CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * $100 Million Increase for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research Signed into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 3, 2026 -The Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) and the Alzheimer's Association welcomed final congressional approval and the president's signature on the fiscal year (FY) 2026 spending package that secures a $100 million increase for Alzheimer's and dementia research at th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * AB 1680 Would Balloon the California FAIR Plan, Undercutting the State's Efforts to Reduce Reliance on It * SACTO, Calif. -The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement today in response to introduction of AB 1680, a bill that will require the California FAIR Plan to expand its coverage to provide a comp  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The AIDS Foundation of Chicago issued the following news on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Congress Approves FY26 HIV Funding, Provides $24 Million Increase for HOPWA By Omar Martinez Gonzalez, Sr. Manager, Policy & Advocacy The U.S. House of Representatives today voted on a 217-214 margin to approve the spending package that was passed by the Senate last week. Thanks to the advocacy of countless Illinoisans who engaged with us on this work, we were able to fight back a who  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA urges public to get vaccinated against measles as cases rise * Statement attributable to: Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD Trustee, American Medical Association "With measles cases on the rise - and the U.S. at real risk of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years-now is the time to make sure you and your family are vaccinated. "Measl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA welcomes expanded access to treatment for substance use disorder * Statement attributable to: Bobby Mukkamala, MD President, American Medical Association "The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomes new federal efforts to expand access to substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, and mental health care. "Health and Human Services (HHS) Secreta  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Testifies in Support of the Fix Our Forests Act * WASHINGTON - One year after the catastrophic wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles region, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is calling for urgent, coordinated action to strengthen wildfire resilience nationwide. This rising frequency and severity of wildfire e  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Blasts Federal Government for Endangering Seniors Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced she has joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a comment letter challenging the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health care facilities. Or  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Illinois offering free women's health services at Lakeview Hospital * Ascension Illinois is excited to announce it has launched its Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program at Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago in Lakeview. This program, in coordination with the state's Department of Public Health, ensures that uninsured patients receive free mammo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Canadian pension plans delivered muted returns in Q4 2025 amid a shifting geopolitical landscape * TORONTO - Canadian pension plans continued to show resiliency and strength through another volatile period in the fourth quarter of 2025, carving out a modest median return of 0.2% for the quarter and generating a return of 4.4% for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Opposes Funding Bill Due To Lack of ICE Reforms * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) voted against H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, and released the following statement: "I voted against the funding package considered by the House today because it failed to include guardrails to prevent the further murder of Americans, ensure due process, or address the ca  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * City Colleges of Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository announce the grand opening of Kennedy-King College's Statesmen Market as part of their shared goal to end hunger for college students and their families On February 3, 2026, City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and the Greater Chicago Food Depository announced the launch of Kennedy-King College's Statesmen Market, a bold expansion of its former food  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Protection Bill on Third Party Litigation Funding Passes Final Senate Committee; APCIA Urges Full Passage by Florida Senate * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Chase Mitchell, regardin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Webinar: Best of Core Forum: How to Create a Patron-Centered Administration * CHICAGO-Join Core for the webinar "Best of Core Forum: How to Create a Patron-Centered Administration" on April 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Do you want to take your library's customer service to the next level? If so, this session is for you. We'll share a step-by-step overview of how librari  more

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following written testimony by Corey Wiggins, federal co-chair of the Delta Regional Authority, from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * On behalf of the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), I am pleased to submit th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Law Enforcement Experienced More Than 180 Vehicle Attacks Since President Trump Took Office * ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new data that U.S. Immigration and Customs   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Meets with Woman Shot Five Times by Trump's DHS, Marimar Martinez, Underscoring Need for Oversight on DHS * February 03, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Marimar Martinez to discuss Martinez's ongoing legal efforts to force the release the Border Patrol agents' body camera footage from and text messages regarding her shooting. Martinez-a pro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Durbin Lays Out Senate Democrats' Demands To Rein In ICE