CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * ACS Releases First-Ever Risk-Adjusted Report for Improving Emergency General Surgery Report equips hospitals with comprehensive data to improve care for patients requiring urgent, life-saving interventions * A new clinical outcomes report from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) provides hospitals, for the first time, with   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for stu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students p  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA names Dr. John Wigneswaran as chief operating officer * The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the appointment of John Wigneswaran, MD, MBA, (Dr. Wig) as its new chief operating officer (COO). A leader with more than two decades of experience at some of the largest healthcare companies, Dr. Wig will assume the new role on June 1, 2026.  Dr. Wig will  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Where You Have Rectal Cancer Surgery May Affect Whether the Cancer Comes Back Hospital accreditation by the American College of Surgeons National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer linked to better care and outcomes for patients with rectal cancer Key Takeaways * Having surgery for rectal cancer at a hospital accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree p  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Saint Alexius earns top rating from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services * Ascension Illinois is excited to announce that Ascension Saint Alexius in Hoffman Estates has earned a five-star overall hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings are derived from 46 publicly  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professiona  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a   more

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Educ  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals * Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new final rule that would significantly limit federal student loan access for graduate students in critical h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, includi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * BOST INTRODUCES BILL HIGHLIGHTING FARMERS' MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) this week joined Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-8) in introducing a resolution to recognize the mental health crisis facing America's agricultural producers and workforce. According to the National Rural Health Association, the suicide rate among farmers is 3.5 times higher than the general p  more

BROOKFIELD, Illinois, May 20 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Brookfield Zoo Chicago reaches historic milestone for Puerto Rican crested toad conservation efforts with more than 12,000 tadpoles Months of behind-the-scenes care and coordinated breeding efforts support global conservation efforts to help restore one of the world's rarest amphibians * Behind the scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, a record-breaking conservation milestone is helping secure the fu  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report on May 18, 2026, by Health Coverage Access Director Jennifer Sullivan and Elizabeth Zhang, research assistant on the Health Policy Team: * * * Higher Marketplace Premiums Take a Toll on Enrollment and on Marketplace Enrollees Congressional Republicans failed to extend premium tax credit (PTC) enhancements at the end of 2025, and now the harm of higher marketplace premium costs is beginning to show up  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of home health agencies (HHAs). DATES: This moratorium is effective May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regula  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues Minnesota to Block State Law * The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to block a new state law, signed by Governor Tim Walz, that would make operating or assisting in the operation of a prediction market a criminal felony. The CFTC is seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the law from going into effect on August 1, 2026.  Minnesota i  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Chairman Bost Speaks at Rules Committee on Key Bills to Expand Benefits for Disabled Veterans and Survivors, Restore Constitutional Rights Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the House Committee on Rules hearing on two House Republi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * Chairman Smith on House Floor: Bipartisan Reforms Improve Outcomes for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following statement during debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on the Fostering the Future Act (H.R. 7432): As prepared for delivery. "I rise in strong support of   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Public Schools Graduates Save $10 Million-Plus in College Tuition Through Early College Credits Record-breaking 252 students earn associate degrees alongside their high school diplomas * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) continues accelerating college access and affordability for students. Hundreds of graduating seniors will leave CPS with a significant advantage in higher education. Since 2023,   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Accelerate Shift Toward DIY Vehicle Maintenance Amid Economic Pressures Consumers are enlisting do-it-yourself auto maintenance in an effort to save money amid challenging economic times, rising gas prices, and growing needs being placed on their vehicles. We're seeing shoppers become more resourceful and hands-o  more

