State Tipoffs Involving Illinois
AAR to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results on July 18, 2024
WOOD DALE, Illinois, July 3 (TNSres) -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, today announced that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended May 31, 2024, after the close of the New York Stock Exchange trading session on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
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Administrative Director Declares Two Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois Courts issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Gabriel J. Conroe and Matthew J. DeMartini as associate judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Conroe received his undergraduate degree in 2001 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin and his Juris Doctor in 2
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AG's Office Co-Leads Coalition Urging Homeland Security To Extend Period For Protection Against Deportation For Noncitizen Workers During Investigations of Labor Violations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Co-leads 27 state and local agencies in asking DHS to extend deferred action protection to protect noncitizen victims and witnesses of labor violations from deportation for four years
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The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO), along with the Illinois Attorney General's Office and the Seattle Office of Labor Standards, has spearheaded a coalition of 27 lab
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AGA Recognizes 3 Ameren Employees With Research and Innovation Award
COLLINSVILLE, Illinois, July 3 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release:
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Process can identify potential hazards in customers' homes
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The American Gas Association (AGA), a national organization of which Ameren Corporation is a member, recently honored three Ameren employees for using customer gas usage data to proactively identify natural gas leaks at customers' residences.
Ameren's Jeff Berry, Scott Lithgow, and Scott Hixson created a pr
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Ammons Highlights Staff Work, 'Empowering the Illinois African Diaspora'
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is highlighting a recent publication that dives into an adopted resolution establishing first-of-its-kind scientific DNA processes through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's (UIUC) Department of Anthropology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.
"This resolution is not just about genealogy -- it's a declaration that every individual deserves the
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Augustana Marks President Andrea Talentino's Second Year of Service
ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 3 -- Augustana College issued the following news:
Augustana College community members are celebrating the second anniversary of President Andrea Talentino's service to the college. Since joining the college July 1, 2022, President Talentino has spearheaded facility improvements as well as guided the college in long-range planning to ensure the college's strong future as a nationally ranked liberal arts institution.
Michael Gapen, chair of the Board of Trustees and 1
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BFKN Associate Invited to Participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges' 2024 Next Generation Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release:
We are pleased to announce that Alexander F. Berk will participate in National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ)'s 2024 Next Generation (NextGen) Program which will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Seattle, Washington. The NCBJ invited participants who demonstrated a commitment to the educational development of bankruptcy professionals and to professional
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $4.1 Million Investment Into Lower Mississippi Delta
CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, July 2 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release:
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Five communities in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennesee receive funding through DRA's Community Infrastructure Fund to improve basic public infrastructure.
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The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $4.1 million in investments to five projects in Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee through its Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). Funding for this p
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Boeing CEO Message to Employees on Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, issued the following statement on July 1, 2024:
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Boeing [NYSE: BA] President and CEO Dave Calhoun shared the following message with all employees today:
Team,
I'm pleased to announce that we've reached a definitive agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems. We believe this deal is in the best interest of the flying public, our airline customers, the
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Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy With Business Improvement Districts Signed Into Law
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
A measure backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was signed into law today to support growing businesses by creating 'Business Improvement Districts,' or 'BIDs.' BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to have more control of how the money is spent.
"Opening the door to business improvement districts will help many Chicago small businesse
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Chicago Public Schools Hosts 2024 Local School Council Member Swearing-In Ceremony
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release dated June 29, 2024:
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Upcoming LSC Term Begins July 1
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) today welcomed newly elected and returning Local School Council (LSC) members for the upcoming LSC term that begins Monday, July 1. The new members, along with thousands of other LSC members across the District, will serve on the governing bodies of more than 500 CPS-managed schools. Saturday's afternoon inaugurati
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From Chicago to the World: 25 Years of Northwestern Pritzker Law's International Team Project
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
This past spring break, Yona Isaacs (JD '24) was one of 21 students who traveled to Bosnia as part of this year's International Team Project (ITP). There, they interviewed local attorneys and non-governmental organization partners about domestic legal rights for minority groups while taking in local history, hiking to waterfalls, and trying flavorful local food like burek (pastry
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Gordon-Booth Highlights Illinois State Police Highway Cameras Effectively Targeting Shootings
PEORIA, Illinois, July 3 (TNSres) -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on July 2, 2024:
With the Illinois State Police (ISP) expected to install highway cameras in Peoria County later this year, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting recently released data that shows ISP is now identifying relevant individuals in 82% of highway shootings.
"These new cameras are helping law enforcement investigate and solve cases involving highway shootings, carjacking and
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Gordon-Booth Votes to Allow Creation of Digital Driver's Licenses and State Identification Cards
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
Motorists would soon have the option to use a digital driver's license under a plan backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
"With smartphones now common, this update will give people another, more convenient way to show their identification when needed," Gordon-Booth said. "As more states offer digital forms of identification and technological improvements ensure this will be a secure system, Il
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Gov. Pritzker, IL Congressional Leaders Announce IFAB Awarded $51 Million EDA Tech Hubs Grant
URBANA, Illinois, July 3 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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iFAB Tech Hub Selected for EDA Phase 2 Funding, Advancing Illinois as a Leader in Precision Fermentation
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Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that the state has secured approximately $51 million in federal funding for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub, leveraging the state's leading production of raw a
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Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Signs Agreement to Protect Great Lakes From Invasive Species
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Illinois to cosponsor the construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This milestone agreement with the Biden Administration unlocks $274 million in federal and $114 million in state funding for the first of three phases of the $1.15 billion project that w
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ILL. A.G. RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION NOT TO REVIEW ASSAULT WEAPONS CASES
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on July 2, 2024:
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision denying petitions seeking the court's review of several cases challenging the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
"With today's Supreme Court decision, the Protect Illinois Communities Act remains the law of the land, and my office will continue to vigorously def
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Ill. State Rep. Hirschauer Responds to SCOTUS Action on Illinois Gun Law
WEST CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats posted the following statement on July 2, 2024, from State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia:
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State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court declining to take up a challenge on an Illinois law that bans certain semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, leaving the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) intact.
