Thursday - March 5, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 80 items )  

Adler University Awards Seed Grant to Faculty Member Michael Madson, Ph.D.
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Adler University issued the following news: * * * Adler University awards Seed Grant to faculty member Michael Madson, Ph.D. Adler University has awarded the Chicago Seed Grant to Michael Madson, Ph.D., clinical psychology professor and substance use emphasis coordinator, whose research project is focused on preventing deaths caused by alcohol. This award highlights the innovation and scholarly contributions of Adler faculty, whose work advances mental health r  more

AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter (PDF) to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe created unauthorized and deceptive donation pages without the consent of charities. In the letter, the coalition shares its grave concerns abou  more

AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)  more

ALA Statement on Staff Unionization Efforts
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA Statement on Staff Unionization Efforts * Following news that a group of American Library Association (ALA) employees has announced plans to organize a union with AFSCME Council 31 under the name American Library Association Workers United, ALA Executive Director Dan Montgomery issued the following statement:  "ALA's mission has always been rooted in the belief   more

Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted on Drug, Firearm and Material Support of Terrorism Charges
SAN DIEGO, California, March 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted on Drug, Firearm and Material Support of Terrorism Charges CHICAGO -- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of the violent Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on drug, firearm, and material support of terrorism charges. JESUS OMAR IBARRA FELIX led an armed security group   more

Ameren customers to benefit from better reliability with new electric substation in Belleville
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren customers to benefit from better reliability with new electric substation in Belleville * Key Takeaways: * Customers in the Belleville area will benefit from improved reliability thanks to a new, first-of-its kind substation on Ameren's transmission system. * The substation is designed to reroute power as it flows through the region and a  more

Ameren Illinois Constructing New Substation to Bolster Electric Grid in Southern Illinois
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Constructing New Substation to Bolster Electric Grid in Southern Illinois * New substation will enhance electric service reliability for customers, support economic growth in the area Key Takeaways: * Customers in Williamson County and across Southern Illinois will soon benefit from improved reliability thanks to new and upgraded   more

Ameren Illinois Upgrading Nearly 6 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Decatur
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Upgrading Nearly 6 Miles of Natural Gas Pipeline in Decatur * DECATUR, Ill. (March 3, 2026) - Ameren Illinois customers traveling on the southeast side of Decatur will see energy infrastructure improvements underway beginning the week of March 3. Crews will replace natural gas steel pipeline and upgrade it to new, corrosion-resistant p  more

American College of Surgeons: Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs Rising costs from motorcycle crashes threaten trauma center stability as public dollars cover millions in preventable spending, study shows Key Takeaways * Repeal of Michigan's universal motorcycle helmet law was associated with a $5,785 increase in inpatient costs p  more

American Hospital Association Urges Education Department to Expand Definition of Professional Degree Programs
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to include a wider array of health care professional degree programs in its new definition of professional degrees. The letter articulates concerns regarding the potential impact of the proposed definition on student loan borrowing limits, particularly in light of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) which established borrowing caps for g  more

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Hayes Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak about several elements of a strong grid to support a high g  more

Annual Orchestra Concerto Winners Concert March 5
MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Annual Orchestra Concerto Winners Concert March 5 * MACOMB, IL - - MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University (WIU) School of Music will present its annual Orchestra Concerto Concert at 7:30 p.m Thursday, March 5 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The student winners of the 2025-26 competition will perform with the WIU Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music E  more

ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-For-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The American Tort Reform Association issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * ATRA, Scientific Experts Urge SCOTUS to Rein in Made-for-Litigation Science in Product Labeling Lawsuits Coalition files amicus brief in Monsanto v. Durnell, warning that state court ruling defies federal law, threatens national regulatory consistency * The American Tort Reform Association, joined by leading scientific organizations and a coalition of civil justice reform ad  more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe following reports that the platform plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide wi  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a comment letter strongly objecting to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) interim final rule that seeks to preemp  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit supporting a petition for rehearing en banc of a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakens a Washingto  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans
SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an  more

Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe on Unauthorized Fundraising Campaigns
ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe on Unauthorized Fundraising Campaigns * March 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in sending a letter to GoFundMe raising grave concerns about the company's creation of more than 1.4 million donation web pages f  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe after reports the company plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without those charities' prior knowledge or consent. In the letter, Raoul an  more

