CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association Implements Workforce Changes to Strengthen the Organization for the Future * CHICAGO -- The American Library Association (ALA) has announced a series of difficult but necessary workforce changes as part of its ongoing ALA Forward initiative--a comprehensive effort to align the organization's structure and programs with its strategic priori  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Illinois, Civic Leaders Warn: Reject Pritzker's Megaproject Plan to Hike Property Taxes on Families & Small Businesses * # Oct 21, 2025 by AFP CHICAGO, IL -- In response to Governor JB Pritzker's address at the Economic Club of Chicago, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) joins a growing chorus of civic leaders, lawmakers, and policy   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Commends Senate Agriculture Committee for Advancing the Fix Our Forests Act * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today praised the bipartisan passage of the Fix Our Forests Act (S. 1462) by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The following statement may be attributed to Sam Whit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA: WSJ Article Fails to Explain Causing of Rising Insurance Rates * David A. Sampson, President & CEO of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), sent the following letter to the editor at the Wall Street Journal this week, responding to the article, " Runaway Insurance Costs Bring Back Talk of Price Caps ": This article   more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CAP Launches 21 New Proficiency Testing and External Quality Assessment Programs for 2026 * Northfield, Ill. (October 20, 2025) -- The first globally available HIV-1/HIV-2 molecular detection and differentiation program will be offered to laboratories in 2026, alongside 20 other new proficiency testing (PT) and external quality assessment (EQA) materials. The exp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group served as legal counsel to CNB Bank Shares, Inc. (OTC: CNBN) ("CNBN"), the holding company for CNB Bank & Trust, N.A., in their definitive merger agreement with HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) ("HBT"), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, in which CNBN will merge with and into HBT in a combined common stock/cash transact  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd, EPRI Highlight Completion of Agriculture Pods Pilot Program Bringing Fresh Produce to Northern Illinois * To advance sustainable food production and agricultural education, ComEd and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) celebrated the successful food production of their agriculture pod (ag pod) program, a clean energy initiative powered by e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Statement on SNAP Benefits Being Halted * CHICAGO -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement as people in Illinois begin receiving notices about the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the Republican government shutdown: "Nearly two million people in Illinois rely on food stamps to put groceries on th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Religious and Historical Significance of Diwali * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the historical and religious significance of Diwali. The Festival of Lights celebration, which began on Monday, October 20 this  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: 7 Secrets to Getting Staff to Work Together * CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "7 Secrets to Getting Staff to Work Together" on December 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. Teamwork might make the dream work, but it is the teammates who make the team work. To facilitate effective teamwork, leaders must understand the nuances of team micro dynamics--small, seemingly  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Helping Neurodivergent Library Workers Succeed * CHICAGO--Join Core for the webinar "Helping Neurodivergent Library Workers Succeed" on December 16, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT. In this webinar, neurodivergent librarian Jen Conway will discuss neurodivergence, what it is and isn't, and how you can be a better coworker and ally. This also provides recommendations   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division * October 20, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after meeting with Andrew T. Duva, President Trump's nominee to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: "This Administration show  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On "No Kings" Protest: Political Opposition & Peaceful Protests Are Not Rebellion, They Are The Bedrock Of Our Democracy * October 20, 2025 In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin also spoke out against the Trump Administration asking the Supreme Court to greenlight the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rank  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin On ACA Premium Crisis: No American Should Be Forced To Choose Between Their Home And Health Care * October 21, 2025 Durbin slammed congressional Republicans' decision to remain on vacation and picnic at the White House as Americans face rising health insurance premiums WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor criticizin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Forced Cutbacks For Federal Judiciary Due To Trump Shutdown * October 21, 2025 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement as today marks the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts' reported trigger date forcing curtailed operations of the federal courts due to the Trump shu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * ELPC Commends Sen. Durbin and Senate Committee for Passing Shawnee Nat'l Forest Protection Act of 2025 Camp Hutchins, Ripple Hollow, and Burke Branch Would Receive Stronger Protections * Washington, D.C. - the Environmental Law & Policy Center commends U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for advancing the Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025 (S. 2548) to pa  more