DEKALB, Illinois, May 19 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Underwood tours campus Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured $850,000 in Community Project Funding to support updates to childcare spaces and career training at Northern Illinois University. Rep. Underwood met with campus leaders on May 6 to discuss the Education for Parents Project, tour the Child Development and Family Cent  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Secures Promise From Secretary Of The Army To Protect Rock Island Arsenal From Drastic Job Cuts * May 19, 2026 In today's Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on the President's FY27 budget request for the Army, Durbin questioned Secretary Driscoll on U.S.-Ukraine relations, NATO partnerships, and protecting Rock Island Arsenal WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Dur  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Durbin Statement On Democrats Stopping Republicans' First Attempt To Include Trump's Billion Dollar Ballroom In Reconciliation Bill SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate Parliamentarian ruled in favor of Senate Democrats' chall  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Demand FDA Reverse Dangerous Authorization Of Flavored E-Cigarettes Recent FDA authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes enables & encourages youth tobacco use  * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), along with six of their Senate colleagues, in   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Join Letter Raising Concerns About Reorganization Of USDA's Research, Education, And Economics Mission Area The letter comes after Durbin recently reintroduced his bipartisan America Grows Act to boost U.S. commitment to publicly funded agriculture research at USDA  * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition,   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Hirono Introduce New Legislation To Expand Access To Lifesaving Lung Cancer Screenings * May 19, 2026 Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the U.S., accounting for 154,000 deaths annually-expanding access to early screenings could save an estimated 40,000 lives each year WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) today introduc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * ELPC Disappointed by Federal Transportation Reauthorization Package "This new bill would be a wrong turn for America" * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released a new transportation reauthorization bill for committee review. It will take time to fully analyze the 1,005-page Build America 250 Bill, but ELPC is initi  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump administration illegally extends costly Michigan coal plant over a year past its planned retirement The latest extension follows the first legal hearing in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Trump administration's repeated emergency orders forcing the 60+ year old coal plant to remain open * (WASHINGTON) Today, the Trump administration issued a fifth illegal emerg  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Final Order Encourages Affordable, Clean Energy for Minnesotans Minnesota Puts Data Centers on the Hook for Clean Energy and Fair Costs * Minneapolis, MN -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has issued its final order in Xcel Energy's very large energy customer tariff proceeding, charting a clear path to ensure data centers and other very large energy users pay their   more

