WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 24 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, will participate in Stifel's 2024 Cross Sector Insight Conference. AAR's Chief Financial Officer Sean Gillen will present on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 1:50 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast will be available at https://wsw.com more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces the appointment of Principal and General Counsel Theresa Meiners as Chief Risk Officer, effective June 1. "Theresa has been instrumental to the success of Baker Tilly and of our clients, thanks to her abilities to build relationships, take pragmatic stances to solving challenges and move us forward wit more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: BFKN is proud to recognize members of our Litigation and Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Groups, who worked closely with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), representing a pro bono client in asylum proceedings. This week, the client was granted asylum. The client, an LGTBQ+ woman from Mexico, fled to the U.S. after enduring a brutal assault because of her sexual orientation. NIJC referred the c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 (TNSres) -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: Wright College and Harold Washington College psychology and political science student Tammy Spivey already stands out as a leader on her campuses. Now, she's being further recognized for her leadership skills by being selected to join the 2024-2025 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. The yearlong program recognizes students for their leadership potential and their commitment to creating positive change in thei more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - announced today that CRN(R), a brand of The Channel Company, has named JuliAn Coy, principal, as a 2024 Women of the Channel Power 100 Solution Provider--an elite subset of prominent leaders selected from the CRN(R) 2024 Women of the Channel list. Every more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Crowe, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, issued the following news release: Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm, has announced the appointment of Steve Strammello, 52, as its CEO-elect. He will succeed Mark Baer to assume the CEO role on January 1, 2025, the start of the firm's fiscal year. Baer will conclude his full 4-year term on December 31, 2024, and, together with Crowe's board of directors, he will begin the cust more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- The University of Chicago's Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago's (EPIC) Clean Air Program is proud to announce four grants to increase the availability of open air quality data in countries targeted as having a high opportunity to substantially improve their pollution nationally. With funding support from Open Philanthropy, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and EPIC, the awards will directly help to sc more PR

LONDON, England, May 24 -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) welcomes today's jury verdict in the Valadez case in Illinois state court finding in GSK's favour in the first Zantac case to go to trial. This outcome is consistent with the scientific consensus that there is no consistent or reliable evidence that ranitidine increases the risk of any cancer, supported by 16 epidemiological studies l more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the Illinois General Assembly's approval of legislation that would increase accessibility to the Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program. Senate Bill (SB) 3713 is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Attorney General's Office, the Alliance for Safety and Justice and Ascend Justice. The legislation will next go to the go more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), with a bipartisan coalition of 29 states, today filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, alleging that the company has illegally monopolized the live entertainment industry. The lawsuit seeks to restore competition in the live c more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awarded $1.2 million in grant funding to 11 recipients through the Illinois APEX Accelerator. This funding will support economic development centers, academic institutions and private nonprofit organizations in their efforts to provide small businesses with resources to identify and secur more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, recently passed the legislature and will go to the governor's desk for signature. "When I learned from fire fighters in our community that a shortfall in Illinois' legal framework was adding expensive, time-consuming and wholly unnecessary ch more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on May 23, 2024: Victims of car and license plate theft would be able to receive new license plates for free under a plan passed out of the House this week by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria. "When someone has their vehicle stolen, the last thing they need to deal with is license plate fees on top of all the other hassles they're addressing," Gordon-Booth said. "This is a commonsense measure that wi more PR

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, May 24 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Committed to her efforts in expanding sexual violence services and advocating for those affected by sexual assault, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, was recently awarded the 2024 Moxie Award from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Alliance (ICASA). "As vice-chair of the Women's Caucus and honorary chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, I've seen and heard firsthand the crises that women in our  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Cristina Castro advanced a measure to strengthen Illinois' anti-retaliation protections for employees who raise the alarm about issues like workplace safety. "We have to make sure every employee in our state has protections when it comes to retaliation in the workplace," said Castro (D-Elgin). "Whistleblowers step up to keep others safe, and they ought to be protected for doing so." Castro  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To clarify and provide more transparency on criminal possession charges, State Senator Javier Cervantes is moving legislation to retitle these charges to more accurately reflect the nature of the crimes. "With this change, we can provide more clarity around criminal charges, and in turn, more support for those charged - particularly minorities who are disproportionately arrested for these crimes," said C more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Leading the charge to address disparities in maternal mortality rates in Illinois, State Senator Lakesia Collins is spearheading a measure to expand coverage for pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care provided by doulas and midwives. "As a mom, I know how necessary pregnancy and midwife services are and how vital it is to lower the maternal mortality rate by ensuring mothers and newborns have the best hea more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel championed a measure that will address background check delays at childcare facilities across Illinois. "Illinois has been committed to setting kids up to be lifelong learners, giving youth a quality education at an early age," said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). "We can't do that when background checks are taking so long. We are losing qualified early education teachers. more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced an initiative through the House that would allow local government to apply for loans through the Illinois Finance Authority Climate Bank in an effort to expand clean energy infrastructure across Illinois. "By offering low-rate loans to local government, the state will not only save taxpayers money in the long run, but also address and tackle the effects of climate cha more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To safeguard students statewide and ensure they are treated with respect in schools, State Senator Adriane Johnson championed an initiative tackling corporal punishment in private and non-public schools. "Corporal punishment can cause significant psychological harm, including fear, anxiety, depression, and a negative self-image," said Johnson (D- Buffalo Grove). "These impacts can affect a child's mental  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Julie Morrison is leading a measure to allow more veterans to qualify for the Disabled Veterans' Homestead Exemption. "People who served in the U.S military should feel appreciated for their service," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "Honoring our disabled veterans by lowering their property taxes is one important way of thanking them and their families for their sacrifice." Currently the Vet more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Steve Stadelman is leading a measure to bolster local journalism by ensuring fair compensation from big tech platforms. "Local journalism is a cornerstone of our democracy, providing essential information that keeps our communities informed and engaged," said Stadelman (D-Rockford). "This legislation ensures that news publishers are fairly compensated for their work, which is increasingly be more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 22, 2024: A measure championed by State Senator Karina Villa aiming to protect tenants from different forms of landlord retaliation passed the Senate on Wednesday. "With fear of retaliation, tenants would rather stay in inadequate living conditions than speak up - this cannot continue," said Villa (D-West Chicago). "Tenants spend their hard earned money on rent. At minimum, they should be confident  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would help promote healthy body image by facilitating practices for affordable access to laser hair removal treatment. "Body image can affect a person's mental health and self-esteem," said Villa (D-West Chicago). "Providing greater access to these procedures will help thousands of individuals feel more comfortable with their appearance and allow them to  more PR

