CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * "Faith for Libraries" Campaign Will Combat Book Censorship and Defend Religious Freedom * American Library Association, Interfaith Alliance and Unite Against Book Bans kick off "Faith for Libraries: Diverse Faith Communities Supporting Libraries and Librarians" with public webinar The American Library Association and the Unite Against Book Bans initiative, together w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * ABYC Standards Week to Explore Efoils and Powered Surfboards * The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced that Standards Week 2026 will take place Jan. 11-15 at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, bringing together marine industry leaders, technical experts, and safety advocates to address emerging technologies and shape the futu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Advocates, residents urge Brookfield to adopt tenant protections ahead of potential manufactured housing acquisition * Today, 24 residents of Yes! Communities across four states and advocacy groups MHAction and the Private Equity Stakeholder Project published an open letter to Brookfield Asset Management urging the private equity firm to commit to a basic set of standards  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate announces availability of third quarter 2025 results * NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 5, 2025 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has filed a Form 8-K reporting its financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025. You can find the Form 8-K, including the earnings release and investor supplement, on the company's page at sec.gov. The  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Testifies on the Need to Reauthorize the Older Americans Act * Senate Special Committee on Aging shows strong bipartisan support for Alzheimer's community Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2025 Erick Montealegre, an Alzheimer's Association and Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) volunteer and family caregiver, testified before the Senate Special   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Rolling Meadows, Illinois, announced the acquisition of Surescape Insurance Services LLC, Denver, Colorado. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Surescape operates as a specialist in surety bonds and insurance, exclusively serving the construction industry across the United States. Company Chairman and CEO stated that Surescape is a highly regarded agency that strengthens Gallagher's existing insurance brokerage and bonding capabili  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Calls for Peace and Humanitarian Support in Nigeria -- Opposes President Trump's Reckless Threat of Military Intervention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-1) today released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent threat to send U.S. troops into Nigeria amid reports of religious violence between Christian and M  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU on Zohran Mamdani's Election As Mayor of New York * CHICAGO A statement from Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates on New York State Senator Zohran Mamdani's electoral victory in the race for Mayor of New York: Two years ago, a multiracial, multiethnic, and multigenerational movement of everyday voters elected a middle school teacherson of Black migrants who u  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 -- DePaul University issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * DePaul University, Aon and NFP launch national research initiative to power community banks, support underserved and women-owned small businesses Collaboration advances public-interest research and fosters innovation benefiting communities and small businesses * DePaul University's SPARK Center has launched a new research collaboration with leading global professional services firm Aon pl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Leads Call for Boeing to Negotiate with Workers and End Strike * November 05, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in calling on Boeing to bring the ongoing strike to an end with a proposal that provides fair compensation for its workers. In a le  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Welch Lead Letter To DOJ Demanding Answers About The Legality Of Trump Administration's Recent Boat Strikes Killing 57 People In The Caribbean Sea & Pacific Ocean The Senators also urged DOJ to provide a briefing to the Senate Judiciary Committee about the Trump Administration's legal justification for the strikes * U.S. Senate Democra  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Entries Being Accepted for 2025 Neptune Awards * Marine Marketers of America (MMA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Neptune AwardsNorth America's top honors for marine marketing. The annual contest, now in its 18th year, is open to any company or organization producing and publishing marine industry marketing work between January 1 and December 7,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Food Assistance Resources for Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex * DALLAS COUNTY: West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road, Dallas, TX 75212 Tuesdays & Fridays 9AM - 5PM Hosted by Dallas College Dallas College Mountainview, 4849 W. Illinois Avenue, Dallas TX Saturday, November 8th 9AM - 5PM Faith Formula Human Services 616 W. Kiest Blvd., Dallas TX Monday - Thursday 8AM - 4PM   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail services. The funding, titled FY24 - Congressionally Directed - City of Belvidere Appleton Road Grade Separation, has an award ceiling of $1.7 million, with the estimated total funding matching that amount. This program is specifically designed to support proj  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt and Chase Expand their Collaboration as World of Hyatt Loyalty Program Continues