CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Specialized Care for Older Adults Leads to Shorter Hospital Stays and Fewer Complications A tailored geriatric surgical pathway results in 50% lower risk of complications such as respiratory failure and sepsis Key Takeaways * Older adults receiving surgery at a hospital with a dedicated geriatric surgical pathway spent one fewer day in the hospital and faced a 50  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * As housing policies take center stage, national proposals leave loopholes for private equity industry * At the World Economic Forum last month, President Donald Trump unveiled details of his proposed ban on institutional investor purchases of single-family homes via an executive order. The executive order came two weeks after Trump announced the ban. In his speech at D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Illinois reaches new agreements with Aetna and Cigna * Ascension Illinois is pleased to announce it has reached new agreements with Aetna and Cigna, securing uninterrupted, in-network access to care for patients covered under their plans. These renewed agreements ensure that individuals and families with Aetna or Cigna coverage can continue rec  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL HIGHLIGHTS APPEALS COURT WIN IN LAWSUIT OVER SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 15 attorneys general announced the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the coalition in its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education's unlawful discontinuation of previously approved mental health grants for K-12 schools. In the order issued Tue  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCY FOR USE OF NO-POACH AGREEMENT * Settlement Includes $1 million for Affected Workers Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with Alternative Staffing, Inc. (ASI) that resolves allegations the temporary staffing agency entered into a no-poach agreement with other staffing agencies. On  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * Bill to protect affordable appliance choices for consumers passes U.S. House of Representatives * The American Gas Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for the bipartisan passage of H.R. 4626, the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act, introduced by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA). This legislation amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to modify th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Black History Month Spotlight: Scholar, Activist and Roosevelt University Trailblazer St. Clair Drake John Gibbs St. Clair Drake stands as one of the most influential African American scholars of the 20th century. An anthropologist, sociologist and educator, his work reshaped academic inquiry into race, class and urban life. Much of that work took form during his 23-year tenure at Roosevelt University, where h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday evening: "President Trump's State of the Union address capped off a tremendous year of putting America first. Inflation has cooled, while th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 50 Years of Black Studies at City Colleges of Chicago Fifty years ago, in 1975, City Colleges of Chicago offered its first courses in Black Studies. Later that year, Olive-Harvey College established City Colleges first Black Studies department. The department's birth was a sign of the times, born from student activism, community advocacy, and a national movement for truth and representation in   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1  more

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * CompTIA AI Help Desk Essentials brings AI proficiency to tech support teams Newest job-role specific AI course from leader in IT training and certifications * Tech support professionals interested in elevating their proficiency with artificial intelligence (AI) tools have a new learning resource available from CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and ce  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Congress Must Advance WRDA to Protect Boating Access and Strengthen Recreational Infrastructure * Access to public waterways is the foundation of recreational boating in America. It fuels participation, supports conservation, and sustains local economies in communities across all 50 states. As Congress continues working on the Water Resources Development A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia's Response to President Trump's State of the Union Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address: "Tonight, President Trump did what he does best: he lied to the American people. As he proclaims himself a peacemaker, Trump brings us to the precipice of another war in the Middle East. As he proclaims the e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Statement in Response to the State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, Trump delivered a speech that failed to address the real challenges that our nation is facing. Ask working families, small business owners, and farmers and they'll  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez meets with DHS Secretary Noem * In December, during a congressional hearing in the Homeland Security Committee, Ramirez made Noem agree on-the-record to a meeting Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) met with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to, again, reiterate Noem must resign or face removal from office, and to o  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Department of Justice Selects U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago As Leading Prosecutorial Partner on Trade Fraud Task Force CHICAGO -- Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced that the Department of Justice has selected the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago to be a lead prosecutoria  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth After VA's Disability