In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, urged his Republican colleagues to join Democrats to pass common sense reforms to rein in Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Durbin Meets With ATF Director Nominee U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a courtesy meeting with Robert Cekada, nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): "Almost one year afte  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Votes For Five Bipartisan Government Funding Bills Senate Democrats successfully separated the five bipartisan government funding bills from the DHS bill; Senate also passed a two-week stop gap funding bill for DHS while negotiations around ICE reforms continue * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth, Foster Introduce New Legislation To Boost Housing Stock Across The Country * The ABODE Act would create a design competition for 21st century single-family homes with a focus on cost, energy efficiency, and scalability WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) today introduc  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage returns for 2026 with expanded linear presence and more than 4,000 games through the Men's College World Series * * 24 of the top 25 preseason ranked teams featured across ESPN * At least 65 matchups between Top 25 teams * Exclusive home of The Road to Omaha ESPN's industry-leading coverage of Division I college  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, has completed an inventory of human remains representing one individual and determined a cultural affiliation with the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe and the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut. The human remains consist of hair clippings belonging to one individual identified with the tribal designation "Pequod, Mohegan." The museum believes these clippings were collected for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chica  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Funding Package Vote, DHS Reforms * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on his vote in favor of the funding package that reopens the government, locks in Democratic wins in the budget, and provides a two-week window to negotiate meaningful changes to ICE: "Today's vote is a win for Democrats and for the people we represent. This   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Four Penn Staters set to participate in Winter Olympics * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Four Penn State women's ice hockey players are set to begin play at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games this week. Three current players -Tessa Janecke (United States), Nicole Hall (Sweden) and Matilde Fantin (Italy) -and one alum, Jessica Adolfsson (Sweden), will all begin preliminary round play on   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Feb. 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * From Virtual to Hands-On: Transforming Anatomy Education at UNLV How medical students are mastering anatomy through human body dissection, plastinated specimens, and immersive technologies. Author: Paul Joncich The anatomical education program at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has rapidly evolved into one of the most advanced in the region. Housed in the school's 135,000-s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Funding for low-income energy assistance program passes Congress * WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association (AGA) applauded passage of funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) on Tuesday, providing the program with a $20 million increase in funding from current levels. This is the first funding increase the LIHEAP program has received since FY2024 a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Governor Plan for Pensions Needs to Uphold Full Commitment, Tax the Rich to Expand the Budget, Trump-Proof the State, and Deliver for Students, Public Workers, and Illinois Families * In response to reports of Governor Pritzker's plans for state pensions, CTU Vice President Jackson Potter issued the following: Pensions are a covenant that gives security to people who dedicate   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * High Purchase Intent Points to Increased Vehicle Sales and Growing Used-Car Supply * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) reports that consumer intent to purchase vehicles remains strong for 2026, with four in ten U.S. adults planning to buy a car, most within the next year. The company announced these findings today at the 2026 AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve and Restore the Driftless Area * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) reintroduced bipartisan legislation alongside Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) to conserve and restore the Driftless Area across Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (DALCI) Act would support volunta  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: $20 Million "One Small Step" Initiative Aims to Reconnect Americans to Founding Principles Ahead of the 250th Anniversary * ARLINGTON, VA- As featured in a FOX News exclusive, Americans For Prosperity kicked off its celebration of America's 250 th anniversary with the launch of a $20 million " One Small Step " initiative to reconnect Americans with our nation's fou  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces the Fourth Cohort of the Governor's Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) Thirty-four emerging leaders selected to strengthen cross-agency collaboration and operational effectiveness * SPRINGFIELD -- Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) today announced the selection of the 2026 participants for the   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Housing Development Authority Program Named Finalist for Housing Innovation Award CHICAGO - The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has been nationally recognized for its inventive approach to expanding affordable homeownership, earning a spot as a top 25 finalist for the 2026 Ivory Prize. Ivory Innovations announced that IHDA's Access Plus down payment assistance program  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Questions Witnesses About Investigation Into Nazi-Linked Swiss Bank Accounts * February 03, 2026 In today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Durbin called for a resolution to the legal dispute over additional documents needed to complete an investigation