CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Adler University earns special focus classification in Carnegie's updated 2025 framework Adler University has been designated as a Special Focus: Graduate Studies institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education (ACE), part of the newly overhauled 2025 Carnegie Classification system. Adler is one of 68 institutions in the United States to receive this des  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: * * * AISC Launches Chatbot with Decades of Technical Expertise Structural steel designers with technical questions can now go straight to the authoritative information they need at lightning speed thanks to Clark, a new AI chatbot from the American Institute of Steel Construction. "AISC literally wrote the book on structural steel--and has for more than a century," said AISC Directo  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, June 25 (TNSrpt) -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Baxter Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Demonstrating Ongoing Action to Make a Meaningful Difference Around the World * Provides updates on Baxter's 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment and Goals * Baxter  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: * * * Reimagining Suburban Roadways for Modern Communities By Jill Hayes, PE When suburban living took off, the infrastructure built to support the sprawl was designed to accommodate travel by car. Commuting from home to school, work, shopping centers and entertainment was expected to all be done with a personal vehicle. For decades, this was accepted. But as towns continue to grow and work to  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, Beatty, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Women in Abusive Situations * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06), Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation to remove barriers to the financial insights often necessary for people to leave abusive relationships   more

PEORIA, Illinois, June 25 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. to Host 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4 IRVING, Texas, June 23, 2025 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will host its 2025 Investor Day Nov. 4, in the Dallas area, beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. Chief Executive Officer Joe Creed and the Caterpillar executive leadership team will provide an update on strategic priorities and growth opportunities as the comp  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost Hosts Hearing with Innovators in the Transition from Military to Civilian Life Space to Improve the TAP Program Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the full committee's oversight hearing to listen to organizations wh  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar - Best of Core Forum: Improving Preservation and Metadata Practices for Better Digital Projects; Streamlining a Workflow Preparing Collections for Digitization * Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: Improving Preservation and Metadata Practices for Better Digital Projects: Streamlining a Workflow Preparing Collections for Digitization" on July 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Announces Opposition to Bryan Bedford's Nomination to be FAA Administrator * June 23, 2025 The Senator raises substantial concerns regarding Bedford's refusal to commit to protecting 1,500-hour pilot training standards that help keep the flying public safe [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Bicameral Spotlight Forum With State AGs On Democrats' Legal Fight Against Trump's Lawslessness WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled "Defendin  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Protecting Americans From Cartels During his opening, Durbin highlighted the fact the Trump Administration has diverted resources from agencies that prevent and investigate cartel activities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL),  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Government Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Protecting Americans From Cartels * June 24, 2025 After pressing the witnesses, Durbin received an agreement that American guns flowing to the Mexican cartels is a problem WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Government Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Protecting Americans From Cartels After pressing the witnesses, Durbin received an agreement that American guns flowing to the Mexican cartels is a problem WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions State Attorneys General At Bicameral Spotlight Forum On Democrats' Legal Fight Against Trump's Lawlessness WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned state Attorneys General at a bicameral spotlight forum entitled "Defending the  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The Third Anniversary Of The Dobbs Ruling * June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court: "Today marks a sad anniversary. Three years ago, the Suprem  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On The Third Anniversary Of The Dobbs Ruling WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the third anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court: "Today marks  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On Whistleblower Disclosures By Erez Reuveni On Emil Bove's Nomination To Be Circuit Court Judge WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding the whistleblower disclosures of Mr. Erez Reuveni, forme  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Navy Leadership To Improve Quality Of Life, Housing For Military Families * June 24, 2025 In today's Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Durbin expressed his concern about the condition of the barracks at Great Lakes Naval Station WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today participated in a Defense Appro  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $141K In Federal Funding For Decatur Airport * June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $141,874 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Authority for Decatur Airport. The federal funding will be used to reconstruct 21,817 square yard  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3M In Federal Funding For MidAmerica St. Louis Airport * June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $3,648,323 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Authority for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. The federal funding will be used to cons  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $1M In Federal Funding For Quincy Regional Airport * June 24, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $1,187,500 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Authority for Quincy Regional Airport to be used for equipment upgrades. "By   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * FDA approves expanded indications for GE HealthCare's Vizamyl PET imaging agent for beta amyloid detection, enabling more precise care for Alzheimer's patients * * The FDA has approved an updated label for Vizamyl (flutemetamol F 18 injection), including quantification which enables a more continuous and objective measure of amyloid in the brain * This approval also enables clin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Following the Resumption of Federal Collection Activities in May, Nearly One in Three Federal Student Loan Borrowers Find Themselves at Risk for Default * Less than two months since the U.S. Department of Education resumed collections activities among defaulted federal student loan borrowers, new research from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) reveals that th  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Military Action in Iran and Escalating Nuclear Threat * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), Congress' only PhD physicist, issued the following statement: "Make no mistake: We are in this situation because of President Trump's careless decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal during his first term. Under that agreement, we maintained adequate oversight  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, June 25 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * Fourth Class of ENDVR Fellows Announced by ENA Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship helps increase diversity in ED research * The ENA Foundation has announced the two fellows selected for the 2025 Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship. Both fellows are first-generation college students who recognize that representation in nursing is extremely important. The 2025  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Garcia, Ocasio-Cortez, DeGette Send Letter Urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Cease Sharing Non-citizen Medicaid Data with Immigration Enforcement Officials * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Diana DeGette (CO-01), who serves as ranking member for the Subcommittee on Health on the Energy and Commerce Committee, le  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton releases first Digital Transformation survey The first of three reports on how organizations are rethinking business technology to drive innovation - 93% of respondents are increasing their investments in technology - 27% report that their technology is fully aligned with their business objectives - 32% said their data needs work   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-103) on the No Wrong Door for Veterans Act (H.R.1969), which aims to amend and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 19, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1969, the "No Wrong Door for Veterans Act," was introduced by Rep. Mariannette M  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-104) on the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act (H.R. 1815), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take actions in the case of a default on a home loan guaranteed by the secretary. