WASHINGTON, May 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * A G Equipment to Pay $4.25 Million to Settle EEOC Discrimination Charges Over COVID Vaccine-Related Mandate * Oklahoma-based manufacturer settles federal suit alleging religious and disability-based discrimination after mass firing of unvaccinated employees TULSA, Okla. -A G Equipment Company, a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma compressor packaging manufacturer, will pay $4,250,000 to over 40 w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AASL Announces 2026 Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning * The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has released its annual list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The Best Digital Tools provide opportunities for school librarians to enhance learning, engage learners, and collaborate with educators. The list can be found at https://www.ala  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Understanding Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin How better data leads to better policy * Nutrient pollution, largely driven by agricultural runoff, remains one of the most significant threats to water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin. When nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, wash off the land and into nearby waterways, they fuel harmful algal blooms that threaten d  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim moderates EUIPO IP case law panel * Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, and founding director of the IP Law and Innovation Initiative at Penn State Dickinson Law, will moderate a comparative trademark law panel at the 6th IP Case Law Conference, hosted by the European Union Intelle  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, May 19 -- Augustana College issued the following news: * * * Augustana celebrates faculty promotions and tenure Augustana College is celebrating nine faculty members whose teaching, scholarship and mentorship strengthen the student-centered learning experience. At its annual spring meeting on May 15, the Augustana College Board of Trustees unanimously approved promotion and tenure for the nine faculty members. Augustana President Andrea Talentino said faculty members   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Borealis Carries More Than 416,000 at Second Anniversary * Total Amtrak Twin Cities - Chicago ridership up 27 percent in two years ST. PAUL, Minn., and CHICAGO - Borealis SM train service between the Twin Cities and Chicago continues to exceed expectations as it celebrates its second birthday. The partnership between three states and Amtrak began in May of 2024 and more than 416,000 passengers  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 18 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Chicago nurses win historic union vote to join National Nurses Organizing Committee * Registered nurses at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, voted overwhelmingly in favor (77 percent) of joining National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest and fastest-growing registered nurse (RN) union. "We are p  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswomen Ramirez, Velazquez Call Out Trump, Rubio's Military Plans for Cuba * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), co-leads of H.Res. 1056, the New Good Neighbor Act, released the following statement in the face of rising military tension in Cuba. The statement follows a letter sent to the Trump administration demanding an end to military   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 18 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release: * * * First Mid Bank & Trust Encourages Buyers to Explore Homeownership Amid Rising Rent Costs As rising rent prices and housing market uncertainty continue to challenge many first-time homebuyers, mortgage experts say misconceptions about credit scores and interest rates may be preventing buyers from exploring homeownership opportunities. According to Zillow, median rents for single-family homes have   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 18 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Nine Judicial Appointments * Governor Ron DeSantis announces nine judicial appointments.  Knute Nathe, of Dade City, to serve as Judge on the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Nathe has served as a County Court Judge for Pasco County since his appointment by the Governor in 2023. Previously, he served as an City Commissioner for Dade City. He earned both his   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government released the following written testimony by Edward C. Forst, administrator of the General Services Administration, from a May 13, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Hagerty, Ranking Member Reed, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Edward C. Forst, and I serve as the Administrator   more

DALLAS, Texas, May 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response * DALLAS, May 18, 2026 -When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and receiving hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. Yet as mobile technologies -from telehealth platforms to mobile stroke units -rapidly tr  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 19 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus issued the following news: * * * How UIS faculty are using AI in the classroom and beyond Author: Blake Wood Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how people learn and work, and at the University of Illinois Springfield, faculty are ensuring students are prepared to navigate and shape that change. Across disciplines, UIS faculty are integrating AI into coursework, research and community-focused projects  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT Webinar Series to Preview Individual Sessions on Sustainability, Plant Proteins at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo * The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific association committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is hosting a webinar series moderated by IFT Chief Science and Technolo  more

