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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday June 04, 2025 ( 35 items )  

'Theoretical Rigor With Practical Application': UChicago Master's in Data Science and Computer Science
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * 'Theoretical rigor with practical application': UChicago master's in data science and computer science By Ted Gregory Programs provide real-world skills and hands-on experience in a supportive environment Bradley Stoller knew the University of Chicago was an ideal fit to pursue a master's degree in Applied Data Science based on three early experiences: the generosity of an instructor who spoke with him a  more

16 Haynes & Boone Attorneys and 6 Practices Earn Top Rankings in IAM Patent 1000
DALLAS, Texas, June 4 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 16 Haynes Boone Attorneys and 6 Practices Earn Top Rankings in IAM Patent 1000 Haynes Boone's patent practice has earned top recognition across the country and across a variety of categories in the 2025 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000 legal directory. Sixteen partners in California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas and Washington, D.C. received top rankings along with six practice groups.   more

AI Tool Enables Automated Evaluation of Facial Palsy, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * AI Tool Enables Automated Evaluation of Facial Palsy, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(R) 'Fine-tuning' leads to promising solution for objective assessment of facial paralysis * A "fine-tuned" artificial intelligence (AI) tool shows promise for objective evaluation of patients with facial palsy, reports an experimental study in the June issue of Plasti  more

Airline Expresses Support for Aircraft Safety Rule
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has put forth a proposal aimed at enhancing the safety of certain Airbus Model A320 series airplanes. This rule would update an existing airworthiness directive, which currently mandates the reinforcement of the forward pressure bulkhead on these aircraft. The proposed changes are a direct response to recent discoveries of cracks in the affected area, prompting a need for more frequent inspections. Ali N  more

ALA Boosts Support for 'New Americans' with $160,000 in Library Grants
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA awards $10,000 grants to 16 libraries to build capacity to serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees) * CHICAGO -- The American Library Association (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to 16 libraries across the country to serve New Americans (immigrants and refugees). The ALA Building Library Capacity Grants are supported through a t  more

Allstate and Tyler Adams Unveil Mini-Pitch for Youth in Philadelphia
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 4 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate and Tyler Adams unveil mini-pitch for youth in Philadelphia USMNT star joins community to dedicate second of three mini-pitches aimed at fostering youth participation * PHILADELPHIA (June 3, 2025) -- Allstate, in partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, unveiled a new mini-pitch on Saturday, May 31, at Bell Avenue Elementary School in Yeadon, Pennsylvani  more

Congressman Garcia's Statement on Federal Agents Activity in Pilsen
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Federal Agents Activity in Pilsen * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement about federal agents activity in his district: "I have been in contact with Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez and local stakeholders to offer assistance and get more information about what happened yesterday in Pilsen, when federal agents took two M  more

Constellation, Meta Sign 20-Year Deal for Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy in Illinois
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 4 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release: * * * Constellation, Meta Sign 20-Year Deal for Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy in Illinois CLINTON, IL - JUNE 3, 2025 - Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) and Meta have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output of the Clinton Clean Energy Center to support Meta's clean energy goals and operations in th  more

Declaracion del Congresista Garcia sobre Actividades de Agentes Federales en Pilsen
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Declaracion del Congresista Garcia sobre Actividades de Agentes Federales en Pilsen * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- El Congresista Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) emitio la siguiente declaracion sobre actividades de agentes federales en su distrito: "He estado en contacto con el concejal Byron Sigcho-Lopez y las partes interesadas locales para ofrecer asistencia y obtener mas informacion sobre lo ocurrido ayer   more

Durbin To President Trump: The Whole World Is Watching To See If You Will Stand Firm Against Putin
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin To President Trump: The Whole World Is Watching To See If You Will Stand Firm Against Putin * June 02, 2025 It's time for Leader Thune to pass the bipartisan Russia sanctions bill and prepare another Ukraine supplemental WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, warned President Trump that Russ  more

Hyatt's Inclusive Collection Expands Portfolio in St. Lucia with Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt's Inclusive Collection Expands Portfolio in St. Lucia with Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa * The 355-room adults-only, all-inclusive resort marks the first Secrets Resorts & Spas branded property to open on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the grand opening of Secrets St. Lucia   more

ICYMI: IL Republicans Decry Democrats Bloated Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 3 -- The Illinois Republican Party issued the following news 2025: * * * ICYMI: IL Republicans Decry Democrats Bloated Budget CHICAGO -- This weekend, in the dead of the night, Illinois Democrats passed the largest spending plan in state history, including $800 million in tax increases and new spending on illegal immigrants. See for yourself how Illinois Republicans stood united against this irresponsible, tax-and-spend budget: POLITICO: Illinois Playbook: Pritzke  more

