WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days Since President Trump Launched His War Of Choice In Iran, Durbin Again Criticizes The Administration For Their Unclear Strategy * June 09, 2026 Durbin: "We cannot allow the President to wage a war without checks, oversight, and accountability." WASHINGTON - Following the 100-day mark of the Iran War, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today cri  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office. In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Hospitals Screen Nearly All Older Surgical Patients for Delirium, Study Finds At non-verified hospitals, only half of older surgical patients are screened for delirium, a common and preventable complication Key Takeaways * Delirium is a serious but often overlooked complication marked by sudden confusion, and screening takes only minutes. * Scr  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting -  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation * CHICAGO - The American Medical Association (AMA) gathered physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics. The new policies adopted on the second day of voting at the AMA Annual   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA policies to ensure AI supports--not replaces--physician judgment * CHICAGO -Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates adopted new policies to ensure AI strengthens patient care, supports evidence-based medicine, and remains under the oversight of physicians rather than replacing physician judgm  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA strengthens opposition to corporate practice of medicine * CHICAGO -Physicians and medical students at the Annual Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates yesterday adopted a sweeping policy refining the organization's longstanding opposition to the corporate practice of medicine. The new policy establishes some of the most specific AMA g  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following letter to the departments of Justice and Education: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 5, 2026 The Honorable Harmeet Dhillon Assistant Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20530 - Mr. Frank E. Miller Jr. Director, Chief Privacy Officer U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office 400 Mar  more

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS awards new Presidential Citations * Twice per year, the American Nuclear Society confers Presidential Citations on individuals who have demonstrated outstanding efforts benefiting ANS or the broader nuclear community. Last week at the opening plenary of the 2026 ANS Annual Conference in Denver, Colo., immediate past president of ANS Hash Hashemian named this season's rec  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information abou  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose uncle  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, eq  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multis  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - imp  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES CHICAGO DENTIST, DENTAL EMPLOYEE IN MEDICAID FRAUD CASE * Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Chicago dentist and dental office employee with defrauding the state out of more than $100,000 in Medicaid funds.  Blanca Murillo, 51, of Brookfield, Illinois, is a licensed dentist who owns Blanco Murillo DDS Inc., a dental office located at 5036 S. Archer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES COOK COUNTY MAN WITH THEFT OF OVER $800,000 IN MEDICAID FUNDING * Leeda Services Business Owner Billed for Hours Not Worked Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Evanston man with defrauding the state out of more than $800,000 by billing the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Supported Employment Program (SEP) for service hours tha  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting -   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear an  more

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests Oregonians who were impacted can check eligibility, apply online for refunds  - Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees,  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Pa. is part of a settlement that includes millions of dollars in consumer relief HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims regarding the company ove  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past month, up 3.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operatio  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Area prices were up 2.3 percent over the past two months, up 4.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area advanced 2.3 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices rose 1.1 percent in May, up 5.0 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0 percent, led by higher prices for gasol  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing Expands German MQ-28 Ghost Bat Industry Team * BERLIN, June 10, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] has welcomed two additional industry partners at the ILA Berlin Air Show to expand its German MQ-28 Ghost Bat industry team. They join strategic industry partner Rheinmetall, who will play a lead role in Boeing's ind  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release: * * * Boeing unveils advanced MQ-28 capabilities, extended combat reach * BERLIN, GERMANY June 10, 2026 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] unveiled extended combat capabilities of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat at the ILA Berlin Air Show in Germany. The new features within the MQ-28 technology roadmap further enhance the platform's flexibilit  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards we  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime * Following record-breaking demand for Busch Light Apple, Busch Light Lime returns to make this summer the most refreshing yet St. Louis, MO - June 10, 2026 - This summer just got a whole lot more refreshing as Busch Light keeps its wildly successful flavor mom  more

