BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 27 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Olivet Nazarene University, in coordination with Rich Township, recently hosted the 2024 VEX Robotics Illinois High School State Championship on March 22 and 23. Located on the ONU Bourbonnais campus, the event brought together more than 150 talented teens and their mentors. These teams had already pre-qualified at the regional level and competed fiercely for the state title. The VEX Robotics Competition,  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, March 27 -- Augustana College issued the following news: James Caprio '24, Jalane Tsague '25, Sally Boutaleb '24 and Genevieve Ryan '26 represented Augustana at the 31st annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA). NCLS is an annual two-day symposium in which participants hear distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives and world-class athletes share their inspirational stories of character and leader  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (JD '93) provided opening remarks at the Legal Services Corporation's (LSC's) 50th anniversary symposium, held February 29, 2024, at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. An independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974, LSC provides financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. "As the largest funder of civil legal aid for   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs today urged state lawmakers to approve a bill that would allow parents who don't use all the money in their Illinois 529 College Savings Accounts (Bright Start and Bright Directions) to roll over the funds into a Roth IRA. "One of the most common questions we get is what can you do with the Bright Start money you have saved if your child ends up n  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Galderma Group AG, a leading maker of dermatological products, on the structuring and implementation of its IPO on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Kirkland advised EQT on the original acquisition of Galderma (formerly Nestle Skin Health) in 2019 by a consortium of investors led by EQT alongside the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, GIC and other institutional investors. The offering   more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Students in the Western Illinois University Department of Kinesiology are learning on new equipment, thanks to a recent gift from McDonough District Hospital. In February 2024, the staff at McDonough District Hospital donated an electrocardiogram testing system, including a GE Medical Systems EKG testing computer, a GE72100 motorized treadmill and a Laerdal CPR Simulation Manikin. "We are proud to sup  more

LEBANON, Illinois, March 27 -- McKendree University issued the following news release: McKendree University was recently named a recipient of the ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2024 election cycle. The university received this for developing a nonpartisan democratic engagement plan that received at least 31.5 of 36 possible points based on the Strengthening American Democracy Action Planning Guide (SADG) rubric. McKendree is one of 93 campuses that has earned this recogniti  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The crisis on our southern border is getting worse while migrants continue to arrive in Illinois at an uncontrollable pace. A report from the Illinois Review shows that Eric Sorensen is now attempting to do a complete flip-flop on his border stance while in reality, Sorensen repeatedly voted against securing the border and hasn't once called on the Biden administration to stop the surge at the bo  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 27 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Northwestern University has received the ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year -- Sustained Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it became the first university to receive the award in 2020. The ENERGY STAR program is the EPA's gold standard for energy efficiency on campus and beyond. The Sustained Excellence Award is the program's highest   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 26 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: * * * * New implantable sensor measures strain to detect bladder filling * Implant continuously streams data to smartphone, so users and their physicians can monitor filling/emptying in real time * Potential game changer for people with paralysis, spina bifida, bladder cancer * Next, the app will enable users to trigger urination on demand * * * Should you run to the bathroom now? Or can yo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Prof. John List has been named the speaker for the University of Chicago's Convocation ceremony on June 1. A renowned economist, List pioneered the use of field experiments in the 1990s to answer questions that affect our everyday lives. His research tests economic theories in real-world settings such as schools, charitable organizations, and ride-share companies to shed light on issues like academic performanc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 26 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - today announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized RSM on its 2024 Tech Elite 250 list. This yearly compilation showcases solution providers based in the U.S. and Canada that have distinguished themselves by attaining top-tier   more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: As Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Women's History Month, a sports studies professor is gathering information and photos to chronicle the university's groundbreaking role in women's college athletics. Bobbi Knapp, associate professor of sport studies with a cross appointment in women, gender and sexuality studies, said SIU, its women's athletics administrations and women's coach  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University School of Law Enforcement Justice, and Administration (LEJA) recently hosted the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for an evening panel discussion. The event began with opening remarks from ATF Acting Assistant Special Agent Jason Gore. "With 20 years at ATF, I believe WIU is the gateway for the next generatio  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Office of Communications and Marketing and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions recently were granted multiple Collegiate Advertising Awards, with victories across three categories. This effort was in line with WIU's commitment to excellence in marketing and recruitment efforts. WIU made its way to the top in three distinct categories, demonstrating high performance in  more