CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * A core text for teaching Information Science * CHICAGO -What is information science? Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, "Information Science: History, Ideas, Applications" answers this key question and explains how information science differs from data science and library science. Using a range of practical examples, Michael Seadle explo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Agreement With Trump Administration To Protect Millions In Education Funding Related To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Accessibility Initiatives * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an agreement with the Trump Administration to prevent it from withholding federal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Cuba is moving towards a humanitarian emergency fabricated by the U.S. Alianza Americas, a network of 55+ Latin American and Caribbean immigrant-led organizations, is deeply concerned with the situation of Cuba as a result of the Executive Order (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/01/addressing-t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: * * * The Law and the Facts Are Clear. Secretary Noem Ignored Both. Alianza Americas, a network of 55+ Latin American and Caribbean immigrant-led organizations, welcomes a federal court ruling granting a renewed stay in Miot v. Trump, halting the Department of Homeland Security's attempt to terminate Haiti's Temporary Protected Status   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Warren, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children As reported in ABC News (https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/warren-slams-kennedys-disregard-child-welfare-amid-immigration/story?id=129861809), U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), led over  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Ranking Member Ron Wyden and Senator Angela Al  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following statement on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Farmers Appreciate EPA's Science-Based Approach American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on EPA finalizing the registration of dicamba products. "Farmers appreciate the decision by Administrator Lee Zeldin and the EPA to release a new registration and updated label for dicamba, an important herbicide that allows farmers to grow safe and healt  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defeats Trump Administration in Court Again, Continues Protecting Over $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a court order that continues blocking the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to freeze over $10 billion in federal funding for childcare and family assistance program  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stops Freeze of $10 Billion for Childcare and Assistance to Families * February 6, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after winning a second court order that prevents the Trump administration from carrying out its freeze of over $10 billion in funding for childcare and support for vulnerable families   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES AGREEMENT TO PROTECT K-12 EDUCATION FUNDING * Chicago -Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in securing an agreement with the Trump administration to prevent it from withholding federal funding from state and local education agencies under a new and unlawful certification requirement. The requirement sought to elim  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL STOPS $10 BILLION FREEZE OF CHILD CARE AND ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today released the following statement after winning a preliminary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from carrying out its freeze of over $10 billion in funding for child care and support for vulnerable families. "This is another win that s  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Agreement with Trump Administration to Protect Millions in Education Funding Related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives * Agreement Protects Nearly $400 Million in Federal Education Assistance for Connecticut (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in securing an   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Congressional Action Advances Critical Programs for Rare Neuromuscular Disease Research and Care Washington, D.C. - The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today applauded the bipartisan passage of the annual federal funding bill that sustains critical investments in biomedical research, rare disease infrastructure, and access to high quality healthcare that directly impact peo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Illinois Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 6, 2026 * * * Illinois had 244,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 285,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Illinois was 3.8 percent in November and   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Iowa Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 6, 2026 * * * Iowa had 67,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 68,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Iowa was 4.0 percent in November and 4.1 percent in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- South Dakota Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 6, 2026 * * * South Dakota had 23,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 24,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in South Dakota was 4.6 percent in Nov  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Wisconsin Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Feb. 6, 2026 * * * Wisconsin had 130,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 138,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in Wisconsin was 4.1 percent in November a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Celebrates 45Z Tax Credit Proposal as Leading Advocate -- Providing Certainty for Illinois Growers and Producers Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued a statement on the Department of Treasury's proposed regulations on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. These rules reflect several of the key requests Budzinski has consistently made to the administration, which are crit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Votes NO on DHS Funding Bill, Demands ICE Accountability Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a Continuing Resolution that would provide additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security, citing ongoing failures in leadership, accountability, and public safety. "The American people have witnessed firsthand the deadly consequences of mismanagement and a co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Mann Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Underserved Areas * The More Behavioral Health Providers Act would help recruit mental health professionals to work in areas with a shortage Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced the More Behavioral Health Providers Act to expand access to mental health and substa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * By Jonathan Harsh InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Chicago, Louisville Shows Report Steady Attendance, Boat Sales Gains * The Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show and Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow, in partnership with Progressive(r), wrapped Sunday, February 1, with steady attendance and exhibitors reporting encouraging sales activity. Early feedback from both markets points to an increase   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Announces $70 Million in EV Rebates Available to Boost EV Adoption Across Northern Illinois * During the annual Chicago Auto Show, ComEd announced approximately $70 million in electric vehicle (EV) rebates available for