QUINCY, Illinois, May 24 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: John Wood Community College (JWCC) has announced the appointment of Jody Heavner as the new Director of Agricultural Education. Heavner will succeed long-time JWCC Ag Center Director and Instructor, Mike Tenhouse who will retire next month after 25 years of service. Heavner has served as an agriculture instructor and FFA Advisor for Pikeland Unit 10 schools since 2008. She has been an adjunct professor at JWCC,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised manufacturing, industrial technology, and industrial services-focused private equity firm CORE Industrial Partners ("CORE") on its acquisition of on-demand digital manufacturing services provider Fathom Digital Manufacturing Corporation. The close of the transaction was announced May 22, 2024. As a result of the transaction, Fathom Class A common stock has ceased trading and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Eir Partners Capital, LLC, a middle market private equity firm focused on healthcare technology and tech-enabled services, on the final closing of Eir Partners Investment Program II with $496 million in capital commitments. The oversubscribed program was raised in less than four months and secured commitments from a diversified range of investors including leading financial  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented Integral Corporation ("Integral"), a Japan-based private equity manager, in the successful closing of Integral Fund V Series, which held its final close at its hard cap of JPY 250 billion (approximately US$1.763 billion). Integral Fund V Series is the fifth buy-out fund raised by Integral, which will continue to primarily invest in buy-out opportunities in Japanese mid-m more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Yesterday, Littelfuse held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new manufacturing plant in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. This new facility strengthens the Littelfuse commitment to customer satisfaction through innovative growth in the global industrial circuit protection sector and highlights our commitment to sustainability and investment in our  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced that the Avigilon Unity on-premise video security suite has been added to the Department of Defense's Information Network Approved Products List (DoDIN APL), certifying that it meets the agency's highest standards for data security and interoperability excellence. The suite provides defense, intelligence and federal law enforcement agencies with advan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: In keeping with its commitment to educational accessibility and retaining a diverse student body, Roosevelt is proud to announce that it has maintained its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This status is granted to universities with at least 25% of enrolled undergraduates that identify as Hispanic or Latino. Over 28% of Roosevelt students and 35% of undergraduates identify as Hispanic or Latino, and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: * * * Company's enhanced identity threat intelligence technology recognized at FinovateSpring conference * * * The severity of data breach risks rose to the highest level in two years during the first quarter of 2024, increasing 31% from the same period last year. TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) unveiled its analysis of data breach trends today at the 2024 FinovateSpring c more PR

BERWYN, Illinois, May 24 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Deborah Enea, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Corporate Finance Practice, has been selected to serve as the next editor of LexisNexis' Commercial Finance Guide. The publication, which provides extensive coverage of commercial financing from basic secured loans to more sophisticated, complex structures, will be released on June 18. Part I deals with secured lending transactions, part II addresses specialized colla more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Paul Dailing Stuart Rowan, the Barry L. MacLean Professor for Molecular Engineering Innovation and Enterprise in UChicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society. The world's oldest continually existing scientific academy, the Royal Society was founded in 1660 and granted a royal charter by King Charles II in 1662. Its membership over the years has included I more PR

DEERFIELD, Illinois, May 24 -- Walgreens, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, issued the following news release: Walgreens awards high school students and teachers more than $25,000 in prize money in the 15th annual Expressions by Walgreens creative arts contest. Expressions by Walgreens is a free contest that gives teens a platform to creatively engage and share their feelings on any topic they choose. This year, common submission themes were the impact of social media, social justice, a more PR