WOOD DALE, Illinois, June 6 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * AAR subsidiary Trax selected to modernize Delta TechOps' maintenance and engineering systems Wood Dale, Illinois -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today its aviation maintenance software subsidiary, Trax, has been selected to moderniz  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Legal Cannabis Markets Have Generated $25 Billion in State Tax Revenue * Taxes derived from the licensed sale of state-regulated adult-use cannabis products totaled more than $4.4 billion in 2024 - the highest total ever recorded in a single year, according to an analysis provided by the Marijuana Policy Project.  Cannabis sales genera  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * BayCare and Northwestern Medicine Announce Strategic Collaboration Collaboration with the nationally recognized organization is key piece to accelerate BayCare's growth as an academic health system * CLEARWATER, Fla., June 5, 2025 - BayCare, one of Florida's leading not-for-profit health systems, and Northwestern Medicine, Chicago's premier integrated academic health system, are embarking on a strate  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 6 -- Black Hawk College issued the following news: * * * BHC earns Great Place to Work certification 'Our people are the heart of our success' * Black Hawk College is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work(R), a national recognition based on direct feedback from employees about their workplace experience. This certification reflects the college's ongoing commitment to foster a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for faculty a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Dementia Workforce Preparedness Reintroduced in House * The U.S. House of Representatives took action today to improve dementia workforce preparedness in communities across the nation by reintroducing the bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer's Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer'  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Cohen, Duckworth, Kustoff and Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Improve Roadways Around Airports * The Don't Miss Your Flight Act would use existing funding to improve ground transportation into and out of busy airports WASHINGTON - Congressmen Steve Cohen (TN-9) and David Kustoff TN-8) and Senators Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee today introduced legislation to help  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Immigration Enforcement Operation in Chicago * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement about the immigration enforcement operation in Chicago yesterday: "As a proud immigrant and representative of one of the most diverse immigrant districts in the country, it is both heart-wrenching and infuriating to see families   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Denounces Potential Closure of Chicago Job Corps Center, Calls for Congressional Action to Protect Vital Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) today vehemently condemned the recent decision by the Department of Labor, stemming from the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts, to phase out operations at Job Corps centers across th  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Sorensen Confronts Army Secretary on Job Cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal During House Armed Services Committee Hearing * Congressman Sorensen to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll: "We Can't Afford for Expertise to be Lost [at the Rock Island Arsenal], [...] Where We Have Always Bolstered Our Munition Production" Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) confronted U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll a  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Declaracion del Congresista Garcia sobre el Operativo de Control de Inmigracion en Chicago * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- El Congresista Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) emitio la siguiente declaracion sobre el operativo de control de inmigracion ocurrido en Chicago ayer: "Como inmigrante orgulloso y representante de uno de los distritos de inmigrantes mas diversos del pais, es desgarrador e indignante ver a fam  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting * June 05, 2025 During his remarks, Durbin condemned the systematic gutting of the Department of Justice under AG Bondi WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Comm  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting During his remarks, Durbin condemned the systematic gutting of the Department of Justice under AG Bondi * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an openi  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings On Five Judicial Nominations 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.   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing On District Court Judges & The Trump Administration 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  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Giffords, Brady To Discuss Gun Trafficking Amid New Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation By Trump Administration WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after meeting with representatives from gun violence prevention gro  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Durbin Meets With Three Federal Judges To Discuss Judicial Security 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 W  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On Republicans' Reconciliation Bill: The American People Did Not Vote For This Disaster * June 05, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin slammed the Republican reconciliation plan that will kick 16 million Americans off their health care coverage, close rural hospitals WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor exposing t  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Five Judicial Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * June 04, 2025 Durbin pressed the nominees on whether the Executive Branch is required to follow federal court orders WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned five judicial nominees in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations h  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 4, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Five Judicial Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin pressed the nominees on whether the Executive Branch is required to follow federal court orders * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned five judicial nomin  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses On Nationwide Injunctions During Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee Hearing 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  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams White House Rescissions Package That Slashes Critical Foreign Aid And Public Broadcasting Funding * June 05, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin calls out the Trump Administration's proposal to slash $9.4 billion in funding from strategic foreign aid programs and public broadcasting WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech o  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision In SMITH & WESSON V. MEXICO * June 05, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of gun manufacturers in Smith & Wesson v. Mexico : "Gun trafficking from the United States to Mexico is fueling  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision In SMITH & WESSON V. MEXICO WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of gun manufacturers in Smith & Wesson v. Mexico: "Gun traffickin  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: I Implore Our Israeli Allies To Purse A Renewed Ceasefire That Sees The Release Of All Remaining Hostagaes, Allows Sufficient Aid To Flow, And Advances A Serious Post-War Vision For Two States * June 05, 2025 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor reflecting on the tragic war in Gaza, the need for increased humanitaria  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 6 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following statement on June 5, 2025: * * * ENA statement regarding CMS rescinding guidance related to emergency pregnancy care On Thursday, ENA released the following statement regarding CMS rescinding guidance related to emergency pregnancy care. "The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' decision this week to rescind its 2022 guidance for the treatment of pregnant patients experiencing a bona fide medical emerg  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking Research Opportunities Available to Students at Roosevelt's Schaumburg Campus Students at Roosevelt University's Schaumburg campus are working to accelerate chemotherapy, minimize allergic reactions and discover solutions to antibiotic-resistant bacteria--all before they step into a hospital or corporate laboratory. The campus' small class sizes and state-of-the-art equipment provide Doctor of Ph  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Higher Taxes for the CTA? Chicago's Budget Story Doesn't Add Up * Democrats in Illinois recently finalized their last-minute $55.2 billion budget, including a slew of higher taxes on tobacco and vaping products, gambling, and corporations. Yet even with $800 million in new tax revenue, many Democrats still claim that there is not enough money in the budget for public transit. Lawmake  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * House Budget Reconciliation Bill is a Betrayal of Immigrant and Working Families Chicago, Illinois - Alianza Americas strongly condemns the budget reconciliation bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation is a dangerous roadmap that prioritizes massive tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy at the direc  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- 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 5, 2025: * * * House Select Committee Calls on Non-Profit to Answer for Its Support of Huawei's Operating System WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competi  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, June 6 (TNSrpt) -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Survey Finds 98% of 2024 Grads Employed or Continuing Education BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- More than 98% of Titans from the class of 2024 were employed or pursuing advanced degrees within six months of graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University, according to the annual First Destination Survey conducted by IWU's Hart Career Center. Based on an 87% response rate, the survey found that 7  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * In the News: Sustainable Marine Fuels Featured on WNBC-TV in New York * Sustainable marine fuels were the focus of a news segment this week on WNBC-TV in New York, the top-rated media market in the U.S. The segment focused on growing demand for more widely available sustainable marine fuels, which Sustainable marine fuels are fuels that reduce carbon emi  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced its decision to grant continued recognition to the Joint Commission as a national accrediting organization for hospices. This approval allows hospices accredited by the Joint Commission, an independent healthcare accreditation organization located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. The renewed recognition is effecti  more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, June 6 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * Lab Inspection Notification Policy Reached by CAP, The Joint Commission The College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) have reached an agreement permitting advance notification of laboratory inspections at TJC-accredited hospitals. The CAP had requested this change to a cooperative agreement between the CAP and TJC, which had prohibited advance notificatio  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Professor Karen Kirk publishes paper with eight student co-authors Professor of Biology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Foster G. and Mary W. McGaw Professorship in the Life Sciences, Karen Kirk worked with eight undergraduate co-authors to examine how telomerase RNA (TER) is handled inside cells of the fungus, Aspergillus nidulans. The article, "Trafficking of the telomerase RNA using a no  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Martin Kemper Honored with National Volunteer of the Year Award * RESTON, Va. -- Illinois ecologist Martin Kemper has received the National Wildlife Federation's prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award. Kemper, whose public service with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources spanned more than three decades, is recognized for his work and leadership with the   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Mnookin: News about Provost Charles Isbell * The following message was emailed to all faculty and staff on June 5 To our faculty and staff-- I hope this message finds you well and that you're enjoying the early days of June, whether you are on campus or away. I'm writing today to share important news about an exceptional colleague and leader. Charles Isbell, Jr., who has served as UW-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- Grubhub, an online food delivery marketplace, issued the following agency statement on June 5, 2025: * * * Multi-Store Ordering Is Here: Customer Favorites, Delivered Together Throughout our history, Grubhub has continually evolved to meet the needs of how people live and shop. Last year we unveiled improvements to the user experience on the Grubhub app to drive more personalization, provide more helpful recommendations, and offer new delivery methods. At the same  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 6 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following agency statement on June 5, 2025: * * * Myth Busted: John Deere is NOT Freezing U.S. Manufacturing Let's clear the air. John Deere is not shutting down U.S. manufacturing. In fact, it's quite the opposite. $20 Billion Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing We're making a bold move by investing $20 billion into U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 year  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 5 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New AI transforms radiology with speed, accuracy never seen before * * First generative AI fully embedded in clinical radiology * Instantly drafts near-complete, personalized reports from X-rays and CT scans * For X-rays, boosted radiologists' productivity by 15% on average -- up to 40% for some * Flags life-threatening issues like collapsed lungs in real-time * A breakthrough fix for   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- G2 issued the following news: * * * New Categories Introduced to G2 in May 2025 By Emily Malis Greathouse The world of B2B software moves fast, especially in an age of AI, where new companies, products, and capabilities are constantly emerging. At G2, we strive to ensure that our marketplace is a true representation of what's happening across the landscape in real time. So in addition to reflecting new companies and products on G2, our Market Research team--con  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 (TNSrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * New report examines health risks faced by ASL interpreters working for corporate-owned Video Relay Service providers A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) (https://pestakeholder.org/reports/working-through-the-pain-asl-interpreters-sacrifice-their-physical-and-mental-health-at-large-corporate-firms/) examines the health and safety risks facing ASL interpreter  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * New AI Transforms Radiology With Speed, Accuracy Never Seen Before In a major clinical study, the tool boosted productivity by up to 40 percent without compromising accuracy By Ben Schamisso A first-of-its-kind generative AI system, developed in-house at Northwestern Medicine, is revolutionizing radiology -- boosting productivity, identifying life-threatening co  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Targeting Tumor Metabolism to Trigger Cancer Cell Death Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a promising approach to killing treatment-resistant cancer cells by exploiting their hidden metabolic vulnerabilities, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Ferroptosis -- a type of programmed cell death -  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * PESP's Mary Bugbee Presents at "Risky Business: Profitizing Home Care" Webinar On April 3, 2025, Mary Bugbee, Healthcare Director at the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP), participated in the webinar "Risky Business: Profitizing Home Care," organized by The Care Economy. This important event brought together experts from the United States and Canada to discuss the growi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity-owned Right at School loses four California contracts, lays off hundreds Right at School is a before and after school care provider that contracts with school districts in 20 states. In April, Right at School filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices announcing layoffs of nearly 400 people in California. According to state WARN notice data, 376 child car  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Questions Trump FAA Administrator on Plane Noise, Reduction of Safety Personnel * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) questioned the Trump administration's Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau. During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Quigley asked Rocheleau how the FAA is reducing airplane noise and how the agency can function with Trump's recent reduction in critica  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Jacobs, Jayapal, Pocan, 18 Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Condition Weapons to Israel, Save Lives * The legislation comes as the government of Netanyahu escalates ground operations in Gaza and the West Bank and the Trump Administration advocates for the displacement of Palestinians Washington, D.C. - Today, Members of Congress Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Sara Jacobs (CA-51),   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the free people of South Korea for their commitment to democracy following today's election of Lee Jae-myung. Like us, the people of South Korea have witnessed the mortal danger to democracy posed by lies, by corruption, and   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly releases statement on ICE arrests in Chicago * CHICAGO \-- U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after several people were detained by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents outside an office of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) in Chicago: "Chicagoans reported to a routine immigration check-in yesterday -- and instead were taken   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Davis, Tlaib Demand Answers from HHS on Chaotic and Sudden Closure of Head Start Offices * CHICAGO -- Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Danny Davis (IL-07), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) led 22 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers about the abrupt decision to close all Head Start offices in R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 5 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Roosevelt University Launches Legacy Fund with $5 Million Gift to Propel Future Vision In a powerful affirmation of its mission and future, Roosevelt University has announced the launch of the Legacy Fund, a new fundraising initiative made possible by a transformational $5 million gift from alumna Jane Stedman, B.A. '75. The announcement coincides with the University's 80th anniversary and honors its long-stand  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Sanctuary Governors to Testify at Oversight Committee on June 12 WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced "A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors." Governors of Illinois, Minnesota, and New York will testify at the hearing on their states' sanctuary poli  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Taylor Introduce Bill Requiring Price Transparency for Prescription Drugs * Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) introduced the bipartisan Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act of 2025, which would require drug companies to include the list price of prescription drugs in all direct-to-consumer (DTC) a  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- 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 4, 2025: * * * Select Committee Leads High-Level Asia-Pacific CODEL Amid Rising Strategic Tensions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) led a bipartisan congr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago receives $21 million to establish visionary center in quantum engineering and health Gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren to support research in bold new field * A $21 million gift from philanthropist Thea Berggren to the University of Chicago will establish the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine, launching a bold scientific field that merges quantum technology with biology to tr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 6 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Rethinking prison labor under the 13th Amendment A UChicago legal scholar examines how forced labor persists in U.S. prisons--and what it will take to change the system * The 13th Amendment of the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude--except as punishment for a crime. This so-called "Except Clause" has long been used to justify forced labor in federal and state prison sy  more