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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois

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4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Grad  more
ABCA Honors Tom Succow With 2027 Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 16 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * ABCA Honors Tom Succow with 2027 Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award Longtime Arizona coach and educator Tom Succow has been selected as the recipient of the 2027 ABCA Dave Keilitz Ethics in Coaching Award, recognizing a career marked by leadership, integrity and service to student-athletes at the high school, collegiate and international levels. Succow will be formally recogni  more
ACSA Announces the 2026 Cohort for the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment: Spatial Determinants of Health
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture issued the following news: * * * ACSA Announces the 2026 Cohort for the Academy for Public Scholarship on the Built Environment: SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH Faculty to expand and disseminate public discourse on Spatial Determinants of Health - The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and the ACSA Research & Scholarship Committee, in partnership with The OpEd Project, are pleased to announce t  more
AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegation  more
AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers  more
AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: ** * AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement  more
Alliance for the Great Lakes: Minnesota Primary Election is Almost Here
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * The Minnesota primary election is almost here Vote by August 4 for the Great Lakes - Lake Superior needs your vote! The Minnesota primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect Lake Superior, our drinking water, our health, and our wildlife. Make sure your voice is heard in the Minnesota primary. Vote by August 11! * Start of Early Voting: Frid  more
Alliance for the Great Lakes: Wisconsin Primary Election is Almost Here
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * The Wisconsin primary election is almost here Vote by August 4 for the Great Lakes - Lake Michigan and Lake Superior need your vote! The Wisconsin primary election is almost here. Races up and down the ballot will affect the Great Lakes, our drinking water, our health, and our wildlife. Make sure your voice is heard in the Wisconsin primary. Register and vote by August 11!   more
American Airlines Elects John W. Dietrich to Its Board of Directors
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 16 -- American Airlines posted the following news on July 15, 2026: * * * American Airlines elects John W. Dietrich to its board of directors American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that John W. Dietrich has been elected to the company's board of directors. Dietrich will serve on the board's Audit Committee and Finance Committee. Dietrich brings 35 years of experience in the aviation and air cargo industries, with a strong track record of operationa  more
American College of Surgeons and The Leapfrog Group Launch National Recognition Program for Hospitals Excelling in Geriatric Surgery
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on July 15, 2026 with the Leapfrog Group: * * * American College of Surgeons and The Leapfrog Group Launch National Recognition Program for Hospitals Excelling in Geriatric Surgery Hospitals will be eligible for the Recognized Leader in Geriatric Surgery designation beginning in 2027 - WASHINGTON, DC -- Hospitals that provide high-quality surgical care for older adults may now earn the Recognize  more
American College of Surgeons: High-Risk Emergency Surgery Costs Older Adults About a Month of Time at Home
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * High-Risk Emergency Surgery Costs Older Adults About a Month of Time at Home Dementia, frailty, older age, and Black race are also linked to fewer independent days at home after surgery Key Takeaways * Older adults undergoing high-risk emergency general surgery spent about one month less at home in the year after surgery compared with those undergoing lower-risk procedures. * De  more
American Gas Foundation study shows that high-efficiency natural gas appliances can reduce residential emissions and household energy costs
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Energy] (TNSrpt) -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * New American Gas Foundation study shows that high-efficiency natural gas appliances can reduce residential emissions and household energy costs * As Americans face rising costs and growing demand for reliable energy, a new study conducted by Roland Berger for the American Gas Foundation finds that high-efficiency natural gas appliances for space heating, water heati  more
American Supply Association Issues Commentary: From Leadership Development to Business Impact - How an MDM Capstone Helped APR Supply Co. Strengthen Sales Performance
ITASCA, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association issued the following commentary by Vice President of Education and Training Taylor Albano: * * * From Leadership Development to Business Impact: How an MDM Capstone Helped APR Supply Co. Strengthen Sales Performance Leadership development delivers its greatest value when participants apply what they are learning to a meaningful challenge within their own organization. That connection between learni  more
American Supply Association Posts Commentary: Rise of the Frictionless Employee - How AI Is Changing Work, Teams and Leadership
ITASCA, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following commentary by former U.S. Navy commander Mary Kelly: * * * The Rise of the Frictionless Employee: How AI Is Changing Work, Teams, and Leadership * For decades, organizations have been on a mission to eliminate friction at work. Too many meetings? Cut them. Too many delays? Automate them. Too much paperwork? Digitize it. Too many interruptions? Fix the communication. Too much d  more
