BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration To Restore Billions In Disaster Mitigation Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination the Building Resilien  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer healthcare plans. The   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Needs Structural Reform, Not Leadership Swaps Following hearings convened by the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, in which Kristi Noem testified, the President dismissed her and appointed Senator Markwayne Mullin to the position. Alianza Americas, a netw  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release: * * * Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Indicted in Chicago 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 known as t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * American Bar Association cites members' needs in Law Firm Intimidation hearing In steadfast support of its members and the legal profession at large, the American Bar Association continues its efforts to combat industry-chilling attacks on the profession, asking a federal court to enjoin enforcement of the current administration's unlawful policy of intimidation against lawyers and law firms. A hearin  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 5 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS, UCOR sign MOU for workforce development program * The American Nuclear Society and United Cleanup Oak Ridge have signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a framework for collaboration to advance ANS workforce training and certification programs serving the nuclear industry. According to the document, UCOR will provide "operational insights and subject matt  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * New Report Calls U.S. Equipment Manufacturing Industry "Selectively Strong" Report finds relatively flat employment and GDP growth from 2023 to 2025, with construction equipment manufacturers most resilient * LAS VEGAS, NV -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today released its triennial report, The Economic Impact of the U.S. Equipment Manufacturing Industry,  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 2 -- BDO USA, a provider of assurance, tax and financial advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * BDO USA Accelerates Growth Trajectory; Revenue Up 4.6% Year-Over-Year Targeted expansions, AI investment, and a continued focus on people power ongoing growth and client service * BDO USA, one of the nation's leading accounting and advisory firms, today announced continued growth momentum, building on fiscal year 2025 revenue of $3.018 billion. Fue  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following report on March 4, 2026 by Tristan Stein entitled "College Prices in the Great Lakes Region: Examining State Strategies to Improve Postsecondary Affordability." Here is the executive summary: * * * Policymakers regularly bemoan skyrocketing college prices, but the reality of postsecondary pricing is nuanced. Published tuition prices have fallen in recent years after adjusting for inflation. Meanwhile, net tuit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Illinois 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 13.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Illinois, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 758,000. N  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Indiana 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 8.3 percent of wage and salary workers in Indiana, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 260,000. Nati  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Michigan 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 13.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Michigan, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 566,000. N  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Minnesota 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 14.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Minnesota, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 386,000.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Ohio 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 11.6 percent of wage and salary workers in Ohio, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 605,000. Nationwid  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Wisconsin 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 6.4 percent of wage and salary workers in Wisconsin, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 173,000.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Boating and Fishing are the Number One Driver of the $1.3 Trillion Outdoor Recreation Economy, New BEA Data Show * The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released new data showing that the recreational boating and fishing industry is the number one driver of the U.S. outdoor recreation economy, highlighting the industry's signi  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Budzinski Votes "NO" on Additional ICE Funding Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a FY26 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill that would fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at $10.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2026. This marks the third time Congresswoman Budzinski has voted against additional funding for ICE. "Just this   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Budzinski, Postal Caucus Co-Chairs Convene Roundtable with Union Leaders on Improving Delivery Rates This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, convened a roundtable with leaders from postal unions to discuss how the caucus can support them in prote  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * California Attorney Guilty of Federal Contempt Charge for Failing To Ensure Distribution of Settlement Funds to Relatives of Victims of Lion Air Flight 610 CHICAGO -- A California attorney pleaded guilty today in Chicago to a criminal contempt of court charge for disobeying a court order that called for settlement funds to be distribute  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * City Colleges Launches Forward, Together: City Colleges of Chicago's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan On Thursday, March 5, City Colleges of Chicago launched Forward, Together: City Colleges of Chicago's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. This plan is not the start of something new, but the continuation of the work the City Colleges community has advanced together over the past five years--and the progress already happen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news: * * * City Colleges takes part in panel discussion titled Thinking Beyond System Silos: Human-Centered Supports for Today's Students A recent panel discussion brought together perspectives from educators representing Chalmers Elementary School and Hubbard High School, along with researchers from IWERC, the UChicago Consortium, and the Kersten Institute for Urban Education. It also featured a panel discussion tha  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Fights for Corn Growers and Lower Gas Prices with the Sale of Year-Round E-15 * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would permit the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15. This change in policy would expand access to markets for corn farmers, increase demand by over 2 billion bushels per year, and add a low-  more

