EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Biochemist who discovered GLP-1 named winner of 2026 Kimberly Prize * * Mojsov's studies demonstrated that GLP-1 stimulates insulin secretion and lowers blood glucose levels, which led to the development of GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide * The $250,000 prize winner will also deliver a public lecture on the Feinberg campus in Chicago * Mojsov's 'career in the laboratory has ha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Collaborates with HYROX as the Official Regional Hotel Partner in Asia Pacific * Racers and spectators can enjoy a seamless HYROX Stay Experience including exclusive room rates and in-hotel benefits designed to support the race journey CHICAGO, October 2, 2025 - World of Hyatt, the award-winning loyalty program from Hyatt, is announcing a new regional  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 3 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Molecular coating cleans up noisy quantum light * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * * Quantum technologies need one particle of light, or photon, at a time * * Quantum light sources also require each photon to be identical in energy * * New sheetlike coating protects sources from contamination, improving spectral purity EVANSTON, Ill. --- Quantum technologies demand perfection: one ph  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * New Categories Introduced to G2 in September 2025 * The business technology industry is shifting faster than ever. New B2B technology markets are emerging at the intersection of rapid innovation, changing buyer expectations, and global economic forces. Cloud-native infrastructures, AI-driven automation, and the rise of specialized vertical solutions are rewriting the rules for how companies evaluate, b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- NFP, an Aon company, issued the following news release: * * * NFP, An Aon Company, Enhances Its Cross-Border Portfolio, Launches Conduzco Seguros and Establishes Strategic Partnership With Qualitas Collaboration offers innovative, Mexican auto insurance solution for U.S.-based Spanish-language travelers driving into Mexico * New York, Sept. 29, 2025 -- NFP, an Aon company (NYSE: AON) and leading property and casualty (P&C) broker, benefits consultant, wealth m  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * The Big Ten and Allstate Unveil New Partnership to Elevate Women's Sports * CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 3, 2025 - Allstate, the Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) today announced the creation of the Allstate Big Ten Women's Championship Series, a new competition designed to spotlight and celebrate excellence in women's athletics across the c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Statement on FICO Price Announcement * TransUnion is disappointed to see FICO more than doubling its pricing at the expense of consumers. They have also introduced a new $99 penalty fee on each homebuyer ($198 for each couple co-purchasing a home). Both of these tactics fly in the face of recent market changes intended to reduce costs for  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 4 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news on Oct. 3, 2025: * * * Groundbreaking of Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park creates anchor for quantum innovation Chicago researchers see opportunity to enhance world-leading quantum ecosystem with state- of-the-art facility on Chicago's South Side * Leaders from industry, government and academic institutions, including the University of Chicago, gathered Sept. 30 to officially break ground for the Illi  more