WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead Of The Senate's ACA Tax Credit Vote, Durbin Joins Spotlight Forum Highlighting The Importance Of The ACA * December 10, 2025 During his remarks, Durbin highlighted how the ACA addressed addiction treatment and mental health services WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Surge In ICE Hiring, Durbin Remarks On Low Standards Of ICE Recruits Who Have Failed Drug Tests, Have Pending Criminal Charges, And More * December 10, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin again denounced President Trump's so-called "Operation Midway Blitz" and called on his Republican colleagues to stand up against the President's cruel mass deportation scheme WASHINGTON - U.  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Studying a link between sleep and Alzheimer's, dementia The July 10, 2025, issue of Science, one of the world's top academic journals, features Dr. Samantha Keil '12 as lead author on an article that summarizes what research has revealed about how the brain's glymphatic system may play a role in Alzheimer's disease. The glymphatic system helps clear waste from the brain. Research in animals has shown that it  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing Delivers B-52 with New Radar to U.S. Air Force for Testing * SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 11, 2025 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered the first B-52 Radar Modernization Program (RMP) flight test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The test airc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists posted the following article in its December 2025 edition: * * * Eighty years and 89 seconds: It's time to fight against midnight By Alexandra Bell There is an expectation that accompanies writing near and about anniversaries, and nuclear anniversaries are no exception to the rule. Other experts and I have followed the general anniversary format for years now, reviewing the history--of nuclear buildups and drawdowns, of ludicrou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Bost Applauds Final Passage of FY26 NDAA, Locks Key Wins to Build Up Transition Assistance Program, Toxic Exposure Benefits Delivery Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), released the following statement after the House passed S. 1071, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Livens Expanded High Voltage Substation at Wilton Center, Built to Enable Largest Cluster of Wind and Solar Projects in Illinois * ComEd today announced it has livened an expansion of its 765 kilovolt (765 kV) Wilton Center substation in southern Will County. The substation expansion is a necessary upgrade to enable the largest cluster of utility-sca  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Takes First Step Towards Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem * Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) requested that the House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin conduct a complete investigation into the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's unlawful and potentially impeachable actions. "Secretary Noem, you ha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Leadership Skills Through Professional Service * CHICAGOJoin Core for the webinar "Leadership Skills Through Professional Service" on January 21, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Service work or professional service, whether through professional associations, conference planning, editorial boards, or task forces, offers librarians a pathway to developing leadership s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Senate Republicans After They Pass Up Last Chance to Save the ACA Tax Credits That Millions Depend On * December 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block an extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit enhancements that millions of Americans depend on to afford health insura  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Urges Senate Republicans Not to Pass Up Last Chance to Save the ACA Tax Credits That Millions Depend On * December 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement ahead of tomorrow's vote to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit enhancements that millions of Americans depend on to afford health insurance: "Tomorrow, my Repu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Cruz, Cantwell, Moran Criticize Widening of Military Aircraft Safety Loophole in 2026 NDAA * December 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined fellow U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) leaders Ted Cruz (R-TX), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in issui  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Secured Hearing on Domestic Deployments Exposes Three Damning Revelations from Top Trump Defense Officials * December 11, 2025 In first Senate hearing on Trump's illegal deployments, Duckworth warned that Trump's continued misuse of the military in our communities risks making Americans fear, rather than respect, our troops [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At this morning's U.S. Senate Armed S  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting * During his opening remarks, Durbin again called on DHS Secretary Noem to testify in front of the Committee, urged Chairman Grassley to consider a subpoena if she refuses to appear WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting condemning the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Republicans Voting To Raise Health Insurance Premiums For Tens Of Millions Of Americans * December 11, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans rejected Senate Democrats' proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits to ensure millions of Americans could con  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Delauro Introduce The Federal Food Administration Act * December 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) reintroduced the Federal Food Administration Act, legislation that would streamline our food safety system by consolidating the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) food oversight responsibilities i  more

