Saturday - July 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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87-year-old becomes oldest known woman in Illinois to receive kidney transplant
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release: * * * 87-year-old becomes oldest known woman in Illinois to receive kidney transplant * At 87-years-old, Sheila Perry of Wheaton, Ill., has become the oldest known woman to receive a kidney transplant in the state. Although she needed a new kidney to survive, the high risks at her age led other health systems to deem her ineligible for a transplant. It wasn't until Perry came to Nor  more
AG Nessel Secures Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause
LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Case Over Federal Offshore Wind Permitting Pause * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 18 attorneys general are celebrating the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal (PDF) of the Trump administration's appeal of the states' victory in their lawsuit challe  more
All to Play for as Pubs and Shops Compete to Secure Summer Spending Boost
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- Circana, a company that says it is a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, issued the following news release: * * * All to play for as pubs and shops compete to secure summer spending boost Circana believes a major spending uplift is unlikely, but pubs, bars and match-night grocery choices could still benefit if football fever takes hold - Supermarkets and pubs may be banking on a bumper summer of football to drive up sales but new insight fro  more
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO HOST 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION IN CHICAGO
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO HOST 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION IN CHICAGO * World's Largest Library Event Returns to ALA's Hometown During Its 150th Anniversary Year CHICAGO -The American Library Association (ALA) will host its 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition June 25-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago, bringing together thousands of librarians, library w  more
ANS releases study guide for CNP exam
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, June 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS releases study guide for CNP exam * The American Nuclear Society has released the official study guide for the Certified Nuclear Professional (CNP) examination. The comprehensive 149-page document explains each major knowledge area covered by the CNP exam, and it is now available for purchase on the ANS website. The details: The CNP study guide was developed, compiled,   more
As President Trump Attacks Americans' Voting Rights, Durbin Delivers Opening Statement Calling To Protect Election Security During Spotlight Forum
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As President Trump Attacks Americans' Voting Rights, Durbin Delivers Opening Statement Calling To Protect Election Security During Spotlight Forum * June 16, 2026 Durbin: "We have fought too long and too hard to ensure that our elections are safe, secure, and accessible for all eligible Americans, and we must work together to combat these despicable disenfranchisement efforts." WASHINGTON   more
ASA's May Economic Report: Economy Holds at 3.3%--But Volatility Is Rising Beneath the Surface
ITASCA, Illinois, June 18 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: * * * ASA's May Economic Report: Economy Holds at 3.3%--But Volatility Is Rising Beneath the Surface From May's ASA Monthly Economic Report: The data from GDPNow has been showing some signs of stress but thus far this has not set off many alarm bells. It had been sitting very close to 4.0% and that was considered unusually robust. Now the data has dipped to 3.3% and that is still relatively high. T  more
Ascension Illinois completes 1,000th heart procedure to alleviate irregular heart rhythms
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Illinois completes 1,000th heart procedure to alleviate irregular heart rhythms * Ascension Illinois is excited to announce that its cardiovascular team has completed its 1,000th WATCHMAN procedure as part of the health system's approach to treating atrial fibrillation (AFib). AFib is a condition which causes the upper chambers of the heart to   more
At Mt. Horeb Town Hall, Workers Call for New Course for U.S. Trade Policy
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * At Mt. Horeb Town Hall, Workers Call for New Course for U.S. Trade Policy * MT. HOREB, WI - Farmers and small business owners turned out in droves to attend a town hall meeting to demand a bold new blueprint for trade policy. This event featured conversations with Rep. Mark Pocan, former U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, District 5 Director of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, K  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 17 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson supports protecting minors from irreversible sex intervention treatment * Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 23-state friend-of-the-court brief in support of Florida's lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics for misleading and deceptive representations regarding minor gender transition procedures.  Florida's lawsuit contends t  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Expedite Microreactors at the Expense of Safety and the Environment