Aon Urges Flexibility, Clarity in Excepted Fertility Benefits Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Aon plc, a global professional services firm in London, England, with a significant presence in Schaumburg, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed excepted fertility benefits rule. The firm, which advises more than 2,100 U.S. employer clients including over 200 Fortun  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach * DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settle  more
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to art  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated schem  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections * Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive da  more
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal informa  more
Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement in  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, PRISON SENTENCE IN CASE AGAINST COOK COUNTY WOMAN WHO ABUSED DISABLED INDIVIDUAL
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OBTAINS GUILTY PLEA, PRISON SENTENCE IN CASE AGAINST COOK COUNTY WOMAN WHO ABUSED DISABLED INDIVIDUAL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a suburban Cook County woman was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to criminal neglect of an individual with a disability in a case prosecuted by the Attorney General's office.   more
Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other st  more
Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and   more
Axiom Space Builds Out Executive Team for Commercial Space Station Era Welcoming New CFO, CIO
HOUSTON, Texas, July 16 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space Builds Out Executive Team for Commercial Space Station Era Welcoming New CFO, CIO Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human space exploration, appoints Zach Gitomer as Chief Financial Officer and Erick Wegerer as Chief Information Officer. "We are pleased to welcome these exceptional leaders to the Axiom  more
Better in Both Worlds: Air Canada's Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Join Forces, Bringing Members More Ways to Earn and Redeem
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Better in Both Worlds: Air Canada's Aeroplan and World of Hyatt Join Forces, Bringing Members More Ways to Earn and Redeem * * World of Hyatt and Aeroplan are touching down with exciting new benefits for members to earn, convert and redeem points across both programs when they link their accounts. * Aeroplan Elite Status Members and eligible Premium Cred  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Ann Arbor May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Ann Arbor May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Ann Arbor, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $35.35 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occup  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Battle Creek May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Battle Creek May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Battle Creek, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.04 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Bay City May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Bay City May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Bay City, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.49 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupat  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.27 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted th  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Flint May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Flint May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Workers in the Flint, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.79 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major occupational   more
Brubaker Public Relations Warns CFTC That Proposed Reporting Threshold Could Undermine Market Surveillance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Brubaker Public Relations Inc., a communications firm in Chatham, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter expressing concerns to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission about the commission's proposed data-reporting framework for certain event contracts. The letter highlights how the commission's investigatory authority may be undermined by the proposal's reporting threshold. The letter explains that while the CFTC has broad investigatory powers, these powers are  more
Budzinski Leads Letters to Trump Administration Fighting Against the Politicization of Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Budzinski Leads Letters to Trump Administration Fighting Against the Politicization of Federal Grants This week, U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led two letters urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reconsider proposed changes to the federal grantmaking process that could undermine research, innovation, and critical investments in communities across the   more
California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues Support NCUA Interim Rule on Fee Preemption
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, representing 257 credit unions serving over 14.8 million members across California and Nevada, have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees from credit and debit card transactions. In a letter to the NCUA, Alexandria, Virginia, the Leagues commend th  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Irredeemable Zinn - Howard Zinn's Miseducation of America
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Irredeemable Zinn: Howard Zinn's miseducation of America To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the Zinn Education Project aims to teach only the nation's sins, none of its greatness, and to prevent our students from becoming proud of what we have and what we have accomplished. - America turns 250 this year. It should be a moment of pride and reflectio  more
CFTC Stays KalshiEX Rule Change and Exercises Emergency Authority to Order Fulfillment of Pending Trades
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Stays KalshiEX Rule Change and Exercises Emergency Authority to Order Fulfillment of Pending Trades * WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today exercised its authority to stay an emergency rule change proposed by KalshiEX, LLC in response to a Michigan state court order directing the company to cancel certain previously executed trades involving Michigan residents. T  more