residential, business and community customers in 2026. Funding for EV projects is designed to reduce the upfront cost barrier of EV a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Scouting Caucus Introduces Resolution Celebrating Scouting America Day * WASHINGTON - This week, the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, led by U.S. Representatives Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-18), and Pete Sessions (TX-17), introduced a resolution celebrating Scouting America Day. Scouting America was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, on Fe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Scouting Caucus Introduces Resolution Celebrating Scouting America Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Congressional Scouting Caucus, led by U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), and Pete Sessions (R-TX), introduced a resolution celebrating Scouting America Day. Scouting America was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, on February 8, 1910  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Dress to Impress showcases Millikin's commitment to career readiness through community partnership The event provides students with access to professional attire at no cost. By Matthew Flaten Millikin University's biannual Dress to Impress event once again helped students take a confident step toward their professional futures, thanks in part to a partnership with Decatur menswear retailer The Brass Horn. Hos  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Data Breach Class Action Review - 2026 and the Privacy Class Action Review - 2026 CHICAGO --Duane Morris is pleased to present the release of two publications, the Data Breach Class Action Review - 2026 and the Privacy Class Action Review - 2026. Data Breach Class Action Review - 2026 Data breaches are becoming increasingly common and detrimental t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Cantwell, Markey in Call for Accountability After Bedford's Violation of Ethics Agreement May Yield the Sitting FAA Chief Millions * February 05, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) and Ranking Member of the CST Aviation Subcommittee-Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Edward Mar  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026, by President Dustin Bass on the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Reauthorization Act: * * * ENA Applauds Passage of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Reauthorization Act "The passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act is a victory in the ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Health Care Coalition's effort to protect the health and well-being of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Reintroduced Bill would Protect and Restore Driftless Region WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preserving and restoring the Driftless Area, which spans parts of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative (DALCI) Act provides far  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is giving the public more time to weigh in on the proposed permanent closure of the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport, Indiana. An extension was granted following a request to ensure the community has enough time to review all documents related to the 5.36-acre site. The agency published a notice regarding the potential change of the property from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use. This shift wou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least one individual and determined a cultural affiliation with the Native Village of Akutan, Native Village of Atka and Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska. This announcement, published by the National Park Service on Feb. 3, 2026, initiates the repatriation process under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The remains were removed from the Aleutian Is  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Regency Zhuhai Gongbei Celebrates Opening * Inspired by Lingnan Heritage, Hotel Bridges Culture Between Zhuhai and Macau CHICAGO (February 6, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Regency Zhuhai Gongbei, marking the latest addition to the Hyatt Regency brand's global portfolio. Situated in the heart  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump and Republicans are Taking Food Away from Kids in Ohio and Illinois What was Donald Trump's year 1 priority? Giving handouts to billionaires and taking food away from hungry kids in the Midwest. Starting on February 1 in Ohio and Illinois, thousands of kids and families are at risk of losing the assistance they rely on to put food on the table because of Donald Trump's Big Ugly Bill.   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Illinois Department of Public Health Endorses Immunization Schedule from American Academy of Pediatrics Illinois to align with nation's leading pediatric experts on evidence-based immunization schedule for children and adolescents * The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule recently   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Makes $1.5 Billion in Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During 2025 Another $882 million for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds * The State Treasurer's Office made $1.5 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during 2025, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * In Antarctica, balloon lands after 23-day search for particles from outer space * After years of work building an exquisitely sensitive instrument, University of Chicago scientists stood and watched as it flew up and out of sight into the fiercely blue Antarctic sky. Launched on Dec. 20, it would travel for the next 23 days on a NASA balloon along the very highest reaches of the atmosphere, scanning the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release: * * * New York City Adopts Existing Building Code and International Energy Conservation Code These adoptions are a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of New York City * New York - New York City has adopted the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the NYC Existing Building Code based on the Internat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Announces Free Elections Act in Response to Trump's Election Takeover Remarks to Reinforce Existing Constitutional and Legal Protections Legislation Reaffirms That DHS, ICE, and CBP Agents Cannot Be Deployed at Election Sites * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today announced that he will soon be introducing the Free Elections Act in direct response to President Dona  more

LAKE FOREST, Illinois, Feb. 7 (TNSjou) -- Lake Forest College issued the following news: * * * Students, professor publish faculty-mentored research in 'Teaching Anthropology' Linda Blaser Close collaboration between students and faculty can turn classroom learning into original scholarship. In a recent example, an academic article co-written by D.K Pearson Professor of Anthropology Holly Swyers, Avis Elfman '25, and Samantha Sosani '25 has just been published in Teaching Anthropology, a pe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Legal Challenge Could Shape How Steel Tariffs Hit Marine Supply Chains * A new legal challenge to the Trump administration's expanded steel and aluminum tariffs could affect how U.S. Customs values imported components used across marine manufacturing supply chains. Last week, Illinois-based Express Fasteners filed suit in the U.S. Court of International T  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 7 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 6, 2026, by shareholder Eli Freedberg and associate Andrew Klaben-Finegold: * * * Untangling the Varying Requirements of State and Local Fair Workweek Laws At a Glance * Fair workweek laws in various U.S. jurisdictions require covered employers to provide advance notice of schedules, premium pay for changes, the right to decline shifts, and the right to additional hours, among others. * These l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Gillibrand, Cohen, DeSaulnier, Ross Introduce Legislation to Protect Drivers from Fatal Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents * The Stop Underrides Act 2.0 would require side underride guards on new trucks and direct additional research and data collection about underride crashes Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Representatives Steve  more

