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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday July 17, 2025 ( 23 items )  

'Dancing molecules' treatment receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation
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

'Pouring, Spilling, Bleeding' debuts gift of 34 Helen Frankenthaler prints
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

Advocates Applauds MN Administrative Law Judge Opinion Recommending Against the PE Acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, Urge Minnesota PUC to Protect Ratepayers
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Advocates applauds MN Administrative Law Judge opinion recommending against the PE acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, urge Minnesota PUC to protect ratepayers * Following the opinion of the Minnesota Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) recommending against the proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power by Global Infrastructure Partners, which is wholly owned by BlackR  more

Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 16 House Democrats FOIA Request EPA for Info on Employee Firings, Rollbacks * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 16 House Democrats in submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for details of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin's efforts to slow-walk the promulgation and enforcement of public health standards. "At your Janua  more

Caterpillar Foundation Donates $250,000 to Texas Flood Recovery
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

Congressional Committees Examine Priorities on Infrastructure and Critical Mineral Supply Chains
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congressional Committees Examine Priorities on Infrastructure and Critical Mineral Supply Chains * This week, two congressional committees held hearings and markups with implications for the recreational boating industry, including markups of an infrastructure appropriations bill and a hearing focused on U.S. critical mineral security. House Appropriatio  more

Critical information literacy topics, programs, and lessons
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Critical information literacy topics, programs, and lessons * CHICAGO -- Through its focus on questioning who creates information, addressing algorithmic biases, and advocating for the inclusion of marginalized voices, critical information literacy (CIL) can serve a vital function in navigating our complicated world. " Critical Information Literacy Applications for Al  more

CTU Applauds Mayor's Successful Veto of Jim Crow Curfew Ordinance
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following statement on July 16, 2025: * * * CTU Applauds Mayor's Successful Veto of Jim Crow Curfew Ordinance CHICAGO--In response to the failed attempt by some City Council members to override Mayor Brandon Johnson's veto of the Council's Jim Crow curfew ordinance, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement: The evidence is clear: in Chicago, Baltimore and Birmingham, Black mayors are lead  more

Duckworth Stresses Urgent Need to Modernize Our Air Traffic Control Systems at Summit
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Stresses Urgent Need to Modernize Our Air Traffic Control Systems at Summit * July 15, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) and Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee--today underscored both the long-term and immediate actions the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mu  more

Duckworth, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Investment in Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Investment in Small Businesses * July 16, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D \- IL) joined U.S. Senators Todd Young (R \- IN), Ruben Gallego (D \- AZ) and Jim Risch (R \- ID) in reintroducing the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses by permitting banks to invest up to   more

Illinois REALTORS Working to Legalize ADUs in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Illinois Realtors issued the following news on July 15, 2025: * * * Illinois REALTORS(R) working to legalize ADUs in Illinois REALTORS(R) are committed to finding ways to solve the housing inventory issues facing Illinois and one way to do that is by eliminating barriers to building accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in communities. ADUs, which are smaller in size and built on existing lots, can be an alternative and affordable source of housing units in cities   more

Krishnamoorthi, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan COUNTER Act to Confront China's Global Basing Ambitions
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- 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 16, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan COUNTER Act to Confront China's Global Basing Ambitions Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Comm  more

LaHood, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Confront the CCP's Global Basing Ambitions
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Confront the CCP's Global Basing Ambitions * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) - a member of the Select Committee on China - joined Select Committee on China Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) in introducing the Combating PRC Overseas and Unlawful Networked Threats through Enhanced Resilience (COUNTER) Act of 2025. Thi  more

Northwestern Law Scholars Discuss Evolution and Future of U.S. Tax Law
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

One Hope United Advocates for Adoption Support for Military Families
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- One Hope United (OHU), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense, addressing the 2027 State Priorities Impacting Service Members and Their Families. The organization highlights the challenges faced by military families when navigating adoption across state lines, calling for enhanced support and coordination. Military families often encounter unique barriers concerning adoption, largely due to the varying child welfare laws  more

Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - June 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - June 2025 In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-on acquisitions comp  more

Ramirez Blasts Outrageous Probe, Subpoenas Border Czar Homan, Governor DeSantis, Secretary Rubio for their Unlawful Anti-Immigrant Campaign
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Blasts Outrageous Probe, Subpoenas Border Czar Homan, Governor DeSantis, Secretary Rubio for their Unlawful Anti-Immigrant Campaign * Washington, DC -- Today, during a House Homeland Security Committee Hearing, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) blasted Republicans' reckless and ill-intentioned probe into non-profit service organizations, which persecute organizations that have provide  more

Schakowsky, Jayapal, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Jayapal, Raskin, Senate Colleagues Fight for Children's Fundamental Right to a Healthy, Livable Planet * Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led over 40 Representatives in the introduction of a new resolution to protect the fundamental rights of the nation's children to a saf  more

Senate Sends Veteran Homeowner Foreclosure Relief, Homelessness Prevention Bill to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Senate Sends Veteran Homeowner Foreclosure Relief, Homelessness Prevention Bill to President Trump's Desk Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-Calif.), and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.  more

St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book * ST. LOUIS -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Ten  more

Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration's Destruction of Emergency Food Aid
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson on the Trump Administration's Destruction of Emergency Food Aid * "As a father, a son, and as someone who has seen hunger's impact up close, I am appalled and heartbroken by the Trump administration's decision to destroy nearly 500 metric tons of life-saving emergency food rather than deliver it to starving children and families across the globe.   more

University of Chicago: How Your Take-out Order is Boosting Fast-food Productivity
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

UScellular Turns on New Cell Sites in Six Missouri Counties
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