Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
ACLU-Ill.: Supreme Court Upholds Constitution's Guarantee of Birthright Citizenship in the 14th Amendment
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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Supreme Court Upholds Constitution's Guarantee of Birthright Citizenship in the 14th Amendment
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States rejected an effort by President Donald Trump to rewrite the clear language of the United States Constitution guaranteeing the right to citizenship for all person born in the United States.
The case was argued before the cou
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals
As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Spec
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Alianza Americas: Court Reaffirmed Birthright Citizenship, Which We Will Continue to Defend Against This Government's Xenophobic Attacks
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026:
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The Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship, which we will continue to defend against this government's xenophobic attacks
Alianza Americas welcomes with relief the decision by the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding President Trump's failed attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. We reaffirm our commit
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American Library Association Delegation to Participate in United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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American Library Association Delegation to Participate in United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
ALA delegation and public program will highlight the role of libraries in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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The American Library Association (ALA) will send a delegation to the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sust
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their case challenging a new rule from the U.S. Department of Education that unlawfully restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS VALIDITY OF FIREARM INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITY ACT
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS VALIDITY OF FIREARM INDUSTRY RESPONSIBILITY ACT
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief defending the validity of the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) against claims that it is preempted by a federal statute, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Raoul's brief was filed in an interlocutory appeal arising out of numero
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Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness
Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country r
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Brady Responds to Supreme Court Taking Up Constitutionality of Assault Weapons Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Brady Responds to Supreme Court Taking Up Constitutionality of Assault Weapons Regulations
Today, the Supreme Court agreed to consider in its upcoming term two cases challenging assault weapons bans in Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois, which prohibit AR-15s and other assault weapons.
Kris Brown, President of Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention organi
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ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas recognize Mercy Housing's energy efficiency efforts with Premier Partner Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas and Peoples Gas recognize Mercy Housing's energy efficiency efforts with Premier Partner Award
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A multi-year effort by Mercy Housing Lakefront to provide energy-efficient housing for families across northern Illinois resulted in the organization receiving a Premier Partner Award from Multi-Family Energy Savings (MFES). MFES is a collabo
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Consumer Confidence Edges Higher as Economic Signals Remain Mixed
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Business] (TNSrep) -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Consumer Confidence Edges Higher as Economic Signals Remain Mixed
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New data released yesterday showed The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index rose 0.6 points to 91.2 in June, up from a downwardly revised 90.6 in May. Consumers are feeling better about the outlook, a bit more optimistic about making major purchases and not as strongly abou
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CTU's Davis Gates on the Supreme Court's Decision Allowing States to Ban Transgender Student Athletes
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release:
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CTU's Davis Gates on the Supreme Court's Decision Allowing States to Ban Transgender Student Athletes
A statement from the Chicago Teachers Union and Illinois Federation of Teachers President Stacy Davis Gates on the Supreme Court ruling allowing states to ban Transgender Students Athletes:
Today's Supreme Court decision is about more than athletics. It is about whether some
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Democracy Forward: Lawsuits Challenge Unlawful Retaliatory Firings at EPA
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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New Lawsuits Challenge Unlawful Retaliatory Firings at Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Employees Fired for Expressing First Amendment Protected Opinions
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Seven civil servants at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are challenging their un
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Duckworth, Jackson Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Jackson Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01) reintroduced bicameral legislation to help reduce gun violence in Illinois and across the country. The Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act, whi
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EEOC Sues Paycom for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Paycom for Disability Discrimination
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Federal suit alleges software company fired employee rather than providing reasonable accommodation for a food allergy
OKLAHOMA CITY -Paycom Payroll, LLC, an Oklahoma software company specializing in payroll and human capital software, violated federal law when it failed to provide effective reasonable accommodations to an employee with
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eero Contributes to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation to Support Student Success and Expand Internet Access
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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eero Contributes to City Colleges of Chicago Foundation to Support Student Success and Expand Internet Access
eero, an Amazon company, donates $75,000 in financial support and 250 eero devices to extend connectivity for teaching and learning
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The City Colleges of Chicago Foundation today announced a contribution valued at $124,000 from eero, an Amazon company, including $75,000 in financial support and
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Everytown Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Against Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban
NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown Condemns DOJ Lawsuit Against Virginia's Assault Weapons Ban
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RICHMOND, Va. - Today, the Department of Justice announced it is suing the Commonwealth of Virginia over its newly enacted assault weapons ban. This comes just months after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the bill, alongside a slate of 20 other gun safety measures, into law. Just yesterday, the United States
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Evolution of Robotics at John Deere
MOLINE, Illinois, July 2 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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The Evolution of Robotics at John Deere
If you walk through a John Deere factory today, chances are you will see robots at work. They weld. They paint. They move parts. They inspect quality. And in many cases, they make work safer and easier for the people around them.
