MACOMB, Illinois, March 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * 45th Geodeland Rock and Mineral Show March 14-15 * MACOMB, IL - - The Geodeland Earth and Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will hold its Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 10 a.m-5 p.m. Sunday, March 15 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The theme for this year's 45th annual Geodeland Show is "Sensational Selenite." A featured display in the center   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 4 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * A brighter night sky could damage health and well-being * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University scientists and physicians are raising concerns about two proposals currently under review by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could dramatically increase artificial light at night -potentially disrupting sleep, circadian rhythms and seasonal biolo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 (TNSrep) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA book provides a transformative call to reshape family law as a force for healing and justice The American Bar Association Family Law Section has released a new book, "Family Lawyer as Peacemaker," a pioneering work by Forrest S. Mosten and Lara Traum that redefines the role of the family lawyer as a healer, guide and changemaker. The authors draw on decades of hands-on experience, deep re  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Access To Birth Control And Other Contraceptive Care * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by em  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement on March 4, 2026, by President and CEO Joel Brammeier: * * * Why the Alliance is Challenging the EPA's Final Rule on Vessel Discharges On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Alliance for the Great Lakes joined three other environmental groups and filed a petition in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. The petition challenges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Final Standards on ballast water discha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * American College of Surgeons Releases First-Ever Workplace Standards Framework Framework addresses call schedules, fatigue mitigation, patient census limits, and other factors to support a sustainable surgical workforce * The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has released the first national framework outlining measurable workplace standards for surgeons, aimed a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Commends Senate Commerce Committee for Advancing Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act * WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) issued the following statement commending passage of the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3923). The following statement may be   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Illinois to host sixth annual echocardiography imaging symposium * Ascension Illinois is set to host its sixth annual Echocardiography Imaging Symposium for hundreds of attendees on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. The symposium, organized by Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village since   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim publishes on AI governance and legal pluralism * CARLISLE, Pa.-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim has published "The Surprising Virtues of Heterogeneity: Legal Pluralism and the Governance of Generative AI" in the Singapore Journal of Legal Studies. The article argues that the United States' fragmented regulatory appr  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted in CTFN on FTC review of $7.8 billion biotech deal * CARLISLE, Pa.-Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim was quoted in CTFN regarding the Federal Trade Commission's likely review of Gilead Sciences' $7.8 billion acquisition of Arcellx. His commentary analyzed how the FTC approaches mergers involving preexisting ow  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Atlantic City Boat Show Helps Propel Sales into Spring * The 2026 Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show(r), in partnership with Progressive(r), capped off winter boat show season on Sunday, March 1, attracting nearly 32,000 attendees to the Atlantic City Convention Center. Mirroring sales trends across winter boat shows, several exhibitors reported stro  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Withholding of Disaster Relief, Transportation Funding * Trump Administration targeting four Democratic-led states for their refusal to participate in federal immigration enforcement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday challenged the Trump Administration's threatened cuts to $900 million in transportation funding and withho  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Defend Contraceptive Access from Trump Administration Attacks * Multistate coalition pushes back on federal rules that allow employers to restrict access to birth control OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE CARE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief challenging the first Trump administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer health care pl  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RESPECT STATE AUTHORITY OVER PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNING AUTOMATED TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of attorneys general in urging the Trump administration to halt its plan to propose regulations for the highly automated transportation of hazardous  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Selects Student Research Achievement Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 35 winners of the annual Student Research Achievement Awards (SRAA) were recognized at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2025. These students were selected by judges from the Society's Subgroups for their outstanding presentations during the pos  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Champro