WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Aging Together, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns over proposed decreases in reimbursements for physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT). The organization highlighted that the suggested -1% change to non-facility-based provider reimbursements threatens both professions' ability to contribute effectively to the national healthcare strategy of lowering chronic disease rate  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Alzheimer's Association, Chicago, Illinois, and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing their support for the proposed rule regarding the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System for Calendar Year 2026. The letter emphasizes the pressing need for improved access to diagnostic tools for Alzheimer's disease to enhance treatment options for millions of Americans affected by th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing both support for certain proposed revisions to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and concerns over other aspects of the rule. The letter, submitted in response to proposed rules for the upcoming fiscal year, highlights the association's position on improving healthcare acc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns related to the proposed rules in the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for calendar year 2026. AHIMA, a global nonprofit association with over 61,000 members, advocates for improvements in health information management and aims to ensure the accuracy and avai  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: * * * Ascension Illinois recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 * Every year International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) provides an important opportunity to remember those who have died from drug overdose, and to spread awareness about the addiction resources that exist in our communities which could save others who are struggling. Subst  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congressman Adam Gray Tours Centurion & Supreme Boats in California * NMMA recently organized a tour of Centurion & Supreme Boats' operations in Merced, California with Rep. Adam Gray (D-CA-13) and his staff. The visit provided an in-depth look at Centurion & Supreme Boats' long-standing manufacturing presence in California and highlighted the critical rol  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * Deere & Company Announces Quarterly Dividend MOLINE, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2025) - The Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share payable November 10, 2025, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2025. * * * Original text here: https://www.deere.com/en/news/all-news/fy2  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Following Letter To The FTC, Durbin, Cassidy Send Letters To Online Marketplaces Requesting Information On The Senators' INFORM Consumers Act * August 27, 2025 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) today sent 46 letters to companies that operate online marketplaces requesting info  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering CHICAGO -- A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for committing tax fraud, attempting to tamper with a witness, and violating a court order. MICHAEL ABRAMSON provided more than $1 million in personal   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Grand Hyatt Singapore Celebrates Grand Reopening Following Multi-Year Transformation * The 699-room Elegant hotel unveils its reimagination into a Grand Living Room and Wellness Haven in the Heart of Orchard Road CHICAGO (AUGUST 28, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the completion of Grand Hyatt Singapore's multi-year transformatio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Help Promote Safe Boating Practices This Labor Day Weekend * As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, help promote safe boating practices with customers and communities. By sharing trusted resources and safety tips, we can help ensure boaters enjoy the water responsibly during one of the busiest weekends of the year. Shareable Resources: * Discove  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: From the Quad Cities to Rockford to Chicago, Illinoisans Heard All About Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Bill to Reverse Trump's Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP * SCHAUMBURG, IL - This week, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the Bringing Back Benefits Act, legislation to repeal Donald Trump's cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Trump-backed "  more

HAMMOND, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison HAMMOND- Robert Holder, 33 years old, of Markham, Illinois, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gretchen S. Lund after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl, announced Acting United States Attorney M. Scott Proctor. Holder was sentenced to 84 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervise  more

WACO, Texas, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachCommKhenon Hall, Running Backs - Baylor * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we're joined by Khenon Hall, the Associate Head Coach and Running Backs Coach at Baylor University. Coach Hall discusses his coaching journey, including overcoming adversity and a career-ending injury, as well as his approach   more

MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Acquires GUSS Automation to Strengthen High-Value Crop Autonomy Portfolio MOLINE, Illinois (August 27, 2025) -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the full acquisition of GUSS Automation, LLC, a globally recognized leader in supervised high-value crop autonomy, headquartered in Kingsburg, California. The acquisi  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Laurel Robbins '23 awarded coveted national fellowship to fund PhD work By Paige Haehlke When Laurel Robbins '23 learned she received the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Award, she was surrounded by friends, all anxiously awaiting the results. "Finding out I was awarded this fellowship was extremely exciting," Robbins said. "Once I found out I had been awarded the fel  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has given its approval to the decommissioning plans for the spent fuel storage at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (TMI-1). The decision came after a review of the financial plans submitted by two companies, Exelon Generation Co., Chicago, Illinois, and Constellation Energy Generation, Baltimore, Maryland. The commission concluded that the proposed action will not have a harmful impact on the environment. A final envi  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 29 -- The National Safety Council issued the following news on Aug. 28, 2025: * * * NSC Announces Keynote Presentations for the 2025 Safety Congress & Expo Thought leaders and innovators headline Denver conference. * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council announces the keynote presentations for the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, Sept. 15-17 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The conference will feature safety leaders, innovators and industry vi  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * OrthoLite Named One of Best Employers in Asia * AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (August 27, 2025) - OrthoLite Vietnam (OVN) has been awarded "Best Companies to Work for in Asia" by HR Asia for the second consecutive year, according to an announcement from OrthoLite. The award was presented during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on August 14, 2025. Organized and presented  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Platts, a division of S&P Global Commodity Insights, New York, and CME Group, Chicago, Illinois, are collaborating to enhance transparency in the US spot physical aluminum market. The companies announced on August 28, 2025, plans to launch a new, screen-based price assessment tool called PlattsView, which is expected to go live in January 2026. The new platform will be integrated into the Platts Market-On-Close (MOC) process for the US Aluminum P1020 Midwest Transactio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMIN REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES * LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration has requested support from Naval Station Great Lakes to station federal immigration and homeland security agents out of the base. Naval Station Great Lakes, the Navy's largest  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * STAHLS' Unveils LIQUID 3D Emblem Technology * ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN (August 27, 2025) - STAHLS' announced the launch of LIQUID 3D(tm), a patent-pending embellishment technology that redefines what's possible in custom logo application. Currently exclusive to the STAHLS' Fulfill Engine(tm) platform, LIQUID 3D(tm) marks a new era in dimensional, on-demand bran  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Analysis Finds Rise in Consumer Payment-to-Income Ratios is a Clear Indicator for Potential Mortgage Delinquency Increases * Serious consumer-level delinquency rates (60+ DPD) for mortgage loans--while still at historically low levels--have gradually risen from 0.89% in Q2 2023 to 1.14% in Q2 2024 and 1.27% in Q2 2025. As mortgage delinq  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * We Need Diverse Books Brings Literature to Life at AASL National Conference General Session * CHICAGO- We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) will bring together a panel to keynote the Friday general session during the 2025 AASL National Conference. Join bestselling authors Soman Chainani and Ellen Oh, alongside school librarian Lauren Mobley, for an inspiring conversation on b  more