CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Gift will build upon the University's longstanding leadership in free expression while expanding the Chicago Forum's impactful work * * * In recognition of its historic commitment to free inquiry and expression, the University of Chicago has received a $100 million gift from an anonymous donor to support UChicago's leadership on the principles and practice of free expression, and to advance the work of   more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * Reverence and Transformation: John Bevere's Call to Awe at Centennial Chapel * * * "When my assistant told me that you wanted me to come and speak, I said, 'I'm going wherever there are hungry college students for Jesus.'" John Bevere's passion was clear as he addressed the packed Centennial Chapel. Despite a packed schedule, the best-selling author and international speaker came to Olivet to deliv  more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: BERKSHIRE, England -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) subsidiary Airinmar, a leading independent provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions, has signed an extension with Singapore Airlines. The extension utilizes Airinmar's full scope of repair cycle management services, including repair order, quote, and turnaround time (TAT  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Past and present, history and myth, reality and spectacle are conflated and distorted in Federico Solmi's "The Great Farce" (2017), a monumental media work in the collection of Northwestern University's Block Museum of Art, on view now through Dec. 1. The exhibition is the first time The Block Museum has mounted the full presentation of Solmi's installation "The Great Farce." The immersive eight-minute i  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Past and present, history and myth, reality and spectacle are conflated and distorted in Federico Solmi's "The Great Farce" (2017), a monumental media work in the collection of Northwestern University's Block Museum of Art, on view now through Dec. 1. The exhibition is the first time The Block Museum has mounted the full presentation of Solmi's installation "The Great Farce." The immersive eight-minute i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Alila Shanghai has opened its doors to welcome guests to a revitalizing urban retreat, alongside vibrant immersion in the lively Jing'an area and the scintillating city beyond. The property overlooks and provides exclusive private access to Zhangyuan, a complex of restored shikumen stone-gate townhouses that have been transformed in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Accessible from Male by speedboat, the resort will debut the Hyatt Regency brand in the Maldives archipelago * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Male Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Live in Full Color is a celebration of the lifestyle brand's signature vibrant, inspiring essence * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the launch of the "Live in Full Color" creative pop-up series by Breathless Resorts & Spas, part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection. The pop-up series, curated to reflect Breathless Resorts & Spas' vibrant and inclusive spirit, wil  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a stipulated agreement to install automatic warning devices at two highway-rail crossings in Galena. The crossings are located at Bouthiller Street (AAR/DOT# 306909B) and S. Main Street (AAR/DOT #306910V) over the Chicago & Central & Pacific Railroad Company (CC&P) track. The total estimated cost of the signal design  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 22 attorneys general in support of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) rule that helps prevent illegal gun trafficking by expanding the category of firearm dealers who are required to obtain a license and perform background checks on potential buyers. Raoul and the coalition filed an amicus brief (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on Sept. 26, 2024, involving the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE ELECTION CODE The Department of Employment Security (Department) did not fully comply with the requirements of the State's Election Code (Code). During testing of the Department's compliance with the Code, we noted the  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Creative Accelerator Fund (CAF). As part of IAC's Bold New Changes, the Creative Accelerator Fund provides crucial support to artists with a goal of strengthening the creative workforce that composes a significant portion of Illinois' economic activity. CAF recognizes and supports the vital role that artis  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: CHICAGO - State Senator Omar Aquino joined state leaders and EeroQ Corporation leadership to announce new investments in the company's quantum headquarters in Chicago's Humboldt Park community. "I'm pleased that EeroQ will continue to grow in Humboldt Park, where their quantum facility expansion will house technology development and world-class workers that could make life-changing discoveries," said Aq  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus held an impactful "Raices" conference this year, where its Senate members engaged with community members and organizers. The mid-September event featured roundtable discussions that fostered dialogue around policies and priorities, allowing attendees to share their ideas and concerns. This collaborative environment not only facilitated networking but also aimed to s  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Xuanting "Jessie" Jia '25, one of two 2024 Eckley Summer Scholars, set out to explore how writers of migration literature present an alternative vision of