SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- The Illinois Courts issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Eric J. Kalata as associate judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Kalata received his undergraduate degree in 1992 from  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate reveals America's 10 riskiest roads for drivers this Halloween * Key takeaways * Halloween falls on a Friday this year, overlapping with hazardous weekend driving hours. * Allstate identified 10 of the riskiest road segments in major U.S. cities where speeding and hard braking peak between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends. * S  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Ameren Illinois, a subsidiary of Ameren, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Empowers Customers Through Community Workshops Offering Education and Assistance More than 5,000 customers received $300 financial relief * COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (October 15, 2025) - More than 5,000 Ameren Illinois residential customers are better equipped to lessen the household impact of rising electric supply prices after attending Community Development Workshops  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 16 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: * * * Ameren Lineworkers Saddle Up for the International Lineman's Rodeo Teams from Missouri and Illinois set to compete in multiday competition showcasing skills and teamwork * Dozens of Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and judges will travel to the 41st annual International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, later this week. Often dubbed the "Lineman Olympics," this hig  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Highlights Opportunities in Shifting Economic Climate St. Louis, MO (October 15, 2025) With declining interest rates and household budgets tightening, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is encouraging homeowners to take a closer look at the advantages of home equity loans and lines of credit and the various ways those funding streams can be used. Whether planning a home renovatio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Appoints Tim Sanders as Chief Innovation Officer, Deepening Commitment to Customer-Led Transformation * Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving faster than ever, fundamentally reshaping how we work. The topic is shifting from AI that can assist and advise to more autonomous systems designed to act. Navigating this dynamic environment requires a leader who can not only track these changes but also   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare introduces latest AI-enabled Venue family ultrasound systems for elevated experience at the point of care * Next evolution of Venue(tm) family features new digital tools to assist users in conducting exams with increased confidence and less complexity * Introduces new AI-enabled Nerveblox(tm) tool to Venue family to help clinicians confidently perform ultrasound-guide  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * GTCR Announces $200 Million Strategic Minority Investment in Solmetex Investment to support growth initiatives, including near-term add-on acquisitions * GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today the simultaneous signing and closing of a strategic, structured minority investment in Solmetex (the "Company"). Solmetex is a leading provider of dental products, systems  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Missy Mazzoli's 'Proving Up' makes long-awaited Chicago-area premiere * * Follows a canceled run at Lyric Opera of Chicago * Haunting tale of homesteading struggles based on Karen Russell short story * Missy Mazzoli available for interviews ahead of opera's Chicago-area premiere EVANSTON, Ill. --- A new opera by accomplished composer Missy Mazzoli will finally make its Chicago-area debut N  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * September Retail Sales Revenue Lacks Growth As Consumers Spend More on Less, Reports Circana "Invisible Inflation" emphasizes importance of product relevance as consumers prioritize spending. * The trend of diminishing demand that appeared mid-year continues, revealing shifts in consumer spending behavior spanning retai  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Expands Partnership with RPM Living, Providing Resident Screening to Entire Portfolio * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today an expansion of its partnership with leading multifamily property management, investment and development company RPM Living. The enhanced agreement brings TransUnion's TruVision Resident Screening solution to 188  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago Medicine surgeons perform 'miraculous' reattachment of 2-year-old's severed spinal cord With monitors quietly beeping and multiple tubes going into his small body, Oliver Staub lay in a hospital bed as his parents tearfully started saying goodbye. On April 17, an armored car going 70 mph slammed into the family's minivan during their vacation in Mexico. Everyone in the car was injured, but no on  more