DEERFIELD, Illinois, April 11 (TNSres) -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, will host a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:30 a.m. Central Time. To participate in this conference call please follow t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- Beam Suntory, a manufacturer of wines and spirits, issued the following news release: Beam Suntory and Supercritical Solutions Ltd (Supercritical) are celebrating a milestone moment for the WhiskHy project as trials prove that hydrogen is a viable fuel source for direct-fired distillation. The successful trial is a world-first achievement in hydrogen distilling for whisky production . In 2021, the WhiskHy project received green innovation project funding from the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Community, corporate and workforce partners joined ComEd today for a graduation ceremony to celebrate 78 new graduates of two ComEd job training programs, the CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy and Craft Academy. These programs are designed to prepare local residents for entry-level trades roles to create a skilled and diverse pipeline of talent to support the clean ene  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: ComEd, in collaboration with the Chicago Park District is thrilled to announce the return of the Switch on Summer celebration for its tenth consecutive year. The public is invited to Chicago's Grant Park to witness the switching on of Buckingham Fountain to mark the unofficial start of the summer season, alongside WGN-TV's beloved retired Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling who returns as  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, issued the following news release: Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm has hired David Reitzel to lead its healthcare consulting group. Reitzel joins Crowe with extensive healthcare consulting and healthcare technology experience and will bring a wealth of specialized knowledge in transformation and performance improvement to Crowe's healthcare clients, helping them navigate c  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim today announced $25.1 million is being awarded to 20 applicants for electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. The grants will fund 643 new Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports at 141 locations throughout the state. The awards are based on   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Working families will have better access to affordable, adequate health care under a new measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aiming to reduce costs and hold insurance companies accountable. "For far too long, big health insurance companies have continually reduced amenities and found loopholes to lessen their costs while doing very little to help plan holders," said Scherer. "Since th  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 10, 2024: A measure led by State Senator Laura Ellman to make the property tax exemption process easier for qualified seniors passed the Senate on Tuesday. "My goal is to make property taxes seamless for seniors and remove their worries about the application process," said Ellman (D-Naperville). "We are building on what has worked for our seniors in previous years, and this legislation extends t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A measure led by State Senator Laura Ellman to mitigate the opioid crisis by providing free fentanyl test strips advanced out of the Senate Wednesday. "The opioid crisis in Illinois continues to be a source of concern for families, and the state is taking an important step to keeping our residents safe from fentanyl-laced substances," said Ellman (D-Naperville). "This life-saving resource should be acce  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 10, 2024: State Senator Laura Ellman's legislation to prioritize water protections by targeting critical water issues and implementing necessary recommendations passed the Senate on Tuesday, moving it one step closer to becoming law. "Access to clean, high-quality water is vital to sustaining a healthy and safe future for everyone," said Ellman (D-Naperville). "This measure will allow Illinois t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Adriane Johnson championed a measure to require certain non-profit organizations to disclose the aggregate demographic data of their boards of directors and officers, and to make this information available on their website. "We are taking vital steps to support diversity and inclusion in the non-profit sector," said Johnson (D - Buffalo Grove). "While individual board members can decline t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Robert Martwick has advanced a measure that would prohibit municipalities from discharging police officers due to a line-of-duty injury. "With this measure, we are giving our dedicated police officers the same protections that we offer to our firefighters," said Martwick (D-Chicago). "First responders should never be at risk of losing their job because of a work-related disability." Martw  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To help physicians meet patients' end-of-life wishes, State Senator Julie Morrison passed a measure to create an electronic registry to store treatment preferences for critically ill individuals. "How much or how little treatment a person receives at the end of their life should be up to each individual instead of the one-size-fits-all approach," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "This measure will enable   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: The cost of managing diabetes can be a significant burden for many families. To help ease the financial strain experienced by people with the condition, State Senator Julie Morrison passed a measure to expand insurance coverage for medically necessary glucose monitors and related supplies. "Being forced to make the choice between insulin and other necessities is unacceptable," said Morrison (D-Lake Fore  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Under a new measure from State Senator Laura Murphy, residents of mobile home parks could see improved transparency and protections. "Access to information about tenants' rights is crucial for promoting stability and preventing exploitation," said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). "Empowering residents allows them to make informed decisions and advocate for themselves and their rights effectively." Under current  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to safeguard the rights of young people, State Senator Robert Peters advanced a measure out of the Senate to update regulations on child labor to shield young individuals from exploitation. "This measure shows we're committed to keeping young people in the workforce safe," said Peters (D-Chicago). "Protecting youth in work environments gives them the opportunity to learn and grow while cont  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Robert Peters is working hard to help more people affected by crime by expanding assistance under the Crime Victims Compensation Program. "We need a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to support people affected by crime on their journey to justice," said