INA, Illinois, May 18 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * James M. Johnson welcomed as new member of RLCF Board of Directors The Rend Lake College Foundation recently welcomed James M. Johnson to its Board of Directors. A healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience, Johnson brings a wealth of fiscal expertise and a deep-rooted commitment to Southern Illinois to the RLCF board. Johnson, who has served as the CEO of Franklin Hospital in Benton since 2016, was offici  more

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 19 -- John Carroll University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Christopher Kempf '07 Earns Guggenheim Fellowship John Carroll University alumnus Dr. Christopher Kempf '07 has been awarded a prestigious 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship. Kempf was among 223 individuals working across 55 disciplines, chosen through a rigorous peer-review process from nearly 5,000 applicants. The Guggenheim Fellowship offers support to exceptional individuals in pursuit of schola  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Adds Leading Antitrust Team in Brussels and London * Kirkland & Ellis announced today that leading antitrust lawyers Robbert Snelders, Thomas Graf, Henry Mostyn and Conor Opdebeeck-Wilson will join the Firm as partners. "Robbert, Thomas, Henry and Conor are market-leaders for high-stakes EU, UK and global merger control, cartel and unilateral condu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Launches Integrated Real Assets Practice Group * Kirkland & Ellis announced the formation of its integrated Real Assets Practice Group, combining the Firm's Real Estate, Infrastructure, Energy and Minerals/Mining practices to align with client needs and industry trends. The combined group includes more than 600 lawyers across Kirkland's global office  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland & Ellis Unites 4 Practices Under Real Assets Group * Kirkland & Ellis LLP has formed a real assets practice group with more than 600 attorneys by combining areas such as real estate and infrastructure to align with industry trends and the needs of clients. Kirkland & Ellis said in a Friday press release that the integrated group brings the firm's energy, m  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Calls on Congress to Reject Trump Ballroom Spending and Redirect Funds to Community Priorities * SCHAUMBURG, IL -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in the wake of the Senate Parliamentarian ruling against including funding tied to President Trump's ballroom project in the reconciliation spending bill: "Republicans never should have tried to use re  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown partner Lauren Shurman named a 2026 "Woman to Watch" by Utah Business SALT LAKE CITY - Mayer Brown partner Lauren Shurman has been named among Utah Business' 2026 list of "Women to Watch," which honors 40 of the state's most influential female business leaders. As a Litigation & Dispute Resolution partner in Mayer Brown's Salt Lake City office, Lauren focuses her pract  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown partner Paul de Bernier named to LA Times Studios 2026 "Legal Visionaries" list LOS ANGELES - Mayer Brown partner Paul de Bernier has been named to LA Times Studios' 2026 list of "Legal Visionaries," which spotlights the "best and brightest in a large and highly competitive world of Southern California professionals" who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their practi  more

CRYSTAL LAKE, Illinois, May 18 -- McHenry County College issued the following news: * * * MCC Recognizes Spring 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony McHenry County College (MCC) recognized 913 graduates at its Spring 2026 Commencement on Saturday, May 16 in the College's gymnasium, 8900 US Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake. Of the Spring 2026 graduates, 208 earned honors or high honors with a GPA of 3.50 or greater. The students represented 109 different programs, with Associate in Arts, Associate   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott welcomes privacy, cybersecurity, and AI partner Elisabeth Dehareng in Brussels * McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Dehareng has joined its Regulatory Practice Group as a partner based in Brussels. "Elisabeth is widely recognized as a leading advisor on privacy, cybersecurity and emerging technologies across Europe," comm  more

