ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Calls on Milhiser, Raoul to Hold Local Elected Officials Responsible for Illegal Activity * SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) sent a letter to Sangamon County State's Attorney John Milhiser and Attorney General Raoul calling for a formal investigation into the 35 ethics complaints filed against Rochester Public Library official  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon unveils full-life cycle insurance facility to help clients manage risk and deliver cloud and AI infrastructure faster The firm's Global Data Center Lifecycle Program provides seamless coverage from construction through operational readiness under a single integrated facility. * DUBLIN, 9 July 2  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR CRAB ORCHARD TRAILS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the Federal Highway Administration has delivered $11.1 million for the Crab Orchard Greenway Multimodal Network, supporting construction of 12 miles of new multi-use trails. The project is expected to strengthen access and safety for local drivers, pedestrians, and  more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, July 10 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CAP Awarded Grant for Prenatal Serum Screening Guideline The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has received a grant to address the use of race in clinical algorithms for biochemical prenatal serum screening. The Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) announced the CAP will receive the $150,000 grant as part of a broader $1 million initiative. The CAP will develop an evid  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Congresswoman Maloy Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the FDA to Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarettes Targeting Children * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT), co-chairs of the bipartisan Caucus to End Youth Vaping, sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary urging stronge  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Enhances Strategic Partnership with NBC Sports at the American Century Championship, July 9-13 * Now in its third year, Discover Boating's partnership with NBC Sports continues to serve as a powerful platform to spotlight the boating lifestyle to a national audience. This cornerstone collaboration--centered around the high-profile American   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- DuPage County (Ill.) Assistant State Attorney Nicholas Alfonso has sent comments to the U.S. Department of Education concerning the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Alfonso asserted that Public Service Loan Forgiveness has been a "cornerstone of our country's public service workforce strategy" since its inception in 2007. He warned that any efforts to alter Public Service Loan Forgiveness or income-driven repayment plans would negatively impact local prosecutors.   more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Expresses Condolences For The Lives Lost And Those Impacted By The Flooding In Central Texas * July 08, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today shared his condolences for the lives lost and those impacted by the flash floods that devastated Central Texas this past weekend and thanked the first responders and volunteers who  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Republicans' So-Called "One Big, Beautiful Bill" Which Slashes Health Care Coverage For 17 Million Americans To Provide Massive Tax Breaks For Billionaires * July 08, 2025 Durbin voted against final passage of the bill last week WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today slammed the Republicans' so-called One Big Beautiful  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT and Seeding The Future Foundation Announce Growth Grant and Grand Prize Winners of USD $1 Million Food Innovation Challenge * CHICAGO - July 9, 2025 - Seeding The Future Foundation and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) are proud to announce the Seeding The Future Grand Prize and Growth Grant winners for the 2024 Seeding The Future Global Food System   more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 10 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * Motorola Solutions Launches WAVE PTX for Peruvian Companies * Lima, Peru- July 9, 2025- Motorola Solutions today announced the launch of its WAVE PTX communication solution in Peru. The broadband push-to-talk (PTT) subscription service allows companies to connect different work teams instantly and reliably across 3G, LTE, WiFi and land mobile radio (LMR) networks to keep operations up and running.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine launches new program to support people with obesity who are planning a pregnancy For each patient, experts will design a personalized weight loss program which may include nutrition, physical activity, mental health, lifestyle treatment options, and in some cases, using weight loss medications such as GLP-1 agonists * Weight gain isn't just a result of wha  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 10 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Congress Passes Reconciliation Package Following extended negotiations in both the House and Senate, Congress narrowly passed a major reconciliation package, titled the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), on July 3, which was signed into law by President Trump on July 4. The legislation includes significant fiscal and health policy changes. Key Provisions of the Legislati  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The University of Illinois Springfield Office of Financial Aid has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed regulations and the establishment of a negotiated rulemaking committee. The comments submitted by Laci Engelbrecht, director of financial aid at UIS, advocate for simplifying current federal student financial assistance program regulations to reduce administrative burden while maintaining program integrity. Engelbrecht's letter highli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- UScellular issued the following news release: * * * UScellular Now Offering Preorders for the New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 * CHICAGO (July 9, 2025) - Starting today, UScellular is offering preorders for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 in stores and online at uscellular.com. For a limited time, new and qualifying current UScellular customers on Unlimited Even Better plans can get the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 for free/*. Key features of Gal  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 9 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Who's feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents * * Survey of 3,000 parents shows major racial, income gaps in early peanut feeding * Only 36% of Hispanic and 42% of Black parents fed peanuts by age 1, vs. 51% of white parents * Many Black, Hispanic and low-income parents don't get peanut-feeding tips from doctor * Since 2017, national guidelines have adv  more

MACOMB, Illinois, July 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Museum Studies Program Takes Center Stage at Association of Midwest Museums 2025 Conference MOLINE, IL - Western Illinois University's Museum Studies program will have a significant presence at the Association of Midwest Museums (AMM) 2025 Conference, Wednesday, July 23 - Sunday, Aug. 3, in Davenport, IA. In addition to providing quality professional development for students enrolled in the p  more