CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * While pollution slightly dipped due largely to a trend reversal in South Asia, more than three-quarters of countries around the world have not set or aren't meeting national pollution standards. * * * Though global pollution was slightly lower in 2022, its burden on life expectancy remains, according to new data from the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI). If the world were   more

RIVER FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Dominican University issued the following news release: A grant made possible by the prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will allow students from Dominican University's School of Information Studies to use and build upon their archival skills as they help diverse communities and organizations document, preserve and share their rich histories. Over a period of three years, the $750,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation's Public Knowledge program will provi  more

RIVER FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Dominican University issued the following news release: Amy Omi, assistant director for justice, equity and inclusion at Dominican University, is a recipient of the inaugural Luminary Award from the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center's Young Professional Board (YPB). The award recognizes the efforts of individuals who create positive change within their communities, and it reinforces the museum's focus on those who "serve as a bright light during   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * TBJ Drywall & Taping Inc. Agrees to Repay $718,000 in Unpaid Wages * * * Attorney General Kwame Raoul today reached a settlement with TBJ Drywall & Taping Inc. (TBJ), a construction company based in Elgin, Illinois. The settlement resolves allegations TBJ misclassified employees and failed to pay $718,000 in overtime wages to hundreds of current and former employees. "My office is pr  more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Lewis University issued the following news release: Lewis University has achieved a historic milestone, setting a new enrollment record for the fall 2024 semester. With over 6,900 registered students, the university surpassed its previous enrollment high of 6,679 in the fall of 2015. Factoring in the students from St. Augustine College , acquired by Lewis in December 2023, the total number of students enrolled now exceeds 7,700. "Students and families are increa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: Dusseldorf/Munchen, August 27, 2024 - McDermott Will & Emery has advised Great Point Partners (GPP) on the acquisition of German-based drug product contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Lyocontract GmbH including the acquisition financing by private debt fund Rantum Capital. The senior secured term loan provided through Rantum Private Debt Fund III serves as part of the pu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 29 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: Nearly 20 percent of suicides in Illinois between 2020 and 2021 were among people 65 years and older, according to recently released data (https://infogram.com/analysis-of-older-adult-suicide-deaths-in-illinois-2020-2021-1hxj48mpkdop52v) from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. The suicides disproportionately affected white men between the ages of 65 a  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) is proud to announce a new partnership with Kankakee Community College (KCC) to offer students an exceptional opportunity to pursue a commission as an Army officer through dual enrollment. This collaboration provides students with streamlined admission, coordinated course planning, and access to facilities and services from both KCC and ONU. This partnership is designed to h  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Olivet Nazarene University is thrilled to announce a historic milestone as it welcomes the largest incoming class in the university's history. This fall, more than 950 new students have joined the Olivet student body, marking a significant increase in enrollment and reflecting the growing appeal of Olivet's academic excellence, vibrant campus life and commitment to faith-based education. Vice President for   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago poet wins Four Quartets Prize--the latest award for work inspired by her time at the Met in New York * * * By Sara Patterson When Prof. Robyn Schiff sat at the information desk at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, she felt as if, "I was living my life at the center of the world." Nearly 30 years later, Schiff transformed her experiences into an epic poem, expertly weaving its  more