Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
6 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named 2026 World Trademark Review Global Leaders
MIAMI, Florida, June 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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6 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named 2026 World Trademark Review Global Leaders
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NEW YORK - June 15, 2026 - Six shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized as 2026 World Trademark Review WTR Global Leaders. Now in its eighth edition, WTR Global Leaders draws on market research from the WTR 1000 and WTR 300 to identify the "best of th
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Adler University Professor Rubin Named 2026 Outstanding International Psychologist by the Society for Global Psychology of American Psychological Association
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- Adler University posted the following news:
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Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, named 2026 Outstanding International Psychologist by the Society for Global Psychology of the American Psychological Association
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For decades, Neal Rubin, Ph.D., ABPP, has dedicated his career to advancing psychology, championing human rights, mentoring future professionals, and building meaningful connections across borders. That lifelong commitment has now earned him one of the field's
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ADM Announces Recipients of its Annual Procurement Awards
DECATUR, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM Announces Recipients of its Annual Procurement Awards
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CHICAGO -ADM (NYSE: ADM) has announced the most recent recipients of its annual Procurement Awards, the company's internal supplier recognition program. ADM is recognizing six companies based on performance against ADM's internal program during the previous ye
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AG Brown defeats Trump's attack on wind energy
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 16 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown defeats Trump's attack on wind energy
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition won a final victory Monday in their lawsuit challenging the federal government's unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects when the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit dismissed the Trump administration's appeal.
"Wind energy
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistan
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An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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An Overarching Vanity Exercise: Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Halt Trump Administration's Washington D.C. Arch
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Lemmon v. Trump, which challenges the Trump Administration's plans to construct a monumental arch in the District of Columbia without o
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Challenge Trump Administration's Campaign to Deny Minors Access to Medically Necessary Care
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information about adolescents who have rec
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Blumenthal & Warren Press FAA on Private Equity's Influence in the Aviation Maintenance Industry, Raising Costs for Consumers
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Warren Press FAA on Private Equity's Influence in the Aviation Maintenance Industry, Raising Costs for Consumers
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wrote to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford urging the FAA to investigate private equity's (PE) growing influence in the aviation mainten
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CAIR-Chicago Calls for Censure of La Salle Co. Board Member Over Islamophobic Remarks
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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CAIR-Chicago Calls for Censure of La Salle Co. Board Member Over Islamophobic Remarks
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Islamophobic remarks made by LaSalle County Board Member James Reid regarding a proposed housing development in LaSalle Coun
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Calls Out Trump's Weaponized DOJ as President Rewards His Criminal Cronies With Pardons
SACRAMENTO, California, June 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Governor Newsom calls out Trump's weaponized DOJ as President rewards his criminal cronies with pardons
Trump continues to pardon, protect, and reward convicted criminals, political loyalists, and January 6 rioters
What you need to know: Governor Newsom today condemned the Trump administration's politically motivated DOJ investigation, all while President Trump conti
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Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution With New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution with New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
Enhanced solution deepens integration within the Unify+ platform, connecting verified buyer feedback with real-world purchase behavior for faster, more confident decision-making
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Circana, LLC today annou
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Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution With New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 (TNSxrep) -- Circana, a provider of big data, predictive analytics and forward-looking insights that help consumer packaged goods, over-the-counter health care organizations, retailers and media companies, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Circana Expands Liquid Survey Solution with New AI Capabilities to Accelerate Consumer Intelligence
Enhanced solution deepens integration within the Unify+ platform, connecting verified buyer feedback with
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College Bowl Finalists to Compete in Food Science Trivia Tournament at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 15 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release:
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College Bowl Finalists to Compete in Food Science Trivia Tournament at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
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The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce the College Bowl team trivia regional winners who will compete to be champion at IFT F
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CompTIA Launches AI Fundamentals Course to Prepare Students for the AI Workforce
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, June 17 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA launches AI Fundamentals course to prepare students for the AI workforce
Helps academic institutions equip students with AI literacy and practical, job-ready talents
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CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral IT training and certifications, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum to help academic institutions prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.
CompTIA AI
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Legislation to Make First Three Primary Care and Mental Health Visits Free Every Year
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Schrier Introduces Legislation to Make First Three Primary Care and Mental Health Visits Free Every Year
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) recently introduced her Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act, which would require private insurance plans to cover three annual primary care visits and three annual outpatient mental health or outpatient substan
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CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Department of Commerce Restricted Access to Anthropic's Latest Models. What Comes Next?
