SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release: * * * A Huge Win for Public Transit in Illinois as ATU Helps Secure $1.5 Billion Transportation Funding Bill Legislation will protect jobs, expand transit service, improve safety, protect wages and benefits * Springfield, IL - After an aggressive grassroots political campaign waged by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Locals across Illinois, the Illinois General Asse  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Calls on EPA to Support Homegrown Biofuels Ahead of Final Renewable Fuel Standard Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led 48 bipartisan Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin expressing support for the EPA's proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The Citizens Utility Board issued the following news release: * * * CUB APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF THE CLEAN & RELIABLE GRID AFFORDABILITY (CRGA) ACT The following is a statement from Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz: The General Assembly's passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act is a victory for Illinois consumers. Our escalating energy bills require solutions at the state, regional, and federal levels, so passing  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Environmental Entrepreneurs issued the following news release: * * * E2 STATEMENT: Illinois General Assembly Passes Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA Act), Solidifies State as a Clean Energy Leader, Bringing Billions in Benefits to Businesses & Residents SPRINGFIELD - As of last night, both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, a major milestone for clean energy. The bill now awaits the signat  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Oct. 30 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * FPoliSolutions demonstrates RISE, an RIPB systems engineering tool * The American Nuclear Society's Risk-informed, Performance-based Principles and Policy Committee (RP3C) has held another presentation in its monthly Community of Practice (CoP) series. Former RP3C chair N. Prasad Kadambi opened the October 3 meeting with brief introductory remarks about the RP3C and the need   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Illinois Celebrates Major Wins for Clean, Affordable Energy & Public Transit in Latino Communities SPRINGFIELD, IL - GreenLatinos Illinois applauds the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * HB 3799 Voted Down, Illinois Insurance Consumers and Businesses Spared Higher Insurance Costs * "Illinois consumers will be spared needless cost increases with the failure of HB 3799, an unprecedented bill that would have put the government in charge of setting insurance rates, effectively creating an extreme prior-approval system found nowhere els  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * How the Fed's Latest Rate Cut May Impact Boating * As expected, the Fed cut its target for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points this week - a welcomed move for the recreational boating industry. The reduction will modestly lower financing costs, improving monthly payments for buyers using installment loans, and easing dealer floorplan expenses. Toge  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Angel Dad Joe Abraham Pens Op-ed in Chicago Tribune: We All Share My Daughter Katie's Legacy -- and Her Death Must Still Mean Something * In September, the Department of Homeland Security launched Operation Midway Blitz in honor of his daughter Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run car wreck caused by a criminal illegal alien in Illinois WASHINGTON - The U.  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Passes Comprehensive Clean Energy Package, Countering Trump Fossil Fuel Push and Rising Electricity Costs * CHICAGO, Ill. (October 30, 2025)The Illinois General Assembly passed a comprehensive energy bill today, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA, SB25), that further cements the state as a leader in pursuing an equitable clean energ  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Passes Historic Energy Bill that Acts to Curb Surging Electricity Prices * SPRINGFIELD, IL The Illinois General Assembly passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act today, the last day of the veto session. When signed into law, the bill will implement reforms to help bring electricity prices down and strengthen the power grid with the largest in  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Passes Transit Funding and Reform in Veto Session * SPRINGFIELD, IL The Illinois General Assembly passed a transit package ( SB 2111 ) to modernize governance, avoid transit service cuts, and invest in the system and its users. The following are statements from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) transportation advocates: "Illinois is showing the count  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Legal 500 Names 18 Taft Attorneys to Inaugural City Elite List * Taft is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been recognized by Legal 500 in the inaugural City Elite Rankings in their respective practice areas for 2025. The Legal 500 U.S. Elite rankings emphasize top lawyers practicing in major United States legal markets. Following are the Taft honorees: Chicago, Illinoi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout-Outs * Taj Clayton, Carson Young, Eugene Temchenko and Clark Pierce received a shout-out for The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" for their work for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. "... Shout-out to Taj Clayton, Carson Young, Eugene Temchenko and Clark Pierce of Kirkland & Ellis who represented the N  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * New California laws regulate private equity in healthcare * California has enacted two laws to curb investor influence in health care. