EVANSTON, Illinois, July 16 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * 'Dancing molecules' treatment receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EVANSTON, Ill. -- " Dancing molecules," the promising new treatment for acute spinal cord injuries developed at Northwestern University, has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Developed by regenerative nanomedicine pioneer Samuel I. Stupp, the   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 16 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * 'Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding' debuts gift of 34 Helen Frankenthaler prints * * Block among U.S. museums selected by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation as recipient of the artist's prints * Block collection works on view include Joan Mitchell, David Smith, Robert Motherwell, John Cage * Frankenthaler pioneered the technique of pouring thinned oil paint onto canvas * Keynote lecture by aut  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- A compliance examination released today by the State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General has revealed 12 new and recurring findings of noncompliance within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB). The report, issued by Auditor General Frank J. Mautino, highlights deficiencies in equipment controls, computer security, and officer training oversight for the two years ended June 30, 2024. According to the audit, conducte  more

PEORIA, Illinois, July 17 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Foundation Donates $250,000 to Texas Flood Recovery Funding supports United Way of San Antonio Bexar County and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country's relief efforts in Kerr County * IRVING, Texas, July 16, 2025 - In response to the July 4 floods in Central Texas, the Caterpillar Foundation today announced a $250,000 donation to th  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * IDPH Posts Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2025 SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2025 First Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 243 violation reports completed in the first quarter of 2025 may be found HERE on the IDPH website (https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-servic  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (24-4) The Department did not comply with various statutory mandates. * (24-5) The Department did not comply with the Energy Transition Act (20 ILCS 730). * (24-6) The Department's organizational chart contains excessive vacancies and no longer reflects a usable represent  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Department of Insurance -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (24-01) The Department of Insurance (Department) did not have adequate controls over the collection of its accounts receivable. * (24-02) The Department did not timely submit its vouchers for payment to the Office of Comptroller and had processing weaknesses during the examination period. * (24-  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Department of Military Affairs -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (24-6) The Department of Military Affairs (Department) did not exercise adequate internal control over its commodities inventories. * (24-7) The Department failed to fully comply with the Fiscal Control and Internal Auditing Act and International Standards for the Professional Practice of   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Department of Revenue -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 Release Date: July 15, 2025 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 1 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report contact: Office of the Auditor General, 40  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Summary Report on Follow-up to Performance Audit Recommendations. Here are excerpts: * * * Background: The State Auditing Act empowers the Auditor General to conduct performance audits when directed by a resolution of the Legislative Audit Commission, House of Representatives, or Senate. A Public Act may also be enacted directing an audit. The Performance Audit Division of the Offic  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Human Rights Commission -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (23-1) The Human Rights Commission's (Commission) internal controls over its voucher processing function were not operating effectively during the examination period. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS VOUCHER PROCESSING INTERNAL CONTROLS NOT OPERATING EFFECTIVELY The Human Rights Commis  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report (No. xx) involving Illinois Department of Transportation -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The Department of Transportation (Department) is responsible for administrating and supervising the State's transportation activities, including highways, rail, public transportation, and aeronautics. This digest covers the Department's financial audit as of and for the year ende  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Intermediate Service Center #2: West Cook -- Financial Audit. Here are excerpts: * * * SYNOPSIS * (21-1) The Intermediate Service Center #2 did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable form by the August 31 deadline. * (21-2) The Intermediate Service Center #2 did not have adequate internal control procedures. * (21-3) The Intermediate Service Center #2 lacked  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Legislative Information System -- Compliance Examination. Here are excerpts: * * * REPORT DIGEST SYNOPSIS * (24-03) The Legislative Information System (System) did not have adequate controls over its change management process and had not adequately controlled developers' access to the production environment. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS WEAKNESSES IN CHANGE CONTROL   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following report involving Performance Audit of Medicaid Eligibility Determinations for Long-Term Care. Here are excerpts: * * * Background: On August 25, 2017, the Governor signed into law Public Act 100-380 which amended the Illinois Public Aid Code. This amendment to the Illinois Public Aid Code requires that beginning July 1, 2017, the Auditor General is to report every three years to the General Assembl  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns Record $303 Million to People, Businesses, Nonprofits in Fiscal Year 2025 $200,000 to Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter in Lake County * Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a record $303.8 million in missing money to nearly 312,000 residents, businesses and organizations through the I-CASH program during F  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * A Northwestern Perspective: Tax Law By Karen Mellen At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, distinguished faculty members are at the vanguard of tax law scholarship, dedicating their careers to advancing the field through rigorous research and interdisciplinary analysis. Renowned for their expertise, they draw upon legal, historical, and philosophical methodologies to pr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * How your take-out order is boosting fast-food productivity Chicago Booth research finds that delivery and curbside orders have driven a sharp uptick in U.S. restaurant efficiency By Gina Potthoff Kacik During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people who couldn't eat out at a restaurant--because of stay-at-home mandates or safety concerns--ordered in instead. The increase in orders for  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- UScellular issued the following news release: * * * UScellular Turns on New Cell Sites in Six Missouri Counties * Jefferson City, Mo. (July 15, 2025) - UScellular recently installed six new cell sites that provide additional bandwidth and capacity serving customers in Clark, Howell, Knox, Monroe, Oregon and Texas Counties. They will enhance cellular coverage across nearly 1,200 square miles, providing essential connectivity for residents and public safety offici  more