SACRAMENTO, California, June 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Expedite Microreactors at the Expense of Safety and the Environment * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to oppose its proposed rule to fast-track licensing and deployment of small nucle  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL VICTORY IN LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR HALTING DEVELOPMENT OF WIND ENERGY * Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a successful resolution of his lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's unlawful order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit dismissed the Trump administra  more
Bradley Selected for Prestigious AASCU Program
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 17 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Bradley Selected for Prestigious AASCU Program * Dr. Michael Bradley, dean of the Arkansas Tech University Graduate College, is one of 37 higher education professionals selected for the next cohort of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Becoming a Provost Academy (BAPA). Bradley holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Science de  more
CAP Updates Breast Cancer Reporting Protocols with Latest WHO Guidance
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Medical] -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: * * * CAP Updates Breast Cancer Reporting Protocols with Latest WHO Guidance * Major updates to breast cancer reporting protocols are now available through the latest release of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Cancer Protocols, incorporating the newest World Health Organization (WHO) classifications and reporting guidance into some of the most used cancer re  more
Chezare A. Warren: Rewriting the Deficit Narrative in Education
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Chezare A. Warren: Rewriting the Deficit Narrative in Education As a middle school math teacher on Chicago's South Side, Chezare A. Warren, now associate professor of leadership, policy and organizations at Peabody College and principal investigator of The Possibilities Project, noticed something interesting. Connecting with and encouraging favorable outcomes for students who were generally label  more
Chicago Public Schools Maintains Gold Certification From Healthy Green Schools and Colleges
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Maintains Gold Certification from Healthy Green Schools and Colleges During the 2025-26 school year, CPS became the first K-12 school district in the nation to earn the Healthy Green Schools & College's Gold Certification - Chicago Public Schools (CPS) preserves its Gold Certification from the Healthy Green Schools & Colleges (HGSC) program for meeting rigorous national  more
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Executive Director, Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., Honored at the 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- The Chicago Teachers Pension Fund issued the following news: * * * Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund Executive Director, Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., Honored at the 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Awards Carlton W. Lenoir, Sr., Executive Director of the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF), received the 2026 Chicago Defender Men of Excellence Award. Executive Director Lenoir was among 50 honorees recognized during the awards ceremony on June 12, 2026. This yea  more
Circana: All to Play for as Pubs and Shops Compete to Secure Summer Spending Boost
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- 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: * * * All to play for as pubs and shops compete to secure summer spending boost Circana believes a major spending uplift is unlikely, but pubs, bars and match-night grocery choices could still benefit if football fever takes hold - Super  more
ComEd Prepares for Another Round of Severe Weather, Including Tornadoes, Across Northern Illinois
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Prepares for Another Round of Severe Weather, Including Tornadoes, Across Northern Illinois * ComEd is preparing for another round of severe weather expected to impact its northern Illinois service territory on Wednesday with forecasts indicating the potential for tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds and large hail. This forecast comes less than a week after   more
Congressman Garcia Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing U.S. Interference in Colombia's Presidential Election
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing U.S. Interference in Colombia's Presidential Election Today, Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) led a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, expressing grave concern about the shameless interference of senior United States officials, including President Don  more
Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news: * * * Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover Author: Abby Meier The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as   more
Discover Boating Health Score Index: May Results and Early Media Test Findings
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Discover Boating Health Score Index: May Results and Early Media Test Findings * As the Advisory Group, NMMA and MRAA continue advancing Discover Boating's market expansion strategy, the Health Score Index (HSI) serves as an important tool for understanding how effectively the campaign is reaching, inspiring and engaging new audiences. To learn more abou  more
Duckworth-Curtis Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Curtis Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Coordination with Indo-Pacific Partners Passes Committee * June 17, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Curtis (R-UT) to improve coordination between the United States and our partners in the Indo-Pacific successfully passed the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) today.   more
Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Russian Sanctions Legislation As Putin Continues His Assault On Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls For Senate To Pass Russian Sanctions Legislation As Putin Continues His Assault On Ukraine * June 17, 2026 WASHINGTON - As Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his assaults against Ukraine, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, today delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling for the Senate to finally pass Russian sancti  more
Durbin Condemns President Trump's Inaction During Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Inaction During Affordability Crisis * June 17, 2026 Durbin: "In my home state of Illinois, the average household has had to spend $3,400 more on goods and services under President Trump, despite his campaign pledge to lower costs on 'Day One.'" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor condemn  more
Durbin Reflects on 14th Anniversary of DACA, Calls on Congress To Finally Provide Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Reflects On 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Calls On Congress To Finally Provide A Pathway To Citizenship For Dreamers 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 - In a speech on th  more
Durbin Speaks Out Against Justin Smith's Nomination, Slams Trump For Nominating His Personal Lawyers To The Federal Bench
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Speaks Out Against Justin Smith's Nomination, Slams Trump For Nominating His Personal Lawyers To The Federal Bench In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke against the nomination of Justin Smith to be on the U.S. Court of Appea  more
Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump Administration's Dismantling Of Legal Immigration System
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump Administration's Dismantling Of Legal Immigration System * June 16, 2026 Durbin spoke on the Senate floor in support of his resolution with Senator Kaine that would overturn an interim final rule by DOJ that would prevent immigrants from appealing their immigration court cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic  more
Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump Administration's Dismantling Of Legal Immigration System
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2026: * * * Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump Administration's Dismantling Of Legal Immigration System Durbin spoke on the Senate floor in support of his resolution with Senator Kaine that would overturn an interim final rule by DOJ that would prevent immigrants from appealing their immigration court cases before the Board of Immigration Appe  more
Durbin Talks Housing Affordability With Illinois Realtors
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Talks Housing Affordability With Illinois Realtors * June 17, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with members of Illinois Realtors, part of the larger National Association of Realtors, to discuss housing affordability and the bipartisan 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is moving through the Senate this week. The legislation includes prov  more
Durbin: Congress Should Reauthorize FISA Section 702 With Reforms & Put An End To The Unconstitutional Surveillance Of Americans
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Congress Should Reauthorize FISA Section 702 With Reforms & Put An End To The Unconstitutional Surveillance Of Americans * June 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, continued his calls for serious reforms to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA  more
Emergency department study shows major gaps in flu vaccination
RIVERSIDE, California, June 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Emergency department study shows major gaps in flu vaccination * A University of California, Riverside-led study of more than 3,200 emergency department (ED) patients across the United States found that while awareness of influenza vaccination is widespread, most adults seen in EDs are not up to date on their annual flu vaccine. The findings, published in the Journal of Emergency  more
ESPN Insiders Preview 2026 NBA Draft, Highlight Class Depth and Key Team Fits
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following transcript of 2026 NBA draft preview media conference call involving front office insider Bobby Marks and draft analyst Jeremy Woo: * * * Transcript: 2026 NBA Draft preview with ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jeremy Woo and ESPN National Recruiting Director, High School Basketball Paul Biancardi * ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks, ESPN NBA Draft  more
G2 Launches Innovations for Go-to-Market Teams to Activate Buyer Signals and Build Pipeline
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Launches Innovations for Go-to-Market Teams to Activate Buyer Signals and Build Pipeline * AI has changed where software buying begins, and most go-to-market teams are still catching up. Buyers are building shortlists inside AI tools long before most revenue teams know they're in market, and what gets recommended in the AI search answers depends on what those AI systems can trust. The signals exi  more
Gift of Hope announces media partnership with WGN-TV to expand donor registration
IRVING, Texas, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Gift of Hope announces media partnership with WGN-TV to expand donor registration Multi-platform alliance has potential to reach 3.75 million households across Illinois and Northwest Indiana -  Itasca, Ill. (June 17, 2026) - Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network today announced a year-long media partnership with WGN-TV designed to expand awaren  more