into Nazi-linked Credit Suisse accounts WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Dur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Durbin Questions Witnesses About Investigation Into Nazi-Linked Swiss Bank Accounts In today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Durbin called for a resolution to the legal dispute over additional documents needed to complete an investigation into Nazi-linked Credit Suisse accounts * U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Blocking Year-Round E15, Cut Costs for Families and Farmers * WASHINGTON -As Illinois farmers stand ready to deliver cleaner, more affordable fuel, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi called on President Trump to end his administration's obstruction of year-round access to E15 and allow lower-cost ethanol blends to reach consumers: "Illinois   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Livestream Today: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Hold Forum to Receive Testimony on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and G  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 226-Unit Multifamily Property in Richton Park, Ill. RICHTON PARK, Ill. - 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 Carriage Creek Apartments, a 226-unit multifamily property located in Richton Park, Illinois.   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Files Amendments To Homeland Security Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) filed the following amendments to the Homeland Security Appropriations bill, aimed at holding federal immigration enforcement officers accountable and protecting the constitutional rights of all individuals. " Congress cannot keep pouring taxpayer dollars into an agency that   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Files Multistate Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Alleging Prescription Drug Price Fixing Complaint Alleges Conspiracy to Fix Prices for Generic Drugs, Driving up Costs for Patients * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced today that New Jersey filed a multistate complai  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * NIU Law to Host Campus-Wide Presentation on Quantum: Changing Jobs, Industries and Opportunities All are invited to attend a special presentation, "How Quantum is Changing Jobs, Industries, and Opportunities" on Thursday, February 12 from 2-3 pm in Altgeld Hall Auditorium featuring Quantum expert attorneys Robert Karr and Martin Montes, who are Partners at Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Quantum Technology Indus  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * BBSA awarded One By One grant Last fall, our Black Business Student Association (BBSA) won its first grant, the One by One Grant from 4imprint. The One by One Grant is a program in which 4imprint awards $500 credits for promotional products to nonprofit organizations, accredited schools and other groups that are working to make a positive impact in their communities. The purpose of this grant is to help  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Lisa M. Nyuli ('89) named amongst the Top 50 Women for Illinois Attorneys 2026 For the third consecutive year, Attorney Lisa M. Nyuli ('89) was named amongst the Top 50 Women for Illinois attorneys for 2026. Since first practicing in 1989, Lisa offers comprehensive representation in family law matters, including divorce, custody, guardianship, guardian ad litem services, and collaborative law. A partner   more

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Research partnership with Tetova gains steam toward writing, publication stage A pair of collaborative research projects between the NIU College of Education and the University of Tetova are accelerating toward final analysis and writing this spring. One study focuses on trauma-informed and resilience-focused practices in North Macedonian schools while the other focuses on educator beliefs and practices  more

DEKALB, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Vision Studies faculty team with library to provide free e-textbooks to students, encourage others to explore possibilities During the annual meeting of the American Printing House for the Blind in October, Molly Pasley heard something remarkable. A professor from another university told her about a partnership with the school's library that gave students free access to many Vision Studies textbooks. P  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Nostalgia and Contemporary Luxury Blend Seamlessly at Andaz Shanghai ITC * Andaz Shanghai ITC, in the heart of the city's famed heritage district, opens its doors on February 3, 2026 CHICAGO (February 3, 2026) - Located in the heart of Shanghai's heritage district, this stunning new luxury hotel offers fabulous views across the vibrant and bustling metropol  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Drummond: Operation Blunt Force dismantles criminal enterprise Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his Organized Crime Task Force, working alongside 27 law enforcement partners nationwide, arrested 20 individuals linked to a sophisticated criminal enterprise. The Hao Chen Organization was responsible for approximately one million pounds of m  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Nazarene University Ranks Among Forbes Top 10 Schools for ESL/TESOL Graduate Programs * Forbes Advisor Recognition Highlights University's Commitment to Preparing Educators for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classrooms Olivet Nazarene University has been named among the top ten best schools in the United States for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs by Forbes Advisor, earning  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments in The Debrief on Sora AI and copyright law He discussed how copyright law ties protection to human creative input * Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, was featured in The Debrief discussing the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated video tools such as OpenAI's Sora. He offered insight in  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on social media addiction trial on PBS He was quoted on 'PBS NewsHour' discussing how the case may shape future litigation * Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was featured in a PBS NewsHour report analyzing a major "bellwether" trial testing social media companies' pot  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA announces pre-conference programming * CHICAGO -Breaking with tradition, the Public Library Association (PLA) will set the stage for the largest public library conference in the world with Hot Takes and a Conference 101 session to orient and connect more than 5,000 expected attendees on March 31, 2026, in Minneapolis. Conference goers will bring the heat with mil  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- Pringles, a part of Mars, issued the following news release: * * * Pringles(R) gives fans a taste of love with Once You POP Star Sabrina Carpenter and her snack of a soulmate Pringleleo in its 2026 Big Game ad Sometimes you have to take love into your own hands... See what happens when Mr. P inspires Sabrina to build the man of her dreams crisp by crisp - Watch Sabrina Carpenter build her perfect soulmate out of Pringles - Pringleleo - in the Big Game commercial.