Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
A.G. Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces New Jersey Has Joined $36.5 Million Settlement With CVS Pharmacy
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced that New Jersey joined a bipartisan coalition of 36 other attorneys general and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) in securing $36.5 million from
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AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Final Victory As Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal In Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today celebrated the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the stat
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Alianza Americas: 14 Years of DACA - Right to Belong Cannot Be Temporary
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026:
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14 Years of DACA: The right to belong cannot be temporary
It is time to demand permanent protections for those who make the present and future of the United States possible.
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On the 14th anniversary of the creation of DACA, Alianza Americas honors the courage of a generation of immigrant youth who organized a
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Fights for Action on Microplastics in Our Drinking Water
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is applauding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for researching microplastics found in drinking water but is pushing the agency to require monitoring of microplastics to better understand the risks they pose to our communities.
"Everyone
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Bayer Named Founding Member of the ISSCR Consortium on Advanced Stem Cell-Based Models in Drug Discovery and Development
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 16 [Category: Medical] -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release:
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Bayer Named Founding Member of the ISSCR Consortium on Advanced Stem Cell-Based Models in Drug Discovery and Development
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The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announces today that Bayer is a Founding Member of the ISSCR Consortium on Advanced Stem Cell-Based Models in Drug Discovery and Development, a global cross-sector initiative
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Electricity Inflation, the Forgotten Affordability Burden
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 16 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson:
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Electricity inflation, the forgotten affordability burden
Three, seemingly unconnected, events in recent weeks have served as an important reminder that, electricity inflation is, all too often, the forgotten burden on affordability. At least largely for
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Senior Staff Appointments
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Chairman Selig Announces Senior Staff Appointments
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WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced two senior staff appointments.
Donald Battle as Chief Data Innovation Officer
Don Battle joins the CFTC as chief data innovation officer, serving in the Division of Data and as a member of the Innovation Task Force.
"I am thrilled to we
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ComEd Reaches 99% Restoration Following Multi-Day Severe Storm Event
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd Reaches 99% Restoration Following Multi-Day Severe Storm Event
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ComEd crews have nearly completed the restoration of power to customers impacted by multiple rounds of severe storms that moved through northern Illinois beginning Wednesday afternoon. With 99% of affected customers now restored, crews are in the final stages of repairs and remain committed to comple
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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Honor Nine Communities Advancing EV Readiness Across Northern Illinois
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Honor Nine Communities Advancing EV Readiness Across Northern Illinois
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ComEd, in partnership with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Caucus), recognized nine communities that graduated from the 2026 EV Readiness Program during an award ceremony today in Northbrook, Illinois. The program supports municipalities as they prepare for the con
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Congressional Democrats Object to Justice Department Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Congressional Democrats Object to Justice Department Decision Weakening Legal Protections for DACA Recipients
Sens. Durbin, Padilla, Cortez Masto, Kelly and Reps. Garcia, Ramirez led over 50 colleagues in raising legal concerns with recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals
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U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Me
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Congressman Garcia's Statement on DACA's 14th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Garcia's Statement on DACA's 14th Anniversary
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CHICAGO - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:
"DACA was born out of broad, effective organizing by a coalition of communities, advocates, labor and religious leaders that built momentum and public support for Dreamers.
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Consumer Spending Remains Resilient Amid Shifting Demand Patterns in May, Reports Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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Consumer Spending Remains Resilient Amid Shifting Demand Patterns in May, Reports Circana
While gas prices have eased slightly, consumers appear to have adjusted to elevated levels, unlocking pent-up demand. The pain at the pump didn't dampen Memorial Day spending either -- the week delivered modest year-over-year growth
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Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, June 16 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers is Named New Dean of Tuskegee University Business School
Thonnia Lee
Tuskegee University is pleased to announce that Dr. Sean Edmund Rogers has been appointed the new Dean of the Andrew F. Brimmer College of Business and Information Science.
The accomplished educator, administrator, scholar and teacher has more than 25 years of experience spanning academic leadership and faculty ser
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned judicial nominees during today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. During the first panel, Durbin questioned Judge Daniel Traynor, nominated to t
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East St. Louis Advances Electric Vehicle Infrastructure With New Public DC Fast Charging Station
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 15 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release:
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East St. Louis Advances Electric Vehicle Infrastructure With New Public DC Fast Charging Station
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Ameren Illinois' collaborative approach helps bring sustainable transportation to the region
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (June 15, 2026) - East St. Louis is taking a major step toward a cleaner, more connected future with the installation of a public DC fast-ch
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FCC Approves High-Cost Support Waiver for Wisper ISP in Arkansas to Prevent Duplicative Funding
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Federal Communications Commission Wireline Competition Bureau has granted a limited waiver to Wisper ISP LLC, Mascoutah, Illinois, relieving the provider of its deployment obligations under the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund program in Arkansas. The decision arrives after federal data confirmed that alternative broadband providers have already expanded network coverage to every location within the designated service territory.
