Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
#HIVResists: June 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, June 26 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news:
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#HIVResists: June 2026 Monthly Policy Update
Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks.
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Necropolitics of The Trump Administration - How The Federal Government is Using Federal Funding to Determine Who Lives and Who Dies
[Necropolitics is a term created by African scholar, Achielle
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2026 John Cotton Dana Awards Announced
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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2026 John Cotton Dana Awards Announced
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IPSWICH, Mass. -June 26, 2026 - The 2026 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award recipients have been selected, celebrating library marketing and communications through strategic and creative campaigns. Administered by the American Library Association's (ALA) Core Division in partnership with EBSCO Information Services, the awards provide
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AELP Applauds Signing of Illinois Junk Fee Ban
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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AELP Applauds Signing of Illinois Junk Fee Ban
In response to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's signing of the Junk Fee Ban Act, which was championed by State Senator Omar Aquino and State Representative Bob Morgan, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement:
"For too long, giant corporations have used deceptive, hidden fees to squeeze
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AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality information
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown calls for transparency as ICE refuses to release fatality information
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that occur shortly
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AG Campbell Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elec
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AG Nessel Blocks Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
LANSING, Michigan, June 25 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Blocks Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today secured a victory (PDF) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follow
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Ahead Of America's 250th Anniversary, Sen. Durbin Delivers Statement on Contributions of Immigrants During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 24, 2026:
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Ahead Of America's 250th Anniversary, Durbin Delivers Statement On The Contributions Of Immigrants During Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing
Ahead of America's 250th anniversary, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement on the importanc
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Alianza Americas Regrets Supreme Court Decision on Temporary Protected Status
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026, on the Supreme Court's decision regarding the temporary protected status for Haiti and Syria:
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Alianza Americas regrets the Supreme Court's decision on TPS.
Congress must create a permanent solution that allows people who were and are protected under TPS to remain in the country.
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Alianza Americas deeply regrets
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Alliance for the Great Lakes: Moderate Toxic Algal Bloom Forecast a Worrying Sign of Little Progress for Health of Lake Erie
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Moderate Toxic Algal Bloom Forecast a Worrying Sign of Little Progress for Health of Lake Erie
Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced its annual forecast for the severity of the Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB). The 2026 projection is for a moderate bloom. In response, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is highlighting how the current reliance
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Demands Transparency as ICE Refuses to Release Fatality Information
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Demands Transparency as ICE Refuses to Release Fatality Information
Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that
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As U.S. Supreme Court Cosigns Trump's Racist Anti-Immigrant Agenda, Congress Must Act to Protect Asylum Seekers and U.S. Communities
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release:
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As U.S. Supreme Court Cosigns Trump's Racist Anti-Immigrant Agenda, Congress Must Act to Protect Asylum Seekers and U.S. Communities
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In two disastrous rulings, today the U.S. Supreme Court joined the Trump administration in dismantling U.S. laws that have been in place for generations to offer refuge to people fleeing persecution, violence, and natural disas
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS ELECTIONS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH, PERMANENTLY BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS ELECTIONS FROM FEDERAL OVERREACH, PERMANENTLY BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul scored two separate legal victories permanently blocking the implementation of key provisions in President Trump's unlawful executive orders that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to adm
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Bankrate: 87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually
NEW YORK, June 27 (TNSxrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release:
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87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually
Bankrate study reveals the "hidden homeownership tax" -- an annual drag of over $3,300 annually on household wealth that penalizes borrowers across every income level, age group, and credit tier
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New Bankrate research finds 87% of American mortgage borrowers are likely overpaying fo
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Baxter Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Refreshed Strategy, Ongoing Commitment to Drive Meaningful Impact
DEERFIELD, Illinois, June 22 (TNSrpt) -- Baxter International, a health care company that focuses on products to treat hemophilia, kidney disease, immune disorders and other chronic and acute medical conditions, issued the following news release:
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Baxter Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting Refreshed Strategy, Ongoing Commitment to Drive Meaningful Impact
* Announces new targets, including Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050 and 100% re
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boot Dusseldorf Opens Call for 2027 Ocean Tribute Award Entries
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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boot Dusseldorf Opens Call for 2027 Ocean Tribute Award Entries
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boot Dusseldorf is now accepting entries for the 2027 "ocean tribute" Award, an international marine conservation prize presented by boot Dusseldorf and the German Ocean Foundation.
