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State Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday August 02, 2025 ( 10 items )  

Hyatt Celebrates Brand Entry into Estonia with the Opening of Hyatt Place Tallinn
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Celebrates Brand Entry into Estonia with the Opening of Hyatt Place Tallinn * Hyatt Place Tallinn is the first Hyatt hotel in the country of Estonia and across the Baltic States, reflecting the company's progress for intentional brand growth across Europe CHICAGO (August 1, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hya  more

Media Tip Sheet: Kamala Harris Will Not Run for California Governor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Kamala Harris Will Not Run for California Governor * WASHINGTON (July 31, 2025)- Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday she will not run for California governor, leaving open a path to pursue a potential presidential campaign in 2028. Current contenders for the presidential seat include an array of governors, including Gavin Newsom in California, JB Pritzker in Illinois, W  more

Mumian Shanghai Expo Debuts as Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Mumian Shanghai Expo Debuts as Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt * This New Expo Redefines Artistic, Shanghai-Style Luxury Living CHICAGO (August 1, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced alongside Shenzhen Yuen Kai Hotel Management Co., Ltd. ("Yuen Kai") the opening of Mumian Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of The Unbound Collect  more

New Research Charts Sharp Global Rise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New research charts sharp global rise in inflammatory bowel disease UChicago experts aim to use worldwide findings to help local patients * Inflammatory bowel disease is on the move--and public health research aided by the University of Chicago finds its growth in developing regions is following a distinct pattern. IBD, an umbrella term that includes conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcer  more

Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Advanced for Q2 as Equity Markets Rebounded From Tariff Shock Waves
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Advanced for Q2 as Equity Markets Rebounded from Tariff Shock Waves TORONTO - Canadian pension plans marked a positive finish to the first half of 2025, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. The median Canadian Pension Plan returned 0.6% for the second quarter and 1.8% year-to-date for   more

Northern Trust Universe Data: Equity Markets Drive Strong Second Quarter Results for Institutional Investors
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Universe Data: Equity Markets Drive Strong Second Quarter Results for Institutional Investors CHICAGO - Market volatility, shifting economic policy and resurgent investor confidence defined the second quarter of 2025, delivering the best quarterly results for U.S. equities in five years and supporting institutional investment plan performance. The N  more

Poshard Poetry Reading at SIU to Benefit Saluki Food Pantry
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Poshard poetry reading at SIU to benefit Saluki Food Pantry CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Hundreds of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students get a little help in overcoming food insecurity each year, thanks to the Saluki Food Pantry. A special event on Sept. 29 featuring former SIU System President Glenn Poshard will kick off a food drive to stock the facility for the new academic year. Posh  more

Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa debuts in the Dominican Republic
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa debuts in the Dominican Republic * This adults-only all-inclusive haven, part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection portfolio, is located on one of the Dominican Republic's most pristine, untouched coastlines CHICAGO, IL (August 1, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the grand opening of adults-only, all-inclu  more

SIUE Undergraduate Application Opens Today, Students are Encouraged to Apply
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Undergraduate Application Opens Today, Students are Encouraged to Apply The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2026 undergraduate admission application is open. The graduate admission application will open on August 25. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply. All undergraduate a  more

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville: Eleven Faculty Members Awarded STEP Grants for Innovative Research and Creative Work
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Eleven Faculty Members Awarded STEP Grants for Innovative Research and Creative Work Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 recipients of the Seed Grants for Transitional and Exploratory Projects (STEP), a prestigious internal funding initiative that supports faculty members pursuing bold, early-stage research and creative activity. Eleven scholars repr  more