CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released its annual Thanksgiving Outlook, providing key insights into projected consumer purchasing behaviors and attitudes for 2024. This year's analysis highlights the enduring popularity of Thanksgiving traditions, providing actionable ins  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Governors Pritzker and Polis Lead Launch of Nonpartisan Governors' Initiative to Fortify Essential Democratic Rights Nationwide * * * As the nation faces increasing threats against American democracy - including the dangers of authoritarianism and the undermining of democratic institutions - governors will lead a new initiative, Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD), chaired   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- G.E. HealthCare issued the following news release: * * * * New MRI technology aims to advance neuroimaging and biomarker research * * * GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative SIGNA MAGNUS,[i] a 3.0T high-performance, head-only magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. This system offers new capabilities for both clinical imaging and neuroscience with the potential to aid in the detection of neurological, oncolo  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Stephen J. Lewis Evanston, Ill. - The Black Arts Consortium, Northwestern University's hub for Black art and cultural exploration, is hosting the first-ever James Baldwin Centennial Symposium, Nov 22 to 24. The three-day forum is dedicated to celebrating the life, work and legacy of the legendary writer and social critic. An influential American writer, Baldwin was known for his powerful examinations of r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * JLL Capital Markets led the financing efforts for 609 West Randolph, positioned at the nexus of Chicago's West Loop and Fulton Market * * * JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a $32 million refinancing for 609 West Randolph, a 15-story boutique office property totaling 95,000 square feet in Chicago, Illinois. Workin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranges sale of Exchange at St. Augustine in one of Florida's fastest-growing counties * * * JACKSONVILLE, Nov. 13, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the successful trade of Exchange at St. Augustine, a 312-unit, garden-style multi-housing community located in Saint Augustine, Florida. JLL worked on beha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * JLL's 2025 U.S. Construction Outlook details a dynamic and positive future for the construction industry * * * The U.S. construction industry is poised for a year of measured growth and adaptation in 2025, following a year of exceptional performance marked by waning starts. JLL's new 2025 U.S. Construction Outlook (https://www.u  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised MB2 Dental, a Charlesbank portfolio company, on a $525 million investment by private equity firm Warburg Pincus. The investment will provide liquidity options to the company's doctor partners at an enterprise value in excess of $3.5 billion. This deal marks the company's third recapitalization in the last seven years. Charlesbank will continue its longstanding partnership wi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Sumeru Equity Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on growing innovative technology businesses, on its $330 million growth investment in JobNimbus, a game-changing SaaS provider for the roofing industry. This funding will help enable JobNimbus to scale its operations, expand product offerings and continue its mission to transform the contractor technology  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources on two separate definitive agreements with Coterra Energy Inc. (NYSE: CTRA) to acquire certain assets of Franklin Mountain Energy and Avant Natural Resources and its managed funds, for an aggregate consideration of $3.95 billion, consisting of $2.95 billion of cash and $1 billion of Coterra stock to one of the sellers, sub  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Kirkland & Ellis advised Fullscript, a leading healthcare platform for whole person care and portfolio company of HGGC and Snapdragon Capital Partners, on the acquisition of Rupa Health, a company that helps practitioners order, track and manage more than 3,000 laboratory tests in a single interface. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Read Fullscript's press release (https://fullscri  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: Associate Professor of Finance Muris Hadzic and Vice President for Career Advancement and Strategic Initiatives Jackie Slaats accompanied 16 Lake Forest College students to the annual Invest For Kids (IFK) conference hosted in Chicago on October 22. The conference brings top investment managers together to share their market views and best investable ideas, doubling as a fundraiser for nonprofits that serve Chicag  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Oslo/Frankfurt am Main - Mayer Brown has advised the Norwegian agency platform Paritee, which also includes the multi-award-winning UK agency Brands2Life, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the LHLK Group. The LHLK Group includes LHLK and PRpetuum, two large communications agencies from Germany with a turnover of 11 million euros and around 100 employees in Munich, Berlin and Frankfurt am Main, which will n  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Device delivers various sensations, including vibrations, pressure and twisting * * * A Northwestern University-led team of engineers has developed a new type of wearable device that stimulates skin to deliver various complex sensations. The thin, flexible device gently adheres to the skin, providing more realistic and immersive sensory experiences. Although   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 12 -- Northwestern University issued the following news release: Stephen J. Lewis Evanston, Ill. - Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts kicks off its annual MFA Collaboration series on Friday, Nov. 22 with a gripping drama about four roommates whose Sunday morning drinks lead to explosive revelations. Productions continue into the winter and spring quarters of 2025. The MFA Lab series brings together Northwestern's second-year MFA theater directors with  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion report finds Gen Z adults more likely to live with older generations as homeownership becomes more illusive * * * The third quarter of 2024 saw a big spike in shopping for both auto and property insurance, according to a report by TransUnion (NYSE: TRU). Auto insurance was up 19%, while property insurance shopping rose 16%, compared to the same time in 2023. Au  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global safety science leader in independent third-party testing, inspection and certification services and related software and advisory offerings, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- UScellular issued the following agency statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Any gift is special when it's wrapped in a memory. This holiday season, we're giving away Group Chat Wrap: one-of-a-kind gift wrapping paper that converts the content of text conversations between friends and family into a festive holiday design. Direct Message UScellular on Instagram (@UScellular) for a chance to make your favorite group chat moment into a physical roll of wrapping paper. A  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Nov. 12 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: BUCKHANNON, West Virginia West Virginia Wesleyan College is hosting the 2024 North Central West Virginia Honor Band Nov. 17-19. More than 120 students from 35 different schools around the state will arrive Sunday, Nov. 17 and will spend three days on campus, engaging in rehearsals, team-building activities, and several other events geared towards making the honor band experience truly unique. Guest   more