News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors
ABA President Michelle A. Behnke Addresses House of Delegates
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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ABA President Michelle A. Behnke addresses House of Delegates
Acknowledging the challenges the legal profession, the country and the American Bar Association have faced over the past several years, ABA President Michelle A. Behnke said each challenge has strengthened the association's ability to meet whatever comes next.
"The hard things did not break us," Behnke said Monday during the ABA House of Del
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AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make health insurance
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AI-powered robotic labs at UChicago, Argonne receive $20 million NSF grant
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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AI-powered robotic labs at UChicago, Argonne receive $20 million NSF grant
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Tomorrow's clean energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare and national defense rely on developing novel, next-generation soft materials.
But creating these new materials-including a range of liquids, polymers, gels, colloids, foams and granular materials-is slow, expensive and largely manual.
A $20 million grant will remove
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American Board of Emergency Medicine Announces 2026-2027 Executive Committee
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- The American Board of Emergency Medicine issued the following news:
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Felix Ankel, MD, Elected President of ABEM
American Board of Emergency Medicine Announces 2026-2027 Executive Committee
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The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) announces the election of Felix Ankel, MD, as President of the ABEM Board of Directors.
Dr. Ankel is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota and a core faculty member of the HealthPartners
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Army Corps St. Louis District to Repatriate Native American Remains to Osage Nation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Missouri, has completed an inventory under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), determining that human remains and associated funerary objects are culturally affiliated with the Osage Nation, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The inventory includes the remains of eight Native American individuals and 371 associated funera
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ASTM International Presents Forensics Award to Jennifer Remy
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM International Presents Forensics Award to Jennifer Remy
The award recognizes exceptional and unwavering dedication to the advancement of forensic science
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ASTM International's forensic sciences committee has pres
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians
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Trump Administration is attempting to disclose troves of data about Californians receiving financial assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to DHS and other agencies
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multista
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private info
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition
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Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING HIS OFFICE'S ABILITY TO DEFEND WORKPLACE RIGHTS IS SIGNED INTO LAW
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S LEGISLATION STRENGTHENING HIS OFFICE'S ABILITY TO DEFEND WORKPLACE RIGHTS IS SIGNED INTO LAW
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today celebrated Governor JB Pritzker's signing his legislation to support efforts to combat workplace rights violations.
"The Workplace Rights Bureau in the Attorney General's office has recovered millions of dollars on behalf
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 milli
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Aug. 18 Deadline Approaching for IBEX 2026 Innovation Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Aug. 18 Deadline Approaching for IBEX 2026 Innovation Awards
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IBEX exhibitors are encouraged to submit their newest products and technologies for consideration in the 2026 IBEX Innovation Awards. Managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), the annual awards spotlight manufacturers and s
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Appleton May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Appleton May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Appleton, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.93 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
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Eau Claire May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Eau Claire May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Eau Claire, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.21 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 occ
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fond Du Lac May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fond du Lac May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Fond du Lac, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.01 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 o
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Green Bay May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Green Bay May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Green Bay, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.19 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
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Janesville-Beloit May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Janesville-Beloit May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Janesville-Beloit, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.38 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 pa
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Kenosha May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Kenosha May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Kenosha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.08 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 occupation
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in La Crosse-Onalaska May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in La Crosse-Onalaska May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.18 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 highe
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Madison May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Madison May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.13 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 occupation
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Milwaukee-Waukesha May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Milwaukee-Waukesha May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $32.42 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 p
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Oshkosh-Neenah May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Oshkosh-Neenah May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $31.15 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 ma
