NORTHBROOK, Illinois, March 22 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced that estimated catastrophe losses were below the $150 million reporting threshold for February 2024. Rate increases for Allstate brand auto insurance resulted in a premium impact of 0.1% for the month of February and 1.5% year-to-date. Rate increases for Allstate brand homeowners insurance have resulted  more PR

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, March 22 -- Augustana College issued the following news: Augustana College will host a free screening on April 4 of "Moved by Waters," a documentary focused on the network of people and organizations in Iowa and Illinois working toward improved water quality. The screening and following panel discussion are sponsored by Augustana's Upper Mississippi Center. The public event will be held at 7 p.m. in the Olin Auditorium, 820 38th St., Rock Island. Parking is available in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: The Chicago Board of Education Thursday approved the appointment of Dr. Ethan Netterstrom to serve as Chief of Network 6 schools. Network 6 is an elementary school network on the city's Southwest side that manages 23 schools, serving about 11,500 students. Netterstrom has held a variety of educational leadership roles both in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and Madison Metropolitan School Di more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is now accepting applications for the next honorary student member of the Board of Education. Each year, an honorary student board member represents the interests and perspectives of all CPS students on a Board that makes decisions and shapes policies for the nation's fourth-largest school district. "It is incredibly important that our students are represented more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Duane Morris LLP has released the Consumer Fraud Class Action Review - 2024, the inaugural edition of this publication. It analyzes the key consumer fraud-related rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2023 in the class action space and the significant trends that are apt to impact these types of lawsuits in 2024. Within the vast realm of class action litigation, consumer fraud class actions more PR

ELMHURST, Illinois, March 22 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: Douglas Brinkley is a historian and best-selling author, acclaimed for his ability to take the historical lessons of our past and apply them to our present and future. As he points out in his epic book Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress, the history of corporations--and the relevance of that history today--are often neglected. On April 16, Brinkley will present "The Business In more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, March 22 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (First Mid), in collaboration with the USA Today network, is proud to announce they have earned a Top Workplaces USA award for 2024. Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have prioritized people-first cultures. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA award are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee enga more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on March 21, 2024, involving the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CASH MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT ACT The Office did not fully comply with the provisions of the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) regarding required reports and threshold computation. The CMIA is a fe more PR

BOLINGBROOK, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Dagmara "Dee" Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to make internet access more affordable with new legislation slashing cable and video provider charges for internet service customers. "Internet services should be affordable and accessible for all. That's why I'm working to regulate the fees charged by cable and video providers to customers who rent modems and routers, which is extremely importa more PR

BOLINGBROOK, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: State Rep. Dagmara "Dee" Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will team up with state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, to host a free community drive-thru shred event on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bolingbrook Park District's Annerino Center, located at 201 Recreation Drive. "Not everyone can access a personal shredder or a secure disposal method for sensitive documents. This free comm more PR

PLAINFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is increasing his efforts to solve the Illinois teacher shortage by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group, chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will work to find practical solutions to the ongoing issue. "Teacher and support staff vacancies are one of the biggest problems the Illinois' public education system and early chi more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is increasing her focus on addressing the state's high levels of teaching vacancies by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group, chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will work to find practical solutions to the ongoing issue. "Illinois families deserve the piece of mind that comes from knowing their children are attending p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: With encounters between street racers and law enforcement continuing to go viral on social media, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is pushing a plan in Springfield that would enable law enforcement to more easily tow vehicles, while also expanding the state's mob action laws to include illegal street racing, drifting and other dangerous vehicle stunts. "We can't ignore the real safety hazard that is c more PR

BELLEVILLE, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging interested parties to take advantage of a new funding opportunity from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to support the construction of new electric vehicle charging stations across the state. "Electric vehicles continue to be more common on our roads, and it's important that we continue to support infrastructure investments that support job more PR

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: To ensure that nonprofits who assist community members are able to continue their work, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging small nonprofits to apply for a grant through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program. "Nonprofits play a vital role in providing aid to residents throughout our community," said Manley. "With the many critical services that they offer, providing assistance to thes more PR

