WACO, Texas, July 7 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * 2025 Convention Recap | Jeff McMartin, Central College | Seek The System * The 2024 season marked Jeff McMartin's 21 st season leading the Central College program after taking the reins in 2004. Coach McMartin returned to his alma mater after spending time on staff at DePauw, Beloit College, Rochester, Illinois Wesleyan, Wake Forest, and Oskaloosa High School (IA). Coach McMar  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * April Report: New Boat Sales Dip as Economic Uncertainty Continues * NMMA's latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary report, covering the rolling period from May 2024 through April 2025, points to continued headwinds with new powerboat retail unit sales down 9% year-to-date (Jan. - April 2025) compared to the same period last year. A total   more

ARGONNE, Illinois, July 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Argonne researchers develop new membrane technology to extract lithium from water * Lithium, the lightest metal on the periodic table, plays a pivotal role in modern life. Its low weight and high energy density make it ideal for electric vehicles, cellphones, laptops and military technologies where every ounce counts. As demand for lithium skyrockets, concerns abo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Canceling TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua is a cruel, unjust, and legally questionable decision Today, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people of Honduran and Nicaraguan origin. This decision puts at risk tens of thousands of people who, for more than 25 ye  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost Statement on VA Reorganization Plan Announcement Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins announced that VA will not pursue a large-scale reduction-in-force (RIF) for VA staff: "From the very be  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Defends Job Corps at Chicago City Council Hearing * CHICAGO -- Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) appeared before the Chicago City Council's Committee on Workforce Development to deliver testimony against the Trump administration's attempt to illegally shut down Job Corps programs nationwide--including Paul Simon Job Corps Center, located in his district and serving yo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Do you really know your age? How chronological and biological age stack up at Northwestern Medicine's new Longevity Clinic Previously reserved for research studies, anyone can now get tested to measure the difference between the years you've been alive and the wear and tear on your body * CHICAGO, IL - July 7, 2025 - Have you ever wondered how long you might live? The answer may  more

MATTOON, Illinois, July 7 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Enhanced connectivity coming Woodland and Easton, with Fidium expanding all-fiber network * Fidium expansion to more than 1,300 homes and businesses in Aroostook County will provide access to multi-gig speeds, opportunity for community WOODLAND & EASTON, Maine - July 7, 2025 - Fidium, Maine's best internet pro  more

MATTOON, Illinois, July 7 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Fidium expanding all-fiber network to Yarmouth, upgrading connectivity for community * More than 122,000 homes and businesses in Cumberland County will have multi-gig symmetrical speed access with expansion, offering benefits and opportunities that come with fiber connectivity YARMOUTH, Maine - July 7, 2025 -   more

MATTOON, Illinois, July 7 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, posted the following news release: * * * Fidium set to begin fiber construction in Brownville, expand all-fiber access * Expansion will bring Fidium to more than 450 homes and businesses, providing access to multi-gig speeds and enhanced opportunities for community BROWNVILLE, Maine - July 7, 2025 - Fidium, Maine's best internet provider according to  more

