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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday August 22, 2024 ( 7 items )  

'Bed Rotting' Tops TikTok Trends: Americans Embrace Viral Sleep Habits
DARIEN, Illinois, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: Today, social media platforms have become a primary source for lifestyle advice and trends, including in the area of sleep. According to a 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 37% of Americans have experimented with one or more of this year's viral sleep trends, with members of Generation Z (55%) more likely to try them. Among these trends, "bed rotting" has becom  more

ADSA Appoints Corwin Nelson as Annual Meeting Science Director
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The American Dairy Science Association issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: The American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corwin Nelson, PhD, as the new ADSA Annual Meeting Science Director. Nelson, an accomplished researcher and educator with a deep understanding of dairy science, will be responsible for overseeing the scientific programming of an event that brings together more than 1,700 dairy profession  more

ANS's Nuclear 101 Certificate Course Ready for Inaugural Class
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: The American Nuclear Society is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Nuclear 101 certificate course, scheduled to take place in-person at the 2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo this November. This comprehensive five-day program is designed to provide participants with a robust understanding of nuclear energy and engineering, delivered by some of the field's foremost experts. Nuclear 101 is   more

CompTIA focuses on advancing cybersecurity in the age of AI at 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 21 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: The chief technology evangelist for CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the tech industry and workforce, will address the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on all aspects of cybersecurity at a leading government cybersecurity summit next month. Dr. James Stanger is scheduled to participate in two sessions at the 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit Sept. 3-6 in   more

Discover Boating Content Creators Reach New Audiences this Summer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Discover Boating's influencer marketing program continues with a fleet of content creators across the U.S. and Canada working to inspire the next generation of boaters to get on the water and enjoy the benefits of boating this summer. To date, the brand's Instagram and TikTok influencer partners' content has delivered more than three million impressions and one mi  more

Landmarks Illinois Announces Winners of 2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- Landmarks Illinois issued the following news release: Landmarks Illinois has announced the winners of the 2024 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards, an annual program honoring exceptional preservation efforts across Illinois. This year, the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards are honoring rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects in Alto Pass, Carterville, Chicago, Elgin, Rockford and Woodstock. Th  more

Muscular Dystrophy Association Unveils Fall Issue of Quest Magazine and Quest Holiday Product Guide
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 22 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Quest Holiday Product Guide features eight MDA Ambassadors from across the country with products that enhance independence for the disability community. * * * NEW YORK - Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) Quest Media, an innovative adaptive lifestyle platform including a magazine, podcast, blog, and newsletter, launched its fall issue of Quest magazin  more