WOOD DALE, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR) ("AAR" or the "Company") announced today that it has reached resolutions with the Department of Justice ("DOJ") and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to resolve previously disclosed potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA") relating to certain transactions signed in 2016 and 2017 in Nepal and South Africa. After sel more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 20 -- Bernalillo County issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: BernCo Assessor Damian Lara was a featured speaker at the International Association of Assessing Officers legal conference in Chicago, Illinois. Assessor Lara, in conjunction with Assessing software company C3.ai, outlined the Assessor's Office use of artificial intelligence as a tool in addressing legal issues and statutes. Assessor Lara introduced a legal chatbot. The paralegal Assessor's Community Educator, or A.C.E. fielded legal ques more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Innovations like AI PCs and ultra-large TVs are taking priority with consumers, along with discounts * * * U.S. consumers flocked to retailers online and in stores during the weeks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to purchase technology products. According to the latest retail sales data from Circana, total U.S. consumer technology spending grew 3.5% dur more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Gigabit fiber internet service is now available for more than 750 St. George Island homes and businesses, as Consolidated continues fiber network expansion in Florida service areas * * * SAINT GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. -- Dec. 18, 2024 -- Consolidated Communications, a leading broadband and business communications provider, has brought its fiber network to St. George Island, enabling more than 750  more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 24,000 homes and businesses in Lufkin can now access Fidium's all-fiber network after expansion * * * LUFKIN, Texas -- Dec. 18, 2024 -- Fidium has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to more than 1,200 additional homes and businesses in Lufkin. Since 2021, Fidium has delivered fiber internet access more than 24,000 homes and businesses in Lufkin. Recent studi more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 6,900 homes and businesses in Norway gain access to Fidium's all-fiber network * * * NORWAY, Maine -- Dec. 18, 2024 -- Fidium has expanded its multi-gig, symmetrical speed internet service to Norway, making its future-proof fiber network available to more than 6,900 homes and businesses. Fiber broadband drives economic growth, in particular for rural communities, increasing busines more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Northwestern University engineers are the first to successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation over a fiberoptic cable already carrying Internet traffic. The discovery introduces the new possibility of combining quantum communication with existing Internet cables greatly simplifying the infrastructure required for distributed quantum sensing or computing applications. The study was published today (Dec. 20) in the journal Optica. "This is incredibly more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Season-to-date discretionary general merchandise spending remains 3% below last year following strong promotion peaks * * * U.S. discretionary general merchandise spending at retail over the combined weeks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday increased 3.7% compared to the same promotional weeks last year. Until the 9% dollar decline that resulted from distr more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Ameren Illinois' refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $356 million in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen power grid reliability and support the ongoing electrification of the state's power system. The decision cut the utility's proposed $1 billion in spending by approximately 66 percent. The Climate and Equ more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved Commonwealth Edison's refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $3.3 billion in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen power grid reliability and support the ongoing electrification of the state's power system. The decision cut the utility's proposed $4.5 billion in spending by approximately 25 percent. The Climate  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following compliance examination on Dec. 19, 2024, involving the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The digest covers our Compliance Examination of the Department for the two years ended June 30, 2023. A Financial Audit as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023, was separately released. In total, this report contains 24 findings, 7 of which were reported in the Financial Audit. * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMM more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Dec. 19, 2024, involving the Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The digest covers The Department's Financial Audit as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023. A digest covering the Department's State Compliance Examination for the two years ended June 30, 2023, was separately released. * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS INADEQUATE GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) CONTROLS more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Dec. 19, 2024, involving the Department of Human Services. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The digest covers the Department's Financial Audit as of and for the year ended June 30, 2023. A separate digest covering the Department's State Compliance Examination for the two years ended June 30, 2023, will be released at a later date. * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS INADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER ACCOUNTING FOR FEDE more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Dec. 19, 2024, involving the Office of the Comptroller, Fiscal Officer Responsibilities. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the Office of Comptroller's Fiscal Officer's Financial Audit as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024. The Office of Comptroller - Fiscal Officer's Compliance Examination as of and for the year ended June 30, 2024 will be issued in a separate report at a later date. * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSION more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs * * * Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the selection of Southwest Illinois as the location for Avina Clean Hydrogen's $820 million investment for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project. The investment will enable Avi more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Check I-CASH website for Missing Money This Holiday Season * * * An early holiday gift to The Salvation Army will help people in need. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Wednesday returned $27,100 in I-CASH missing money to The Salvation Army, the charitable organization widely known for its iconic Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign. The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising Antin Infrastructure Partners, one of the world's leading infrastructure investment firms, on the successful closure of its fifth flagship fund above target, raising Euros10.2 billion ($10.7 billion). The new fund is expected to be the largest infrastructure fund to reach a final closing worldwide in 2024. Read Antin's press release (https://www.antin-ip.com/media/our-news/antin-infrastructure-partners-closes-flagship more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Gryphon Investors on its majority growth recapitalization of phData, an industry leader in developing and delivering modern data applications and AI solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, MN, phData serves the world's top brands in the financial services, manufacturing, healthcare & life sciences, and retail & CPG industries. Financial terms for the transaction were not disclosed. Read the transaction press more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised WHP Global, a leading brand management firm based in New York, on its definitive agreement to acquire the IP of the iconic VERA WANG fashion brand. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in January 2025. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read WHP's press release. The Kirkland team included corporate lawyers Hamed Meshki and Michael Chung; tax lawyers Mike  more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 19 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Northwestern Media Relations Northwestern University experts are available to discuss a wide range of political issues, from President Elect Donald Trump's cabinet appointees, to Inauguration, to Trump's plans for his first 100 days. Connect with faculty directly using the contact information below, or reach out to media relations for assistance. Expert on partisan conflict in American politics Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Political Sc more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: BFKN's Corporate & Securities Group served as legal counsel to Postcard Cabins in the acquisition by Marriott International, Inc. of the Postcard Cabins brand. This acquisition marks a significant step in Marriott's expansion into outdoor-focused lodging, supporting its planned outdoor-focused collection launching in 2025. Formerly known as Getaway Outposts, Postcard Cabins offers nature-immersive accommodations in tiny cabins located within two ho more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * New coverage intended to improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Illinois * * * New perinatal doula and lactation consultant services are now available to pregnant and postpartum individuals who are enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program, further expanding maternal and child health coverage, a core priority for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). Certified doulas are trained pr more PR