Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
ACLU of Illinois Comments on Planned Closure at Choate Developmental Facility in Downstate Illinois
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Illinois Comments on Planned Closure at Choate Developmental Facility in Downstate Illinois
The State of Illinois recently announced plans to close multiple residential units at Choate Development Facility located in downstate Anna, Illinois, including closing general units for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many of these individuals are
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ADM and Matsutani Mark 20 Years of Partnership and Innovation
DECATUR, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release:
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ADM and Matsutani Mark 20 Years of Partnership and Innovation
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The companies commemorate two decades of their joint venture while advancing prebiotic dietary fiber innovation with Fibersol(r).
CHICAGO-ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, and Matsutani Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. with
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts.
States r
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES THREE COOK COUNTY MEN IN VIDEO GAMING THEFT RING
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHARGES THREE COOK COUNTY MEN IN VIDEO GAMING THEFT RING
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced charges against three Cook County men for their alleged participation in a video gaming burglary ring that spanned several northeastern Illinois counties.
Raoul's office charged Devontay A. Brady, 30, of Maywood, Illinois; Anthony T. Shorter, 23, o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) opposing its proposed rule to unlawfully bypass the review of natural gas pipeline projects that would likely rais
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging the agency to halt its proposed rule amending its regulations implementing the National En
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of attorneys general today submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) arguing that a proposed rule to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers
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Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging it to refrain from moving forward with its proposed
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Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress to Pass PROMISE Act to Protect Social Security
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech Urging Congress to Pass PROMISE Act to Protect Social Security
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(Click here to watch and here to download.)
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor discussing his plans to secure the future of Social Security. Cassidy's agenda includes the bipartisan PROMISE Act, which sets up a process for Congress to work tow
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Chicago Public Schools to Present Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Budget That Closes $732 Million Deficit, Prioritizes Students
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Chicago Public Schools issued the following news release:
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Chicago Public Schools to Present Balanced Fiscal Year 2027 Budget that Closes $732 Million Deficit, Prioritizes Students
Updated SY 2026-27 Proposed Budget Maintains Classroom Resources, Increases Special Education Funding, Honors Labor Agreements and Removes Proposed Furlough Days
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The Chicago Public Schools' (CPS) proposed FY2027 budget closes a $732 million deficit, still fully protects classr
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CompTIA and Future University in Egypt Partner to Build Career-ready Technology Talent
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, July 29 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CompTIA and Future University in Egypt partner to build career-ready technology talent
Partnership expands student access to industry-recognized certifications, instructor training and workforce-focused learning resources
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New Cairo, Egypt - CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications, and Future University in Egypt (FUE) today announced a strategic partner
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Durbin Slams Trump Administration's $88 Billion Supplemental Request While The President, Secretary Hegseth Have No Strategy To End War With Iran
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Slams Trump Administration's $88 Billion Supplemental Request While The President, Secretary Hegseth Have No Strategy To End War With Iran
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#In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin also called for the release of previously appropriated funds for Ukraine and Baltic nations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriation
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Durbin Sounds Alarm On President Trump's Crypto Cash Grab
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Sounds Alarm On President Trump's Crypto Cash Grab
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#In yesterday's spotlight forum, Durbin called for more oversight of the crypto industry to protect Americans' savings
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned witnesses at Senator Richard Blumenthal's (D-CT) and Senator Chris Van Hollen's
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GLP-1 drugs may hold few benefits beyond physical health, study finds
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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GLP-1 drugs may hold few benefits beyond physical health, study finds
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GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic have transformed the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, helping millions of patients better control their blood sugar while reducing cardiovascular risk and, for many, promoting substantial weight loss.
But do those health improvements also translate into better mental health, stronger relationships or g
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Protecting Animals, Expanding Resources for Animal Shelters
LANSING, Michigan, July 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Protecting Animals, Expanding Resources for Animal Shelters
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed four bipartisan bills to expand resources for animal shelters, helping connect them with more opportunities for care of homeless and abused animals and alleviate the overcrowding burdens that shelters currently face.
"Animals in our state deserve to be
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How does the film 'The Odyssey' compare with Homer's epic poem?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 27 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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How does the film 'The Odyssey' compare with Homer's epic poem?
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Filmmaker Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film "The Odyssey" opened July 17, and the nearly three-hour-long interpretation of Homer's epic poem was the top movie viewed that weekend. Nolan's film garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews and already is projected to be an Oscar favorite. University of Illinois Urba
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How might the New World screwworm affect dogs and cats?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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How might the New World screwworm affect dogs and cats?
