CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION DEFENDING PENNSYLVANIA LAW THAT PROHIBITS CONCEALED CARRY BY INDIVIDUALS UNDER 21 Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 19 attorneys general filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to revisit an opinion striking down a Pennsylvania law prohibiting individuals under the age of 21 from ca  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH RESIDENTIAL CLEANING COMPANY FOR UNPAID OVERTIME WAGES Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with Quality Leaders, Inc., doing business as Wilmette Maids, a residential cleaning company based in Wilmette, Illinois. The settlement resolves allegations that Wilmette Maids engaged in a scheme to rob employees of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Cold storage facility in Miami, FL changes hands MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the sale and acquisition financing for a 77,607-square-foot industrial cold storage facility located at 2323 Northwest 72nd Ave. in Miami, Florida. JLL represented the seller in the sale to IP Capital  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Flickers and flares: Milky Way's central black hole constantly bubbles with light * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EMBARGOED UNTIL 11 A.M. EST (U.S.) ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 * Astrophysicists used the JWST to observe central supermassive black hole for 48 hours total across one year * They found the accretion disk is constantly emitting flares without periods of rest * Shorter,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Brunswick Group, an advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former Trade Official Christopher Padilla joins Brunswick Group as a Senior Advisor Brunswick expands tariff, international trade, and government affairs expertise with hire of former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade February 18th, 2025 - Brunswick Group, a strategic advisory firm focused on critical issues and critical stakeholders, today announced that Chris Padilla   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Four leaders in their fields will be honored during Northwestern commencement * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EVANSTON, Ill. --- Northwestern University will present honorary degrees to four inspiring leaders in their fields during its 167th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15, at the United Center in Chicago. This year's honorary degree recipients are poet Toi Derricotte, Chief of Nava  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Greenville's Water Tower Apartments sells for $45.4M CHARLOTTE, Feb. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the $45.435 million sale and financing of Water Tower Apartments, a 233-unit luxury multifamily property in Greenville, South Carolina. JLL represented the seller, Urban Realty Partners. The b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hotel La Compania del Valle Now Open in Panama's Valle de Anton The thought-provoking art and wellness house joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt's luxury portfolio, blending natural beauty, artistic elegance and holistic experiences in central Panama CHICAGO - ( February 18, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Shebandowan Holdings, S.A. today a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL closes sale of Energy Corridor office building HOUSTON, Feb. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of 1255 Enclave, a 171,091-square-foot, Class A office building in Houston, Texas. JLL marketed the property for sale on behalf of the seller. Harmony Public Schools purchased the asset  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Diamondback Energy, Inc. on Acquisition of Certain Subsidiaries of Double Eagle Kirkland & Ellis advised Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) on a definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain subsidiaries of Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC ("Double Eagle") in exchange for approximately 6.9 million shares of Diamondback common stock and $3 billion o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Howard Energy Partners in Acquisition of Operating Interest in Midship Pipeline Kirkland & Ellis represented Howard Energy Partners (HEP) on its acquisition of equity interests in Midship from a subsidiary of Cheniere Energy, Inc. The 200-mile FERC-regulated natural gas transmission pipeline is located in the heart of the SCOOP and STACK plays in Okl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises KKR on Further Investment in Enilive Kirkland & Ellis is advising KKR on an agreement to acquire an additional 5% stake in Enilive from Eni for a consideration of EUR587.5 million, taking its total holding in Enilive to 30%. Enilive is Eni's mobility transformation company, dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, smart mobility solutions,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Metro Communications on Inaugural Securitization Kirkland & Ellis advised Metro Communications, a regional internet and network services provider that builds and operates fiber optic networks serving the wireless, enterprise, wholesale and consumer markets, on its inaugural asset backed securitization bond offering totaling $322 million in secured no  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland IP and Restructuring Teams Honored at Inaugural Chambers UK Awards Chambers & Partners named Kirkland "Intellectual Property Team of the Year" and "Restructuring/Insolvency Team of the Year" at its 2025 Chambers UK Awards. The awards are based on research conducted