B2B Technology Market Forecast to Grow 3% in 2026 Following Positive Close to 2025, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * B2B Technology Market Forecast to Grow 3% in 2026 Following Positive Close to 2025, Reports Circana We're entering 2026 with better macro stability and incentives that support technology investment. Higher average selling prices and more premium product mix will bolster revenue growth from enterprise, mid-size, and small   more

Big-Time Speakers, Impactful Sessions Highlight "Building What's Next" at NSGA 2026 Leadership Conference
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Big-Time Speakers, Impactful Sessions Highlight "Building What's Next" at NSGA 2026 Leadership Conference * Contact: Marty Maciaszek, NSGA Director of Communications mmaciaszek@nsga.org (847) 296-NSGA (6742), ext. 1260 DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2026) - Johnny Bench and Christine Brennan will help cover all the bases for members of the sporting goo  more

Blackstone's utility playbook: NIPSCO and the future of TXNM
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Blackstone's utility playbook: NIPSCO and the future of TXNM * NIPSCO as a test case: what Blackstone ownership could mean for TXNM customers As the over 800,000 TXNM customers gear up for state utility regulators to decide whether to approve the sale of their local electric utility to private equity firm Blackstone, many are wondering whether the private equity giant   more

Book chronicles how citizens, writers remain hopeful in face of environmental harms
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 3 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Book chronicles how citizens, writers remain hopeful in face of environmental harms * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Citizens and writers remain hopeful in the face of environmental harms in " Reading Better States: Utopian Method and Environmental Harm in the Global South," the new book by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign English professor Rebecca Oh. Oh said she was interested in   more

Broadcasting Students Win IBS Awards
MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Broadcasting Students Win IBS Awards * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism students won annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Awards for "Best Television Talk Show" and were nominated for five other awards. The national awards content brings in work from institutions across the United States to compete in radio and television categories ranging fro  more

Chicago Teachers Union Response to Farce of a Press Conference by ASPIRA CEO Edgar Lopez
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Teachers Union Response to Farce of a Press Conference by ASPIRA CEO Edgar Lopez * The adults in the room need to be laser-focused on protecting seniors, stabilizing the student experience, and supporting parents with real options Chicago, IL- In response to a press conference where ASPIRA CEO Edgar Lopez did not present a new plan for funding, did not present the rep  more

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 2, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 2, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, March 3, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup on the following bill: * H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Thompson) Appropriations On Wednesday, March 4  more

DePaul College of Education Dean Urges Professional Designation For Accredited Education Programs
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Jennifer Mueller, dean of the College of Education at DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to designate accredited education programs as "professional programs" for purposes of federal student loan limitations. According to the university, education jobs such as teacher preparation, school counseling, and educational leadership require rigorous graduate-level training and supervised practice,  more

Duckworth Excoriates Trump for Launching an Illegal Attack Against Iran, Putting Our Servicemembers and National Security at Needless Risk
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Excoriates Trump for Launching an Illegal Attack Against Iran, Putting Our Servicemembers and National Security at Needless Risk * March 02, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Foreign Relations Committees (SFRC)-excoriated Donald Trump for launching an illegal attack against Iran witho  more

Duckworth: Trump's Illegal Iran Campaign is a Gift to Our Adversaries that Makes Americans Less Safe, Undermines American Readiness and Puts Security in the Indo-Pacific Region at Risk
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth: Trump's Illegal Iran Campaign is a Gift to Our Adversaries that Makes Americans Less Safe, Undermines American Readiness and Puts Security in the Indo-Pacific Region at Risk * March 03, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - As the Trump Administration continues its illegal military campaign against Iran, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called out Donald Trump for once aga  more

Durbin Calls Out DHS' Cruel Immigration Enforcement Tactics Ahead Of Secretary Noem's Testimony In The Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out DHS' Cruel Immigration Enforcement Tactics Ahead Of Secretary Noem's Testimony In The Senate Judiciary Committee * March 02, 2026 Durbin: "Under Secretary Noem's leadership, DHS is operating without a moral compass or respect for the rule of law. Tomorrow, she must answer for this recklessness." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick  more