AURORA, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on March 20, 2024: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining with state Sen. Karina Villa, the Illinois Department of Commerce, the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to hold a workshop to connect Latina entrepreneurs with state services. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Belle Salle Banquet, at  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has been selected by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch to lead a legislative working group formed in order to focus Illinois' response to widespread difficulties with teaching vacancies. "I approached Speaker Welch about forming this working group because teacher turnover continues to increase and districts are struggling to fill vacancies," Stuart said more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: As Illinois families continue to face the challenge of how to pay the rapidly growing costs of nearly everything they need, Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and Senate Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) have filed new legislation to provide additional financial support for struggling Illinois parents. To accomplish this goal, Senators Rezin and Tracy have filed legislation to en more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following statement on March 21, 2024, by State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago: * * * Emergency mental health professionals would be guaranteed disability coverage and line of duty compensation under new legislation advanced by state Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago. "As our approach to emergency response and 911 operations includes the invaluable expertise of mental health professionals, these first responders deserve t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: The Illinois Commerce Commission released its annual report on accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials (hazmat) on Illinois railroads. Of the 9,004 rail cars inspected in 2023, the ICC found violations in only 0.8 percent of all inspections, down from 1.3 percent last year. When the ICC's hazmat inspections first started in 1981, violations topped 12 percen more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release: The Illinois Commerce Commission approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2025-2029) to implement life-saving safety upgrades at highway-rail crossings across Illinois. Over $410 million from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) and Rebuild Illinois (RBI) will help local communities and railroads pay for much-needed safety improvements at 1,310 crossing locations. more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising Charlesbank Capital Partners on its investment in Perspective Financial Group, an independent financial advisor firm with pound sterling8 billion assets under advice. Perspective provides comprehensive financial planning, as well as investment management services through its Cambridge affiliate. Read Charlesbank's press release (https://www.charlesbank.com/news/2024/p more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is counseling IVIRMA, a Spanish fertility chain, and portfolio company of KKR, on the implementation of its new Euros565 million and $500 million term loan facilities and Euros234 million revolving facility. The new term debt will be used to refinance existing indebtedness of the group. IVIRMA is one of the world's leading reproductive medicine groups, with 178 clinics across 14  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown represented Redwood Trust, Inc., (Redwood) a leader in expanding access to housing for homebuyers and renters, in a $750 million strategic capital partnership with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) through subsidiaries of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. The partnership consists of a newly formed $500 million asset joint venture and a $250 million corporate secured financing facilit more PR

LEBANON, Illinois, March 22 -- McKendree University issued the following news release: Dr. Jen Moder-Bell, an associate professor of music education at McKendree University, recently received the 2024 United Methodist Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award. This award was given by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. Selection criteria include excellence in teaching, civility and concern for the students and colleagues, commitment to value-centered edu more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Olivet Nazarene University is proud to announce the release of volumes 5 and 6 of ELAIA: The Honors Journal of Olivet Nazarene University, a scholarly publication designed to highlight student research. The double volume contains the capstone projects from the Honors Program graduates from 2022 and 2023, and their mentors. Available to read exclusively online, the 395-page journal features work fr more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: "I had been working on the book for several years before I actually started writing it," admits Dr. Jeff Stark, director of graduate programming for Olivet's School of Theology and Christian Ministry, about his first book. "It's given words to what I've felt were possibilities for a long time." Dr. Stark wrote The News Is Good: Evangelism as a Way of Life, published early last year, partly as a re more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: Roosevelt University and the Chicago College of the Performing Arts are proud to announce that alumna Lucia Lucas '07 '09 has been recognized as one of the "Top 11 Singers of 2023" by OperaWire. Lucia made history in October of 2023 by, "premiering 'Lili Elbe,' the first grand opera written about a historical person of trans experience for a singer of trans experience." The piece tells the story of Danish painter Lil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 -- Saint Xavier University issued the following news: Saint Xavier University (SXU), along with the Domestic Violence Task Force of the Archdiocese of Chicago, will host a showing of "This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep," a detective's quest for justice in domestic violence mishandling, cover-ups and abuse from deep within law enforcement, on Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. in McGuire Hall. Keynote speaker Sheriff Tom Dart will bring humane, compassionate, innovative, a more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, March 22 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Today, the John Deere Foundation announced a three-year grant totaling $3.9 million to the National FFA Organization (FFA), the premier organization preparing youth for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. The investment builds on the Foundation's legacy of philanthropy si more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: Largely driven by bad actors using fabricated or stolen identities, the newly released TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) 2024 State of Omnichannel Fraud Report, based on proprietary insights from TransUnion's global intelligence network, found that nearly one in seven newly created accounts is suspected to be Digital Fraud. This may represent a shift in tactics by fraudsters hoping to engage more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: Among the many confounding symptoms in patients recovering from a COVID-19 infection are memory loss and difficulty learning. Yet little is known about the mechanisms of cognitive impairments like these, commonly called brain fog. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified a mechanism that causes neurological problems in mice infected with more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Libraries Archives and Special Collections Department recently acquired a one-of-a-kind folio celebrating the poetry of Western Illinois native Edgar Lee Masters. Artist Barbara Katus from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts traveled to Macomb with her sister and fellow artist Deborah Katus to meet with the staff of the Malpass Library to donate a beautiful folio that  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, March 22 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release on March 21, 2024: Western Illinois University in collaboration with Reaching Across Illinois Libraries (RAILS) will host a WIU Digital Access Conference from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 12 in the Multicultural Center on the Macomb campus as part of the Broadband READY grant from the Illinois Office of Broadband. The conference will spotlight the importance of broadband in rural communities and more PR