MATTOON, Illinois, April 23 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: Consolidated Communications is celebrating the dedicated employees who volunteer in the communities where they live and work this National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week recognizes the contributions of volunteers and the impact they have on organizations they serve. Consolidated employees volunteered more than 8,700 hours in 2023, supporting   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release: Weeks after closing its acquisition of MIM Software - a global provider of medical imaging analysis and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions - GE HealthCare is proud to announce the expansion of its relationship with Elekta (EKTA-B.ST), a leader in precision radiation oncology. Together, the companies aim to accelerate innovation in software solutions that will help improve workf  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, April 23 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: A total of four graduating seniors from Hope College have received recognition through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Ava Asmus of Muskegon and Alyson Davis of Palatine, Illinois, have received fellowships. Rory Campagna of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, and Elizabeth (Autumn) Kim of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, each received recognition as alternates. Asmus, who is majoring i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 11 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden's nomination of Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. If confirmed, Mangi would be the first Muslim American to sit on a federal appeals court. "Adeel Mangi received the highest ranking from the American Bar Association fo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under a new measure backed by State Rep. Jaime Andrade D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. "I'm backing this bill, because making healthcare more affordable and accessible through their insurance policies cuts costs for working families and improves health outcomes," Andrade s  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that will modernize technology procurement and accessibility matters by shifting their oversight from individual agencies to the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). "During the pandemic, we saw just how important technology is for our lives, communities, businesses and government. Communication, services and information shifted  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed the Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, which secures legal protections for non-profits who receive menstrual products for distribution to underserved communities. "Expanding access to menstrual hygiene products to every person who needs them is a cause that deserves support and legal protections in the unlikely chance that an innocent mistake is  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, April 23 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: Twelve Augustana College juniors have been selected for the prestigious Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program. Philosophy Professor Dr. Heidi Storl said participation in this internship celebrates the achievements of selected students and launches their class-based skills into the world of topnotch labs, clinics, hospitals and related departments. "With placements in medical illustratio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Kirkland & Ellis advised Lead Edge Capital, a growth equity firm investing in software, internet and tech-enabled businesses globally, on a strategic minority investment in its business by funds managed by Bonaccord Capital Partners. Bonaccord's investment and strategic development platform will support Lead Edge's value creation initiatives and further growth. Read the transact  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, as part of the Unreasonable Food(TM) collaboration, Mars and Unreasonable Group announced the inaugural cohort of companies positioned to re-define our food systems. Mars in collaboration with Unreasonable Group, has helped select fifteen purpose-led, growth stage ventures and their leaders, for their potential to drive impact at  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown partner Bronwyn Pollock was named to Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ)'s 2024 "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles" list, which highlights the accomplishments of the region's most impactful lawyers. Bronwyn co-leads Mayer Brown's global Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice and global Insurance Industry Group. She is an experienced class-action and commercial litigator who has appeared before numerou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery secured a favorable agreement on behalf of the bankruptcy estates of Voyager Digital Holdings Inc. (Voyager). The claims were settled between Voyager and FTX Trading Ltd. (FTX) and its affiliated debtors and debtors-in-possession, resulting in $445 million in creditor recovery. Voyager filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 5, 2022, and FTX file  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 23 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Most fans would assume that a World Series ring AND an MVP trophy would result in boundless happiness. But Olivet Nazarene University alumnus Ben Zobrist '04 returned to Centennial Chapel to share a different story of post-World-Series life, including emotional and mental struggles he faced following the Fall Classic, including a bout of depression that tested his resilience and faith. During his speech, Z  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 23 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Fifteen students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's nationally recognized School of Aviation recently received scholarships from Boeing to enhance their education. This is the second consecutive year Boeing has provided $50,000 to the School of Aviation for scholarships and to fund activities of aviation-related registered student organizations and outreach events, such as the fourth an  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 23 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Alexandra Challenger, an adjunct professor and reference associate in Florida State University's Special Collections and Archives, will present "Eclipsing Boundaries: Visual Culture and Science in Early Modern Europe," on Thursday, April 25, in SIU Carbondale's Sharp Museum Auditorium. The 6 p.m. lecture is free and open to the public. Challenger studies the art and visual culture of early modern  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Data Clymer, a renowned data solutions provider, has been acquired by Spaulding Ridge, a global cloud advisory and implementation firm. The strategic acquisition will enhance Spaulding Ridge's data solutions offerings, bolster relationships with key technology partners, and introduce powerful solutions to unique and complementary industries. Read a company press release about the tran  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 23 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The University of Memphis College of Education named higher education veteran Michael T. Miller as its new dean today. With a career in higher education spanning nearly four decades, Miller comes to the UofM from the University of Arkansas, where he is the David and Jane Gearhart Endowed Faculty Fellow. He most recently served as Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Western Illinois University Agricultural (Ag) alumni Riley Hintzsche and Kaylyn Schiber-Davenport have won NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS (NAAE) awards in their respective regions. Hintzsche graduated from WIU with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Education in 2014. He accepted a position at Streator Township High School (STHS), taking over the Ag program. So far, t  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 23 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The life and impressive career of WIU alumnus Cliff Becker are being memorialized through a new fund for the School of Agriculture. Becker, originally from Oak Park, IL, graduated from WIU with a degree in Agriculture in 1984. He was a fourth-generation farmer who had an impressive 39-year career in the agricultural field. Becker spent more than 10 years as executive vice president at Farm Journal and   more