Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors

105 items
← 2026-08-04
2026-01-07 →
ComEd Marks $350 Million in Distributed Generation Rebates with Streamwood Park District Solar Installation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- ComEd, a subsidiary of Exelon, issued the following news release: * * * ComEd Marks $350 Million in Distributed Generation Rebates with Streamwood Park District Solar Installation * ComEd today highlighted the growing momentum of customer-owned renewable energy across northern Illinois, announcing that its Distributed Generation (DG) program has exceeded $350 million in rebates and incentives while presenting the Streamwood Park District w  more
'Anomaly detector' flags outlier counties in police uses of lethal force
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * New 'anomaly detector' flags outlier counties in police uses of lethal force * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new data-driven dashboard produced by the Cline Center for Advanced Social Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign uses predictive modeling to pinpoint U.S. counties that have unusually high or low numbers of police use of lethal force incidents relative to national   more
2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED * \-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry - DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pur  more
ABA House Adopts Policies on Professional Independence, Legal Education, Law Enforcement at Annual Conference
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * ABA House adopts policies on professional independence, legal education, law enforcement at Annual Conference The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted more than 40 policy matters on a wide variety of issues including the independence of the legal profession and judiciary, warrantless immigration searches and arrests, law enforcement protocols, law student recruitment, funding for Historic  more
AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs. The case challenges the Administration's recent de  more
AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 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 inform  more
AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase t  more
AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons  more
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 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 information (PDF) of millions of families r  more
AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent   more
AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information * #AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. Th  more
Alliance Stands Up for Science-driven Federal Funding Decisions
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 1 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following statement by Director of Federal Government Affairs Jenny Larsen: * * * Alliance stands up for science-driven federal funding decisions Everyone needs clean water. Ensuring we all have access to clean water requires that our decisions are driven by sound science, good governance, investments, and strong partnerships. Across the Great Lakes region, states, Tribes, cities, universities, businesses, and nonprofit   more
Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Official Home and Auto Insurance Partner of Team USA
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Official Home and Auto Insurance Partner of Team USA * Partnership builds on more than 20 years of supporting college athletics and expands Allstate's commitment to all sports and all athletes from communities across America Allstate to partner with NBCUniversal to s  more
America First Policy Institute: Michigan - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * MICHIGAN: THE GREAT AMERICAN COMEBACK The Economy: The Working Families Tax Cuts Land Where America Builds Its Cars The Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC)--enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025--deliver what supporters call the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, and their provisions matter most in auto states: permanent 100% expensing for   more
American College of Surgeons: Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Hospitals Can Close Rural Cancer Care Gaps Through New Accreditation Category Cancer death rates are about 15% higher in rural communities; rural hospitals that receive accreditation will expand access to high-quality cancer care for millions of Americans - The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) has introduced a new rural accreditation category to expand access t  more
ANS webinar looks at radiation studies and living near nuclear plants
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar looks at radiation studies and living near nuclear plants * In February, a study published in Nature Communications found a correlation between proximity to nuclear power plants and rates of cancer mortality. While the authors acknowledged that causation could not be established, they nonetheless said that calculations supported evidence of 115,586 "cancer deaths a  more
Anthropologist of the Caribbean emphasizes the power of 'big small places'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Anthropologist of the Caribbean emphasizes the power of 'big small places' * Editor's note: This story is part of Meet a UChicagoan, a regular series focusing on the people who make UChicago a distinct intellectual community. Ryan Cecil Jobson's interest in the Caribbean is personal. His paternal family hails from Jamaica with ties to the bauxite industry (the raw material refined into aluminum). He's   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 cou  more
As Trump Admin Prepares To Deport Haitian TPS Holders, Durbin Calls For Passage Of The SECURE Act
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Admin Prepares To Deport Haitian TPS Holders, Durbin Calls For Passage Of The SECURE Act In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for passage of the Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency(SECURE) Act--legislation that  more
Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, co-led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support   more
Attorney General Bonta Highlights Broad Success in Litigation to Defend California's People, Values, and Resources Against Attacks from the Trump Administration
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Highlights Broad Success in Litigation to Defend California's People, Values, and Resources Against Attacks from the Trump Administration * Across 82 cases, Attorney General Bonta has protected an estimated $207 billion for California SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the release of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ  more
