CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: * * * AHA Names New Trustees to the Board The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected nine new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its directions and finances. Incoming members of the AHA Board of Trustees are: Debra   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * AIM challenges Schill. Again. Accuracy in Media's mobile billboard visited Northwestern University President Michael Schill once more before he headed to Capitol Hill for further testimony today, August 5th. AIM billboard truck visited the presidential mansion in Evanston, Illinois, which read "Michael Schill is a coward." It also called him "Hamas's favorite university president" and once again called on the embattled  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The American Academy of Pediatrics, Itasca, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding a proposed order on the packaging of certain over-the-counter drugs. The organization expressed support for the order, which aims to reduce accidental poisonings in children by requiring single-unit or unit-dose containers for orally disintegrating tablets and films. According to the academy, thes  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * Aon Launches Next Gen Food, Agribusiness and Beverage Facility CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2025 - Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the launch of its Next Gen Food, Agribusiness and Beverage (FAB) Facility, a proprietary solution designed to help mid-to-la  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Asthma drug shows promise in blocking food allergy reactions * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * Scientists blocked a newly discovered anaphylaxis pathway in mice using Zileuton * Mice went from 95% susceptible to anaphylaxis to 95% protected * 'A totally different, out-of-the-box approach to treat food allergy' * Clinical trial recently launched to test the same approach in humans   more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CEO Fraser to depart the CAP in October The College of American Pathologists (CAP) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, will step down to pursue an opportunity with another large physician organization effective October 27, 2025. CAP Board President Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP, made the announcement in emails sent to CAP members and staff this mo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia and Senator Durbin Lead Illinois Delegation Letter Urging Trump Administration to End Unlawful Assault on State and Local Authority * CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) led the Democratic Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and ICE Acting Director Todd   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins AFSCME Council 31 to Condemn GOP Budget Cuts Threatening Health Care for Millions * ROSEMONT, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 members, retirees, and community leaders in Rosemont to condemn the Republican budget reconciliation package recently signed into  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Applaud Announcement to Hire 450 Critical Positions at the National Weather Service * Earlier This Year, Congressmen Sorensen, Flood Introduced Their Bipartisan Weather Workforce Improvement Act to Help NWS Hire and Retain Essential Staff CNN: "The National Weather Service Has Received Permission to Hire 450 Meteorologists, Hydrologists, and Radar Technicians" Follo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Dispensary 33 Budtenders Join Teamsters Local 777 * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (CHICAGO) - Cannabis workers at Dispensary 33 have overwhelmingly chosen to join Teamsters Local 777. "This is another major step forward for cannabis workers in Illinois," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777. "These budtenders came   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Warren, Colleagues in Demanding Details from Air Force on Qatari Jet Funding * August 07, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) in calling on Air Force Secretary Troy Meink to provide details on using funding from the Sentinel nuclear program to pay for retrofits f  more

CARLINVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Blackburn College issued the following news: * * * EIIA Risk Management Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Support Blackburn's Accessibility Update Blackburn College has received a $10,000 grant from the EIIA Risk Management Foundation to support a maintenance initiative that will improve sidewalks around the College's historic Dawes Gymnasium. This project will ensure that the entryway and surrounding walkways are accessible and ADA compliant. Educational &  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Even Stephen Colbert is Calling Out JB Pritzker for Illinois' Gerrymandered Maps * Even Stephen Colbert, who has booked 43 liberals and 0 conservatives in 2025, is calling out JB Pritzker for Illinois' " crazy " partisan gerrymandering. Illinois is well-known for having one the most gerrymandered maps in the nation. This comes as Pritzker is harboring Soros-funded Democrats engaged in p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Free webinar: School library leaders share stories of impact and action * Sharing Our Stories: School Libraries As many students are heading back to school, it is important for all community members to embrace and advocate for our students' intellectual freedom and access to school libraries staffed by professional school librarians. Please join American Library As  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Gain a competitive career edge with CompTIA Project Management Essentials The new course builds competency in fundamental project management skills * DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - A new option to learn the fundamentals of project management and enhance your employability profile is available from CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifica  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-171) on the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act (H.R. 2625), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to update terminology regarding veteran employment. