement would be given more authority to evict squatters who are illegally residing in other people's homes under legislation heard in the Senate Judiciary Committee during the week. The legislation targets situations where a person moves into a house while the occupants are out of town, then claims to have a lease triggering an expensive and lengthy process for the rightful owne  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has passed bipartisan legislation to increase transparency for local units of government proposing changes to their tax levy. "I came to Springfield with taxes at the forefront of my mind," said Senator Harriss. "This bill is about increasing transparency by making these notices easier to locate for residents on government websites." Under the existing Truth  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented Genesee & Wyoming Inc., a short-line railroad holding company and a portfolio company of Brookfield Asset Management and GIC Private Limited, in connection with the launch and closing of a multifacility debt offering. The financing includes a $2.725 billion term loan B credit facility, a $600 million revolving credit facility, a $700 million high-yield notes offering a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Toronto-based private equity firm TorQuest Partners on RidgeLake Partners' ("RidgeLake") minority investment in the firm. RidgeLake, a fund advised through a strategic partnership between OA Private Capital and Apogem Capital, is a dedicated platform focused on acquiring non-control equity interests in middle market private equity firms. Founded in 2002, TorQuest Partner  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has been named an "ALB Employer of Choice 2024" in three jurisdictions - Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan. This recognition is part of the annual Employer of Choice survey conducted by Asian Legal Business (ALB), which ranks firms on various aspects of employee satisfaction, including career development, mentoring, and work-life balance. For 2024, Mayer Brown achieved a unique feat as the only intern  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) has named Mayer Brown partner Charles E. Harris, II, a 2024 "Rainmaker." The annual list recognizes talented diverse lawyers who have "achieved remarkable success through their innovative, consistent business development strategies and client development skills," according to the organization. Charles is among an elite group of only 16 lawyers from across the US. A p  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 20 -- Millikin University issued the following news: By Matthew Flaten The leaders of Millikin University's student organizations were honored on April 18 at the Big Blue Student Leadership and Service Awards returned for the first time since the pandemic in the University Common's Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms. Millikin Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Wallace Southerland was master of ceremonies for the event, during which staff members from the Office o  more

MAYETTA, Kansas, April 20 -- The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: In a historic decision announced today, the U.S. Department of the Interior placed portions of the Shab-eh-nay Reservation land into trust for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, making it the only federally recognized Tribal Nation in Illinois. The news comes 175 years after the U.S. government illegally auctioned off 1,280 acres of Pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: Martin H. Redish is a powerhouse legal scholar published in countless scholarly journals, ranked as one of the most cited legal scholars of all time, and often quoted in the media. His latest book, Due Process as American Democracy, was published by Oxford University Press in February. Despite the acclaim and the accolades, he said it is teaching that brings him the most joy. Re  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 20 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago partner Julie Pleshivoy will speak at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Estate Planning Short Course on May 17 in Chicago and June 7 in Champaign, Illinois. The extensive program will explore regulations, strategies, and best standards in estate planning. Pleshivoy will present during the breakout session "Drafting Tips to Avoid Litigation," discussing personal property pro  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 20 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Tracy Family Foundation recently awarded the Western Illinois University Department of Psychology a $15,000 grant for the development of Healthy Children-Healthy Communities, a school-based program to help address mental health shortages and foster stronger community relations. The Healthy Children-Healthy Communities project includes the WIU Psychology Clinic, Macomb School District, regional firs  more