ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Announces 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions * Nov 13, 2025 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) announced its 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, key lawmakers from across the state who have been leading advocates on reining in government spending, easing Illinois' state tax burden, protecting homeschoolers and empowering e  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA launches grant program to support physician-led community health * CHICAGO The American Medical Association (AMA) today launched the Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program, a new national initiative to support physician-led projects that improve health outcomes at the community level. Through the program, the AMA will award $50,000 grants to 20 physicia  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Lung Association, Chicago, Illinois, issued a report highlighting the current state and challenges of lung cancer in the United States. The "State of Lung Cancer 2025" report outlines key measures such as incidence rates, survival, early diagnosis, treatment, screening, and racial disparities across states. Despite progress made in survival rates and screening, the report stresses significant gaps that still put many lives at risk. Lung cancer remai  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (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 on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Bipartisan Investigation Reveals How the CCP Manipulates the Critical Minerals Market Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the Uni  more

URBANA, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Board approves University of Illinois System appropriations request for FY27 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today approved the University of Illinois System administration's request to the Illinois Board of Higher Education for a 10.9% increase in operating and capital appropriations from the state General Assembly in the fiscal year that begins July 1. Under the request, the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST DELIVERS ON LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress this week to reopen the government included $1.4 million for three local projects he championed in the House this year. Once signed into law by the President, funding will be allocated for water infrastructure improvements  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST VOTES TO END DEMOCRAT SHUTDOWN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted today to end the longest government shutdown in history, reopening the government and funding essential services through January 30th. The Continuing Resolution, which passed the House on a near party-line vote, includes critical, year-long funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Arrest of Illinois Man Who Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Heights Mosque * The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil right and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrest of an Illinois man who allegedly made threats targeting a Dearborn Heights mosque. That s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government * Washington, D.C. U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding his vote on the continuing resolution: " For weeks, the American people have paid the price for another unnecessary government shutdown. I have been ready from day one to vote for a government funding package that improves the health, s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 (TNSrep) -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago Celebrates Five Years of Impact and the Culmination of Our Plan Forward: Strategic Plan 2021-2025 City Colleges leadership, faculty, staff, and students gathered with partners, supporters, and funders to celebrate all that has been achieved together over the past five years with City Colleges' strategic plan. The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation was also on hand to shar  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Unveils Long-Range Strategy to Power Illinois' Clean Energy Future * ComEd today announced the launch of the new Long-Range Strategy (LRS) outlining how the company will prepare the power grid in northern Illinois to meet growing energy demand, maintain affordability, uphold nation-leading reliability, and advance the state's clean energy and economi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson's Statement on the Republican Spending Bill That Fails to Address America's Health Care Crisis * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement today after voting no on the Republican spending bill that fails to address the nation's growing health care crisis: "The 43-day government shutdown has had a devastating impac  more

