CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Launch Partnership to Advance Brain Health Equity * CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2025 The Alzheimer's Association today announced a three-year, 10-city pilot partnership with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., aimed at expanding brain health education and support for families impacted by Alzheimer's and other dementias. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Anti-ICE Rioting, Bomb and Death Threats Lead Chicago-Area Officials to Impose 'Civil Emergency Order' * Weekend Broadview, Illinois clash results in 21 arrests and leaves four police officers injured WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today called out sanctuary politicians in and around Chicago, after officials in nearby Broadview, Illinois had to declare a "Ci  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Bandage-like device brings texture to touchscreens * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EMBARGOED UNTIL 2 P.M. EST (U.S.) ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 * Digital touch has lagged behind progress in audio and video * * New device is first to accurately match the complex, detailed sensing ability of a human fingertip * * Weighing less than a gram, device enables wearers to feel virtual   more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Cherry Valley, Ill. Man Sentenced to Seventeen Years in Prison for Distributing Methamphetamine and Illegally Possessing a Firearm A Cherry Valley, Ill. man has been sentenced to seventeen years in federal prison for distributing more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm. SEAN CLAEYSSEN, 35, pleaded guilty earlier this ye  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Chicago Public Schools Reaffirms Commitment to Advanced Placement Access and Equity District celebrates record growth in AP participation, stronger outcomes for Black and Latinx students, and millions in tuition savings for families * CHICAGO -- Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Wednesday recognized continued growth and success in its nationally-recognized Advanced Placement (AP) progr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds to House Hearing on Congressional Stock Trading, Urges Swift Action on Bipartisan Ban * WASHINGTON - Following the House Administration Committee's (link is external) first hearing on congressional stock trading since the end of the 50-day government shutdown, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) renewed his call for immediate action on his bipartisan Re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Beyond Your Department: Uniting Catalogers * CHICAGOJoin Core for the webinar "Beyond Your Department: Uniting Catalogers" on January 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. TFighting against the perceptions of catalogers as isolated or antisocial can be a challenge, especially when many institutions only have one librarian assigned to catalog. Further, many of these ca  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Dauten Family Gifts $25 Million to Launch the Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute * Chicago, IL November 19, 2025 Northwestern Medicine is proud to announce a transformative $25 million gift from Kent and Liz Dauten and the Dauten Family Foundation to establish the Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute, a pioneering initiative aimed at   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dauten Family Gifts $25 Million to Launch the Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute Northwestern Medicine is proud to announce a transformative $25 million gift from Kent and Liz Dauten and the Dauten Family Foundation to establish the Northwestern Medicine Dauten Behavioral Health Institute, a pioneering initiative aimed at redefining behavioral health care ac  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 20 (TNSxrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Using ultrabright X-rays to test materials for ultrafast aircraft Researchers are using Argonne's upgraded Advanced Photon Source to examine thin yet durable materials for hypersonic flight New technology recreates the conditions these materials would have to withstand when flying at five to seven times the speed of sound. * This might seem like an ob  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out Recent Uptick In Threats Against Federal Judges * During Durbin's opening statement in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, he condemned the recent uptick in threats against federal judges as President Trump continues his harmful rhetoric targeted at the Judiciary WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Durbin Calls Out Recent Uptick In Threats Against Federal Judges During Durbin's opening statement in a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing, he condemned the recent uptick in threats against federal judges as President Trump continues his harmful rhetoric targeted at the Judiciary * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senate Democrats In Calling For Senate Vote On Epstein Files Transparency Act Following the House's overwhelming bipartisan approval today, Senate Democrats call on Majority Leader Thune to "quickly hold a vote" in the Senate and place the legislation immediately on the Senate calendar *  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Joins Senate Democrats In Calling For Senate Vote On Epstein Files Transparency Act Following the House's overwhelming bipartisan approval today, Senate Democrats call on Majority Leader Thune to "quickly hold a vote" in the Senate and place the legislation immediately on the Senate calendar * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With Illinois Air Traffic Controllers Following 43 Day Government Shutdown * November 18, 2025 CHICAGO - Today U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with air traffic controllers at O'Hare International Airport to thank them for their work throughout the longest government shutdown in American history. During the shutdown, roughly 10,800 air traffic controllers con  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Shares Story Of 'Miss Diana,' A Chicago-Area Teacher Who Was Pulled Out Of A Daycare & Unlawfully Detained For More Than A Week During 'Operation Midway Blitz' * "So, I ask my colleaguesespecially my Republican friends, who value liberty and freedom as much as I dowhat is stopping this government from deploying tear gas in your home city? What is stopping them from pointing guns at your  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement on Senate Passing Bill to Release the Epstein Files U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives in a 427-1 vote and now heads to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Passing Bill To Release The Epstein Files * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which