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on June 16, 2026, involving Deputy Director Kate Koren, senior technical expert (non-resident) Kevin Kurland, both of the Economics Program and Scholl Chairs in International Business, and Wadhwani AI Center Director Aalok Mehta:
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The Department of Commerce Restricted Access to Anthropic's Latest Models. What Comes Next?
Late Friday, June 12, the Department of Commerce se
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Del. A.G. Jennings Secures Final Victory Over Trump Administration's Ban on Offshore Wind Permitting
DOVER, Delaware, June 17 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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AG Jennings secures final victory over Trump Administration's ban on offshore wind permitting
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 18 attorneys general yesterday celebrated the dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of their victory in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects.
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Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Strengthen Our National Security and Coordination with Partners in the Indo-Pacific Region
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Secures Key Provisions to Strengthen Our National Security and Coordination with Partners in the Indo-Pacific Region
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced numerous provisions led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to strengthen our security and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region. Duckworth's provisions would improve coordin
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Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Press Trump on Republicans' Threats to Social Security's Future
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Warren, Blumenthal Press Trump on Republicans' Threats to Social Security's Future
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in pressing President Donald Trump on Republican threats to Social Security after a new Trustees Report revealed that Republican policies are accelerating
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Durbin Calls For Transparency Of The Trump Administration's Preliminary Deal With Iran
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Calls For Transparency Of The Trump Administration's Preliminary Deal With Iran
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Durbin: "The current loose framework stunningly avoids critical issues related to Iran's nuclear program... did we really start a war to return to the same deal Trump abandoned during his first term as President?"
WASHINGTON - After the Trump Administration announced a preliminary deal to
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Durbin Reflects On 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Calls On Congress To Finally Provide A Pathway To Citizenship For Dreamers
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Reflects On 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Calls On Congress To Finally Provide A Pathway To Citizenship For Dreamers
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In 2010, Durbin sent a bipartisan letter asking then-President Obama to stop the deportation of Dreamers-fourteen years ago today, President Obama responded by announcing the DACA program
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic
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Durbin Speaks Out Against Justin Smith's Nomination, Slams Trump For Nominating His Personal Lawyers To The Federal Bench
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Speaks Out Against Justin Smith's Nomination, Slams Trump For Nominating His Personal Lawyers To The Federal Bench
Durbin on Justin Smith's nomination: "This kind of conflict of interest raises serious questions. These are lifetime appointments to federal judgeships-lifetime appointments which have to be given to people who have been carefully scrutinized."
WASHINGTON - In a speech on t
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Educare Network Opposes Rule Threatening Head Start Workforce Compensation and Program Access
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Educare Network, Chicago, Illinois, voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed rule titled Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access. The organization emphasized the critical importance of maintaining current workforce compensation and benefits standards to ensure stable, high-quality early childhood education through Head Start programs.
Drawing on experience across 25 Educa
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Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath: Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions From the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by counsel William A. Wright, partners Scott M. Kosnoff and Eli Burriss and associates Emily Burgess, Owyn J. Ferguson and Mason S. Medeiros:
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Frontier AI Models, Cybersecurity, and Reactions from the Trump Administration, States, and the Vatican
Artificial Intelligence Briefing
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This month's briefing covers the launch and federal suspension of Anthropic's
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First Mid Donates $25,000 to Young House Behavioral Health to Strengthen Critical Resources in Southeast Iowa
MATTOON, Illinois, June 17 -- First Mid Bank and Trust issued the following news release:
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First Mid Donates $25,000 to Young House Behavioral Health to Strengthen Critical Resources in Southeast Iowa
Burlington, IA - First Mid Bank & Trust is proud to donate $25,000 to Young House Behavioral Health, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the communities served by Two Rivers Bank & Trust. The nonprofit organization has provided behavioral and mental health services in Southeast Iowa fo
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FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture With Nearly $40,000 in Donations
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 17 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news:
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FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture with Nearly $40,000 in Donations
FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming, announced Christina Kahler, Vice President, Community Impact at FNBO. The contributions, part of FNBO's annual t
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From Isotopic Tracing of Human Bones to Assessing Water Quality in Eastern Paraguay, 2026 Chlapaty Fellows Conducting Diverse Research Projects
