EVANSTON, Illinois, May 8 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * "By taking this name, Pope Leo XIV clearly signals his priorities," professor says For journalists reporting on the announcement of Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost as the first pope from the U.S., Robert Orsi, professor of religious studies and history at Northwestern University has provided the following quote: Quote from Professor Orsi "It is thrilling to have the first pope from the United  more

MATTOON, Illinois, May 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Construction set to begin in Shelburne, as Fidium begins access upgrades for Chittenden County CUD communities Fidium to bring multi-gig speed access to more than 1,800 homes and businesses in Chittenden County, connecting previously unserved and underserved locations SHELBURNE, Vt. - May 8, 2025 - Fidium is exp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio to Grow in Argentina with Casa Duhau New hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt will introduce travelers to Argentina's wine region, set alongside vineyards with remarkable views of the Andes Mountains "We are proud to announce plans to introduce The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Argentina through this highly anticipated luxu  more

MOLINE, Illinois, May 9 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Debuts John Deere Path Snow Removal Mapping Solution * John Deere Path, a new mapping solution for construction customers, enhances efficiency and precision in snow removal operations. * John Deere Path paired with SF-RTK provides repeatable accuracy within 2.5 cm, helping operators stay on course, maximizing produc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Novel Mechanisms Regulate Immune Response to Cancer and Infection By Melissa Rohman Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered new intracellular mechanisms that help specialized immune cells adapt and respond to disease and acute inflammation, findings that may inform the development of targeted therapies for cancer and tissue injury, according to a recent study p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Northwestern Perspective: Criminal Law By Ed Finkel The research and teaching of criminal law scholars at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law covers a wide range of academic disciplines, from social psychology to economics, along with topical issues such as the death penalty, pretrial detention, and jury behavior; and, in some cases, intersections with sociolo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Declares First Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.115 per Share TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.115 per share for the first quarter 2025. The dividend will be payable on June 6, 2025, to shareholders of record on May 22, 2025. *** Original text here: https://newsroom.transunion.c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 9 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * False Memories, explained Picture the Monopoly Man. Is he wearing a top hat? How about a monocle? The first is true, but if you imagined the board game mascot with fancy eyewear, you have experienced a false memory. False memories are recollections of events that never actually happened or facts that aren't true. Like computers, our minds are capable of storing and processing massive amounts of informatio  more