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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Friday January 30, 2026 ( 54 items )  

2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List and Top Ten List Announced by the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children Reading List and Top Ten List Announced by the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table * ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is pleased to introduce the 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Children (BGNC) Reading List and Top Ten List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for children aged 5 - 12 years old, publ  more

AANA responds to U.S. Department of Education's (ED) newly released proposed rule on student loan caps and advanced nursing degrees
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following statement by President Jeff Molter: * * * AANA responds to U.S. Department of Education's (ED) newly released proposed rule on student loan caps and advanced nursing degrees * "The AANA is extremely disappointed to see the U.S. Department of Education move forward with their proposal limiting federal graduate student loan borrowing available to Certified Registered Nurse A  more

AAR Celebrates Airframe MRO Expansion in Oklahoma City, Prepares to Induct Additional Alaska Airlines Aircraft
WOOD DALE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release: * * * AAR celebrates Airframe MRO expansion in Oklahoma City, prepares to induct additional Alaska Airlines aircraft AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has substantially completed the expansion of its Airframe MRO facility in Oklahoma City. Driven by an increased dem  more

AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement that provides crucial protections against the inappropriate detention of children, incl  more

AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the  more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition condemned the Trump administration's effort to explo  more

Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Hom  more

Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * January 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the state of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland S  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES DOLSON TOWNSHIP CLERK WITH THEFT AND MISCONDUCT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES DOLSON TOWNSHIP CLERK WITH THEFT AND MISCONDUCT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Clark County State's Attorney Kyle Hutson announced that charges have been filed against a township clerk for allegedly misusing township funds by spending them on personal expenses. Kimberly Grable, 46, of Marshall, Illinois was charged on Wednesday with one c  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the s tate of Minnesota. Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, submitted a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, condemning the Trump   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement. The Flores Settlement Agreement, w  more

Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi   more

Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence to support their claims of harm in their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's Wind Memorandum, which temporarily pauses offshore and onsh  more

Boeing to Build Four Additional MH-139A Helicopters for U.S. Air Force
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing to Build Four Additional MH-139A Helicopters for U.S. Air Force * PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29, 2025 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] will produce four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide related sustainment for the U.S. Air Force, marking its second production contract for the aircraft in five months. Foll  more

Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas The percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor's degree or higher increased significantly in metropolitan statistical areas (metro areas), up from 34.2% during the 2015-2019 period to 37.8% during the 2020-2024 period, according to new American Community Survey (https://www.cen  more

CompTIA DataAI Certification Reflects Fundamental Changes in Modern Data Practices
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA DataAI certification reflects fundamental changes in modern data practices Rebranded certification helps data professionals enhance their AI implementation skills * CompTIA, the world's leading provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products, has rebranded its most advanced data certification to reflect the expanding impact of artificial intelligence (AI).   more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Primark The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow-in-the-Dark Coloring Set
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Primark The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow-in-the-Dark Coloring Set Hazard: The crayons in the coloring set have high levels of strontium and aluminum, and this may present a risk if ingested, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by young children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 29, 2026 Units: About 600 Consumer Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 f  more

DOE Argonne National Laboratory: How Does Probing Almond-Shaped Nuclei Help Push the Boundaries of Nuclear Physics?
ARGONNE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * How does probing almond-shaped nuclei help push the boundaries of nuclear physics? A new Argonne beamline collected measurements of the element ruthenium, helping to validate advanced nuclear models Measurements taken at a new beamline at an Argonne user facility demonstrate the robustness of advanced models that can shed light on how the universe works. Key Takea  more

Duckworth Presses VA Secretary on Haphazard Restructuring Plan Amidst Trump-Induced Staffing Shortage at the VA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Presses VA Secretary on Haphazard Restructuring Plan Amidst Trump-Induced Staffing Shortage at the VA * Senator also secures Secretary's commitment to continue working with her on legislation to improve access to health care for rural Veterans  Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) pressed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins on his haphaza  more

Duckworth Votes Against Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Votes Against Department of Homeland Security Funding Bill * January 29, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - As our nation continues to see Trump's lawless federal agents repeatedly use excessive force and kill American citizens, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today voted against the government funding package that included the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill: "Alex P  more

Duckworth, Durbin Slam Half Billion Dollar Cost of Trump's Domestic Troop Deployments in Chicago and Throughout U.S.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Slam Half Billion Dollar Cost of Trump's Domestic Troop Deployments in Chicago and Throughout U.S. * January 28, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) reacted to today's Congressional Budget Office Report on cost estimates for troop deployments to U.S. cities. CBO estimated, that for  more

Durbin Statement On Senate Agriculture Committee Advancing Partisan Crypto Market Structure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Agriculture Committee Advancing Partisan Crypto Market Structure Legislation * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the Committee advanced cryptocurrency market structure legislation along party lines. Republicans also voted to reject two amendments that Durbin offered in   more

