CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * The two-hour broadcast was broadcast on-air and online live from Grant's Farm and hosted by Mike Bush, Anne Allred, Rene Knott, and Scott Connell. * * * ST. LOUIS -- Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Generous St. Louisans once again stepped up to help the community by donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 5 On Your Side's "MDA Show of Strength" rai  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: Today, the Alliance for the Great Lakes announced an Adopt-a-Beach milestone. In the twenty-one years the Alliance has been tracking trash collected by the organization's dedicated volunteers, more than 10 million pieces of litter have been removed from the five Great Lakes' shorelines. "Our terrific volunteers do the incredibly hard work of not only cleaning the beaches  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: Alianza Americas, a network of organizations led by Latin American and Caribbean migrants in the United States, expresses its grave concern over the recent termination of the extradition treaty between Honduras and the United States, announced by President Xiomara Castro. Although this measure is presented as an act of sovereignty, we w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Alzheimer's Association issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * "Falling Together" premiering on Hallmark Channel on September 21, World Alzheimer's Day * * * Today, the Alzheimer's Association announced its collaboration with Hallmark Media and Ashley Williams for the first-ever appearance of Walk to End Alzheimer's(R) in a feature film. "Falling Together" will premiere on Hallmark Channel at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on Sept. 21, which is als  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following news release: The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center. The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the CDC COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for 2024. AI is affecting industries around the world, and health care is no different. Find out  more

DARIEN, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: While back-to-school season signals the end of summer, it also ushers in the endless possibilities of a new academic year. For students at every grade level, prioritizing sleep is essential to succeed physically, emotionally, athletically and academically. According to a new survey (https://aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/sleep-prioritization-survey-2024-children-and-teens-not-get  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * The popular docuseries goes international for the first time and includes episodes filmed in Canada and Australia * * * Washington, D.C.- Season five of Pfister(R) Faucet's American Plumber Stories, titled "Plumbing Without Borders," premiered its first episode, Hope, on September 2, 2024. The new season, sponsored by the International Code Council, features plumbers from around the world wh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: La Crosse, WISCONSIN Today, President Biden announced that Dairyland Power Cooperative will be awarded nearly $573 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program for Dairyland to procure 1,080 megawatts (MWs) of clean energy, including power purchase agreements for four solar installations and four wind power installations across rural Wiscons  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Hear from NMMA's Chief Brand Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Ellen Bradley, in a new Marine Minute video on how and why Discover Boating is working to attract new boaters and retain current boaters. Bradley is joined by NMMA's Vice President of Marketing, Kevin Williams, to highlight the brand's 360-degree omni-channel strategy of  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Waste Industry Leaders Commend the Governor for Signing a Bill to Properly Manage Consumer Batteries * * * Springfield, IL - On August 9, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) signed the Illinois Portable and Medium-Format Battery Stewardship Act into law. This groundbreaking law represents a major advancement in the proper collection, recycling and disposal of lithium-ion a  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The National Safety Council issued the following news: * * * NSC urges continued action to implement the Safe System Approach to create a safe transportation system for all. * * * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council shows an estimated 20,900 people died in preventable traffic crashes in the United States through the first six months of 2024. Compared to the same period last year, the estimate is nearly unchanged, with  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news: In a crowded digital marketplace, publishers must stand out from the competition and earn recognition for their commitment to transparency. Enter AAM Brand View -- a way for audited publishers to showcase their verified cross-media data and essential company information in an engaging, visual format. All AAM-audited publishers can create a Brand View profile as a complimentary benefit and share th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The American Road and Transportation Builders Association issued the following news release: * * * States Dedicating 2021 Infrastructure Law Funds to 4,100+ Projects National and State Rankings Available: www.artbabridgereport.org * * * Nearly 221,800 U.S. bridges need major repair or replacement, an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analysis of recently released federal government data shows. Placed end-to-end, these structures span over 6,  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Sept. 5 -- The Society of Actuaries issued the following news release: Chicago, IL - The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has recognized the actuarial programs at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, and Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA, as University-Earned Credit (UEC) Centers of Actuarial Excellence (CAE). With the addition of Purdue University and Robert Morris University, 22 CAE programs at universities worldwide are approved to offer UEC, including in the U.S  more