CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * ACS NSQIP Recognizes 76 Hospitals for Achieving Meritorious Outcomes for Surgical Patient Care Recognized hospitals are deemed "Meritorious" for their composite quality scores in eight surgical care outcome areas * The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP(R)) has recognized 76 of an eligible 609 hospitals participating in the ACS NSQIP adul  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Lung Association, Chicago, Illinois, issued a report drawing attention to the significant health risks posed by emissions from America's aging diesel locomotive fleet. The report emphasizes how outdated locomotives continue to emit hazardous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and diesel particulate matter, contributing to lung disease, cancer, and other serious health conditions--disproportionately impacting workers and communities near rail yards, p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Billionaire Withholds Food from American Families: The Trump Regime Stops SNAP By Patty Conway, Director of Communications Last week, the state of Illinois received notice that Republicans in Congress and President Donald Trump planned to continue their reign of terror with a new cruelty - canceling SNAP benefits for over 40 million Americans starting November 1. Despite emergency f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing Boosts RAAF P-8A Capability with Major Upgrades, Aircraft Delivery * JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 30, 2025 Boeing [NYSE: BA] is strengthening Australia's maritime surveillance and anti-submarine capability with the first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon inducted into an upgrade program as the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Urges Speaker Johnson to Protect Small Businesses, Stop ACA Tax Credits from Expiring * Leading 108 House Democrats in a letter, she underscored how the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits would impact the small business community WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Budzinski (IL-13) led 108 House Democrats in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson calling out the upcoming h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Leads Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation in Urging President Trump to Stop Hurting IL Soybean and Corn Farmers * The Letter Comes Ahead of U.S.-China Trade Talks Between President Trump and President Xi of China Where the Two Are Scheduled to Discuss U.S. Soybean and Agricultural Exports Without a Trade Deal, U.S. Soybean Farmers Could Potentially Lose $12.6 Billi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Schiff, Senate Democrats Demand Answers on Financing of President Trump's White House Ballroom * October 29, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and 10 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in launching a new push for answers into the financing of Donald Trump's White House ballroom, which includes private donations fr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Applauds The Hundreds Of High School Students In Little Village Who Walked Out Of School To Protest Ice * October 29, 2025 Durbin: "I salute these students in Little Village for the courage they showed, and I hope that students across the Chicagoland area and beyond will stand in solidarity with them" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing, Debunking Republicans' Claims That Political Violence Only Comes From The Left U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing that examined polit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Leads Judiciary Democrats In Calling On Chairman Grassley To Allow Former Special Counsel Jack Smith To Testify Publicly Before Committee * "Because of his direct knowledge of the decisions and actions taken under his leadership as Special Counsel, calling Mr. Smith to testify publicly would be a transparent means of answering the questions you and our colleagues have raised," the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Durbin Leads Judiciary Democrats In Calling On Chairman Grassley To Allow Former Special Counsel Jack Smith To Testify Publicly Before Committee U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today led all Senate Judiciary Democrats in sending a letter to Senate Judiciary Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Former Biden Administration DHS Witness Who Specialized In Reducing Violent Extremism During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Political Violence Mr. Braniff served as Director of the Center for Prevention Programs under Biden; Trump Admin cut the entire program * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Elysium Spa & Wellness House Debuts at Hotel La Compania del Valle, part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt * The 22,000 sq. ft. spa offers natural treatments inspired by the breathtaking highlands and volcanic terrain of Panama CHICAGO (October 30, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and La Compania Hotels & Resorts announced today the grand openin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Congressional Republicans Urge End to Democrat Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - As the government shutdown reached its 30th day, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Mary Miller (IL-15) released a joint statement urging Senate Democrats to reopen the federal government before key programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), experience   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Congressional Republicans Urge End to Democrat Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. As the government shutdown reached its 30th day, U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Darin LaHood (IL-16) issued a joint statement urging Senate Democrats to reopen the federal government before key programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), experience a lap  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Agricultural Competition, Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration For Prioritizing South America Over American Farmers U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Questions Fertilizer And Seed Companies About High Costs For Illinois Farmers U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, questioned witnesses in today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * Industry Innovators to Address the Future of Protein: Better Meat CEO Paul Shapiro and Alt-Protein Leaders Headline IFT Webinar * CHICAGO - October 30, 2025 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting a webinar on " Growin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- 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. 29, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on Trump Administration to Address Reports of Russian Military Support for China Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- 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. 29, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns Against Taiwan Concessions as Trump Prepares to Meet Xi Amid Continued PLA Incursions Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- 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: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Moolenaar to Introduce Legislation to Protect American AI Leadership Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is intr  more

