CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: Libraries] (TNSrpt) -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA releases landscape report on the current state of library programs for older adults * CHICAGO -The American Library Association (ALA) has released a new landscape report under the Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults initiative to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults. ALA and Knolog  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA launches nutrition education initiative * The American Medical Association (AMA) is launching a nutrition education initiative to equip physicians and medical students with practical, evidence-based knowledge and tools to help patients live healthier lives. The program will feature webinars, roundtables, and additional resources on the AMA Ed Hub(tm). This work is   more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet * As travelers seek alternatives to tourist hotspots, Airbnb is unveiling its first-ever America Off-the-Map list,a curated collection of rural US destinations ripe for discovery. According to a recent Focaldata survey commissioned by Airbnb, 86% of travelers and 94% of Gen Z are interested in ru  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global AI dispute resolution exchange Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim co-organized and moderated sessions at the 2026 International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE), a major global convening on artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-border technology disputes. The hybrid seminars were held in New Y  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Stop Government Mass Surveillance of Americans * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside a coalition of 17 attorneys general, called on Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans witho  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes ExxonMobil's Request to Preempt Hazardous Materials Protections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), opposing ExxonMobil's request for PHMSA to make an administrative determination that fe  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Calls on Congress to Close Loophole Enabling Federal Mass Surveillance * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general urging Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO CLOSE LOOPHOLE ENABLING FEDERAL MASS SURVEILLANCE Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 states, urged Congress to take immediate action to halt federal agencies' use of commercially purchased data and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that enable mass surveillance of Americans without judicial, legislative or publ  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez, Senator Warren Release New DHS Data Revealing Trump Admin Targeting Veterans, Families for Deportation After Promising Protections * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of the Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee in the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released new data obtained f  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 24 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Dean Smith Joins UN Foundation Delegation to Africa * In January, the Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Courtney Smith, Ph.D., joined the United Nations Foundation learning trip delegation to Ghana and Togo alongside representatives of the United States Congress. Over six days, the delegation engaged directly with key development challenges in both countries and examined ho  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Now you see it, now you don't: Material can transition between quantum states Extracting and restoring potassium from layers of nickel and sulfur enables switching between two electronic states The switchable material offers potential functionality for devices such as transistors and sensors. * A team of scientists led by the U.S. Department of Energy's  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Votes Against Confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as DHS Secretary * March 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after voting against the nomination of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) to serve as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary. The Senate confirmed Mullin tonight by a 54-45 vote. "While Senator Mul  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Curtis, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Taiwan's First Presidential Elections * March 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), John Curtis (R-UT) and Tim Kaine (D-VA)-all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)-today led a bipartisan group of Senators in commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwa  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces Legislation To Stymie Plastic Pollution In Waterways * March 24, 2026 The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act would prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets into waterways WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, which would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) to prohibit the d  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Arctic Frost * March 24, 2026 Durbin pressed the majority witness on the benefits of Jack Smith testifying under oath considering Republicans' refusal to allow him to testify WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Colin McDonald Confirmation To Be Assistant Attorney General Targeting 'Fraud' * March 24, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Colin McDonald to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division: "Aft  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Trump Wants To Pass The SAVE America Act Because He's Worried About The Outcome Of The Midterm Elections * March 24, 2026 Durbin: "Historically, the President's party doesn't do well in an off-year election. So, he is trying to find ways to diminish the number of voters in America in certain areas." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Dur  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Five Kirkland Partners Named Dealmakers of the Year by The American Lawyer * The American Lawyer recognized Kirkland partners Andrew Calder, Maggie Flores, Sarkis Jebejian, John Kaercher and Melissa Kalka as 2026 "Dealmakers of the Year," a list celebrating those who led some of the year's most challenging, marketing-shifting and unprecedented deals. Maggie and S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State to discuss U.S.