CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Alzheimer's Association Ride To End ALZ Classic Set for August 16 * -- Nationwide virtual event invites all who like to bike to join the fight to end Alzheimer's -- CHICAGO, August 12, 2025 -- The The Alzheimer's Association invites cyclists of all ages and abilities to gear up for the 2025 Ride to End ALZ Classic, a nationwide virtual event taking place on Saturd  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * 2025 MDA College Scholarship Recipients Announced MDA supports higher education opportunities for students living with neuromuscular diseases to empower their future. * New York - Monday, August 11, 2025 - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of MDA College Scholarships, an empowering initiative now in its second year, design  more

WOOD DALE, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR announces acquisition of maintenance planning software provider Aerostrat, expanding capabilities of Trax subsidiary Wood Dale, Illinois -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, announced today it has acquired Aerostrat, a leading long-range maintenance planning  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Auto Maintenance DIY and Deferrals Are Shaping Aftermarket Performance in 2025, Reports Circana CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2025 - The U.S. retail automotive aftermarket is benefiting from consumers looking to cut costs by shifting to do-it-yourself (DIY) for some of their auto maintenance, but it is also challenged by those choosing to def  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 104 House Democrats Demand EPA Reinstate Suspended Employees * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 104 House Democrats in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin demanding the EPA immediately reinstate employees who were unfairly placed on administrative leave for signing a letter urging the Trump Administration to prioritize public  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump's Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago, Calls for Passage of Bill to Block His Military Overreach * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today issued the following statement after President Donald Trump threatened to deploy the National Guard to Chicago: "President Trump's threat to send the National Guard into Chicago is a reckless  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits HIRE360 Facility to Highlight Career Training, Workforce Development, and Green Economy Jobs * CHICAGO - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) toured the HIRE360 Workforce Development & Green Economy Training Facility in Chicago's South Loop, meeting with students, instructors, labor leaders, and contractors to discuss how career and technical educat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area - July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area fell 0.2 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that the energy index decreased 0.7 per  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area - July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area advanced 0.7 percent for the two months ending in July 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie W  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Booker Urge Supreme Court To Maintain Of Landmark Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Law In Fernandez V. United States * August 12, 2025 In newly filed amicus brief, the Senators urge the Justices to reverse a Second Circuit judgement that would restrict compassionate release and run afoul of Congressional intent CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Mem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Booker Urge Supreme Court To Maintain Of Landmark Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Law In Fernandez V. United States In newly filed amicus brief, the Senators urge the Justices to reverse a Second Circuit judgement that would restrict compassionate release and run afoul of Congressional intent * CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Elevate, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development supporting the adoption of energy efficiency standards for HUD and USDA-financed housing. The group focuses on providing clean and affordable energy access in underserved communities across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, expressing that updated energy requirements will benefit both builders and residents. In its l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Law & Policy Center, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urging them to abandon their recent changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. In the letter, the organization argued that the revisions compromise long-established environmental protection  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Erikson Institute, Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing deep concern over a recently proposed notice that it claims could undermine the mission of Head Start and harm vulnerable communities nationwide. The organization, dedicated to advancing early childhood education and research, believes that the new directive threatens access to essential services for children from low-income families. In   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Gildan, S + S Activewear Enter Distribution Agreement * MONTREAL, CANADA (August 11, 2025) - Gildan entered an agreement granting exclusive wholesale distribution rights to S&S Activewear for its American Apparel (r) brand in the U.S. imprintables market. This agreement establishes a platform to continue strengthening brand awareness and further drive sales and w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- Kearney, a management consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Global power engineering workforce must grow by up to 200% by 2030 to design, implement, and operate new power infrastructure * 450,000 to 1.5 million more power engineers will be needed by 2030, more than double today's workforce. * Up to 40% of global power executives find that an insufficiently skilled workforce and competition for talent are the two biggest challenges in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Draws High-Profile Attention at National Conference of State Legislatures * The National Marine Manufacturers Association made waves at the 2025 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) last week, drawing steady traffic to its industry exhibit and hosting a high-profile reception and on-water boat demonstrations attended by lawmakers from acro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Northern Trust to Provide Integrated Trading Solutions for North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office CHICAGO - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced an expansion of its long-standing relationship with the North Dakota Retirement and Investment Office (NDRIO) to include outsourced trading services, supporting the agency's strategy to b  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Over 60 newly identified gas-fired power plants added to PE energy tracker Private Equity Climate Risks project adds over 60 newly identified gas-fired power plants to energy tracker Explore the expanded Global Fossil Fuel Asset Tracker: now 600 assets across 63 countries The August 2025 update to the Global Fossil Fuel Asset Tracker marks a significant expansion of the database, adding 61   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Health Care Acquisitions - July 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 completed dur  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES SCHNEIDER, MOORE INTRODUCE BIPARTISAIN BILL TARGETING COUNTERFEIT IMPORTS * WASHINGTON -- Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) introduced legislation to halt counterfeit and pirated imports into the United States. The bill changes how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can share the packing and shipping information of suspected counterfeit products with  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF CAPTAIN JAMES LOVELL * Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on the passing of Captain James Lovell: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Captain James Lovell. Captain Lovell was a true American hero and legend--an accomplished pilot, astronaut, and devoted servant to our nation. Here in our community, he and his family  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU plant genomics and genetics specialist named 2025 Researcher to Know CARBONDALE, Ill. - Khalid Meksem, a distinguished professor of genome biotechnology and genetics at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is one of 12 scientists named a 2025 Researcher to Know by the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC). Meksem's research focuses on using genomics, genetics and molecular  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Finds Auto Insurance Shopping Peaked in March and Remained Elevated Throughout Q2 2025 * Auto insurance shopping in Q2 2025 increased 18% compared to the same period in 2024. Home insurance shopping was up 9% year over year, according to TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research. Looking at the first half of 2025, the year-over-year increase in   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- The University of Illinois System-Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS earns national recognition for commitment to first-generation student success Author: Blake Wood FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, has named the University of Illinois Springfield as one of 60 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025-26. The designation recognizes UIS for its strong commitment to improving experience  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Ancient fossil fish reveals key step before evolutionary boom Digital reconstruction of tiny, 400-million-year-old jawless fish shows how traits for evading predators later gave rise to hunters * A fossil the size of a fingernail is rewriting the opening chapter of vertebrate history. An international team led by scientists from the Canadian Museum of Nature and the University of Chicago have   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Winmark/Play It Again Sports Makes Board Change * MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (August 11, 2025) - Winmark Corporation, the parent company of Play It Again Sports, announced that Jenele C. Grassle has informed the company of her decision not to stand for re-election to the Winmark Board of Directors at its next Annual Meeting of Shareholders in April 2026. Keith Creden  more