CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: A new partnership to raise awareness about the lifesaving potential of Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs), or "red flag laws," is launching today during National Public Health Week involving the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and the Ad Council. The Illinois effort is the first phase of a planned multi-state campaign called "Pause to Heal." It is des  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release: The Capacity Building in International Dementia Research (CBIDR) grant, a collaborative initiative between the Alzheimer's Association and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), is thrilled to announce its inaugural grant recipients. These projects showcase innovative strategies for enhancing research capacity and promise to advance dementia research. The CBIDR grant targets capacity building for sc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Various news stories about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse have discussed the design and noted it included fracture critical steel members, which are more correctly known today as Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTMs). Broadly speaking, the public misunderstands what this technical language means, and it is commonly incorrectly covered in the press as being   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) is thrilled to celebrate National Library Week from April 7 to11. This year's theme is "Ready, Set, Library!" which illustrates the idea that in an always-online world, libraries give the community a green light to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. Award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: Core hosts the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Evaluating Your Library Assessment Program" on April 9, 2024, at 1 p.m. CT. In assessment, we measure all manner of library services and outcomes, but how often do we assess ourselves? Due to personnel constraints and an increased demand for data-driven decision making, library assessment/analytics librarians have difficulty finding time for reflection, m  more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 3 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: As the world's oldest professional safety organization, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has adopted a formal position on child labor. The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide. "While it is know  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The Illinois CPA Society issued the following news release: The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)--one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community--is pleased to announce its board of directors for the April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, fiscal year. This fiscal year, five new directors join the board, including David W. Knutsen, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA, CFE, of Outreach; Kimberly D. Meyer, CPA, of Meyer & Associates CPA LLC; Matthew D  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 (TNSres) -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following joint news release on April 2, 2024, with Illinois Department of Public Health: * * * IDPH Joins Forces with Brady & The Ad Council To Promote Life-Saving Tool to Prevent Suicides & Other Shootings by People in Distress; First Phase of Expansive New Gun Safety Effort * * * A new partnership to raise awareness about the lifesaving potential of Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs), or "red flag   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 3 -- The Illinois Manufacturers' Association issued the following news release: As voting opens in the final round of the 2024 "Makers Madness" contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of manufacturers across Illinois, who h  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 3 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Implementation of a bipartisan bill to encourage the use of higher blends of biodiesel takes effect on Monday, April 1. Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Chairman Ron Kindred and other supporters call the new law a landmark statute that will benefit all Illinoisians as well as the state's environment. "This is a significant milestone law for Illinois soybean farmers, but it a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The National Association of Concessionaires issued the following news release: The National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) has announced that Charlie Gomez, Vice President of Specialty Markets at Ricos Products Company, has been selected as the 2024 Bert Nathan Memorial Award Honoree. Presented by NAC each year to recognize leadership and significant accomplishment in the Theatre Concessions Industry, the award honors the late Bert Nathan, a past president of  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 3 -- The Illinois Farm Bureau issued the following news release: Rural and urban farmers recently came together in a new Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB)-produced docuseries highlighting the shared characteristics, goals and challenges they face when farming. The three-part series, titled "Fields Apart: Rooted Together," shows how farmers and agriculture in Illinois can help heal communities, drive economic opportunities and showcase the diversity of farming in the state  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 3 (TNSres) -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release: Every organization should have enterprise policies in place to ensure required and prohibited activities are formally documented and communicated, but it can be difficult to know where to begin. ISACA's new Policy Template Library Toolkit (https://store.isaca.org/s/store#/store/browse/detail/a2S4w000008L3V9EAK) provides enterprises with a starting point to build and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- People's Action issued the following statement on April 2, 2024: * * * People's Action today released the following statement from People's Action Health Care for All Campaign Director Aija Nemer-Aanerud in response to the Biden administration's final notice of a 3.7% rate increase in 2025 for so-called "Medicare Advantage" plans. The announcement represents a victory over greedy insurance corporations that overcharge the Medicare program, engage in systemic denia  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Wendy Gassaway, school librarian at Alder Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Innovative Reading Grant. Sponsored by Capstone, the $2,500 grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children that motivates and encou  more