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and busin  more
Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, the Community E  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court * Attorney General Clark participated in a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and preserve the role of state  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries  more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 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 information of millions of familie  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him. Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 st  more
Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids' - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan   more
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru  more
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers has finalized Nebraska's settlement with eight generic opioid manufacturers for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in reaching this settlement, which will provi  more
Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with 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 pri  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs o  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH MAKERS OF POSH E-CIGARETTES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH MAKERS OF POSH E-CIGARETTES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with the entities responsible for distributing Posh, one of Illinois' bestselling disposable vape brands. The settlement resolves allegations the entities violated the Illinois Youth Prevention Vaping Act by selling unauthorized flavored e-c  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a multistate state coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration b  more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and   more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information * Press Releases AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful   more
Barbara J. Howard of Cincinnati Becomes ABA President
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news: * * * Barbara J. Howard of Cincinnati becomes ABA president At the ABA Annual Conference in Chicago, Barbara J. Howard, principal of the Barbara J. Howard law firm in Cincinnati, Ohio, has assumed the role of president of the American Bar Association for a one-year term concluding August 2027. "I could not be prouder to represent the American Bar Association and all its members who are dedicated to protecti  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area June 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.9 percent in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that o  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Detroit Metropolitan Area June 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Detroit Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.4 percent in the Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that o  more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area June 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 1.7 percent in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted tha  more
Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll * Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1  more
Caterpillar Reports 2nd-Quarter 2026 Results
PEORIA, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release: * * * Caterpillar Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Results * Second-quarter 2026 sales and revenues increased 24% to $20.5 billion * Second-quarter 2026 profit per share of $7.77; adjusted profit per share of $8.17 * Deployed $2.2 billion of cash for share repurchases and dividends in the second quarter IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced secon  more
Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council * Aug. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council. The Agricultural Advisory Council   more
Chicago History Museum and UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions Announce New Exhibition Installation Showcasing the Origins of Safety Science
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release: * * * Chicago History Museum and UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions Announce New Exhibition Installation Showcasing the Origins of Safety Science * CHICAGO (August 3, 2026) -The Chicago History Museum will open "  more
Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend * CLEVELAND -Coast Guard Great Lakes District crews responded to 23 search and rescue cases, assisting 24 people and saving 13 lives throughout the Great Lakes region over the weekend. Notable cases from the weekend include: * Coast Guard Station Marblehead: Crewmembers medevaced a 38-ye  more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Role of Regional Networks in Twenty-First-Century Industrial Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Sujai Shivakumar, director and senior fellow of Renewing American Innovation: * * * The Role of Regional Networks in Twenty-First-Century Industrial Policy A new architecture for American industrial policy is taking shape, and it is being built from the ground up. The old model treated research and development (R&D) as a national objective to be managed from Washington.  more
Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Hike Health Insurance Prices and Undermine ACA
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermine  more
DOE Argonne National Laboratory: Landmark Dark Energy Survey Maps the Universe in Unprecedented Detail
ARGONNE, Illinois, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Dark Energy Survey maps the universe in unprecedented detail Argonne turns massive imaging datasets into the measurements needed to probe dark energy - Pivotal study releases six years of results on dark energy, a mysterious force that takes up 70% of the universe. Argonne is part of this international effort, which recorded information from 669 m  more
Duckworth, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Low-Cost Financing for Transportation Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Low-Cost Financing for Transportation Infrastructure * August 04, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the Transit for Urban Renewal and Business Opportunities Act (TURBO Act), legislation that would expand and modernize a key federal financing tool used by state and local gove  more
Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Dilley Detention Facility, Calls On Judiciary Republicans To Hold Committee Oversight Hearing On The Treatment Of Children And Families In ICE Detention
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Reveals Devastating Insights Into Dilley Detention Facility, Calls On Judiciary Republicans To Hold Committee Oversight Hearing On The Treatment Of Children And Families In ICE Detention Staff site visits provide new insight into the cruelty of the illegal Trump mass deportation agenda on children & families, including inhumane conditions  more
Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association Membership Now Includes Academy of Lifelong Learning Offerings
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * EIU Alumni Association membership now includes Academy of Lifelong Learning offerings Expanded benefit creates new opportunities for lifelong learning, community engagement - Eastern Illinois University is expanding the value of its Alumni Association membership by including access to the Academy of Lifelong Learning with every membership, creating new opportunities for education, personal e  more
Elmhurst University Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation College Students
ELMHURST, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Elmhurst University issued the following news: * * * Elmhurst U. Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation College Students FirstGen Forward, a national nonprofit organization supporting first-generation college student success, recently announced Elmhurst University as a new member of the FirstGen Forward Network Class of 2026, recognizing the University's demonstrated commitment to fostering success among first-generation students. "We are extremely honore  more
ENA Statement on Emergency Department Patient Information, Injury Surveillance System
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 30 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * ENA Statement on Emergency Department Patient Information, Injury Surveillance System By Dan Campana On Thursday, ENA released the following statement related to emergency department patient information and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. For five decades, the Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System has proven itself to be a vital  more
For Washington Residents Impacted by the Spokane Complex Fire, Help Is Available
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * For Washington Residents Impacted by the Spokane Complex Fire, Help Is Available * MEDIA NOTE: Insurance experts are available to discuss the claims process, available coverages, and recovery resources. SEATTLE, Wash. - As families, homeowners, renters, and business owners face the devastating impacts of the Spokane Complex Fire, the American Prop  more
Four Mayer Brown Partners Recognized as Law360's 2026 "Rising Stars"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Four Mayer Brown partners recognized as Law360's 2026 "Rising Stars" Mayer Brown lawyers Elisabeth Anderson, Glenn Kunkes, Sophie Mancall-Bitel, and Chad Richards have been selected as 2026 "Rising Stars" by Law360 in the Transportation, Banking, Technology, and Energy categories, respectively. The highly competitive annual list recognizes attorneys under 40 whose "accomplishments b  more
G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in SEO Tools Software
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news: * * * G2 Data Solutions' Market Movers in SEO Tools Software * Another month, another Market Movers blog! This month, we are revealing which products are making moves in the SEO Tools software category.  In case you're new here, Market Movers is a series from G2 Data Solutions where we spotlight the top three trending products in a trending category, all based on G2 data. #Why SEO tools? Within the mark  more
Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and bus  more
Great American Outdoors Act Marks Six Years of Transforming America's Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Great American Outdoors Act Marks Six Years of Transforming America's Public Lands * WASHINGTON -Six years after President Donald J. Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law, the Department of the Interior continues to deliver historic investments in America's public lands through the law's Legacy Restoration Fund. As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary throughout 2026, t  more
Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Expands Technology and Life Sciences Capabilities With Addition of David Emanuelson to Antitrust Team in San Francisco
LONDON, England, Aug. 5 -- Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Hogan Lovells Cadwalader expands technology and life sciences capabilities with addition of David Emanuelson to antitrust team in San Francisco San Francisco - Global law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader announced today that David Emanuelson has joined the firm as a partner in the Antitrust and Competition practice area based in our San Francisco office. Emanuelson joins the   more
Insurers Focused on Helping Wisconsin Residents Recover from Destructive Tornadoes; Industry Experts Provide Coverage & Claims Information
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Insurers Focused on Helping Wisconsin Residents Recover from Destructive Tornadoes; Industry Experts Provide Coverage & Claims Information * MADISON - Insurers are focused on helping their policyholders begin the claims and recovery process after tornadoes and severe weather caused significant destruction in Wisconsin last week, says the American Pr  more
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * July 27 - Aug. 2, 2026 DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 3, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each wee  more
JLL Thailand Advises on Historic Jewellery Workshop Conversion to 77-Room Aiden Surawong as Bangkok Asset Repositioning Activities Accelerates
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Thailand advises on historic jewellery workshop conversion to 77-room Aiden Surawong as Bangkok asset repositioning activities accelerates Adaptive reuse of a former jewellery workshop underscores the shift toward value-add repositioning and experiential hospitality in Bangkok's hotel investment market Bangkok -- JLL Thailand has advised on the sale o  more
Laura V. Farber of California Becomes ABA President-Elect
