WOOD DALE, Illinois, May 29 -- 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, announced today that it has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey included publicly available data, interviews with HR professionals, and an anonym more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- GE HealthCare issued the following news release on May 29, 2024 : GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced today that it has named Adam Holton as Chief People Officer (CPO) to lead the company's Human Resources (HR) organization. "Adam has the right mix of leadership, HR expertise, and people focus to help enable business growth and drive our culture forward," said Peter Arduini, GE HealthCare Chief Executive Officer. "His experience leading HR teams spans a variety  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, today urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a civil rights investigation into the July 2020 murder of Garrett Foster, who was shot and killed by Daniel Perry in Austin, Texas when protesting racial injustice. A jury found Perry guilty of murder in April 2023, but earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbot more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 (TNSres) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of seven attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting Ohio voters challenging a state law that makes it a crime to help others return absentee and mail-in ballots in most situations. The law makes it a felony to return or possess another voter's absentee or mail-in ballot, with narrow exceptions for postal workers or cer more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: A fiscally and socially responsible budget that helps cut costs for families, create new pathways forward for small businesses in underserved communities and work to shape a cleaner, more equitable transportation system are essential parts of the state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting from the spring legislative session. "Rising costs have been hard on our community recently, but I'm glad to report more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Following a successful legislative session, numerous new initiatives led by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, including laws giving fire fighters the tools they need to do their jobs, major reforms to early childhood education and childcare, and smart investments in public safety and property tax relief, will help build a stronger Illinois. "As our community's representative in Springfield,  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: A smart and compassionate state budget and reforms to bring down costs and make healthcare more accessible are among the significant accomplishments state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is highlighting from a productive legislative session. "Vulnerable communities have long been left out of our state budget conversations, but we are changing that," Delgado said. "We increased Community Care investments  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Capping costs on lifesaving inhalers, ensuring coverage of hormone therapy for people overcoming serious menopause symptoms and cutting expenses for families with a fiscally responsible budget are just a few of the accomplishments state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, can take away from this legislative session. "With rising costs making life harder for working Illinoisans, I came to Springfield focuse more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: New protections for flood victims, expanded access to affordable education, and a fiscally and socially responsible state budget are among the key accomplishments led by state Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, during a productive spring legislative session. "Our new budget values the diverse working families in our state, lifting up vulnerable communities as a result," Hernandez said. "By investin more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting efforts to cut costs for families, improve access to healthcare, strengthen local schools, and keep families safe during the recent legislative session. "My top priority as a lawmaker is to ensure the health and safety of my neighbors and I believe these priorities are reflected in our budget. Our state budget is both socially and fiscally responsible more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on May 29, 2024: State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a balanced state budget Wednesday that increases school funding, supports first responders and encourages job creation. "This budget aims to make state government more efficient, while responsibly focusing our resources on matters families care about - including local schools and public safety," Hoffman said. "From early childhood through college more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Reforms to uplift local families, a balanced budget that provides for historically disinvested communities, and new healthcare resources are among the major steps state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-South Holland, is highlighting from a productive legislative session. "This legislative session has been very productive, and we've passed a lot of great bills that make our communities across Illinois better," said J more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: High-quality childcare and early childhood education, affordable healthcare, and a major new child tax credit were among the chief accomplishments by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, during the most recent legislative session. "My role as a lawmaker requires laying the foundation to fulfill the potential of the future, while still providing for the present. That was top of mind for me when crafting this b more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: A smart state budget that helps families meet rising costs, stronger youth employment protections, and better access to menstrual hygine products are among the major accomplishments state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting from the spring legislative session. "Aurorans have sent me to Springfield to advocate for their interests, and once again, this year showed a lot of progress, including a more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Measures to promote public safety, promptly address local issues and cut costs for families are a few major accomplishments by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, this session. "I want our tax dollars to be spent on what matters to this community," Chung said. "While Washington continues to languish in gridlock, Illinois is picking up slack and introducing new programs to put money back in the hands of more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on May 29, 2024: State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, concluded the spring session on Wednesday by passing a forward-thinking and empathetic budget. This budget aims to strengthen Illinois' financial stability while supporting families facing rising costs and enacting significant health insurance reforms. "State budgets are a reflection of our values. While other states prioritize the wealthiest, we are champi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Reforms that cut costs for local families, smart investments in public safety, and measures to improve educational outcomes are among the priorities state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is highlighting from the recent spring legislative session. "We shouldn't have to choose between a compassionate state that invests in the resources that help people be their best and a smart state that manages our tax more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: On May 22, a Springfield Circuit judge issued a temporary injunction blocking a controversial new election law rammed through the General Assembly by Democrat lawmakers earlier this month. Critics say this new law is designed to protect vulnerable incumbents and reduce voter choice at the ballot box. Senate Bill 2412, signed into law by Governor Pritzker on May 3, would make significant changes to the rules more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on May 29, 2024: This week, the Illinois General Assembly passed Governor JB Pritzker's bloated budget and nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to fund the migrant crisis he created. Pritzker's budget sets a new record for government spending at just over $53 billion - an increase of nearly $13 billion, or 32%, since the Governor took office. The alarming surge in government spending was primarily fueled by more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Amid ongoing controversy with the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), including a recent high-profile tragedy where a young boy was murdered by an offender just days after his release, the Senate passed legislation to reform the controversial body. House Bill 681 includes a number of reforms to the PRB, incorporating ideas previously suggested by Senate Republicans. The bill enhances protections for vict more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- The Illinois House Democrats posted the following statement on May 29, 2024, from State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria: * * * State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, lead budget negotiator for the House Democratic Caucus, released the following statement Wednesday following passage of this year's budget proposal: "This is a responsible, human-centered budget that delivers needed investment to our classrooms, enhances public safety and works to uplift famil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis represented GTCR, a leading private equity firm with a long track record of investment expertise across healthcare and healthcare technology, on its definitive agreement to acquire Surmodics, Inc., a provider of medical device and in vitro diagnostic technologies to the healthcare industry. Under the terms of the agreement, affiliates of GTCR will acquire all outstanding shares of S more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Linden Capital Partners, a Chicago-based healthcare private equity firm, in connection with a passive, minority investment in its business from Blue Owl's GP Strategic Capital platform and Lunate Capital via their joint venture. The passive minority investment supports the continued growth of Linden's investment platform and development of strategic initiatives by bringing a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Marathon Oil Corp. (NYSE: MRO) on its definitive agreement to be acquired by ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) in an all-stock transaction with an enterprise value of $22.5 billion, inclusive of $5.4 billion of net debt. Under the terms of the agreement, Marathon shareholders will receive 0.2550 shares of ConocoPhillips common stock for each share of Marathon's common stock, repres more PR

