EVANSTON, Illinois, July 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: In November 2021, Northwestern University researchers introduced an injectable new therapy, which harnessed fast-moving "dancing molecules," to repair tissues and reverse paralysis after severe spinal cord injuries. Now, the same research group has applied the therapeutic strategy to damaged human cartilage cells. In the new study, the treatment activated the gene expression necessary to regenerate cartil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of deadly opioid addictions across Illinois and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid use disorder. However, as Raoul and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general allege, I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: STORRS, CT -- Earlier this year, final renderings of Reflection Garden, a new outdoor space at the heart of University of Connecticut's (UConn) campus, were revealed by the university. Benesch is partnering with sculptor Peri Gutierrez to create a reflective space that fosters tolerance and open-mindedness among students and features Gutierrez's first public art installation. The idea for the sp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: On July 25, 2024, City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Juan Salgado joined Governor J.B. Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and other civic and education leaders announced that PsiQuantum will build a quantum computing campus--The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park or IQMP-- a multibillion-dollar investment on the Southeast Side of Chicago. This campus will be the  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 22 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: An international team of researchers, including a Northwestern University chemist, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce oxygen 13,000 feet below the surface. The surprising discovery challenges long-held assumptions that only photosynthetic organisms, such as plants and algae, generate Earth's oxygen. But the new finding shows there might be another way. It appears oxygen   more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 27 (TNSres) -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * "Writing is central to who I am as a scholar and teacher." * * * By LW Warfel When you hear the word prolific, Dr. Steve Case of ONU's Department of Chemistry and Geosciences is sure to come to mind. A scholar and an imaginer, he has a dual devotion to writing and research. Short story publication His most recent publication is his science fiction short story, "Sisters of the Flare (http  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 26 -- G2 issued the following news on July 25, 2024: Today, we're back with our fourth installment of 'Market Movers' to reveal which products are making moves in Employee Recognition software. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data. The Rise of Employee Recognition Software So why did we choose to explore the Employee Recognition software   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 27 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: * * * Luncheon celebrates 352 college-bound youth receiving state scholarship funds * * * CHICAGO -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi Mueller, DCFS staff, legislators, and students to celebrate this year's scholarship recipients at the department's annual luncheon. This year, 352 current or former youth in c  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 27 -- The Illinois Department of Children & Family Services issued the following news release on July 26, 2024: * * * Luncheon celebrates 352 college-bound youth receiving state scholarship funds * * * CHICAGO -- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Heidi Mueller, DCFS staff, legislators, and students to celebrate this year's scholarship recipients at the department's annual luncheon. This year, 352 curr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is representing Advent International on the sale of Evri, a leading UK parcel delivery company, to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo. Closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the third quarter of 2024. Read Advent's press release (https://www.adventinternational.com/advent-international-to-sell-evri-a-leading-uk-parcel-delivery-company-to-apollo-funds/) The Kir  more

MALTA, Illinois, July 26 -- Kishwaukee College issued the following news release: Kishwaukee College was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for Kish's comprehensive financial report for the Fiscal Year 2023. The achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important stem cells that drove the evolution of vertebrates.  Northwestern University biologists have pinpointed when the gene network that regulates these stem cells may have evolved and gained insights into what might be responsible  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 27 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: CICERO, Ill. - State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, highlighted new funding released by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to keep offenders who are barred from possessing a firearm in compliance with state law, continuing her efforts to keep survivors and communities safe. "Situations between abusers and their victims can become deadly when a firearm is present. Making sure law enforcement can k  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: McDermott Will & Emery has advised Indigo Capital on its acquisition of a stake (sponsorless LBO) in Delville Management, a key player in interim management in France. This transaction will enable Delville Management to finance the purchase of future offices in France and abroad. The McDermott team comprised: * Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly, Partner, Maxime Fradet, Counsel, Stanislas Chenu, Gabin Be  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranged the $10M financing for 18 Leonards Drive in Montgomery, New York * * * MORRISTOWN, NJ, July 25, 2024 -- JLL Capital Markets announced today that it secured $10 million in permanent financing for 18 Leonards Drive, a Class-A, 80,260-square-foot warehouse and distribution building located in Montgomery, New York. JLL worked on  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for Landmark at North Hills, an infill office building in the coveted North Hills mixed-use district * * * CAROLINAS, July 25, 2024 -- JLL Capital Markets announced today that it closed the sale of Landmark at North Hills, a 166,653-square-foot office building in Raleigh, North Carolina. JLL represented the sell  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets facilitates financing for Duncan Park Capital's acquisition of South Bend Center, a high-demand retail/flex center on heavily traveled Ben White Boulevard in south Austin * * * AUSTIN, July 25, 2024 -- JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed financing for the acquisition of South Bend Center, a three-building retail/  more

MOLINE, Illinois, July 27 -- Black Hawk College issued the following news: Thirty-nine student-athletes representing all eight Black Hawk College sports teams recently earned All-Academic Team honors from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their 2023-24 overall GPAs. The NJCAA 2023-24 All-Academic Teams salute student-athletes across the country for their dedication in the classroom. To qualify, student-athletes must have completed at least 24 credit hours during the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranges sale of 647K SF industrial building in one of the top industrial markets in the country * * * ATLANTA, July 25, 2024 -- JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of Building D of Tradeport East, a newly completed Class A+ distribution facility located within the Savannah, Georgia market. JLL represented the seller, BlueSc  more