CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * ACLU of Illinois Responds to Supreme Court Decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti This morning, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a divided opinion that allows the State of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming medical care for youth under eighteen to be enforced. In Illinois, gender-affirming care for youth and adults is available, legal, and protected. The f  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 19 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * May 2025 Monthly Release NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 18, 2025 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of May of $777 million or $614 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for May include 11 events with approximately 70% of the losses related to three geographically widespread wind and hail events. Total catastrophe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon Receives Commission Approval for Updated Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Model Latest Impact Forecasting model features enhanced analyses to drive more accurate insurance pricing * CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that its   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Republicans Aim To Eliminate Regulations On Predatory For-Profit Schools, Durbin & Cohen Introduce Legislation To Crack Down On The Industry * June 18, 2025 While congressional Republicans are using their reconciliation bill to eliminate protections for student veterans, Durbin and Cohen are introducing bicameral legislation to reinstate the 85/15 rule to require for-profit colleges to br  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Bear Necessities chosen as Northwestern University Dance Marathon's 2026 primary beneficiary * Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) has announced Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation as its 2026 primary benefactor. The Chicago-based non-profit supports children battling cancer and their families with holistic, family-centered services that address the emotional, financial, psychos  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Brookfield Zoo Chicago Set to Debut One of Nation's Largest Primate Habitats: James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests Opens July 11 Grand Opening Weekend to Feature Family Activities and Celebrations; Timed Entry Reservations Now Available * Brookfield Zoo Chicago proudly announces the grand opening of the James & Elizabeth Bramsen Tropical Forests on Friday, July 11--an awe-inspiring, nearly  more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CAP Updates 23 Cancer Protocols The College of American Pathologists (CAP) released updates to 23 cancer protocols to ensure that laboratories remain aligned with best practices in oncology and patient care. These updates reflect the latest guidance from the American Joint Committee on Cancer and the World Health Organization. Key changes to cancer diagnosis protocols include: * Ga  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Members of Congress Denied Entry to ICE Processing Center in Broadview, IL * CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the Homeland Securty Committe, and Members of Congress Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) joined immigration lawyers and advocates to conduct a visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcemen  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Members of Congress Denied Entry to ICE Processing Center in Broadview, IL * CHICAGO -- Today, Members of Congress Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) joined immigration lawyers and advocates to conduct a visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in Broadview, Illinois. The Members we  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement on June 18, 2025: * * * Chicago Teachers Union responds to city council's Jim Crow vote in favor of "snap" curfews CHICAGO--President Stacy Davis Gates of the Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement in response to the Chicago City Council vote approving the Snap Curfew ordinance: "There is a deep irony that the loudest voices against youth jobs and resourcing their learning are also the loudest   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen and Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act * Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act adjusts federal support involving for-profit schools WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois have introduced the Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act to adjust the percentage of federal support going to for-profit educational institutions  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Demands Transparency and Accountability After Broadview Visit and South Loop ICE Denial * BROADVIEW, IL -- Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson stood shoulder-to-shoulder with his colleagues in the Illinois Congressional Delegation for a critical, on-the-ground visit to the Broadview Processing Center. This wasn't just a routine stop; it was an urgent mission to pull   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Blocked from Conducting Oversight Visit at ICE Facility in Chicago's South Loop Following Recent Raids, Trump's Targeting of Chicago * CHICAGO - Today, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) were denied entry into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) center in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. Congressman Krishnamoorthi's a  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Meets with NOAA Hurricane Hunters in Show of Support During Severe Weather Season * Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) met with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters to show his support for their critical and lifesaving work during severe weather season. These brave men and women collect weather data on hurricanes that have the potential  more

ITHACA, New York, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Social Media Can Amplify Worker Voice, but Fades Over Time Social media can influence workplace policies by amplifying worker voice but fail to drive meaningful workplace improvement when workers lack support from labor unions or civil society organizations, according to new research by Duanyi Yang, assistant professor in the ILR School. Yang and her co-author,  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, June 19 -- The Illinois Farm Bureau issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Dairy Farmers Donate 24,000 Pounds Of Milk to Illinois Food Banks GALESBURG, Ill. - Recognizing the hardships many communities are facing, Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) donated 24,000 pounds of milk, including lactose-free, between three local food banks. "Many families continue to struggle with food insecurity amid high prices at the grocery store," said Don Mack  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Davis, Garcia, Ramirez, Jackson Demand Noem, ICE Provide Access to Detained Constituents at ICE Center in IL * CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Congressmembers Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding access to constituents at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Protecting Older Americans From Scammers, Transnational Crime Networks * June 17, 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 entitled "Scammers Exposed: Protecting Older  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces The Bicycles For Rural African Transport Act * June 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act, legislation that would establish within the United States Agency forInternational Development (USAID) a program to promote mobility in rural communities using affordable, sustainable bicycles  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses On Crypto ATM Abuse During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Protecting Older Americans From Scammers * June 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Scammers Exposed: Protecting Older Americans from Transna  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision Upholding Tennessee Trans Health Care Ban * June 18, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming health care in United States v. Skrmetti : "This ruling is nothing   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decisions Upholding Tennessee Trans Health Care Ban WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming health care in Unite  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Votes Against The GENIUS Act * June 17, 2025 Durbin: With passage of the GENUIS Act, Congress blessed President Trump & his family to further enrich themselves with little protection for consumers WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bill meant to establish a regulatory regime for stabl  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $30 Million In Federal Funding For O'Hare Airport Runway Extensions * June 18, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $30,000,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Authority for O'Hare International Airport. The federal funding will be  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Durbin: Instead of Conducting Critical Oversight, Judiciary Committee Republicans Are Holding A Partisan Hearing Armchair Diagnosing Former President Biden WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans for holding a pa  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Instead Of Conducting Critical Oversight, Judiciary Committee Republicans Are Holding Partisan Hearing Armchair Diagnosing Former President Biden * June 18, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans for holding a partisan hearing today where they plan to armchair d  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Edgar Khalatian named a 2025 "Top Real Estate & Development Lawyer" by Daily Journal * LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown Los Angeles-based partner Edgar Khalatian has been selected to the Daily Journa l's 2025 "Top Real Estate & Development Lawyers" list, which honors "notable real estate and development lawyers in California." In his profile, Daily Journal recognizes Edgar for his lead  more