PEORIA, Illinois, June 11 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Inc. Increases Dividend IRVING, Texas - The Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) voted today to raise the quarterly dividend by 12 cents, an eight percent increase, to one dollar and sixty-three cents ($1.63) per share of common stock payable Aug. 19, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business July 20, 2026. Cate  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on June 9, 2026, at a hearing on nuclear licensing reform: * * * Chairman Latta Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing to discuss efficient nuclear licensin  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Chicago's Congressional Delegation Defends CPS's Students, Educators, Parents Against Republican Attacks * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) led the members of Chicago's Congressional delegation, Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), and Jan Sc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Prepares for Severe Weather Headed to Northern Illinois * ComEd is informing customers of multiple rounds of severe weather expected in its service territory Wednesday afternoon, continuing into Thursday. Forecasts indicate the first storms will bring lightning, rain and high wind gusts of up to 59 MPH. In preparation, ComEd is positioning equipment and scheduli  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core President's Program: Healing the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey * CHICAGO-Join Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures on Saturday, June 27 from 2:30 - 3:30pm CDT during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, for the Core President's Program featuring Drew Ramsey, MD. DREW RAMSEY, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, author, and leading voice in Nutritiona  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Cleaner Water in Chicago * June 10, 2026 New federal funding comes through Duckworth's efforts to get lead out of our drinking water and clean up water systems nationwide [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the City of Chicago's Department of Water Mana  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms & Removal Of Pulte * June 09, 2026 Durbin: "Those who oppose reforming FISA argue there's no time to address these abuses because our national security will be harmed if Section 702 is allowed to expire even for a day. That is not true." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democrati  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing * June 10, 2026 During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin slammed President Trump's slush fund, denounced Todd Blanche as the Attorney General nominee, and emphasized the importance of the blue slip practice WASHINGTON - During today's Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing,   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Republicans For Failing To Address Affordability Concerns As Americans Are Paying Sky-High Prices For Gas, Groceries, & Health Care * June 09, 2026 Durbin: "American families are struggling. They don't believe that Trump's policies have given them any relief from what they face on a day-to-day basis." WASHINGTON - During a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democrati  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Talks Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project With IDOT Secretary * June 09, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gia Biagi and Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) CEO Joe Parsons to discuss the Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project, which would connect Chicago and Moline, Illinois, with an Amtrak route.   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Cassidy, Kaine, Tillis Statement On Social Security * June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statement regarding the Social Security Board of Trustees' report showing that the Social Security Trust Fund will face insolvency in 2032: "It's   more

ELMHURST, Illinois, June 11 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Biochemistry Student to Participate in National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Program Elmhurst University biochemistry major Hannah Cardenas '27, of Des Plaines, Illinois, received a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) award to participate in a 10-week summer research internship at the University of Texas at Dallas. These NSF-funded summer research interns  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 (TNSletter) -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 Senator Charles Grassley Chair, Senate Judiciary Co  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Global rice production nearly doubled despite climate change, driven largely by human management * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Global rice production nearly doubled between the 1960s and the 2010s, despite the negative impacts of climate change, according to a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The study found that management decisions -including expanded irrigati  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing * Washingtonians will receive nearly $1 million in restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs resolving claims that the company, which ran COVID-19 testing sites, overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely test results. The 18-state coalition, co-led b  more

LONDON, England, June 11 -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells is advising Ingredion Incorporated on its pound sterling2.7 billion recommended takeover offer of Tate & Lyle PLC A Hogan Lovells team, led by London-based partner Daniel Simons and Global Head of M&A Bill Curtin, is pleased to be advising Ingredion Incorporated ("Ingredion"), a NYSE listed global provider of ingredient solutions headquartered in Westchester, Illinois, USA, on its pou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Reaches Global RiseHY Goal, Surpassing 10,000 Hires and Progressing Toward 15,000 Hires by the End of 2028 * Milestone reinforces Hyatt's continued commitment to connecting untapped talent to careers in hospitality CHICAGO (June 10, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt and Hyatt hotels have hired more than 12,000 Oppo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 11 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces New Grants to Address Hunger After Federal Cuts Applications Accepted Through July 31 * Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced a new grant program to help volunteer groups battling hunger and food insecurity in the wake of federal government cuts to critical food programs. Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grants prov  more

CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 11 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Illinois Farmer Bill Leigh Elected to Serve as NCGA's First Vice President Author: Bryan Goodman The National Corn Growers Association's board elected Bill Leigh, of Minonk, Ill., today as the organization's next first vice president, putting him on track to become board president on October 1, 2027. His term as first vice president begins in October, the beginning of NCGA's new fiscal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Industry, Government Leaders Join NMMA Canada for Marine Decarbonization Discussion * Last week, NMMA Canada brought together federal officials and recreational marine industry leaders in Ottawa to discuss propulsion decarbonization and the future of marine fuels in Canada. The meeting built on discussions held during NMMA Canada's 2024 Day on the Hill a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026 * James M. Redfield, a University of Chicago scholar renowned for his groundbreaking research on the ancient Greek world and revered for shaping generations of students, died May 28 at the age of 91. The Edward Olson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Classical Languages and Literatures, in the Committee on Social Though  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * JUVE 2026/2027: Mayer Brown once again recognised for its antitrust practice In the latest rankings published by the guide to the legal profession, JUVE, in the field of antitrust law, Mayer Brown's German practice has once again received a positive assessment and has improved its position compared to last year. In particular, two of our partners are mentioned as "frequently reco  more

KANKAKEE, Illinois, June 11 -- Kankakee Community College issued the following news: * * * Innovator in Agriculture Award KCC's Agriculture & Horticulture Program is the Innovator in Agriculture for the 2026 Daily Journal Progress Awards. KCC provides hands-on learning, internships, industry connections, and community engagement so students can prepare for careers in agriculture and horticulture. Class topics include greenhouse operations; turf management; cultivating plants, fruits and veg  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi and Warren Press Goldman Sachs CEO on Reported Decision to Keep Top Lawyer Ruemmler Despite Epstein Ties * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services on the House Oversight Committee, and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases (and Other Developments) At a Glance * Highlights notable rate-related developments in the first half of 2026 * Identifies minimum wage rate increases for non-exempt (including tipped) employees on July 1, 2026 * Lists increases to exempt employee pay resulting from minimum wage increases on July 1, 2026 By Seb  more

MACOMB, Illinois, June 10 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Longtime Arts Advocates Help Bring the Goldfarb Center Vision to Life * This feature is written and edited by Noelle Lindem, WIU College of Fine Arts and Communication office manager. MACOMB, IL - -If you've been around Western Illinois University for any length of time, you've probably heard of Charlene Callison or Larry Balsamo. They met here, they fell in love here, they were only going to   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown advised Altice France on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the sale of SFR to Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe Iliad, and Orange Paris - Mayer Brown advised Altice France on tax and structuring aspects in connection with the signing, on June 6, 2026, of a Memorandum of Understanding with Bouygues Telecom, Free-Groupe iliad, and Orange regarding the sal  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown maintains leading recognition in Legal 500 US 2026 Mayer Brown achieved an impressive showing in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 US guide, with 97 national practice area rankings, including nine top-tier rankings. In addition, 64 lawyers received individual recognition, including 10 named to the "Hall of Fame," 43 recognized as "Leading Partners," nine noted as "Next   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown strengthens Salt Lake City office with data privacy and minor safety litigator Larissa Lee SALT LAKE CITY - Mayer Brown announced today that Larissa Lee has joined the firm in Salt Lake City as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice. She joins from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and continues the trend of successful tech litigators that have departed  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Will & Schulte recognized in Legal 500 US 2026 for deep industry knowledge, innovation, and client commitment * June 10, 2026 - Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized by Legal 500 US 2026, securing 55 national practice rankings, including 23 in Tier 1 and Tier 2. The firm also received more than 275 lawyer recommend  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from feder  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more

DECATUR, Illinois, June 10 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin University receives $3.3 million estate gift to establish Helen Cox Kersting '56 and Dr. Hans-Joachim Kersting Scholarship Fund * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University has received a substantial estate gift from the trust of Helen Cox Kersting, Class of 1956, to establish a scholarship fund in memory of Kersting and her late husband, Dr. Hans-Joachim Kersting. The gift is estimated at $3.3 million and  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contra  more

