CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in support of commonsense federal laws that regulate the sale of guns to keep communities safe. Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Current-News/41.%20Multi-State%20Amicus%20Brief.pdf?language_id=1) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in supp  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker Donate $105,000 * * * The annual Governor's Sale of Champions at the Illinois State Fair auctions off the best livestock as judged by competitions throughout the fair. Grand Champion is the highest distinction youth exhibiting livestock in Illinois can earn, and tonight, 10 exhibitors took home that title. Governor JB Pritzker and First L  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Aug. 14, 2024, involving Intermediate Service Center No. 2 covering West Cook. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS DELAY OF AUDIT The Intermediate Service Center #2 (ISC) did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable form by the August 31, 2020 deadline. The June 30, 2019 report was not released until August 16, 2023. The FY20 completed fina  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised funds managed by Blackstone on a definitive agreement for a majority investment in Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm. This strategic investment will support Chartis' continued growth as a leading advisor to providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies and investors who are making positive and transformative change within U.S. healthcare. The investme  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising Kellanova (NYSE: K), a leading manufacturer of snacks, international cereal and noodles, North American plant-based foods and frozen breakfast foods, on its $35.9 billion acquisition by Mars, Incorporated, a family-owned pet care, snacking and food company. The transaction was announced August 14, 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, Mars will acquire all outstanding   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * John Jayne, AB'19, and Jesse Ssengonzi, AB'24, reflect on success in Paris * * * By Nicole Watkins For the past two weeks, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris have grabbed the global spotlight. And on world's stage, two University of Chicago alumni athletes--judo competitor John Jayne, AB'19, and swimmer Jesse Ssengonzi, AB'24--enjoyed triumphs while realizing a lifelong dream. "I'm still struggling  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has advised HSBC Bank, as arranger and lead manager, on Bletchley Park Funding 2024-1, a pound sterling244,543,000 public securitisation of a portfolio of buy-to-let and owner occupier mortgage loans originated by specialist buy-to-let lender Quantum Mortgages Limited and Hey Habito LTD, an online mortgage brokerage. The portfolio of loans was transferred to the Issuer, Bletchley Park Funding 2024-1 P  more

LEBANON, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- McKendree University issued the following news release: The Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) is pleased to announce that, at its meeting on July 31, 2024, the School of Business of McKendree University was granted reaffirmation of specialized business accreditation for one or more of its business-related degree programs. The School of Business at McKendree University has demonstrated compliance of its  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * This annual awards ceremony honors outstanding individuals and organizations who have made a significant positive impact on Macon County. * * * By Matthew Flaten Millikin University alumni and boosters were honored on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the annual Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Do Something Great Awards. The 20th anniversary event, held at the Mount Zion Convention Center, brought together c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- NPR [National Public Radio] issued the following news release: NPR will provide comprehensive multimedia coverage of the nominating convention and all major breaking news events from the campaign. Audiences can turn to NPR across all platforms to watch and listen to live speeches and sharp analysis from NPR correspondents. Live video coverage of the convention featuring NPR hosts and correspondents will be available on select nights at NPR.org and the NPR YouTube Channel.  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: Three National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) - Florida students were recognized with scholarships at the Pinellas Park Medical District (PPMD) scholarship breakfast held July 17. The event was hosted by the City of Pinellas Park, Florida. NUHS Doctor of Chiropractic students Megan Royall, Max Shiver and Arianna Tsengouras received scholarships for their community service and the positive imp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2024: * * * Nonprofit organization Elevate, Illinois Tech and Chicago City Agencies release study that shows people who can't afford central air conditioning face dangerously high indoor temperatures * * * Today, Illinois Institute of Technology and Elevate, a nonprofit organization that works to implement equitable climate solutions, published a report showing that famil  more