Chemists shrink gallium nitride, the material behind LED lighting, into nanocrystals
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Chemists shrink gallium nitride, the material behind LED lighting, into nanocrystals * Nanocrystals are so useful that they formed the basis of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. But for all their usefulness, to date, scientists have only been able to make these microscopic crystals from a limited palette of materials. A group of chemists with the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory h  more
ComEd Programs Help Hundreds of Thousands of Northern Illinois Small Businesses Cut Costs and Save Energy
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Programs Help Hundreds of Thousands of Northern Illinois Small Businesses Cut Costs and Save Energy * As small-business owners face rising operating costs, ComEd is marking a major milestone: more than 100,000 small businesses across northern Illinois have completed free facility assessments. Energy-saving improvements made through these assessments have helped pa  more
Congressman Garcia Votes to End Blank Check for Weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia Votes to End Blank Check for Weapons to Israel * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia issued the following statement on his vote for the Massie amendment to the FY27 State Department appropriations bill. The amendment would cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel. "Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently advocated to end our government's use of our   more
Cooperative Credit Union Association Urges NCUA to Expand Fee Preemption Rule to State-Chartered Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter expressing its support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule preempting state laws that regulate federal credit union non-interest charges and fees. The Association, representing nearly 200 state and federally-chartered credit unions in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, which serve over 5 million consumers, als  more
Court Theatre marks 10 years of 'spotlighting' Black playwrights
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Court Theatre marks 10 years of 'spotlighting' Black playwrights * Few know the work of playwright August Wilson quite like director Ron O.J. Parson. In 2027, the longtime resident artist at the University of Chicago's Court Theatre will complete Wilson's famed "American Century Cycle" on the mainstage. The series of 10 plays-one for each decade of the 20th century-documents the breadth of Black life.   more
Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Cortez Masto, Cramer to Honor Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) and Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) led the passage of a bipartisan resolution to designate July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. The resolution recognizes the essential contributions of journeyman lineworkers in mai  more
CTU Responds to Proposed CPS Budget: Reckless and Dead on Arrival
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Education] -- Chicago Teachers Union issued the following news release: * * * CTU Responds to Proposed CPS Budget: Reckless and Dead on Arrival * In anticipation of the release of the Chicago Public Schools proposed budget that is said to include five furlough days, up to a thousand layoffs, and a plan to leave current vacancies unfilled, Chicago Teachers Union Local1 President Stacy Davis Gates issued the following:  "It's dead on arrival. They alread  more
Dr. Ian Martin Selected as Next Provost, Dean and CEO of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his  more
Duckworth, Blackburn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Emergency Communication Technology That Could Help Saves Lives
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Blackburn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Emergency Communication Technology That Could Help Saves Lives * July 15, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, reintroduced legislation to improve emergency communication technology that could hel  more
Durbin Announces Bipartisan Proposal To Initiate Congressional Action To Strengthen Social Security On The Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Announces Bipartisan Proposal To Initiate Congressional Action To Strengthen Social Security On The Senate Floor * July 14, 2026 Durbin: "Americans sent us to Congress not to observe the problems but to solve the problems. There is no greater long-term challenge before Congress than preserving Social Security." WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democrat  more
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On President Trump's Nominee To Be Attorney General, Todd Blanche * July 15, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement during the Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing for Todd Blanche, President Trump's  more
Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance * July 14, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on judicial security in a rare Congressional appea  more
Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Presses Justices Kagan, Barrett On Judicial Security In Rare Congressional Appearance U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, pressed Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett on judicial sec  more
Durbin Statement On Courtesy Meeting With Trump's Attorney General Pick Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Courtesy Meeting With Trump's Attorney General Pick Todd Blanche * July 14, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after his meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Attorney General: "Mr. Blanche is at the helm of a weaponized Justice Dep  more
Durbin Statement On Courtesy Meeting With Trump's Attorney General Pick Todd Blanche
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On Courtesy Meeting With Trump's Attorney General Pick Todd Blanche U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after his meeting with Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Attorney General: "Mr. Blanche is at the h  more
Durbin Statement On Fatal ICE Officer Shootings In Houston And Maine