DUBUQUE, Iowa, June 17 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release:
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From Isotopic Tracing of Human Bones to Assessing Water Quality in Eastern Paraguay, 2026 Chlapaty Fellows Conducting Diverse Research Projects
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DUBUQUE, Iowa - Twelve University of Dubuque students selected to participate in the Joseph and Linda Chlapaty Summer Research Fellowship are conducting a variety of summer research projects on topics like isotopic tracing of human bones, assessing water qu
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Geralyn Hoey Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Geralyn Hoey Honored with National Director of Conservation Partnerships Award
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RESTON, Va. -Geralyn Hoey, director of conservation partnerships for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Texas, has received the National Wildlife Federation's annual Kent Salazar Director of Conservation Partnerships Award. Hoey is an indispensable
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Gov. Pritzker Announces $25 Million to Strengthen Pharmacy Access Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 12 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pritzker Announces $25 Million to Strengthen Pharmacy Access Across Illinois
State investment supports more than 430 pharmacies to expand access in rural and underserved communities across Illinois
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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) announced $24.7 million
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Governor Stitt Sends Task Force 1 to Assist Texas
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 16 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news:
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Governor Stitt Sends Task Force 1 to Assist Texas
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OKLAHOMA CITY (June 16, 2026) - Today, Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that Oklahoma is sending two Type III swift water rescue teams to Texas to assist with ongoing flood response.
The teams include 12 Oklahoma Task Force 1 members from the Tulsa and Oklahoma City areas, along with bo
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Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: U.S. Congress Approves Immigration Funding Despite Abuses
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following commentary by Connor Swenson, intern for Washington advocacy:
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US Congress Approves Immigration Funding Despite Abuses
Lawmakers Should Still Press for Transparency and Accountability
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US President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act into law on June 10, including roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement. The legislation funds several agencies through September 2029, including approxim
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Semarang, Expanding Brand Presence in Indonesia
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Place Semarang, Expanding Brand Presence in Indonesia
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Located in Semarang, Hyatt Place Semarang will be part of an integrated education, lifestyle, business, and hospitality ecosystem with BINUS SCHOOL Semarang, BINUS University @Semarang, and 23 Semarang Mall
CHICAGO (June 16, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), an
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Ill. Gov. Pritzker Bans the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp to Minors, Bolsters Equity and Oversight in the Cannabis Industry
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 12 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pritzker Bans the Sale of Intoxicating Hemp to Minors, Bolsters Equity and Oversight in the Cannabis Industry
SB 3222 immediately bans the sale of intoxicating hemp to people under the age of 21; landmark legislation also boosts equity and medical access, reduces regulatory burdens
KEY TERMINOLOGY IN RELEASE:
Intoxicating Hemp: Refers to products such as Delta-8, THC-P, and HHC that
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Illinois Action for Children Warns Proposed Rule May Harm Head Start Workforce and Program Quality
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Illinois Action for Children, a Chicago-based advocacy organization focused on early childhood education, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concern over the Administration for Children and Families' proposed rule titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access." The organization cautions that rolling back provisions supporting wages and benefits for Head Start staff could negatively impac
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 17 (TNSxrep) -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, June 8-14, 2026
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.
"Several
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ITC Schedules Final Phase of Trailer Import Injury Investigations
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations involving van-type trailers imports.
The investigations cover products from Canada, China and Mexico and follow preliminary subsidy findings by Commerce authorities.
The International Trade Commission announced the schedule for the final phase of investigations into imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China and Mexico. The
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Kennedy-King College chosen to host NJCAA Region 4 Division I Basketball Tournaments in 2027 and 2028
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Kennedy-King College chosen to host NJCAA Region 4 Division I Basketball Tournaments in 2027 and 2028
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Kennedy-King College (KKC) has been officially selected to host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 4 Division I Men's and Women's basketball postseason tournaments for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons.
The exciting announcement made June 4, 2026 in Elgin, Illinois, secures
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Kirkland Advises Align Capital Partners on Close of Two Funds Totaling More Than $1.1 Billion
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Align Capital Partners on Close of Two Funds Totaling More Than $1.1 Billion
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Align Capital Partners on the simultaneous closings of its fourth private equity fund, Align Capital Partners Fund IV, LP (ACP IV), and second independent sponsor focused fund, Align Collaborate Fund II, LP (Collaborate II).