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Laura V. Farber of California becomes ABA president-elect Laura V. Farber, a partner at Hahn & Hahn LLP in Pasadena, California, today assumed the role of president-elect of the American Bar Association. Farber will serve a one-year term in that role before becoming president of the association in August 2027 at the ABA Annual Conference in Chicago. Barbara J. Howard of Cincinnati, Ohio,  more
Liberty Justice Center Warns Four States That Secret Gender Transition Policies in Schools Violate Parents' Federal Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Warns Four States That Secret Gender Transition Policies in Schools Violate Parents' Federal Rights * WASHINGTON | August 4, 2026 - Today, the Liberty Justice Center sent letters to the attorneys general of New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Washington, warning that school districts' decisions to withhold information regarding students' purported gende  more
Littelfuse/C&K Launches TSC Toggle Safety Covers to Prevent Accidental Activation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Littelfuse/C&K Launches TSC Toggle Safety Covers to Prevent Accidental Activation Spring-loaded safety covers enhance control panel reliability, safety, and usability in harsh environments. ROSEMONT, Ill--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), an industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy, to  more
Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices and Lawyers in 2026 IP Stars Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices and Lawyers in 2026 IP Stars Guide NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis earned 22 practice rankings, including six new rankings, while 28 lawyers received recognition in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars guide, reflecting the firm's intellectual property (IP) capabilities across the United States, China, E  more
Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme  more
Md. A.G. Brown Defends State Courts' Role in Climate Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends State Courts' Role in Climate Case Before U.S. Supreme Court Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules an  more
Michael Crispi '27 Wins First Place in ABA Business Law Student Writing Contest
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 4 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Michael Crispi '27 Wins First Place in ABA Business Law Student Writing Contest * Brooklyn Law School student Michael Crispi '27, a rising 3L, has been awarded first place in the Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest. This highly regarded legal writing competition from American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section encourages and rewards law students for their outstanding writing on business law topics.  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful   more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject   more
NIU, Alden Network Launch Program to Cultivate Senior Living Leaders
DEKALB, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news: * * * Golden Opportunity Preparing tomorrow's leaders begins with meaningful partnerships. Through a new collaboration with The Alden Network, the College of Health and Human Sciences established The Alden Network Leadership in Aging Services and Senior Living Program, expanding opportunities for students while helping address one of society's most pressing workforce needs. "This partnership creates valuable   more
Northern Trust Announces Redemption of Series D Preferred Stock
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Announces Redemption of Series D Preferred Stock * CHICAGO - Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) today announced the redemption on October 1, 2026 (the "Redemption Date"), of all 5,000 outstanding shares of its Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, $100,000 liquidation preference per share (the "  more
Northern Trust Launches APIs to Enable Real-Time Digital Connectivity for Banking Services
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, posted the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Launches APIs to Enable Real-Time Digital Connectivity for Banking Services * Capability developed and refined in close collaboration with NAV Fund Services CHICAGO - Northern Trust today announced the launch of application programming interfaces (APIs) for its banking services, providing Asset Servicing instituti  more
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Neha Jain - Global Career in International Law
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Neha Jain: A Global Career in International Law From law school in India to a Rhodes Scholarship in Oxford, from fellowships in South Africa and Germany to faculty positions at University of Minnesota Law School and the European University Institute, to her current permanent visiting professorship at the University of Copenhagen, Professor Neha Jain arrived at North  more
Northwestern University: Tumor-like Tissue Environments Could Hold Clues to Curing HIV
EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Tumor-like tissue environments could hold clues to curing HIV Viral reservoirs in a proxy animal model of HIV share features with immune-suppressive tumors * Rather than study specific cells, study zoomed out to examine broader microenvironment in animal models with SIV, a proxy of HIV * First systematic comparisons between virus microenvironment and tumor microenvironment in gut tissue   more
Novelty claims in research studies are key to establishing authority, boosting scholarly impact
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Novelty claims in research studies are key to establishing authority, boosting scholarly impact * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -When researchers make bold rhetorical assertions in their studies about the novelty of their work -regardless of its actual uniqueness -their papers receive more citations from other scholars, a new study found. Serving as a key mechanism for establishing scientific  more
Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut * Phoenix Racing crossed the finish line to place third among U.S. teams and sixth overall in its debut at the biennial Electrek American Solar Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1. The Florida Polytechnic University team finished the eight-day, 1,500-mile cross-country race just behind the University of Washington and S  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Today's lawsuit challenges the Admini  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of  more