DECATUR, Illinois, May 18 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University celebrates class of 2026 at Spring Commencement ceremonies * Millikin University celebrated more than 250 graduates from the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 17, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center. The day included two ceremonies recognizing undergraduate and graduate students from Millikin's four academic colleges. Graduates from the College of Fine Arts and the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, posted the following news release on May 18, 2026, with over 100 organizations: * * * More than 100 organizations from the Americas and Europe reaffirm our concern over the arbitrary detention of Salvadoran lawyer and human rights defender Ruth Lopez, one year after her arrest Below is a press release regarding the escalation of political persecution in El Salvador, one  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Mung Chiang named next president of Northwestern Chiang brings transformative leadership, distinguished scholarship and global perspective to the University * Mung Chiang, the president of Purdue University, has been named the 18th president of Northwestern University, Northwestern's Board of Trustees announced today. A renowned researcher, educator, national science advisor and higher education   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * New book traces slavery, family and early capitalism through rural Louisiana * The Felicianas, a rural stretch of Louisiana farmland, sit far from the centers of power that usually anchor United States histories. In her new book Sweet Home Feliciana: Family, Slavery, and the Hauntings of History, University of Chicago Assoc. Prof. Rashauna Johnson argues that's exactly why the region matters. "A close  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, May 19 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern legal expert on jury ruling in OpenAI's favor in Musk v. Altman court battle 'In no other country would we see two of the biggest corporate heads having to testify at a trial, having to explain their behavior. It shows that they are not above the law,' expert says * CHICAGO -- In less than two hours, a nine-person jury ruled in favor of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a trial in which cofoun  more

ITASCA, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Calls on Drivers to Put Safety First this Memorial Day * The National Safety Council urges drivers to put safety first this Memorial Day - and every day. NSC analysis estimates 393 people may die in motor vehicle crashes during the 2026 holiday period, from 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 25. In 2024, 38% of fatal traffic crashes involved an alcohol-impai  more

LOMBARD, Illinois, May 18 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS Celebrates Naturopathic Medicine Week Alongside the AANP * Earlier this month, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) celebrated Naturopathic Medicine Week, a national effort to raise awareness about the power of naturopathic medicine and its role in helping individuals achieve lasting health and wellness. Naturopathic Medicine Week was established following a Congressional reso  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partners Lauren Falk and Kevin Frank Named Distinguished Volunteers by Chicago Volunteer Legal Services * Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) honored Kirkland partners Lauren Falk and Kevin Frank as distinguished volunteers for their pro bono service on behalf of low-income clients. Lauren and Kevin were recognized for their contributions to CVLS's Minor Guardia  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names Reggie Bustinza new CEO of Alumni Association * Penn State has named Reynaldo "Reggie" Bustinza as associate vice president for alumni relations and chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association, effective July 6.  Bustinza will lead one of the world's largest alumni networks, with more than 800,000 Penn Staters worldwide, and guide the strategic direction  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 19 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Eliza Terziev, housing and land use policy analyst: * * * The BUILD housing package is a step forward for Illinois While the BUILD Act's proposed spending could harm the state budget, its deregulatory reforms are necessary to ease housing pressure across lllinois. * Illinois is facing a severe and ongoing housing shortage. Current estimates suggest the state is short 142,000 housing units, with all 2  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Recreational Boating Community Has Until June 2 to Shape NOAA Vessel Speed Rule * Members of the recreational boating industry have until June 2, 2026, to submit comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the future of the 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. The formal public comment process invites manufacturer  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER, FITZPATRICK REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNTIES * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to encourage institutions of higher education to expand study abroad opportunities to nontraditional locations for America  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership   more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, May 18 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Launches Successful Early Advising Initiative for Incoming Students * A new advising initiative at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is already making a strong impact on incoming students before they have even arrived on campus. In its first semester, SIUE START (Students Taking Action for Registration and Transition) successfully partnered with ten local high scho  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC, community partners monitor air pollution in Chicago With Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the iconic Chicago Theater, Windy City tourists are seldom starved for spectacle. But on street corners citywide, spectacular science hides in plain sight. Late last summer, nearly 300 air-quality monitoring sensors were installed on light poles throughout the city. The initiative, called O  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Underwood Introduces Legislation to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Access for Seniors and People with Disabilities * WASHINGTON- Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced the EV Charging Accessibility Act, legislation co-led by Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) and Rep. Chuy Garcia (IL-04). The legislation would make sure that all people, including seniors and those with disabilities, are able to use electr  more