Friday - December 19, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday November 19, 2025 ( 55 items )  

1 Million Strong: How CompTIA Security+ Shapes Cybersecurity Skills Around the World
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- CompTIA posted the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * 1 million strong: How CompTIA Security+ shapes cybersecurity skills around the world Certification validates the skills required for core security functions and careers in cybersecurity * More than one million individuals worldwide have earned the CompTIA Security+ certification, CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certifications,   more

25 New Scholarships Provide Opportunities for IWU Students
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 25 New Scholarships Provide Opportunities for IWU Students Illinois Wesleyan added 25 new scholarships in 2025 thanks to the generosity of IWU's alumni and friends, helping bright and driven high school seniors find their home and educational success at the University. "You don't just provide scholarships, you invest in people. You invest in students like me. You invest in our potential, o  more

AAR Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report
WOOD DALE, Illinois, Nov. 18 (TNSrpt) -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR publishes 2025 Sustainability Report AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, published its 2025 Sustainability Report today, highlighting the continuation and advancement of the Company's environmental, social, and governance commitments. The 2025 Sustai  more

Adler University: Textbook Equips Future Counselors to Tackle Today's Addiction Crises
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Textbook equips future counselors to tackle today's addiction crises The book explores core topics such as the effects of psychoactive substances, assessment and diagnosis, treatment modalities, and ethical considerations * Addiction remains one of the most pressing public health issues, one requiring a workforce of well-trained mental health professionals who are compassionate and grounded in evidence-  more

AIDS Foundation Chicago Urges Continuation of National HIV Surveillance System Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- AIDS Foundation Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expressing support for maintaining the collection of HIV data through the National HIV Surveillance System (NHSS). The foundation emphasizes that consistent data collection is crucial for effectively addressing the ongoing HIV epidemic in the United States. In its letter, the organization recalls the critical role that data played since the early days  more

AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - The American Medical Association (AMA) gathered physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics. The new policies adopted on the final day of voting at th  more

AMA adopts policy opposing efforts to limit access to fertility care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts policy opposing efforts to limit access to fertility care * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates adopted policy Monday opposing efforts to limit patient access to comprehensive, evidence-based fertility care such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Adopted at the AMA's Interim meeting, the resolution recognizes IVF as   more

AMA adopts policy to advance AI literacy in medical education
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts policy to advance AI literacy in medical education * NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. The American Medical Association (AMA) adopted policy Monday at its Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates to expand training in Augmented Intelligence (AI) across the medical education continuum. The policy aims to strengthen the physician workforce and improve patient outcomes th  more

American Library Association unveils shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * American Library Association unveils shortlist for 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction * CHICAGO - Today, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written   more

Carlyle's global oil and gas strategy hits another wall
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Carlyle's global oil and gas strategy hits another wall * Signs of turmoil within Carlyle as the firm fails its second high-profile overseas fossil fuel acquisition attempt American private equity firm The Carlyle Group has been successfully expanding its fossil fuel footprint across the United States, recently partnering with Diversified Energy and its "empire of dyi  more

Casten Votes to Release the Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Votes to Release the Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) issued the following statement after voting to require the Department of Justice to release files related to its investigation into convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein: "Victims and survivors deserve the truth. The American people deserve the truth. We must release the Epstein Files. I'm pr  more

City Colleges' Guide to Food Access and New SNAP Requirements
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * City Colleges' Guide to Food Access and New SNAP Requirements Below is an overview of the upcoming SNAP policy change, food resources available at each of our colleges and around the city, where to find help navigating exemptions, and service opportunities. * City Colleges of Chicago is committed to supporting student well-being--inside and outside the classroom. As the need to access affordable food gro  more

Columbia Sportswear Announces Leadership Succession Plan
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Columbia Sportswear Announces Leadership Succession Plan * PORTLAND, OREGON (November 17, 2025) - Columbia Sportswear Company announced that as part of its ongoing process to advance its succession plans, it has implemented some changes to its senior leadership team. The Board of Directors appointed Peter J. Bragdon and Joseph P. Boyle as co-presidents, effecti  more

Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking the DHS Misinformation Campaign * U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and their Illinois House Democratic colleagues in releasing a comprehensive fact check of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) misinformation campaign regarding its dangerous immigration enforcement   more

Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Bicameral Bill To Ensure DHS Detainees Can Speak To A Lawyer, Contact Their Families * November 17, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03) in introducing th  more

Five Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Five Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Faculty Members Appointed to Endowed Professorships On November 5, 2025, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted an installation ceremony in Lincoln Hall celebrating five faculty members' scholarly accomplishments and their recent appointments to endowed professorships: Zachary D. Clopton as the Daniel Hale Will  more

