CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Art Institute of Chicago issued the following news release: The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce Georgia O'Keeffe: "My New Yorks" on view from June 2-September 22, 2024. This exhibition--featuring approximately 100 works across a range of media, including paintings, drawings, pastels, and photographs--is the first to seriously examine O'Keeffe's urban landscapes, while also situating them in the diverse context of her other compositions of the late  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Chicago Housing Authority issued the following news release: In just a few months, the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has made significant progress on its Restore Home initiative, fully restoring and leasing several multi-family buildings and single-family homes that were previously vacant due to extensive repair needs. Announced in late 2023, Restore Home is a major capital effort to renovate and rehabilitate vacant buildings in the small and medium-sized apar  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: Five University of Chicago scholars have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, joining other scientists and researchers chosen in "recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research." Profs. Nicolas Dauphas, David DeMille, Bonnie Fleming, Michael Greenstone, and Nipam Patel are among the 120 new members elected this year. The scholars are honored for their grou  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago, is working to expand diversity in the leadership of Illinois' large non-profits with new legislation to show the race, ethnic, and gender breakdown of major grantmaking organizations and service providers. "Who is in a leadership position almost always tells you who is in power, both in the public and private sector," Gonzalez said. "People should be aware of these impo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, is demanding more resources to help first responders face the stresses of the job by advancing legislation to expand access to confidential counseling and mental health resources for police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians. "When we support our police, paramedic and fire personnel as they respond to these life and death emergencies, we ne  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: State Representative Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has been named a "2024 Violence Prevention Hero" for her continued efforts to help law enforcement in Illinois obtain the technological tools needed to fight firearm violence and violent crimes. Evidence IQ, an Illinois company that presented the award to Mayfield, has been partnering with law enforcement agencies in Illinois and across the country with new te  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on April 30, 2024: State Senators Robert Peters, Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and Celina Villanueva joined advocates and community leaders Tuesday outside the Capitol in support of permanent funding for the Reimagine Public Safety Act. "Our sole objective today is to ensure community violence intervention programs receive the funding they need," said Peters (D-Chicago). "After enduring years of a system built to fail us,  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 1 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mike Halpin advanced a measure to create specialty Air Force Combat Action Medal license plates. "We are simply acknowledging the sacrifice these combat veterans made for our country," said Halpin (D-Rock Island). "This move is a small way for us to give Air Force veterans the recognition they deserve." Currently, the Air Force is the only branch of the military that does not have a license  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 1 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Chicago homeowners who pay into home equity assurance programs could soon see their tax dollars put to better use through increased access to home repair, thanks to a measure presented by State Senator Robert Martwick. "This bill allows home equity programs to serve their communities -- communities that need aid after the unprecedented flooding we've experienced in the past few years," said Martwick (D-Chi  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, May 2 -- Olivet Nazarene University issued the following news: Justin Glenn recently accepted the role of Athletic Director at Olivet Nazarene University. Justin has served Olivet for the last six years as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. Prior to joining ONU, Justin worked for four years at the NAIA National Office, overseeing championships for women's basketball, men's golf, women's golf and men's soccer. He also worked with Teamworks, a software company   more

QUINCY, Illinois, May 2 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news: The Student Government Association (SGA) of John Wood Community College recently elected officers for the 2024-2025 academic year. Kannon Dickerman, a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School, was elected by JWCC's student body as the College's new Student Trustee. Dickerman is pursuing a degree in accounting and is also the recipient of JWCC's Presidential Scholarship. Cole Pracht will serve as president of SG  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis is advising Lyra Bidco Limited (Bidco), a newly-formed company indirectly wholly-owned by investment funds advised by affiliates of Blackstone Inc., on the acquisition by Bidco of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of Hipgnosis. The acquisition values Hipgnosis' entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital at approximately $1,572 million. Read the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis counseled Savage, a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and solutions, on its decision to acquire Texon, a Houston, Texas-based midstream service provider of butane blending and energy marketing. The addition of Texon and its team, which will continue to operate under its legacy brand, significantly bolsters Savage's existing energy business. Read Savage's press release (  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Captona, a leading North America-focused investment company dedicated to the energy transition and decarbonization, and its equity partner on a joint venture with UBS Asset Management's Real Estate & Private Markets business to invest in a portfolio of four utility-scale battery energy storage projects in Texas. Previously acquired by UBS Asset Management, the projects total 7  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: In his latest book titled "Is the Youth Vote Liberal? Analyzing Attitudes Toward Business and Regulation," Zachary Cook, an assistant professor of politics at Lake Forest College, challenges prevailing stereotypes about the economic beliefs of young Americans. Drawing from extensive research spanning from the Great Depression to the present day, Cook provides a nuanced understanding of youth perspectives on  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: Loyola University Chicago announced today that Markeda Newell, PhD, has been appointed Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective July 1, 2024. Newell has served as Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs since 2023 and is an associate professor of school psychology in the School of Education. As the lead administrator on faculty matters, she has worked with academic leaders across campuses to enhan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 2 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to appoint two new leaders to serve alongside Doug Carsten as co-heads of the global Life Sciences Industry Group. McDermott life sciences lawyers counsel clients worldwide at all stages of development, with demonstrated success across intellectual property, regulatory, transactional, employment, tax and litigation law. The group is compos  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: NewsNation, America's fastest-growing cable news network in primetime, today announced that Michael Corn has been named President of Programming & Specials and Cherie Grzech has been elevated to President and Managing Editor of News & Politics. Both Mr. Corn and Ms. Grzech have signed new multi-year agreements with the network and will report directly to Sean Compton, President  more

IRVING, Texas, May 2 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on May 1, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Chicago, Illinois (DMA #3), Norfolk, Virginia (DMA #43), and Lafayette, Louisiana (DMA #125), will become affiliates of The CW Network on September 1, 2024. All three stations will begin carrying the network's primetime entertainment, live sports, and special   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: A future Roosevelt master's degree holder and a CHESS graduate will be the two student speakers to provide their wisdom and expertise to the Class of 2024 during this year's Commencement ceremony. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson will receive an honorary Roosevelt degree and will address the graduates during both ceremonies. Phyllis Hampton--the morning speaker--hails from the far south side of Chicago, where she attende  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 1 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft Chicago Litigation partners Gillian Lindsay and Ian Fisher wrote "Biometric Privacy Laws or License to Kill Businesses" for the April 2024 issue of TechREG Chronicle. The article reviews the Illinois Biometric Privacy law, which is the most restrictive in the nation, and its impact on businesses. Read the article here (https://media.taftlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/01141433/Biometric-Privacy-Article.pdf).  more

MACOMB, Illinois, May 2 (TNSres) -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University Political Science student and Teaching Assistant Seth Obiri has been selected as a winner of the Best Paper Award in the graduate category for the 31st Annual Illinois State University Conference for Students of Political Science. "Obiri's project was named by several attending faculty at the conference as being among the best papers submitted by   more

MACOMB, Illinois, May 2 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The outstanding accomplishments of Western Illinois University graduates Scott D. Clarke and Steven J. McCann will be recognized Saturday, May 11 at Western's Spring 2024 Commencement in Western Hall. McCann will be recognized at the 9 a.m. ceremony, and Clarke will be recognized at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. The Distinguished Alumni Award, given since 1973, recognizes alumni who have b  more