Durbin Calls Out DHS' Cruel Immigration Enforcement Tactics Ahead Of Secretary Noem's Testimony In The Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Durbin Calls Out DHS' Cruel Immigration Enforcement Tactics Ahead Of Secretary Noem's Testimony In The Senate Judiciary Committee In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, previewed tomorrow's Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on   more

Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On The U.S. Strikes On Iran This Weekend
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On The U.S. Strikes On Iran This Weekend * March 02, 2026 Durbin: The impulsiveness of President Trump, particularly without Congressional approval in matters of war, is a further concern. WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today following the U.S. strikes on Iran this weekend, which killed Iran's Ayatollah Ali  more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * March 03, 2026 Durbin: "Under your leadership, the Homeland Security Department has been devoid of any moral compass or respect for the rule of law." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered   more

Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing with U.S. Department of Homeland  more

Durbin Introduces Resolution Designating National Social And Emotional Learning Week
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces Resolution Designating National Social And Emotional Learning Week * March 02, 2026 WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced a resolution designating the week of March 2, 2026, as National Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Week. SEL is centered on developing the self-awareness, ability to manage emotions, and interpersonal skills necessar  more

Durbin Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem During Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem During Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing * March 03, 2026 Durbin questioned Secretary Noem about DHS's cruel immigration campaign, the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the shooting of Marimar Martinez, and disregarding the rule of law WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar  more

Durbin Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem During Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Durbin Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem During Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing Durbin questioned Secretary Noem about DHS's cruel immigration campaign, the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the shooting of Marimar Martinez, and disregarding the rule of law * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), R  more

Easton Foundation Makes $1.4 Million Donation to USA Archery
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Easton Foundation Makes $1.4 Million Donation to USA Archery * COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (March 2, 2026) - The USA Archery Foundation (USAAF) announced a $1.4 million donation from the Easton Sports Development Foundation (ESDF). "This historic gift will directly support USA Archery programs and initiatives that strengthen archery development across the United  more

Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal * BlackRock, EQT deal adds risks of consumer rate increases, delayed transition from fossil fuels A consortium led by BlackRock and EQT, alongside the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Qatar Investment Authority, has announced a $10.7 billion bid to acquire AES Corporation-mark  more

Epilepsy Coalition Opposes New Medicare Model, Citing Risks to Protected Drug Classes
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness  more

Federal Court Grants Monsanto Full Win in East St. Louis PCB Case
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Federal Court Grants Monsanto Full Win in East St. Louis PCB Case * A federal judge has given BCLP client Monsanto (now owned by agribusiness giant Bayer) a complete victory in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit filed by the city of East St. Louis over alleged PCB contamination. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois dismissed the entire case a  more

Federal Reserve System Reviews Application from Great American Bancorp to Acquire Voting Shares
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing an application regarding a proposed change in ownership for Great American Bancorp Inc., Champaign, Illinois. The application, filed under the Change in Bank Control Act, involves the acquisition of voting shares for a savings and loan holding company. According to the filing, the George R. Rouse Trust, with George R. Rouse acting as trustee, and Brittany A. Rouse seek to join the Rouse Family Control Group. This group acts   more

Following Trump's State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump's State of the Union Call, Barr Introduces House Dalilah Law to Secure Our Roads and Stop Illegals from Getting CDLs * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) announced he will introduce the House companion to the "Dalilah Law," cracking down on left-wing states like New York, Illinois, and California giving out commercial driver's licenses to illegals. Barr, one of  more

Franklin Sponsors US Open Pickleball Championships
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Franklin Sponsors US Open Pickleball Championships * STOUGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS (March 2, 2026) - Franklin Sports announced its role as the Official Title Sponsor of the US Open Pickleball Championships, which the company called a landmark partnership and a defining moment in its continued growth on the global pickleball stage. Through this multi-year agreement,   more

Health Care Institutions Urge Reclassification of Post-Baccalaureate Students for Aid Access
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of health care institutions submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to reclassify healthcare post-baccalaureate students as "professional students" to enhance access to federal student financial assistance. The public comment letter emphasizes the importance of financial support for students in health care fields to ensure the availability of skilled professionals in the workforce. As health care delivery increasingly re  more