The action was finalized in an official o
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House Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost, Sen. Moran Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Legislation: Take Care of America's Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, and Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statements:
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Chairmen Bost, Moran Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Legislation: Take Care of America's Veterans Act
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) and Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), today released the following st
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Indian American Members of Congress Condemn Anti-India Demonstration Outside Frisco City Hall, Stand in Solidarity with Indian American Community
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Indian American Members of Congress Condemn Anti-India Demonstration Outside Frisco City Hall, Stand in Solidarity with Indian American Community
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WASHINGTON -Today, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Ami Bera (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), the Indian American members of Congress, released the following jo
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Kirkland Advises Abry Partners on Close of $780 Million Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for Centauri Health Solutions
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Abry Partners on Close of $780 Million Oversubscribed Continuation Vehicle for Centauri Health Solutions
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Kirkland & Ellis advised private equity firm Abry Partners on the closing of a $780 million continuation vehicle to extend its active partnership with Centauri Health Solutions, a market-leading healthcare technology company that delivers data-
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Kirkland Advises Ridgewood Infrastructure on Acquisition of Dauntless Air, Premier Provider of Emergency Management Infrastructure
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Ridgewood Infrastructure on Acquisition of Dauntless Air, Premier Provider of Emergency Management Infrastructure
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Ridgewood Infrastructure LLC, a leading infrastructure investor in the U.S. lower middle market, on its acquisition of Dauntless Air, a market-leading aerial firefighting company that provides emergency managem
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Latest NMMA Report Shows Continued Softness in Powerboat Market Through March
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Latest NMMA Report Shows Continued Softness in Powerboat Market Through March
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NMMA's latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026, reflects continued softness across the recreational boating market amid elevated interest rates, cautious consumer sentiment and a mixed economic picture. Year-to-date, new powe
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Loyola celebrates community and commitment at 2026 READI Awards Brunch
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Loyola celebrates community and commitment at 2026 READI Awards Brunch
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Nearly 200 Ramblers walked the maroon carpet this May as Loyola's Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (OIDEI) hosted another memorable READI Awards Brunch and Celebration. The annual Oscar- and Emmy-inspired event recognizes the people and par tnershi ps driving a more inclusive university.
Vice Pr
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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Reason: Your Uber Driver May Soon Be Unionized. At What Cost?
NEW YORK, June 13 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by legal policy fellow Jarrett Dieterle to Reason:
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Your Uber Driver May Soon Be Unionized. At What Cost?
It is in part an attempt to treat gig workers as full-scale employees rather than independent contractors. Drivers and riders will pay the price.
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Gig worker unionization could be coming to an Uber ride near you. On June 1, the Illinois legislature passed a bill allowing rideshare drivers in
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Mayer Brown Announces New Leaders of Mass Torts, Product Liability & Environmental Law Practice
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Mayer Brown announces new leaders of Mass Torts, Product Liability & Environmental Law practice
Mayer Brown is pleased to announce that partner Davina Pujari has been appointed leader of the firm's Mass Torts, Product Liability & Environmental Law practice, one of the nation's premier platforms for helping companies navigate complex litigation, regulatory challenges, and emerging r
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News Coverage Highlights Marine Technology's Role in Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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News Coverage Highlights Marine Technology's Role in Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales
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A recent Press of Atlantic City article, " New technologies can better prevent whale collisions than speed limits, boatbuilder says," highlights how new marine technologies can help better protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale while supporting safe acc
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No Labels Issues Commentary: Locked Out of Democracy
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton:
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Locked Out of Democracy
With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer.
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According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is
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Public Health Assessment Issued in Relation to Jo Daviess County Site
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 16 (TNSrpt) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news:
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New Public Health Assessment Issued In Relation to Jo Daviess County Site
60-day public comment period underway, community event planned
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* Report outlines potential health concerns related to former Bautsch-Gray Mine in rural Jo Daviess County
* A 60-day public comment period is underway; comments can be submitted to DPH.TOX@illinois.gov
* A public ope
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Public school closings in Chicago linked to more gun violence in nearby neighborhoods
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Public school closings in Chicago linked to more gun violence in nearby neighborhoods
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In 2013, Chicago Public Schools closed 49 elementary schools-the largest mass public school closure in U.S. history at the time.