Rep. Tlaib Introduces Bill to Stop Data Sharing Between TSA and ICE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Rep. Tlaib introduces bill to stop data sharing between TSA and ICE U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) introduced the No TSA Data for ICE Act, a new bill that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. In a dramatic violation of privacy rights, the Transportation and Security Administration is sharing passenger names,   more
Rush University Medical Center Among U.S. News' Top Hospitals for Seventh Straight Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- Rush University Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Rush Among U.S. News' Top Hospitals for Seventh Straight Year Rush University Medical Center on 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Honor Roll - Rush is once again ranked among the nation's premier health care providers. For the seventh straight year, Rush University Medical Center is on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll, which recognizes 20 hospitals providing exceptional care across multi  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons  more
Sidley Advises on US$520 Million Public Offering of Cube Highways Trust -- India's First Private-to-Public InvIT Conversion
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Advises on US$520 Million Public Offering of Cube Highways Trust -- India's First Private-to-Public InvIT Conversion * Sidley advised the underwriters, Kotak Mahindra Capital, HDFC Bank, HSBC Securities, and JM Financial, on the approximately US$520 million public offering of units of Cube Highways Trust. The offering was undertaken in connection with the conversi  more
Sidley Continues Global Finance Growth With Partners Brian Foster and Patrick Calves in New York
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Sidley Continues Global Finance Growth With Partners Brian Foster and Patrick Calves in New York * New York - Sidley is pleased to announce that Brian Foster and Patrick Calves have joined Sidley's office in New York as partners in the firm's Global Finance practice. They join from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, where Mr. Foster previously served as the Co-Head of the Fund Fin  more
Troutman Pepper Locke's Shelli Willis Selected to Prestigious "50 Women to Watch for Boards"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Shelli Willis Selected to Prestigious "50 Women to Watch for Boards" * ATLANTA - Shelli Willis, partner in Troutman Pepper Locke's Real Estate Practice Group, has been named to the 50/50 Women on Boards 2026 "50 Women to Watch for Boards," which recognizes North America's most accomplished senior executives assessed as board-ready leaders poised to  more
UChicago Medicine Creates First-ever Presidency for Comer Children's Hospital, Names Emily Chase as Inaugural President
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release: * * * UChicago Medicine creates first-ever presidency for Comer Children's Hospital, names Emily Chase as inaugural president The University of Chicago Medicine today announced the creation of the first dedicated presidency in the history of Comer Children's Hospital, naming Emily Chase, PhD, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, as its inaugural president. Effective Sept. 8, 2026, Chase will lead one of the natio  more
UHart and UB Students Team Up for High-Altitude Eclipse Research in Spain
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 5 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: * * * UHart and UB Students Team Up for High-Altitude Eclipse Research in Spain The University of Hartford's long association with the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium has allowed students to build, not just technology, but relationships with other schools throughout the state. One of those relationships is translating into an opportunity for two rising seniors in UHart's College of Engineerin  more
University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute Welcomes New Class of Senior Climate and Energy Leaders as Policy Fellows
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * EPIC Welcomes New Class of Senior Climate and Energy Leaders as Policy Fellows Former White House Special Assistant Avi Zevin and former Heritage Foundation Deputy Director Nick Loris will share their insights on the policy implications of energy and climate research from UChicago faculty. - The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is pleased to welcome form  more
University of Chicago Medical Center Recognized Nationally for Advancing Community Health and Specialty Care
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Chicago Medicine issued the following news release: * * * University of Chicago Medical Center recognized nationally for advancing community health and specialty care The University of Chicago Medical Center was once again recognized as one of the nation's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and was the only academic medical center in Illinois to earn the publication's Best Regional Hospital for Community Access designation. The Community  more
University of Illinois Health Ophthalmology Program Ranks Among Nation's Best in U.S. News Report
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The University of Illinois Chicago campus issued the following news release: * * * UI Health ophthalmology program ranks among nation's best in U.S. News report UI Health continues to receive national recognition, with one adult specialty earning a top national ranking and another a top regional ranking in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best Hospitals rankings. U.S. News listed the ophthalmology program at UI Health at No. 16 in the nation and the hospital's  more
WIU Fall 2026 Bingo Calendar Announced
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Fall 2026 Bingo Calendar Announced * MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University's University Union Board (UUB) is excited to announce its Fall 2026 Bingo Calendar, featuring a full lineup of themed bingo nights, campus partnerships and signature WIU spirit. UUB's bingo events have become a favorite campus tradition, known for high-energy atmospheres, creative themes and great prizes. This fal  more
WIU-QC Welcomes Students Back with First Four Weeks of Events
MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU-QC Welcomes Students Back with First Four Weeks of Events * MACOMB, IL. -Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is kicking off the fall semester with the First Four Weeks, a series of activities and events designed to help students connect with campus, build community and start the academic year on a positive note. "The First Four Weeks are about creating connections and opportunities for s  more