Compensation Rule Change: "It's Clear the End Goal is to Privatize--and Eventually Dismantle--the VA" * February 24, 2026 At hearing, Senator Called on Democrats, Republicans and VSOs to Work Together to Protect Our Veterans from Continuing Attacks by the Trump Administration [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At today's joint Senate (SVAC) and House (HVAC) Veterans' Affair  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Reacts to House Republicans Defeating Bipartisan ROTOR Act That Could've Prevented the DCA Crash * February 24, 2026 Aviation Subcommittee Leader Duckworth helped pass the legislation out of the Senate with unanimous support in 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth SOTU Guest Delivers Powerful, Emotional Testimony Detailing How His Health Insurance Bill Quadrupled After Trump Let ACA Tax Credits Expire * February 24, 2026 SOTU Guest: "Our Insurance Costs Have Quadrupled in the Past Two Months...There Are Thousands of Us Suffering in Silence" [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) State of the Union guest, Jeremy Sch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration's Cruel Immigration Tactics, Reiterates Senate Democrats' Demands As DHS Funding Negotiations Continue * February 24, 2026 Durbin was part of the "Gang of Eight" in 2013 that worked on a comprehensive immigration reform bill; Durbin: "That serious, bipartisan effort would have fixed our immigration system." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate flo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Nominee To Be Assistant Attorney General For Newly Established National Fraud Enforcement Division At DOJ * February 25, 2026 Durbin: "Trump appointees have contributed to the waste, fraud, and abuse by misusing government resources and taxpayer dollars for their own benefit." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Nominee To Be Assistant Attorney General For Newly Established National Fraud Enforcement Division At DOJ U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Honors Late Reverend Jesse Jackson With Speech On The Senate Floor * February 24, 2026 "Reverend Jackson contributed to the betterment of so many people, and he will continue to be a symbol of hope, endurance, and equality long after his death," Durbin said during his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With His Guest To President Trump's State Of The Union Address, Tereza Lee * February 24, 2026 Tereza Lee was Durbin's inspiration for writing the Dream Act in 2001 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with his guest for President Trump's State of the Union Address, Tereza Lee. Tereza was Durbin's inspiration to introduce the Dream Act in 2001   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On President Trump's State Of The Union Address * February 24, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address: "If grandstanding paid for groceries, the President would have ridden to the American peoples' rescue tonight. But it doesn't work that way. Instead, the President d  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois State Association Of Counties * February 25, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with members of the Illinois State Association of Counties to discuss the impact of the Trump Adminsitration's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which slashed $1 trillion from federal M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Joint Address * Washington, DC - Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: "What we heard tonight were more lies from the most disgraceful president in our nation's history. The truth is that one year in, Trump has broken virtually all the promises he made to the American people: * Trump said he would end the war in Ukraine on Day 1. Today is th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * GE HealthCare introduces next-level LOGIQ ultrasound systems, driving improved everyday performance and smarter clinical insights * * Newest generation of LOGIQ systems delivers powerful, comprehensive tools for whole-body imaging, including enhanced liver assessment and improved patient management * New Auto Abdominal Suite 2.0 for faster, more consistent imagi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47037) on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Geographic Cost of Living Differences: In Brief" by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Cost of Living: When (Inflation) Versus Where (Geographic Differences) ... 1 Measures of Geographic COL Differences ... 1 Economic Considerations ... 4 Why Disparities Persist ... 4 Proxies for COL ... 4 Home Prices  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Girl Scout STEM Program Returns to WIU * MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University is relaunching its long-running Girl Scout STEM Program on Saturday, March 28, continuing a successful interdisciplinary outreach initiative that introduces young learners to science through hands-on, age-appropriate activities in the university laboratory setting. Originally established in 2017, the progra  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 25 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags to Honor Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. * February 25, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, to honor the life of the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. "We mourn the loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a fie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10:15 a.m. on March 4, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 2827 (Rep. Cole), To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. * H.R. 6162 (Rep. Stansbury), "Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025" * H.R. 7065 (Rep. Langworthy), "Seneca Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * House Unanimously Passes Krishnamoorthi Bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, Expanding Opportunities for Skilled