State Tipoffs Involving Illinois
A Career in Leadership
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Provost Margaret Callahan's calling to leadership began as a first-generation college student at Loyola University Chicago.
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Margaret Callahan steps down as provost of Loyola University Chicago this month to return to teaching and research. She will assist in the transition of Douglas W. Woods into the provost's office and begin a new chapter in a career that has taken her from operating
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Allstate Finds Hawaii, Minnesota and Washington are Home to America's Safest Drivers
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 12 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Drivers are easier on the brakes in the Midwest, move at safer speeds in the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest, and keep their eyes on the road more on the West Coast.
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Honolulu has the safest drivers in America, according to the 16th Allstate America's Best Drivers Report(R). Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Oregon, and Virginia Beach round out the Top 5.
For
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BFKN Named Best Midsize Law Firm in Chicago in 2025 Vault Rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release:
BFKN is proud to announce that Vault, an industry leader renowned for providing law firm research to potential job candidates, has recognized the firm once again in 2025. In the recently released rankings, BFKN was named the #1 Best Midsize Law Firm in Chicago, having been named as such since the recognition's inception four years ago.
The firm was also ranked in the Top 150 Under 150, Vault's list
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Canty Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, July 12 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
"When good healthcare is out of reach, people are forced to compromise on lifesaving prescriptions and vital visits to the doctor. They have to postpone essential surgeries a
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Circana Launches Liquid AI, Marking Five Years of AI Innovation
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
Circana(TM), a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today launched Liquid AI(TM), the next generation of Liquid Data(R), empowering clients to make better, more informed decisions faster than ever before.
Circana's artificial intelligence journey began five years ago with Emiri(TM), a digital teammate t
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Crowe Launches Crowe Metals Accelerator for E-Commerce
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, issued the following news release:
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New, robust solution built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365(TM) platform enables metals companies to deliver a seamless buying experience for customers
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Expanding on its metals industry-specific technology offerings, Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, has announced the launch of Crowe Metals Accelerator for E-commerce. Built on the
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Enrollment Rx's Purpose-Built Catalog Management Solution for Continuing Education
SCHILLER PARK, Illinois, July 12 (TNSres) -- Enrollment Rx, a higher education technology company delivering innovative Constituent Relationship Management solutions, issued the following news:
Continuing education (CE) and non-credit programs are a fast-growing priority in higher education.
However, at Enrollment Rx, we believe that too many CE programs are still forced to use outdated systems that were not designed to meet the needs of modern adult learners.
According to the Gartner "Market
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Far Majority of Consumers Satisfied With BNPL and Three in Four Expect Such Loans Will Impact Their Credit Scores Positively
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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New TransUnion research finds consumer appetite for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans may grow even stronger when they begin factoring into credit scoring models
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Millions of U.S. consumers have used Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans with 89% stating they are satisfied or very satisfied with the credit product. A new survey from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) also revealed that 8
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Ill. Senate Democrats: Villivalam Hosts First Subject Matter Hearing on the State of Public Transit
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 10, 2024:
With public transit in the RTA region approaching a budget deficit in 2026, Senate Transportation Chair Ram Villivalam held a subject matter hearing on Tuesday regarding the state of public transit and how it supports the local economy.
"Today, we were able to have crucial and robust conversations about the current state of public transit and its relation to our economy," said Villivalam (D-
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Kirkland Advises Consortium Led by KKR on Acquisition of Telecom Italia's Fixed Line Network
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis represented a consortium led by KKR on the acquisition of Telecom Italia's (TIM) fixed line network.
This is a historic milestone for the Italian telecommunications sector as TIM's fixed line network has been integrated into FiberCop, creating a wholesale network accessible to all operators in Italy providing end-to-end connectivity services nationwide.
The consortium led by KKR i
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Kirkland Advises MRI Software, Portfolio Company of TA Associates, GI Partners, Harvest Partners, on Agreement to Acquire Capita One
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis is advising MRI Software, a portfolio company of TA Associates, GI Partners and Harvest Partners and global leader in real estate solutions and services, on its agreement to acquire Capita One, a leading provider of software solutions across the UK public sector.
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of August 2024 and is subject to regulatory approval and approval by Cap
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Kirkland Advises Truelink Capital on Closing of Oversubscribed Inaugural Fund
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland & Ellis represented Truelink Capital Management, LLC, a Los Angeles-based middle market private equity firm, on the formation of its first fund, Truelink Capital I, which closed with aggregate third-party LP commitments of $875 million.
