SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 13 (TNSres) -- Convergint Technologies, a designer of electronic security, fire alarm and life safety systems, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, today announced that Unite Orlando, its 18th annual sales, operations, and leadership conference, will take place from March 17-20, 2024 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This year's conference will bring togeth more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, March 14 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: As Elmhurst University builds a new home for health sciences education, new homes also will be found for numerous architectural and historical treasures that will be preserved from its next-door neighbor, Memorial Hall. After the $30 million Health Sciences Building is completed in the spring of 2025, the University will remove a number of Memorial Hall's distinctive exterior entrance pieces, as well as bronze plaqu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: This February, the Creative Writing program welcomed renowned poet Dr. Tara Betts to campus. Program director Jessica Anne Chiang served as the emcee for the evening, providing refreshments and delivering the opening remarks. The intimate setting of the Sullivan Room in Roosevelt's historic Auditorium Building provided a cozy ambiance for the audience of students, professors, and university community members. Betts more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- GE HealthCare, a subsidiary of General Electric, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, announced the establishment of its philanthropic entity, the GE HealthCare Foundation. The Foundation will operate as a charitable organization, incorporated separately from GE HealthCare, focused on advancing equitable access to pr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that portfolio company RevSpring, Inc. ("RevSpring" or "the Company"), a leader in patient and consumer engagement and payment solutions, has been acquired by healthcare-focused investment firm Frazier Healthcare Partners. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, RevSpring is a leading provider of end-to-end communication and paymen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/31f8d957-5af8-4c17-8d24-9eb6799a575d/fileAsset/Poe%20v.%20Labrador%20amicus.pdf) today in support of a challenge to an Idaho law that blocks transgender youth from accessing critical, lifesaving gender-affirming care. The plaintiffs in Poe v. Labrador, two tra more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: Senate Democrats advocated for the Healthcare Protection Act to curb predatory insurance practices to ensure adequate access to health care for people in Illinois at a press conference Wednesday. "The big time insurance companies are going to fight us on this, but we are going to bring the public - the people of Illinois - with us to the negotiating table and get this done," said State more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: State Senator Omar Aquino, standing alongside Service Employees International Union members, pushed for a wage increase for home care workers in Illinois at a rally Wednesday. "When I worked for the Community Care Program, I witnessed firsthand the impact of home care workers on seniors' ability to live an independent and dignified life," expressed Aquino to advocates gathered in the C more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: State Senator Christopher Belt advanced a measure out of the Senate Executive Committee Wednesday that aims to identify and correct inequities some individuals face when seeking loans, mortgages or other financial services. "Access to fair lending services, reasonable banking and other financial assistance is fundamental to economic development and stability," said Belt (D-Swansea). "H more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: As the number of overdoses continues to rise in Illinois and people fall victim to fentanyl-laced drugs, State Senator Laura Ellman is working to mitigate this critical issue with legislation that allows for free distribution of fentanyl test strips to the public. "Fentanyl overdoses and fentanyl-laced drugs have been a longstanding issue across Illinois residents and families," said Ellman (D-Napervill more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A new law may soon be on the books to help ensure insurance coverage for certain infertility treatments, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings. "My daughter was born via in vitro fertilization, so this is near and dear to my heart," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "It is truly unfortunate that individuals or families that are already facing heartbreak due to infertility complications are being forced more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Under a new measure proposed by State Senator Robert Martwick, the property tax system in Illinois would face review by the Department of Revenue. "Clearly, the property tax system across the entirety of the state of Illinois is in need of reform," said Martwick (D-Chicago). "This study will help us identify fair and equitable reforms that will give property tax payers across the state a greater sense o more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford passed a measure Wednesday to create a new state agency - the Department of Early Childhood - to streamline the administration of early childhood education care programs and services. "The foundation of a child's success and well-being is built starting the moment they are born," said Lightford (D-Maywood). "As a state, it is our duty to pro more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - also known as DMD - is a rare disorder, but severe if not caught early enough to be treated. State Senator Julie Morrison introduced a bill that would require all newborns to be screened for DMD. "Although rare, DMD is a devastating disease - often taking children from their parents around the age of 5," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "Early diagnoses of DMD will save preci more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Victims of paper check fraud are one step closer to relief thanks to a measure from State Senator Laura Murphy. "Instances of paper check fraud have been on the rise in the last few years, and the regulations in place don't always protect consumers," said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). "Victims can wait months for relief and still never see it. Hardworking Illinoisans deserve better." Paper check fraud often  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: In an effort to safeguard the rights and well-being of the state's youngest citizens, State Senator Robert Peters passed legislation out of the Senate Labor Committee on Wednesday. "This initiative is about taking care of issues we have seen associated with child labor," said Peters (D-Chicago). "It lays out updated guidelines that look out for our kids - their rights, their schooling, and more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Steve Stadelman has introduced legislation to require driver's education courses to include instruction on worker safety in highway construction zones. "Ensuring the safety of both drivers and construction workers on our roadways is a shared responsibility," said Stadelman (D-Rockford). "By equipping our future drivers with the knowledge and understanding necessary to navigate construction more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To protect university and community college employees, State Senator Doris Turner advanced a measure that would ensure employees and contractors receive their daily, regular rate of pay and benefits if a campus is closed due to a winter weather emergency. "When campuses close for weather, it's not usually planned and can leave workers without pay for a day or more," said Turner (D-Springfield). "This in more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: School has become increasingly stressful for students, leading State Senator Rachel Ventura to spearhead legislation that would help students across Illinois reduce anxiety and focus on their physical and emotional needs during school time. "We have to emphasize the importance of having a balance between productivity and self-care within the context of education," said Ventura (D-Joliet). "This instills more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To further promote both public Illinois State Universities and community colleges, State Senator Celina Villanueva pushed legislation through the Senate Higher Education Committee to allow the waiver of admission application fees for a student transferring from an Illinois public community college. "Students in their last semester of their program should have the ability to transfer without the unnecess more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 14 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 13, 2024: Today, members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus commemorated the 54th annual Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day, highlighting the importance of supporting farmers and the state's agricultural industry. Organized by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, this daylong event serves as a platform for industry stakeholders to engage directly with legislators, discussing issues im more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 14 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Students with Illinois Wesleyan University's Pride Alliance and Campus Activity Board are expanding the festivities for the 21st Annual Charity Drag Show on Saturday, March 23, to create a weekend of joy and celebration. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP for the events on March 23-24 as seating is limited. RSVP here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYbUmYkbcAr-ig2FbCkAv_m6eA-mUEMxegqIF0 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised GTCR and its portfolio company RevSpring, Inc. on its sale to healthcare-focused investment firm Frazier Healthcare Partners. RevSpring is a leading provider of end-to-end communication and payment solutions in healthcare and financial services, sending 1.5 billion communications and processing more than $8 billion in payment volume annually for its healthcare and financia more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented Wind Point Partners, a leading Chicago-based private equity firm, on the closing of its latest fund, Wind Point Partners X (Fund X). Fund X closed with total commitments of $2.3 billion, exceeding the Fund's $1.7 billion target. The closing of Fund X coincides with Wind Point's 40th anniversary and represents the firm's largest fund to date, including a more than 50%  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 13 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Transom Capital Group, an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, on its sale of Aspen Publishing to UWorld, LLC. Aspen is the leading provider of educational content and digital learning solutions to law schools in the United States and around the world and has aided millions of undergraduate, graduate and professional students in exam preparation since its  more PR

