CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Kirkland & Ellis announced today that H.T. Flanagan will join the Firm as a partner in the Debt Finance Group. "H.T.'s deep private credit experience will bolster our leading liability management and opportunistic credit practices," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "We're excited to welcome him to the Firm." Mr. Flanagan advises private credit funds,  more

ELMHURST, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: A total of 1,331 new students started the 2024-25 academic year at Elmhurst University, the third-largest incoming class in institutional history. "We are excited to welcome another robust and diverse class to Elmhurst University," said Christine Grenier, vice president for admission. "Students are continuing to choose Elmhurst because we offer the welcoming environment and academic experience they're looking for, at  more

ELMHURST, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: Elmhurst University has been awarded a $1.9 million U.S. Department of Education grant to support the School of Education's mission to attract a more diverse pool of students and to prepare more bilingual teachers. Elmhurst was one of just 26 higher-education institutions and just 15 Hispanic-Serving Institutions nationwide to earn the Hawkins Center of Excellence Program grant. Samina Hadi-Tabassum, Ed.D., dean of   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2024: CHICAGO -- State Senator Natalie Toro celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony of Maryville's St. Catherine of Siena--a new facility to serve youth in care with complex medical needs in the district she represents that was made possible through funding secured in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. "All children deserve high-quality health care--especially when they are experiencing compl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Faropoint secures two fully leased properties totaling 253,545 square feet in the Atlanta Northeast and I-85 South/Airport submarkets * * * ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of 48-50 Best Friend Road and 1056 Personal Place, two infill light industrial properties located in Atlanta's premier Northeast and I-85 South/Ai  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * * John Deere introduces its next generation of SmartGrade technology on the 450, 550 and 650 P-Tier Small Dozers. * SmartGrade is now available with Leica and Topcon solutions, expanding provider options for existing or new users. * * * Available now on small dozer models, John Deere unveils its next generation of SmartGrad  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL facilitates sale of Stonemeadow Farms, reflecting continued investor interest in Bothell's thriving market * * * SEATTLE, Oct. 23, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the $93.1 million sale of Stonemeadow Farms, a 280-unit apartment community in Bothell, Washington. LaSalle Investment Management, the seller, was represent  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Erin Karter EVANSTON, Ill. - The number of local news deserts expanded in the U.S. this year with 127 newspapers shuttering, leaving nearly 55 million Americans with limited to no access to local news, according to the Medill State of Local News Report 2024 released today. Medill researchers also discovered some reasons for optimism in their annual study of local news outlets: There's been a net increase  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 23 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Kristin Samuelson Journal: Journal of Sleep Research CHICAGO - A new Northwestern Medicine study has demonstrated a new way to treat narcolepsy-related nightmares. The scientists combined cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and lucid dreaming to help patients in a small clinical trial. "We had them imagine what they'd like to dream instead of their nightmare, almost like they're writing a movie script,"  more