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Statement On Fatal ICE Officer Shootings In Houston And Maine U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, by U.S. I  more
Eastern Illinois University Names Mark Wilson Director of Athletics
CHARLESTON, Illinois, July 16 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * Eastern Illinois University names Mark Wilson Director of Athletics Mark Wilson has been named Eastern Illinois University's next Director of Athletics. One of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision's most accomplished leaders, Wilson brings more than three decades of Division I experience to EIU. He previously spent 21 years heading Tennessee Tech University's athletic department, establ  more
Field Museum to Repatriate 175 Sacred Cultural Items to Pulikla Tribe Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois, will repatriate 175 sacred cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to Pulikla Tribe, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The Field Museum will repatriate 175 sacred objects and objects of cultural patrimony under NAGPRA after determining they are culturally affiliated with the Pulikla Tribe of Yurok People, previously listed a  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 5 Recent Court Rulings Show Businesses How to Defend Website Tracking Lawsuits - Practical Lessons to Apply Today
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 15, 2026: * * * 5 Recent Court Rulings Show Businesses How to Defend Website Tracking Lawsuits: Practical Lessons to Apply Today Four courts issued five rulings in three weeks this June on website tracking lawsuits, offering a playbook you can use to minimize your chances of getting sued and defending yourself when you do. The rulings addressed the same underlying question: How much detail does a pl  more
Foster Introduces Two Bills to Help Americans Facing Opioid Use Disorder
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Introduces Two Bills to Help Americans Facing Opioid Use Disorder * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced two pieces of legislation to help Americans facing opioid use disorder (OUD) access effective treatments: the Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act and the Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act. The Expanding Opportunities for Recovery Act would emp  more
Four Organizations Back NCUA Rule Preempting State Limits on Credit Union Fees
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Four organizations have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for a rule issued by the National Credit Union Administration. The interim final rule clarifies that the Federal Credit Union Act preempts state laws that attempt to limit federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, such as interchange fees associated with credit and debit card transactions. The organizations are American Bankers Association, America's Credit Unions, Austin, Texa  more
From Pea to Quarter-Sized: Warty Frogfish Baby Now Has a Visible Nursery Habitat at Shedd Aquarium
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * From Pea to Quarter-Sized: Warty Frogfish Baby Now Has a Visible Nursery Habitat at Shedd Aquarium The tiny fish gained national attention as the first known warty frogfish to be reared in an aquarium - The one-of-a-kind baby warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) hatched and reared at Shedd Aquarium is now on exhibit. Domino, a name chosen by Shedd animal caretakers because of the spotted pattern on the   more
Gaining a Global Perspective Through Creative Communication
BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, July 15 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Gaining a Global Perspective Through Creative Communication * Every year, hundreds of students, faculty and staff from Olivet Nazarene University travel throughout the United States and around the world to share the joy of Christ through various ministry activities and programming. These trips are planned through the Shalom Project, a facet of Olivet's Office of Spiritual Development. We partner w  more
General Mills, ADM, Walmart Partner to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across 40,000 Midwest Wheat Acres
DECATUR, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * General Mills, ADM, Walmart Partner to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across 40,000 Midwest Wheat Acres * The collaboration will support farmers who adopt practices to improve soil health, water quality and carbon sequestration across the shared value chain MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO and BENTONVILLE, Ark. -General Mil  more
General Mills, ADM, Walmart Partner to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across 40,000 Midwest Wheat Acres
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 16 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * General Mills, ADM, Walmart Partner to Accelerate Regenerative Agriculture Across 40,000 Midwest Wheat Acres The collaboration will support farmers who adopt practices to improve soil health, water quality and carbon sequestration across the shared value chain. - MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO and BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- General Mills, ADM and Walmart today announced a strategic collaboration to ac  more
Help NMMA Spotlight Boating's Role in America's 250th
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Help NMMA Spotlight Boating's Role in America's 250th * Following the nation's 250th anniversary celebration on July 4, NMMA is inviting members to share how their organizations commemorated this historic milestone and helped spotlight recreational boating's connection to America's waterways, outdoor recreation heritage and local communities. The anniver  more
Historic Year for Pangolins: Brookfield Zoo Chicago Welcomes Second Pangopup of 2026
BROOKFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Brookfield Zoo Chicago issued the following news release: * * * Historic year for pangolins: Brookfield Zoo Chicago welcomes second pangopup of 2026 White-bellied pangolin birth highlights a decade of Brookfield Zoo Chicago's global leadership in pangolin care, research and conservation - Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating a historic milestone with the birth of a white-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis)--the second pangopup born at the Zoo this year   more