IBEW International Representative ArhosTestifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by George Arhos, international representative for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Darien, Illinois, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chairwoman Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.   more

ICBA Securities Selects The Baker Group as New Endorsed Provider Following Comprehensive Review
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * ICBA Securities Selects The Baker Group as New Endorsed Provider Following Comprehensive Review * Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2026) -ICBA Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced today it has selected The Baker Group as its exclusive broker-dealer provider, marking the first time the organizat  more

IDPH Releases Carbon Monoxide Surveillance Report
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 4 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * IDPH Releases Carbon Monoxide Surveillance Report Comprehensive study details unintentional CO exposures resulting in hospital visits and deaths, reminds public of lifesaving precautions KEY POINTS FOR MEDIA: * First report of its kind details CO exposures over five-year period * CO exposures can happen any time of the year * Report will strengthen preventi  more

Illinois State University Dietetics Student Urges Education Department to Classify Nutrition Programs as Professional Degrees
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Aisha Jimenez, a dietetics student in the distance dietetic and online master's program at Illinois State University, Normal, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education emphasizing the importance of including Nutrition and Dietetics graduate programs in the definition of "professional degree programs." The letter highlights the financial and professional barriers faced by low-income individuals pursuing careers in nutrition, has called for urgent  more

Illinois State University Dietetics Student Urges Professional Degree Status For Nutrition Programs
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Ogechi Edoziem, a dietetics student in the distance dietetic internship program at Illinois State University, Normal, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to classify Nutrition and Dietetics graduate programs, including the mandatory supervised practice or internship, as professional degree programs. The request comes in response to concerns about access to federal student loan funding and the potential barriers many aspiring Regi  more

Illinois Teamsters Demand Lawmakers Oppose Driverless Car and Truck Expansion
WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Teamsters Demand Lawmakers Oppose Driverless Car and Truck Expansion * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (CHICAGO) - Following an announcement by Waymo that it will be mapping Chicago streets, Illinois Teamsters are calling on state lawmakers to join them in opposing the Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project Act (IL SB  more

ITC Investigates Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems for Unfair Competition
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into the importation and sale of electronic nicotine delivery systems. The investigation centers on allegations that various respondents have engaged in unfair methods of competition. The complaint was filed by RAI Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Marketing Services Co., R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., all of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The complainants allege violations of the  more

IWU Publishes Undergraduate Humanities Journal, Titan Humanitas
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * IWU Publishes New Undergraduate Humanities Journal, Titan Humanitas The spring 2026 issue of Titan Humanitas marks the inaugural volume of IWU's newest undergraduate journal. The first issue is being celebrated with a launch party on Mar. 10 at 4 p.m. at the new Center for the Humanities on the first floor of the Center for Liberal Arts. Light refreshments will be provided. With an editori  more

Kiyoko Proctor Receives Final OVC Freshman of the Week Honors
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 3 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Kiyoko Proctor Receives Final OVC Freshman of the Week Honors * Kiyoko Proctor is names the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the week for the fourth time this year. Just last week she was named both the freshman and player of the week. Proctor continued her strong scoring stretch, averaging 21.5 points per game over the final two regular-season contests. She scored 24 poin  more

Liberty Justice Center Challenges Unconstitutional "Geofence" Warrants at the U.S. Supreme Court
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Challenges Unconstitutional "Geofence" Warrants at the U.S. Supreme Court Unconstitutional "geofence" warrants allow law enforcement to seize the private geolocation data of every individual within a specific geographic area, turning innocent bystanders into targets of government surveillance. This blatant violation of the Fourth Amendment must be halted, and the Liberty Ju  more

Littelfuse Launches CPC1343G OptoMOS Solid-State Relay for High-Current, High-Isolation Applications
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Littelfuse Launches CPC1343G OptoMOS(R) Solid-State Relay for High-Current, High-Isolation Applications New 60 V, 900 mA normally open SSR delivers 5000 VRMS reinforced isolation and reliable operation up to +105 C in compact DIP-4 and SMD packages. * Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the sa  more