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 14 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC reaches tentative collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said it has reached a new tentative five-year collective agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET). The tentative agreement providing increased wages and more flexible work rules covers approxima  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Dreaming up a Positive Way Forward: Fall Fireside Chat Series By Livvie Avrick, Digital Communications Manager Earlier this month, AFC's Policy & Advocacy team, sponsored by ViiV Healthcare, wrapped up a six-week fall fireside chat series featuring people with lived experience and policy experts exploring issues in local, state, and federal efforts to end the HIV epidemic. Named after AFC's 2025-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * ELPC, MEA Urge WI DNR to Deny Permit as Written to CAFO Seeking to Double its Livestock Concerns focus on water pollution and past permit non-compliance * Madison, WI. - Today, the Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) and Midwest Environmental Advocates (MEA) submitted comments to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) outlining serious concerns re  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * ENA Statement on End of Federal Government Shutdown By Dan Campana On Thursday, ENA released the following statement in response to the end of the federal government shutdown. "The official end of the federal government shutdown on Wednesday marks a starting point for renewed opportunities by Congress to pass vital funding and other legislation of deep importance to ENA and th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Leads Bipartisan Effort to Demand Fair Treatment for Ukrainians Impacted by USCIS Delays * Washington, DC Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) led 25 colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure that Ukrainians in the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) (link is external) program are no  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Votes Against Senate Deal That Risks Health Coverage for Millions * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "Tonight, I voted against the Senate government funding deal. Since open enrollment began, I've heard from countless constituents that their premiums are more than doubling next yearand many are not sure they will be able to afford health  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Votes Against Senate Deal That "Fails the Basic Test of Protecting Americans' Health Care" * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after voting against the government funding deal passed by the Republican-controlled Senate: "I voted against this deal because it fails the basic test of protecting Americans' health care. Too many families   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- 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, Courtney Press State and CIA on China's Continued Transfers of Rocket Fuel Ingredients to Iran Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Com  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- 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, Hinson, Ernst Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Push Urging Commerce Investigation Into CCP-Linked TP-Link Security Cameras To protect America's national security, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strate  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Statement on Ending the Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) issued the statement below following the House of Representatives' vote to reopen the government. "In September, I voted to avoid the Schumer Shutdown. Tonight, I proudly joined my colleagues in voting to put an end to it," said Rep. LaHood. " While I'm glad a handful of Senate Democr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Federal Judge in Chicago Orders ICE to Release Hundreds of People from Detention Centers Who Were Arrested in Likely Violation of Consent Decree 13 People Ordered Released By Friday, Up to 615 Others Could Be Freed into Alternatives to Detention By November 21 * Judge Jeffrey Cummings of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois today ordered the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award * CHICAGO - The Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) of the American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting nominations for the David Cohen/EMIERT Multicultural Award. Nominations are due December 1, 2025. This prestigious award recognizes recent articles that   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project, Chicago, Illinois, issued a report unveiling serious labor abuses and safety violations at companies owned by the private equity giant KKR. Despite KKR's public promises of employee ownership and responsible investment, the report reveals a troubling pattern of workplace hazards, mass layoffs, wage violations, and anti-union activities within its vast portfolio. With nearly $700 billion in assets under management, KKR's lab  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Honors Life of Dr. Jane Goodall * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, introduced a resolution honoring the life, leadership, and legacy of beloved conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall. The resolution recognizes the importance of Dr. Goodall's lifelong efforts to understand and protect chimpanzees, including her support of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on No Vote on Republican Spending Bill * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican Spending Bill, which leaves millions of Americans to fend for themselves as their health insurance premiums skyrocket: "I am a proud no vote on any legislation that abandons Americans, forcing them to choose between health ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Statement on the Republican Anti-Health Care, Slush Fund Resolution * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement on the passage of the Republicans' anti-health care Continuing Resolution, which includes a slush fund for eight Republicans investigated for their involvement in the January 6 insurrection. "Since the start of the Trump Adm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes no on Republican partisan funding bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after voting no on the Republican partisan funding bill that does not extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits: "Republicans gutted our healthcare, handed billionaires a $4.5 trillion tax break, shut down the government, and returned after a 54-day paid vacation t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller Votes to End the Democrat Shutdown and Deliver Major Investments for Illinois Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following statement on her vote for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 (link is external), which officially reopened the federal government: "Democrats spent more than 40 days inflicting unnecessary hardship on American families, vet  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement on Government Funding Vote * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement on the vote to fund the government: "Today, after 43 days, the federal government is reopening. Make no mistake about it, this was a crisis manufactured entirely by the Republican Party. Republicans control the entire federal government, the Presidenc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Garcia's Spokesperson * WASHINGTON, D.C. Fabiola Rodriguez-Ciampoli, spokesperson for Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement: "Congressman Garcia made a deeply personal decision based on his health, his wife's worsening condition and his responsibility to the grandchildren he is raising after the death of his daughter. He followed every   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * The Allstate Foundation commits $5 million to address the immediate needs of relationship abuse survivors * Key takeaways: * The National Domestic Violence Hotline and FreeFrom will each receive an additional $2.5 million from The Allstate Foundation. This is the largest single grant from a corporate funder in FreeFrom's history. * The   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Trade Panel Planned for North America Stage at Metstrade 2025 * When Metstrade runs next week, Nov. 18-20, in Amsterdam, the global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter for North America. For the first time, the Canada and U.S.A. pavilions will co-locate in Hall 12, establishing a unified presence that reflects the region's innovation, craftsma  more

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Transportation company agrees to settle allegations of impersonating military members to obtain Department of War moving business Denali Group, Inc. ("Denali") has agreed to pay $3.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false customer satisfaction surveys while posing as U.S. Departm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Responds to Growing Challenge of Credit Washing with Pioneering Fraud Detection Solution * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) launched today a new and innovative solution designed to combat credit washing--the practice of removing legitimate, accurate and non-obsolete credit data from credit profiles. TransUnion's industry-first Credit Washing Solut  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Computer modeling breakthrough helps fine-tune new qubits With advanced simulations, scientists at Argonne, UChicago have created a way to predict and engineer new properties for quantum tech * A qubit is the delicate, information-processing heart of a quantum device. In the coming decades, advances in quantum information are expected to give us computers with new, powerful capabilities and detectors   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * Pancreatic cancer research project attacks 'seeds of metastasis' Pinned between the stomach and spine, the pancreas supervises both digestion and blood sugar in the body. It's also the site of an aggressive cancer called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC. PDAC is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. It's   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Wall Street's gas addiction fuels the AI boom, derails climate progress * A new analysis from the Private Equity Climate Risks (PECR) research consortium, " Mapping Private Equity's Gas Fleet: Climate Footprint, Health Impacts, and AI-Driven Demand," reveals that the world's largest private equity firms collectively own or finance nearly 60 gigawatts of gas-fired power c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * World of Hyatt Announces Exclusive Cyber Offer with up to 30% Savings for Members in the Americas * Unwrap the world this holiday season with the World of Hyatt Cyber Sale, offering special savings on stays throughout the U.S., Canada, Caribbean and Latin America, complemented by additional offers at participating hotels across Europe, Africa and the Middle   more