CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, posted the following statement on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * The shutdown has ended, but we are still left with no real solutions After 42 days, the U.S. government has voted to officially reopen and resume operations following the approval of a continuing resolution that will fund the government through January 30, 2026. The resolution passed the Senate with a 60-40 vote, i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA CEO urges physicians to be architects of a changing profession * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - American Medical Association CEO and Executive Vice President John Whyte, MD, MPH, today called on physicians, residents, and medical students to take the lead in shaping the rapidly evolving future of medicine with urgency and unity. Dr. Whyte highlighted the recently launched  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA president highlights how an assertive AMA is driving change in Washington * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Addressing physician and medical student leaders at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates, AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D., today outlined the biggest challenges facing medicine and touted recent bipartisan wins for physic  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), Rosemont, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the draft guidance on the "Development of Non-Opioid Analgesics for Chronic Pain." This letter highlights important considerations that the AANA believes should be addressed in the guidance to ensure effective chronic pain management. The AANA, representing over 69,000 members who are Certified Registered Nu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing-built ViaSat-3 F2 Successfully Launches, Establishes Links * CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Nov. 14, 2025 Boeing [NYSE: BA] mission controllers confirmed the second ViaSat-3 satellite, built on the company's high-power 702MP+ platform, is healthy on orbit after liftoff aboard a United Launch A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Leads Call for Illinois to Receive Rural Health Transformation Fund Dollars * SPRINGFIELD, IL - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led every Democratic Member of the Illinois delegation in a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz expressing support for Illinois' application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program. The Membe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Votes NO on Republican Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on her vote against Congressional Republicans' funding bill. "My constituents deserve a better deal - one that addresses Republicans' manufactured healthcare crisis and prevents skyrocketing premiums. This deal failed to deliver those results - and ther  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS: Budzinski, Garcia Meet with Immigration Groups Amid Surge in ICE Activity * FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) convened local immigration nonprofit and advocacy organizations to discuss the recent spike in immigration enforcement activity in Central and Southern Illinois. Groups from across Illinois' 1  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Federal government continuing resolution will help struggling Americans afford energy * The American Gas Association applauded both the Congress and the President for the passage and signing of a clean continuing resolution on Wednesday evening, reopening the government and continuing to fund critical programs like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHE  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Federal Government Reopens Following Historic Shutdown * After more than a month of federal gridlock, President Trump on Wednesday signed into law a bill to reopen the government. The bill, approved earlier in the week by the Senate and passed out of the House Wednesday night, funds military construction, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 14 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * IFT/CTU Responds to Senate Spending Deal and Government Reopening * Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate's passage of a stopgap spending package and the subsequent reopening of the federal government without protecting healthcare:  "Yesterday's vote by the U.S. Hous  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Three Nursing Faculty Earn State Nurse Educator Fellowship Awards to Continue Research In the last year, three Illinois Wesleyan nursing faculty have received Nurse Educator Fellowship Awards to further their research, improve patient care and expand learning opportunities for students. Recruitment Coordinator and Professional Laboratory Associate Stephanie Moore received  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Hispanic Access Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New Data Shows Blue Island Air Quality Barely Meets Safety Levels, Driving Local Clean Air Advocacy Hispanic Access Foundation has released new community-based air quality data from its El Aire Que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe) Latino community science air pollution monitoring program, conducted in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The data reveals that average fine   more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Spotted: Amur Leopard Cubs Make Their Public Debut at Brookfield Zoo Chicago The world's rarest big cats explore new habitat, ready to meet Zoo guests There's double the reason to roar with excitement at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Two Amur leopard cubs, the world's rarest big cats, are now out and about for guests to see. Born on July 14 to first-time mom Mina (MEE-nuh), the playful sisters are expl  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office and Other DOJ Components Provide Update on Increased Federal Prosecutions and Ongoing Strategies to Combat Violent Crime in Chicago Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today provided an update on increased federal prosecutions and strategies implemented to combat violen  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Foundation, Office of Sponsored Projects Award Grants for Summer 2026 Three Western Illinois University faculty have been awarded grants from the WIU Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Projects for Summer 2026. The grants amount to $9,000 and will be used toward professional advancement and the enhancement of teaching and research at WIU. Professors earning the grants and their research sub  more