Align began fundrais
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Kirkland Advises Cursor on $60 Billion Acquisition by SpaceX
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Cursor on $60 Billion Acquisition by SpaceX
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Kirkland & Ellis advised artificial intelligence and coding platform Cursor on its acquisition by SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX) for $60 billion in an all-stock deal. In April, Kirkland represented Cursor's option agreement for SpaceX to purchase Cursor outright and a partnership with SpaceX to accelerate model t
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Kirkland Advises Huntsman on Merger of Equals with Olin
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Huntsman on Merger of Equals with Olin
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) on a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals with Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) to create a leading North American chemicals company. Together Olin and Huntsman would have 2025 revenue of approximately $12.5 billion on a combine
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Kirkland Advises Scooter's Coffee on Debut $375 Million Whole Business Securitization
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Scooter's Coffee on Debut $375 Million Whole Business Securitization
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Scooter's Coffee on its inaugural $375 million whole business securitization, consisting of $350 million of Class A-2 term notes and a $25 million variable funding note, though two co-issuers.
Scooter's Coffee, founded in 1998, is a beverage franchisor k
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Maria Rodriguez named Entertainment Business Visionary by LA Times
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Maria Rodriguez named Entertainment Business Visionary by LA Times
Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Maria Rodriguez has been named among LA Times' 2026 Entertainment Business Visionaries list.
As the global co-head of McDermott's Employment Practice Group, Maria advises US and international corporations on employment law co
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McDermott Will & Schulte doubles down on New York with landmark Midtown campus
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McDermott Will & Schulte doubles down on New York with landmark Midtown campus
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McDermott Will & Schulte announced the next visionary move and major expansion of its New York platform with the development of a connected, two-building campus in Midtown Manhattan, extending to the trophy property at 343 Madison Avenue while building on its existing presence at
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutriti
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Methodist University Names Provost & EVP Suzanne Blum Malley Its Next President
FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina, June 17 -- Methodist University issued the following news:
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Methodist University Names Provost & EVP Suzanne Blum Malley Its Next President
The Methodist University Board of Trustees announced today the appointment of MU Provost & Executive Vice President Suzanne Blum Malley, Ph.D., as the University's sixth president. She will assume the chief executive role July 1, 2027, when sitting President Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D. retires.
Blum Malley brings more tha
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Northwestern Medicine Announces a $35M Grant to Launch a Community Health Institute
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Northwestern Medicine Announces a $35M Grant to Launch a Community Health Institute
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Through their foundation, Schreiber Philanthropy, Chicago philanthropists John and Kathy Schreiber are deepening their commitment to enhancing access to high-quality health care with a $35 million gift to Northwestern Medicine to launch an innovative community health institute. The new John a
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Northwestern Medicine Announces a $35M Grant to Launch a Community Health Institute
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Northwestern Medicine Announces a $35M Grant to Launch a Community Health Institute
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CHICAGO, IL - June 16, 2026 - Through their foundation, Schreiber Philanthropy, Chicago philanthropists John and Kathy Schreiber are deepening their commitment to enhancing access to high-quality health care with a $35 million gift to Northwestern Medicine to launch an innovative community heal
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Northwestern University: Father's Day Expert Available on Why Postpartum Depression in Dads Often Goes Unnoticed
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following Q&A involving Sheehan Fisher, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences in the Feinberg School of Medicine:
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Father's Day expert available on why postpartum depression in dads often goes unnoticed
About one in 10 fathers experience postpartum depression, yet many never seek help
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CHICAGO -- Postpartum depression can affect fathers too, especially as they are increasingly involved in the family
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NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release:
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NSSF Welcomes House Companion SHOT Act Introduction to End Frivolous Public Nuisance Lawsuits
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NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, welcomes the U.S. House of Representatives introduction of H.R. 9298, the Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts (SHOT) Act that would strengthen the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). The legislation, int
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Prairie Rivers Network Honored as Affiliate of the Year
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, June 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release:
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Prairie Rivers Network Honored as Affiliate of the Year
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RESTON, Va. -Prairie Rivers Network has received the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year Award to celebrate its leadership in grassroots organizing and advocacy to protect Illinois's rivers and streams, return healthy soils and diverse wildlife to state lands, and transform environmental s
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Raising Illinois Urges HHS to Prioritize Head Start Workforce Compensation
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Raising Illinois Prenatal-to-Three Coalition, Chicago, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concerns over the current funding and compensation conditions for Head Start staff. The coalition emphasizes the urgent need to increase wages and improve benefits to address workforce instability exacerbated by flat federal funding and administrative delays.
