CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Bridging theoretical and applied: UChicago master's in financial math, finance and management Career-focused programs teach cutting-edge skills while supporting students at UChicago and beyond By Ted Gregory After earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics then working in research at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, Isabel Krogh recently enrolled in the University of Chicago's MS in   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Raises Concerns on Looming Trump Admin Cuts to Illinois Manufacturing * Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led an important discussion on the future of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program in Illinois, held at Wagner Machine Company, a local business participating in the program. The event brought together key stakeholders to address concerns over the Trump A  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on July 11, 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   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce PBM Reform Package * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with Congressman Earl "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and nine other members of Congress to introduce the bipartisan PBM Reform Act, legislation that protects patients and independent pharmacies from harmful business practices used by p  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * CTE and normal aging are difficult to distinguish, new study finds * * Analyzed 174 donated brains, including from former high school, college football players * Larger studies needed to understand how p-tau relates to aging and the extent to which repetitive impact from contact sport predisposes to p-tau accumulation * Whether such changes cause or are associated with clinical problems dur  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Enter the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards - Showcase Your Product to the Industry * Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 IBEX Innovation Awards through Aug. 20. If you've developed a new product or technology, this is your opportunity to gain the recognition--and visibility--it deserves on the industry's premier stage. Participating in the Innovation   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 -- G2 issued the following news on July 11, 2025: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in E-Commerce Platforms Software By Noor Hamouda Today, we're back with our latest installment of 'Market Movers' to reveal which products are making moves in E-commerce Platforms software. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data. Why E-commerce pl  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Over 13,000 Constituents Join Congressman Sorensen's Virtual Town Hall * IL-17 Constituents Shared Their Struggles with Rising Health Care Costs and Impact of Proposed Medicaid and Medicare Cuts Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a virtual town hall focused on protecting access to health care, including the importance of preserving Medicaid and Medicare. More than 13,000 constituent  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurers Focused on Helping Those Impacted by Catastrophic Flooding in Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Insurers are focused on helping their policyholders begin the recovery process following the catastrophic flooding in Texas, North Carolina, and New Mexico, says the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCI  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from the Illinois Insurance Association, American Property Casualty Insurance Association, and National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies * As organizations committed to protecting consumers and promoting a fair, competitive, and diverse insurance market, the Illinois Insurance Association (IIA), the American Property Casual  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- Trialco Aluminum LLC, a private sector entity based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is set to undertake measures to address environmental concerns following an agreement with the federal government. This interactive process, stemming from a notice published by the U.S. Department of Justice, highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with clean air regulations. The Justice Department lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Nort  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown named a top 10 firm among Bloomberg Law's "Leading Law Firms" * Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that it ranked among the top 10 law firms in Bloomberg Law's inaugural "Leading Law Firms," an empirical ranking that evaluates nearly 100 firms across the US on a holistic set of performance indicators. This prestigious recognition highlights firms across the US that h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PESP presents research about the role of private equity in the climate crisis at OECD workshop in Paris In June, PESP's Climate Director, Alissa Jean Schafer, presented at an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) workshop in Paris, France, highlighting the significant and often overlooked impact of private equity investments on global carbon emissions. The pre  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Ramirez, Lee, Frost Introduce Legislation to Ensure Congress' Constitutional Duty to Conduct Oversight of the Executive Branch * Chicago, IL -- Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the Homeland Security Committee, joined Representatives Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) to introduce the Congressional Oversight Access Act. (link is external) The timely legislation wo  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth * July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a funding bill for Ag  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The University of Illinois Chicago's (UIC) Sustainable Landscapes Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), outlining recommendations for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Section 10(a) program under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The comprehensive response highlights the barriers faced by industry partners and proposes an innovative tiered permitting framework to streamline conservation efforts. Dan Sa  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, July 12 -- Walgreens Boots Alliance, a pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise company, issued the following news release: * * * Walgreens Boots Alliance Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Transaction with Sycamore Partners Transaction expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of calendar year 2025 * DEERFIELD, Ill.--Jul. 11, 2025-- Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) (the "Company" or "WBA") today announced that at the Company's Special Meeting o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Why Content Creator Partnerships are Impactful * In today's competitive leisure landscape, capturing consumer attention requires more than a compelling product--it demands a compelling story, shared by trusted voices. That is why Discover Boating, powered by NMMA and MRAA, strategically engages media and content creators to position boating as a desirable,  more