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State Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday February 20, 2025 ( 22 items )  

$131.5M sale arranged for luxury apartment community in Union, NJ
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * $131.5M sale arranged for luxury apartment community in Union, NJ MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 19, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the $131.5 million sale of Summit Court, a 393-unit luxury apartment community located in Union, New Jersey. JLL represented the seller, a joint venture between Fidelco Re  more

A new treatment for post-amputation pain?
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * A new treatment for post-amputation pain? * Procedure is simple and could be adopted by most U.S. hospitals  * Roughly 2 million people in the U.S. live with limb loss; number is expected to rise * Senior author, a retired U.S. Army colonel, traveled to Ukraine to set up the study CHICAGO --- A reliable method to treat post-amputation pain remains elusive, but a new Northwestern Medicine study   more

Ahold Delhaize USA Renews Emphasis on Data-Driven Growth Supported by Advanced Analytics Tools from Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Ahold Delhaize USA Renews Emphasis on Data-Driven Growth Supported by Advanced Analytics Tools from Circana CHICAGO and SALISBURY, N.C. - Ahold Delhaize USA has reaffirmed its commitment to data-driven growth by renewing its strategic partnership with Circana, LLC. This renewal strengthens the collaboratio  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION CALLING FOR FDA ACTION AGAINST MAKERS OF COUNTERFEIT WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION CALLING FOR FDA ACTION AGAINST MAKERS OF COUNTERFEIT WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a bipartisan coalition of 37 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take swift action against bad actors that are endangering consumers with counterfeit forms of the weight loss and diabetes d  more

Cornell University: Labor Action Tracker: Work stoppages in '24 fewest since '21
ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Labor Action Tracker: Work stoppages in '24 fewest since '21 The number of U.S. work stoppages decreased by 23.8% in 2024, compared to 2023, and the approximate number of workers decreased by 45.5%, according to a report (https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/faculty-and-research/labor-action-tracker-2024) published Feb. 19 by the ILR School and the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations. Research  more

Denver-area seniors housing community trades
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Denver-area seniors housing community trades DENVER, Feb. 19, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has completed the sale of Pine Grove Crossing, a 127-unit assisted living and memory care community in Parker, Colorado, within the Denver MSA. JLL's Seniors Housing team represented the seller, a real estate privat  more

Energy Group Of The Year: Kirkland
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Energy Group Of The Year: Kirkland "Kirkland & Ellis LLP's energy attorneys led EQT Corp. in its $35 billion merger with Equitrans Midstream Corp. and counseled Global Infrastructure Partners in its $12.5 billion acquisition by BlackRock Inc., earning the team a place among the 2024 Law360 Energy Groups of the Year." Kirkland Lawyers David Castro and John Pitts dis  more

G2's 2025 Best Software Awards: Top Tools Decided by Customer Reviews
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's 2025 Best Software Awards: Top Tools Decided by Customer Reviews by Palmer Houchins It's an exciting day in the world of B2B software because we've just revealed G2's 2025 Best Software Award winners! In their ninth year running, these annual awards celebrate hundreds of software companies and products recognized across 44 lists! Millions of buyers visited G2 over the past year to find the best software to do their best  more

GROWMARK Announces Enduring Farm Winners & Endure Sustainability Report
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- GROWMARK Inc., an agricultural cooperative serving cooperatives, retailers, businesses and customers, issued the following news release: * * * GROWMARK Announces Enduring Farm Winners & Endure Sustainability Report Enduring Farms recognizes farms that go above and beyond in their commitment to preserve and improve their land and natural resources for future generations by adopting best management practices that optimize nutrient utilization, leading to long-t  more

Hyatt and Birkla Investment Group Announce Plans for Debut of the Hyatt Centric Brand in Cincinnati, Ohio
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt and Birkla Investment Group Announce Plans for Debut of the Hyatt Centric Brand in Cincinnati, Ohio The hotel is anticipated to open early 2026 in the city's upscale @580 commercial complex in the heart of downtown Cincinnati "Hyatt is thrilled to expand its Hyatt Centric brand in the urban markets that our guests and World of Hyatt members seek most,  more

JLL Reports Financial Results for Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL Reports Financial Results for Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 CHICAGO, Feb. 19, 2025 - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE: JLL) today reported 2024 operating performance for the fourth quarter and full year. Transactional4 revenue growth again surpassed 20% and complemented Resilient4 business line revenues which delive  more