ITHACA, New York, May 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Fast deliveries worsen conditions for e-commerce warehouse workers * Holding off on that late-night online order of a book, blender or blue jeans could ease the strain on a warehouse worker. Consumers' around-the-clock, often impulsive demand for cheap, rapidly delivered products creates harsher working conditions in e-commerce fulfillment centers than in traditional warehouses, according to Cornell-led researc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Leading the Conversation on Housing Supply In 2025, FHLBank Chicago partnered with the Urban Institute to address the region's housing supply crisis and actively shape solutions for Illinois and Wisconsin communities. The partnership launched with landmark convenings in Milwaukee and Chicago, bringing together housing leaders from across t  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Glyn Dawson, pioneering lipid biochemist, 1943-2026 * Glyn Dawson, an expert on lipid biochemistry and longtime professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Chicago, died April 14 at the age of 83. Dawson was known for multiple discoveries about the nervous system and cell membranes, and made contributions to understanding and treating a group of  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois $50 million will create 142 units with integrated services for residents with disabilities or at risk of homelessness * CHICAGO - In a major step toward reducing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $50 million in st  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued the following notice in the Federal Register on May 15, 2026. This notice announces the imposition of a 6-month nationwide moratorium on the Medicare enrollment of hospices. DATES: This moratorium is effective on May 13, 2026. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background A. CMS' Authority To Impose Temporary Enrollment Moratoria 1. Statutory and Regulatory Background   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 20 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Gov. Pritzker Highlights Jobs, Innovation, and Illinois' Growing EV Ecosystem with Visit to Rivian Manufacturing Expansion Rivian supports innovation, creates jobs, and helps position Central Illinois as a global leader in advanced manufacturing * NORMAL - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Rivian and local leaders to highlight how Illinois' investments in electric vehicle  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Illinois Doctor Agrees to Pay $62,500 for Signing False Orders in Durable Medical Equipment Scheme * An Illinois-based doctor has agreed to pay $62,500 to resolve allegations that she caused the submission of false claims to Medicare for medically unreasonable and unnecessary durable medical equipment (DME).  The United States previously filed a compla  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 (TNSjou) -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * SoReMo Puts Student Research into Action The SoReMo Initiative at Illinois Tech invited 11 student fellows to conduct six semester-long research projects during the 2025-26 academic year by using data science to solve real-world problems in public spaces, optimization, and public policy. SoReMo allows Illinois Tech students to apply their technical knowhow to unlock burdens to   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 18 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Immigrant Children Advocates Urge Congress to Vote No on $71 Billion in New Funds for ICE and Border Patrol * Acacia Center for Justice, National Center for Youth Law, National Immigrant Justice Center, and Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Urge Congress to Vote No on $71 Billion in New Funds for ICE and Border Patrol. WASHINGTON - In a nation grap  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Bridger Pipeline Expansion Would Replace Keystone XL * Key Takeaways 1 President Trump has approved a permit allowing construction of the Bridger pipeline expansion to cross the border between Saskatchewan, Canada, and northeastern Montana. 2 The pipeline would move about two-thirds (550,000 barrels per day) of the oil originally planned for the Keystone XL pipeline, which the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * New from ACRL - Integrating Academic Libraries When Institutions Merge * The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of " Integrating Academic Libraries When Institutions Merge," edited by Scott R. DiMarco, Lisandra R. Carmichael, and Courtney Heatley, offering ways to turn an independent organization steeped in its own procedures  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges * The Department of the Interior today announced $44.79 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability to conserve, restore or en  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Interior Department Announces More Than $67 Million for Wetland Conservation Projects and National Wildlife Refuges * The Department of the Interior today announced $44.79 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners the ability   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * Introducing G2's 2026 Executive Advisory Board * The B2B software world is at an inflection point, with generative AI reshaping the way software is researched, purchased, and sold. In fact, more than half of B2B software buyers now start their research in an AI chatbot versus on a traditional Google search, compared to 29% a year prior. In this new 'answer economy,' trust is the new currency. At G2,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Ivan Samstein named Executive Vice President and Chief Finance and Business Strategy Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute * Ivan Samstein, MBA, was named Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Finance and Business Strategy Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, in an announcement today. His appointment is effective September 8, 2026. As EVP and Chief Fin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Kids Take the Wheel in Custom-Built Toy Cars at GoBabyGo * WHEATON, Ill. - For a group of pediatric patients, this morning marked more than playtime. It marked their first experience behind the wheel and for many, their first opportunity to explore independently. At GoBabyGo, children with limited mobility took their first solo rides in custom-modified electric toy cars built j  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Kids Take the Wheel in Custom-Built Toy Cars at GoBabyGo * WHEATON, Ill. - For a group of pediatric patients, this morning marked more than playtime. It marked their first experience behind the wheel and for many, their first opportunity to explore independently. At GoBabyGo, children with limited mobility took their first solo rides in custom-modified electric toy cars built jus  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Warns Trump-Xi Taiwan Arms Discussions Threaten Decades of Bipartisan U.S. Support for Taiwan's Security * WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party and sponsor of the bipartisan Six Assurances to Taiwan Act, issued the following statement aft  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 17 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Lollapalooza Announces $1.7 Million Grant to Chicago Public Schools Arts Education Curriculum Donation includes $634,000 commitment for All-City Performing Arts Program * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and officials from the world-renowned music festival, Lollapalooza, today announced a $1.7 million grant through 2031 to expand arts education opportunities for the city's young artists. One of the larg  more

MACOMB, Illinois, May 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * McCormick Named May COAP EOM * MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - -The Western Illinois University May Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) Employee of the Month is Bridget McCormick, director of Residential Facilities and Administration in University Housing and Dining (UHDS). McCormick leads the UHDS team with enthusiasm, passion and an unmatched drive to serve our students effectively. She works tirele  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federa  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 20 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Northwestern Pritzker Law Celebrates Class of 2026 at Convocation Ceremony On Friday, May 15, 2026, 518 graduates from 34 places around the world joined faculty, family, and friends for the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's 2026 convocation ceremony at the Chicago Theatre. Presiding over the ceremony, Dean Zachary D. Clopton welcomed the graduates to the Northwestern Pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: * * * NRC Accepts University of Illinois Application to Build Advanced Microreactor, Kicking Off Formal Review Rockville, Md. -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has formally accepted the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's application to build an advanced microreactor on its campus, launching a detailed safety and environmental review of a project that would mark a significant milestone in univ  more

