CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Nominating Committee seeks ALA President-elect & ALA Councilor at Large candidates * The Nominating Committee for the American Library Association election is seeking nominees for the positions of ALA president-elect and councilor-at-large on the 2026 spring ballot. The ALA thrives thanks to the energy, diversity, and commitment of its members and leaders. The Nomi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * All Nations LibGuide added to the ALA Library Resource Page * CHICAGO - The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to share the All Nations LibGuide is now available on the ALA Library Resource page. The guide highlights the impact of Indigenous Librarianship and the importance of serving the library and information needs of Indigenous and Native peoples. User  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Opposes Reintroduction of Federal Natural Catastrophe Backstop Bill * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) released the following statement in response to the reintroduction of the Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies (INSURE) Act. This statement may be attributed to Sam Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is inviting public comment on an application from a group of trusts and individuals all connected to the Loundy family seeking to retain their voting shares in Devon Bancorp Inc. This move would allow the group to maintain control of the Chicago-based financial institution and its subsidiary, Devon Bank. This application is under the purview of the Change in Bank Control Act, a statute that mandates a public review period for such acquisi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Defends Texans, Illinois Standing for Democracy * Chicago, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement regarding Texas Democrats (link is external) seeking refuge in Illinois after Texas Republicans released a redistricting plan backed by Trump. The plan would strip Black and Brown communities in Texas of Congressional representation to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- 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 Aug. 4, 2025: * * * Democratic Lawmakers Urge Secretary Rubio to Approve Transit by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the CCP, Ranking Member Gregory W  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * District Judge Says, Racism and Xenophobia are not Public Policy. TPS holders from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua are part of our communities On July 31, 2025, a U.S. District Judge issued a judicial order halting the Department of Homeland Security's termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras, Nepa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Latest Boat Building Outlook Updated as Market Correction Persists * NMMA, in partnership with ITR Economics, has released the latest update to the U.S. Boat-Building Production Index, offering a refined outlook on the trajectory of boat production through 2027. The April 2025 report shows that production continues to underperform expectations, prompting a   more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.95M Sale of Four-Suite Strip Center in Libertyville, Ill. LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Aug. 4, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of The Shops of Northwind, a 20,416-square-foot, four-suite strip center in Libertyville, Illinois.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Pfc. Robert L. Wilson * "Honor before self" is a core value of the Marine Corps. It's one Pfc. Robert Lee Wilson took to heart. During the World War II battle for Tinian Island in the Pacific, Wilson gave his life so that three of his comrades could live. His selfless actions led to him posthumously receiving the Medal of Honor. Wilson was born May 21, 1921, in Centra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Strickland, Kelly Lead Push to Restore Administration for Community Living * Full Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus Task Force on Aging and Families, sent a letter, alongside Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), to U.S. Department of Health and Human Serv  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Six AANA CRNAs Chosen for the American Academy of Nursing 2025 Class of New Fellows * Rosemont, Ill. -- Six members of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) have been selected to join the 2025 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. These Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Top Law Firms Finalize Merger, Debut McDermott Will & Schulte as New Legal Powerhouse * Effective August 1, leading international law firms McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are proud to announce the successful completion of their merger, officially launching McDermott Will & Schulte. This transformational combination brings together McDermott's  more