CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Auto Fraud Losses Higher Among Those in Traditionally Better Risk Tiers, TransUnion Analysis Finds * New analysis from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) released at this week's Auto Finance Summit reveals that fraud-related charge-off losses in auto lending are not only significant--they are dramatically higher than those seen in other consumer credit product  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: * * * Baxter to Host Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medtech company, will host a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Boycott of Instar-owned mushroom farm endorsed by Oregon AFL-CIO * In early September, the Oregon AFL-CIO, representing "over 300,000 working people across 300 unions in the state," endorsed the boycott of Instar-owned Windmill Farms at their biennial convention. The mushroom farm in Sunnyside, Washington has been the focus of a growing labor dispute, which has been endo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Leads 36 House Dems in Urging Trump to End Tariff-Fueled Economic Assault on Soybean Farmers * Washington, D.C. (October 16th, 2025) -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten led 36 House Democrats in a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the significant negative economic impact of his tariffs on soybean farmers and urging the president to immediately terminate the harmful tariffs. "Soybean  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chambers UK 2026: 20 Kirkland Practice Areas and 64 Lawyers Ranked * The 2026 edition of Chambers UK recommended Kirkland in 20 practice areas and listed 64 Kirkland lawyers as "Ranked Individuals" in their fields. Chambers and Partners conducts extensive research and analysis to compile this list of the highest-level UK legal talent. Clients who spoke with Chambe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Chicago Public Schools Expands Dual Language and World Language Programs New Language Programs to Empower Students and Strengthen Community Connections * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King Thursday announced the District's expansion of Dual Language Education (DLE) and World Language Education (WLE) programs, aligned with the District's visio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Teachers Union Applauds Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Protect Chicago" Budget, Historic Investment in Public Schools * CHICAGO-- Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement following Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2026 budget address: Today, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered the most transformative budget to come out of City Hall in generations  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Recognized for Advanced Technology and Customer Programs By National Organizations * For its work to bring innovation technology and programs to provide greater service to customers, ComEd programs were recently recognized by Gartner and Public Utilities Fortnightly. These programs focus on improving grid reliability and bringing greater electric veh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Voting Rights Case * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court hearing arguments in the Louisiana v. Callais case, which could undercut the Voting Rights Act of 1965: "The district I represent was the Midwest's first Latino-majority district, protected by Section  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JONATHAN L. JACKSON PRAISES FEDERAL COURT DECISION, DENOUNCES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S MILITARIZED TACTICS, AND DEMANDS BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN'S RESIGNATION AND RELEASE OF THE "HOMAN TAPES" * CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (D-IL) issued the following statement today applauding the decision by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, who ruled that federal immigration officers in   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Statement on the Passing of Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga * It is with profound sadness that I join the people of Kenya, Africa, and the global community in mourning the passing of the His Excellency Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Kenya. His death marks the loss of one of Kenya's greatest sons, a visionary statesman  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Chicago and Rockford Facilities Threatened by Trump Administration's Health Care Cuts * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today visited Loretto Hospital on Chicago's West Side and River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford to draw attention to the devastating impact of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) on Illinois families as th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Deadline approaching for Carnegie-Whitney Grant applications for guides to library resources * CHICAGO -- The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of librar  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 (TNSrpt) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Downturn in Q3 Natural Disaster Activity as Insured Losses Reach $114 billion - Aon Catastrophe Report U.S. events represented 88 percent of global natural catastrophe insurance losses * LONDON -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today laun  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Hegseth's Un-American Restrictions on Freedom of Speech, Attempt to Silence the Free Press * October 15, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, today released the following statement regarding Secretary of Defense Pete  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Demand Trump Administration Cease Its Misuse of Critical Chicago Infrastructure for Its Dangerous and Unnecessary Enforcement Actions * October 15, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) are demanding that the Trump Administration stop misusing the Chicago Harbor Lock as it continues its dangerous, extr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Stellantis Investment in Belvidere Assembly Plant * October 15, 2025 As part of the investment, Stellantis will bring back approximately 3,300 jobs to Belvidere Assembly plant through a $600 million investment [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement on Ste  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Ramirez Reintroduce Bicameral Resolution Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi * October 16, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-03) led more than a dozen of their colleagues in the bicameral reintroduction of their resolution honoring the life of Wadee Alfayoumi, the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Highlights Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Maria Corina Machado * October 16, 2025 Durbin spoke with Ms. Machado yesterday, praised her for her steadfast leadership for the people of Venezuela WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor honoring Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Maria Corina Machado. Yesterday, Durbin along with S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Praises Ceasefire Deal In Middle East, Calls On Congress To Pass Sanctions Bill Against Russia * October 16, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin expresses hope the ceasefire deal will be first step to long-term stability in the Middle East and renews call to pressure Putin to end Russia's war on Ukraine WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today deliv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Failing To Address Rising Health Care Costs For American Families * October 15, 2025 "In Illinois, a 60-year-old couple with an income of $82,000 could see their annual premiums increase $17,000 a year if the enhanced premium tax credits are not extended. That's an increase of $1,400 a month," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Stellantis Investment In Belvidere Assembly Plant * October 15, 2025 As part of the investment, Stellantis will bring back approximately 3,300 jobs to Belvidere Assembly plant through a $600 million investment WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement on Stellanti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Warnock