CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * $20 million gift from Gracias Family Foundation to support UChicago research and student advancement The Gracias Family Foundation has made a $20 million gift to the University of Chicago in support of faculty research and student advancement. This philanthropic investment will directly support the Gracias Family Center for Human Sciences and Wellbeing and the Gracias Family Research Fund, both housed at  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Invests in U.S. Manufacturing and Future Workforce Skills Training $725M capital expansion of large engine facility tackles rising energy demand, provides AI/data center leadership * IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced that Indiana will be among the first states to receive funding from its five-year, $100 million workforce ple  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd, Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus Spark Joy with 25 Grants Supporting Holiday Light Events * As the holiday season draws near, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are empowering communities across northern Illinois with grants to help light up the winter months with festive cheer. Through the annual Powering the Holidays grant program, 25 municipalit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Raids in Little Village and Cicero * CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the raids conducted today in Little Village and Cicero, in his district: "What happened in our community today was state-sponsored terrorism. Masked Gestapo, led by Gregory Bovino, conducted their campaign just a block from my home, and at oth  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson's Statement Expressing Concern in the Aftermath of Cameroon Presidential Elections and Calling on All Political Actors to Exercise Restraint, Respect Due Process, and the Will of the People * I commend the people of Cameroon for their continued commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by their participation in the recent presidential election. United States. long  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Renews Demand for Administration Action as Trump's Trade War Hammers Illinois Soybean Farmers * TAYLOR RIDGE, IL -- This afternoon, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, visited a Taylor Ridge soybean and corn farm to hear directly from Il  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With The Association of American Cancer Institutes * October 21, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Association of American Cancer Institutes' (AACI) President, Dr. Robert Winn, to discuss the Trump Administration's devastating cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The Trump Admin  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Dynamic changes in data analytics reflected in CompTIA Data+ certification update New content on AI, IDEs, RegEx and more included in latest exam * Rapid changes in data analytics practices and technologies are reflected in the updated CompTIA Data+ certification released by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications. The   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Essentials of STEM Librarianship * CHICAGO -- Amid overall falling enrollment figures for higher education, the growing success of STEM programs bucks the trend. Ensuring that these programs flourish has become a priority for administrators at the provost level and above. But this emphasis on STEM poses challenges for academic libraries, many of which have instead his  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt and Homeinns Hotel Group Expand Strategic Relationship With Plans to Bring Hyatt Studios Brand to China Agreement outlines plan to open 50 extended-stay Hyatt Studios branded hotels in China's emerging cities as demand for studio-style accommodations accelerates in high-growth markets  * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Homeinns Hotel Group (Ho  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * July Data Report Shows Continued Softness Across New Boat Sales * NMMA's latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, covering data through July 2025, indicates continued softness in new powerboat retail sales as interest rates remained relatively elevated and broader economic uncertainty impacted consumer demand for discretionary purchases.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Veriforce on Acquisition of Highwire, Expanding Leadership in Contractor Risk Management * Kirkland & Ellis advised Veriforce, a global leader in contractor management and supply chain risk management, on its acquisition of Highwire, a leading provider of prequalification and contractor risk solutions for the U.S. construction and capital projects m  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- 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 Calls on White House to Address Economic 'Chokepoints' from U.S. Dependence on China Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- 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 on Oct. 22, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Hails U.S.-Australia Alliance as 'Ironclad' Amid Rising CCP Threats Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communis  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Looking ahead: The 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo * With the months rolling by, the time is coming for the American Nuclear Society to hold its second annual conference of the year. The 2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo, with a theme of " Building the Nuclear Century," will take place November 9-12 in Washington, D.C., at the Washington Hilton. Attendees can expect a wid  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 23 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 12-Unit Chicago Multifamily Property for $2.53M CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 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 1634 West Thorndale Avenue, a 12-unit multifamily property in Chicago, Illinois. The property sold for $2,525,  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts on SCOTUS taking up Trump v. Illinois case, National Guard and Constitutionality * CHICAGO --- Northwestern University experts from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences are available to comment on the Trump administration's efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois despite objections from local and state officials, including Chi  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * OrderMyGear Merges With Inktavo * AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 21, 2025) - OrderMyGear (OMG) and Inktavo, the company behind InkSoft, Printavo, GraphicsFlow, SignTracker, and Clarity Software, announced their merger. A joint news release said: "The merger unites two category-defining innovators to create the industry's most complete suite of tools for branded merchan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Rents for poorest tenants increased more than twice as much as rents for rich tenants since 2021 * PESP's latest housing report shows in new detail how the poorest renters have shouldered the largest rent increases in recent years. "The Poorest Renters, the Sharpest Increases" reveals that from 2021 to 2025, there was more than a 20% increase in rents at workf  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release: * * * Seamless Fuels NYC's Biggest Race with a City-Wide Carbo Crawl, Exclusive Merch Drop, and Special Offers * New York runs differently. It races, it cheers, it carb-loads, and it celebrates every mile. To celebrate NYC's big race, Seamless is fueling runners, spectators, and neighborhoods across all five boroughs with exclusive food deals, limited-ed  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Starter Partners With Major Holiday Basketball Tournament * RADNOR, PENNSYLVANIA (October 21, 2025) BASE Sports Group announced a new partnership between Starter and the Governors Challenge, one of the largest holiday basketball tournaments in the country held in Maryland. Under the agreement, the Starter brand will serve as the Official Apparel, Event Merchandis  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on Breast Cancer Awareness Month * Every October we wear pink, but the truth is plain: awareness without access doesn't save lives--screenings, treatment, and support do. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers, and too many families in our communities are still losing mothers, daughters, sisters, aunties, and friends because they couldn't ge  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Surgeons: Obesity Isn't About Willpower -- It's a Treatable Medical Condition Only about 1% of eligible patients receive bariatric surgery, though research shows it can help many maintain significant long-term weight loss * Obesity is a growing national health crisis, with nearly 40% of U.S. adults affected and about 10% having a severe form of the disease. Although weight-loss drugs are   more