MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 John Deere Classic Raises Record $16.9 Million For Charity The 2025 John Deere Classic has once again made history, raising a record-breaking $16,944,896 for charity. This year's total includes a 9% bonus match for the 460 nonprofit organizations participating in its Birdies for Charity program, further amplifying the to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files Brief Defending President Trump's Constitutional Authority to Federalize the Illinois National Guard and Restore Order in Chicago * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Boyden Gray PLLC, has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, defending President Trump's   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Republican Shutdown Continues, Durbin Speaks With American Federation Of Government Employees President * October 09, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke by phone with American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) President Everett Kelley to discuss the government shutdown as President Trump threatens to withhold back pay for furloughed federal  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Augustana College issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Augustana invites Quad Cities communities to partner in solving regional challenges From lead pipes to sustainable energy, Quad Cities communities face urgent challenges. Augustana College invites local governments and nonprofits to share their biggest problems, and the college will bring the students, faculty and expertise to help solve them. Applications are due Nov. 15, 2025. The Augustana  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jackson Denounces Trump's Illegal Deployment of Texas National Guard Troops to Chicago: "This is not governance, it is authoritarian theater" * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) today issued a forceful statement denouncing President Donald Trump's decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops to Chicago, a move undertaken without the consent of Illinois lead  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to Announcement of Israel-Hamas Gaza Agreement * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement on the acceptance by Israel and Hamas of the first phase of a peace agreement: "The acceptance by Israel and Hamas of the first phase of a peace agreement--including the release of all hostages in Gaza--marks a crucial step  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit Brings NMMA, MRAA Members Together to Fuel Growth * The 2025 Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit, held Monday, just ahead of IBEX's opening in Tampa brought together more than 80 senior-level marketers and decision-makers from NMMA manufacturer members and MRAA dealer members. With a robust speaker line-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth To Block Passage of National Defense Authorization Act Until Senate Holds Hearing on Trump's Military Deployments to American Cities * October 09, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today blocked the Senate from expediting passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Duckworth also issued the following stateme  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Schatz, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Protect Federal Workers and Their Families From Losing Their Homes, Falling Behind on Paying Bills During Shutdown * October 08, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) and 16 of their colleagues in introdu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Unprovoked Trump Administration Escalation In Chicago, Attorney General Bondi's Conduct At Oversight Hearing * October 09, 2025 Durbin: "To my Republican colleagues, how would you react if a Democratic President deployed the National Guard to your state, over the objections of your governor?" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * Durbin Condemns Unprovoked Trump Administration Escalation In Chicago, Attorney General Bondi's Conduct At Oversight Hearing U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, condemned the Trump Administration's unprovoked and unlawful escalation of immigration enforcement in Chicag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With New Ukrainian Ambassador, Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Russian Incursions Into NATO Territory And Reaffirming NATO Article 5 On Collective Defense * October 08, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, met with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., Olha Stefanishyna, along with a bipartisan group of S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On AG Bondi's Testimony In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: AG Bondi Was Unwilling, Maybe Unable, To Defend What Has Happened At DOJ * October 08, 2025 Durbin criticized Attorney General Bondi's refusal to answer questions about the weaponization of DOJ and her involvement in the deployment of National Guard troops to American cities in yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On Deployment Of National Guard Troops To Chicago: The Trump Admin's Unlawful Use Of The Military To Police American Cities Makes Our Country Less Safe * October 08, 2025 Durbin condemned the Trump Administration's decision to send Texas and Illinois National Guard troops to the Chicago area WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Jud  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Republicans To Work With Democrats To Address The Imminent Health Care Increases * October 08, 2025 Durbin: It's not a radical left idea that a working family ought to have afford health insurance WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor urging Congressional Republicans to finally work with Democrats to fund the government and addres  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- eVertiSKY Corp., Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advocating for critical revisions to the proposed regulations for low-altitude operations under Part 108. The organization supports the FAA's initiative to normalize beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and emphasizes the necessity for a well-defined operational framework to enhance safety and efficiency. eVertiSKY's letter outlines a compr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "I'm encouraged by the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will allow hostages to return home and bring much-needed aid to civilians in Gaza who have endured unimaginable suffering. It is essential that both sides fully uphold the terms  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Kolhapur Sangli, Strengthening Brand's Expansion in India The new hotel to open as part of SL Highstreet, a next-generation mix-use commercial hub. *  CHICAGO, October 9, 2025 - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Shah Lagoo Properties LL  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Congressional Democrats Statement on Donald Trump's Threats to Jail Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson * October 08, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Industry Vessel Speed Campaign Awarded the PRNEWS Platinum Award for "Best Public Affairs Campaign * The recreational boating industry's multi-year advocacy campaign opposing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) proposed vessel speed rule was awarded the PRNEWS Platinum Award for the "Best Public Affairs Campaign" of the year at the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * New Investigation Reveals Troubling Relationships Between Illinois Public Universities and For-Profit Company, Risepoint Contracts Show Universities Outsource Significant Management to Private Equity Owned Online Program Manager, Putting Students and Borrowers at Risk * An investigation unveiled today by Protect Borrowers, UIC United Faculty, and Un  more

MOLINE, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Debuts Two Redesigned Compact Excavator Models * The new 17 P-Tier and 26 P-Tier Compact Excavators feature improved dig forces, new fixed pin mechanical couplers, long arm options, single or dual auxiliary hydraulic lines and standard thumb-ready brackets. These machines are designed to maximize attachment versati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Trump's Sham Indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump's allies indicted (link is external) New York Attorney General Letitia James, following a similar politically motivated indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, and yesterday's threat fr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New from ACRL - "Navigating Disability in the Academic Library Workplace" * CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Navigating Disability in the Academic Library Workplace," edited by Paula Martin and Samantha Peter, a guide for librarians with disabilities on supporting and advocating for themselves in the work  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * New G2 Research: How AI Agents Are Overcoming Market Hype to Deliver Real Business Impact * We already know that artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It feels like there's a new AI software feature or bot announced every other week. And with that comes an increase in reports, data, and surveys about all the hottest AI tools on the market. For instance, a new study from MIT claimed that 95% o  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PESP Statement on Governor Newsom Signing SB 351 into Law * SACRAMENTO, CA -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today issued the following statement from Michael Fenne, senior policy coordinator, after California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 351 into law: "SB 351 takes an important step toward strengthening California's protections against corpor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The State of Minnesota has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) expressing deep concerns about the potential closure of the USDA's Depot in Chicago, Illinois. This facility is crucial for calibrating Railroad Test Cars and Railroad Specific Weight Carts, both of which are essential for maintaining accurate measurement standards across the state and the country. In the letter, the Minnes  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Urges Administration to Act as Trump's Trade War Devastates Illinois Soybean Farmers Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: Trump Is Trying To Jail His Political Opponents, Actually Going Through With Authoritarian Actions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today about President Trump's calls for the arrests of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, which came as National Guard troops prepare to deploy to Chicago at the president's direction an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 10 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * There is no separating safety from health. Trump's deployments are dangerous for people living with HIV, and all our well-being. By John Peller, President & CEO The recent incidents of ICE and Trump-deployed federal agents' violence against Chicagoans is reprehensible and violates of our laws and the principles of dignity and human rights upon which AIDS Foundation Chicago and the H  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Lee Hasselbacher, a research assistant professor, and Debra Stulberg, a family medicine professor, both at the University of Chicago, Illinois, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opposing further regulation of mifepristone. The individuals supported citizen petitions requesting the agency either remove the mifepristone shared system risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) entirely or avoid any action that would increase t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Students explore cultural stewardship on Chicago's South Side College course with Arts + Public Life links academic study to community-based arts and engagement Editor's Note: This is part of a series called UChicago Class Visits, spotlighting transformative classroom experiences and unique learning opportunities offered at UChicago. By Colin Terrill When third-year Zaniah Wheeler thought about her old   more