CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Benesch's efforts to repair and replace I-95 over Cottman Avenue have once again earned industry recognition. At the ENR MidAtlantic Best Projects awards hosted on October 25, the project received the Award of Merit in the highway/bridge category. The award highlights the project team's ability to overcome challenges and contribute to both the community and ind  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: Cat Financial reported third-quarter 2024 revenues of $888 million, an increase of $42 million, or 5%, compared with $846 million in the third quarter of 2023. The increase in revenues was primarily due to a favorable impact from higher average earning assets of $34 million and a favorable impact from higher average financing rates of $23 million. Third-quarter 2024   more

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * * Third-quarter 2024 profit per share of $5.06; adjusted profit per share of $5.17 * Enterprise operating cash flow was $3.6 billion in the third quarter of 2024 * Deployed $1.5 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the third quarter * * * IRVING, Texas, October 30, 2024 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced third-quarter 2024 results.   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Shanice Harris CHICAGO - When Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Center on Wrongful Convictions (CWC) launched in April 1999, wrongful convictions were viewed as anomalies rare exceptions to a criminal justice machine perceived as fair and effective. Fortunately, the public has become increasingly aware that prisons and death rows around the country are populated by many who have been wrongly convicted  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: City Colleges of Chicago's (CCC) Fall 2024 headcount enrollment in credit and adult education programs combined is up 9.2%, higher than the state-wide average (+7.4%) for Illinois community colleges. City Colleges undergraduate credit enrollment increase (+9%) is higher than the national public community college average (+4.7%). Continuing a trend, enrollment gains are particularly strong for Black male (+11%) and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * Rebates designed to accelerate adoption of fleet EVs for business and public sector customers * * * As part of a larger investment to accelerate the equitable growth of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is announcing that its business and public sector fleet EV rebate program can now be utilized for the purchase of certified, pre-owned electric fleet vehicles   more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Black Hawk College issued the following news: Black Hawk College students from Mercer County are benefitting from a new scholarship created by a $150,000 pledge from Cultivate Power, a solar farm development company, and Generate Capital, a sustainable investment and operating company. "When completed, the Goldenrod Solar Project will provide access to solar energy for Mercer County area businesses and residents, and this scholarship is an opportunity for us to sup  more

ELMHURST, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Project management is about leading work that has a beginning and an end, like constructing a building or implementing a new system. These projects are frequently measured by whether the work is completed "on time and under budget." A key factor that sometimes gets overlooked is that the work is done by and through other people. * * * On Nov. 13, faculty members from Elmhurst University's Master of Science in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: The Board of Directors of Exelon Corporation declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share on Exelon's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 13, 2024, to Exelon's shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 11, 2024. * * * Original text here: https://www.exeloncorp.com/newsroom/exelon-corporation-declares-dividend-october-2024 [Categ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP net income of $0.70 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.71 per share for the third quarter of 2024 * Reaffirming full year 2024 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.40-$2.50 per share * Reaffirming adjusted (non-GAAP) operating EPS compounded annual growth target of 5-7% through 2027 * S  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Amanda Morris Journal: Science Advances EVANSTON, Ill. - Someday, people might finally say goodbye to defrosting the freezer or scraping frost off slippery surfaces. Northwestern University engineers have developed a new strategy that prevents frost formation before it begins. In a new study, the researchers discovered that tweaking the texture of any surface and adding a thin layer of graphene oxide pr  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 4,000 homes and businesses in Oakland community can now access Fidium's all-fiber network * * * OAKLAND, Maine -- Oct. 30, 2024 -- Fidium Fiber has expanded its symmetrical, multi-gig speed internet service to Oakland, as well as parts of Belgrade and Sidney, Maine, making its future-proof fiber network available to more than 4,000 h  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 1,500 homes and businesses in Eastport have gained access to Fidium's all-fiber network, with additional expansion coming by year's end * * * EASTPORT, Maine -- Oct. 30, 2024 -- Fidium Fiber has expanded its multi-gig speed internet service to Eastport, Pleasant Point, and parts of Perry, Maine, officially making its future-proof fi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: BFKN is pleased to announce the addition of Caitlin E. Hutchinson Maddox to the Financial Institutions Group. Caitlin focuses her practice on advising banks, fintechs and other financial services companies on bank regulatory and other financial regulatory matters, including authority and control issues, affiliate transactions, consumer protection issues, and regulatory reform. She has experience se  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- G2 issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2024, by Noor Hamouda, customer success manager: * * * Today, we're back with our latest installment of 'Market Movers' to reveal which products are making moves in a specific category on G2. This time, we're spotlighting two categories: Marketing Automation and Sales Intelligence 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   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- G.E. HealthCare issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * - Revenue growth was 1% year-over-year; Organic revenue growth* was 1% - Net income margin was 9.7% versus 7.8% for the prior year; Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) margin* was 16.3% versus 15.4% - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.02 versus $0.83 for the prior year; Adjusted EPS* was $1.14 versus $0.99 - Cash flow from operating activities was $742 million versus  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: Hispanic consumers are fueling 16% of total consumer packaged goods (CPG) growth in the United States, with spending trends that vary from non-Hispanic counterparts in both dollar and unit sales, as well as the channels they shop. In two new reports, Part I: Meet the U.S. Hispanic CPG Consumer (https://www.circana.com/intelligence  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, is urging Congressional leaders to pass a national ban on price gouging. While price gouging is unlawful in Illinois and more than 40 other states, there is no federal law specifically banning businesses from raising prices on essential goods to increase their profits during an emergency. "Price gou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are seeking information about four masked suspects involved in armed robberies taking place at four jewelry stores across three states between July 13, 2023 and Sept. 14, 2024. