ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 1 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Ameren Illinois begins construction on Peoria Solar Energy Center Ameren Illinois broke ground today on a solar energy facility in Peoria. The 2.5-megawatt Peoria Solar Energy Center will produce enough electricity to power 420 homes and businesses and provide an economic boost to the region. It is the third renewable power generation facility built and opera  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon Promotes Andrew Laing and Rupert Moore to New Leadership Roles to Accelerate Reinsurance Growth and Client Value DUBLIN, July 31, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced two promotions with its Reinsurance executive leadership team to help insurer c  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Baxter Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Results * Second-quarter sales from continuing operations of $2.81 billion increased 4% on a reported basis and 1% on an operational basis, in line with the company's previously issued guidance/1,2 * S  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Bulgaria Equips National Police Service with over 13,000 Motorola Solutions Body Cameras Nationwide deployment will enhance awareness, safety and operational efficiency * CHICAGO - July 31, 2025 - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that it has been selected by the Ministry of the Interior in Bulgaria to deploy 13,400 body cameras to the country's National Police Service. The nationwide ro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Exelon Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP net income of $0.39 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.39 per share for the second quarter of 2025 * Affirming full year 2025 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.64-$2.74 per share * Reaffirming operating EPS compounded annual growth of 5-7% fr  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 31 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Francis Gary Powers Jr. Brings Father's Story to SIUE Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Military and Veteran Services welcomed Francis Gary Powers Jr. to campus on Thursday, July 17, as part of its Author Talk series. Powers Jr. is the co-founder of The Cold War Museum, located in Vint Hill, Va., and the son of renowned U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. During the eve  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * IDFPR Finishes Phase 2 Implementation of New Licensing System CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that 25 more license types are now available for licensure via the Department's new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). Today's announcemen  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * ILLINOIS CIRCUIT CLERKS AND STAFF MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CERTIFIED COURT MANAGER PROGRAM The Illinois Judicial College has approved a group of Illinois Circuit Clerks and selected members of their staff to participate in the Certified Court Manager (CCM) Program, a nationally recognized professional development initiative developed by the National Center for State Courts (N  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Innovative liquid biopsy test uses RNA to detect early-stage cancer UChicago researchers have developed a new blood test that uses RNA modifications to detect early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy * A new liquid biopsy developed by researchers at the University of Chicago is offering a powerful new window into cancer's earliest stages by flagging subtle shifts in the gut microbiome. U  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Launches Enhanced Digital Self-Repair Tool John Deere Operations Center PRO Service offers our most expansive, innovative, and economical self-repair capabilities yet * MOLINE, IL (July 31, 2025) -- Today, John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced the launch and availability of a new digital tool designed to enhance how equ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * New TransUnion Analysis Finds 18 Million Auto Loan Borrowers Could Save Substantial Money by Refinancing Their Loans * As inflation remains persistent and interest rates stay elevated, many consumers continue to face pressure on their household budgets--prompting a growing search for ways to improve monthly cash flow. New research from TransUnion (  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Alumni Department Welcomed Alumnus Howard Benedikt to Share Expertise on Chronic Pain Management The NUHS Alumni Department recently invited Howard Benedikt, DC '76, MS, DCBCN, to present natural approaches to managing chronic pain to students. Dr. Benedikt is a respected professional in chiropractic care and nutrition based in Manhattan, N.Y., where he runs his private practice, Howard  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 31 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Record 116 nominees named to 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, College Football's Premier Award for Community Service * Atlanta, GA - July 31, 2025 - The Wuerffel Foundation today announced a record 116 nominees to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivis  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Alumni Association awards over $79,000 to support students CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The SIU Alumni Association will award a total of $79,140 in student support for the 2025-26 academic year, including $45,500 in scholarships and $33,640 in textbook awards to deserving students attending Southern Illinois University Carbondale. This year's awards, as always, are made possible through the gener  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Alumna and Filmmaker Tiffany B. Lee Captures a Tumultuous Part of Local Black History and Exposes it in Documentaries Race riots were a form of nationwide terrorism against Black people, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumna and filmmaker Tiffany B. Lee, CEO of Think Black Cultural Media Group and Executive Director of Heritage Programs, Inc. Lee  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 31 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Awarded $1.6M Grant from Mellon Foundation to Support Public Knowledge Digital Project on African American Literary Studies, Jointly Headed by SIUE's Dr. Howard Rambsy Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation through its Public Knowledge program. The award will support the expansion of the Black Lit Networ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Students from Panamericana University get crash course in UChicago economics Partnership brings cohort from Mexico City for two-week summer intensive and cultural exchange * Editor's note: This story is part of Dispatches from Abroad, a series highlighting UChicago community members who are researching, studying and working around the world. Every summer, the hallways of the University of Chicago's Eco  more