CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Election Review: What New Governors Mean for the Business of Boating * Last week's election results set the stage for new agendas and state-led policy changes that could impact marine manufacturers, boat dealers, and suppliers in the years ahead. As new leaders take office, keeping U.S. marine manufacturing strong will continue to require proactive en  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, Nov. 10 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * AANA Honors Our Nation's Veterans, Supports Better Care and Greater Access to Healthcare in VA * Rosemont, Ill. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) joins the nation in honoring and thanking America's military veterans for their bravery and service to our country this Veterans Day. Military Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (C  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 11 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * American College of Surgeons Releases New Best Practices Guidelines for Managing Chest Wall Injuries Updated guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for treating traumatic rib and breastbone fractures, with a focus on stabilizing patients and providing effective pain management * The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released new Best Practices Guidelines for the Management  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Leads House Dems in Demanding EPA Maintain Their Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program * Washington, D.C. U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06), Vice Chair of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), led SEEC leadership members, including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingre  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd No. 1 in U.S. in Providing Reliable Electric Service to Customers, Benchmarking Shows * In a benchmark study of ComEd, compared to similar utilities, the utility was ranked number one in terms of how low the frequency and duration of outages were for customers. Recent metrics that reflect the frequency of outages for ComEd customers have improved by   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Warns Against DHS 'Bounty Hunter' Plan to Locate and Track Immigrants * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem expressing "grave concern" over reports that DHS may hire private contractors to "locate, surveil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Railroad Administration, has announced a funding opportunity specifically targeting the City of Belvidere, Illinois. The FY24 CRISI Congressionally Directed program is designed to support projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail services. With a total estimated funding of $1.7 million, this grant aims to bolster existing infrastructure and enhance rail o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Reacts to Trump Threatening Hardworking Air Traffic Controllers and Encouraging Them to Quit * November 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Subcommitteeissued the following statement after Donald Trump threatened our nation's Air Traffic Controllers This link opens in new window or tab. and encouraged them to leave   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Votes Against Funding Bill That Does Nothing to Prevent Health Care Costs Crisis * November 09, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement on the tonight's government funding vote: "Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them. "I simply cannot, and I will not, vote to do nothing to hel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Casten, Sorensen Announce Annual Electricity Bills Have Risen 15% Under President Trump * November 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) announced new findings from the Joint Economic Committee Minority report This link opens   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On The Continuing Resolution And "Minibus" Spending Bills * November 09, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today released the following statement on the Continuing Resolution (CR), which will fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, and the "minibus" package of spending bills for: Ag  more

BANNOCKBURN, Illinois, Nov. 11 -- Great Lakes Credit Union issued the following news: * * * GLCU Completes CMECU Data Conversion Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) is proud to announce the completion of its data conversion with Chicago Municipal Employees Credit Union (CMECU). This data conversion marks the completion of CMECU's merger with GLCU that was legally completed at the end of 2024. CMECU has brought $48 million in assets and more than 11,000 members to GLCU through the merger. The m  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Global Electronics Association, Bannockburn, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regarding the agency's recently introduced interim final rule (IFR) that expands end-user controls to include affiliates of certain listed entities. This rule has sparked serious concerns within the electronics manufacturing sector, which plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy by providing approximately 1.3 million jobs and generat  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 11 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Holiday Magic Returns Brighter Than Ever to Brookfield Zoo Chicago with All-New Displays, Interactive Experiences and Festive Delights Chicagoland's longest-running holiday lights festival features over 3.5 million lights, the largest display of decorated holiday trees, a new sensory-friendly night, added experiences and more! Holiday Magic tickets available now for select dates from November 21  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE, SENATE DEMOCRATS FILE AMICUS BRIEF TO SUPREME COURT SUPPORTING ILLINOIS'S LEGAL CHALLENGE TO TRUMP'S USE OF NATIONAL GUARD The House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, led by House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, Task Force Chair Joe Neguse, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and House Armed Services Ranking Member Adam Smith  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Nov. 11 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Two Students Earn Grants through Titan New Venture Challenge to Grow Business Efforts Two Illinois Wesleyan University students were awarded grants after showcasing their innovative ideas through the Titan New Venture Challenge on Oct. 15. Organized by IWU's School of Business and Economics and funded by Marc Talluto '94, the Titan New Venture Challenge is a seed grant pro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi On Senate Deal: The Affordability of American Health Care Can't Depend On Donald Trump's Promises * SCHAUMBURG, IL - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to the Senate's budget agreement (link is external) : "Time and again, Donald Trump has proven that his promises aren't worth the paper they're written on. From the start of this shutdow  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- 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, Garamendi Press Trump Administration on Suspension of Shipbuilding Protections Against China Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Par  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- 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. 10, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Kamlager-Dove Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump's Illegal Pay-to-Play Scheme with Export Controls Licenses Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. CHUY GARCIA * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Chuy Garcia announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Throughout his entire career, Congressman Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia has been a fierce fighter for the least, the lost an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. CHUY GARCIA * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Chuy Garcia announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Throughout his entire career, Congressman Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia has been a fierce fighter for the least, the lost and the left-behind. Whether  more