House Education & Workforce Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on DEI's Impact on Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Walberg Holds Hearing on DEI's Impact on Medical Schools Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at a hearing titled, "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": "Last August, the Education and Wor  more
House Judiciary Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Lujan Introduce Bill to Impose $50 Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Lujan Introduce Bill to Impose $50 Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Gift Ban on Members of Congress, Other Judges, and Executive Branch Officials - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin,  more
House Veterans' Affairs Chairman Bost: Veterans Fought for Us, Now Congress Must Deliver for Them
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Bost: Veterans Fought for Us, Now Congress Must Deliver for Them Today, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), joined House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), and leading veteran service organizations (VSOs), in urging support for H.R. 9237, the Take  more
In Front Of Epstein Survivors, Durbin Presses Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche, To Meet With Survivors Within The Next 30 Days
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Front Of Epstein Survivors, Durbin Presses Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche, To Meet With Survivors Within The Next 30 Days * July 15, 2026 During Blanche's nomination hearing, Durbin asked for confirmation under oath that Blanche would meet with survivors of Epstein's abuse; Durbin also demanded answers regarding the IRS settlement & January 6 pardons WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Dem  more
In Front Of Epstein Survivors, Durbin Presses Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche, To Meet With Survivors Within The Next 30 Days
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * In Front Of Epstein Survivors, Durbin Presses Attorney General Nominee, Todd Blanche, To Meet With Survivors Within The Next 30 Days During Blanche's nomination hearing, Durbin asked for confirmation under oath that Blanche would meet with survivors of Epstein's abuse; Durbin also demanded answers regarding the IRS settlement &   more
International Center for Law & Economics Urges Federal Preemption of Illinois Interchange Fee Law
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The International Center for Law and Economics, a nonprofit research center, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration concerning the agency's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge noninterest fees, including interchange fees on credit- and debit-card transactions. The rule affirms federal preemption over the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which restricts interchange fees on taxes and gratuit  more
JLL Launches Social-Spatial Design Service, Turning Workplace Science Into Measurable Team Performance
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 16 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL launches Social-Spatial Design service, turning workplace science into measurable team performance The new service from JLL Design, in collaboration with Thompson Harrison, applies behavioral science and evolutionary psychology to help organizations build workplaces that enhance how teams focus, collaborate and perform - JLL announced today the laun  more
Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain - The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Secur  more
Kilcoy Global Foods Workers Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Kilcoy Global Foods Workers Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (MUNDELEIN, Ill.) - Over 140 workers at Kilcoy Global Foods in Mundelein, Ill., have voted overwhelmingly, 127-4, to join Teamsters Local 301. "This is a huge victory for the hardworking men and women at Kilcoy Global Foods," said Mi  more
Kindbody Advocates for Expanded Fertility Benefits in Labor Dept. Proposal
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Kindbody, a Chicago, Illinois-based fertility and family-building company, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The company emphasized the importance of reducing regulatory burdens to encourage more employers to offer comprehensive fertility benefits. Kindbody highlighted that infertility affects one in six people and that the cost of treatment is a major barrier. The firm supports ac  more
Kirkland Advises Ares on Close of $1.7 Billion Whitestone REIT Acquisition
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Close of $1.7 Billion Whitestone REIT Acquisition * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) on the close of the acquisition of Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR). Ares Real Estate funds purchased the outstanding Whitestone common shares and operating partnership units for $19.00 per share or unit in an all-cash transaction  more
Kirkland Advises Ferguson on Debt Financing for $1.6 Billion Acquisition of FloWorks
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ferguson on Debt Financing for $1.6 Billion Acquisition of FloWorks * Kirkland & Ellis advised Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) on the debt financing that will back the proposed acquisition of FWI Holdings, Inc. (FloWorks), a leading industrial distributor and service provider of highly technical valves and flow control solutions, f  more
Kirkland Advises KKR on Joint Venture with Thomson Reuters for Thomson Reuters Global Print Business
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises KKR on Joint Venture with Thomson Reuters for Thomson Reuters Global Print Business * Kirkland & Ellis advised KKR, a leading global investment firm, on a definitive agreement to enter into a joint venture with Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI). As part of the transaction, Thomson Reuters will sell a 51% stake in its Global Print busines  more
Kirkland Advises Prosperity Partners on Strategic Investment from Lightyear Capital