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 19, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1815, the "VA Home Loan Program Reform Act," was i  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-102) on the Veterans Claims Education Act (H.R. 1578), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to promote assistance from persons recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for individuals who file certain claims under laws administered by the secretary. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on May 19, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 1578, the "Veterans  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 25 -- The Illinois Republican Party issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: IL Republicans Fight Back Against Dems Anti-Business Crusade CHICAGO -- With total control of Springfield, Illinois Democrats are once again abusing their supermajorities and trampling the state Constitution. In the chaotic final hours of the spring legislative session, Democrats blatantly ignored the Constitutionally required 'Three Readings Rule,' the last safeguard to ensure transparency  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Spotlight Forum, Durbin Slams GOP's Budget Reconciliation Bill That Will Siphon Resources From Public Education * June 24, 2025 In a spotlight forum on Republicans' so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Durbin exposed Republicans' short-sighted plan to institute a national school voucher program that will drain critical resources from public schools WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic W  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 25 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Sets a New Standard with the Launch of H Series Forestry Machines * John Deere introduces the 1270H and 1470H Harvesters and 2010H and 2510H Forwarders, delivering exceptional fuel efficiency, power, and performance. * Innovative features, including new boom designs, enhanced hydraulics and cutting-edge automation  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce AI Literacy Micro-course for Academic Librarians * MIDDLETOWN, CT - Choice is pleased to announce a free eight-week, newsletter-based course supported by Clarivate and developed by Choice editors, in collaboration with libraries and librarians. The new micro-course titled "Generative AI Literacy Essentials for Academic Librarian  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New from ACRL - Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries * ACRL recently announced the publication of " Supporting Neurodiverse Students in Academic Libraries," edited by Amanda Boyer and Amir El-Chidiac, offering practical advice and effective practices for supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, brain trauma, depression, anxiety, and other m  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partner George Zheng Named a Top Rising Lawyer at ALB China Law Awards * Asian Legal Business selected Kirkland partner George Zheng for its 2025 Top Rising Lawyers list, which highlights 15 young and ambitious lawyers in China who show the potential to become future stars in the legal profession. George's practice focuses on advising corporations and investment b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following statement on June 24, 2025: * * * PESP applauds adoption of Responsible Workforce Principles for Private Equity by Maryland State Retirement and Pension System Last week, the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (SRPS) voted to adopt Responsible Workforce Management Principles for Private Equity to manage potential labor-related risks within its portfolio. Maryland SRPS joins a growing list of in  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 23 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Prepare for the 2025 Nuclear PE Exam with ANS guides * The next opportunity to earn professional engineer (PE) licensure in nuclear engineering is this fall, and now is the time to sign up and begin studying with the help of materials like the online module program offered by the American Nuclear Society. Speaking to the value of ANS encouraging professional licensure, Josh  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly questions Secretary Kennedy's decision to reverse COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, children * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Il-02) forcefully questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today as he appeared before the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. She challenged his guidance change, announced through a video on X (link is exter  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Jackson and Krishnamoorthi Demand ICE Transparency at Chicago South Loop Facility * CHICAGO, IL - Congressmen Jonathan L. Jackson and Raja Krishnamoorthi are demanding immediate transparency and accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following their denied attempt to conduct an oversight visit at the South Loop ICE facility in Chicago. In a joint letter   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER RETURNS FROM MIDDLE EAST TRIP FOCUSED ON ABRAHAM ACCORDS AMID ISRAEL - IRAN CONFLICT * WASHINGTON, DC - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Abraham Accords Caucus, returned on Thursday from a five-day bipartisan congressional delegation to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. Rep  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, BILIRAKIS OPPOSE DOWNGRADE OF EU-ISRAEL AGREEMENT * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Abraham Accords Caucus, with Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), sent a bipartisan letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and High Representative Kaja Kallas expressing deep concer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Signs Major Titling & Registration Reform Into Law * On May 27, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1267 into law--marking a major win for Texas' recreational boating community. S.B. 1267 by Senator Carol Alvarado modernizes the state's outdated vessel and outboard motor titling and registration system by streamlining administrative processes,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Announces Earnings Release Date for Second Quarter 2025 Results * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) will publish its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, in a press release to be issued at approximately 6:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 (TNSrep) -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * Democratic Republic of the Congo Gains Access to Air Pollution Data EPIC Air Quality Fund Awardee, WASARU, launches a particulate pollution monitoring network--providing the only open, real-time air quality data in the DRC. * The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has the highest particulate pollution (PM2.5) in all of Africa, and the sixth highest in the world. The   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Amanchukwu Lab: Creating better energy storage systems Editor's Note: This is part of a series called Inside the Lab, which gives audiences a first-hand look at the research laboratories at the University of Chicago and the scholars who are tackling some of the world's most complex problems. By Emily Ayshford As the world's energy needs diversify, all forms of energy will require storage. Power grids, i  more