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A new report outlines the dangers to dogs and cats from the New World screwworm, a parasitic infestation that was once eradicated in North America but has recently returned. One of the authors of the report, Clarissa Pimentel de Souza, a professor of veterinary clinical medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ
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JWCC Congratulates Dr. Shelley Barkley on Appointment as President of Spoon River College
QUINCY, Illinois, July 28 -- John Wood Community College issued the following news:
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JWCC Congratulates Dr. Shelley Barkley on Appointment as President of Spoon River College
John Wood Community College congratulates Dr. Shelley Barkley, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, on her appointment as the next president of Spoon River College.
Barkley joined JWCC in December 2023 and has provided strategic leadership for JWCC's academic and student affairs areas while championing i
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Md. A.G. Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order in the case joined by At
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that would unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects, and likely rai
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Media Opportunities Available for CHITAG Fair Exhibitors
NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: Business] -- The Toy Association posted the following news:
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Media Opportunities Available for CHITAG Fair Exhibitors
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Companies wanting to exhibit at the 2026 Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG Fair) still have the opportunity to take advantage of promotional programs designed to build awareness for their brands before the show opens on November 7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
Companies that lock in an exhibit space will join
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
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Newport, Kentucky -Yesterday, Congressmembers Gwen Moore (WI-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited the Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky to provide oversight of the facility and conduct a welfare check on three constituents suffering from a lack of medical
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Moore, Ramirez, McGarvey Visit Constituents with Health Concerns at Campbell County Detention Center
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Newport, Kentucky -Yesterday, Congressmembers Gwen Moore (WI-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) visited Campbell County Detention Center in Kentucky to provide oversight of the facility and conduct a welfare check on three constituents suffering from a lack of medical care.
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National Park Service Associate Director Cuvelier Testifies Before Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks released the following testimony by Charles Cuvelier, associate director of visitor and resource protection at the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on legislation to preserve public lands and historic sites.
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Chairman Daines, Ranking Member King, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to present the Department of the Inte
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Northern Trust Expands U.S. Fund Servicing Capabilities with ETF Platform Launch
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release:
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Northern Trust Expands U.S. Fund Servicing Capabilities with ETF Platform Launch
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New capability extends Northern Trust's fund servicing model to support asset managers launching and operating U.S. ETFs
CHICAGO - Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced the launch of its U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) servicing platform,
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Northwestern University Issues Q&A Involving Legal Studies Professor Yeh
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 29 -- Northwestern University posted the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving Jesse Yeh, assistant professor of instruction in legal studies in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences:
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'Lawbreakers' or 'like us'? Study explores how partisans think about immigration
New research shows surprising consensus in support of citizenship for some immigrants
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Interviews with political activists in Southern California showed stark differences in how migrants are
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On The Senate Floor, Durbin Reflects On Meeting With Recently Freed Political Prisoner, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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On The Senate Floor, Durbin Reflects On Meeting With Recently Freed Political Prisoner, Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri
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#Durbin also called for the release of the remaining Chinese political prisoners including eight members of Pastor Jin's church as well as Dr. Gulshan Abbas, Jimmy Lai, Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, and Epkar Asat
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S.
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Paul K. Kearns to Retire as Director of Argonne National Laboratory After Nearly a Decade of Distinguished Leadership
ARGONNE, Illinois, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Paul K. Kearns to retire as director of Argonne National Laboratory after nearly a decade of distinguished leadership
UChicago Argonne, LLC to conduct international search for next laboratory director
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory announced today that Director Paul K. Kearns will retire after nearly ten years
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Rep. Smith Visits Charles Tool Company
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Smith Visits Charles Tool Company
EMINENCE, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited Charles Tool Company in Shannon County this week, where he met with founder Bill Charles and toured the shop to discuss the company's manufacturing work and the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts on small manufacturers.
Congressman Smith said, "Charles Tool Company is a great example of wh
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Rush University Medical Center Takes First Step to Open Medical Office Building in Elmhurst
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- Rush University Medical Center issued the following news:
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Rush Takes First Step to Open Medical Office Building in Elmhurst
New facility would include exam rooms, imaging, lab services and pharmacy
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Rush University System for Health has received Certificate of Need approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for a new outpatient medical office building in Elmhurst.
