CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Batchelder Award honors Tapioca Stories for 'Croco' * CHICAGO - Tapioca Stories is the winner of the 2026 Mildred L. Batchelder Award for "Croco." The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA's Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago. The Batche  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Endorses 2 More Illinois Lawmakers for Reelection to Congress * Largest federal employee union says lawmakers stand with union members and all federal workers FOWLERVILLE, Mich. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of two additional incumbents for reelection to Congress from Illinois, adding to the seve  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins coalition to protect EV infrastructure investment from federal attempt to freeze buildout * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to withdraw a proposal that would effectively freeze future federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure by imposing an unworkable   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Leads Multistate Opposition To Trump Administration's Attacks On Independent Professional Medical Organizations * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing amicus briefs in support of the Endocrine Society (ES) and World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which are be  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Announces New Brain Health Roundtable * - Coalition will drive national action to advance brain health and reduce dementia risk - The Alzheimer's Association today announced the launch of the Alzheimer's Association Brain Health Roundtable, a new cross-sector coalition working to elevate brain health as a national public health priority and acce  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA applauds bill to exempt physicians from $100,000 H-1B fee * The American Medical Association (AMA) applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation to exempt physicians and other health care professionals from the $100,000 filing fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The bill (PDF) aligns with the AMA's efforts to build and maintain a strong health care workforce to s  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 17, 2026, by Director for Homeland Security and Immigration Cooper Smith to the Tennessean: * * * Tenn. Takes a More Active Role in Immigration Enforcement For too long, states have taken a passive approach to immigration enforcement - deferring almost entirely to the federal government even as the consequences of illegal immigration increasingly fall on state budgets, schools, ho  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * An Iconic Santa Monica Landmark Enters its Next Act: The Georgian Joins The Unbound Collection by Hyatt * CHICAGO (March 17, 2026) \- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that The Georgian, a storied oceanfront hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a global portfolio of distinctive luxury hotels kno  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Another Attempt by Trump Administration to Undermine Guidance from Reputable Scientific Organizations * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting amicus briefs opposing demands from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeking documentation on clinical guidance published by the Endocrine S  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 16 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Says Proposed Federal EV Charger Manufacturing Rule Sets 'Impossible' Standard * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of state attorneys general urging the Federal Highway Administration to withdraw a proposal that would require electric vehicle chargers funded with federal dollars to be made entirely with U.S. components. Under current   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Attack on States' Fair Housing Laws Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) challenging unlawful actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including threats to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcemen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES ANOTHER VICTORY TO STOP TRUMP'S UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO FREEZE FEDERAL FUNDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit largely upheld a lower court order blocking the Trump administration's illegal effort to categorically freeze trillions of dollars in essential federal fu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES 2025 PUBLIC ACCESS REPORT DURING SUNSHINE WEEK * Chicago - In recognition of Sunshine Week, Attorney General Kwame Raoul released the Public Access Counselor Annual Report with details of a sampling of over 6,000 new matters received in 2025, as well as other matters the Public Access Counselor (PAC) addressed last year. The PAC works to increase trans  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Challenging Trump Administration Attack on Fair Housing Laws Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general filing a lawsuit challenging unlawful actions by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including threats to withhold funding from state and local fair housing enforcement agencies for abidin  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Brain tumors hijack sugar metabolism to evade immune attack * * First study linking fructose metabolism by brain immune cells to glioblastoma growth * Blocking a key fructose transporter activated tumor-killing immune cells in mice * Findings suggest a promising new drug target to improve brain cancer treatments CHICAGO -- Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that specialized  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, March 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Chicago Man Sentenced to More Than Four Years in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $1.5 Million in SNAP Benefits CHICAGO -- A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.5 million in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a feder  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Dark matter experiment reaches ultracold milestone * * Located two kilometers underground, new experiment will search for dark matter particles passing through Earth * Experiment has now reached operating temperature, which is 100 times colder than deep space * Northwestern team's work will help determine if detected signals are from dark matter or other particles EVANSTON, Ill. -- An in  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Illinois DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Gov. JB Pritzker securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Illinois: "Congratulations to Gov. JB Pritzker on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Illinois. Thanks to Gov. Pritzker's leadership, Illinois has   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on March 17, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Illinois GOP Primary Results DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Darren Bailey becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Illinois: "Illinoisans already rejected Darren Bailey and his extreme agenda once before, and the only thing different about this year is that he brings even more baggage to the race.   