CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA on President Trump's Innovation and Energy Summit: Natural gas will play critical role in meeting AI demand * WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association applauded President Trump's investment in and focus on AI and the energy needed to fuel it during his innovation summit alongside Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. As global powers like China accelera  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 15 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Aldersgate Federal Credit Union Closes * ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated Aldersgate Federal Credit Union of Marion, Illinois. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000. The decision to liquidate Aldersgate Federal Credit Union and discontinue operations   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Artificial Intelligence Accurately Classifies Pancreatic Cysts Proof-of-concept study shows ChatGPT-4's ability to generate and classify diagnostic variables from electronic medical data as accurately as the manual approach Key Takeaways * MRI and CT scans of nearly 1,000 adults were evaluated by ChatGPT-4 and the traditional manual approach for pancreatic cysts. * The accuracy of AI wa  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 16 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Mapping coral reefs to study and help a critical ecosystem From hiking lava fields in Hawaii to climbing in the Rocky Mountains, Augustana's geology department has a history of crossing ground -- and diving underwater. This is where the college's SCUBA training class becomes a prerequisite for a January term (J-term) course on the geology of the Caribbean island of Bonaire, held every other year, and a new an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists posted the following article in its July 2025 edition: * * * Introduction: Possible flashpoints for the next major conflict By Dan Drollette Jr Sometimes a relatively small event--such as the assassination of an obscure archduke in a distant corner of the Balkans--explodes into a bona fide world war. Bungled diplomacy, unanticipated changes in technology, secret agreements gone wrong, locked-in battle plans, an inflexible range   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Introduces Bill to Combat Illicit Activity in DeFi * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Compliant Operations of Decentralized Entities (CODE) Act of 2025, legislation to combat illicit activity and address cybersecurity concerns associated with decentralized finance (DeFi). "We cannot ignore the illicit activity currently ongoing within the cry  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * ComEd Unveils New Power Infrastructure Upgrades at Itasca Substation Significant upgrades to transmission systems will boost reliability, support economic growth for the region * ComEd today joined business and community leaders from Itasca and the surrounding area for a ribbon cutting event to mark the completion of a critical infrastructure investment at the  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Legislation to Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers, End Conflicts of Interest in Federal Pharmacy Benefits * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) introduced the Fair Pharmacies for Federal Employees Act, legislation to protect federal employees and retirees from anti-competitive practices by   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area -- June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that the energy index increased 1.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area - June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area advanced 0.9 percent for the two months ending in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that t  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Protect Rock Island Arsenal, Support Illinois Quantum Technology Research and Safeguard Care for Veterans * July 15, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), secured several important provisions to suppor  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2025: * * * Durbin Speaks On Senate Flood Ahead Of First Judicial Confirmation Vote Of Second Trump Administration In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke about the trends of judicial nominations during the second Trump Administration, ahead of   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks On Senate Floor Ahead Of First Judicial Confirmation Vote Of Second Trump Administration * July 14, 2025 Durbin: "The President is not focused on temperament, independence, or respect for the rule of law. He is focused on a nominee's perceived loyalty to him--and a willingness to rule in favor of him and his Administration." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump Administration's Termination Of Temporary Protected Status For Afghan Nationals In The U.S. * July 14, 2025 Durbin: I'm sorry that the Afghans who risked their lives to help our troops are now being abandoned by the Trump Administration WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke out against the Tr  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $400K For Willard Airport * July 11, 2025 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $400,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Authority for the University of Illinois Willard Airport to be used for runway rehabilitation. "By improving airport   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, July 16 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * G-FORM Unveils V2 Soccer Shin Guards * PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (July 15, 2025) - G-Form announced the launch of the all-new V2 Soccer Shin Guards -- the next generation in body-mapped protection and comfort, created for athletes of all ages and levels. Unbelievably lightweight and designed for speed, the V2 guards are built to unlock ultimate performance on the pitch. For players w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSrep) -- G2 issued the following news: * * * New G2 Report: How AI is Reshaping the B2B Sales Playbook By Blue Bowen There are many blanket statements about AI floating around the internet, one being, "AI will replace all sales reps." While that sentiment is out there, I want to be realistic with you--humans buy from humans. My new G2 Research Insights Report, "AI's Impact on Sales: Smarter GTM Motions for Lasting Customer Connection," dives deep into how AI i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * High U.S. Catastrophe Losses Result in Lowest 1H Insurance Protection Gap: Aon Report Under-insurance for natural disasters still highly prevalent in developing regions * DUBLIN, July 15, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today published its Global Ca  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Regency Times Square Makes Its Debut * New York City's first Hyatt Regency hotel opens on Broadway with 795 