YONKERS, New York, March 7 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for launching investigation into surveillance pricing The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer, announced today an investigation into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and personal data by companies to conduct surveillance pricing of consumers on the prices of g  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Files Housing, Crypto Amendments To Road To Housing Bill * March 06, 2026 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that he filed five amendments to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package that is being considered by the Senate next week. Durbin's five amendments would ensure that families living in federally assisted housing a  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Meets With MxD Leadership * March 06, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday met with Berardino Baratta, CEO of MxD, one of the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) leading manufacturing institutes. During the meeting, Durbin received an update on MxD's latest projects, including efforts to equip U.S. factories with the digital tools, enhance cybersec  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Call For Greater FAA Investment & Efficiency At Chicago O'Hare Airport * March 06, 2026 In a letter to FAA Administrator Bedford, the Senators urged the FAA to prioritize ORD for Air Traffic Control staffing and technology, to allow full use of ORD's runway capabilities, and to give full and fair consideration to federal grant applications CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Fischer Urge USDA To Swiftly Implement Their Bipartisan Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act * March 05, 2026 "Every parent should feel secure in knowing that their children are safe while they are at school," the Senators wrote in their letter to Secretary Rollins to adopt food allergy training for school personnel WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL)  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing a proposed rule that would restrict housing assistance for U.S. citizens and lawful residents living in mixed immigration status families. ELCA, one of the largest Christian denominations in the nation with over 2.7 million members across all 50 states and U.S. territories, argues that the proposed rule could adversely im  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Celebrates Grand Opening of Brainerd Senior Center Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), BMO, Full Circle Communities, and community partners joined residents and local stakeholders on March 6 to celebrate the grand opening of Brainerd Senior Center, a newly rehabili  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity has remained unchanged since our previous report but is expected to increase over the next few months. Employment levels were unchanged and wage growth was moderate. Prices continued to increase moderately. Consumer spending has been mixed: Auto sales have decreased, but retail contacts have reported slight increases in sales. The   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Seeds of something different * In Berlin in the early 1870s, tourists began visiting a neighborhood called Barackia. It did not have museums, palaces, or any other typical attractions. Barackia was a working-class neighborhood where people grew their own food, lived in small dwellings, and established communal arrangements outside the normal reach of government. For a while, anyway  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in Pricing Software * Today, we're back with our latest installment of Market Movers to reveal which products are making moves in the Pricing software category. In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data. Why Pricing? Pricing has received t  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Government Publishing Office issued the following news release: * * * GPO DIRECTOR APPOINTS LEADERS TO DEPOSITORY LIBRARY COUNCIL U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern, on the Agency's 165th birthday, has appointed six new members to the Depository Library Council (DLC). The DLC has advised the GPO Director on policy matters relating to the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) and access to U.S. Government information for   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology addressing its proposed rulemaking aimed at enhancing health data usability and interoperability. In its letter, HIMSS emphasized that today's regulatory landscape has placed increased demands on hospitals and health IT developers without delivering substantial improvements in information sharin  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services highlighting reforms needed in health data and technology policies. HIMSS believes these changes can enhance interoperability and digital health transformation across the healthcare sector. In the letter, HIMSS emphasized the importance of seamless, secure access to health information. They noted that health information t  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 4 -- The Heartland Institute issued the following news release: * * * Heartland Institute Responds to American Homeownership Act 'Both parties need to learn that government intervention does not remedy government intervention' * Eighteen U.S. senators led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced the American Homeownership Act to "stop Wall Street's Housing Grab and Get Homes Back into the Hands of Families," as the lawmakers' p  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration applauding the agency's initiative to review and update its regulations under Executive Order 14192. ICUL believes that a balance between regulatory impact and consumer benefits is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and the safety of credit unions. In its letter, ICUL expressed strong support for the NCUA's proposed rule, which aims to stre  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Institute of Beauty and Wellness submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education raising concerns about a proposed accountability framework tied to federal student aid eligibility. