EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * A new tool to track infant development, starting at just 16 days old * * Tool spots developmental delays early, when intervention can make the biggest difference * iPad app uses videos and eye-tracking to measure babies' learning and responses * Tool validated by 2,500 infants and toddlers, making it reliable across diverse families EVANSTON, Ill. --- Developmental scientists and medical   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * New Metric for Hospital Quality: How Many Older Adults Go to a Post-Acute Care Facility After Surgery Using discharge to a post-acute care facility as a benchmark could allow hospitals to better evaluate their performance and identify areas for improvement * Discharging a patient to a skilled nursing facility or other type of post-acute care facility after surger  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month 2025 * CHICAGO - The American Library Association invites the community to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month and discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. This year's theme, "One Card, Endless Possibilities," is a reminder that libraries are for everyone--no matter you  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Walberg Investigates Antisemitism at University of Illinois, UCSF, and UCLA Medical Schools Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent letters to three medical schools--University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and University of Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on Trump's Plan to Send Troops to Chicago * CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to Trump's plan to send troops to Chicago: "This is not about public safety-it's about creating chaos to consolidate power. It's a show of force, an exercise in authoritarian control. Trump is targeting Chicago to punish us for our  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to President Trump's Attempt to Illegally Militarize Chicago * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump's plan to deploy troops to Chicago: "President Trump's illegal attempt to militarize Chicago will do nothing but spark chaos and create spectacle. There is no emergency in Illino  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Declaracion del Congresista Garcia sobre el Plan de Trump de Enviar Tropas a Chicago * CHICAGO - El Congresista Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) emitio la siguiente declaracion en respuesta al plan de Trump de enviar tropas a Chicago: "Esto no se trata de seguridad publica, sino de crear caos para consolidar el poder. Es una demostracion de fuerza, un ejercicio de control autoritario. Trump ataca a Ch  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Destination by Hyatt Expands the "Roots to Reunion" Program, Unveiling New Destinations that Invite Multigenerational Families to Reclaim the Art of Presence * Now spanning 10 resorts, the enhanced program offers personalized planning support, curated family experiences and destination-led stays designed to meet the evolving needs of today's multigenerationa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Reports Trump is Planning Military Deployment to Chicago * August 24, 2025 [CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement today amid reports that the Trump Administration is planning another inappropriate deployment of American troops into American cities, this time to Chicago, without coordinating with state or loca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Travels to Asia to Reassure Japanese & South Korean Partners, Encourage Further Investments in Illinois * August 25, 2025 [TOKYO, JAPAN] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) last week led a Congressional Delegation to South Korea and Japan to meet with high-level business leaders and government officials to continue her successful efforts promoting Illinois abroad. Duckworth, along   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Get Away to Go Within: World of Hyatt Launches Restorative Retreats for Personal Renewal * New collection of immersive wellbeing experiences invites travelers to connect, inspire and explore across three tranquil, nature-rich destinations. CHICAGO (August 25, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the debut of Retreats by World of Hyatt, a li  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Kids in disadvantaged areas face up to 20 times higher odds of gun injuries * * Study analyzed nearly 7,000 pediatric gun injuries and mapped odds by ZIP code * Kids in 'low-opportunity' neighborhoods far more likely to be shot than those in 'high-opportunity' areas * 'High-opportunity' kids are far less likely to be shot, but twice as likely to die when it happens * Authors stress urgen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents Pritzker Private Capital on Closing of $3.4 Billion Fourth Fund * Kirkland & Ellis advised Pritzker Private Capital (PPC), a leader in family direct investing, on its successful final close of PPC IV at $3.4 billion in total commitments. The investment vehicle was oversubscribed against its $3.0 billion target and substantially surpasses the $2.7  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott advises on Wyoming blockchain certificate tokens for Grove Electric * The Fintech & Blockchain Group at international law firm McDermott Will & Schulte and Raven Resources Corp. (Raven) used blockchain-friendly Wyoming laws to take a local revenue generating business on-chain and into the global capital markets. Grove Electric & Lighting Supply Inc.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Why hasn't Blackstone settled the DOJ's RealPage price-fixing suit like peers Greystar and Cortland? On August 8, 2025, property manager Greystar settled with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and several state Attorneys General in their ongoing lawsuit against property management software RealPage (owned by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo) and six major landlords for ut  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Trump's Plans to Send Military to Chicago * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on reports that Donald Trump plans to deploy the U.S. military to Chicago: "There is nothing more important to me than the safety and security of my constituents. The city of Chicago does not want or need the military deployed to our streets. This is a   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Register Now: Marine Trade Registration 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 who have not received a dedicated registration l  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConsulting] -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * RSM Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification as an External Service Provider for Government Contractors * "As the largest Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization recognized by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body, earning our own Level 2 certification as an ESP reinforces that we hold ourselves to the same rigoro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything * CHICAGO -- Because school librarians assume so many roles--leader, advocate, instructional partner, teacher, information specialist, and program administrator--their responsibilities vary widely. It's impossible to be an expert in everything related to the job, especially when some issues or tasks might only pop up  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 25 [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 Opens First Commercial and Service Robot Testing Laboratory * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Aug. 25, 2025 -- UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced the opening of its new robot laboratory,  more