WOOD DALE, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * AAR acquires HAECO Americas and signs multi-year contracts with key customers, extending North American MRO leadership The acquisition expands AAR's heavy maintenance footprint and accelerates the Company's strategic objective to grow its Repair & Engineering segment Related to the transaction, AAR secured multi-year heavy mainte  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * AI reality check: Expectations of enterprise-wide transformation encounter people-process-technology hurdles, CompTIA research finds 8 in 10 companies report backtracking on AI initiatives; staff training a factor * Expectations that artificial intelligence (AI) will dramatically alter the way businesses operate are being tempered by challenges in implementing the transformative tech  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), Rosemont, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to closely examine the detrimental effects of employer noncompete agreements on physicians and patient access to care. Representing over 10,000 physiatrists, AAPM&R highlights how such clauses create barriers not only for healthcare providers but also compromise the quality of care available   more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Nov. 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS's Craig Piercy discusses nuclear energy on podcast * The American Nuclear Society's Executive Director/CEO Craig Piercy recently sat down with Richard Morrison on an episode of the Competitive Enterprise Institute's Free the Economy podcast. During the 40-minute interview, Piercy discussed a range of nuclear-related issues, including government policies, advanced reactor  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Argonne-led Q-NEXT quantum center renewed for five years Advancing next-generation quantum science and technology One of five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, Q-NEXT has received $125 million over five years to build the capabilities for interconnecting quantum technologies over small and large distances. Editor's note: Read   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, announced on Nov. 3, 2025, the acquisition of Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tompkins Financial Corp. The Batavia, New York-based firm provides a full suite of property/casualty insurance and employee benefits services to clients across New York and Pennsylvania. The transaction enhances Gallagher's brokerage capabilities across commercial lines, personal lines, and employee benefits in   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Canada and U.S.A. Pavilions to Expand and Enhance Footprint at Metstrade 2025 * When Metstrade runs Nov. 18-20 in Amsterdam, the global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter for North America. For the first time, the Canada and U.S.A. pavilions will co-locate in Hall 12, establishing a unified presence that reflects the region's innovation, craft  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Century Aluminum, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) addressing significant foreign trade barriers impacting the domestic aluminum industry. The letter highlights Century's concerns over unfair trade practices by countries such as Canada, Australia, and members of the European Union, which the company argues hinder U.S. producers. Century Aluminum operates smelters in Kentucky and South Carolina, providing jobs   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Chicago Women in Trades, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the proposed rule titled "Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities." The organization warns that this rule threatens essential worker protections, undermining employer accountability for the safety and wellbeing of employees. With a mission spanning over forty years, Chicago Women in Trad  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * DC Court of Appeals fails to protect consumers from Biden's DOE regulatory overreach, natural gas industry will continue to fight to protect American families * WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association firmly rebuked a ruling from the United States Court Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Commends Chicago-Area Businesses For Feeding Illinoisans As Trump Administration Refuses To Process Full Snap Benefits During Republicans' Shutdown * November 03, 2025 "President Trump became the first president in history to deliberately disrupt the processing of November SNAP benefits, jeopardizing 42 million Americans' food security," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns ICE Activity During Halloween Weekend In Chicago * November 04, 2025 Durbin also highlighted his visit to Little Village on Friday, where he met with high school students who organized a walk out to protest "Operation Midway Blitz" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Exposes Trump Administration's Extreme Conduct in Chicago * November 03, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a powerful video exposing the abuses committed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under orde  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Three Resolutions To Terminate President Trump's Harmful Tariffs * November 04, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Senate passed three resolutions, all with bipartisan support, to terminate the President's disastrous tariffs on Brazil and Canada, as well as his global "reciproc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * FDA Approves KYGEVVI (doxecitine and doxribtimine), the First and Only Treatment for Adults and Children Living with Thymidine Kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), a Rare and Devastating Mitochondrial Disease This novel therapy offers the first FDA-approved option to address the root cause of this ultra-rare condition, which causes progressive muscle weakness impairing walking, brea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Riverbend Financial Corporation, Northwest Bancorporation of Illinois, Inc., and First Citizens Bank of Butte * The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Riverbend Financial Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas Written Agreement dated February 14, 2023 (PDF) Terminated October  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Real Estate Investment Management Software * Today, we're back with our latest installment of Market Movers to reveal which products are making moves in Real Estate Investment Management software. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Chicago, Illinois, has voiced concerns over the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) recent interim final rule (IFR) regarding the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise (ACDBE) programs. The organization expressed that the proposed changes, which eliminate race- and gender-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage, pose a risk to d  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Bhuj, Expanding the Hyatt Place Brand in Gujarat * Hyatt Place Bhuj to bring modern hospitality to Gujarat's architectural wonders in Bhuj, a city emerging as a growing corporate and cultural hub CHICACO (November 4, 2025) Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the signing of an agreement for Hyatt Place Bhu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Centric Reims officially opens its doors in France * The hotel connects travelers to local and authentic experiences in the heart of France's Champagne region CHICAGO (November 4 th, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hyatt Centric Reims, marking the exciting debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in France. The hotel  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * In Foodbank's 50th year, Ameren helps drive campaign toward 4 million meals * Dollar-for-dollar match up to $200,000 doubles community impact as the St. Louis Area Foodbank celebrates five decades of service ST. LOUIS (Nov. 4, 2025) - This November, Ameren is kicking off its Thanks for Giving Community Challenge Grant to help feed families across Mis  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Releases 2024 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract Full Report * NMMA's annual U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract is a trusted source of comprehensive industry facts and figures. The data presented in the latest 486-page report spans from 2011-2024 outlining industry trends and shifts in market behavior. The included sections in t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity powering AI boom at public cost * Private equity firms power the AI boom at public expense, new research warns New research shows firms like BlackRock and Blackstone are driving fossil fuel buildouts and utility takeovers to feed speculative data center demand. A new research brief from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), From Power Plants t  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * STAHLS' Partners with Siser * CHESTERFIELD, MICHIGAN (November 3, 2025) - STAHLS' announced a new partnership with Siser(r), officially becoming a Siser(r) North American distributor. Through this partnership, STAHLS' will offer Siser(r) products directly on stahls.com, including the heat transfer vinyl EasyWeed(r), expanding the range of high-quality products a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago students explore the frontiers of physics and climate modeling Research internships at national laboratories provide hands-on experiences and mentorship By Benjamin Ransom Finding dark matter is a major goal of scientists around the world--and now also undergraduates at the University of Chicago. This past summer, third-year student Rodrigo Spinola Castro was one of the College students who cont  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS study finds diabetes drug's vascular effects may help protect the heart Author: Blake Wood A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield suggests that a common diabetes medication may do more than control blood sugar. Researchers found that the drug, sitagliptin, may help protect blood vessels and support overall heart health. Sitagliptin is currently prescr  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 4 [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 Inc. Reports Strong Third Quarter 2025 Results * Third Quarter 2025 1 * Strong revenue growth of 7.1% to $783 million, including 6.3% organic growth * Net income of $106 million increased 12.8%, Adjusted Net Income of $  more