ENCINO, California, Nov. 11 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $12.45M Sale of Walmart Property in Chicago Suburb ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Nov. 10, 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 130,200-sqaure-foot Walmart property in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, for $12.45 million. "We receiv  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Nov. 6 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Partnerships that power nursing education The NIU School of Nursing recently welcomed approximately 30 guests including valued clinical partner organizations and members of the nursing faculty and staff for its Stakeholder Breakfast, a morning dedicated to collaboration, inspiration and shared commitment to advancing nursing education. The event featured Peggy Norton-Rosko ('87), Chief Nurse Executive f  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Prehospital Emergency Medical Care for Children Varies in Quality, Consistency * Researchers identified gaps in the quality of emergency medical care provided to children ages 17 and younger in prehospital settings, with older children more likely to receive better medical care. The study, "Patient and Emergency Medical Services Agency Factors Associated with Quality C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Senate Deal * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the announced Senate deal: "This deal fails on the one thing we promised to deliver for the American people. Millions of Americans are about to see their health care costs skyrocket, and we have nothing more to reassure them with than the hope that Senate Republicans and Speaker   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Oak Brook, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy addressing the urgent need for regulatory reform concerning artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Representing over 52,000 radiologists and medical imaging professionals globally, the organization emphasizes the crucial role AI plays in evolving clinical practices, especially in radiology where it has seen substan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller Introduces Bill Requiring Military Academies to Accept Classical Learning Test * Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the House companion to Senator Jim Banks' (R-IN) Promoting Classical Learning Act. This legislation would ensure America's service academies recognize the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a standard for academic excellence. The bill codifies Secretary of Defense Pet  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER INTRODUCES 'KEEP HEALTHCARE AFFORDABLE ACT' TO STOP SKYROCKETING HEALTHCARE COSTS * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Keep Healthcare Affordable Act which would extend enhanced Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits for four years, through the end of 2029. "Americans are suffering from an affordability crisis,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER OPPOSES PARTISAN SPENDING BILL THAT FAILS TO KEEP HEALTHCARE COSTS FROM SKYROCKETING * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs Committees, released the following statement on government spending legislation under debate in the United States Senate: "Forty-eight days ago, I voted 'No' on giving President Trump unconstrained   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate, House Democrats File Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Supporting Illinois's Legal Challenge to Trump Use of National Guard U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, led by Task Force Chair Joe Neguse (D-CO-2), House Judiciary Ranking Me  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate, House Democrats File Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Supporting Illinois's Legal Challenge to Trump's Use of National Guard * November 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with House Democrats' Litigation Task Force, led by Task Force Chair Joe Neguse (D-CO-2), House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 10 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Stacy Davis Gates: Labor and Community Organizing Must Fill the Void Left by Democrats' Lack of Leadership, House Must Stand Firm. * Educators to Join Veterans in National Day of Action to Say " No War on Our Cities, " Turn Back the Billionaire Agenda Illinois Federation of Teachers and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement regardin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 11 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to the work of UIC researchers, five Vietnam War MIAs come home In northeast Laos, close to the mountainous country's border with Vietnam, sits a sheer cliff nearly four times as tall as the Willis Tower. Known as Phou Pha Thi and considered sacred by local communities, it's where the most U.S. Air Force troops were lost in the Vietnam War. On March 10, 1968, a group of 19  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 11 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * UChicago launches landmark initiative with IonQ to advance quantum research and collaboration Partnership with IonQ enables faculty and students to conduct cutting-edge research and translate to real-world applications benefiting society * The University of Chicago will partner with global quantum company IonQ on a groundbreaking initiative that will advance research and discovery in quantum science and  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 10 [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 to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences * NORTHBROOK, Ill. Nov. 10, 2025 UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced that senior management of the company will participate in the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood to Keep Fighting to Save Health Care * WASHINGTON Rep. Lauren Underwood released the following statement on the Senate agreement to pass a continuing resolution that does not include an extension of the popular tax credits from her Health Care Affordability Act, and threatens health coverage for millions: "This "deal" is nothing more than an empty promise from the same people who ju  more