-China relations amid war with Iran * The Chicago Project on Security and Threats' 2026 Hagel Lecture will feature Kurt M. Campbell, the former U.S. deputy secretary of state, offering insights into the wide-ranging effects United States-China relations will have on global economics, technology and security. The lecture, titled America's Role in Asi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 25 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news: * * * Treasurer Michael Frerichs Opens 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest for Young Illinois Residents Top Winners Will Receive $1,000 Bright Start College Savings Scholarships Key Points: * Young people ages 8 to 18 are eligible for the photo contest, which focuses on Illinois agriculture. * First-, second-, and third-place winners in each of three age categories will receive Br  more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, March 25 -- Illinois Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * The Argus Brings Home Top Awards from College Press Conference IWU's student newspaper, The Argus, returned from the annual Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) conference last month with a suite of awards in its division, including 1st place in General Excellence, Print, first place in the Sweepstakes for the most awards overall, and 1st place awards in multiple sub-categories, compe  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Keely Tolin receives AASL Distinguished School Administrator Award * Keely Tolin, Principal at Shawnee Middle School, is the recipient of the 2026 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Distinguished School Administrator Award. Sponsored by ProQuest, the $2,000 award recognizes and honors a school administrator who has made worthy contributions to the opera  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24 -- Mercer University posted the following news wrap up: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | April 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Amanda Seccia of Nazareth University and Ph.D. candidate Katie Wooten, co-authored the paper " Identity mediation in doctoral education: Extending a situated framework of scholarly identity," published in the Journal of Education. Dr. Rob Helfenbein, professor of curri  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Michael Whatley Turned to a Convicted Felon for Campaign Cash American Journal News: "Blagojevich was found guilty on 17 counts related to the attempted sale of the Senate seat, as well as additional extortion charges..." * New reporting is highlighting how DC insider Michael Whatley cozied up to convicted felon Rod Blagojevich for campaign cash at a Chicago fundraiser last week. Blagoj  more

DEKALB, Illinois, March 25 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Keep it simple: An approach to navigating emerging technology "We are here to support and strengthen [faculty's] work, not to add complexity," says William "Bill" Tozzi, regarding his role as an instructional designer in NIU's Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL). Tozzi is the newest member of the Instructional Design team. Although, "new" is a relative term as he's supported NIU faculty   more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Statement on Trump's Deployment of ICE to O'Hare * Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on Trump's deployment of ICE agents to O'Hare International Airport, amidst Republican refusals to fund TSA: "I don't trust ICE in our airports any more than I did on the streets of Chicago. They do not have the training to perform TSA's functions, and they   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Statement Ahead of Mullin Swearing in as DHS Secretary * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement ahead of Senator Markwayne Mullin's swearing-in ceremony as Homeland Security Secretary at the White House: "Shame on every Democrat and Republican Senator who voted to confirm another unqualified, anti-immigrant loyalist as Secretary of  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: 2025 U.S. Energy Storage Installations Set New Record, Surpass 2024 by 52% * * The U.S. installed 18.9 GW of utility, C&I, and residential battery energy storage systems in 2025 * Q4 2025 set quarterly record with 5.8 GW installed * The U. S. is projected to install 500 GWh of storage from 2026-2 031, a 250% increase over 2020-2025 WASHINGTON, D.C., March   more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 24 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Undergraduate Admissions and Campus Partners Treat Admitted Students to Dinner, Golf and a Night at the Museum * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admissions staff and multiple campus partners hosted admitted students for the academic year 2026-27 along with their families. During two weeks in March, the SIUE delegation, which included alumni, greeted more than 1  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Honored With Client Savvy's 2026 Excellence in Client Experience Award * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been awarded Client Savvy's 2026 Excellence in Client Experience Bronze Award, recognizing the firm's continued commitment to delivering exceptional client service. The award honors top-performing professional services firms based entirely   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of the U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, from a March 17, 2026, hearing entitled "U.S. Military Posture & National Security Challenges in the Western Hemisphere": * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Smith, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear today and to represent the men and   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC research: A cancer drug that treats herpes, too UIC researchers have successfully repurposed an FDA-approved cancer drug, doxorubicin, to treat drug-resistant strains of herpes. Their work appears in the journal Drug Resistance Updates. "This opens up an unexpected, potentially fast-moving path toward treating drug-resistant herpes infections," said study leader Deep  more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Quad Cities Counseling Program Receives Eight-Year CACREP Reaffirmation * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - -The Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling graduate programs at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities have received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), continuing a longstanding accreditation   more

MACOMB, Illinois, March 24 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Sports Broadcasting Students Cover NCAA Women's Tournament in Chapel Hill * MACOMB, IL - - For two Western Illinois University Sports Broadcasting students, covering the Leathernecks in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament was more than a road trip. It was a firsthand look at the highest level of college sports media and a reminder of where hard work can lead. WIU's Sports Broadcasting p  more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, March 23 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * Year One of SIUE's First-Year and Transitional Advising Builds Strong Foundation for Student Success * Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Office of First-Year and Transitional Advising (OFTA), formerly known as the Office of Academic Advising, is celebrating success and a recent shift in focus. During the spring semester of 2024, OFTA began developing intentional adv  more