CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * A New Chapter Begins: World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club Bring Page-Turning Adventures for a Limited Time at Under Canvas and ULUM Camps * This summer, World of Hyatt members can escape to "Camp Unwritten" for a storybook-inspired glamping adventure that blends luxury, literature and the great outdoors CHICAGO (June 10, 2025) - This summer, pack your bag  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Statement on Insurance Claims Related to Civil Unrest * WASHINGTON - The insurance industry stands by its customers who have experienced property damage resulting from recent civil unrest. Insurers are currently at work assisting customers during the recovery process and every effort is being made to assure prompt assessments and payments for  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Introduces Bill to Address Veterans Health Administration Staffing Shortages * The Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act would streamline the path for graduates to start full-time work at the Veterans Health Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the bipartisan Health Profession  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Chicago's speed cameras issued $90.9M in tickets in 2024, low-income drivers hit hardest The city's 165 cameras collected $11.3M less from drivers in 2024, so Mayor Johnson is adding 50 new cameras expecting to get back that money * On the campaign trail, Brandon Johnson pledged to phase out Chicago's automated speed cameras. As mayor, he's adding 50 new speed camer  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth at Unite for Veterans Rally: "Veterans Keep This Nation Strong, and We Deserve Better than Trump" * June 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At today's "Unite for Veterans" rally on the National Mall, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered impassioned remarks slamming Donald Trump for using our nation's heroes as political pawns, firing them by the thousands and m  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Bicameral Bill to Repeal the Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * June 09, 2025 Legislation would give victims of gun violence their day in court & enable them to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - During Gun Violence Awareness Month, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joine  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen, Klobuchar and Colleagues in Pressing Administration for Answers on Cancelled Protected Status for Afghans Living in U.S. * June 10, 2025 Decision could endanger thousands of Afghans, including many who supported U.S. efforts during the war in Afghanistan [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Lead Illinois Colleagues in Condemning Trump's Termination of Digital Equity Program, Blocking Illinoisans' Access to Reliable Internet * June 09, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) led 12 of their Illinois delegation members in criticizing the Trump Administration's cancellation of the Digital Equit  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Warren and Colleagues Demand Investigation After Uncovering DOGE Employee Gained Access to Sensitive Education Department Data * June 09, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and fellow Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to open an investi  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On Republicans' Reconciliation Bill: It's A Big, Beautiful Betrayal Against American Families * June 09, 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, and raise prices for American families in order to pay for tax cuts to billionaires WASHINGTON - U.S.   more

ELMHURST, Illinois, June 10 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Elmhurst Student Wins Critical Language Scholarship to Study Arabic Starting this month, Elmhurst University student Mikala Marcussen-Abuharb will take part in an intensive scholarship program to study Arabic language and culture, enabling her to meet personal and professional goals while also helping to promote national interests. Marcussen-Abuharb, a rising junior from Tinley Park, is the University's first  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF, others represent Illinois residents suing to remove 10 Commandments monolith A group of multifaith and nonreligious Jefferson County taxpayers and residents has filed suit in state court seeking to remove a nearly 7-foot-tall Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Represented by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the AC  more

MATTOON, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Fidium begins expansion in Van Buren, connecting community to all-fiber network * More than 1,500 homes and businesses will gain access to Fidium's multi-gig internet speeds and future-proof connectivity, bringing opportunity for community VAN BUREN, Maine - June 10, 2025 - idium, Maine's best internet provid  more