Kirkland Advises Sandbrook Capital on Acquisition of Intellirent
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Sandbrook Capital on Acquisition of Intellirent Kirkland & Ellis advised Sandbrook Capital, a private investment firm dedicated to building businesses that help transform the world's energy infrastructure, on an agreement to acquire Intellirent, a leading North American provider of power and electrical testing equipment rentals, from Electro Rent Cor  more

Kirkland Represents Devon Energy on Dissolvement of Partnership with BPX in the Eagle Ford Shale
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Devon Energy on Dissolvement of Partnership with BPX in the Eagle Ford Shale Kirkland & Ellis advised Devon Energy on its agreement with BPX, its partner in the Blackhawk Field in the Eagle Ford, to dissolve the partnership within the play. The transaction is expected to close on Apr. 1, 2025, at which time Devon will hold approximately 46,000 net  more

LEGAL 500 GERMANY 2025 RECOMMENDS MAYER BROWN IN 13 PRACTICE CATEGORIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * THE LEGAL 500 GERMANY 2025 RECOMMENDS MAYER BROWN IN 13 PRACTICE CATEGORIES The current edition of The Legal 500 Germany 2025 guide has ranked Mayer Brown German practices in 13 categories. A total of 32 lawyers are mentioned by name in the commentary for their outstanding contribution to the respective practices, two lawyers as "Leading Partners" and one lawyer as "Leading Associate". Mayer Brown Practic  more

Longmeadow Parkway Named APWA Fox Valley Branch Project of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: * * * Longmeadow Parkway Named APWA Fox Valley Branch Project of the Year KANE COUNTY, IL--The Longmeadow Parkway Bridge Corridor has been named the 2025 Project of the Year by the Fox Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Chicago Metro Chapter. Recognized for its impact in reducing traffic congestion, improving safety and driving economic growth in Northern Kane County,  more

McDermott Advises Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen on the Lease of 73,000 sqm in the Central Business Tower to Commerzbank AG
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Advises Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen on the Lease of 73,000 sqm in the Central Business Tower to Commerzbank AG Dusseldorf/Frankfurt, February 19, 2025 - McDermott Will & Emery has advised Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen on the conclusion of a long-term green lease agreement with Commerzbank AG for the landmark Central Business Tower project   more

McDermott Names New Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Names New Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the selection of new lawyers to participate in the 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) programs: Partner Ian Brooks as an LCLD Fellow and Associates Kimberley Smith and Jennifer Hill as LCLD Pathfin  more

Olivet Nazarene University: Professor's Tribute to Father Chronicles the Greatest Generation
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Professor's Tribute to Father Chronicles the Greatest Generation Dr. Dale Hathaway, math professor and associate dean of Olivet's Martin D. Walker School of STEM, knew his father, Tech. Sgt. Ken Hathaway, had stories of his time as a radio operator on a B-24 Liberator bomber in World War II, but he didn't know details. "My father left me a suitcase full of documents from his time in the service," D  more

State of the Market: Trade Marks & Copyright
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * State of the Market: Trade Marks & Copyright In this episode of Chambers Global Practice Guides State of the Market podcast, Dale Cendali discusses the need for a global perspective in IP strategy and predicts continued technological disruptions, stressing the importance of adaptability and collaboration in navigating evolving legal challenges and more. Listen to t  more

Suicide far outpaces homicide in Illinois intimate partner problem-related deaths
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Suicide far outpaces homicide in Illinois intimate partner problem-related deaths * First time an institution has released findings on Illinois intimate partner problem-related deaths * Goal is to better understand circumstances surrounding these deaths to inform prevention efforts * Data offers a more holistic view of deaths, with intimate partner problems as a contributing factor CHICAGO  more

The Hyatt Regency Brand Makes Its Debut in Central America with Panama City Opening
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Hyatt Regency Brand Makes Its Debut in Central America with Panama City Opening The hotel, which is part of the Classics portfolio, marks the fourth Hyatt branded property in Panama CHICAGO, IL (February 19, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Grupo Desarrollo Bahia announced today the opening of Hyatt Regency Panama City, the first Hyatt Rege  more

TransUnion Appoints Tiffani Chambers Chief Operations Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Appoints Tiffani Chambers Chief Operations Officer Accomplished leader brings outstanding global experience leading consumer relations, customer delivery, capability centers and other operational priorities Tiffani Chambers has joined TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, effective February 19, 2025. TransUnion's Global Operati  more