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Tamy Bobbitt Named Associate Managing Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago's Hinsdale, Downers Grove and La Grange Offices

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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HINSDALE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terri Doney , managing broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago's Hinsdale, Downers Grove and La Grange offices, is pleased to announce that Tamy Bobbitt has been named Associate Managing Broker.

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  • HINSDALE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terri Doney , managing broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago's Hinsdale, Downers Grove and La Grange offices, is pleased to announce that Tamy Bobbitt has been named Associate Managing Broker.
  • As a licensed managing broker, she has mentored agents from new to seasoned, sharing her knowledge and keys to success freely.
  • She has also served as Assistant Manager of the Downers Grove office of Baird & Warner and corporate trainer for their Luxury Portfolio International.
  • Prior to joining BHHS Chicago, Tamy was Vice President of Brokerage Services and a Broker Associate for @Properties.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Announces Fall 2021 Graduates of Transform Agent Coaching Program

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joe Stacy , senior vice president and general sales manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago , is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 class of the Transform Agent Coaching program.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joe Stacy , senior vice president and general sales manager of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago , is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 class of the Transform Agent Coaching program.
  • Over 12 weeks, candidates progressed through coursework to help them achieve the next level of success in their careers.
  • Stacy said, "Having created the Transform program, it is so rewarding to congratulate the Fall 2021 graduating class.
  • Recognized as a Top Workplace in Chicago, their local roots are complemented by the extensive global reach of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the nation's leading real estate brands.

NICB'S 'THE INFORMER' EXPLORES THE POWER OF DATA IN FIGHTING INSURANCE CRIME

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces the release of its latest issue of The NICB Informer .

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  • DES PLAINES, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces the release of its latest issue of The NICB Informer .
  • Proactive analysis, with a focus on speed and efficiency, is a major focus of NICB's data strategy as is the development of machine-learning capabilities.
  • NICB will continue to monitor the cyber threat landscape closely as part of its overall mission to unitedly combat and prevent insurance crime through intelligence-driven operations.
  • NICB member companies wrote more than $530 billion in insurance premiums in 2020, or more than 82% of the nation's property-casualty insurance.

Boards Are Committed to Addressing Climate Change, but Knowledge and Experience Gaps in the Boardroom May Impact Ability to Drive Future Change according to New Report from Heidrick & Struggles and INSEAD

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CHICAGO and PARIS, Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII), a premier provider of global leadership advisory and on-demand talent solutions, and INSEAD, the business school for the world, released today a new report, Changing the Climate in the Boardroom, that reveals how 301 board members in 43 countries, primarily in North America and Western Europe, view their boards' action on climate change. 

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  • 50% of all board members expressed concerns with the level of reporting they receive on climate change progress.
  • 69% said climate change knowledge is not a formal requirement for joining their board, and climate change knowledge is not included in their board's competency matrix.
  • 65% said that knowledge of climate change is not a formal requirement in CEO selection.
  • "The notion of what constitutes effective climate change governance is evolving as global dynamics, stakeholders and activists' pressure take hold.

SIU Board of Trustees Approves Appointment of SIUE's 10th Chancellor, Dr. James T. Minor

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The appointment of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 10th Chancellor, Dr. James T. Minor, was approved by the SIU Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled December meeting.

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  • EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The appointment of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's 10th Chancellor, Dr. James T. Minor, was approved by the SIU Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled December meeting.
  • "I'm excited, humbled and extraordinarily honored for the opportunity to serve SIUE and the SIU System," said Minor.
  • I am also deeply grateful for the engagement and the work of campus constituents who served on the search committee.
  • It's a tremendous season to go forward in public higher education, and I'm excited about SIUE being at the forefront."

SAMARITAN'S PURSE RUSHES HELP IN THE WAKE OF DEADLY TORNADOES

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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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BOONE, N.C., Dec. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster response teams to Mayfield, Kentucky and Monette, Arkansas in response to the deadly tornadoes that spawned overnight.

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  • BOONE, N.C., Dec. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, Samaritan's Purse deployed disaster response teams to Mayfield, Kentucky and Monette, Arkansas in response to the deadly tornadoes that spawned overnight.
  • Search and rescue efforts are still underway with the death toll expected to reach between 75 to 100 people.
  • "We woke upSaturday morningto the horrific news of devastating tornadoes and tragic loss of life across multiple states,"said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse.
  • For more information about how to help or to volunteer with Samaritan's Purse, go to SamaritansPurse.org .

The Salvation Army Responds to Deadly Tornadoes

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Saturday, December 11, 2021
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With a presence in every ZIP code in the country, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to respond with a clear understanding of each impacted area's needs.

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  • With a presence in every ZIP code in the country, The Salvation Army is uniquely positioned to respond with a clear understanding of each impacted area's needs.
  • "In the aftermath of sudden and extreme natural disasters such as these, The Salvation Army is able to respond quickly to the most affected communities," said Jeff Jellets, Emergency Disaster Services Director for The Salvation Army's USA Southern Territory.
  • The Salvation Army has partnered with the Arkansas Baptists to establish a kitchen in Black Oak, Arkansas, beginning today.
  • In addition, The Salvation Army disaster response personnel are collaborating with federal, state, and local emergency management agencies and other partners to monitor the impacts and adapt response efforts as needed.

Exicure, Inc. Announces Results of Internal Investigation and Implementation of Strategic Measures to Reduce Cash Burn and Prioritize Pipeline Focus

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) announced the results of its previously disclosed independent internal investigation and a number of strategic actions aimed to reduce cash spend and prioritize the Companys therapeutic pipeline.

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  • Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) announced the results of its previously disclosed independent internal investigation and a number of strategic actions aimed to reduce cash spend and prioritize the Companys therapeutic pipeline.
  • The results of the investigation are summarized below.
  • Dr. David Giljohann, the Companys former Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from the Board and will serve as Chief Technology Officer through January 31, 2022.
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended.

Byline Bank Announces Plan to Consolidate Six Branches and Disposition of Real Estate

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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Byline Bank plans to consolidate six of its 44 full-service branches during the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Byline Bank plans to consolidate six of its 44 full-service branches during the second quarter of 2022.
  • The Bank will continue to service all of its current markets and customers will continue to be served by other branches within its network and its full suite of digital banking channels.
  • Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company for Byline Bank, a full service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors, and consumers.
  • Byline Bank has approximately $6.7 billion in assets and operates more than 40 full service branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas.

RRD Board Unanimously Determines that Chatham’s Unsolicited Proposal to Acquire RRD for $10.85 Per Share in Cash Constitutes a “Superior Proposal”

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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Under the terms of the Amended Agreement, affiliates of Atlas have agreed to acquire the Company for $10.35 per share in cash.

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  • Under the terms of the Amended Agreement, affiliates of Atlas have agreed to acquire the Company for $10.35 per share in cash.
  • Our Board and management team remain committed to acting in the best interests of RRD and all its stockholders, and will continue to take actions to achieve this objective.
  • RRD has notified Atlas of the Boards determination that the Revised Chatham Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal and that RRD intends to terminate the Amended Agreement for the purpose of entering into a definitive merger agreement with affiliates of Chatham.
  • There can be no assurance that Atlas will seek to negotiate with RRD or will make a revised proposal.