MACOMB, Illinois, April 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * "Pieowa" Documentary Screening to Benefit WIU Food Pantry * MACOMB, IL - - A community screening of the documentary Pieowa: A Piece of America will be held from 3-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, in the Garden Lounge at the Malpass Library on the Macomb campus. Sponsored by the College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Sociology & Anthropology and University Foundation Office and will be serving  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT's Weingarten and AAUP's Wolfson on The University of Illinois Springfield Faculty Strike * SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -AFT President Randi Weingarten and American Association of University Professors President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement: "Faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield are on strike because their administration is failing to invest in  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 11 -- The Arizona Corporation Commission issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * April 8, 2026 Open Meeting Highlights The Arizona Corporation Commission voted on 30 matters, including safety, securities, telecommunications, electric and railroad items. Highlights from the meeting include: Utilities * Arizona Corporation Commission Utilities Division - FCC Combating Illegal Robocalls * Vulcan Solar Project, LLC * UNS Electric, Inc. Railroad * C  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * As layoffs loom, 86% of LAUSD digital instruction contracts went to private equity-backed companies * A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) reveals that hundreds of millions of dollars of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) contract commitments for external services were directed to private equity or venture capital-backed comp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OVER BUSINESS PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas Ltd. (NCL), following an investigation of NCL's cancellation procedures and sales practices, which the attorneys general al  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Over COVID Cancellation Practices * Attorney General William Tong today joined the attorneys general of Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin in announcing a settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., followin  more

ORANGE, Connecticut, April 11 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * Avangrid CEO Discusses Energy Future with National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda speaks with Hispanic Legislators from across the country on the evolving energy landscape * NEW YORK, New York -- Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda provided a fireside chat at th  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release: * * * Baxter to Host First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call for Investors Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medtech company, will host a conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the past month, up 2.3 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 0.7 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.7 percent over the past two months, up 2.8 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area advanced 0.7 percent for the two months ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labo  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - April 10, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.9 percent in March, up 3.4 percent over the year * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index was up 9.2 percent, almost ent  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee Members * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. "I'm proud to re-launch the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee to ensure that our agricultural growers and producers have a seat at the table and have their voices heard," Chairman Michael S. Selig said. "T  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, April 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Chicago Man Charged With Threatening To "Shoot Up" United States Secret Service Office CHICAGO -- The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois has charged a Chicago man with making a threat to "shoot up" an office of the United States Secret Service and "hunt" an agent. On March 19, 2026, MICHAEL KOVCO sen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 (TNSrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Circana Announces 2025 U.S. CPG Growth Leaders Winning today means putting the consumer first and staying authentic. Brands that build real trust and offer clear value are connecting deeply with shoppers and building lasting loyalty in a highly competitive space. * Circana, LLC released the 14th annual   more

ARGONNE, Illinois, April 11 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers discover record-setting heat-conducting material Scientists used the upgraded Advanced Photon Source at Argonne to characterize the new material, which conducts heat three times better than copper This breakthrough opens new pathways for cooling electronics, AI and quantum hardware. * Anyone who has ever been frustrated by an overheating mob  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Approves Carbon Storage Permit in Putnam County, Illinois * CHICAGO (April 10, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a permit for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at its proposed injection well in Putnam County, Illinois. "Following a thorough, science-based technical review and extensive public engagement, EPA is app  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 10 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Reports on Success of Missouri's Operation Relentless Pursuit in First Year of Operations * Today, Governor Mike Kehoe reported that in its first year of operations, Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) task force officers arrested or assisted in the arrests of 1,585 fugitives wanted for outstanding felony warrants. The total includes individuals arrested in connection wit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Continuing to Push PJM to Protect Ratepayers and Lower Energy Costs for Virginians Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of governors in calling on PJM Interconnection -the operator of the nation's largest electric grid -to prioritize energy affordability and reliability while ensuring that data cent  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 11 -- GTCR, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026: * * * GTCR Completes Acquisition of Zentiva, a Leading European Generics Pharmaceutical Company GTCR to support Zentiva's next phase of growth, building on its strong foundation of quality, scale and market leadership * GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of Zentiva (the "Company"), a leading European generi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security issued the following news: * * * Chicago Metro Begins 2026 with Record Number of Monthly Jobs, Nearly 5 Years of Year-Over-Year Growth Unemployment Rate Ticks Up for Every Metro Area in January * Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs decreased in 7 metropolitan areas and increased in 5, leading to consecutive months with year-over-year growth in Chicago (58 consecutive months) and Champaign (12 consecutive months)  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2023-CGD-033) on March 27, 2026 entitled "Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Illinois by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service." Here is the memorandum: * * * To: Brian Nesvik, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service From: Colleen Kotzmoyer, Director, Contract and Grant Audit Division Subject: Final Audit Report - Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded   more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on Chairman Comer to Hold Hearing on Potential Trading on Iran War Intelligence by Senior Trump Administration Officials * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today called on Chairman James Comer to immediately convene a public hearing and launch a full Committee investigation into wheth  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte named D.C. Bar's 2026 Law Firm of the Year * International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been recognized as the Law Firm of the Year as part of the D.C. Bar's 2026 Annual Awards. Demonstrating a strong commitment to expanding access to justice, protecting human rights, and empowering individuals and organizations driving cha  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin welcomes playwright Kira Rockwell for residency, student production of 'Holy Chicken Sandwich' * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University's School of Theatre and Dance welcomed playwright Kira Rockwell to campus this week for a residency centered around the student production of her original play, "Holy Chicken Sandwich," at Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre. Rockwell, an Atlanta-based playwright and educator,   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 10 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber renews its support for allowing autonomous vehicles on state roads * April 10, 2026 Less than a minute read The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry testified in favor of legislation that would establish clear legal and regulatory rules to allow autonomous vehicles on public roads in the state. HB 2069, sponsored by Rep. Brandon P  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- The Missouri Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Winland Foods to expand in St. Louis, investing $38.5 million and creating 25 new jobs Winland Foods, a global food manufacturer, announced today that it is expanding in St. Louis, investing $38.5 million and creating 25 new jobs. The expansion will increase the capacity and flexibility of its South St. Louis manufacturing facility, adding additional production lines   more

