WACO, Texas, June 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * 2025 Convention Recap | Antonio James, Illinois | Defensive Philosophy * Antonio James is the Assistant Defensive Line Coach at Illinois. James joined the Illini after serving as the Assistant Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Defensive Line Coach at Southern Illinois University. Before his time at Southern Illinois, James held coaching positions at Morgan State, Michigan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Research Paper Awards Announced * Three research papers have been awarded the 2025 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Research Paper Award by the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS) of AASL. Sponsored by ABC-CLIO, the grants recognize excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarians  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * 'You're Just a Kid': Parentification in siblings of children with developmental disabilities Growing up alongside a sibling with developmental disabilities is a unique experience -- bringing both meaningful connection and emotional strain. Maren Rogers, a graduate of the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology in Vancouver, first began noticing this dynamic while working as a family support worker for child devel  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release: * * * AMID 50% INCREASE IN AMEREN'S POWER PRICE, CUB CALLS ON UTILITY TO WORK WITH CUSTOMERS TO KEEP THEM SAFE, COOL, CONNECTED THIS SUMMER As Ameren Illinois customers face a 50 percent increase in the price of power, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday called for the utility to work with people struggling to afford their bills this summer so they can keep their electricity on and protect the  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Secures Major Health Wins in Passage of SUPPORT Act * The legislation addresses the nation's opioid crisis while increasing funding for maternal and youth health services WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted to pass the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, legislation that delivers funding to communities confronting the devastating opioid overdose  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Rural Hospitals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) reintroduced the bipartisan Save America's Rural Hospitals Act to help struggling rural hospitals stay open by reforming Medicare repayment structures. As many rural hospitals struggle with rising costs, this bill gives them the s  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Condemns Nazi Swastika Mowed into Illinois Lawn * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Chicago chapter today condemned a Nazi swastika mowed into the grass of a residential lawn in Illinois. Authorities in Alhambra, Illinois, are investigating whether the act qualifies   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following news release on June 3, 2025: * * * Chicago's Restaurant Resilience: Grubhub Honors 31 Pandemic-Born Businesses That Beat the Odds Despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicago entrepreneurs across the city took a leap of faith, opening their restaurant doors during the 2020 lockdown. Today, Grubhub is proud to recognize 31 resilient business owners through the Established 2020 program,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Exceeds 2024 Goals of Saving Customers 13 Million MWhs of Electricity Program is one of ComEd's key pillars to helping customers save energy and money with pending rise in electric supply costs In 2024, the award-winning ComEd Energy Efficiency Program helped customers save over 13 million megawatt hours (MWhs) of electricity, surpassing state law  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Re-Introduces Resolution Calling to Double Federal Funding for Career and Technical Education * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) re-introduced a congressional resolution calling for the doubling of federal funding for career and technical education (CTE). The resolution, endorsed by the Association for Career and Technical Education, b  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 5 -- Convergint Technologies, a designer of electronic security, fire alarm and life safety systems, issued the following news release: * * * Convergint Acquires Digital Visions, Expanding the Security Business Across Cincinnati, Ohio, and the Midwest Acquisition Positions Convergint for Further Growth, Bolstering Capabilities in the Logistics, Municipal, and K-12 Education Markets * Convergint, a global leader in service-based systems integration, has announced t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating PSA Campaign an Impactful Tool for Driving Public Interest * Discover Boating's spring/summer marketing campaign is underway with a strategic focus on creating interest in boating and exciting the next generation of boaters. Through its "See You Out Here" campaign, Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, taps into the authentic joy and   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Meets with FAA Administrator Nominee Bryan Bedford * June 03, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Safety Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Federal Aviation Administrator nominee Bryan Bedford to discuss how he plans to address the aviation safety crisis if confirmed. During their meeting, Duckworth reiterated her strong o  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Warren, Blunt Rochester Condemn RFK for Making it Harder for Pregnant Women and Children to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines, Putting Their Health at Risk * June 04, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), joined by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), today condemned U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Five Judicial Nominations * June 04, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circ  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing On District Court Judges & The Trump