passed the House of Representatives in a 427-1 vote and now heads to the President's desk:  "First and foremost,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Illinois Democrats Release Fact Sheet Debunking The DHS Misinformation Campaign Illinois Congressional Democrats release comprehensive fact check refuting the Trump Administration's false accounts of dangerous immigration enforcement actions in Illinois * CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Edelman, a communications marketing firm, issued the following news release: * * * Edelman Longevity Lab Launches "The Power of 55" LONDON, UK (November 19, 2025) -- Edelman's Longevity Lab today announces the launch of The Power of 55, a dynamic, ever-evolving list of Creators over the age of 55, who are changing the face of influence and delivering measurable brand value in the process. This launch comes at a critical moment for marketers. Consumers aged 55+ n  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSFR) -- A family trust, a family group and an individual investor have submitted separate applications to the Federal Reserve System to acquire voting shares in banking institutions located in Illinois and Mississippi. These requests were filed under the Change in Bank Control Act, beginning the process for the parties to obtain control of bank holdings in the two states. The Murray Family Trust, dated Dec. 28, 2015, along with Citizens State Bank as trustee, and individ  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Founder of Chicago Cryptocurrency Company Indicted in Alleged $10 Million Money Laundering Conspiracy The founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency company has been indicted in an alleged $10 million money laundering conspiracy. FIRAS ISA founded Chicago-based VIRTUAL ASSETS LLC, which did business as Crypto Dispensers, and served as its Chief Executive Offi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Four NMMA Members Recognized with DAME Design Awards at Metstrade * Yesterday, ahead of the opening day of Metstrade, five NMMA member companies took home DAME Design Awards during the ICOMIA Breakfast Briefing program in Amsterdam. The DAME Design Awards promote design in all disciplines of the global marine marketplace and recognize the best-designed pro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Gordon Law Group, Skokie, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing concerns over proposed regulations related to the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation For U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. In its comments, the firm highlights critical issues within the existing tax framework that significantly affects taxpayers dealing with stablecoins. The law firm emphasizes that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) currentl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * GTCR Announces Acquisition of Fiduciary Trust Company Firm partners with CEO Austin Shapard to enhance service offerings and build upon independent wealth manager and trust company's 140-year history * GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fiduciary Company Incorporated and its operating subsidiaries, togethe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * House Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Accelerate Access to Alzheimer's Screening * The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act would provide a pathway to earlier dementia blood test screening for Medicare beneficiaries Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2025 The Alzheimer's Association and the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) are proud to support today's biparti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * House Judiciary Committee Advances Key Bill to Protect U.S. Courts from Foreign Influence * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) commends the House Judiciary Committee for advancing the Protecting Our Courts from Manipulation Act of 2025 (H.R. 2675), introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA). This critical legislation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: "An illegal immigrant killed my daughter. Katie and Illinois are both getting justice" * "Instead of acting with compassion or foresight, Illinois leaders encouraged and even incentivized illegal immigration, sending a dangerous message that anyone could come here without consequence."- Joe Abraham WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today highlighted Ange  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * IL Regulators Slash Nicor, Ameren Rate Hikes * (CHICAGO, IL - November 19, 2025) Utility regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) sharply reduced rate increases sought by suburban gas utility Nicor and downstate utility Ameren, approving substantially smaller increases than the companies proposed. Pending a review of the written order, the five-person commission ap  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Energy Companies and BBB Provide Practical Tips to Help Prevent Utility Scams * This week, northern Illinois energy providers, in cooperation with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), are sharing practical guidance for customers to safeguard against fraudulent individuals impersonating utility representatives in an effort to obtain money or personal   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * JLL achieves record-breaking results in global facility management training initiative with IFMA The strategic collaboration has already produced 1,700+ Facility Management Professionals worldwide, driving improved retention and promotion rates * JLL announced today the exceptional results of its transformative training initiat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Jump Shepherd Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises 2026 U.S. Senate candidate for Illinois, Jump Shepherd, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. U.S. Term Limits has the support of more than 150 pledge signers in Congress. USTL President   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- 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. 19, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Courtney, and Norcross Warn Trump Administration Against Risks of F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Expanding Saudi-PRC Military Ties Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Comp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Chairs House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare to Discuss Chafee Reform * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Darin LaHood, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, chaired a hearing on ways to harness innovation and implement new technology to help America's foster youth succeed. Click Here to Watch Rep. LaHood's Opening Remarks "Youth a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Votes to Release Epstein Files * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement after voting to release the Epstein files and provide transparency to the American public. "Today, I voted to release all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's heinous crimes and provide full transparency to the American people," said Rep. LaHood. "I will continue t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Location Enhancements Announced for the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show * NMMA, in partnership with Informa Markets and the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), has announced two significant enhancements to the on-water footprint for the 2026 Discover Boating(r) Miami International Boat Show(r). These updates are designed to   more

