ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Augustana College issued the following news: 2024 brought opportunities for engaged learning with an expansion of Augustana's Augie Choice program, a grant supporting the development of a business-liberal arts scholars program and the unveiling of a new state-of-the-art film production facility. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program earned full accreditation and Erickson Residence Hall received a $6.7 million grant for continued re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The second Caption by Hyatt hotel in the U.S. is located in the vibrant Gulch District and welcomes guests as the newest hub for the Music City lifestyle * * * NASHVILLE, TN. - [December 18, 2024]- Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville - The Gulch is now open in the bustling Gulch neighborhood of downtown Nashville, nestled between downtown Nashville and the West End and steps from  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 18 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Ben Schamisso CHICAGO - Food allergies can turn holiday cheer into stress and anxiety for millions of Americans. But it doesn't have to be this way, says Melissa Engel, a psychology postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research (CFAAR) at Northwestern University. "While cookie exchanges, gingerbread making and hot cocoa drinking scream holiday cheer, they may induce anxiety and soc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * The launchpad to exploration, taste, and culture takes shape at Kuala Lumpur's newest art and community-centered hotel * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric City Centre Kuala Lumpur, a hotel offering an inspiring stay that gives guests an insider's look at the bustling Southeast Asian hub. The 312-room hotel opens it  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $3.5 million settlement with Palmco Power IL, operating under the name Indra Energy (Indra). The agreement resolves allegations that the alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) engaged in deceptive tactics to convince consumers to switch over to its expensive electricity, causing Illinois consumers to pay millions of dollars more th  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- The Illinois Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: USDA Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for Alexander and Union Counties in Illinois due to damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall and high winds that resulted from Hurricane Helene September 28 and 29, 2024. The two counties are contiguous to the primary designation counties in Missouri and are eligible for the same assistance. "A USDA disaster designati  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the release of its policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the courts, following the approval of a report submitted by the Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. The IJC AI Task Force (Task Force) was created in early 2024 and was charged with recommending how the Illinois Judicial Branch should regulate  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * The eight-property portfolio totals 1,186 units across the Baltimore, Philadelphia, Providence and Boston metropolitan areas * * * BOSTON, Dec. 18, 2024 - JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that it has completed the sale and financing of an eight-property seniors housing portfolio totaling 1,186 units within four major metropolitan areas in the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * The fully leased 5.5M SF industrial portfolio spans four states * * * MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2024 - JLL's Capital Markets group announced today that it has arranged $357.8 million in acquisition financing for MDH F3 Arctic Portfolio, a 5.5-million-square-foot, 100% leased industrial portfolio located in South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Texas. JLL rep  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets and Impact Housing completes construction loan and preferred equity for Mission Gorge * * * SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 18, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets and Impact Housing announced today that they have arranged $112.225 million in financing for Mission Gorge, a modular, affordable housing multifamily development in San Diego, California. JLL   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising Aequitas on the sale of a 50% indirect ownership stake in Hoegh Evi. Hoegh Evi is a global leader in floating energy infrastructure. The stake is being sold by funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners to funds managed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners. Aequitas Limited will retain its 50% shareholding and long-term commitment as owner in the Company. Rea  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: A gift in support of Loyola University Chicago's Baumhart Scholars Master of Business Administration program is providing expanded funding for Baumhart Scholars working in the nonprofit sector. The distinctive Baumhart Scholars MBA focuses on social impact, bringing together leaders from the for-profit, nonprofit and public sectors in each cohort. This distinctive educational experience accelerates b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Iconic luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip to join World of Hyatt, expanding Hyatt's distribution in a key market that matters to guests and travel planners * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hyatt cha  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 19 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a 13-state coalition to defend the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has safely transported oil and gas from North Dakota to Illinois for the past seven years. Keeping the Dakota Access Pipeline open significantly benefits Nebraskans. Without the pipeline, crude oil would be either shipped by truck or train through Nebraska. Thus, th  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 18 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Amanda Morris Journal: Astrophysical Journal Letters EMBARGOED UNTIL 4 A.M. EST (U.S.) ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024 EVANSTON, Ill. - Just as some children physically resemble their parents, many scientists have long thought that developing planets should resemble the swirling disk of gas and dust that births them. But, in a new study, a Northwestern University-led team of astrophysicists discovered   more