The fund exceeded its target of $600 million and its original hard cap of $750 million.
The inaugural fund received strong support from a diverse group of
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Kirkland Partner Jennifer Wu Named to Austin Monthly's Top Attorneys List 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Kirkland partner Jennifer Wu was named as a leading securities attorney in Austin Monthly's 2024 list of Austin's Top Attorneys.
Jennifer counsels her clients across the technology and energy industries in initial public offerings, follow-on offerings and high yield notes offerings. She also advises companies on federal securities law compliance, special committee representation and ongoing corpora
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Kirkland Partner Maggie Flores Named a Rising Star in the 2024 New York Legal Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The New York Law Journal named Kirkland transactional partner Maggie Flores a Rising Star as part of its 2024 New York Legal Awards.
Maggie represents an extensive roster of clients ranging from blue chip public companies to bulge bracket private equity sponsors to prominent private companies who tap her for their most complex and transformative transactions, including structuring and negotiating d
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Kirkland Recognized Among TIME's Best Midsize Companies in America 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
TIME named Kirkland & Ellis among its list of "America's Best Midsize Companies" for 2024. The inaugural list, in conjunction with Statista, took into account three primary factors:
* Employee satisfaction
* Revenue growth
* Sustainability transparency (ESG)
Once all data was collected and evaluated, it was consolidated and weighted within a scoring model. The scores of all three driving factors
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Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Starbucks Location in Illinois
CHANNAHON, Illinois, July 12 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of net-leased Starbucks location in Channahon, Illinois. The property sold for $2,725,806.
"We received multiple offers from our marketing efforts and were able to close at over 98 percent of list price," said Austin Weisenbeck
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MAYER BROWN SECURES SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR BAKER TILLY US, IN MINNESOTA INVESTOR SUIT
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
Mayer Brown secured summary judgment for accounting firm Baker Tilly US, LLP in an action stemming from Baker Tilly's audit of the financial statements of energy company Aspirity Holdings, which went bankrupt in 2017.
After Baker Tilly defeated class certification in a related federal case, 94 plaintiffs filed a mass action in Minnesota state court, alleging that Baker Tilly, which audited Aspirity's financial st
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Ness-Backed Reforms Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expands Access to Care
CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, July 12 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
"The Healthcare Protection Act is a game changer for the health and well-being of residents across the state. Getting rid of junk insurance, streamlining mental health care access, and l
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Olickal-Backed Healthcare Reforms Signed Into Law, Expanding Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 12 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
"The Healthcare Protection Act represents a transformative step forward in our healthcare system. Illinoisians in rural areas, suburbs, and cities alike deserve access to affordable, high-qual
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Park to Join AUM as New College of Business Dean
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 11 -- Auburn University Montgomery campus issued the following news:
After a national search, Auburn University at Montgomery will welcome Daewoo Park as the new Dean of its College of Business in August.
Park, who has served as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Success as well as a Professor of Management for Northern Illinois University's College of Business since 2019, will begin his AUM tenure on August 15.
"We are pleased to welcome a scholar and leader o
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Rep. Barbara Hernandez Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
AURORA, Illinois, July 12 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
"The Healthcare Protection Act is a step forward for securing affordable healthcare for every Auroran," Hernandez said. "When low-income earners and their families are denied healthcare coverage
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RSM Named No. 1 on Bob Scott's Top 100 VARs List for Eleventh Consecutive Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024:
RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - has been named no. 1 on Bob Scott's Top 100 VARs list for 2024. This is the eleventh consecutive year the firm has earned the top spot on this list. The Top 100 resellers are chosen from organizations specializing in the sale and implementation of Ente
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U of I System Trustees Name UIC College in Honor of Donors
URBANA, Illinois, July 12 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news on July 11, 2024:
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a series of measures that included a new name for University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy, the appointments of a new dean at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a new athletic director at the University of Illinois Springfield and a new CEO at University of Illinois Hospita
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University of Chicago: New Catalyst Can 'Recycle' Carbon Dioxide Into Useful Chemicals
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news:
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Research by Argonne, University of Chicago scientists aims to turn CO2 into resource
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Carbon dioxide is leaking from industrial operations into the atmosphere, causing a cascade of dangerous changes to Earth's climate. But some scientists wondered if instead it could instead be captured and converted to useful chemicals.
A group of scientists with Argonne National Laboratory and the Univer
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