WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Announces $6.4 Million in Head Start Funding for Champaign County * SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that Champaign County will receive $6.4 million in Head Start and Early Head Start funding. The competitive grant will serve 269 children and 111 infants and toddlers across the county. This announcement follows a letter of support that Budzinski,  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- The American Rental Association issued the following news release: * * * Catalytic converter theft deterrence effort gains new momentum Catalytic converter theft may not dominate headlines as it did in the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it remains a widespread problem that costs millions of dollars to businesses and individual vehicle owners alike. Now, recent legislative movement is bringing the effort to curb these crimes back into the spotlig  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Retirement of Rep. Danny Davis * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Today, on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus, I extend our gratitude and highest respect to Congressman Danny Davis for his remarkable fifteen-term legacy of service to the peop  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Offers Amendment To Defense Appropriations Bill Prohibiting DOD Non-Reimbursable Support To DHS For Immigration Enforcement * July 31, 2025 Committee Republicans voted down the amendment, ignoring the excessive cost of using DOD resources and facilities to conduct DHS's immigration enforcement WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin's (D-IL), a member of the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Offers Amendment To Reinstate All NIH, Other Critical Grants That Have Been Unlawfully Terminated By The Trump Administration * July 31, 2025 NIH clinical trials and other research grants provide cures & hope to patients; Republicans in the Committee voted to block the amendment WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin's (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriatio  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Cassidy REMEDY Act To Lower Prescription Costs By Promoting Generic Competition * July 31, 2025 The REMEDY Act would lower prescription drug prices and promote competition by removing barrier to FDA approval for lower-cost generic drugs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today introduced a bipartisan bill to tackle  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Coons, Schiff Introduce Resolution Recognizing Decaded-Long Human Rights Abuses In Eritrea * July 31, 2025 Resolution calls for basic political freedoms and release of political prisoners WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) today introduced a resolution recognizing decades-long human rights a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Silver Cross for Religious and Disability Discrimination * Lawsuit charges hospital denied reasonable accommodations for COVID vaccine CHICAGO - Silver Cross Hospital, based in New Lenox, Illinois, violated federal law when it failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to employees who requested to be exempt from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine because of religious and disa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission has approved a request from U.S. Cellular Corp., Chicago, Illinois, to give up its eligible telecommunications carrier designations in four states. The decision, issued in an order (Docket No. DA 25-687) by the chief of the telecommunications access policy division, Wireline Competition Bureau, was adopted and released on August 1, 2025. The relinquishment of UScellular's ETC designations in New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, an  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission has approved the renewal of the broadcast license for WSKC-CD, a Class A television station in Atlanta, Georgia, held by KM LPTV of Atlanta LLC, Skokie, Illinois. This decision (Docket No. DA 25-594) follows the adoption of a consent decree that resolves issues raised during the review of the renewal application and related investigation. The FCC's Media Bureau entered into the Consent Decree with the licensee after finding instances   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on July 31, 2025, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./47 The DRA aims to "improve regional economic opportunity by helping to create jobs, build   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Resolution to Promote Science Diplomacy * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a resolution to promote science diplomacy. The resolution calls for greater international cooperation, while seeking new ways to advance scientific research and innovation. "The exchange of knowledge and ideas across borders not only promotes peace but also serves as a pow  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 31 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Geoffrey Rothwell: My story--ANS member since 1986 * When I was 10, in October 1963, my family moved to Richland, Wash., so that my father could work for Vitro-Hanford Engineering Services, later for Bechtel, on the design of the Fast Flux Test Facility. I was a "new" kid throughout my excellent education in the Richland School District. It was the mid-1960s, and I wanted to   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Get the Most Out of IBEX 2025 - Early Registration Perks * The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX), North America's premier technical trade event for the marine industry, returns to Tampa October 7-9, 2025. Why register now? * Get a FREE Expo Hall badge ($50 value) by September 6 * Lock in Early Bird rates for top-tier educati  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * House Republicans Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Ending Abortion Services at VA Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas), and Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), release  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Celebrates Brand Entry into Estonia with the Opening of Hyatt Place Tallinn * Hyatt Place Tallinn is the first Hyatt hotel in the country of Estonia and across the Baltic States, reflecting the company's progress for intentional brand growth across Europe CHICAGO (August 1, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today celebrated the opening of Hya  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Illinois Soybean Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Illinois Soybean Association