ITASCA, Illinois, July 7 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Florida Adolescents Increasingly Carrying Handguns but Not in School * More Florida teens are carrying handguns, but fewer are bringing them to school, according to, "Trends in Carrying Handguns Among Florida Adolescents: 2002-2022," a 20-year study published in the August 2025 Pediatrics. After examining data from 701,649 surveys submitted as part of the Florida Youth   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- 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 July 6, 2025: * * * House Select Committee on the CCP Celebrates Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday, Condemns Beijing's Repression in Tibet On the occasion of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's ongoing 90th birthday celebrations, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Votes to Deliver Economic Relief for the American People * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to deliver much-needed economic relief, secure our southern border, and bolster the United States' national security. "Today, House Republicans voted to give rocket-fuel to the United States' economy, provide predictability and certainty  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * Leading Food Companies to Share the Science and Technology Behind their Latest Innovations at IFT FIRST * CHICAGO - July 7, 2025 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to share a sneak peek at a few of the supplier scie  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Thomas More Society, a national public interest law firm defending life, family and freedom, issued the following news on July 7, 2025: * * * Legal Brief From Bishop Barron Urges Court to Stop Washington Law Targeting the Seal of Confession Thomas More Society Files Amicus Brief Supporting Catholic Bishops and Priests * Tacoma, WA - Representing the Most Reverend Robert Barron, Thomas More Society attorneys have filed an amicus curiae, or "friend of the court" b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Meet the Newest Members to NMMA--June 2025 * NMMA is proud to welcome 10 new members in June. As members of NMMA, our new, valued stakeholders have taken an active role in the success and vitality of the marine industry. NMMA would like to thank them for driving the association's strategic initiatives to advocate for marine businesses and grow recreational   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: * * * NFA orders California firm Revankar Consultancy LLC and its principal not to reapply for NFA membership * July 7, Chicago--NFA has ordered Revankar Consultancy LLC (Revankar Consultancy), a former NFA Member commodity pool operator and commodity trading advisor located in San Diego, Calif., not to reapply for NFA membership or act or be listed as a principal of an NFA Member. NFA has also o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Do you really know your age? How chronological and biological age stack up at Northwestern Medicine's new Longevity Clinic Previously reserved for research studies, anyone can now get tested to measure the difference between the years you've been alive and the wear and tear on your body * CHICAGO, IL - July 7, 2025 - Have you ever wondered how long you might live? The answer may lie in the difference  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Patients Discharged Against Medical Advice Impact Their Own Outcomes and the Health Care System CHICAGO -- Around 1-2% of all inpatient hospitalizations result in the patient being discharged against medical advice (DAMA), leading to over $800 million in annual associated health care costs.* To further understand the impact of DAMA, researchers evaluated trends including risk factors, length  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * President Trump Enacts the One Big Beautiful Bill, Supporting U.S. Marine Manufacturing for Years to Come * On Friday, President Trump enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill, which preserves key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA). These provisions will continue to support growth, investments and job creation across the marine manufacturing sec  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Rich Goldberg Speaks on Crisis Communications at Cyber Claims Academy * Constangy partner and Cyber Team vice chair Rich Goldberg will join a roster of esteemed speakers at the 2025 Cyber Claims Academy on July 16, 2025. This one-day event will take place at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Illinois. Cyber Claims Academy is an annual event featuring  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 8 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU welcomes occupational therapy doctoral students as new program earns accreditation CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Just three years after Southern Illinois University Carbondale introduced a program to prepare health care professionals for fulfilling careers helping clients accomplish everyday tasks and live life to its fullest, the new occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program has received the ma  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 8 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE and Kaplan Partnership Empowers Students with Free Test Prep and Career Tools Thanks to a groundbreaking statewide initiative, SIUE students now have access to a powerful academic advantage including unlimited free Kaplan testing preparation. Offered through the Prepare for Illinois' Future Powered by Kaplan's All Access License(TM) and administered by the Illinois Stude  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 7 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Supernova's 'trapped' jet reveals source of fast X-ray transient * Link to: Northwestern Now Story (https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/07/supernovas-trapped-jet-reveals-source-of-fast-x-ray-transient/) EMBARGOED UNTIL 12 P.M. EDT (U.S.) ON MONDAY, JULY 7, 2025 * Fast X-ray transients (FXTs) are blasts of X-rays from distant galaxies * Astronomers have detected FXTs since the 1970s, but th  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Introduces Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act to Strengthen Health Care in Rural America * WASHINGTON - Representative Lauren Underwood introduced the Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Rep. Tracey Mann (R-KS). The Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act would address the pressing health care disparities that rural communities face by prioritizing funding for rur  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Secures More Than $1.6 Million in Federal Funding for Affordable Housing, Environmental Cleanup, and Research * WASHINGTON -- This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for affordable housing, environmental cleanup, and research in the 14 th District. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing fede  more