Major loopholes in investor homebuying ban enable private equity to skirt regulation
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Major loopholes in investor homebuying ban enable private equity to skirt regulation * Today, the Senate voted to advance the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, legislation aimed at improving the affordability of housing across the country. The bill includes language codifying President Trump's proposed ban on investor purchases of single-family homes. While the bill wo  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 32,001-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Volo, Ill.
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 32,001-Square-Foot Industrial Property in Volo, Ill. VOLO, 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 26735 W. Commerce Drive, a 32,001-square-foot multi-tenant industrial warehouse located in Volo, Illi  more

Maria van Pelt Named to ASATT Board of Directors as AANA Liaison
ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * Maria van Pelt Named to ASATT Board of Directors as AANA Liaison * Maria van Pelt, PhD, CRNA, CNE, CPPS, FAAN, FAANA, has been named to the Board of Directors of the American Society of Anesthesia Technologists and Technicians (ASATT) as the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Liaison. She is a Clinical Professor and Director of Wellne  more

National Center for Teacher Residencies Urges Inclusion of Graduate Students in Education as Professionals
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Center for Teacher Residencies (NCTR) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to recognize graduate students in education within the definition of "professional student." NCTR asserts that students pursuing post-baccalaureate certificates, master's degrees and doctoral programs must be included in this professional category to enhance access to necessary financial resources. In its comments, NCTR highlights the vita  more

National Gallery of Art: Sky Hopinka - Kicking the Clouds
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Sky Hopinka: Kicking the Clouds National Gallery of Art, Washington, April 11-December 6, 2026 Contemporary artist Sky Hopinka (enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and a descendant of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians of Southern California) creates work that encompasses moving images, sound, poetry, written text, and photography. The focused exhibition Sky Hopinka:  more

NCAA Women's Sports Participation Sets Record
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NCAA Women's Sports Participation Sets Record * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (March 2, 2026) - Women's participation in NCAA sports has reached a record high. So has women's influence in leadership across college athletics. During the 2024-25 academic year -the latest NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Participation data available -242,341 student-athletes competed across NC  more

Niedzwiedz Picked as Player of the Week in the OVC
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 3 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Niedzwiedz Picked as Player of the Week in the OVC * SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz (North Aurora, Illinois) has been named the Ohio Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week after leading the Cougars to three wins during the week. Niedzwiedz amassed an OPS of 1.447 for the week, including a slugging percentage of nearly.950. He hit.421 in five games with thre  more

North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit * North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently reaffirmed his commitment to the state's ongoing lawsuit against RealPage and several landlords sued by the state for utilizing RealPage software. On February 12, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office released a video about the state's recent   more

Northwestern Law honors Costa Rican judge for his commitment to migrant rights
EVANSTON, Illinois, March 3 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern Law honors Costa Rican judge for his commitment to migrant rights * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story CHICAGO -- The Center for International Human Rights (CIHR) at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has awarded their 11th Global Jurist of the Year Award to Magistrate Judge Fernando Cruz Castro of Costa Rica for his judicial leadership centering the dignity and fundamental rights   more

Private Equity Lawyer Sebastian Heim Joins Kirkland & Ellis in Munich/London
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Private Equity Lawyer Sebastian Heim Joins Kirkland & Ellis in Munich/London * Kirkland & Ellis is pleased to announce that Dr. Sebastian Heim will join the Firm as a corporate partner in the Munich/London office. "Sebastian is one of the go-to private equity lawyers in Germany," said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee. "We're very excited t  more

Radical posters, real students: Unboxing the life of Barbara Morgan
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Radical posters, real students: Unboxing the life of Barbara Morgan * Hand-lettered posters in bold colors line the walls of the ground floor of the University of Chicago Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality. Though designed over 50 years ago, they don't seem like objects of a distant past but artifacts of an activist playbook still in use. The exhibition "Radical Posters: Women's Graphics Coll  more

Ramirez Celebrates the Release of 14-Year-Old Constituent From DHS Custody, Demands End of Detention
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Celebrates the Release of 14-Year-Old Constituent From DHS Custody, Demands End of Detention * Glen Ellyn, IL- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement announcing the release from DHS's custody of her constituents Steven, a 14-year-old with autism, and his father, Victor Romero Martinez: (link is external) "After more than 60 days of inhumane detenti  more

