CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Announces 2025 Recipients of Celebrated Library Intellectual Freedom Awards CHICAGO - The Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the Illinois Library Association as the recipient of the 2025 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award; Nate Coulter as the recipient of the 2025 John Phil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * America's Blood Centers and ACS Stop the Bleed Announce New National Collaboration Collaboration aims to increase emergency preparedness and blood donation awareness nationwide * Washington, DC -- America's Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60 percent of the nation's blood supply, and the American College of Surgeons (A  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * As Illegal and Deadly Firearm Parts Flow into America, Krishnamoorthi Urges Action Against Chinese Exporters WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the Un  more

MOLINE, Illinois, May 30 -- Black Hawk College issued the following statement from President Jeremy Thomas: * * * Meeting the moment with community college bachelor's degrees Black Hawk College has long stood as a bridge to opportunity - connecting students with education, employers with talent, and our region with economic growth. Now, we have a chance to build that bridge even stronger. As the conversation grows around allowing Illinois community colleges to offer applied baccalaureate (bac  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Headlines Public Education Town Hall to Address Deepening Attacks and Loss of Federal Funding EAST ST. LOUIS, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) headlined a town hall at East St. Louis Senior High School hosted by the Public Education Alliance to address the devastating impact of the Trump administration's threats to public education and of revoked federal COVID-relief fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Hosts Second Annual Workforce Summit Featuring Nearly 100 Stakeholders BELLEVILLE, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her second annual Workforce Summit at the Center for Academic and Vocational Excellence (the CAVE) in Belleville, Illinois. The event highlighted the critical role of career and technical education (CTE) and showcased innovative local strategies f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 29 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Case study: Private equity impacts in Michigan Private equity firms have become increasingly powerful players in Michigan's economy, with nearly 9% of the state's private sector workforce at private equity-controlled companies.[1] Backed by billions from institutional investors, including pension funds like the State of Michigan Investment Board, these firms buy up companies across healthcare,  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Coinciding with Older Americans Month, Leaders of House Democratic Task Force on Aging & Families Introduce Older American Bill of Rights Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, coinciding with Older Americans Month, the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging & Families, chaired by U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Doris Matsui (CA-07), introduced the Older Americans   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition CHICAGO - Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) announced that the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois' 4th Congressional District is Carmen Casillas, a senior at Reavis High School and resident of Burbank, Illinois. Carmen's mixed media piece, titled " La Artista, " will   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Commutation of Larry Hoover's Federal Sentence CHICAGO, IL -- Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) released the following statement today regarding the commutation of Larry Hoover's federal prison sentence: "Larry Hoover has been confined behind bars for 50 long years. His journey began with a murder conviction in 1973, and since 1974, he has been an in  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Honored as Governmental Leader of the Year by DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference SCHAUMBURG, IL - At this week's DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) was presented with the 2024 Governmental Leader of the Year Award for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of local communities  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Rockford to Highlight How Trump's Tariffs are Hurting Illinois Small Businesses and Workers ROCKFORD, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) continued his "Trump Tariff Tour" with a visit to a warehouse operated by Milescraft, a family-owned power tool manufacturer. During the visit, Congressman Krishnamoorthi toured the facility with Milescraft CE  more

MOLINE, Illinois, May 28 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend MOLINE, IL (May 28, 2025) -The Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share payable August 8, 2025, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2025. For further information, the news media should contact: Jen Hartmann Director, P  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Elevate Your Global Brand, Exhibit in NMMA's USA Pavilion at Metstrade 2025 The USA Pavilion, hosted by NMMA, at the 2025 Marine Equipment Trade Show (Metstrade), the world's largest B2B event for the leisure marine industry, is set to return Nov. 18-20 in Amsterdam. The 2025 USA Pavilion brings significant upgrades, including: * Expanded exhibit space   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Experts available on upcoming Supreme Court rulings Northwestern faculty are available 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 cases pertaining to gender affirming care and sex education in schools, among others. Experts are av  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 27 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * G-Form, MLB Launch Bobby Witt Jr. Signature Series PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - G-Form, an Official Protective Equipment Supplier of Major League Baseball, announced the launch of the Bobby Witt Jr. Fire + Ice Baseball Elbow and Hand Guards -- an exciting addition to the brand's MLB Authentic Collection. Co-developed with Kansas City Royals superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., this new s  more

BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, May 31 -- Great Lakes Credit Union issued the following news on May 30, 2025: * * * GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment Awards Eight $2,500 Scholarships CHICAGO, Ill. (May 30, 2025) -The GLCU Foundation for Financial Empowerment, in partnership with Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU), is pleased to announce the eight exceptional recipients of its annual Member Scholarship program. Two of this year's recipients are GLCU employees. Each student will receive a $2,500   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Harper Court Ventures launches with $25 million supporting UChicago deep tech startups Fund will back groundbreaking companies emerging from the UChicago ecosystem MFV Partners, a leading deep technology venture capital firm, on May 29 announced the launch of Harper Court Ventures Fund I--a new $25 million early-stage fund dedicated to identifying, investing in and scaling transformative startups from the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Unscripted by Hyatt, a New Upscale Collection Brand, As Part of Brand-Led Evolution to Grow in More Markets, With More Members, for More Stay Occasions Hyatt grows net rooms by 10.5% to last year as of the end of the first quarter 2025 with momentum in Essentials, Lifestyle and Luxury portfolio growth, branded residential demand, and more CHI  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 31 -- The Illinois Republican Party issued the following news: * * * The Biggest Budget in State History CHICAGO -- As Illinois Democrats push towards Saturday's budget deadline, don't forget that their tax-and-spend agenda is expected to make this the biggest state budget in history - and now they're scrambling to find a way to pay for it. For years, JB Pritzker and Illinois Democrats have mismanaged our state's finances, placing the burden squarely on the backs of  more