Governor Ayotte, NMMA Promote Safe Boating and Life Jacket Use in New Hampshire
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ayotte, NMMA Promote Safe Boating and Life Jacket Use in New Hampshire * On June 11, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) joined New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte, New Hampshire Marine Patrol, state legislators, and boating stakeholders for a safe boating press conference and life   more
Grant Thornton Survey: CFOs Ramp Up Technology Investment Despite Record Low Economic Confidence
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton survey: CFOs ramp up technology investment despite record low economic confidence * Only 37% of CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy, a 20-quarter low * 67% expect inflation to increase in the next year * 42% expect M&A activity to increase * 67% expect to increase IT and digital transformation spending * 68% expect profits  more
High Credit Inquiry Velocity Emerges as Top Fraud Risk Indicator in Rental Applications
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * High Credit Inquiry Velocity Emerges as Top Fraud Risk Indicator in Rental Applications * Rental applicants with unusually high numbers of recent credit inquiries pose the greatest fraud risk for property managers, according to TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research released today at Apartmentalize 2026. Applicants with 15 or more credit inquiries in the   more
Hyatt Place Seoul Pangyo Celebrates Official Opening
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Hyatt Place Seoul Pangyo Celebrates Official Opening 204-room hotel brings the Hyatt Place brand's intuitive design, contemporary comfort and purposeful service to Pangyo, Korea's leading IT and business hub -  Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the official opening of Hyatt Place Seoul Pangyo, marking the debut of the Hyatt Place brand in   more
Illinois Supreme Court: Justice Elizabeth Rochford Seeks Comment On Applicants For Sixteenth Circuit Vacancy
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 17 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * JUSTICE ELIZABETH ROCHFORD SEEKS COMMENT ON APPLICANTS FOR SIXTEENTH CIRCUIT VACANCY Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford of the Supreme Court of Illinois seeks public comment on the six applicants for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Fourth Subcircuit. The vacancy will be created by the upcoming retirement of Judge Susan Clancy Boles on July 31, 2026. Under the I  more
Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs - CFI & NEVI Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NE  more
Kirkland Advises Allied Industrial Partners on Sale of Waste Eliminator and Liberty Waste Solutions to TPG
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Allied Industrial Partners on Sale of Waste Eliminator and Liberty Waste Solutions to TPG * Kirkland & Ellis advised Allied Industrial Partners, an industrial-focused private equity firm, on definitive agreements to simultaneously sell Waste Eliminator, a leading regional provider of solid waste hauling, disposal and recycling services for commercia  more
Kirkland Advises Nuvei on Debt Financing for $2.75 Billion Acquisition of Payoneer
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Nuvei on Debt Financing for $2.75 Billion Acquisition of Payoneer * Kirkland & Ellis is advising Nuvei on the debt financing that will back its proposed acquisition of Payoneer (Nasdaq: PAYO). The two companies announced on June 15, 2026 that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nuvei will acquire Payoneer for $7.40 per share in  more
Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers on Reports DHS May Deploy ICE Near Polling Places
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers on Reports DHS May Deploy ICE Near Polling Places * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) demanded answers from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin regarding reports that DHS may consider deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other DHS personnel in connection with the 2026 midterm elections, including at or   more
Krishnamoorthi Leads Colleagues in Letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune Urging Senate to Reject Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Leads Colleagues in Letter to Senate Majority Leader Thune Urging Senate to Reject Todd Blanche Nomination for Attorney General * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led nine Members of Congress in sending a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) Tuesday urging the Senate to reject President Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General, citin  more
Mayer Brown Represents Whirlpool in $2 Billion Senior Secured ABL Credit Facility
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown represents Whirlpool in $2 billion senior secured ABL credit facility Mayer Brown represented Whirlpool Corporation, the leading US-based home appliance manufacturer, and several of its US and Canadian subsidiaries in connection with a $2.0 billion senior secured first-lien asset based credit facility and with the collateral aspects of a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering   more
Media Tip Sheet: Midwest Tornado Outbreak: Severe Weather Risks
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Midwest Tornado Outbreak: Severe Weather Risks * WASHINGTON (June 17, 2026) - Millions of Americans across the Midwest are under threat from a significant severe weather outbreak today. Forecasters are warning of strong tornadoes, destructive winds, large hail, and flash flooding from the Plains through the Great Lakes. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center issued a Level 4   more
