SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: By Barbara Wilson, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office "It's go time." With those three words, approximately 155 Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment were mobilized to deploy to the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at a ceremony Sept. 7 at the Pontiac Township High School, Pontiac. "Thank you for your unwavering service, support,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown announced that Jason W. Parsont has joined the firm's Capital Markets and Public Companies & Corporate Governance practices as a partner in the New York office. Jason has a broad-based equity and debt capital markets practice, including exempt and public offerings, and works with companies in a broad range of industries, including REITs, mortgage and specialty finance, and financial services. Prior   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: EVANSTON, Ill. - For the second U.S. presidential election in a row, a Northwestern University data scientist is running a novel forecasting platform that updates the odds of a win by former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris each day. With this level of precision, followers can see how single events such as a debate, campaign activities or legal rulings might affect the potential outc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Crain's Chicago Business named Kirkland & Ellis partners Corey Fox and Chad Husnick to its 2024 list of "Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law." The list honors Chicago-based professionals serving in a senior leadership role at their respective companies. Corey was particularly noted for his work on behalf of Thoma Bravo, including representing its portfolio company, Adenza, in its $10.5  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: McDermott Will & Emery has advised Weinberg Capital Partners on its acquisition of a stake in ProNet Services, a Swiss facility management company. This investment represents the second transaction for the LBO fund, WCP#4. The McDermott team comprised: * Fabrice Piollet, Gregoire Andrieux, partners, and Elodie Pieraggi, associate, on corporate aspects * Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly, partner, Stan  more