CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news: More than 300 designated institutional officials, institutional coordinators, and other members of the graduate medical education (GME) community attended the ACGME's third National Learning Community of Sponsoring Institutions and Clinical Learning Environments meeting, Building Connections, Leading Change, at the ACGME Conference Center and online October 8 and 9, 2024. The first  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) are urging the Biden administration to close loopholes in the Section 232 steel tariff program that is designed to ensure a level playing field for America's structural steel production and fabrication industries. The American Institute of Steel Construction stands with their call to expand the scope of the Section 232 steel tarif  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The American Nuclear Society issued the following news: John Kelly, ANS past president (2018-19), passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2024, in Gilbert Ariz., at the age of 70. Kelly was born on March 9, 1954, and was the eldest of Jack and Aileen Kelly's six children. His career, which spanned more than 40 years, began at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M., where he focused on safety and severe accident analysis. His leadership   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Kids In Danger, an organization that protects children by fighting for product safety, issued the following news release: WASHIGNTON, DC - The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price announced a recall of more than two million Fisher-Price Snuga Infant Swings on Thursday, October 10, 2024. There have been reports of five deaths involving infants associated with the product between 2012 and 2022. The CPSC reminded caregivers never to use these pro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: This year's Healing Our Waters (HOW) Conference in Chicago brought together advocates, community leaders, and passionate individuals to address major issues facing the Great Lakes, including the pressing issue of water justice. The event focused on solutions, driven by people committed to ensuring that clean water and proper sanitation are accessible to everyone--especially those living in underser  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton's significant impact on numerous communities across the Southeast, many remain without power. The priority remains to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected, including many member companies, their employees and their families. NMMA is communicating with members, stakeholders and partners to fully assess the impac  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Kevin A. R. King, in line for the Core division of the American Library Association presidency, will not assume the role citing his new Library Director role requires his full attention. He took office as president elect after ALA Annual Conference in early July, and he would have been president in 2025-26. King was elected 2025-26 Core president in the spring, with r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The Latino Policy Forum issued the following news release: * * * Empowering Latino Communities through Advocacy and Action. Inform. Influence. Lead. * * * The Latino Policy Forum is the only organization in the Chicago area that facilitates the involvement of Latinos at all levels of public decision-making. Its goals are to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies, and strengthen leadership within the commun  more