for the 2025 edition of Chambers UK and reflect notable achievements of the past year, focusin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Named International Private Equity & Venture Capital Firm of the Year at 2024 China Law & Practice Awards China Law & Practice named Kirkland the "International Private Equity & Venture Capital Firm of the Year" at its 2024 China Law & Practice Awards, which recognize the biggest and most important commercial legal matters involving lawyers and parties in Ch  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents iMotion on its H-Share Placing Kirkland & Ellis represented iMotion Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. ("iMotion") in connection with its H-share placing (the "H-Share Placing"). The H-Share Placing was announced on February 9, 2025 and completed on February 17, 2025. Guotai Junan Securities (Hong Kong) Limited acted as the overall coordinat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Light Lab: Understanding the gut microbiome to treat disease Editor's Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some of the world's most complex problems. Discover more from this series: * Learn more about Inside the Lab * Visit the ISAC Conservation lab * Vis  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news: * * * Lighting and Navigational Aid Upgrades Enhance Operational Efficiency at Nebraska Airport GRAND ISLAND, NE-- A comprehensive overhaul of the owner-maintained airfield lighting and navigational aid systems at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) has brought significant improvements to the safety, efficiency and reliability of the airport's operations. Named 2024 Project of the Year   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown adds energy regulatory partner Chad Richards in Washington DC Washington DC - Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that Chad Richards has joined the firm's Washington DC office as a partner in the Global Energy group. He joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP. "Chad's experience and successes span the vast energy and infrastructure landscape," said Alex Chequer, leader of the Global Energy group at May  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Advise Weinberg Capital Partners on the Acquisition of a Majority Stake in the Chesneau-Serret Group McDermott Will & Emery has advised Weinberg Capital Partners' Eirene #1 fund on its acquisition of a majority stake in the Chesneau-Serret group, a leading player in high precision mechanics, alongside its directors David Remongin and Amelie Pichol.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Priyanka Motaparthy Takes on Injustice in Challenging Times By Shanice Harris Priyanka Motaparthy always knew she wanted to amplify the perspective of those who are so often ignored. With an early interest in writing and literature, she set her sights on becoming a journalist -- graduating from Brown University and landing an editorial assistant job at The New York Times  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * ONU OVERPOWERS TRINITY CHRISTIAN IN LOPSIDED ROAD WIN PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. - Olivet Nazarene University's (ONU) women's basketball team controlled both ends of the floor Saturday, rolling to a 127-40 win over Trinity Christian College in conference play. The Tigers controlled the game from start to finish, knocking down 26 three-pointers and using a balanced scoring effort to secure their second highe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Q4 2024 Auto and Property Insurance Shopping Increased 20% Compared to Q4 2023 Property insurers struggle with profitability due to delayed rate increases and natural disasters Both auto and property insurance shopping saw 20% year-over-year increases in Q4 2024, according to TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research. However, profitability for auto and property insurance was uneven. While   more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Research by Aranda-Hernandez '25 Champions Community Gardens for Better Health BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Alexis Aranda-Hernandez '25 is combining his passion for public health and community gardens to sow wellness in underserved communities. In an interdisciplinary, real-world project, the senior neuroscience student completed an internship at the University of Chicago last summer where his res  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Shallow bay industrial property south of Boston trades hands BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of 242 Libbey Industrial Parkway, a 27,000-square-foot shallow bay warehouse facility in Weymouth, Massachusetts. JLL represented the buyer, Sticks Investment Group, in the acquisition. Fulcrum Real  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Six UChicago scientists awarded prestigious Sloan Fellowships in 2025 Early-career scholars recognized for pioneering work in statistics, physics, chemistry, astrophysics and computer science Six University of Chicago scholars have earned prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships, which recognize early-career scholars' potential to make substantial contributions to their fields. Awarded since 1955 to the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Sunrise Senior Living Community in Northern New Jersey trades to new investor MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 18, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of Sunrise of Franklin Lakes, an 88-unit assisted living and memory care facility in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. JLL's Seniors Housing team, alongsid  more