LANCASTER, England, Oct. 30 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: * * * Global study reveals seabirds as critical connectors between islands, the ocean and people A new global synthesis published today in Nature Reviews Biodiversity reveals how seabirds act as powerful connectors between marine and terrestrial ecosystems and why protecting seabirds is a powerful opportunity when tackling the triple crises of climate change, failing ocean health, and biodiversity loss. L  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Leg, foot amputations increased 65% in Illinois hospitals between 2016-2023 * * Men, Black Americans, those living in areas with low socioeconomic status more affected * The Illinois data from a diverse population (ethnic/racial, rural/metropolitan) likely reflects national amputation trends * 'Unless we make changes in how we care for marginalized communities, I don't anticipate this getti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * More than 400 IFT Members Rally in Springfield to Counter Trump Cuts, Push for Promised but Still Undelivered Funding for Education and Public Services * ICYMI: Forward from the Illinois Federation of Teachers press@ift-aft.org Photos available here | Livestream Available Here SPRINGFIELD, IL - More than 400 educators and state worker members of the Illinois Federation of T  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Universe Data: Rate Cuts, AI Momentum and Tariff Stabilization Fuel Third Quarter Market Gains Global markets delivered positive results for U.S. institutional investors in the third quarter of 2025, supported by a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and stabilization of tariff negotiations. The Northern   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Protecting Insurer Solvency is a Major Responsibility of Regulators * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The following statement by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association is in response to new regulations announced by the California Department of Insurance related to Long-Term Solvency Regulation. This statement can be attributed to Mark Sektnan, A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Statement on the Politically Motivated Indictment of Public Officials, Organizers, Congressional Candidates * CHICAGO, IL Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after six public officials, organizers, and congressional candidates were indicted by Trump's Department of Justice for protesting ICE's unlawful activity at Broadview Processing Center in Il  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly condemns Trump's decision to unlawfully withhold SNAP benefits * CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) condemned the Trump administration's decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, despite being legally required to fund SNAP benefits through November. "While President Trump is building a $300 million ballroom to host luxurious dinners with his bil  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * New Restaurant Concept, "Kappo Atona," to Debut in Kyoto, Japan in Autumn 2026 * Following the Introduction of Kappo Atona, Atona-Branded Ryokans Will Debut in New Destinations in Kuju, Oita and Yoichi, Hokkaido CHICAGO (October 29, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Kiraku, Inc. ("Kiraku") today announced plans for "Kappo Atona," a refined res  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 30 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus posted the following news: * * * Search begins for new provost * Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin has appointed a 15-member search-and-screen committee to help identify a new provost and chief academic officer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. English professor Russ Castronovo of the College of Letters & Science will serve as committee chair. Charles Isbell Jr., who was appointed provost in 2023, announced in Jun  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Highlights More than 140 Illegal Alien Truck Drivers Arrested During Operation Midway Blitz * The top three states issuing the CDLs were Illinois, California, and New York WASHINGTON Today, Secretary Kristi Noem announced that a successful 287(g) operation with the Indiana State Police has resulted in the arrest of 223 illegal aliens on Indiana highways near the Illinois   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Democrats Probe Trump $230 Million Settlement Claims Before Justice Department The Senators highlight another attempt by Trump to weaponize his power for personal financial gain, as well as the inescapable conflicts of interest at DOJ in assessing these claims U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Smoker Craft, Inc. Hosts Constructive Meetings with Indiana Governor Mike Braun and Canadian Trade Representatives * On October 24, Smoker Craft, Inc. hosted Indiana Governor Mike Braun and representatives from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for a productive meeting at the company's New Paris, Indiana facility. The discussion centered  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Stuart Outlines Paths to Affordability, Access in SIUE Lifelong Learning Talk Assistant Majority Leader Katie Stuart, who chairs the Illinois House Higher Education Committee and represents the 112th District, returned to her alma mater Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Oct. 22 to talk about college affordability, student access and the state's role in s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Shanghai Expo Opens as the First Thompson Hotel in Asia * Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Thompson Shanghai Expo, marking the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the Asia Pacific region. Located in the dynamic World Expo areaShanghai's revitalized business, culture and events districtThompson Shanghai Expo serves   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc. Announces Merger With First Mid Bancshares, Inc. The Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group served as legal counsel to Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc. ("Two Rivers") (OTCQX: TRVR), the parent company of Two Rivers Bank & Trust, in connection with its definitive agreement to merge with First Mid Bancshares, Inc. ("First Mid") (NASDAQ: FMBH) in a 100% s  more