Foster Votes to Release Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Votes to Release Epstein Files * Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after he voted to advance the release of the full Epstein files:  "Jeffrey Epstein's victims deserve justice, and the American public deserves the truth. No one, no matter how wealthy or powerful, is above the law. The heinous crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein and his associates must b  more

GE HealthCare and Starvision collaborate to scale remote scanning in Germany using Imaging 360 Remote powered by nCommandTM Lite
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare and Starvision collaborate to scale remote scanning in Germany using Imaging 360 Remote powered by nCommandTM Lite* - GE HealthCare and Starvision, Germany's largest physician-led radiology network, are collaborating to implement remote scanning using Imaging 360 Remote powered by nCommandTMLite*. This marks a key European collaboration involving nCommand(tm) Lite. -   more

Harlem Fine Arts Show and Alzheimer's Association Announce Historic Partnership
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Harlem Fine Arts Show and Alzheimer's Association Announce Historic Partnership * The collaboration will spotlight brain health in communities at highest risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias CHICAGO, Nov. 18, 2025 The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS), the largest traveling art show in the United States showcasing art and artists from the African Diaspora, is proud to a  more

Historic Native American robes - subject of Illinois-led project - to be displayed at Versailles exhibition
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Nov. 17 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Historic Native American robes -- the subject of an Illinois-led project -- to be displayed at Versailles exhibition Stunning robes created more than 300 years ago by Inohka, or "Illinois people" Native American tribes whose homelands include Illinois will be on public display at a special exhibition at the Palace of Versailles in France that opens this month. The exhibition wil  more

House Sends Annual Veterans' Cost-Of-Living Adjustment to President Trump's Desk
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * House Sends Annual Veterans' Cost-Of-Living Adjustment to President Trump's Desk Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the House passed S. 2392, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, this week. "After over 40 days of the Democrats - l  more

Hyatt Expands Secrets Resorts & Spas Brand Presence in Cancun with Opening of Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Expands Secrets Resorts & Spas Brand Presence in Cancun with Opening of Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa * The Secrets Resorts & Spas brand continues its expansion following recent openings in St. Lucia, Aruba, and Miches, Dominican Republic CHICAGO (November 18, 2025) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced the opening of Secrets Mirab  more

ISAC Launches Data Research Center to Advance Digital Discovery in the Humanities
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * ISAC launches Data Research Center to advance digital discovery in the humanities The University of Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures has launched a new initiative, which brings together data science, AI and the humanities to transform how scholars study the ancient world. The ISAC Data Research Center represents a major step forward in the Institute's century-long tradition of pionee  more

Krishnamoorthi Leads Democratic Members of Illinois U.S. House Delegation in Call for Census Briefing After Repeated Undercounts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Leads Democratic Members of Illinois U.S. House Delegation in Call for Census Briefing After Repeated Undercounts * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today led Democratic members of the Illinois U.S. House Delegation Representatives Lauren Underwood, Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia, Jan Schakowsky, Danny K. Davis, Eric Sorensen, Bill Foster, Sean Casten, Jonathan L. Jackson,  more

Lake Forest College: Pop Genius and Poetic Insight Shine in Packed Taylor Swift Talk
LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Lake Forest College issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Pop genius and poetic insight shine in packed Taylor Swift talk Lake Forest College sparkled with excitement on November 10 as Harvard University professor, poet, and passionate Swiftie Dr. Stephanie Burt delivered her talk, "On the genius of Taylor Swift: A Harvard crash course on the pop superstar." The campus community gathered with members of the public for a packed late-afternoon talk  more

Metstrade 2025 Opens Today with United North American Presence and Industry Insights on Tap
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Metstrade 2025 Opens Today with United North American Presence and Industry Insights on Tap * Metstrade 2025 opens today in Amsterdam with an exciting milestone for North America: for the first time, the Canada and U.S.A. pavilions are co-located in Hall 12, bringing together 75 companies under one roof to showcase the region's innovation and leadership in  more

Millikin Partners With Golden Rule Entertainment and the City of Decatur to Bring Prospect League Baseball to Campus in 2026
DECATUR, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Millikin University issued the following news on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Millikin partners with Golden Rule Entertainment and the City of Decatur to bring Prospect League Baseball to campus in 2026 Golden Rule Entertainment also owns Prospect League teams, the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes and Quincy Doggy Paddlers. By Matthew Flaten Millikin University announced today a new partnership with Golden Rule Entertainment (GRE) and the City of Decatur to bring a Prospec  more

National Rural Health Day: AANA Spotlights the Critical Role of CRNAs in Rural Healthcare
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * National Rural Health Day: AANA Spotlights the Critical Role of CRNAs in Rural Healthcare * Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), often the sole provider of anesthesia care to rural communities, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) understand the unique challenges rural communities face to get an  more