Peters (D-Chicago). "Each person is different and it's important that our laws take into account the diverse range of experiences   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Last summer, significant flooding hit Cook County in the wake of historic storms, leaving numerous properties with immense damage and leading President Joe Biden to approve a federal disaster declaration for the area. In response, State Senator Mike Porfirio is leading legislation to address future flooding concerns by giving renters the right to receive critical information about a property's flooding h  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Promoting an environmentally conscious approach to hospitality, State Senator Laura Fine passed a measure out of the Senate to phase out the use of small, single-use plastic bottles in hotels across Illinois. "According to researchers, by 2050, plastic could outweigh all fish in the oceans," said Fine (D-Glenview). "Personal products available in plastic bottles are common in hotels and pose immediate r  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 10, 2024: Burdensome medical debt can quickly snowball, making it difficult for people to keep up with the cost and, in turn, affecting their credit scores. During a press conference Wednesday, State Senator Steve Stadelman outlined his measure aimed at prohibiting consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information related to medical debt in credit reports. "Medical debt should not b  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To create continued opportunities in higher education for immigrants, State Senator Ram Villivalam advanced a measure out of the Senate Higher Education Committee to expand pathways for an individual to be eligible for in-state tuition. "Expanding eligibility pathways for in-state tuition is vital to providing affordable and accessible higher education for all people within our communities," said Villiv  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on April 10, 2024: State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) continues his advocacy to address food deserts across the state by unanimously passing Senate Bill 3265 off the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon. "Our state is making great strides in raising awareness to the food desert problem that several of our local communities face," said Senator Fowler. "Addressing food deserts requires a multifaceted approac  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) passed legislation to potentially help save lives by requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at all school locations and events. "While AEDs are already required under state law to be accessible at any physical fitness facility on public and private school premises, it only made sense to further extend the protection provided by AEDs   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Even when a person has passed away, governments may still be charging them interest and penalties on property taxes, creating significant financial issues for their heirs. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is advancing legislation to help provide relief. "Government shouldn't be taxing and fining people who are dead, it's that simple," said Senator McClure. "This is a commonsense idea that will   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on April 10, 2024: Help is coming for organizations that provide affordable housing to at-risk veterans, thanks to legislation passed by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason). Her legislation unanimously passed the Senate on April 9th. The 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Act requires all new affordable housing developments to include EV-capable parking spaces. After the Act's enactment, the Central Illinois  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news release: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs likely has missing money for you, your spouse, your business or your favorite charity. Hundreds of thousands of people have billions of dollars in cash and property they have not claimed under the Illinois State Treasurer's I-Cash program, which safeguards unclaimed property including unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts an  more

MALTA, Illinois, April 11 -- Kishwaukee College issued the following news release: Kishwaukee College seated Aiyanna Washington as the new Student Trustee on the College's Board of Trustees at the April meeting. Washington was elected by her peers to the position and took over the role of outgoing Student Trustee Perla Gonzales. Washington, of Rochelle, is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree with plans to graduate in the Spring of 2025. Following her time at Kish, she plans to study psycholog  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 (TNSres) -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release: Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced today that it will release financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2024 after market close on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The press release and slide presentation will be available in the Investor Relations sectio  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, April 11 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: Last month, the NUHS Whole Health Center hosted a successful health fair that helped elevate community health awareness and engagement. Community Appreciation Week, which is held each trimester and spearheaded by DC Clinician Sonia Joubert, DC, MS, CKTP, offers screening assessments in an effort to elevate community health awareness and engagement. "The event in March succeeded in both reaching ne  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, April 11 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: By Lauren Beatty The Golden Apple Foundation recently released the finalists for the 2024 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. Julianne Collier, a 2018 M.A.E. graduate from Olivet Nazarene University who teaches at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School in Elk Grove Village, was chosen as one of the 30 finalists in the state of Illinois. Award recipients receive a cash award and become fellows of th  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 11 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Sheahon J. Zenger, previously the interim president at the University of New Haven, has been named the 21st president of Illinois Wesleyan University, effective July 1. Zenger was elected by the IWU Board of Trustees after a national search that drew a broad and enthusiastic set of leaders. He was introduced by board chair Timothy J. Szerlong '74 at a campus event on April 10, which can be viewed  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 11 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University's Department of Communication students, in conjunction with the WIU Social Media Lab and Professor Josh Averbeck, presented their research on various projects at the Central States Communication Association Conference, the fourth largest communication conference in the world. During this conference, five competitively selected research reports and one-panel discussi  more