Durbin Votes Against Department Of Homeland Security Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Votes Against Department Of Homeland Security Funding Bill U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after voting against the government funding package that includes the U.S. Department of Homeland   more

EIU Reports Spring 2026 Enrollment Momentum in Priority Growth Areas Aligned With Plan 2028
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU reports Spring 2026 enrollment momentum in priority growth areas aligned with Plan 2028 10th-day census highlights strong gains in domestic first-year, transfer, dual credit, and student success outcomes * Eastern Illinois University's Spring 2026 enrollment data reflect continued progress in key student populations and academic areas aligned with the University's Plan 2028 strategic fr  more

Elmhurst University: Rev. James Shannon to Give MLK Lecture on Feb. 18
ELMHURST, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * The Rev. James Shannon to Give MLK Lecture on Feb. 18 The Rev. Dr. James Shannon is pastor of Peoples Community Church in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Baptized at the age of 12 by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Shannon has spent his life working to fulfill King's dream, through his ministry and as an advocate for education and fair housing. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Shannon will present "The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.,"   more

G2 to Acquire Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp from Gartner
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 to Acquire Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp from Gartner * G2 was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that authentic customer voice is the most valuable guidance for software buyers. We set out to build a platform that elevated the customer voice and empowered buyers to make better, data-driven decisions about their software needs. Today, that approach enters its most significant chapte  more

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Announces 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List Titles and Top Ten List
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Announces 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Adults Reading List Titles and Top Ten List * ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is pleased to announce the 2025 Best Graphic Novels for Adults (BGNA) Reading List and Top Ten List. This reading list highlights the best graphic novels for adults published in late 2024 through 202  more

Illinois English professor explores his lost family history in new poetry collection
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Illinois English professor explores his lost family history in new poetry collection * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Poet Angel Garcia examines his disrupted family lineage in his new collection of poetry, seeking answers about where he came from and trying to fill the many gaps in his family's story. " Indifferent Cities " is the second book by Garcia, a University of Illinois Urbana-Cha  more

Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Jack Kiley as At-Large Judge in Sixth Judicial Circuit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Jack Kiley as At-Large Judge in Sixth Judicial Circuit Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Jack Kiley as an At-Large Judge in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Mr. Kiley is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Jeffrey Geisler. The appointment is effective Febr  more

Kirkland Ranked #1 in Debtwire's Restructuring League Tables
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Ranked #1 in Debtwire's Restructuring League Tables * In its Full Year 2025 Restructuring League Tables, Debtwire ranked Kirkland #1 as lead counsel to debtors in Chapter 11. Kirkland lawyers have widespread experience in all forms of complex financial and operational restructurings and insolvency proceedings, including representing debtors, distressed in  more

LJC Reminds the Court That Cannabis Use Is Not a License to Strip Second Amendment Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * LJC Reminds the Court that Cannabis Use Is Not a License to Strip Second Amendment Rights The government should not categorically strip millions of Americans of their Second Amendment rights based solely on cannabis use, especially without any individualized finding that they are dangerous. The Liberty Justice Center is proud to file an amicus brief in United States v. Hemani, ur  more

Maine A.G. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, t  more

Mapping surprise in the human mind, with help from AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Mapping surprise in the human mind, with help from AI * We build AI systems to mimic the human brain: writing emails, answering questions and predicting what comes next. But new research aims to turn that relationship around-using large language models (LLMs) to explore how our brains anticipate and process stories. "I think that the way that an LLM represents events is similar to how humans do. That's  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place since 1997. Th  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition with 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kri  more

N.J. Acting A.G. Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota 22 Attorneys General Stand With Minnesota Against Trump Administration Intimidation * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the   more

Northern Trust Universe Data: Global Markets Deliver Steady Fourth Quarter Gains to U.S. Institutional Investors
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Universe Data: Global Markets Deliver Steady Fourth Quarter Gains to U.S. Institutional Investors * CHICAGO - Global markets posted steady gains for institutional investors in the fourth quarter of 2025, as slowing inflation eased concerns over the prolonged U.S. government shutdown, weak employment statistics, an  more

Northwestern Medicine surgeons develop a total artificial lung system to keep a patient alive for 48 hours after removing both lungs, enabling a double-lung transplant
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine surgeons develop a total artificial lung system to keep a patient alive for 48 hours after removing both lungs, enabling a double-lung transplant * CHICAGO -January 29, 2026 -Surgeons and critical care specialists at Northwestern Medicine have successfully supported a critically ill patient for 48 hours after removing both lungs, an extraordinary step tak  more

