CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, posted the following news: * * * 3D Visualizations as a Tool to Boost Public Opinion * From 3D modeling to AI-powered tools, technology continues to change the way people experience and process information. For public agencies, that shift presents a powerful opportunity. When infrastructure projects are communicated only through technical plans or two-dimensional drawings, it can be difficult for residents, business owners and stakeholders to f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- APA Services Inc., a companion professional organization to the American Psychological Association advocating for psychology, posted the following news: * * * Advocating on Capitol Hill for continued NIH investment * APA Services sponsored the 2026 Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, where APA Board of Scientific Affairs members Brendan Lam and Brian Bauer joined 300 advocates from 40 states in urging Congress to provide robust annual increases (at least $51.3 billion for the NIH base more PR

DARIEN, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: * * * 'Fall back' should be the last clock change, sleep experts tell lawmakers DARIEN, IL -- When Americans turn their clocks back one hour on Sunday, Nov. 1, they will once again participate in a practice most would rather leave behind. As Congress weighs competing proposals that would end seasonal clock changes, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time are urging lawmakers to adopt year-round st more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- The American Dental Association issued the following news release: * * * American Dental Association and American Board of Dental Examiners Announce Collaboration to Advance Dental Hygiene Licensure CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2026 -- The American Dental Association (ADA), the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations (JCNDE) and the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) have begun collaborative discussions focused on advancing dental hygiene licensure assessment, in service to the public's health. This work bui more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago adds new Chief Financial Officer * Ascension Illinois is excited to announce that Ryan Southcomb will rejoin the market as Chief Financial Officer of Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago. He previously served as CFO of our market's former hospitals in Joliet and Kankakee prior to their divestiture. Southcomb rejoins Ascension Illinois from Prime Healthcare, where he was servin more PR

BEREA, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Baldwin Wallace University posted the following news: * * * BW counseling master's program has perfect pass rate, career placement, new grant * In a trifecta of achievement, BW's inaugural class of Clinical Mental Health Counseling students set the bar high for future success -- earning 100% national exam passage and career entry in their field, plus helping fulfill an ever-growing community need. Adding to the recent accolades of the 24-month master's program, BW was awarded $232,922 through the Ohio Behavioral Heal more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 9 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Career Link Hosts Fall Part-Time Job & Internship Fair * Over 250 Ivy Tech Indianapolis students and alumni had the opportunity to connect with 36 employers in central Indiana looking to hire part-time employees or interns at Ivy+ Career Link's Fall 2026 Part-Time Job & Internship Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 29. After a successful inaugural run in the spring inside the then-newly reopened Illinois Fall Creek Center (IFC), the Ivy+ Career Link team decid more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Deal Point Data Ranks Sidley a Top Five Firm for Public M&A Deals Through Q3 2026 * Sidley was ranked a top five firm by deal count for legal advisors on public M&A transactions* in the first three quarters of 2026 according to Deal Point Data. Deal Point Data credited Sidley with 13 public M&A deals with an aggregate equity value of over US$31.6 billion through September 30, 2026. This most recent ranking highlights Si more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Oct. 8 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences posted the following news: * * * Former U.S. agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack to deliver keynote at D.W. Brooks Signature Event * Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack will present the D.W. Brooks Lecture, "Food and Nutrition Security: The Critical Intersection of Farm Policy and the Land-Grant Mission," at the 2026 D.W. Brooks Signature Event on Nov. 19 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hote more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Four Sidley Lawyers Honored in Lawdragon's 2027 Corporate Employment Guide * The 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers guide includes four Sidley lawyers for their work across the labor and employment, and executive compensation and benefits sectors. The Sidley honorees are: * Wendy M. Lazerson -- "Labor & Employment, especially Litigation" * Katherine A. Roberts -- "Labor & Employment" * Amy M. Rub more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * From Insight to Action: Charting What's Next for Boating * Marketing leaders from across the recreational boating industry gathered in Tampa this week for the 2026 Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit, an exclusive event for NMMA and MRAA manufacturers and dealer members focused on reaching and engaging the next generation of boaters. Now in its third year, the Summit continues to bring industry le more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * FTCA Claim Filed Against Federal Government for Execution-Style Killing of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez * Today, the MacArthur Justice Center, alongside the National Immigrant Justice Center, filed a legal claim against the Federal Government, including DHS, ICE, and the FBI, for the unjust, violent, and unlawful killing of Silverio Villegas Gonzalez near Chicago just days into Operation Midway Blitz last year.