That is not new.
For nearly four decades
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FHLBank Chicago and Wintrust Celebrate Opening of Poupard Place
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, posted the following news:
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FHLBank Chicago and Wintrust Celebrate Opening of Poupard Place
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) and Village Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, celebrated the opening of Poupard Place, a new 48-unit affordable and supportive housing development in Northbrook, Illinois, supported by a $1 million Affordable Housing
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Fraternal Order of Police: Violence Against Officers in 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSxrep) -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following statement:
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Violence Against Officers in 2026
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, released the following statement regarding the National FOP's June report on officers shot and killed in the line of duty:
"A police officer has been shot almost every day in the first half of 2026. This sad fact has not changed in a decade.
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G800 Marks Gulfstream's 800th Speed Record, Sets Farthest Fastest Flight in Business Aviation History
SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 2 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release:
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G800 Marks Gulfstream's 800th Speed Record, Sets Farthest Fastest Flight in Business Aviation History
Two Milestones Highlight the Strength of Gulfstream's Next-Generation Fleet and the Unmatched Performance of the G800
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced two major milestones: The company's next-generation G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet's 800th city pai
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Hispanic Federation: 2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Announced
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026:
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2026 L'Oreal USA Inclusive Beauty Fund Recipients Announced
Twelve small business owners and entrepreneurs across the beauty industry awarded one-time grants in partnership with Deed, the NAACP and Hispanic Federation
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Hispan
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House Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost Releases Statement on VFW Inciting Political Violence
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026:
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Chairman Bost Releases Statement on VFW Inciting Political Violence
Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) released the following statement in response to recent suggestions of political violence from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW):
"The recent inflammatory, fearmongering, and dangerous political rhetor
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Ill. Gov. Pritzker Signs Child Care Licensing Redesign Bill Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pritzker Signs Child Care Licensing Redesign Bill into Law
The Illinois Department of Early Childhood marks a major milestone in building a clearer, more consistent early childhood system for providers and families across the state
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Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the child care licensing redesign legislation (HB 3595) into law. This bill streamlines the license exemption struc
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Illinois Policy Institute: July 1 Pause in Gas Tax Increase Will Save Illinois Drivers Just $3.18
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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July 1 pause in gas tax increase will save Illinois drivers just $3.18
Among new laws taking effect are a Chicago minimum wage increase and driver's licensing changes for seniors
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While 18 new laws take effect July 1, Illinois drivers will get a temporary break from the usually scheduled annual gas tax hike.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's six-month pause will save the avera
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IU Kokomo Faculty Receive Promotions, Tenure
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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IU Kokomo faculty receive promotions, tenure
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 10 faculty members on the Kokomo campus.
Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended the faculty members.
"Advancing in rank and achieving tenure are profound milestones that require perseverance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 1 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release:
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IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members
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IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank.
Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as
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Krishnamoorthi, Bynum, Merkley, Booker Urge EPA to Begin Monitoring Microplastics in America's Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi, Bynum, Merkley, Booker Urge EPA to Begin Monitoring Microplastics in America's Drinking Water
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) on Tuesday led a bicameral letter, joined by 53 of their colleagues, urging Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to add microplast
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National Principals Association Launches as Unified National Home for PreK-12 School Leaders; 5 State Associations Align as Founding Partners
RESTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Principals Association (formerly the National Association of Secondary School Principals) issued the following news release:
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National Principals Association Launches as Unified National Home for PreK-12 School Leaders; 5 State Associations Align as Founding Partners
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Today, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) officially becomes the National Principals Association, expanding its mission to serve
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Northwestern Experts on Today's SCOTUS Decisions on Birthright Citizenship and Trans Athletes in Organized Sports
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Northwestern experts on today's SCOTUS decisions on birthright citizenship and trans athletes in organized sports
CHICAGO -- The U.S. Supreme Court today handed down decisions in major cases, including the constitutionality of Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship and whether transgender athletes are allowed to compete in organized sports.