Nadya Mason appointed as UChicago's vice president for research
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Nadya Mason appointed as UChicago's vice president for research * Distinguished physicist Nadya Mason, dean of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, has been named UChicago's vice president for research, President Paul Alivisatos announced. Her appointment is effective July 1. In this role, Mason will serve as UChicago's chief research officer, leading the University's res  more
New NMMA Report Provides Insight Into 2025 Pre-Owned Boat Market
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * New NMMA Report Provides Insight Into 2025 Pre-Owned Boat Market * NMMA has released the Pre-Owned Boat Market Sales Trend section of its 2025 U.S. Recreational Boating Statistical Abstract, providing a comprehensive look at the largest segment of the recreational boating market. In 2025, pre-owned boat sales totaled 867,059 units with a market value of $1  more
NMMA Advocates for Safe Boating and PWC Use as Millions of Americans Hit the Water this Summer
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Advocates for Safe Boating and PWC Use as Millions of Americans Hit the Water this Summer * Personal watercraft (PWC) are one of the most popular and accessible ways Americans experience the outdoors. For millions of riders, PWC provide an affordable entry point into recreational boating, helping families and new boaters connect with the water and cre  more
Northwestern Tech Helps Power Apple Vision Pro Wheelchair-control Feature
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Northwestern tech helps power Apple Vision Pro wheelchair-control feature New accessibility feature enables users to drive powered wheelchairs with their eyes * Software developed by Northwestern-led project included in Vision Pro's new accessibility features * Software helps translate eye movements into signals that powered wheelchair control systems can understand * Technology could help users  more
Northwestern University: Exoskeleton Therapy Could Redefine How Stroke Survivors Relearn to Walk
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * New exoskeleton therapy could redefine how stroke survivors relearn to walk First-of-its-kind intervention improved range of motion and muscle activation * Study used lower-limb exoskeletons to facilitate therapist-patient interactions while performing functional tasks * Therapist's and stroke survivor's exoskeletons were virtually connected at the hips and knees * Patients reported hig  more
NUHS and Joey's House Partner to Expand Opportunities for Adults with Special Needs
LOMBARD, Illinois, June 17 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news: * * * NUHS and Joey's House Partner to Expand Opportunities for Adults with Special Needs * National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) and Joey's House, Inc. have announced a new partnership that will bring Capstone Academy, Joey's House's educational and life-enrichment program for adults with special needs, to the NUHS campus in Lombard beginning August 17, 2026. A Shared Commitment to Comm  more
Policy Drives Deployments: Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025, According to CALSTART's June 2026 ZET Report
PASADENA, California, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * Policy Drives Deployments: Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025, According to CALSTART's June 2026 ZET Report When adjusting for truck stock and segment, California, New York, and Pennsylvania are performing above the national average for ZET  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Final Victory as Court Dismisses Trump Administration's Appeal in Wind Energy Permitting Case
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 15 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure final victory as Court dismisses Trump Administration's appeal in wind energy permitting case Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and a coalition of 18 attorneys general today announced the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit's dismissal of the Trump Administration's appeal of the states' victory in their lawsuit  more
RAB Completes 2026 Media Career Academies Program Series
NEW YORK, June 17 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: * * * RAB Completes 2026 Media Career Academies Program Series Three academies introduced college-age participants to the broad scope of career opportunities across radio, audio and media - RAB, in conjunction with the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB), GAB Education Foundation, Illinois Broadcasters Foundation (IBF) and the Kellar Family Foundation founded by broadcaster Art Kellar, announced the s  more
Rep Ramirez Statement on ICE Obtaining Voting Files
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep Ramirez Statement on ICE Obtaining Voting Files * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), co-chair of the Congressional Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Task Force, released the following statement after reports of ICE gathering voter files of two counties (link is external). According to the reports, agents from the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Securit  more
Rep. Kelly to attend Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening in her district
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly to attend Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening in her district * CHICAGO - Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) will attend the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, which is located in the Second District. The ceremony will launch opening festivities over the Juneteenth weekend. Earlier this year, Rep. Kelly secured $1.2 million in federal funding for Jackson Park to enha  more