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Racine-Mount Pleasant May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Racine-Mount Pleasant May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.87 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 hi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Sheboygan May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Sheboygan May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Sheboygan, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.79 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 occupa
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Wausau May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Wausau May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region
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Workers in the Wausau, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.91 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
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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award More Than $170,000 for Clean Energy Projects and Public Safety
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release:
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ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Award More Than $170,000 for Clean Energy Projects and Public Safety
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ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announced that 24 local governments, public agencies and nonprofit organizations across Illinois will receive more than $170,000 through the 2026 Powering Safe Communities Program. For the last 12 years, the grant program
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Conduent Appoints Anna Novoseletsky as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Appoints Anna Novoseletsky as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced the appointment of Anna Novoseletsky as Executive Vice President, General Counsel an
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CSF and CompTIA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance International AI Certifications and Align With Global Talent Standards
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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CSF and CompTIA sign memorandum of understanding to advance international AI certifications and align with global talent standards
Taipei, Taiwan - To accelerate AI talent development in Taiwan and strengthen alignment with international standards, the Computer Skills Foundation (CSF) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CompTIA, a globally recognized IT certification organization, during t
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CUB URGES NORTH SHORE GAS CUSTOMERS TO SPEAK OUT AS WATCHDOG FINDS MILLIONS IN OVERCHARGES IN PROPOSED RATE HIKE
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The Citizens Utility Board, a nonpartisan consumer watchdog group that advocates for utility customers, issued the following news release:
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CUB URGES NORTH SHORE GAS CUSTOMERS TO SPEAK OUT AS WATCHDOG FINDS MILLIONS IN OVERCHARGES IN PROPOSED RATE HIKE
North Shore Gas' proposed $14.4 million rate hike includes padded profit margins, excessive executive bonuses and overstated cost estimates and should be cut by about 55 percent, at least, the Citizens Utility
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Durbin Statement On Latest Developments In Todd Blanche's Embattled Attorney General Nomination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Durbin Statement On Latest Developments In Todd Blanche's Embattled Attorney General Nomination
In a statement to the Congressional record, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, provided his latest assessment of the state of Todd Blanche's nomination to be Attorney General.
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Earthjustice: Federal Court Upholds Village of Oak Park's All-Electric New Construction Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Upholds Village of Oak Park's All-Electric New Construction Ordinance
Victory -- Federal judge rules Oak Park ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law
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Oak Park, IL -- A federal judge has ruled that the Village of Oak Park's ordinance requiring new buildings to be all-electric is not preempted by federal law, rejecting a legal challenge from a
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Fedorchak recognizes summer interns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak recognizes summer interns
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Washington, D.C. - Thirteen college students, including nine North Dakotans, served as interns for Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) this summer. The group worked in both herWashington, D.C. and district offices, gaining firsthand exposure to congressional operations, constituent services, and the legislative process.The Washington, D.C. interns are:
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First Mid's Workplace Culture Continues to Earn National Recognition
MATTOON, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid's Workplace Culture Continues to Earn National Recognition
At First Mid, creating a great workplace has always been about fostering an environment where employees can build rewarding careers, support one another, and make a meaningful impact. This year, that approach has once again earned national recognition.
First Mid has received its fourth consecutive Top Workplaces Financial Services Ind
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Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn
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For the first time, the University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's Early Introduction to the Nursing Profession (EINP) Summer Program was included as part of UConn's Pre-College Summer programming, expanding opportunities for high school students to explore nursing through hands-on learning, simulation activities, and real-world h
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G2's New Categories for July 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's New Categories for July 2026
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Something has definitely shifted this year in how enterprise buyers talk about AI. The question used to be "should we be doing something with AI?" Now it's "which vendors have actually rebuilt around it, and which ones have just added a feature and moved on?"
AI has progressed from a boardroom debate to a procurement criterion. This month's new G2 categories -spann
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Grant Thornton recognized in Abode's inaugural Early-Career Engagement Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton recognized in Abode's inaugural Early-Career Engagement Awards
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CHICAGO -Grant Thornton, one of America's largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has been recognized with the Overall Excellence Award in Abode's inaugural 2026 Early-Career Engagement Awards, reco
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Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Husch Blackwell Adds Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team in Southeast
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National law firm Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Benjamin Perry and Lauren Watson joined the firm as partners as members of the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice, which Perry will co-lead. Joining them is associate Evan Yahng.