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 posted the following news: * * * G2 and Clay Bring Trusted Insights Into GTM Workflows * Most sales and marketing teams know which accounts fit their ideal customer profile (ICP). But few can tell you which of those accounts are actually in-market right now. That's the difference between an account that simply fits and one that warrants attention today. And G2 and Clay are closing that gap. G2 has partnered with Clay to bring our insights -- including reviews, category taxonomy, mar more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (25-1) The Office did not make all required appointments to various boards, commissions, councils, committees, and other entities to fill vacancies. * (25-2) The Office did not make the required appointments to fill vacancies for certain boards, commissions, councils, committees, and task forces it considered non-operational. * (25-3) The Office's internal controls over its receipt processing function w more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (21-1) The Regional Office of Education #34 did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable form by the August 31 deadline. * (21-2) The Regional Office of Education #34 did not comply with grant requirements. Category 1: Findings that are material weaknesses in internal control and/or a qualification on compliance with State laws and regulations (material noncompliance). Category 2: Fin more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This digest covers the Compliance Examination of Census Data for the following agencies (collectively, the Employers) as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025: * North Cook Intermediate Service Center #1 * DuPage County Regional Office of Education #19 * Lake County Regional Office of Education #34 * LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties Regional Office of Education #35 * Will County Regional  more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 7 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces $55 Million Viakable Manufacturing Expansion in La Salle October 7, 2026 Following the Governor's trade mission to Mexico, company will create 50 new jobs while bringing more electrical cable production to Illinois - LA SALLE - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Viakable will invest $55 million to expand more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pritzker Breaks Ground on Hollywood River Studios in Wood River October 5, 2026 Hollywood River Studios will bring jobs to the Metro East region as Illinois continues breakout role in the film and television production industry - WOOD RIVER - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to break ground on Hollywood River Studios, Metro East's n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Illinois: Police Data Affirm Licensed Cannabis Businesses Strictly Enforce Minimum Age Requirements * Springfield, IL: Licensed cannabis retailers in Illinois are in strict compliance with the state's minimum age requirements and nearly always deny access to minors, according to data published by the state's Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office. According to the office's 2026 annual report, Illi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Aphias Capital on Close of Inaugural Fund at Over $1.05 Billion * Kirkland & Ellis advised Aphias Capital, a sector-focused lower-middle-market private equity firm specializing in healthcare services and essential services, on the final close of Aphias Capital Fund I with just over $1.05 billion in total capital commitments, exceeding the fund's hard cap. The oversubscribed fund attracted a diverse  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises BDT & MSD on Acquisition of Sunrise Senior * Kirkland & Ellis advised BDT & MSD Partners, a merchant bank and investment partner to leading businesses and management teams, on a definitive agreement to acquire Sunrise Senior Living from the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, in a new partnership with Sunrise's senior leadership team, led by Chief Executive Officer Jack R. Callison, Jr. Sunrise  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Centalion on Acquisition of Haynesville Upstream and Midstream Natural Gas Assets from Silver Hill Energy Partners * Kirkland & Ellis advised Centalion Group, one of the world's largest independent physical energy trading companies, on its acquisition of a high-quality portfolio of upstream and midstream natural gas assets in Texas and Louisiana from Silver Hill Energy Partners, a leading Texas-base more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Devon Energy on Agreement to Exit the Eagle Ford for $4.2 Billion * Kirkland & Ellis advised Devon Energy Corp. (NYSE: DVN) on its definitive agreement to sell its Eagle Ford assets to Crescent Energy Company for total consideration of $4.2 billion in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The assets to be sold consist of approximately 90,000 net acres in Karnes, DeWitt and Gonzales Countie more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises TA Associates-Backed Rocscience on Acquisition by Hexagon * Kirkland & Ellis represents TA Associates-backed Rocscience, a leading provider of geotechnical and engineering analysis software, on a definitive agreement to be acquired by Hexagon AB, a global leader in measurement technologies. Rocscience will become part of the Radar & Monitoring Division within Hexagon's Infrastructure & Geospatial Bu more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kirkland's Digital Infrastructure Practice Honored at TMT Finance Awards * TMT Finance named Kirkland "Digital Infrastructure Legal Advisor of the Year - M&A (Value and Volume)" at its 2026 awards ceremony, which celebrates excellence in dealmaking and investing within digital infrastructure. Kirkland