GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 10 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Continues Fight for Virginians Amidst Cost Crisis 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling over unlawful tariffs - Attorney General Jay Jones joined 23 other Attorneys General today to defend a major court victory on behalf of Virginians. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down Presid  more

DECATUR, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Secures UK Rights to Sweet GypMarl in Potential Boost for Slurry-Based Grassland Performance * ROLLE - ADM has secured exclusive UK distribution rights for Sweet GypMarl, a granular fertiliser from British Gypsum designed to improve the performance of slurry-based grassland systems. While slurry and manure provide  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts policies supporting indigenous-led medical education * CHICAGO -Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association House of Delegates adopted policy to strengthen the physician workforce in Indigenous communities and support efforts to advance Indigenous-led medical schools in the United States. The policies call on the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts policy calling for exemptions for Medicaid work requirements * Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates today adopted new policy urging federal and state policymakers to ensure that Medicaid work requirements are implemented in a manner that protects patients with serious medical needs w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA strengthens policy to highlight risks of kratom products * CHICAGO -At its annual meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA) expanded its policy on kratom products to underscore the potential harms to children and adolescents and highlight concerns about products containing concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine-known as 7-OH-a potent opioid-like compound found natur  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * American Bar Association Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke for Pro Bono Contributions * Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized by the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service as an ABA Free Legal Answers 2025 Pro Bono Leader for its outstanding pro bono service. In 2025, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys answered more than 75 civi  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Continues Fight Against Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Mayes today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully impose tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The Tr  more

ALBANY, New York, June 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $36.5 Million from CVS for Defrauding Medicaid * June 9, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) for fraudulently overbilling Medicaid for insulin prescriptions. From 2010   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Keeps Fighting Against Trump's Unlawful Tariffs * 24-state coalition defends recent court win and appeals procedural ruling Attorney General Dan Rayfield today took action in federal court and continued defending a major court victory for consumers. The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) recently struck down President Trump's latest efforts to unlawfully imp  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Chicago, Senator Guzman Support Arabic Language Education Following LPHS Program Cut The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, denounces Lincoln Park High School's decision to discontinue enrollment in its Arabic language program for incoming students beginning in the 2026-2027 s  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten Statement on the Reckless Republican Budget * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding the Reckless Republican Budget: "It is beyond irresponsible to hand ICE - an agency that has murdered Americans, kidnapped people off our streets, and ignored the constitutional rights of those they've detained - a $70 billion check and no accountabi  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * The coming squeeze on state budgets Yesterday, I wrote about the looming crisis in federal government finances. This will have impacts at the state level, which policymakers should be preparing for. A federal government with less money is going to be less able  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Chicago anesthesiologist elected to AMA Board of Trustees * CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, today announced the election of Chicago-based anesthesiologist Tripti C. Kataria, MD, MPH, MBA, to its Board of Trustees. "Medicine is at an inflection point, and I am honored to be elected to the AMA Board of Truste  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Circana Announces Major Enhancements to Receipt Panel, Including Custom Hierarchies Capability and Expansion to 250,000 Static Panelists Comprehensive updates deliver a unified view of consumer purchasing behavior, powered by artificial intelligence, proprietary assets, and significant panel growth - Circana, LLC   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Dangerous Expansion Of Immigration Detention Under Trump * June 09, 2026 Sens. Durbin, Reed, Peters, Rep. Thompson release damning findings on hurried efforts to expand immigration detention, wasted tens of millions in taxpayer funds, failures to meet basic detention standards, and serious ongoing performance and oversight issues WASHINGT  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Congressional Democrats Release GAO Report Detailing Dangerous Expansion Of Immigration Detention Under Trump Sens. Durbin, Reed, Peters, Rep. Thompson release damning findings on hurried efforts to expand immigration detention, wasted tens of millions in taxpayer funds, failures to meet basic detention standards, and s  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 10 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated * June 08, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 33 Senate Democ  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Enters Statement On Trump Nominating Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General Into Congressional Record * June 09, 2026 WASHINGTON - In a statement entered into the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General. "When B  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Durbin Enters Statement On Trump Nominating Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General Into Congressional Record In a statement entered into the Congressional Record, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discussed President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as the next   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Trump Formally Nominating Todd Blanche To Be Attorney General * June 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on President Trump formally nominating Todd Blanche to be Attorney General: "Donald Trump has been engaged in the most corrupt enterprise in the histor  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Announce $9.1 Million In Medical Research Grants For Illinois Institutions * June 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $9,148,321 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants to Illinois institutions for medical research. The grantees will use the federal funding to better  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Padilla Object To Trump Administration's Refugee Program Solely For White Afrikaners, Condemn Illegal Consultation With Congress * June 08, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, objec  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Durbin, Padilla Object To Trump Administration's Refugee Program Solely For White Afrikaners, Condemn Illegal Consultation With Congress U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Bor  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 9, 2026: * * * Congress Proposes First Comprehensive Federal AI Framework: Here's What It Means for Employers Congress has taken its most significant step yet toward establishing a national framework for artificial intelligence, with a bipartisan pair of House lawmakers releasing a sweeping 269-page discussion draft that touches everything from frontier model safety to workforce protections. While m  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Republican Reconciliation Package * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting NO on Republicans' reconciliation package: "Republicans' latest budget is a continuation of their so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' This legislation does nothing to ease the cost of living, lower health care expenses, or bring down gas prices.   more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, June 9 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * Four advisers recognized in spring 2026 Adviser Photography Contest * The Journalism Education Association hosted the spring 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest from May 18-29. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the spring contest was "Take a Break." Ten advisers entered this con  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to Federation Internationale de l'Automobile and Formula 1 Group: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 Stefano Domenicali, CEO Formula 1 Group 2 St. James's Market London, SW1Y 4AH United Kingdom - Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile 8 place de la Concorde 75008 Paris France - Dear Mr. Domenicali and Mr.  more

DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Health Sciences Ph.D. candidate's research drives cancer screening Alyssa Harris, Ph.D. in Health Sciences candidate at Northern Illinois University, was the lead author of "Facility-Based Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening in 45- to 49-Year-Olds After US Guideline Changes." The study, which included NIU Professor M. Courtney Hughes as senior author, was recently published in the Journal of t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * How 'turning away' from suffering makes us deeply human * While looking through a medieval manuscript of the Book of Genesis, Benjamin A. Saltzman encountered a curious illustration. Adam and Eve, freshly fallen from grace, held their hands in front of their eyes rather than the more obvious bits. Why are they covering their faces? He wondered. He found the gesture tricky to pin down. A classic inter  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release: * * * IFT's Global Food Traceability Center Receives $3 Million Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation * IFT's Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC), an internationally recognized leader in advancing end-to-end food traceability, has received a $3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation that will support and accelerate the work GFTC is doing  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has found a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of Tris and Tris HCl from China. The determination covers Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane and Tris (hydroxymethyl) aminomethane hydrochloride, products that are alleged to be sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. The products are classified under subheading 2922.19.96 of the Harmonized Tariff Sche  more

MOLINE, Illinois, June 10 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * John Deere Introduces New 5E 3-Cylinder Utility Tractor With eHydro(TM) Transmission, Prioritizing Operator Simplicity and Versatility Tractor upgrades give customers easy control and improved efficiency on any operation - OLATHE, Kansas -- John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the newest 5E 3-Cylinder tract  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Debt markets surge to record highs, signaling liquidity cycle on the rise JLL launches new Global Credit Intensity Index, alongside Global Bid Intensity Index, providing a forward-looking view on investor bidding and lender appetite - A powerful new commercial real estate liquidity cycle continues apace as a hyper-competitive debt market and expanding i  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Bipartisan Anti-Fraud Bill Passes House Unanimously * WASHINGTON -On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisan Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act, legislation led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) to strengthen fraud prevention efforts across the federal government and better safeguard   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers on Trump NDA Proposal That Could Silence Federal Whistleblowers * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor demanding answers about the Trump Administration's proposal to implement a government-wide nondisclosure agreement (NDA) for federal employees, warning that the policy could silen  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Hails Court Decision Blocking Trump's Reckless $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after a federal court blocked (link is external) President Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee: "Today's ruling is a welcome rejection of an unlawful policy that threatened America's economic competitiveness and made it harder for busin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Littelfuse Launches Ultra-Low Power Omnipolar TMR Switch Sensor TX00AS314TRA enables high-sensitivity magnetic field sensing with 1.5 uA current draw for always-on, battery-powered designs - Rosemont, Ill.--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Loyola Nursing to launch summer institute * The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing is launching a summer immersion program to support students who face barriers to success as they transition into the school's rigorous, top-ranked undergraduate program. The inaugural Ascend into Nursing Conway Summer Institute will be held in July, hosting as many as two dozen Bachelor of Science in Nursing (  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as Chief Digital & Information Officer for $36B Snacking business * Kemal Cetin is a seasoned Digital and Information Technology leader with success driving digital technology innovation and transformation * Mars Snacking, based in Chicago, is home to beloved brands including SNICKERS(R), M&M'S(R), SKITTLES(R), EXTRA(R),  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott adds Jessica Lee to drive London litigation growth * London, 9 June 2026 - Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte continues to build momentum in London with the addition of Jessica Lee as a litigation partner, enhancing