Perry, who is based in Nashville, has built a natio
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IN TWO CASES BEFORE STATE REGULATORS, CUB CHALLENGES AMEREN RATE HIKE, PLUS $300 MILLION+ IN QUESTIONABLE SPENDING IN UTILITY'S GRID PLAN
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 30 -- The Citizens Utility Board, a nonpartisan consumer watchdog group that advocates for utility customers, issued the following news release:
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IN TWO CASES BEFORE STATE REGULATORS, CUB CHALLENGES AMEREN RATE HIKE, PLUS $300 MILLION+ IN QUESTIONABLE SPENDING IN UTILITY'S GRID PLAN
The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Thursday alerted Ameren Illinois electricity customers to two cases before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) in which the watchdog is challengi
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Incoming ABA President Barbara Howard Highlights Need to Protect Voting Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Incoming ABA President Barbara Howard highlights need to protect voting rights
The American Bar Association will continue to staunchly defend the rule of law in America and around the world and to protect elections from attacks. That was the message Cincinnati lawyer Barbara J. Howard shared Monday at the organization's Annual Conference in Chicago.
Howard, who will become ABA president
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International Code Council Releases Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment Guide
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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International Code Council Releases Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment Guide
The guide offers a preview of provisions from the forthcoming 2027 International Fire Code(R) and guidance for jurisdictional adoption and use
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On July 23, 2026, the International Code Council (ICC) publishedLithium-Ion Battery Safety in the Built Environment - Early Release of the
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Introducing AMA Honors: Recognizing leaders in healthcare
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Introducing AMA Honors: Recognizing leaders in healthcare
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the launch of AMA Honors, a new national awards program recognizing individuals whose work is helping shape the future of healthcare.
Beginning in 2027, AMA Honors will present three marquee awards celebrating transformative innovation, public heal
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Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Kilpatrick Earns Highest Distinction in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Guide
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32 Kilpatrick Attorneys Named Individual IP Stars
ATLANTA (August 3) - Kilpatrick announced today that it has once again been recognized for its exceptional IP capabilities in Managing Intellectual Property's (Managing IP) prestigious 2026 IP Stars Guide. The Firm
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Krishnamoorthi Calls for Removal of Postmaster General Over Effort to Implement Trump's Election Mail Executive Order Federal Courts Have Twice Held Violates the Constitution
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Krishnamoorthi Calls for Removal of Postmaster General Over Effort to Implement Trump's Election Mail Executive Order Federal Courts Have Twice Held Violates the Constitution
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WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today called on the Postal Service Board of Governors to remove Postmaster General David Steiner,
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Liberty Justice Center Fights to Protect Religious Freedom, Free Speech and Parents Rights in Schools
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Fights to Protect Religious Freedom, Free Speech and Parents Rights in Schools
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WASHINGTON -- Public schools cannot force teachers to speak against their religious convictions or force them to keep parents in the dark about significant decisions involving their children. The Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative has filed an amicus brief in the
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Jake Allex
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Jake Allex
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Army Cpl. Jake Allex earned the Medal of Honor for extraordinary courage while leading his men forward under heavy fire during the Battle of Amiens in World War I.
Allex was born Angelko Allex Mandushich July 13, 1887, in Streska, near Prizren, in the Kosovo Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire, present-day Kosovo. He was of ethnic Serbian descent, born to Sava A. Mandush
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Midwestern University Medical Student Earns Prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Midwestern University issued the following news:
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Midwestern University Medical Student Earns Prestigious Schweitzer Fellowship
CCOM Student Will Lead Emergency Preparedness Program for Chicago Immigrant Communities
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Eriq Gasse, a fourth-year student at Midwestern University's Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), has been selected as a 2026-27 Chicago Area Schweitzer Fellow, a competitive year-long service-learning program that supports gr
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Nixon Peabody Earns 2026 "IP STARS" Honors From Managing Intellectual Property
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 4 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Nixon Peabody earns 2026 "IP STARS" honors from Managing Intellectual Property
Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that the firm and its intellectual property attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property's "IP STARS" rankings.