ITASCA, Illinois, May 19 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Recognizes Employers in Ohio for Traffic Safety Excellence * COLUMBUS, Ohio - The National Safety Council has announced the winners of the 2026 Our Driving Concern Ohio Employer Traffic Safety Awards, which honor organizations for their firm commitment to roadway safety for their employees and all roadway users. In 2024, 39% of occupational fatalities in Ohio were due to   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care and Save Moms' Lives * Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), a Founding Member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introduced the Innovative Maternal Payment and Coverage To (IMPACT To) Save Moms Act, legislation aimed at transforming maternity care delivery and ensuring  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals * WASHINGTON - 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 in the 119 th Congress, the Senate Judiciar  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt: "Racial Gerrymandering is Illegal, DOJ Must Enforce the Law" * Schmitt Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Enforcing SCOTUS' Callais Decision Across the U.S. U.S. SENATE -U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today chaired a Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution hearing on the enforcement of the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais to end the practice of racial ge  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs * The STOP GAMES Act will crack down on Big Pharma and expand access to generic drugs WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced the bipartisan STOP GAMES Act along with Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05). The legislation aims to crack down on tactics used by big pharma to block cheaper, generic drugs  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Presses Military Leadership on Cost of Iran War * Watch HERE WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) pressed Pentagon leadership about the cost of the Iran war for taxpayers, the administration's exit strategy, and the dangers of Russian collaboration with Iran. "My neighbors are paying $5 for a gallon of gas while the Trump administration spends $1 billion of our tax dollar  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Trent Kubik, president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Hamill, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My n  more

MACOMB, Illinois, May 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Sue Blansfield Obituary * MACOMB, IL -Sue Blansfield, 75, of Table Grove, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at The Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. Born January 2, 1951, in Macomb, she was the daughter of Carroll and D. Alleyne (Andrews) Blansfield. Blansfield dedicated 35 years of service as a secretary at Western Illinois University, where she became a familiar and trusted presence to studen  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Measures to Reduce Federal Burden on States * Under President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the Department of Education (ED) is advancing its commitment to return education to the states by expanding access to longstanding federal flexibilities. Today, ED announced it has approved Florida and Illinois' Ed-Flex applic  more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. nonprofits demonstrate overwhelming interest in improving trust * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and the Aspen Institute's Alliance for Social Trust named 11 nonprofit collaborations across 10 states as recipients of the 2026 Trust in Practice Awards. * Awardees will each receive funding of $1 million, $500,000 or $100,000, and join a na  more

LOS ANGELES, California, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * Institutional support for LGBTQ liaison officers varies widely, impacting effectiveness A new study by researchers at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, NORC at the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds that LGBTQ liaison officers may play an important role in improving relations between police and LGBTQ communities. H  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota fund raiser is UCR's next development leader * A top development executive at University of Minnesota has been named UC Riverside's next vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE). Travis Smith will also assume the role of president of the UC Riverside Foundation following confirmation by the foundation board of trustees. Smith is currentl  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. Accor  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Underwood, 70+ Lawmakers Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Address Maternal Health Risks During Public Health Emergencies * Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) led over 70 lawmakers in reintroducing the Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act to address maternal health risks during public health c  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields  more

MACOMB, Illinois, May 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Graduate Student Wins Top Honors in Computer Science at Statewide Research Conference * MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University is proud to highlight the outstanding achievement of Computer Science graduate student Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo, who earned the Best Poster Paper Award in the Computer Science category at the Illinois State Academy of Science Annual Meeting, held in Peoria, IL. Th  more