EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: CHICAGO --- The clinical definition for "obesity" is not one size fits all. Relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can lead to under-diagnosis of people who are ill and, conversely, over-diagnosis of people who currently do not have negative health consequences of obesity.  A new set of global clinical guidelines released today (Jan. 14) aims to address that. With one billion people in the world now est  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: CHICAGO --- Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers and their babies.  Now, a new Northwestern study dives deeper into these disparities and discovered a powerful insight: achieving equity in various social drivers of health -- but particula  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * New kid-centric programming poised to launch across Dreams Resorts & Spas properties in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025 * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) ) and Endemol Shine North America, a Banijay Americas company, producers of hit culinary competition series MasterChef Junior on FOX announced today a first-of-its-kind collaboration introducing d  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 14, 2025, involving General Assembly Retirement System. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the financial statement audit of the General Assembly Retirement System of the State of Illinois (System) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. The System's total pension liability is $372.3 million at June 30, 2024, an increase of $0.9 million from $371.4 million at   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 14, 2025, involving Illinois State Board of Investment. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the Illinois State Board of Investment's (ISBI) financial audit as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. There were no findings reported under Government Auditing Standards in our audit. * * * AUDITOR'S OPINION The auditors stated the financial statements of ISBI as o  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 14, 2025, involving Judges' Retirement System. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the financial statement audit of the Judges' Retirement System of the State of Illinois (System) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. The System's total pension liability is $3,157.4 million at June 30, 2024, an increase of $59.2 million from $3,098.3 million at June 30, 2023  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 14, 2025, involving State Employees' Retirement System. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the financial statement audit of the State Employees' Retirement System of Illinois (System) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. The System's total pension liability is $58.4 billion at June 30, 2024, an increase of $1.9 billion from $56.4 billion at June 30, 2023. T  more

DIETERICH, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * EDGE for Startups investment will support the construction of a state-of-the-art facility in Dieterich * * * Governor JB Pritzker, Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering, LLC and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) for Startups agreement for Frichtl's $2.5 million investment in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * State incentive programs more than doubled company investments from $6.3 billion in 2023 to $12.5 billion in 2024 * * * Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released record-breaking data highlighting economic development milestones from 2024. Gov. Pritzker's economic agenda doubled private investments in Illinois from $6  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Check I-CASH Website for Unclaimed Property Twice a Year * * * The Illinois State Treasurer's Office returned nearly $299 million in missing money during 2024, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Illinois' missing money program -- also known as I-CASH -- processed 331,032 claims last year. Preliminary numbers show that $260.6 million in cash and $38  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * Tillage solutions available in a variety of widths for all farm sizes * * * OLATHE, Kansas (Jan. 14, 2025) - John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the release of a new lineup of high-speed disks (HSD), a dual-season tool that will provide excellent field finish and residue management and comes autonomy ready from the factory  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Three-building multi-housing community in Colorado's prime location trades hands * * * DENVER, Jan. 14, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of The District by Windsor, a 276-unit multi-housing community in Denver, Colorado. JLL represented the seller, GID, in facilitating the buyer, Mesirow Financial. The District b  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * Enhanced Connectivity Unlocks Untapped On-Farm Potential * * * OLATHE, Kansas (Jan. 13, 2025) -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the release of JDLink Boost, a satellite connectivity solution to ensure customers continue seamless work in fields with little to no cellular coverage. The new JDLink Boost option supports t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the financing efforts for the acquisition of the 344-unit portfolio * * * PORTLAND, OR. Jan. 14, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged $39.98 million in acquisition financing for a portfolio of three seniors housing communities totaling 344 units in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon on behalf of a local oper  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranges loan for Class A complex, One Seven at Belleview Station, and facilitates TCR and Cigna partnership * * * DENVER, Jan. 14, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured a $75 million refinancing for One Seven at Belleview Station, a 250-unit luxury mixed-use community in Denver, Colorado. The refinancing will  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Structure and focus aren't always easily found. Finding those two components -- and so much more -- incorporated into the Doctor of Ethical Leadership (EDD) program offered by Olivet Nazarene University became Chad Maxson's launch point for success. Chad Maxson '99/'17 EDD was equipped to pivot from an administration position to a faculty position and then go on to earn his PHD because of how well ONU's ED  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown partner Jared Goldberger has been appointed as a member of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC). Jared is among the 18 new members who will provide the agency and its leaders with recommendations and insights on various issues related to tax administration. Jared counsels US and non-US banks, trust companies, investment funds, and other financial institutions with respect to all US in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: McDermott Will & Emery has advised Ardian Semiconductor, a pioneering investment platform launched last year through an exclusive strategic partnership with Silian Partners on its acquisition of Synergie Cad Group, a leading player in the design and manufacture of semiconductor test interface solutions. Ardian's investment will enable Synergie Cad Group to accelerate its growth and strengthen  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * The panel discussion will be held on January 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. * * * By Matthew Flaten The Human Trafficking Research Lab (HTRL) at Millikin University is hosting the eighth annual panel discussion for Human Trafficking Awareness Month titled "Policing Human Trafficking: Development and Challenges." The panel will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Ballroom A/B of the University Commons a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 15 (TNSres) -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: In November, the NC Community College System hosted the inaugural Adult Learning Conference to bring together community college leaders, educators, workforce development partners, and thought leaders to explore strategies for improving outcomes and experiences for adult learners. More than 200 faculty and staff members from community colleges, 4-year institutions, and partners acros  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New Northwestern study shows how improving education could eliminate heart health gaps for Black and Hispanic mothers * * * Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers and their babies. Now, a new Nort  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University is turning up the heat this winter with a dynamic lineup of plays, musicals and dance performances. Running through February and March on the Evanston campus, these productions promise to captivate and inspire.  The mainstage winter season kicks off on Feb. 7 with Tina Howe's acclaimed comedy "Museum," an absurdist exp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Distinguished scientist remembered for groundbreaking research, tireless teaching and mentorship * * * Stuart Alan Rice, a longtime professor at the University of Chicago whose pioneering research shaped the field of physical chemistry in the second half of the 20th century, died Dec. 22 at the age of 92. The Frank P. Hixon Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus in Chemistry, Rice was  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) will publish its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024, in a press release to be issued at approximately 6:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. (CT) to discuss its financial results. The press release and a live webcast of the earnings   more