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois, June 19 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Enhancing Global Security: ACC-RI's flexible solution By Elizabeth Glenn Army Contracting Command-Rock Island has awarded the Global Protective Services program in response to increased demands for contracted security services to support government missions. This innovative program is designed to provide a flexible and efficient solution for the Department of Defense and other governm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Gawain Mosher Selected as the 2025 ALA Century Scholarship Recipient * The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce the selection of Gawain Mosher of Shelton, Connecticut as the 2025 Century Scholarship recipient. The $2,500 scholarship funds services or accommodation for a library school student with disabilities admitted to an ALA-accredited libra  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Spotlight Forum, Durbin Exposes Republicans' Plan To Slash Funding For Medicaid, SNAP Benefits To Pay For Tax Cuts For Billionaires * June 18, 2025 In a spotlight forum on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Durbin slammed Republicans for proposing $800 billion in cuts to Medicaid, at least $200 billion in cuts to SNAP WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today partic  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 19 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news on June 18, 2025: * * * NCGA Reacts to Senate 45Z Proposal As Congress continues conversations on the future of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) cautioned lawmakers against recent changes proposed in the Senate. "Our champions on Capitol Hill have dedicated an immense amount of time and attention to this complex issue," said Kenneth Hartman Jr  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, June 19 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * ND Students Present Treating Dysmenorrhea and Perimenopausal Symptom Management at Grand Rounds By Giuliana Denicolo On June 13, several students joined via Zoom to listen to two Naturopathic Medicine (ND) student interns present during one of this trimester's weekly grand rounds. Grand rounds are weekly presentations given by ninth and tenth trimester student interns. Each grand rounds pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Members Meet with Rep. Mike Collins * As part of NMMA's continued advocacy efforts following the 2025 American Boating Congress (ABC), a group of NMMA leaders visited Capitol Hill last week to meet with Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10)--a committed supporter of American boat building and outdoor recreation. The NMMA delegation included Jeff Wasil, V  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA's Annual Outboard Engine Report for 2024 Confirms Continued High Horsepower Demand as Market Aims to Steady * NMMA has released the latest sales trend report for outboard engines, part of its 2024 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract (https://www.nmma.org/statistics/publications/statistical-abstract#), providing an historical analys  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Pessimism About Future Household Finances Rises, Yet Majority of U.S. Consumers Remain Optimistic * As tariffs and the potential for rising cost of goods have dominated the news cycle since early April, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse study found that 27% of U.S. consumers are now pessimistic about their household finances over   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM US Foundation Backs Future Innovators with Scholarships Valued at Nearly $440,000 35 business and technology students awarded scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year * Chicago, IL - (June 18, 2025) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market - is pleased to announce that the RSM US Foundation wi  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Call On Secretary Noem To Testify Before The Committee * June 17, 2025 Durbin, SJC Dems cite alarming conduct such as the unnecessary use of force by masked ICE agents, family separations, targeting of workers, unjustified invocation of wartime powers, defiance of court orders, ignoring congressional oversight, and deployment of National Guard to California WASHI  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 (TNSrep) -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Shedd Aquarium Scientist Expands Study to Unravel the Mysteries of Migratory Suckers with Support from Door County Land Trust The project will examine the movements of longnose suckers, essential yet understudied fish in the Great Lakes * Shedd Aquarium's Dr. Karen Murchie has performed hundreds of fish surgeries on various species. Now, she can add longnose suckers (Catostomus ca  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 19 -- Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * SIU Medicine specialist shapes new sinus surgery standards SIU physician Dana Crosby, MD, MPH, has helped to craft new clinical guidelines for treating patients with chronic rhinosinusitis, a condition affecting an estimated 1 in 10 Americans. Crosby was a contributing author of the guide published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery by the American Academy of Otolaryngolo  more

ITHACA, New York, June 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Social media can amplify worker voice, but fades over time By Julie Greco Social media can influence workplace policies by amplifying worker voices, but fail to drive meaningful workplace improvement when workers lack support from labor unions or civil society organizations, according to new research by Duanyi Yang, assistant professor at the ILR School. Yang and her co-author, Tingting Zhang (University of Ill  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education issued the following news on June 18, 2025: * * * New Study Highlights Mental Health and Job Satisfaction Challenges Among GME Coordinators Results recently published from a national survey of more than 6,000 graduate medical education (GME) program and institutional coordinators, led by members of the ACGME Well-Being team and published in Academic Medicine, reveal concerning levels of depression,  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Advancion Corp., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, seeking a determination that imports of tris and tris hydrochloride buffers threaten national security. The company urges tariffs to address challenges posed by these imports. David Neuberger, president and CEO of Advancion, articulated the company's concern. "Advancion requests that Bureau of Industry and Security determine that imports of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Climate change cuts global crop yields, even when farmers adapt A sweeping new analysis finds that rising global temperatures will dampen the world's capacity to produce food from most staple crops, even after accounting for economic development and adaptation by farmers. * The global food system faces growing risks from climate change, even as farmers seek to adapt, acc  more