The group highlights that Head Start programs have faced sta
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Reformed Illinois divorce laws boosted joint decision-making, but had little impact otherwise
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 16 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Reformed Illinois divorce laws boosted joint decision-making, but had little impact otherwise
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Changes to Illinois divorce laws in 2016 that were expected to speed up cases; discourage adversarial, lengthy litigation; and more evenly distribute parents' time with their children had little impact on these factors, a new study reports. However, the amended statu
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Savills Earns Top Honors at the 2026 Illinois REjournal Real Estate Awards
NEW YORK, June 16 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release:
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Savills Earns Top Honors at the 2026 Illinois REjournal Real Estate Awards
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CHICAGO (June 8, 2026) -Savills is pleased to announce it has been honored with two top distinctions at the 2026 Illinois REjournal Real Estate Awards, earning Brokerage Firm of the Year - National and Broker Team of the Year - Leasing. The awards recognize outstanding achievement, leadership an
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Start Early Urges Health and Human Services to Maintain Head Start Staff Wage Protections
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Start Early, a Chicago, Illinois-based nonprofit public-private partnership focused on advancing quality early learning, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing concern over proposed changes to Head Start program regulations. The organization recommends that HHS maintain existing rules on staff wages and benefits and prioritize increasing compensation and benefits for the Head Start workforce.
In its corresponde
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Tauil & Chequer Advogados Advises GreenYellow on Grid Zero Solar Projects for Carrefour
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Tauil & Chequer Advogados advises GreenYellow on Grid Zero solar projects for Carrefour
Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown advised GreenYellow on its partnership with Carrefour Brazil Group, a Brazilian retail trade company, to implement "Grid Zero" solar projects under an Energy as a Service model in 54 of the company's stores, where the investment is fully
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Three Wrestlers Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, June 16 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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Three Wrestlers Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Three SIUE wrestlers were named Academic All-District today by College Sports Communications, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the mat and in the classroom.
Bryson Buhk, Drew Davis, and Brock Woodcock were among the At-Large honorees for SIUE. Eli
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TransUnion Appoints Clayton Ruebensaal as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release:
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TransUnion Appoints Clayton Ruebensaal as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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Clayton Ruebensaal has joined TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective June 15, 2026.
In this newly created role, Ruebensaal will lead TransUnion's Corporate Marketing, Product Marketing and Corporate Affairs and Communica
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U.S. Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Race Discrimination Lawsuit Challenging Reparations Program in Evanston, Illinois
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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U.S. Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Race Discrimination Lawsuit Challenging Reparations Program in Evanston, Illinois
Today, the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division moved to intervene in a lawsuit challenging a program by the City of Evanston, Illinois, that distributes cash payments and financial assistance for housing solely to black persons, and their descenda
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Va. A.G. Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill
Coalition Calls on Senate to Reverse Federal Cuts that Threaten Food Assistance for Millions of Americans
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Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assis
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Western Illinois University: Board of Trustees Action June 16
MACOMB, Illinois, June 16 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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BOT Action June 16
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees met at the WIU-Quad Cities campus where they welcomed two new members to the Board, Nancy Paridy, of Evanston, IL, and Jose Alba, of Aurora, IL. The Board also recognized outgoing members Student Trustee James Bierman, of Newton, IL, and Kisha Lang, of Maywood, IL.
At the June 16 Board meeting, trustee
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Why do some Americans support tariffs, even when it costs them?
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Why do some Americans support tariffs, even when it costs them?
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Tariffs tend to increase prices for consumers and provoke retaliation from trading partners.
Yet such protectionist taxes remain popular enough with some U.S. voters that the administration of President Donald Trump won office on a platform that prominently featured tariffs.
The desire for exclusivity may help explain why, according to
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World Trademark Review Recognizes Four Crowell Attorneys in the 2026 Global Leaders Guide
WASHINGTON, June 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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World Trademark Review Recognizes Four Crowell Attorneys in the 2026 Global Leaders Guide
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Chicago - June 16, 2026: Four Crowell & Moring attorneys have earned a place in World Trademark Review 's WTR Global Leaders 2026 guide. Now in its eighth edition, the guide "brings together the world's foremost law firm and corporate trademark experts, allowing the wider community to benef
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