VINCENNES, Indiana, June 10 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * National speaker leads VU Science of Reading Symposium for local teachers National Literacy expert and author Lindsay Kemeny speaks to an audience of educators at Green Activities Center. - Vincennes University is aggressively tackling the state's early literacy challenges by continuing to align its resources with Indiana's goal of having 95 percent of third-grade students reading proficiently by 2027. The   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025 * Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures increased $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, from 2024 levels. As in previous years, acqu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * NIJC decries Congress's $70 billion blank check for ICE and CBP's mass detention and deportation agenda * Washington, D.C. (June 9, 2026) -Today, Congress passed a bill to send about $70 billion in new funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), nearly one year after writing the Trump administration another blan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * NM recommendation shows why Blackstone should not own PNM utility * PESP: New Mexico recommendation shows why Blackstone should not own PNM utility Hearing examiners' finding that Blackstone and TXNM violated state law raises new doubts about proposed utility takeover Santa Fe, NM -The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today said a recommendation from New Mex  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Applauds Bipartisan Effort to Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund * NMMA applauds the bipartisan legislation in Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund, a key federal program that helps address deferred maintenance on public lands and waters. For recreational boating, these investments ar  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Why plastic lingers: Water chemistry slows nature's cleanup Natural water chemistry shields plastics from sunlight and microbes * In lab settings, ultraviolet light deteriorates plastic so microbes can break it down further * But, in nature, plastic often persists in waterways for decades despite direct sunlight * While lab experiments often use purified water or unrealistic water chemi  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 10 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Announces Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs * Olivet Nazarene University is pleased to announce Kent Olney, Ph.D. as the two-year interim Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), effective July 1, 2026. This appointment came following the announcement that Stephen Lowe '88, Ph.D. had accepted a cabinet-level position at Northwest Nazarene University. In his announcement to the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * PLA launches "Libraries Advancing Accessibility with Apple Tools" * (CHICAGO) As part of the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, the Public Library Association (PLA) will share new training resources for libraries to support accessibility through Apple devices. Library workers are invited to participate in two launch events for "Libraries Advancing A  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Quigley Decries House Republicans Wasting Taxpayer Money on CPS Hearing * Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the Education and Workforce Committee Majority wasting taxpayer time and money on a pointless hearing that blatantly targets public schools, including Chicago Public Schools: "Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers do not care about American   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Partnership for New Americans posted the following news: * * * Reconciliation Bill Gives Billions More to ICE and CBP while Americans Foot the Bill, NPNA Doubles Down on Calls for Accountability * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a $70 billion reconciliation package, joining the Senate in approving a blank check for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (C  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Ramirez, Takano, Lee Join CPS Educators and Parents and Human Rights Leaders Demand an End to Republican Attacks on Trans, Black, Brown Students * The press conference took place ahead of the Congressional hearing for which CPS's leadership was subpoenaed to testify. Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), House Education and Workforce Committee members Representa  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards were d  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 11 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Roosevelt University Launches Executive Doctorate in Business Administration for Senior Leaders and Working Professionals Roosevelt University's Walter E. Heller College of Business is expanding its portfolio of graduate and executive education offerings with the launch of a new Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA), a doctoral program designed for experienced professionals seeking to elevate t  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged admi  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER AND BILIRAKIS LEAD CALL FOR U.S. OPPOSITION TO TURKEY'S "BLUE HOMELAND" MARITIME CLAIMS * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hellenic Israel Alliance (CHIA), sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the Department of State to publicly oppose any effort by Turkey to codify t  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Secrets Resorts & Spas and The Skin Deep Launch First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration Focused on Meaningful Connection * New collaboration introduces "AWAY, TOGETHER," an immersive guest experience designed to foster deeper connection through innovative programming across participating Secrets Resorts & Spas CHICAGO (June 10, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NY  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: On May 21, 2026, you issued an Emergency Presidential Det  more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * Spectral Flow Cytometry Expands Immunophenotyping Capabilities in Clinical Laboratories * NORTHFIELD, Ill. (June 10, 2026) -Spectral flow cytometry is helping clinical laboratories analyze a greater number of cellular markers within a single test, offering pathologists expanded tools for high-parameter immunophenotyping while using patient samples more efficientl  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking manure's potential * SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again. Producers have been applying manure on the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine produc  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Venable Once Again Recognized Among the DC Metro Region's Top 25 Corporate Philanthropists Venable LLP is pleased to announce that it has been honored by the Washington Business Journal at the2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards for charitable giving in the greater Washington area among large companies. The Washington Business Journal recognized 55 companies across large, mid-sized, and small categories for thei  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program * Dannie Moore, vice president for Student Affairs at Sam Houston State University, was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join 30 fellow higher education leaders for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-lev  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch: "While the president isn't thinking about this affordability challenge, let me tell you who is, and it's Vermonters." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today delivered remarks from the Senate floor on how President Trump's illegal and unconstitutional war in Iran has created immense economic hardship for Americans already struggling to make ends meet. In his remarks, Sena  more