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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday August 25, 2023 ( 4 items )  

AMA Fact Check on Recent Articles About Uterus Transplants
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 24 (TNSres) -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: Multiple media outlets have recently inaccurately published stories with inflammatory headlines about an AMA Journal of Ethics(R) article that explored ethical considerations for uterus transplantation in transgender individuals. In response to requests from the AMA, several outlets have made corrections to their articles after concerns were raised about numerous factual errors. But each   more

ISA Hosts Ag Legislative Breakfast Events Across the State
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following news: The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) hosted five Town Hall Breakfasts this month in West Frankfort, Effingham, Springfield, Bloomington and Maple Park, Illinois. Farmers from the area were invited to participate in conversations about state and federal legislation, and the many ways ISA monitors and engages on issues that affect Illinois farmers and their operations. "ISA staff used these regional   more

National Insurance Crime Bureau Names Rich DiZinno as General Counsel
DES PLAINES, Illinois, Aug. 24 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau issued the following news release: The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the insurance industry's association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime, announces Rich DiZinno as the organization's new General Counsel, effective September 1. He previously served as NICB's Vice President, Strategy, Policy, and Government Affairs since 2021. "During his near twenty-year legal career, Rich has h  more

Shedd Aquarium Evening Music Offerings Continue Into September With Shedd After Hours: House Party
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: Music offerings at Shedd Aquarium will continue into September with Shedd After Hours: House Party, as Jazzin' and the warmer summer months come to a close for the year. Four evenings of house music, stunning aquatic backdrops, and food and drink at the aquarium throughout the cooler month will allow adult guests to dive deeper after hours. Shedd After Hours: House Party is a house music experience for adults 21 an  more