State Tipoffs Involving Illinois
Allstate to Hold Q2 2024 Earnings Call Aug. 1
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 27 (TNSres) -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) will host a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, to discuss second quarter 2024 earnings.
The company plans to file a current report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission announcing quarterly results at or after 4:15 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, July 31. To view Allstate's quart
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CME Group and Mayor Johnson Award Star Scholarships to 25 Chicago Students Graduating to Four-Year Institutions
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 (TNSres) -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have awarded 25 City Colleges of Chicago graduates with a $5,000 scholarship towards their four-year degrees. This is the eighth consecutive year CME Group is recognizing the academic achievements of Star Scholars at City Colleges of Chicago to increase higher education opportunities for students with diverse backgro
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Ill. Auditor General: 'Guardianship & Advocacy Commission -- Compliance Examination'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on June 25, 2024, involving Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Here are excerpts:
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FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
INADEQUATE CONTROLS OVER PERSONNEL FILES
The Commission did not maintain adequate controls over personnel files and time reporting.
During testing, we noted the following:
* One of three (33%) new employees' Section 1 of the Form I-9 was not completed
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Ill. Auditor General: 'Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal -- Compliance Examination'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on June 25, 2024, involving Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal.
Here are excerpts:
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FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
INADEQUATE CONTROL OVER FILING FEES
The Tribunal did not handle filing fees received with incorrectly filed petitions in accordance with State laws and regulations.
During testing, we noted the Tribunal occasionally receives petitions that are incorrectly
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Ill. Senate Democrats: Morrison, Villanueva Respond to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on June 24, 2024:
State Senators Julie Morrison and Celina Villanueva responded Friday to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that upheld a federal law restricting firearm possession for domestic violence abusers.
"This decision reinforces the intent behind laws like Illinois' Firearms Restraining Order Act, which I championed to prevent tragedies by keeping guns out of the hands of people who demonstrate thr
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Illinois EPA Awards Additional $649,000 to Units of Local Government for Energy Planning and Efficiency Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded an additional $649,482 in grant funds to seven (7) units of local government that applied for funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The EECBG Program supports municipalities and counties with the development or revision of existing strategic energy or climate action plans. Su
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Kirkland Represents CoolSys on Acquisition of Universal Refrigeration
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis advised CoolSys(TM), the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, on its acquisition of Universal Refrigeration, Inc., an HVAC service provider with expertise in the installation and servicing of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems for commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout Western Washington.
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Legal Battle Over Illinois Election Law Amendment Intensifies
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on June 25, 2024:
The legal battle over a controversial new election law, recently found unconstitutional by a Sangamon County judge, intensified this week as legislative allies of Governor JB Pritzker petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court to review and reverse the ruling.
Senate Bill 2412, signed into law by Governor Pritzker in May, introduced significant changes to an election process already underway. O
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Legislation Passed to Regulate Historic Bridges
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news:
During the spring session, lawmakers worked together to address concerns about the future of historic bridges that, while still in use, pose potential safety risks to drivers and communities.
Senate Bill 3622, sponsored by Senator Steve McClure, allows the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council to recommend that a bridge be removed from the National Register of Historic Places if the bridge is less than
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Legislation to Prevent Unfair Real Estate Listing Agreements Awaits Governor's Signature
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news:
During the 2024 spring legislative session, Senate Republicans stood up for consumers, supporting legislation that prohibits long-term and inequitable real estate listing agreements.
Senate Bill 3420, which passed unanimously in the Senate, bans companies from entering into deceptive and costly long-term real estate listing agreements with homeowners. This legislation was prompted by public outcry followin
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Littelfuse Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 (TNSres) -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release:
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Underscores company's unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, social progress, and ethical governance (ESG).
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Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, is proud to announce the release of our fourth annual Sustainability Report. At Littelfuse, w
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Luke Palmerlee Joins Brunswick Group as a Partner in Asia-Pacific
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Brunswick Group, an advisory firm, issued the following news release:
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Brunswick further strengthens global financial situations capabilities.
