NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.92 on Feb. 22, 2024, which is an increase of $0.03, or 3.4%, per share compared to last quarter. Allstate also declared the payment of quarterly preferred dividends. "Allstate's increase in common dividend per share reflects our ongoing commitment to reward more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: The achievements of Career and Technical Education programs across the state will be recognized this February under a measure sponsored by State Senator Mike Halpin. "Many CTE programs allow students to receive a debt-free education that sets them up with a good job," said Halpin (D-Rock Island). "I believe there is agreement out there across our community and state that college isn't for everyone. We ne more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Military service members on active duty status who represent part of a public body - such as a village board, school district or township -may soon be allowed to attend meetings remotely, thanks to a new measure passed by State Senator Mike Porfirio. "It is our duty to create a more inclusive and adaptable environment for all members of our community, especially those who selflessly serve in the military more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: The Illinois Supreme Court's Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), partnering with the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois and Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc., announced the release of its final report on its two-year pilot program on remote court appearances in the southernmost counties of Illinois. "The rights guaranteed to our citizenry are only as good as the ability to exerc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The Lutheran School of Theology issued the following news release: Commencement exercises for the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago's (LSTC's) class of 2024 will be held Sunday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul & the Redeemer located at 4945 S. Dorchester Ave in Chicago. Live streaming of the commencement service will be made available for those unable to attend in person. A reception will follow starting at 4:00 p.m. On Saturday, May 18, at 4 p.m., the Baccal more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Climate change could have an impact on an important part of the day -- breakfast. As a result of fewer trees, reduced tree health and growth, shortened tapping seasons and decreased sap quantity and quality, maple syrup production in the U.S. could slow down, according to the United States Geological Survey, which started a specific network dedicated to the study of maple tree health. Over a much more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- William Blair and Co., an investment bank and financial services company, issued the following news: William Blair initiated research coverage of Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (KROS $59.49), a company focused on the development of novel therapies targeting the TGF-beta superfamily of cytokines, which play essential roles in the proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. Analyst Matt Phipps, Ph.D., estimated U.S. approval for KER-012, one of the  more PR