"This is a victory for families and communities a
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Kirkland Advises Aptean on Strategic Investment From Clearlake Capital Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis represented Aptean, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise resource planning and supply chain software, on an investment in Aptean from Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. Clearlake will join existing investors TA Associates, Insight Partners and Charlesbank Capital Partners as shareholders.
Read Aptean's press release.
The Kirkland team was led by corporate partners Adam Phil
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Kirkland Counsels GI Partners-Backed Togetherwork on Strategic Investment
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis advised GI Partners and its portfolio company Togetherwork, a leading provider of mission-critical, integrated software and payment solutions to groups and organizations, on Park Square Capital's strategic investment in Togetherwork.
This investment will support Togetherwork in building its comprehensive group management, member engagement, and financial solutions that enable organi
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Kirkland Counsels Reverence Capital Partners on Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sunstar Insurance Group
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis advised Reverence Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in financial services businesses, on its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Sunstar Insurance Group, LLC, a leading independent retail insurance broker.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read Reverence Capital's press release.
The Kirkland team was led by corporate partne
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Kirkland Represents Olympus on Rise Baking Companys Acquisition of Table Talk Pies
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis advised private equity firm Olympus Partners on Rise Baking Company's acquisition of Table Talk Pies, Inc.
Making freshly baked pies in Worcester, MA, since 1924, family-owned Table Talk is one of the country's leading full-line pie producers, specializing in 4-inch snack pies and 8-inch to 10-inch dessert pies.
The transaction was announced June 14, 2024.
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Michigan, Illinois, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partner on Landmark Invasive Carp Barrier Project
LANSING, Michigan, July 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
The States of Michigan and Illinois have signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement a long-awaited invasive carp barrier at the Brandon Road Lock and Dam in Joliet, Illinois, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose team provided legal advice and assistance with negotiating the agreement. This critical project ai
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Nixon Peabody and Its IP Attorneys Recognized as Industry Leaders by IAM Patent 1000
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 3 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Nixon Peabody's Intellectual Property practice and 13 of the firm's attorneys have been recognized as industry leaders by the intellectual property business media organization IAM.
The 2024 edition of the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals recommends Nixon Peabody for patent litigation in California with a bronze ranking, highlighting the firm's work in healthcare and life scie
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RSM, Zach Johnson Foundation and Kids on Course Announce 2024 Shot at College Winners
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is pleased to announce the winners of this year's RSM Shot at College scholarship with the Zach Johnson Foundation and Kids on Course. The scholarship provides financial support and ongoing mentorship to help three students each year pursue their passion
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School of Nursing's Currie Tighe Selected as 2024 Tillman Scholar
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 3 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
Loyola University Chicago announced today that the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) has named Currie Tighe, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, a 2024 Tillman Scholar.
PTF honors the service of renowned NFL player and United States Army Ranger Pat Tillman by investing in future leaders. Over the past twenty years, PTF has raised $34 million
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Sen. McConchie and Rep. Kifowit Sponsored Legislation to Assist Disabled Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
A significant step toward supporting Illinois' disabled veterans was taken on July 1st as legislation was signed into law to alleviate some of the financial burdens placed on the state's disabled veterans community. This new law, sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-Oswego), waives permit fees for disabled veterans who need to modify their ho
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Thirty-One UChicago Faculty Members Receive Named, Distinguished Service Professorships in 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
Thirty-one members of the University of Chicago faculty have received distinguished service professorships or named professorships.
Profs. Clifford Ando, Curtis A. Bradley, Cathy J. Cohen, Steven Durlauf, Christopher Faraone, Ayelet Fishbach, Anthony Kaldellis, Young-Kee Kim, Sanjog Misra, Mitchell C. Posner and Alexander Todorov have been named distinguished service professors. Profs. David Archer, Daniel Bartel
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VIDEO: Sunshine Salute Series - AG Moody Welcomes New Florida Law Enforcement Officers From New York, Illinois, Maine and Other States
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 3 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody is welcoming new Florida officers from Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico and New York with a Sunshine Salute. Attorney General Moody's Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute initiative recognizes brave officers who move to serve in Florida, highlighting their stories. Several new Sarasota Police Department officers shared their stories with Attorne
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Walgreens Strengthens Support for Children and Adults Living With Diabetes
DEERFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- Walgreens, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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The retail pharmacy chain will highlight a variety of offerings and healthcare solutions for managing diabetes at Friends for Life Conference hosted by Children with Diabetes
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Today, Walgreens announced its participation for the second year as a sponsor of Children with Diabetes (CWD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and s
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Williams-Backed Legislation Combatting Opioid Overdoses Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
Concert venues are better prepared to treat drug overdoses under a new law now in effect from state Rep. Jawaharial 'Omar' Williams, D-Chicago, expanding access to opioid antagonists at live music sites.
"This bill is designed to save lives not just on the West Side of Chicago but all over the state of Illinois. The opioid epidemic is a national problem, and similar legislation should be enacted at the fed
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