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State Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday August 09, 2025 ( 9 items )  

Aon and Redkik Team Up to Deliver Smarter, Embedded Insurance for Global Logistics
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 9 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon and Redkik Team Up to Deliver Smarter, Embedded Insurance for Global Logistics Multi-year collaboration delivers seamless, intelligent and accessible Shippers Interest and Cargo Insurance Solutions * DUBLIN, August 8, 2025- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today   more

Cat Models Central to Insurers' Risk Management But Implementation Strategies Vary: Aon Catastrophe Risk Survey
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Cat Models Central to Insurers' Risk Management But Implementation Strategies Vary: Aon Catastrophe Risk Survey Survey identifies catastrophe management priorities for insurers in complex risk landscape * DUBLIN, August 8, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services f  more

Eric Sorensen Admits He Can't Read a Map
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Eric Sorensen Admits He Can't Read a Map * Irony is the name of the game in Illinois right now as JB Pritzker is harboring Soros-funded Democrats in one of the most gerrymandered states in the country. Fake meteorologist Eric Sorensen (who used to look at maps all day!) doesn't seem to understand that he's in Congress because of a drastically gerrymandered district that thrusts through 14  more

Global Toy Market Experiences a Strong Rebound in the First Half of 2025, With All Markets Growing, Circana Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 9 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Global Toy Market Experiences a Strong Rebound in the First Half of 2025, with All Markets Growing, Circana Reports PARIS - Today, Circana, LLC released the toy sales performance figures for the first half of the year across 12 global markets (G12), including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Nether  more

Lake Forest College: Spike and Judy Gummere Make Transformative $5 Million Gift
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 9 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Spike and Judy Gummere make transformative $5 million gift By Linda Blaser Few individuals have left a mark on Lake Forest College like Spike Gummere. As a former Dean of Admissions and lifelong champion of the College, Spike has dedicated decades to welcoming generations of Foresters. Now, he and his wife Judy are ensuring that legacy lives on through a $5 million bequest--one of the largest planned gifts  more

Millikin Partners With the Brass Horn for an Exclusive Millikin-branded Line of Johnnie-O Apparel
DECATUR, Illinois, Aug. 9 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin partners with the Brass Horn for an exclusive Millikin-branded line of Johnnie-O apparel By Matthew Flaten The Brass Horn has been Central Illinois' top destination for men's clothing since 1990. DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University and The Brass Horn have announced a new partnership to create an exclusive Millikin-branded line of Johnnie-O apparel. The new line will provide the perfect gear for athle  more

Motorola Solutions Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 9 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Reports Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Company raises full-year revenue, earnings and operating cash flow outlook following strong Q2 results * Sales of $2.8 billion, up 5% versus a year ago - Software and Services sales up 15% - Products and Systems Integration sales flat * GAAP earnings per share ("EPS") of $3.04; up 17% versus a year ago * Non-GAAP EPS* of $3.57, up 10  more

TransUnion Declares Second Quarter 2025 Dividend of $0.115 per Share
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Declares Second 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 second quarter 2025. The dividend will be payable on September 8, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 22, 2025. *** Original text here: https://newsroo  more

University of Chicago: Five Gems From the South Side Home Movie Project
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 9 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Five gems from the South Side Home Movie Project By Tori Lee The community-driven archive is marking 20 years of preservation and storytelling with an exhibition and year-long celebration "We want your home movies!" proclaimed Hyde Park Herald ads and fliers tacked up in South Side storefronts. Two decades ago, the scrappy archive headed by University of Chicago Prof. Jacqueline Stewart first put out the  more