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness operates three campuses across Wisconsin and Illinois, offering training in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and massage therapy. The institution has been in operation for decades, facilitating the careers of thousands of graduate  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, March 7 -- Calvin University issued the following news: * * * John Witvliet Named Commencement Speaker for Calvin University's Class of 2026 On Saturday, May 9, Dr. John Witvliet will return to his alma mater to give the Commencement Address to the more than 750 students who are part of the Class of 2026. Witvliet is chief officer for university missional initiatives and a professor of theology, worship, and the arts at Belmont University. "It's a deep honor to be as  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Kids Above All has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns that the proposed, narrowed definition of "professional degree" could limit access to advanced degrees for essential members of the home visiting workforce. In its comments, Kids Above All highlighted the role of home visiting in promoting maternal and child well-being and the provision of community resources. Home visiting connects expectant parents and caregivers  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers From Department of Transportation on Rescission of More Than $100 Million in EV Charging Funds for Illinois * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Duffy expressing strong opposition to the Department's decision to rescind more than $100 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Slams Trump's Reported Plan to Abuse Emergency Powers to Seize Control of Elections * WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump expressing grave concern over reports that individuals wor  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Votes to End Donald Trump's War with Iran * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) today voted in support of the bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY), which would require the Trump Administration to end unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran and withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities unless  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on Feb, 26, 2026 by Renu Mukherjee entitled "Selective Success: A Comparative Analysis of Chicago's Selective Enrollment and Public High Schools." Here is the introduction: * * * For years, progressive politicians in cities across the U.S. have tried to shut down selective enrollment high schools, which use standardized tests and grades to determine student admissions.[1] These institutions offer academica  more

DECATUR, Illinois, March 6 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin celebrates women's achievements with 'Making Millikin HERstory' poster exhibition reception * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University welcomed members of the campus community to a special reception celebrating the achievements of women who have shaped the institution during the opening of the "Making Millikin HERstory" poster exhibition on March 2 in the University Commons. Held on the first floor of St  more

PASADENA, California, March 7 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's DART Mission Changed Orbit of Asteroid Didymos Around Sun The spacecraft changed the binary system's orbit, confirming that a kinetic impactor can be an effective planetary defense technique for deflecting a near-Earth object. New research reveals that when NASA's DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) spacecraft intentionally impacted the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in September   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Association of Neonatal Nurses, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing proposed federal student loan changes that would cap borrowing for graduate education, arguing that the policy could worsen workforce shortages in nursing and limit access to advanced clinical training. According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for registered nurses (RNs) is set to grow by 6% fro  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an educator, activist, and elected leader, he has proven   more

LOMBARD, Illinois, March 6 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * National University of Health Sciences Named Top Integrative Medicine University of 2026 by Education Insider * National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) was recognized as the Top Integrative Medicine University of 2026 by Education Insider Magazine. This honor celebrates NUHS' leadership in health care education, clinical excellence and commitment to integrative care. This esteemed re  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on March 6, 2026, by chief strategist Ryan Clancy: * * * Strange Bedfellows I want to tell you about something strange and disconcerting happening in American politics right now. The war in Iran has revealed how the far right and far left are coming full circle. Americans have wildly different views on this conflict, and the beauty of our democracy is tha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine and Family Health Partnership Clinic Strengthen Lifeline for Uninsured Residents of McHenry County * McHenry, IL -March 6, 2026 - With thousands of Illinois residents losing health insurance or facing skyrocketing premiums for increasingly limited coverage, Northwestern Medicine and Family Health Partnership Clinic (FHPC) are deepening their collaboration  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital's Heart Failure Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program Aims to Reduce Readmissions * Geneva, Ill. - February 24, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine has launched a new Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) program to deliver proactive, in-home care for patients living with heart failure. Based at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, the initiative i  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 6 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * These robots are born to run -- and never die * New modular legged robot comprises multiple smaller autonomous robots  * Each athletic module is a complete robot with its own motor, battery and brain * Together, modules form larger machines that can be rapidly assembled, repaired or reshaped on the fly * Study marks first evolved robot to set foot outdoors and first modular robot with agility   more

