ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Foundation Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of The Year Award Posthumously Recognizes Jean Gamble * Rosemont, Ill. - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation will posthumously recognize Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Jean Gamble, CRNA, with the Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of the Year Award during the AANA 2  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Foundation to Honor Michael Hunt with 2025 Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award * Rosemont, Ill. -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation will present the Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award to Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Michael Hunt, MBA, CRNA, FNP, during the AANA 2025 Annual Congress, August 9-13,  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Honorary Membership Awarded to Jeremy Stanley * Rosemont, Ill. -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will present Jeremy Stanley, EA, CFP, AIF, with an Honorary Membership during its 2025 Annual Congress, Aug. 9-13, in Nashville. AANA Honorary Membership recognizes and pays tribute to an individual's commitment to the profess  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Honors Excellence in Nurse Anesthesiology: AANA's First Ever Staff Excellence Award Given to Jana Conover * Rosemont, Ill. - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) will present Jana Conover with its first ever Staff Excellence Award during its 2025 Annual Congress, Aug. 9-13, in Nashville. The Staff Excellence Award is designed t  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 18 -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * June 2025 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 17, 2025 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of June of $619 million or $489 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses for June include 15 events with approximately 70% of the losses related to three wind and hail events. Total catastrophe losses for the seco  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) providing input on the health technology ecosystem. Representing nearly 12,000 members, the AAPD is recognized as a leading authority on children's oral health and advocates for op  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Argonne and partners celebrate Aurora supercomputer's impact on science with AI and exascale power The lab hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for one of the world's most powerful supercomputers * From mapping the brain to advancing aircraft design, Aurora is already revolutionizing how scientists use AI and simulation to tackle some of the most complex challenges in   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Chaotic Trump Tariffs Drive Price Hikes, Schakowsky, Deluzio, Warren, Baldwin Propose New Tools to Fight Price Gouging * Full Text of Bill (PDF) | Bill One-Pager (PDF) WASHINGTON \- U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17), along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) reintroduced the Price Gouging Prevention Act to fight back against  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's Chaos Jeopardizes America's Farmers, Duckworth Discusses Agriculture Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers and Illinois Soybean Association * July 17, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday met with leaders and members from the Illinois Corn Growers and the Illinois Soybean Producers to discuss their shared priorities to grow Illinois's agriculture i  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, July 18 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Baxter to Host Second-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call for Investors * Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, will host a conference call to discuss its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Thu  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski BOOTs Act Included in National Defense Legislation * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that her bipartisan, bicameral legislation - the Better Outfitting Our Troops (BOOTs) Act - has been successfully included as an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The BOOTs Act would strengthen existing uniform requi  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Congress Protect LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline from Trump Cuts * WASHINGTON - This morning, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with several of his Democratic colleagues in front of the U.S. Capitol in calling for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline, dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth in crisis, to be protected and fully funded. LGBTQ+ youth face suic  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces FDA Authorization of Juul E-Cigarettes as Step Backward in Fight Against Youth Nicotine Addiction * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a national leader in the fight to end youth vaping, condemned the Food and Drug Administration's decision (link is external) to authorize the sale of Juul e-cigarettes, including menthol-flavored p  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces BURDEN Act to Force Congress to Complete the Medicaid and SNAP Paperwork They Imposed on Millions * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) introduced the Bringing Unfair Reporting Duties to Electeds Now (BURDEN) Act, a bill that would require Members of Congress to personally comply with the same burdensome work requirement paperwork  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Budzinski Statement on Vote to Regulate Digital Assets and Protect Consumers * Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued the following statement after voting to pass the CLARITY Act, H.R. 3633, and the GENIUS Act, S. 1582. "As a Member of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Digital Assets, I'm proud to have had a seat at the table for the negotiations that  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy released the following testimony by Kathleen Barron, executive vice president and chief strategy and growth officer at Constellation Energy, from a June 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Powering Demand: Nuclear Solutions for AI Infrastructure": * * * Chairman Weber, Ranking Member Ross, members of the subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the role of nuclear energy in p  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding an exemption granted to Constellation Energy Generation LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, impacting its Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, located in Grundy County, Illinois, and Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2, located in Rock Island County. This notice allows the company to implement a revised inspection methodology at these facilities. The exemption permits Constellation Energy   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Deputy Secretary of State Blames the Devoted Public Servants He Wrongfully Fired for Their Own Terminations in Wake of State Department RIFs * July 16, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Continuing Donald Trump and his Administration's long record of blaming victims, Deputy Secretary of State