ILGOP Reacts to SCOTUS Hearing Election Integrity Case
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 -- The Illinois Republican Party issued the following news on June 3, 2025: * * * ILGOP Reacts to SCOTUS Hearing Election Integrity Case CHICAGO -- Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it agreed to hear Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) and Judicial Watch's case challenging an Illinois law that unconstitutionally extends Election Day for 14 days beyond the date established by federal law. "Illinois voters deserve to know the results of their elections as  more

Illinois American Water to Conduct Annual Maintenance Program in Streator
CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 3 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water to Conduct Annual Maintenance Program in Streator * Streator, Ill. (June 2, 2025) - Beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, Illinois American Water's Streator District will begin its annual maintenance program. This work should be completed by June 20, 2025. During this period, fire hydrants will be evaluated for functionality, repaired w  more

Illinois Policy Institute: How Illinois Can Spend Smarter to Put More People to Work
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * How Illinois can spend smarter to put more people to work The Center for Poverty Solutions found Illinois shorts apprenticeships and vocational programs, spending 17 times more on colleges than on direct paths to jobs the state economy needs CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) - As the cost of college climbs and workforce needs shift, a new report warns Illinois is neglecting a pow  more

Illinois REALTORS Federal Political Coordinators Advocate for Real Estate Industry in Nation's Capital This Week
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 4 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news on June 3, 2025: * * * Illinois REALTORS Federal Political Coordinators advocate for real estate industry in nation's capital this week The Illinois REALTORS 18 Federal Political Coordinators (FPCs) and our association's leadership team gathered in Washington, D.C. this week for the National Association of REALTORS Legislative Meetings & Expo and to meet with federally elected officials from Illinois. Our 2025 FPCs   more

Interpreters at Sorenson and ZP Better Together Continue to Press Their Case at the FCC
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 (TNSbrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news on June 3, 2025: * * * Interpreters at Sorenson and ZP Better Together continue to press their case at the FCC Interpreters seek greater oversight and regulation of the industry as the firms and their owners, Ariel Alternatives, Blackstone, and Telperformance, refuse to meet On April 22 and 30, Video Relay Service (VRS) users and interpreters affiliated with the interpreters' union, part o  more

JLL's Osis technology supercharges Microsoft Places implementations
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL's Osis technology supercharges Microsoft Places implementations * CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 - JLL announced today a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to enhance the implementation of Microsoft Places through JLL's innovative Osis technology. This integration represents a significant leap forward in workplace management tech  more

John Deere Launches New F8 and F9 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters, Revolutionizing Forage Quality and Operational Efficiency
MOLINE, Illinois, June 4 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Launches New F8 and F9 Series Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters, Revolutionizing Forage Quality and Operational Efficiency New machines bring next-gen performance, operator comfort and data-driven intelligence to the field * OLATHE, Kansas (June 3, 2025) -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the launch of its ne  more

Krishnamoorthi, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge Senate to Take Up Taiwan Double-Tax Legislation in Letter
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- 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 June 3, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Urge Senate to Take Up Taiwan Double-Tax Legislation in Letter WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between  more

Miraval Resorts & Spas Unveils Luxury Residences as Part of the Upcoming Opening of Miraval The Red Sea
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Miraval Resorts & Spas Unveils Luxury Residences as Part of the Upcoming Opening of Miraval The Red Sea * Award-winning transformative wellbeing leader introduces opportunities for intentional living as part of the brand's global entry into the Middle East CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) - Miraval Resorts & Spas, an industry leader and pioneer in transformative well  more

Motorola Solutions Named Official Safety Technology Supplier of the Ryder Cup Through 2027
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 4 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Named Official Safety Technology Supplier of the Ryder Cup through 2027 CHICAGO - June 2, 2025 - Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has today been named the Official Safety Technology Supplier of the 2025 and 2027 Ryder Cup, professional golf's renowned biennial team competition between the United States and Europe. The company's critical communications and video security technology wi  more

NRC Begins Special Inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Begins Special Inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has launched a special inspection at the Quad Cities Generating Station to review two events caused by battery issues. The two-unit plant, in Cordova, Illinois, is operated by Constellation Energy The first event involved a Unit 1 scram caused by a degraded condition on a Unit 2 battery. The secon  more

