ELMHURST, Illinois, April 30 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * $1.5 Million Gift Will Fund Elmhurst's First Endowed Chair in Science, Technology, Analytics and Math Elmhurst University has announced a significant philanthropic gift that will establish the University's first endowed faculty chair in science, technology, analytics and mathematics. The anonymous donors, a married couple with ties to the University, have established a $1.5 million estate commitment to creat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Critical Conversations: Roosevelt University and Mayor Brandon Johnson Examine Chicago's Future This April, Roosevelt University welcomed Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to Ganz Hall for "The Future of Chicago and Roosevelt University," a featured panel in the University's Critical Conversations at RU series. The historic event brought together President Ali Malekzadeh, the 57th Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's Badge Refresh: Important Updates Bringing Greater Exclusivity to Software Vendors by Rachel Bentley At G2, our mission is to help businesses reach their peak potential by powering decisions and strategies with trusted insights from real software users. A key way we do this is by recognizing the achievements of top-performing vendors through our badges, which highlight their leadership and customer satisfaction based on v  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Gina Ann Garcia Inspires Roosevelt with Vision to Transform Hispanic-Serving Institutions As part of Roosevelt University's commitment to equity, inclusion and academic excellence, the University proudly welcomed renowned scholar and author Dr. Gina Ann Garcia for a keynote presentation titled "Transforming Hispanic-Serving Institutions." The event, held on the Chicago Campus with a live simulcast in Scha  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 29 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Honoring Illinois' Fallen The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of: The students' lives lost in Chatham, Illinois on April 28, 2025. Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all bui  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 29 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water Plans To Build New Elevated Water Tank on Market Street in Champaign Champaign, Ill. (April 28, 2025) - Illinois American Water is planning to begin construction in late 2025 on a new water storage tank that will enhance the overall water delivery system in Champaign, as well as fire protection. The new water tank will be locat  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 30 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin University and Heartland Community College partner to create a seamless transfer process for students The transfer agreement takes effect for the 2024-25 academic year. By Matthew Flaten DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University and Heartland Community College, located in Normal, Ill., are proud to announce a new partnership in which Heartland graduates will be automatically accepted and be able to compl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Shilatifard Elected to National Academy of Sciences Ali Shilatifard, PhD, the Robert Francis Furchgott Professor and chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). "Ali is a visionary leader in the fields of epigenetics and chromatin biology, and this well-deserved honor further solidfies his status as a scienti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Reforming the Rules: Professor Zachary Clopton's Research on Civil Procedure Aims at Improvement Understanding the rules and policies that shape the judicial system is a laborious process. And for Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life Zachary D. Clopton, this work is immensely vital to uncovering   more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU's communication disorders master's program earns perfect accreditation score CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois University Carbondale's communication disorders and sciences master's degree program recently received the maximum 8-year continuing accreditation by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), and SIU earned a per  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 28 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Surviving cancer, still suffering: survey reveals gaps in follow-up care * Over 70% said mental health was not addressed during treatment * Less than a third had information about survivorship care * Northwestern oncologists are launching new survivorship clinic based on findings * Findings apply broadly to survivors of many cancers CHICAGO --- More Americans are beating cancer than ev  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 29 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Techo-Bloc selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation COLUMBIA, S.C. - Techo-Bloc, a landscaping products supplier, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation. The $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs. With factories in Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania, Techo-Bloc specializes in manufact  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Techo-Bloc selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Techo-Bloc, a landscaping products supplier, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company's first South Carolina operation. The $45 million investment will create 46 new jobs. With factories in I  more