NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate: Where and when Labor Day driving gets dicey * Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and new insights from Allstate's Drivewise(r), a safe driving program available in the Allstate app, reveals exactly when and where drivers face the most risk, based on millions of trips logged nationwide.*  Unlike tra  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Upgrading 2.75 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Herrin HERRIN (AUGUST 14, 2025) - Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around Herrin will see energy at work firsthand as crews replace 1960s era natural gas steel pipeline and upgrade it to new corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Ameren Illinois crews started working on Aug. 4 to upgrade 2.75 miles of pip  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Foundation Surpasses $1 Billion in Global Giving Since inception, Foundation has supported more than 11,000 charities across six continents * IRVING, Texas, Aug. 14, 2025 - The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), has reached a historic milestone--donating more than $1 billion globally to improve lives a  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.289 Billion * Disciplined execution yields solid results in the face of a challenging environment. * Customers remain cautious amid ongoing uncertainty. * Full-year net income guidance narrowed. * MOLINE, Ill. (Aug. 14, 2025) -- Deere & Company reported net income of $1.289 bil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Female Shoppers Are Slowing Discretionary Purchasing at a Faster Rate Than Men, Reports Circana Opportunities to engage female consumers revolve around spruce-up spending and female-focused products putting them front-and-center. * CHICAGO, August 14, 2025 -- Female consumers accounted for 59% of U.S. retail discretionary general  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton announces 91 new partners and managing directors CHICAGO - Grant Thornton, one of the largest brands in professional services, has admitted 51 new partners and 40 managing directors. The majority of these appointments and promotions are effective August 1, 2025, with a select group having been promoted earlier in the year, effective March 20  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 15 -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Illinois Unemployment Rate Holds Steady, Payroll Jobs Nearly Unchanged in July SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that total nonfarm payrolls were nearly unchanged over-the-month in July, down -2,500 (0.0%) to 6,165,600. The June monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +9,400 to +2,3  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 15 (TNSjou) -- Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Local research at SIU is reshaping blood pressure care At SIU School of Medicine, the story of hypertension research doesn't begin in a distant lab. It begins in the clinic, often with a patient who has run out of options. A provider reviews the numbers. Despite multiple medications, lifestyle changes and follow-up visits, blood pressure remains stubbornly high. In th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSdok) -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission, Augusta, has ordered that the designation of United States Cellular Corp., Chicago, Illinois, as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier is relinquished. This decision, outlined in the order titled "United States Cellular Corporation: Relinquishment of ETC Designation" (Docket No. 2025-00067), follows the completion of a transaction in which T-Mobile acquired United States Cellular Corp. An ETC designation allows a telecommun  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 15 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.5M Sale of Medical Office Property in Libertyville, Ill. LIBERYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 14, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 1234 N Milwaukee Ave., a net-leased medical office occupied by Forefront Dermatology in Libertyv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: AI in Therapy Faces New State Restrictions * WASHINGTON (August 14, 2025) - Illinois has become the latest state to ban the use of artificial intelligence in mental health therapy. Licensed therapists are no longer permitted to use AI to make treatment decisions or communicate with clients. This ban also blocks companies from marketing AI chatbots as therapy tools without licensed profession  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 15 -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: * * * New Technology to Evaluate Performance of Sub-transmission Power Lines to Help Prioritize Upgrades Company plans to use LineVue technology to assess grid over the next several years * COLLINSVILLE (AUGUST 14, 2025) - Ameren Illinois is using groundbreaking technology to more quickly and accurately determine when sub-transmission power lines should be upgraded, improving service   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern Law experts on National Guard in D.C., Trump's vow to rid city of homeless population * CHICAGO --- This week, President Trump became the first president to use a declared emergency to take over the Washington, D.C., police force and deploy the National Guard as part of what he describes as a nationwide crackdown on crime. In addition to taking over the city's police force, Trump ha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: [Category: BizConsulting] * * * RSM Strengthens Middle Market Leadership Position with Key Appointments * CHICAGO - (August 14, 2025) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - today announced several key leadership appointments across all lines of business. These strategic moves reinforce RSM's commitmen  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * The Allstate Foundation empowers youth with College Service Grants * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 14, 2025 - As part of its commitment to youth empowerment, The Allstate Foundation, in partnership with the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity, has awarded 65 colleges and universities across the country $10,000 each through the College Serv  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Finds U.S. Consumer Credit Market Showing Signs of Stability and Measured Growth at Mid-Point of 2025 * American consumers are exhibiting steady and disciplined credit behavior, with signs of stabilization and measured growth across key lending categories--even as they continue to navigate a complex economic landscape. These insights com  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- 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 Executive Leadership Changes * UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced key role changes on its Executive Leadership Team, building on the strong momentum achieved d  more