Nixon Peabody's Intellectual Property practice guides clients through the full IP lifecycle, including advising acro
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Nurtured Nuts Company Wins Grand Prize for Allergen-less Peanuts in IFT FIRST Startup Pitch Competition Finale
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release:
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Nurtured Nuts Company Wins Grand Prize for Allergen-less Peanuts in IFT FIRST Startup Pitch Competition Finale
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CHICAGO - August 3, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to announce that Nurtured Nuts Company was
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Sidley Named a 2026 "Top Foreign Law Firm" by India Business Law Journal
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Named a 2026 "Top Foreign Law Firm" by India Business Law Journal
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Sidley has been honored by India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) with a position in its 2026 "Top Foreign Law Firms" feature, with the firm featuring on the list for the ninth consecutive year. As a "Top 15" firm, Sidley has been acknowledged as among the leading foreign law firms for India-related wor
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UIS selected to write 1908 race riot exhibit
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news:
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UIS selected to write 1908 race riot exhibit
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The Illinois State Museum Society has awarded a team from the University of Illinois Springfield Center for Lincoln Studies and History Department the contract to write the historical content for a permanent exhibit on the 1908 Springfield race riot at the new Springfield Sangamon County Transportation HUB, currently under construction
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Working With the Community to Build an Open Air Quality Ecosystem in Nigeria
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Working with the Community to Build an Open Air Quality Ecosystem in Nigeria
Three independent actors across Nigeria are building an air pollution monitoring network community of efforts to drive policy action. High-quality, open and real-time tracked data is enabling government agencies and researchers to identify hotspots, inform policy, and forge new partnerships to improve air q
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wins IFTSA College Bowl Food Science Trivia Competition
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release:
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wins IFTSA College Bowl Food Science Trivia Competition
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CHICAGO - August 3, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign won the College Bowl fo
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University of Illinois-Chicago Nationally Recognized for Degree Pathway Program
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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UIC nationally recognized for degree pathway program
The University of Illinois Chicago has received national commendation for its leadership in ensuring equitable student success along the path to completing a bachelor's degree.
UIC is one of two inaugural recipients of the Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities' Carl E. Wieman Award for Excellence, which
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University of Illinois-Chicago Researchers Develop New Drug to Attack an Enduring Killer
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release:
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UIC researchers develop new drug to attack an enduring killer
Malaria is an ancient disease, dating back to 3000-4000 B.C., according to genetic evidence. Two hundred and fifty million people are infected each year, and 610,000 of those cases are fatal.
UIC researchers have developed a new antimalarial drug designed to thwart even the most drug-resistant forms of the infection. Ear
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University of Nebraska to Grant Approximately 600 Degrees in August Ceremony
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Nebraska to grant approximately 600 degrees in August ceremony
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will confer approximately 600 degrees during a combined graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony Aug. 15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive.
The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with doors opening to the public at 7:30 a.m. The university will award doctoral, Juris Doctor, master's and ba
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Vance Imagines a Bright ABA Future at Nominating Committee Candidates' Forum
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Vance imagines a bright ABA future at Nominating Committee candidates' forum
The American Bar Association House of Delegates Nominating Committee held a candidates' forum Aug. 2 at its Annual Conference in Chicago for the position of president-elect for the 2027-28 term. Palmer Gene Vance II of Kentucky was the only candidate to announce interest.
Vance, a member in Stoll Keenon Ogden's
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Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information
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The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse o
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When the Unexpected Interrupts College: SIUE Introduces GradGuard for Students' Financial Peace of Mind
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Aug. 2 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news:
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When the Unexpected Interrupts College: SIUE Introduces GradGuard for Students' Financial Peace of Mind
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For students facing a serious illness, injury or mental health challenge, stepping away from college may sometimes be necessary. But the financial consequences of withdrawing can make an already difficult decision even more complicated.
SIUE is introducing a new resource
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WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Alumni Council Adds Six New Members
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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - - Six new dedicated Western Illinois University graduates began their terms on the WIU Alumni Council on July 1.
Larry Ferrere `81, Phyllis McCluskey-Titus `79 `81, Matt O'Kray `04, Dr. Shawn Shianna `80, Michael Shonrock `79 `81, and Phil Weiss `98 `17 were selected by the WIU Alumni Council membership committee and were officially i
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