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Prosperity Partners on Strategic Investment from Lightyear Capital * Kirkland & Ellis advised Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-headquartered tax, client accounting and transaction support services business, in connection with a majority growth investment in Prosperity from Lightyear Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. The transaction i  more
Kirkland Advises Travel + Leisure on Acquisition of Spinnaker Resorts
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Travel + Leisure on Acquisition of Spinnaker Resorts * Kirkland & Ellis advised Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL), a leading leisure travel company, on a definitive agreement to acquire Spinnaker Resorts. The Spinnaker Resorts acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. At the same time, Tra  more
Kirkland Advises VitalEdge Technologies in Acquisition of LHP Telematics
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises VitalEdge Technologies in Acquisition of LHP Telematics * Kirkland & Ellis represented VitalEdge, the leading provider of dealer management solutions for the heavy equipment industry, on its acquisition of LHP Telematics, a provider of industrial telematics solutions for connected equipment, rental fleets, OEMs and mixed-fleet operations. The acquis  more
Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban on Supreme Court Justices * Legislation Cracks Down on Lavish Gifts to Supreme Court Justices With $50 Limit Aligning Ethics Rules With Congress, Other Judges, and Federal Officials Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court G  more
Marine Accessories Pavilion Hosts 20 NMMA Members at ICAST 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Accessories Pavilion Hosts 20 NMMA Members at ICAST 2026 * The Marine Accessories Pavilion (MAP) is back at ICAST 2026, featuring 20 NMMA member companies showcasing the latest innovations in marine accessories and technology for the sportfishing industry. The show, which opened yesterday, runs through July 17 at the Orange County Convention Center   more
Mastercard International Supports NCUA Interim Final Rule on Federal Credit Union Fees, Interchange
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Mastercard International Inc., Purchase, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding the agency's interim final rule addressing federal credit union non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees. Mastercard expressed support for the NCUA's move to clarify the regulatory framework governing how federal credit unions set interchange fees in light of the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The payment te  more
Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48   more
Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as  more
Merchants Payments Coalition Urges NCUA to Withdraw Interim Final Rule on Credit Union Fees
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Merchants Payments Coalition, an organization representing a diverse group of Main Street businesses and trade associations, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration urging the agency to withdraw its interim final rule concerning preemption and federal credit union fees. MPC argues that the rule raises serious legal and policy issues that necessitate reconsideration. MPC asserts that the rule exceeds the authority granted to NCUA u  more
Midwestern University Graduates Ranked Among Nation's Best at Student Loan Repayment
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 16 -- Midwestern University issued the following news: * * * Midwestern University Graduates Ranked Among Nation's Best at Student Loan Repayment Investopedia analysis highlights MWU's low nonpayment rate and the University's commitment to financial wellness - A new analysis by Investopedia found that Midwestern University graduates have the lowest federal student loan nonpayment rate among the higher education institutions included in its study, highlighting t  more
Moraine Valley Community College Professor Named 2026 HI-TEC Educator of the Year
PALOS HILLS, Illinois, July 13 -- Moraine Valley Community College issued the following news: * * * Moraine Valley professor named 2026 HI-TEC Educator of the Year Dr. Kristine Christensen, professor of Computer Information Systems and director of Faculty Development at Moraine Valley Community College, was named the 2026 High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HI-TEC) Educator of the Year. Supported by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Advanced Technological Education program, HI-  more
More Than a SKU: Why Value Beyond Price is the Distributors Strongest Advantage
ITASCA, Illinois, July 16 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release: ** * More Than a SKU: Why Value Beyond Price is the Distributors Strongest Advantage * Distributors may not always win on price or digital convenience alone. Their clearest competitive advantage is the ability to combine product availability with technical knowledge, project support and accountability after the sale. This competitive advantage was one of the key th  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, lon  more
National Jewish Health Welcomes Vivian Lee, MD, to Gastroenterology Team
DENVER, Colorado, July 15 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * National Jewish Health Welcomes Vivian Lee, MD, to Gastroenterology Team * DENVER - National Jewish Health is pleased to welcome Vivian Lee, MD, to the Division of Gastroenterology. Dr. Lee joins National Jewish Health after completing her fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of North Carolina Medical Center. She previously  more
National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association Highlights Concerns Over Credit Union Fee Regulation, Impact on Merchants
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association has voiced substantial concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule on Preemption for Federal Credit Union Non-Interest Charges and Fees. The NLBMDA cautions that the rule, which clarifies federal credit unions' ability to assess interchange fees even when set   more
NIJC renews calls to rescind ICE funding and pursue accountability for its growing deadly record
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * NIJC renews calls to rescind ICE funding and pursue accountability for its growing deadly record * In one week, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has shot and killed two people in broad daylight on U.S. streets. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a father of three who had built a business over three decades in the United States before ICE killed him in Houston  more
