CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Information Today Library of the Future Award Jury Announces Columbus Metropolitan Library's AI Task Force for Adult Programming as Winner CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) Information Today Library of the Future Award Jury is delighted to announce that Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Library of the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release: * * * Following Educators for Excellence-Chicago Advocacy, School Board Establishes Black Student Achievement Committee After months of persistent advocacy from educators and community members, the Chicago school board has officially established the Black Student Achievement Committee--a critical step toward educational equity in Chicago Public Schools. The committee, mandated by state law under SB15, h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 -- People's Action issued the following news statement on April 24, 2025: * * * Trump's Tactics Threaten Our Voice in Democracy Memorandum Represents a Divide-and-Conquer Power Grab, an Assault on Freedom of Speech, and An Elimination of Accountability WASHINGTON, D.C. - People's Action Institute Executive Director Sulma Arias issued the following statement regarding Donald Trump's memorandum targeting ActBlue and the organizations that have made use of that fundr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Recognize Industry Leadership: Submit Your 2025 NMMA Hall of Fame Nomination by June 6 There's still time to recognize the leaders who have shaped--and continue to guide--the recreational boating industry. The 2025 NMMA Hall of Fame Award, the Association's most prestigious honor, celebrates individuals whose vision, dedication, and lasting contributions h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The legacy of black women in librarianship CHICAGO -- Black women have historically been hidden figures in librarianship, yet their passion, courage, and tenacity paved the way for future generations of knowledge workers. Profiling more than a dozen librarians, book champions, activists, and pioneers of the profession from across the country, " The Legacy of Black Wom  more