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 351 and AB 1415 in October, reinforcing clinical independence and expanding oversight of private equity and hedge fund transactions. California's reforms align with a growing state-level movement to addre  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 31 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * New energy legislation positions Illinois as a national leader to tackle rising energy costs and modernize infrastructure * SPRINGFIELD, IL Ceres applauds Illinois lawmakers for passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Newly Passed Legislation to Help Prevent Further Utility Bill Spikes Amid Rising Energy Demands in Illinois * The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act will allow for more energy storage and create a virtual power plant program SPRINGFIELD, IL Illinois legislators today responded to rising utility bills and growing energy demand by passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordabi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Expands to St. George Cancer Institute in Orland Park * ORLAND PARK, Ill. October 31, 2025 Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources is proud to announce its expansion to the Northwestern Medicine St. George Cancer Institute in Orland Park, increasing access to supportive care services for individuals affected by can  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources Expands to St. George Cancer Institute in Orland Park The satellite location brings support services closer to patients and families impacted by cancer * ORLAND PARK, Ill. -- October 31, 2025 --Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources is proud to announce its expansion to the Northwestern Medicine St. George Cancer Ins  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Nutritionist: SNAP cutoff could worsen chronic disease, harm kids' health * CHICAGO - Millions of Americans could lose access on Saturday to food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, as the federal government remains shut down. Northwestern Medicine clinical dietitian Bethany Doerfler is available for interviews on the likely scenario to discuss the short- a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Oregon State Treasurer announces investing principles * Oregon State Treasurer, Elizabeth Steiner, published four investment principles o n October 21st that will inform her decision-making as a Council member at the $95 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) regarding the decision by the five-member council to revise its asset allocation goals for 2026.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PESP gives public comments on RealPage owner investment at pension meetings * On September 11, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) gave public comment at the Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS), Board of Trustees' Meeting about TCDRS's investment in Thoma Bravo, the private equity firm that acquired the property management software corporation R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Healthcare Acquisitions - September 2025 * In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on ICE/CBP Presence in 9th District * EVANSTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement in response to reports of ICE/CBP activity in the 9 th District: "On Halloween, a day meant for family, community, and celebration, Trump, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have instead chosen to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * Solar and Storage Industry Applauds Illinois Legislature for Passing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act * SPRINGFIELD, IL Today the Illinois legislature passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, a bill that will help Illinois families and businesses save $13 billion on their electricity bills over 20 years. The bill now goes to Governor Pritzker fo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Partnering to strengthen rural health Insights from the 2025 Illinois Rural and Small-Town Health Summit * Public health leaders from across Illinois gathered at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine for the 2025 Rural and Small-Town Health Summit. The goal was clear: find practical ways to strengthen the health care workforce, improve access and tackle persistent chal  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release: * * * This Week in Climate Action - October 31, 2025 * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering landmark climate action in Illinois, clean energy tax credits, and the rollback of protections in the Arctic. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, In  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Secrets of the butterfly 'supergene' that controls wing colors and patterns Research from UChicago dissects how a single genetic switch helps butterflies mimic wing patterns of other species to protect themselves from predators By Matt Wood Many butterflies develop wing patterns that mimic other species to protect themselves from predators. While growing complex body parts like wings involves   more

URBANA, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Odyssey in Chicago: The richness of shared exploration By Rebecca Amato For 25 years, The Odyssey Project/Proyecto Odisea in Chicago, a core program of Illinois Humanities, the state's humanities council, has been providing community-based learning spaces for income-eligible adults who have had little or no access to higher education. Thanks to faculty and administrative champions at University of  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Why are leg and foot amputations increasing? * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * 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  more