Rep. Kelly, Chicago Park District, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry celebrate $1.2 million federal funds to Jackson Park
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly, Chicago Park District, Griffin Museum of Science and Industry celebrate $1.2 million federal funds to Jackson Park * CHICAGO - On Monday, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) awarded $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to the Chicago Park District at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI). The funds will enhance the safety and accessibility of Jackson Park, including the pathways th  more

Reps. Kelly, Jayapal leads 26 members of Congress in letter to major tech, telecom companies about how they handle DHS administrative subpoenas
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Kelly, Jayapal leads 26 members of Congress in letter to major tech, telecom companies about how they handle DHS administrative subpoenas * Administrative subpoenas from Homeland Security are issued without a judge, used to suppress free speech WASHINGTON - U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 26 Members of Congress in a letter to major technology and telecom compan  more

Rosalind Franklin University Warns Federal Loan Caps Could Strain Healthcare Workforce Pipeline
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education raising concerns that proposed graduate and professional student aid changes could disrupt education pathways for nursing, physical therapy and physician assistant students. The organization stressed that graduate and professional education in healthcare is critical for meeting the growing workforce demands outlined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist  more

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History to Repatriate Native American Remains Under Federal Law
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, California, is moving forward with the repatriation of Native American human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. According to a notice published by the National Park Service, the museum has completed an inventory of human remains representing at least two individuals and determined there is a cultural affiliation with multiple Tribal Nations. Repatriation may occur on o  more

Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Stan Jurga Sr. Passes Away
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Famer Stan Jurga Sr. Passes Away * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS and SHIRLEY, MASSACHUSETTS (March 2, 2026) - Stan Jurga Sr.'s influence on the sporting goods industry is on display to millions of people during the baseball season. Fans who are watching games from the major league level on down are likely to see a catcher wearing All-Sta  more

TCC Signs 788K-SF Lease, Announces Phase 2 at Plainfield Business Center in Chicagoland
DALLAS, Texas, March 3 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC Signs 788K-SF Lease, Announces Phase 2 at Plainfield Business Center in Chicagoland Phase 2 will break ground in Q2 2026 * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, has announced a full-building lease and plans for Phase 2 at Plainfield Business Center in Plainfield, Illinois, approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown  more

TIGERBALL MAKES HISTORY WITH 81-80 VICTORY OVER IU SOUTH BEND IN CCAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 3 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * TIGERBALL MAKES HISTORY WITH 81-80 VICTORY OVER IU SOUTH BEND IN CCAC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME * BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -For the first time since 2021, the Olivet Nazarene University women's basketball team won the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Tournament Championship, after defeating Indiana University South Bend 81-80 on Saturday in McHie Arena. The Tigers secured the win with a strong 47%  more

TransUnion Investor Day Scheduled for March 10, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion Investor Day Scheduled for March 10, 2026 * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The event, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and is expected to conclude at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET, will feature a series of presentations from executive management. Presentation materials and a liv  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Mary Zinsner Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Class of Influential Women of Law
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Mary Zinsner Named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Class of Influential Women of Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Mary Zinsner has been named to Virginia Lawyers Weekly 's Influential Women of Law Class of 2026. The award honors women attorneys and judges for their work on behalf of the justice system and their client  more

WIU Community Celebrates Conference-Champion Leathernecks
MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Community Celebrates Conference-Champion Leathernecks * MACOMB, IL - - As March Madness begins, Western Illinois University is proud to celebrate its women's basketball team, who earned the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) regular season championship for the 2025-26 season. The Leathernecks finished with a 24-6 overall record (16-4 in conference play) and now move on to the OVC Tournament, whi  more

WIU Faculty, Staff and Students Taking Part in YMCA Fundraiser
MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Faculty, Staff and Students Taking Part in YMCA Fundraiser * MACOMB, IL - - As part of its continued dedication to the local community, Western Illinois University is proud to see its faculty and students help the YMCA of McDonough County with its upcoming Cirque du Soiree fundraiser event at 5 p.m. Saturday March 14 at 400 East Calhoun St. in Macomb. The evening will feature performances   more

WIU to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11; Cases Announced
MACOMB, Illinois, March 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11; Cases Announced * 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. In People v. Marshall (No. 132129), the Illinois Supreme Court  more