Statement On Voting Rights Supreme Court Case * October 15, 2025 The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in Louisiana v. Callais, a case returning to the Court with the fate of the Voting Rights Act at its center WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Durbin, Warnock Statement On Voting Rights Supreme Court Case The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments today in Louisiana v. Callais, a case returning to the Court with the fate of the Voting Rights Act at its center * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * New Framework Can Improve the Planning Stage of Surgical Quality Improvement Projects Multi-phase study finds most frontline QI projects often are poorly planned; new tool significantly improved planning comprehensiveness in testing Key Takeaways * An evaluation of 50 surgical QI projects found that only one scored above 70% on criteria for a well-conducted effort, with major deficits in   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare signs a 14-year Care Alliance enabling advanced imaging solutions to enhance timely patient care * The long-term strategic enterprise collaboration will implement innovative imaging systems and digital solutions that can help improve systemwide efficiencies, optimize workflows and provide improved image quality with shorter wait times. * SAN DIEGO, CA - GE HealthCare  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Commerce Commission clears path to accelerate clean energy deployment before federal tax credits expire * Energy prices are at record highs and will rise again in 2026. Legislators must pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to prevent future increases. SPRINGFIELD, IL --Today, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Illinois Solar Energy and Storage Ass  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Brian Durham, executive director of Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), Springfield, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the proposed admissions and consumer transparency supplement (ACTS) survey, expressing deep concerns about its implications for open-access institutions. The letter highlights how the framework is misaligned with the operational realities of community colleges, which serve over 550,000 students per yea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * In Governor J.B. Pritzker's Illinois, Illegal Alien Is Working as a Sworn Police Office with Badge, Gun, and a Pension * It is a felony for an illegal alien to possess a firearm WASHINGTON -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced the arrest of Radule Bojovic, an illegal alien from Montenegro, who was working as a sworn police officer with the Hanover Park Police  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Apex Clean Energy on $1.05 Billion Refinancing * Kirkland & Ellis advised Apex Clean Energy, a leading independent power producer, on the close of a $1.05 billion corporate refinancing, which will provide additional capital and flexibility to support its 60+ gigawatt development portfolio across the United States. The facility includes a $500 millio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Lone Star on $3.8 Billion Acquisition of Hillenbrand * Kirkland and Ellis advised Lone Star Funds on the acquisition of Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI). The all-cash transaction is valued at $32.00 per share, equating to an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion. Hillenbrand provides highly-engineered processing equipment and solutions to custo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Sihuan Pharm and Xuanzhu Biopharm on Successful Spin-off and Separate Listing of Xuanzhu Biopharm * Kirkland & Ellis represented Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd. (Sihuan Pharm, HKSE: 460) and Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Xuanzhu Biopharm, HKSE: 2575) on the spin-off, the global offering and separate listing of Xuanzhu Biopharm, a su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's 'Shocking Abuse of Executive Power' in Deployments of National Guard Troops Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott represents GoodLeap in an innovative $183 million back-leverage securitization backed by GoodLeap-originated residential solar and battery storage customer agreements * International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented GoodLeap, LLC (GoodLeap), a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for residential sol  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte advised EverZom on its EUR10 million financing round * to develop innovative exosome-based therapies for the treatment of inflammatory and regenerative diseases. The fundraising included, among others, the participation of Capital Grand Est, EIC Fund, Sorbonne Venture, Aloe Private Equity, Paris Business Angels and Capital Cell. The  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 16 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Motorola Solutions Brings Drone Dispatch to APX NEXT Radios, Advancing Officer Safety New integrations with BRINC and SkySafe streamline public safety drone operations, drone detection and aerial intelligence in the field and command center * CHICAGO - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced a significant advancement for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs with the abilit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Wins National Boating Safety Award Again, Reinforces Boater Confidence & Participation * The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has once again been recognized for its leadership in boating safety, receiving the 2025 National Boating Safety Award in the Marine Trade Association category from the Sea Tow Foundation-- marking its second con  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Selects Broadridge Global Class Action Services Northern Trust unlocks greater asset recovery opportunities and investor participation, helping enhance client returns * Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is expanding its global asset recovery capabilities by leveraging global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.'s (NYSE: BR) proprietary  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release: * * * REGULATORY OPINION FAVORS CUTTING AMEREN GAS RATE HIKE BY $44M, HALF THE REDUCTION CONSUMERS ARE DUE, WATCHDOGS SAY Ameren's Push for Hefty Gas Increase Is Dramatically Inflated, According to Opinion Submitted by Regulatory Judges, But Consumer Advocates Urge ICC to Cut Further * A $128.8 million gas rate hike proposed by Ameren Illinois would shrink by about one-third, under a recommendation p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Resolution Condemning Attacks Against Federal Law Enforcement in Illinois * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Marsha Blackburn introduced a resolution condemning the despicable, violent attacks against federal law enforcement in Chicago and the state of Illinois. Senator Rick Scott said, "It's disgusting to see violence against our federal law enforcement officer  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * September 2025 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., October 16, 2025 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of September of $161 million or $128 million, after-tax, from eight wind and hail events. Total catastrophe losses for the third quarter were $558 million or $441 million, after-  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 15 [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 and GCC Labs Deepen Partnership to Help Advance Fire Safety in the Middle East * Northbrook, Ill. - Oct. 15, 2025 - UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, and GCC Technical Services Company (TS Co.), a lead  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 17 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Chicago youth explore science on-campus with Space Explorers Since 1991, UChicago's Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics has connected students from Chicago Public Schools with world-class astronomers and physicists * Model rockets soaring through the Chicago sky; model boats taking to the waters to sail or sink; mousetrap cars speeding down the street; and the classic egg drop. Students immersed   more