PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP celebrates winners of 2026 Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships * SAN FRANCISCO, April 14, 2026 - The American College of Physicians (ACP) is honoring six chief residents as winners of the Herbert S. Waxman Chief Resident Teaching Scholarships at Internal Medicine Meeting 2026, ACP's annual scientific meeting taking place April 16-18, a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA launches "Health vs. Hype" podcast series with iHeartMedia * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA), in collaboration with iHeartMedia's Ruby studio, today announced the launch of its new podcast series, " Health vs. Hype with the AMA." The eight-episode series will provide an entertaining deep dive into the latest viral wellness trends, DIY medicine, and   more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, April 13 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS revises Position Statements #35 and #47 * The Board of Directors of the American Nuclear Society, along with the ANS Public Policy Committee (PPC), recently approved revisions to Position Statement #35: Advanced Reactors and Position Statement #47: Management of Surplus U.S. Nuclear Material. ANS endorses a number of position statements that reflect the Society's persp  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global IP law conference at Fordham * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships and H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, co-organized the 33rd Annual Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference at Fordham Law School. The conference brought together more than  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $773 Million Agreement in Principle with Albertsons for its Role in Opioid Epidemic * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that, after multistate negotiations, an agreement in principle has been reached on monetary terms that would require grocery chain Albertsons to pay up to $773,787,782.93 to address its role in the o  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $773M agreement with Albertsons for its role in opioid crisis * April 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced an agreement in principle that would require the Albertsons grocery chain to pay more than $773.7 million to address its role in the opioid epidemic. Colorado will receive at least $32 million from the settlement.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $773 MILLION AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE WITH ALBERTSONS FOR ITS ROLE IN OPIOID EPIDEMIC * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a national settlement in principle with Albertsons that, once final, would require the grocery chain to pay more than $773 million to address its role in the opioid crisis. In addition to the financial terms, a f  more

ITASCA, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * CompScience Launches AI-Powered Job Safety Platform for Frontline Workers * San Francisco, CA - Today, CompScience, a business insurance provider pairing coverage with AI-powered risk mitigation, announced the launch of its Safe Work Plan platform. This platform uses cutting-edge AI developed by CompScience modeled on the National Safety Council (NSC) Serious Incident and Fat  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Joins Democratic Leadership to Push Importance of Reigning in Trump with War Powers Resolution * April 14, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) to disavow Donald Trump's unjustified and illegal war against Iran and announce she w  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth to Force Vote Tomorrow on Her War Powers Resolution to End Trump's Unjustified and Illegal Iran War * April 14, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that she will force Senate Republicans to vote tomorrow on her War Powers Resolution to end Donald Trump's unwanted, unjustified and illegal war against Iran that is costing Am  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Floor Speech On Trump's War Of Choice In Iran * April 14, 2026 Durbin: "The mess we find ourselves in today is one the President has helped create through his narcissism, impulsiveness, crude threats, and lack of planning." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today criticizing President Trump's unclear strategy when it come  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks On Future Of Justice Department Following Pam Bondi's Firing * April 13, 2026 Durbin: "We now have a vacancy in the Attorney General's position... I certainly hope that in the weeks and months ahead we can go back to a Department of Justice that we can trust as an apolitical agency doing its best to bring safety and peace to America." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate f  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 13, 2026: * * * Durbin Speaks On Future Of Justice Department Following Pam Bondi's Firing In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the future of the Department of Justice (DOJ) after President Trump's firing of Pam Bondi and the beginning of A  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Hawley, New Mexico Attorney General Demand Action To Protect Children Online * In a press conference alongside abuse survivors and child safety advocates, Durbin, Hawley, and New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez called for the passage of the STOP CSAM Act and Section 230 reform as Big Tech companies face accountability in court  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dic  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's presentation of collegiate gymnastics sticks the landing with NCAA Championship coverage, April 16-18 * * New to ESPN's presentation in Fort Worth: rules analyst Mary Joe Roehrig, plus multi-camera complement throughout Dickies Arena to elevate championship coverage * 4DREPLAY returns to NCAA Women's Championship, providing in-depth analysis on vault, uneve  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University study shows one class can change how students think -- for years * A Florida State University researcher has published the first peer-reviewed study showcasing how a critical thinking course increases long-term reduction in common reasoning biases and errors. Professor of Philosophy Michael Bishop led the study that revealed that an appropriately designed critical thinking c  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, April 14 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Following in the footsteps of Jane Goodall: A wildlife pathologist's story * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -When she was a kid in the 1970s, Karen Terio wasn't allowed to watch much television, but wildlife specials were permitted. That was how she learned about the work of Jane Goodall, who was studying the behavior of wild chimpanzees in Gombe National Park, on the western edge of Tanzani  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news: * * * For quantum computing, different qubits are better together * DARPA has launched the Heterogeneous Architectures for Quantum (HARQ) program, an effort aimed at overcoming one of the most persistent barriers in quantum computing: how to move beyond single-technology systems to achieve and scale practical, high-impact applications. Despite rapid progress across the quantum ecosystem, most c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Four UChicago scholars receive 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships * Guggenheim Fellowships have been awarded this year to four scholars from the University of Chicago. Announced April 14, the distinguished writers and scholars join the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows, honored for "prior career achievement and exceptional promise." Profs. Neil Brenner, Claudia Brittenham, Faith Hillis and Alexandra Z. Worden  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Announces "Made in the USA" Sweep, Including Three Law Enforcement Actions to Protect American Consumers and Businesses * Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced law enforcement actions involving three companies that deceived American consumers by falsely claiming, in advertising and labeling, that their products were made in the United States. These actions follow President Trump's March   more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Krishnamoorthi Bill to Rename Palatine Post Office After Late World War II Hero Bernie Bluestein * WASHINGTON -The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's legislation to rename the Palatine Post Office in honor of the late Bernie Bluestein, a decorated World War II veteran, member of the legendary Ghost Army, and beloved leader in the Palati  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 15 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT AMENDS RULES TO ADDRESS LEGAL DESERTS Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today amendments to several Supreme Court Rules to address unmet legal needs in the state. "Legal deserts", a term commonly used to describe areas where there are a limited number of practicing attorneys, have cropped up across the count  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Call with FAA, Duckworth, Durbin Advocate for More Resources of O'Hare Airport Amid FAA Process to Limit Daily Operations * April 14, 2026 Duckworth and Durbin spoke by phone with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday spoke by phone with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Ad  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Call With FAA, Durbin, Duckworth Advocate For More Resources For O'Hare Airport Amid Faa Process To Limit Daily Operations * April 14, 2026 Durbin and Duckworth spoke by phone with FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday spoke by phone with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Adminis  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, April 14 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release: * * * Stem Cell Reports Named Official Journal of 2026 BaCell 3D Conference Abstract submission and registration are open for organoid and disease modeling meeting in Basel, Switzerland * The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announces that Stem Cell Reports, its official open-access, peer-reviewed journal, has been named the official journal of the BaCell 3  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on EPA to Reverse Delays to Worker Safety Protections for Cancer-Causing Chemicals * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today called on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to immediately reverse newly announced delays to critical worker safety protections for hazardous chemicals, warning that the move weakens safeguards against known carcinogens and other toxic substa  more