NMMA Applauds Congressional Action on Water Resources Development Act of 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Applauds Congressional Action on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 * The House and Senate have advanced their respective versions of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. The bipartisan House bill was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on July 14, and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee   more
Northwestern University Microbiology Professor Jutras Draws Criticism Over Political Interference and Administrative Burden
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Brandon L Jutras, associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about proposed regulations affecting federal research funding. The letter contends that the proposals fundamentally undermine evidence-based science by transferring critical funding decisions from scientific experts to political appointees. The professor ass  more
NSC Recognizes Employers in Texas for Traffic Safety Excellence
ITASCA, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news: * * * NSC Recognizes Employers in Texas for Traffic Safety Excellence * DALLAS - The National Safety Council has announced the winners of the 2026 Our Driving Concern Texas Employer Traffic Safety Awards, which honor organizations for their firm commitment to roadway safety for their employees and all roadway users. Transportation incidents were the leading cause of fatal workplac  more
Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley, Simon, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families * WASHINGTON - In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Representatives Lateefah Simon and Sydney Kamlager-  more
Ramirez Statement on DHS's Expansion & Consolidation of Police State
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Statement on DHS's Expansion & Consolidation of Police State * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement after reports that the ICE agent involved in the murder of Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, a 26-year-old father, in Ma  more
Ramirez, Johnson Host Oversight Hearing on the Threat to Democracy Posed by ICE's Use of Technology for Mass Surveillance
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Johnson Host Oversight Hearing on the Threat to Democracy Posed by ICE's Use of Technology for Mass Surveillance * Washington, DC -Yesterday, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Immigration Taskforce and Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, and Congressman Henry C. "Hank" Johnson  more
REMINDER ON FEC FILING DAY: DC Insider Michael Whatley Has Fundraised with Felons, Predators & Donors Defrauding Working Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 15 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * REMINDER ON FEC FILING DAY: DC Insider Michael Whatley Has Fundraised with Felons, Predators & Donors Defrauding Working Families * On FEC filing day, here is a reminder that DC insider Michael Whatley has a history of fundraising with felons, child predators, and donors ripping off North Carolina families, veterans and seniors. Time and again, Whatley has proven that he only cares about   more
Rep. Davis Leads Bill to Compel Trump Administration to Release All Relevant Records Related to Illegal Freezing of Child Care, Welfare, and Social Services Funds to IL, CA, CO, MN, and NY
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Davis Leads Bill to Compel Trump Administration to Release All Relevant Records Related to Illegal Freezing of Child Care, Welfare, and Social Services Funds to IL, CA, CO, MN, and NY * Washington, DC: July 15, 2026, Representative Danny K. Davis introduced legislation to compel the Trump Administration to hand over all relevant records relating to the five-state freeze on the State-based Ch  more
Reps. Garcia and Fitzpatrick, Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Supports for Airport Service Workers
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Garcia and Fitzpatrick, Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Supports for Airport Service Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Chuy Garcia (IL-04) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), reintroduced the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, legislation that would improve wages and working conditions for airport service workers. The legislation   more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-run  more
Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * Savills Expands its Korean Corporate Services Desk with the Addition of Vicky Ban in Miami * MIAMI (July 7, 2026) - Savills announces that Vicky Ban has joined its Miami office as an Associate Director, expanding the firm's Korean Corporate Services Desk. Ban will work alongside Houston-based Associate Director Nathaniel Han as co-lead of the group. Savills Korean Corp  more
SBA Offers Relief to Illinois Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Relief to Illinois Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Tornadoes * Honor America's 250th anniversary by taking the Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge. Sign up now to get your free certificate. *** Original text here: https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/07/14/sba-offers-relief-illinois-businesses-private-nonprofits-  more
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE ON MASSIE AMENDMENT ENDING AID TO ISRAEL
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE ON MASSIE AMENDMENT ENDING AID TO ISRAEL * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement following the House vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's (KY-04) amendment to end aid to Israel: "Today's Massie amendment vote will have no legislative impact, and it does nothing to   more
St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 16 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * St. Louis Fed Releases Beige Book The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee.  more
State Employees' Credit Union Urges NCUA to Extend Fee Preemption to State-Chartered Credit Unions