ENCINO, California, Nov. 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4.48M Sale of 13-Suite Retail Property in Oak Lawn, Ill. OAK LAWN, Ill., Nov. 18, 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 Park Lawn Plaza, a 13-suite retail property in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for $4,475,000. "We received str  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU Law Hosts Eighth Annual Junior Faculty Scholars Conference Northern Illinois University College of Law hosted its Eighth Annual Junior Scholars Conference on September 26 and 27 in Chicago, IL. The annual conference offers junior faculty scholars the opportunity to present their works-in-progress; to receive feedback from their colleagues, including senior faculty; and to network with other legal sc  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU's Lauren Teso honored with Outstanding Research and Writing Award Lauren Teso never thought she'd earn her doctorate degree, let alone an award for her dissertation. In fact, the dissertation is the one thing that intimidated her the most about pursuing the degree. "I can write and share stories, but the research component made me nervous," said Teso, the director of Residential Life for Housing a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust 2026 Global Investment Outlook: Continued Economic Resilience, with Increasing Market Risks Diverging Performance Within Asset Classes Bolsters Case for Active Management * Northern Trust Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm with $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025, expects the global economy  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE Graduate School Presents Research Grants to Outstanding Students The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School is pleased to announce the fall 2025 Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) award recipients. The awards, valued at up to $500 each, support the research and creative activities of 37 graduate students studying in the College of Arts and S  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Southern Illinois University's Edwardsville campus issued the following news: * * * SIUE URCA Program Announces Fall 2025 Vaughn Vandegrift Research Mentors Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) program has announced Jason Finley, PhD, and Markus Nauroth, PhD, as its Fall 2025 URCA Vaughn Vandegrift Research Mentors. Nominated by the URCA students the mentor, Finley and Nauroth each received a certi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 19 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * States move to rein in PE control of healthcare * States move to rein in private equity's growing control of healthcare, new report finds Private Equity Stakeholder Project report tracks 2025 legislative wave targeting financial risks and ownership opacity in healthcare State lawmakers across the country advanced an unprecedented wave of legislation this year to cur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Prevent Health Care Cost Increase, Extend Tax Credits for Three Years * WASHINGTON Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood introduced legislation to extend the popular tax credits from her legislation, the Health Care Affordability Act, to December 31, 2028. The tax credits are currently set to expire on December 31, 2025. Republicans have failed to make them perm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- United Airlines (UAL), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) related to stub beam inspections of Boeing 737 aircraft. The letter outlines several recommendations aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency in light of the inspection requirements specified in the NPRM. UAL's comments focus primarily on the need for updated provisions concerni  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * University of Michigan displays nuclear artifacts donated by ANS member * American Nuclear Society member John Mobley IV recently donated some historical nuclear artifacts and memorabilia to the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (NERS) at the University of Michigan. Mobley is a nuclear engineering education researcher at the University of Michigan.   more

PEORIA, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- Caterpillar, a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2025: * * * Vertiv and Caterpillar Announce Energy Optimization Collaboration to Expand End-to-End Power and Cooling Offerings for AI Data Centers New agreement aims to enhance data center efficiency, resiliency and deployment timelines through integrated energy solutions * Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, and Cat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 18 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Violence at Bright Shows the Need for City, State and CPS to Join Educators and Community Members to Fill Budget Gaps, Provide Safe Passage, Restorative Justice and After-School Programming * Chicago, IL In response to the incident at Bright Elementary, the Chicago Teachers Union's President, Stacy Davis Gates, issued the following: We're as saddened as anyone to see parents   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * What your personality and zip code say about your political preferences * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EVANSTON, Ill. - Personality and zip code can help explain differences in political ideology, according to a new study from Northwestern University, which is the first to show the relationship between a person's personality traits and political preference varies, depending on where one li  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * With native fish, plants and zooplankton, Botany Pond transforms into sustainable ecosystem Guided by faculty experts, an innovative restoration makes the beloved UChicago landmark a haven for visitors and wildlife * This fall, five turtles poked their snouts into the same waters of the University of Chicago's Botany Pond that they once called home. While their surroundings might have seemed familiar,  more