America -- one where class conflicts, rather than cultural differences, drive racial and ethnic divisions. The title of Jia's project became, "Rethinking America: The Class Politics in Three Novels of Migration." As an international student fr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising global investment firm KKR and its portfolio company GeoStabilization International (GSI) on the sale of GSI to Leonard Green & Partners. GSI is a leading provider of geohazard mitigation solutions and roadway safety services. The sale delivers a return of five times the equity invested by KKR, and all GSI employees will receive substantial cash payouts on their owner  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represents global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton in its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in [solidcore] from VMG Partners, Kohlberg & Company, and Peterson Partners. The company is a national network of fitness studios providing targeted strength training on custom-built reformers. The investment solidifies [solidcore] as the nation's authority in its  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising Walton Street Capital on the sale of Walton Street Mexico, its Mexico-based real estate asset management platform with US$2.1 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2024), to Ares Management. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Read the transactio  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: By Meghan O'Toole The Tailor's Daughter is a new novel by Associate Professor of Spanish, Emerita, Lois Baer Barr inspired by the lives of her mother's Eastern European Jewish family living over their tailor shop in Louisville, Kentucky. The novel begins in 1920 and ends with the outbreak of World War II. "It's really about immigrants making their way together," Barr said. "It's about how families from  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: Loyola University Chicago continues to solidify its reputation as one of the nation's top universities, earning high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Loyola is ranked in the top third of the best universities nationwide at #132 and is in the top 100 best value universities at #81. National standouts in specialized programs Loyola earned a spot within the top 90 best universit  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: CHICAGO - Since Friday, five men on death row have been, or are scheduled to be, executed within a one-week span. The most high-profile is the case of Marcellus "Khaliifah" Williams, executed in Missouri Tuesday night after a last-ditch effort to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to halt the procedure failed. Two more executions are scheduled for Thursday night: Emmanuel Antonio Littlejohn in Oklahoma an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: Roosevelt University is proud to announce that is has received a grant worth over $2.8 million to accelerate graduation pathways and expand professional development services for Hispanic and low-income students. The University recognizes that these groups are historically underrepresented in advanced degree programs and STEM fields, and these funds will directly assist their professional development while embodying R  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: As a trained counselor looking for a therapist of her own in the 1980s, it was difficult for Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Martha C. "Marti" Crothers to find a professional who was qualified to address the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma she had experienced. Janet M. Coffman, then director of SIU's Counseling Center, proved to be a godsend for Crothers. Now, Crothers  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * * Alcohol consumption declines across Europe as health trends rise * Private labels outperform national brands in Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages * New product launches drive growth in sports and energy drinks * 'Insperiences' are reshaping the beverage market * * * London, UK - September 25, 2024 - The beverage  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New program provides foundation in environmental data science * * * Expertise in environmental science is increasingly valuable to understand and address critical issues like a rapidly changing climate, biodiversity loss, and human health, empowering individuals and industries to make informed decisions and contribute to a more sustainable way of life. A new master's program in environmental science at  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release on Sept. 24, 2024: * * * The certification of Alpitronic's 400 kW electric vehicle charger demonstrates how UL Solutions continues to help electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturers meet the growing demand for higher power and faster charging more safely. * * * UL Soluti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: Most Americans can expect wetter winters in the future due to global warming, according to a new study led by a University of Illinois Chicago scientist. Using climate models to investigate how winter precipitation in the United States will change by the end of the 21st century, a team led by Akintomide Akinsanola found overall winter precipitation and extreme weather events wi  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Western Illinois University continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading educational institution through innovative programs designed to enhance student success. One such initiative is the Learning Assistant Program (LA Program), introduced in 2017 as a peer-based model to enhance active and collaborative learning in the classroom. Over the years, the program has produced impr  more