BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 22 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: For outstanding support of military member employees and their families, Dr. Amber Residori of Olivet Nazarene University recently received the Patriot Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). This award recognizes the efforts of individual supervisors to support citizen warriors through a wide range of measures, including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is proud to announce that one of its professionals, Cal Granite, was recently named a 2023 Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants for outstanding performance on the Uniform CPA Examination. Granite  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on June 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Rahimi, which will preserve federal law that prohibits individuals under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. "For decades, federal law has barred individuals who are subject to domestic violence restraining orders from po more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown Corporate & Securities partner Stephanie Hurst was selected to the Daily Journal's 2024 "Top Women Lawyers" list, which highlights top-performing women lawyers in California and their high-profile legal work. Stephanie focuses on M&A, venture capital, private equity and other corporate transactions, including joint ventures and other collaborations, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, June 21 -- Miami University issued the following news: Dr. William McIntyre's grandmother would be proud of her grandson and his decision to give $1 million to endow an advisor position in Miami University's Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education. Because of her, education is the "thread" that runs through his family. Dr. McIntyre's grandfather died when his father was only 6. While his father attended a one-room schoolhouse in "a bump in the road" in Illinois, his grand more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 21 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Extensive research shows the link between exposure to racism during childhood and adolescence and increased risks of depression and metabolic health issues, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Conversely, racial socialization, described as behaviors and practices that teach children about race and ethnic identity, has shown potential in mitigating these negative effects, and discussions like thes more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) are teaming up to offer two nights of free camping at select state parks for anyone who purchases a 2024 Illinois State Fair admission book online between June 26 and July 3. "We're thrilled to work with our partners at the Illinois State Fair to offer this special promotion," said more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised health care investment firm Altaris, LLC on the acquisition of digital health company Sharecare, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHCR). The transaction was announced June 21, 2024. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Sharecare stockholders will receive $1.43 in cash per share, which represents a premium of approximately 85% over the closing price of Sharecare on June 20, 2024. The impl more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising General Catalyst on its combination with Venture Highway, which is joining forces with General Catalyst to lead the combined firm's initiatives in India. The merger unites one of the world's largest and most respected venture platforms with a highly-regarded Indian seed investment team. Read General Catalyst's announcement (https://www.generalcatalyst.com/perspectives/ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising J.M. Huber Corporation on the sale of the entire issued share capital of CP Kelco U.S.; CP Kelco China; and CP Kelco ApS together with each of their respective subsidiaries (together 'CP Kelco') to Tate & Lyle for a total implied consideration of $1.8 billion (approximately pound sterling1.4 billion), on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The proposed transaction is expected more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Kirkland & Ellis represented Kinderhook Industries, LLC in the formation of its latest flagship private equity fund, Kinderhook Capital Fund 8, L.P. (Fund 8). Fund 8 was significantly oversubscribed. The first closing was held on April 5, 2024 and the final closing was announced June 18, 2024. Fund 8 raised total capital commitments of $2.75 billion (inclusive of general partner co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised NexCore, a commercial HVAC service platform backed by Dallas-based private equity firm, Trinity Hunt Partners, in its partnership with Kennedy Mechanical and Ryan Plumbing & Heating in Rochester, New York. The addition of Kennedy and Ryan continues NexCore's expansion in the CHVAC services space, which began with the platform's initial investment in Alliance Group and subse more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: The American Bar Association's Antitrust Law Section appointed Mayer Brown lawyers Gail Levine, Dr. Andrea Pomana, Rachel Lamorte, Scott Perlman, Katherine Bleicher, and Catherine Medvene to leadership positions for the Section's 2024-2025 term. Gail, co-leader the firm's global Antitrust & Competition practice, was reappointed to serve as vice chair of the Women.Connected Committee, and as a member of the Task F more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown has been recognized by Asian Legal Business (ALB) as one of the 'Asia Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2024' for the second consecutive year. The list recognizes law firms that have demonstrated excellence in ESG-related matters, advising clients across a range of industries on sustainable finance, corporate governance, environmental regulation, and social responsibility. Law firms included in the list were sele more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented AdTheorent Holding Company, Inc. (AdTheorent), a machine learning pioneer in digital advertising, in its sale to Cadent, LLC (Cadent), a leading platform connecting the TV advertising ecosystem. AdTheorent was acquired at $3.21 per share in an all-cash transaction with a value of approximately $324 million. AdTheorent's common stock ha more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting steps to support public safety, healthcare, and improve education from cradle to career while holding the line on taxes for families. "I've worked hard to bring our community's needs to the Statehouse, and I look forward to continuing that work," said Mussman. "This year's balanced budget allows us to expand essential services for our hard-working more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news on June 21, 2024: With the passage of a balanced budget and the conclusion of the General Assembly's spring session Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, reflected on her efforts to uplift Illinois' families by cutting the cost of health care, supporting first responders, strengthening our schools and standing up for Central Illinois. "When we're responsible with our budget and work to make governm more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown alongside the New York and London offices of Mayer Brown advised Bunge, a major player in the agribusiness and food industry, on its definitive agreement to sell 50% of Bunge's holding interest in BP Bunge Bioenergia to BP, its joint venture partner, and this transaction is projected to yield net revenues approaching US$800 million. At closing, which is ex more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: The State Treasurer's Office made a record $130.1 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in May, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the state's Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing state revenue in the state investment portfolio. So far in Fiscal Year 2024, Frerichs' Office has ear more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, June 21 (TNSres) -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: A group of University of the Ozarks faculty and students are taking part in a coordinated, multi-year research project that is examining the effects of an event that hasn't occurred since Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States. The event is being called the Great Southern Cicada Emergence. The research project is examining the impacts of two broods of periodical cicadas -- brood XIII more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 22 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Governor JB Pritzker announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the severe flooding that impacted the City of Litchfield in Montgomery County on May 24th. This disaster declaration will allow residents, condo homeowners, and businesses to apply for low-interest loans for damages not covered by insurance. SBA staff wil more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: By Andre Salles A new era of science is ready to begin. On June 17, 2024, the Advanced Photon Source at National Laboratory delivered a landmark set of X-ray light beams as part of a comprehensive and complex upgrade. The Advanced Photon Source--which is located at Argonne, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory affiliated with the University of Chicago--has been a leading destination for X-ra more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, June 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University was named to the 2024 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll for its success in creating dynamic pathways to support transfer students. WIU is one of 228 universities nationwide to be named to the Transfer Honor Roll. The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life  more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, June 22 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University Interim Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management John Smith has been named acting administrator in charge for the division of Finance and Administration, effective immediately, according to Interim President Kristi Mindrup. Smith replaces the Vice President for Finance and Administration and will provide leadership for the division until a longer-term appointment is  more PR