rooms, awe-inspiring views of Broadway, contemporary decor paying homage to bustling Times Square neighborhood, and distinctive all-day dining "Hyatt Regency Times Square is the most exciting recent addition to New York City's hotel landscape,"  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ICAST - World's Largest Sportfishing Trade Show - Opens Today in Orlando * The annual International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) opens today and runs through Friday, July 18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. As part of ICAST, the NMMA Marine Accessories Pavilion (MAP), ideally located at the front of the show, attracts   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council (IHHC), Springfield, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging the federal agency to modernize healthcare regulations that it deems redundant and burdensome. IHHC represents numerous home health and hospice agencies across Illinois, tasked with providing critical services to some of the state's most vulnerable populations, including the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Accor  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Music Prep Programs Offer Private Lessons for Young Musicians BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Young musicians can hone their skills through individualized lessons with Illinois Wesleyan University's School of Music faculty as part of the 2025-26 Preparatory Programs. The registration deadline is Aug. 4, 2025, for lessons in piano, string, woodwind and brass instruments. A limited number of students a  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- 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 14, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Seeks Answers from State Department on AI Deepfake Targeting Secretary Rubio Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Pa  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- M-Class Mining LLC, Macedonia, Illinois, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration to modify an existing mandatory safety standard for electric equipment and conductors. The company wants to allow the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators within 150 feet of pillar workings or longwall faces at its MC#1 Mine in Franklin County. The petition specifically addresses a regulation that governs the installatio  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- M-Class Mining LLC, Macedonia, Illinois, has submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration requesting a change to existing mandatory safety standards seeking to allow the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators as an alternative for protecting miners from respirable dust. The petition from M-Class Mining focuses on their request to use CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs within or inby the las  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- M-Class Mining LLC, Macedonia, Illinois, has submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration seeking to modify an existing mandatory safety standard concerning electric equipment in their MC#1 Mine in Franklin County. Specifically, M-Class Mining aims to use intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators as an alternative method for protecting miners from respirable dust. The core of the petition focuses on allowing  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Mach Mining LLC, Marion, Illinois, has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration seeking to modify an existing mandatory safety standard concerning the installation of electric equipment and conductors. The petition specifically requests a change to allow the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators as an alternative for protecting miners from respirable dust. Mach Mining LLC aims to utilize CleanSp  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Mach Mining LLC, Marion, Illinois, has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration seeking to modify existing mandatory safety standards. The company aims to allow the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators as an alternative for protecting miners from respirable dust. The core of Mach Mining's request centers on using CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs within or inby the last open crosscut o  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Mach Mining LLC, Marion, Illinois, has submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration seeking to modify an existing mandatory safety standard concerning electric equipment in their Mach #1 Mine in Williamson County, Illinois. The company aims to use intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators as an alternative method for protecting miners from respirable dust. The core of the petition focuses on allowing the use  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott partners author new legal treatise AI Law and Business * International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the release of AI Law and Business, a new legal treatise exploring the rapidly changing intersection of artificial Intelligence (AI), law, and business. The treatise is published by ALM Law.com Scholar and is co-authored by Mc  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for changes to federal regulations that currently limit advanced practice registered nurses' ability to provide patient care. The organization believes these changes would streamline healthcare delivery and improve access, particularly in underserved areas. The NCSBN, an independent, non-profit association rep  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * New International Code Council Report Reveals Valuable Building Safety Industry Insights * Washington, D.C. - The International Code Council released the State of the Building Safety Industry Report: Envisioning the Future, summarizing responses from a diverse range of building safety professionals across different generations, trade specialties,   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, July 16 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NFL, Sony Debut New Coach Headsets * NEW YORK, NEW YORK (July 15, 2025) - Sony and the National Football League announced the debut of their all-new NFL Coach's Headsets, custom-developed from scratch to meet the demands of NFL coaches. Using insights and engineering principles from Sony's industry-leading 1000X headphone series, these headsets reflect Sony's extreme commitment to au  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- NFP, an Aon company, issued the following news release: * * * NFP, an Aon company, Acquires Levine Group, LLC., a Wealth and Retirement Services Firm Based in the Nashville Area The acquisition strengthens NFP's local presence and adds expertise to the team * New York, July 15, 2025 -- NFP, an Aon company (NYSE: AON) and leading property and casualty (P&C) broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement plan advisor, today announced its acquisition