CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: BFKN is pleased to announce that William J. Barrett, senior member of the firm's Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights practice, has been selected for the 2024 Pro Bono & Public Service Award of the Chicago Bar Association and Foundation. Bill and seven other honorees were selected for their remarkable pro bono and public service achievements. Bill's commitment to serving others and promoting access to justice  more

OAK PARK, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on July 3, 2024: As part of the Adopt-A-Legislator Program, State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is partnering with Menard County Farm Bureau to host "Beef up the Block" on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sayre Language Academy, 1850 Newland Ave, in Chicago. "This event is a great opportunity to foster healthy relationships between urban and rural communities," Lilly said. "It's important to un  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) are recognizing state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, for a bipartisan measure she spearheaded to improve health and survivor benefits for first responders injured or killed in the line of duty. "The risks taken and sacrifices made by first responders and other public safety employees to keep our community safe deserve to be met by more than   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: * * * Eighty-five overhead apprentices take next steps to work on the grid; expansion of training will support future talent needs required to support America's most reliable utility * * * ComEd today unveiled the newly built Libertyville Training Center, celebrating 21 trainees from the site's overhead electrical apprenticeship school. The Libertyville Training Center  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Paul Faraci and the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced approximately $51 million for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. "I am thrilled to see the iFAB Tech Hub receive this funding," said Faraci (D-Champaign). "This investment emphasizes the importance of promoting cutting-edge research and development in our state. We are paving the way for pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mike Simmons' new law will provide relief to more than 300,000 residents burdened by medical debt. "Countless households and families will finally experience the long-awaited relief from extremely burdensome debts," said Simmons (D-Chicago). "The Medical Debt Relief Act will have a profoundly broad impact on people across our state who are struggling with medical debt. At least 90% of Illinoisan  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 4 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 3, 2024: Senate Majority Appropriations Leader Elgie R. Sims, Jr. was proud to lead a fiscally responsible spending plan that led the state to end Fiscal Year 2024 approximately $125 million, or .2%, above projected FY24 General Funds revenue estimates. "Illinois reached new fiscal milestones and we are seeing tangible proof that responsible governance and steadfast stewardship yield positive resul  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 4 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Aspiring music teachers studying at Illinois Wesleyan University now have the opportunity to earn an accelerated master's degree after graduation through a new IWU partnership with Longy School of Music of Bard College. Longy is a private music school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, associated with Bard College. This collaboration is the first of its kind between Longy and any undergraduate music prog  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 4 (TNSres) -- G2 issued the following news: Summer has arrived and so have our G2 Summer 2024 Reports! The world of B2B software and services moves fast, so in addition to our real-time category Grids on G2.com, we also publish quarterly Market Reports, detailing the latest and greatest rankings. With a quick log-in to my.G2.com, you can dive into nearly 23,000 reports - filtering by category (1,200+ of them!), company segment, and geographic region, across eight differ  more

MOLINE, Illinois, July 4 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * The two-year commitment strengthens USO support of military service members and their families. * * * John Deere has made a two-year, $100,000 commitment to USO, the leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of America's military members and their families. This donation will enable John Deere employees and c  more