NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Allstate declared approximately $29.3 million in aggregate dividends on three series of preferred stock for the dividend period from Oct. 15, 2024, through Jan. 14, 2025. All the preferred dividends are payable in cash on Jan. 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 31, 2024, as follows: * * * Series ... Annual Dividend Rate ... Q more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * ComEd pilot aims to explore scalability of solar and energy storage solutions to support a more resilient power grid * * * ComEd, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), today celebrated the commissioning of a new battery-energy storage system in Rockford. This battery system is a critical component of ComEd's ongoing $6.5 million solar and batte more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction has begun in Barrington and Farmington, as Fidium will connect more than 7,000 homes and businesses to Fidium's multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * BARRINGTON & FARMINGTON, N.H. - Dec. 6, 2024 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Barrington and Farmington, N.H., bringing multi-gig speed service to more th more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * More than 14,100 homes and businesses in 29 Maine communities can now benefit from Fidium's multi-gig speed all-fiber network * * * AROOSTOOK & WASHINGTON COUNTY, Maine -- Dec. 6, 2024 -- Fidium is now available in parts of Aroostook County and the Greater East Grand Region of Maine, as its future-proof, symmetrical, multi-gig speed network has more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction has begun in Jackson, as Fidium will connect more than 3,100 homes and businesses to Fidium's multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * JACKSON, N.H. - Dec. 6, 2024 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Jackson, N.H., bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 3,100 homes and businesses in the communities. Fi more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction has begun in Epsom, as Fidium will connect more than 2,400 homes and businesses to Fidium's multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * EPSOM, N.H. - Dec. 6, 2024 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Epsom, N.H., bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 2,400 homes and businesses in the communities. Fiber in more PR

MATTOON, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: * * * Construction has begun in Franconia and Lancaster, as Fidium will connect more than 3,800 homes and businesses to Fidium's multi-gig speed, future-proof network * * * FRANCONIA & LANCASTER, N.H. - Dec. 6, 2024 - Fidium is expanding its all-fiber internet network in Franconia and Lancaster, N.H., bringing multi-gig speed service to more than 3,8 more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Chicago, IL - On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the installation of automatic warning devices at the Kilbuck Road (AAR/DOT #372330G) highway-rail crossing near Monroe Center in Ogle County. "Rail safety infrastructure improvements are beneficial to all who live, work, and travel along train tracks," said ICC Commissioner Michael T. Carrigan. "The Grade more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) proudly announces the first-ever Illinois Outdoor Excellence Awards winners. These prestigious new awards celebrate individuals and organizations making remarkable contributions to Illinois' natural resources, outdoor heritage, and conservation efforts. The inaugural award winners will be honored alongside the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing for a Class A 112K SF distribution center * * * MIAMI, Dec. 06, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it secured $24.5 million in financing for a 112,000-square-foot, Amazon-leased, last-mile distribution facility. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, AGS TRIP Corp, to secure the fixed rate loan throu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis counseled Periscope Equity, a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in founder-led, technology-enabled services firms, on its acquisition of a majority recapitalization in The RepTrak Company, the global leader in reputation intelligence. This acquisition by Periscope Equity is a significant milestone, poised to strengthen RepTrak's competitive market position and accelerat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Giant Cement Holding Inc. (Giant Cement), a top producer of Portland and masonry cements for highways, bridges and buildings, in its sale to Heidelberg Materials, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions. Heidelberg Materials is also set to acquire Giant Cement subsidiaries Giant Cement Com more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: By Ed Finkel During the public health crisis spawned by COVID, the extent of government's "police power"--the legal ability to compel citizens to take (or not take) certain actions in the name of health, safety, welfare and the overall public interest--received renewed scrutiny and controversy. Actions such as governors' shutdown orders and social distancing or mask req more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 6 -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * The brand's first hotel in western Japan will be located in the historical heart of the city, near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kofuku-ji Temple * * * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with JR Tokai Hotels Co., Ltd for Hotel NEI Nara in downtown Nara. Situated in the historic heart  more PR

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Walgreens Boots Alliance, a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise company, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal year 2025 first quarter results at 7 a.m. ET on Thursday, January 9, followed by a one-hour conference call with WBA management beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be simulcast through the WBA investor relations website at: http://investor.walgreen more PR