The award recognizes research projects, innovative concepts and startups working to protect marine ecosystem
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Brewing Dreams Together: Millikin Alumni MaryHelen and Robbie Maida Build a Life Through Entrepreneurship
DECATUR, Illinois, June 26 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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Brewing Dreams Together: Millikin Alumni MaryHelen and Robbie Maida Build a Life Through Entrepreneurship
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DECATUR, Ill. - For MaryHelen Burdick Maida '24 and Robbie Maida '23, Millikin University was more than a place to earn a degree -it was where they found their passions, built lifelong friendships, launched their entrepreneurial journey, and met the person they would spend their life with.
Today, the m
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Cannabis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Cannabis Teamsters Launch ULP Strike
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Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: 9771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org
BARRY, Ill. - Over 300 members of Teamsters Local 916 at Ascend Wellness have been forced out on strike over the company's unfair labor practices (ULPs), which includes their refusal to bargain in good faith. It's the first strike undertaken by Teamste
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Clean Fuels Intervenes to Defend RFS' Success Against Legal Attack
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, June 27 -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Clean Fuels Intervenes to Defend RFS' Success Against Legal Attack
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a motion to intervene in consolidated litigation against the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule, Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA. Clean Fuels plans to aggressively defend EPA's biomass-based diesel volumes, which are driving a critical market opport
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on DOJ Efforts to Halt Illinois' Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release:
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Congressional Black Caucus Statement on DOJ Efforts to Halt Illinois' Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program
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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement:
"During a time when we should be celebrating the accomplishments, culture, and continued liberation of our people, the Trump Administratio
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Duckworth Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal
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June 26, 2026
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)-Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation-joined U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of Congressional colleagues in introduci
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communitie
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House Administration Chairman Steil Issues Remarks at Markup of Bills Targeting Voter ID and Lawmaker Gambling
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following opening remarks on June 24, 2026, at a markup of bills targeting election security, congressional ethics and legislative branch operations:
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Today, the Committee on House Administration will consider critical legislation to require voter ID in federal elections, prevent Members of Congress from using insider information to profit from prediction markets, and address 2
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House Judiciary Subcommittee Sets June 30 Hearing on Sanctuary Policies - Victims' Perspectives
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Sanctuary Policies: Victims' Perspectives" at 2 p.m. on June 30, 2026, at 2141 Rayburn House Office Building:
The hearing will examine how sanctuary policies, specifically in Illinois and California, endanger communities by putting the interests of criminal aliens ahead of the interests of Americans.
WITNESSES:
* Jessica Gorman, M
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How 3 Loyola professors are taking on climate change in their research
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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How 3 Loyola professors are taking on climate change in their research
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What do databases, ChatGPT, and solar panels have in common? They all play a role in Loyola University Chicago research into climate change.
Tofigh Maboudi, an associate professor in the Department of Political Science, is working to create a global climate policy database. Urooj Raja, an assistant professor of public
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Hyatt Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Hyatt Announces Timing of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Investor Conference Call
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CHICAGO (June 25, 2026) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the stock market opens, followed by a conference call at 9:00 a.m. C
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ICJIA Invests Nearly $51 Million in Fourth Round Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Grants to Empower Historically Underserved Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on June 23, 2026:
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ICJIA Invests Nearly $51 Million in Fourth Round Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Grants to Empower Historically Underserved Communities
Grants represent largest funding commitment to date, scaling support for critical community-led programs
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CHICAGO -- The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) today announced 147 grants to organizations totaling $50.