MATTOON, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Francestown gets future-proof fiber access, as Fidium furthers connectivity in Monadnock Region * All-fiber, symmetrical speed fiber network from Fidium offers new opportunities for entertainment, economic development, remote learning, telehealth and more, with plans as low as $30 FRANCESTOWN, N.H. -- June 9,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- G2 issued the following statement on jUNE 10, 2025: * * * G2 Acquires unSurvey: Powering Reviews & Research with Conversational AI By Godard Abel As AI reshapes how people interact with technology, we at G2 are focused on removing friction from the software buying and research experience. To help us do this effectively -- redefining how buyers share insights and businesses gather intelligence -- I'm thrilled to share that G2 has acquired unSurvey, the YCombina  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued the following information for a hearing with sanctuary state governors at 10 a.m. on June 12, 2025, at 210 House Visitors Center: Witnesses and testimonies: * JB Pritzker, Governor, Illinois * Tim Walz, Governor, Minnesota * Kathy Hochul, Governor, New York * * * Original text here: https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/a-hearing-with-sanctuary-state-governors/  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Achieves Minimum Condition in Tender Offer to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. * CHICAGO, June 10, 2025 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H), a leading global hospitality company, announced today that 101,891,119 shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. ("Playa") (NASDAQ: PLYA) (excluding 2,365,586 Playa ordinary shares tende  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt's Inclusive Collection Expands to Aruba with Secrets Baby Beach Aruba * The 304-all suite, adults-only, all-inclusive resort marks Hyatt's first Inclusive Collection property to open on the breathtaking island CHICAGO (June 10, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the opening of the adults-only, all-inclusive Secrets Baby Beach Aruba.  more

MATTOON, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Improved connectivity coming to Old Town and Orono with new fiber expansion from Fidium * Fidium to connect more than 10,700 homes and businesses to multi-gig speeds and future-proof network, bringing opportunity for community OLD TOWN & ORONO, Maine - June 10, 2025 - Fidium, Maine's best internet provider ac  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Denounces Political Violence, Criticizes Trump's Decision To Deploy National Guard Troops To California Without Consent Of California State Officials * June 10, 2025 In his speech, Durbin also pointed out the hypocrisy of Trump Administration officials, who supported pardons for January 6 rioters, as they call for the arrest of any protestor that commits violen  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Denounces Political Violence, Criticizes Trump's Decision To Deploy National Guard Troops To California Without Consent Of California State Officials In his speech, Durbin also pointed out the hypocrisy of Trump Administration officials, who supported pardons for January 6 rioters, as they call for  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Invesque Completes Sale of Seniors Housing Portfolio & Ownership Interests in Commonwealth Senior Living BFKN's Corporate & Securities Group served as legal counsel to Invesque Inc. ("Invesque") (TSX: IVQ and IVQ.U), a North American healthcare real estate company, in connection with the sale of 20 seniors housing communities managed by Commonwealth Senior Living, LLC ("Commonwealth"), as wel  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Jefferson County Residents Sue to Remove Massive Ten Commandments Monument From Courthouse Lawn MOUNT VERNON, Illinois --A group of multifaith and non-religious Jefferson County taxpayers and residents filed suit in state court yesterday,  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- 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 10, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Torres Press the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Withdrawal of Battery Safety Standard Proposal WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) wrote to Acting Chairman  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Resources for Alzheimer's Care and Treatment * Washington, D.C. - Congressman LaHood (IL-16) joined Representatives Troy Balderson (OH-12), Nanette Barragan (CA-44), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) in reintroducing the Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. This legislation would equip primary care pro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSrep) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * New research explores how private equity firms profit from outsourcing in K-12 education A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (https://pestakeholder.org/reports/private-equity-in-public-schools-outsourcing-in-k-12-education/)(PESP) analyzes the role of private equity-owned companies in outsourcing public school jobs across the U.S. As federal investment in public   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * NIH Director Affirms to Congress His Commitment to Advancing Progress on Alzheimer's * -- Remarks come during 2025 AIM Advocacy Forum -- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya affirmed his commitment to advancing progress in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other dementia during a Senate budget hearing Tuesday.  "I am fully committe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria By Olivia Dimmer Northwestern scientists investigating severe malaria infections in children have uncovered key biological markers that could help guide future treatments, according to a study published in Nature Communications. Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in young   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly, Democrats demand action on cost-of-living crisis, warn that Trump's 'One Big Ugly Bill' will drive prices even higher * Collegeville, PA - Today, the House Democratic Steering and Policy Co-Chairs, Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Nanette Barragan (CA-44), led a roundtable discussion with local leaders and stakeholders impacted by the Trump Tariffs a  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Lauren Underwood Delivers Remarks at Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Markup to Highlight How Republican Funding Bill Undermines Veterans' Benefits and Care WASHINGTON--During today's House Appropriations full committee markup of the 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill, Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14) de  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Report examines public health impacts for tenants in Homes of America manufactured housing PESP-allied organization Health in Partnership (formerly Human Impact Partners) has released a new report titled Home Sick: Uncovering the health harms in Homes of America's manufactured housing communities (https://www.healthinpartnership.org/resources/home-sick-uncovering-the-health-harms-in-homes-of-  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2025: * * * Republicans Spearhead Bills to Transform VA Appeals Process for Veterans, Caregivers, Families Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), and Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.), released the following statements after they introduced their respective bills  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Weedy Seadragon Babies New additions mark a first for facility as over a dozen baby dragons - make that weedy seadragons - hatch behind the scenes * For the first time in its history, Shedd Aquarium is celebrating over a dozen weedy seadragon babies, or fry, that successfully hatched behind the scenes to a male seadragon and are being reared by aquarists. These new arrivals mark a   more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 11 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIU SDM Graduates 55 New Dentists and 50th Class Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, conferred Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees upon 55 graduates of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM). The commencement ceremony was held Saturday, June 7 at the First Community Aren  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Foster Care Programs Inspire DCFS Caseworkers through Motivational Speaker Trisha Gordon Although they were familiar with the essence of the subject matter - the nobility of the mission and nuances of the methodology - Illinois Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) caseworkers participating in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE PD Prepares Officers with Training that Applies to Reportedly One-Fourth of the Population As long as there are instances of people dealing with post-traumatic stress, depression and more becoming increasingly intertwined with responses from law enforcement, then it will remain critical for police officers to be properly trained in sensory inclusivity, according to South  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 11 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Carbondale Accelerator Program empowers 28 local entrepreneurs By Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the City of Carbondale recently wrapped up the Carbondale Accelerator Program, an 18-month initiative to foster local entrepreneurship, strengthen the local business ecosystem and spur econom  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Structural Changes and Policy Shifts Reshaping Private Equity Opportunities in US Energy Report from Law Firm Troutman Pepper Locke Identifies Top Five Private Equity Investment Trends in U.S. Energy Sector * With landmark deals and new federal policies reshaping the market, private equity investors are navigating a briskly evolving landscape rich with opportunity and complexity, a new  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Turn Insight into Action: Watch MRAA's Digital Marketing Webinar Series On-Demand * In today's fast-moving digital landscape, staying current with marketing strategies can be challenging, especially when you're managing the day-to-day demands of a dealership. To help marine retailers stay competitive and confident in their marketing efforts, the MRAA Educa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Commission Warns of Rising Supply Chain Risks Tied to China's Industrial Strategy * The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, a bipartisan congressional advisory panel tasked with monitoring the national security implications of U.S.-China trade, on Thursday, June 5, warned that China's expanding control over global manufacturing and key  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 11 -- The University of Illinois System-Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS launches online graduate marketing certificates in partnership with Risepoint The University of Illinois Springfield is expanding opportunities for working professionals to gain in-demand marketing expertise through the launch of its new MBA Certificate in Marketing and Graduate Certificate in Marketing. Beginning in Fall 2025, these programs will be available in an onli  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood's Bipartisan Baby Changing on Board Act Passes House WASHINGTON - Rep. Lauren Underwood's bipartisan legislation that would require new Amtrak trains to be equipped with baby changing stations in all restrooms, the Baby Changing On Board Act (H.R. 248), has passed the House with unanimous support. The legislation is co-led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), and   more