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes against funding for Department of Homeland Security * Rep. Kelly is impeaching Sec. Noem with 185 cosponsors WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who is leading articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, voted against the funding package that includes a two-week funding deal for the Department of Homeland Security. The funding package passed 217  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce ALS Better Care Act to Expand Access to Specialized Care * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jason Crow (CO-06), and Mike Quigley (IL-05) reintroduced the ALS Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to specialized, multidisciplinary care for people living with amyotrophic lateral  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON DHS FUNDING VOTE * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on government funding: "Last month, I voted for five funding bills to ensure our government is working for our people and against giving DHS another penny. "Today, I again voted against giving another penny to DHS as it continues its reign of terror across our country. "Our   more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE to Host 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the 62nd Annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation and Investiture, where Governor JB Pritzker will confer the state's highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service to five distinguished Illinois residents. Hosted by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, t  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Strategic IT team increasing efficiency in their requirements By Elizabeth Urbaniak ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - Jennifer Barker, Strategic Information Technology director at Army Contracting Command- Rock Island, and her team have been innovative and efficient in how they handle their requirements. The teams have actively adopted creative acquisition methods that put into practice the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Supermassive black holes sit in 'eye of their own storms,' studies find * Gigantic black holes lurk at the center of virtually every galaxy, including ours, but we've lacked a precise picture of what impact they have on their surroundings. A University of Chicago-led group of scientists has used data from a recently launched satellite to reveal our clearest look yet into the boiling, seething gas surrou  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Remembering Ione Vargus Temple University Dean Emerita Ione Vargus-the university's first African American and first female academic dean-passed away on Dec. 20, 2025. Affectionately known as the "Mother of Family Reunions," Vargus founded the Family Reunion Institute at Temple in 1990. "Dr. Ione Vargus broke barriers at Temple while never losing sight of why the work mattered-people, families and commu  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and Mountain West Forge Broadcast Partnership Through 2030-31 Season * Network Adds 13 Football Games Per Year to its Growing College Sports Portfolio 20 Men's Basketball Games and 15 Women's Basketball Games Per Year to Get National Broadcast Reach The CW to Be the Exclusive Home of Nearly 800 Hours of Live Sports Per Year BURBAN  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Soccer Federation issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * U.S. Soccer Refereeing Raises the Bar Ahead of the 2026 Season MESA, AZ. - U.S. Soccer Refereeing concluded two National Match Official Camps held January 24 - February 1 in Arizona, setting a clear professional standard as officials prepared for the 2026 season. The camps marked the first time this program was hosted at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, providing an ideal environment for inte  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 4 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC and WordPress Foundation launch workforce-focused AI literacy course The University of Illinois Chicago and the WordPress Foundation have launched the UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, an initiative to accelerate open-source systems. Made possible by a donation from tech firm Automattic, the fund will support the country's first workforce-focused AI literacy course, AI Leader  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Winter Storm Fern Could Reach USD 4 Billion Freeze is expected to be the largest driver of insured losses among the modeled perils * BOSTON - Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology provider to the global insurance industry, estimates insured industry losses to property and auto from Winter Storm Fern coul  more

PASADENA, California, Feb. 3 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Watson Lecture: Kimberly See Explores the Future of Sustainable Battery Chemistries * Can we reimagine the way we power modern life? On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Kimberly See, professor of chemistry, will discuss her group's research on next-generation battery chemistry that may lead to more efficient and sustainable ways of energizing the world. In a public talk titled "Chasing Sust  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11 * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University hosts the 2026 installment of the Illinois Supreme Court's Riding the Circuit program as justices hear oral arguments in two cases beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. "We are thrilled to welcome the Illinois Supreme Court to our campus for this in  more