CHICAGO, Illinois, April 20 -- The American Association of Endodontists issued the following news release: The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) announced Natasha M. Flake, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.S.D., as its new President during its annual meeting (https://aae24.eventscribe.net/) in Los Angeles. The AAE represents thousands of dental specialists known as endodontists who save patients' natural teeth and relieve their pain by performing root canal treatment. Natasha M. Flake is a Professor   more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 20 (TNScapv) -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), along with the support of nearly 60 nursing affiliates and partner associations, has signed a letter to leaders of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) urging them to immediately release their proposed workplace violence prevention standard. April is Workplace Violence Preventi  more

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, April 20 (TNSres) -- The Alliance Defending Freedom issued the following news release: The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel and Vice President of Appellate Advocacy John Bursch regarding a friend-of-the-court brief (https://dm1l19z832j5m.cloudfront.net/2024-04/Pritchard-v-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Illinois-2024-04-19-Appellate-Amicus-Brief.pdf) ADF attorneys filed Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on beha  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * The Illinois House passed House Bill 5405 this afternoon, improving access and diversity in clinical trials. The following is a statement from Ally Lopshire, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Illinois: "To reduce the burden of cancer in Illinois, ACS CAN supports legislation that will improve diversit  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The American Economic Liberties Project issued the following statement on April 18, 2024: * * * In response to news that the Illinois House of Representatives has passed (https://twitter.com/repbobmorgan/status/1781075830472425896?s=46&t=ROMrRqlRXFAmUHHWY6SuWw) a bill to ban junk fees (HB 4629), the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement. "With today's vote, Illinois is one step closer to tossing junk fees in the trash," said Pat Garofalo,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 -- The Institute of Food Technologists issued the following news release: The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization with global members spanning academia, government, and industry, has released a white paper that examines how underutilized and biofortified crops could help improve global food and nutrition security. Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security: Advancing the Use of Underutilized and  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 20 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news: March year-over-year home sales (http://www.illinoisrealtors.org/marketstats/) fell in Illinois as the number of available homes dipped to its lowest mark since 2008, according to data from Illinois REALTORS(R). In March 2024, statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) of 10,024 homes sold was 11.9 percent lower than the 11,374 sold in March 2023. There were only 15,268 homes for sale sta  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: In a new Marine Minute, NMMA President, Frank Hugelmeyer, shares NMMA's take on the current state of the recreational boating industry, including a look at consumer behaviors and demand in 2023 and how that's shaping headwinds and opportunities the association is watching in 2024. While new boat sales are expected to remain relatively flat in 2024, boating expend  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois Farm Bureau issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * The Biden Administration through the Environmental Protection Agency announced today a temporary waiver for summertime sales of E-15, a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, to address extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances. The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan. "This announcement is a win-win for Illinois farmers who  more