DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 26 -- Abercrombie and Kent, a provider of luxury travel services, issued the following news release: * * * 22 New Journeys Showcase Less Frequented Destinations Across the Globe * * * Abercrombie & Kent, the pioneering luxury travel company, is unveiling its most extensive and diverse portfolio of Luxury Small Group Journeys to date, featuring 22 new, exclusive itineraries. Reflecting the evolving interests of discerning travellers, the collection reveals the ne  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Thomas Jefferson University issued the following news: Thomas Jefferson University today announced that Corey Goff will become its new Director of Athletics. A native of Montrose, Pa., Goff was most recently the athletic director at Knox College in Illinois and will take over the role at Jefferson on August 5. "I am honored and excited to join the team at Thomas Jefferson University. Jefferson's commitment to academic excellence and its strong athletics   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 (TNSres) -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on June 25, 2024: * * * New report reveals "seven dimensions" for successful business transformation * * * A new survey by leading international law firm Mayer Brown, "The Next Organization: Seven Dimensions of Successful Business Transformation (A Financial Services Report)," reveals significant gaps in organizational preparedness for successful business transformation. * * * The need to transform A  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 25 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Tuesday declared America's firearm violence a public health crisis. Northwestern University faculty cited for their work in firearm violence in the Firearm Violence Advisory offer quotes below and are available for interviews with the media. "This report is another wake-up call for solutions to address the staggering toll gun violence continues to inflict on Americ  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: Col. Beth Roxworthy learned lessons throughout her life and military career. From her parents, she learned her core morals and to treat other people with dignity and respect. During her 13 years as an enlisted Soldier, she learned the values of friendship, camaraderie, and working as a team. With each level of command, she learned new lessons on leadership, accountability, empathy, and compassion. And fro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release: * * * First national grocery retailer to partner with Grubhub, offering delivery from nearly 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores * * * CHICAGO and BOISE, Idaho, June 25, 2024 -- Grubhub (LSE: JET, AMS: TKWY) and Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) have partnered to bring nearly 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to Grubhub's Marketplace for delivery including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * Maison Metier and The Barnett plan to join the World of Hyatt loyalty program this year, offering guests and members more stay options and access to the city's distinct culture * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the expansion of Hyatt's brand presence in New Orleans with Maison Metier (formerly Maison de la Luz) and The Barnett (formerly Ace  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 (TNSres) -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: Five recent Northwestern Pritzker School of Law graduates received Northwestern Law post-graduate fellowships this year to support their work addressing issues such as economic justice, education equity, voting rights, gender-based violence, and prisoners' rights. The Law School awards fellows $50,000, plus medical insurance coverage, to support one year of full-time se  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 26 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * * John Deere has extended its allied distribution agreement with Douglas Dynamics for their WESTERN(R) snow and ice management products. * The agreement extension covers snowplow and spreader offerings for all John Deere compact utility tractors, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and select mid-  more

QUINCY, Illinois, June 25 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: Jonny Dahl, a preeminent athlete from Keokuk High School and John Wood Community College, brings substantial experience to a program where he once played for. He achieved accolades such as being named a second team 3A All-State Iowa Newspaper Association, the 2015 Southeast Conference Player of the Year. During his time at Keokuk, he earned recognition as a three-time All-Sub-State honoree and three-time All-Sou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Dermody Properties, a diversified private equity investment management company focused exclusively on the national logistics real estate sector, in connection with an agreement whereby Almanac Realty Investors, the private real estate investment arm of Neuberger Berman, will acquire a passive, minority ownership stake in Dermody Properties. Dermody Properties seeks to lever  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising KKR on its acquisition of Superstruct Entertainment, a European live entertainment platform that owns and operates festivals and live music events in Europe and Australia, from Providence Equity Partners. The Kirkland team is led by corporate partners Alvaro Membrillera and Pelin Demirdere Eski and associates Jef Dupont, Sophie Thomas and Bonian Wu and debt finance part  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising KKR on the financing for its investment in Immedica Pharma, a Swedish pharmaceutical company focused on medicines for rare diseases and specialty care. Immedica Pharma's existing owner, Nordic healthcare investment firm Impilo, will reinvest to become an equal owner alongside KKR. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory and closing conditions. The debt facil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Securities Limited, financial adviser to Shanghai Fosun New Medicine Research Company Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (HKSE: 2196), on the proposed privatization of Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (HKSE: 2696). The privatization, which will be implemented by way of mer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular way to lose weight without counting calories. And a large body of research has shown it's safe. Still, several myths about fasting have gained traction among clinicians, journalists and the   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 26 (TNSres) -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * $1 spent on climate resilience = $13 in economic savings, damages, and cleanup costs * * * Every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages, cleanup costs and economic impact, according to a new economic study by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The study, "The Prepared  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 25 (TNSres) -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: While the format for the nation's first 2024 presidential debate Thursday night between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be different, Southern Illinois University Carbondale experts in debate and politics anticipate the same rhetoric between the two candidates. "I do not expect an edifying or uplifting debate," said John Shaw, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute d  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 25 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: The Office of Statewide Pretrial Services (OSPS) unveiled a new interactive pretrial data dashboard today that provides a summary of several initial decision points for criminal cases filed since the implementation of Public Act 101-652 and Public Act 102-1104, (commonly referred to as the Pretrial Fairness Act) on Sept. 18, 2023. Additional data fields are expected to be added in th  more

MACOMB, Illinois, June 26 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: It's a BIG day for WQPT PBS, Western Illinois University's public television station, with the exciting delivery of a new Master Control rack. This state-of-the-art equipment is a significant upgrade for the station, representing a new central hub that will manage and coordinate all signals, programming and broadcast elements to ensure seamless and high-quality transmission of television. The Master Con  more