DECATUR, Illinois, April 14 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin senior Megan Dunscomb turned 'yes' into leadership, impact and lifelong connections * DECATUR, Ill. -For senior Megan Dunscomb, Millikin University has been more than a college experience -it's been a place to say "yes," step outside her comfort zone and grow into a leader. A Management and Digital Media Marketing double major from Forsyth, Ill., Dunscomb's connection to Millikin runs deep. Countin  more

ITASCA, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * More Than Half of Surveyed Parents Couldn't Identify Minimum Age for Tobacco Purchases * A survey of over 2,000 parents found that over half were unable to accurately state the federal minimum age for legal tobacco purchases in the United States. The study, "Parent Knowledge of the U.S. Tobacco 21 Law," surveyed 2,074 parents and caregivers of children ages 10 to 19  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 13 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NAIA Adds Six New Members for 2026-27 * KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (April 13, 2026) - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will welcome six new members for the 2026-27 academic year. The NAIA Council of Presidents approved four new members at the NAIA National Convention this week. Champion Christian College (Hot Springs, Arkansas), United S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * New insurer data shows parity gaps in mental vs physical health care * Washington, D.C. -A new tool unveiled today provides the first look at real-time commercial insurance data on mental health and substance use coverage metrics. The Mental Health Parity Index raises the potential of widespread issues for patient access and clinician pay, which can mean longer wait ti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Aon, a provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, human resources solutions and outsourcing services, posted the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * NFP, an Aon Company, Acquires The Hamilton Group, LLC, Expanding P&C Capabilities in U.S. Northeast Region Hamilton Group brings risk management solutions for businesses across the tristate area * NEW YORK -- NFP, an Aon company (NYSE: AON) and leading p  more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Business] (TNSxrep) -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * NSGA's Annual Sports Participation Study Emphasizes Overall Growth * DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2026) - Increases in participation in most sports is one of the encouraging highlights from the 2026 edition of the National Sporting Goods Association's (NSGA) Sports Participation in the U.S. report. The industry's longest standing and most compr  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 14 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee to deliver address at UCLA commencement * One of UCLA's most iconic alumni is coming home to celebrate the next generation of Bruins. Six-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 UCLA College commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 12, in Pauley Pavilion. The three ceremonies are scheduled for 11 a.m., 3   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 9 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Plant-based food and drink hits Euros16.3bn in Europe, but still just 2.4% of FMCG sales, new Circana analysis reveals Demand is being driven by everyday shoppers, not just historical consumers of plant-based products. Only around 11% of Europeans identify as vegan or vegetarian but identifying as flexitarian has grown to  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity's growing footprint in Michigan tied to layoffs, rising housing costs, and healthcare risks * Private equity firms now employ roughly 10% of Michigan's private sector workforce and own everything from hospitals to housing across the state, according to a new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP). The report, Wall Street in the  more