CHARLESTON, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU's Peace Corps Prep Program empowers students to lead with purpose Building on Eastern's tradition of service and mentorship, the program ares future leaders for meaningful global impact * Eastern Illinois University is nationally recognized for the strong, meaningful relationships it fosters, making it a first-choice destination for prospective students looking to translate their passio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Guard Keeping Streets Safe, Protecting Federal Property, Say DOW Leaders * War Department leaders provided an update during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington today on the National Guard's mobilization and responsibilities in supporting homeland defense. Currently, the National Guard is deployed under both Title 10 and Title 32 authorities, providing support for missions, including feder  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Inside the U.S. fight against the fentanyl crisis * In terms of illegal drugs, few have caused as much harm as fentanyl. The powerful synthetic opioid has been responsible for about 266,000 deaths in the United States since 2021 and now drives roughly two-thirds or more of all overdose fatalities. The nation's overdose death rate in 2023 was more than four times greater than it was in 1999with the vast  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- 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 Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm on Chinese Communist Party Tactics Targeting U.S. Auto and EV Markets At today's hearing of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Ranking Member Raja  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Supports FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to fund and support our military, their families, and key national security priorities. "The FY2026 NDAA strengthens our national security, gives the men and women serving our nation the resources the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Looking Ahead to a Busy State Legislative Year: Key Policy Priorities for Recreational Boat Builders * As state legislatures prepare to convene in the new year, 2026 is shaping up to be a busy and consequential session for the recreational boating industry. Across the country, policymakers are expected to take up a wide range of proposals that will directl  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NASA Partnership Benefits NIU MBA Students NIU graduate students no longer must figuratively "shoot for the stars." Thanks to a new partnership with NASA, they'll be working with the people who help rockets get there. Beginning last spring and continuing through the spring 2026 semester, our College of Business has been collaborating with the Office of Technology Integration and Partnerships of Nationa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Applauds House Passage of the PERMIT Act to Strengthen Recreation Infrastructure and Boater Access * NMMA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for advancing H.R. 3898, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act, a significant step toward modernizing federal permitting processes and reducing delays for critical in  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * PE alumni launch mentorship program Members of the NIU Physical Education Young Alumni Network officially kicked off a mentorship program in the fall - and it's already thriving. Forty-five alumni mentors are now working with current P.E. majors, sharing advice, stories and support. "It's been inspiring to see the connections forming," says Zach Wahl-Alexander, EC Lane and MN Zimmerman Endowed Profess  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Rare image of Tatooine-like planet is closest to its twin stars yet * EMBARGOED UNTIL NOON EST (U.S.) ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025 * * Astronomers discovered a new exoplanet hidden in decade-old data * * Planet is bound to binary stars, which orbit each other every 18 days * * Planet is six times closer to its stars than other directly imaged planets orbiting binary systems EVANSTON,   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Shape-shifting cell channel reveals new target for precision drugs * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story * * A cellular gate, called PANX1, accommodates cargo of vastly different sizes * * Study is first to find the channel uses a ring of amino acids to form a flexible gate that dilates and constricts * * Researchers also found a common antimalarial drug binds to a previously unknown site   more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU provides Air Force ROTC cadets with innovative mental health training By Christi Mathis Imagine a colleague comes to you, struggling with tough life problems, perhaps life-or-death questions. Thanks to an innovative new mental health training program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, cadets from Air Force ROTC Detachment 205 will be prepared to help if faced with such situatio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Support PESP's transformative work in 2026 * The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) was founded in 2017 to address the growing impacts of private equity on people and the planet. We are a resource to the communities, individuals, and organizations grappling with these impacts. In the coming year, PESP seeks to deepen and expand our activities: shedding light on   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * UIS study highlights risks facing Illinois CBD hemp farmers as new federal law creates uncertainty A new peer-reviewed study led by University of Illinois Springfield Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Megan Styles, part of the College of Health, Science and Technology, provides an in-depth look at the challenges CBD hemp farmers face in Illinois. The study has b  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 12 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus issued the following news: * * * UNCG is One of Three Universities Selected to Launch Regional Virtual Reality Center UNC Greensboro (UNCG) has been selected as one of only three U.S. universities to receive a 2025 university grant from Virtualware and HTC VIVE. With the funding, UNCG, UCLA, and the Illinois Institute of Technology will establish cutting-edge extended reality (XR) centers to drive innov  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Ushering in a new era for writing education at UChicago * Famed author and University of Chicago alumna Susan Sontag, AB'51, once wrote: "I writeand talkin order to find out what I think." A new course in the College is allowing first-years to put that idea into practice as part of "Inquiry, Conversation, Argument," or ICA. The course serves as the first change to the Core curriculum writing requirem  more