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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday May 27, 2025 ( 11 items )  

CompTIA shares its cybersecurity workforce expertise at #SS25HACK hackathon and ITWeb Security Summit
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 26 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA shares its cybersecurity workforce expertise at #SS25HACK hackathon and ITWeb Security Summit JOHANNESBURG - Students looking to test and grow their cybersecurity skills will get an assist from CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology training and certification products, at the upcoming #SS25HACK hackathon in South Africa. CompTIA i  more

Consulting Magazine Recognizes RSM's Ira Goldberg and Jennifer Murtha as 2025 Top Consultants
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 21 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Consulting Magazine Recognizes RSM's Ira Goldberg and Jennifer Murtha as 2025 Top Consultants Consulting Magazine Recognizes RSM's Ira Goldberg and Jennifer Murtha as 2025 Top Consultants CHICAGO - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is pleased to announce that Ira Goldberg and Jennifer Murtha ha  more

How a Veteran's Internship Opened New Doors
MOLINE, Illinois, May 22 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * How a Veteran's Internship Opened New Doors Dave Underwood's Journey from Marine to John Deere Dave Underwood's story starts in the small town of Eldridge, IA, where he was born and raised. "Growing up in Eldridge instilled in me a deep appreciation for the importance of giving back to the community," Dave shares. Today, he h  more

Hyatt Announces Plans For Andaz Nagoya
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Plans For Andaz Nagoya First Andaz hotel in Japan's Chubu region expected to open after 2034 CHICAGO (May 26, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. for a new Andaz hotel planned to open after 2034 at the Meitetsu Nagoya Station A  more

John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting
MOLINE, Illinois, May 23 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Acquires Sentera to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting MOLINE, Illinois (May 23, 2025) -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the acquisition of Sentera, a leading provider of remote imagery solutions for agriculture headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. This acquisition will advance the capabilities of John Deere's   more

John Deere Elevates Efficiency With New 510 P-Tier Excavator
MOLINE, Illinois, May 20 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Elevates Efficiency With New 510 P-Tier Excavator MOLINE, Ill. (May 20, 2025) -- John Deere is excited to introduce the new 510 P-Tier Excavator model, replacing the 470 P-Tier, designed to deliver exceptional performance, increased fuel efficiency and various levels of grade management technology. Building on the t  more

Reduced Access at Private Equity-Acquired Ophthalmology Practices
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 23 (TNSjou) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Reduced access at private equity-acquired ophthalmology practices New Health Affairs study on PE and ophthalmology practices A recent study adds to evidence suggesting that private equity's short-term profit incentives contribute to reduced healthcare access for patients in vulnerable populations. In May, Health Affairs published new research examining private equity ownership of ph  more

Schakowsky Statement Observing Memorial Day
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement Observing Memorial Day EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day: "Today, on Memorial Day, we come together as Americans to recognize the brave men and women who answered the call of duty and lost their lives fighting to protect our nation and its ideals. These heroes made the ultimate sacrific  more

STH 83 Resurfacing Project Earns ACEC-WI Engineering Excellence Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: * * * STH 83 Resurfacing Project Earns ACEC-WI Engineering Excellence Award WASHINGTON COUNTY, WI--The STH 83 Resurfacing Project has received an Engineering Excellence Award in the Small Projects category from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Wisconsin (ACEC-WI). The award recognizes the team's innovative and cost-effective approach to restoring pavement conditions along a rural  more

The balance between safety and productivity: RIPB design
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, May 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * The balance between safety and productivity: RIPB design The American Nuclear Society's Risk-informed, Performance-based Principles and Policy Committee (RP3C) held another presentation in its monthly Community of Practice (CoP) series on May 2. Some background: RP3C is a special committee created by the ANS Standards Board to provide guidance to ANS standards committees on t  more

UL Solutions Announces Quarterly Dividend
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 20 -- 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 Announces Quarterly Dividend UL Solutions today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. NORTHBROOK, Ill. - UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that its bo  more