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State Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday February 01, 2025 ( 19 items )  

'Signs of Life' Author Stephanie Lobdell Speaks at Olivet
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: * * * 'Signs of Life' Author Stephanie Lobdell Speaks at Olivet "Speak, oh Lord, for your servants, your children, your people are listening." Stephanie Lobdell, author of the book Signs of Life: Resurrecting Hope Out of Ordinary Losses, opened with these words at Centennial Chapel, inviting the Olivet community to consider a profound truth: to hear God is not simply to receive sound but to respond with ob  more

Allstate to Sell Group Health Business to Nationwide
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate to sell Group Health business to Nationwide National Media Contacts Nick Nottoli Media Relations (847) 402-5600 Allister Gobin Investor Relations (847) 402-2800 NORTHBROOK, Ill., Jan. 30, 2025 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced a definitive agreement to sell its Group Health business to Nationwide for $1.25 billion in cash, adjusted for   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES INITIAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ILLEGAL FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES INITIAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT CHALLENGING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S ILLEGAL FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE Federal Judge Today Issued Temporary Restraining Order to Restore Funding, Orders Trump Administration Not to Withhold Federal Funding Allocated by Congress Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced an initial victory in his lawsuit challenging a memo  more

Capital Development Board Announces Over $60 Million in Funding for Illinois Department of Natural Resources Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Capital Development Board Announces Over $60 Million in Funding for Illinois Department of Natural Resources Projects Funding provides necessary resources to improve state park and historic site facilities, increases recreational and educational opportunities for all. Springfield - The Capital Development Board (CDB) today announced more than $60 million in  more

FDA approval of non-opioid pain drug is 'a major breakthrough,' expert says
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: * * * FDA approval of non-opioid pain drug is 'a major breakthrough,' expert says CHICAGO --- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on Thursday evening a new pain medication that targets sodium channels involved in pain signaling. It offers an alternative to opioid medications, which carry the risk of dependence and addiction. The new drug, suzetrigine, is a prescription pill that will be sold  more

G2's 2024 Year in Review
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's 2024 Year in Review Now that we've turned the calendar to 2025 and we're wrapping up our fiscal year at G2, it's the perfect time to reflect on all we accomplished together in 2024. I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for everything the G2 team and our incredible community have achieved. Let's take a moment to celebrate some of the highlights together. New heights of marketplace growth In 2024, we reached more th  more

GE HealthCare invests $138 million in Cork, Irelandmanufacturing facility to address increasingcontrast media demand...
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 [Category: BizPHealth Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare invests $138 million in Cork, Irelandmanufacturing facility to address increasingcontrast media demand... * New $138 million facility at GE HealthCare's Cork manufacturing site will enable 25 million more patient doses of contrast media per year by the end of 2027 [i] * Demand for CT and X-Ray contrast media, used to enhance medical imaging procedures globally,   more

Hawaii A.G. Lopez: Joint Statement From 13 Attorneys General - President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 1 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equi  more

IDNR Announces 2024-2025 Deer Season Harvest Totals
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * IDNR announces 2024-2025 deer season harvest totals SPRINGFIELD - Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 170,758 deer during all 2024-2025 archery and firearm seasons, which concluded Jan. 19. The preliminary total for 2024-2025 compares with a total harvest of 160,313 deer for all seasons in 2023-2024. During the 2024-2025 deer seasons, hunters took 46.27% f  more

JOINT STATEMENT FROM 13 STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL: PRESIDENT TRUMP IS MISLEADING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON PURPOSE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM 13 STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL: PRESIDENT TRUMP IS MISLEADING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON PURPOSE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVES Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington,   more

Joint Statement from 13 State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from 13 State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with the attorneys general of Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York,   more

Joint Statement from Twelve State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Twelve State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, with the attorneys general of California, Delaware, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, to  more

Kirkland Advises Vista Equity on Growth Investment in RiskExec
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised global investment firm Vista Equity on a strategic growth investment in RiskExec, Inc., a leading fair lending compliance reporting and analytics platform that helps lenders meet evolving regulatory requirements. The transaction was announced January 30, 2025. The investment establishes RiskExec - previously a subsidiary of Asurity Technologies, LLC - as a standalone compan  more

Md. A.G. Brown: Joint Statement From 12 State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equi  more

Nimbus Apartments: $49M sale secured for new luxury multifamily property in Washington
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 30 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Nimbus Apartments: $49M sale secured for new luxury multifamily property in Washington SEATTLE, Jan. 30, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the $49 million sale of Nimbus, a 165-unit luxury multifamily property in Everett, Washington. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, Trent Development. The buyer   more

R.I. A.G. Neronha: Joint Statement From 13 State Attorneys General - President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and di  more

TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, issued the following news release: * * * TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner - African airline receives first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes on order - 787 Dreamliner to expand TAAG Angola Airlines' network in Europe and open new opportunities in Asia and North America LUANDA, Angola, Jan. 31, 2025 - Boeing [NYSE:   more

UL Solutions Expands Global HVAC Performance and Safety Testing Capabilities to Meet Growing Demand for Heat Pumps
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- 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: * * * UL Solutions Expands Global HVAC Performance and Safety Testing Capabilities to Meet Growing Demand for Heat Pumps Expanded North American and European testing facilities and capabilities will enable heat pump manufacturers to advance innovations while meeting new regulato  more

Wash. A.G. Brown: Joint Statement From 13 State Attorneys General - President Trump is Misleading the American People on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Initiatives
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Nick Brown, with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equi  more