NEW YORK, April 15 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * RAB Powers 2026 Media Career Academies to Advance Radio Talent Pipeline RAB today announced its 2026 Media Career Academies, part of the National Radio Talent System (NRTS)--the industry's premier student training initiative, powered by RAB. Aligned with RAB's mission to drive growth through education, training and workforce development, the academies provide immersive, hands-on expe  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Durbin's Unanimous Consent Request To Pass Resolution In Honor Of Robert Mueller * April 14, 2026 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) asked for unanimous consent (UC) to pass a resolution he introduced that honors the life of the late former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Robert Mueller. During his s  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Republicans Reject Durbin's Unanimous Consent Request To Pass Resolution In Honor Of Robert Mueller In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) asked for unanimous consent (UC) to pass a resolution he introduced that honors the life of the late former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Di  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * Durbin, Hawley, New Mexico Attorney General Demand Action To Protect Children Online In a press conference alongside abuse survivors and child safety advocates, Durbin, Hawley, and New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez called for the passage of the STOP CSAM Act and Section 230 reform as Big Tech companies face accountabilit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Commonwealth Edison, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * Severe Thunderstorms, High Winds Possible in Parts of Northern Illinois * With weather forecasts showing a possibility of severe thunderstorms in northern Illinois this afternoon, ComEd is preparing for potential power outages, getting equipment and additional crews in place to support restoration efforts if needed. The current forecast calls for thunders  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Six Democratic Senators Join Duckworth, Colleagues in War Powers Push to Stop Trump's Unjustified Iran War * April 13, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - This week, six additional U.S. Democratic Senators-Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ)-will join Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Cory Booker   more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, April 14 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Hear national contracting, cybersecurity, innovation funding experts at SouthernTECH2026 By Christi Mathis Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Sou  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Spring Masterworks Concert April 17 * MACOMB, IL - The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Spring Masterworks Concert at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, in the COFAC Recital Hall. The program will feature the WIU Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Rich Cangro, performing Edward Elgar's "Nimrod from Enigma Variations" and Jennifer Higdon's "Blue Cathedral." Brian J. Winnie   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Three Partners Named to IBLJ's A-List * India Business Law Journal named Kirkland partners Manas Chandrashekar, Srinivas Kaushik and Adarsh Varghese to its 2026 "A-List" of the most-recommended India-focused lawyers working at international law firms, based on the collective views of private practice lawyers in India and in-house counsel around the world. The lawye  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, April 13 [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 Inc. Broadens Portfolio with Agreement to Acquire Eurofins Scientific's Electrical & Electronics Business1 * NORTHBROOK, Ill.- April 13, 2026 - UL Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Legislation to Rename Plainfield Post Office in Honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Passes House * WASHINGTON -Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood's legislation to rename the Plainfield Post Office in honor of Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. passed the House of Representatives with unanimous bipartisan support. The House-passed bill will now be sent to the U.S. Senate for consideration.   more

URBANA, Illinois, April 15 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * The Healthiest State Starts Here The University of Illinois System doesn't just study public health. It practices it. By Ash Littles The pressures on Illinois families are not abstract. Nearly 2 million Illinoisans relied on SNAP benefits in 2024, and an estimated 360,000 are now at risk of losing eligibility under new federal work requirements. One in five Chicago-area households already experi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Largest study of pregnancy sickness uncovers six new genetic links The study, which analyzed DNA from more than 10,000 women, identified a total of 10 genes linked to the most severe form of pregnancy sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum, pointing to biological mechanisms behind it and potential new treatment pathways. * The USC research team that   more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Agriculture Students Earn National Honors at PAS Conference * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University School of Agriculture (Ag) celebrates the success of members of the WIU Professional Agricultural Students (PAS) organization who competed at the 2026 National PAS Conference, held March 9-12 at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO. The PAS is a student-led organization that helps member  more

MACOMB, Illinois, April 14 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU EMS Hosting Mock DUI April 16 * MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University's Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) will host its 36th annual Mock DUI event from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 16, in Q-Lot near the Student Recreation Center. The Mock DUI is an annual event designed to illustrate the seriousness of drinking and driving and the real-life consequences that can result. It also prov  more