Safer Skies: SIU Master's Student Designs Drone Airbag to Protect People Below
CARBONDALE, Illinois, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Safer skies: SIU master's student designs drone airbag to protect people below When Brady Villiger's experimental drone plunged toward a concrete testing platform on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus during a recent drop test, nearly a year of research and design was on the line. In the split second before impact, a compact airbag autonomously deployed beneath the d  more
Shedd Aquarium Announces Membership With International Union for Conservation of Nature
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 17 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Shedd Aquarium Announces Membership with International Union for Conservation of Nature As one of the first aquariums to join, Shedd expands efforts to bolster biodiversity for the blue planet - Shedd Aquarium is now a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), marking a significant milestone in the nonprofit's expanding efforts to protect biodiversity and advance conservation for  more
Shedd Aquarium: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors Dr. Karen Murchie With Besadny Award for Fostering Great Lakes Partnerships
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 18 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Great Lakes Fishery Commission Honors Dr. Karen Murchie with Besadny Award for Fostering Great Lakes Partnerships Murchie recognized for elevating sucker research, directing volunteer-led monitoring across three Great Lakes states, and engaging myriad audiences in the Great Lakes conservation community - The Great Lakes Fishery Commission honored Dr. Karen Murchie of the Shedd Aquarium with the 2026 C.D. "  more
Shine.FM Honored by Illinois House of Representatives for Post-Storm Community Relief Efforts
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 17 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Shine.FM Honored by Illinois House of Representatives for Post-Storm Community Relief Efforts * Shine.FM, a leading Christian radio network that is housed on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University, received formal recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives for its quick and impactful response following the devastating storms that impacted Kankakee County, Illinois and Newton County, In  more
The ASAM Weekly for June 16, 2026
ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 16, 2026 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly  The Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering relied on many studies that excluded individuals with serious medical illness, serious mental illness, substance use or polysubstance use disorders, cognitive disorders; those who are elderly, breastfeeding, pregnant, etc.   more
The Vision Council Foundation and the United Opticians Association Partner to Advance UV Safety Awareness for National Sunglasses Day
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The Vision Council posted the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Foundation and the United Opticians Association Partner to Advance UV Safety Awareness for National Sunglasses Day * Alexandria, VA (June 17, 2026) - June 27 marks National Sunglasses Day, an annual campaign by The Vision Council Foundation dedicated to educating the public about UV safety as a cornerstone of eye health and everyday wellness. This year, the   more
University of Rhode Island names Brian Keith University Librarian
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 17 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * University of Rhode Island names Brian Keith University Librarian * KINGSTON, R.I. -June 17, 2026 -The University of Rhode Island has appointed Brian Keith as university librarian, effective Aug. 9. Keith brings more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, academic libraries, and nonprofit organizations. He currently serves as dean of Mary J. Booth Library at Eastern Il  more
US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor demands immediate action from governors on unemployment insurance fraud * WASHINGTON - Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling issued formal letters to the governors of 53 U.S. states and territories today, demanding immediate action to combat fraud, waste, and abuse within the unemployment insurance program. In the letters, the department announced its intent to crac  more
Weihl named inaugural Gabe Weil Professor
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 17 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Weihl named inaugural Gabe Weil Professor * Conrad "Chris" Weihl, MD, PhD, an internationally known scientist in the study of rare, inherited neuromuscular disorders, has been installed as the inaugural Gabe Weil Professor in the WashU Medicine Department of Neurology. Gabe was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy -an inherited, fatal genetic disorder that weakens muscles over time and leads   more
WIU Agriculture Students Earn Top Honors at NACTA Judging Conference
MACOMB, Illinois, June 17 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Agriculture Students Earn Top Honors at NACTA Judging Conference Students from the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture earned multiple team and individual honors at the 2026 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Judging Conference, hosted by Illinois State University April 22-25 in Bloomington, IL. WIU students competed in Agricultural Education, Portfoli  more