MATTOON, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Ag Services to Acquire Ray Farm Management Services, Inc. Princeton, IL (October 21, 2025) First Mid Ag Services, a division of First Mid Wealth Management, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ray Farm Management Services, Inc., based in Princeton, Illinois. The transaction is expected to close on December 30, 2025. Ray Farm Management Services, founded by Douglas and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * GTCR Completes Investment in JMG Group GTCR and Synova LLP ("Synova"), two leading private equity firms, announced today that they have closed the previously announced acquisition of UK insurance broker JMG Group ("JMG" or the "Company"). GTCR and Synova will collaborate to support JMG's strong existing management team, led by CEO Nick Houghton, which will continue to lead the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-266) on the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success Act (H.R. 4446), which aims to amend Title 38of the U.S. Code to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran and for other purposes. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 10  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-303) on the Homes for Heroes Act (H.R. 2791), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to increase the maximum amount of housing loan guaranty entitlement available to certain veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 18, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2791, the "Homes for Heroes  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-274) on the Honoring our Heroes Act (H.R. 2721), which aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a pilot program to furnish a headstone or burial marker to veterans who died on or before Nov. 1, 1990, and for other purposes. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2721, the "Honoring Our   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-310) on the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (H.R. 2605), which aims to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2605, the "Service Dogs  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-273) on the VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act (H.R. 3494), which aims to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out an information technology system and prioritize certain requirements to manage supply chains for medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-308) on the Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act (H.R. 1458), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to modify the criteria for approval of independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-309) on the Veterans Law Judge Experience Act (H.R. 659), which aims to amend title 38 of the U.S. Code to direct the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals to give priority to individuals with certain professional experience in recommending such individuals to serve as members of the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 26, 2025. Here are excerpts:  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-305) on the Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act (H.R. 2954), which aims to amend Title 38 of the U.S. Code to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve multi-State apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, on Sept. 19, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2954, the "Veterans" Transition   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * How Influencer Marketing Helps Chart New Waters in Boating, Connects with Next Generation of Boaters * At this year's Discover Boating Marketing Leadership Summit, one standout takeaway was clear: in today's media-saturated world, influencer marketing is proving to be one of the most effective ways to connect with modern consumers. That's why Discover Boat  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water Encourages Customers to Stay Informed about Water Service Sign Up for Notifications, Check Alerts, Report Emergencies * Belleville, Ill - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Illinois American Water is committed to providing safe, clean and reliable water and/or wastewater services to the communities it serves. Part of that commitment is to provide customers and comm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * JLL, Brightwater, and Belize Debut Groundbreaking Blue Carbon Initiative for 2026 High-quality blue carbon credits, available next year, will deliver dual-scale impact - strengthening local communities while addressing global climate challenges through the strategic alignment of policy, innovation and investment. * JLL (NYSE: JLL) today  more

ENCINO, California, Oct. 22 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Close Highest Price-Per-Square-Foot Sale of Ottawa Shopping Center in Five Years OTTAWA, Ill., Oct. 21, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 10-suite, two-building, ALDI shadow anchored retail property in Ottawa, Illinoi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Merger and Acquisition Attorney of the Year Finalist: Armand Della Monica, Kirkland & Ellis * Armand Della Monica was named a finalist for "Merger and Acquisition Attorney of the Year" as part of Connecticut Law Tribune's New England Legal Awards, and participated in this Q&A. Armand Della Monica, partner with Kirkland & Ellis, is among the finalists for the New E  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * More omega-3s, please! Chicago parents need more EPA, DHA in their diets * * EPA and DHA are essential for heart, brain and immune health, can help prevent preterm birth * Mothers who previously had a premature birth currently consumed lower amounts of omega-3s * Findings are likely representative of the wider U.S. parent population CHICAGO --- A new survey-based study from Northwestern U  