DEERFIELD, Illinois, May 29 (TNSres) -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global innovator in kidney care and vital organ support, today announced new data showing expanded hemodialysis, known as HDx therapy, enabled by Theranova dialyzer, was associated with an approximately 25% lower  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today the appointment of Chandra Dhandapani to its Board of Directors. Dhandapani is currently a senior advisor at CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. She previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the firm's Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) business segmen more PR

LOMBARD, Illinois, May 30 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: In honor of Mental Health Month in May, NUHS-Florida interns along with faculty members Jennifer Gantzer, DC, MS, DACBN, FACN and Daniel Strauss, DC, are spreading awareness about the importance of sleep to the members and staff at Vincent House in Pinellas Park, Fla. The organization assists, promotes, and celebrates individuals recovering from mental illness and other disabilities in their effort to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 (TNSres) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: An analysis of civilian injuries resulting from interactions with police in Illinois found that residents of all races and ethnicities are more likely to sustain injuries if they live in economically under-resourced areas. The risk of injury decreases as communities become more racially diverse, the researchers found. The study from the University of Illinois Chicago analyzed info more PR

DEERFIELD, Illinois, May 30 -- Walgreens, a subsidiary of Walgreens Boots Alliance, issued the following news release on May 29, 2024: Walgreens today introduced more opportunities for consumers to save throughout the season and beyond. The company also plans to introduce a series of promotional campaigns, including the return of Walgreens popular myW Days in mid-July. Walgreens understands our customers are under financial strain and struggle to purchase everyday essentials. We continue to be more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, May 30 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: The Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) is seeking public comment from the University and area community members as part of the department's Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP) evaluation. The ILEAP team will arrive on campus June 10 to examine all aspects of the OPS department, including policies and procedures. Accreditation demonstrates that an agency has achi more PR