Northwestern Pritzker Scho
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Northwestern University: Astronomers Discover How Giant Planet Survived Its Star's Death
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Astronomers discover how giant planet survived its star's death
Planet offers an unprecedented glimpse into our solar system's future
* Gas giant orbits its dead star so closely that it takes just 1.4 days to complete a full revolution
* At this proximity, planet shouldn't have survived its star's red giant phase
* Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astrophysicists measured the planet
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Northwestern University: Blood Test Spots Hidden Pancreatic Cancer After Treatment
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Blood test spots hidden pancreatic cancer after treatment
Sensitive test looking for key genetic mutation detects high-risk patients missed by standard testing
* Study collected blood samples from patients with localized pancreatic cancer during treatment
* At diagnosis, sensitive test detected signs of cancer in 65% of patients vs. 17% with standard test
* After chemotherapy and surgery
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Northwestern University: Medicare Begins Covering GLP-1s for Seniors July 1, Experts Available for Interviews
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Medicare begins covering GLP-1s for seniors July 1, experts available for interviews
'This is the first time the federal government has treated obesity like the chronic disease it is'
* Program should be considered an 'equity intervention' since obesity rates are highest in the communities that are least likely to be able to afford GLP-1s, expert says
* Given positive cardiovascular outcomes of GL
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NUHS' Jennifer Green, ND, DC, Leads AANMC Webinar on Managing Histamine Sensitivity
LOMBARD, Illinois, June 30 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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NUHS' Jennifer Green, ND, DC, Leads AANMC Webinar on Managing Histamine Sensitivity
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On June 17, Jennifer Green, ND, DC, chief naturopathic medicine clinician at National University of Health Sciences' (NUHS') Whole Health Center in Lombard, Illinois, led a webinar for the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). The webinar was titled "Take the Sting Out of Summer:
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PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App continues season-long coverage with the John Deere Classic
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App continues season-long coverage with the John Deere Classic
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* The ESPN App takes fans inside the action across all four rounds at TPC Deere Run, beginning Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 a.m. ET
* Two-time John Deere Classic champion Jordan Spieth headlines Marquee Group, defending champion Brian Campbell part of early round Featured Groups cove
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary
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Washington, DC - As the nation approaches its 250 th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justi
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Senior Restructuring Partners Philip Hertz and Melissa Coakley Join Sidley in London
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 2 -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Senior Restructuring Partners Philip Hertz and Melissa Coakley Join Sidley in London
London - Sidley is pleased to announce that Philip Hertz and Melissa Coakley have joined the firm's global Restructuring group as partners in London. Both join Sidley from Clifford Chance LLP, where Mr. Hertz was the global co-head of their Restructuring and Insolvency group, and Ms. Coakley led their London Restr
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: Dr. Yimin Fang Earns 2026 Frank J. Toth Research Award for Advancing Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 2 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Dr. Yimin Fang earns 2026 Frank J. Toth Research Award for advancing aging and Alzheimer's disease research
For millions of people and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and age-related health conditions, researchers continue searching for answers to some of medicine's most complex questions: Why do we age, and how can a better understanding of aging help prevent disease?
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Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: Three Endowed Chairs, One Enduring Legacy
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 2 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Three endowed chairs, one enduring legacy
After a night filled with ovations, endowed chair presentations and tributes to decades of service, Dr. James Waymack offered a reminder that cut through the celebration.
"An endowed chair isn't simply a recognition of past accomplishments," he said. "It's an investment in the future."
That pay-it-forward philosophy echoed throughout the
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Startup Pitch Competition Finalists to Compete for Grand Prize at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release:
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Startup Pitch Competition Finalists to Compete for Grand Prize at IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce the six finalists for The Pitch!, a rapid-pitch competition showcasing pr
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Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Statement of Representative Danny K. Davis
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move to strike the last word, and I certainly appreciate Dr. Murphy's skill, passion and interest in healthcare and healthcare delivery.
But one year after Donald Trump and the Republicans cut over $1 trillion out of health care to fund tax cuts for billionaires and big businesses, millions of people have lost health insuran
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Thirteen UChicago faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships in July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Thirteen UChicago faculty members receive named, distinguished service professorships in July 2026
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Thirteen members of the University of Chicago faculty have received distinguished service professorships or named professorships.
Profs. Frederic Chong, Christian Hansen, Augusta McMahon and Marcelo Nobrega have been named distinguished service professorships; Profs. Megan Applewhite, Luis Bettencourt, S
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Troutman Pepper Locke Recognized by Houston Volunteer Lawyers as Equal Access to Justice Champion
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Recognized by Houston Volunteer Lawyers as Equal Access to Justice Champion
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HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized by Houston Volunteer Lawyers (HVL) as an Equal Access to Justice Champion, surpassing its pro bono case pledge for the 2025 to 2026 bar year by 257 percent. The honor recognizes the firm's commitment to pro bono service an
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Ukraine Caucus Introduces Bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to Increase Security Cooperation and Strengthen Defense Capabilities Between the United States and Ukraine
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ukraine Caucus Introduces Bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act to Increase Security Cooperation and Strengthen Defense Capabilities Between the United States and Ukraine
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Today, Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Co-Founder and Co-Chair Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), introduced the bipartisan Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnershi
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University of Illinois System President Killeen Issues Statement Regarding State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
URBANA, Illinois, July 2 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following statement on July 1, 2026, by President Tim Killeen regarding the Illinois fiscal 2027 budget:
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I'm pleased to report that the Illinois General Assembly has approved and Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. The spending plan includes a 1% increase in general operating support for the U of I System and other public universities.
It provides a $748.7 million oper
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