SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 5 -- Bechtel issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Continuing a 52-year partnership with Society of Women Engineers to support women in the engineering and technology fields * * * Bechtel participated in The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) annual conference hosted this year in Chicago, Illinois. Our continued partnership with SWE highlights Bechtel's commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the engineering and technology secto  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction has begun in Brewer, as Fidium will connect more than 6,900 homes and businesses to Fidium's multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * BREWER, Maine - Dec. 3, 2024 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Brewer, Maine, bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 6,900 homes and businesses in the communities. Fibe  more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) is excited to welcome Liz Jones as the Center's first Assistant Director for Research. Jones brings more than 20 years of experience in research management and scientific leadership, specializing in molecular and genomic applications that drive innovation in agriculture. In her role at CROPPS, Jones will coordinate research activities across interdisciplinary  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- G.E. HealthCare issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * - Determined to reach net zero emissions by 2050, GE HealthCare's portfolio features environmentally conscious product design, energy efficiency, and technology circularity while continuing to drive advancements in patient care * * * As part of a companywide commitment to advance innovation that improves the health of patients and the planet, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) is highligh  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Hyatt spotlights ambitious growth strategy in luxury and lifestyle segments, with more focused brand portfolios to unlock the full potential of each brand. * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today showcased during ILTM Cannes, the world's leading luxury travel trade show, an impressive pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open worldwide by 2  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are announcing changes to management responsibilities at the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. About 2,600 acres at Eckert's Woods and Speaker Lake sub-impoundments will be returned to the USACE for wildlife management efforts. Prior to the management change, IDNR will take imm  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: As part of continuing its mission to capture accurate and consistent court data from all 102 counties, the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the creation of a Data Task Force (Task Force). Data is crucial to state courts for effective case management, court performance, allocating resources efficiently, making informed decisions, understanding the communities the courts serve, and  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: Justice Mary K. O'Brien and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Christina Soohee Kye has been appointed as a Circuit Judge in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. Ms. Kye is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Karen M. Wilson. Ms. Kye's appointment is effective December 16, 2024, and will expire on Dec. 7, 2026. "With over 15 years of expe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets facilitates successful sale of premier 344-unit multifamily community in Seattle MSA's Eastside * * * SEATTLE, Dec. 4, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the $136.125 million sale of Beaumont Apartments, a premier, institutional-quality apartment community in Woodinville, Washington. Located at 14001 NE 183  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets led financing efforts for the 488-bed project that broke ground in Fall 2024 * * * DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured construction financing and equity placement for Hartwell Ridge, a 168-unit student housing community in Clemson, South Carolina. JLL represented the developer, Fountain Resid  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets secured the financing for 375 & 425 Raritan Center Parkway * * * MORRISTOWN, N.J., Dec. 4, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today it secured financing for a 113,211-square-foot, two building industrial portfolio located at 375 & 425 Raritan Center Parkway in Edison, New Jersey. JLL worked on behalf of Summit Associates Inc. to sec  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised European private equity firm Apheon on the successful closing of a new continuation fund, Apheon TMC HDC Long Term Value Fund SCSp. The continuation fund will acquire interests in TMC, a Dutch technical and R&D consulting firm, and Haudecoeur, a French ethnic food company, from Apheon MidCap Buyout IV SCSp alongside third-party minority investments made by funds managed or ad  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising private investment firm Bain Capital Insurance, the dedicated insurance investment business of Bain Capital, on a reinsurance brokerage joint venture with WTW (NASDAQ: WTW). The new company will combine WTW's leading global network and expertise in insurance broking, consulting and technology with Bain Capital's scaled team of insurance industry experts and track record   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Iliad Holding, a leading European telecommunications provider offering fixed and mobile internet access and cloud services to more than 50 million registered subscribers across France, Italy and Poland, in connection with the issuance of Euros600 million 5.375% senior secured notes due 2030 and $850 million 7.000% senior secured notes due 2032. Proceeds of the bond offerings  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised growth-focused investment firm Summit Partners in an investment in UHY, a leading accounting, tax, consulting and advisory services firm. The investment will support the continued expansion of UHY's team, technology and client service offerings, while helping to accelerate both organic and acquisition-driven growth. This funding represents UHY's first institutional capital,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Arden Insurance Services LLC (Arden), a tech-enabled managing general agent specializing in residential condominium association insurance, in securing a significant investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity firm that invests in enterprise, financial technology and services companies. FTV's investment will enable Arden   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: hormone therapy and puberty blockers are not prohibited to alleviate medical symptoms for other diagnoses in cisgender young people." In September, the Clinic who is Counsel of Record filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in the U.S. v. Skrmetti case, highlighting the centuries-old medical practice of gender-affirming care in the United States, reiterating that the practice is not experimental.   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Stephanie Kulke Brain tissue is among the most energetically costly in the body. As a result, larger-brained mammals require more energy to support brain growth and maintenance. But exactly which biological changes allowed human ancestors to meet the very high needs for energy as they evolved larger brains has remained unclear. A new Northwestern University study points to the role of gut microbes, tiny li  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 5 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, issued the following news release: * * * - Upgraded configuration provides increased lift and extends range of the aircraft. - Lot 3 order continues ongoing modernization efforts to full-rate Block II production * * * PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 4, 2024 -- The U.S. Army ordered three additional CH-47F Block II Chinooks from Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The Lot 3 contrac  more