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The State Employees' Credit Union, Raleigh, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing the agency's interim final rule on federal credit unions' ability to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees. SECU, the largest state-chartered credit union in the U.S. with over 3 million members, commended the NCUA for clarifying federal credit unions' authority and for protecting them from the Illinois Inte  more
Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 14 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Boyd Gaming, operator of gaming entertainment properties, posted the following news release: * * * Suncoast Hotel & Casino Debuts "Quick Bites" Food Hall with Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders * LAS VEGAS - Suncoast Hotel & Casino today marked the official opening of "Quick Bites," a new dual-concept food hall featuring Steak 'n Shake and Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders. Today's debut is the latest property enhanc  more
Triage Cancer Urges CMS to Prioritize Comprehensive Coverage for Serious Illnesses in EHB Review
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Triage Cancer, a national nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's comprehensive review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard. The organization, which provides free education on the legal and financial challenges faced by people with cancer and their caregivers, emphasized the necessity of  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Strengthens Energy Practice With Seasoned Upstream and Midstream Partner Mac Marshall
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Strengthens Energy Practice With Seasoned Upstream and Midstream Partner Mac Marshall * HOUSTON - Troutman Pepper Locke has strengthened its Energy Transactional Practice Group with the arrival of Mac Marshall, a partner whose two-decade track record includes structuring and negotiating energy transactions collectively valued at more than $17 billio  more
UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 15 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Researcher to Study Rice Bran's Potential Health Benefits * Dr. Swathi Nedunchezian has joined the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Human Sciences. She will work under the mentorship of Dr. Sankar Devarajan, professor and program director of nutrition and food science. At UAPB, she will contribute to a project investigati  more
UIS Police honor officers, telecommunicator for life-saving actions and service
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 14 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS Police honor officers, telecommunicator for life-saving actions and service * The University of Illinois Springfield Police Department recognized officers and a telecommunicator for acts of courage, compassion and dedication during an inaugural awards ceremony on July 14 at the UIS Lake Springfield Field Station. The ceremony honored seven officers and one telecommunicator,   more
University of Chicago Pediatrics Professor Marks Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Federal Research Funding
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Jeremy D Marks, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to a proposed regulation from the Office of Management and Budget concerning the administration of federal financial assistance for research. The letter raises concerns about provisions that would transform the Uniform Guidance into binding federal regulation, potentially reshaping federal research grant programs with politic  more
University of Northwestern Medical Department Vice Chair Singer Criticizes Proposed Changes to Federal Research Funding Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Benjamin D. Singer, vice chair of the Department of Medicine at the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, has expressed opposition to proposed revisions to the regulation governing Federal Financial Assistance, as outlined in public comments submitted to the Office of Management and Budget. The letter warned that the proposed rule would jeopardize hundreds of active research grants supported by agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the Department of De  more
Utah Credit Union Association Backs NCUA Rule on Federal Credit Union Fee Authority
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Utah Credit Union Association, Salt Lake City, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to charge non-interest fees, including interchange fees from payment card operations. The comments were submitted in response to the NCUA's rulemaking on this topic. The Association emphasized that the IFR provides regulatory certainty by affirming that thes  more
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach * A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 custom  more
White House Sends 11 Nominations to Senate on July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 14, 2026, the nominations of 11 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria D'Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration. David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029. Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Su  more
Wis. Credit Union League Urges Broader Preemption of State Laws on Credit Union Fees
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Wisconsin Credit Union League, Madison, has expressed support for the National Credit Union Administration's interim final rule clarifying federal credit unions' authority to assess non-interest charges and fees, including interchange fees from credit and debit card operations. The letter praises the agency's action to preempt conflicting state laws such as Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which the League says unfairly restricts federal credit unions' fee-se  more
With bipartisan support, panel eyes end of abusive prior authorization
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * With bipartisan support, panel eyes end of abusive prior authorization * Statement attributable to: Willie Underwood, MD, MSc, MPH President, American Medical Association "The House Ways and Means Committee's overwhelming bipartisan approval today of the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2026 sends a clear message that more must be done to rein in   more