Workers and Strengthening the Federal Workforce * WASHINGTON -Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's (D-IL) bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, legislation aimed at tearing down unnecessary barriers th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Budzinski Delivers $250,000 For Prairie and Weaver Park Renovations URBANA, IL -- Last week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced $250,000 in new federal funding for the Urbana Park District's Prairie and Weaver Park rehabilitation project. The Urbana Park District will use the funding to improve restrooms and day-use facilities, utilities, grading, drainage, la  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * In polarized times, when should corporations speak out? * Months before the 2024 election, University of Chicago law professors Anthony Casey, JD'02, and Tom Ginsburg were racing to finish an opinion piece for The New York Times. They had written on why corporations should stay quiet on nonbusiness issues, and a new example to affirm that argument seemed to pop up every day. "Taking a stand on contro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL and IE University award program to advance top design talent The IE and JLL Design Wonder Award will expand opportunities for designers from IE School of Architecture & Design beyond the classroom * JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) and IE School of Architecture & Design at IE University have launched the IE and JLL Design Wonder Award for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Introduces Resolution Honoring 250 Years of Polish-American Friendship and Reaffirming US Commitment to Poland's Security * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09), Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) have led the introduction of a House res  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Laser Strikes on Aircraft Drop for Second Year In a Row * WASHINGTON \-Pilots reported 10,994 laser strikes to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2025 -a 14 percent decrease from the year before but still too high. Shining a laser at an aircraft poses a serious safety threat and is a federal crime. The FAA conducted outreach and training with local  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin School of Education hosts Interview Bootcamp connecting students with alumni mentors * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University's School of Education recently hosted its annual Interview Bootcamp, bringing together current student teachers and accomplished Millikin alumni for a day of mock interviews, career coaching, and professional networking. Held in the University Commons on Feb. 24, the event provi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * At SOTU, Trump stokes anti-immigrant fear, avoids the widespread horrors and lawlessness of his mass deportation agenda WASHINGTON, DC - Following President Trump's State of the Union address, advocates for due process condemn the president's continued use of anti-immigrant fearmongering and misleading claims to justify his administration's attacks on people's constitutional rights and th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New tech shows promise for 'engineering' cells to prevent type 1 diabetes * Research on preventing type 1 diabetes often focuses on limiting the autoimmune response that destroys the body's ability to produce its own insulin. A new technology developed by scientists at the University of Chicago takes a different approach-preserving insulin-producing beta cells by giving them the ability to protect them  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Welcomes Pro-Growth Policies Highlighted in State of the Union * Following President Trump's State of the Union address, the recreational boating industry is encouraged by the administration's continued focus on economic growth, American manufacturing and policies that support working families and small businesses. As highlighted during the Presiden  more

ITASCA, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Statement on U.S. Senate Confirmation of NTSB Member DeLeeuw Today, the National Safety Council, America's leading nonprofit safety advocate, issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate's confirmation of John DeLeeuw to serve as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for the remainder of a term expiring Dec. 31, 2026. "The National Safety Council  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has proposed redefining the Federal Wage System area coverage for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex to ensure pay parity across the installation. The facility currently spans portions of Washington County, Maryland, and Adams County, Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to move the Adams County portion of the complex from the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon wage area into the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington wage area. While standard regulatory   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity's role in healthcare bankruptcies resurfacing * Private equity's healthcare bankruptcies are destabilizing care and communities Private equity played an outsized role in healthcare bankruptcies in 2025, according to an updated Private Equity Bankruptcy Tracker released by PESP. While private equity represents roughly 7 percent of the U.S. economy, privat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Davis Honors 40th Anniversary of National TRIO Day by Championing Bills to Help First-Generation, Low-Income, and Veteran Students Succeed in College * Washington, D.C. - February 25, 2026. In honor of the 40 th Anniversary of National TRIO Day on February, 28 2026, Representative Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced the Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered his State of the Union address. "Tonight, President Trump made it unmistakably clear that the State of our