A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that in addition to limiting access to education, the school closure
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Ramirez, Garcia, Davis, and Local Officials Hold Oversight Hearing on Pathways to Citizenship for DACA, Undocumented Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Garcia, Davis, and Local Officials Hold Oversight Hearing on Pathways to Citizenship for DACA, Undocumented Immigrants
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Chicago, IL -Today, in commemoration of the 14th anniversary of DACA, Congressmembers Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), co-leads of the American Dream and Promise Act, joined by Congressman Danny Davis (IL-07) and local public officials, held an
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Rep. Pfluger Champions Nuclear Energy Permitting Reform Amid Growing Demand
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger Champions Nuclear Energy Permitting Reform Amid Growing Demand
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), participated in an Energy Subcommittee hearing titled "Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing," where he questioned witnesses on the future of nuclear energy.
Throughout the 119th Congress, Rep. Pfluger has been a consistent and vocal cham
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Save Quartz Jobs Coalition Urges to Reject Quartz Tariffs, Warning of Widespread Job Losses and Higher Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Save Quartz Jobs Coalition has submitted a rebuttal to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning potential safeguard measures on quartz surface products. The coalition is urging the U.S. Trade Policy Staff Committee and the President to reject trade-restrictive remedies, cautioning that such measures would inflict widespread harm on the broader U.S. quartz industry, particularly fabricators and downstream businesses across the country.
The letter contends
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Sidley Expands Global Finance Practice With Addition of Sumita Ahuja in New York
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Sidley Expands Global Finance Practice With Addition of Sumita Ahuja in New York
New York - Sidley is pleased to announce that Sumita Ahuja has joined the firm's Global Finance practice as a partner in Sidley's office in New York. She joins from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP in New York.
Ms. Ahuja's practice focuses on representing lead banks, financial institutions, agents, and borrowers a
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Sun Chemical to Showcase Natural Color Innovations at IFT FIRST 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 16 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on June 15, 2026:
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Sun Chemical to showcase natural color innovations at IFT FIRST 2026
Sun Chemical will showcase its latest natural color innovations for food and beverage applications at IFT FIRST, taking place July 12-15, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. At booth 2581, the company will highlight a portfolio of high performance natural color solutions designed to help manufa
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 35 Nationwide Practice Rankings and 175+ Attorney Recognitions in Legal 500 US 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns 35 Nationwide Practice Rankings and 175+ Attorney Recognitions in Legal 500 US 2026
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Troutman Pepper Locke earned 35 nationwide practice rankings and more than 175 attorney recognitions in the Legal 500 United States 2026, an independent ranking authority of law firms around the world. View all firm rankings.
Troutman Pepper Locke was ranke
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U.S. Toy Industry Sales Accelerate in 2026, Circana Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release:
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US Toy Industry Sales Accelerate in 2026, Circana Reports
Squishy toys surge as social media amplifies demand
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The U.S. toy industry is off to a strong start in 2026, posting +13% dollar growth through April, versus the same period last year - an acceleration compared to the 2025 trend, according to Circana, LLC. Unit
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UIS announces Spring Semester 2026 Dean's List
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 15 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS announces Spring Semester 2026 Dean's List
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The University of Illinois Springfield has released the names of the 714 students who made the Dean's List for the spring semester of 2026.
A total of 105 students in the College of Business and Management ; 311 students in the College of Health, Science and Technology ; 113 students in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Scien
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UIS professor builds international partnerships in Mexico
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 15 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS professor builds international partnerships in Mexico
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Shipra Gupta, associate professor and chairperson of the Management, Marketing and Operations Department at the University of Illinois Springfield, recently traveled to Mexico as part of a faculty mobility fellowship at Tecnologico de Monterrey (TEC), one of the nation's leading private universities.
Gupta visited Monte
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Wilbur Wright College awarded NJCAA Foundation Sport Opportunity Grant to enhance its Men's Soccer program
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 -- City Colleges of Chicago issued the following news:
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Wilbur Wright College awarded NJCAA Foundation Sport Opportunity Grant to enhance its Men's Soccer program
Wilbur Wright College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $2,000 Sport Opportunity Grant from the NJCAA Foundation to enhance the development of a men's soccer program.
The grant will provide critical funding to further support the men's soccer program, including equipment, training resources
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WIU Hosts Agriscience Professional Development Institute
MACOMB, Illinois, June 15 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Hosts Agriscience Professional Development Institute
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MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University recently hosted a five-day Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) professional development institute for 28 participants from across Illinois. The institute provided intensive professional development focused on a full year of curriculum for Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Re
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WIU Professor's New Book Reaches No. 1 New Release Status on Amazon in Three Categories
MACOMB, Illinois, June 15 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Professor's New Book Reaches No. 1 New Release Status on Amazon in Three Categories
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University Political Science Professor and Graduate Program Director Casey LaFrance has reached a significant publishing milestone with the release of his new book, "Listening for Value: Cultivating Business Acumen Through Appreciative Inquiry and Value Stream Optimization." The
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