CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news on Sept. 22, 2025: * * * Chicago Quantum Exchange-led team selected as finalist of NSF Engines competition Quantum Connected coalition aims to secure nation's information from cyberattacks * A Chicago Quantum Exchange-led coalition focused on leveraging cutting-edge quantum technology to protect the nation's most sensitive information from cyberattacks has advanced to the final stage of the National Science F  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Celebrates Grand Opening of New Financial Center Designed to Deliver Innovative Solutions to Support Financial Wellness * Champaign, IL (September 22, 2025) First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest financial center, located at 608 E. University Ave., Suite 101, Champaign, IL. An open house will be held on Wednesday, October 1,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors closes deal with diligence and value-creation provider Stax Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) has closed its transaction to acquire Stax, a leading strategy consulting firm specializing in commercial due diligence, value creation and exit-planning services for private equity (PE) firms, as well as their portfolio  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Sept. 23 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra Professor Secures APS Grant The American Physical Society (APS), in partnership with the Simons Foundation, awarded Dr. Matthew Smylie, associate professor of physics and astronomy, an $8,400 travel grant to fund his professional development and the scholarly activities of his undergraduate research assistant, Nia Holloman '26. The award facilitated Dr. Smylie's attendance at the American Physical So  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Regency Xi'an Chanba Celebrates Opening The 310 room hotel offers guests seamless access to the Xi'an International Convention and Exhibition Center and Xi'an Chanba National Wetland Park *  CHICAGO (September 21, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Xi'an Chanba, an urban oasis nestled in the heart  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin President Dean Pribbenow shares his thoughts on leadership and his vision for Millikin on The Table Podcast The video podcast, hosted by Brad Wike and Chris Hembrough, interviews local business and community leaders from around Central Illinois. By Matthew Flaten Millikin University President Dean Pribbenow recently took part in an episode of The Table Podcast, hosted by Brad Wike and Chris Hembroug  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 23 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Stability in Tire Demand May Be Challenged by Consumer Cost-Cutting Behaviors, Reports Circana U.S. demand for passenger car and light truck (PCLT) tires remains stable, but trade-down and deferral behavior are contributing factors to pockets of softness in the industry. Retail unit sales of PCLT tires increased 0.4% in  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Tylenol and autism claims: 'Cherry-picking facts without good science does more harm' * CHICAGO --- Developmental pediatric experts at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago are available to speak to reporters who are covering the Trump administration's assertion that there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, saying the claim   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon, Bears Partner for $2 Million Medical Debt Relief for Illinois Veterans * CHICAGO, IL \- Verizon Great Lakes and the Chicago Bears today announced a partnership to provide $2 million in medical debt relief specifically for Illinois veterans, as part of Verizon's groundbreaking $22 million commitment to eliminate crushing medical   more