Industry-Leading Growth * World of Hyatt reaches more than 60 million members, growing at a rate of nearly 30% annually since 2017 CHICAGO, IL (November 5, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: H) today announced an expanded agreement with Chase (NYSE: J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Illinois Corn Growers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed permit for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC allowing for underground carbon dioxide injections in Putnam County, Illinois. Representing over 50,000 farmers and more than 11 million acres of corn in the state, the ICGA expressed strong support for the initiative that could significantly benefit both farmers and the environment. The lette  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- 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 Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on Trump Administration to Halt Deep Cuts Threatening U.S. Science and Innovation Leadership Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- 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 Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Moylan Lead House Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Disrupt Growing Alignment Among U.S. Adversaries Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Memer of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and t  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Opens Applications for Community Traffic Safety Grants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council is accepting applications for the 2026 Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grants, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to eliminate preventable roadway deaths. The Road to Zero Grant Program will disburse $750,000 in 2026 to projects,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * Powering Milwaukee Forward Collaborative Announces New Grantees for Year Two, Renews Commitment to Improve Milwaukee Health Outcomes and Broadens Mission to Care for Caregivers * Milwaukee, WI November 5, 2025 \GE HealthCare, the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation (CAFF) and the GE HealthCare Foundation are taking bold steps as their Powering Milwaukee Forward philanthropic init  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Profiting on all sides: Private equity and the No Surprises Act * Private equity has played a major role in the issue of surprise medical billing. The 2020 bipartisan No Surprises Act [1] attempted to address the issue of patients receiving high out-of-network bills after being treated at a supposedly in-network facility. While patients now face fewer surprise bills becau  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Recreational Marine Industry Applauds Removal of Canada's Luxury Tax on Boats in Budget 2025 * Yesterday, it was announced that Canada's Budget 2025 includes a commitment to remove the luxury tax on boats, a failed tax policy that unfairly punished Canadian manufacturers and workers. When the luxury tax was first implemented in September 2022, Canada's mari  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia, Nadler Lead House Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Delta CEO About AI Use in Ticket Pricing * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee, led a letter with 22 of their colleagues demanding answers from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian after the company indicated it is partneri  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Stacey Abrams to discuss building a better political future at Northwestern Pritzker Law event * CHICAGO - Through her work with her non-profit organization, Fair Fight Action, voting rights activist Stacey Abrams has made it her life's mission to address voter suppression throughout the U.S., including in Georgia where she served for a decade in the House of Representatives. To delve deep into t  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Suburban Chicago Man Charged with Making a Threat to Kill President Trump CHICAGO -- A suburban Chicago man has been arrested for allegedly making a threat to kill President Donald J. Trump, the 47th and 45th President of the United States. TRENT SCHNEIDER, 57, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., is charged with making a threat in interstate commerce to injure a   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Celebrate Successful Passage of Illinois Transit Funding * The following is a statement from Mark Wallace, President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen; Tony Cardwell, President of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes; and Thomas W. Stiede, President of Teamsters Joint Council 25: "The passage of SB2111 HA3 by the Illinois legi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Texans Make History with Passage of Proposition 14, Launching Nation's Largest State-Funded Dementia Research Initiative * AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5, 2025 In a landmark victory for public health and scientific innovation, Texas voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition 14, authorizing a $3 billion investment to fund the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Study revises our picture of the most common planets in the galaxy Research led by UChicago's Eliza Kempton finds some 'mini-Neptunes' likely have solid surfaces rather than molten interiors By Louise Lerner As telescopes have become more powerful, it's turned out our solar system is not the only game in town: There are millions of other planets out there in the galaxy. But we're still teasing  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSrpt) -- 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: * * * With New Report, Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Calls on Trump To Hold Chinese Communist Party To Account For Its Escalating Assault on Human Rights Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between  more