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Brunswick Group, the world's leading critical issues advisory firm, announces that Luke Palmerlee will join the firm as a Partner, based in Sydney, on July 1, 2024.
Luke has extensive experience in strategy consulting and investment banking, having advised on transactions for corporates and governments through
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MAYER BROWN ADVISES JEROME DREYFUSS AS PART OF THE ACQUISITION OF A STAKE IN THE GROUP BY CAP INVEST
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
Mayer Brown advised Jerome Dreyfuss, founder and director, and the Dreyfuss Group, as part of the acquisition of a stake in the company by Family Office CAP Invest, which has become a minority shareholder alongside its founder.
Founded in 2002, Jerome Dreyfuss is a sustainable leather goods brand that has established itself as a benchmark in the world of high-end leather goods, appreciated for its unique style, i
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Northwestern experts on SCOTUS decision in the Murthy v. Missouri case
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected an effort to restrict White House officials from pressuring social media companies to remove posts that were deemed problematic or misinformed by the U.S. government. The Court ruled on a technicality that the challengers, Republican attorney generals in Louisiana and Missouri and social media users, did not have legal standing to bring the case forward.
The pl
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Professor Genevieve Tokic Elected as Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 (TNSres) -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
Professor Genevieve Tokic, Senior Lecturer and Associate Director at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's Tax Program, has been honored as a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel (ACTC). The Fellows of the ACTC constitute an extraordinary group of America's very best tax attorneys. Membership is reserved for those leaders who have demonstrated "a high standard o
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RSM Supports Mental Wellbeing With $100,000 Gift to Active Minds
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax, and consulting services for the middle market - is pleased to announce that the RSM US Foundation recently presented a check for $100,000 to Active Minds, Inc., the nation's leading nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults.
This is the fourth check the foundation has
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RU Proud: Roosevelt Students Creating Community
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news on June 26, 2024:
Roosevelt University students have been redefining the meaning of community through their commitment to student activities and organizations. RU Proud has been one of those prominent student organizations, with student leaders and staff advisors rising to the occasion to meet their community's evolving needs. This LGBTQ+ student advocacy organization has met challenges post-COVID by fortifying their c
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Secretary of State Launches Mobile DMV
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news:
In an effort to streamline services for Illinois drivers, the Secretary of State's Office has introduced its first electric-powered mobile DMV.
The DMV on Wheels program will offer the following services:
* Driver's License renewals
* Vehicle registration renewals
* Vehicle sticker services
* REAL ID applications
* License or state ID replacements
Equipped with onboard connectivity, these mobile unit
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Simple new process stores CO2 in concrete without compromising strength
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 26 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release:
By using a carbonated -- rather than a still -- water-based solution during the concrete manufacturing process, a Northwestern University-led team of engineers has discovered a new way to store carbon dioxide (CO2) in the ubiquitous construction material.
Not only could the new process help sequester CO2 from the ever-warming atmosphere, it also results in concrete with uncompromised strength and durabil
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Sorensen Wants to Make His Race About "Creepiness"
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news:
This week after a devastating poll showed Eric Sorensen in deep trouble, keyboard warrior Sorensen took his frustrations to social media and even called his Republican opponent, tough-on-crime Judge Joe McGraw, a "creep."
If Eric Sorensen wants to make this race about "creepiness," we're happy to do so. Just take a look at a few national headlines about Sorensen over the past few months:
"If Eric
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Two Chicago Public Schools' Departments Update Names
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 27 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on June 26, 2024:
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New names better represent the programming, and services provided for students with disabilities and English Learners
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Chicago Public Schools Wednesday announced two central office departments are now operating under new names. The Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services has been updated to the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) and the Office of Language and C
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UChicago Scientists Pioneer Technique to Visualize Anti-Ferroelectric Materials
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
By Brian Foley
Scientists with the University of Chicago have made significant strides in imaging antiferroelectric materials, a class of materials with unique electrical properties that could open up potential applications in energy storage, sensors, and memory devices.
It is crucial to understand the electronic properties of materials to advance cutting-edge technologies. However, researchers have fa
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