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * DNC Chair Congratulates Juliana Stratton on Her Victory in the Illinois Democratic Senate Primary Democrats see turnout surge across Illinois while Republicans flounder * Tonight, Democrat Juliana Stratton clinched victory in the Illinois Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate to succeed Senator Dick Durbin. While Republicans continue to hemorrhage support as Trump's fai  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, March 18 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Are nuclear power plants the key to powering our digital world? Nuclear energy could provide steady, 24/7 electricity Multi-lab effort finds nuclear energy timely and attractive to power data centers with reliable electricity. * Every email sent, movie streamed or app used depends on data centers. These facilities, filled with thousands of servers, powe  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Education & Workforce Committee Releases Bombshell Report on Antisemitism in Higher Ed Under the leadership of Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), the Education and Workforce Committee released a new majority staff report on antisemitism on college campuses. "Antisemitism continues to spread like wildfire at schools across the nation," sai  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament * * All 31 games air across ESPN networks March 17-April 5 * First round games begin March 17 across ESPN networks * Semifinals and Championship live from Indianapolis, April 2 & 5 ESPN will once again serve as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), delivering al  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, is preparing to repatriate human remains to the Tejon Indian Tribe following an inventory completion under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The museum determined a cultural affiliation exists between the remains and the tribe. These remains represent one individual of Native American ancestry. The museum accessioned the individual on June 28, 1901, after John W. Hudson removed the remains from Tejon  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, intends to repatriate 270 cultural items to the Hopi Tribe of Arizona. This action follows requirements set by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding objects of cultural patrimony. The items, which include ceramic vessels, bone awls, shell objects, stone mortars and jewelry were acquired by the museum in 1901. The collection originated from Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona. Specific sites i  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Funding Education Opportunity: The best open enrollment proposals moving through state legislatures Plus: Three states announced they will reconsider their initial opposition to the federal tax-credit scholarship program. By Jude Schwalbach With state legislative sessions in full swing, some clear trends are emerging and open enrollment is leading the way. This year, 31 states are considering nearly   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2's Spring Reports: Watching the Top Trends Bloom Across 27,000+ Reports * The lingering snow has melted, the sun is finally hanging around past 5:00 p.m., and the pollen is in the air, which can only mean that spring is upon us! It's time to trade the blankets for some fresh air and sunshine as we shake off the winter hibernation for a much-needed fresh start. Now that we're leaning into the seas  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 18 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Announces Hyundai Translead to Bring 2,500 Jobs to Illinois Global company to establish manufacturing facilities in Will County; investment signals long-term commitment to doing business in Illinois * WILL COUNTY -- Governor JB Pritzker and Hyundai Translead today announced that the company will establish new trailer manufacturing facilities in Illinois,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Introduces the Grand Hyatt Brand in Izmir, Turkiye, Bringing Elevated Hospitality to the Aegean Coast * Marking the second Grand Hyatt hotel in Turkiye, Grand Hyatt Izmir IstinyePark offers seamless city access, sweeping views of the Gulf of Izmir and direct integration with the prestigious IstinyePark Izmir retail destination. CHICAGO (March 17, 20  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 18 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on March 16, 2026: * * * The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Women's Health Department Honor 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026 Chicago, IL - The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the USDVA Women's Health Department at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center today announced the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders in 2026 at Malcolm X Coll  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Lawdragon Names Three Troutman Pepper Locke Partners as Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers in 2026 * Troutman Pepper Locke partners Jon Aberman, Evelyn Meltzer, and Mark Silverman have been named to Lawdragon 's 2026 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers. According to Lawdragon, those recognized are advisors who represent a burgeonin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 16 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Loyola launches Digital Transformation Initiative to modernize core systems * Loyola University Chicago has launched the Digital Transformation Initiative (DTI), a multi-year, University-wide effort to modernize the enterprise systems that support how the Loyola community learns, teaches, works, researches, and serves. The initiative will transform the core platforms that power daily opera  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Budzinski Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the Resilience of the U.S. Food Supply Chains * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced the Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant P  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Opposition to Trump Administration's Attacks on Independent Professional Medical Organizations Trump Administration's Attempt to Intimidate Medical Organizations with Baseless Investigations Undermines Public Health * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing two amicus briefs  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 17 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Midwestern Higher Education Compact Grant to support student success, workforce development for health professions in South Dakota The Midwestern Higher Education Compact has awarded South Dakota State University, in partnership with Black Hills State University, a $250,000 Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant to support success for students pursuing