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Illinois Passes Law to Protect Buy Now, Pay Later Borrowers
WASHINGTON, June 25 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release:
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Illinois Passes Law to Protect Buy Now, Pay Later Borrowers
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June 25, 2026 -Press Release
Buy-Now-Pay-Later Lenders Must Be Licensed in Illinois and Clearly Disclose Costs to Borrowers
WASHINGTON - Advocates applauded legislation signed today by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to protect people who take out Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loans from hidden charges, unaffordabl
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Inside an alum's trailblazing model of public school enrichment in the Bay Area
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Inside an alum's trailblazing model of public school enrichment in the Bay Area
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Inside the fabrication lab at Cabrillo Middle School in the Santa Clara Unified School District in California, you won't find students sitting at desks. Instead, you'll see eighth-grade participants chatting excitedly, running software modeling programs, and operating laser cutters, bandsaws, and 3D printers. It
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Jones Lang LaSalle: Thailand Luxury Hotel Transactions Recorded THB 2.2bn in 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Thailand luxury hotel transactions recorded THB 2.2bn in 2025
Demand for high-quality assets remains strong amid sustained market fundamentals.
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Bangkok - Demand for luxury hotels in Asia Pacific (APAC) has grown dramatically, with investors increasingly viewing the asset class as both resilient and holding an enduring appeal to travellers regionally a
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Kirkland Advises Allvia on Acquisition of Smith Communication Partners
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Allvia on Acquisition of Smith Communication Partners
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Allvia, a workforce services platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, on its acquisition of Smith Communication Partners-a consulting firm specializing in workforce strategy and employee communications. Building on its partnerships with Melita Group and HR Pals, Allvia
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Kirkland Advises Medical Solutions on Agreement with Lenders
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Medical Solutions on Agreement with Lenders
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Kirkland & Ellis represented Medical Solutions, one of the nation's leading healthcare workforce solutions partners, on its completion of a comprehensive financing and exchange transaction designed to strengthen the company's financial foundation and support its long-term growth strategy. The transaction
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Kirkland Advises TJC on Acquisition of Luna Innovations
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises TJC on Acquisition of Luna Innovations
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Kirkland & Ellis advised TJC, L.P. on a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Luna Innovations Incorporated, a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding share of the Company's common stock will be converted into the right to receive $1.
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Kirkland Advises Warburg Pincus on Acquisition of Network Plus
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises Warburg Pincus on Acquisition of Network Plus
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Kirkland & Ellis advised Warburg Pincus on its acquisition of Network Plus, one of the UK's leading utility and infrastructure service providers, from OMERS Private Equity and shareholders.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. It is intended that, following completion, Network Plus
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Krishnamoorthi Threatens Subpoena of Postmaster General Over Trump-Ordered Plan to Restrict Mail Ballot Delivery
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Threatens Subpoena of Postmaster General Over Trump-Ordered Plan to Restrict Mail Ballot Delivery
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, warned Postmaster General David Steiner on Thursday that he will pursue a congressional subpoena and lead efforts to remove him from office if the U.S.
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Krishnamoorthi Warns Russian Cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover Could Foreshadow Future Threats to U.S. Government and Economy
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSxrep) -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Warns Russian Cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover Could Foreshadow Future Threats to U.S. Government and Economy
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee (HPSCI-NIE), issued the following statement after reports (link is external) linked Russian hackers t
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Malcolm X College Instructor Wins Prestigious Poetry Prize
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Malcolm X College Instructor Wins Prestigious Poetry Prize
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Dr. Ruben Quesada, a full-time English instructor at Malcolm X College, has been recognized by the Chicago Reader for his collection of original poetry -a deeply personal work about resilience, grief, addiction, and more.
The collection, titled Brutal Companion, draws from Dr. Quesada's own life and journey, exploring themes of overcoming pers
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Tether in sale of majority stake in Northern Data to RUM Group Inc.
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Tether in sale of majority stake in Northern Data to RUM Group Inc.