PJM's Electric Capacity Market - Background & Current Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48553) on June 2, 2025, entitled "PJM's Electric Capacity Market: Background and Current Issues" by energy policy specialist Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY PJM is the country's largest electric grid operator, managing the electricity transmission system for more than 65 million people in all or part of 13 states - Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan,   more

Pro-Life Marketing Organization Fights Meritless Lawsuit Targeting Its Free Speech
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news on June 3, 2025: * * * Pro-Life Marketing Organization Fights Meritless Lawsuit Targeting Its Free Speech Thomas More Society Defends Pro-Life Speech Against Lawsuit Brought By Abortion Facility * Attleboro, MA - Today, Thomas More Society attorneys on behalf of Choose Life Marketing, filed a reply in support of their motion to dismiss in the U  more

Quigley Statement on Recent Antisemitic Attacks
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Recent Antisemitic Attacks * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement on the recent antisemitic terrorist attacks in Washington, D.C. and Boulder, Colorado: "This weekend, I was horrified to learn about the targeted attack on Jewish protestors in Boulder, Colorado. This weekend's victims were calling for the release of innocent civilians from ca  more

RSM Named to CRN's 2025 Solution Provider 500 List
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM Named to CRN's 2025 Solution Provider 500 List CHICAGO - (June 3, 2025) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized RSM on the 2025 Solution Provider 500 list. CRN's annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North Amer  more

SIU Aviation Researching Viability of Unleaded Fuel
CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 4 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Aviation researching viability of unleaded fuel By Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Researchers in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's School of Aviation could help spur the adoption of an unleaded fuel for general aviation piston aircraft both in the United States and worldwide, reducing the toxic metal's presence in the environment. Lead was added to gasoline in the 1920s to i  more

Texas Legislators Wisely Avoid Over-Regulation, but Insurance Market Still Needs Legal Reforms
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Legislators Wisely Avoid Over-Regulation, but Insurance Market Still Needs Legal Reforms * AUSTIN, TX - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today released the following statement, attributed to Scot Kibbe, vice president of state government relations at APCIA: The Texas Legislature heard calls this session to address  more

Thirty AASL Members Awarded Bound to Stay Bound Grants to Attend First 2025 AASL National Conference
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Thirty AASL Members Awarded Bound to Stay Bound Grants to Attend First 2025 AASL National Conference * CHICAGO - Thirty American Association of School Librarians (AASL) members have been awarded $750 travel grants to attend their first AASL National Conference. Generously sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books, Inc. (BTSB), the grants will enable recipients to secure h  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Top Five Ranking in Construction Executive's Top 50 Law Firms List
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Top Five Ranking in Construction Executive's Top 50 Law Firms List Troutman Pepper Locke's market-leading Construction Practice Group has once again been recognized in Construction Executive's Top 50 Law Firm rankings, ascending from No. 6 in 2024 to No. 5 in 2025. The rankings are determined by surveying more than 600 U.S. construction law firms and using an algorithm   more

U.S. Announces Tariff Increase on Steel and Aluminum Imports
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Announces Tariff Increase on Steel and Aluminum Imports * On May 30, President Donald Trump announced that Section 232 tariffs on imported steel and aluminum will double from 25% to 50%, effective Wednesday, June 4. The announcement was made during a speech at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works-Irvin Plant near Pittsburgh PA and later confirmed in a Truth S  more

University of Chicago: $25 Million Gift From Priscilla and Steven A. Kersten to Advance and Strengthen K-12 Education Research
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * $25 million gift from Priscilla and Steven A. Kersten to advance and strengthen K-12 education research Commitment will support scholars, applied research and school social workers to help transform schools and increase student achievement Steven A. Kersten and his wife Priscilla Kersten have made a $25 million commitment to the University of Chicago in support of the Crown Family School of Social Work, P  more

Veterans, experts share how harmful Republican policies are to veterans care
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Veterans, experts share how harmful Republican policies are to veterans care * Norfolk, VA - Today, the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on the impacts of the Trump Administration proposed policies and DOGE cuts for veterans, led by Co-Chairs Congresswomen Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA). The committee heard from policy experts, healthcare providers, and  more

WIU Nursing Earns Full Accreditation
MACOMB, Illinois, June 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Nursing Earns Full Accreditation Western Illinois University is proud to announce that its School of Nursing has been granted full accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for a 10-year term, extending through June 30, 2035. Achieving CCNE accreditation is a significant milestone, reflecting the School of Nursing's commitment to excellence in nursing education an  more