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Muscular Dystrophy Association Advocates to Congress on November 4: Every Moment Matters in the Fight Against Muscle Loss Nearly 100 MDA Advocates Meet with Representatives on Capitol Hill on November 4. * The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will bring nearly 100 advocates, scientists, and families living with neuromuscular diseases to Capitol Hill for MDA on the Hill, meeting with  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches Holiday Retail Campaign in Thousands of Retail Locations Nationwide The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today kicked off its largest annual MDA Holiday Retail Campaign, spanning thousands of retail locations nationwide from November through January 2026. For more than a decade, retail partners including GPM Investments, Circle K, and Florida Tu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * New TransUnion Research Reveals Marketers' Confidence in Measurement Has Stalled * Marketers' confidence in measurement has plateaued at a time when it should be rising, according to new research from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) and EMARKETER. The study, The True Cost of Trust in Marketing Measurement, surveyed 196 U.S. marketers and found that while   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern convenes industry leaders to position Illinois as a leader in healthspan innovation * CHICAGO - Northwestern University's Office for Research convened industry leaders from across life sciences at the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center yesterday (Oct. 20) for a roundtable discussion on the human healthspan and longevity, the next frontier of the life sciences. The program fe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce 2026 Grants to U.S. Small and Rural Libraries * Penguin Random House and United for Libraries today announced a 2026 grant program serving rural and small libraries across the country. Grants of $500 and $1,000 (totaling $25,000), will be awarded to support libraries in need. Specifically, grant funds will assist   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Pregnant Naperville woman faces breast cancer diagnosis with support from Northwestern Medicine: "The only way out is through" * OAK BROOK, Ill. -- October 20, 2025 -- Just weeks after learning she was pregnant with her fourth child, Stephanie Wysaski of Naperville watched a segment on television about the importance of breast self-exams-- something she rarely did. "I though  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Pregnant Naperville woman faces breast cancer diagnosis with support from Northwestern Medicine: "The only way out is through" Stephanie Wysaski, 35, undergoes treatment while expecting her fourth child * OAK BROOK, Ill. -- October 20, 2025 -- Just weeks after learning she was pregnant with her fourth child, Stephanie Wysaski of Naperville watched a segment on television about   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project, Chicago, Illinois, issued a report detailing the growing influence of private equity firms in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), which have become a major component of outpatient procedural care in the U.S. The report highlights that ASCs account for more than 60 percent of outpatient procedures and represent a $30 billion market, largely driven by technological advances, evolving payment models, and patient preference for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- TransUnion, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) responding to its advance notice of proposed rulemaking on personal financial data rights (PFDR). The organization, a global leader in information services, emphasizes the necessity of revising the current PFDR framework to bolster consumer control over their financial data and optimize market conditions for innovation and competition. TransUnion express  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Orders Nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks * PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2025 -- The U.S. Army is advancing its heavy-lift modernization efforts by ordering nine Boeing [NYSE: BA] CH-47F Block II Chinooks via two contract awards. The Lot 4 and 5 awards, valued at $461 million, increase the number of CH-47  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 21 [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 Sets Date for Third Quarter 2025 Results * NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Oct. 21, 2025 -- UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it will release financial results for the third quarte  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 21 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Understanding Quebec's Bill 96: What It Means for U.S. Marine Manufacturers * As Quebec's Bill 96 continues to reshape the commercial landscape in Canada's second-largest province, U.S. recreational marine manufacturers selling into the market are being urged to pay close attention. With new French-language requirements now in force, the law is raising que  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Scientists release new survey of the biggest objects in the universe UChicago-led study analyzes massive galaxy clusters mapped by the Dark Energy Survey, offers new way to probe cosmic laws By Louise Lerner Scientists have released a new study that catalogues the universe by mapping huge clusters of galaxies. These clusters are some of the largest known objects in the universe -- and they ca  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Women Employed, Chicago, Illinois, has voiced its opposition to a petition submitted by America First Legal Foundation regarding proposed amendments to the federal voter registration form. The public comment letter was sent to the Election Assistance Commission in response to rulemaking published in the Federal Register on August 21, 2025, which would require voters to provide a passport when registering to vote. The organization argues that such a requirement would create  more