Michael Rigas today shamefully tried to argue that hundreds of dedicated State Department employees who were wr  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, July 18 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Super-resolution X-ray technique reveals atomic insights with unprecedented detail New method promises enhanced understanding of chemical reactions and material properties * With a novel approach to X-ray spectroscopy, researchers are now able to capture detailed, ultrafast snapshots of electron interactions. In a leap forward for atomic-scale imaging,  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Gallego and Colleagues in Condemning Trump Administration for Letting Credit Union Off the Hook for Overcharging Military Families * July 17, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego(D-AZ) and six of her colleagues in condemning the Trump Administration for its recent decision to terminate the consent ord  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Senate Republicans for Voting to Gut Foreign Aid, Defund Public News Stations Millions Depend On * July 17, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) voted against Republican spending cuts that would cancel $9 billion in federal funding that supports foreign assistance and public news stations that millions of Americans depend on. Senate Republicans passed t  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Bill to Help Families Get the Affordable Child Care They Need * July 17, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), U.S. Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03) and their colleagues in reintroducing the Child Care for Working Families Act, c  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Cracking Down On Organized Retail Theft U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Beyond the Smash and Grab: Criminal Networks an  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On The Way AI Interacts With Copyrights U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Too Big to Prosecute?:   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Illinois Soybean Association * July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, met with members of the Illinois Soybean Association. The group discussed concerns with the federal Farm Bill process, the importance of federal policies that support biodiesel and agricultural re  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Jeanine Pirro To Discuss U.S. Attorney Nomination * July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Jeanine Pirro, nominated to be the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia: "I met with Ms. Pirro as I do many nominees when extended a courte  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Jeanine Pirro To Discuss U.S. Attorney Nomination U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Jeanine Pirro, nominated to be the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia: "I met with Ms. Pirro as I do many nominees when   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On The Way AI Interacts With Copyrights * July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI Industry's Mass Ingestion of Copyri  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On The Way AI Interacts With Copyrights U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing entitled "Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Abrupt Termination of Chicago Immigration Court Judge Peyton By The Trump Administraion U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement regarding the termination of Assistant Chief Immigration Judge Jennifer Peyton, a non-political, estee  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Violating Committee Rules, Leading Democrats To Walk Out Of Judiciary Committee Business Meeting After Committee Republicans completely upended committee rules, ignored a point of order, and rushed through judicial nominees without proper vetting, Ranking Member Durbin led Committee Democra  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Republicans Violating Committee Rules, Leading Democrats To Walk Out Of Judiciary Committee Executive Business Meeting * July 17, 2025 After Committee Republicans completely upended committee rules, ignored a point of order, and rushed through judicial nominees without proper vetting, Ranking Member Durbin led Committee Democrats in a walk out of the Committee meet  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Trump's FDA Allowing JUUL E-Cigarettes To Stay On The Market, Addict Children * July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized JUUL Labs to keep selling its e-cigarettes on the U.S. market, despite a 2022 federal denial and JUUL's shameful history of   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Talks Agriculture Policy With Illinois Corn Growers * July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, met with members of the Illinois Corn Growers to discuss their policy priorities, including concerns with the federal Farm Bill process, regional inequities in the federal crop insuran  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Sanders, Warren, Welch Release Investigative Report On Pharma's New Direct-To-Consumer Telehealth Platforms * July 17, 2025 The nine-month investigation reveals new findings and raises questions about potential inappropriate prescribing, conflicts of interest, and the quality of care provided to patients WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Durbin, Van Hollen Call On Attorney General To Immediately Release The Epstein Files The call follows the Senators' successful amendment to an appropriations bill to retain, preserve, and compile the Epstein files, which passed unanimously * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Our Reputation In The World Is At Stake If We Pass Rescissions Bill To Cut $9 Billion From Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting * July 16, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin underscored the devastating impact of passing President Trump's rescissions package ahead of the Senate's vote on the legislation today WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today de  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration's Prioritization Of Mass Deportation Over Cracking Down On Organized Retail Theft U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "Beyond t  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Eco-Justice Collaborative, Champaign, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed re-issuance of nationwide permits (NWP), specifically focusing on NWP 58, which governs utility line activities. This input follows the agency's public notice on June 18, 2025, concerning modifications to the nationwide permit program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The organization, based in Champaign, Illinois, ar  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, July 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Economist weighs in on the tension between the President and Federal Reserve Chair * EVANSTON, Ill. --- As President Trump considers firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Martin Eichenbaum, the Charles Moskos Professor of Economics at Northwestern University, cautions that substituting a political appointee for an independently run institution would be a mistake, particularly now when the ra  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * EPA Coal Ash Rule Delay Threatens