Administration * June 03, 2025 During his opening, Durbin emphasized President Trump's dangerous rhetoric toward district court judges, Republicans' inability to stand up for the federal judiciary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Three Federal Judges To Discuss Judicial Security * June 04, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after discussing judicial security with Judge Beth Bloom of the Southern District of Florida, Judge Mark Norris of the Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Esther   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses On Nationwide Injunctions During Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing * June 03, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Supposedly 'Least Dangerous Branch': District Judges v. Trump." Durbin  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks On His Amendment To The GENIUS Act That Would Crack Down On Crypto ATM Scams That Prey On Seniors * June 03, 2025 Durbin: "I urge my colleagues--on both sides of the aisle--to support my amendment to stop scammers in their tracks and provide protections for the people that they represent." WASHINGTON - As the Senate continues to consider the GENIUS Act, a bill meant to establi  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On President Trump's Proposal To Codify Devastating DOGE Cuts * June 03, 2025 If passed by Congress, the rescissions package offered by the White House will cut $9.4 billion in federal funding for critical government programs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after President Trump released a rescissions packag  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin's Protecting Children With Food Allergies Bill Adopted As Amendment In Senate Agriculture Committee * June 03, 2025 The legislation, which was added as an amendment to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, would train school food service staff to prevent and respond to food-related allergic reactions WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin's (D-IL) bipartisan legis  more

MATTOON, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Fidium to triple all-fiber network access in York County with expansion set for Wells, Ogunquit and Kennebunk * More than 37,000 homes and businesses in York County will have future proof, all-fiber network access with Fidium's expansion, bringing opportunity for communities WELLS, Maine - June 4, 2025 - Fidiu  more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 5 -- HMH Education, a company that says it creates K-12 learning solutions, issued the following news release: * * * HMH Establishes AI Educator Council to Deepen Real-World Classroom Insights Shaping AI Solutions The council unites educators from districts across the country to provide feedback and champion purposeful technology in education * BOSTON - Adaptive learning company HMH has formed an AI Educator Council to give teachers a seat at the table in developin  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-96) on the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act (H.R. 1364), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to provide clarification regarding the inclusion of medically necessary automobile adaptations in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs definition of "medical services". The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-99) on a bill (H.R. 658), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to establish qualifications for the appointment of a person as a marriage and family therapist qualified to provide clinical supervision in the Veterans Health Administration. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 658, "To amend title 38, United States  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-97) on the Communities Helping Invest Through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act (H.R. 217), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to make permanent the pilot program authorized by the Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2016. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose an  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-98) on the Improving Va Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act (H.R. 2201), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to improve claims, made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding military sexual trauma. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2201, the "Improving VA Training for  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-100) on the Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act (H.R. 1286), which directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General of the United States to report on certain funding shortfalls in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1286, the "Simplifying Forms for Veterans C  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-101) on the Va Budget Shortfall Accountability Act (H.R. 1823), which directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Comptroller General to report on funding shortfalls in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 17, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 1823, the "VA Budget Shortfall Accountability Act," was introduced by   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Appropriations Hearing, Durbin Calls Out Secretary McMahon For Eliminating Support For Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges * June 03, 2025 As Secretary McMahon attempted to deflect Durbin's questions, Durbin asserted that the Trump Administration is eliminating critical student protections WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropria  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 5 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Recognized as Top Community-Minded Company for Fourth Straight Year Record-breaking community contributions earn national acclaim in The Civic 50 * MOLINE, Illinois (June 4, 2025) - John Deere employees have once again set new records in volunteerism over the past year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to co  more

