CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 27 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * 103 Esteemed Surgeons Inducted into the Eighth Cohort of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators New members will support the Academy's programs and mission to advance the science and practice of surgical education * The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators(R) inducted 103 esteemed surgeon educators Septembe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA launches vaccine infographics for patients and physicians * CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) today released new tools to help patients and physicians cut through the confusion around vaccines and have open, honest conversations with each other. An infographic for patients (PDF) explains why vaccines are an important part of staying healthy and encou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Encourages Support for FAIR Trucking Act * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced its strong support for the Forum Accountability and Integrity in Roadway (FAIR) Trucking Act (H.R.5268), introduced by Reps. Hinson (IA-02), Tom Barret (MI-07), and Brandon Gill (TX-26). The following statement  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Endorses Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act to Restore Fairness and Reduce Costs for Consumers * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today announced its support for the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2025 (H.R.5258), introduced by Rep. Mike Collins (GA-10) and co-sponsored by Reps. Brandon Gill (TX-26), Tom Tif  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on a Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding a government shutdown: "This week, I am in Washington, D.C., ready to vote for a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people. If Congress does not act swiftly, the government will shut down,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Militarized Immigration Raids in Downtown Chicago * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement after federal immigration agents in camouflage and carrying long guns detained families in downtown Chicago and escalated enforcement at the Broadview ICE facility: "Marching armed agents through our streets and deta  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Calls on Gov. Pritzker to Match Resistance with Resources Cut by Trump, Tax the Rich to Protect Our State * Chicago, IL-- As Trump escalates his occupation and provocations in Chicago and withholds funding over Black Student Success Programs, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates called on Governor Pritzker and the IL General Assembly to tax the rich who are b  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Dark universe and Rubin Observatory will be explored in public lecture * Christopher W. Stubbs, an astronomer and experimental physicist at Harvard University, will deliver the 2025 CIERA Annual Public Lecture at Northwestern University this week. During his 90-minute talk, Stubbs will discuss new information hidden within the unprecedented amount of data flowing from the recently launched Vera  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Durbin, Ramirez, Members of the Illinois Delegation in Requesting Meeting with ICE Field Office Director Russell Hott * September 29, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-03) and all Democratic members of the Illinois delegation in requesting ICE Field Office Director Rus  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Trump Administration for Using Unnecessary Force Against Protesters in Broadview * September 28, 2025 [BROADVIEW, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to reports that federal agents are using use tear gas, rubber bullets and other chemical irritants against protesters demonstrating outside the Immigration and Customs Enforc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Schiff, Cassidy, McGovern Urge Tunisian President To Release Sonia Dahmani * September 29, 2025 Sonia Dahmani is serving nearly five years in prison for exercising her peaceful expression of speech WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA-02), today sent  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Escalade Acquires Archery Manufacturer Gold Tip * EVANSVILLE, INDIANA and PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (September 29, 2025) - Escalade announced the acquisition of the Gold Tip business from Revelyst Inc., a collective of brands that design and manufacture sports technology and outdoor gear. Founded in 1989, Gold Tip is a manufacturer of products for target archer  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago with Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations CHICAGO - Five individuals have been charged in federal court in Chicago with assaulting or forcibly resisting federal agents who were engaged in immigration enforcement operations in Broadview  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 30 -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release on Sept. 29, 2025: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors expands multinational integrated platform to include Grant Thornton in France, Spain and Belgium * Transactions enhance wealth of capabilities and seamless connections of unique platform * French firm serves impressive roster of European clients; ranks as one of the largest Grant Thornton firms worldwide * Spanis  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * IBEX 2025 Opens Next Week, Features Industry Networking Opportunities * As the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) returns next week, running Oct. 7-9 in Tampa, featuring the latest innovations and educational sessions, as well as networking opportunities that make IBEX a must-attend event. With thousands of industry leaders gatheri  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Represents L Catterton on Dentalcorp's CA$3.3 Billion Sale to GTCR * Kirkland & Ellis represented L Catterton in the all-cash sale of Dentalcorp Holdings Ltd. to GTCR, valuing Dentalcorp at approximately CA$2.2 billion in equity and CA$3.3 billion in enterprise value. The CA$11.00 per share offer represents a 33% premium to the 20-day VWAP as of September   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Nearly everyone has at least one risk factor before a heart attack, stroke or heart failure * * One or more risk factors above optimal levels -- high blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose or smoking -- almost always precedes a cardiac event * Findings refute the commonly held belief that heart disease often strikes people without warning * Authors urge greater attention to early detection a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New Research Examines Recruitment and Retention of Black Female School Librarians * CHICAGO - Newly published research study from the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) peer-reviewed online journal, School Library Research (SLR), used interviews and research methodology to analyze successful collaborations between school librarians and teachers. Articl  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Secures 17,447-SF Office/Flex Lease for DesignPac in Oak Brook, Illinois Newmark announces the Company has arranged a long-term, 17,447-square-foot office/flex lease for DesignPac, a subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., at 2100 Swift Drive in Oak Brook, Illinois. Newmark Senior Managing Director Corey Chase represented the tenant in the transaction. DesignPac is a premier provider of gourmet gift baskets a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Park Hyatt Celebrates Over Four Decades of Personalized Luxury with Landmark Global Brand Expansion Plans on the Horizon and Compelling Campaign * Recent and anticipated openings in Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Los Cabos, Tokyo and more mark a milestone year for Hyatt's most iconic luxury brand, underscored by its belief that "Luxury is Personal" CHICAGO (  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS SUPPORTS THE MAYOR OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS, REGARDING ICE ACTIONS * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS SUPPORTS THE MAYOR OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS, REGARDING ICE ACTIONS We fully support Mayor Katrina Thompson of Broadview, Illinois, and the Broadview Police Department in their efforts to protect their city and the citizens' trust from unwarrant  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * The Allstate Foundation convened the country's top young changemakers for National Youth Service Summit * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 29, 2025 - Sixty-five of the country's most inspiring youth leaders assembled in Chicago this past weekend for the second annual Allstate Foundation National Youth Service Summit. This transformative event, widely  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * New UCS Analysis Reveals Billions of Dollars in Unreported Data Center Costs Passed onto PJM Customers * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (September 15, 2025)--A new analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reveals how millions of people across Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia are footing the bill for an additional $  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Sept. 30 (TNSrep) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2025: * * * Volumetric Study Shows Objective Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injections Objective measures reflect patient-reported outcomes, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery * Initial and follow-up 3D digital scans provide new insights into the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers in restoring facial volume and fullness, reports a study in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * With Funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, ALA Announces Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults * CHICAGO -- The American Library Association (ALA), with $388,363 in support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, announces Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults, an initiative to support a national e  more