o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA's Advocacy Experts Join Soundings Trade Only Virtual Summit on Trade, Tariffs and Taxes Tomorrow, July 16 * Boating industry stakeholders are encouraged to register for the upcoming 3Ts Summit: Trade - Tariffs - Taxes, a free virtual event hosted by the Soundings Trade Only Group, taking place Wednesday, July 16, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. EST. This timel  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, July 16 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * One Big Beautiful Bill - What it Means for NSGA Small Businesses By Julie Pitts NSGA Director of Public Affairs DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2025) - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law on July 4, 2025 after narrowly passing through Congress. The OBBBA includes reductions in taxes, adjustments to federal spending and changes to several core programs, including Medi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partners Austin Norris and Michael De Vries Named Among LA's Leading Litigators and Trial Attorneys * The Los Angeles Business Journal featured Kirkland partners Austin Norris and Michael De Vries on its 2025 list of "Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys," which honors the most trusted advisers in the region. Austin was recognized for representing hi  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Patton Mining LLC, Hillsboro, Illinois, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration to modify an existing mandatory safety standard concerning electric equipment in mines. The company is seeking to allow the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators in return air outby the last open crosscut at its Deer Run Mine in Montgomery. The petition specifically addresses a regulation that governs electric equipment in  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Patton Mining LLC, Hillsboro, Illinois, has submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration to modify existing mandatory safety standards seeking to allow the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators as an alternative method for protecting miners from respirable dust. The core of Patton Mining's request focuses on modifying 30 CFR 75.1002(a) which concerns the installation of electric equipment and cond  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Patton Mining LLC, Hillsboro, Illinois, has submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration seeking to modify existing mandatory safety standards. The company aims to introduce alternative respiratory protection for its miners. The petition specifically addresses the use of intrinsically safe Powered Air Purifying Respirators. Patton Mining LLC wants to use CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs in the Deer Run Mine.   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Patton Mining LLC, Hillsboro, Illinois, has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration to modify existing mandatory safety standards seeking to increase the maximum length of trailing cables used to power permissible equipment in continuous mining sections. The modification request from Patton Mining specifically pertains to 30 CFR 18.35(a)(5)(i) which addresses portable cables and cords. The company aims to increase t  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, July 16 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Prime Line Announces Partnership with YETI * BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT (July 15, 2025) - Prime Line, a division of S&S Activewear and a leader in the promotional products industry, announced a partnership with YETI, a globally recognized premium outdoor brand. This collaboration makes Prime Line the preferred supplier of YETI products in the promotional channel, offering its customers   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The Regional Transportation Authority Commuter Rail Division, Chicago, Illinois, also known as Metra, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration to extend its participation in the Confidential Close Call Reporting System Program. This program is vital for encouraging safety reporting among railroad operating crew members. Metra is specifically seeking to continue the waiver of compliance from federal railroad safety regula  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following floor remarks on June 25, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, what are you and the President afraid of? What are you hiding? You and the administration are shirking your duty to provide Members of Congress a timely and complete classified briefing about Saturday's U.S. strike on Iran, on the intelligence that   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Request Hearing With Whistleblower Erez Reuveni Ahead Of Bove Nomination Vote * July 15, 2025 In a letter to Chairman Grassley, SJC Democrats: "Mr. Reuveni has made credible allegations against Mr. Bove, which, if true, clearly disqualify him for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench. Thus, it is imperative that the Committee hear from Mr. Reuveni, under oath  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU's Bryson Future Scholars Program provides head start toward college success CARBONDALE, Ill. -- A group of 50 newly admitted Southern Illinois University Carbondale students are getting a jumpstart toward college success this month as they participate in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program, earning 7 credit hours and immersing themselves in college life before classes begin in  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Science, scrutiny and staying power: Dr. Sophia Ran's two decades of cancer research The rules of scientific research have changed dramatically over the past two decades. Grants are more competitive. Expectations for rigor, repeatability and transparency are higher. And researchers must now juggle cutting-edge methods with rising regulatory demands while pushing for breakthroughs  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, July 15 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Teagle Foundation awards $225,000 grant to Augustana Augustana College is celebrating a $225,000 Cornerstone: Learning for Living implementation grant from The Teagle Foundation. This prestigious grant builds on progress the college is making to redesign its general education curriculum, and fuels goals for advancing hands-on learning. "We are thrilled and energized by this endorsement from The Teagle Founda  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Terabytes of data in a tiny crystal UChicago researchers created a 'quantum-inspired' revolution in microelectronics, storing classical computer memory in crystal gaps where atoms should be By Paul Dailing From punch card-operated looms in the 1800s to modern cellphones, if an object has "on" and "off" states, it can be used to store information. In a laptop computer, the ones and zeroes that  more