CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Launches Free Mobile App to Support Newly Diagnosed Individuals and Care Partners -- New app developed with input from people living with early-stage dementia, connects families affected by dementia with resources and support -- CHICAGO, May 27, 2025 -- The Alzheimer's Association announced today it is launching a new mobile app aimed at helping n  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The American Medical Association, Chicago, Illinois, is advocating for significant changes to federal student loan programs, urging the U.S. Department of Education to ensure that the cost of medical education does not deter aspiring physicians. In a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon, the organization emphasized the critical role of programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness in addressing the nation's physician shortage and supporting the medical workforce. The American  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 27 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program BELLEVILLE, ILL. - May 27, 2025 - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with Illinois American   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA: Positive Action on Legal System Abuse Reforms May be Negated by Harmful Rate Regulation Bill in Louisiana "APCIA appreciates the efforts of Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and the Louisiana Legislature in addressing the state's insurance crisis this legislative session. APCIA applauds the passage of critically needed legal system a  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 28 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana's Class of 2025 recognized at commencement ceremony On Saturday, Augustana College recognized 555 candidates for graduation at the 165th commencement ceremony. The commencement address was given by The Honorable Eric Sorensen, U.S. Representative, Illinois District 17. Ocean Keola Akau '25, a psychology major from Pana'ewa, Hawaii, was the featured student speaker. President Andrea Talentino: "You   more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Matsui Lead Letter to Protect Behavioral Health Services from Trump Administration Cuts The letter follows a leaked Trump Administration memo that outlined plans to eliminate the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant Program entirely. SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 15 lawmakers in  more

WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Pays Tribute to Fallen Servicemembers at Annual South Side Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony May 26, 2025 [CHICAGO, IL] -- Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today paid tribute to our nation's fallen servicemembers at the 10th Annual South Side Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. Duckworth joined local leaders including U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Extends Tender Offer For All Outstanding Ordinary Shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. CHICAGO, May 27, 2025 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H), a leading global hospitality company, announced today that HI Holdings Playa B.V., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Hyatt ("Buyer"), has extended the offering period of its pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * IBEX 2025 Set for Oct. 7-9 in Tampa The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) - North America's premier technical trade event for the recreational marine industry - announced this year's theme 'Fast Forward', reflecting the pace of innovation shaping the marine industry, from next-gen propulsion and sustainable materials to advanced el  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * The International Code Council's 2025 Building Safety Month Concludes with High Tech and Global Trends Washington, D.C. - The International Code Council wraps up its 45th annual Building Safety Month campaign on a high note by spotlighting the industry's hottest topics- from groundbreaking developments in artificial intelligence to compelling global  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Multiples Alternate Asset Management on the Completion of its Inaugural Multi-Asset Continuation Fund Kirkland & Ellis represented the private equity firm Multiples Alternate Asset Management on the completion of its inaugural multi-asset continuation fund to continue its partnership with Vastu, APAC and Quantiphi. The lead investor consortium, whi  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 27 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Leif Ove Andsnes awarded 2025 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize by Bienen School * Andsnes to receive $75,000 cash award, present a public recital and participate in two residencies * Andsnes is celebrated for his acclaimed recordings and collaborations with top global institutions * First residency and recital scheduled for March 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. --- The Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music at N  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 27 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Leif Ove Andsnes awarded the 2025 Jean Gimbel Lane Prize in Piano Performance * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * Andsnes to receive $75,000 cash award, present a public recital and participate in two residencies * Andsnes is celebrated for his acclaimed recordings and collaborations with top global institutions * First residency and recital scheduled for March 2026 EVANSTON, Ill. --- Th  more

DECATUR, Illinois, May 28 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin's Tabor School of Business Professor Dr. J. Mark Munoz adds three books to his impressive bibliography Munoz specializes in Management and International Business for the Tabor School of Business. By Matthew Flaten DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University Tabor School of Business Professor Dr. J. Mark Munoz recently published three books covering entrepreneurship, management, and leadership. His works, "Tec  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, May 28 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NPSA Hosts Discussion on Upholding the Naturopathic Physician Oath By Giuliana Denicolo On May 9, NUHS Naturopathic Professional Student Association (NPSA) invited former NUHS instructor Louise Edwards, ND, LAc, to highlight the importance of equity, empathy and integrative medicine within the naturopathic physician's oath. Dr. Edwards owned a full-time private practice in Durango, CO until  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 27 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings CHICAGO --- Professors from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and Feinberg School of Medicine are available to comment on upcoming Supreme Court rulings expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The Court is expected to release opinions on cases alleging unconstitutional racial gerrymandering and reverse discrimination, and cas  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * John Rogers Elected to the Royal Society By Amanda Morris Honor recognizes 'a substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge' Northwestern University bioelectronics pioneer John A. Rogers, PhD, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United Kingdom's national academy of science and one of the most prestigious academies in Europe. With th  more

ITASCA, Illinois, May 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Parent-mediated Intervention Improves Communication Outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Early communication outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing children improve significantly when parents are equipped with strategies to support language development, according to a research article published in the June 2025 Pediatrics (published online May 27). The study, "E  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Public Interest Law Firm Calls on Riverview to Retract Illegal Subpoena, Cease All Retaliatory Actions in Response to Online Joke ARLINGTON, Va. --Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to city officials in Riverview, Missouri, calling on them rescind an illegal subpoena, and cease all retaliatory actions against James Carroll, an Illinois man, who published a j  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 27 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale among 21 U.S. universities named top for research and opportunity CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University Carbondale is part of an extraordinary group. It is one of only 21 institutions in the country to be included on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions for Higher Education's lists for Research 1 and Opportunity Colleges and Universities. "Many institutions ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Passing of Congressman Charles B. Rangel It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I join our nation in mourning the loss of Congressman Charles B. Rangel--a titan of public service, a warrior for justice, and a beacon of hope for generations of Americans. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the fabric of our nation, but his e  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * For these students, a South Side beach is a geoscience laboratory By Louise Lerner UChicago undergrads learn to 'read' the shoreline as they study coastal resilience Editor's Note: This is part of a series called UChicago Class Visits, spotlighting transformative classroom experiences and unique learning opportunities offered at UChicago. In previous fieldwork classes, geophysical scientist Susan Kidwel  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New measure of the universe's expansion suggests resolution of a conflict By Louise Lerner Team led by UChicago scientist Wendy Freedman using James Webb Space Telescope finds no evidence of tension in Hubble Constant For the past decade, scientists have been trying to get to the bottom of what seemed like a major inconsistency in the universe. The universe expands over time, but how fast it's  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 28 -- UScellular issued the following news release: * * * UScellular's Top Tech Gifts for Dads and Grads CHICAGO (May 27, 2025) - If you're on a mission to get dad something meaningful this Father's Day or celebrate a recent graduate's big achievement, you're not alone. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers were expected to spend $22 billion on Father's Day gifts in 2024, while graduation gift spending was projected to reach $6.1 billion. As you start y  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 28 -- The University of Southern Indiana issued the following news release: * * * USI engineering grad selected as National Science Foundation Fellow Eli Berger, a University of Southern Indiana engineering student who graduated this spring, was selected as a Fellow of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The program recognizes and supports graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees i  more