NEW YORK, April 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC Renews 'One Chicago' Franchise, Continuing Long-Running Production in Illinois * April 10, 2026 NBC has renewed its One Chicago franchise for the 2026-27 broadcast season, extending one of television's longest-running scripted brands and continuing more than a decade of production in Illinois. The renewal includes Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med, which will ret  more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 11 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following statement on April 10, 2026: * * * NCBA and OCA Express Disappointment in Federal Court Ruling on Poultry Case WASHINGTON - Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) President, Ford Drummond, and National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) President, Gene Copenhaver, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma's rejection of the state of Oklah  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Reaching the Next Generation of Boaters Starts with Data * Consumer behavior is shifting-and so is the boating audience. As traditional boat buyers start aging out, reaching the next generation of boaters is critical to future growth. In a new video, Bryce Brown, principal of Rocky Mountain Boat Company and a member of the Market Expansion Advisory Grou  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins Tonko to Introduce Bill to Shield Consumers from Data Center-Driven Energy Hikes * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) joined Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), and 22 of their House and Senate Colleagues in introducing the Power for the People Act. This legislation ensures that data centers are held responsible for the high costs of their electricit  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chuy Garcia, Derek Tran Fight for Stronger Truck Insurance Requirements * WASHINGTON, DC -On Thursday, Congressmen Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) and Derek Tran (CA-45) introduced the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, which increases outdated insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers and protects truck crash victims and their loved ones from the financial debt caused by   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 10 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * RLC Supports Illinois Interchange Fee Ban on Taxes and Tips * The Retail Litigation Center (RLC) today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit supporting the state of Illinois in an appeal challenging the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA). The case, brought by banking trade associations, seeks to invalidate Ill  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Smoking may spark lung-to-brain reaction tied to dementia, study finds * Smoking cigarettes may raise dementia risk by triggering harmful chemical signals from the lungs to the brain, finds new research from the University of Chicago. The study adds deeper understanding to a well-documented correlation between smoking and neurodegeneration. One study from 2011 found heavy smoking in midlife was associ  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136   more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, April 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on April 9, 2026: * * * Suburban Chicago Man Charged With Robbing Undercover Federal Task Force Officer CHICAGO -- The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged a suburban Chicago man with robbing a federal task force officer during an undercover drug transaction last week. The task force officer was working undercover for the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Apr  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * Temporary Restraining Order Blocks Arizona Criminal Enforcement Proceedings on Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON -At the request of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona granted a temporary restraining order this afternoon barring Arizona from continuing to pursue criminal charges against CFTC-regulated designated contract ma  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 10 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * UL Solutions Launches Aliro Testing Services for Digital Keys and Smart Locks * * UL Solutions, now an authorized Aliro 1.0 testing laboratory, helps device makers bring interoperable digital key products to market by offering pre-cert  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Casa Latina Cultural Center hosts 11th Annual Calle Murray * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University Multicultural Center (MCC) is hosting its Casa Latina Cultural Center's 11th Annual Calle Murray from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, April 25, along Murray Street and the MCC Lawn. This year's theme, "Adding Color in Dark Times," highlights the power of unity, belonging and community during challe  more