CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL announces the second edition of the National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries CHICAGO -- Published by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions, the forthcoming second edition of " National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries " will equip school li  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * As of today, the ABA is a plaintiff in three separate actions seeking relief in the courts for what we believe are wrongful actions by the administration. Details of these cases are set out below. Global Health Council, et al. v. Trump, et al., No. 1:25-cv-00402 (D.D.C) The ABA, along with other plaintiffs, filed suit to enjoin the unlawful and unconstitutional exercise of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * Three Executive Orders Contrary to the Constitution and the Rule of Law The three executive orders issued by the Trump administration on April 28, 2025, are a new attempt to abrogate powers that it does not have and to disregard the Constitution in a desperate effort to continue to persecute migrants. One of the executive orde  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * New Report Confirms that Storage is More Important than Ever WASHINGTON - Surging demand for energy has created an urgent need for more natural gas storage, according to a new report from the American Gas Association. The report, titled Assessing the Value of Natural Gas Storage: A Strategic Asset for Grid Reliability, System Resilience and Operational Flexibility in a Changing Energy Landsca  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, April 30 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * CAD/CAM Shows Clinical Benefits in Jaw Reconstruction, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) Improvements include better long-term maintenance of free fibula flaps For patients undergoing jaw reconstruction after surgery for head and neck cancer, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques can improve some key clinical outcomes, reports a study i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Carney's Liberals Win, But Final Seat Count Too Close to Confirm Majority Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada have emerged from last night's federal election poised to form government once again--the first time since 1935 that a sitting government has won a fourth term in a row. However, it remains too close to call whether the Liberals will secure  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA champions workforce talent, securing our future tech footprint, and the impact of the secure by design movement at TechNet Cyber 2025 Chief technology evangelist will speak at three conference sessions DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Preparing the tech workforce to perform at a high level using critical technologies in high-stakes environments, investigating the impact of arti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * CTU President on the newly launched federal Department of Education investigation into the CPS Black Student Success Plan A statement from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates regarding the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI Investigation into Chicago Public Schools for the establishment of the 2023-2024 Black Students Success Plan: "As a Black mother of three,   more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, April 30 -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Disparities in Breast Reconstruction Persist After ACA, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) More women are undergoing post-mastectomy reconstruction, but racial gaps remain Despite steady increases in rates of immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) after mastectomy, racial disparities in IBR have persisted in the years since implementation of the Affordable Care  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurers Say Parents Key in Teen Driver Safety in New Campaign WASHINGTON, DC- Teen drivers aged 16-19 are nearly four times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash per mile driven than drivers ages 20 and older, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is launc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: * * * Most Americans favor equal branches of government, ABA survey says WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 -- The majority of Americans think the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government should have equal power, but nearly 1 in 10 believe one branch should be more powerful than the others, according to a new national survey conducted for the American Bar Association. The 2025 ABA Survey   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches National ALS Awareness Campaign to Accelerate the Search for a Cure Building on its 75-year legacy of progress, MDA is reinforcing its commitment to the ALS community by driving momentum for treatments and expanding access to multidisciplinary care. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced the launch of its nation  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * New Alzheimer's Association Report: Americans Want Early Diagnosis, Treatment and Are Open to Risk-Taking to Slow Disease Progression Key Takeaways * Nearly 4 in 5 Americans surveyed would want to know if they had Alzheimer's disease before having symptoms, or before those symptoms interfered with their activities. * Nearly 3 in 5 Americans said they   more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * On Annual Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Advocacy Day, Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Prohibit Illinois Firearms Dealers from Selling Pistols Easily Convertible to Automatic Fire Through the Use of a Switch Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to the Introduction of HB 4045/SB 2652 Which Incentivizes Gun Manufacturers to Innovate Toward Safety on Annual Advoc  more