ENCINO, California, Feb. 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Multifamily Sale in Suburban Chicago PALATINE, 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 Arrowhead Apartments, a 200-unit apartment property in Palatine, Illinois. "Located in a vibrant rental market, Arrowhead Apartments has 1  more

KANKAKEE, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Kankakee Community College issued the following news: * * * Microsoft Copilot class at KCC April 3 Kankakee Community College is offering Microsoft Copilot in the Workplace, a practical class designed to help employees work more efficiently using artificial intelligence within Microsoft apps. Participants will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to draft content, analyze information, generate ideas, and automate routine tasks. The focus is on saving time and impr  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Millikin University issued the following news: * * * Millikin professor explores the modern attention crisis in PBS digital series 'Are You Paying Attention?' The series, available on YouTube, tackles how our attention has become a monetized resource in the digital age. by Matthew Flaten When Millikin University Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing Dr. Rebecca Orchard looked out at her college classroom a few years ago, she noticed something unsettlin  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general have secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education that protects about $1.4 billion funding equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities, and oth  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The National Partnership for Women and Families issued the following news release: * * * New Research Highlights the Need for Paid Leave in 37 States "Paid Leave Means a Stronger Nation" makes the case for a nationwide paid family and medical leave law to help working families in every state * As the nation marks 33 years of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the law that allows people to take unpaid time off from work for caregiving or their own health,  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Nazarene University to host PALCON 2026 * Every two years, the Church of the Nazarene hosts a series of Pastors and Leaders Conferences (PALCON) across the United States. These regionally based gatherings invite pastors and church leaders to connect and reset, typically on the off years from the quadrennial General Assembly conventions. The overarching theme for this year's conference is "On  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Violent Immigration Raids' Harmful Impacts on Children * "ICE and CBP['s]... disregard for child welfare undermines the government's core child-protection obligations. Yet your agency does not appear to be taking any action to speak out against or investigate the impacts of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda on children." WASHINGTON, D.C. -U  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Planning Ahead for Miami Boat Show: New Footprint, Member Lounge & Industry Breakfast * With the 2026 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show happening next week, it's time to start planning across the show's new campus - featuring new and returning locations in Miami Beach and Miami - to make the most of time onsite. To support members throughout th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Federal court strikes down Texas anti-ESG law * A federal court has ruled that Texas' 2021 "anti-ESG" law, Senate Bill 13, is unconstitutional, blocking the state from enforcing a statute that restricted how public entities could invest based on their consideration of climate and other financial risks. The law required Texas to maintain a blacklist of financial firms an  more

IRVING, Texas, Feb. 7 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Congressional Scouting Caucus Introduces Resolution Celebrating Scouting America Day WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, the Congressional Scouting Caucus, led by U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), and Pete Sessions (R-TX), introduced a resolution celebrating Scouting America Day. Scouting America was incorporated in Chicago  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Board of Trustees approves honorary degree for philanthropic leader By Pete Rosenbery Russell Franklin Bartmes, a distinguished leader in finance and philanthropy whose support helped launch Southern Illinois University Carbondale's nursing program and other initiatives, will receive an honorary degree following approval by the SIU Board of Trustees on Feb. 5. Bartmes, who is from Deerf  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 7 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Seeing what hearing depends on For many people, hearing loss does not happen all at once. Conversations become harder to follow. Music loses its richness. Background noise begins to drown out the voices that matter most. Hearing aids and cochlear implants help many patients, but they cannot fully compensate for the delicate systems of the inner ear. SIU School of Medicine scient  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's Operation SafeDRIVE Results in Removal of Nearly 2,000 Unqualified Truckers from American Roads and Arrests * Operation SafeDRIVE conducted thousands of inspections across 26 states resulting in the removal of thousands of unqualified truckers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Moto  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's Operation SafeDRIVE Results in Removal of Nearly 2,000 Unqualified Truckers from American Roads and Arrests Operation SafeDRIVE conducted thousands of inspections across 26 states resulting in the removal of thousands of unqualified truckers * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duf  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 6 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Trustees ratify faculty, dean positions; approve new degree, resolutions of appreciation and namings * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (Feb. 6) ratified faculty and dean appointments and approved a new degree and resolutions of appreciation and namings. The newly ratified faculty are: * Suzanne Bart as the Edwin F. Peters, Class of 1942, Professor of Chem  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 (TNSxrep) [Category: BizConsulting] -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Toy Industry Returns to Growth in 2025, Circana Reports Following a flat performance in 2024, the U.S. toy industry regained its footing in 2025, fueled by renewed consumer demand and a clear shift toward higher value purchases. The return of unit growth alongside price growth signals a healt  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 6 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Raccoon Study Goes Viral, Capturing Millions Online * One morning, a University of Arkansas at Little Rock research project showed up on millions of phones. A UA Little Rock professor's study on urban raccoons -once confined to a classroom and a scientific journal -had gone viral, sparking national attention and an unexpected wave of visibility for student-driven res  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Walkinshaw Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), and over 55 colleagues in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HH  more