to Be Featured on Now We Know! TV Show March 7 on CNBC * CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 4, 2026) - Champro will be featured on the upcoming episode of Now We Know! with Steve Guttenberg, airing Saturday, March 7 at 1 p.m. ET on CNBC. This segment goes behind the scenes with Champro, a 40-year industry leader defining and redefining its own path by rethinking   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Chipply Unveils Chipply One, Unifying Online Stores, Offline Sales and Business Operations * NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN (March 4, 2026) - Chipply announced the launch of Chipply One, introducing a complete business solution built from the beginning as a single unified system. Chipply One gives customers a seamless, end-to-end experience. It builds on Chipply's core   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Chicago Talent Challenge: Connecting Thousands of Chicagoans to Good Jobs, Watch the Lively Conversation Chicagoans need access to good jobs with family-sustaining wages, and employers need to fill critical roles quickly. To build these connections, the Pritzker Traubert Foundation launched the Chicago Talent Challenge, a $5 million grant to accelerate the training and hiring of local workers for high-dema  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Moves to Subpoena DHS Secretary Noem Over Trump Administration DHS, ICE, and CBP Abuses * WASHINGTON -During a hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) moved to subpoena (link is external) Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing abuses by DHS, Immigration and Customs Enforc  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Vows to Continue Fight to Hold the Trump Administration Accountable After Republicans Block His Motion to Subpoena Secretary Noem Over DHS Abuses * WASHINGTON -Today, House Republicans blocked a motion by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) to subpoena Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Go  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Advocates for Rock Island Arsenal During Armed Services Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) testified in front of the House Armed Services Committee this week to advocate for resources for Rock Island Arsenal, including expansions of public-private partnerships, investment in 3D printing technologies, and support for the Arsenal's workforce.   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Begins Agriculture Committee Markup by Advocating for Illinois Farmers * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) laid out the challenges facing Illinois' farmers and outlined his concerns with Republicans' proposed legislation during his opening remarks at the House Agriculture Committee's Farm markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Statement on Trump's Strikes on Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to strike Iran: "I am deeply worried about the President's decision to strike Iran, circumventing Congress. "Without an articulated plan to protect our national security and the safety of our allies, this acti  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen to Vote Against Trump's War in Iran * WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement expressing his support for the Iran War Powers Resolution: "I will be voting yes on the Iran War Powers Resolution to limit Trump's reckless military operations in the Middle East. "It has become crystal clear that this President took action in Iran  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, March 5 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Dinos! roar to life at Brookfield Zoo Chicago as spring and summer fun unfolds with new animal habitats and experiences Immersive prehistoric adventure launches in May as the Zoo unveils Komodo dragon habitat and new ways for guests of all ages to connect with wildlife and nature * Something big is stomping into Brookfield Zoo Chicago this spring. Beginning May 22, guests can co  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Senate Republicans Choosing Fealty to Trump Over Our Troops' Lives and their Constitutional Duty by Blocking Iran War Powers Resolution * March 04, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans shamefully blocked U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's (D-VA) bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would've blo  more

KENOSHA, Wisconsin, March 4 [Category: Education] -- Carthage College issued the following news: * * * Duncan Family Nursing Education Center opens at Carthage * Carthage College celebrated the official opening of The Duncan Family Nursing Education Center at a dedication ceremony Feb. 27. The new 11,000-square-foot facility strengthens Carthage's role as a regional leader in healthcare education and workforce development. Carthage named the center to honor Trustee Tom Duncan and his wife,   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Action To Protect Vulnerable Children From Exploitation, Trafficking In Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing * March 03, 2026 Durbin: "Children who are trafficked and subject to horrific abuse do not have a political action committee or a big fundraiser. They do not have deep pockets. But they have us. And it's up to us to do everything in our power to protect them." WASH  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses About Protecting Vulnerable Youth From Sex Trafficking, Exploitation * March 03, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing entitled "Lost and Exploited: Confronting Child Trafficking and the Fa  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams The Trump Administration For Its Unclear Strategy Regarding Iran, Urges Colleagues To Support Senator Kaine's Iran War Powers Resolution * March 04, 2026 Durbin: "We're in the fifth day of this war, and so far, we have five different explanations from the White House as to why we invaded Iran." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate flo  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Talks Illinois Water Infrastructure Projects With Chicago Army Corps District Commander * March 04, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Chicago District Commander Colonel Kenneth P. Rockwell to receive an update on several northern Illinois infrastructure projects. Durbin and Colonel Rockwell spoke about   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it will not block two Clean Air Act operating permits issued to Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC, Ohio. The permits, originally issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, authorize operations at the Indiana Harbor integrated steel mill in East Chicago, Indiana. The petition, dated June 2, 2025, was submitted by a coalition of organizations. The groups involved include BP and Whiting Watch, Conservation Law  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks Cleanup Success at Two Superfund Sites in Illinois * EPA proposes to delete one site and part of another after extensive remediation CHICAGO (March 4, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete the Kerr-McGee Kress Creek/West Branch DuPage River Superfund site in West Chicago, Illinois, and the soil cleanup portion the Velsicol Chemical Corp. Marshall  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed removing eight locations from the national priorities list. This proposal includes the full deletion of six sites and the partial deletion of two others across multiple states. The following table identifies the sites proposed for removal: Site name...Full site deletion (full) or media/parcels/description for partial deletion...Email address for public comments Velsicol Chemical Corp. (Illinois)...270-acre la  more

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Former Carlyle Police Chief accused of embezzling more than $100,000 EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - The former police chief of the Carlyle Police Department is facing several federal charges for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 for his personal benefit. A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging Mark A. Pings  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Medical Records Access Fairness Act, which would require health care providers to give patients access to their medical records at no cost at least once per year. Medical records fees that doctor's offices charge patients can often be a financial burden. If a patient is una  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- G.E. HealthCare posted the following news release: * * * GE HealthCare spotlights its innovation renaissance designed to advance precision care at ECR 2026 * The company will showcase seven of its most significant innovations across Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Mammography, Molecular Imaging, SPECT/CT, andGuided Therapy. * Supported by more than $5.1 billion in innovation investment, GE HealthCare is advanc  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Grills Noem About Constitutional Violations & Abuses of U.S. Citizens by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), today grilled U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem about constitutional violations and abuses by federal immigration agents. At a hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee,  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- ILLINOIS CARBON MONOXIDE SURVEILLANCE REPORT: 2019-2023 - A report from Illinois Department of Public Health, Springfield - February 2026 (43 pages) * * * The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a report analyzing the carbon monoxide exposure incidents and related health outcomes. The report compiles surveillance data from emergency departments, hospital admissions, vital records and fire incident reports to identify patterns in exposure, risk factors a  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump Administration Iran Briefing for Failing to Justify War, Demands Clear Plan to End Escalation * WASHINGTON -Following today's classified briefing by Trump Administration officials on the conflict with Iran, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: Today's brie  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm on Risks of President Trump's Escalation in Iran After Drone Strike on U.S. Consulate in Dubai * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today expressed grave concern following reports that a drone struck the parking lot of the U.S. Consulate in Dubai: "The drone strike on our U.S. C  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott strengthens its European finance platform with new partner in Milan * McDermott Will & Schulte have announced that Andrea Giaretta has joined the firm as partner in the Transactions Practice Group in Milan, contributing to the expansion of the firm's banking and corporate finance capabilities in Italy. Andrea has developed strong experience advisin  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Microbial assembly line makes plastic upcycling programmable * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -By converting plastic waste into a microbe-friendly food source, scientists have built an upcycling pipeline that turns the waste into a variety of useful products. The findings are detailed in the journal Nature Sustainability. The team engineered the bacterium Pseudomonas putida to convert pol  more

DECATUR, Illinois, March 4 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin-Decatur Executive Association (MDEA) showcases AI strategies for small to medium-sized businesses * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University hosted the third installment of the Millikin-Decatur Executive Association (MDEA) event series on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the University Commons Banquet Rooms. The session, titled "AI Strategies that Work: Real-World Applications for Small to Medium-Size Busin  more

DAYTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * National organization recognizes UD Emergency Medical Services with two honors * The National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation recognized the University of Dayton's student-run emergency medical services with two achievements for its emergency management operations and cardiac arrest care. The foundation promoted UD Emergency Medical Services to its "EMS Ready Campus" silver level and recerti  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Considers Cole Legislation * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) attended the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs hearing as they considered his legislation, H.R. 2827. After speaking at the hearing, Congressman Cole released the fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NOAA Reopens North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule for Public Input * The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to review the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. The action reopens the nearly 20-year-old rule for public comment and signals a though  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Physicians Advocacy Institute submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging it to ensure regulatory changes do not increase financial and operational pressures on small, independent and rural physician practices. The organization highlighted concerns over rising administrative challenges faced by independent medical practices. According to PAI, more than 3,300 rural medical practices closed between 2019 and 2024, represen  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 4 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Planting Seeds of Beauty in the Community * "Vegetables feed the body, but flowers feed the soul." - Janie Case Beuthin Not everyone grows up knowing what they'd like to do for a career. That can be particularly true during the young adult years when society places a certain pressure on people to choose a major and seemingly commit to a lifetime of one type of job. In reality, many people's career  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Blasts Trump's ICE Attacks for Traumatizing Children, Urges Children be Centered in Policymaking * Pressley Has Led Efforts in Congress to Address Childhood Trauma, Championed Policies to Support Child Health, Education, Safety Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7 th and Nationwide, Fighting to Bring Detained Neighbors Home Video (YouTube) WASHINGTO  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity targets Americans with intellectual disabilities for profit, threatening care * Private equity interest in providers of services for the nearly 10 million people in the United States with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) poses a significant shift in the operation of critical support for this population at varying levels of healthcare. This  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garcia Presses DHS Secretary Noem During House Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), member of the House Judiciary Committee, today questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem during a House Judiciary Committee oversight hearing. Congressman Garcia first pressed Secretary Noem to respond under oath about t  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Shrinking the carbon footprint of chemical manufacturing with lasers, solar radiation * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Researchers have found a way to use solar energy to power a key chemical reaction that drives many manufacturing industries. This new method can significantly reduce the energy required to run these operations, eliminate harsh oxidizing byproducts and minimize carbon emissio  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 4 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Sleep experts warn FCC satellites could dramatically increase light pollution * EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University scientists and physicians are raising concerns about two proposals currently under review by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could dramatically increase artificial light at night -potentially disrupting sleep, circadian rhythms and seasonal biological cycles.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Maintaining Tribal Self-Determination and Sovereignty Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on three bills addressing Tribal land and jurisdictional matters. Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Hurd (R-Colo.) issued the following statement in response: "Today's hearing  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Tempus AI has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging it to adopt a partial 510(k) exemption pathway for certain radiology and pathology medical devices. The proposed framework aims to facilitate innovation while ensuring patient safety through regulated oversight. The company emphasizes the potential benefits of implementing a well-structured partial 510(k) exemption for radiology Computer-Aided Detection, Diagnosis, and Triage   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * TransUnion to Present at the 2026 RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference * TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) today announced that Chris Cartwright, President and CEO, and Todd Cello, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference on Wednesday, March 11,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago scientists clock a driving factor in the evolution of error correction * All complex biological systems-like the DNA, RNA and proteins constantly being copied and built within our cells-are prone to errors. That means as life evolved to be more elaborate, it also had to evolve error-correcting strategies. Scientists have long assumed that the time spent correcting errors is simply an unavoidab  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Utah Bill To Regulate Boats Like Autos Does Not Advance * Last week, a proposal in the Utah Legislature to establish a regulatory framework for the recreational marine industry similar to the automotive industry did not advance to a committee. NMMA applauds this decision by the Utah Legislature, which listened to the concerns of recreational boat builders   more