also earned the following "Deal of the Year" honors: * Data Center Deal of the Year - Debt: Meta and Blue Owl's $27 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Appeals Ruling in Chicago Teachers Union Audit Case * CHICAGO | Oct. 9, 2026 -- Yesterday, the Liberty Justice Center filed a Notice of Appeal in Weiss v. Chicago Teachers Union, seeking to protect Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members' right to receive the union's complete annual financial audits. Union members should not have to sue the organization they pay to represent them to obtain basic financia more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Dale Cendali, Joshua Simmons, Miranda Means, Yungmoon Chang, Jeremy King and Allyn Belusko received a shout-out for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for Thomson Reuters. The team previously received "Litigator of the Week" honors after a win for Thomson Reuters in this case in 2025. "... Shout-out to litigators at Kirklan more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Manufacturing Month Highlight: Richard J. Daley College's MTEC Is the Last Stop on the Final Day of 2026 "Makers on the Move" Bus Tour * CHICAGO - The 2026 "Makers on the Move" statewide bus tour, which is hosted every October by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) to celebrate Manufacturing Month, began its final day on the road at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago on Friday. Now in its more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Matthew Thompson and Rollin Ransom Named to The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 "Power Music Lawyers" List * The Hollywood Reporter has named Matthew Thompson and Rollin Ransom to its 2026 "Power Music Lawyers" list, recognizing attorneys behind significant transactions, disputes, and other developments shaping the music industry. The publication evaluated honorees based on the size of transactions, profile of clientele, and p more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 8 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news: * * * Nadine Strossen on Social Justice, Civil Discourse, and the First Amendment * Vanderbilt Law School's George Barrett Social Justice Program and the American Constitution Society welcomed Nadine Strossen for a student-led conversation on free speech, social justice, and the First Amendment. Strossen, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Emerita at New York Law School, served as national president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) from 1991 t more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: Law/Legal] -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF posted the following news release: * * * National & Local Immigrant Right Organizations Defend New York Tuition Laws for Undocumented Students in Federal Court * NEW YORK, NY -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Hispanic Federation, the New York Immigration Coalition, and Rural & Migrant Ministry filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York in United States of America v. State of New York, et al, urging the court to reje more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Announces New Executive Committee for 2027-28 Term * NMMA announced its new Executive Committee for the 2027-2028 term, led by chair Aine Denari, incoming CEO of Brunswick Corporation and current president of Navico Group and Brunswick chief technology officer. Denari succeeds Ben Speciale, president of Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, who will remain on the Executive Committee as past chair. The co more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises Galvanize on US$70 Million Project Financing for AMP's AI-Powered Waste Infrastructure * Sidley advised Galvanize as lead financier in US$70 million of project debt financing for AMP, an AI-powered waste and recycling company, to fund construction of a new sortation facility and organics processing system in Portsmouth, Virginia. The financing supports AMP's 20-year partnership with the Southeastern Publi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Represents Analog Devices in US$3 Billion Senior Notes Offering * Sidley represented Analog Devices in the issuance of US$3 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The offering consisted of US$500 million of 5.100% senior notes due 2029, US$500 million of 5.350% notes due 2031, US$1 billion of 5.600% senior notes due 2033, and US$1 billion of 6.750% senior notes due 2036. J.P. Morgan, Barclays, BNP  more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Supplier Showcase focus: AI-driven diagnostics * The details: Lorenzo Slay, vice president of product at Nuclearn, will lead the discussion. The webinar will focus on how AI-driven equipment diagnostics work, from data inputs to evidence-based recommendations; how AI can take action on alarms, reducing alarm fatigue and aiding a plant's workforce; and the time savings made possible by integrating AI into a plant. Also on off more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Sports] -- The U.S. Soccer Federation posted the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Renew Presenting Partnership with Increased Investment Across All 27 National Teams * ATLANTA (October 9, 2026) --- U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen of America today announced a multi-year renewal of their presenting partnership that increases Volkswagen's investment in U.S. Soccer. Under the expanded agreement, Volkswagen will continue as a presenting partner of all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams, become a support more PR

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * 10/06/2026 Updated EPA Guidance Supports John Deere Efforts to Keep Customers Productive in the Field For customers in the field, every hour matters. Whether it's a farmer racing against a weather forecast, a contractor working to meet a deadline, or a forestry crew managing a job site, unexpected downtime can disrupt plans and impact productivity. That's why John Deere is more PR