SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: CHICAGO - Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. "The Health Care Protection Act represents a major step closer to the goal of getting every Illinoisan affordable healthcare," Buckner said. "Quality healthcare is a human right, and  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: City Colleges of Chicago and Valparaiso University announce they are entering into a guaranteed admissions agreement to support students transferring to the University to earn a four-year degree. A ceremonial signing between the two institutions will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Harold Washington College on July 15, 2024. "I'm thrilled to be working alongside City Colleges of Chicago as we find new ways to help th more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: BELLEVILLE - Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman was joined by state and local officials today to celebrate the start of construction on the $19.9 million Air Mobility Drive extension in St. Clair County, a project made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois capital program. The improvement will extend Air Mobility Drive by approximately a mile to connect Illinoi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * The not-for-profit organization will upgrade and move to a 11,350-square-foot space in the East Loop * * * Savills led the search and negotiations resulting in a new lease for the relocation and expansion of Cristo Rey Network to the Monroe Building. The not-for-profit organization will occupy an 11,350-square-foot office space at 104 South Michigan Avenue in the East Loop, increasing its more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSres) -- DePaul University issued the following news release: * * * DePaul University's Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness, UN-Habitat lead effort * * * According to a 2023 United Nations Secretary General report (https://documents.un.org/doc/undoc/gen/n23/220/49/pdf/n2322049.pdf?token=A3hwjTkO658jBFjrO1&fe=true), an estimated 1.6 billion people globally live in inadequate housing. The report warns the ongoing effects of climate change, war, civil unrest, and more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: IBM (NYSE:IBM) and JLL (NYSE:JLL) today announced a sustainability solution powered by IBM Envizi technology and delivered by JLL's sustainability services team, available globally. JLL's Sustainability Program Management, which provides sustainability services, such as decarbonization strategies to the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, will  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: McDermott Will & Emery advised Arago's founder Jean-Christophe Peaudeau and shareholders (Yannick Raba and Capitem Partenaires) in connection with the historical shareholders' (Yannick Raba and Capitem Partenaires) exit and Calcium Capital's minority investment in Arago, alongside Jean-Christophe Peaudeau, who remains Arago's majority shareholder. Founded in 2010 by Jean-Christophe Peaudeau,  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: Frankfurt, July 15, 2024 - McDermott Will & Emery advised Soennecken eG on the acquisition of Erstling GmbH. Soennecken eG headquartered in Overath, Germany, is a leading trade co-operation for office and home office products and services in German-speaking countries with over 480 employees. The company also includes the specialist office retailer Ortloff and the IT system house co-operation  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Researchers glimpse strange conditions on a 'tidally locked' planet * * * By Louise Lerner Researchers using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have glimpsed tantalizing new details about what it's like at the boundary of a tidally locked planet--that is, one where half of the planet is always exposed to its star, while the other is always shrouded in darkness. A group of scientists, including  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: New data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that in 2022 alone, more than 87,000 Illinoisans, faced with some of the highest taxes in the nation, relocated to other states. This exodus saw nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly impacting the state's economic landscape. Meanwhile, the City of Chicago has earned the unfortunate distinction of having the third-highest rate o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will face fewer disruptions when being removed from their homes under a new law sponsored by Illinois Senate Republicans. This law represents a significant step forward in stabilizing the lives of these vulnerable children, prioritizing their educational continuity and well-being. Senate Bill 2824, introduced by State Se more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: AURORA, Ill. - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing a third round of firearm restraining order enforcement grants-totaling $1.5 million-to law enforcement agencies across the state following a law state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, fought for. "Further funding to ensure law enforcement professionals have the tools they need to enforce firearms laws is a step forward for our community," Hernande more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news on July 15, 2024: Legislation aimed at bridging the gap between college and Illinois' evolving workforce needs was signed into law earlier this month, marking a pivotal step toward aligning academic programs with the state's dynamic economic landscape. Senate Bill 2862, filed by State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), requires the Illinois Board of Higher Education to release an annual comprehensive list more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, issued the following news release: Miami -- Sidley is pleased to announce that Aryeh Kaplan has joined the firm's Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice as a partner in Miami. He joins Sidley from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, where he led the Miami litigation practice. Mr. Kaplan is an experienced trial lawyer and skillful litigator, having served as lead trial counsel in more than 30 trials to verdict in a variety of contex more PR