its capabilities across complex disputes, civil fraud and cutting-edge digital asset matters. Jessica advises corporates and indi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte advises Servier on the agreement to acquire the muscular dystrophy business of Edgewise Therapeutics * McDermott Will & Schulte has advised Servier, an independent international pharmaceutical group governed by a foundation, on the agreement to acquire the muscular dystrophy business of Edgewise Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: EWTX), a bioph  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * National FOP President Urges Swift House Action on "Secure America Act" * Washington, DC - In a letter to the leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives, Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), urged the House to bring an end to the months-long partisan gridlock and pass S. 2, the "Secure America Act." "The bill   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science edu  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 10 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Some drugs 'fail' because of unrealistic testing conditions Temperature and calcium reveal hidden drug behaviors overlooked in standard lab tests * Researchers commonly test drugs in simplified lab conditions, often at room temperature * Scientists discovered drugs behave differently at body temperature and with physiologically relevant calcium levels * Findings could improve drug scree  more

ITASCA, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Partners with Rhythm Innovations, Rath Family Foundation on Green Cross for Safety Innovation Award * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Safety Council today announced Rhythm Innovations and the Rath Family Foundation as new sponsors of the Green Cross for Safety (r) Innovation award, launching a five-year commitment in support of the Council's esteemed recognition for advance  more

MACOMB, Illinois, June 9 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Purple and Gold Points a Success in its First Year * MACOMB, IL - Student engagement at Western Illinois University rose under the first year of the Purple & Gold Points program. "It was exciting to see so many students get involved throughout the year and we hope to see it continue in the program's second year," WIU Office of Student Engagement (OSE) Director Nick Katz said. The program, int  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly votes no on Republican reconciliation bill funding ICE by $70 billion * WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) released the following statement after the House passed the partisan reconciliation bill that gives $70 billion to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection: "ICE Gestapo agents terrorized-and continue to terrorize-Black and Brown communities  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Jackson, Amo, and Kelly lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Accountability on Ebola Outbreak and Trump's Global Health Failures * CONTACT: June 8, 2026 Press.Jackson.IL01@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Gabe Amo (RI-01), and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) led 74 Members of Congress demanding accountability and action from Secretary   more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, June 9 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago expand degree pathways for union apprentices * Rowan University and Finishing Trades Institute of DC 14 Chicago (FTICHI) formalized a new academic partnership May 18 during a ceremonial signing ceremony at FTICHI's training center in Berkeley, Illinois. The agreement creates a new educational pathway for union apprentices to earn a college degree in constru  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For Criminal Organizations * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss House Republican efforts to crack down on fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the Americans they were intended to help-not criminals e  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Taxpayer Money is For Americans Who Need It, Not For Criminal Organizations * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss House Republican efforts to crack down on fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars reach the Americans they were intended to help-not criminals   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Blumenthal, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging * Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) introduced the No Toxics in Food Packaging Act, legislation to ban some of the most dangerous toxic chemicals from food packagi  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio on Portugal National Day: * * * On behalf of the American people, I send warm congratulations to Portugal as you celebrate the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities. As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence next month, we recognize Portugal as one of our earliest and most steadfast partners. Your support during our nation's founding forged a   more

DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Six Computer Science Ph.D. students present AI and language research at regional conference, gain valuable experience * Six doctoral students from NIU's Department of Computer Science recently joined researchers from across the Midwest to explore emerging ideas in artificial intelligence and gain new perspectives on their work. The students took part in Midwest Speech and Language Days 2026 (MSLD 2026  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen Votes Against Additional Funding for Trump's ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting against giving Trump's ICE and CBP an additional $70 billion in federal funding: "Donald Trump should not be able to use ICE and CBP to tear families apart and terrorize my neighbors, which is why I voted against House Republicans' la  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 9 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Millions in the US report past-year psilocybin use * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new look at data from a nationally representative survey finds that more than 8 million people, roughly 2.8% of the U.S. population, reported having used psilocybin in the year prior to the survey. The data came from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and included responses from 58,000 pe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Miraval Brand Debuts Globally with Opening of Miraval The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia * New opening marks the first Miraval resort outside the United States, ushering in a new era of transformative wellbeing on The Red Sea Chicago (June 9, 2026) - Miraval Resorts & Spas has announced the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, marking the brand's fi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Ashley Taylor Named to Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly * RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke vice chair and co-leader of the firm's nationally ranked State Attorneys General Practice, Ashley L. Taylor, Jr., has been named to the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame by Virginia Lawyers Weekly, recognizing his outstanding career, leadership, and lastin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago appoints Jake Silverman as Director of Athletics and Recreation * Jake Silverman has been appointed Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Chicago, following a nationwide search. His appointment is effective July 15. Silverman will provide strategic leadership for the Department of Athletics and Recreation at UChicago, which sponsors 20 varsity sports, more than 40 sports clu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UIC-led monarch butterfly conservation effort surpasses 100 partners nationwide The University of Illinois Chicago has reached a major milestone in its nationwide monarch conservation effort, with more than 100 energy and transportation partners now participating in a voluntary program to protect and enhance monarch butterfly habitat. Approximately 1.3 million acres across 47 sta  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 9 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Unifying Hearts for Ministry at PALCON 2026 * In early June 2026, Olivet Nazarene University hosted Pastors and Leaders Conference (PALCON), a biannual denominational conference meant to encourage connection, rest and inspiration. This regionally based conference is typically held on the off years from the quadrennial General Assembly conventions at Nazarene higher education institutions. "PALCON a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Willie Underwood III, MD, inaugurated as 181st AMA president * Willie Underwood III, M.D., MSc, M.P.H., a urologic surgeon based in Buffalo, N.Y., was sworn in today as the 181 st president of the American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest and most influential physician organization.  Assuming the presidency at a pivotal moment for American healthcare, Dr  more

DEKALB, Illinois, June 9 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * WNIJ partnership with Rockford's Kennedy Middle School helps create authentic learning experiences for students * Thanks to a partnership with WNIJ 89.5, eighth-grade language arts students at Rockford's Kennedy Middle School turned classroom lessons into hands-on media experience. Guided by experienced WNIJ reporters, the students practiced interviewing, active listening and audio production. They put   more

KEENE, California, June 9 [Category: Union] -- The United Farm Workers issued the following news release: * * * Workers and Advocacy Groups Challenge DHS's Illegal Warrantless Arrest Policy * DHS practice amounts to "arrest people and ask questions later." LOS ANGELES - On Monday, a year after federal immigration agents launched sweeping raids across Southern California, three plaintiff organizations in Vasquez Perdomo v. Mullin moved for a preliminary injunction to stop the government's i  more