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the FBI. The robberies in question have taken place at jewelry store  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The Illinois House Democratic Caucus issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, issued the following statement in response to a possible hate crime shooting that took place over the weekend on Chicago's North Side. "I am deeply saddened by the violent shooting that took place against a Jewish man on his way to Synagogue in West Rogers Park this past weekend. I understand the fear our Jewish community is feeling   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: MONEE -- Senate President Don Harmon and State Senator Patrick Joyce celebrated Tuesday's groundbreaking on Voortman Steel Machinery's new facility in Monee. Voortman's $51.4 million investment will allow the company to purchase and develop new property in Will County, grow Illinois' manufacturing sector and create new, good-paying jobs for the area. "Illinois continues to attrac  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan continued during the week as federal prosecutors laid out their case that the political leader engaged in a racketeering and bribery conspiracy. Opening statements in the landmark trial began on October 21st. Madigan, who was the longest-serving state House Speaker in the nation's history, has been charged with using his power and inf  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' office increased its small business spending by more than 67 percent from Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2024, a new report states. During Fiscal Year 2024, the Treasurer's Office spent a total of $978,370.74 on contracts and other purchases with small businesses, which represents approximately 5 percent of the Office's overall   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Proprietary purpose-built AI platform for CRE will leverage the best of human and machine learning, generating insights for employees and clients New platform will enable significant enhancements for JLL GPT * * * JLL (NYSE: JLL) today announced the launch of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, JLL Falcon, designed to accelerate   more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: Driven by innovative and ongoing customer input, John Deere commemorates its 75th year as a leader in the dozer market. Upon its entry into the dozer business, John Deere has focused on meeting customer needs to improve jobsite efficiencies. Beginning production in 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa, the John Deere line-up of dozers has evolved t  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * * The new John Deere Auto Pickup feature simplifies collecting skidder production data while keeping jobsite progress up to date in live time. * The industry-exclusive Auto Pickup feature within John Deere TimberMatic Maps makes it easier for skidder operators to monitor job progress remotely through TimberManager. * * * Jo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets assists in securing HUD 223(f) refinance loan for Monte Alban Apartments, a 192-unit affordable complex in San Jose * * * LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a $30,168,200 refinancing for Monte Alban Apartments, an affordable housing complex in San Jose, California. JLL worked on beha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL's Seniors Housing Capital Markets team led the sales efforts for The Lodge at Greeley and The Lodge at Grand Junction * * * DENVER, Oct. 30, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has closed the $30 million sale of The Lodge at Greeley and The Lodge at Grand Junction, 100%-private pay, seniors housing communities totaling 140 units in Col  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets ensures financing for state-of-the-art student housing development, The Valiant, to meet growing demand near UC Berkeley * * * SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured construction debt and equity for The Valiant, an 83-unit, 262-bed class A+ purpose-built student housing community in Berk  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL's Seniors Housing Capital Markets team led the sales efforts for The Palazzo, a 327-unit facility * * * PHOENIX, Oct. 30, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of The Palazzo, a 327-unit seniors housing community in Phoenix, Arizona. JLL's Seniors Housing Capital Markets team represented the seller, in the sale o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets facilitated the sale of neighborhood center anchored by leading Hispanic supermarket chain * * * HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of Mason Village Shopping Center, a 96,486-square-foot shopping center located in premier Mason Rd retail corridor in West Houston, Texas. JLL worked on behalf of the s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts of the fully leased Kyle 35 Logistics Park * * * HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of Kyle 35 Logistics Park, a newly constructed 1,392,379-square-foot industrial park in Kyle, Texas, located in the rapidly growing corridor between Austin and San Antonio. JLL represented the s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranges sale of multi-anchored retail asset in thriving US-280 corridor * * * ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the $27 million sale of River Ridge, a value-add multi-anchored shopping center in Birmingham, Alabama. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, Nuveen Real Estate, in procuring t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the sales efforts for 400 Capitol Mall, representing the largest office sale in Sacramento in almost five years. * * * SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the $117 million sale of 400 Capitol Mall, a Class A, 501,308-square-foot trophy office tower that is largely considered the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) on the sale of its remaining working interest in its non-operated natural gas assets in Northeast Pennsylvania to Equinor USA Onshore Properties Inc. and certain of its affiliates for $1.25 billion. The transaction was announced October 29, 2024, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing adjustments,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, on its definitive agreement to acquire AdvancedMD, a leading cloud-based provider of medical office software, from Global Payments, Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised TASARU Mobility Investments (TASARU), a leading investment company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), on an investment in Blacklane. This investment will empower Blacklane to accelerate its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, revolutionizing Saudi Arabia's mobility landscape. Founded in 2011 in Germany, Blacklane's ride-hailing services connects traveler  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Jeremy Watson has joined the Firm as a partner in the Insurance Transactions & Regulatory Practice Group. "Jeremy's experience and skillset perfectly complement Kirkland's dedicated insurance transactions team," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "His addition strengthens our capabilities in an increasingly active sector for our cli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: London - Mayer Brown has advised UK private equity firm CBPE on its investment in Clifton Asset Management, a leading wealth management and pensions administration firm. The deal is subject to regulatory approval. The investment continues CBPE's strong track record in the wealth management sector and will see CBPE partnering with Clifton's experienced management team to accelerate growth through a combination of   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark announces it has secured a new 79,532-square-foot industrial lease at 4160-4190 Madison Street in Hillside, Illinois. The transaction welcomes tenant Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc., a family-owned and operated automotive manufacturer, who will occupy the entire facility. Newmark Senior Managing Director Corey B. Chase facilitated the transaction on behalf of the tenant. "Courtesy of a longstanding, history with the tena  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark[1] announces the firm has been awarded the the exclusive listing of Algonquin Commons, a dual grocer-anchored regional shopping center located at 1900 S. Randall Road in Algonquin, Illinois. Owned by Red Mountain Group, the property is one of the largest retail centers in McHenry and Kane Counties and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier fully leased retail asset within the Randall Road retail corridor.   more

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 2,000 homes and businesses in Newport gain access to Fidium's all-fiber network * * * NEWPORT, Maine -- Oct. 30, 2024 -- Fidium Fiber has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Newport, and portions of Palmyra Maine, making its future-proof fiber network available to more than 2,000 homes and businesses. Fibe  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Amanda Morris EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern University's Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) has entered a new partnership with Material Impact, a Boston-based venture firm focused on innovations in materials science and deep tech, the University announced today. Launched in 2021 with funding from the State of Illinois and a generous gift from Northwestern Trustee Kimberly Querrey, The Q serves as the Universi  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * To reaffirm its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Olivet Nazarene University recently completed all necessary requirements for this process. * * * To reaffirm its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Olivet Nazarene University recently completed all necessary requirements for this process as set out by the HLC. The Commission requires periodic review on a 1  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 28,000 homes and businesses in Rutland County region can now access multi-gig speed internet, as Otter Creek CUD communities are named Gig Towns * * * CASTLETON, Vt. -- Oct. 30, 2024 -- More than 28,000 homes and businesses in the Rutland County region now have access to future-proof fiber internet from Fidium Fiber. Otter Creek Comm  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in east central Illinois with an agreement to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified Parkland College students by providing the option to earn their bachelor's degrees remotely and at a lower cost in 12 academic programs. SIU Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane and Parkland College Presiden  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Work continues on finding ways to communicate with nonhuman intelligence, and an international conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday, Nov. 9, will delve deeper into language and the increased possibilities of breaking those barriers. The hybrid workshop, "Exploring Xenolinguistics: Next steps in exploring the nature of language and the potential of extraterrestrial commu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * New TransUnion survey shows refinancing may offer relief for both home and auto owners as rates begin to fall * * * A new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) survey (http://www.transunion.com/lp/mortgage-auto-refi-survey?utm_campaign=PR-+Mortgage+Auto+Refi&utm_keyword=&utm_medium=press-release&utm_source=press-release&utm_content=) found that many consumers feel their existing auto and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth will balance the urgency of climate action with society's need for sustainable growth * * * Balancing the urgent need to confront climate change with society's need for rising living standards and expanded economic growth is the defining challenge of our time. Fossil fuels are the key driver of this challenge. Their low cost makes them the default energy   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- UScellular issued the following news release: UScellular is expanding its "Life in US Mode" content series to amplify the voices of six female collegiate athletes and promote healthy digital habits. The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program aims to spark meaningful discussions and drive awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between online and real-life connections, especially among female athletes. The increased attention on women's spo  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Walgreens Boots Alliance, a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise company, issued the following news release: * * * Walgreens encourages vaccination now ahead of the respiratory season and the holidays * * * Walgreens has launched the 2024-2025 Walgreens Flu Index, an online, interactive tool that tracks weekly flu activity based on flu-related prescription data across the company's community pharmacy locations nationwide. For 11 years, the Walgreens   more