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Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Tether, issuer of the world's most widely used stablecoin, as majority shareholder of Northern Data AG (Northern Data), a leading provider of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure, in conne
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Meet the Loyola researchers learning to read your mind
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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Meet the Loyola researchers learning to read your mind
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In a high-stakes digital marketplace, virality is gold.
Capturing viewers' attention on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, or other social media platforms at the right time and with the right message can spark likes and shares, raise brand awareness, and boost subscriptions and product sales.
Duolingo's clever use of its mouthy owl mascot
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NAATP Expands Reimbursement Benchmarking Initiative With New State Reports
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news release:
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NAATP Expands Reimbursement Benchmarking Initiative with New State Reports
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is proud to announce the release of four new state-specific reimbursement benchmarking reports for California, Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, with additional states to follow. These reports represent Phase 2 o
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NMMA Applauds Bipartisan Momentum Behind America the Beautiful Act
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NMMA Applauds Bipartisan Momentum Behind America the Beautiful Act
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The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) is applauding strong bipartisan momentum behind the America the Beautiful Act (H.R. 9250/S. 1547) following unanimous approval by both the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee. With the
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Northwestern University: Seismologist Available to Explain Recent Earthquakes
EVANSTON, Illinois, June 26 -- Northwestern University posted the following Q&A on June 25, 2026, involving Suzan van der Lee, professor of Earth and planetary sciences:
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Seismologist available to explain recent earthquakes
Expert can discuss whether the events are connected, what to expect next
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Following a series of powerful earthquakes that struck Japan, the United States and Venezuela yesterday, Northwestern University seismologist Suzan van der Lee is available to explain what tr
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Prior authorization reform gets promising start from House health panel
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Prior authorization reform gets promising start from House health panel
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Statement is attributable to:
John Whyte, MD, MPH
CEO, American Medical Association
"The American Medical Association commends the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee for its swift action today to advance the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. This bipartisan legislati
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Ranking Member Davis Issues Statement at Worker & Family Support Subcommittee Hearing on the Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026, at a hearing on the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program:
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Mr. Chairman, I thank you for holding this hearing about the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program one of our most important tools to strengthen families and help babies and children.
When
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Illinois - Don't Let Social Security Safe Harbor Compliance Become a Blank Check for Tier 2 Benefit Expansion
LOS ANGELES, California, June 27 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior fellow Rod Crane:
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Illinois: Don't let Social Security safe harbor compliance become a blank check for Tier 2 benefit expansion
Illinois' five major state pension systems remain the most underfunded in the nation, carrying roughly $144.6 billion in unfunded liabilities and a combined funded ratio of just 47% as of the June 30, 2025, actuarial valuations.
Into this fragile fiscal environm
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Report - Fine Revenue Exceeds 50% of General Revenue in 42 Cities Across the Country
LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi:
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Report: Fine revenue exceeds 50% of general revenue in 42 cities across the country
Eleven cities collected more revenue from fines than from taxes and other general revenue sources, and seven of the 10 most reliant cities are in Louisiana.
