CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: The American Library Association (ALA) is teaming up with multiplatform entertainment company Skybound Entertainment and leading toy and game company Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. "We love the energy of the TRANSFORMERS franchise, and we're excited for this col  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: Due to popular demand, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry working in the food and beverage sector, is rolling out an updated virtual workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) next week that it originally unveiled in December 2023. Tasio co-founders Dray McFarlane and Thomas Altman will ret  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) announced the release of its 2024 Economic Impact Statement. CTPF made $1.5 billion in direct payments to annuitants living in Illinois in 2023. Those payments had a $2.1 billion impact on the Illinois economy, supporting more than 11,592 jobs in the State. The Buck Stays Here: Understanding the Economic Impact of CTPF Benefit Payments on the State of Il  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Claudette McLinn, EdD, Executive Director, Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature, Simi Valley, California, has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). She will begin her term as president-elect in   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 18 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news: Congratulations to Debbie Prodehl, managing broker and director of risk management at Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group in Shorewood, who has been named the 2025 treasurer nominee for the state association. Prodehl, who is a member of the Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS(R), was announced as the nominee at the Illinois REALTORS(R) Capitol Conference in Springfield on April 10. The Illinois REALTORS(R) Board of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following news release: The Church Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) gathered at the Lutheran Center in Chicago, April 11-14. The council, which serves as the ELCA churchwide organization's board of directors and interim legislative authority between meetings of a churchwide assembly, carries out its work in support of the ELCA's priority areas of being a welcoming church, a thriving   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 18 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news release: Emergency nurses are strong advocates for the laws and tools they need to be safe at work and sufficiently prepared to care for all their patients. Emergency nurses from nearly every state gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the Emergency Nurses Association's annual Day on the Hill advocacy event. As part of Day on the Hill, ENA members called on Congress to reauthorize funding for the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The Fraternal Order of Police issued the following news release: Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, voiced the organization's support for the Know2Protect campaign, a public awareness venture from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designed to inform the public on the prevalence of child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) crimes and the existing tools and reporting mechanisms to combat such offenses. It is estimated t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The International Interior Design Association issued the following news release: The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Student Design Competition, sponsored by OFS and Carolina. The annual competition allows design students to highlight their creativity and vision while also gathering insights and experience with leaders of the industry. This year's design challenge asked entrants to design an innovativ  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Susan Fortney, a law professor and recognized national expert on ethics, is the 2024 recipient of the Michael Franck Professional Responsibility Award, one of the American Bar Association's top ethics honors. The award recognizes an individual whose contributions reflect the highest level of dedication to legal professionalism. Fortney is the Stephen R. Alton University Professor an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is set to kick off the third annual "International Marine Service Technician Week" from April 22-26, 2024. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. "Marine Service Technician Week offers a unique chance for the boating community to recognize the invaluable   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 18 -- The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy issued the following news release: The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has announced the recipients of the 2024 NABP Leadership Awards. Each year, the Association presents awards to individuals who have worked with unwavering dedication to ensure NABP's continued service to the regulation of pharmacy practice and to the state boards of pharmacy in protecting public health. This year's leaders  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: The Public Library Association (PLA) welcomed more than 7,500 public library workers, supporters, and vendors nationwide to celebrate all things public libraries at the PLA 2024 Conference, April 3-5, in Columbus, Ohio, and at the virtual conference. From groundbreaking initiatives to state-of-the-art technologies, participants delved into the field's  more