Northwestern Medicine surgeons develop a total artificial lung system to keep a patient alive for 48 hours after removing both lungs, enabling a double-lung transplant
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Medicine surgeons develop a total artificial lung system to keep a patient alive for 48 hours after removing both lungs, enabling a double-lung transplant * CHICAGO -January 29, 2026 -Surgeons and critical care specialists at Northwestern Medicine have successfully supported a critically ill patient for 48 hours after removing both lungs, an extraordinary step taken  more

Private equity won't exit fossil fuels until at least 2090
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity won't exit fossil fuels until at least 2090 * Largest private equity firms won't exit fossil fuels until at least 2090 at current pace Energy portfolio tracker reveals continued fossil fuel expansion by major firms, including BlackRock, despite climate and investor risks Today, the Private Equity Climate Risks (PECR) data consortium project released an  more

Quigley Calls for Dismantling of ICE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Calls for Dismantling of ICE * Today, Chicago Congressman and former defense attorney Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on DHS's killing of Alex Pretti and called for the dismantling of ICE in its current form: "The murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti has shocked and horrified all Americans. It is now abundantly clear that, under Trump, ICE and CBP cannot function as intend  more

Ranking Member Blunt Rochester Leads Subcommittee Democrats, Examines Recent Investments in the Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Blunt Rochester Leads Subcommittee Democrats, Examines Recent Investments in the Coast Guard U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee's Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, today led her fellow Democrats at a hearing titled, "The Fleet We Funded: Assessing Coast Gu  more

Rep. Lauren Underwood Introduces Two New Bills Expanding Access to Farmers' Markets and Healthy Local Food
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lauren Underwood Introduces Two New Bills Expanding Access to Farmers' Markets and Healthy Local Food * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) introduced the Farmers to Families Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), and the New Markets for Farmers and Families Act. Together, these bills expand opportunities for farmers to sell their products and i  more

Ryan Green Calls Olivet Community to Receive Identity in Christ
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Ryan Green Calls Olivet Community to Receive Identity in Christ * New University Chaplain Calls Olivet Community to Receive, Not Achieve "What we need more than anything in this room is not a chaplain preaching a sermon. We need an outpouring of the love of the Father." With that prayer, Ryan Green, the new university chaplain at Olivet Nazarene University, opened chapel with an invitation -not   more

SIU Physics Research Team Gets $523K Grant to Seek More Efficient Cooling Systems
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU physics research team gets $523K grant to seek more efficient cooling systems By Kim Rendfeld If investigations led by a team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale physics researchers succeed, refrigerators and air conditioners might not demand so much energy. Saikat Talapatra, a professor, Igor Dubenko, a researcher, and Naushad Ali, an emeritus faculty member in SIU's School of   more

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: Small Dollars, Big Discoveries
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Small dollars, big discoveries Before patients ever walk through a clinic door, researchers at SIU School of Medicine are asking questions that could shape tomorrow's care: Why does movement slow with age? What makes hearing fade? How do cells protect themselves from harmful mistakes in DNA? Those questions are driving three Fall 2025 Research Seed Grants, early investments that  more

Southern Sees Third Consecutive Year of Spring Enrollment Growth
CARBONDALE, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Southern sees third consecutive year of spring enrollment growth Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its upward trajectory with a third consecutive year of spring enrollment growth. Overall enrollment for spring 2026 climbed 0.5% to 10,919 students, up from 10,869 in spring 2025. The increase was driven by significant gains in strong retention rates among undergraduates, trans  more

Troy Man Accused of Threatening to Kill ICE Agents in Minneapolis
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Troy man accused of threatening to kill ICE agents in Minneapolis EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A Troy man is facing a federal charge for threatening to kill federal agents working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. A federal complaint charged Jeffrey A. Mullinix, 67, with one count of interstate communication wit  more

USD History Professor Named Fellow of Medieval Academy of America
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 30 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release: * * * USD History Professor Named Fellow of Medieval Academy of America Professor of History Thomas Barton, PhD, has been elected a Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America, the highest honor for North America-based scholars in the field of medieval studies. Barton joins the Academy's Fellows Class of 2026, a distinction that recognizes major, long-term scholarly achievement. Election to the fel  more

Virginia Tech: Eric Burger, Rolando Burgos Elevated to IEEE Fellows
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Eric Burger, Rolando Burgos elevated to IEEE fellows By Michele McDonald and Niki Hazuda Virginia Tech inventors Rolando Burgos and Eric Burger have been elevated to fellows as part of the 2026 class for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), highlighting their excellence in contributions to high-power-density power electronics, stability of electronic power systems, and telecommunication   more

Who's really paying for the Trump administration tariffs?
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Who's really paying for the Trump administration tariffs? * When President Donald Trump unveiled his administration's sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs last April, pundits on both sides of the aisle responded by describing the likely effects in superlatives. Trump declared the duties would boost domestic production, create jobs and generate "trillions and trillions of dollars to reduce our taxes and pa  more