CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, issued the following news release: Kristol Simms, Vice President, Clean Energy Transition, Economic, Community, and Business Development for Ameren Illinois, was recognized by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) as part of its 20th Annual Inspiring Efficiency Awards, earlier this month. The Inspiring Efficiency Awards recognize individuals and businesses that have shown exemplary work toward advancing energy  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 8 -- Brunswick Group, an advisory firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: Brunswick Group announces that Henry Timms will become Chief Executive Officer, based in New York. He will succeed Neal Wolin, who has been Chief Executive Officer since 2018. Neal will continue in his current role until the summer of 2024. He will then transition to the role of Vice Chairman, in which capacity he will focus on developing and strengthening senior client relationsh more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: * * * Applications to Open February 15 * * * As part of a larger investment to accelerate an equitable adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in northern Illinois, ComEd is launching two new business and public sector EV rebate programs. New programs will provide a total of $87 million this year to help reduce upfront costs of all-electric commercial and public sector fle more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC), a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, and MedQuest Associates (MedQuest), a leading owner, operator, and manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities, today announced a three-year collaboration to deliver excellence in patient care by providing access to innovative technol more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release: The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a Stipulated Agreement to install new automatic warning devices, circuitry, and minor approach grade improvements at the County Road 1700 North highway-rail grade crossing (AAR/DOT #072414Y) of BNSF Railway Company's track near Fowler in Adams County. "Illinois has the second largest rail system in the nation--that includes more than 10,000 pub more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a Stipulated Agreement to install new automatic warning devices at the County Road 2300 North highway-rail grade crossing (AAR/DOT #288979P) of Illinois Central's (IC) Railroad track near Danforth in Iroquois County. "Illinois has the second largest rail system in the nation--that includes more than 10,000 public highway- rail c more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved a Stipulated Agreement to install new automatic warning devices, circuitry, and approach grade improvements at the 300th Street (AAR/DOT #292817U) highway-rail crossing of Illinois Central's (IC) Railroad track near Latham in Logan County. "Illinois has the second largest rail system in the nation--that includes more than 10,000 more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Illinois veterans may soon have a new way to connect with careers in state government, thanks to a measure advanced by State Senator Michael E. Hastings. "Our nation's heroes have worked tirelessly to defend our freedoms and democratic values," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "This internship program will serve as another way for veterans to continue their mission after retiring their uniforms by serving our more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Under a new measure from State Senator Laura Murphy, residents of mobile home parks could see improved transparency and protections. "As any member of the community, mobile home owners deserve to know their basic rights," said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). "They have a right to know that if the park owner does not have a license, they do not have the right to continue to collect rent, nor can they be evicted fo more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To provide additional access to Illinois' Early Childhood Construction Grant program, State Senator Ram Villivalam passed legislation out of the Senate Education Committee that would make community-based not-for-profits eligible for $40 million in grant funds. "Early childhood organizations provide necessary assistance to families across Illinois who are struggling to access child care resources," said Vi more PR

BELLEVILLE, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Illinois American Water is delighted to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners, the Foundation has combined the state's former Environmental Grant Program with its Water and Environment Grant Program. This strategic integration will strengthen th more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water, has been appointed chairperson of the board of the Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council (IUBDC). Losli succeeds chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, Lenny Singh, who led the IUBDC in 2023, and remains an active member of the IUBDC Board of Directors. Formed in 2015, IUBDC is a coalition of the s more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news release: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and State Rep. Will Davis teamed up to return more than $13,700 in missing money to the Homewood Fire Department. The returned funds were from a claim the Homewood Fire Department filed for money from a vendor, Motorola Solutions. The unclaimed property ended up at the Illinois Treasurer's Office, which administers the I-CASH program. Helping  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and Gamma Technologies (GT), a global leader and innovator in multi-physics systems simulation software, have signed a collaboration agreement, marking the beginning of a long-term relationship aimed at mutual growth and innovation in advanced physics simulation. This collaboration will provide Illinois Tech students and faculty access to Gamma T more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New technique made human T-cells 100 times more potent at killing cancer cells * * * Northwestern Medicine scientists, along with collaborators University of California San Francisco (UCSF), may have found a way around the limitations of engineered T-cells by borrowing a few tricks from cancer itself, in findings published in Nature. By studying mutations in m more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: As Chicago prepares for the nation's largest auto show this weekend, auto makers are under continued pressure to electrify vehicles as part of a global effort to decelerate human-caused climate change. With Illinois' Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, a path toward a cleaner grid exists, according to Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law professor Robert A. Weinstock, but public health officials and  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: David Lively has been named vice president for Alumni Relations and Development (ARD), effective immediately, President Michael Schill announced today. Lively, who joined ARD more than a decade ago and has risen through the ranks, had been serving as senior associate vice president and interim vice president. Lively will lead the department's 280 staff members, partner with an additional 10 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Scientists from UChicago, Harvard, and Yale propose model that could apply across a wide range of organisms * * * A new study by physicists and neuroscientists from the University of Chicago, Harvard and Yale describes how connectivity among neurons comes about through general principles of networking and self-organization, rather than the biological features of an individual organism. The resea more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: For some leukemia patients, the only potential chemotherapy option is a drug that also carries a high risk of heart failure. This means that some patients who recover from their cancer will end up dying of heart disease brought on by the cure. In a new study, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and other universities have identified mechanisms that cause the drug,  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Feb. 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Macomb Feminist Network (MFN) has selected Cathy Early, Sheila Nollen, Susan Shoemaker and Lin Stults as recipients of its 2024 Writing Women in History Awards. The women will be honored for their exemplary contributions to the Macomb community on Saturday, March 2 during a reception at Wesley Village Community Center. A light brunch will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by an awards cere more PR