Elects New Board Leadership Bloomington, Ill. - July 30, 2025 - The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) elected new leadership during its annual public meeting on July 22 in Champaign, Ill. At the meeting, Bryan Severs was elected Chairman of ISA, replacing outgoing Chairman, Ron Kindred. Severs is a third-generation farmer in Vermillion Coun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Hosts Roundtable on Tax Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * Peoria, Illinois - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) - a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means - hosted a roundtable focused on the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. "With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Visits All World Machinery to Highlight Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill * Roscoe, Illinois - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) toured All World Machinery to hear about the positive impacts that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will have on their manufacturing production. "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers real, tangible benefits for American manufacturing--especially right here in Illin  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 2 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Aug. 1, 2025: * * * Latest tech employment data elicits more questions, while answer clarity remains elusive, CompTIA analysis finds Measures of tech employment a mix of positives and negatives * DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - New data on tech hiring activity continues to offer ambiguous signals on the direction of the job market, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Kamala Harris Will Not Run for California Governor * WASHINGTON (July 31, 2025)- Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Wednesday she will not run for California governor, leaving open a path to pursue a potential presidential campaign in 2028. Current contenders for the presidential seat include an array of governors, including Gavin Newsom in California, JB Pritzker in Illinois, W  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Mumian Shanghai Expo Debuts as Part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt * This New Expo Redefines Artistic, Shanghai-Style Luxury Living CHICAGO (August 1, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced alongside Shenzhen Yuen Kai Hotel Management Co., Ltd. ("Yuen Kai") the opening of Mumian Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of The Unbound Collect  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * New research charts sharp global rise in inflammatory bowel disease UChicago experts aim to use worldwide findings to help local patients * Inflammatory bowel disease is on the move--and public health research aided by the University of Chicago finds its growth in developing regions is following a distinct pattern. IBD, an umbrella term that includes conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plan Returns Advanced for Q2 as Equity Markets Rebounded from Tariff Shock Waves TORONTO - Canadian pension plans marked a positive finish to the first half of 2025, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. The median Canadian Pension Plan returned 0.6% for the second quarter and 1.8% year-to-date for   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Universe Data: Equity Markets Drive Strong Second Quarter Results for Institutional Investors CHICAGO - Market volatility, shifting economic policy and resurgent investor confidence defined the second quarter of 2025, delivering the best quarterly results for U.S. equities in five years and supporting institutional investment plan performance. The N  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Poshard poetry reading at SIU to benefit Saluki Food Pantry CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Hundreds of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students get a little help in overcoming food insecurity each year, thanks to the Saluki Food Pantry. A special event on Sept. 29 featuring former SIU System President Glenn Poshard will kick off a food drive to stock the facility for the new academic year. Posh  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa debuts in the Dominican Republic * This adults-only all-inclusive haven, part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection portfolio, is located on one of the Dominican Republic's most pristine, untouched coastlines CHICAGO, IL (August 1, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the grand opening of adults-only, all-inclu  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Undergraduate Application Opens Today, Students are Encouraged to Apply The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2026 undergraduate admission application is open. The graduate admission application will open on August 25. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply. All undergraduate a  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Eleven Faculty Members Awarded STEP Grants for Innovative Research and Creative Work Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 recipients of the Seed Grants for Transitional and Exploratory Projects (STEP), a prestigious internal funding initiative that supports faculty members pursuing bold, early-stage research and creative activity. Eleven scholars repr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Successful Life Jacket Giveaway at Blue Earth County Fair Promotes Water Safety * To promote water safety and responsible recreation, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), in partnership with the Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office, hosted a free life jacket giveaway on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Blue Earth County  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Announces Summer Town Hall Series Across Illinois' 14th District * JOLIET -- Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) will host a series of Town Halls in every county in Illinois' 14 th District throughout the month of August. Town hall meetings are an opportunity for Underwood to share updates on her work in Congress on behalf of our community, including legislation she has passed to   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * White House Announces New Tariff Adjustments: What It Means for Marine Manufacturing * Last night, President Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order finalizing modifications to the reciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), first introduced on April 2. The new order resets tariff rates for dozens of countries a  more