NEWPORT BEACH, California, March 3 -- Pacific Life, an insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Pacific Life Launches Breakthrough Structured Settlements Annuity Benefit Option Payout Plus offers stability with significantly more room to grow. * Pacific Life announced the launch of Payout Plus, a unique structured settlements annuity benefit option that redefines what's possible in settlement planning. Payout Plus introduces an indexed-based design with meaningful opportu  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Garcia Demand Answers from DHS on Conflicting Data on Detention, Deportation of DACA Recipients * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) questioned the Department of Homeland Security and Customs Enforcement (ICE) over the contradictory information provided to Congress regarding the arrest and deportation of beneficiaries of the Deferred Ac  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 6 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Regional Leaders Visit WIU's School of Engineering and Technology * MACOMB, IL - - Top regional education officials got a first-hand look at Western Illinois University's labs within the School of Engineering and Technology in Knoblauch Hall on Monday, March 2, as the community discusses initiation of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) center in McDonough County. ROE #26 regional superinten  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly introduces bicameral WELLS Act, new maternal health bill named after constituent * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced a new maternal health bill today named after Mercedes Wells, her constituent and a Black woman who was forced to give birth on the side of the road minutes after being discharged from a hospital while in active labor. The Women Expansion for Learning a  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Pocan, Khanna Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Medicare, Define Alternative Plans * Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) reintroduced the Save Medicare Act. This bill renames so-called "Medicare Advantage" plans, prohibits private insurers from using "Medicare" in plan titles or advertise  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER DEMANDS DHS REFORMS, VOTES AGAINST ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS * WASHINGTON - Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement after the House voted on Department of Homeland Security appropriations: "I again voted to refuse giving any additional funds to the Department of Homeland Security until we fully address the abuses of ICE and CBP and hold the bad actors to accoun  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 6 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Sherry C. M. Lindquist to Deliver 2026 Distinguished University Professor Lecture * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University is pleased to announce that Sherry C. M. Lindquist, professor of art history in the College of Fine Arts and Communication has been selected to deliver the 2026 Distinguished University Professor Lecture. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, in the Co  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Shift in DHS Leadership Highlights Need to Stop Funding for ICE and Border Patrol * Today, President Trump announced that he was dismissing his secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Kristi Noem. National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) Director of Policy Azadeh Erfani responded with the following statement: "Kristi Noem was the most recent   more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 7 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU students advance to national FBLA competition taking eight top prizes at state A team of Southern Illinois University Carbondale students recently demonstrated their business-world expertise by bringing home a remarkable eight prizes from the recent Future Business Leaders of America state conference. Every participating student from the SIU chapter of Future Business Leaders of Americ  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Toby Wong Consulting has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed direct final rules concerning construction and nondiscrimination regulations. The rules are criticized for potentially undermining key protections for individuals with disabilities. In the letter, the organization emphasizes concerns regarding Section 504 regulations and the necessity of accessible environments. Wong Consulting argues that the propose  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 6 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Medical Department Elevated to AANA Champion Corporate Partner * Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) is proud to announce that the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) has been elevated to Champion status within AANA's Corporate Partner Program, the organization's highest level of partnership, effect  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 6 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Nanoparticle-infused saline could help people facing kidney stone surgery A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures using lasers During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It's better for the patient if urolo  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Veradigm LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging implementation of deregulation affecting health information technology certification and interoperability standards. The letter indicates that while Veradigm supports ONC's objectives to streamline certification and reduce regulatory burden, there are several areas where hasty deregulation could unintentionally create new challenges for developers and healthcare provi  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington secures court order to enforce ruling that requires FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take concrete steps to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (B  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Woodstock Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency requesting an extension of the comment period concerning the application for Enova Interim Bank to merge with Grasshopper Bank, stating that additional time is necessary for stakeholders to review the proposal and its potential effects on consumer protection laws. The proposed merger would transition Enova from its current operations as a consumer lender and small busine  more