Union is strong and growing stronger because we are once again putting America First," s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mary Miller, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller, Sen. Budd Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforcement officers from po  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 24, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 25, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Great Value Product Descript  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address: "If you were fortunate to be watching the State of the Union at home tonight, you could have changed the channel after the USA Men's Hockey Team was honored for bringing home gold. That was the best part of the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Budd, Rep. Miller Lead Bill to Close Loophole Exploited by Illegal Aliens Employed as Police Officers * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.-15) led several of their Republican colleagues in introducing the bicameral Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act today. The legislation is aimed at prohibiting illegal aliens who work as armed law enforceme  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Feb. 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Three Members of Sporting Goods Industry Indicted for Bid-Rigging Scheme in Mississippi * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2026) - NSGA has learned that a federal grand jury indicted three members of the sporting goods industry on February 11 for a bid-rigging conspiracy involving the sale of sports equipment to public schools in Mississippi, according to a   more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Feb. 25 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Tigers Sweep CCAC Indoor Championships for Fourth Consecutive Year * BOURBONNAIS, IL. - The Olivet Nazarene University women's track & field team dominated the 2026 CCAC Indoor Championships, winning the conference title with 243.5 points, the top total after 19 events, in front of a home crowd at the Douglas E. Perry Student Life & Recreation Center. The two-day championship meet was hosted on ONU'  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises Modestly in February * The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index February reading offered a mixed but instructive snapshot of the American consumer. The overall index edged up 2.2 points to 91.2, a modest improvement from January's revised 89.0, but the details matter more than the headline, particularly for discretion  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 26 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * AI workshop series to support local businesses Author: Blake Wood Innovate Springfield, the University of Illinois Springfield's downtown hub for business incubation and talent development, is launching a six-week artificial intelligence workshop series designed to help local businesses implement practical AI solutions. The hands-on program begins Feb. 26 and is already drawing s  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * Superagers' brains have a 'resilience signature,' and it's all about neuron growth Brains of older adults with super healthy cognition grow more new neurons than those of their peers, according to a study from UIC, Northwestern University and the University of Washington. Researchers found that the brains of superagers -- octogenarians with uncommonly nimble minds -- were   more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Increased Risk of Sexual Violence for LGBTQ+ Youth Research points to need for inclusive, targeted prevention * Sexual violence remains a widespread problem for teens in the United States, but a new study shows some students are at greater risk than others. Almost 1 in 5 adolescents in the United States experience some form of dating violence or sexual assault, according to d  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * An upgrade to U-M developed tech enables researchers to see even finer transcription detail inside cells Seq-Scope technology has now been expanded with improved resolution * In 2021, a technology developed at University of Michigan, called Seq-Scope, revolutionized the ability to map gene activity within intact tissue at microscopic  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 26 -- Walmart issued the following Q&A on Feb. 25, 2026, involving associates Antonia Phillips and Harold Ramirez Jr.: * * * Signs of Strength Walmart associates Antonia and Harold traveled to Tokyo last November to compete in the Deaflympics. In a recent conversation, they shared what it takes to shine on the world stage. Their workday doesn't give much away. Antonia Phillips and Harold Ramirez Jr. stock shelves at a steady pace and communicate quickly and practi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Rep. John McGuire: "Last night, President Trump addressed the nation in his annual State of the Union. He highlighted the major victories achieved for our country and recognized the actions and sacrifices of Americans whose service and dedication bring honor to our nation." Rep. Dan Meuser: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * While Sanctuary Politicians Refuse to Put the Safety of American Citizens Before Illegal Aliens, Our Law Enforcement Officers Were Out on the Streets Arresting Murderers, Pedophiles, and Depraved Sex Criminals * During his State of the Union address to the nation, President Trump made it clear: The FIRST duty of the American government is to protect AMERICAN CITIZENS, not illegal aliens   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * World of Hyatt Updates Award Chart While Preserving the Transparency Members Expect * World of Hyatt to Roll Out New Enhancements Including Digital Points Sharing and Early Award Access to Provide Members More Flexibility and Planning Confidence CHICAGO (February 25, 2026) -World of Hyatt today announced a thoughtful update to the program, including its pu  more