The proposed 22,695-square-foot facility, to
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Scientists' biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate -rather than inspire -children's desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 bestselling children's books. Study leader Jessica Gladstone, a professor of edu
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Sidley Advises Kinderhook Industries in Investment in American Aero
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Advises Kinderhook Industries in Investment in American Aero
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Sidley represented Kinderhook Industries, LLC in connection with its investment in American Aero, Inc., a leading precision aerospace components manufacturer. The transaction represents Kinderhook's 33rd platform investment in the industrials and manufacturing sector and is the first investment in Kind
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Sidley Represents Howard Midstream in US$650 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes and Increase and Extension of Senior Secured Credit Facility
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Howard Midstream in US$650 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes and Increase and Extension of Senior Secured Credit Facility
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Sidley represented Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC ("Howard Midstream") in its offering of US$650 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2035. Sidley also represented Howard Midstream in a rece
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Sidley Represents Jane Street in Its Investments in AI Chip Maker Etched
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Jane Street in Its Investments in AI Chip Maker Etched
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Sidley represented Jane Street in its investments in Etched, including recently announced Series C financing, which valued the AI chip startup at US$10.3 billion. Etched is developing specialized AI chips designed to accelerate the performance and efficiency of large language models and other gene
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Sorensen's Bipartisan Bill to Fight Robocall Scams Clears Key Step
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Sorensen's Bipartisan Bill to Fight Robocall Scams Clears Key Step
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Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is celebrating an important step forward for his bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act. The legislation was recently included in a House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing focused on protecting communications ne
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Southern Illinois University Scientists Use Algae to Double the Concentration of Rare Earth Elements
CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 29 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU Scientists use algae to double the concentration of rare earth elements
Rare Earth elements are the latest resource that countries across the world are racing to mine and refine. We've seen this play out before, whether it's land, gold, or liquid gold -- oil. The quest can lead to international conflict and environmental harm.
Researchers at Southern Illinois University do not want hist
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Southern Illinois University Takes Second Place in International Agricultural Robotics Competition
CARBONDALE, Illinois, July 29 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU takes second place in international agricultural robotics competition
Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Agricultural Robotics Club accomplished an impressive feat in its first international competition earlier this month with a second-place finish in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers' Robotics Student Design Competition.
Joy Howard, an undergraduate
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Statement of American Bar Association Re: Personal Attacks Against Judges are Unacceptable
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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Statement of American Bar Association Re: Personal attacks against judges are unacceptable
The American Bar Association strongly condemns personal attacks on judges by government officials and calls on all public officials, lawyers and citizens to reject rhetoric that targets judges or seeks to delegitimize the judiciary because of disagreement with a particular decision. Words matter. Public officials
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Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Young Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Young Farmers
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BELLEFONTE, Pa. - This week, United States Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act. This bipartisan legislation would help America's young farmers and ranchers manage their student loan debt by making them e
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UChicago's EPIC Clean Air Program and Its Air Quality Fund Awardees Participate at the Africa Clean Air Forum in South Africa
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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UChicago's EPIC Clean Air Program and its Air Quality Fund Awardees participate at the Africa Clean Air Forum in South Africa
The EPIC Clean Air Program served as a key thought partner at the 2026 Africa Clean Air Forum in Pretoria, South Africa, helping to advance high-level dialogue to expand air quality monitoring and action across the continent.
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This year the Africa Clean A
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UIS explores academic partnerships in Vietnam
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS explores academic partnerships in Vietnam
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The University of Illinois Springfield College of Business and Management is exploring new opportunities for international collaboration following a recent visit to the University of Economics and Finance in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Representing UIS during the visit were Serkan Karadas, associate professor, and Tammy Schlosky, ass
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Data Centers Could Help Solve the Power Crisis They're Creating
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Data Centers Could Help Solve the Power Crisis They're Creating
AI data centers could reliably commit 40% of their electricity demand as flexible load, easing the reliability gap without waiting years for new power plants to be built.
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U.S. electricity demand is growing at its fastest pace in decades, driven overwhelmingly by data centers, and grid operators can't build generati
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WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
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A proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers' energy bills, increase air pollution, and worsen climate change, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of atto
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WIU's Purple and Gold Points Program Expands to Quad Cities Campus
MACOMB, Illinois, July 28 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU's Purple and Gold Points Program Expands to Quad Cities Campus
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL-Western Illinois University's Purple and Gold Points program is expanding to the University's Quad Cities campus for the 2026-27 academic year, giving students additional opportunities to engage in campus life while earning points that can be redeemed for prizes.
The program, which began on the Macomb campus
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World of Hyatt Named Official Hospitality Sponsor of Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacrosse League
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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World of Hyatt Named Official Hospitality Sponsor of Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacrosse League
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New relationship will bring World of Hyatt closer to lacrosse fans through convenient hotel locations close to stadiums, season-long content, and on-site visibility
"World of Hyatt's new relationship with the Premier Lacrosse League and Women's Lacros
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