careers in health professions. The SDSU/B  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * New Balance Named Footwear, Apparel Provider of Patriots * BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS and FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS (March 16, 2026) - New Balance announced a long-term agreement that will have the brand serve as the Official and Exclusive Athletic Footwear and Apparel of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium. "The relationship reflects both brands' commitm  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, March 17 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS' January/ February Campus Event Highlights * At National University of Health Sciences (NUHS), a world-class medical education is defined by more than just rigorous academic standards ; it is shaped by a vibrant exchange of knowledge between generations of physicians and practitioners. In addition to the classroom, our students also learn to navigate the complexities of modern patient   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 17 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State joins Midwestern universities to launch Third Coast Foundry * The Ohio State University is joining seven leading Midwestern universities in the launch of Third Coast Foundry, a new San Francisco-based hub designed to strengthen the collective presence of Midwest research institutions in one of the world's most active venture ecosystems. The initiative brings together partner universities to suppor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private Equity Healthcare Acquisitions - February 2026 * In light of continued investor interest in healthcare and the risks associated with private equity ownership of healthcare companies, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project is tracking private equity-backed healthcare acquisitions. Below is a list of private equity healthcare buyouts, growth investments, and add-o  more

LOS ANGELES, California, March 18 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on March 16, 2026, by Mariana Trujillo, managing director of government finance, Jordan Campbell, managing director of government finance and senior quantitative analyst, Ryan Frost, director of budget and tax policy at the Washington Policy Center, Truong Bui, director of data strategy and analytics and managing director of the Pension Integrity Project and quantitative analyst Steve Vu: * * * How every  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey, Colleagues Introduce Equal Tax Act to Close Tax Loopholes for the Wealthy * Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (March 17, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, today introduced the Equal Tax Act, legislation that would put working pe  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Socks, Mouth Protectors in 2026-27 High School Soccer Rule Changes * INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (March 16, 2026) - Clarifications for uniform and equipment rules were among the rule changes approved in high school soccer for the 2026-27 school year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). In Rule 4-1-4c, the word "dark" was added to clar  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Ten from JBSA among Air Force Medical Service 2025 award winners * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio. The nominations submitted reflect the ex  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 (TNSFR) -- The Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum, Rockford, Illinois, intends to return seven cultural items to the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o, Hilo, Hawaii, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. These sacred objects include a fishhook and line, shark tooth weapon, shark tooth knife, sling, kapa cloth and shell necklace. Robert Tinker brought these artifacts to Rockford, Illinois, in the 1870s. Born in the Hawaiian islands to parents who served as mi  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, March 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Transfer Express Launches TXP Success Kit * MENTOR, OHIO (March 16, 2026) - Transfer Express has introduced the TXP Success Kit, a comprehensive resource designed to help apparel decorators start strong, sell confidently, and grow their custom apparel business. The TXP Success Kit brings together the most valuable tools from previous marketing and application   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Recognized Across Multiple Categories in 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards * ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Mary Marshall Easley, David Dove, David Ghegan, and Leila Harrison, along with the firm, have been recognized by the Daily Report and Law.com as part of the 2026 Southeastern Legal Awards in the On the Rise in North Carolina, Best Men  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 17 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Backs Dalilah's Law * Today, the American Trucking Associations, Truckload Carriers Association, National Tank Truck Carriers, and state trucking associations across the country issued the following joint statement in support of Dalilah's Law, which will be considered by the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee tomorrow, March 18  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Cracks Down on Illinois DOT for Mismanagement of CTA System * Department will now provide Federal oversight of IDOT to address longstanding turmoil, unsafe rider conditions WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is launching a Safety Management Inspection (S  more

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, March 17 -- The Tuskegee University issued the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Research Team Awarded $750,000 Grant to Identify Salmonella in Poultry Plants A team of Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty members have been awarded a three-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture to help poultry processors identify contamination risks earlier and improve food safety management acr  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Writer Yiyun Li to deliver Berlin Family Lectures beginning March 31 * Internationally renowned novelist and essayist Yiyun Li has become known for writing that probes life's hardest realities. Li, a recipient of the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award and a MacArthur Fellowship, writes about loss and cruelty with measured clarity, focusing less on devastating events themselves than on the complex, shifting way  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, March 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * Webinar highlights Gen IV reactors * The American Nuclear Society recently hosted a new webinar in its ongoing Educator Training series titled "Perspectives on Generation IV Reactors." It was led by Edward A. Friedman, professor emeritus of technology management at Stevens Institute of Technology and the author of Nuclear Energy: Boom, Bust, and Emerging Renaissance. In th  more