Local governments across the country have come to depend on fines and forfeitures to fund their
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Taxation by Citation - A 50-State Data and Policy Report on Local Government Fines and Forfeitures
LOS ANGELES, California, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Criminal Justice Policy Director Vittorio Nastasi, Managing Director of Government Finance Jordan Campbell, criminal justice policy intern Maegan Smarkusky and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst:
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Taxation by citation: A 50-state data and policy report on local government fines and forfeitures
This report maps the scope of local governments' dependence on
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Sen. Durbin Issues Statement on Blanche's AG Nomination, Blue Slip Process During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 24, 2026:
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement On Blanche's AG Nomination, Blue Slip Process During Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
During his opening statement at a nominations hearing, Durbin scrutinized Todd Blanche's record as President Trump's personal attorney and emphasized the importance of the blue slip practice
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Sen. Grassley: James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bur
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Skin Health and Wellness Trends Drive Global Growth in Year-Round SPF Use, Says Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 (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:
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Skin health and wellness trends drive global growth in year-round SPF use, says Circana
SPF demand is becoming less dependent on sunshine and weather patterns, and more closely linked to preventative skincare habits, wellne
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Skin Health and Wellness Trends Drive Global Growth in Year-Round SPF Use, Says Circana
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 22 (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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Skin health and wellness trends drive global growth in year-round SPF use, says Circana
SPF demand is becoming less dependent on sunshine and weather patterns, and more closely linked to preventative skincare habits, wellness culture and awareness of the cumulative effects of daily UV exposure, even during colder or cloud
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Students Help Educate on the Dangers of Distracted Driving Through the 2026 Project Yellow Light Competition
NEW YORK, June 26 [Category: Media] -- The Ad Council issued the following news release:
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Students Help Educate on the Dangers of Distracted Driving Through the 2026 Project Yellow Light Competition
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NEW YORK, NY (June 26, 2026) - The Ad Council and Project Yellow Light announced the winners of this year's Project Yellow Light Scholarship competition, marking the campaign's 15th anniversary. The annual initiative invites students to develop public service advertisements (PSAs) designed
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Subcommittee Chairman Burchett Investigates States' Refusal to Provide SNAP Data to USDA to Reduce Waste, Fraud, Abuse
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Burchett Investigates States' Refusal to Provide SNAP Data to USDA to Reduce Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chairman Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is investigating several states' refusal to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Pro
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving TBL Group, Escot Bus Lines
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21152) entitled "TBL Group Inc. - Acquistion of Control - Escot Bus Lines LLC":
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SUMMARY: TBL Group, Inc. (TBL Group), a noncarrier holding company that controls multiple interstate motor passenger carriers, has filed an application to acquire control of the primary assets of, or the member interest in, Escot Bus Lines, L.L.C. (Escot), a federally regulat
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UChicago-backed startup hub Third Coast Foundry marks grand opening in San Francisco
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 26 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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UChicago-backed startup hub Third Coast Foundry marks grand opening in San Francisco
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The University of Chicago's Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation celebrated the official launch of the new San Francisco-based Third Coast Foundry innovation hub on June 23 with a ribbon cutting and Midwest Deep Tech Demo Day.
The events brought together founders, investors, sponsors and leaders from the
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Illinois Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Illinois Impacted by Recent Severe Weather and Tornadoes
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(Springfield, Il June 26, 2026) - Agricultural operations in Illinois have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather and tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farm
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Van Hollen, Murkowski, Foster Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Create National Fab Lab Network, Spur Innovation
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Murkowski, Foster Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Create National Fab Lab Network, Spur Innovation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-Ill.) have reintroduced the National Fab Lab Network Act, bipartisan legislation to expand Fab Labs across the country. Fab Labs, or digital fabrication
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Virginia Tech: Chicago Covenants Project Expands Its Map of a Hidden History
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 27 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Chicago Covenants Project expands its map of a hidden history
Researchers use digital tools to explore the history and continuing impact of housing discrimination in Chicago.
By Chase Parker
When Max Oickle joined the Chicago Covenants Project, he expected to gain experience in mapping and geographic data systems. Instead, he found himself helping uncover thousands of records tied to one of the most widespread
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Wash. Post: Bill To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 An Hour Will Be Introduced In Senate
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Wash. Post: Bill To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 An Hour Will Be Introduced In Senate
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By: Matthew Choi and Riley Beggin
Source: The Washington Post
The minimum wage would be raised to $25 an hour under a new bill to be introduced by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) on Thursday, in a bid to enthuse the working-class voters who have abandoned the Democratic Party.
The legislation, dubb
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Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
DETROIT, Michigan, June 26 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news:
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Workers at Woodward MPC Outside Chicago Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike, Announce Practice Picket
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Over 800 members of UAW Local 5101, representing workers at Woodward MPC, have voted by 71% to authorize a strike after months of company stall tactics and unfair labor practices during contract negotiations.
Woodward workers voted to affiliate with the UAW last fall. Since
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