Birmingham LGBTQ+ church members ‘cut off’ after sexual assault complaints Former members also say complaints were mishandled and are seeking apology from Methodist church The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2024
Clout-heavy lawyer James J. Banks makes a push in video gaming The former Illinois Tollway board member is new to the industry. But his Belmont Bank has been lending money for years to Rick Heidner, a giant in the business. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023
State regulators approve Medinah Temple landlord of proposed temporary Chicago casino State regulators are still evaluating Bally’s overall casino proposal, which they submitted in August. But regulators gave the OK to entities controlled by the politically connected owner of the Medinah Temple. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
Illinois Gaming Board OKs gaming license for clout-heavy lawyer James J. Banks in an about-face But the state agency won’t say what new evidence prompted it to approve James J. Banks — an Illinois Tollway board member under five governors — for video poker machines and other gambling devices. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 13, 2023
Greece, Bulgaria discuss oil pipeline bypassing Bosphorus Strait An EU embargo on Russian oil and a transit fee hike to use the Bosphorus Strait are reviving a shelved pipeline plan. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2022
Lear In Acquisition Spree - Buys Seat Climate Control Provider IGB Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) has agreed to acquire I.G. Bauerhin, an automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, and electronic control modules supplier, for €140 million. LEA expects the acquisition to expand its product capabilities into active cooling and complement its existing offerings. The transaction marks Lear's second acquisition of a thermal comfort solutions company.… Benzinga · May 20, 2022
Ukraine war speeds Greece’s transition to EU energy gateway As Europe attempts to abandon Russian energy, Greece is becoming a gateway for LNG because it is surrounded by sea. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2022