CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA responds to 'unlawful dismissal' of Register of Copyrights Washington -- Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association (ALA), released the following statement on the Trump Administration's firing of Dr. Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights: "ALA is dismayed at the unlawful dismissal of Register of Copyrights Dr. Shira Perlmutter, who has led the Co  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following statement on May 12, 2025: * * * Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement Statement on Proposed Changes to Medicaid On behalf of Americans impacted by dementia, the Alzheimer's Association is concerned with some of the proposed changes announced by the House Energy & Commerce Committee to reform the Medicaid program. "The approach taken in the proposal limits the impact to peo  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 13 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Burghardt Sporting Goods Focuses On Main Location, New Era of Growth MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 12, 2025) -- Burghardt Sporting Goods, a staple in Milwaukee's sporting goods and branded apparel market, has announced it will not renew the lease at its Fox Point location, with the lease coming to an end in June. This strategic decision allows the company to focus on its thriving New Berl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 13 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Growing the Next Generation of Sea Otter Surrogates Shedd Aquarium continues support with accredited partners for endangered species, bidding adieu to Suri and Willow and welcoming Otter 937 Shedd Aquarium is playing an important role in providing a temporary home to non-releasable rescued female sea otters in support of Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Surrogacy Program and their surrogacy   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Recreational Boating Industry Kicks Off High-Impact Advocacy Week in Nation's Capital The recreational boating industry will officially convene today in the nation's capital for the start of the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC), bringing together manufacturers, dealers, retailers, and stakeholders from across the country for three days of critical dialog  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 13 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * S + S Activewear Signs Two Exclusive Agreements BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2025) - S&S Activewear announced the expansion of its portfolio through exclusive agreements with vineyard vines and Marmot. These additions deepen S&S's extensive retail offerings and reflect the company's continued focus on bringing customers the most sought-after apparel in the industry. "S&S's expanded   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The definitive handbook on public librarianship CHICAGO -- Dubbed "a peerless ambassador for public libraries, educating future professionals, current professionals in other parts of the field, and anyone else interested about the irreplaceable and irrepressible entities that are public libraries" ( Library Quarterly ), the new fourth edition of ALA Neal-Schuman's " Int  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * World Boating Day to Spotlight the Passion and Possibilities of Life on the Water Recreational boating will take center stage on May 24 with the return of World Boating Day, an international celebration that unites the global boating community while welcoming new audiences to experience the lifestyle. This annual event presents an opportunity to unite as a  more