Clean Water and Great Lakes Communities WASHINGTON, DC - Today, EPA issued a direct final rule and companion proposal that will extend the compliance deadlines for coal combustion residual (CCR) management unit (CCRMU) requirements. These changes will allow polluters to delay compliance with critical groundwater monitoring and site e  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 18 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Experts Available: Fearful of a Jaws-Like Attack? Surgeons Share the Reality of Shark Bites CHICAGO -- The 50th anniversary of the blockbuster Jaws may leave some fearful of swimming in the open waters, but the reality is that shark bites are rare. Experts with the American College of Surgeons are available for media interviews to discuss the medical treatment of shark bites as well as othe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Industry Leaders Join Forces to Accelerate Boating Market Expansion * In a pivotal move to confront declining new boat sales and unify the recreational marine industry around a shared growth strategy, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) have launched the Market Expansion Advisory   more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The Invisible Wounds Foundation (IWF), Naperville, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Defense, calling for urgent attention to the issues surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBI) impacting military personnel. Highlighting the profound effects these injuries have on service members and their families, the IWF seeks to address the growing incidence and inadequate responses related to TBIs suffered by active duty and veteran military p  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a notice announcing a preliminary determination in an investigation concerning l-lysine imports from China. This notice highlights the active role of private sector entities and public participation in ITC's process. ITC found a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry faces material injury due to l-lysine imports from China which are alleged to be sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 18 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Latest job seeker survey finds pay, career trajectory and value priorities contribute to uptick in job search activity, CompTIA reports Job seekers believe hiring environment improving slightly, yet frustrations remain * Downers Grove, Ill., July 17, 2025 - Workers seeking new employment opportunities are setting aside fatigue and frustration to remain active and engaged, according  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Nelson Aquino Receives AANA Foundation's John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Award * Rosemont, Ill. - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Foundation will present Nelson Aquino, DNP, MS, CRNA with the John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Award at the 2025 AANA Annual Congress, August 9-13 in Nashville. Established in 1999, the awar  more

ITASCA, Illinois, July 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Only a Third of Eligible Patients Received Nirsevimab in First Season * Only one-third of eligible patients were given nirsevimab, a new antibody vaccination for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), in its first season available during 2023-2024, according to a study from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. The study, "Disparities in Nirsevimab Uptake Across a Pedia  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Lauren Underwood Demands Answers from ICE and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Alleged ICE Activity in Joliet Last Week * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, wrote to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons after receiving no response to previous inquiries regarding alleged ICE  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foster, Sen. Lujan Introduce Legislation to Fund Infrastructure Upgrades at National Laboratories * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Restore and Modernize Our National Laboratories Act. The bill would authorize $25 billion through Fiscal Year 2030 to support maintenance and infrastructure at the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Rep. Foster sec  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Fletcher, Matsui, Pressley Introduce Safer Beauty Bill Package * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on Wednesday reintroduced the Safer Beauty Bill Package with her colleagues, Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Ayanna Pressley (  more

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: * * * Select Committee Asks FBI to Stop Certifying CCP Surveillance Tech This week, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and Chinese Communist P  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Request Hearing With Whistleblower Erez Reuveni Ahead Of Bove Nomination Vote U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in calling for Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to schedule a hearing to collect testimony from   more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 18 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale police welcome public input in law enforcement accreditation CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking public comment as part of an accreditation process with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). An IACLEA assessment team will arrive on Aug. 10 to examine all aspects  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, July 18 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Society for Vascular Surgery Responds to Public Awareness of Chronic Venous Insufficiency Following President Trump's Diagnosis Rosemont, Ill. - July 17, 2025 -- The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) acknowledges the increased public attention surrounding chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) following news reports of President Donald J. Trump's recent diagnosis, as confirme  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Trinity Test at 80: American Nuclear Society CEO Craig Piercy reflects on the Manhattan Project * By Craig H. Piercy, CEO and Executive Director of the American Nuclear Society Eighty years ago today, at exactly 5:29:45 a.m. local time* on July 16, 1945, the United States Army detonated the world's first nuclear bomb in the Jornada del Muerto desert of southern New Mexico.   more

URBANA, Illinois, July 17 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * U of I Board of Trustees approves Urbana office building purchase The University of Illinois Board of Trustees today approved the purchase of a three-story office building at 901 W. University Ave., Urbana. The facility will help address growing space needs of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Carle Illinois College of Medicine and other campus units. The nearly 32,000-square-foot stru  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Vantive, Deerfield, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calling for policy changes that would accelerate the adoption of remote monitoring platforms in the care of Medicare beneficiaries undergoing home dialysis. The company emphasized that updated reimbursement models and technology incentives are needed to ensure digital health tools reach patients managing end-stage ren  more