CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: As the University of Chicago prepares to host graduation ceremonies Friday, various media outlets are reporting that four students who otherwise expected to graduate will have their diplomas withheld while the University investigates complaints about these students' participation in protests demanding that the University divest from investments in Israel. The University ultimately auth  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: American Library Association President Emily Drabinski will tour the country this June to highlight the contributions of American libraries to their communities. The "Road to Annual" tour, named for ALA's Annual Conference, will kick off in early June at Cranston Public Library in Rhode Island where Drabinski will highlight the importance of federal support for libraries and the Right to Read Act.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: As NOAA's vessel speed rule is considered by the Office of Management and Budget, the recreational boating industry continues to advocate for the withdrawal of the rule in favor of the advanced marine technologies available today. The rule, which would require small recreational boats to travel at speeds of 10 knots along much of the Atlantic coast for up to seven   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * Last November, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reduced Peoples Gas' proposed rate hike by about $100 million and ordered the utility to pause its controversial and financially bloated pipe-replacement program - known as the System Modernization Program (SMP) - pending further review to determine whether it could substantiate the need for $265 million in 2024 investments it propo  more

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Illinois, May 31 -- The Electronics Representatives Association issued the following news release: The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the chair, vice chair and members of the 2025 Conference Committee responsible for planning the 2025 ERA Conference. Jeff May, president, Logix Sales & Marketing, will serve as Conference Committee Chair and Perry Thornton, president, Pinnacle Marketing, will serve as Conference Committe  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 31 -- The Illinois Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * The Spring Legislative session offered many opportunities to advocate for our dynamic and diverse membership base. We appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with legislators on both sides of the aisle and secure meaningful policy wins in the final days of the legislative session. The Chamber has significant concerns about the revenue bill (HB4951) that passed in that it   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 31 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on May 30, 2024: * * * Today, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a robust plan to prepare a reliable electric grid as the state retires its coal- and gas-fired power plants and greatly expands the use of clean energy resources, such as solar and wind power. Below is a statement by Michael B. Jacobs, a senior energy analyst with the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). "Planning a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 (TNSres) -- 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, is pleased to announce that Phrosso Economidou Hadjilucas, PhD, Adjunct Lecturer of Food Science at the University of Nicosia, has been selected as a 2024 IFT Fellow, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a member of the science of food communi  more