ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Launches Campaign Opposing Regulations on Homeschooling SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) is launching a statewide video campaign urging Illinoisans to contact their lawmakers and demand they reject HB2827, the Homeschool Act.  The Homeschool Act is a reckless and oppressive measure that threatens to dismantle the freedoms  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA awards $3.5 million in library accessibility funding to 300 small and rural libraries in third round of grant initiative CHICAGO -- The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the third round of recipients of its Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant, an initiative to help small and rural libraries increa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 18 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Alianza Americas Condemns Trump's Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Against Venezuelan Nationals Alianza Americas forcefully condemns Trump's proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act to target Venezuelan nationals. The United States is neither at war nor under invasion. This reckless and xenophobic action blatantly violate  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurers Ready to Help Oklahoma and Texas Residents Impacted by High-Wind Driven Wildfires CHICAGO. --Insurers are ready to help Oklahoma and Texas residents impacted by fast moving wildfires. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) urges policyholders to contact their insurer to begin the recovery process "Dry conditions exa  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, March 18 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * New Family-Friendly Festival Headlines Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Spring Event Lineup Zoo expands spring hours and offers can't-miss events, animal encounters and more! Brookfield Zoo Chicago is blooming with excitement in anticipation of its spring event lineup, announcing its signature events scheduled through May 2025. Guests of all ages are invited to connect with wildlife and nature while cre  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Meets with USTR to Advocate for the Recreational Boating Industry NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer, along with SVP of Government Relations Robyn Boerstling, met with officials from the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office last week to discuss the impact of tariffs on manufacturing jobs, local economies, and the position of strength the rec  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 18 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Over 260 Healthcare and Community Organizations Support Removing Barriers to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Washington, DC - The United States healthcare system is facing challenges, including healthcare workforce shortages and expanding costs. A powerful solution is the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act, which will remove practice barriers for advanced p  more