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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday April 17, 2025 ( 17 items )  

ABA Business Law Section Hosts Spring Meeting in New Orleans April 24-26
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * ABA Business Law Section hosts spring meeting in New Orleans April 24-26 Navigating new regulations and ethics and litigation in a new political climate will be among the sessions during the three-day hybrid spring meeting of the American Bar Association Business Law Section in New Orleans later this month. What: Business Law Spring Meeting 2025 Sponsored by the ABA Business Law Se  more

ALA ANNOUNCES BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2025 THEME
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA ANNOUNCES BANNED BOOKS WEEK 2025 THEME Annual Event Spotlights Orwellian Book Censorship CHICAGO - The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: "Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights." Banned Books Week will take place October 5 - 11, 2025. With the escalation in attempts t  more

Auto Tariffs May Impact Marine Parts, NMMA Urges Industry Review Ahead of May 3 Deadline
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Auto Tariffs May Impact Marine Parts, NMMA Urges Industry Review Ahead of May 3 Deadline On April 3, President Donald Trump imposed Section 232 tariffs on imported automobiles, while tariffs on auto parts are set to take effect May 3. Several Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for auto parts may overlap with imported marine parts. NMMA encourages membe  more

Best of Core Forum: Calling it Quits: How to Evaluate Library Services and Decide What to Stop Doing
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Best of Core Forum: Calling it Quits: How to Evaluate Library Services and Decide What to Stop Doing CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "" on July 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Following a period of disruption, library leaders need to realign service offerings with current organizational priorities and resources. In this interactive session, we will introduce a new model th  more

Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Best of Core Forum: Neurodiversity in the Academic Library CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "" on June 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. This presentation will focus on the lived experience of a librarian who recently moved into a large middle management role at a sizable R1 institution, while adjusting to a new discovery of their neurodiversity. Through discussing their live  more

Best of Core Forum: The Greatest Obstacle of Discovery: Assessment of Library Discovery Systems
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Best of Core Forum: The Greatest Obstacle of Discovery: Assessment of Library Discovery Systems CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "" on June 4, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Discovery products providing a single search interface to library collections have become industry standard in large academic libraries since their emergence in the late 2000's. The process and parameters   more

Best of Core Forum: Transforming Libraries with AI: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Community Engagement
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Best of Core Forum: Transforming Libraries with AI: Enhancing Access, Efficiency, and Community Engagement CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "" on June 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize libraries by enhancing accessibility, streamlining operations, and fostering community connections. In this session, Brian Pichman will shar  more

CAP Issues New and Updated Cancer Protocols to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy and Personalize Care
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, April 17 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CAP Issues New and Updated Cancer Protocols to Improve Diagnostic Accuracy and Personalize Care New protocols for endocrine tumors and updated existing protocols for breast cancer diagnoses are now available from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). These and other updates to protocols reflect the latest scientific advancements, ensuring that pathology reports provide oncolog  more

Core ALA Annual Preconference: A Tour of Philadelphia Academic Libraries: Classic Spaces & Renovation Projects
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core ALA Annual Preconference: A Tour of Philadelphia Academic Libraries: Classic Spaces & Renovation Projects CHICAGO--Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host a full-day tour "Philadelphia Academic Libraries: Classic Spaces & Renovation Projects" on Friday, June 27, 2025, during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. Come tour th  more

Core ALA Annual Preconference: Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core ALA Annual Preconference: Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant CHICAGO--On Friday, June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant" during the 2025 ALA Annual Confere  more

Core ALA Annual Preconference: Library Design and Construction Project Management: The Tools you need to Build your Best Library Space
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core ALA Annual Preconference: Library Design and Construction Project Management: The Tools you need to Build your Best Library Space CHICAGO--On Friday, June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the full-day preconference "Library Design and Construction Project Management: The Tools you need to Build your Best Library Space" during the 2  more

Core ALA Annual Preconference: Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core ALA Annual Preconference: Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour CHICAGO--Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour "Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour" on Friday, June 27, 2025, during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. Tour three neighborhood libraries that were reimagined and renovated at the Philadel  more

Core ALA Annual Preconference: Professional Development Plans & Journals for Career Success: The Power of Two
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core ALA Annual Preconference: Professional Development Plans & Journals for Career Success: The Power of Two CHICAGO--On Friday, June 27, 2025, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will present the half-day preconference "Professional Development Plans & Journals for Career Success: The Power of Two" during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadel  more

Core ALA Annual Preconference: Wilmington Area Public Libraries Tour
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core ALA Annual Preconference: Wilmington Area Public Libraries Tour CHICAGO--Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour "Wilmington Area Public Libraries Tour" on Friday, June 27, 2025, during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. Tour three unique public library and education center sites in the Wilmington area,   more

Court Order Halts CWIT From Losing Funding for DEI Programs
NEW YORK, April 17 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release: * * * Court Order Halts CWIT from Losing Funding for DEI Programs Preliminary Injunction a step Forward in Ongoing National Challenge Against anti-DEI Executive Orders, says LatinoJustice The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a preliminary injunction in the case brought by Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) challenging anti-DEI executive orders. The injunction enjoins the Department of   more

Discover Boating, Progressive Insurance(r) Team Up to Equip Boaters with Safety Know-How
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating, Progressive Insurance(r) Team Up to Equip Boaters with Safety Know-How As part of an ongoing commitment to promote safe, enjoyable boating experiences--and support the industry's long-term growth-- Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, has released the second episode of its latest educational video series in collaboration with Progr  more

Marine Service Technician Week Set to Launch Next Week
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Service Technician Week Set to Launch Next Week The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) will host the fourth annual " International Marine Service Technician Week," next week, April 21-25, 2025. The week is dedicated to recognizing the exceptional skills and commitment of marine service professionals. All are invited to join the celebration by po  more