GALESBURG, Illinois, May 31 -- Knox College issued the following news release: * * * HORIZONS Symposium Showcases Student Research Knox College hosted its HORIZONS Research Symposium on Friday, May 16, showcasing the program's remarkable growth and popularity. The diverse range of projects and presentations allowed for events to be spread across campus, covering a variety of research topics. The event featured an opening reception in the Alumni Hall Atrium, followed by poster presentations   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on May 30, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Eight Select Committee Democrats Condemn Visa Revocations Targeting Chinese Students By Trump Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Andre Carson (D-IN), Seth Moulto  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Latest Tariff News: Appeals Court Reinstates Tariffs as Lower Courts Split on Presidential Authority Recent developments in multiple federal courts have introduced new complexity to the ongoing legal review of President Trump's tariff actions, as courts issued differing rulings and a federal appeals court temporarily reinstated the tariffs pending further pr  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 27 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Mueller, Cloud9 Partner on Esports Recovery LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- Cloud9 and Mueller Esports Medicine are teaming up to redefine recovery in esports, bridging the gap between traditional athletics and competitive gaming. This partnership, centered around none other than Super Smash Bros. icon mang0, champions a healthier future for every kind of competitor, from casual players to   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * National Immigrant Justice Center launches new visual identity and website The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is excited to introduce a new brand identity, one year after the organization relaunched as an independent 501(c)(3) organization recommitted to our mission of defending the rights of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. NIJC launched our new logo along with a r  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * SNAP Shields Kids From Future Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds Food insecurity in young children is linked to heart health risks later on -- but SNAP offers protection Experiencing food insecurity in early childhood is associated with worse heart health two decades later, especially higher Body Mass Index (BMI), but participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Ass  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Understanding the Genomic Complexities of Glioblastoma Tumors By Olivia Dimmer The genetic makeup and structure of glioblastoma tumors can shift dramatically across different regions of a single tumor, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances. Glioblastoma, the most common primary malignant brain tumor, currently has a five-year s  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Chairs Oversight Hearing on Effects of Trump on Local Students, Educators & Schools Bensenville, IL - This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) convened a congressional oversight hearing in Bensenville, Illinois on the negative effects of the Trump Administration's agenda on local students and educators. Joined by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ramirez heard from experts about ho  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 31 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news on May 30, 2025: * * * REALTORS(R) partner with Intersect Illinois to bring global business to the state Members interested in new residential and commercial real estate opportunities should register to attend the Illinois REALTORS(R) 2025 Global Forum on June 24, featuring Cathriona Fey, vice president of clean energy production & manufacturing for Intersect Illinois. The virtual forum is free, but you must register  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM Launches Family Office Advanced Leadership Program, Co-Developed with Cornell University RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is pleased to announce the launch of its Family Office Advanced Leadership Program, co-developed with Cornell University Executive Education, a global pioneer in deliver  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 27 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * STAHLS' Awards First 2025 Family Scholarships ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN - STAHLS' announced the first quarter winners of the 2025 Stahl Family Scholarship. Stevensville High School in Stevensville, Montana is the winner in the school category, and Elite Design Solutions in Minnetonka, Minnesota is the winner in the business category. Both winners will receive The Dream Shop Package va  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New Research Shows Medicaid Expansion Reduced Mortality in Low-Income Adults Findings suggest Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saved about 27,400 lives between 2010-22, including among younger adults. * A new working paper from the University of Chicago provides the strongest evidence to date that expanding access to health insurance can save lives. Medicaid expansions under the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 31 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * Updated NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines inOncology (NCCN Guidelines(r)) Recommend Use ofFES PET Imaging for Lobular Breast Cancer * NCCN Guidelines(r) recommend FES PET for systemic staging in certain patients with invasive lobular cancer (ILC), which could facilitate greater diagnostic accuracy, earlier interventions, better clinical decision-making and broader insurance coverage f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 30 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * Updated NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines inOncology (NCCN Guidelines(r)) Recommend Use ofFES PET Imaging for Lobular Breast Cancer * NCCN Guidelines(r) recommend FES PET for systemic staging in certain patients with invasive lobular cancer (ILC), which could facilitate greater diagnostic accuracy, earlier interventions, better clinical decision-making and broader insurance coverage   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 27 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * US Census Monthly Retail Trade Report - March 2025 DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS - According to the US Census Bureau's Monthly Retail Trade Report, sales for sporting goods stores during the month of March reached $4.81 billion, representing a decrease of 1.1 percent compared to the prior year. Information for April will be available next month. Important side note: As a reminder, in an   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 27 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * USA Baseball, VukGripz Renew Agreement CARY, NORTH CAROLINA - USA Baseball and USA Baseball Sports Properties entered a multi-year renewal agreement with VukGripz to continue as the Official Bat Grip Supplier of USA Baseball, which was announced in early April. VukGripz will continue to supply custom bat grips to all six USA Baseball national teams and its two national team development  more

NEW YORK, May 31 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Weil Defeats Nationwide Class Action Brought Against Chobani On May 29, 2025, on behalf of Chobani, Weil secured the complete dismissal of a putative class action filed in the Northern District of Illinois. The plaintiff and putative class alleges that Chobani's flagship "Zero Sugar" product was falsely labeled because it contains allulose, a sugar substitute that fits the chemical definition of  more