CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * 'Weathering': 2025-26 Common Book explores how systems shape human health Adler University Library has selected the book, "Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society" by Arline T. Geronimus, Sc.D., as the 2025-26 Common Book title -- and they are planning a slate of events to engage students, faculty, and staff in dialogue throughout the academic year. A professor of public health   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 27 (TNSrpt) -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate research shows America has what it takes to improve trust NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 26, 2025 - America has the desire and resources to improve trust, paving the way for increased prosperity. Allstate's research highlights that high levels of local engagement can be used to increase trust in each other and our institutions, reversing the decline in trust  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Crowe AI-powered lease agent earns spot in the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Agent Initiative Crowe Lease Agent reduces manual processing and improves data accuracy, reinforcing the firm's commitment to practical AI innovation * CHICAGO (June 26, 2025) - Crowe LLP, a leading public accounting and consulting firm, today announced its acceptance into the Microsoft Dynami  more

MATTOON, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Fidium brings multi-gig speeds, reliability of fiber access to Wiscasset * WISCASSET, Maine -- June 26, 2025 -- Fidium, Maine's best internet provider according to CNET, has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Wiscasset, bringing its future-proof fiber network to more than 3,400 homes   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Grant Thornton CFO survey: Finance leaders remain agile amid economic turmoil - 46% of CFOs are pessimistic about the U.S. economy - 46% are adjusting supply chains to reduce tariffs' impact - 53% are increasing sales and marketing spend - 51% are highly focused on customer acquisition and retention * CHICAGO - A new survey fr  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 27 -- The Illinois Republican Party issued the following statement on June 26, 2025: * * * ILGOP Statement on JB Pritzker's Re-Election Announcement CHICAGO -- ILGOP Chairman Kathy Salvi released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's decision to run for a third-term as governor: "JB Pritzker's first two terms have been nothing short of a total failure. He's prioritized illegal immigrants over Illinois families, hiked taxes, and rammed t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 27 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security issued the following news on June 26, 2025: * * * Unemployment Down in All 12 Metro Areas for May Chicago Metro Achieves 11 Consecutive Months of Year-over-Year Job Growth, with Continued Gains in Champaign, Elgin, and Springfield * SPRINGFIELD - The unemployment rate decreased in all twelve metro areas for the year ending May 2025, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Latest data from South Pole Telescope signals 'new era' for measuring the first light in the universe Study of the cosmic microwave background adds new depth to our understanding of universe * The earliest light in the universe has been traveling across space since just after the Big Bang. Known as the cosmic microwave background, it is imperceptible to the human eye. But if scientists can cap  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 - Walmart, Bentonville, Arkansas, announced it has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission to resolve a lawsuit regarding its money transfer agent services and anti-fraud program. The agreement, approved by the FTC and pending District Court approval in the Northern District of Illinois, requires Walmart to pay $10 million and continue its efforts to prevent fraud-induced money transfers. Walmart did not admit to any wrongdoing in the allegations, which had a  more