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on June 25, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary Page H.R. 2625, the "Veterans Employment and Readiness Yield Act" or the "VERY Act of 2025," was introduced by Rep. Don Davis o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results * CHICAGO (August 7, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt," "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") (NYSE: H) today reported second quarter 2025 results. Highlights include: * Comparable system-wide hotels RevPAR increased 1.6%, compared to the second quarter of 2024 * Net rooms growth was 11.8% and net rooms g  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Joule, Caterpillar, and Wheeler Announce an Agreement to Power America's Growing Data Center Energy Needs IRVING, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 - Joule Capital Partners, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), and Wheeler Machinery Co. today announced an agreement to power Joule's High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah. Joule, a next-generation infrastructure company  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 8 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $17.4M Sale and Financing of Industrial Property in Wheeling, Illinois WHEELING, Ill., Aug. 7, 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 and financing of 199 Shepard Avenue, a fully occupied industrial property located in Wheeling  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Trade Registration Now Open for 2026 Discover Boating Boat Shows * NMMA's marine trade credentials are now available for 2026 Discover Boating boat shows, in addition to the upcoming 2025 Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive, happening Sept. 18-21. NMMA members can register here for their complimentary digital marine tr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, issued the following news release: * * * NFP, An Aon Company, acquires Bspoke Insurance Group, Expanding UK Specialist Insurance Services Acquisition enhances NFP's technical underwriting, product expertise and distribution * BIRMINGHAM, England -- August 6, 2025 -- NFP, an Aon company (NYSE: AON) and leading international insurance broker  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Northern Trust Selected by Aristotle for Middle Office Outsourcing Mandate CHICAGO - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) announced today its appointment by Aristotle Capital Management, LLC ("Aristotle") to provide middle office outsourcing services for institutional portfolios managed by its equity affiliates. The partnership, which has already been suc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Opens In Malaysia * The first Park Hyatt hotel in Malaysia debuts in Merdeka 118, the tallest skyscraper in Asia Pacific CHICAGO (August 7, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the highly anticipated opening of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, marking the luxury brand's entry into Malaysia. Located between levels 75 and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * PESP warns Trump's Executive Order opening 401(k)s to private equity poses significant risks to working Americans' retirement savings Executive Order could benefit Wall Street firms while exposing retirement savers to higher fees, poor returns, and hidden risks * Today, President Donald Trump is signing an Executive Order that could expose the retirement savings of millions o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Krishnamoorthi and Garcia Demand Accountability from Flock Group Inc. for Enabling Dangerous Abortion Surveillance and Immigration Tracking Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, and Congressman Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, launched   more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: * * * Safety 2025 Attendance Soars in Orlando The signature event of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) attracted 6,164 workplace safety and health professionals last month in one of the biggest successes for the global event. Factoring in a livestream session and the exhibitor representatives in the expo hall, more than 9,700 people participated in the Safety 2025   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Alzheimer's and cancer experts collaborate to study chemobrain Research study will explore possible link with cytokine profiles, differences between men and women * The Smith Alzheimer's Center and Simmons Cancer Institute are teaming up to better understand the common side effect of "chemobrain," and why some patients are at higher risk of developing it than others. Aida Adlim  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has concluded its role as receiver for Independent Bankers' Bank in Springfield, Illinois. The termination was effective on August 1, 2025. As receiver, the FDIC had the responsibility of winding up the bank's affairs and converting all assets to cash. Following the completion of this process, the FDIC fulfilled its legal duty to distribute all dividends to creditors. With all obligations met, the receivership has been disc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Strong Support in IL CD-16 Race for Term Limits on Congress Washington D.C. - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. Representative candidate for Illinois, Paul Nolley (district 16), for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Previously, candidate John Kitover and incumbent Rep. Darin LaHood also signed   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * test * Sharing Our Stories: School Libraries As many students are heading back to school, it is important for all community members to embrace and advocate for our students' intellectual freedom and access to school libraries staffed by professional school librarians. Please join American Library Association President Sam Helmick and American Association of School   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Becomes First Testing, Inspection and Certification Company to Join Eclipse Foundation's Software Defined Working Group * NORTHBROOK, Ill. - August 7, 2025 -- UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety scienc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * How the Killing Off of the Sparrow Incited the World's Most Deadly Famine After the Chinese government targeted sparrows for eradication, their collapse led to a decline in food production and to nearly 2 million deaths. * Keystone species like bats and vultures have been found to play an important role in human wellbeing. A new study provides similar evidence of the role of sparr  more