KANKAKEE, Illinois, June 5 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Kankakee Connections with Teach Plus Illinois Drive Landmark AI Bill for Schools A group of Kankakee-connected educators with Teach Plus Illinois led the effort to create the first coordinated guidance on AI use in Illinois classrooms, which was approved by the Illinois General Asse  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Key Unions Announce Endorsement Of Durbin, Marshal Credit Card Competition Act * June 04, 2025 The Teamsters, RWDSU, SEIU, and UFCW announced their support for the bipartisan legislation in a letter to Durbin and Marshall WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) today announced  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Mark Hoplamazian Receives Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award, Announces Commitment to Hire 5,000 More Opportunity Youth by the End of 2028 * RiseHY program to continue bringing untapped talent into the hospitality industry, with an emphasis on retention and progressive skills training CHICAGO (JUNE 4, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) P  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown's global Intellectual Property practice recognized in 2025 IAM Patent 1000 rankings * Mayer Brown's global Intellectual Property practice and its lawyers received top rankings in the 2025 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Patent 1000. The annual guide noted, "clients of Mayer Brown benefit from its sweeping global network and extensive patent expertise.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Meet the Newest Members to NMMA--May 2025 * NMMA is proud to welcome 9 new members in May. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recreational boa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * New research shows private equity firms make billions through Trump Opportunity Zone tax cut program The Private Equity Stakeholder Project has released new research analyzing how private equity firms and other developers have raised billions of dollars through the Opportunity Zone initiative, a program established by the 2017 Trump tax plan that is set to expand via the Trump administration's  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity in Healthcare - PESP's May 2025 Roundup Each month, PESP's Healthcare Team will be putting together a roundup that shares the latest news stories related to private equity in healthcare and highlights the work that our team has published in the last month. In the news Steward Health Care's bankruptcy: one year later * May 6, 2025 marked the one-year anniversary of formerly Ce  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Statement on Trump Administration's Recissions Package: 'Needlessly Cruel and Evil' * WASHINGTON - The White House released its recissions package, requesting Congress to cancel $9.4 billion already appropriated by Congress. The package advances President Donald Trump's agenda to codify DOGE's spending cuts, slash foreign aid, cut funding from major public broadcasting entities and rolls b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM's JuliAn Coy Recognized as CRN 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 Solution Provider CHICAGO - (June 4, 2025) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized JuliAn Coy, principal, as one of the 2025 Women of the Channel Power 80 So  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, last month, the Senate voted to proceed to the GENIUS Act, a bill that would regulate the type of cryptocurrency called stablecoins. Stablecoins are supposed to tie the value of crypto to the value of a dollar, but in 2023 alone, stablecoins di  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Advocates for Peoria Ag Lab, Research Center Avoids Closure * PEORIA, IL - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced a major victory for the Peoria region, as the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR), also known as the Peoria Ag Lab, will remain open and is even slated for growth. The release of the administration's Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture Research Se  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book ST. LOUIS -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennesse  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 5 -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release: * * * Teach Plus Illinois Applauds Passage of Landmark Bill to Guide AI Use in Schools Teach Plus Illinois and Teach Plus teacher leaders applaud the General Assembly's passage of Illinois' first legislation on artificial intelligence in schools, which they wrote and championed. The le  more

ATLANTA, Illinois, June 4 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news: * * * U.S. Soccer Launches Safe Soccer Clearance Program A Groundbreaking Step in Proactive Safeguarding Across the Game * U.S. Soccer today announced the launch of the Safe Soccer Clearance Program, a cornerstone of its new "in service to soccer" strategy and a major advancement in the Federation's ongoing commitment to foster a safe and inclusive environment at every level of the game. The Safe Soccer Clea  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Announces $26 Million for Local Priorities Selected for Community Project Funding JOLIET - Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced the projects in the 14th District selected to be submitted for consideration for Community Project Funding in FY2026. If funded, the projects below will have extraordinary benefits for our communit  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, June 5 -- Walgreens Boots Alliance, a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise company, issued the following news release: * * * Walgreens Introduces Summer Savings to Help Consumers Cut Costs on Seasonal Essentials DEERFIELD, Ill.--June 4, 2025--In an ongoing commitment to deliver value to customers, Walgreens is introducing multiple ways for families to save and enjoy the season--whether taking a family vacation, heading to the beach or pool, or grilling in the bac  more