CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: Shedd Aquarium has welcomed a toco toucan (Ramphastos toco), also known as the giant toucan, which is the largest species in the toucan family. Artie, a five-year-old toucan, arrived at Shedd this year and has been spending time behind the scenes with animal care staff as he acclimates to his new home. In the coming weeks, guests may see him throughout the aquarium during their visits, with potential opportunities   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news document: By Tyline Burgess, Communications Manager At the AIDS Foundation Chicago, we are thrilled to embark on an exciting journey of growth and empowerment as we welcome our new Vice President of Care, Freddie Shufford. With a wealth of experience and an unwavering commitment to health equity and the HIV community, Freddie brings with her a legacy of transformative care from her previous role as the Dire  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: The AISC Board of Directors chose new leadership at its most recent meeting. Hugh McCaffrey of Southern New Jersey Steel in Vineland, N.J. was elected board chair Sept. 9 at AISC's annual business meeting, and Glenn Tabolt of STS Steel in Schenectady, N.Y. was elected vice chair. "Hugh and Glenn both have a long track record of volunteering their knowledge, expertise, and leadership   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The American Library Association issued the following statement on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * In response to the recent threats of violence to Chicago-area public libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board released the following statement: The American Library Association (ALA) vehemently condemns the violence, threats of violence and other acts of intimidation that are increasingly taking place in America's libraries, including the recent bomb  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- Alianza Americas issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: A District Court in Texas ruled against the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) despite widespread efforts from migrant communities in affirming the validity of the program. While DACA renewals and Advanced Parole applications are still being accepted, the nearly 600,000 dreamers who benefit from the program continue to live in a state of uncertainty. Below is a statement from   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: Each September, the American Medical Association (AMA) recognizes influential female physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month. To showcase the accomplishments of these leaders, the AMA Women Physicians Section (WPS) and the AMA Foundation today announced the winners of the 2023 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program. The Joan F. Giambalvo   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * An analysis of firearm incidents in five major U.S. cities provides insights that can help policymakers target neighborhoods at risk of firearm violence * * * An analysis of more than 71,000 shooting incidents in five major U.S. cities has identified lesser-known factors, such as lack of access to a vehicle, that are associated with increased firearm assaults. These factors, in a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Serving as both an accessible introduction for LIS students and a go-to reference for current practitioners, "Foundations of Information Law," published by ALA Neal-Schuman, is designed to empower readers to understand, rather than be intimidated by, the law. Authors Paul T. Jaeger, Jonathan Lazar, Ursula Gorham, and Natalie Greene Taylor draw upon their unique backgrounds in both law and libraria  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Branding isn't just for celebrities and corporations. Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, "Elevating the School Library: Building Positive Perceptions through Brand Behavior" by Susan D. Ballard and Sara Kelly Johns shows how school librarians can raise and deepen positive perceptions of s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The American Organization for Nursing Leadership issued the following news release: The American Organization for Nursing Leadership membership elected Ena Williams, PhD, RN, as the 2024 president-elect of the AONL Board of Directors. Williams will assume the presidency Jan. 1, 2026, leading the national membership organization whose strategic focus is excellence in nursing leadership. Williams currently serves as the senior vice president and chief nursing offic  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- CompTIA issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce, announced today the creation of a new Emergency Response Team to provide real-time guidance to solution providers experiencing a cybersecurity incident or service disruption. The new Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a group of dedicated CompTIA members who have either experienced a security incident or c  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following letter on Sept. 13, 2023: * * * As part of its ongoing efforts to increase the pipeline of new nurses, promote healthy and safe work environments, workplace violence prevention and address boarding ENA sent the following letter to Senator Bernie Sanders to show support for the Primary Care and Health Workforce Expansion Act. The Honorable Bernie Sanders Chairman Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society issued the following news: HIMSS, a global advocate for digital health transformation, supports a proposed extension of coverage for telehealth services through Dec. 31, 2024. The reimbursement, at the non-facility rate, was originally scheduled to cease when the federal government ended the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023. More than 150 million people live in federally designated mental   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release: As excitement around the benefits of generative artificial intelligence applications like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard has grown, so have the notes of caution from many in the industry, who point to a range of potential risks that could come with the tech. ISACA's new resource, The Promise and Peril of the AI Revolution: Managing Risk, acknowledges the benefits of gen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- The Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Practicing Privacy Literacy in Academic Libraries: Theories, Methods, and Cases," edited by Sarah Hartman-Caverly and Alexandria Chisholm, which collects practical ways to incorporate privacy literacy into your instruction and practice. Privacy i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- People's Action issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: People's Action's Homes Guarantee campaign today released a new memo outlining the current state of American rental housing supply and making the case for rent regulations to address the rental supply gap. The memo comes the day after August's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data showed rent inflation increased to 7.8% year-over-year, meaning rent was 7.8% more expensive in August 2023 compared to Aug  more

DAVENPORT, Lowa, Sept. 14 -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy issued the following news release: Media are invited to take part in a lineup of events, hosted by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails advocacy organization, and partners from across the Quad Cities region to learn about the impact, potential and progress of the Great American Rail-Trail(R) in Iowa and Illinois. A focus will be on significant efforts underway to connect the Hennepin Canal and the I&M Canal State  more

LISLE, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The Water Quality Association issued the following news release: The Water Quality Association has unveiled a new member recognition program called the Mark of Excellence to honor water treatment professionals demonstrating a commitment to quality at the highest level. The program distinguishes WQA member companies that sell certified products and employ certified professionals. "The Mark of Excellence showcases a member company's professional expertise and reinfor  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Sept. 15 -- The International Housewares Association issued the following news release: William C. McHenry, president and CEO of Widgeteer, Inc., has been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. His three-year term begins Oct. 1, 2023 and ends Sept. 30, 2026. Also elected were new board officers: * Chairman - Neal Asbury, president & CEO, The Legacy Companies * Vic  more