MALTA, Illinois, March 14 -- Kishwaukee College issued the following news release: At the March 12 Kishwaukee College Board of Trustees meeting, the Board voted to eliminate approximately $375,000 in student course fees. This decision follows the elimination of nearly $1 million in other student fees -- student activity, technology, registration and lab/studio fees -- approved by the Board in October 2023. The Kishwaukee College Board also approved a $5 increase to its base tuition for the 202 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on March 13, 2-24: Mars has announced a new collaboration with engineering software giant, Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), that will see the multinational manufacturer adopt simulation software primed to reimagine the packaging innovation process at Mars through digital technology. Mars, the maker of household brand names including M&M'S, ROYAL CANIN and SNICKERS, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 14 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown was named among Law360's 2023 "Practice Groups of the Year" in Banking, Project Finance, Tax and Transportation. The annual award series honors the lawyer teams behind "the litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year." * * * Banking For five consecutive years, Mayer Brown has been named a "Banking Practice Group of the Year." In the past year, the fir more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 14 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Northwestern University's Big Ten Champion softball program has received a $5 million gift from Northwestern Trustee and former student-athlete Harreld N. "Kip" Kirkpatrick III '94, '97 MBA and his wife, Sara Kirkpatrick. The gift will support the construction of a new softball stadium, which will be named Kip and Sara Kirkpatrick Stadium. "We are deeply grateful for Kip and Sara's incredible dedication  more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 14 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Olivet Nazarene University is pleased to announce the Doctor of Education: Ethical Leadership, a transformative journey designed for professionals across various fields, now available as in hybrid format. This format, which can be completed in as little as 32 months, is offered online with an in-person summer hybrid option. Olivet continues to offer the highly successful all-online version, as well. The Ed more PR

CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 13 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: Brian Rosenberg, president emeritus of Macalester College and visiting professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 19, for a virtual conversation about the difficulty of reform in higher education. Rosenberg will join John Shaw, the institute's director, to discuss the need for highe more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 14 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago attorneys Michael Froelich and Jeremy Stonehill presented "An Introduction to the Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act," for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE). The course covers an overview of the Illinois' Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act and the challenges the state and prospective businesses face implementing the law. Speakers also discuss the different license types under the la more PR

URBANA, Illinois, March 14 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: The Illinois Innovation Network (IIN) awarded nearly $240,000 in seed grants to six research teams in its eighth round of funding this week, with projects including measuring and mapping contaminants in Illinois' water supply, virtual training for informal caregivers of cancer patients, developing an electricity consumption analysis that enables equitable energy distribution, and developing new electrolyz more PR