NCAA Dives Into Native American Sports Participation
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Dives Into Native American Sports Participation * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (November 18, 2025) - November is Native American Heritage Month and the NCAA shared data on the contributions of Native American student-athletes and their significant impact on college sports. These student-athletes not only excel in their respective sports but also represent a growi  more

NCAA Partners with Zephyr on Championship Headwear
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Partners with Zephyr on Championship Headwear * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (November 18, 2025) - The NCAA has named Zephyr the official provider of on-court/on-field headwear celebration products for all NCAA Championships, excluding Division I men's and women's basketball. Zephyr is a division of Lakeshirts, a U.S. manufacturer of custom-decorated apparel and ac  more

NSGA Members Can Offset Shipping Increases with PartnerShip
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NSGA Members Can Offset Shipping Increases with PartnerShip * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2025) - National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) members can offset 2026 shipping rate increases by using the PartnerShip program. NSGA members can take advantage of the exclusive FedEx discounts offered and save 40% on expedited shipments and 30% on standard s  more

NSGA Study: Sporting Goods Shoppers Prefer Stores, Websites Offering Multiple Brands
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NSGA Study: Sporting Goods Shoppers Prefer Stores, Websites Offering Multiple Brands * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2025) - Holiday shopping is about to kick into high gear and the majority of people purchasing sporting goods prefer a multi-brand retailing environment, according to a survey by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). NSGA's most   more

OMB Releases Nearly $4.3 Million for CIGIE Following Push by Grassley, Collins
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * OMB Releases Nearly $4.3 Million for CIGIE Following Push by Grassley, Collins OMB action follows previous release of PRAC funding also requested by Grassley, Collins * Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chairs of the Senate Committees on the Judiciary and Appropriations, respectively, welcomed the Office of Management   more

Partner Erin Nealy Cox Recognized in "Dallas 500"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partner Erin Nealy Cox Recognized in "Dallas 500" * D CEO named Kirkland partner Erin Nealy Cox to its 2026 "Dallas 500: The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth." She was recognized in the "Law: Business and IP Litigation" category. Erin is a nationally renowned trial lawyer who represents corporations, boards of directors, and executives involved   more

Quigley Statement on the Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on the Epstein Files * Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on his vote to release the Epstein files. "Today, I voted to release the Epstein Files. Jeffrey Epstein was a pedophile, sex offender, and human trafficker. He abused, trafficked, and threatened over 1,000 girls some as young as 14 causing irreparable harm to their physical an  more

Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Kim Urge Congressional Action to Restore Funding for Radio Free Asia Amid Funding Lapse
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- 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: * * * Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi and Rep. Kim Urge Congressional Action to Restore Funding for Radio Free Asia Amid Funding Lapse Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Ch  more

RealPage reaches settlement with state of Nevada
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * RealPage reaches settlement with state of Nevada * There have been two recent settlements related to the public movement against RealPage, the property-management software purchased by private equity firm Thoma Bravo in 2021. RealPage has been accused of assisting landlords in artificially inflating rents through providing opportunities for competing landlords to collude  more

Rep. Davis Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Harnessing Innovation, Technology to Help America's Foster Youth Succeed
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, issued the following opening statement on Nov. 18, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Leaving the Sticky Notes Behind: Harnessing Innovation and New Technology to Help America's Foster Youth Succeed": * * * (As Prepared for Delivery) I appreciate the Chairman's continued focus on children and families that experience foster care, and I look forward to working  more

Rep. Kelly leads Democratic Women's Caucus to demand release of pregnant women in ICE detention
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly leads Democratic Women's Caucus to demand release of pregnant women in ICE detention * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) led 61 Members of the Democratic Women's Caucus and Members of Congress in a letter to demand the release and investigation of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women currently detained by Immigration and Custody Enforcement. After hearing reports of pregnant w  more

Rep. Kelly votes to release Epstein Files
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes to release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep. Kelly voted to release the Epstein Files. The bill, which requires the Department of Justice to publish the Epstein Files, passed the House 427-1. Rep. Kelly had also previously signed the discharge petition, which requires 218 Members of Congress to force a vote on a bill.  "Today, I voted for the victims and survivors of J  more

Research reveals skyrocketing cost of outsourcing at Bay Area school district
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Research reveals skyrocketing cost of outsourcing at Bay Area school district * A new research brief from private equity watchdog group Private Equity Stakeholder Action (PESA) examines how outsourcing at one Bay Area school district has funneled millions of dollars in taxpayer money to private equity-owned special education providers at the expense of stability and supp  more

Schakowsky, DeGette, Huffman, Castor, Clarke Reintroduce Frack Pack to Protect Communities from Fracking Pollution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, DeGette, Huffman, Castor, Clarke Reintroduce Frack Pack to Protect Communities from Fracking Pollution * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Diana DeGette (CO-01), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the Frack Pack, a set of five bills aimed at closing loopholes that allow the oil and gas industry to skirt key   more

SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 878: "I have the greatest sympathy and respect for my colleague Rep. Chuy Garcia as he and his family confront personal tragedies and health challenges. I appreciate his lifelong commitment to his community that he has demonstrated over deca  more

SCHNEIDER VOTES TO RELEASE ALL EPSTEIN FILES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER VOTES TO RELEASE ALL EPSTEIN FILES * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in support of H.R. 4405 "The push to release the Epstein files is about justice for the victims and holding the perpetrators to account. "It's impossible to comprehend why President Trump and his most loyal allies in Congress have done everything possible to hide the Eps  more

SIUE Among State Leaders as Illinois Public Universities Reach Highest Enrollment in a Decade
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Among State Leaders as Illinois Public Universities Reach Highest Enrollment in a Decade On November 17, Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) announced that Illinois public universities have reached their highest enrollment level in ten years, referencing the IBHE annual report, "First Look Fall Enrollment, 2025-26 Illinois Public Universiti  more

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Healing Beyond the Wound - Rocky Garrison, PhD Leads Dreikurs Lecture on Forgiveness
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * Healing Beyond the Wound: Rocky Garrison, PhD, Leads Dreikurs Lecture on Forgiveness Rocky Garrison, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist and leading Adlerian practitioner, visited Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to deliver the 2025 Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Lecture. His keynote, "Healing Mistakes: A Practical Guide to Forgiving You  more

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: From Lab to Lecture Hall, Dr. Judy Davie Champions Future Scientists
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * From lab to lecture hall, Dr. Judy Davie champions future scientists When Judy Davie joined SIU School of Medicine in 2006, she brought a fascination with how cells grow, adapt and repair. Nearly two decades later, she has built a career defined by discovery, mentorship and opportunities for students to pursue science. Now professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Scie  more

Sports Distributors of Canada Hosts Largest Show in History
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Nov. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Sports Distributors of Canada Hosts Largest Show in History * BURLINGTON, ONTARIO (November 17, 2025) - Sports Distributors of Canada (SDC) hosted its bi-annual Buying and Marketing Show at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario from November 10-12, 2025. There were 800 attendees at the show, including members from stores across Canada and t  more

Statement from CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates Trump's Decision to Dismantle the Federal Department of Education
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Statement from CTU and IFT President Stacy Davis Gates Trump's Decision to Dismantle the Federal Department of Education * CHICAGO- Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates released the following statement on today's announcement that the Trump administration, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, is illegally transferring core functions   more

Stocking Ambulances with Blood Could Save Thousands of Lives
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * Stocking Ambulances with Blood Could Save Thousands of Lives * Northfield, Ill. (November 18, 2025) The College of American Pathologists (CAP) recommends expanding the ability of emergency personnel to provide prehospital blood transfusions to improve survival rates after traumatic injury. "Allowing ground and air ambulances to start blood transfusions when nee  more

Study Finds Adherence To Opioid Use Disorder Drug Buprenorphine Limits Likelihood Of Opioid Overdose
ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Adherence To Opioid Use Disorder Drug Buprenorphine Limits Likelihood Of Opioid Overdose * Youth who adhered to an opioid use disorder prescription drug for a full year were less likely to experience an overdose compared to their peers who discontinued their treatment earlier, according to a study, "Buprenorphine Treatment Duration and Adherence among Youth  more

TransUnion and Snappt Collaborate to Improve Efficiency in Multifamily Leasing
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion and Snappt Collaborate to Improve Efficiency in Multifamily Leasing New arrangement brings the industry-leading Snappt Applicant Trust Platform for income verification to TransUnion rental screening customers * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today a strategic partnership with Snappt, a leader in multifamily fraud detection and income   more

UIS Professor Examines Judicial Divide on LGBTQ Rights Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS professor examines judicial divide on LGBTQ rights cases Author: Blake Wood Jason Pierceson, professor of political science in the School of Politics and International Affairs at the University of Illinois Springfield, has published a new article analyzing how the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion, is influencing fe  more

Watch cells trek along vesicle 'breadcrumbs'
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Watch cells trek along vesicle 'breadcrumbs' * EMBARGOED UNTIL 5 A.M. EST (U.S.) ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 * Extracellular vesicles carry diverse molecules that cells use for communication * * New tool enables scientists to 'draw' precise micropatterns with these vesicles, mimicking those deposited by cells in our bodies * * Cells sometimes follow and internalize these vesicle pattern  more

WIU to Offer Online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
MACOMB, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU to Offer Online Bachelor of Science in Information Systems The Western Illinois University School of Computer Sciences is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of a fully online Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, beginning Spring 2026. This new program builds on the School of Computer Sciences' longstanding expertise in delivering face-to-face and online instruction  more