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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Tuesday June 11, 2024 ( 9 items )  

American Nuclear Society: Oklo's Diane Presents at Community of Practice
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 11 (TNSres) -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: The American Nuclear Society's Risk-informed, Performance-based Principles and Policy Committee (RP3C) held another Community of Practice (CoP) on April 26, 2024. For this event, the committee Mory Diane of Oklo. RP3C chair N. Prasad Kadambi led with a brief introduction before Diane shared Oklo's risk-informed, performance-based (RIPB) approach to seismic design categorization and seismic siti  more

American Nuclear Society: Past DOE Officials Reflect on Their Tenures and Future of Nuclear Industry
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 11 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: At the "Past Department of Energy Nuclear Energy Officials Roundtable" webinar on May 20, the American Nuclear Society gathered six past assistant secretaries for the Office of Nuclear Energy for a very special discussion. The group of stellar leaders, who have shaped the current state of innovation and growth around nuclear energy, shared insights from their time as NE-1 and their perspectives about wh  more

Finalists announced for 2024 CompTIA Community UK & Ireland Spotlight Awards
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: BIRMINGHAM, England - Finalists for the 2024 CompTIA Community UK & Ireland Spotlight Awards, which honor individuals and businesses for their commitment, dedication and leadership in advancing the technology industry, have been revealed by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the tech industry and its workforce. Award winners in nine categories will be announced and recognised at t  more

HACU appoints inaugural senior VP for Chicago Regional Office and director of Western Regional Office
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced a new regional office in Chicago, Illinois, and the appointment of Reyes Gonzalez, Ed.D., as the senior vice president for state policy and government relations. Gonzalez will lead HACU's new Chicago Regional Office and oversee regional state government relations activities. HACU recentl  more

HACU, Miller Lite accepting scholarship applications
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: HACU, Miller Lite accepting scholarship applications The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is partnering with Miller Lite to award $115,000 in college scholarships and leadership development opportunities through HACU's !Adelante! Leadership Institute. A total of 23 scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded to college students enrolled at H  more

ICYMI: Boat Finder Connecting Thousands of Consumers to Boat Show Exhibitors, Brands
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Returning in its second year to support Discover Boating boat show exhibitors, Boat Finder continued its momentum in creating a more seamless experience for people researching boats, introducing more than 120,000 consumers to a multitude of boat brands directly through the platform. Here's a complete snapshot of 2024 Boat Finder performance: Over 3 million boat c  more

Illinois Policy Institute: Black, Hispanic Chicagoans Made Up 95% of Homicide Victims
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Policy Institute research found arrests rates for violent crimes plummeted * * * As Chicago moves into summer, analysis is showing low-income areas of the city and Black and Hispanic Chicagoans are much more likely to experience crime. Research from the Illinois Policy Institute found (https://www.illinoispolicy.org/black-chicagoans-20x-likelier-to-be-homicide-victims-arres  more

Illinois Soybean Association Celebrating 60 Seasons of Success
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, June 11 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following dated June 6, 2024: For 60 years, the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has worked, in tandem with farmers and industry, to help Illinois' soybean farmers grow better soybeans and find new markets for their product. In honor of the milestone, the association is celebrating 60 Seasons of Success with special events and commemorations throughout the year. "For 60 years, ISA has brought farmers, businesses an  more

Ten AASL Members Receive Jewish American Heritage Month Collection Development Grants
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: Ten American Association of School Librarians (AASL) members have been awarded $500 collection development grants. Generously sponsored by The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, the grants allow recipients to create or expand their collections with content that provides context and explores Jewish experience, achievemen  more